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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-10-14
GUEST OF ST. LOUIS.
The President and Party Ar
rived There Today.
OyATr0Ns AT NUMBER OF POINTS.

Members of the Cabinet Who Were with
the Party Also Well Received The
President Made Speeches at Hastings,
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-10-14

Jonah's experience was an example
of prophet and loss.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-29
WHARTON GROVE CAMP MEETING
Colorcd Republicans Cali Mass-Mect-
ing-Ncw Cavalry Company.

FREDERICKSBURG VA July D.
cnocial Wharton Grove Baptist camp
meeting will open Tomorrow near Weems
I'm Lancaster county and continue ten
DAVIS. Several distinguished bapiist
ministers VIII take part IN the services
and the attendance always large ls tx
noctod This year To Dee greater than usual
The location IS admirable ana people lii
large numbers from both sides of the
Rappat.lnnock always attend Many
from Baltimore also visit the camp
grounds during the annual meeting.
The colored Republicans OF THIS coun-
f.. have uuhliehcd call for mass-lncct-
ing at the County Seat next court day.
August LIST. but for what purpose Us NOT
known. The white Republicans are not
included I'm the call.
over forty names have been euIoilth
I'm Lancaster county for membership Jul
a cavalry company which is peihs loiI"-
ed for the purpose of Offering IT'S services
TO the Federal government Tor lie ""i'
If more troops are called for.
The trade excursion from I'll WharVes
along the Rappahanuock river 10 this city
next Wednesday. August 3d, under the
auspices of the Business Mems Assocld-
ton promises 90 Doe the most SUGGEST l
one yet given.
The steamer Essex of the Weoms Line
which was taken of some months ago
for repairs has resumed regular trips Dee
tween points on the Rappahanuock river
and Norfolk and Baltimore.
The convention 10 nominate Demo-
cratic candidate for Congress from This
the First district VIII convene az Ornana
on the Rappahaunock Tuesday next. Au-
gust ID at O'Clock Delegates from thls
city and section viii leave here Mono3
evening hv steamer Richmond of The
Weems Line. There will be no opposition
10 the denomination of Congressman
Jones and it is thought the work of The
convention Will be accomplished in very
few hours.
The Baptist Sunday-school of this CITY
will give IT'S annual excursion 20 WIDE
water next Tuesday. August 3D. THIS
school numbers nearly seven hundred
scholars and always carries large
crowd on these occasions. which are ale
ways enjoyed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-29
MARYLANDERS PRACTICE MARCH.
VIII BE Away from Camp for Two
Dovs-FurIounhS for Wounded.

HAMPTON. VA. July e'.-Special.-
The FIRST Battalion Of the First Mary
land REGIMENT were ordered out on a
practice march this morning. They lelt
camp at Q o'clock iu heavy marching or
der with their dog tents and VIII pc out
TWO days. Their route was throusn
Phoebus and Hampton and on up ln9
Peninsula few miles where they VIII
pitch camp tonight 800 H.,
This is the first experience OF 'no Ni.iu
they have had. several na1cil,s n. ,.', +,
been given the men. but they were &c, our
only for a few hours at Time. Iney
seemed very happy and passed over IN. me
bridge leading into Hampton win sno.,s,
AS they entered the town. however me
order. attention was given ana they
marched through in fine shape. g.
Captain Sigsbee. of the ,. :. 81.
Paul we. ashore at old Point yesterday
and dincl at the Chamoeriin. 90,
Many or the wounded soldiers al ga
Point who have gotten well enough have
LETT fer their homes on furloughs.
James II. Baker. president OF the IN,
versity OF Colorado is stopping at the
Buckroe Beach Hotel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-29
THE GOOD WORK GOES ON.
Great Results in the Army some Lib
eraI Answers To the Appeal Made.

The excellent work that Is being done
by the Christian Commission, OF the
Young Mems Christian Association Boz tho
army and navy. is bearing even increased
fruit ass the work goes GOD. The work b
most effective at Camp Alger ana jack
sOuyile. and encouraging letters are Pee
INK received from young men who have
como in contact with the work Al chick
amauga, among the troops cncamped
there. the work is wonderful Mr. Mexico
has lt ON good authority that the attend
ance ON tho sunday meetings u more
than equal TO- the entire attendance upon
the theatre for the whole week, ANA
hundreds OF men are processing 10 change
of heart
A letter from the secretary in charge
OF Camp Bob Taylor at hnovNill',
Tenn. SAYS that the work there la also
proving most effective. The tents are be-
ing greatly used and on the night oi me
18th. more than twenty young men TOOK
Jesus Christ as their personal saviour.
Tho great blessing that rs to come out
of AN this work is not only that so many
mon have been brought 20 "a change ~
life. but also that the prospects are lhat
the work will bee made permanent IN the
standing army and navy
Thus far. the Army Committee on tae
Richmond Association tas received slA.D
Inn answer 90 the appeals made. several
prominent gentlemen have sent lhelr
checks within the last few days ana u -
hoped that some of the unanswered irl-
ters may vet prove effective, ana thd
500 desired Dee secured.
II is certainly "A most meritorious ana
ODDOrtune work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-29
A LADYS BAD FALL.
Three Barns Destroyed-Two OF Them
by Lightning

LEXINGTON. VA. July 2s.-special.-
Mrs. i. j Elf0rd. Of this place, ten
from her porch yesterday to the ground
a distance OF about ten feet and broke
her right wrist She received severe in
juries In her side and was otherwise bad
ly bruised.
An echo meeting Of the International
Christian Endeavor Convention recently
held in Nashville. Tenn. was observed
Sunday afternoon at Trinity Methodist
church. IN which Miss Laura Crigler. Dr.
James Lewis Howe and Mr.. William r.
Kennedy took part. they having attended
the convention.
Three barns I'm the county within the
past few days have been burned. not one
of which carried insurance. Two We're
struck by lightning in both Instances de-
stTOying building and contents. hay,
wheat and other grain.
One belonged 10 Mr.. William Greavor.
Of near Collerstown and the other 10 Mr..
Samuel Adair Of near Rockbridge Baths
The third barn belonged 10 Mr. Edward
Moore. Of near Monmouth. containing
about three hudred bushels OF wheat and
the fire IS supposed 10 be- OF iucendiary
origin.
A tournament and lawn party was
held few nights ago an Fairfield a
quaint old village about eight miles from
lexington.
quite nice sum was realized which
Will be applied TO repairing the old grave
yard near that town. The first body
buried there was that OF John Mcdowell.
who was killed Christmas day. 1912. by
the Indians az Balcony Falls. His father.
Ephrain Mcdowell. the first settler OF
Rockbridge county. and ancestor OF Cow
ernor Mcdowell is also buried there.
The successful contestants in the races
were j. Trlce Patton I'm the bicycle tour
nament and Ernest Sale in the horse
tournament. The lawmakers parade was
won by John t. Wallace.
The First national Bank of Lexington.
and the Bank of Rockbridge. both Of this
place. have made their quarterly reports.
The former with resources amounting 10
S2l6 les. has on deposit by individuals.
500 40. The latter with resources OF
500 90. has individual deposits Of SIP
55464 This is n most excellent showing
and indicates the confidence that our peo-
pie have in their banks.
An institute FOR white teachers will he
held here three DAYS OF next week. begin
ming Tuesday August ID. County super
intendent j S. Savllle IS putting forth
every effort % make the meetings sue
cessful.
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to grow up in the streets and on the side
walks
Mr. Donahoe moved that the President
OF tho Board should be instructed 20 look
into the matter. Adopted
The filthy condition of cary street be-
tweenTwefth and Fourteenth. was re-
fcrred to the Board OF Health FOR their
action.
An application for a position, with tho
endorsement of Pickett Camp. was re-
ceived from George +. Jennings. and re-
ferrcd to the President OF the BOARD II
Health
Mr. Camp moved the adoption Of
watchman's clock for the city's stables.
The matter was referred TO thc sub-com-
mitttec on the stable. The committee
then adjourned
SECOND MARKET
The Committee ON Second Market met
at o'clock there being present Chair
man Julius A. Iiobs0n. and Messrs. Fer
ritter. Heeke md Miner
The clerk reported the receipts Of Tho
market for the month Of june from tho
10 per cent tax 90 have been $3.50.
The clerks OF committees submitted the
following report OF the financial condi-
ton of the committee: Appropriation.
81. 300. expended, SLlE59. balance on
hand. $.l5Afl.
On nolluh OF MI Ii''N't Ut N'' ''NNt-
mined to elect am extra man as sweeper
al the market
Mr. Ferritcr nominated oliver Jones.
Mr.. Heeke nominated Herbert Anderson.
ON the fourth ballot Jones was elected,
and the committee adjourned.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
The Committee ON Schools met AZ $50
o'clock There were present Chairman
Reuben Burton. and Messrs. winston,
Williams and Ferritcr
The clerk submitted a report showing
that a balance OF $500 remained on
hand. being exactly half Of the orig-lai
! appropriation. Bills and pay roll amount
| ing 20 Si6t15 were approved, and the COM
| mittce adjourned
COMMITTEES TO-DAY.
The following committees meet to-day.
Police. f20 p. NJ. Third Market $50.
/ Grounds and Buildings l 81 Johns
| Buryiug Ground s o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-29
ARMISTEAD'S CAMP REUNION.
Colonel White. of Georgia, at Chase
City-A Convenient Train.

CHASE CITY. VA. July Special
The l.. A. Armistead Camp OF Confede-
rate Veterans. Of this county. has app.
pointed the 25th OF August FOR their
sixth annual reunion This s. the place
for this year. and IL occurs here every
fourth year. GAINESVILLE. BOydtOn and
South Hill. I'm this county, have the as
semblage the other three years. Thes oc-
casions are always attended by large
crowds from this and adjoining counties,
old friendships renewed a bounuiu DIM
ner provided and music and speeches are
listened 10.
Colonel Powhatan b. White, OF Naia-
dosta. Ga. is visiting here. lie was
colonel of the Thirty-eighth Virginia
lost an arm at Malvern Hin, and after
wards severely wounded at Gettysburg.
This is his native county. and OF nfteeh
brothers ana sisters. he and Bishop +.
NJ. white of the Episcopal thurch.
are the only surviving. The-Colonel IS
physically a large man. nearly seventy
wears old and says he never has any
use for an Overcoat
Judge r. r. FNrrar will lecture here
ON the 5th Of August for the brneht OF
the Town Hall Building Committee.
The travel on the accommodation train
leaving Richmond az Il. NJ. 10 this place
a. ,,,,ch larger than expected. and will
continue to increase. as the arrival and
denarture suit popular convenience.
Several people have been taken from
,hts roint TO the asylums for treatment.
and he nlan OF sending a suitable man
60 the patients is vast Improvement
on tho old way of their being carried BY
the sheriff OF the county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-29
TRANSPORT GETS LOST.
The Mobile Found by the Cincinnati
Under the Guns of san Juan.

A special dispatch TO yesterdays Wash
ington Star has the following:
OFF CAPE SAN JUAN, July &.-One
transport Of this Porto Rican expedition
has lost the sthers. This is the
Mobile. No. p. which sailed from Charles
ton on Thursday with 1900 troops of the
sixteenth Pennsylvania and the Sixth
Illinois Regiments. under Colonel Willis
Rulings. aboard Of whom thirty-tive are
sick with typhoid fever.
Last night the cruiser Cincinnati from
New York accidentally found her within
range Of the cannon Of San Juan.
The Cincinnati running mp 10 warn
The Evening stars dispatch boat that
the guns ashore could shoot eight miles.
and that she had better stand out 60 sea,
came also upon the Mobile led hor sea-
ward stood by her all night and then
convoved her down the Rsmilkes passage
10 where the Mobile expected TO find the
remainder Of the expedition.
II Is understood that the rendezvous
will he of Fiardo Just south Of Cape
San Juan. instead OF Guanica.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-29
JOINT CONVENTION,
The Methodist Young People i'm Ses
siOu-Boy Killed. :.


FRONT. ROYAL. VA. July Especial
The Sunday School and Epworth League
conventions of the Baltimore Conference
OF tho Methods Episcopal Church,
South. which began their joint convention
here last night. has been in session all
day. ar. c. p. Roy this morning deliv-
cred AN address ~ welcome. which was
responded t0 by Mr. w. J.. walton, presi-
dent of .lc convention.
Mr.. Frederick Vs. Woodward, OF Wash
ington u. g.. was elected secretary Of
the convention. lie is also corresponding
secretary of the convention.
Mrs Reeves. of Washington. delivered
an excellent talk ON primary work in the
SUNDAY school She was followed by
Mr. Whalcy, OF Baltimore. on the sub
iect Of preparation 81 the lesson. Mrs.
Whaley is an earnest and interesting
talkcr.
DR. Bovd delivered an excellent address
ON the subject of the Sunday school as
am evangolizng force.
The afternoon session was taken mp by
talks by Dr. Knott % Washington. ON
the weak points in the Epworth League,
and Rev. Mr. Hammel. of Buena Vista.
ON the literary work Of the league and
a report from Mr. Woodward correspond
ing secretary. on the state of the league
in the conference.
The report shows that the membership
is eight thousand seven hundred and mr.
tv-one. with am average Of forty-three 20
each chapter.
The convention WIN be I'm session TIL
Friday evening.
a little boy. seven years OLD, the son
Of Mr.. j. W Manauel. OF Riverton. Va,
was run over and killed at the Rlver'on
station ON the Norfolk and Western rail-
road This morning Boy n train on Fat
road 'r6e little fellow had been sent By
his father. who g. section hand on the
road to spring near by TO get bucket
of water. and was struck by the North
hound Messenger train.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-29
Marriage at Crewe.

CREWE. VA. July -Special.--Mr
Luther R0' ertson and Miss Irene witt
La Neave OF this place. were married
at Ward chapel Wednesday evening at
o'clock sev. j. T. Brutten offciaied.
Mr. Robertson Is an employe OF the Nor
folk and Western railway. They will
make their home IN this place.
Mrs. O. 4. Fore. Of this place and NJ
G.. y. CARRIER. OF Lynchburg. were mar
rled last night az the residence OF tho
bride.
Miss Sallie Johnson. OF Windsor. Is the
guest OF Mrs. W. T. Bradshaw.
Mrs William James and son. OF Peters
burg, are visiting Mr.. T. W. James
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-29

to-day at "Pen-Park' two miles martin
east Of the city. on Hotopp's farm. me
occasion was one Of much Interest ana
was highly enjoyed by the lodge ana ,ne'r
invited guests, many OF whom were from
a distance.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
Of Miss Caroline wood, daughter or Mr'
W. y. Wood ~ Mr. W. Gilman Parkin-
son. the ceremony 10 take place on Au-
gust 9th az the PRESBYTERIAN church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-29
TO GATHER THEM IN,
The Raleigh and Concord 10 Round
Up Spanish Craft in Philippines.

NEW YORK. July "a cablegram
from Hong Kong 10 the Journal says
thar Admiral Dewey at Manila has dis
patched the Raleigh and Concord 10
gather up eleven Spanish craft whichs ac-
cording TO information sent him by Con-
sul-General Wildman, are nj various
places in the Philippine archipelago.
Among these vessels are three Gunboats
at san Miguel. Luzon Island and four az
Port Royal Isle, Palawar Island. -Four
merchantmen with cargces of tobacco are
rcported at Cagayan, Luzon. The same
dispatch reports that English traders at
the coal mines at Batan, Luzcn Island.
have been imprisoned and subjected 70
m-treatment by the spaniards there.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-29
AMERICAN TOBACCO co.
They are Trying TO Get Reduction on
Tobacco Duties ia Santiago.

WASHINGTON. July "a representa-
tive OF the American Tobacco Company
had a conference with the treasury ON
c.als to-day ln regard 20 the estimated
customs duties on tobacco and cigarettes
imported into Cuba. His contention was
that these articles should be admitted
free or at a nominal rate. The PROPOSE
ton submitted was that the rate on to-
bacco be nxed at not more than i've cents
A pound and five cents thousand on
cigarettes The matter has teen taken
under consideration and decision Will
be reached within a day or TWO. The In
dlcau0ns seem 90 be that the rates viii
be reduced. but 10 what extent Is not yet
determined.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-29
WRECKING FORCE
OFF F0RSANTIAGO
Plans to Raise the Maria Teresa and
CristObaI Colon.
TO USE PONTO0NS AND AIR BAGS
The Expcdition Started for the Scene
of Action Last Night-Onc of the
Ships Already Cleared of Water
and Ready TO BE Raised.

NORFOLK. VA, July 2s.-Special-The
German steamship Senior large sea-
going tramp. is preparing 10 sail from
this mort for Santiago tonight She Is
chartered bv the Merritt q Chapman
Wrecking and Derrick Company, and VIII
be the leading chip Of the expedition
which Ljeutenanc Hobson will employ
In the work OF floating the Spanish war
ships. which ne confidently hopes DE VIII
be able TO bring 90 Norfolk
The Senior Is taking on all forts OF tools
and appliances for the Wrcckcrs use,
and Will carry it is stated. one of the
most complete outfits ever taken out OF
fhis harbor Captain Peter Peterson is
ina command of the senior.
THE DIVERS.
The divers and wrcckers. Of whom
there are forty. are in charge Of Captain
Tooker. Pontoons and air bags will be
employed 10 give the sunken ships sum
cieut buovancy to cause them 90 rlsc 10
the surface.
Captain Chittendcn, who arrived from
Washington this morning M "a meeilhs
there last night with Lieutenant Hopsoh'
arranged the details of the movement
which begins tonight
AT the Office of the Merritt Company IL
was stated that adviccs had been received
from the men already at Work at 0'nil"-
60. These were TO the effect that cruiser
Infanta Maria Teresa had bpon clared
Of water and was expected 90 be shortly
ahoat.
CRISTOBAL COLON NEXT.
II Is the present purpose of the ship
savers TO tackle the Cris.obal Colon next
II is explained that Cristobal Colon is the
Spanish for Christopher Columbus ana
that the word Infanta T. used 10 desig-
nate a princess Of the ruling House or
Spain-really an heir apparent. CFemi-
ninc)
The tug Gypsum King-DeWitt g. Trims
Cladisfen- Sarah expedition Is also pre-
narine 10 sail for Santiago tonight. This
| extensive fleet will aid I'm the raising or
! the ships If need be, but II carries rail-
road iron and was at first meant 10 be
EMPLOYED I'm connection with the steam
| shin Panama road and dock building
| operations.
CHIET-OF-POLICE.
Among the candidates for the posiiloh
Of chief-of-police. left vacant oy ihe
death OF CAPTAIN Thomas l.. Dornin arc
| Colonel J. j Turner. former high con-
| stable and Hon Chas O. kizer pres
idcnt of the Select Council OF Norio.N
city. Mr. Kizerit is thought. has The INSIDE
track. lie g. one OF the most popular
Young politicians in the State and was
! a prominent figure during the session oil
| last legislature of which ne was menu
! Der.
TRANSPORTS ARRIVE.
The steamship Rio Grando army trans
| port. No. p. arrived at old Point THIS
| morning The transport Ioona passed out
| The canes at z O'Clock to-day. She 10 is
| stated IS bound for New York
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-29
WRECKERS OFF FOR SANTIAGO.
\ Second Expedition Leaves Norfolk to
Work on the Colon.

NORFOLK, VA. July 2s-The Merritt
wrscklng Company will send second
expedition out from Norfolk late tonight
or tomorrow morning bound for santa
go. with a FUN wrockng outht TO "orA
on the Spanish cruiser Cristobal Colon.
,rbis expedition is the outcome OF Lieut..
Hobsou's present trip 90 the United
States. The expedition viii go on the
German steamer Senior which IS under
charter by the wrecking company. No
poutoons Will De lowed down on this trip,
but will be taken hence later when the
Job Is ready Tor them. There are two
poutoons here of lifting capacity Of
900 tons each. and the company have
four pcnto0ns in New York. Others will
likely Doe needed in raising such heavy
vessel as tho Colon and they will have
90 bee built
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-29
EXPRESS COMPANIES TO PAY,
4 Ruling That They Cannot Exact the
PAYMENT one Cent from the shipper.

~ III I1' V7'TV = ~ ~
CHICAGO. July 2S.-Judge Tuley Of the
Cncuit Court to-day ruled in favor OF
the shippers in the test case brought by
the Illinois Manufacturers Association,
Granting a writ OF mandamus compelling
the United states Express Company TO
accept for transportation packages for
shipment without the payment OF one
cent IN excess Of the regular rate. The
case will be appealed by the defendants.
The court held II was not within the do
main of the shipper 20 issue the bill and
the law expressly provides that the per-
SON issuing the receipt shall aifiX the
STAMP.
Three million annually is the estimated
sum which the express companies Will
have TO pay IN case the opinion Is sus-
tanned by the higher courts.
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AIavful Prize.

SAVANNAH. GA. July &.-The British
steamer Ndula cantured of Guantanamo
Bay by the Marbiehead was to-day de-
clared a lawful prize by Judge Emory
speer. she was chartered BY spaniard
and was on the way TO Guantanamo 70
take out refugees. An appeal to the
a---->.aA c..~s ill - taksn-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-29
, soldicr Dies az Savannah.

SAVANNAH GA. July 2S-Private
Henry A. Taylor. Company a. Second
Regiment. North Carolina Volunteers.
died to-day at the Savannah hospital OF
typhoid fever. HIS company Is stationed
al Tybee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-29
stonned a British Transport.

LONDON. July 29.-The Daily Mail un-
derstands that the British transport Jo-
lunxa, carrying Grenadiers 10 Gibraltar.
was stopped in the Bay OF Biscay by an
American cruiser.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-29
Nem Cron nfCnttnn

SAVANNAH, GA. July 2s.-rhe first
new bale OF Georgia cotton OF the COM
ing crop was received here tonight nom
Albany. It was raised In Doughtery
county and Will DO sold At auction a. tb.
cotton sxchAnsA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-29
ks,Annnal Outing.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, July Is
Special.-Charlottesville Lodge. No. 3S,
"a D. q LukA hAlA sh-i- annual autlp -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-29
Hood
Are gaining favor rapidly. ~aan
Business men and travel Duu u~
lers carry them In vest EuS
pockets. ladies carry them
IN purses. bousekeepers keep them in medicine

done by all in steadily raising the steam
until The speed rose from u 10 is knots.
NrAt,TNrLscf TnnT, oTpTTCE