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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-22
POLITICS IN PORTO RICO.
objection 10 Continuance In once OF
Spanish Autonomists.

SAN JUAN. PORTO RICO. October
n.-Considerable political excitement pre-
walls here, owing TO the fact that Senior
Munoz Rivera. President Of the recent
Autonomist Council OF Secretaries; Senior
Blanco. Secretary of the Treasury; Senior
L0pez. Secretary OF Justice. and Senior
Carbonnel. Secretary OF the Interior, all
elected last March on the Autonomist
platform. are continued by Ma1or-Gene-
raj Brooke in their respective offices.
Their political opponents suggest public
demonstrations against such continu-
ance. 1t is distinctly understood that
this Cabinet will act under the control OF
the American military government.
THE EVACUATION.
Six hundred Spanish soldiers and OFF,
GERS. including General Ortega. who was
second under General Machias. are en-
barking on the Spanish transport Mon
teyideo. TO sail tonight or tomorrow.
There will then remain only few Span
ish officers. who have personal business
10 attend 10.
The oath Of allegiance TO the United
States has been taken by five judges of
the Superior Court of Porto Rico, who
later will administer the same oath TO
their subordinates. Spanish judges who
do not desire TO foreswear their ale
glance to Spain will be returned to the
Peninsula.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-22
A BULLTROG FARM.
How an Eastern shOreman Raiser.
ErogH for Market.

A ST. Mlchaers Md letter savs. t-
Jacob Fontz OF 81. Mchaers, Nd. Is es.
gagged In raising frogs for the mdrs..
He has frog pond just on the suburbs
of ST. MIchaers. about quarter ol 4
mile square, and here he IS engaged ,1
this novel industry. Nj. Fontz has bon
in the business for a number on years
and says IL is a more profitable one ff.1
oystering There are at this time ab0.t
$50 frogs In the pond, Of various sizes and
conditions. They are not Ike the Or...
nary ditch frog, Wild and vicious. l..
as We visited them the other day, so upon
the banks CT the pond and cr0ak .n au
altogether friendly and social way. ans
parently delighted with their surround
ings. Early in the spring. when fr.es
first begin TO make their appearance Do
the bitches, two men are sent out 90 catch
all the medium-sized frogs that can b..
found. These are brought 90 the POND
and carefully examined. 20 see that trsrs
are no diseased ones among them. TH.
process IS continued until the pond la
well stocked. Then begins a hunt Tor tf.
food upon which the frog fdttCus and
grows a frog viii not eat dead cr.4-
turc OF any sort. They must have Iva
food, and even then the food must B.,
in motion before the frog Will take b.
Tadpoles, very small frogs. and insects
are the principal food upon which they
live. The frog is cannlbal. and da-
yours his food at one gulp. Mr.. Fontz
carried two small bags Of frogs and "A
bucket of tadpOles TO the pond and
turned them loose upon the banks % th.
pond. A cOmmOtion among the FROG.
Immediately ensued. and H. "a very short
while all the little frogs had been dee
youred, as well as the tadpOics II WA
most novel lesson In natural history
The demand made upon Mr. F0ntz fr
the frogs is far I'm excess OF the slnuIv
For several years he has been supplying
the Johns Hopkins University with mo.
diminished frogs for experimental nun
poses in the biological laboratory. H.
takes great pride In being the pOsees5ar
OF the skeleton Of a large frog which
was prepared for him at the Johns Hon
kins laboratory. He has also supplied
the table Of the Rennert Hotel f6r a
number of years. At present he has Or
ders for large shipments from the 'abor-
atories OF the following educational in-
stitutions; University OF Michigan Ann
Arbor: Detroit College. Michigan. Ur-
versity of Georgia, Athens; Brw Nswr
College, Pennsylvania; University of
North Carolina, Chapel Hiu; Syracuse
University. New York; University N
Tennessee. Nashville, and Chicago Un.-
versity. He has orders 90 supply hotels
in the following cities: Cincinnati s.
Louis. Chicago. Boston, ana Denver Col
The average price realized is $50 Der
dozen.
During the winter season the frogs
bury themselves I'm the mud, and I'm order
TO get them for market large nets e-s
dragged under the mud OF the ponds Tho
catch has been very small this summer
and some OF the prices realized are
fancy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-22
The Biggest Ornng.

LOndOn MaiL)
The largest captive Orang-Out1uy i1 the
world has just arrived NO lireTn..
The animal stands about feet inches,
each arm is feet long, the hands u.l-
sure a foot each, and some of .la ln- rs
are Z inches IN length.
When arms and hands are extend q
this magnificent monkey can stretch I'D
feet.
Ii could wrestle with five men mo tImr
and the chances are that this hIuil
specimen of their ancestors would g.t
the better Of the encounter
Tho animals face is. of course. fr.f
from hair, but "the hirsute aolumt
on its head IS parted I'm she Ceutr. ann
neatness that suggests that ths Orange
outang has just come from tha barb
Judged from mans standard ot d. E.E
the new arrival cannot be- said t9 lIff
an attractive physiOguOmy
The nose is sunk deep in the face ana
the massive top lip Is shot out ~ "a n5iI
prodigious even for an Or3ng-0utHr-.
IL Is an experience TO see tnr u'
yawn.
When captured the orang-0utlrg 1914"
In the company OF a baby ape.
This latter the hunters shot ana ra
In "a cage
The grown up 0rang had no NOR.
than 70 follow the corpse. ana $3.50. '
prised TO find that there was no cNlt ,o
the cage
on the way from Borneo. whence ..'
the worlds champion Or8ng th" '
nearly escaped from the ship by
ing and chewing a hole IN tl9 tIit oi
the cage
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-22
Made Him Spell.
pearaon's WeekIyl

A Manchester man has set about learn
Ing the use OF the typewriter. Up 10 the
present time he has had somebody to do
his typewriting for him, but now he wants
10 know how to run II all by himself.
He admits that he Isn't an apt scholar.
It comes slowly. The letters are hard TO
ind, aud the spacing is 80 easily forgot
ton. But there is one thing that amuses
him. He is learning 10 spell, and learning
in the same way he ala when a tow
headed boy in the early sixties.
OF course he could spell when he tackled
the typewriter, but not I'm the same way.
Now he distinctly enumerates each letter,
and does IL, too, with the greatest care.
1t is funny thing. but he finds himself
spelling out the words In the newspaper.
and his wife says he spells them In his
sleep.
The other day the minister met him and
asked him how he was.
Very WE'LL" he gravely spelled out,
and when the pastor looked amazed he
realized what he had done, and hastily eX-
planned the cause of the popularity, and
the minister professed 10 be greatly inter-
ested and wanted to know all about it;
and the speller Is now greatly worried for
fear the parson will write special paper
on IL for some magazine.
When the minister finally left him he
shook hands and said "Good-by."
"G-o-o-d," began the speller, and he then
retollected himself and hastily added
"b-y."
He hopes in time to wear out this pc
culiarty, and when he increases his speed
on the typewriter he no doubt Will.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-22
OF GOLD AND SILVER.
Report of the Director of the Mint
Thereon.

WASHINGTON, October H.-The Di-
rector of the Mint, in his report upon the
production Of precious metals during the
calendar year 1897, just submitted to the
Secretary of the Treasury, deals with
the production of gold and silver, not
only in the United States, but in foreign
countries as well, and draws compari-
son between the production Of the lead
ing producing countries Of the world.
The sources from which information
has been derived are the most authentic
and reliable possible and the figures are
as nearly accurate as any 1t is possible
to obtain.
The value of the gold produced in the
United States during the calendar year
1897 was 81, 263 900. The South African re-
public holds first place, producing gold
TO the value of S57. 63S ISL; Australia, 3d.
6Sf1S2. and Russia, 81, 245. 763.
There was a notable increase In the
production of gold In the world during
1897 over 1896. The United States Increased
Sf.275.OOO; the South African republic
made the remarkable gain OF $lS.S5il 1872;
Australia increased Sl0,502 249, and Rus
STA. $l,7O9 $40.
The United States produced during the
year 50, 600 fine ounces Of silver, and
Mexico. 539031SO fine ounces--a decrease
for the United States Of 4,9H,SJO fine
ounces, and an increase for Mexico Of
S25G.756 fine ounces.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-22
The Flying Fox.

The flying fox Is a very curious infil-
liant ~ the forests near M0rctOn h.f
N East Australia. IL lives IN hoehs arl
moves generally towards the dusk ~ mo
evening and the noise produced Dr. me
heavy Tapping OF the so-called wings IS
very singular. The hocks Ike QUO.
places, where there are large Arauclfi.h
pine trees. with an underwood or sci-h
and creepers. The foxes hang DO fa-.
numbers from the horizontal branches oi
the pine trees.
When there f. clear space am'nt
the trees. an enormous number ~ iae
animals may be seen, and their no.-. tiN
be heard. for directly they see any t1i'-
unusual they utter n short bark. soh.-
thing like the sound made by young
rocks, often every branch IS crowded
and the flying foxes are seen either nag
ping their wings and holding on WIZ
their hind feet. and with their hean'
downward. or snarling and fighting i-.
places
Suddenly the whole take 70 hight ana
nap their furry. wing-like sides and "ht.
around like heavy birds MANY hy VII"
their young holding on % them
The creature Is not a true fox and tn.I'
Is fold OF skin which reaches from in.
fore TO the hind legs. This IL called ,.e
wing and Il enables the pteropus. as ,n'
apimai is called, 10 nOat and turn 10 t"'
air
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-22
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH SATURDAY OCTOBER p. 1898.

ana In mercy to both. perhaps, after the
pirth OK two children the smallpox ended
ne ner lie at Arlington. on the Eastern
AZ Wa,iar Ssen ~ InL" sne wAs ON
her tombstone Is the following inscripuon'
here lies the body OF Mrs. Frances Gus
US. daughter Of Daniel Parke, ESQ., VINO
departed this life March the IA. lIl4, In
the 18th year OF her age"
Arlington, with its many traditions, It's
historic associations, was sold some years
ago TO a gentleman from Philadelphia,
but has since been bought by Mr.; Willis,
OK Northampton county, 1t Is hard TO
see the dear old Virginia homesteads pass
into the hands OF strangers. Ii seems
almost Ike dissertation. Yet. In these
days OF push and progress. when money
presents Itself, the old homes OF the
landed gentry, and their old traditions.
should be the most respected and cherish
ed. REX.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-22
Photographic Tersities.

News from Clairville, n new town in
Plum county, Cal. reports the burning Of
hotel there, and the loss in the fire Of
five lives.
The fact was established yesterday that
the New Haven three-masted schooner.
Edward NJ. Reed, has been lost with all
hands on board, of the coast Of Georgia,
wreckage from 1t having washed ashore
at Cumberland.
The Rome correspondent OF the London
Times says Count Verriccufo Macola.
proprietor Of the GaZettau Avezeni. has
been sentenced to three months impri-
sonment for killing Senior Carlo Caval-
lotti. the poet, dramatst, publisher, and
Radical member Of the Chamber of Dep
uties, in a duel last March.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-22
Insanity Increases I'm England.
0ondon Mail.)

The treatment Of lunacy continues 10
offer a growing burden TO the taxpayers
OF the United Kingdom. The fifty second
report Of the commissioners in lunacy,
addressed TO the Lord Chancellor, which
has just beer issued. shows that on jan
uary LIST Of this year there was an in
crease OF 2,5G In the number or patients.
and that this followed an increase or
2,gls. reported at the beginning OF the pre-
ceding year. -,
Examination Of the statistical tables dis
closes that the increase is entirely under
the head OF insane persons OF the pauper
class, and that they are treated IN the
public asylum maintained by the county
and borough authorities.
The rise in the number OF lunatics so
treated has gone on for some years;
during the last ten years the average
annsai addition TO the army Of Insane per-
sons was $50.
At first sight 1t might be thought that
lunacy Is startlingly spreading among the
population. The Fact, however, seems to
be that OF late years there has been ten,
dency to send to asyluins Tor caretul
treatment many cases which Formerly
would have been retained at home or In
the work-houses, and. Tor example, per-
sons upon whom old age has brought de-
mentia now became inmates - iunauc
asyiums.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-22

that place for assignment TO duty with
brigade OF the Second Army Corps.
.By direction OF the Secretary or war
Lieutenant Colonel William a. Mary
Ordnance Department, United states
army. commanding Fort Monroe Arsenal
Fort Monroe. Va, Will make not 10 cA-
coed two visits per month curing tne
months Of November and Decemper, ies''
EACH to the Tredegar lron-Works' FIch-
word Va and 20 the Petersburg Iron
works Petersburg. Va. on official bust
ness pertaining TO the inspection OF pro-
ioctiles now in process OF manufacture
FOR the Ordnance Department. and upon
oompletion thereof 20 return 10 his pro-
ner station after each visit"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-22

the more humid regions adjacent. II SEEM,
not unlikely that these deserts are i,
more modern origin than the Sahara ana
the Cobb.
Whether or not II be true in this pa,.
ticular case, H. may be laid down as
general rule that the greater tho emoun,
Of sand TO be found In a desert, and M
greater the difference between the AMI.
mails inhabiting that desert, from tbos,
dwelling In the adjacent districts ft.
greater will se the antiquity OF the desa-t
itself. In the case Of a desert fornir..
n complete barrier across a continent. H.,
the Sahara, IL the animals on one side a-.
quite different from those on The other
it's antiquity viii be conclusIyely demon
strated. II, on the other hand. they ana.
more alike, the age OF the desert win Ia
proportionately less.
r.. LYDEKKER, 3. A., H.. RS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-22
Yeuow-Fever at Monterey.

WASHINGTON. October A.-Reports
having reached the Marine Hospital Ser
vice of the presence Of yellow-fever, at
Monterey, Mexico, the bureau to-day
wired the American Consul-General at
that point for information. The follow
ing reply was received tonight:
Monterey, Mexico, october H.-Dr.
Cross, a reputable physician, experienced
in yellow-fever, says yes. Other physi-
clans say no.
(Signed) JOHN X. POLLARD,
"Consul-General."
The officials Of the Marine Hospital Ser
vice have officers all along the Mexican
border. who will be notified OF the re-
ported fever at Monterey, and all pre-
cautions will be taken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-22
wEYLER ORGAN SUPPRESSED.
Spanish Minister of Public fnstruc-
ton Resigns.

MADRID, October A.-El Nacional, the
Conservative organ which is supporting
General Weyler, was ordered suppressed
to-day for publishing an article not pre-
viously submitted to the censor, although
its editor, Senior Figueros, member Of
the Chamber of Deputies, had been i'm
prisoned for the same offence. The affair
caused a great sensation, and the sus-
pension order was eventually annulled.
Senior Gamazo, Minister of Public In
struction and Public Works, has rendered
his resignation as a protest against The
editor of Ell Nacional. The resignation
has been accepted Senior Sagasta taking
Senior Gamazo's portfolio ad interim
The newspapers have addressed com
plant TO the Supreme Court against the
refusal of General Chinchilla, Governor
General of Madrid, TO respect the alleged
inviolability Of Senior Figueros as a mem
Der of the Chamber Of Deputies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-22
NORFOLK MAYNARD.
Report of Inspector Knapp-some
Removals to Follow.

WASHINGTON, October A.-Lieutenant
Knapp has just returned to Washington
from a visit of inspection to the Norfolk
navy-yard, and has reported verbally to
Secretary Long the result of his inquiry.
1t was found that there had been serious
disregard Of the rules governing the en-
ployment of labor in the yard laid down
by the department, and some preferential
classes had been established in clear vio-
lation of the spirit of the rules. The re-
suit will be a return to the strict appli-
cation Of the rules, and the removal of
some employees ehargeable with the ir-
regularites
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-22
Insurgent Taxes at Manila.

MANILA. October 1.-THE insurgents
are enforcing an export duty of t5 ton
upon hemp from southern ports brought
TO Manila. They are also enforcing per
cent. tonnage upon steamers and ~ per
osnt. upon freights.
The American and British firms are
compelled 10 pay these charges. though
they protest strenuously against the ar
rangement. which is the more unjust be-
cause goods are entering Manila by rail-
way from the north, which evade duty
and can undersell the legitimate trade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-22
REVIEW AT CONsTANTINOPLE.
Their German Majesties Salute Each
Turkish Flag.

CONsTANTINOPLE, October 21.-The
Emperor and Empress of Germany, with
the Sultan, reviewed 1900 Turkish troops
to-day, from a window Of the Yildz
Kiosk. Their German Majesties saluted
the flag of each regiment
Considerable comment Is made upon
the extraordinary fraternizing of German
and Turkish sailors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-22
Death of n Child.

The 9-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John l.. Drumeller died last night at the
residence Of his parents, in Barton
Heights. He had been i'll about week
with peritonitis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-22
soldier Apparently Murdered.

NASHVILLE. TENN, October IA
special TO the Banner from Montgomery,
Ala. says: About 2 O'Clock this morning
Calvin McCou. sergeant-major OF tbs
Third Alabama Regiment, was found
dead on Jackson street. He had been
shot. tho ball entering the left ear. He
was seen yesterday with considerable
money on his person, and when found
his pockets had been cut out and the
money was gone. Ths Coroner Is inves-
t.gatiag
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-22
DEATHS.

DRUMELLER. oiled. on saturday uN
tober I'D. al 1910 A. NJ. JOHN s'Vo
son OF John l.. and Annie W piahl'"'''
In the 9th year OF his age.
Funeral notice later.
Washington papers please copy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-22

old papers for -alo at he Dis9A''A
office.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-23

been the custom In past years. 1t has been q
general cause Of complaint that the champion
ships and they earl OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES too close
together, In fact, almost on top of each other,
and the boys claim that II takes a lot of work
and perseverance to train both the mind and
the body at the same time for two events ,of
such vital Importance.
Handball and basketball are interesting the
boys who belong to the schools across the big
bridge, but there has also been a good deal OF
practice in baseball and track athletics. The
youngsters are looking forward to the third an
nual indoor games Of the league, which will be
held In conjunction with Company L Of the
Thirteenth Regiment, Brooklyn. From present
indications 1t looks MS II the league will have no
skating championships this year. The commit
tee reported at the last meeting that 1t was i'm
possible to como to u satisfactory agreement
with the management OF the desired rink.
That Berkeley School will have n strong ag-
gregation OF athletes this year is demonstrated
by tho showing the youngsters have already
made in practice. The candidates are under
going a strict course Of training IN the gym
nnsiuml, and Capt. DuvRl is confident OF having
q winning team. Tho selection of candidates
for the baseball team Is receiving careful atton-
as most OF last years champion team have grad,
uatcd. Interest IN hockey is increasing and 1t
now looks az II berkeley School will prove for
mlhnblc in the coming tournament.
There is u strong sentiment at Trinity School
in favor OF an interscholastic gymnastic con-
test; In q chat with THE Sun reporter on tina
subject. Physical Director +. NJ. SeixRs said:
1T has been. my desire for a number OF years
various schools OF the association, and 1 have
often tried TO organize such a contest. but some.
how ] have found II q hard task. What would
DO more interesting than to soc teams from tho
different schools fighting Tor honors in feats OF
strength and Development OF course there
are not many schools that can boast OF crack
gymnastic teams, but those that can could ar
range n contest You can state for me that tho
1 ss@ns sSs AsSssa q TTssaniiy Sa9 e as 9RsH z
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-23
kBRAfAM AND
STRAJs
I~NTERSCHOLASTIC SPORT.
CHRISTESSEN TO II BERKE-
LEY'S COLORS AT COPENHAGEN.
Leading schools 10 Have Formidable Track
Teams-LonE Island League Arranges Indoor
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In Gymnastics.


Leading schools TO Have Formidable Track
Teams-LonEI sinnd League ArranRes Indoor
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES In Gymnastics.
The most interesting piece OF news In scho-
lastic circles last week was the announcement
that Paul Christensen had decided to compete in
the international games TO be held at Copen-
hagen. Although IL did not come rs Il surprise,
still the positive announcement that he would
be a competitor and represent Berkeley School
was enough TO set the wiscacres specializing AS
TO his chances against the foreign runners, and
tho general conclusion was that the speedy
miller, II he became acclimated In time, would
give a good account OF himself.
As = has now been definitely decided that
there Will nc no indoor championship meeting Mt
Madison Square Garden this year. the young
athletes are turning their attention in other
directions. Berkeley and Barnard are max
ing arrangements for their annual indoor meets,
while Dc La Sale Institute will, in all PROBABLE
fly, also hold open games. While training ac-
lively for these meets, the boys are not forget
ting the annual outdoor championship tourna-
ment, which is generally held in May. When
Berkeley captured the greatest number Of points
last year. IL was the third time that the school
had managed TO win the championship, and ac-
cording TO the conditions under which the
points cup was donated, Berkeley School re-
tanned 1t. Consequently, this year u new prize
will have to be fought for, and as the trophy
Is said to be a handsome affair, there is great
rivalry as to which school shall have the honor
Of possession for the first year.
An effort will probably be made at the next
moettag Of the association TO have the national
eAAnpionships settor an earlier date than has