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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-29
The Drumuer's Dream.
CNew orleans Picayune.)


A little room In n little hotel
In a little country town
On little bed with A musty smell,
A man was lying down.
a great big man with great big snore--
And he lay on his back. you Sec
And peaceful look on his face he wore.
For sound asleep was he.
In his dream what marv'Ious trips he
made,
What tremendous bills he sold!
And nobody failed and every one paid,
lie smiled and smOthered a scornful
laugh
When his fellow-drummer blowed
FOR he knew no other had sold the harf
or what his order-boOk showed;
re got this letter from home one day:
Dear Sir.-We've no filter term
10 use I'm your case than simply 10 saw.
Henceforth you are one OF the firm"
And glorious change this made In his
life;
He now from the road withdrew;
Ana really soon got to know his wife,
His son and his daughter, too
Ana then he moved from his obscure far
TO house on the avenue;
Lived swell was happy got healthy and
fat,
Respected and wealthy. too.
But win a thump, bang, whangl thump
again,
The landlord stood at the door
IT'S purity nigh time for that 6.lO traini"
Ana the drummer's dream was DER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-29

ABdltlHOft Dun.)
Democratic leaders i'm West Virginia
claim now 10 have the Legislature Of that
State on joint ballot beyond a doubt.
They have thrty-seyen certain. in the
House of Delegates, and claim recounts
now In progress in Lewis and Randolph
counties will give them two more, or
thirty-nine i'm all, whilst the Republicans
have thirty-two. In the State Senate
the Republicans claim a majority Of five,
but the Democrats only concede them
three. A dispatch from Charleston TO
the Wheeling Register says the worst the
Republicans can do in the counting pro-
cess is TO reduce the Democratic majority
on joint ballot 10 one, while the Demo-
Gratis say they will have at least five
majority. Should this result be realized
there will be two Republican leaders
sorely disappointed. Hon. n. b. Scott,
United States Commissioner Of Internal
Revenue in an interview a few days
after the election expressed the utmost
confidence of his election 10 the senator
ship, while Governor Atkinson promptly
announced his candidacy TO succeed Sem
ator Faulkner and deluged the legislators
elect and party friends with appeals
for their support. In the event that the
Democrats have carried the Legislature
il is probable here will be warm con-
test for the senatorship. II is announced
that at least four gentlemen will be
placed before the caucus by their friends.
These are Hon. Charles j. Faulkner, the
present able and energetic senator; eX-
Senator Henry G.. Davis, who has done
so much for the development Of his State;
Colonel John It. McGraw, who recently
made a brilliant canvass for Congress In
the Second District, reducing Mr.. Day
toms majority for 2.25O two years ago TO
$50. and ex-Attorney-General {. Z. watts
OF Charleston. one of the ablest lawyers
in the state. In addition there are doubt
less other gentlemen who would be en-
tirely willing TO be struck by senatorial
t,,f,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-29
DEATHS.

JOHNSON.-Died. at $40 y. NJ, Novem-
Der "a 1898. at the residence OF his parents.
No. l0l7 Buchanan street JOSEPH
LEWIS. son OF Charles J.. and Nellie r.
Johnson; aged 2 years and days.
Funeral from above residence THE
Cruesday) AFTERNOON at 3 O'Clock.
JOHNsON.--Dled.N November q. 1888. At
1855. at the Old Dominion Hospital, Mrs.
META f.. JOHNSON. relict OF r. "A.
Johnson, in the 18th year OF her age.
Funeral from Randolph Street baptist
church TO-DAY Tuesday,. November =.
1893. at $50 p. NJ. -
MGEHEE--Died. at the residence Of
Mr.. ". c. McGehee. near Ivy Depot. Al
bemarle county. Va. on Sunday morning.
November 9th, Mrs. ANNE 81
MGEHEE. in the SD year OF her age.
TENNANT.-Died at el0 west Grace
street. AT AS r. NJ. Monday. November
2eth. after a lingering illness. Mrs. ANNA
II. TENANT.
Hours OF funeral announced iates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-29
Heavy Losses on the Lakes.

CHICAGO. November 2s.-A careful es-
innate of losses TO shipping and vessel
owners on the great lakes for the record
breaking year OF 1898 places the probable
figures at s2,5OO,0OO. This may be in
creased before the close of navigation,
but even without more storms or fonn-
dered vessels IL will hold first place for
losses In the history OF lake navigation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-29
BOSS HANNA's PROGRAMME.
Nicaragua Canal-Peace Treaty
Standing Army of 100000 Men.

CLEVELAND, o. November 2S.-
Speaking Of the more important mea-
sures TO be discussed during the coming
session Of Congress, Senator Hanna to-
day.said the Nicaragua canal matter
woiHd certainly be taken up.
1.-The establishment of government in
the Hawaiian Islands will be disposed
Of. The treaty of peace with Spain will
also be discussed and disposed of early"
continued the Senator.
Asked II he favored increasing the
standing army Mr.. Hanna said:
81 do. / think the army should be in
creased 10 10000 | believe this matter
will be discussed at the short term"
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DODGE COMMISSION STALLED.
Got Caught in the storm between
New York and Boston.

BOSTON, November 2S.-After having
been on the road thirty-seven hours,
seven members of the War Investigating
Commission reached this city early this
morning. General Dodge was the only
member who did not report at the Parker
House. General Wilson. General Beaver
General McCook Mr.. Howell, Mr.. DENLY,
and Captain Sexton were in the party
which arrived from New York, after hay-
ing been stalled by the storm. Ex-Gov-
ernor Woodbury.. of Vermont arrived at
e55 this morning. General Dodge is sup
posed 20 be on the way, but no word has
been had from him.
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They Fought mt Santiago.

Messrs Andrew il. Gentry and Gran
Vile Carr, Of this city, have just returned
10 their homes. having served term or
three years enlistment In the regular
army They were attached TO the Sixth
Cavalry. and fought at Santiago. The
young fellows can hardly find words too
strong 10 express their admiration for
their officers and their satisfaction at the
manner In which soldiers in the regular
service are treated
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-29

Cards, Bill-Heads. Statements. Letter
Heads, Note-Heads. Circulars. Han bills,
Dodgers. &C.. printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices. VIII give you
good work nj the same prices you pay for
inferior work Send US your orders and
we will guarantee satisfaction in every
particular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-29
Notes on Science and Industry.

a very curious industry, AT ledSl' W TIC
uninitlated IS that pertaining to whale
bone. from its original or crude form 70
that of its many applications useful and
artistic. Most OF this article Is landed
ar san Francisco and shipped eastward
In be distributed at the various centres.
Before leaving the Pacific coast the bone
is split. sorted according to color, and
tied I'D in bundles; after splitting. the
pieces are termed "stalks" or slabs"
are from to ~ feet in length when ready
for shipment, and weigh from nYe TO
twenty-five pounds each. When received
by the manufacturer each slab is fr1nged
with strong. glossy black hair; this has a
separate value OF its own, and Is used
for certain furniture manufacturers, and
IS also mixed with hOrsehair in brushes.
on the hair being rer"vd ~ s'abs are
scrubbed vigorously. and then put TO soak
in water for about a weeh, wneu suffici
emily sOftened they are subjected 10 the
action Of steam in strong receptacles OF
special design being thus ready to be
split into shell" or grain" bone, ana
finally cut into stays, whipstocks. &c.
One serious and at the same time I'M
suspected source of fog in photography
is often due to the fact that the black
ing has slightly worn off the lens mount.
and there is a reflection which results in
a loss Of brilliancy I'm the negative. Con-
slant use and endless cleaning Of the
lens in time wear the backing off, and
this should be attended TO and all metal
parts kept well BACKED; where lenses are
mounted in aluminium still more care Is
necessary in this respect, as, wherever
In such cases the backing wears OFF.
white light instead of yellow light Is re-
fiected into the lens Sometimes
diaphragms Of the iris pattern are greatly
at fault in this respect. BY reason OF It's
construction. the leaves OF vanes I'm this
diaphragm are in constant friction while
being set. and thus become polished and
reflective. for which reason some photo
graphers avoid having iris diaphragms In
their lenses. Notwithstanding their conye-
nience. A careful examination of the ap-
paratus will insure safety In this matte-
Stops OF the ordinary pattern become In
time little better than bare metal. espe-
daily at the edges Of the aperture.
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corps, now at the United States General
hospital Fort Monroe, Va, viii be dis
ch1tged from the service by the COM
Handing officer Of his station.
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Richmonders In New YoI

NEW YORK, November 2S-CSpecial)-
J. H. Estes. ST. Denis; w. II. Parrish. Hell.
land.
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'HUNDLEY
Why
Not
Hin7F

begin the 1st OF December by opening
an account with us. We would be pleased
to serve you.
our stock OF Christmas Delicacies and
me wines and Whiskeys is complete, and
prices very reasoi. able.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-29
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

gauntlet been thrown and every visitor yesterday agreed
enge been equaed in variety quality and price
Meyer Store making through this challenge SALE and it's
it, challenge all Richmond sell at such
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-04
BULLET IN SKULL.
Another Attempt at Suicide by
a Gardiner Man.
VIM. lNermore, After a Somewhat
Heated Dispute With Wife,
Shoots Himself in the Head Doctors Say He
May Recover.

Gradiner, Me-, Aug. 3.--(SpeciaD.- -
Word was brought TO the officers at
o'clock. last evening, of a shooting
affair on the grounds of William Liv-
ermore on Dresden street. and a team
containing City Marshal Drake Con-
stable Tozier, officer Andrews and the
Journal representative, was driven hur-
riedly to the scene.
Mr.. Livermore was found lying on
the kitchen floor with bullet hole
back of his right ear. Two women
Mrs. Livermore, the injured mans Wife,
and Mrs. Mariner. a neighbor, were do
ing all they could for him, but the man
was unconscious.
The circumstances seemed ut first
very suspicious but County Attorney
Hezelton having arrived and question
I'd the man, who managed to answer
by signs. it was found to be an atteml.t
1t suicide
Mrs. Livermore had very bad look
ing black eye, and told the officers who
questioned her. that she and Mr.. Liv-
ermore had a lively dispute in the
course of which he struck her, giving
her a heavy blow over the eye.
She exclaimed: You have put my
eye out."
He answered, NO, I have not
She then went into the house. She
soon heard Il pistol shot and Mr.. Liv-
ermore came struggling toward tho
house with his hands at his head. and
fell to the loor in the kitchen, where
he was found by the officers
Neither woman knew where the re-
Volver was, but search soon discovered
it in the attic of the wood shed whore
he shooting took place
Mrs. Livermore seemed to feel vcIy
badly and continually moaned.
Doctors Strout ana COBB were callo |
and had the injured man removed t..
the sitting room Where they examined
his injury.
One foot was bare as he lay upon the
floor, which was explained by Mrs. Liv-
ermore, saying he had come home quito
lame.
Mrs. Livermore said she had seen her
husband with revolver, several days
before. but had not since seen it.
The revolver with which he shot him
self, was a 32-calibre. much worn ana
was found by his bedside in the shed
loft. where he was accustomed To sleep.
He had tried one cartridge. but it had
failed to explode; the second being
more successful
The doctors cndeavorad to locate the
bullet but could not operate upon the
patient. last night so the wound was
cared for in thp hAct nnccihlp tnaOpar
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-04
THE PEACE TERMS
Ob'Ige Spain to Evacuate Cuba
and Porto Rico.
American Soldiers, Man for Man, to
Replace Spanish Troops.
H0slilities Will Cease lust as Soon as Spain
Accepts Our Terms

Washington Aug. at $40 O'Clock.
the conference arranged between the
President and NJ. cambon, began.
secretary Day ana N. Thehault also
were present
At the close of The conference at the
Whi'" House il was announced that no
statement concerning IT would be given
to the press.
The ambassador withdrew after 4
conference lasting an hour and il Wa
announced that thc parties had mutu-
ally agreed 10 refrain from making any
statement as to what occurred. No
further meeting has yet been arranged
though the conference was not conclu-
siVe.
iosili!tics viii terminate within n
few days after Srain has notified the
United States government Of her ac-
ccptanoe pf the terms laid down in the
FresidentS note Of last saturday. II
is expected here that the Spanish
plod@e to accept the broad conditions
lald down by the United states Will
take the form of written agreement
something IN the nature Of a protocol
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-04
PLOT THicKENS.
More Of Marine Salts Co.'S Employees Under
Suspicion for Conspirisy.

Lubec, Me. Aug. 3.-W. f. Arlington,
chemist at Plant No. l, cannot get tn"
required $25.000 for his bond, but errors
in the writ of mittimus may cause Ar
rihgton to he freed frcm arrest. Coun
ty Sheriff Longfellow. Detective Phelan
Of New York and his lawyer, Harry
Leonard. are consulting with Sheriff
W. j. Mailman of Lubec as to AIRING
TONS hearing.
Pierson believes that the chemist is
guilty Phclan says he can produce
evidence, Of guilt. but Arlington's
friends here still believe in his inno-
censc.
The detective says Former Book
Keeper Furman was one Of the conspira-
tors and is now looking after Mrs.
flsher while her husband is in hiding.
Electrician Jones is wanted to ex
pam his connection with Jernegan and
Fisher.
There are also rumors flying about
here that Ryan may be implicated.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-04
NO FURTHER USE.
St. Paul and St. Louis to Be Returned
to American Line.

New York, Aug. 3.-This afternoon,
Jones A. Wright, second vice president
of the American Line, announced that
he had been notified by the navy de-
partment that the navy had no further
use for the st. Paul or the st, Louis,
and consequently the two vessels wouid
be returned to the company as soon as
they should be oyerhauled. the guns
dismourted. the ships unarmored, dry
docked painted and restored to the
condition in which they were taken
over by the government on charter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-04
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Aug. 3.-Thunder
storms and rains have generally oc-
CURED from the Mississippi valley to
the Atlantic coast. except in New Eng
land, where it has been fair. A fall Of
II degrees in "A hoursxhas been report
ed from Pittsburg and drop of 20 de-
grees from the maximum, today, at
knoXsville. Tis cool wave will pass
eastward, causing decided fall in
temperature. Thursday afternoon, in
the Middle Atlantic States.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-04
ANOTHER HERO.
Boatswain Mate Nevins Of
Bancroft Wins LaureIs.
Plays Game of Bluff and Captures Six
Spaniards Aided by One Seaman.
Reports OF Blockade Running at Isle Of Pines
Prove to Be Untrue.

Key West, Fla, Aug. 3-9.45 p. M
Another Jackie has achieved the
reputation Of hero. He is Boatswain
Mate Nevis, Of the gunboat Bancroft,
ana the tale of his valor is not unmix-
ed with humor. One day. last week,
the bancroft, accompanied by the con-
verted yacht Eagle, which had been
covering the blockading station around
the Isle Of Pines, sighted small Span
ish schooner in Sigma bay.
The Bancroft's steam launch, in
charge Of Nevis and one seaman, each
armed with rifle. was sent in to take
the schooner. This was only a task
OF minutes and the launch returned
with the prize which proved to be the
schooner Nita, little more than
smack and with no cargo. Her cap
tain was an American and with him
was his Cuban wife and seven chill
dren all vowing loyalty to the Cuban
cause.
They pleaded poverty and that the
Mia was their only means of living.
Commander Glover of the Bancroft.
promised to return her at the proper
time. Meanwhile he sent Nevis in
with her to anchor near the wreck of
the Spanish trans Atlantic liner San
Domingo, sunk by the Eagle, a few
days ago. Then the Bancroft and
Eagle cruised off the Mangle point,
where they happened to be put in COM
munication with the insurgent camp.
Two hours later they returned.
For time nothing could be seen of
the launch or the prize. Suddenly
Commander Clover, who was scanning
the waters with his glass. shouted to
Capt. Sutherland of the Eagle: by
heavens, they have rccaptured my
prize The little schooner lay near the
wrecked steamer but the Spanish flag
was flying from her mast and instead
of only Nevis and his companion, she
was apparently filed with men.
Meanwhile the gunboat Maple had
drawn up and Commander Glover or
dered her into the work of rescue
With guns ready she steamed toward
the schooner but the sight which
greeted her was not what was expect
ed. Nevis and his companion sat at
one end of the boat trying to navigate
her OUT of the harbor
Each had his rifle across his knee and
was keeping wary eye on a party of
half dozen Spaniards huddled up in
the other end of the boat The Maple
asked for information and offered Ne
Wis tow, but he replied with joke
and declined the proffered assistance.
Then it developed that in going into
anchor he had observed two other
small Spanish boats near the wreck
lf the Santo Domingo and had resolved
% capture them too. He knew ii was
hazardous work, but bluff" carried
nm through.
He took the Spanish colors of the
schooner, ran them up and boldly sailed
IN. There were six men on the two
other boats and they watched the ap-
proach of their supposed compatriots
With calmness that speedily changed to
when Nevis and the
'ther Jackie" suddenly whipped their
lilies to their shoulders and demanded
IN immediate surrender
The scared Spanish seamen lost no
Continued on page -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-04
ANTIQUE MORR0.
Relics of Ancient Warfare
Found In Castle.
No Traces of Guns Which Replied to
Fire from American Ships.
Some Local Tales Which Have Arisen from In.
cidents Connected With Our Attack.


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mass @. hdfbrd W!Fe fenclnE. app2r-
entity erected to keep out the Ameri-
can soldiers ANA marines II III no,z.
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passages ana over the roof for signs
Of the guns that are said to have re-
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made pl bronze and cast in Spain in
Inc early part OF the ltth century. tn
the same roof are two mounted can
non of brouze obnt,, II fnat lon,, ono
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d l:orrbon, Fomte - Eu. Due D'Au-
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IA, loan Sfarjt1"
,r,
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4''@1i 'P'IoH' was cast Il Ie" years W.
fore. Both are on flmsy wheels and
probably have not been fired for wears
Search the castle over ana Won will
find eavnr,I mora ,nu71l, loodir,r o,,re
,.....- ., .., ~.
- ~ MOTTO '"''p'Ft' dlnld"iehN' -
day.
Through the bare chambers are
scattered SOM. e;ons of th. rac,n+
ct ,. M,
S'p9 'H"t va" i'"ii' i'dS''oii !" Nnl
retar" ciumh.in& and worn and the
HorS |" StrailSe apartments hahS open
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-04

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-.tfter n confer
| once on the peace question lasting for
just an hour. this afternoon, be-
tween the President and NJ Cambon
the latter acting as the representative
| af Spain, Secretary. Day emerged from
the White House and announced that
todays conference was inconclusiVa.
wherefore thu parties to il had agreed
to say nothing publicly as to what had
occurred. The secretary did not an
pear to he discouraged as he made this
statema mt. though he admitted that no
time had been set for another confer
ence.
From this it is gathered that the long
expected answer Of the Spanish GOV
ernmcnt to the Presidents note upon
being received had turned out to DO.
just as was expected, either a counter
proposition or a request for fuller
statement upon some of the heads Of
the Presidents note. Up to the middle
of the afternoon it was stated by all
parties concerned that the Spanish an
sWor had not been received. that only
the formal note that had come to hand
was one from the Madrid cabinet to NJ.
Cambon, asking for information upon
some points that were not clear to the
Spanish minds.
However, just after 8 clock, the see
retary of the French ambassy, NJ. Thi
beaut, called at the state department
and arranged with Secretary Day for
a meeting between the President and
the ambassador as soon as possible
The meeting was set for $.45 o'clock.
and Secretary Day was at the White
House in season, but was obliged to
wait about 10 minutes for the French |
ambassador. As already stated. after
comforting for an hour the parties sep !
aratpd. having been unable to reach a |
conclusion as to the acceptance by |
Spain of the peace conditions laid down |
by the President and binding them |
selves to the Observance of the Strictest |
secrecy as To the proceedings until fur |
ther progress had been made. Thus, |
it is practically assured in advance
that any attempt to state what occur
red at today's meeting at the White
House will be nothing moro than pure
guess work.
Meantime. in consonancc With the de-
clarcd purpose of the President at the
beginning Of the overtures, this con-
ference is not operating to restrain mill
itary operations in any degree Orders
went out today, for conference OF
leaders of the regiments to accompany
Gen Wade to Porto Rico, and within
"a hours some of the troops for this eX
pedtion will be boarding the transports
at Newport News.
II is felt that even should an armis-
tfce be declared before these troops sea
active service at the front, it will be
beneficial for them to make the trip.
for otherwise there is danger of the
morale Of the troops being destroyed
through their craving to get away from
Continued on page %
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-04
WILL KEEP THEM.
Harvard and Yale to Be Used for
Transporting Troops.

Washington, Aug. 3.-It has been
finally determined that the cruisers
Yale and Harvard, chartered by the
navy from the American steamship
Company for auxiliary naval purposes
shall remain in the possession of that
department for the present. The naval
branch has no further necessity for
these vessels, hut they will be loaned 10
the war department, which Will bear
the expense incidental to their charter
and use The vessels will be manned
ana ofiicered by the navy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-04
PLACED UNDER BONDS.
Louis Kayo Accused Of Rape Held for Su-
peri0r Court.

Bath, Me, Aug. s., (SpeciaD-Louis
kayo, charged with attempting rape
on little Annie higgins, aged 8 years
was before Judge FoGg in the munich
pal court, this afternoon, and placed
under $500 bonds to appear at the
August term of court.