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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
THE YELLOW-FEYER.
ENTIRE NUMBER OF CASES AT
SANTIAGO THREE HUNDRED.
GENERAL DUrRIELD 4 VICTIM.
He Is Doing Nicely, However. and II
f. Believed He VIII Rccover-Con-
tract Doctors and Nurses In Plenty
Authorized.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. July ls.--A dis
patch was received late last night. stating
that the entire number of fever cases up
to that time did not exceed 300. This
lowered the estimate BY one half from
that given in the press dispatches. and
Yves a source of satisfaction to the au-
thoritiss. Surgeon Arthur, at New York,
has been given carte blanche to get to-
gether at the earliest moment large
number Of contract doctors and nurses,
familiar with fever cases. They will go
10 Santiago on the Resolute. which leaves
the American Line pier tomorrow morn
ing. The following telegram has been
received from DR.. Legarde regarding the
case OF General Dufneld. II was dated
yesterday. but did not come to hand until
to-day:
General Duffield has yellow-fever. is
at Division Hospital. but is doing nicely,
Much better to-day"
General Duffield is a man of vigorous
constitution, and no doubt is felt that he
will be able to recover from the disease
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
OFF FOR THE PHILIPPINES.
Montana and California Troops Take
Ship Mt San Francisco.


SAN FRANCISCO. July lS.-To-day 1,50
men of the First Montana Regiment and
800 recruits for the First California Volun-
teers broke camp and marched to the
transport steamer Pennsylvania, which
will convey them to Manila.
Thousands of people lined the streets
and cheered the passing soldiers.
The Pennsylvania will probably sail
some time Tomorrow
No further troops have been designated
for future Manila expeditions, and IL now
seems possible that some OF the troops
here will be sent east TO join the invading
army in Porto Rico.
Meanwhile, the matter of getting off the
remaining vessels OF the Philippine expe-
dition Is consuming the energies of the
forces at army headquarters.
RIO SAILS THIS WEEK.
Major George Rubin, chief quartermas-
ter. is packing up his effects preparatory
TO sailing on the Rio Janeiro Thursday or
Friday. The work Of loading is progress
ing rapidly. The six months medical
supplies and two additional months sup
plies for the voyage are being put on
beard to-day.
Eight brigade hospitals Of fifty beds
each have been sent TO Manila already.
Fifteen hundred more are TO be sent for
the thorough equipment Of the govern
ment hospital there.
TWO SHIPS NEXT WEEK.
Efforts will be made TO get the St. Paul
off by next Monday, and the Scandal. a
government steamer which will also be
used on this expedition, as soon thereaf-
ter as possible, next week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
The Execution of a Woman.
baltimore American.)

The case of Mrs. Martha Place, who
has been condemned 10 be killed mex;
month in the electric chair, is exciting
much interest in New York and else
where Mrs. Place was convicted OF MUIR
der: her trial was conducted like that OF
a man charged with the same crime and
the case has in all respects gone through
the usual course. The ground OF the I'M
usual interest and sympathy is. Of course,
due 10 the fact that she is a woman.
Americans. in common with all enlight.
ened people. have horror OF woman
being executed. Female criminals of the
worst type are rarer than those OF the
male sex but bad woman often proves
10 be as bad as the worst Of men. All
that belongs 10 the female sex makes
such strong appeal. especially to men,
that the disposition is TO be as lenient
as possible with n female criminal More
can be done by way OF appeal 60 reform %
wicked woman than can be accomplished
with hardened man. 1t Is felt there
FORE, that N such an opa Is allowed an
opportunity TO escape from the conse-
Quences Of horrible crime. she Ia not
likely 10 again give the State much
trouble. Fear Of suffering the extreme
penalty Is likely 20 operate powerfully on
a woman toward reform IL leniency is
used.
On the other hand. advocates Of equal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
PICkANINNY PURCHASED.
Pennsylvania Troops Make Hin
Their Mascot.
Augusta Chronicle

| eAuEusta Chf0nlCle.D
Some days since the first lot OF sol.
diers en- route to Charleston from Chick.
] amauga passed through Augusta. Many
people were attracted by the fact that
the Sixteenth Pennsylvania had as rs
mascot" small colored boy. lie was
dressed in soldiers clothes too big Tor
, him' but he looked happy, and he SEEM
ed the pride OF the regiment. There
Is an interesting story connected with
the boy and II appeared in the Char.
lesion News and Courier yesterday. Il
said:
When the Sixteenth Pennsylvanii
Regiment was starting out from Chlcka.
manga for Charleston. the soldiers dis.
covered that they needed a proper mas.
cot for the regiment. but they did not
know just whore one could be found. Ef-
forts were made to secure this necessary
adJunct 10 the camp before the troops got
away although none had been conhscated
Wheh the regiment boarded the train.
AFTER the soldiers had been sent IN the
cars however, a big gang Of negroes
gathered around 10 get a last peep al the
ngnters whom Colonel Hulmgs counted
on FOR fine work IN the field. In the
crowd was tiny negro chap, with a SOL
olers cap stuck on the left side OF his
heao. The men thought the boy would
MI the bill 10 the letter, and so they
promptly pulled him in. The negroes
outside haised howl. but the train got
uhder way and the black mascot vas
brought 10 Charleston. A uniform was
80
a prouder mascot In the army. Since
coming to Charleston the boy has begun
10 love the life. When the regiment IS
sent on dress parade he is along. and he
always tries 10 keep up with his CON-
rades. He Is the son OF the Regiment.
and feels bigger than the men who ride
at It's front.
the little mascot came near being
lost on Tuesday. however. After the
soldiers left Chickamauga the boys
mother began TO weep for her child and
sne secuted around among her friends
until she managed to raise the price OF
a railroad ticket to Charleston. VITA
this she set out 10 overtake the regi-
ment before II could embark FOR Cuba.
The woman arrived in the city Tuesday
morning and Immediately sought tho
Pennsylvania headquarters. She told her
s'ofy ana asked permission 10 get DacA
her baby. While she was pulling mo
wires on which she supposed the boy was
hanging. the soldiers set 10 work 10 de-
wise means by which ne could be held.
the woman was seen by a committee ana
shplored 70 leave the piccaninny with the
Soiaiers. the soldiers promised 10 taAs
such good care OF him that the mother
NJ last decided 20 go back 20 Tennessee
alone. IL Ia said that the men made 70
worth her while 10 leave aim alone. as
her expenses were paid and she was
given little cash TO take the place ot
her offspring. Jimmie, the mascot
begged the soldiers 20 hide him wnen ne
was told that his mother was outside ths
amp. He seii he wanted 20 stay and tns
soldiers wanted him. too. The price
paid for the body Is not kncwn
outside the regiment"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
CARLIsT RISING PREPARED FOR
Mckinley Accused of ProIongIng
War for EngIand's Sake.

LONDON, July 19-The Madrid CORE
spondent OF the Daily Mail says:
ut Is well known here that for soma
time past the Carlists have been recently
placing stores, arms. and ammunition in
many Of the smaller towns along the
French side OF the frontier
when the signal for a Carist rising Is
given. the taking OF these supplies and
munitions of war across the frontier will
occupy az the most a single night, as the
men are ready and know where they
must go to receive arms and equipments
THE government has increased mea-
sures of precaution to nip in the bud any
attempt Of the kind.
II have also Information that the Re-
publicans. especially those OF Valencia
and Andalusia. are buying arms.
General Weyler is reported TO be IN
with both the Carlists and the Republ-
cans.
'El impartial accuses President McKin-
ley OF deliberately prolOngng the war. I'm
order TO carry 1t into Spain. to enable
England, In the final settlement. to derive
territorial advantages at Gibraltar or in
the Canaries."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
TWO PRIZES AT KEY WEST.
Captain of One OF Them Commits
Suicide,

KEY WEST, FLA, July lS.-The
schooner Three Bells and the sloop Pill
grim, captured by the gunboat Dixie near
Manzanillo on July 9Th, arrived here to-
day under prize crews, consisting OF Lieu
tenant S. NJ. Blount and Gunner s. Mate
j. b. Hatton, with four marines each.
Both prizes were under the British flag,
bound from Kingston, Jamaica, for Man
zanillo, with food supplies. On the Three
Bells was Captain E. j. Harding, an Eng
lishman, and a crew OF five, ard three
Jamaica negroes. The Pilgrim carried a
Dutch captain and four seamen or the
same nationality. Captain Harding was
much depressed over the capture, and
drank heavily until Lieutenant Blount
stopped his liquor. On the evening or
July 9Th Captain Harding suddenly leaped
overheard astern. The Pilgrim put out
small boat and caught him, but he
struggled desperately and capsized the
boat One of the marines held him up
on the overturned boat. and he was taken
on board the Pilgrim, but ne was dead
when they reached the deck 1t is thought
that he took a dose OF laudanum before
jumping into the sea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
Work of the Papers.
NASHVILLE American.)


While the army and navy are making
history in Cuba and the Philippines, The
newspapers Of this country and others as
well are recording it. thus making the
task OF future historians an easier one
than that OF their predecessors One Of
ten wonders how the ancient transcrbers
OF historical events got hold OF their
material. There were no special CORE
spondents 10 convey the thrilling events
OF each day over the wires in those DAYS.
and have them put In the art preservative
at the other end for next mornings read
ing' no system OF war departments and
navy departments. with large corps Of
clerks and secretaries TO mako record OF
the Official reports of generals
and admrals; in fact, none OF
the modern equipments for col
lecting and preserving information. Con-
sequently, much OF what the historian re-
ceiYed was tradition. while the other was
accounts pieced together from letters. in
dividual correspondence, and remnants
OF conversations. Imagine what a field
Glbbon covered In preparing his immortal
work; what nice judgment he must have
mad; what discriminating eye 10 ais
tinguish between truth and fiction. as
received by him from the multitude OF
chroniclers he must have perused. Where
did Herodotus get HIS knowledge OF the
events which he has preserved for all
ages? 4
The newspaper aside from it's function
of enlightening the public as 10 existing
conditions, is also doing a work for pos
terity. the value OF which is incalculable
John Fiske. the eminent historian, pays
this tribute 10 the newspapers:
1T is true that the newspaper is doing
much TO aid the historian OF the future
The historical inquirer OF to-day has be-
fore him In the American newspaper an
almost complete record OF events. with
out being obliged to dig deep in vexatious
archives and without having to depend
upon contemporaries for much OF the in
formation needed"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
Reunion Of the Gentry Family

dispatch from Lexington. KY. says:
General w. H. Gentry. OF "Jaok ran
Bit fame. is enthusiastic over the Gentry
FAMILY reunion which will be held az
Crab Orchard Springs. beginning the Is,
or August and continuing a month or
longer. he says II will be the biggest
family reunion ever held In America. as
he thinks fully 500 descendants OF the old
Revoiutioncrv hero. Richard Gentry. will
assemble az Crab Orchard 70 do honor TO
the Oh soldier and 10 get better acouaint-
ed with ono another One OF the features
o, the reunion viii he a fox chase AZ
night, and the dogs Will run through the
hotel NJ midnight. so that those who can
not ride after the hounds can see and hear
them while arrayed IN their night robes.
The General calls this the ghost fox
hunt 4"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
Triple Murder by n Negro.

HOUSTON, TEX, July ls.--At Cypress
a small town near here. at noon to-day
Peter Burton. negro. murdered Henry
Meyers, white farmer. his wife and
infant child. Robbery is thought to have
been the motive. The negro escaped,
though several posses OF officers and
citizens are after him. The crime was
committed with Ratchet. One member
of the family. boy who was sick in bed.
escaped slaughter by crawling two miles
He gave the alarm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
or released, on the termination Of hos
tflftisa
NEW BICYCLE RECORD.
w. Fred Sims Clips 2-5 of a Second
from Johnson,a Eirnre

WASHINGTON, July ls-w. Fred Sims.
OK Philadelphia. established new worlds
record In the one-mile handicap profess
slonal race tonight at the Athletic Park
bicycle track. He was the scratch man
IN the race and finished the mile in
l:oS 40, chipping 2-5 of a second from the
record made few weeks ago in Balu-
more by Johnnie Johnson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
HOSPITAL TRAIN At FORT THOMAS
All Sick and Wounded Reported as
Doing Well.

CINCINNATI, O.. July 1S.-The second
hospital train. with eighty-four sick and
wounded soldiers from Santiago, has ar
rived at Fort Thomas, Ky, and all are
reported as doing well tonight.
Promptly on arrival the transfer was
made from the Chesapeake ana ylt.o
tracks TO the hospitals. To-day 1t Is re-
ported tina: there are no serious cases on
the list
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
Quarter.
brooklyn Eagle.)

The term quarter" used In warfare
originated from an agreement ancientiy
made between the Dutch and Soaniards,
that the ransom Of a soldier taken in
action should be quarter OF his pay.
Probably II meant 10 grant conditions"
In this sense the expression was COM
monty used at one time. As modern
warlike term, to give quarter means mat
the prisoners OF war should be sent to
the rear OF the army. and there lodged
and fed By la captors ustu EXCHANGED
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
YOSEMITE LEAVES ST. THOMAS.
Not Permitted TO Tow Out Coal BE.
longing TO This Country.

ST. THOMAS, d. W. l., July S.-The
American auxiliary cruiser Yosemite sail
ed to-day for Key West. The Danish
Government refused to allow her to tow
out the steamer Southland whose cargo OF
coal. it is claimed, was purchased prior to
the declaration Of war between Spain and
the United States, and is, therefore, not
subject to the neutrality laws.
The American authorities have taken
charge of the cable Office at Santiago, and
strict censorship has been established.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
CERUTTI INCIDENT CLOSED.
Colombia Accepts the Award Made
by President Cleveland,

LONDON, July ls.-The Rome CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail says: THE
Italian Foreign Once learns from Wash
ington that the Colombian Government
has accepted the award OF $3.50. 900 made
by President Cleveland to Ernesto Cerutti,
an Italian subject, In a claim made by
him against the republic of Colombia, and
that the incident is now closed"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

SOC. Fancy silk-Strips and Linen, now
IL 1-2c.
75c. Linen and Mohair, solid color, 25c.
ala and l6 2-Se. Organizes, SC.
is 2-3c. Solid Linen. for 7S-ic.
$3.50 Crash Skirts, 7-gore. for 81 Is.
81 Linen Duck Skirts 7-sore, for ST.
75c. GUNNER Cofsets, as long as they
last, 50c.
shook Double-Bone Corset, 25c.
Bleached Ribbed Shirts, Sc.
l5c, Ladies' Bleached Ribbed Shirts, l0c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

GREGORY. Died. al her husbands
residence, 5Oi Randolph street, az $50 p.
81, Sunday, July nth LAURA r.
GREGORY, beloved wife OF r. T.
Gregory: aged 80 years.
Funeral will take place from Asbury
church ct II A. NJ. THIS CTuesday)
MORNING. Friends and acquaintance
invited 10 attend. rntermect at River
view Cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
The Great Movement Coming.
Judge Mayer sulzberger at the Jewish
Chautaunua)

Inc course OF events already fore
shadowed indicates that tremendous
movement OF western civilization toward
eastern Asia will soon begin. and all the
petty politics OF the last fifty years Will
De wiped out by the consequences Of
such a movement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

LONDON. July 1S.-A fire that broke out
In Sunderland. at the mouth Of the Weare
tonight, has already destroyed thirty
business buildings In three OF the princi-
pal streets. The danes are not yet under
control.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
Dress for Your Outings.
0. H. Berry & Co.,
Main and Tenth Streets.

from the killing OF a woman are perhaps
Of the opinion that the ends Of justice
may be met by imprisonment for bfe, a
movement to accomplish which is aow On
foot in Mrs. Places case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

We still have surplus stock in Summer Goods, We
prefer cash thsnd have put them such prices
fail to make this preference speedy realization Each
item is legitimate bargain with value perfectly apparent To
make this douby plain have everything marked in plain
figures at both its original and its bargain price.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
Ladies' Hosiery.

l0c Tan Dropstitch Hose, Sc.
lie. Black Hose. with White feet. y 10,
2Sc. Hose, 4o-gauge, Hermsdorf dye. lie
Boys zoe, Ribbed Hose double hess
and toes, " lac.
All Ladies' Fancy Parasols now al ors
half
u lie. Plaid Ducks, fast colors. sc.
zoe. Wool Challie. s 1-4c
50 Trunks, canvas, sheet-iron bottom
for si.59. See window display.
81 Sheets, full size. already hemmed. n,
q Umbrellas, steel rod, English tafgets
silk. Paragon frame. for 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
Shirt-Waist Sale.

si.25 Madras Shirt Waist. 65c.
tl.25 Black and White LAVA Waist. 75c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

Ladies' Bell Robes. Valenclennes e1ge
and insertion skirts. ready shaped
the SIS ones for 5000; the $l5 on,.
for se.9S
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

Accordion Plated Liberty silk, 81!
inches wide. sold for 4oc.. now l9c
per yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

Ladies' Linen Collarz 1s 2-3 and ~ 1-2c.
quality. sizes ~ and u IL only, now
SC. each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19
Ladies' Shirt-Waists.

Liberty Silk Ruffing. in Blue ant
Black and Pink and Black combina
tions. sold for 81, now 49c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-19

Accordion Plated Mousseline de Sole
hemstiiched. In Black and White
three widths
. inches wide. sold for 50c., now 81 lie.
per ward.
4 inches wide, sold for 75c.. now &c.
per yard.
s Inches wide. sold for Sc, now Tic.
per yard.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-11
MRS. PINKHAM'S STANDING
INVITATION.

Women suffering from any form Of
female weakness are invited to promptly
communicate with Mrs. Pinkhan, at
Lynn, Mass. All letters are re-
ceived, opened, read, and answered by
women only. A woman can freely
talk Of her private illness to woman.
Thus has been established the eternal
confidence between Mrs. Pinlrham and
the women of America which has never
been broken. Out of the vast volume
of experience which she has to draw
from, 1t is more than possible that she
has gained the very knowledge that
will help your case. She asks nothing
In return except your good will, and
her advice has relieved thousands.
Surely any woman. rich or poor, is very
foolish If she does not take advantage
Of this generous offer of ASST taEaoe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-11
Stop! WOIncl

And consider that in addressing Mira.
Pinkham you are confding your private
Ills to woman-a woman whose ex-
pericnce in treating woman's diseases
is greater than that of any living ply
Sician, male or female.
You can talk freely to q woman when
1t Is revolving to relate your private
troubles to man; besides, man does
not understand. simply because he is
man
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-11
HOW TO HAVE A CLEAR SKIN
FREE FROM pIMPLES.

TO be beautiful and have fair skin,
YOU must have pure blood and good
health. TO do so, purify the blood and
build mp the health with the best Tonic
and Blood Purifier Of the age. Botanic
Blood Balm C"B. +. b. 1t is the old
standard and reliable remedy. 1t never
fails to cure all manner of Blood and
Skin diseases, including pimpcs which
are caused by poison in the blood.
POSITIVE PROOF.
A lady friend of mine has for several
years been troubled with bumps and
pimples on her face and neck, for which
she used various cosmetics in order to
remove them and bcautify and improve
the complcXion but these local applica-
tons were only temporary, and left her
skin in worse condition. | recommended
an internal preparation-known as Boz
tanc Blood Balm, q. =. b., which |
have been uring and selling; she used
three bottles anu all pimples have disap-
pearcd: her skin is soft and smooth and
her general health much improved. She
expresses herself much gratihed, and
can recommend it to all who are thus
affected MRS. $. NJ. WILSON,
Iron Mountain, Texas.
Blood Balm, CB. Il. b., S1.OO per large
bottle, all druggists. Send 70 book
Free Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Georgia.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-04-16

gress to authorize and empower
the President to take measures to
secure full and final termination
OF hostiliiies between the govern
ment of Spain and the people of
Cuba, and to secure in the island
the establishment of a stable gov
eminent capable of maintaining
order aud observing it's interna-
tional obligations, ensuring peace
and tranquility and the security of
its citizens as we'll as our own, and
to use the military and naval forces
of the United States as may be nee
essary for these purposes.
sand in the interest of humanity
and to aid in preserving the lives
of the starving people of the island
l recommend that the distribution
of food and supplies be continued
and that an appropriation be made
out of the public treasury to sup
plement the charity of our citizens.
The issue is now with the Con-
gress. 1t is solemn responsible
ity. / have exhausted every effort
to relieve the intolerable condition
of affairs which is at our doors.
Prepared to execute every obliga-
ton imposed upon me by the con-
stitution and the law, / await your
action.
yesterday, and since the pre-
paration of the foregoing message,
official information was received
by me that the latest decree of the
Queen Regent of Spain directs
General Blanco, in order to pre-
pare and facilitate peace, to pro-
claim suspension of hostilities,
the duration and details of which
hare not yet been communicated
to me. This fact, with every other
pertinent consideration will, l am
sure, have your just and careful
attention in the solemn delibera-
tons upon which you are about to
enter. If this measure attains a
successful result, then our aspira-
tions as a Christian, peace-loving
people will be realized. If it fails
it will be only another justification
for our contemplated action.
Signed }. WILLIAM MCKINLEY,
Executive Mansion, April IL, 1898.