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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08

isthmlan canal. and from all the inior-
nation a, hand we believe the Nicara-
guam route is preferable to the Panama
route. Besides. French company IKE
the dog in the manger. holds the iran
chises for the latter.
We may take 1t for granted that TINS
country viii see to IT that the Nicara-
guam cana, is built sooner or later put
there are many obstacles to be cleared
away first. An understanding with Eng
land would appear 10 be very desirapie'
hnt in view of the present friendly rela-
tons between the two countries we sup
nose that can be satisfactorily arranged
Then the great question will be: Ought
we 10 endorse the bonds OF any company
would Il not be wiser Tor the om'eu
States 10 take entire control OF the en-
terprise and build the canal and manage
IL as a governmental affair?
OF course. Nicaragua must be consult
ed hut she knows that our government
would be behind any company 10 when
we lent our help. and she might as well
treat with us directly as indirectly. Again.
provision would have 10 be made by us
for policing the entire stretch OF terri
tory through which the canal runs, and
that we could not do without express
stipulations.
So. while all must recognize the pro-
liability that the canal will be built many
things are TO be settled before Congress
can authorize the expenditure of any OF
our money there
The Dispatch is an old friend and ad-
yocate of the Nicaragua canal project
and we trust Congress will give more
than usual attention to the subject. we
insist that legislation should be Tor The
benefit of the people. and not for the
benefit OF concessionaires, contractors
and spectators. There ought to be no
cob" in it.
1t is TO be hoped that the subject VIII
be thoroughly discussed, and that what-
ever measure may be agreed upon by
CONGRESS- will command public confidence.
1t is a day when government money is
being spent without much thought OF
the morrow, but the morrow Will come
and bring with it a harvest Of taxes. 1t
is said the canal will be paying IN
vestment; but it may be years after II Is
built before that prophecy is fulfilled.
Therefore. the thing for Congress 10 90
is TO scrutinize every scheme carefully
and resolve to fix upon none that does
not commend itself to the world as
being honest, prudent, and practical.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08

The last "centenarian" to die IN Vir-
ginia was aged Ill years. She died on
Tuesday of last week, and the local pa
per, in chroniclng the event, says that
she remembered the Revolutionary war.
The Norfolk Landmark does not doubt
that the deceased was Ill years old at the
time of her death, but it does doubt that
she had the ability TO remember what
happened before she was born.
The Landmarks position Is illogical.
The logical position is that ability to live
Ill years carries with it ability on the
part of the person accomplishing the feat
to remember events that occurred before
that person was born, and more besides.
The Landmarks demurrer to the ante
natal recollection proposition becomes a
mere bubble in view of its acceptance Of
the other proposition involved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
Personals and Briefs.

Rev. DR. Moses D. Hoge was slightly
weaker last night.
Mr.. John II. Powell. who has been quite
sick, was better yesterday.
Mr. r. A. Fitzhugh, of Gloucester coun-
ty. is at Murphy's.
Dr. J. f. Bryant. of Southampton coun-
ty, is at New Ford's.
Mr.. Willie ID. Price, of Green Bay, Va.
is in the city on business.
Miss McGeary. of Philadelphia, is the
guest of Miss Margie Knowles.
Mr.. Samuel Carey. OF Roanoke. spent
the day in the city yesterday.
Mr.. w G. Mathews. a well-known BUSH
ness-man Of Rockbridge county is in the
city.
Mr. f. l.. Turner. OF Emporia. Is attend
ing the Grand Lodge OF Masons, and is
stopping at the Lexington.
The many friends Of Graham T.. Nuckols
will be grieved to know OF his dangerous
Illness at his home, In Goochland county.
DR.. p. Tinsley, OF the Church OF the
Advent, Cincinnati. will be In the CITY
next week TO officiate at the marriage OF
Miss Alys Tinsley. Dr. Tinsley will be the
guest OF Mr.. Stanhope Boiling while here.
Mr. David T.. Williams, OF Portsmouth
brother OF Mr.. Edward Williams, conduc-
tor OF the elevator at the Capitol. Is In
the city attending the Grand Lodge
Mr. T. l.. Powell. OF Engine Companv
No s. has supply of tickets which he
will furnish to the people In Fulton who
care TO visit the Valentine Museum. These
free tickets are good until the 10th in
slant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
spoILs AND IMPERIALISM.

The Chicago News says that lit will
not escape the attention of the thoughtful
public that almost without exception the
conspicuous champions of the spoils idea
are loud in advocacy Of the expansion
policy"
Correct. II the Philippines are annexed
they will prove bonanza for the spoils-
men. Accepting our responsibilities" viii
mean just such a saturnalia OF cor
rupton and vampirlsm in our Asiatc pos
sessions as characterized carpet-bag
and scallawag asccndency in the South
during the reconstruction period. II will
mean mulcting the United States Urea
sury with the one hand. and robbery
with the other such Of the Filipino
as we shall not be called upon to 'civil-
ize'' with machine guns. In the few lines
we have quoted from our Chicago con-
temporary. Imperialism is presented in
its nudity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
HE WAS FOUND DEAD
WITH A BULLET-HOLE IN HIS
CHEST.
Mr.. CHARLES ARTHUR JOHNSTON,
A WeIl-Knowu Citizen Of Peters,
burg-Whether the Wound was
scIf-Innicted IL Not known-iind
Been Sick.
Been Sick.

PETERSBURG, VA, December T.
CSpecial)-Mr Charles Arthur Johnston
was found dead at his residence. on Mar
shall street, this evening, with a bullet
hole in his chest. Whether the wound
was self-innicted or accidental is not
known. as his family were all absent
when death occurred. and the body was
first discovered by q servant and no def
mite particulars can be obtained. Mr..
Johnston had been sick for several days
and was attended by a physician this
morning When his family left the house
this eveEing he was writing letter, and
he said that he was feeling much better.
Mr.. Johnston was about 45 years Of age.
and was employed as salesman by Smith
& Co., a wholesale paint and vanish
house, of New York. He was well known
throughout the State, having been Deputy
Sheriff of Petersburg for a number OF
years. deputy marshal for the Eastern
District, and deputy in the Internal
Revenue for this district. He leaves a
wife and two daughters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
WILLIAMSBURG,
Wood Lighters Sunk-Meeting Post
pOned-PePsOnaL

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. December T.
(Special.) -During the recent storm Mr..
Edmund w. Warburton lost four large
lighters loaded with pine wood Nearly
all of the wood was saved, being blown
ashore, but the lighters have not yet been
recovered. as they went down in very
deep water. Mr.. Warburton thinks. how
ever they can be raised
Owing 10 Colonel Walter II. Taylor's
being called to New York to-day, the
regular monthly meeting of the hospital
Executive Board has been postponed UNI
til next Wednesday, Nth instant
A duplicate Whist" party was given
at the residence OF Mrs Coleman last
evening, and was much enjoyed by the
participants. Those who attended were
Mrs. r. NJ. Smith, Mrs. Helen Lea Mrs.
Lyon Tyler, Mrs. John L. Mercer. Misses
Edith, Cora, and Estelle Smith.
Mr.. John Keen Britton. well known in
Petersburg. has accepted a position with
the Gazette as reporter.
Mr.. f.. II. Cloves, formerly of shis
place, now a resident OF Richmond was
here yesterday visiting his mother, Mrs.
Ro. J. wilkins.
Mrs. Hartwell Macon has lust returned
from a delightful visit to Richmond,
where she was the guest OF Mrs. joan b.
Purcell
Many buildings are going up in different
parts Of our town. and for months every
carpenter has had ali the work ne could
DO.
Mrs Elizabeth Morecock left this eve
ming for Norfolk TO attend the reception
by the Daughters OF the Revolution.
Miss Susan Webb and Miss Jennie Wise
are visiting in Richmond.
Treasurer Thomas G.. Wynne, from near
Grove Depot, was here to-day, having
just gotten out from an attack of sick
ness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
University Eleven.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Deem
Der 7.-(Special) 1.-THE University of Viz
ginia football eleven met in the. Fayer-
weather gymnasium and elected II. Il.
Summersgill as captain for the team next
season. Summersgill came from Brown
University in the fall Of 1897. but did not
apply for the Virginia team that year.
1t was not his intention TO play even on
this years eleven, but upon the urgent
came out and applied for right end. which
position he played during the remaining
games OF the schedule. He Is a strong
man on the defensive, and is fast getting
down the field on kick-offs and punts.
Summersgill weighs le5 pounds. and is
feet 10 inches tall. Summersgill is also
the crack twirler on the Varsity base
ball nine. Last spring his work In the
box enabled Virginia 10 take two out of
three games from Yale and also won for
him a place on the All-American College
team,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08

A Manila letter 10 the Chicago Record
says that good many Americans are al
ready there watching chances for invest
ment. One firm has bought up all the
prominent saloons I'm town, and is simply
coming money There is a great deal OF
drunkenness, and the men in this condi-
ton are so demonstrative that the Span
ish ladies dread driving on the Escalta.
All business houses are booming, and
prices have gone up. So far as trade is
concerned. adds the letter, a wave OF
prosperity is making its headquarters in
Manila just at present.
And why shouldn't trade boom In Ma
Mia, seeing that we are pouring into the
place about half a million dollars a
month of American money? Our work of
civilization and humanity in the in
terests of business" sharpers and extor-
tionists is well under way. The next step
is TO annex the Philippines, and prose-
cute that work in the interest Of the po-
litical cormorants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
CoNFEDERATE STATUES UNVEILED
Additions to the Monument mt Mont
gomery-Immense Attendance.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, December T.
The four statues on the Confederate
Imposing ceremonies were held. Adj
dresses were made by Ex-Governor
Thomas Jones, as orator Of the day; OK
Secretary-of-the-Nav Herbert. for the
navy; j. NJ. Falkner, for the cavalry; l..
W. Sanford for the infantry, and Benja-
min Screws, for the artillery.
The thirteen Confederate States were
represented by thirteen young ladies and
the four branches OF the service by four
young ladies.
The statues are impersonal, and repre-
sent privates in the various arms of ;he
service.
There was an immense attendance, as
excursion trains came in from all parts
Of the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
Democratic Again.

WINDSOR n. G., December 7.-(Spe-
cial 1.-The newly-elected Board of County
Commissioners (all Democrats) met Mon
day and elected Charles w. Spruill chair
man of the board. and received the Of
fetal bonds Of Z. c. Bond, Sheriff; Il. +.
Etheridge Register of Deeds; W. l..
Lynn, Superior Court Clerk, and J. II.
Slade, Coroner. All of these are Demo-
Gratis This county returns to Demo-
cratic government after suffering under
Fusion rule for two years. w. ID. White,
a Democrat. was elected as manager OF
the county farm. in place of James Aus
tin. who has held the position as man
ager for seven years and who for the
last two years has been coquetting with
the Populists The Fusion commissioners,
during their brief career of two years.
succeeded in running the county in debt
$500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
os-R CHESTS.

The discussions in the convention OF the
Union OF American Hebrew Congregations.
which commenced It's sessions In this
city on Tuesday. have been of interest to
all thinking people In the community.
irrespective OF creed or faith.
Some Of the questions that have been
before the body extend far beyond Juda-
ism, considered in its religious aspect,
and the sentiments brought out In the
debates upon them are calculated to
give the general public Il much more COM
prehensive and appreciative insight than
ever before into Judaism in its relation
to. and influence upon. education. 1.-THE
national life. the material advancement
of the country. and good citizenship.
In the convention are q number OF ex-
cepdonally strong men, and the entire
body is one we most heartily welcome to
our city as representatives Of earnest
effort 10 advance and uplift their fellow
men In many directions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
II Was Quick Work.

NORFOLK, VA, December 7-(Spe-
cial.)-'rhe dredging of a channel $50 rect
wide and Is feet deep at low-water from
the confluence OF Hampton Roads and
Elizabeth river to the Norfolk navy-yard
has been completed in the quickest time
recorded for such work. Although they
were given until next June to complete
the channel, the contractors, who begun
work only last August. dumped the last
scow-load of mud off the Rip Raps last
night. The dredgers will return TO Bal
timore Immediately. The 3l-feet depth
at high water will now enable the heaviest
battleships 10 reach the navy-yard, and
also makes feasible the plan for great
drv-dOck here
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
THURSDAY. DECEMBER 8, 1898.

Friends of the Dispatch would do US
n favor by informing us promptly OF any
failure on the part of newsdeaiers' OF
newsboys ON railroad trains. to meet the
public demand for copies of this paper.
Information is also desired by us OF the
delinquency of any carrier of ours In
pichmond Manchester, or elsewhere.
Mail subscribers are likewise invited
~ report 10 us whenever their papers
come late or irregularly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
NICARAGUA CANAL

The United States Senate seems dis
posed TO go right ahead with the con-
videration OF the Nicaragua canal bili.
We presume II stands in fear OF the
lapsing OF the concessions granted by the
Nlcaraguan Government. and well II may.
for a new company viii then become pos
sessed VI the rights now claimed by the
old company.
Popular opinion comedies the desirabili-
~ Of II not ths absolute necessity for, an
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
CONTINENTAL FIELD TRIALS.
Colonel II. Wins the Derby-A1I-Age
Stake TO-Day.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., December IA
special to the Observer from Lexington,
n. c., says
The Continental Field-Trials Club be-
gan its trials here Monday. Sixteen dogs
were entered in the Derby, which was fin
ished this evening, the results being
First, Colonel r., handled by George Gray;
second, Lad of lingo, handled by X. Cross
third, Count Dountone, handled by Gray.
The All-Age stake will be run to-mor-
row, with thirteen dogs entered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
The Essex Badly Battered.

NORFOLK, VA, December 7.-(Spe-
al)-The famous old frigate. Essex,
now used as a training ship. arrived at
the navy-yard to-day. She is badly bat
tered and shows the effects of her eXpe-
rience with the recent hurricane. The
ibboom was carried away by the heavy
seas. leaving only the twisted and wreck
ed rigging and cOrdage that held it. Her
foretop gallant mast was struck during
the gale, and extensive repairs will be
necessary upon her before 'she can be
made ready for further service. 1t has
beer decided TO put her out of commits
sion at this yard
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
Couldn't Get Assistants.

NORFOLK, VA, December 7.-(Spe-
cial.)-So strong is the sentiment against
the execution of John Andersen, that
ed-States-Marshal Treat, who arrived
here to-day, finds it impossible to secure
assistants for the hanging. He wired
TO Richmond tonight to secure assistants:
Only one man in Norfolk could be found
who was willing to pull one of the seve-
raj ropes that will spring the fatal trap.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08

On Tuesday sixteen Massachusetts
cities held municipal elections, most of
which were fought very bitterly, it is re-
ported, and in almost every instance the
result shows decided Democratic gains.
The Democracy everywhere is now put
ting on its armor for the struggle of
1900. From that contest we trust it win
emerge generally and decisively trium-
plant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
Portrait of General A. Il. Hill.

A. portrait Of General A. p. Hrll-a copy
of the statue on the Hermitage road
executed by Mr.. William l.. Shepherd.
will be presented to Lee Camp during
der. who shed his life-bood for the
cause of the Confederacy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
PARIS PAPERS DON'T LIKE 1T.
Ambassador MOnsOn's Speech an
offence to Them.

PARIS. December THE Paris news
papers to-day vigorously denounce the
speech delivered last evening by the Bri-
fish Ambassador, Sir Edmund j. Monson,
at the annual meeting of the British
Chamber of Commerce here. as being a
commentary and warning in the most
offensive form. They say the French Am
bassador at London, Nj. Paul Cambon,
will certainly be instructed to ask the
Marquis of Salisbury whether it is by his
orders that Sir Edmund undertakes TO
direct Frances foreign policy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08

OF THE WOMAN'S COLLEGE WILL.
give a CONCERT at the Young Mems
Christian Association on SATURDAY
EVENING, December 10 1895, for the Ara
Room. The programme will consist az
Greek Posings, TableauN, Monuvants
Pantomimes, Pictures from James Whit.
combe Riley, and a Sparkling COmedietta
Miss Vass, the Expression and PHYSICAL
Culture Teacher will give several Read.
ings and a series Of thirty posings in
which every facial expression is given.
Admission % cents. Tickets on sale Il
Hunters Bookstore. dc SIT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
THE HORTICULTURIsTs.
Proceedings of the state Society
Yesterday.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, December
7.-(Special)-P Sherer representing
the Norfolk and Western railroad, adj
dressed the State Horticultural Society,
now in session here, when the subject Of
transportation was under consideration.
He thought the trouble was that the rail-
roads did not know the wants of the as
ISOLATION He said the road he represent
ed, as well as the Chesapeake and Ohio,
the Southern. and the Baltimore and Ohio,
are willing and anxious to give special
and living rates to shippers if the ship
pers will act concertedly and let these
transportation companies know when and
how they desire TO ship.
The report of the secretary and trea-
surer was presented by Mr.. Murrell, and
DIR. Arkman and Messrs. Hood and Birch
We're appointed to audit IL. A committee,
consisting of Messrs. w. H. BOaz. j. Ii.
Watkins, and j. II. Lupton, was appoint
ed TO nominate officers for the next year.
A long discussion followed upon the
proposition to publish catalogue of Vir-
gnia fruits, and a committee was appoint
ed to deal with the matter. The members
are w. II. Atwood (chairman), j. c.. Werts.
Hood Van Dierman. Watkins. Howard
Swineford, A J. Wood. Charles Wayland,
j. II. Lupton, F.. NJ. Fulcher and George
T.. Murrell.
The report of the Committee on officers
favored re-electng the incumbents. which
was done as follows: Samuel y. Woods.
of Albemarle. president; w. II. Boaz, of
Covesville. Vice-president, and George i.
Murrell, Of Bedford, secretary and trea-
Surer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
NEWPORT NEWS.
street Railways-Marriage Fash
fonuble German.

NEWPORT NEWS. December 7-(Spe-
cial.)-If present indications count for
anything, Newport News will soon have
two street railroads inside the city limits,
and the routes as decided upon by the
promoters and the members OF the Street
Committee of the Common Council, will
be In close proximity TO each other.
Quite swell german was given In
Hampton last night In honor OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
The Merry Yuletide.
cleveland Leader.)

tCleVeldnu LeaQeT.)
Christmas time is coming.
Coming with a rush,
Coming with its gewgaws.
And it's mud and slush.
Every night my dearest
Comes home sad and pale,
Every night she tells me
Some distressing tale
Tells me that she doesn't
Mean to shop again
Till the rush Is over,
But next morning when
have kissed and left her
Standing in the door,
She, of course, forgets-and
Tries her luck once more.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
Carrying 1t to an Extreme.

cleveland Plain DeaIer.)
"Bixby is the most rabid annexationist
1 ever met"
How is that?"
"His wife had floating islands the
other night for dessert, and he wouldn't
touch EN-"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
NOTICE

Richmond, Va, November 90 1893
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
STOCKHOLDERS of the VIRGINIA HOT
SPRINGS COMPANY, for the purpose Of
electing Directors and for the transaction
of such other business as may lawfully
come before the meeting, will be held al
the Office of the Company. in the Pace
building, in the city of Richmond. va.
on TUESDAY, December b, 1898. at ~
o'clock NJ. The transfer Books will BE-
closed on Monday. December 3. 1885 al 2
+. NJ, and remain closed until 10 A. NJ
Wednesday. December IA. 1898.
c. r. WEXFORD.
no 26-2w Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
Current Events Class.

The Current Events Class Of the
Woman's Club met yesterday at II A. NJ.
at the club-rooms. There was large at
tendance. In the afternoon tea was served
as usual and many members of the club
dropped in.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
De Wits
Witch Hazel
SAlvE
A we'll known cure for niles

Cures obstinate sores, chapped hands,
eczema, skin diseases. Makes burns
and scalds painless. We could not i'm.
prc-s the quality II paid double the
price. The best salve that experience
san produce or that money can buy.
az CURES PILES.
ZAP 18th. SaATW
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08

Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic has stood
the test for ten years. When any dealer
tries to induce you TO take some other
make you may know that IL Is some
cheap compound. on which he makes a
larger profit Every bottle of Groves
guaranteed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08
DIR, SteeI's Lecture,

The lecture of Rev. Dr. Steel at the
Young Mems Christian Association will
take place tomorrow evening. Tickets
are now on sale at the association build
inc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08

Miles, in his army reorganization BILL
provides the rank of general for him
self, but will he be permitted to enjoy it?