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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30

Just below the stone fort at Caney, sit
ding in the middle of Cd pineapple ntld,
] came upon pillful sight-a soldier cit
ting on the ground. holding in his up
the head Of % poor fellow VINO was Ill
orally shot 60 pieces. one bullet h'li
gone through his head another through
his lungs and chest. tearing a horrible
hole nom which the blood poured az
every breath. lie was almost dead. and
every breath sounded like the noise made
DIV pouring liquid from a bottle, ana MS
conrade kept the flies from his face.
that was clOtted with blood and dirt, ana
waited Occasionally. when the poor
fellow would grOan a bit louder than US
ual. the friend would change the dying
mans position but he held him as stu
as he could.
Don't suppose there's a surgeon
aboutg' he inquired. as I stopped.
[ told him there was not now. but
would be- later.
well" he remarked. quietly. don't
suppose they could help him. He's bout
gone. / reckon"
The breathing became weaker and tbs
gurgling fainter and fainter as the gray
fsh pallor began 10 show through the
sweat and dirt and blood. and finally.
without a tremor breathing ceased. TIC
soldier held his burden moment until
he saw the end had come. and then laid
his handkerchief over the CHASTITY face
and gently let the head down 10 the
ground and slowly got up.
MY brother he calmly said. Ana
then he filled his lungs with one long.
deep sigh and gazed on 10 the hills Tor
moment with PARKWAY. thoughtIul
look. and | could see that he was looking
straight into some home and wondering
what mother would think.-James F. j.
Archibald in Lesiie's Weekly.
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THE PHILIPPINES.
The Probable Course of Our Comm -
sioners i'm Regard To Them.


II IS not customary for diplomatists or
for any other persons who confer with
a view Of arriving at an accommodation
OF conflicting interests 10 begin by stat
Ing the irreducible minimum ~ their de-
mands on the contrary they state the
maximum. and endeavor 10 secure as
much thereof as possible. We may take
for granted that this IS the course which
will be followed By Judee Day and his
associates. The question, then, arises.
I'm what respect ere our commissioners
likely to submit 10 some modification Of
their proposals? We believe that they
will adhere unninchingly 20 the first and
the third Of the three demands above de-
scribed They WIFI insist on the retention
OF Iuz0n and they will refuse % abandon
the inhabitants Of the other islands 20
the rule Of Spain. unless Spain agrees
% introduce there a liberal system Of
government, and unless she. further.
comedies 20 us the right Of supervising
and enforcing the execution Of the agree
mont. No country however, that retains
any sense OF self-respect, and IS not
ready 20 sink az once 70 the level ~
Turkey. will submit 20 occupy any such
position OF wardship and we may. there
fore. assume that Spain will firmly refuse
10 enter into the required stipulation. il
follows that a deadlock can only be
averted, and that middle ground or
basis Of agreement can oily be looked
for through some modification Of the
second Of the American demands. that.
namely. which calls upon Spain to COW
enant that she viii not sell any Of the
islands south Of LuZon without The con-
sent OF the United States. The Spanish
commissioners will say. by the whole
tenor Of your proposals you recognize
Snain's right OF sovereignty IN all Of me
Philippines except LuZ0n, and you eN-
press a willingness 20 acQuiesce In our
exercise Of that right under certain CON
diions Those conditions however our
national sclf-respect viii not allow us 70
accept, and we insist therefore, upon
doing what. once recognized as sove-
reigns. we clearly have right 70 do.
namely. sell Internationally lands that
are acknowledged 70 belong TO us We
should answer that 70 absolute freedom
Of sale we could not consent, because,
for ms. the character OF the power which
might. by purchase. become our next
ucighbor would be q matter Of grave
moment. The Spaniards are not unlike
Is 10 rejoin that al all events II does not
become MS 10 play the part of dog IN
the manger. and that, II We are unWiii-
ing 70 let them come 10 terms with such
purchasers as may now come lot"hIu'
we should purchase the Islands ourselves.
For this suggestion. which. undoubtedly,
will be made. there is. at least, this 10
be said. that recurrence to war. which
must necessarily follow a deadlock AZ
Paris. would cost US a great deal OF
money. and that it might be cheaper IN
the end TO pay Spain a reasonable sum
for the REIMBURSEMENT of her claims 10
the Islands south Of LuZon. That is pre-
olsely the way I'm which we treated
SPANS daughter State. Mexico. IN lsis--
Golfers Weekly.
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Germany i'm Asia

Times have changed indeed. when a
German Emperor can visit Jerusalem as
the guest OF Turkish Sultan VINO Is
also Callph. or Commander OF the Falth-
full and as such. bound 10 Keep sacred
from Christian intrusion a city which
a. one of the holy places OF Islam. Not
only viii William IT, perform With ease
and luxury a journey when cost Far-
barossa his life but ne viii be permit
ted 10 dedicate Protestant church WIN
IN the precincts Of the Holy city. mere
IS no doubt that the present Kaiser
would be pleased IL, like his great pre-
deccssor Frederick H., he tonid crown
himself King OF Jerusalem; for MS WISH
70 the Holy Land is prompted By Colo
rzirg and political. as well as ov hen-
t.mental motives. In Asia Minor. II not.
also. IN parts OF Syria. there Is held
for German enterprise and Industry.
which II vigorously turned TO account,
might restore population and prosperity
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
Cr.ticise American Troon,.

According to clippings taken from the
Spanish newspapers OF Ponce. Porto Rico
that reached this city yesterday. II would
appear that the United states soldiers
stationed I'm Ponce have given the resi-
dents cause for grievance. 10 is alleged
in the clippings that the soldiers hrawl
and fight ID he streets. pillage The stores.
insult the women and even arrest the
local police when they are intertered with.
II Is said that the soldiers have 10 re-
spect for the privacy OF mans home,
often breaking in and sleeping OF 4 de-
bauch on the floor or on Veranda
The clippings tell OF numerous Instances
where 10 is alleged. the soldiers have en-
tered stores and taken what they wanted
without going through the Formally OF
paving Private letters have also been re-
ceived here from prominent merchants OF
Ponce. urging that the condition OF ar
fairs there be made known to the Amer
lean people, so they may know the lack
OF discipline IN Brigadier General Henry
army.
These letters youch for the accuracy OF
the stories published In the Spanish news
papers and add that the conduct OF the
soldiers is intolerable.-NewN YORK Herald.
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ON THE CATTLE RANGES,
The bonanza Kings Have Disappeared.
The Business ofthc Present.

ON the boundloss cattle ranges In the
western part OF North Dakota and east
ern Montana thr spectacular beef round
uus are and have been in progress since
carly summer. and Will continue until
late in the fsll. All is done with the gee
gIarity Of ci0ckwork system ana order
are pre-emluont Regular circuits are
drawn. A foreman supr'nionds the
whole Central places are designated
and here the cowboys drive the herds,
where an marketable cattle are sen-
rated and driven 10 tho nearest railway
station ana shipped while ihe deiecilF
and uumaturcd are turned back 10 the
hills.
How many cattle are in large range
herd? Between 1850 and 200 How
many cattle are on the Western ranges.
About 70 600 head. within these figures
are history and romance Here Is lie
in its primeval state. The dra"lnS-room
man IS not conspicuous oy ms absence.
Here the uncouth COWBOY reffls DO MS
element ard the crack OF the rife makes
sweet music 20 his ear Tut the glamour
is rapidly passing. The beAo" ana roar
Of tramplng herds viii soon cease. NOW
an is concentrated life and ACTIVITY No
longer the sun rises and sets on hun
0red scattered hNTil1 Ut ''n '.-t
edlv upon the plains The desert spler-
dor changes anew and the Virei'an cow
boys ride on I'm the panoramic round
UPS. RrOnzed faces glow and voices rise
i'm cadence from morn % morn. from
noon 20 night The wales are dark and
the hills are light. Around the appoint
"a mess wagons the exhausted sons OF
the saddle eat the supper smoke the
pipe. tell the story and drop OF 20 sleep.
The bonanza cattle business Is dyi7g.
De Mores. who was recently murdered
in Africa. tried It 20 his finite pleasure
and Infinite SORROW. His ranch IS the
fixed star in the bonanza geography
There is neither glory nor profit nor the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
The Oneer Luck Of War.

IT'S a queer thing SIR" said one q
these men to me. as he finished up a meal
with a gulp OF coffee. ITS a queer thing.
the luck Of war. We used to talk about
that down IN Cuba before the lighting
began, figuring out what chance a man
had Of getting killed. I'm volunteer.
sir, YOU can see il by my hat I'm In
the Thirty-thlrd Michigan. member Of
the band. Well. there was another chap
IN the band. he played the trombone.
and he used TO laugh and say that the
Spaniards couldn't spoil his business any
way: they might shoot his legs OF. or
shoot his arms Off. or shoot all through
his body so long as they didn't Kill him.
and when he came out of the war he'd
be able to 90 on playing the trombone
just the same. All be needed TO do that
was his mouth.
well. sir. when we got into tho fight
ing a Mauser bullet came along and
struck Mr. Trombone-player right IN the
mouth. and hxed him So that now he can
drink through his nose, because there
isn't any division between. And he'll
never blow another note on a trombone
as long as he lives. They never touched
his legs nor his arms, nor anything else.
but they queered his mouth. and that's
what / call tough luck
II know another case OF hard luck.
said convaiescent in the same group;
that was captain M the SiXtcc N I'M
fantry. he was in T. Company. ] think
his name was Mcfarland. he went up
San Juan Eit af risht-never got
touched. and then right az the top. 10
was struck by a piece OF shrapnel from
one of our own batteries tha- Was shell
ing the hill. IL was the Second Artillery
ala IT, [ think. they were dropping shells
into those trenches I'm Ereat shape. a-d
the captain got q piece OF one of them
got II in the back, and IL went right
through him.
Go on. De called ont. go on. In
done for. my own boys have liked me.
one OF the men 90 the sixteenth saw u
al aud told nae about g. if that Ism
hard luck. what is|'-cleyeland Mo.-
fetfs camp Stories On Lesies WoeAiy
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or the weather too inclement for him 10
answer the call of distress. lie had but
few. If any enemies. because those who
came within the radius OF his influence,
felt that he was their friend.
As q preacher MIR. Williams was IN
tensely practical His sermons while
often lacking in systematic arrangement,
were, nevertheless. full Of the gospel
plain. sound. and evangelical directed
TO the hearts and conscieuces of his hear
ers, making no effort 20 please the ear
by attempting flights OF oratory. He pos
sessed 10 a remarkable degree the ability
TO express his thoughts I'm language best
adapted TO the capacity Of his hearers.
AS has so well been said Of another
he possessed a tan and commanding per-
son: r countcnance Intellectual manly
and benevolent. a voice In which was
blended the sweetness OF music. aad the
tone OF affection" Nevertheless. when
reprOving and denouncing sin. his words
came forth Ike a mighty torrent-sharp
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
A Mighty Battle.

NEW YORK. oct. 2e.-Hundreds OF mil
Hons will be pitched In battle against
each other IN the conflict which VIII DC
carried into the legislative halls OF Me-
aragua and In the Congress Of the tniief
States. The prize for which wealthy syn
dicates are fighting Is the concession Tor
the Nicaraguan Canal.
The first skirmish Is now going on IN
Managua, Nicaragua, where representa-
tives OF the old Maritime Canal Company
and OF a rival syndicate. headed by w.
II. Grace. G. l.. Huntington and other mill
iionaires OF New York aud Chicago. are
bringing an the influence they can CON-
mand 70 bear upon Senior Zeiaya, Presi:.
dent OF Nicaragua. In order 10 get contrvl
OF the canal privilege.
its title Is valid and IL will night any at
tempt on the part OF the Grace people -
obtain the canal nriyilexA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
RAILROAD MEN MEET.
\ Union DEPOT at Norfolk Among the
Things Discussed.

NORFOLK. VA. oct. 29.-SpeciaL-A
meeting OF prominent railway men was
held here to-day at which were present
In addition 10 the local representatives
of railways centering here. the following
gentlemen. T. 5. Dayant. general ireieht
agent of the Norfolk and western ran
way at Roanoke. T. G.. Powell, general
freight agent OF the Southern railway
at WASHINGTON. G. :. Campbell, division
freight agent Of the Atlantic Coast Lluc'
al Richmond: j. IS. Cox, auditor OF INC
Norfolk and Western. Roanoke, Mr.
Hotchkiss. general freight agent OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway az Rich
mond. Mr Johnson. superintendent of the
Norfolk and Western railway at Roanoke;
Mr. Hayes, Of the Norfolk and Western
Roanoke.
The ostensible object OF the meeting
was the inspection Of the new belt line,
about Norfolk. and the discussion Of the
interchange of business I'm this connec-
ton between the various lines having
terminals here.
Ii IS suspected. however, that the mat
ter of joining in union depot project
upon the Chesapeake and Ohio.s CRANKY
street purchase was preached, and it Is
known that the question Of the revoca-
ton Of rebates TO shippers, IN conse-
quence Of the recent decision Of the SUI
preme Court bearing upon this matter,
occupied the time Of many OF the mag
mates.
This particular number on the pro-
gramme was not advertised.
The report current this evening mat
the cruiser Maria Teresa would not
come to Norfolk. but would sail for New
York. is not believed in Norfolk TO have
any foundation in fact. Those who are
cognizaut Of the facts in the case DO
not believe that the Navy Department
would I'm this mnnner depart from is
implied, II not unequivocaAy eApresseu
promise 10 send the snip to the Norlo'K
Navy Yard.
The report is regarded as being as
unreliable as those which upon two pre-
vious occasions, pretended 20 fix the date
Of her sailing. and proved to be un-
ra1fa bile
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natural inducements 10 make 1t sue
cess any longer. Energetic ranchers
have been emigratins and settling for
the last ten years in tho fertile creek
valleys and watering places. pre-empt-
ing the richest places. fencing off tho
best spring ranging grounds for hay.
and otherwise restricting and deharrfng
extensive operations. But the harvest
has been golden md bountcous For
twenty years the bonanza kings have
been nuoiosted. they have had their
princely Golfers filed 10 ovor0oWing, but
their kneu has been sounded ANA their
dream s. vanishing.
Four kings WELD the sceptrc now. but
before another year passes there may
possibly be only ono left Pierre WihauX,
Frenchman who has about 1000 head
Of cattle The other combinations are
known rs the Three stevens the
COX" and the "Seven-Bar- Their
combined property is valued az e2eooo
The last three are closing out their herds,
preparatory TO- quitting the ranges. The
influx Of the small ranches and sheep
farmer has given them their commercial
death sentence.
Where no heavy hfe loss occurs an
average profit Of about go head on
steers is realized. When railroads are
extended I'm this region 81 Will be a para
disc for Individual efforts. Montana and
North Dakota are noted Tor their b0real
wildness. and the natural shelter ar
forded by the c0ndcur1ti0n of the Bad
Lands makes the wintering of cattle in
expensive and safe. What will nc the
result Of the departure Of these immense
interests? Business depression. higher
tax and progress temporarily checked.
But the future will profit by II. A hum
drod small ranchers. owning hundred
head each. ard cultvatlng certain de-
fined territorial sphere. will change "A
desolate Sahara % q blooming garden
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30

FMPOPIA. VA, oct. 29-special-There
was issued from the clerks office OF the
license for the marriage Of Mr.. j. ".
Wilson. a Young business man of Norfolk.
Va. and Miss Nlrgie Hardy. the accom-
plished daughter Of the late Samuel Har-
dy. who was well known as an educator.
The marriage will take place November
10th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
IN MEMORY OF
A MAN OF GOD.
Monument to Rev. Whit B. Williams
Unveiled.
INTERESTING CEREMONY FRIDAY
sketch OF the Useful Life of Rev. MIR
Wiiliams-iiistoryo fthc Movement
aud Something About the Orig
inator-A Marble Shalt

SOUTH BOSTON. VA. oct 29.-Spe-
cial-A marble shaft nj memory OF Rev.
Whit r. Williams was unveiled on Fri
day AZ Catawba Baptist church OF which
he was for many years the beloved pas
tor A large gathering OF people OF
Halifax county estimated nj 100 witness,
ed the unveiling exercises which were
very impressive.
Interesting addresses were made ny
Rev. r Hunter Boazcley. OF South Bos.
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So. so Shoes.
O. H. Berry &c.
Leading Outfltters

10 one Of the richest regions upon earth.
Nor is il impossible that Abdul Hamd.
IN the private interview which he IL
about 20 have with William H.. may
consent to give the latter a free hand
in certain sections OF Anatolia in return
for promise 10 uphold the waning pow
er and prestige of the Crescent in South
eastern Europe. Collier Weekly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
Accidentally Shot.

WARRENTON. VA. oct. 90. Special
Malcolm Bowen. a young man. hHhg
near Casanova Station. this county, was
shot I'm tho face this afternoon ~ the
accidental discharge Of shot gun IN
the hands of Willie Smith, a youln a
sixteen years.
II is feared that he is seriously wound
81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
Nh. WnIinme U.cfnI Career.

OF the Dan River Association.
Mr.. Williams Useful Career
Rev. Whit t. Williams was born in
Campbell county. A8. February j. 1913
His father. Anderson Williams, was a
wcll-t0-dO farmer and Whit with the
rest OF the boys. spent number OF years
on the farm. Though denied the auNan-
lagos OF al early education, nature had
endowed him with vigorous intellect.
" Which he sought 10 improve by every
available means. HIS warm heart ana
genial disposition made him great IA
Vorite at home and among his youthful
companions.
Ere he reached fun manhood. ne an
sWcIed his country cafi and went i0fth
10 do battle for cause dear TO every
Southern PATRIOTS heart. lie enlisted In
Company g., Eleventh Virginia Regiment.
in May 1851. Near WllllmsDurg. May
.. 1si2 ne was severely wounded In the
left breast by mimic ball. from the ef-
fccts Of which he never recovered While
at home. disabled for active service IN the
field. he professed faith On the Lord
Jesus Christ. al old Union Hill church,
under the ministry OF Rev. r. h. Book
or. by whom be was bapti1ed and receiy-
ed into the membership OF that church.
After the war Brother Williams embrace
Cd every opportunity 10 obtain an educa-
zion and thus nt himself for usefulness
m NE.
which was carefully cultivated. under the
instruction OF Prot Minor OF Richmond,
1a.. be- became noted as singing mas
ter and not only did much 20 improve
congregational singing in the churches,
but greatly enlarged the sphere OF his az
oualntauce and endearcd himself 10 all
with whom he came I'm contact
His devoted mother often expressed
the BELIEF that her son would some day
Doe q preacher. but she did not live 10
realize the earnest longing OF her heart
TO hear her boy proclaim the precious
gospel ~ Christ.
Nlr Williams had decided convictions
soon after his conversion when he was
about nineteen years OF age, that II was
his duty 20 preach the gospel. but did not
enter into the fun work Of the ministry
until he had reached his thirty-second
year.
While engaged in teaching vocal music
REV. Or A. H. Brown became interested
in the young brother and doubtless rem
dered him considerable assistance in the
prosecution of his studies. preparatory
fo entering upon MS lies work. About
this time SIR Williams entered the South
ern Baptist ThcOlOrical Seminary. then
situated in Greonvitie 5 a., but only re-
manned at chat institution one session.
Ills first pastorate began I'm 1873. when
De took charge of ChNdry church in this.
Halifax county and the church az Brook
neal Campbell county. The year follow
fnr he accepted the care OF Ellis Creek
and Hunting Greek churches. and In 1878
he succeeded DR. s. B. Brown as pastor
Of Cafawha. He subsequently served as
rastr Of Dan River and OF Republican
Grove County Line and Vernon Hin
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30

CREWE. VA. oct. .-special-Thurs-
day night Councilman II. y. Phillips re-
signed his position and Mr. ID. +. McCor-
mick was elected in his place
The revival which has been IN progress
al The Baptist church for the past two
weeks closed last night. Rev James
Doan. Of Blackstone, aided the pastor.
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Monroe Embry.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. oct. %
Special-Nr William Monroe and Miss
la Enbrev. of stafford were married
Thursday night al Richand church. In
that county. Rev. Mr. Brooks officiating
To-day Mr. and Mrs. Monroe c1me TO
This city and left for Grafton, W. Va,
where they will reside
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ton. who originated the movement 70
erect the monument and Rev. >. II.
Thornton. Rev. IL. G.. Crews and others.
The shaft was erected by loving friends
OF LIE In L-.-r 4 .-n-LltLnm.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30
PERSONAL.

R. A. Mitchell, of Gadsden. is in the city.
 D. M. Pinkard, of Clanton, is at the Nor ris.
 R. L. Carney, of Sheffield, Is in Birming- ham,
 J. M. Elliott, Jr., of Gedsden, president of the car works at that place, Is in the city.
 Phares Coleman, of Montgomery, reporter of the supreme court of Alabama, is In the city.
 John H. Crabtree, of Chattanooga, Is in the city and in future will make Birming- ham his home. He Is the newly appointed state agent of the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance company.
 John E. Dowsing. who for several years past has been the stenographer in the office of the general agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad in this city, will leave today for New York city, where he will permanently reside MT. Dowsing goes to accept the position of private secretary to Bradford Merrill the managing editor of the New York World. He was recently in New York, and while there formed an acquaintance with MT. Merrill and was promised this place if he was needed. He received telegram Saturday to come at once. Mir. Dowsings friends congratulate him on hls success, but his departure from Birmingham will be regretted by all who know him.