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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
SELFISH SAMPSON.

Captain Mahan, the celebrated writer or
naval topics, and member OF the won
derful Board OF Naval Strategy. has pub
iished long article criticising the
friends OF Commodore Schiey. in which he
endeavors to show that Sampson is en-
titled to the laurels of the naval battle al
Santiago. He claims that II Sampson had
been seventy miles away. instead OF
seven, he would still be entitled to the
credit.
In this matter the fair-mlnded American
public will not agree with Captain Ma
han. and they are as good judges OF the
equities OF the case as be Is. No techni-
calities are involved. 1t is a simple mat
ter of honest dealing.
All concede that the disposition Of the
feet was SIMPSONS. All admit that that
disposition was wise and skilful; but sup
pose Schley had so managed his part OF
the business that the Spanish feet had
escaped. Who would have been RESPONSE
BILE? Would II have been Schley or Samp-
son? Does any one pretend to think that
Sampson would have assumed the respon-
sibiIityl No. That could not have been
expected.
Sampson having been absent, and the
command having deyolved upon Schley,
when the battle was fought, Is Schley to
have no credit at all? Is Sampson to take
1t all? The idea is ridiculous; more. it Is
outrageous
Sampson is entitled 10 credit for all the
plans that he laid: Schley is entitled to
the credit for taking the feet into action
and winning the fight Yet, the narrow,
and jealous-mlnded Sampson never once
mentioned schley's name in the Fourth
of-July cablegram that he sent the War
In short, Sampson, who was absent
during the fight, let all the praise come to
him and managed to have Schley's name
ignored. Mahan may write ten thousand
articles, but he can never defend such
conduct as that
If Mahan's view of the equities OF the
case are such as prevail in our navy,
then Heaven save the navy! But we |
cannot believe the Mahan view is the
view of the American navy. No; we are |
sure they would give credit where credit /
S due-to Sampson for his disposition OF |
he feet while lying in wait; to Schley for
MS success in taking the fleet into action
and winning the day.
Sampson made the mistake Of his life
md blotched his record when he failed
o do justice to Schley in his official re-
'ort. 1t was not magnanimous; It was
lot Just.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
MORTON SENTENCED
TO he Hanged in October-Other
Petersburg News.

PETERSBURG, VA, August s.-(Spe-
clal)-In the Hastings Court to-day the
case Of Robert Morton (colored), convict
ed Of murder in the first degree, in shoot
ing and killing Mr.. George II. Westmore-
land, at West-End Park, on the evening
| OF June 18th last, came up on a motion
! for new trial. One Of the important
grounds alleged on Friday for a new trial
was the information reported to the de-
! fence that one Of the jurors who tried the
prisoner was a member OF the mob who
had gathered in the vicinity of the Jail
| with the Intention. as was supposed, OF
lynching the prisoner.
Mr. James r. RahSy, counsel for Nor
ton, stated 10 the Court that he had made
a thorough and exhaustive investigation
as TO the truth OF this report, and he was
prepared to say that he could discover no
foundation for IT. The Court expressed
itself as gratifed at the frank statement
OF counsel, though not believing from the
first that such a serious charge against a
juror could be true.
The simple motion for Il new trial, on
the ground that the verdict OF the jury
was contrary to the law and the evil
dence, was then submitted without argu-
ment, and overruled by the Court
Robert Morton was then directed to
stand up. He had nothing to say why
sentence should not be passed upon him.
and appeared as unmoved and impassive
as granite post. The Court spoke OF the
fair and impartial trial he had had; OF the
able manner in which he had been de-
tended, and of the dreadful crime of
which he had been convicted after every
protection OF the law had been given him.
70. ,Nfl. ~.
and devote himself during the remainder
of his days TO preparation for DEATH
which there was little or no hope could
be ayerted, the Court sentenced Morton
10 be hanged by the neck until dead. on
the TN day of October, between the hours |
or 10 "A. N. and II. NJ. The Judges SEN
tence was quite affecting, a large crowd |
or both white and colored people being in |
the courtroom, but Morton seemed 10 be |
without feeling, and did not show even |
the culver Of a muscle. He walked back /
10 the Jail as steady as though he mad |
been but an Indifferent spectator of the |
court proceedings.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
During the past week the Petersburg
Works shipped to the order Of the
government ten carloads Of l2-inch shells
made by the company. The company is
working day and night under contract for
me manufacture OF projectiles, and is con-
ahead in its work
Lieutenant William b. Lassiter has been
detailed from Santiago to West Point
ana assigned TO duty as assistant on the
academic staff as military instructor.
MI. George Cameron. son OF ex-Gover-
Tor William f.. Cameron. is 1T home from
Jacksonville on furlough
About ten miles of the Richmond, Pc
ersourg, and Carolina railroad have been
completed. and the first shipments of
reight have been made
The Ming OF applications for lands de-
inquent for State taxes In this city has
lad the effect OF causing many OF the |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
SPANS Illiteracy.
Contemporary Review


Modern languages are unknown IN
Spain to degree which has TO be rea-
lied before it can be believed. Politi-
Clans, statesmen, physicians, journalists,
courtiers, and even merchants are con-
tent with speaking their own sonorous
ianguage-and can very seldom express
themselves in any other. | have seen
Englishmen and Frenchmen in the for
eign department of the Central telegraph
ONCE, wandering disconsolatefy nltner
and thither, unable to find a single official
conversant, in any degree, with the
French tongue. The Liberal Government
of Senior Sagasta. having introduced CEN
sorship of foreign kilograms, such as has
never been practced in Russia, was at
its wits end to find a censor capable OF
reading messages written in German. and.
finally, it was decided that they should
so as they were. uneXamined. fire.
quently saw two Identical kilograms. or
which one was in French and the other
In German, handed in at the telegraph
office, and on the following day / learned
that the French message had been sup
pressed by the censor and the German
telegram transmitted without remark.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
EmpOria and Vicinity.

EMPORIA, VA, August S.-(Special)-
Information has been received here an
nouncing the death of Mr.. A. B. Parker
prominent citizen of Sussex county, who
resided about eight miles from here Mr.
Parker was about 80 years of age. He
leaves widow and an interesting family.
Mr. Parker attended our court last Mon
day, apparently in good health The
cause OF death was congestive chill
Mr.. Charles Baker, OF Portsmouth, is
on a visit to the family Of Judge L. d.
Yarrcll.
The vets are making considerable pre-
parations for their reunion Saturday next.
A large crowd is expected.
The condition OF Mrs. S. w. Reese. who
has been sick quite awhile, is much more
critical. This will be sad reading TO her
many friends in different parts Of the
State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
The building Interests.
CFor the Dispatch)

- - ~ - iNNNtAff
The near prospect OF peace promises
successful times ahead. Commenting on
the future, the Commercial Bulletin. Of
Boston, an old-time and conservative
journal OF large influence IN financial ana
commercial matters. says: with money
50 abundant throughout the land. vita
certain exuberance OF spirits 20 DO
found among all classes OF businessmen
and hnanciers. with general trade IN
creaslng all the time, and with all tho
world in this cOuntry's debt, II Is hard
to convince the average holder OF secun-
ties that he would do a wise thing 20
sell them out. no matter how much actu3l
prof. they may show az the moment
Even New England Is swinging into ilns
in the march OF prosperity, which was 70
be expected. for prosperity in three
fourths Of the country must eventually
spread TO the neglected section. AS We
have frequently observed before, ms
Is an agricultural country, and when ths
farmer is prosperous, al sections musI
eventually share in the revival Pros
perity is but the ability OF one section 20
exchange with another. and II the farmer
is given an increased power 20 purchase
the result Is an increased consumption
OF manufactured goods. Thus. IN our JuoS'
ment. the otton-manufactm!ng INDUS
try OF New England has seen lls worst,
and is now turning the corner toward
more profitable operations" The same
influences thar are likely 10 AFFECT manu-
featuring New England will tell their
story elsewhere. and now tho whole Wes'
Is showing an Improvement unequahei
for years, and that not the old-fashioh'
Ell boom kind based on air. but on the
good, solid gold their wheat has brought
20 our shores. The close OF the VIZ
now rear at hand. must have an especial
~ beneficial interest on real estate I'm
provements. and. therefore building. for
Il Will help Immediately 10 ease up loans,
and that means progress In building ope-
rations. That we are soon 10 enter upon
q great building period Is evident
d. NJ X
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
deinquents to come forward. pay ex-
penses, and redeem their property.
WILLIAMSBURG.
Court-A Good Crowd In Attendance
Personal.

1
| WILLIAMSBURG VA, August g.
| Special 1.-The regular quarterly term OF
our County Court is now In session. Judge
| Sydney Smith presiding. There is a larger
| turnout OF sovereigns than usual, as the
grand jury Is in session, and is over
hauling the books OF the commissioners
Of revenue for the county and town. with
view to correcting any errors in as
sessment
Yarmouth estate. in James City county,
on the Chickahominy river, was sold to-
day under decree of the court, and was
purchased by Captain II. c. Adams. This
tract contains 900 acres. and has on ii
much valuable timber, and was formerly
owned by Sylvester Pierce
Mr.. T.. W. Warburton is now making
his arrangements for the erection of a
cannery. He expects TO locate II upon the
property Of Mr.. T. G. Peachy. just north
of the railroad, and near what is known
as Rock Spring.
Mr.. Jack Bailey, OF Portsmouth. an old
Williamsburg lad, is here visiting his old
home.
Mr.. J. Gusts Hansford left yesterday
Tor Newport, where he has accepted
position at the ship-yard.
Mrs. w. c. Mayo and daughters left
to-day for a visit to Mr.. d. T. Openhel-
mer, in Fluvanna county.
Mr. Benjamin Scott and Mr.. J. W. Bow
~, of Newport News, were here yester-
day visiting friends.
Mr.. j. b. Powell Of Old Point, was here
yesterday to visit his mother.
Mr.. c. T. Marable of Bruton. sold to-
day his farm near Hills, on York river,
-
engage in farming and in the oyster bust
ness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09

We entered the basement. went up the
broad stone steps. and met the host at
the top. He moved his hand toward the
row OF forty pretty girls to whom l gave
ono general bow. which was supposed to
introduce me 10 every one. They asked
me IL / would dance "beerheeneea." L
replied that l was sure / could not dance
such n thing as that. What was my
surprise to see them commencing a regu-
lar Virginia reel, "Beerheeneea" being
simply their pronunciation Of Virginia
Cavite Letter in the Chicago Inter-Ocean.
Good for the Philippines; we now begin
to take some interest in them. We had
not supposed that our good old Virginia
reel had travelled so far
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
what Causes pimp,.S.

Clogging OF the pores. The little plug
In the centre Of the pimplc is called a
blaeAhead. grub, or comedone. The only
real preventive is Cuticura Soap. the
most efficient skin purifying and beauti-
flying soap in the world. as well as purest
and sweetest for toilet. bath. and nursery.
IL is the only preventive on pimples black
heads. red, rough. and oily skin. red.
rough hands. with shapeIess nails. dry.
thin. and falling hair. and simple baby
blemisheS because the only preventive
OF Inflammation and ciogging OF the pores
the cause OF minor affections OF the skin.
scalp. and hair. Sale greater than the
combined sales OF all other skin and COM
plnYinn s0ana.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09

Many OF our people who have no filters.
and who will not use alum as a coagulant.
and have not the wherewithal to buy
water brought from suburban springs and
wells. are resortIng TO the old wells In
this city. Most OF these springs and wells
are polluted and, therefore. are liable to
produce sickness. If the old well at Camp
Lee could give typhoid-fever to many SOL
dIcrs-as some Of the army surgeons think
II did--why should we not be alarmed at
our peoples drinking water from old city
wells? Better by far that the people
drank the muddy river water than incur
such a risk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
SnidOyv Not Lindoyy.

White Gate, Va, August c. 1898
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Dear Sir,-In your issue OF August 5th.
you have a list of promotions at Camp
Alger, in which occurs an error, in SPELL
ing, which very frequently occurs. You
have James Lirdow" promoted to the
rank of sergeant in Company l. Fitz
Lee Rifies). II should De James Snidow.
who was formerly corporal In the above
company.
Please correct In the Dispatch for the
benefit OF his friends. Very respectfully
yours, w. B. SNIDOW.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
The Oldest Volunteer.

New York State doctor. aged 100,
volunteered his services TO the President
recently. and expressed a desire 10 enter
the army as surgeon. Even at his ad-
vanced years he can read without
glasses and walk ten to fifteen miles a
day. The oldest standard medicine Is
Hostetters stomach Bltters which has
no equal for indigestion. dyspepsia. con-
strengthens. puriies, and yitalizes. One
bottle does much good
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
TUESDAY. .........AUGUST 9, 1898.

Friends OF the Dispatch would do us
n favor by Informing us promptly OF any
failure on the part Of newsdealers. or
newsboys on railroad trains, to meet the
public demand for copies Of this paper.
delinquency OF any carrier Of ours in
Richmond, Manchester, or elsewhere.
Mail subscribers are likewise invited
10 report to us whenever their papers
come late or irregularly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
WOODSTOCK.
Meeting of the County Courf--Heavy
Rains.

WOODSTOCK, VA, August S.-(Special)
The August term of Shenandoah County
Court commenced here to-day, with Hon.
F. S. Tavenner presiding. A good sized
crowd OF country people were in attend
ance. but only routine business was
transacted.
This section was visited by two heavy
rains this afternoon. The government
gauge registered 1859 inches; is fell in
forty minutes. The rains were attended
by vivid lightning and heavy thunder.
Spring Hollow, stream traversng the
length of the town, has swollen to q
raging river.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
Memory.
(ChicaEo Trihunnl

Chicago Tribune)
Raynor: Old fellow wish my memory
was as good as yours.
Shyne: II wouldn't do AT all. II II were
as good as mine you would remember
distinctly that you borrowed Sl5O from me
six months ago, and that you haven't paid
it yet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09

HONAKER, VA, August THE
Hon. William F. Rhea, the Democratic
nominee for Congress. made an address
at this place last night TO a large and
attentive audience. Some Republicans
here, who hitherto have voted for Walker
will this year vote for Rhea. This Is
true in many instances over the whole
district The Democrats are determined
To win.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
Couldn't BE.
brooklyn Life.)

Farmer Showing summer boarder over
the place: We've put rope down this
wei about half a mile. an we've come 10
the conclusion IL hain't got no bottoml
Summer Boarder: How very absurd.
Mister Perkins. II the we'll had no bot
tom, how does the water stay IN?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
Conversation.
(Punch.)

FAIR Lady Crying to be deeply interest
ed In the music: Can you tell me who is
singing now?
Little Mr.. Simpson Chot and exhausted
with the crush: Well. / don't know ex-
actly-but / rather think it's a man.
doubts whether, to be precise. he should
not add, 'or woman" but conversation
collapses)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09

In the matter Of drawing fire from the
newspapers. Secretary-of- Alger is a
success. Just at present about two thirds
of the papers North and East have their
criticism batteries turned upon him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09

The New York Tribune says: "a
plague Of small sharks infests some por-
tons of New York bay" And a plague
of large sharks has infested a certain
financial quarter of New York city, both
winter and summer, 10 these many years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
Fires at Philadelphia.
(Lifel

Philadelphian Cat a Boston fre): won
der why IT is our fre-engines have only
TWO horses. while yours have three
Bostonian: Oh. Philadelphia fires do not
burn as fast as ours do.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
EXCURSION TO OLD POINT

TUESDAY. AUGUST, 18th.
Leaves Chesapeake and Ohio Depo,
A. NJ: stops at Williamsburg each wav
Reduced rates to ocean View or Norfo,t
Given by ladies OF Union-Siaton and
Venable-Street churches.
Round trip for Old Point.................u
au 9-d5t&Blt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09

General Miles might do we'll to remem-
Der that Porto Rico molasses makes the
best taffy in the world, to the end that
he put not too much confidence in gift
bearing Porto Ricans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09

Now we know that II is "unfortu-
nately" too true that peace is in sight.
Leading papers in various parts of the
country are again discussing, editorially,
the relative merits OF crack baseball
Dtf-r re
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY. 5l9 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09

Resolutions Of respect 70 deceased
members passed by societies, corpora
tions, associations. or other organiza-
lions will be charged for as advertising
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09

All letters and kilograms must be ad-
dressed to THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be
returned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09

All letters recommending candidates
for once must be paid for to insure their
publication. This is a long standing rule
OF ours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
The Caller.
(Chlca4o NewsA

She couldn't stay but a minute.
And she wouldn't sit down. Oh no:
But she kept our dinner waiting
"A long halfhour or so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
AMUsE MENTs.

HELF & MORAN.
The 1S-karats Comedians and Song
Writers, Authors Of Two Sweet
hearts of Mine" 'It Amt No Lie"
&C., and OF all they sing.
THE RYEFORD SISTERS.
Introducing Singing. Dancing, and Cha
racter Changes
The Transatlantic Duo.
FORESTER * FLOYD.
In their Laughable Comedy sketch, en-
titled "The Dude and the Gayety Girl"
THE GREAT MARlNELLAS
In their Wonderful Ring Act. introducing
A Lady Clown
HENRY FREY.
Tramp Comedian and Dancer. formerly
Frey AZ Fields.
The Old Veteran OF Lees Army,
s. NJ. GREGORY,
In His Original Songs and Banjo Solos
THE Good Old Rebel in Yankee
Blue" and other Specialtes.
ADMISSION, 10 CENTS
MUSIC BY THE CITIZENS BAND.
Splendid car service TO and from the park
over the Traction Line.
Performance closes at 1890 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
MAINS
VAUDEVILLE.

PARK CORNER MAIN AND VINE SITS.
NEW BILL. ENTIRE, EACH WEEK
ONLY HIGu-CLASS ATTRACTIONS
NIGHTLY PERFORMANCE
AT S.45 O'CLOCK
GATES OPEN ONE HOUR EARLIER.
SATURDAY MATINEE 4:30 =. NJ.
WEEK COMMENCING
MONDAY. AUGUST STII
Return ~ Fovorif"S
CHARLES Z. WALTON AND MAJOR
JAMES -. DOYLE,
The Long and Short and Grolesque Come
dams.
MISS EMMA XRAUSS,
High-Class Soprano.
COAKLEY AND Hustled,
In Comedy sketch. Introducing Their
Famous Trick Dog.
MISS AMY NELSON,
Serio Comic.
and
EARNEST NIZARRAS
and
LFONI BONNIE.
World Renowned Flying Ring Performers.
ADMISSION 10 CENTS.
Seats In private stalls and chairs or
orchestra-hoor extra. Saturday matinee.
10 ladies and children. cents. All cars
Main street and Clay street lines run
direct 10 park without transfer.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
dwelling Ceremony.

Last Sunday at least 400 people
assembled at Bethany graveyard, in
District No. 3, to witness the I'M
yelling of monument, erected by
the Woodmen of the World, to the
memory Of Sovereign Cecil n.
Foote.
At noon, an elegant repast, spread
under the forest oaks near the sacred
spot, was enjoyed by all present.
Shortly after dinner, the crowd
gathered around the speakers stand,
Woodmen marching separately in a
body. Mr.. R. F. Spragins, of
Jackson, delivered the address.
He spoke of the many benefits to
be derived from fraternal orders
generally and Woodcraft particular
ly. With deep affection he alluded
to the dead Sovereign, and express
ed hope that all present would
emulate his many virtues. The ad-
dress over, the Woodmen marched
to the cemetery and formed in
wedge shape around the grave,
which was completely covered with
flowers. A quartette rendered ap-
propriate music. The unwilling
ceremony was conducted by Bolivar
Camp No. SO (of which deceased
was an honored member) assisted
by quite number of Woodmen
from neighboring Camps. An i'm
pressive feature of the ceremony
was the recitation of a beautiful
poem by Miss Love Jones, of Jack
son.