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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14

was already at sea and was about to de-
part. About a week before that II had
been told that the Cadiz feet had sailed.
Having in mind these conflicting reports.
the war Board scarcely knows where to
give credence, though IL would seem TO
oe an extraordinary circumstance that
the least doubt could exist as TO the
presence In or absence from the harbor
OF as populous a city as Cadiz is of
whole squadron Of warships. However,
the weight OF opinion seems TO incline
to the presence OF the feet at Cadiz,
owing to the bad condition Of the ships.
SCOUTS LOOKING OUT.
1t may be noted. however. that, al
though acting upon this belief, as shown
by the beginning OF the military invasion
OF Cuba. the War Board is taking no un-
necessary chances of surprise, and by
means OF scouts has provided for Sc
curing timely warning of the approach
OF any hostile vessels to the seat of war.
THE GUANTANAMO ATTACK.
The news of the attack by the Span
iards upon the United States marines at
Guantanamo Bay Saturday night was
not confirmed by Official advices up to
the close Of the day here. However,
there is no disposition to question the ac-
curacy OF the press report, and the news
has had a rather sobering effect upon the
element that has insisted upon rushing
troops forward, regardless OF their un-
preparedness. Saturday nights action
shows that the Spanish are not afraid
to charge boldly upon United States
troops. and the prospects of a bushwack-
ing warfare, disclosed by the Spanish
movements, are anything but agreeable
TO the persons who have been hoping for
a short campaign.
NO AID FROM INSURGENTS.
A good deal OF surprise is expressed at
the failure of the report 10 mention any
substantial aid received from the insur-
gents by the United States marines. Re-
Inducements were sent from our own
ships. but il does not appear in the re-
ports that the marines had help from the
men best calculated from their expert
ence in jungle-fghting to be of service
in an encounter with Spanish guerrillas
Without any disparagement of the fight
ing ability OF the marines who appear TO
have acquitted themselves with the
greatest credit, so far as concerns their
bravery and steadiness under fire, the
question has been raised in the minds of
the military experts whether, failing in
any substantial assistance from the Gu
bans, who were reported to Iave been so
numerous in the vicinity, western SOL
diers, trained in Indian lighting, would
not be of more service in a Cuban Jungle
campaign. Nothing so severely tasks the
courage and endurance of .roops ts to lie
shot at from cover by an unseen zoe, end
only troops trained in our latest skir-
mish drill can render effective service in
such attacks
The Navy Department has concluded
that il has purchased as many small Ves-
sells for the auxiliary fleet us it requires,
and an intimation TO that effect was con-
veyed TO Admiral Erben, in charge OF
that service, to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
POLLARD IS CHOSEN.
Is Nominated for City Attorney on the
Sixteenth Ballot.
MEREDITH LEADS TILL THE LAST.
lie Comes Several Times Within One
Or Two Of Winning.
Mr.. WENDENBURG WITHDRAWS.
Seeing He Cannot Win He RetireS 10
Defeat The Incumbent.
CAPT. CURTIS HABBORMAsTER.
He Defeats MIR. Handbook and Mr..
Landers Beats Mr.. ArseII for
Iumbing-inspector- the Other
Old Officers Retained.
CAPT. CURTIS HARBORMAsTER.

The Democratic caucus OF the newly
elected City Council met last night and
remained in session for more than six
hours, busy with the nomination of can
didates TO fill the various posltions in the
Councils gift.
Those who predicted that the big fight
of the caucus would be over the city at
torneyship must have been gifted with a
prophetic instinct, for it was a battle
royal, lasting through sixteen ballots and
resulting in the defeat of Mr. Charles V.
Meredith and the nomination of Hon.
Henry r. Pollard.
All through the race Mr.. Meredith led
the way, several times receiving within
one vote of the number required for his
election. Mr.. l.. o. Wendenburg was the
only other candidate Of the dozen or
more placed in nomination who appeared
to stand any chance Of winning, but the
chances of victory were so doubtful that
at his own request his followers finally
focked to Mr.. Pollard, insuring his
triumph.
1t was a very exciting political battle,
Iul or clever manOeuVflng, ana the re-
suit was received with loud demonstra-
tions, both in and outside the Council
chamber.
AS for the other offices they fell for the
most part into the hands of old officers
and there were few contests OF any par
ticular interest.
NOT ANXIOUS FOR IT.
The councilmen did not seem particular
ly anxious to get down 10 business. They
hung around the entrance 10 the build
ing, and inside, in the corridors and ante
rooms, they gathered in knots discussing
the one contest of supreme interest.
The public displayed no early interest
in the meeting and II was not until 1880
that the clans began to gather in the
Council chamber.
Mr.. jefferson Wallace, chairman of the
City Committee. was in close cOnsulta-
ton with members of the two bodies,
and the faces OF well-known politicians
were conspicuous in the gathering. The
clubs were well represented
The heat in the chamber was intense,
but the members appeared 10 be in ex-
uberant spirits in spite of this fact and
the probability OF an all-night session.
All Of the forty-seven members OF The
two branches were present.
The Common Council and Board OF Al
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THE sHAFTING STRUCK HIM.
Engineer Frost Killed While at
Work at the Home Brewery.

Work at the Home Brewery,
Mr.. W. w. Frost. engineer for the
Home Brewing Company, was accident
ally killed late last night while at work
at the brewery, Clay and Harrison
streets.
He was struck on the head by a heavy
piece of shafting, and death was in
stantaneous. Medical assistance was
gotten promptly but life was extinct.
The accident occurred shortly before
midnight and appears TO have been the
result Of "a mistaken impression on the
part OF MIR. Frost that the machinery
had been or was about TO be shut down.
With can in hand ne entered the re-
fTigerating department to oil up the ma
chiDerv Had the steam been shut off,
as he thought ii had Eeen, there would
have been no danger, but the great wheel
in this room was still in motion, and
as he stepped in the powerful piece OF
shafting by which il is driven, crashed
into the top of his head with great force,
making big hole and killing him almost
instantly.
Others about the brwery hurried to Mr..
Frost and removed his body TO the office
near by. DR.. Miller, from the almshousc,
arrived quickly. but found the unfortu-
nate man dead. Coroner Taylor was
summoned and turned the body over to
Undertaken Bliley to be prepared for
burial. He will make a further investi-
CATION of the matter to-day.
Mr.. Frost was about so years old, and
lived at 1915 west Leigh street A WlIe
and several children survive him. He
was an honest, upright, sober, and hard
working man, and was highly respected
The funeral arrangements will be made
to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
INVADING ARMY NO.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR ITS DEPAR.
1'URE BEING HURRIED. /,
SOnE OTHER PORT THAN TIEpI.
Embarkation May De Made Mt Fer..
nandins, Savannah, or Charleston.
New Concentration Points-Ths
Porto Rico Expedition.

WASHINGTON. Juno i3.-Arrange-
ments for the second expedition of inva-
sion from the United States TO the West
Indies arc being hurried at the War De-
partment. There seems to be no doubt
that this expedition, if its number ap-
proaches tho first. will be sent from tho
experience in embarking the srst from
Tampa has demonstrated to the War De-
partment officials that other ports where
the railroad and other facilities are more
adequate than are those at Tampa, are
much more desirable places for the con-
centration Of troops. and their embarka-
ton The officers at Tampa have recon-
mended that future expeditions approach-
ing any magnitude be dispatched from
some other city. A board OF army offs
GERS for the past week has been exam
lining various places in the South. with
a view to their occupation for oampaiga
purposes. and 1t Is also suggested that
it may take occasion to point out a
desirable port for the embarkaton OF the
Porto Rico expedition.
The board viii arrive here tomorrow
morning, and will hurriedly prepare its
report for the consideration of the Presi-
dent. Fernandina and Savannah are
looked upon with favor by the War De-
partment officials. as suitable ports for
the departure OF the invading army, and
Charleston also has been suggested.
Five transports are now at Fernan-
dlna-viz.; This comanche, Knicker-
booker, Louisiana, Gate City, and City
OF Macon. The Catania and the Ar
cadia were at New York two days ago,
and the Lampasas and the Nueces, of
the Mallory Line. whose charters have
been about closed by Assistant Secretary
Melklejohn, are at New York. Already.
therefore. the department Is very well
equipped with transports for the second
invading army
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
The Di.patch's War Map.

Approaching the great need at this
time of an up-to-dnte pocket war map,
the Dispatch secured the services OF one
OF the best-known map publishers in
this country, and the work is now COM
plete.
We are now prepared 10 furnish our
subscribers with our pocket war-map at
10 cents per copy. 1t includes Cuba, all
Of the West Indies. the Philippines. to-
gether with the east coast OF China,
Korea. and Japan. Spain. with Western
Europe, and the United States. 1t is lust
what our people want at this time. Is
printed in eight colors on strong paper
1t Is just suited to the pocket. When
spread II measures 32xl6 inches. and fold
ed 2ihx5Is inches. Mailed to any out-of-
town address for 10 cents In coin. Stamp,
WILL not be received. Address
MAP DEPARTMENT,
The Dispatch Company.
Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14

civil war, and held the commission OF
brevet major-generaL After the war he
was made colonel in the regular army,
and shortly thereafter he married MISS
Peggie Blair, VINO survives him. Colonel
Gibbs took part in the Indian fights on
the frontier and 1t was while he was IN
the West that his son Blair was born.
Colonel Gibbs, shortly after the sur
render, contracted pneumonia, which, II
was thought, was supe1nduoed by the
wounds he received during the war, ana
died at Fort Reno. Mrs. Gibbs, with her
two sons. John Blair and Albert, return
ed TO Virginia. and during the greater
part Of her widowhoOd she has made her
nome in this city. Young Blair Gibbs
was educated at Princeton, and then took
a course of medicine in New YORK, sub
seduently graduating as a physician in
Philadelphia. He returned to New YORK
and entered practice as a specialist In
abdominal surgery. He built up a very
lucrative practice, but having enlisted in
the New York Naval Reserves. he felt 1T
his duty to go TO the front with them,
and hence his presence in Cuba.
Deceased's brother Mr.. alfred w.
Gibbs, who is a civil engineer on the
Pennsylvania railroad, located in AL
toona. Pa, arrived here last night, and it
is probable that he will go at once TO Key
West to make arrangements for having
his brothers body shipped to Virginia for
interment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14

lock. Shea, Teefey, Whalen. and Will
liams-l6.
For Polla; d-Messrs. Lawder, Mont
gomery, snead, Blanks. Cottrell, CARRIER.
Mills, MiDer, Neale, Winston, and
Woody-D
For Crdmp-Mr. Bloomberg-l.
Mr Hardwicke took exception 10 the
chairman's ruling as 10 Mr. BloomLerg' 3
vC;e, en- the ground that 1t would pro-
long tho meeting indefinitely a eoatir-
gency that the caucus intended 20 pro-
vide against at the outset. There was a
good deal OF pickering, and the Chair was
no. STRAINED.
MEREDITH NEAR THE GOAL.
tion. A second roll-call gave Mr.. Mere
dith vote of q. just l short Of a ma
jority, Messrs. Montgomery, CARRIER, Mills
and Neale going over TO the majority.
Mr.. Pollard, who had been dropped on
the first ballot, was rsnominated, and Mr..
Jackson Guy was also put In nomination.
Mr. Meredith lost one vote. while Mr..
Wendenburg still polled 16 And so the
story went for fifteen ballots. At diff
forent times Hon. W. II. Reddy, Mr.. Hill
Montague. Mr.. Evan r. Chesterman, and
III. NJ Smith. Jr., were nominated. but
the result showed little or no alteration.
the supporters of Messrs. Meredith and
Wendenburg standing fast by their
pledges.
Several attempts were made TO suspend
the rules for the purpose of applying the
!, CONCLUDED on SIXTH PAGEl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
BUFFALO LITHIA SPRINGS.
Pilgrimage of Sufferers 10 The
Watering PIace-The Cures Made
by the Waters.


by the Waters.
The annual pilgrimage OF health-seek-
ers to Buffalo Lithia Springs, Va, has
set in, the season at this famous health
restorative resort beginning on June 18TH
and ending October 1st. This annual
back TO the discovery Of the springs
themselves, for In the early days, when
the medicinal powers of the Iithia
Waters first became known, whole fami-
lies came from afar and camped in the
woods about the springs, and remained
while they took a course of the waters.
AS the fame of Buffalo Llthia Water
spread, and distinguished physicians at
home and abroad gave their unqualified
endorsement OF it's use In uric acid
poisoning, gout rheuma tism, Brights
disease, Inflammation of the bladder,
dyspepsia, nervous disorders malaria,
diseases of women, and other ills Of man.
kind-its use became general; and, while
the number OF patients who so 10 the
springs is large. IL is small In compari-
son with the greet number that use the
bottled waters.
The praise bestowed on these waters
by leading members of the medical pro-
fession who have prescribed Them in
their daily practice would seem almost
oxtravagant to one who was unacauaint-
ed with their remarkable curative
powers. But the reports of cases. made
usually before associations Of physicians.
and surrounded by all the safeguards of
medical ethics, leave no doubt that the
Buffalo Lithia Waters are entitled TO
the name-"Natures Materia Medica"-'
used so often in describing them.
study of the carefully-written and care
fully-illNstrated book published by the
proprietor OF the springs. Thomas h.
GoOde, will prove OF great bensfit 10
anyone who Is suffering from any OF
the many diseases for which Buffalo
Lithia Water is a cure. The book is
sent free to any one addressing Thomas
+. Goode, Buffalo IAthia Springs, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
DIR. GIBBS WELL-KNOwN HERE.
His Mother and Many Relatives He-
side In Rfehmond-His Career.

SHE In htchmohu-hts shfee
DIR. John Blair Gibbs, the assistant sur
geon in the army, who was Killed at
Guantanamo, Cuba, in the fight there on
Saturday between the Naval Reserves and
the Spaniards. was well known In Rich
mond, where he had many relatives ana
friends. He was a nephew OF Mr.. Lewis
II. Blair, and his aged mother, Mrs. Peg
gle Blair Gibbs, now resides here with
her sister, Mrs. Harvey, at No. 1910 PARK
avenue.
The news of her sons sad death reach
ed Mrs. Gibbs yesterday morning through
the Associated Press reports, and was
naturally a great shock to her. as she
was daily receiving letters from him OF
the most cheering nature. and Few
minutes after the news OF his death was
communicated to her she received let
ter from him dated at Key West just be-
fore he sailed for Cuba. telling her with
much evident pleasure that he had been
promoted from acting assistant surgeon
TO assistant surgeon.
DIR. Gibbs was a son OF General Albert
Gibbs. OF the United States army. Cone
raj Gibbs was Union soldier during the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
Southern Student Conference, Ashe-
vile, n. c., June I7-27, Is0s.

Account OF the above occasion the
Southern railway will sell tickets from
points On it's line to Asheville, n. c., and
return at rate OF one first-class fare for
the round-trip. Tickets will be sold June
18th. 10th, and nth, final limit June 80. 1885,
The Southern has excellent doubts daily
train service to Asheville, with elegant
thoroughfare and Pullman accommoda-
tions, offering a splendid opportunity 10
visit Western North Carolina, Asheville
and vicinity, "Biltmore," the country resi-
dence Of Mr. Vanderbilt, and the Land
OF the Sky"
For further Information as to rates.
schedules, etc, apply 10 agents Southern
railway, or G. w. WestburY Travelling
Passenger Agent, 920 east Main street.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
LYNCHING IN II ANSAS.
Murderer Hanged on Great Bends
Principal Business Street.

GREAT BEND, KAN, June B.-ln the
public square, fronting on the principal
business street of this city, a murderer
was lynched at o'clock this evening by
a mob Of probably 500 persons. 1t Is estl-
mated that at least l,Oo0 men of Great
Bends population Of 900 persons wit
messed the tragedy The victim was Johh
Becker, a young white man, VINO on
April Sth killed Myrtle Hufmeister the
16-year-old daughter of William HUN
meister. farmer living midway between
Great Bend and Ellinwood.
Becker was employed by the farmer,
and the tragedy followed the girfs REFUSAL
Ia accept his attentions. Becker shot her
90 desth. after which he set tire TO the
farmers stables and escaped. on April
18th a posse of farmers captured the muir
derer near St. John, Stafford county, and
he was kept for time at Hutchinson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14

dermen held separate eaucuses FOR the
nomination OF the officers of the respec-
tive bodies Mr.. James Cashe was again
chosen president of the Common Coun-
ell, without opposition, and Mr.. Joseph
Wallerstein was made vice-president.
There was some complimentary speeches,
and Mr.. Woody presented basket OF
flowers to Mr. caskie, which the latter
received most graciously. Mr.. w. Nj.
Turpin was renominated for president OF
the Board of Aldermen, without oppo-
sition. and Mr.. Zimmerman was chosen
vice-president over Mr.. Cutchins by
the vote of II to g. Clerk B. I. August
received all the votes east, and hlgh
compliment from Mr.. Hardwicke, VINO
--9 his name before the body.
---.-.-- --1-.5T BETOMES INTENSE
By this time the Council chamber was
crowded from the rail which marks the
magic circle back TO the wall. The can
yassers were busy in the lobbies making
a last desperate effort in behalf OF their
candidates, and the members did not seem
reluctant to enter upon an argument.
The election OF Mr.. Zimmerman as
Vice President or the Aldermen was re-
earded as somewhat significant. Mr.. Zim-
Tnermann was known TO favor the cleo
ton OF Mr. Meredith. and the alacrity
with which Mr. Mosby jumped to his
feet and nominated Mr.. Cutchins sur
nrised even that gentleman. Mr.. Mosby
had all along been very active in the m
terest Of Mr.. Wendenburg, and the vote
was dissected with interest
Mr.. Turpin presided oYfr The Joint cauT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14

panies dismissed II was learned that a
number of the boys had run the blocsaoe,
and this means had been used TO detect
them. The names Of the apseDtees were
learned, and the sentIne!s were instructed
to keep a sharp lookout with the Result
that before morning they captured three
of those wanted. all OF whom belonged
to Captain WIZARDS company ana hao
been Visiting their homes, In the near
vicinity. Two OF those missing have not
yet returned, and 1t may go hard with
them
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
il renews the color-Elastic Starch.
Nature's Combination.

Taskinas Mineral Water IS offered TO the
public, equal in taste to the celebrated
Saratoga Vischey." IL is anti-acld: /:
hence 1t is highly recommended for all
stomach kidney blood diseases. and per-
sistent nausea. which are usually the re-
suit of an excess OF acid in the system.
See advertisement this paper to-day.
LEWIS w. BuRWELL.
Southern Agent, $40 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
VIRGINIA SUMMER RESORTS
And Mountain Homes ON the Line OF
the Norfolk and Western Hallway.

Summer Excursion Tickets now on sale,
good to return until october 81, 1875, with
stop-over privileges at all stations. A de-
scriptive pamphlet. giving a complete list
of the resorts and boarding-houses along
the line, now ready for distribution, and
will bo mailed 10 any address upon appli-
cation. For tickets, time tables. and full
information, apply TO the Richmond
Transfer Company. 903 east Main street;
b. G. Carter, Ticket Agent. Byrd-Street
Station, or at companys office, S3S east
Main street. II. w. COURTNEY.
District Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
would-po Vrain-Robbers Arrested.

HOLS1oN, TEX. June -. The four
men who attempted to hold up Santa
Fe express train at Coleman Junction
last week were captured Sunday by Sheciit
Shield and a posse. Several shots were
fred by both sides before the bandits
surrendered. One Of them was shot I'm
the arm and another wounded in the leg.
The men were tied to their horses and
sent to Jail at San Angelo.
Use Elastic Starch. B'lat-iron trade
mark
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14

DR.. Slegerts Angostura Bitters is .
temperance tonic OF worldwide reputaa
tion. The English army and navy use II
In East India as preventive OF all dan
gerous diseases Of the bowels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
Piano Bargains, Piano Barssin.i

Thirty Upright Pianos left from our
clearance sale, will sell this week re-
gardless OF former prices, and on terms
TO suit purchaser.
RICHMOND MUSIC COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. June lS.--Fors-
Dim cast for Tuesday:
For Virginia and West vir-
ginia--showers and thunder
storms; Hight, variable winds.
For North Carolina, South Carolina.
and Georgia-showers and thunder-
storms; southerly winds.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YES
TERDAY was oppressively hot. with re-
freshing showers at night.
State Of thermometer:
A. M........-....'. .......s...'.'..'.@
A. h.......,...... s.',...'.'s.s'-'..os
- M....... .......s....'s-.s- -s's'.-...'t
3 r. A..........s.-.. <'...'s''s.s''e.'.os 4
g Il. M.............s.s- -...s.s'r''...s''se1
u night.... .....s........s s...'-....sV
Mean temperature ...-.,-y,..Ai-s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14

Thirty Upright Pianos left from cur
clearance sale. will sell this week re-
gardless Of former prices. and on terms
to suit purchaser.
RICHMOND MUSIC COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
For Diseases of the Liver, Stomach,
and Kidneys

the Water OF the GreenDrler White saipaur
Springs IS the most valuable in America
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