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titles, appointed from Madrid, the
incumbent frequently changed with the
changes of ministry. These changes
have been most prejudica1 to the in
terests Of the islands; some of the Gov
ernors have been provisional only, and
the uncertainty of their tenure has very
materially impaired their efficiency.
Each province has lesser governor of
its own; each peblo a gobernadorcillo,
or captain, species of alcalde who is
commonly a mestizo or native Indian.
The Governor General commands the
army, but the feet remains subject to
the Ministry of Marine at Madrid, and
is under the orders of the commandant
OF the station. The church is governed
by Metropolitan Archbishop at Man
liza, with bishops for the most populous
provinces. The local ecclesiastical au-
thority is mostly in the hands of the
religious corporations of Augustine,
Dominican and Franciscan monks and
frlars, whose members are legion.
Some Of the fraternities and of the indi-
Vldual monks have become most opu-
lent; their landed possessions immense,
their revenues enormous, the monas-
teries and converts almost palatial,
their equipages even costly and elab-
crate. That they have been the chief
civilizers of the Indians. that they have
repeatedly interviewed with good offices
between the natives and their civil op-
pressors, is undeniable. At the same
time the records of the church in the
Philippines abound with evidences of
hostile and protracted controversies
with the authorities of the state, and
of bitter contentious between the or
ders themselves.
The Climate.
There are two seasons at Manila,
the wet and the dry, or the seasons of
the southwest and northeast monsoons.
Broadly speaking, the wet, or rainy
season, ushered in by the southwest
monsoon, is from June to November;
the dry season, when the northeast
monsoon prevails, is from November
to June.
In the wet season the country is in
undated, the roads become impossible,
and bridges disappear. The annual
rainfall at Manila is variously report
ed at from rs to 81 inches. The hot
test months are April and May; the
droughts are then long continued, and
accidents from fires are to be guarded
against; it is then that the mosquitoes
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fully reported) was valued at the fol-
lowing totals: Exports, $33. 149,9s4
imports, s2s,529,777. The revenues Of
the Spanish government from the is
lands in 1895 were estimated at some
thirteen and a half millions; the ex-
penditures at but little less. Besides,
the products above specified, the yield
is abundant Of fruits, grown spontan-
eously-such as the orange, banana,
mango, pineapple, roseapp1e, mango
steen, guava, tamarind and chico. Of
minerals, gold has been found in small
quantities in divers localities. but its
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-08-04

October 80, 1876, killed ESQ persons and
destroyed $500 houses. One Of 1882 is.
also memorable; and that Of Septem
Der 20, 1890, demolished the seawall
that protected the inner harbor. The
hurricanes at these times often sweep
away crops and destroy plantations.
The roadstead, with a violent south
west wind is unsafe, and sailing vessels
take refuge in the port. Of Cavite.
Earthquakes.
OF the earthquakes Sir John Bowring
writes that ''the destructive ravages
and changes produced by them are mo-
where more remarkable than In the
Philippines. They have pro-
duced great changes in the geography
of the islands. = They have ov-
erturned mountains, filled up valleys,
desolated extensive plains, and opened
passages from the sea into the interior
and from the lakes into the sea. He
mentions as especially "calamitous''
the earthquakes of 1896, 1924 and 1928.
In the more recent instance of June,
1863, the old town of Manila was rem
dered mass OF ruins'' and many per-
sons were buried alive. Four hundred
are reported to have been killed and
two thousand injured, and the loss of
property is estimated at eight million
dollars. This earthquake was also very
destructive at Cavite. The many vol
canoes, some of which have been named
showing as they do, signs of constant
activity in the throwing up of clouds
of smoke with frequent fame, are a
perpetual menace. Subject to such vi
cissitudes and portents, the climate of
Manila is, for the tropics, not I'M
healthy one. It may be noted on the
east coasts of the islands the order of
the seasons, as above given, is re-
versed. - .,---.
The Philippines possess very fertile
soil, though their capacities have been
but imperfectly developed. In. many
localities the soil must be quite or
nearly virgin. Where cultivated the
products are sugar, hemp, tobacco, rice
conee, cacao, gums, arrOwrOOt, indigo
cotton, hides, pepper, cochineal, gutta
percha, sesame betel root, arecanut, CO.
coanut, cocoanut oil, pinacloth, tortoise
shell, birds nests and trepang; also
bamboos and rattans, with logwood
ebony and other hardwood timber. The
material known as manila hemp" is
not produced from the plant of hemp
with which we are familiar (Cannabis
sativa), but from the fiber of a species
of banana (Musa textilis). The rice Of
the islands is the staple food of the ma
tives. The cultivation of sugar is jeo-
pardized by the terrible plague of To-
Gusts, to which this crop is subject;
these insects arrive in "swarms of mil.
lions" The manufacture of cigars
etc., was for long period the monop-
oily of the government, and extensive
cigar factories were esta blished in
Manila and Cavite, but the monopoly
induced a universal contraband traffic
and was discontinued in 1882. The en-
tire trade of the islands with other
countries in the year 1894 (the last
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-08-04
Napoleon's Table Manners.

It is said that the table manners OF
Napoleon Bonaparte were very bad,
and that he was SO fast an eater that
he had invariably finished his dinner
before those who dined with him had
got half through. In fact, those who
had the honor of dining with the en-
peror were wont to remain after his
majesty's departure. Upon one occa-
sion Eugene de Beauharnais, the step
son of Napoleon, rose from the table
Immediately after the emperor "But
you haven't had time to finish your
dinner" said Napoleon Pardon me,
sire" said the prince. II have profit
ed by experience; dined before /
came"
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imposed by the government and en-
forced by extortionate officials, among
which, besides the grieyous and unrea-
sonable pecuniary mulcts, was the cor
wee OF forty days labor for public pur-
poses which every man was compelled
annually to furnish. The grievance of
the taxes was aggravated by the usu-
rious loans to which the natives were
compelled to submit to raise money,
and especially by the confiscations of
property which were resorted to where
the dues claimed were not satisfied.
The authority to confiscate placed a
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extraction has not been extensively
prosecuted. Mines exist Of lead, cop
per, iron and sulphur. The island Of
Cebu contains considerable beds of
coal, which, though not Of the first
quality, is preferable to that Of Austria
liza.
Population.
The population of all the islands is
probably between seven and eight mill
lions, but the estimates are necessarily
somewhat conjectural in view of the
difficulty in computing the inhabitants
OF the remoter localities. OF this to-
tai not over $1,000 are Spaniards. In
few days hence the American popula-
ton will number $4,000 men. The pop
ulation Of Manila in 1896 is stated by
Wakefield at 100000, including $1,000
.'pure Celestials," $4,000 Chinese mes
tizos" Offspring of a Chinese father
and an Indian mother), 1900 pure
Spaniards and about the same number
OF Spanish mestizos-of whom he says
mot more than $50 settlers are of
European origin apart from Spaniards,
and the remaining $4,000 or there
abouts, are all natives of the Philip
pines OF Cavite (Old and New Ca
vite) the population is said to be up
wards of 10000; of Iloilo some 10000;
Of Cebu, 100000. OF the constituents Of
the population in general, the Chinese
and Chinese mestizos are the most val
liable. The Chinese, many Of whom
have acquired wealth, are the retail
shopkeepers, and the greater part Of
the local trade is in their hands. Their
arrival in the islands is said to have
anticipated even the coming of Ma
gellan. The mestizos furnish the edu-
Gated and professional GLASS;" hold most
OF the minor offices and with Indians
compose the army. The Indian of
Manila is an indolent creature, given
up to gambling and cock fighting. The
Spaniards taught him gambling as we
taught our Indians the taste of whisky.
or the forms of gambling, cock-fght-
ing is the most popular-is, indeed,
almost universal throughout the is
lands. The Philippine Indian, it is
said, is as much attached to his gallo
as is a Bedouin Arab to his horse. -
An early Spanish writer characterizes
the Indians as perpetual idlers, who
go from cockpit to cockpit, those uni
versities Of every vice." Investing in
lottery tickets sold on the streets is
also much favored, and the government
adds materially to its revenues by TAX
ing advantage of these practices in
exacting license fees for the mainten-
ance of places of gaming.
The Insurrection of 1896.
The characteristics and present at
titude of the Indians of the Philippines
are illustrated by the instruction
which was initiated in August, 1896,
and has since continued. There had
been previous similar risings, notably
one in 1872, but none where the insur-
gents were so numerous or formidable.
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An Interesting Japanese custom.

At the birth of a japanese baby a
tree is planted, which must remain
untouched until the marriage day Of
the child. When the nuptial hour ar
rives, the tree is cut down, and a skill
full cabinetmaker transforms the wood
into furniture which is considered by
the young couple as the most beautiful
Of all ornaments of the house
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-29
DISTRICT CONFERE
Resolutions Touching the Southern
Publishing House Claim.

SUFFOLK, VA, July 2S.-(Special.)-
The Portsmouth District Conference. Me-
thodist Episcopal Church, South, which
had been in session for three days at
Providence church. Nansemopd county,
adjourned this afternoon. A special fea-
ture of to-day's session was a fine SER
mon by Rev. ]. T. Whitley, of Hampton.
The committee to whom was referred
the matter of the Southern Publishing
ted the following resolutions, which were
adopted
Resolved, /, That II Is a source of trou-
BILE and grief to us that our beloved
Church has been placed in an embarrass-
ing and unfavorable attitude by the man.
ner in which its claim against the United
States Government was recovered.
e. That we deeply regret the sending
OF the kilograms by Messrs. Barbee and
Smith to Senator'S Pascoe and Bate, be-
lieving, as We do that under all the cir
cumstances, they were in every way cal
culated TO mislead the Senate, and TO
unduly influence its action in the matter,
and we can but express the hope THAI
both Of these brethren will be vindicated
from the charge of intentional deception
by the respective Church tribunals to
which they are amenable.
3. That we are gratifed to know that
the Investigation Committee OF the
United States Senate has fully exonerated
our Church from any responsibility for
the alleged deception which was prac-
ticed In obtaining this claim.
4. That the action of our bishops with
respect to the return of this money to
the government, in the event that the
Senate should affirm that it was obtained
by deception, has our unqualified en-
dorsement, and we sincerely pray that
they may be guided by the Great Head
Of the Church in so adjusting this whole
matter as to relieve the Church and
all involved from any further trouble
and reproach.
The following gentlemen were elected
delegates to the Annual Conference,
which will be held in Portsmouth in No
yember-viz.: DR.. A. w. Ely. of Suffolk;
Hugh l.. Williams, of Nansemond coun-
ty: George L. Neville, of Portsmouth,
and w. II. Vincent, of Southampton coun-
ty. Alternates-Hon. j. c. Parker, of
Franklin; ]. Z. Sebrell, OF CORTLAND;
Bruce Smith, Of Somerton, and J. J.
King. of Portsmouth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-29

II Will ne some Time Before TIA
Origin Can he Determined.


The work OF clearing away the debris
from the citys sewer which runs be-
meath the Galiego mills Is almost COM
piete. but the cause OF tho calamity doe,
not stand revealed" The City Engineer
says 1t Will be some time before any con-
clusions can be reached. and In the mean
time soundings are to be made and
measurements taken. Then the attor-
neys representing the parties interested
VIII meetin conference with the c,ty's
ofncials and try and arrange matters
satisfactorily TO all concerned.
Bids have been invited for the con-
struction of the new sewer down Twelfth
street to the mill race, returnabie on
Monday at noon.
Mr.. Jackson Bolton. Assistant City
Engineer. who is In charge of the work
at the mill.S explored the broken sewer
on Wednesday. The break IN the sewer
was found to have occurred Just in front
OF the mill. and not under 1t. as had. been
supposed. The debris almost entirely
cbokes the sewer, and but little of the
dow can get through
! The heavy rain on Wednesday after
noon caused the water 10 rise again in
the cellars on Cary street which were
Hooded on Saturday night
The City Engineers office was informed
or the fact by telephone. and replied that
as the sewer under the Gallego mills was
partially choked up II was impossible to
prevent the water from backing up. The
merchants were informed. however, that
work was pushed as rapidly as possible
on the Cary-stYeet sewer, and when the
proper connections were made there
would not be recurrence OF the trouble.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-29
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Base -Ball-PersOnaI MentiOn-A Dis.
tinguished sheep.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, July 2S.-
Especial. 1.-The Charlottesville Baseball
Club, which has been idle since the game
here with Scottsville. will leave early to-
morrow morning for Clifton Forge, where
they will play a series OF three games
with the team representing that city. The
first game will occur tomorrow after
noon, while on Saturday there will be two
contests-one In the morning and the
other in the afternoon.
Mrs. L. A. King. of the University, Is
visiting relatives In Charlotte county.
Probably the finest sheep ever brought
TO Albemarle county Is the 3-year-old
Southdam ran, Warwick" recently pur-
chased by Mr.. r. J. Hancock, OF Over
ton, for the Druid Hill Park flock, Balti-
more. Md. The Druid Hill Park authori-
ties imported him two years ago from
the Sandringham flock. owned by the
Prince OF Wales.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-29
Musical Comedy at Nnin-Strcet.

Manager Pizzlni is this week. without
doubt, giving his patrons at Main-Street
Vaudeville Park one of the best bills
ever presented to Richmond audiences at
similar prices. The programme sparkles
with real talent, and the audiences, of
which last nights was one of the largest
of the season, have been pleased to a
marked degree. The one-act musical
comedy by Stanley and Jackson is per-
haps one of the most high-class sketches
seen here. Miss Jackson's selections in
clude parts from several popular operas,
and Mr.. SANKEY'S mock clarionet solos
and accomplishments are a decided
novelty. Other favorites, in the true
sense Of the word, are Misses Marie
Richmond and Dorothy Drew. in serio-
comic; Cooper and Stewart, in side-split-
ting comedy talk, and the so far unfaiHng-
ly popular Post and Clinton, something
positively new in the eccentric line.
The bicycle races this afternoon will
not interfere with to-night's performance,
which will take place at the usual hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-29
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond, Va, July ~ 1888.
Private sales to-day were as follows:
Wrappers, 6 hogsheads; filters, 4 hogs
heads; leaf dark, Is hogsheads. Total
number of hogsheads sold during the day,
%.
United States internal-revenue colec-
lions for the city of Richmond to-day
We're: Tobacco, s2,o74.sG; cigars, s22O.7O.
George A. Haynes sold to-day % pack
ages, most of which was Caroline and
Louisa county Tugs. Here Is detailed
account: ]. f. Dickinson, 81, $40, 1918,
sS15, and SlO25; c. VI, Dickinson, Sll.E,
5000. slO25, $s.S7 IL, 1915 $3.50. and N.Sl ~;
ssZ and 1878; Broaddus & Washington,
81 Is. 81. and 1915; K. A. Blanton, 1900
and 1925; James Beazley, SlO.2o and 49,
w. B. Motley, si0.S.
L. Il. Vaughan q co. report sale TO-
day of fine Jugs.
SiIas Shelburne & Co. had small sale
of sun-cured tobacco to-day on Exchange.
This house announces good sale also
for to-day.
Stonewall, Shockoe, Crenshaws. Daven-.
ports. and Planters and Merchants
Warehouses report to-day: Receipts, -
hogsheads deliveries, Ill hogsheads:
John f. Jacob a. Co. announce to-day n
hogsheads OF sun-cured q. II. Kent to-
bacco on Change.
Messrs. Frazer Il Tompkins. commis-
ments on the several markets Tor the
week:
Tobacco-Dark firm and unchanged
quotations; moderate receipts and Offer
ings Brights-Unchanged and very quiet
un-Cured-Receipts and offerings con-
tinue very light, and market fairly active.
Wheat-Market weak at the decline.
Damn and common wheat, when sales
can be made. can only be sold at large
difference under dry wheat
Corn-Market firm at quotations.
Oats-Dull winter seed in demand.
Hay-Receipts very light, ana demand
irregular for old hay. No ddmand for new
hay. al,
Rye-Steady.
Eggs-Receipts llghtes and market fair
ly active. - ~
contifnes in active demand.
Pouitry-Receipts OF spring chickens
heavy and market dull; hens In fair de-
Virginia Bacon-Continues in good de-
mand.
20 osnifcns-Receipts light and market
steady
Peaches and Pears-Receipts OF south
ern peaches heavy and market dun. Pears
N ussS yo continue light; market
weak at quotations.
Wool-Receipts moderate and market
steady.
Receipts for the Week-Wneat, si,us
bushels; corn ID M Sar pssne hay IS tons
stock in Elevator-Corn. S.zsl bushels;
aa-&- l,y5e bushels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-29

DUBLIN. VA. July 2.-15pecnLl -MSss
Mary Lewis Whaling. dau&nUs o. 49,
tain John 7. Whaiius. Of PuIasht counsys
and Mr.. John Buford. were mafuea ~
the Dublin Presbyterian church on WEI
nesday evening, July 9th, at I'D o'c1ofts
Rev. 5. T. Martin ofiiciosing. CARDS n1As
been issued some days before snpouncine
the approaching ceremony. ana beaqQ-
fully decorated church filled with friends
and weii-wishers awaited the coming 80
the bridal party. Besides the pzsos 40
groom were the ushers-MessrA n n
Darst, g. T. Martin. Jr., and Ranoolpn
Fftzhugh, OF Pulaski county, ana ~.
James A. Otey of Monsgomery--tnd the
atteudants-Mr. J. u. Caldwell With MISS
Nellie Buford, sister of tho groom; Mr.
T.. III. Tyler with Miss Campocu, OF
I.ynchburg; Mr.. E. d. coihoun. Of Allies
shany Springs, with Miss Mary Baskcr~
Vile: Mr.. James cowan. OF Montgomery,
with Miss May Baskerville, OF Roanoke
county; Mr.. Radford Adams with Mss
Pattie Summerson. and Mr.. George Ingies
with Miss julia Pftzer. OF Roanoke city.
In this order they entered the church. To-
lowed by the maid Of honor. Miss Besete
Kent. of this county; the best man. Mr..
Julius G. Buford, with the groom, ana
the bride. accompanied by Mr.. Francis
Bell. The wedding march was rendered
by Mrs. J. Howe Kent.
After the ceremony the bride and groom
took the evening train east for Bedford
Springs. After a short sojourn there they
will return to this county and make their
home here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-29

The Orening Of the Great Meeting
1t G0rdonsvflIe.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, July 81
Especial 1.-The first big tabernacle meet
ing. under the auspices Of the Disciples
of the Piedmont District. began this az
ternoon near Gordonsvile.
The association Is known as THE PED
mont Assembly of the Disciples OF
Christ" and Is backed up by the co-opera-
ton of forty-odd churches. composing the
Piedmont District. AS a matter OK
course, these churches have had to meet
the outlay and the purchase Of the land
and the present site Is designed TO De
the annual meeting ground In the future.
A tabernacle and all necessary buildings
for the entertainment OF the visiting
public have been erected. the GROUNDS
have been enclosed. and everything Is IN
readiness for a pleasant and deilgntiui
meeting. The grounds are pleasantly
located in an elevated grove. one and
one half miles west OF Gordonsvilie. the
tabernacle Is substantial and commo-
dious, having seating capacity of l.2Oo.
The meeting was begun at o'clock TINS
afternoon. The first three days OF the
meeting will be devoted to the business
Of the churches. Sunday schools. c. w.
b. NJ. auxiliaries, and Christian Endeavor
societies. After this, for the next eight
days, the meeting will be In the hands
of the Assembly Sub-Committee on Pro-
gramme This committee is composed OF
Richard Bagby, Of Louisa Courthouse IL.
ID. Coffee, Of Gays. Louisa county, and
the Rev. d. p. Smith pastor OF the
Christian church, of this city.
Mr.. F.. b. Davis. of Gordonsville; q.
II. Walker, OF this city. and w. j. Har-
ford. of Preddie's, Albemarle county, con-
stitute the Executive Committee.
In addition to the ministers OF the dis
trict. a number of prominent divines
from other parts OF the State and adJoih-
ing States will be in attendance. Among
them are Revs. Peter Ainslie, and y. A.
Abbot. Of Baltimore; r. b. Bagby. w. j.
Wright, and F. d. Power, of Washing
ton: /. ]. Spencer, Of Lexington, n.y.
u. l.. Powell, OF Louisville, KY: w. ii.
Book. Of Clifton Forge. Va; j. N. Har-
man, of Tazewell. Va; w. j. Cooke, OF
Uniontown, Pa; DIR. c. A. Young, Of
Chicago, and others.
The address of welcome to the Chris
tan Womans Board of Missions Will be
delivered by Miss May Perry Of this city.
On Saturday afternoon DIR. Charles w.
Kent. Of the University. will deliver an
address upon the "Bible Work of the
University"
Among the delegates to the assembly
from the Christian churches of this city
are the following, some OF whom left to-
day to be present at the opening exer-
cises: Rev. b. r. Smith, c. II. Walker,
L. w. Graves, ]. c. Patterson. Mrs. j..
II. Norris. Mrs. w. II. Smith, Miss Fam
ME Currier. Miss May Perry, and Miss
Lummie Mallory
The preparations for the meeting have
been under the personal supervision OF
Elder c. M. Houston, who has been on
the grounds for several days
Tables will be on hand, supplied with
an abundance of the substantials OF life
at low prices. There will be stablinS
and feed for the horses prepared on the
lot. all OF which is to be dispensed at
reasonable rates.
The meeting will last ten days. closing
Sunday, August 9TH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-29
welded IN CHESTERFIELD.
Rev. MIR. Proctor and Miss Winfree
Married at Trinity Church.

Rev. Fred. w. Proctor and Miss Mary
70. Winfree were married at Trinity
Methodist church, at Chesterfield Court
house, yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
A large company of friends. including
many from Petersburg anu Matoaca, at
tended the wedding. The ceremony was
performed by the groom's brother, Rev.
William II. Proctor Mr.. l.. G. Hughlett
acted as best man and the ushers were
Messrs r. l.. Campbell, Estes Gill, r. Il.
Chambers, Robert Fitzgerald. and w. NJ.
Lewis, all of Petersburg; Walter Perdue
and Archie Cheatham. of Chesterfield.
and ID. II. Fisher, of Dinwiddie.
After receiving the congratulations of
their friends Mr.. and Mrs Proctor took
the train for Richmond They leave to-
day for Buffalo Springs, where they
will spend some time.
Rev. Mr.. Proctor is a popular young
member Of the Virginia Conference, and
is pastor Of the church at Matoaca, a
few miles from Petersburg. The bride
is an attractive young lady and has a
wide circle of friends In Petersburg and
Chesterfield. She looked particularly
pretty yesterday in handsome travelling
suit of blue cloth.