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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
The Pocahontas Myth %
Hynchburg News.l

The spirit OF iconoclasm Is In the air.
IL seems to be the chief purpose %
many writer's on historical subjects To
destroy the faith OF the public IN cherish
ed traditions and historical statements.
This is all well enough when positive
proof can be adduced. but when the OBJ
tect is to reverse the verdict Of man.
kind and whitewash n bad character %
strip the mantle of glory from heros
We turn away with disgust.
The Pocahontas story Is the most ros
mantle episode In early Virginia history,
casting, as II does, halo about tho In~
dian princess. and rejecting Honor on the
greatest man who played a prominent
part In founding the Colony at James,
town. or late II has come 10 be tho
fashion among certain historians 10 ques-
ton the accuracy OF Smiths narrative
and throw discredit on the whole sncs-
dent. Northern historians. while glory
Tying every petty incident connected
with the settlement OF New England.
have Joined In a hue and cry against
John Smith. representing him as q dis
reputable character. totally unworthy %
credit. 1t is painful TO note that Mr..
Alexander Brown. a vtrginian and q
painstaking historian. has adopted the
same view, and pronounced the Pocahon.
tas story myth. and branded John
Smith as an imDoster and bragxars.
II will DO difficult TO convince virginians
Of the correctness OF this view, and to
dislodge Smith and Pocahontas from the
high place they occupy In public esteem.
IL is gratifying TO know that our faith
does not rest on tradition or uncertniu
evidence. Several years ago the Hon
w. w. Henry took up the defence OF
John Smith, and published a little PAM
phlet. In which he quoted contemporasy
historical statements and presented an
array OF arguments that ought 10 be sur
hcient 10 convince any unprejudiced
reader that Smiths narrative IA trust-
worthy. and that Smith himself was 4
man OF high character and unQuextton-
able veracity. Among all the h.xtoyians
that have treated OF early American HIS
tory. there Is not one more able. more
painstaking. more thoroughly equipped
for his work than John. Ffske. n Is.
therefore, particularly gratifying TO md
that In his history OF Virginia ana Her
Neighbors' he fully accents tho Poca-
hontas story and credits John smith
WITH sincerity and truth In III. published
narrative.
We do not moan to undsrrAte the con-
triDuttons OF Mr.. Alexander Brown -
American history, but cannot forbear 81.
pressing establishment and regret az shs
conclusion he bas reached with regard 70
this romantic incident In the early hlps
tory of Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
RAIN AT HICKAMAUGA.

Troops Leave for Porto RicO-Contra-
dictory Orders-k entuclSians Start.
CHICKAMAUGA NATIONAL PARK,
July N.-Continuous rain caused all drill
work to be abandoned to-day, and the
men generally remained in quarters. The
Third Kentucky and Fifth Illinois regi-
ments and the Third Battalion of the Six
tenth Pennsylvania left the park early
this morning. under orders to proceed to
Porto Rico, but before the Fifth Illinois
had time TO load for its departure a rush
order came from Secretary Alger for it
to return to camp, and ordering out in its
stead the Sixteenth Indiana. This is the
second time the Fifth Illinois, command
ed by Colonel Culver, has been ordered
back. after being under orders to go with
the brigade to the front. Naturally, the
matter has caused an unpleasant feeling
among the officers and men Of the regi-
msnt. and they would no doubt like to
have a satisfactory explanation.
This regiment is now assigned to the
First Brigade, Second Division, First
Corps. taking the place of the Indiana
regiment ordered out.
The Sixteenth Indiana will probably get
away from Rossville by noon tomorrow
The First Kentucky was detained in load
ing. and did not leave Rossville till early
this morning. The regiment was followed
by the Third Battalion Of the Sixteenth
Pennsylvania, under command of Leuten-
ant-Colonel Richards. The Third Ken
lucky. under command of Colonel Smith.
loaded this afternoon, and left Chatta-
nooga tonight for Newport News.
II appears to be the purpose Of the War
Department, as far as may be practical,
to send other regiments to Camp Thomas
as the regiments of the First Corps go
out. The Sixth United States Volunteers
now In camp at Knoxville. Tenn, were
to-day ordered to proceed to Chicka-
manga and report to General Wade for
assignment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
Gang OF Outlaws Destroyed.

KANSAS CITY. MO-. July N.--A special
to the Star from Eufala, i. T.. says: In
two distinct battles with deputy sheriffs.
a gang of cattle-thIeyes and outlaws who
have disturbed the Cherokee and Greek
nations for long time. has been Destroy
ed. The fight occurred six miles east OF
Checotah. and resulted as follows: One
outlaw, a half-bre'sd Cherokee. named
Petit MORALLY VIC Indcd; David Great
house. an ex-memSer OF the French gang,
slightly wounded and captured. and one,
A. Horn, captured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28


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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
RAISING OF THE COLON.
HObsOn's PIans-Part of Outfit VIII
Leave Norfolk To-MOrrOw.

NEW YORK, July 27.-Just before leav-
ing for Washington, Lieutenant Hobson,
speaking of the raising of the Colon, said:
1.-THE cost will be about half million
dollars. There are only six pontoons In
this country that can get. and these I
have. -Four are in this city; the other
two belong in Boston. Together these
have G lifting power of about 1900 tons.
I wanted enough to have a buoyancy Of
5000 tons. But I will use rubber bags,
which can be placed In the vessel and
then inflated. This will give me ample
lifting power. II 1t Is not enough. more
pontoons must be built"
Part Of the necessary outfit. tie Lieu
tenant thought, would be ready TO start
from Norfolk Friday. Another install
ment would follow in four or five days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
WRECK DELIBERATELY PLANNED.
Reward offered for Capture of Plan
ner-Injured Doing Well.

COLUMBIA, S. c., July N.-It devel-
oped to-day. upon close inspection by
the chairman of the State Railroad Com
mission, that the wreck on the Atlantic
Coast Line. near this city yesterday. was
deliberately planned and executed. A
heavy iron bolt. so placed as to lift the
fiange Of the engine guide-wheels on the
off-side Of the curve, was used. This
evening the railroad authorities,
thoroughly satisfied of this, offered re-
ward of s25Q for the capture of the mis-
creant. Only five of the injured are still
at the hospital. All are doing well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28

They Have Been of Great Service TO
the Marines.

Copyright 1885. by the Associated Press.)
PLAYA DEL ESTE. GUANTANAMO,
July z7.-All the Cubans have left Camp
McCaIla. The parting between the
United States marines and their Cuban
allies was attended with quite cere-
mouy. guard was drawn up. and the
Cubans shouted. viva AmericanosG
.'Viva Cuba Librep and Viva McCaiiaT
II IL generally conceded that they have
been Of great service to the marines.
THE latter remain in their original camp.
The preparations Of the feet continue
without incident.
The Vixen. with General Howard and
a number of army nurses, went TO SAN
t,ago this morning. General Howard ar
rived on the Niagara.
The Marblehead picked up thirteen sub
marine contact mines In Upper Gnanta-
namo bay yesterday. All were covered
with barnacles and practically harm
less.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
Gold from the KIondike.

SEATTLE, WASH, July N.-The
steamer Humboldt to-day arrived from
Alaska, with 1A passengers from Dawson
City. about 100000 in gold, and about as
much In drafts. This is the estimate Of
the perser, who says 1t is very conserva-
tive one. About $4,000 in dust was turn
ed over to him for safe-keeping.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
Anxiety About bismarck.

BERLIN, July 2.-The Hamburg cor
respondent of the Vossische Zeitung
says: "All the evening papers, with the
exception of the Hamburger Nachrich-
ten. represent the condition of Prince
Bismarck as unfavorable. Despite his
good sleep, there is still ground for
anxiety"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28

NEW YORK, July T.-(Special)-J. f.
Etchison, st. Denis; w. II. Jones, Miss
Jones, Manhattan; w. Williams, Con-
tinental; F. J. Marsden and wife, Miss
f. Marsden, Everett; s. B. Strause.
Stuart: w. r. Dennis. i. Johnston. C.
THOMPSON, Hoffman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
japan fl With Us.

YOKOHAMA, July N.-Discussing the
Philippines question the Japanese press
generally favors the retention Of the
islands by the United States. There
would be no objection to their transfer
to Great Britain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28

A Portion OF the First Kentucky
EN- Route to Newport News.

Two battalions Of the First Kentucky
regiment passed through Richmond over
the Southern from Chickamauga. and en-
route to Newport News and Porto Rico.
last night.
The troops were carried on two trains.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
CARLOS SUPPORTER CONFIDENT.
sPronouncement"o of the Error Spain
Commits In Seeking Peace.

LONDON. July @.-The Paris eorre-
spondent of the Daily Mall reports an IN
terview with one Of the chief supporters
of Don Carlos. whom he found "brim-
ming over with confidence"
He said that Don Carlos would issue
announcement OF the error Spain was
committing In her demand for peace.
Don Carlos will be proclaimed In Cata-
Ionia and the Basque provinces" he con-
tinued. without the necessity OF striking
a blow. Then will come the time for
war"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28

Ernest Hose communicates to "The
sarawak Gazette for May some observa-
tons on an encounter between a python
and wild pigs In the jungle ~ Tambak.
A young pig had been seized by large
python, and the cries OF distress sum
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
soutA c.relsnisns to join Lee.

CHICKAMAUGA. July G.-The First
South Carolina Regiment was to-day or
dered to proceed at once to Jacksonville.
Fla, to Join General Lee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
General, Gordon mt Fernandina.

FERNANDINA. FLA. July GA visit
or who attracted considerable attention
here to-day was General John b. Gordon.
who came here to see his son. On learn
ing that he was at Tampa. with General
Coppinger. he left at once for that place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
Wales Doing Well.

LONDON, July H.-Ths Prince of
Wales is progressing so favorably that
it has been decided to remove him to
Cowes on Sunday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28

moned about twenty of tho herd to afs
attack They gored the python savagsay
with their tusks, and 80 harassed ana
lacerated Il as TO force II to relinquisn
It's prey. The python was ultimately kills
ed by Mr.. Hose
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
German View OF Our Porto Rico At
tnck.

tnck.
BERLIN, July H.-The National Gazette
says:
Although Americas haste to obtain a
footing in Porto Rico is rather contrary
to the strict canons Of military usage. it
is perhaps justified by the assumption that
its conquest will place America in a bet
ter position to dictate terms Of peace As
Spain is unable to pay an indemnity,
America has right to demand an en-
forced compensation"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
HAVE REINFORCED MILES.
General Wilson's Brigade Have
Reached Guanfca.

washington Evening Star-Nth)
It is said at the War Department this
afternoon that General Wilson'S brigades.
which sailed from Charleston several days
ago. have reinforced General Miles's
troops in Porto Rico by this time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28

Tned triumphant
ly in the home
here a baby COM
|, pletes the tie
of matrimony.
A C hill d | SIS
marriage can.
not be a happy
one. II takes
the final tie of
a baby to bind
two souls to-
gether in mar
rage for better
or for worse.
Without this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28

final tie a welded couple
lack the indissoluble In
terest that makes daily
self.sacriice not only a
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-12
A PARIS TRAGEDY.

Paris, Jan. 8.-A young girl
named Ducoussete waylaid a
clerk named Werdler today,
threw titriol in his face and
stabbed him in the back. Yer
der shot her with a revolver
as she was running away. He
then knelt ON her head and
shot her three times, killing
her. He was arrested and
taken to the nearest pospital,
where he was found to be ter
ribly burned. Verdier said the
woman had followed him for a
year attempting to Kill him,
Or. Prices Cream Baking POwdes
eszArded ,Ile med-I gi5wiDtsr FAN. Sz3 Fr1neisso
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-12
ANOTHER DOG TALE.

HERE is one from Kansas: "a
STORY is told Of a bloodhound
who was given the following
trial: He was first given a smell
of musk, and at the end of two
hours returned with a muskrat
The second trail was more diff
cult. The man lost a poodle
dog and the bloodhound was
engaged. He was given a sniff
of the poodle's collar and he
started on a trail and wound
up in q meat market. Giving
a long and prolonged howl, be
seized a bologna sausage and
tore away back to his master"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-12

TH8 government is going into
another stamp speculation on
the strength of the Omaha ex
position. Western historical
events Will be iilustFsted on
these stamps, aad will be sim
liar i'm size aud shape to the
Colum bian series. This will
give the gIumblers another
chance TO gFowl at Uncle Sam
for giving them double work in
licking stamps: 1t may, how
ever, have a soothing effect up
ON the jingoes; who are SO anx-
j. as to lick Spain: With a lit
lie more of that sort OF bust
asss 81 home, they will have
less tine to worry over the
Spanish situation.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-12
DURRANTS BODY.

San Francisco, Cal Jan. 6
body still lies in
the parlor of the home Of his
parents. 1t is expected that it
will be cremated in the Odd
Fellows Cemetery tomorrow.
Eugene Duprey has received
q letter that was written by
Durrant just before going to
the scaffold, in which he pro.
tested his innocence
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-12


THE new year is still less
than two weeks old. yet it has
already recorded a number OF
horrible murders, lynchings
and suicides. Can nothing be
done to check the fearful riot
of crime which is so affecting
the land, and which fills the
columns of the daily papers 80
as TO make them hideous to
many readers5
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-12
.TRAPSING" WITH A
CARGO

The British steamer Voltage
sailed yesterday for Copen-
HAGEN Denmark, a destination
not at all relished by Captain
Stewart, her master. 1t is a
trip from the salubrious winter
climate of Galveston to the
very rigorous climate not far
from the Arctic circle. The
days are short at this time OF
year and the weather cold.
Captain Setwart and the
good ship Voltage we're here
season before last. Since then
the Voltage and her happy
master have been almost
around the world. Enough dis
lance has been covered to
make a couple OF trips around
the world. After leaving here
he went to Hamburg. The
next voyage was to China and
then to San Francisco and
back to Europe.
A few months ago Captain
Stewart had an amusing
experience with a. cargo. He
took a cargo of beet sugar
from Hamburg to Philadelphia
and discharged. Then he took
on'a cargo of cane sugar that
had been brought across from
Alexandria, Egypt, by another
steamer. This sugar was to
90 to Liverpool direct and the
steamer was chartered only for
that voyage. When he was ap-l
preaching Liverpool he was
met by a tug and received
orders to proceed to Greenock
with the sugar. At Greenock
he had orders to go to Swansea
and at Swansea he got orders
to return to Philadelphia with
same cargo of sugar. There
5 something amusing in the,
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-12
MRS. ROSS BEREAVE-
MENT.
Mrs. Padgitt Expresses Graft
tude for Public Evidence
of Appreciation.

Waco, Tex, Jan. S.-Mrs.
Ross, the widow of the lament
ed ex-governor, has not yet re-
covered from the shock of the
bereavement, and therefore
some of the commemorative
services have been postponed,
In her remarks Mrs. Ross has
expressed deep gratitude for
the deep symdathy and nu.
merous expressions of sorrow
and her friends quote her as
having the tenderest apprecia-
ton of the monument move
which is now on foot.
Governor Ross surviving
sisters at Waco are Mrs. Tom
Padgitt and Mrs. Mary B.
Barnard. The latter is Ill. The
News reporter called on Mrs.
Padgitt today and found her
still suffering from the strain
and grief incident upon the
unexpected demise of her illus
trious brother. She said to
the New representative: 81
am unable to find words to ex-
press my gratitude for the
sweet words that came to us
in this our sad trial. The mon
ument move, which we fully
appreciate, is another evidence
to us that Texas loves our
brother, loved him in life
and reveres his dear memory.
| am sure that when Mrs. Ross
is advised she will take con-
ISOLATION from this demonstra-
ton, which, comes to US at
this time with the greatest
of consolation. The
newspapers, too, have our
especially the News. "
The Grand Army post, the
Woman's relief corps and the
Sons of Veterans held a meet
ing today and adopted a res
olutionI to participate IN the
Ross monument movement.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-12
DuRRANT took his plunge

DURRANT took his plunge
into eternity With an unfalter-
ing declaration of innocence on
his lips, and, though the evil
dence against him seemed in
controVertible, his guilt appar-
emily most thoroughly estab-
hshed, yet there will be many
who wonder wbether be really
con hitted the murder for which
hewas hung, on whether circum-
stantial evidence has martyred
an innocent man.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-12


TACT Of "trapsing' a cargo
around over the ocean at the
whims OF spectators and
eventually landing it where
it started. The owners well
paid for the voyage, and
it is to be hoped that the
spectators who owned the
came out of the transac
ton well.-Galveston. News.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-12

WERE 1.-The simple Issue of
gold standard or bimetallism
put TO a vote of the people Of
the United States, outside of
any party consideration, it is
most probable that the latter
would carry by an overwhe-
lning'.majOrity.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-12

Now that Judge Reagan is
out Of The race, the senatorial
handicap will probably lie be-
tween Gov. Culberson:and Sen
asos Mills, with chances in fav-
Or of the former.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-12

THE administration seems de-
te.mfned to give DR.. Grant the
marble heart, when be wanted
a cabinet portfolios stone,
when be asked for bread.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-12

WILL San Antonio raise the
honus for the Airline road to
BrownsvilIe2 People along the
proposed route are anxiousIy
awaiting the reply to this ques-
ton.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-12
WEDNESDAY, JAN. -, 1858

News from Columbus is ca
gerly awaited now. Hanna's
fate is subject of national In
terest.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-12
A FEW ultra jingoes are try

A FEW ultra jingoes are try
ing 10 stir up a fuss because
Mexican officers pulled down
the Amerran flag and hoisted
the red, white and green symbol
Of Mexico over CIipperton is-
land, which, it is said, is un-
doubtedly Mexican territory.
The idea of OBjecting toa peo-
pie taking what is unquestion-
ably their OWLS too absurd to
t,a barbored for a. moment by
AmericeHs* Subsequent reports
Of tie affair show that the Off
rers of lbs Mexican gnnboa,.
not only treated the five Amer
Jeans WHO were on the island
wi.h'the greatest courtesy and
consideration. but also proba-
bly, saved life lives of two of
shear, who were in danger Of
being Killed by the other three.
Uncle Sam owes thanks 10 the
xicars for their timely ar
~ ~ ClipperleH.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-12
Fine Tailoring.

If you want pair OF pants or a
SUIT OF clothes made in the latest ia
hiOn, or clothes cleaned or dyed,
call On first class tailor,
ANDRES FIERLING,
The Tailor
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-12
Old Td.a.

Every day strengthens the belief Of emil
neDt physicians that impure blood Is the
cause Of most OF our diseases. Twenty-Five
years ago this theory was used SIS bssis for
the formula Of Browns Iron Bitters- The
remarkable cures effected by this fsmous
remedy are sufficient 20 prove the theory
correct. Browns Iron Bitters are sold By
"All Dealers
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-12
Your
Physician
Aims

to put all his knowledge, expert
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he writes. 1t is an order for the
combination OF remedies your case
demands. He can not rely on re-
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ana reliable, and properly COM
pounded.
Be fair TO your doctor and to your
self by bringing your prescriptions
here. they will be compounded
only by Registered Pharmacists,
who are aided by the largest stock
Of drugs in this part Of the state.
Everything Of the finest quality
that money can bay CT experience
select.
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j. L. PUTEGNAT Phi. G..
Manager