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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
A NoRTHEnN CONFESSION.

The assertion having been made by sew
eral Of our northern contemporaries that
war between this country and Spain
would be the first war ever waged by any
nation on purely sentimental and humani-
tartan grounds. the Springfield Nlass)
Republican rises TO object. We have,
saws the Republican seen in the United
States one war prosecuted actually,
though not nominally. on humanitarian
grounds "To all intents and purposes
the civil war" adds our contemporary.
"was begun to preserve the integrity of
the nation. Mr.. Lincoln maintained that
slavery did not enter into the question ex-
cept Incidentally; that the war was being
fought 10 preserve the Union, and If the
Union could be maintained without eman-
citation. slavery would remain undis-
turbed. Nevertheless. the great initial
influence supporting resort TO arms in
the North was humanitarian and not
political"
That is TO say. the civil war was begun
by the North IN order 20 free the slaves.
What then. becomes of all the talk
about loyalty to the Union? The Repub-
ucan practically admits that that was
hypocrisy. It's confession is an honest
one, but Is a little too eUphemistcally
phrased for a paper that has a reputation
for calling spade a spade. Turned into
little more rugged English. that con-
fessiou amounts to this; The North
fought the war in order TO rob the South
OF millions % dollars worth of property.
A. negroes were unquesiiOnably property.
the Republican cannot get around The
fact that ours IS the unyarnifhcd state
mcnt OF che ease It makes against the
North. "Ilumanitarlanism is a mighty
6ue word FOR robbery"
we DO not propose 10 argue with IN,
Republican the question OF the Gin
humanity" as It puts 81. OF slavery.
OR contemporary gets fauatical ON that
point 1t gives evidence Of having cut
some OF lts early teeth on that Infamous
libel Uncle Toms Cabin and of
having taken into It's system ia Tie pro.
cesa rome vsnomous microbes. But ifs
admission that The North wayed Ia
eiyi war under a subterfuge shows Tim,
Il IS cutting Us wisdom teeth and lea1,
us 70 hope that when these are fully OUT
II VIII BE- able 10 study the lngtitutlon NJ
slavery from an unbiased siandpoi,t ANA
VII epncede that II was not quite ~ blo,.,
az We Republican has helped 10 paint !,
TBS We say IN all seriousness for we
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
FINAL MEET OF THE HUNT CLUB.
An Excellent Steepie-Chase and
Some Good Records.

WARRENTON, VA, April 12.-(Spe-
cial)-The Hunt Club held their final
meeting of this season yesterday at
o'clock p. NJ, when the point-to-point
steeple-chase was run. The course lay
over five miles of the stiffest country
about here, on Major Barry's farm
"Clifton." The numerous spectators
were scattered over several hills, and
nearly the whole course could be fol-
lowed. Several horses were entered in
the Hght-weights that did not start,
leaving only Mr. Ernest Hays on Venus,
that renowned old steeple-chaser; Mr..
Portman on Titmouse, the faVorlte. ana
DIT John Hicks on Becky Sharp, in tie
race. Venus started out TO make the
running, leading over the hrst renee
but was quickly overhauled by Tltmouse'
who negotiated the double across the
road a few lengths to the good rms
order was maintained till they breasted
the hill, when Venus again went 70 the
front and held the lead for about half a
mile. when she was again passed by INT
mouse Becky Sharp then took up the
running. and an exceedingly good race
between these two ensued for one ana a
half miles resulting in "A victory Tor
Becky Sharp by three lengths, venus
and the Oden being beaten OH.
The heavyweight was practically a
walkover for Mr.. John s. Gainess Chance
the Dragon owned by Mr.. Portman VINO
carried most of the money, repeatedly
refused. and the same may be said OF
Mr. TTotter's Dr. Smoke.
The farmers race was the next event
on the card, and no less than six went
TO the post, and a capital good race en-
sued between Mr. Daniels Norah. Mr.
Lakes cyclone, and Mr.. Sweeny's silver
resulting in a somewhat easy win for
Norah well ridden by Mr.. Daniels.
The cups are very large and handsome
pieces of Kirk silver for the hunters
class. and in the farmers race $25 to the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
OLD POINT HOTELS.

II is 10 be hoped that the statement
published by us yesterday with reference
to the purposes Of the government in
respect to the Old Point hotels is cor
rect. The Secretary of War can have
them all destroyed if he chooses to do so,
but il is gratifying TO know that that is
not his present design. even supposins
we are to have war forthwith.
The most formidable battery at Fort
Monroe is in the clump of pines at the
north end Of the military reservation,
and the hotels could not interfere with
its firing at all. But even if the build
ings We're in it's way. and in the way of
the old Notifications, they could be re-
moved by fire or dynamite within quar-
ter of an hour after an enemy's fleet was
discovered off Cape Henry-a distance,
say, Of thirty-fve miles.
So we may expect the hotels to be un-
interfered with-certainly up to the mo-
ment when a hostile fleet turns Its prows
into Virginia waters.
They are really more serviceable at this
time than ever before. since the presence
of our fleet in Hampton Roads draws
many civilians TO Old Point. And though
the flying squadron may fly away down
the coast any day, it is not probable the
Roads will be without warships of one
sort or another for a long time to come.
What with the soldiers in the fort (and
their number is sure to be greatly in
creased and our salor-men in the Roads.
e,
a public purpose, which ought not to be
ignored, except in a contingency that
seems very remote now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
Lee the Typical American.

Chicago Times-Herald)
Discussion has been frequent as to the
type OF American citizen the United
States would ultimately produce.
Two Presidents of differing political
faiths have agreed upon the selection and
retention of Consul General Lee as the
representative of this government i'm a
position where the interest OF the entire
world centered.
With infinite discretion, unwavering
courtesy. and the highest courage, Consul
General Lee discharged the difficult duties
Of his post. In this official, whose
wisdom and bravery need no commenda-
ton, the nations have seen a typical
American citizen Of the United States.
General Lee withdraws from his post
al this time in conformity with the in
structions of his government. The de-
cision now remains with Spain whether
he shall return again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
PRETTY GREENEsvILLE WEDDING.
Marriage OF Mr. Grizzard ana Miss
Ida Elizabeth PEBBLES.

EMPORIA, VA. April 12.-(Speclal)-
That WAS a happy contamination OF
events which took place in the Methodist
church this evening at 1870 o'clock, when
Mr.. John II. Grzzard and Miss Ida Eliza
beth PEBBLES, both of Emporia, were
united in matrimony.
The walters I'm attendance were Mr.. {.
". PEBBLES. brother of the bride, and
Miss Annie l.. Smith, Mr.. l.. X. Lee and
Miss Daisy PEBBLES. a sister of the bride;
Mr.. J. b. Taylor and Miss Sallie Adkin-
son; Mr.. ~ w. Lewis and Miss Annie
Prince. Mr.. S. n. Mitchell and Miss Dora
Hammond; Mr.. Thomas Il. Parker ana
Miss Rena Wyche; Mr.. j. +. Seaborn anc
Miss Sallie Lee; Mr.. $. ID. Goodwin ana
Miss Annie Newsom; Mr.. i. W. ID. Jones
and Miss Nora Kunes; DIR. j. T. Parker
and Miss Bette Powell; Mr. G. "A. eoch-
ran and Miss Ida Epperson; Mr.. x. NJ.
Potter and Miss Bertha Kunes; Mr.. v
c. Grizzard. brother of the groom. and
Miss Edna Woodruff, the latter couple
acting as best man and maid OF honor
Little Misses Katie and Myrah PEBBLES,
sister and niece of the bride, were the
flower girls.
The ushers were Messrs. j. Il. Bailey
and j. II. Manning.
The walters wore becoming spring
suits. Miss Woodruff, maid of honor. was
attired i'm black satin. The bride was be-
cOmingly dressed i'm a travelling suit OF
blue cloth. and carried a bouquet OF La
France roses. The church was tastefully
decorated with palms evergreens, ana
season flowers.
Mrs. c. G. Guthrie, Of Lawrenceville,
gracefully presided at the organ, and
renderd Lohengrin's wedding march. Rev
II. w. GrizZard. Of North Carolina,
brother of the groom, pronounced the
words that made the happy twain one.
The young couple received many hand
some presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. GriZzard left on the BIB
train for Washington, ID. C., and other
points North, carrying with them the
good wishes of host OF friends.
COnsul-General Lee. who has gained
national reputation of late, passed through
here this morning on an Atlantic-Coast
Line train. If the people had known of
his coming, quite a crowd would have
met the distinguished Virginian, but as
ii was, only a few had the pleasure OF
seeing him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
whole Country Indebted to Him.
(New York Mail and Express, Republi

CNew York Mail and Express, Republic
cam
General Lee returns 10 American soil
with the whole country profoundly in
debted to him for the vigilance, bravery
courtesy, tact, and unnnching patriotism
with which ne has invariably performed
his delicate and dangerous duties in Ha-
bana. He has been equal to every emer-
gency. He has compelled the respect,
thwarted the treachery, outgeneralled the
trickery, and detied the threats or the
most desperate lot of military rogues ana
tyrants that an American diplomat ever
had to deal with. and he comes back TO
his native land with a record OF personal
courage and official usefulness which en-
titles him to the unstinted admiration
and gratitude Of the American people.
General Lees bearing and achievement
throughout his trying experience are es-
pecially gratifying to the Mail and Ex-
press for the reason that this journal was
the first American newspaper 10 insist
that he should be retained at his post IN
Habana by the Mckinley administration.
He has splendidly justified the faith in
his character and patriotism which
prompted that recOmmenda ton He has
responded to every test of his ability and
courage. He has been an unfailing ana
invaluable support TO the government in
all its embarrassing dealings with Cuban
affairs. and be the issue peace or war,
the future cannot fail to honor him with
larger and higher distinctions in reward
for his brilliant and chivalric services in
the exacting mission from which he is
now happily relieved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
syiITHFIELD ITEMS.
A Coming Marriagc-PersOnnI Notes
of Interest.

SMITHFIELD, VA, April l2-tSpeciai)
Miss Sally =. Eley has returned nome
after an absence OF two weeks In Suffolk
Mr.. Lewis Atkinson, of West virginia
Is spending few days with his uncle
Mr.. r. S. Thomas.
Mrs. II. ID. Hill and her little daughter,
Nellie, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. I. H.
Southall.
Miss Virginia Young, who IS attending
school In Richmond, Is spending her
Easter holiday at home, accompanied by
her friend. Miss Isabel Grant
Mrs. j. ID. Chalmers has returned from
a visit to New York. Her brother, Mr..
Joe Cowper, of New York city, returned
with her.
Miss Nellie Todd. of Battery Park, is
on a visit to the Misses Todd, on Main
street.
Cards are out for the marriage Of Miss
Lucie Alma Darden, of Suffolk, TO Or.
John S. Marshall, of this place. ON We'd
nesday, the 10Th of April, in Suffolk.
The steamer Luray, after being OF the
line several weeks for repairs, during
which time its place was filled by the
Accomac, Is once more on duty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
No Less Was Expected.



General Lee keeps up the traditions
of an honored and illustriOus Name, and
If he had lived in Sparta, it need not
have been said Of him that his country
had many worthier son. No nation
could need or deserve a worthier one.
He has discharged the delicate and diff
ficult duties of a particularly delicate
and difficult post with admirable and I'M
failing discretion. and now that he comes
back bearing a parting snub from Gov
ernor-General Blanco, who declined TO
receive his farewell visit. he Will find
generous welcome and appreciation await
ing him from one end of the country to
the other. The grandson OF Light-H Horse
Harry, i'm his troubled consulate. has
borne himself with all the gallantry of
his hard-riding ancestor, and no less was
expected of him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
Oh, the stiffness of the Room.

oh. the stiffness of the room
Where the children used 10 play;
oh. the silence Of the house
Since the children went away.
And this. the mothers life,
To bear. TO love, 10 lose,
Till all the sweet sad tale is told
In pair Of little shoes.
In a single broken toy
In a flower. pressed To keep.
All fragrant still. the faded life,
OF one who fell asleep.
MARY CLEMMER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
winner. sl5 to the second horse, and so

winner, si5 to the second horse, and $40
TO the third
The correspondent OF the Rider and
Driver was present. and pictures OF the
winning horses will shortly appear In
that magazine.
The ladies OF the Episcopal church held
tea and baZaar last evening, at which
they netted the sum OF $50.
The Piedmont Presbytery convenes here
to-day and a large attendance Is ex-
nected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
rrTz LEES FUTURE.

III ~ " HOltWOfNny t'Ne
OF Consul-General Fitzhugh Lee who'e
triumphal journey--for II was ho''""e
iess-from Tampa to Washington 'nue"
Yesterday. seems TO have given sa'isiae-
ton to the extremists and TO the 'o"'
natives OF this country, botn'
The praIses of him are general anu
hearty. and come from all classes anu
conditions of men. He enjoys Tue Gum
dence and good will of the leade's VI
public opinion, as well as OF the ipaase'.
And this An recognition of the TACT tha'
the position he filed at Habana was one
f.u of embarrassment, and required
vatchft,lness. ;act. and prudence.
That he was able to maintain h''nseh
CO we'll and meet public expectation so
fully. demonstrates anew That ne mas h'e"
caeacity and great level-headedneSs'
The ouestion now is. What will become
~ him in the Cuban shuttle? For the
present. we guess he will stay IN WASH
ineton TO be at hand To give advice anu
Information TO the President or 10 the
committees of Congress. But IN the
event Of the recognition Of Cuba, 1t wouid
be a popular thing for the Presiueht "
nominate him as the Minister OF inns
country TO that republic. No other per-
con could be secured who would start OUT
ca well equipped for the work. and the
Cubans would receive him as one VINO
had always had faith In their cause ana
sympathy with their sufferings
Again. in the event of hostilities, where
could the United States secure genera
who would "enthuse' the peopie-the
southern people especially-as Fl'Z Lee
coulde So 1t has been generally sup
posed that war would mean for Fftz the
commission of n general officer and the
onnortunlty TO make himself more IA
nous
General ]. T.. Il. Stuart, the DISTINGUISH
ed cavalry commander of the Army OF
Northern Virginia, i'm preparing his report
NJ the. onerations of his force during the
Gettysburg campaign. put upon record MS
belief that Fftz Lee was one OF the great
ost cavalrymen that this Continent mad
over produced. That judgment was Veri-
fed by subsequent events. Ana though
the Spanish-American war-if war IL Is 10
be-would afford no great oPPoiu""i'S
for the cavalry branch of the service TO
distinguish itself. we may presume that
General Lee would be equally at nome
with troops of other branches. Anyway
Il is likely that if our Consul-General Is 10
have no more employment for him at
Habana. this country will have use Tor
him either in its diplomatic or military
service.
Virginia has the right to feel proud Of
the important part Fitz Lee has taken
in all our proceedings with reference TO
cuba. And it is a satisfaction to us TO
observe also that his illustrious patro-
nymic. so far from prejudicing him in the
eyes Of any portion of our country, has
strengthened his standing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13

The Philadelphia Evening Telegraph
says that Fitz Lees return from Cuba
should be hailed with every evidence of
cordial appreciation from end to end
of thi~ land, and that the manner of
his departure from the island shbuld so
far to insure his speedy return there as
the Military Governor Of Cuba, under
the Stars and Stripes.
We'll. we are not hankering after war,
but if this country gives Fitz the order,
he will get there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13

The New York Tribune breaks out in
this rhapsodical STRAIN over the Presi-
dents message:
At last, the Presidents message. Not
at last, after dilatory or pusillanimous
procrastination. At last. in the rich full
ness Of time and invincible completeness
Of preparation. At last after such pro-
cesses as abolish faction and commend
us 90 the approval OF the nations of the
world. At last, after such deliberate
assurance of justice as must thrice arm
this nation against all possible foes.
And we all feel like indulging in the
refrain. "rhe last of pea-time."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
lie Was No Chump.

(Puck.)
Papa: l did the Count an injustice. l
thought he was a chump.
Mamma: And you have changed your
opinion?
Papa: Yes. indeed, You should have
seen him kick when l tried to work off
some worthless railroad stocks as part
of the marriage settlement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
Funny state of Things.
Rrooklyn standard.UnionD

IBlOOhINU OIdIWdIU- Z HULL
There is a funny state of things At Fort
Monroe. Strangers seen prowling about
the works, especially in the cleaning,
cannot be apprehended under any law in
force, but a sentry can shoot at them
with impunity, and bail cartridge. The
last provision would seem TO make the
first condition of no real consequence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
In the Same Boat.
(Cincinnati Encnirerl

The Earnest Worker: My friend, my
conscience would not allow me TO take a
drink Of rum. / would rather die than
do So
The UNIFORMED: Well, If had a con-
science or any other complaint that
would not let me take drink TG want
TO die too.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
Her Economy.
brooklyn Life.)

George. dear. you remember that love-
~ sideboard that was so cheap? We'll,
I've discovered q plan 20 make room for
IT"
How. my dear?"
'By taking larger fiat"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
Probably Lost.
Nonkers Statesman.)

She: Golf can positively be traced In
Scottish history in 1851, and it is believed
to have been played much earlier than
that date. He: | suppose the balls lost
in the first game have not yet been re-
covered?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13

1t seems probable that II we do have
stock the junk market. An expert as
serts that llO-ton gun of the type for
which the United States is spending so
many millions will not last for more
than thirty rounds, and the 67-ton guns
for not more than fifty. II occasion arises
for firing them as rapidly as they can be
loaded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
Grenf nenPNOlPnPRa.

the condition of the metropolitan poor
is constantly being amelorated by the
grand benevOlences Of wealthy people.
Sanitary reforms are frequently suggest
ed and carried out with earnestness and
Intelligence. Among sanitary reforms
those produced by HOstetter's Stomach
Bitters in dyspeptic stomach, disordered
liver. bowels, or nervous system are very
conspicuous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
4 Long story.
(Brooklyn Life.)

Ned: If you want to marry an heress.
why don't you propose TO Miss Elderly?
She's rich. Ted: Yes: but l object TO her
past. Ned: Why. | thought that was
above reproach. Ted: 1t Is; but there's
so much OF it,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
The Professors Little Pleasantly
Chicago Tribune.)

"Wen." remarked the professor with
regretful sigh. as he finished the last
page Of his volume OF Aristophanes and
laid the book aside. 81 seem 10 be at my
wits end again."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13
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His Critiquc.


George, did you notice Mrs. Hishro!-
ler's new Easter bonnet
YES. of course; wasn't 1T lovely? IL
locked like one of your lace tides wopsed
up with two feathers, decanter stopper,
and a wad of red neckties sticking out OF
H."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13

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