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The herald., 1898-03-19
GENERAL PLANS
Torpedo Boat Destroyers Are Difficult
to Get

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-No official
notice Of the stoppage of the Spanish tor
pedo-boat flotilla at the Canary islands
and their turning back from that point has
reached our government as yet, so that any
assumption that the movements of that flo
tilla have influenced the navy department
to withdraw the fleet at Key West is said
to be without basis of fact.
Tie navy department has by no means
abandoned its efforts to obtain possession
of desirable warships abroad, and in no
direction is there visible any relaxation
of the steadily pursued purpose of The
navy and war departments to provide for
the defense of the country against pos
sible hostile attacks. The formation of the
new squadron at Hampton roads is the
latest manifestation of activity In this d.
reetion, being the outcome of the deliber-
atoms Of the strategy board, which has
been sitting almost daily at the navy de-
partment for some time past. Another con-
clusion of the board, which 1t is desired to
put in force as soon as possible, is that
the navy must be reinforced by a number
of torpedo-boat destroyers. These are ves-
sells OF about 800 tons displacement and
able to keep the sea almost as we'll as a
cruiser. They attain the enormous speed
OF 30 knots per hour. and have an arma-
ment of quick-fring guns equal to the
average gunboat, and the power of such
croft is certainly very great. and perhaps
they may prove to be the ideal naval craft
One distinguished naval officer, an ex-
pert in ordnance matters, expressed the
opinion today that two such torpedo boat
destroyers might annihilate the biggest
battleship in the world if they stood ready
to run the risk of being sunk themselves.
All that would be necessary for them to
do, he said, would be to keep battleship in
sight during daylight, which they could
Do easily. with their superior speed, and
whom darkness had come attack the bat
tleship from opposite directions stimuli
taneously at full spsed with torpedoes.
Such considerations as these have influ-
enced the policy Of the board to recon-
mend the procurement of as many of these
boats as possible and as soon as possible
30 far the department has been unable to
buy any abroad. and. while four torpedo
boats Of the larger class of 50 knots speed
almost equal to The destroyer typs. are
The herald., 1898-03-19
ON THE TURF
The Oakland Bookies Get Left Out In
the Cold

The Oakland Bookies Get Left Out In
the Cold
SAN FRANCISCO. March lS.-The six
winners at Oakland today were Ciprtano'
Charles Le Bel, Maud Ferguson, Sutton
Earl Cochran and Watomba.
rhe wins of Charles Le Bel and Earl
Cochran proved a surprise to the book
makers. and in the case Of the former horse
the ring received Q terrific trouncins.
Charles LIE Bel 10 the 3-year-old st. Carlo
gelding once owned by young Ffgei. There
was a hot tip out ON the youngster. but
several of the books showed an inclination
to lay 40 and so to l against MIN. sooo
sum of money went In on the geldins' espe-
cially for the place and show.
weather fne; track fast. Results;
Five and a half furlongs. selling-Cipri-
ano won, Eroica second, Flandes third.
Time, 1903.
Five furlongs, selling-Charles Le Bel
won. Aprona second. Idomenus third. Iime'
l:02A.
Half-miie, 2-year-old hllies-Maud Fer
guson won. Toluca second, Bonibel third.
Time. 0:4Sk.
One mile, selling-Sutton won. Moringa
second, Fort Augustus third. Time. l:4z1s.
One and sixteenth miles. sellins-Earl
Cochran won. Gotobed second, DR.. Ber'
nays third. Time, 1:lSA.
Six furlongs. Consolation handicap-Wa-
tomba won. Abina second, McFarlane
third. Time, 1:l5h.
AT NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS. March 1S-WeatheI
fine; track fast. Results:
One mile-Adam johnson won, Tago sec
ond, Robinson third. Time, 1:42h.
Half-mile, 2-year-olds-Russella A. Wal
don won, Mouseltoff second. DR.. Sam third
| Time, 0:49h.
Six furlongs-sister Clara won, Alamo
second, Mamie Callan third. Time. 1:16h.
One mile-Cherry Leaf won. Judge Stead
man second, Elkin third. Time, 1:4oM.
One mile-Headlight won, Dorothy II
second, Convention third. Time, 1:42.
Mile and twenty yards-The Doctor won
Corello second. Sir Dick third. Time
1:44N.
The herald., 1898-03-19
Farmers Institute

SACRAMENTO, March 1s.-There was a
large attendance at the Farmers institute
held at Florin today, and much interest
was taken In the proceedings. Prot. Wick
SON Of the state university spoke on 1.-THE
Relations Of the University and the Farm
err" and Fertilization of Vineyards" /"
Prof. Hayne Of the university spoke on
Fruit Preserving" Charles z. Mack Of
this county read an interesting paper on
"Olive Pickling," giving the results Of a
series of experiments In various methods
Of treating the fruit,
The herald., 1898-03-19
Savings Banks Deposits

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1S-The bank
commissioners have recstvsd reports from
condition a the close Of business on March
5th, and showing an incrsaae IN assets OF
ii Wv. .996. and In deposits $s.0725 since the
last report made November 30. 1887.
The herald., 1898-03-19

spondent is said to have had with the
United States ambassador, Gen. Horace
Porter; Henry Vignaud and United States
Consul General ]. X. Gowdy.
The ambassador referred to the Maine
disaster, euloglzed President McKinley's
attitude, and is quoted as saying that, in
spite of the sensational atmosphere, the
United States will not rush into war, al
though the Maine report may prove to be
the last straw.
Mr.. Vignaud. secretary of the United
States embassy, said:
"There will be no war, because the feel
ings of the people of both countries are
that all the difficulties can be settled with
out There is not an American In Paris
who does not applaud the attitude of Pres
ident Mckinley using every expedient be-
fore resorting to war"
The consul general said: 1.-The real heart
and soul have not yet been heard. The
surface talk which caused the collapse of
stocks does not merit serious attention.
Unless am greatly mistaked, the troubles
with Spain will shortly be ended"
SPAIN MUST DECIDE
TOLEDO. Ohio. March 1s-Ex-secretary
OF the treasurer rostef toudy Sald:
1.-THE decision for peace or war really
lies with Spain. She must accede to in
tervention In Cuba, or she must declare
war. Senator Proctor's vivid description
of the condition of the island and the hor-
rors suffered by the hapless Cuban recon-
centrados shows condition which iusti-
fles the United States in intervening
promptly. But what shape should our in
tervention take? am strongly In favor Of
doing 1t by the recognition of the inde-
pendence Of Cuba. The United States
should not declare war against weaker
nation. PIT ths burden Of the decision
The herald., 1898-03-19
Mccoy Married

CLEVELAND. Ohio, March l8-It II
learned that Kid Mccoy, who came to
Cleveland to referee the Lavigne-Daly
fight last evening. was secretly married In
st. Louis ON March 9Th. the day following
the granting Of the decree Of divorce to the
pugilist's first wife. When asked by re-
porter about his marriage Mccoy became
exceedingly angry. doc" Payne. the KIDS
trainer, said: ut IL true that KID was mar
ried at st. Louis March 9Th. The bride Is .
New Yorker. There are reasons why
cannot divulge her name. There was some
trouble about his first wife, and the DE-
vorce mixed up in the matter. Further than
this cannot talk about the matter"
The herald., 1898-03-19

Of police stepped and ended the affairs
Agnew being awarded the final decision
LICKED A GIANT N
SPRINGFIELD, o., March 1A-Kid Nc
Coy tonight knocked out Dick Bobby o1
Defiance, O.. in one minute and ten Sec
onds. Bobby II . giant. being feet 2
inches tall.
TUESDAYS MILL
SAN FRANCISCO. March l8.-Peter
jackson and Jim Jeffries. who will meet In
the ring next Tuesday night. have agreed
on Jim Mcdonald. the baseball umpire. ~
referee. ..a.xJ
The herald., 1898-03-19

coso los, Pexatto 106, Sly 81. Harry Tho
burn 99, Acc los, Mamie Scott l0a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-28
DIR. WILLIAM GARLAND SMITH.
Death of This Confederate Veteran
and Prominent Physician.

STORMONT, VA. April N.-(Special)--
DR.. William Garland Smith, a prominent
physician Of Saluda, died last night at Il
o'clock. i'm the 5Sth year OF mis- age. DIR.
Smith was a gallant Confederate soldier.
He went out rs "A member OF the second
company OF Richmond Howitzers: was
wounded, and came home. and before he
recovered from his wounds was elected
second lieutenant I'm Company a, FIFTY
fifth Virginia Infantry. He was wounded
at Charlottesville and resigned his COM
mission. but entered Mosby's Battalion
of Cavalry. and was soon elected second
Lieutenant in Company ID. and served In
that capacity the remainder of the war.
After the war he graduated from the
Medical College of Virginia. and married
a Miss Cox, daughter Of the famous DIR.
Richard II. Cox, Of King and Queen coun-
~. After the death of his first wife. hs
travelled extensively for "a large Balt
more drug house, but the love of his pro-
fession soon compelled him 10 return TO
the practice Of medicine. and having To-
Gated at Saluda. he married Miss Matte
Foster, niece of the late Judge Foster.
Of King and queen. lie rapidly gained the
confidence of all classes and in lew
years he ranked among our most promi-
nent physicians. Or. Smith was a man OF
wonderful nerve and splendid Judgment
and quick perception. lie entered the sick
room Ike an angel of mercy. and left be-
hind him a spirit Of peace. Men. women.
and children in this section. without re-
gard TO color or class. will mingie their
tears at his grave. His remains viii be
buried from Christ church Thursday at (
o'clock. Rev. Dr. j. III. Hundley viii oiil-
ciate.
Pall-bearers: Active-W. G. Palmer. w.
H. Shackleford. Walter Healey, II. l..
Smither. j. A. Saunders. and W. w.
Woodward. IIonorary~-Dr w. 5. Chris
tian. DR.. G.. w. Brown. y. a. Bristow,
X. ". Montague. captain Robert Healey,
Robert McCanC;ish, J. NJ. Street. Judge
y. r. Il. Wright, and Judge @. Z. Gar
nett
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-28
TO BE SIX NAJOR-GENERAL
Fitzhuch Lee First on the List
Grcncr strongly Endorsed.

WASHINGTON, y. G.. April 27.-(Spe-
cial)-It is currently reported tonight
that there will be only six major-generals
appointed in the volunteer army, Fitz.
Lee being first on the list. General
Wheeler's appointment is not regarded as
certain.
General V. ID. Groner Is here. strongly
endorsed for "A brigadier generalship in
the volunteer army by prominent leaders
Of both the national parties. Senator'S
Daniel and Martin are willing 10, ard
will. use their influence in behalf Of
General Groner. He has the Republican
organization in Virginia at his back, and,
besides this, Vice-Presldent Hobart and
Senator Sewen, Of New Jersey. are his
friends and warm supporters.
General Groner was gallant Confede-
rate officer. He commanded a virginia
regiment in Mahone's Division during the
civil war, and for years afterward was
one Of Mahone's strongest political sup
porters when the latter ruled the Re
publicaus in Virginia with an iron n9nd.
The break came at last in Mahone's
ranks, and General Groner was one OF
the first to rebel. From being the closest
of friends they became bitter political
enemies.
Malone. speaking afterwards about
Groner TO some friends. said, using some
choice epithets: But Groner is the only
man / ever knew TO 90 into battle on
crutches. lie was wounded and remained
in camp, refusing to 20 to a hospital y
battle took place, and Groner dressed.
came from his tent on his crutches, and
commanded his regiment during the en-
gagement."
This was a high compliment to Gene
ray Groner, and was related tonight in
q party Of Virginians who were discuss
ing war matters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-28
CLOSE or ART EXHIBITION.
To-Day and To-,iorrow the Last
Most Entertaining Features.

The very attractive and successful ex-
hibition of the work of the members OF
the Richmond Art Club, being held at
No. 80 east Grace street, viii close to-
morrow.
Mrs. j. Taylor Ellyson will be in charge
of the exhibition to-day. and will be as
sisted by Miss Norwood and Mrs. +. d..
Price. This afternoon Miss Alice Hotch-
kiss Miss Nora Leary, Miss Bessie Be-
sher. and others will serve tea at o
o'clock. Tonight Mrs. Frank Crump,
Miss Hotchkiss. and Mrs. y. X. Nelson
will assist Mrs. EllysOn.
Tomorrow night, wheS the exhibition
will end. Mr.. X. y. Lancaster. Jr, as
sisted by Mr. Arthur Clarke Will exhibit
n large number Of stereopticon views q
old houses and churches I'm Virginia. Mr..
I9ncaster's collection of photographs Of
nIaces of historic and antiquarian in
terest is by far the largest and finest IN
existence. and the stereOpucon slides he
has had made from them VIII make an
entertainment of rare value. This IS the
irst time these views have ever been
shown 10 the public, and IL Is probable
mat no other opportunity will be soon
presented. No doubt large crowd Will
be present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-28
STOCKS T0NELESS.
MARKET DRIFTS AIMLEssLY. OVER
AZ VERY MARROW RANGE.
MONEY BECOMING EASIER.
Bond Market Intensely DuII-ster-
ling Exchange steady-JuIy Wheat
hears Stampedcd Nay Wheat
Lovcr-ProyisiOns Dull.

NEW YORK, April 27.-To-day's stock
market was almost entirely without tone.
The total transactions were not greatly
in excess of the smallest days business
in the history Of the Exchange. The
market drifted aimlessly. and over a very
narrow range. The dulness I'm stocks is
no doubt. due in part 10 the transfer Of
speculative interest TO the wheat market.
Conditions I'm the money market SEEM
ed TO be working to an easier basis. Call
loans at the banks. which hold out for 4
per cent. are being repaid. az money
can be had for less than the rate de-
manded I'm the street. and time loans are
said to be made at a shade below per
cent, which has been firmly held for
some time. The demand for funds from
the interior continued but was not so
large as earlier in the week. The rise I'm
exchange checked the rate for demand
sterling holding steady at about $l.si 81.
The bond market was intensely duh, in
sympathy with stocks, and prices were
held about steady. Total sales. $4,000.
United States old As, registered, de-
cllned II in the bid price. and the new
Is. coupon. were Is lower, bid, than the
sale price Of yesterday.
The total sales of stocks were ST 600
shares. including Chicago, Burlington and
quincy. S.579; Northern Pacific preferred.
1905; St. Paul, 6SS7; Union Pacific pre-
ferred 7.i15; American Spirits, 5,7l5; Peo-
pies Gas. 5O15; Sugar, 1860.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
3P. M.-Money on call steady at 1-2d2
per cent; last loan at 11-2 per cent;
prime mercantile paper, Ga7 per cent.
Sterling exchange steady. with actual
business I'm bankers bills at S4Si3-i0SLSj
for demand and $iSl0SLS11-i for sixty
DAYS: posted rates, $iSl l-2dA& and
1916 1-20$LSG; commercial bills, A.S0W
SLS03-i.
Silver certificates. IS 3-4d57. Bar silver,
sc -. Mexican dollars - II.
Government bonds weak State bonds
duh. Railroad bonds steady.
STOCKS IN LONDON.
The Evening Posts London financial
cablegram says: The stock markets here
were quiet. but better. to-day, on the
continued inflow of gold and easier
money. The settlement was a small af-
fair, except i'm West Australian mines,
and was easily arranged Contangos
were comparatively duh. the rate on
Spanish Is being about per cent. which
is indicative of a short supply. Cottages
on Americans were l-2 TO per cent,
but on New York Central. the rate was
even down To =. and on Louisville and
Nashville from , to 3 per cent.
fa tho markets TODAY W1g 4
ebarp rise i'm Canada Pacific, on Mon
treal buying.
Americans closed az about the best,
with a very small speculative inquiry
here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-28
CONFUSION At HABiNA.
All sorts of Rumors-Spanish Troops
Concentrating-D Measures.


HABANA, April %, via CIENFUEGOS.
April 27.-NObody here is able to make a
definite statement as 10 the whereabouts
Of the Spanish fleet. All kinds Of contra
dictory news reaches Haboua from Spain
and the United States on the subject,
causing considerable confusion.
The Spanish troops throughout the IS
land have been concentrated at different
points along the coast. so as 10 be ready
10 meet any attempt TO land troops from
the United States. Thousands Of men are
reported to be existing in the different
battalions throughout cuba, and as very
many Of the men have served in the
Spanish regular army. they are expected
10 prove very valuable in the defence OF
the island.
The commission of the Colonial Govern
ment. which went to confer with the IN
surgent government. has not returned
ana even in government political circles
il is believed THAI the negotiations Tor
peace have proved failure.
RECRUITS FOR INSURGENTS.
Jose Del Val, the proprietor OF a mag
ni1cent plantation AT Santa cruz. pro-
vince OF Santa Clara, who, with various
others Joined the insurgents, has been
appointed a colonel in the insurgent army.
The excitement caused by the recent
DEVELOPMENTS I'm the political situation
has been general throughout the island
The people may not be doing much, but
they are thinking a great deal, ana are
determined to make as stiif fight as
possible.
News from Mexico and the Spanish
American republics is also awaited here
with interest, it being thought in certain
quarters that assistance will come from
those directions in some shape or other.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-28
I.mpOria Mention.

EMPORIA. April 25.-(Special.) MIR. j.
w. Parkes. a popular young macninst
OF the Atlantic and Danvilie Railway
Company. and Miss Oracle d. Vincent. a
charming young lady OF Northampton
county. y. c.. were married this evening
az the residence OF the brides father.
Quite a party went out from here to at
tend the marriage.
The condition OF Miss Anna Mayes IL
about the same as II has been for several
weeks. There is liltle or no hope vi her
ultimate recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-28
Poor Names for Warships.
Nrmv and NnvY Jonrnall

NAiAly anu NAVY Jouihdil
Most OF us supposed that wnen the III
Rio and the rest OF that quartette wero
given such names AZ Dixie. Prairie, &c,
the limit OF ineptitude had been reached;
but there IS stu further advance IN tho
direction Of sophomore selection In tho
rechristening OF the Paris. ana the New
York as the Yale and the Harvard. Think
OF Harvard as a name 10 nght under,
when not a vessel In the service hon"rs
that Of William Balnbridge or Isaac HUI
or James Lawrence or JOhn PAU Jones!
Conceive OF calling great cruiser tho
Yale and a wretched little t0rpedo-ooat
the Farragut or the Decatur! only ono
step further and we shall nave tho
United States monitor Nassar ana inc
United States battleship the Misses Jones =
Seminary. II we cannot honor our own
naval heroes In the names or the vessels
whereon their Successors hope 10 emulate
their ~enOwn. let as go back 20 the great
sea fighters Of our race and Keep awe az
England has done the glorious deeds OF
Hawkins and Frobisher and Drake and
the captains who taught us how TO thrash
the Dagoes In the British Channel three
hundred years ago. But Harvard ana
Yale and not Paul Jones or HUI. SHADES
of the mighty dead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-28

an early day for the purpose referred to-.
Messrs. warner Moore and O. s. Jared.
or Richmond. are at the Metropolitan.
W. j. Whitehurst ana J. l.. Stern,
Richmond-The Raleigh.
Messrs. s. ". Bigger and r n. Bigger.
OF Richmond. are In the city sight
seeing, and are stopping at the National.
j. q. Bynum. Mrs. Bynum. Greensboro
y. c.; j. Blustein. Lynchburg: X. w.
King and son. \. ~. Scales. X. ID. Doug
las. J. ID. Glenn-National
Il. l.. Valentine. ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
T.. II. Thaw. Richmond; II. 7. Maddox,
CulpeDer-Iefferson
Colonel James -. Brady. National Com
mitteeman Bowden. and John h. Brown,
who IL contesting the seat Of Congress
man Swanson. are in the city. Mr.. Brown
insists that the House will seat him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-28
Scratched
CONSTANTLY
Baby Badly Aflictcdwith Eczema.
Hands, Face, and Clothes
Covered with Blood.
Face Covered with Large Sores.
Medical Treatment Useless.
Cured by Cuticura.
SKIN NOW SMOOTH AND ROSY.

rs n'ecc's little baby hoy, two years old.
"a, So badly afflicted with Eczema that he
ro.5rI constant watching. II was all over
~. face, and he scratched the sores CON
..srlv Mornings, his clothes would DO
...ued with blood, and his lace and hands
..,..Il De covered. HIS family never could
t..e Dim out, as his face mas always fun Of
t.--e sores. They had medical treatment. and
.-.I everything they heard Of. She com.
...--eI using the CUuCCRN REMEDIES last
,.-r. aud found that at last she had a won
..-fl healer The sores left his face and he
was entirely cured, and now his face is as
smooth and rosy as though no sore had ever
DR.. ;tcrc to mar D.. Mrs. y. ROOT,
I...lt.ls.s. New Scotland, y. Y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-28
Curious Ads. of London.

Baltimore Americana
Cautiously worded advertisements, that
se funny without intent. are common IN
l-e london papers. Here are a Few eN-
anH.D.:
A lady wants TO sell her plano, as
going abroad in strong IRON
..u."
furnished apartments suitable Tor
e r'ntu with folding doors
wanted room by TWO gentlemen
t't 20 feet long and 20 feet broad.
lost. % collie dog by a man on Satur-
Wcring 10 Jim, win a brass coiIdr
his neck and muZzle.'
hoy wanted who can open oysters
".I references"
bulldog for sale; VIII eat anything;
'. ilnd OF children"
o., Wanted an organist and a boy TO blow
y. .ame."
,..Nrnted boy TO be partly outside and
.' Pol hind the counter"
l., near Highgate Archway, an UNI
n'ipnelng To gentleman win Il
Ih ana a. bone handle"
n, '' De- disposed of. a mail phaeton, the
i} ~ "a gentleman With u movable
'-t-ece - good &s new"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-28
HUNT CLUB RACES TODAY.
IN Excellent Card IL offered and
Good sport Assured.

The annual spring race meeting OF The
Deep Run Hunt Club will be inaugurated
to-day with a very attractive card of
events. The races will be begun at ?
o,clock and will be run on the clubs
own track
A special coach will be attached TO
the regular train, and this will be Side
tracked at the Ginter switch and run
TO the grandstand. Another way TO reach
the race-course will be by the Lakeside
cars. which run from First street through
Barton Heights Preparations have beoa
made for the reception of large crowd
and. given fair weather. there is no doubt
Inn that this expectation Will be ga
lized.
There will be an informal reception at
the club after the races. and the special
coach will be attached TO the train due
In Richmond at 7l5.