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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
Classy PARAGRAPHS.
Notes Picked Up About the Office OF
the Inspector.

The big station-meter at the Lower gas
works will soon undergo extensive re-
pairs.
The gas main has recently been ex-
tended up Main to Meadow street, for
the purpose OF supplying many applicants
for gas, including West-View Baptist
church. Several other extensions in the
Yves. End are contemplated, for the pur-
pose of supplying new buildings in Lee
District and adjacent locality.
The Committee on Light is so well
pleased with the hundred Welsbach street
lamps now in use, IT has ordered twenty
five additional lights, which will be To-
Gated to the best advantage.
The vtrified brick pavement on Broad
street. in front of the City Hall. is rapidly
approaching completion. IT Is thought
the balance from the indirect tax turned
over to the city will be used to pave
Tenth street with this brick from Broad
to Capitol.
The use OF gas for heating and cooking
is on the increase. Many applications for
gas connections for this purpose are be-
ing received by the Inspector.
The new gas-meter ledgers for the Sc
cond and Third districts. which embrace
all of the city from Fourteenth street
west. are now being prepared In the In
spector's office. These ledgers are made
to last for three years. commencing
January !, 1899, and it requires a great
deal of care and time to transfer the &C
counts of the consumers from the old
ledgers,
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RUMORs OF A sHIPWRECK.
A steamer Supposed to Have Bees
Lost Near Newfoundland.

ST. JOHNS, N. r., August 6.-Inspectcr
OReilly. Of the revenue police, arrived
hero from Tilt Cove to-day. He states
that ne examined the man Jenkins. who
brought the news there respecting the
reported loss OF line steamship. Jen-
kns. who lives at Bryant's Cove. thir-
teen miles across Penguin Peninsula.
says a schooner from Quirpon Island. on
the northern extremity Of New Found
land. at tho entrance TO the strait OF
Belle Isle. arrived there and reported
that on the previous night. while In the
straits of Belle Isle. she saw the lights
OF a steamer and heard d terrible crash
followed quickly by screams, as OF VIC
Tins of marine disaster. Then there
was absolute silence, as II ell had sunk.
jenkins walked across tho peninsula to
convey the news, but had neglected to
question the crew OF the schooner closely
as to details. He was sent back by the
officer TO make further inquiries. but tho
schooner had sailed again for the fishing
grounds. Inspector O'Rielly says that q
majority of the people In that section be-
lieve a disaster has occurred.
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THE MARINESLANDED
SAMPSON PRAISES THEM FOX
THEIR BRAVERY AND PATIENCE.
DARING YOUNG CADET.
when General Quarters" Was
sounded He Left His Sick BED
without Clothing TO Answer Duty's
Call.

PLAYA DEL ESTE. GUANTANAMO
RAY. August 6-The marine camp here
WAS broken up on tho afternoon Of Au-
yust 9Th and the marine battalion was
transferred 10 the auxiliary cruiser Reso-
i,te for service in other parts Of Cuba.
As indicated IN these dispatches, the main
bo6v Of the feet viii remain here ready
for any kind Of service. awaiting orders
from Washington. The idea rather gains
ground that the navys active part in the
war IS nearly over
Rear-Admiral Sampson. as nc watched
.be flames at Camp McCalla lighting the
Hills paid high encomiums to the ma
,,ree. which were echoed by all the naval
officers. Admiral Sampson said:
II don't know what we would have done
without Guantanamo bay. which is better
ne harbor and base than Santiago or any
other place in South Cuba. Nothing could
hove been better than the results accom-
r1lshed by the marines. backed up by the
,hips. and in their next undertaking they
,yru doubtless do just as we'll"
The Frolic has arrived from Key West
Chlef-Aiaster-at-Arms Gratz. Of the bat
fleship oregon. yesterday committed sui
eide by shooting.
STARVATION AT CIENFUEGOs
The scorpion has arrived from Cienfue-
gos. Leutenant-Commander Mark con-
firms the previous reports Of starvation
in that section Of the coast. The block
aiding work is tedious. but is effectively
performed. The men bear the dreary
routine and the continual wallowing of
the small boats without a word Of COM
plant. Lieutenant Commander Mark
said that Naval-Cadet Combs. who has
not yet graduated. but is doing duty on
the Scorpion. is down with malarial-fever.
A BRAVE YOUNG SAILOR.
While the Scorpion was off Manzanillo.
with the temperature at los degrees, "gen-
eral quarters was sounded suddenly.
Cadet Combs rushed from his sick-bed to
his station. stark naked, but with his
sword buckled around his wrist. This
plueky young officer will have to be sent
home 10 recuperate.
The incident is merely Characteristic OF
the hard unheraded work done with
quiet bravery and endless patience aboard
the small craft doing blockade duty on
the Cuban coast.
II is hoped that the international re-
lations will soon assume phase that will
enable the feet 10 take either aggressive
action or a much-needed rest in dry
dpcl
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PICKETT's MEN EN- ROUTE.
Accorded an Enthusiastic Reception
mt Washington.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., August 6.-(Spe-
cial) -The Confederate Veterans from
Richmond. on their way TO 'Phila-
delphia, arrived here tonight, and had
an enthusiastic ovation from the cx-Con-
federates In the city at the Pennsylvania
depot. Mrs. Pickett, who was booked TO
accompany the Richmond veterans TO
Philadelphia was at the depot. AS soon
as the Richmond train drew In, and the
passengers wearing the Confederate gray
began to get of, they were met inside the
rails by committee of ex-Confederate
veterans, appointed from the district as
ISOLATION. Mrs. Pickett was on the out
side. and the first man that came through
TO greet her was Captain John Lamb.
He was followed by Captain Frank Cum
ningham and others from Richmond.
There was quite a scene. Every ex-Con-
federate present pressed forward 20 pay
homage to the widow of the distinguished
general who led the charge at Gettys-
burg. Mrs Pickett accompanied the Rich
mond party TO Philadelphia, and will re-
main with them until their return. AZ
1850 O'Clock the train pulled out for Phil
adelpha, amid the cheers and godspeed
OF their Washington friends. Among
those who received the passing visitors
tonight were George Mountcastle, Pres
ton Bosseux;~ John II. Rodgers, and ID.
L. Hardaway, and great many others.
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sPANIARDs DIsGUsTED.
SANTIAGO's FILTHY CONDITION.
The Town Sadly I'm Need of NUM-
cipaI improvements.

Correspondence of the Associated Press)
SANTIAGO, July 27.-The dirty condi-
ton Of this city, the heaps of foul refuse
that cucumber the streets, the malado-
rous alleys and byways, the lack of SAN
itary arrangements and drainage of any
description are all matters that will re-
quire remedying If this is TO become an
American city. 1t should be remembered
that the weeks Of blockade. the fear of
bOmbardment the scarcity of food, and
the general Generalization existing in
beseiged town have done much to add
to the conditions of filth and poor sani-
tation that normally prevail. Extreme
measures will have to be taken to bring
about a proper condition of affairs in this
respect and it will take many months of
example and stringent enforcement of
regulations to bring the people to an OBJ
servance of what is clearly best for their
health.
THE ENTERPRISING AMERICAN.
Already the enterprising American Is
present. There is around town ragged
man with a smattering Of Spanish who
has turned several dollars by buying up
swords and machetes from Spaniards
and the city pawnshops to sell them
again to American relic hunters. There
is the man with the capital to invest
who awaits but a sure and remunerative
opportunity, and there is the man who
buys up bargains In American horse flesh
from sick or wounded officers going home,
hoping TO sell the animals at a profit.
The first steamer from the United States
has brought many men to look over this
new field for business opportunities, and
there will be American sharpness and
enterprise pitted against the Cuban and
Spanish. If Santiago prospers and money
is easy there will be a good field
here for the gambler and his outfit, IL
the laws will allow him TO operate. With
prosperity and a good hotel there is pro-
mise in Santiago Of a wide-open town
that will be sure attraction to men Of
a certain stamp.
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THE OSHKOSH LABOR RIOTS.
Several WeIi-Known Wood-Work.
ers Arrested and Baiied.

OSHKOSH. WIS, August 6.-The sash
and door manufacturers have determined
to try and fix responsibility for the labor
riots here. Warrants were issued this
morning for the arrest OF Thomas ].
Kadd, secretary OF the National Wood
Workers Union, and George Zenter ana
Michael Troiber, two local leaders. The
complaint was made by Nathan Paine, OF
the Paine Lumber Company, and the
charge is conspiracy 10 mallciously In
jure the said company by terrifying and
intimidatIng its employees by means OF
threats. Kadd and Zentner were arrest
ed to-day and given an immediate hear
ing before Judge Goss, In municipal court.
The date Of their trial was set for Au-
gust 18th, and bail fixed at 5000 each.
which was furnished, and the prisoners
were released. Secretary Kadd threatens
a retaliatory action for damages.
Everything Is quiet here to-day. aud the
mills are running with small non-union
crews.
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The Rate Slightly Larger Than for
the Month of June.

The number of deaths in Richmond du-
ring the month of July, according to the
mortuary report issued yesterday was
20l. Among the races and sexes these were
divided as follows: Whites-Males, "A; fe-
males, Al. Colored-Males, 50; females, u.
Still-born, 20-all colored.
The mortality for the month OF July
was slightly greater than for the month
Of June. June and July always show
higher death-rate than any other months
OF the year.
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OFF FOR PORTO RICO.
Camp Thomas Regiments To Leave
for the Island.

for the Island.
CHICKAMAUGA NATIONAL PARK,
GA, August 6.-Major-General Breckin-
ridge. commanding at Camp Thomas, re-
ceiyed formal notice to-day from the
War Department, designating the follow
ing regiments az this camp as a part OF
the force to go to Porto Rico, under
Major General Wade:
First Vermont, First New Hampshire,
Third Tennessee, First Maine, First Ar
kansas, First West Virginia, and Fifty
second Iowa.
The colonels commanding these regi-
ments were directed to report at once by
wire TO General Wade at Washington for
instructions.
Since the inspection of the sanitary
conditions of Camp Thomas by Major
Hopkins and Major Reed, an active move
nent is on foot TO improve these condi-
tons and guard against the indiscretions
which caused fever 70 make its appear
ance in a number of regiments.
Colonel Whipple, the provost marshal.
has given notice that no will keep his
Vovost guard in Chattanooga next week.
The guard will prevent any repetition of
the disorderly scenes which followed the
last payday.
A number of regiments are moving their
camps to-day. The many removals made
during the week are expected to have a
highly beneficial effect on the general
health,
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BISMARCK SERVICES.
Meeting Of Gesangverein and Other
Societies Tuesday Night.

Memorial services in honor OF the late
Prince Bismarck will be held at Sanger
Hall Tuesday night at $50 o'clock, under
the auspices of the Virginia.
The Gesangveren invites the members
OF all German societies, as well as the
public generally, to be present.
There will be addresses by Rev. DR..
Paul Mcneil, and Mr.. A. Won Rosenegk,
and patriotic songs will be sung by sons
Of the Fatherland present.
At a meeting OF the German-Amerlcan
Association OF Virginia, at Sanger Hall
tomorrow night. suitable action regard
ing the death Of Prince Bismarck will
be taken. The president, Mr.. Carl
Reuhrmund, will name the several COM
mittees to arrange for the proper cele-
bration Of German-Day. This society de-
sires all Germans TO attend the Bis
marck services in Sanger Hall Tuesday
night.
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THE wHIR or WHEELS.
Jimmie Michael Defeats Eddie Me-
Dune I'm n Dull Race.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. August s.-Jim'
mic Michael this afternoon defeated Ed
die McDufie in a 25-mile paced race on
the Willow-Grove track. There was no"
thing remarkable about the race. and nc
records we're broken. During the entire
contest neither rider got within 10 Sec
onds OF the record. Michael crossed the
tape 20 yards ahead In 45 minutes, p IL
seconds. McDuhie probably will protest.
as he had signed a contract 10 race
Michael Is miles, but finally yielded 70 th{
wishes Of the management 10 ride the x
miles. so as not to disappolnt the eagef
crowd present
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CAPT. CLARK is BROKEN DOWN.
The Oregon's Gallant Commander Is
In Very Bad Health.

WASHINGTON, August GA good deal
Of concern is felt at the Navy Depart
ment at the breakdown of Captain Clark,
of the Oregon. Not the slightest infor-
nation has reached here as TO the nature
of the Captains illness; all that is known
is that Commodore Watson, his imme-
date superior. ordered medical board
to examine him, with the result that ne
was condemned and ordered home. II
does not follow from this that the Cap
tain's collapse is permanent, and mis-
splendid physique and usual vigorous
health afford reasonable ground for the
belief that he will regain his health in
the North. Captain Barker, who was IN
command Of the Newark has been as
signed to the command or the oregon in
place of Captain Clark. Captain Barker
commanded the Oregon while she was at
tached TO the Pacific station preceding
Captain Clark.
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nant at the interference of the military
authority In commercial matters. but Cen
eral Wood gave them until IL o'clock TO-
morrow morning 10 agree upon moderate
prices. under penalty OF revocation of
their licenses and the closing OF their
shops. A permanent scale Of prices will
be fixed tomorrow.
The capture OF the barbor Of Nipe has
given the Americans a useful port IN
Northeastern Cuba.
1T was not taken, however, without the
usual incident OF the sinking Of one or
more Spanish Tvarships. The chief victim
In this instarA was the gunboat Jorge
Juan. a vessel of go tons, carrying three
47-inch. two 2.S-inch, and two machine
guns
Two smaller craft, the Baracoa and IL
jera, took refuge In small creeks, where
they were hunted up and captured.
On the American side nobody was hurt.
and no vessel was injured. although the
harbor was mined. and two mines were
exploded not far from the cruiser Topeka.
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regiments, now at Miami, to communicate
with General Wade at Washington. and
to hold themselves I'm readiness for early
departure for Porto Rico. These orders
were sent from Washington before the
prospects for peace were so favorable as
they are now, and II Is surmised that
there may be change. and that the
regiments will remain In the State.
Brigadier- General W. w. Gordon and
stan. of the First Division. Seventh Army
Corps. have come up from Tampa and
taken up their headquarters here.
TROOPS BEING PAID.
Major Harrison. as provost marshal. has
had five companies ON duty to-day doing
provost guard duty The fact that the
troops are being paid off, and the natural
inclination at such times for more or
less boisterousness to display itself. has
made a precaution OF this kind expedient.
Corporal Trace. OF Company /. Second
Virginia Regiment, is in the Division
Hospital, seriously injured from being
struck over the head with heavy stick
in the hands Of Private Page. In the
same company. Page became incensed
ar Trace for ordering him TO do some
light work. and following him to an out
house, struck him over the back Of the
head. While seriously injured. his skull
was not fractured. and he may recover
Page will plead temporary insanity.
A SERGEANT STABBED.
The condition of Sergeant Garrett. Of
Company G, Second Alabama regiment.
who was stabbed by Sergeant Robinson,
OF the same regiment, on Friday, is criu-
cal.
The Second Virginia Regimental Band
made it's appearance at the regimentai
concert tonight and gave a most excel
lent programme. The attendance was I'M
usually large.
The Second Texas Regiment Is expected
to arrive here In the morning from Miami
and the Ninth Illinois in the evening from
Springfield, Ill.
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FROM ADJUNTAs TO UTUADO.
Our Troops Clearing the Rond-No
Fight ms Yet.

PONCE, August G. via ST. THOMAS
d. w. l., August 6.-General Keystone Is
clearing the road from Adjuntas TO Otua-
do. He has a force of 500 natives at
work. A company of the Second WIS
consin and a battalion OF the Nineteenth
Regular Infantry are moving to his sup
mort. A considerable force of Spanish Is
renorted TO the Northwest, and frequent
alarms are given, but there has been no
fight as vet. There is much activity
among the troops here.
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RACE FOR THE AMERICAN CUP.
The Royal Ulster Club Challenges
the New York Yacht Men.

LONDON, August 6.-SIr Thomas Lip
ton. in the course OF an interview with
a representative Of the Associated Press
this evening, said, concerning his chal-
lenge for a race for the Americas Cup:
"A deputation OF three members OF the
Royal Ulster Yacht Club met Mr.. kus-
sell and myself in London this morning.
and drew up the challenge. which was
forthwith cabled to- the New York Yacht
Club. whose reply 1 hope 10 receive on
Monday.
1.-The challenge is absolutely condition
less. as / am perfectly satisfied that the
race will be conducted with the same Inn
partially as are the cowes races, and
that all Americans desire the best boat
10 win. as my colleagues and myself do.
my boat will be 9o-footer, cutter rig
ged"
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THE sEvENTY-FIRsT JUSTIFIED.
A1ger Says the Men Had Some
Reasons for Retiring

Reasons for Retiring.
WASHINGTON, August 6.-Secretary
Hlger said to-day that tho information
reaching him shows there were extern
uating circumstances in the case Of those
troops OF the Seventy-frst New York
Regiment accused In General Kents re-
port Of not advancing promptly to the at
tack on Santiago. Men returning from
Santiago told the Secretary that irregu-
larity occurred amid the noise and con-
fusion Of the opening Of the engagement,
when the enemy was directing a heavy
fire against this point OF our lines, and a
plumber Of our troops carried black pow
der-guns instead of the more serviceable
Krag-Jorgensen. While the Secretary
does not seek 10 Justify the regiment. yet
he feels that they are entitled to have
their course viewed I'm the light of all the
adverse circumstances which operated
against them at the time Of the battle.
Speaking Of the Porto Rico campaign,
the Secretary said that the entire force
there would be supplied with Krag-Jor-
gensen guns, or else smokeless powder to
use in such few Springfields as might be
carried in connection with the Krag-Jor-
gensens. The purpose, however, is to arm
the active troops as rapidly as possible
with the high-class modern arms.
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GENERAL BROoKE's ADVANCE.
A sharp SlSirmish in Porto Rico
Friday.


PONCE, August 6.-Morning. -General
Brookes's advance guard entered Guya-
ma yesterday after a sharp skirmish, in
which several on both sides were wound
ed. The general advance was delayed by
the grounding Of the transport Massacnu-
sets. with Brookes's headquarters aboard.
The Massachusetts, hoated last night and
will proceed to Arroyo to-day. The cav
airy troops will go overland, if peace is
declared. The plans of the army are 10
cross the island, and they will probably
be unmolested.
The Spanish force at Guyana, number
ing 900 were driven back toward Cayey,
with the loss of one killed and two
wounded. OF the Americans Privates Cor
don. Walcott, and Reffee, of the Fourth
Ohio, were wounded, but not fatally. Gen
e-al Haincs occupies the town.
Major Flagler, while accommodating near
CoamO last night ran into the enemy's
piokets and was fired upon. Thirty shots
were fred, but no one was injured.
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A Soldiers Wife il Angry.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, August o.
Mrs. John Vos, wife of Leiutenant-Coio-
mel Vos. Of the Thirty-second Michigan
Volunteers. now at Fernandina. Fla, TO-
day began suit against Miss Rose van
dersluis for $4,000 damages, for alleged
alienation of her husbands affections
she had already fled suit against her
husband for separate maintenance, de-
claring that he had contributed nothing TO
his family's support since his regiment
assembled in April.
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LOSSES SUSTAINED BY INSURGENTS.
Our Liability for Damages Incident
to the Cuban Insurrection.

TO the Cuban Insurrection.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. August 6.-The
announcement that the United States
Government will assume liability for the
claims of the insurgents against the Span
ish Government, on account OF injuries
and damages sustained In the Cuban in
surrection. has caused the filing OF a
large number Of claims with the state
Department. Very many OF these are
not based upon events occurring during
the last rebellion. but date back for veV
many years, and relate to excessive Gus
toms collections, damages sustained
through municipal NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
alleged Illegal confinement, and such
such things.
SPANISH CLAIMS, ALSO.
On the other hand. there are now span
ish claims to the amount or SVOoVW
against the United States, which. In the
event of a Joint claims commission being
authorized. would be proper Offsets 10
many Americans here. large num-
Der Of these claims are made by Spanish
subjects on account Of property destroyed
or appropriated by the Confederate troops
during the civil war, thus having exactly
the same basis as a number OF claims
filed by American citizens against the
Spanish Government for property seized
or destroyed by the insurgents In CUBA.
LOSSES SUSTAINED IN CUBA.
Another class of these claims are OF
ancient date, flowing from the aportlVe
efforts of the commissioners and special
courts created by Congress TO settle the
"Florida claims" 1t is believed TO De
probable however, that in the adjustment
of peace terms, our government VIII lg-
more all claims save those preferred py
American citizens for losses sustained IN
Cuba, allowing the others to be arTahseu
for later on by joint commission.
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sun No Answer Comes.

WASHINGTON. August 7, 30 A. M
snain,s answer 10 the American demands
was not received by the French Ambassa-
dor I'D to midnight last night. NJ. cambon
and his STAFF. who had been awaiting II
throughout the evening. at that hour were
convinced that It would not arrive before
Tomorrow. and the Ambassador retired
and the members Of his stan went to their
homes.
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CANNOT TAX FARMERS.
The State Law FOrbids Requiring
License for Selling Their Products.

Hon. II. r. Pollard, City Attorney, in
referring to the published statement that
injustice was practiced in allowing farm
ers and truckers to sell their products in
this city without license, while all other
dealers are required to have them, said
yesterday that the whole matter was sim
ply a question Of law.
The Legislature has enacted, said Mr..
Pollard, that no license can be exacted
OF a farmer for peddling farm products,
and the law provides that neither the
State nor any town or city shall require
such a license. Therefore, the ordinance
recently enacted by the City Council re-
curing a license of the grower of pro-
duets offered for sale cannot be enforced.