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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
EXCITEMENT AT KEY WEST.
MangrOve Leaves for Habana-Si-
card on the Situation.

| KEY WEST, FLA, March 25.-The As.
] ISOLATED Press bulletin that the court OF
inquiry had found that the Maine was
| blown up by a submarine mine created
| intense excitement here.
The most significant development that
| followed the announcement of the court s
| report-a development known TO but few
was the sudden sailing of the lighthouse
tender Mangrove for Habana. The Man
grove was lying quietly at the dock,
loading buoys, when orders came, about
o'clock this evening. for her to proceed
with all. haste to Habana, and TO take
on board all the American officials in that
city, with the exception of Consul-Gene-
raj Lee.
1t is feared here that the announce
ment of the courts report has excited
the people at Habana and brought the
anti-American feeling to a crisis.
Rear-Admiral Sicard said the court of
inquiry brought In findings according
to what it's members believed. Nothing
could have made them do otherwise. If
they had been enabled to fix the respon-
sibility feel sure they would not have
shirked this duty"
The attention of Rear-Admiral Sicard
was drawn TO the fact that Spain had
officially denied that Habana harbor was
mined. He replied: ''If Habana harbOr
were mine / should certainly have mined
1t. The water there is especially suitable
to such method of defence. l should
not believe a statement that the harbor
was not mined. The court has not yet
been dissolved. 1t is barely possible that
more work shall be required of it, but
this is not probable. The court of inquiry
is composed of splendid men. L am great
ly satisfied with their work. 1 hardly
suppose that hasty action will be caused
by the announcement, as l am under the
impression that 80 per cent. of our people
were under the impression that the Maine
was blown up, and would have been sur
prised If the court had reported other
wise"
When ensuing entanglements were sug-
gested to him, Rear-Admiral Sicard said:
'The Maine case is nothing in comparison
with the Alabama claims. Then we were
opposed to a powerful commercial rival,
but now we are dealing with SPAIN"
NOTHING DISQUIETING FROM LEE.
WASHINGTON, March 25.-At the
White House 1t was said that official adj
vices here did not bear out the sugges-
ton OF an impending crisis in Habana,
and that there were no dispatches from
General Lee of a disquieting nature. AS
to the movement OF the Mangrove, II was
said that her departure was merely IN
line with orders issued several days ago.
to go to Habana and return with the re-
naming officers of the Maine now there. |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
HER MYSTERIOUS MOVEMENTS.
Battleship Texas Excites the Citi-
zens of Newport News.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, March 25.-
(Speclal.) -There is intense excitement
here tonight over the peculiar action Of
the battleship Texas, which arrived here
this morning, and at once began coaling
When asked when he expected to leave,
Captain Glass said: I'VE cannot possibly
get through coaling before Sunday morn
ing" A few hours later the anchors of
the Texas were hurriedly weighed and
the ship steamed out toward Old Point.
Captain Glass was not aboard at the
time, but hastily boarded the launch of
the monitor Puritan. soon caught up with
his ship. and was taken aboard. 1t is re-
ported on excellent authority that the
Texas sailed for New York The Puritan,
which has already received orders to sail
to the same point, is getting up steam,
and will no doubt leave during the night.
One of the Brooklyn's big smokestacks
is belching forth a huge volume of smoke.
and 1t is thought probable that she may
also have orders to leave.
CAUSE OF TEXAS MOVEMENT.
WASHINGTON. March 25.-The Texas
is bound for the Brooklyn nayy-vard
where some Improvement will be made In
the facilities for loading the guns on
the ship. The necessary plant for this
purpose is not available at Norfolk.
1t is the desire of the department 10
put the Texas into the highest state OF
efficiency, said an official of the Navy
Department tonight, so as TO have her
ready for service at twenty-four hours
notice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
AMHERST COUNTY.
Death of Prominent Citixen-A
Narrow Escape from Death.

AMHERST, VA, March 25.-(Special.)-
Mr.. William NJ. Evans, prominent citi-
zen of this county, died at his home,
Grand Oaks near this place at H.
a. Nj. to-day, after an illness of some
weeks from consumption, aged about
20 years. He was the father of Common
wealth's-Attorney o. l.. Evans, Mrs. VIII
liam billiard, and Mr.. Willie Evans.
Mr.. Evans was northern man, and
came to this county about thirty-siX
years ago, since which time he had been
thoroughly identified with our people.
Captain Frank Corbett, formerly of the
English army, but now of this county,
had an almost miraculous escape from
death while driving in the country yester-
day. 4 runaway team of horses attached
to a wagon struck the cart in which he
was driving, throwing the Captain under
the wagon. His foot was caught in some
way, but by grasping the couphng-pole
of the wagon he managed to hold on till
his foot was released. Though consider
ably bruised, his injuries are not very
serious.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
baltimore conference.

HINTON. w. VA. March 25.-(Speclal.)
Great excitement prevailed in the Balu-
more Conference, Methodist Church.
South, this morning when the following
resolution was offered by $. X Cox, IL.
w. Bond. and John p. Hyde, OF Win
chester, Va:
Whereas. in the past history of our
nation differences have arisen which
have led TO arms, but which might have
been adjusted arbitrarily by sober coun-
sci: and whereas, a war cloud seems TO
threaten the happiness OF our country. we
would invoke the restraining spirit that
those In authority may so direct that any
occasion for the sword may be arrested,
IL possible. and that our country may
continue 10 receive the blessings OF life
with all honor: therefore, be II
Resolved. That we request Bishop Will
son TO adjourn conference at 70 o'clock
Monday next. that we may lead con-
terence In prayer for Divine support for
the officers OF State during this response
bic period
Resolved. That we invite our people
In the bounds OF conference to join us
In our earnest prayers
j. s. Hopkins. OF Strausburg. was re-
Jected for admission TO the first class
after considerable wrangle among the
mlnistera. Seymour Grady. aged q years.
OF Moorfieid District. was admitted on
trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
CAPTAIN CARRIERS DEFENCE.
Engineer KastIe and Lieutenant
Reese Testify in His Behalf.


SAVANNAH, GA, March 25.-AleXan-
der f. Kastle, an expert engineer, who
has constructed jetties at the mouth Of
the Brazos river, Texas, and at Tampico,
Mex, was on the stand to-day FOR the
defence in the Carter court-martial. Mr.
Kastle testified as to the accuracy of the
surveys OF Captain Carriers work, made
by himself and Mr.. George Y. Wisner
Lieutenant Thomas Reese, corps of en-
gneers, and assistant professor of on
gineering at West Point, followed him.
Lieutenant Reese indorsed all of Captain
Carriers office methods. He was located
here with Captain Carter from 1889 TO 1892
and was thoroughly familiar with the Of
iice-work There was nothing in the Of
fee kept secret from him, he said. and he
was satisfied that everything was con-
Quoted in a proper manner. He acted In
Captain Carriers absence. and in giving
out information and sending copies o.,
specifications he did exactly as Captain
Carter did considering it was the right
course TO pursue. He stated that Chief
Clerk Sterley had been detected in an ir-
regularity by Captain Carter and correct
ed He had never heer of any false pay
rolls In the office.
Colonel Barr, the Judge-Advoeate, on
cross-examination. endeavored to discredit
his testimony by introducing a letter
written TO Lieutenant Reese in 1892. pur-
porting TO contain instructions TO an as
sistant engineer TO put other matters
than labor on a payroll. This Lieuten-
ant Reese denied was the purport Of his
letter, and the defence will try to show
that such is an improper construction.
Lieutenant Reese will continue on the
stand Tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
DEATHS.

BARKER.-Died. at the residence OF
Mr.. c. b. Harmon, No. $40 north Twenty
sixth street, Richmond. Va, at twenty
minutes past o'clock p. NJ March 9Th.
Mrs. MARY BARKER. widow of George
Barker, formerly of Hanover county, Va,
in the 92d year of her age.
asleep in Jesus"
Her funeral will take place from he
above residence SUNDAY, March 9th, al
half-past 3 o'clock p. NJ. Friends, raa-
tives, and acquaintances are respectfully
invited to attend. without further notice.
Boston (Mass.). Huntington (W. Va.
Norfolk and Newport News Va.) papers
please copy.
CHILDRESS.- Thursday March
24th, at Y O'Clock, at his resden.e G, No.
500 Orleans street. Fulton, after a linger-
ing Illness. WILLIAM II. CHILDRESSi
aged II years.
Dearest father, thou hast left US,
We thy loss most deeply feel.
But tbs God who hath bereft US.
He can all our sorrows heal
Yet again we hope to meet thee.
When the days of life have fed.
And in Heaven we hope 10 greet thee
Where no farewell tears are shed.
Farewell, alasl our father dear,
Thy form lies cold and STILL
Thy death has caused n vacant place,
This world can never ill.
The funeral will take place from the
above residence on SATURDAY 00-mor-
row MORNING at 1890 O'Clock. Friends
and acquaintance are invited 20 attend
20
HOLLIDAY.-Died. at his residence,
near Glen Allen, Henrico county, March
"a. 1898, Mr.. G.. NJ. HOLIDAY.
Funeral on SATURDAY. March 10Th, at
o'clock T.. NJ. at the residence.
MARKS.-Departed this life. at his resi-
dence. No. 500 west Grace street, March
"a 1898. JOHN c. MARKS.
Funeral from late residence TO-DAY
March 18th. at o'clock p ".
Knoxville CTenn.) and Vickshurg lMlss)
papers please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
PHILADELPHIA BANK TROUBLES
Cashier Hopkins "a Suicide-Peoples'
Institution Closes Its Doors.

PHILADELPHIA, March 25.-The sud
den death yesterday of John S. Hopkins
cashier Of the Peoples Bank, and the as
signment made last night by the Guaran-
tors Finance Company, were followed TO-
day by disclosures which show con-
nection between the two events The
Coroners investigation this afternoon de-
veloped the fact hitherto concealed by
the family, that Hopkins had committed
suicide by shooting himself. and an ex-
animation OF the affairs Of the Peoples
Bank by it's officers resulted in the reve-
lation that Hopkins had, during the past
two years, loaned the banks funds in
large amounts to Richard Lopez, general
manager of the Guarantors' Financial
&. Company. 1t Is said 100000 In the aggre-
gate were loaned without consulting the
officers and directors OF the bank.
In consequence OF these revelations the
bank to-day closed Its doors Indefinitely
II is believed IL will pay dollar for dollar.
1t wyas stated tonight on high authori-
ty that receiver will be appointed for
the Peoples Bank.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
A SUBMARINE NINE.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE,

gency appropriation made by Congress,
to be used by the Ordnance Bureau In
the discretion Of General Flagler. This
amount was not, In the opinion OF Gene
raj F1agler. sufficient to meet the require
ments OF the present emergency, and his
conference with the Secretary was with
view TO obtaining additional allowance
After a careful canvass OF the situa-
tion, Secretary Alger gave General Flag
Ter an additional allotment from the APP
preparation. but no information could be
obtained, either from General Flagler or
from the Secretarys Office. as to Its
amount. The sum must be very con-
siderable, however. as General Flagler
said that 1t was TO be used to cover pro-
visional contracts entered Into for the
construction Of new guns of various call
bres and their necessary carriages.
Pending action on the report OF the court
Of inquiry, Lieutenant Commander Mark,
the judge-advocate of the court. Will be
on special duty In the Office OF the Judge
Acknowledgement. Here, he Will be avail
able to supply any Information that the
President or the Secretary OF the Navy
may desire In connection with the pro-
ceedings of the court.
The enlistment of men for the naval
service Is progressing satisfactorily at
the Washington navy-yard. and a good
class OF men is being obtained
HURRY WORK ON ALBANY.
Lieutenant Colwell, naval attache to
the United States embassy at London,
has been directed by the Navy Depart
ment TO urge upon the builders or the
recently purchased cruiser Albany. form
erly the Brazilian vessel Abreuall, the
necessity of Fastening the construction
of the ship with all possible speed. In
the ordinary course Of work the vessel
would not be completed before next De-
cember but 1t is believed by officials of
the Navy Department that II the build
ers are placed under pressure, she can
be made ready for sea within three
months, aud, perhaps, in even little less
time
Orders have issued designating Captain
Sampson as commander-in-chief OF the
North Atlantic Station.
Admiral Scard was detached from
command of the squadron, and allowed
six months leave, by orders issued to-
day. The effect of this six-months' leave
is practically to close Admiral Sicard's
active service in the navy.
The revenue cutters which will be or
dered into service, and their present sta
tions, are The Woodbury., at Portland.
Me-; the Hamilton. at Philadelphia; the |
Hudson, at New York; the Manning, at |
Boston; the Calumet. al Chicago; the |
at Milwaukee; the Morrell. at |
N. c., and the Window, at |
Baltimore. These vessels will fit out at 4
Norfolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
A Noble Purpo.o.

II man has a noble purpose in life he
will succeed. But the man must have
health and strength. Many men have
started with noble purposes and have
failed. because OF weakness. sickness.
disease. How TO get back health and
strength is the great question. the great
desire. DR.. Greene No. IS west Four
tenth street. New York city. the most
successful physician In curing diseases.
has discovered In his medicines the sure
road to health. You can consult DR..
Greene. personally or by letter. free.
Write to him and be cured
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
Anti-spnni.h Demonstration.

EASTON. PA. March 2S.--Three hun
dred and fifty Lafayette students made
an anti-Spanish demonstration in Easton
tonight headed by fiag-bearer and the
college band They marched to the tele-
graph ONCE ana onered PRESIDENT Nc
Centre Square they burned red fire. made
speeches, and on the point of sword
burned flag supposed TO represent the
standard OF Spain. The Stars and Stripes
were nailed TO the top limb of the tall
est tree in the square, The crowd sere-
naded the Mayor and other municipal
officers. and returned TO the hall fol-
lowed by great crowd Of townsfolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
MlerYRh00As,"The AIways-Busy Store. !"
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND. MICH o. lN
ARRIVED.

PORT OF RICHMOND. MICH o. ISIS
ARRIVED.
Steamer Albemarle. Glover Norfot
merchandise and passengers; Old Domln,
ion Steamship Company.
SAILED.
Steamer Pocahontas, Graves. Norfolk
merchandise and passengers, Virginia
Navigation Company.
Steamer Yemassee, O'Nen. PhuadeI.
phia. merchandise and passengers Clyde
Line.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS, MICH q.
Q3y telegraph
ARRIVED.
United States steamship Texas, Kcy
West,
Steamer Vera, Charleston.
Steamer Pisa, New York.
Schooner G. ID. Buchanan. New York.
Barge S. Varty, New London.
Barge Clintonia, New York.
SAILED.
Schooner Alice Holbrook, Portland.
Barge Knickerbocker, Boston.
PORT OF WEST POINT. MICH q. 1885
(By telegraph
ARRIVED
Steamship Baltimore, Murphy, Balti.
more; passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Elm City. Haynes Malta
pont river landings; passengers ana gene.
raj cargo.
SAILED.
Steamship Baltimore. Murphy, Baltl-
more; passengers and general cargo
Steamship Elm City, Haynes, Malta
POM river landings; passengers and gene
raj cargo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
MIR. ALLIsON's WILL PRoBATED.
His Large Estate Left to His Wife,
Daughter, and other Relatives.

The will of Mr.. James w. Allison was
admitted to probate in the Chancery
Court yesterday, and Messrs. William H.
Allison and Warner Moore, brother and
nephew. respectively. OF the deceased,
qualified as executors. The estate Is val
ued at 100000.
Two documents were recorded, one a
letter written TO Mr. William H. Allison.
under date OF October 2, 1885, and the
other a codicil prepared In New York
November 49, 1892. MIR. Allison directs
that 10000 be invested for his wife,
Mrs. Minnie Clemens Allison, in addition
to the sum OF $4,000 settled upon her by
an ante-nuptial agreement bequeaths
$4,000 to his sister, Victoria Allen Car
son; leaves to Mr.. Warner Moore the
property on Dock street between the
creek and Seventeenth street, with The
provision that $500 per annum ground
rent shall be paid TO Mrs. Jane r. Moore
during her life, and after her death Ia
her daughters. Annie w and Mary Eliza
beth, and directs that the residue OF the
estate be held In trust by the executors
for the daughter OF the deceased. Dora
Wife OF Thomas G. Moore.
Old papcrs for sala at tina ineoaton
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
THE SPANISH REPORT.
II Says Internal Explosion, Hut Is
sConfused.v

MADRID. March 25.-The Spanish Gov
eminent has received the Spanish report
on the loss Of the Maine. which. however,
is said to be confused" and explanations
are said to have been required. In any
case. II is added. 1t win not be published
until after the report or the United States
naval court OF inquiry has been made
public. The Spanish report says Il Is
scientifically and practically demon
strated that the explosion was internal"
The United States Minister. General
Stewart L. Woodford. had long con-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
Charged with Criminal Negligence.

NORFOLK, VA, March 25.-(Special)-
The Norfolk and Western Railway Com
pany is charged with criminal negligence
by the Coroner's jury in the killing or
Thomas Wilson and Sherman wilson,
who were struck by train on the out
skirts of Berkeley last Monday. The jury
held that the railway company is re-
sponsible because of its failure to main
tain safety-gates and a Waterman at
the crossing, and finds the employees
guilty of criminal negligence in not
using due dnlgence to prevent the acci-
daut
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
A brakeman Killed.

HINTON, w. VA, March 25.-(Special.)
William Deane. q brakeman on the Ches-
apeake and Ohio railway, was instantly
killed here at 7:S0 O'clock this evening.
He was standing in the yard waiting
for his train TO pull up, and stepped
back out of the way of his train on
another track, and was struck by Engine
No. l49. His body was terribly mangled.
He had lived here and been in the employ
OF the road for the past seven years.
He was a widower. with no children. His
home was near Gordonsville
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
Preparing to transport Troops.

NORFOLK. VA, March 5--(special.)-
The railways centering here are making
pedltious handling OF troops and NUM-
lions OF war Ia case this should be neces-
seFy. The Importance Of Atlanta as the
headquarters for the Department of the
Gulf makes the Seaboard Air-Iine n
most important connecting link betNyeon
that city and the army and navy denots
Of repair and supply here Arraneerns,,ss
been been completed and the War Ds9
partnent advised that troops and SUD-
Atlanta. coo miles, In fourteen ho1rAs 70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
RELIEF WORK IN CUBA.
Gen. Lee Reports That IL is Progress
ing Satisfactorily.

WASHINGTON. March 25.-The State
Department has received the following
cablegram from Consul-Generai Lee. tell
ing of the satisfactory progress of relief
of the suffering in Cuba:
Work OF relief progressing most salts
factorily. Tomorrow arrangements made
for twenty-five cars of supplies for Glen
fuegos, Cardenas, Sagua. Caibarien. Santa
Clara. and other places. The railroad will
carry special trains through. free of
charge. Have been greatly assisted by
Mr. Klopsch"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
SPANISH TROOPS STARVING.
War Against Cubans Cannot Last
Two Months Longer

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, March ga
private letter, dated three days ago, from
Manzanillo, received here, says that the
condition of the Spanish troops there is
terrible. 1t adds that starvation and
disease prevail everywhere, and that the
government forces have sustained heavy
losses in recent skirmishes with the in
surgents, the wounded being brought to
town in carloads.
The letter says, in conclusion, that even
without the Intervention of the United
States, the war cannot last two months
longer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26

Correspondence OF the Associated Press.)
MADRID, March l2.-Under the head
ing. Yankee Ships Mt Habana," the
cariist organ, FL Correo EspanoI. gives
an Illustration representing the United
States cruiser Montgomery. followed by
a description Of her armament and speed.
At the end OF the description Is the fol-
lowing remark: May God 40 deal with
this ship as shall best serve our In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
Revenue Cutter Ordered Home.

PORTLAND. ME-, March 25.-Collec-
tor Deering received an order by tele-
graph from the Secretary of the Trea-
sury to-day, directing the summoning OF
the cutter Woodbury. to Portland at
once. The cutter is on a cruise to the
eastward, and dispatches were sent at
once to intercept the captain and order
his return ito this port.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
Damages for nllIuns.

The Board Of the Chesapeake and Its
Tributaries sat at Old Point Yesterday.
and partially considered the claim for
damages filed by the owners OF the
bngeye Billups, which was sunk by the
Virginia oyster-boat Chesapeake off
Lambert Point In December.
Several witnesses were examined ana
the case will be further heard. probably
next week. Governor Tyler and Trea-
surer Harmon were the only members
OF the board present Auditor Marye
having returned to Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
VIII Begin His Terra Next Week.

Mr.. A. p. Montague, the recently APP
pointed Labor Commissioner. will enter
upon his duties the first OF April He
has been busy for several days writing
20 the labor commissioners OF various
States for information regarding the rou-
tine Of the work In their offices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
To Point Up the Walls.

The Committee on st. Johns Rurying-
Ground met last night. and transacted
routine business. The payroll was or
dered to be paid, and a contract was
awarded for pointing up the walls, at q
cost of &050
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-26
school OF Athens 10 n. nen,.,

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Marc,
-. vtspeclal)- University 81 v,r ndrSn
rscsiysa to-day a gift OF ESQ Win,
ss %sn 70 rsplses the copy Of Raphesis
public hall OF that instltutiosn" s a., " ine