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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-02
Caught Them "Larking."

Impudence occasionally meets with its
Just reward, and possibly none would
envy the feelings Of the youth who, when
Sir Evelyn Wood was appointed quarter
master-general OF the British forces, at
tempted TO show his wit at the expense OF
his wisdom.
Sir Evelyn was little known a the office,
and 1t happened that some of the clerks
were engaged in ''larking' when quiet
looking gentleman walked In. The most
.mpudent OF the young men, thinking that
the stranger was visitor who had by
mistake come into the wrong rooms, de-
manded, in peremptory voice:
what is your business here?"
"My businessY' repeated the stranger
In a tone Of mingled surprise and stern
ness.
Eyes. sir; your busIness!" persisted the
clerk
'It is with the Duke" was the answer.
'He has been suddenly summoned TO
Windsor, and Lord Wolseley's In bed
with the mumps." ventured the young
man. bent on carrying on his joke at the
expense of this inexperienced stranger,
as he deemed him.
"Your name. sir" demanded the
stranger in an imperative tone.
my name is Plantaganet. Zama, dis
tant relation OF her Gracious Majesty"
Indeed! And mine Is Sir Evelyn Wood,
I'm ouartermaster-genera TO the forces.
and I see now how her Majesty II
served"
The unfortunate clerk. who was not
yet aware that his impotence had cost
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-02
Mark Twain and Richard Malcolm
Johnston.
(Atlanta ConstItutlon)


The death of Richard Malcolm Johnston
recalls little story which, perhaps. Is
not generally known.
At one time, when the distinguished
writer had been prevailed on to give a
reading in Baltimore, Thomas Nelson
Rage, volunteered to assist him. But
a death in Mr.. Pages family prevented
him from appearing in the entertainment.
Mark Twain heard OF it.. The people OF
Baltimore had long wished to have Twain
appear there, but he had steadfasty re-
fused to resume his lectures.
! But he went on that occasion, for he APP
ureciated the genius of Richard Malcolm
Johnston and, desiring to honor him, he
, left New York, at a great personal sacri-
flee. and appeared with him on that occa-
sion.
There was never such a crowded house
in a Baltimore theatre.
When the entertainment was over, Colo
Z mel Johnston, with his accustomed fair
ness and courtesy rendered Twain the
bulk Of the receipts.
NO" said Mark, mot one cent shall /
receive. 1T is such a great honor to know
man like you that L am the one who
owes you the debt Of gratitude"
WELL" said the Colonel, lat least. let
me defray your expenses?
Il have a through ticket" said Twain
"Good-by and God bless you!"
That was Mark Twain
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-02
Folded Hands.

ALBERT Bigelow Paine. In Baltimore
Herald)
Dear. patient hands, that toiled so hard
AT rest before me now see them lying.
They toiled so hard. and yet we couid
not see
That she was dying.
Poor. rough. red hands that drudged the
livelOng day, IN
burning,
Oft toiling on until she saw the gray
OF day returning!
If could sit and hold those tired hands
And feel the warm life-blood within
them beating, 49,
And gaze with her among the twilight
some whispered words repeating.
think tonight that would love her so,
And / could tell my love to her so truly,
That cen though tired, she would not
wish TO go
And leave me thus unduly.
Poor, tired heart, that had so weary
That death came all unheeded DER it
creeping,
How still it is to sit here all alone
While she is sleeping!
Dear. patient heart. that deemed the
heavy care
OF drudging household toll its highest
duty;
That laid aside its precious yearning there
Along with duty.
Dear heart and hands, so pulseless, still,
and coldi
How peacefully and dreamlessly she's
sleepingO
The spotless shroud about them silent fold
And leave me weeping.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-02
AS TO VESUVIUS.
OILERS GATHER AROUND NAPLES
TO WITNESS A FINE SPECTACLE.
CITIES NOW SEEM TO Be DOOMED.
valleys Being Filled by the Molten
Unconstitutional Earth. Which
n short Time Since Was Smiling
Landscape-More Ruin Threatened.
Correspondence of the Dispatch.)

NAPLES, ITALY. September 1S.-The
angry outpourngs of Mount Vesuvius are
giving rise to fears that the burial Of
Pompeii and Herculaneum in a winding
sheet Of lava, 10 be dug out centuries
later may be repeated. Flourshing cities
seem doomed to meet the fate of Pompeii,
unless the fiery crater subsidies. II is in
teresting to speculate on the reception
that will be given hundreds of years from
now to the curios from these buried
cities when they are rescued from their
lava bed. With the stream Of lava con-
stantly increasing from the mouth Of the
newly-awakened monster, there are
threatening indications of a catastrophe
The Observatory, known as Mount Con-
taroni, from whence warnings are issued
when yesuvius is about to break forth in
fame. is In danger of being overwhelmed
by the fiery rivers that flow from the
belching volcano. Three streams, in width
nearly eighty yards. are pouring out Of
the crater. and as they find their way
down the side of Yesuvlus they are split
into innumerable smaller streams which
leave behind them blackened tran where
once was green vegetation.
The receptacle for this fiery torrent is
the valley called Vetrana. Already ashes
lie thick all through this valley and the
villa gers are prepared to fee the moment
the red and black bed rises too high for
their safety.
tourists are here from all over Europe.
vesuyius is a show, and the sight Is mag
nifcent especially at night, when the
great crater is a living mass OF fire that
lights up the sky for miles around and
mekes the bay glistening mass of re-
elected flame. At night the bay Is alive
win boats containing gay crowds who |
ara here to see the spectacle. Only the |
moor yuagers who see nothing but ruin |
before them. unless the fiery ogre of the |
Mount goes back to his den again. are be-
raiI,ng the outburst. The majority well
come II as a fine sight possible to be seen
on,v about once in a lifetime.
~ the $50 active volcanoes in the world
vssuyIus is the one that keeps at the
head for eccentricity OF temperament,
OF movement. and violence OF
eruptions. The closest watch is kept upon
vesuvius by scientists, Its moods are
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noted with the most persistent attention,
and upon the slightest signs Of an
awakening in the black mouth of the
crater warnings are sent forth to the
country people around to be ready TO es-
cape at any moment An observatory
was established there in 1874 by Ferdi-
nand H., and when the great eruption OF
May. 1855 occurred the warning was sent
out in time and the villagers escaped. A
large section OF the country was render
ed a black ruin by this eruption.
In 1858 the monster of Vesuvius awoke
from his slumber again, but did little
harm this time, being in a sluggish mood
and sending forth the lava stream Sc
slowly that escape was easy. Again the
volcanic terror slumbered for three years
when. in 1861, he shook himself and
awoke with a fierce snort. In the few
hours that this eruption lasted great
damage was done. An eruption that
| lasted eight months began in November
! 1867. Two fiery rivers ran down the side
| of Vesuvius. and immense quantities oil
| lava inundated the surrounding valleys.
The last outbreak Of importance before
the present one occurred in 1911, and last
ed for several months, 10 the horror OF
the molten lava being added great masses
OF burning rocks that were thrown out
, rushing down the side of Nesuvius. The
great river of molten rocks and ashes was
three-quarters of a mile i'm width and the
ashes covered the streets of Naples 10 q
depth OF several inches.
OF the ancient outbreaks az Vesuvius
the one great historic eruption that buried
Herculanum POmpeii Stabiae, and cas-
tellamare so that these cities were lost
10 sight for ages, was that most dam
aging.
After burying these ancient cities Vesu-
vius slept again. and remained quiet for
so long that people forgot its existence.
Villages sprung up where blackened
ruins had been. and the country was a
smiling landscape again, when the next
outburst, on December Is. 1881, startled
the whole world. The great erupuons
continued until February, 1852. Tore An
nunziata, Tore del Greco. Resina, and
Portia were nearly buried under the awful
flow OF lava, and 1890 lives were lost
Again the fiery fend was quiet for
awhile. but in 1874 1t burst forth again.
Tore del Greco was again destroyed by
lava. which flowed down In a fiery stream
nearly a quarter OF mile wide at It's
base and fifteen feet thick.
The outbreak, which began in October,
1922. lasted nearly month, rupturing the
top OF the cone and making crater
three miles in circumference and 1000
feet deep. From that time Vesuvius has
never been wholly quiet.
The unquiet mountain is eight miles
from Naples, whose bay 1t .overlooks. at
the eastern extremity Of a Chain extend
ing to the Island of Ischia- 1t is believed
that the whole Gulf Of Naples was once
an immense crater. the northern end OF a
great rent in the earth's crust. Aetna be-
ing the southern end and Stromboli about
the middle.
At its base vesuvius is thirty miles In
It's height varies AFTER
its eruptions. but the average Is about
1900 feet. It's great crater Is some z"V
feet In diameter and about 500 feet deep.
1t consists of two distinct parts. The
north side is q lofty. semi-circular cliff
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him dear, looked around with grin. ex-
pecting to meet With applause for his
talent. and became suddenly aware that
all his companions were working away
with the most extraordinary earnestness.'
Instantly the full force OF the situation
dawnsd upon him.
"Harrorsi' he calculated II took you
for a crank with grievance and then
be subsidized.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-02

Cards. Bill-ffeads. Statements. Letter.
Heads, Note-Heads. Circulars. hanIsiiis.
Dodgers. SC. printed by the pIsps.sA
Company at l?w prices. wiz give you
good work az the same prices you pay Or
inferior work. Send US your orders am
we will guarantee satisfaction In every
particular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-02
Watch on the Rhine.

(Boston Journal)
It is a personal friend OF Bismarck who
sends 200 bottles of German wine TO the
sick soldiers in this country. The Medi-
cal Bureau will undoubtedly keep a watch
on the Rhine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-02

called Monte Somma, which has pre-
historic crater. 1t is separated from the
active volcano by deep valley several
hundred feet wide.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26
HAVANA'S MANY DEFENL ES.
They Grow More Numerous and
 Stronger Every Day.

Key West, May 25.-A run along the coast of Cuba in the neighborhood of the city of Havana attests that the Spaniards have utilized every moment of the time since the declaration of war in strengthening the defences of the city. Every days delay in reduc- ing the defences they become strong CT.
 A dispatch boat yesterday and to- day ran in as close to the shore as it was posslDIe to get, and ran along from three miles east of the city west to Morro, also to Mariel. "AChin the three miles east of the city four teen batteries were counted, exclu- sive of those on the Notifications near the entrance to the harbor.
 When war was declared few weeks ago there were only two of these bat teries. The other twelve have been constructed since.- From a distance the shore looks to be almost cOntin- uous line of earthworks; no men could be seen working on them, but that men are working on them daily is shown by the fact that they continually grow larger and stronger. They are today almost double the strength they were HS0h dSO, duu every udy UT SO new pile of sand appears along tho shore.
 What guns the Spaniards have
 mounted in their works it is of course impossible to say, but 1t is not unlike ] ly that the delay there has given then the chance to mount every gun they
 had on hand unmounted and that thu guns that were formerly mounted st
 that they command the city and no the sea have been remounted so tha
 they now point seaward, and will b, available when the American fleet get ready to work.
 | There has not been so much worl done to the westward, but new earth
 works can be seen there that were no
 there a week ago.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26

be published. The feeling in congress on the subject is very strong, anl. if necessary, some very drastic measure will be adopted to enable the president to suppress publications of an injuri- GUS character and to punish offenders.
 An evidence of how fully this has come to be understood is that the great number of senators and representa- tives who visit the departments are no longer seeking information as to the whereabouts and the movements of our fleets. It was said by some who were at the departments today that they believed important dispatches had been received from Admiral Sampson. but that the nature of the information conveyed or the location of the fleet would probably remain unknown to all save officials of the department.
 The opinion was expressed that in- formation from the vicinity of the fleet would not be permitted to come over the wires, and that it was not improbable that news of an engage ment would be first heard from either the Sampson or Schley fleet.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26
HOSTILE TO ENGLAND.
Spains Grievances Against Great
 Britain Are Accumulating.

Madrid, May 25.-The tone of the press continues hostile to Great Brit ain because of MT. Chamberlain's re cent speech. The. newspapers strong ly censure the governor of Hong Kong for allowing Admiral Dewey's squad ron to revictual there and also for not preventing the insurgent leaders from returning to the Philippine islands.
 Apart from the press comments, Great Britain seems, in the eyes of pol iticians, to be becoming almost as much a factor in the situation as ii she had actively intervened., It is de clared that the new governments for eign policy vii be expectant, owing to the attitude of Great Britain toward Russia and Spain. 5aFs
 The ministers have made known their intention to actively provide foI the necessities of war. They will fur ther reinforce and fortify the Canar- ies, Balearies, Ceuta, and other points It is said that Great Britain within 8 fortnight has landed 100000 tons ol coal and large quantities of ammuni- tion at Gibraltar.
 A correspondent at Gibraltar say: that the Spanish residents are greatly alarmed over the possible Anglo, American alliance. Many of them are withdrawing their deposits from the local banks.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26
WILL TAKE HIS SPURS.
Gen. Merritt Expects Good Luck From
 Them in the Philippines

New York, May 25.-General Wesley Merritt and his aides should reach San Francisco by Friday. The general will remain in San Francisco until every detail connected with the ex-
 petition he is to command has been arranged When. the last man and last piece of baggage has been loaded on the last troop ship Gen. Merritt will sail.
 The luggage taken by Gen. Merritt and his aides included the trapplngs of the horses they will ride when they get to Manila Some of Gen. Merritt S friends wanted him to take with him, for use in the Philippines, some article of personal equipment that he used in the war. A part of the generals war
 record is that he never lost battle, and his friends are sure that if his
 uniform in the Philippines includes something that he had worn on south
 ern battle fields it will bring him good luck. The general was quite willing to oblige his well wishers, and he tried to find something. The best he could
 do was a pair of spurs, and these he
 will wear the first time he jumps into the saddle on the Philippines.
 | Gen. Mearitt's successor as comman- der of the department of the east is
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26

Brigadier-General Royal T. Frank The command was turned over to him without any ceremony. The first work of importance he will have to do will be to dispose of the volunteer troops now in various state camps and hold as a reserve force and for coast de- fence service in his department A possible disposition of these forces was printed in the Sun yesterday morning. 1t was sad yesterday that Gen. Frank would probably approve of tnls dispo- SitiOn
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26

Washington, May aJ.-It is said at the capitol that the admiE.s s.ratiOn is much better satisfied with the general situation at this time than it has ever been before, and the policy of cbserv
 ing the strictest secre'y as to the movements of vessels is resulting ad- vantageously. Men in congress, as well as the department, have finally come to the rigid determination not only that news ought not to be given out by officials, but that information, however obtained, which might be of assistance to the enemy, should not
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26
Underwear This Week.

The greatest values ever shown. Mems extra quality French Balbrig- gan, plain or mottled; also ,.O shades of hne Jersey R tied ga. ments, ecru or flesh colored, finished with pearl buttons. a garment we'll worth 75 cents also the celebrated B. V. D. Jean Drawers. elastic ribbed ankles, splen- did quality, the 75c kind-your choice of any of these lines this week for 50e.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26
COlOred Shirts.

We opened up last Saturday two cases of Mems Percale Laundried Negligee shirts, collars and cuffs at- tached, perfectly made. To make the story short, they were bought to sell for 75c-you get them this week for soc.
 Mems extra fine Balbrigsan Shirts and Drawers, in plain and fancy col ors, all the latest shades, worth 40c; our price this week, 25c.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26
GOL LDBERG = BROS.

Our policy is not how much we can get for our goods, but how little we can afford to sell them for. This prin- ciple is what has gained for us the en- viable reputation and made our store the most popular in Phoenix. Judi cious judgment, together with spot cash. enables us to defy competition.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26
RUSSIAN SYMPATHY WITH sPA1f
The Moscow Gazette Denounces tn
 Americans as Pirates.

Moscow. May 25.-The Gazette has assumed a strong pro-Spanish atti- tude. It recently denounced the Amer jeans as pirates, whom only Great Britains attitude had saved from hay ing to face the coalition of Europe.
 Today the paper is jubilant over the report that two Spanish vessels had beaten five American warships. ;, It says it heartily hopes that Spain will be the victor in the war. ffss
 Other papers are much more guard ed in their expressions, though they generally display pro-Spanish ten dency.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26
SEASIDE EXCURSIONS.

The first California Seaside Ex- cursion" for this season will leave Phoenix over the S. F. P. & P. rail- way, Thursday, May 26. Tickets will be limited, good for ninety days; fare, $25.95. Secure accommodations early. Further information will be cheerfu1ly furnished by calling on or addressing E. W. Gillett, A West Washington street
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26
NOT ALL AMERICAN
"A Variety of English Views On the Wor With Spain.
n Is Denounced by Erskinc as Im- moral The DeCadenCe of inc flOnrOe Doctrine.

London, May 25.-In the newspapers today there are several striking in stances of American and anti-Ameri- can feeling. While majority of the papers allude with pleasure to refer ences to the queen in yesterdays eel ebrations in New York and Tampa and in the prayer of the chaplain of the senate, the Morning Post has al lowed to appear in it's columns a vio- lent denunciation of America from the Hon. Erskine, a brother of Baron Ersk1ne, who alludes to the "Amer- 5canfr present immoral warfare aE1inst Spain" and asserts that the sentiment of the country, which is worth having. is for Spain.
 WHY IT DRAGS.
 On the other hand the St. James Gazette, which has hitherto been bit terly anti-Ameriean, seems to be be- coming much more friendly. It says regarding the disposition to blame America for the slow progress of the war: Sailors who know the Pacific and Caribbean seas are well aware that slowness is essential in naval war in those waters. They remem- Der that Nelson found it difficult to discover a Spanish fleet somewhere be- tween Jamaica and Cadiz and they realize that this slow procession is not interesting. But the fact that the Eunboats around the sullen island means that American officers are get ting the range of every gun of the bat teries that will later oppose the land Ing of troops. Just as happened in the case of Nelson on a similar occasion.
 EFFECT ON MONROEISM.
 The Westminster Gazette strongly advocates a distinct understanding between the United States and Great Britain. It says: 'The Americans are going to step out of their contl- nent without raising variety h questions which will involve them with European powers. Their Mon roeism ID SO far as it relates to South America is likely to be questioned anew and European squeeze is likely to be applied to them in many parts Therefore, it is highly desirable for them, as well as for us, that there shall be a British-American under standing and it behooyes both coun- tries to consider betimes some of the essential business aspects of the mat der-'
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26

SUBSCRIBERS AND THOSE WHO ADVERTISE IN THE REPUBLICAN HAVE THE ADVANTAGE OF FIFTY-TWO MORE PAPERS THAN OTHER ARIZONA PUBLICATIONS
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26
BASE BALL.
Where Games Were won and Lost
 Yesterday.

At Louisville-Louisville 8: New York, 4.
 At Pittsburg- Pittsburg. s: Phila- delphia, 3.
 At Cincinnati - Cincinnati, 15; Brooklyn, 4.
 At Cleveland Cleveland, 5: Wash ington, 4.
 At St. Louis-Bcston. 8: St. Louis, f At Chicago Chicago. 20: Balti- more. 4
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26
AUSTRIAN wARsHIPs COMING.

London, May 25.-A special from Gibraltar says two Austrian warshlps will sail on Friday for Cuban waters.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26

HOODS PILLS are the best fam fly cathartic and liver tonic Gentle, reliable, sure.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26
Mems Straw and Felt HofS

Our entire stock of straw hats is in and prices as usual the low est. This is the straw hat ccbodI11o.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26
Madras Shirts.

Regular $1.50 Madras shirts, negA- gee styles, beautiful patterns. fast colors, detachable link cuffs, to be worn with white collars, for 75e.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26
Mems Shoes.

Tan and black southern ties, hand welt, globe toes, regular $2.5O value. Our price, $1.75. Just the thing for your feet these warm days. Tan and
 black, genuine wise kid, in the newest shades; hand welt, coin,
 bulldog and globe toes. Others charge $500. Our price is $50.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26
GREATEST

AMERICAS GREATEST medi- cine is Hoods Sarasparilla, which ac- complishes wonderful cures of blood diseases when all other medicines fail to do any good whatever.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26
GOOD EFFECT OF SECRECY.

Even Members and Senators Now Real
 ize the Necessity fnr It
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26
Mems Socks.

Mems socks, Black, Tan, Gray and Brown, seamless, worth 15c 8 pair: this week pairs for 25e.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26

Mems strictly all wool suits, made of choice and thoroughly desirable woolen materials, of newest shades and patterns, which represnt retail value of $7.50; we are now selling for s.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26

The next lot of Mems Suits of stil finer material, neat checks, pure Clay worsteds. Blue Serges, fine Cassi
Arizona republican., 1898-05-26
Mems and Youths Summer Suits and Pants.

meres and other highly desirable suits, in all regular sizes, suits that represent a retail value of $10 and SIP, we are now selling for $7.50.
 The third lot of Mems Suits, com prising gentdemen's extra quality dress and business suits of the most fashionable shades and patterns, that