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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24
THE DRAIN OF THE RrD LANDS

There have been heavy rains in the up
country. The consequence is that much
OF the coloring matter Of the red-land
counties has washed into the James river.
A further consequence is that Richmond's
Sumps and reservoirs are filled with a
very Observation-Disclosures liquid, which
we are expected to drink and use in
laundering our clothes and to battle in.
II is horrid-looking stuff. That it is
really not 50 bad as 1t appears TO be.
we verify believe from the examination
that have been made OF it by scientists
from time TO time But it is not such
water as a city like Richmond should
have. Ii discounts" our enterprise and
progressiveness in the eyes of all
strangers who come amongst us 1t was
a great bar TO the satisfaction OF the Vir-
ginia soldiers who were lately quartered
at Camp Lee 1t has given US a bad
name in many ways. and on many occa-
sions.
Those who are able to filter all the
water they use can get along very wen
and be undisturbed by the sight Of the
great. thick. tawny flood which comes
down from the hills of Fluyanna aud AL
bemarie: but the masses are well-nigh
helpless.
l. IS known that alum-a very little
OF 1t. indeed-wil promptly clarity James
river water. but there is much senseless
prejudice against using IT, And the great
majority OF hOuseholders are not Wen
enough on 20 buy and operate hlters,
which viii supply them with all the water
they need for cooking. washing. bathing,
&c. We believe Il has been decided by
cur city authorities that 1t would be al
most useless 20 try 10 flter day by day
the supply that passes from the pumps
10 the reservoirs.
The long and short Of our situation Is
that thousands OF people here either
inter- or puy their drinking water. ana
most Others depend upon such clarincation
| Of the water as ice viii produce--or else
drink James river water straightp' We
don't forget. however. that there are
others who 80 90 the various springs and
wells In and about the city. and. trying
50 better themselves. draw therefrom
water which ofteatlmea Is not nearly
20 healihfui as is the river fluid, even
when az its worst
What shall we do? what can we do?
2b4 anly practical solution Of cur diff !
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24

| cultles seems to lie 10 having great sub
| siieuce or storage ponds where we may
| keep on hand supply OF clear water
that viii tide us over any mud period.
| IL We had such ponds. we could OIL them
VIXEN the river Is clear, and keep the
clear water standing; standing. except in
so far rs 1t would be needful TO have a
small stream running to keep the water
live" fresh, and sweet.
But, alas, such ponds, together with
pipes. &C.. would cost vast deal OF
money. Looking back. and fun OF
the wisdom born of dcarly-bought ex-
pcJicnce, we can see that Richmond would
have been wiser had she put the money
that IS represented by the City Hall into
subsistence or storage ponds. or lakes.
Yes: that would have been better Re-
grets are unavailing. but we should GER
tainly make some use of our experience.
The next large enterprise that Rich
mond enters upon should be the improve
ment OF her water supply. 1t seems
that the use now being made Of meters
viii result I'm such a saving Of water as
will enable US to get along very well
indeed with our present pumping faciIi-
ties; if SO. Their we ought to look forward
10 the adoption Of some effective means
OF clearing our entire water-supply.
OF course the Dispatch realizes the
impracticabity of entering upon an en-
terprise of that magnitude now, but we
must make up our minds to husband our
resources, so that we may do so in the
future. 1t is not in keeping with tho
spirit of the age for a city OF the i'm
portance of Richmond to content itself
with drinking water such as We have had
for several DIES past, and such as we fire.
queutly have for weeks at a time. But,
mean time, we can only urge each family
to look out for itself Very muddy Jane.
river water viii not clear itself perfectly
for weeks, but considerable sediment
is deposited in the course of "A hours If
alum be used. the water may soon be
made beautifully clear So little alum |
is needed. il can De employed so as not |
TO leave the slightest taste, and when |
James river water is clear, few cities |
anywhere have any better. purer. or more
wholesome drinking-water than has
Richmond.
Three grains 81 alum per gallon Is suf-
fcient. good way is to dissolve l
ounce OF powdered alum in one pint Of
hot water. Half pound in gall
lon, If a larger quantity is wanted.
Let it cool and bottle it for use.
Stir a teaspoonful of this mixture
which contains about grains OF alum
'or each gallon of water into the water
10 DO cleared. Let it rest, and in few
lours dhe number will depend on circum-
stances. and cannot be stated definitely
usually It is within or hours the
water will be clear, wholesome. and suita-
Die for laundry purposes. The chief
,oint I'm clearing water by alum is not to
Exceed grains to the gallon The method
# using the alum is immaterial. 1t can
,e highly recommended TO Richmond
,eople.
This formula we get from our dstin-
,uished chemist, DR.. (CoroneD Taylor,
Who uses it often, and always with great
abstraction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24

Two well-known MaXims are at cross
purposes, and there is an amusing re-
sutant war Of words. Hudson Maxim
has invented a system of throwing high
explosives from ordnance at such a range
that, If successful. no fleet could live
against them. He has offered his inven-
ton to the American Government. Some
of the English newspapers have referred
to the inventor as "Mr. Maxim" only,
which has brought a disclaimer from Mr.
Hiram S. Maxim, and a statement Of
opinion that the reports are foolish, alb
surd, and ridiculous" Riled by this. Mr..
Hudson Maxim wants to know what about
that aerial machine which Hiram invent
ed, which "flew about as far as a loco
motive would under the same circum-
stances"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24
EPwORTH LEAGUE.
Meeting OF the Annual Conference of
Virginia ut Norfolk.

NORFOLK, VA, June 25.-(Special)-
The second annual conference Of the Ep-
worth Leaguers of Virginia began to-
night at sis o'clock in the Academy of
Music. Delegates from various sections
of the state have been arriving all day,
and the city is full of leaguers.
The conference will be notable event
i'm the history of the leagues work in VIZ
ginia There will be several prominent
speakers, including Bishop r.. K. Hen
Dirk; Rev. Dr. w. b. Palmer, editor or
the ST. Louis Advocate; Rev. Or. !. {.
KHgo, OF Durham, n. c.; Rev. DR.. W. q.
Starr, of Virginia, and DR.. w w. Smith,
Of Randolph Macon College.
The conference viii continue three days
The leagues composing the conference
are the young peoples societies I'm the
Methodist Church i'm Virginia. Il is estl-
mated that 600 delegates will be in at
tendance upon this meeting. Many OF
these will be entertained in the homes
of the people Of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24
PINGREE AT TAMPA.
He il Banqueted at n Spanish Res
taurant by Michiganders.

TAMPA, FLA. June Ex-Governor Pin
gree. Of Michigan, to-day paid his re-
spects to General Coppinger. and this
evening is being banqueted at a Spanish
restaurant in Ybor City by the officers
OF the Michigan regiment
CAMP NOTES.
Tomorrow afternoon, a general court
martial will be held in the Second Divis-
ion. TO try William Carter, the private
Of Company b who accidentally shot and
killed Jerome OsterkaInp.
Peter OBrien. member Of Company
f, OF the Maryland regiment, was to-day
hammering on a. cartridge. whom the
cartridge exploded. and lacerated the
fingers on his left hand in such a manner
as possibly TO necessltare amputation.
CLINE SUCCEEDS HENRY.
General ]. G. Cline has been promoted
to the command OF General Guy v.
Henry's command.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24

will not lightly hazard the giving us pro-
vocation; when we may choose peace OF
war, as our interest, guided by justice,
may counsel
why forego the advantages OF so pecu-
liar a situation? Why quit our own Ia
stand upon foreign ground? Why. by
Interviewing our destiny with that OF
any part OF Europe. entangle our peace
and prosperity In the tolls OF European
ambition. riyaIship, interest, humor. or
capriceT'
The Democrats should not be. and VIII
not be, less earnest in prosecuting this
war to grand triumph of American
arms than the Republicans. None the
less and whether the future shall de-
mand or not departure from the broad
American doctrine. 1t behooves them to
ventlate thoroughly for the information
OF the people the partisan inspiration OF
the Republican war spirit, as confessed
TO by Mr.. Grosvenor. 1t Is the Democrats
duty 10 see that the people thoroughly
understand thar Mr.. Grosvenor, speaking
by authority. not only claims that this
is war OF his party TO be worked for
the benefit OF that party, but In settling
all questions growing out Of II. would
ignore all but Republicans. 1t Is their
duty to keep both the Republican parti-
san policy and the policy of the statesmen
OF the early days Of the republic before
the people, TO the end that these may at
least be in position to decide intelligently
between the two.
Mr.. Grosvenor's arrogant assumption as
to the wisdom of the Republican party,
no less than his positive declaration as
to that partys hopes and aims, places
the above responsibility on the Democratic
party-the party OF the people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24
CONCLUDE THEIR LABoRs TO-DAY.
state Board to Finish Examination
OF Applicants.

The State Board of Medical Examiners
continued the examination of applicants
in the hall Of the House of Delegates
yesterday, and will complete It's labors
tonight at Z O'Clock, when Il will adj
journ. All the members remaining over
in the city to-day will leave for their
homes tonight. Dr. Brady, OF Abingdon.
and DR.. Isle. OF LynchbEg, returned
home last night.
Yesterday afternoon the members OF
the board paid most enjoyable visit
10 the home OF DR.. Warmer. at Brook
Hill. After partaking of tea the party
drove to the bate home OF Major Ginter.
and later TO Lakeside Park, returning to
the city about 9 O'Clock The members.
without exception, expressed themselves
as delighted with the treatment they
had received. and as highly pleased with
the beauties OF suburban Richmond
The results of the examinations will
not be made known ior two or three
weeks
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24
Crock OF Ages"

Sir w. II. Wills. In a letter quoted by
Dean LEROY in the London Times, offers
some interesting information about Top
ladys hymn. Rock of Ages" 'Toplady."
says he, twas one day oyertaken by a
heavy thunderstorm in harrington
Coombe, on the edge OF my property, a
rocky glen running up into the heart of
the Mendlp range, and there. taking shell
ter between two massive piers of our ma
tive limestone rock, he penned the hymn.
Rock of Ages. A few years since. my
late wife, who knew Mr.. Gladstone well,
sent him on his birthday good photo
graph Of the rock. 10 which was appended
a copy Of his own translation, Jesu pro
me perforatus. "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24
THE TENTH DISTRICT.

The Democratic convention held at
Covington for the purpose Of nominating
a candidate for Congress was one of
the liveliest we have had in Virginia for
years 1t was marked by an all-night
session and heated discussions. The
ardor OF some Of the speakers led them
into personalities, and the upshot of II
nh was that the two leading aspirants
for the nomination were put aside and
that honor was conferred upon ex-Judse
Quares, of Augusta.
Under the circumstances. probably this
was the best thing that could have been
done. especially as the convention was
satisfied OF Judge Quarles's high char
acter, ability. and capacity for bringing
our voters together at the November
election. Nowhere, so far as we are
informed. is there any local feeling
against him, while he can count upon
Augusta and Staunton-important factors
in elections in that district-to give him
a good send OF" We are pleased to
know, too that he will have the earnest
and unwearied support of all the other
gentlemen whose names were presented
for the honor that went to him.
The resolutions adopted are robustly
Democratic.
The coming congressional campaign
will be one Of great interest and i'm
portance. and we hope TO see Virginia
do her duty in it as fully and fearlessly
as she has done it in sending men to the
front. The victories bought by the
sacrifices and blood of our soldiers we
do not wish TO be used as leverage for
our government into one of
militarism and Imperialism.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24

Since the recent tumble in the price Of
wheat. the all-absorbing question with
the farmers is. What will the harvest be?
Present estimates place the crop In this
country at from CAS- 100000 to $4,000 OOO
and the outlook for big yield here Is
said to be paralleed abroad. From Rus
STA, II is reported that rains are needed
TO insure a large yield, but that there
will be plenty OF grain, reckoned on ave-
rage exports for shipment. The French
and Italian harvests promise to be large,
and that Of France is almost a perfect
one at this forecast. Indeed. it now
seems assured that France will not inn
port bushel of wheat or a barrel of flour
between September LIST next and the cor
responding date in 1899. except for the
purpose Of replenishing exhausted stores.
In England, the crop is getting along
finely. the acreage is large, and the wea-
Their is favorable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24
CITY TAXES.
ONCE Of the Collector OF CITY ia
civ Hail Rfchruonl

Office Of the Collector OF city Taxes,
City Han. Richmond, va.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
THE CITY TAXES FOR THE YAK
1895 are now due and payable IN this office.
The whole tax is due but the ordinance
provides that 0ne-haif may be paid ~
JUNE and the remaining half in DEE EM-
Der. Failure TO pay all or One-hsr 30
June incurs a penalty OF per cent on
the whole amount. which Is due az once,
ana Il not paid before Septemox lt
the collector Is required 10 levy, with
costs added (see Chap XIV, Sec. >.
ALL MALES n years OF age; ALL per-
sons tAiALE OR FEMALE) who own per-
sonal property, and all parties CONDUCTING
business in the city of Richmond (of wh1t-
ever nature), are assessed. and will please
call and settle. so as 20 avoid deliu-
quency.
Grading Paving. Pipe, and Sewer-Con-
nection Bills are payable in the ssmo
manner as 'kaxes. and at the same time
Give name in which the property stands,
and see that you get all your bills.
Office open from 4o a. NJ tosP NJ
r. ". CUNNINGHAM,
te i5-im Collector OF City Taxes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH
BY THE DISPATCH COMPANY.

The DAILY DISPATCH IL delivered to
subscribers at FIFTY CENTS per
n,onth. payable 20 the carrier weekly or
monthly. Mailed al S per annum. paya-
bic in advance; 50 for six months: $50
for three months; 50 cents for one month.
Price per copy. cents.
The WEEKLY DISPATCH at 81 per
annem.
The SUNDAY DISPATCH at $50 per
s7num. or IS cents for six months.
Subscriptions in all cases payable IN
advance. and no paper continued after
.he expiration Of the time paid for. Send
post-office money order. check, or regis
tered letter. Currency sent by mail VIII
be at the risk Of tho sender. Subscribers
wishing their post-ofiice changed must
five their old as well as their new post
,fice Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24
VIRGINIA NAVAL RESERVES.
Division ID Mustered in-Recruits for
Jacksonville.

NORFOLK, VA, June 3.-(SpeciaL1-
Division D. of the Norfolk Naval Re
serves, Lieutenant Walter S. Upshur com
handing. has been mustered into the ser
vice of the State by Commander CAKE
of the Virginia Naval Battalion. Lieu
tenant Wright, the recruiting ohlcer OF
the Norfolk and Portsmouth Battalion,
of the Fourth Virginia Regiment, VIII
muster in between thirty and forty re-
cruits tomorrow morning. and send them
to jacksonville tomorrow afternoon.
The Wise Company OF Immunes left
Norfolk this afternoon for Morris Camp,
at Fredericksburg, via Washington, on
one of the transports which brought the
Camp Alger troops TO Hampton Roads
this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24
Delinquent-Tax Law.
Roanoke Tlmes.O

The letter 10 the Richmond Dispatch
upon the constitutionality of the delin-
quent-taX laws. as published i'm the Times
of yesterday, is a clear and business-lke
view of the law, and brings to notice
points that have probably escaped many
who have given ii consideration. The
most striking of all is the injustice done
by this law TO persons laboring under dis
ability, such as infants, insane people,
absentees, as soldiers and sailors, or
otherwise, or persons absent from the
country. A glance will suffice to show
the injustice and TO prove that 1t over
balances the incentive TO prompt payment
aimed at in the law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH.
short Session Of This Body Devoted
to Routine Business

The State Board of Health held its
regular quarterly meeting at Murphy's
Hotel last night, with DR.. r. w. Martin,
OF Lynchburg. the president, in the
chair The session was devoted entirely
to the transaction OF routine bus.ness
and the hearing OF the secretary's regu-
lar report.
Or. Nen, OF Harrisonburg. who was ex-
pected 20 be present and read a paper.
was unavoidably absent.
Those present were Or. Martin. OF
Lynchburg; DIR. V. G. Culpeper, OF Ports
mouth; Dr. l.. Il. Harvey. OF Danville.
and Drs. II. NJ. Taylor, Edwards, and
Irving. OF Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24
onice OF the Richmond and

Richmond. Va. June Is. 1898
NOTICE Or GENERAL MEETING OF
STOCKHOLDERS OF THE RICH
MOND AND PETERSBURG
RAILROAD COMPANY.
Notice Is hereby given that r general
meeting OF the STOCKHOLDERS OF
THE RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG
RAILROAD COMPANY will be held :,
the general office OF the company. iu tls
city OF Richmond. Va, at 10 o'clock a. VI.
on WEDNESDAY, the 10Th day Of july,
A. D. 1898 for the purpose Of cOnsiderinS
and acting upon the matter OF the con-
solidation Of the Richmond and Peters
burg Railroad Company and the Peters.
burg Railroad Company under an act OK
the General Assembly OF Virginia APP
proved March I. 1898. entitled An acL
to authorize the consolidation Of The
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Com
pany and the Petersburg Railroad Conn
pany, and 10 authorize the cOnsolidl'ed
company 10 change its name 10 rho AZ,
lantic-COast Line Railroad Company u
Virginia"
BY order of the Board OF Directors.
Sc l5-td w. X. JONES. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24
FRIDAY................JUNE2 "a, 1898.

FRIENDS or THE DISPATCH
WOULD DO US A FAVOR BY INFORM
ING US OF ANY FAILURE on THE
PART OF NEwsDEALERs. OR NEWS
BOYS ON RAILROAD TRAINS, TO
MEET THE PUBLIC DEMAND FOR
COPIES or THIS PAPER. INFORMA-
TION Is ALSO DESIRED BY US OF
THE DELINQUENCY OF ANY CAR
RIER OF OURS in RICHMOND, MAN
CHESTER. OR ELSEWHERE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24
Cleveland Did II.
(Alexandria Gazette)

The nomination OF Mr.. f. X. Harrison,
OF Leesburg. Va. for quartermaster. with
the rank OF captain. was not obtained on
the recommendation OF the Virginia SEN
ators, but solely and entirely on that OF
ex-President Cleveland. and was made
within two hours after Mr.. Cleveland
's'ter was shown to the President.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24
Death Of a wy,he Lady.

WYTHEYILLE VA. June &-(Spe-
clal. Mrs r.. V. Beck died AT inc
Thomas Simmerman homestead nftr
Wytheville. ihls morning at ! o'elock;
after a brief illness. The inieTment VII
take place at the East-End Cemetery on
Wytheville Tomorrow morning. Ms.
Beck was - years old she leaves three
grown children Edward and Einert s.n,-
Norman. OF this county ana ME-
laughon. OF Pulaski city. Her mrs nus
band. Thomas Simmerman. died in w
leaving one of she finest estates In tins
section
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24
cllAAE NA AlAu
Petersburg Railroad Company


NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING OF
STOCKHOLDERS OF THE PETERS
BURG RAILROAD COMPANY.
Notice Is hereby given that a general
meeting OF the STOCKHOLDERS OF
THE PETERSBURG RAILROAD COM
PANY win be held at the general Office
OF the company I'm the city Of Richmond,
Va, at II o'clock NJ. on WEDNESDAY,
the Goth day OF July, A. ID. 1898. for tho
purpose of considering and acting uIOa
the matter OF the consolidation OF tho
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Com
pany and the Petersburg Railroad Com
pany, under an act OF the General AS
semby Of Virginia, approved March I,
1898. entitled IAN act 10 authorize tho
consolidation CT the Richmond and Pc
tersburg Railroad Company and the Pee
tersburg Railroad Company and 10 aI-
thorize the consolidated company %
change Its name TO the Atlautic-CO1s.
Line Railroad Company OF Virginia"
BY order of the Board OF Directors
te l5-Jd W. r. JONES. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24

There is surely one direction at least in
his doom, should 1t be written in the
book Of fate that he is to meet an Ameri-
can squadron.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24

"The theatre is also one Of my wea-
pons," says Emperor William, of Ger
many, and it is recalled that the young
ruler has been theatrical from the begin
ming Of his reign.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24
Spanish Circumlocufion.
philadelphia Bulletln.)

How Spain seeks peace: "Will France
kindly implore Austria TO ask Germany
If she will beseech Russia to urge Italy
to entreat of England that she supplicate
the United States to end the agony as
soon as possible%'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24

We will soon begin to understand better
why we once went to war about a stamp
tax.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24
Stripping the Tub for Action.
fWaahfnoto, postA

1t Is presumed that the officers In
charge al Tampa will take advantage Of
the absence OF General Miles. place the
bathtub in the dry-io scrape the bar
nocles or its bottom and have II IN good
shape for the next move or the enemy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24
Sure Enough, What.
Boston Herald.)

Here is the United States Government
advertising for fresh beef suitable for
feeding cats i'm the camps" What's the
matter with letting them feed on rats,
and what are army cats for, anyway?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24

disposed to turn into the bank cheque
rampant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24

UPTOWN OFFICE. BROAD-sTREET
PHARMACY. BIO EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24

For the sake of appearances, we trust
there will be some reconcentrados left
to be succored at the end of the war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24

Can it be the beer tax that makes Ger
many so mad with us?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24

1t is evident that, Republcanly speak
ing Ohio is still Hanna, and Hanna Ohio.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24

MASONIC NOTICE-MEMBER q
or ST. JOHNS LODGE, No. 81 w
A. +. and A. M: You are requested w
to attend n stated communication
OF your lodge, TO be held in Masonic Tem-
pie. THIS friday EVENING june 9th,
at 1880 o'clock. Installation OF officers.
BY order OF the Worshipful Master
JUNIUS A. COSBY.
je A-lt' Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-24

The Spaniards in Cuba will soon begin
to think, probably, the cyclone season has
set in a little early.