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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29
Some Brand New Things.

A Massachusetts, man has patented a
combined pencil and comb case consist
Ing Of a metal tube with a slot In rs
central portion into which the back o.
the comb is forced 10 form a handle.
Billiard players will appreciate new
chalk holder. which consists OF metal
plate TO be screwed on the wall 10 sup
port a piece Of chalk. which is followed
out in the centre 10 receive the tip OF the
cue.
Short pencils can be spliced by means
OF a new device consisting Of A short
tube internally threaded and having bell
shaped ends for the Introduction OF the
pencils and interior traverse grooves -
form the cutting dies for the threads.
Explosive powder is used to operate q
new motor. a small quantity OF the pow
der being fed into the cylinder and ignit-
ed BY an electric spark 10 drive the pis-
ton rod. the expanded gas escaping
through a valve as the piston returns.
In a newly-designed glove. patented
by a Michigan woman. the palm OF tho
hand and inside OF the thumbs and I'm
gers are provided with interviewer rings
OF leather or other material which pre-
vent the glove from wearing out
Bicyclers will appreciate a new toe
clip. which Is hinged TO the side OF the
pedal and has extensions on the front
and rear. which spring the clip into place
as soon as touched by the loot, the pedal
being always balanced for use either
side up
In a new scale for weighing liquids IN
receptacles the containing vessel Il drst
placed on the tray and the pointer on
the dial turned back 10 zero. when the
vessel can be filed from a faucet over
head until the arrow indicates the right
quantity.
A new attachment for Woodworking
lathes consists OF n curved arm support
ed by the tooi-holdlng carriage "a bring
two adjustable rollers 10 bear at the rear
and top OF the piece being turned. to pre-
vent the tool from springing II out OF
alignment.
Stumps can be asily extracted by a
new mechine, which has four standards
running 20 point al the top TO support
a threaded rod which carries a
chain at the bottom 90 be attached 10
the stump. when the rod Is turned 10
| pull up OF the chain.
A German inventor has patented fly
| ing-machine consisting OF a iens-shaped
gas container having central tubula,
space for machinery. passengers. cts. and
for securing and operating the screw
propeller at the rear. the latter beins
driven by motor.
Two Western men have patented seat
| for cleaning the outside Of windows
which has a shelf al the bottom 10 rest
on the all. with clamps 20 engage the
sides Of the window frame and hold
! the chains which support the shelf. guide
! rails being provided to prevent the per-
son from falling.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29
SKATER GOES
TO THE FRONT.
Ne Wants to Look Over the Field
Before Santiago,
He MEETS GARCIA AND CASTILLO
They Call and Pay Their Respects
The Troops are Steadily Moving To
the Front. Choking All the
Roadways To Santiago.

gJRAGUA June 21.-Morday-PBR
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH BOAT
WANDA. 6 II. M-NlA KINGSTON
Tuesday. June 80 4. M.-MaJor-Gen-
oral Shafter ln command OF the Uniieo
States army OF invasion arrived mere on
board the transport Seguranca from Bal
ouiri with colonel John Jacob Astor,
Capfain stuart Brice. and Lieutenants
Aiiiev and Noble and his stan, about
o'clock this afternoon lie was met by
General Bales. who was experimenting
the landing OF the commissary supplies
TO LOOK OVER THE FIELD.
General Garcia and Castillo paid their
respects 90 tho American COMMANDER
About an hour later General SKATER
sfrurk out ON The road 90 the front in
order TO consult with General Wheeler
ana the division commanders ana look
over the field OF operations before SAN
fiago de Cuba. The General said ne
would probably return TO tho Juragua
headquarters tonight
Permanent hospital arrangements are
20 be provided az Juragua az once.
The transport lroquois, anchored OF
the shore is provided with trained nurses
and au conveuiences. Tent hospitals Will
also Zoe erected ON cliff overlooking the
sea. There are very few cases OF SICK
ness among the troops. measles, heat
prostration and dysentery chioiiy. Spo-
radio cases OF yellow fever are reported
bv the insurgents. bat the disease is not
epidemic. ..-..,,.-.,-
TROOPS ~ GOOD CONDITION
The troops are I'M good camps. on high
s--o,rd overlooking the sea- The nights
ord mornings are cool and pleasant, but
the midday sun is hard on the unacclima-
tized troons iu the marches over the hills.
The medical men say that II the cam
paign Is short the troops will 80 through
in good condition. The movements OF the
troops 90 the front are steadily going on.
Tho American and Cuban infantry ana
cavalry and long lines OF mule pack
trains and batteries of artillery choke All
the roadwuys ovor the hills TO Santiago
De Cuba.
MOVE To THE FRONT.
At 70 o'clock this morning General
pears0n's brirade. the Second. Tenth
and Twenty-lrst Infantry of the First
Division General Kemp commanding.
moved ont to occupy position on the
extreme left TOWARDS MORO Castle ana
for few hours tne camp was almost
deserted.
Then the auXIuary cruiser Yale came
in sight win thc new arrivals OF Ameri-
can volunteers. consisting of the Thirty
third regiment and one battalion OF the
Thirty-fourth regiment of Michigan i'm
fantry commanded 10y Colonies Peterman
and Royufou. Brigadicr-GoncralD uiield
accomnauiei them and the men are now
encamred awaiting the rest of the Tnir-
tv-four.n Michigan and the Ninth Mas
sachusats regiment on board the liar-
sArd which vessel is expected @cre to-
night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29
AN EARTHQUAKE
CAUSES A PANIC.
Several Severe Shocks Felt Near
Rome Yesterday.
A NUMBER OF PEOPLE KILLED
Many Buildings In Several Towns
Were Badly Damaged and the En-
tire Population Were Panin
Stricken.

ROME. June 2s.-Two sharp earthquake
shocks were felt this morning at Rieti,
forty-two miles from here. The worst
one was at l a. NJ.
1t lasted nine seconds and number OF
buildings were damaged. The Gardiner
barracks were rendered uninhabitable
and the whole population was panic
stricken.
At Castel Franco an earthquake shock
injured number OF people and killed one
child.
An earthquake shock was also felt
last night around Aquila, capital OF the
province Of that name. eighteen miles
northeast Of this city and along he An
trodoco valley. A number Of houses col
Iapscd. one person was killed. and a
dozen were injured.
Five Peasants were Killed, and seven
others wounded by an earthquake shock
at Santa Rufina. near Aquila.
4 number Of houses fell and several
persons were killed by shock which
occurred at the village OF Cdpo Noilo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29
ANCIENT ORDER OF HlBERNIANS,
They are in Annual Session in Trenton
y. J.-Mcssagc from John Dillon.

~
TRENTON, y. j., June 2S.-'rhe Ancient
order OF Hibernians held a tri6f session
Hhis morning. John Dillon. tho Irish
member of Parliament, sent the following
Cablegram.
Of heartily congratulate the members
Of your great organization on their re-
unon. They have set an example to the
Irish race which Will l trust, be followed.
and they have added one more 70 the
many great services rendered by them to
the Irish cause"
At the afternoon session Z. J. OCon-
nor National President OF the American
Branch was elected permanent president
of the convention.
Chairman O'Connor appointed the fol-
lowing committee on the new cOnstitu-
ton: John G. Wesdock. Of Michigan, John
j.. Quinnan. OK Pennsylvania; John
OHara Of Indiana; James Bree. OF Con-
necticut; William J. Reilly. of Massa-
chusetts.
Bishop Foley. Of Detroit, The national
chaplain OF the American branch, who
was treasurer OF the $1,000 fund raised
by the American branch for the endOwn-
men of chair I'm the Catholic Univer-
sity for the teaching OF Irish language,
sent a letter 10 the convention with q
check for S2l9, being the amount that
had been collected in excess OF the $4,000.
National Secretary O Sullivan Of the
American branch reported ISL divisions
with a total membership of s0,96I
The balance Of cash IN hand Is SGS, j2j.
Secretary O Suilivan's report Of the
Ladies' Auxiliary showed 2)6 divisions,
total membership 1876. The Dos divisions
have a balance on hand of $iS.545.
The report of Secretary Hays showed
amalgamation a total membership OF
$4,000
The convention adjourned until to-
morrow morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29
TRAINING PACK MULES.
How the Pensive Hybrid is Fitted to
Acauit Himself CreIitably i'm War.

a Government mule of Ions training
has q reputation that Is bad. but II Is
not to be compared 10 the contrary
green" mule To one who did not under
stand the process OF training II seemed
that Tom Horn and his i've assistants
had simply driven sixty-three mules into
a pen and were gently whipping thcn
with ropes and lassoing them just for
tho fun Of seeing them kick. But after
three hours OF disorder and discord, pun
ctuated with brays, grunts, and kicks,
chaos finally ceased and the mules stood
IN line almost as docile as so many
sleepy kittens.
To understand the process OF training
one must first know the routine duties
that a pack mule in the army Is required
10 perform. Each mule Is branded with
the letters ~. s." on the LEFT shoulder.
Each mule Is given a number. and when
IN lire he must stand in the place desig-
mated by that number The number Is
branded in the bottom OF the left fore
hOOf. Each morning and evening long
strip Of canvas Is spread on the ground
and shelled corn or oats are placed on the
canvas as the rations for the mule train.
The trained pack mule must know his
exact place in line before the canvas with
out the help from the men. Then when
the men start u place the saddles and
packs on the mules. the animals are sup
posed 10 stand stock still until ready for
the march.
The green" mules yesterday were re-
ceiving training which Will eventually
bring them under this perfect disc'p line.
The Government has just purchased
another 1900 mules in this market, and
they were branded at the National Stock
Yards Under the supervision OF Capt j.
- Aleshre, Assistant Quartermaster.
and COO OF them are now AT Jefferson
Barracks, under charge OF Capt. Won
Schroeder, Quartermaster, and Capt.
Knight, who Is now Quartermaster Of
the post The mules at the barracks
are being trained for army pack service.
and this work is being done under the
direction OF Frank Benham, Master OF
Transportation. who Is an old time
freighter from the Western plains.
Ia the army service the pack mules are
divided into trains, each train having
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29

fort is stronger than its weakest point"
Nothing certain than this great truth An enemy
always where It with the least re-
sistance S throughout life in general
DO know where weakest spot Is? DO you realize
what body disease would first attack because at
point with least resistance? IL
Many people do not know IT, But the Sest
spot and is known because II Is
generally suspected The weak spot with nearly
and kidneys although there Is seldom any
pain I'm their vicinity Hundreds people have gone
through life without the least suspicion that their kidneys
perfectly sound and died eventually OF Brights
disease IL Is they headaches occasionally
often Respondent had lack of appetite and
ere often seepess although Now, ali these things
indicate Brghs thousands OF might
have been they realized just what allied them.
II Is strange thing the dangerous of all
diseases should the least signs and he the least
pected Bghs disease steals into the system like thief
and DESTROYS the life victim Is II
common consumption and far dangerous Thousands
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29
MATTERS IN HAVANA.
A Spanish Correspondent Gives Report
of Doinps i'm the Cuban CapitaI


HAVANA, June IS =. NJ Ell Diariro
De La Marina commenting on the report
from the United States that Maior-Gen-
eral Fitzhugh Lee will attack Havana at
the head OF 1900 soldiers. says:
For what then comes this perverter
OF supplies sent for recOncentradoes and
this prcsumable author of the explosion
Of the Manner"
Yesterday (Monday) fourteen American
warships were in front Of Santiago de
cuba with ten transport vessels and
seven warshlps we're in front of Bal
quiri.
The festival Of 81. John was celebrated
on Sunday. great crowds filling the
churches and assembling later in the day
for the sports. There were maus-s.muse-
ments-from music 10 creased poles Cen
cral Blanco and the other officials were
not present at the sports, but they sent
donations OF prize money. The principal
gatherings were at the wharves. and not
for long time have there been seen
in Havana such large and animated
throngs. Ladies. representing the best
society in town. took part IN the festival,
and more than $500 In gold were COY
lected for the tree kitchens.
Tomorrow there will be another festi-
val % the wharves and further c0llec-
lions.
Yesterday afternoon Monday The head
Of the American column advanced to-
ward Aguadores by the Sibony railway.
At the same time three American war
ships. two of which We're battleships.
approached the creek and opened IRE
against the Spanish troops. which ex-
changed shots with The American forces.
Reports from Carllda. province OF
Santa Clara. say that an American war
ship appeared Off Cayo Blanco. rounding
the water at the mouth ~ the harbor
evidently with a view OF trying 10 force
an entrance. but thIt the attempt did
not enoceod.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29

stead of fifteen regiments being immedi-
atey equipped and prepared, the entire
First Corps OF twenty-seNen regiments
Is 10 be hastily prepared for active feld
service. ana tho natural inference pre-
walls among the best posted army officers
at the park that the force will be
of for Tampa or other seaports within
week or ten days, or as rapidly as trans
ports can be provided.
The regiments included are Ninth Penn
sylvania Second Missouri. First New
Hampshire. Twelfth New York. Twenty
first Kansas Eighth Massachusetts,. First
South Carolina. Twelfth Minnesota Fifth
Pennsylvania. Fourteenth Minnesota, Sec
ond Ohio. Sixth ONO one Hundred and
sixtieth Indiana. Thlrty-hrst Michigan.
Sixteenth Pennsylvania. Second Wiscor-
sin. Third Kentucky. Fourth Pennsyva-
mia. Third Illinois. Fourth Ohio. First
Kentucky Third Wisconsin and Filth
Illinois.
Maior-Gcneral Brooke was appointed
by the President 10 command the corps
Major-Ceucal Wade viii be left 40 COM
mand al Camp Thomas Tho change
made by tc-day's order appears 10 have
been in accordance with Cen Brooks
desire not to go 20 the front without suf-
hcient men for any emergency that might
arise.
Tho work Of cpuippins the corps is pro-
ceeding with all possible speed and the
Juartermaster's and the ordnance De
partments are being taxed to their ut
most capacity.
Major Otto Becker and Major Seymour
Howell were the only government pay
masters arriving to-day, although TWEEN
tv-dve We're expected. Major Becker
stated that the corps would begin pay
ing the army az once. and It is estimated
the amount TO be paid out will be not
less than two million dollars.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29

round and round over their heeds and
did not touch the mules but simply drove
them back quietly. Whom dealing with
stubborn mule Packer Horn never used
club or whip, but simply said. 'Yuhl
Yuh-h-hH' in asoft tone OF voice. He
even threw up his hands and exclaimed
"Shoo-o-o! when several mules would
try to run by him. and treated them "a
quietly as a woman driving a hen and
chickens TO the roost. Horns method
proves that even tho much -despised and
much abused mule appreciates gentle
treatment and is willing TO obey a kind
master. II IL A well known fact that a
trained army pack mule Is docile. as
rule. In some respects he has more sense
than horse. The first thing a horse
does when he falls and becomes entan-
gled during action or in an accident Is 10
kick. but the mule lies perfectly quiet
until released.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29
GEN. MERITS PROCLAMATION
1t viii Announce a Provisional Gov
crnment to the Philippine Islands.

SAN FRANCISCO. June 2S.-General
Wesley Merritt who will sail from this
port at 10 clock tomorrow and assume
his duties as Governor-General Of the
Philippines Islands, has prepared a pro-
clamdion wnich will be issued immedi-
ately after his arrival at Manila.
Although it's contents are as yet being
kept secret. its general tenor is known.
Ii will announce to the people OF the
Islands that General Merritt, as the rep
resentative OF the United States. has es-
tablished a provisional government and
his authority must be respected. At the
same time he will assure the inhabitants
that he comes not TO Cypress, but to free
them.
They are to be granted the fullest lib
eytv compatible with the perseverance Of
law and order. and al personal and prop
ertv rights are TO be respected.
He has instructions from Washington
10 confer with Admiral Dewey on his
arrival at Manila, and the two com
manders are 10 act In concert in anything
that NAV be necessary 10 insure the occu-
patton OF the islands by this Government.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29
Ricrcle Match Pnstnone1.

BALTIMORE. ND, June &.-Ihe ten
mile paced bicycle match race between
Henri Cissac, the French champion. and
Fred Sims. Of Washington which was
to- have taken place at the Colosseum to-
night. was postponed until Thursday even
ing. During the opening heat OF the
half-mile open. professional consolation
event. the electric wires became disar-
ranged. and the lights went out. Tho
one-mile professional handicap, the only
event completed, was won by Carroll
Jack. OF Philadelphia zone second; j..
Chapman, Atlanta, Ga. 1.-TWO seconds.
was second and Bob Walthour Scratch
Atlanta took third prize. Time. 2:02 40.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29
Arkansas Republicans.

LITTLE ROCK. ARK. June 2S.-The
Republican State Convention Will assem-
BILE here at noon tomorrow. u Will be
the first Republican convention i'm Arkan-
sas for years at which General Clayton
Powell was not I'm attendance. lie was
expected TO be on hand. but at the last
moment sent word from the city Of
Mexico that his official duties would pre-
vent his attendance.
The convention will nominate a fun
state ticket probably headed by Hon. II.
f. Autcn. Of Little Rock. for Governor.
There will be no contests for any Of the
places.
TO make n vigorous campaign for State
and county Offices this year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29
4 Hnrrard Lovel's Woe.

This is the tale OF a Harvard lover
Kind 10 a fault his generous mind.
Thoughtless Of self, e'er Planned for an
other,
Sweet and demure-you know just the
kind.
Come out next Thursday TO Vespers, -
he wrote her.
JOY was his lot when she answered 81
Will"
Cleaned he his room then. with broom
and with buster,
Brushed we'll his hair too, with won
derful skin.
Patient he waited her radiant coming.
Shouted for JOY when her dress he de-
fined
Oh, what is that so chilling and numb
ing2
Woe TO the I'd, IT'S her mother behind
Murray Seasongo0d in Cincinnati Com
mercial-Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29
Governor Power Renominated.

AUGUSTA, MAINE, June 2S.-The Re-
puhlicans Of Maine renomlnated Cover
nor Llewcllin Power by unanimous vote
al the State convention held here to-day.
The platform endorses President McKin
ley's administration In the conduct Of
war with Spain and holds ii 10 be the
sacred duty OF the State 20 protect and
care for the wives and children Of her
soldiers and sailors while they carry
liberty 10 the oppressed and defend the
nations honor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29
Spanish Spies.

ATLANTA. GA, June 2S.-Four sup
posed Spanish spies. reached Fort Nc
Pherson to-day one Of them is Private
Frederick j. Gienhurst OF the Fourth
Army Corps He is supposed tO have en-
tered the army % enable him TO carry
ON his secret operations without attract
ing suspicion. lie was arrested at Tampa,
and pending investigation OF tnc charges
against him. was sent Goo Fort McFherson.
The three other suspects are officially
known as ThoritiO Ncgrin. desertcr
from the Spanish navy. Jose Martinez.
and Juan Rodriguez alias spanish John
They are thought 20 have been obtaining
Information about the f0rtidcations at
Twice for the use Of their government.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29
THE THANKS OF CONGRESS.
4 Resolution Introduced Thanking
Hobson, Ncwcomb and HOdgsOn.

WASHINGTON. June 28-Representa-
tive Hnbom. OF California. a member OF
the House Naval Affairs Committee. to-
day introduced a joint resolution, tender
ing The thanks OF Congres 10 Assistant
Naval Constructor Richmond Pearson
Ho0son and 10 the volunteer crew of the
Ne rmac. and authorizing Hobsons
transfer from the construction corps 20
the i,ne OF navy. II is IN response to tho
recommendation made by President Nc
Kinley in his message TO Congress yes
terday
simultaneously with this resolution,
Mr.. Hub0rn also introduced the Senate
joint resolution. recognizing the gailantry
Of Newcomb and HodgsOn. 8 special
meeting OF the House Naval Affairs Com
mittee has been called for ! o'clock to-
morrow. TO act on these resolutions ard
others that are pending.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29
THE WEAKEST SPOT
In Fort or a Man--DO You Know Where
Your Greatest Weakness Lies?

OF persons that there is anything me
matter along from day TO day. wniic AL
the while the disease making nroads into their bodies
now there only which this fearful disease
That is by the use OF the
only known for Brights disease-Warnefs
1t is not idle statement to say that THIS srea
remedy has saved the persons for thou
sands have testified Among the number Is Mr. C. H.
Lincoln living II Grant Avenue Medford Mass He says:
"a number OF years ago became unaccountably Ill.
tried a dozen different still After
taking medicines sink ship became
convinced had Brghts disease and knew what thar
meant medicines had left OF doors and
began the use of bottle brought
relief I continued gained pounds weight kept on I'm
I the remedy completely
cured me- I years old and enjoy good health
as any ofmy age1 believe that " anybody has
kidney trouble warmers will him. II that
will not nothing will him this side OF the grave"
Reader do chances with your health ufe
and health are rfed with there
s no reason why you not have long and happy hfe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29
RELIEF FOR GOMEZ,
4 Meeting Of Cubans I'm Key West 20
Devise Means of Relief for His Army

KEY WEST. June 23.-The Cubans here
held a big meeting tonight TO devise
means for sending relief 20 the army Of
Gomez which is i'm desperate straits for
want o. food.
10 was decided 10 send an expedition
Immediately. Steps were take nj once 10
raise funds. and nearly a thousand dol
lars was raised tonight. one man giving
$500 Men and women who were too poor
20 give money gave their jewelry.
Tho Cuhans In New York, Tampa and
elsewhere will De asked 10 contribute.
The Key West cigarmakers viii COVE a
days wages and there viii be q house 10
house canvass for funds An effort will
be made TO raise 5000 in Key West. and
80 may De possible 10 send a large eXpe-
diuon with arms as well as food.
II Key West must act alone a ship load
Of food will be seD.
General Gomez recently concentrated
az scattered bands I'm the expectation of
meeting an expedition which did not land
Now they must disperse unless assist
ance Is sent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29

From a mysterious origin fire broke
out AT 1:fj o'clock this morning in the
coal-house I'm the rear of No. SO west
Main street. owned by Mrs Alice Reddy.
and occupied by Mr.. j. g.. Warrimer and
family
An alarm from Box 1G corner or Pine
and Main streets. was ruug. and the de-
partment responded promptly, under the
leadership of Chief Fuller
Ten minutes work from a single hose
line served 90 eXtinguish the blaze. before
which extinguishment however 10 had
caught and slightly damaged the adjoin-
ing stable. belonging 10 MIR Herbert NJ.
Phillips
The total damage will not reach fifty
dollars