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The daily sentinel., 1899-06-23
The old two Story Building at
Fourth and Main Streets
Mann's Grocery Stock
Badly Damaged.
WATER TO SPARE
-Four Streams With First Class
Pressure We're Turned ON
The Burning Structure.

The General Joe Maupin building, in
which is located the Mann grocery store
at the northeast corner of Main and
Fourth streets, took fire last night about
1890 o'clock.
The building is two story frame
structure, which years ago was con-
demned by the FIRE committee of coun-
Gil, but which has been permitted to
stand through sufferance of some kind.
longer than it should.
The fire seemed to have started in the
rear portion Of the Mann store, in the
northwest corner. in an alcove or room
used for the storage of matches, flour,
oil and other merchandise, The fire was
confined to small space and did not
seem TO have force enough to penetrate
to the rooms up stairs, else the building
would doubtless have been total loss. .
All the goods In the Mann store were
either burned or badly ecorched. They
cannot be sold as new goods and are
doubtless heated 80 badly that they can
only be sold for very considerable
loss.
The up stairs was used as rooming
house and the occupants were startled
by the fire but made their escape read
lily with their goods and chattles.
OF water there was plenty. In fact
there was water to spare. Four first
class streams Of water were turned on
the building with mcst excellent pres
sure. This is the testimony OF the mem-
bers of the 6re department and OF Fire
Chief George r. Garrison. He said
that they had the fire under control in a
very short time and it is marvellous that
the building, which is nothing more nor
less than FIRE trap was saved with such
little damage.
In the first place it speaks volumes for
the work of the fire department, which
has always borne mist enviable repu-
tation and further it shows that all the
bowling about not having sufficient
water pressure in case Of IRE. is bosh
pure and simple. With the immense
amount Of water poured into and on
that building last night, fire Of ten
times tho magnitude could have been
controlled.
Upon the Mann stock Of groceries
there was an insurance Of e2,5OO. The
National Of Hartford, Conn, held two
policies, one for $500 and another for
$500. Horace T. DeLong holds these
two policies for Mr.. Mann. There is
also a policy for $l,7OO in the North
British and Mercantile, placed by w. A. =.
Marsh.
1t is believed that there is an insur-
ance on the building Of 81 300, placed by
Horace T. DeLong, but as he is away
today, it is impossible to ascertain this
fact.
The building il the property OF Joseph
Maupin and is landmark of the city
He is a man Of wealth and the building
has beeu one Of the best paying proper
The daily sentinel., 1899-06-23

Don't stand around gazing at the
Strawberry Day posters with your
meuth watering at the thoughts Of the
want at Glenwood and the Midland
will take you there and back for only
The daily sentinel., 1899-06-23

Another victim in Denver, to the cycle
scorsher. A woman's skull cracked
The scorcher is as bad as a pestilence'
in the number OF his victims.
The daily sentinel., 1899-06-23

II there are any fire eaters in the
army let them at the Filipinos and set-
tie this little disturbance.
The daily sentinel., 1899-06-23

In a hammock meath the shade trees
What delightful rest;
Don't forget when you are buying
Bedwell has the beet.)
The daily sentinel., 1899-06-23

rOur night clerk will answer calls
at all hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-14
PRESIDENT OFF FOR GEORGIA.
His Party Includes the Vicc-Prcsi-
dent and senator Hanna

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. March l3.-Presl-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley and party OF
friends left the city at 6:iO O'Clock to-
night, for vacation OF ten days or two
weeks al Thomasville, Ga. where the
train Is scheduled 20 arrive at o'clock
tomorrow evening. The trip will be
made via the Atlantic Coast Line and the
Plant system, aboard a splendid train of
Pullman cars, perfect in equipment. and
with every provision for the comfort and
safety of the party. The President oc-
eupied the magnificent private Pullman
ooservation-car Iolanthe, at the rear of
the special train. the remainder of which
was made up of the compartment car
horato the sleeper Clematis. the dining
car Aberlin, and the combination smoking
ana baggage-car Cassus all handsomely
fitted out for the accommodation of the
distinguished travellers.
Ten minutes before traln-time the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley reached the
station, where a number Of people had
assembled, and went aboard the train
and greeted those who accompany them
on the trip. These include the Vice
president and Mrs. Hobart. and Master
Hobart; Senator and Mrs. Hanna. Miss
Hanna and Miss Phelps. DR.. J. y. Rixey
Mr. George B. Cortelyou, assistant secre-
tary to the President and Mr. b. S
Barnes, one Of the executive clerks.
Secretary Algcr Postmaster-General
Emory Smith, Secretary-to-the-P President
Porter, General Corbin. and others were
a the station TO bid the party farewell
PASSES AROUND PETERSBURG.
PETERSBURG. VA. March 13.-Presi-
dent Mckinley and party passed over the
Belt Line around Petersburg tonight, at
1885 o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-14
WILL GET THE BUILDING.
Territory Has Been Ceded to the
Government I'm Newport News.

Widely published statements TO the ef-
feet that work could not be begun on the
Federal building at Newport News. for
which an appropriation was made by the
last Congress. owing to the site not hav-
ing been ceded by the State Legislature,
are incorrect.
The Legislature Of 1SS3-'a passed an act
cedng TO the General Government one
acre Of land I'm Newport News. or so
much as may be necessary, for the pur-
pose OF erecting public building there
on. The act was approved April II. 1884.
There was a general impression that
the General Assembly had not taken any
action I'm the matter. but Governor Tyler
thought otherwise. and a diligent search
OF the rolls by Colonel John Bell Bigger.
Clerk of the House Of Delegates and
Keeper Of the Rolls, proved that his EX-
cellency was correct. A certified copy Of
the act was sent 10 Secretary Gage. Of
che Treasury Department. Yesterday. The
latter had written the Governor notify
ing him of the appropriation made. and
asking If the Legislature had made the
necessary cession. Work will probably be
begun on the new building i'm a. short
time
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-14
COMING HOME FROM CUnA.
Troops 10 He Mustered Out at Once
NirGininns To Lnnd nj Old pninf.

WASHINGTON, March l3.-The War
Department has determined to muster
out ana bring home all the volunteers in
Cuba. with the exception of the volunteer
engineers and immunes. The necessity
for immediate action has been brought 10
the attention of the War Department. on
account of the quarantine regulations
against Cuba. which so into effect about
the lst of May, and which are especially
strict at all southern ports.
When the troops are brought 20 this
country, they must. under the law, be
mustered out in United States camps,
and they, no doubt. will be brought to
the camps nearest their homes
NORTHERNERS GOING TO MONTAIK
1t is desired also to have them brought
to places where fumigatng can be done.
and if possible troops for the Northern
States may be brought to Montauk, and
Camp Wykoff again be established. al
though the present intention is TO have all
northern troops sent to Camp Meade in
Pennsylvania
The troops Of North and South Caro-
lima, Louisiana, aud Georgia will probably
be brought to Savannah; the Texas troops
to Galveston, and the Tennessee. Ken
lucky. and Virginia troops to Old Point
Comfort, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-14

ceded. or very closely followed, BY the
withdrawal OF Mr.. Moore. or that MT.
Jones will shortly announce his decision
not 10 run. Such a course would indicate
an alliance OF forces which would not
surprise those who know the relations ex-
isting between the friends OF the two
men.
A prediction concerning the senatorial
fight warranted by strong array OF facts
could be made something like this: Should
Mr.. Moore and Mr.. Jones both be In the
field 1t will probably be because they
think IL strengthens the chances OF de-
feating Mr.. Martin. for II is the field
against Martin.
OPPOSITION NOT CRYSTALLIZED.
The opposition TO Mr.. Martin Is not
crystalIized. Since the withdrawal Of
General Lee II has no recognized leader.
Mr.. Jones has, ever since the Roanoke
convention. been regarded. next to Gene
raj Lee the head and front OF the oppo-
sit'on to the reelection Of the junior
Senator from Virginia. No man who ia
vored Mr.. Martins election the first time
Is likely TO be a candidate against him
this time.
Governor Tyler and Attorney-General
Montague are spoken OF as candidates.
Neither would cast away a good chance
10 win it. OF the two. Governor Tyler Is
the more likely TO be a candidate. There
are whispers of Mr.. Montague aspiring
TO the Office which Governor Tyler now
fills. Neither Governor Tyler nor Mr.
Montague has ever been regarded as sup
porters Of Mr.. Martin for the nomina-
ton
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-14

OF Eighty Entries Fourty-Four Turn
In Qualification ScOrcS.

PALM BEACH. FLA. March BOZ
eighty entries in the Palm Beach tourna-
ment here to-day. forty-four turned in
scores I'm the qualification round Of thirty
six holes The sixteen qualifying for the
Palm Beach championship cups were the
following. with their scores Tappin. III:
Schurmer. 179; MacAuley. 1Sl: Forest. 1856;
Watson. 1856; Maddox. 1S6. Thorne. lS7;
Merrill. 1S7; Travelli. lS9; Christian, 1S9:
Raynal, l9l; Rumney, 1888; Bryant. 19i;
Tavlor. 195; Marsh, 1877 and Billings. 1877.
The next sixteen qualifying for the con-
ISOLATION prize were Black. Adams. Pam
took. Farwell. Thompson. Carter Souther-
land. Arbuthnot, Carpenter, DeLong.
Moore. McCreary, Davis. Leake, York, and
Jones.
The PLAYERS for the championship cups
wit p Raynal and Forest. Thorne and
Maddox. Billings and Tappin. Christian
and TAYLOR. Merrill and Watson. Schur-
mer and Marsh. Bryant and MacAuley,
Rumney and Travelli.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-14
summer Homes Folder. 1899.

Mr.. W. A. Turk general passenger
agent Of the Southern railway Is collating
information for Summer Homes Folder
for the ensuing summer. giving the names
OF proprietors, post-office addresses at
or near what station. conveyance used.
number OF guests. terms per day. week.
and month. This information will be
printed in an attractive form. and a large
edition published and distributed by the
various agents OF this immense system
throughout all sections Of the country.
Persons contemplating taking boarders
for the ensuing summer are requested TO
apply to the nearest railroad agent for
blanks to filled out. giving the above In
formation, and forward at once 10 w. A..
Turk general passenger agent. Washing
ton. ID. c.. so that is may reach him not
later than April lst.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-14
But Rhea'S Friends Iterate That Walker
Shot Hamilton.
so ALSO SAYS LAST NAMED
This walker, CaIfec, and Hickman
raI.-Tbe Condition of the
paIs-Judse Rhea's Goodness.

BRISTOL, VA, March 13.-(Special y
The sensational difficulty which occurred
in this city Saturday evening. in which
Lawyer w. S. Hamilton was shot and Sc
riously wounded by. it is alleged. General
James a. Walker, and in which General
Walker received two wounds in the shoul
der from pistol in the hands Of an un-
known person. continues to be the chief
topic Of discussion among politicians and
the people generally. There have, how
ever been no new developments of an in
teresting nature, and the excitement is
gradually wearing away. As stated in the
Dispatch Sunday morning, the shooting
occurred about o'clock. while deposit
tiohs in the Rhea- Walker contest were
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-14
Magnificent Spring Tours.

Messrs Raymond & Whitcomb's an
nual spring tours TO the Pacific coast,
Alaska. the Yellowstone National Park,
etc. will be unusually attractive this year.
The date of leaving Philadelphia and
Washington Is Tuesday April 18th.
These tours have been very popular for
nineteen years past. and In no way, and
al no time. can the scenic wonders Of the
mid-continent and the picturesque Pa
cifc coast be seen TO better advantage.
The trip can be made long or short as
desired. and passengers are personally
conducted through all the different jour
neys, so that they are relieved OF all
the ordinary cares of travelling. Alaska
and the marvellous Yellowstone Park re-
gion are of course. prominent among the
objective points. Messrs. Raymond a.
Whitcomb. 1905 Chestnut street, Phila-
delphla. will send a descriptive circular
ON application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-14
MIR. MARTIN Is HERE.
The Junior Senator Also Talks with
Several Friends.

Hon. Thomas $. Martin came down to
Richmond last night. and is al Murphy's.
He and Mr.. Jones have rooms very near
each other on the first floor.
Several friends called on Mr.. Martin
last night. among them Hon. Joseph r.
Lawless. Secretary Of the Commonwealth.
one of the Senator's warmest Richmond
friends. and Sheriff Simon Solomon, Of
Henrico.
Senator Martin did not appear TO be
rendered the least uneasy by reason OF
the presence In the hotel of so many of
his outspoken opponents. and his face
wore it's characteristic expression Of calm
inscrutability
A friend Of Senator Martins said last
night that the latter's strength i'm Vir-
ginia had increased immensely during the
past twelve months. Mr.. Martins able
work i'm the last campaign had. he said,
greatly added to his popularity. his
speeches having excited very general adj
mration. The Senator is prepared to give
all comers lots OF fun when they try to
get his seat Lack Of interest will not
be the complaint Of any senatorial can
didate next fan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-14
JUNIOR SENATOR ALSO HERE.
Withdrawal.

The announcement by General Fitzhugh
Lee in a letter published i'm the Dispatch
OF Sunday that he would not oppose the
denomination Of Hon. Thomas S. Martin
for the United States Senate has greatly
revived interest in the coming senatorial
at least. had the effect OF developing the
candidacy OF Hon. William \. Jones. con-
gresham for the First District. for the
position.
Mr.. Jones came to Richmond early yes
terday morning He had not been here
long before h. was at the Office of Attor-
ney-General Montague. He and the At
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-14
VILLAMIL's REMAINS FOUND.
Positive Identification By General
Wood-Grues0me Proofs.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, March 13.-Yes-
terday General Leonard Wood, Military
Governor OF the Department of Santiago.
I'm the presence Of the Acknowledgement
of the department, Colonel Beacon and
Captain Gilmore; Of Captain Scott, cap
tain Of the port, and other officers. posi-
lively identified the remains of the Span
ish officer discovered a few days ago
among the rocks on the shore about four
miral Vilamil who commanded the Span
ish torpedo-boat destroyers I'm the naval
battle which resulted In the destruction
OF Admiral Cervera's squadron.
Accompanied by the officers named. and
by others. General Wood went I'm a tug
10 investigate personally as to the truth
of the report that the body of a Spanish
officer had been found. tied i'm an arm
chair. at the point designated. The re-
port proved well founded. Nearly opposite
the point where the wrecked torpedo-de
stroyer Pluton lies. General Wood found
an armchair, with ropes around IT. a
skull bones on the ground, and the rag
ged remnants Of the uniform of a captain
in the Spanish navy. 1t was evident that
the buzzards had stripped the bones Of
flesh.
THE ADMIRALS DEATH.
It IS understood here-though as to this
there IS no certainty-that Admiral Villa
mil was taken a.syre from the Pluton In
a dying condition. tied in an armchair,
and the supposition is that he died i'm
mediately on reaching the shore. the body
being left abandoned among the rocks.
where it remained undiscovered until
few days ago.
Admiral Vilamel. IT is known. was
wounded in the right arm and the left
leg. General Wood put the bones to-
gether showing the unmistakable marks
Of wounds in these places. The identilica-
tion was in every respect complete.
THE FLEET COT-NTERSIGN.
In the pocket Of the coat was found the
fleet countersign for June 26th. signed by
the late Captain Oviedo Bustamente,
then Admiral Cervera's chief-of-staff.
Colonel Beacon and Captain Gilmore
carried the armchair. the tattered uni
form. and the bones. tied together with
a handkerchief of the dead officers and
one Of Colonel Beacon's. 10 the tug. which
lay about -four miles off.
SENSATION AMONG SPANIARDS.
The identification caused a sensation
among the Spanlards here. as Admiral
Villamil was one of the best-known
strategists in the Spanish navy. and a
man held in high esteem by his country
men.
General Wood, through the War De-
partment. will notify the Secretary Of
State OF the finding Of the remains. 50
that they can be removed to Spain. II the
Spanish Government so desires. Pending
final disposal, they will be kept at the
arsenal here.
The tattered uniform will also be held
subject 10 Spain's wishes The armchair
is at present i'm charge of Captain Scott
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-14

these were the only weapons the General
had on him at the courthouse during
the shooting II is declared that all the
chambers OF the revolver were loaded.
II has also been stated that Hickman Sc
cured a pistol at n bar-room just before
going to the courthouse. and the report
remains current that Walker and Hick-
man were the only persons presenting
pistols i'm the room.
All sorts Of rumors are heard as TO
threats having been made by both sides,
but 1t is difficult TO substantiate them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-14

passing out Of the jury-room into the hall
and from the hall through the Clerks
once 70 the front hall and stairway. Gen
eral Walker left his hat. and Sergeant
Gose now has both Mr.. Hamilton's and
the Generals hat in his possession.
Chief-of-Police Kilgore has the pistol
with which Walker is alleged to have shot
Hamilton. IL Is Colts il-calibre Der
ringer.
Ii has developed here that the persons
VINO undressed General Walker at his
hotel took a revolver and Bowie knife
from him. General Walker and his
friends-Hckman and Calfee-say that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-14
COLONEL TuAD JONES DENIES IT.
Says He Did Not Give out Interview
Credited to Him.

CHARLOTTE. y. c., March ia spe-
cial to the Observer from Asheville, \. C..
says: Colonel Thad w. Jones, lately in
command of the Tenth Immunes who is
al his home near here. says he never gave
out the interview at Raleigh credited to
him, and referring 10 the action OF the
militia at Griffin. Ga, as the Tenth Inn
munes passed. Colonel Jones did not pass
through Raleigh but came directly from
Macon TO Ashville."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-14
HEALTH OFFICERS INDICTED.
Charge that Of Having Caused Death
From Ye!.ow-Feyer.

NEW ORLEANS. March lS.-Presdeut
Edmund Souchon. of the State Board of
Health, and DR.. Quitman Kohnke, Of the
City Board. have been indicted for man
slaughter in East Felciana. in having
caused a death in that parish through the
Introduction Of yellow-fever from New
Orleans The indictment is the result Of
the charge Of DR.. Mackowan. who claim
ed that the two doctors had held that
yellOw-fever was not az infectious as ty-
phoid, and quarantlnable. and that they
declined to notify the county parishes Of
the existence of alleged fever here. The
warrants were served to-day, and Drs.
Souchon and Kohnke were taken to East
Feliciana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-14
KIPLING STILL IMPROVING.
He Reads the Newspapcrs-iiis plans
for the Future.

NEW YORK. March l2.-Though Mr.
Kipling has made no definite plans for
the immediate future. an intimate friend
said this evening that his visit TO this
country would probably be a short one.
AS soon as he is strong enough he will
go 10 Brattleboro'. VT. for a few weeks.
In all probability he will return 10 Eng
land early in the spring. He will not go
to Mexico.
Mr.. Kipiing continued to improve du-
ring the day and evening. Mr. Double
dav came downstairs about 10 o'clock to-
night and said that Mr.. Kiplng had
been reading the newspapers during the
day He scanned the papers eagerly. Mr..
Doubleday said and ran through them
very quickly He was not allowed 10
read a great deal, however
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-14

surd according to eyewitness. rms
suggestion was probably born OF tne iarl
tbat Judge Rhea and General walker
came near having "A serious diinculty uu-
ring the canvass.
RHEA LAST TO LEAVE
Judge Rhea was the last person 10 ieaVe
the jury-room. where Inc iirihs was uohe'
and walked out In his usual cooi hisnnei'
canorsl Walker and his friend, Calfee,
made n hasty retreat after the shooting,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-14
AGAINST ORGANIC UNION.
Action of Norfolk Presbyterian
Minister'S.

NORFOLK, VA, March 13.-(Special)-
Organic union between the northern and
southern branches of the Presbyterian
Church was voted down at the Presbyte-
rian ministers meeting here tonight
resolution was offered by Rev. Mr. Max
well. favorlng the union. provided the
northern branch of the Church would
withdraw its charges of dislOyalty and re-
bellion made against the southern church
at the time Of the separation. The mat
ter was then discussed at length and Ia
H1aI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-14

Possible Opponents of Senator Mar
tin's-JOnes. Moore. and Montague.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. March 13.-Sen-
ator Martin, Of Virginia, who has re-
mained in Washington since Congress ad-
journed, left the city this evening for
Richmond. where he proposes TO open the
campaign looking TO his reelection to the
Senate.
1t is said that several prominent men
will be in the field against Senator Mar
tin. Among them is mentioned Repre-
sentative w. A. Jones. of the First Dis
trict' the senior member Of the delegation
in the House Mr. r. Walton Moore, Of
Fairfax county, is named among the pro-
bable candidates while Attorney General
Montague has been suggested.