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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01
SAMPSON LIDELS MARIA TERESA
Makes Claim on Account of santiago
Fi.hf-ScbIey's Position,

WASHINGTON, July M.-Rear-Admiral
w. r. Sampson has filed a suit in the SUI
preme Court OF the District, libelling the
Spanish vessel-of-war, Maria Teresa. and
miscellaneous stores and supplies cap
tured upon her and other Spanish war
vessels. In his suit he claims that in his
own behalf and also in the behalf of all
the officers and enlisted men of the Unred
States naval force who took part In the
naval engagement off Santiago de Cuba
on July g, 1885, and in captures made sub
seouent thereto, and also so far as he is
bv law permitted on behalf of the United
states. he brings this libel against all
persons claiming any interest in the prize
property.
Admiral Sampson says that the fleet
of the United States was acting under his
immediate command as commander-in-
chief; that Commodore Winfield Schley
was the commanding officer of a division
of the fleet under his orders, and that
Captain French Il. Chadwick was fleet
captain or chief of staff. He enumerates
the vessels composing the fleet. lie re-
cites the capture Of the Spanish vessels,
and says that the captured property has
been or will be surveyed as prizes and
inventored, adding: This will show that
the prizes are worth 100000 over and
above the cost of recovery"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01
POLITICS IN STATE.
MAss-MEETING or DEMOCRATS
OF ACCoMAC.
A PRIMARY ELECTION ORDERED
To Choose Candidate for the HOUSE,
of DcIeaatcs-Thc Meeting
dorscx Tyler for the 'ni'e"
scnntc-Notcs.

oNANcocK. VA. July 81 Cspeciai)-
A large crowd Of Democrats OF 'h'
county assembled at the court mouse IN
reSponse 20 a call OF the county oh@"-
man. Or. John W. Bowdoin, for the pur-
pose Of devising method OF selec'ing d
candidate OF the party for the House u
Doleca,es. A resolution was offered by
senator IeCato providing for a primary
election on the 18th Of August. and th''
all who voted for Hon. w. A. Jones Tor
congressman az his last election shouiu
be allowed 20 vote.
n. u. Wescott moved 10 amend IN
resolutions so that those only VINO yolSI
for W. j. Bryan for President shou'U
vote in the primary. 81,
The amendment vas accepted On. ~ ~,
resolution WAS passed. Mr.. y. W. -.
Introduced a supplementary resVlu' a..
the purpose OF which was 10 proNIue -
an cxprcesion by the people al lhc pr
mary election Of their preference loI
candidate OF the party for unl'eu ''"'''
AZ y wescott offered the follow
ing substitute: "That the Democrats -,
.Accemae On mass-meetlns
hereby endorse the candluacy OF Ilo", -
HOG T,ler. Governor Of Virginia. Tor me
office OF United states senator ior
glnia" ,,,.o
large majority.
Jobn n wise. ex-sheriff Of the county
and Hon. :. W Matthews have each
made formal announcement OF their can
didacv for the nomination at the pri-
mary for the House Os Delegates
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01
BALTIMORE JOINS QUARANTINE,
Hut Has No Fear That the Disease
VIII Spread.

BALTIMORE, MD. July d.-(special)-
Baltimore has Joined in the quarantine
against Old Point Comfort The reports
OF thirty-three cases OF yellow-feyer az
Hampton Soldiers Home caused several
conferences to-day between Hsalth-Com-
missioner Jones and Surgeon-General Wy
man. Of the Marine Hospital Service
DIR. Wyman advised that precautionary
measures be taken at once. and the local
health officials effected an agreement with
the various steamboat lines plying be-
tween here and the points on Hampton
Roads whereby none OF the vessels VIII
receive either passengers or freight for
Baltimore. IL was reported that 200 pas
sengers DESTROYS OF coming 10 Baltimore
were left at Old Point last night. BY this
arrangement Norfolk, which IS also quar-
antined against the infected districts, Is
left open. and the southern trade not
blocked. Both passengers and freight
will be carried between the points. Little
danger is apprehended here that the dis
ease Will spread, as II is believed that
the measures taken by the Marine Hos
pital Service will be OF such vigorous
nature az TO oonfine the scourge 10 the
Soldiers Home. Newport News Is also
under the ban, as no official assurance OF
It's freedom from the fever has been re-
ceived. As soon. however. as the health
officials of that place notify Baltimore OF
the absence OF the disease the quarantine
will be raised. IL is believed that the
steamers OF the lines touching Old Point
will be allowed 10 deposit freight at the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01
IN PETERSBURG.
Surprise and Regret-Neeessnry Pre-
cnution to he Taken.

PETERSBURG, VA, July Si.-(speciah
The intelligence of the outbreak Of yell
low-fever in the Soldiers Home at Hamp-
ton reached here last night by telephone
from his Excellency, Governor Tyler, who
had been called up for information on
another matter Great surprise and great
regret are expressed at the appearance
OF the dread disease IN Virginia, and the
authorities here have taken the prompt
est and most positive measures 70 prevent
it's introduction into this city mas
much. however. as Richmond, Norfolk,
and Newport News have established strict
quarantine against Hampton and vicinity
the Board Of Health has not as yet de-
cided Il necessary for Petersburg to DO so.
The strictest watch will be kept for any
spread Of the disease. and acton taken
accordingly. Petersburg gave asylum TO
many families Of the cities by the sea
during the yellow-fever epidemic III NOT
folk many years ago. and suffered very
little by IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01
BURROWS on PHILIPPINE WAR.
situation aud Outlook BAD for the
Republican Party.

WASHINGTON, July Ex-senator Bur-
rows. OF Michigan. in an interview with a
Post reporter this afternoon, said:
1T is my judgment that if the war in
the Philippines Is still in progress next
year. and the end is not then in sight,
The situation will be TO the disadvantage
Of the Republican party. The only hope
for the party, and the country, i might
add. Is in a speedy change OF conditions
in the Philippines Unless the war in
the Philippines speedily ends, 1t will be-
come an important political factos and
its continuance will make the outlook
Tor Republic success uncertain, 10 say
the least II / could have had my way,
We would have simply taken a coallng
station or q base Of supplies in the Island
of I.uzOn; We would not have paid
penny to SPAIN and We would have mad
our foothOld in the East without the
sacrifice of life and money. l believe in
finding new markets for our people, VINO
are the greatest producers the world has
ever known anC the Orient doubtless
offers a great opportunity. No one knows
what possibilities are afforded in China,
which seems now 10 be staggering TO her
fall If there is 10 be development
in that direction ! certainly want the
United States to have share. Al the
fact that we might run counter at any
moment to England France, or Germany,
and 1 believe that England, now appa-
rently so friendly, viii strike us inc
moment we cross her threshold. More
than this. 1 say frankly, that if our par
ficipation in the eastern trade Is 10 be
purchased at the cost Of an indefinite
war in the Philippines. we VIII pay a
very large price for what We are getting.
"How would you meet the present SIT
uation?' ,,,,e.,,, y,
'The President Is acting wisely, IN my
on,nion in endeavoring 10 restore peace
and order I'm the Philippines by sending
an Increased army 70 assist General Gus.
II is 20 be sincerely hoped that the fresh
troops will be able 10 establish the au-
thority of the United States. We must
remember. however, that although we
have now been fighting some time, we
have conquered a territory only about
nifty miles to the south, mere basateIo
compared with tho immense area OF the
archipelago If the additional troops Sent
10 General Otis cannot restore orue''
Congress will have to deal with the pro-
blem. and ought to have by the list OF
December some definite information upon
which 70 act. For the present, 1 nope
the President viii continue his EFFORT 10
end the trouble, and that his effort VIII
be crowned with success. Victory Tor the
Republican party next year will be inaue
more certain by the success Of our arms
in tho Philippines" ,,
''YOu would not now abandon the Fhh-
sppnes?" suggested the reporter
Il do not see how we can get away
now" said the Senator. we cannot SUI
RENDER our ships to Aguinaldo and say TO
him that no can murder our soiuleIs 3
Now that We have commenced, the oniy
thing we can do IL TO end the conne'
as soon as possible. After that is aon,,
the question of the disposition OF tne
islands or their permanent retention ies's
with the people and with Congress-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01
Doo,h Of uepry RyInnd Crane.

BALTIMORE, MD. July sl-(SPee 'al' 20
Henry Ryland Crane died yesterday .t
his home 2i2 west HOFFMAN street, b.A''
was due to a complication Of d.see.
and resulted from an illness OK l"i,'
weeks.
Mr.. Crane was born in Richmond a.i
served through the last three years o.. .l'
war with the Second Company OF E.'-
mond Howltzers. Al the time 'i DIS
death he was secretary OF the Atiy..-l
Iife-Insurance Company, WAD I0s...,N
he had held for the past SIS ytt'.' ID.
was prominent In the Bapusl ci-l-" i.''
and was a member OF the y..'.'i'
ciety widow, who was AA's |
Merryman, Of Baltimore county aNH l.- -,
daughters survive him. The ilI-1-l "''
take place tomorrow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01
GREAT STORM IN SAN DOMINGO
Ficuereo Accepts the Presidency Oh
the Republic.

FORT DE FRANCE, July Sl.-News Is
arriving slowly, owing TO the occurrence
in santo Domingo on Friday last OF a
violent hurricane, which caused immense
damage. Three large schooners whlch
were in the roadstead at SantO Domingo
vera wrecked. and only one man or the
crews of the three vessels was saved
After striking Santo Domingo the hurrl-
cane moved to the northeast. deVaslalihs
the country between Santo Domingo ana
Cotuv. forty-four miles from the capl'al,
The telegraph lines suffered heavily, ana
great damage was done along the sea-
coast.
The latest advices from Santo Domingo
report that General Figuereo. the wee
President, urged by number OF ms
friends. has accepted the presidency, pro-
missing 10 retain the present Conservative
ministry I'm office. Pending the meeting or
Congress. General Figuereo VIII assume
full responsibility and power.
Calmness prevails through the country,
and n feeling Of stupor caused by the
tragic death Of President Heureaux. Only
in the environs Of Moca is the agitation
caused by the assassins and their friends
annarent. and il is said that the parti-
cans of the government are increasing In
number
REVOLUTION TO-DAY OR TO-MOR-
ROW.
CAPE HAITIEN, July 31.-From dis
patch Just received from a reliable source
il is learned that a revolution Will be
proclaimed tomorrow or the day after
tomorrow in the Republic Of Santo Do
mingo in favor of Don Juan lsidore Jimi-
nez.
According TO this dispatch the entire
western portion Of the republic mas de-
clared in favor of Jiminez. and he Is the
candidate for the presidency throughout
the rest OF the country
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01
AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
Colonel wOodGn sends out Cheering
Words.

NORFOLK, VA, July 31.-(Special.)-"I
believe the outbreak of yellow-fever in
the Soldiers Home is under control The
disease is here in very mild form. There
were to-day no new cases and no deaths.
There is not half the excitement inside
the home that there is on the outside.
Many Of the thirty patients now under
treatment are about to be discharged"
This was the official statement tie
phoned your correspondent tonight by
Colonel Z. r. Woodhn. governor Of the
National Soldiers Home at Hampton. 1t
has done more 20 reassure the people
than any other statement yet given out
Speaking of the excursions that were
at the home the day the disease was
discovered, Governor Woodhn declared
that the excursionists did not mingle with
the inmates OF the Home. and ne does
not believe they became infected, nor
that there is any danger from that source,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01
RAILROAD BUSINESS BRISK.
President Williams Reports an En-
cournging Condition of Amir


Mr.. John SHELTON Williams is back in
the city after hurried business trim, 20
Norfolk and New York. lie saws th,
business Of the railroad lines of which
he is president Is increasing rapidly.
A big order for cars has jus, hes,
placed with the shops az Americas Ca
The work on the link 10 connect the gq.
board system with the Florida Central
and Peninsular at Columbia, $. g.. is f.r
advanced. The companies have take,
possession OF Sidney Park. in Columbia
which was acquired from that city
Mr.. Kenefeck. who Is the manager f'r
the general contractors for the building
Of the Richmond. Petersburg and Caro-
lima road. Is I'm Richmond Pie reports
that the work Is progress'ng On n most
satisfactory manner all along fhe route
The Georgia and Alabama railroad
which IS to form link Of the new saa-
board system will soon have admirable
deep-water facilities 40 Savannah. Ca A
bridge 10 connect Savannah with Hutch
inson Island is now being constructed
across Savannah river a dyke five milo,
long. encircling Hutchinson Island. h.t
been about three-fourihs completed
II is now thought the Seaboard intends
TO use the survey which has been prac.
tically completed between Augusta and
Charleston. The fact that the latter slr-
voy passes several Of the plants Of tas
Virginla-C Carolina Chemical Company is
regarded as significant Men promurr.
in the management Of the Seaboard -m
also identified with the Chemical Cone
pany. and II now seems probable that OBJ.
two big enterprises will be dove-ta.Iai n
a manner that will assist In the growth
and development OF each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01
CROWDS COME TO RICHMOND.
A Special Train from Old Pofnt
brings Many Refugees.

Richmond hotels were crowded last
night with refugees from Old Point
The last train from that place reached
here at 1880 o'clock last night. II was
run by permission OF the health officers
OF this city, and was not allowed TO STOP
at Phoebus or Hampton. Indeed the
only stops made were at water tanks.
Large crowds met the train at the sta
ton, many Richmond people being among
the passengers The regular Chesapeake
and Ohio train which reaches here al
$50 o'clock was run I'm two sections the
first carried $50 passengers; the second
about 800. All came from Newport News
The train from Old Point brought nearly
eco people. A happy lot they were when
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01
THE WAR IN THE PHILIPPINES.
one Hundred Thousand Troops Nee"-
ed by November list.


SAN FRANCISCO, July 3l--An officer
OF one Of the volunteer regiments in the
philippines has written the following
letter 10 the Associated Press:
''Aianiia.-The arrival OF the rainy sea-
son finds the instruction vigorous. as II
has been since tho commencement. The
insuTgent armies are well recruited, not
wlthstanding their heavy losses, and are
well fed and clothed. They have profited
b. their five months OF warfare against
the Americans. They are fast adopting
American tactics. and are becoming bet
ter disciplined and more skilful in the use
OF their weapons. one hundred thou
sand soldiers should be here ready for
business by the beginning OF the dry sea-
son I'm November. Garrisons could then
DO stationed at strategic points. A con-
unuous warfare cannot be carried on in
this enervating climate by the same
troops Frequent reliefs are necessary.
Troops should not be kept here longer
than year. Men from northern eli
mate retain their native yigor for six or
eight months after arrival here and then
begin 10 succWmb 10 the various ailments
OF tropical weather This n exemplified
IN the case OF volunteers and regulars
who have been IN the Philippines since
last summer The most OF Thorn are
saturated with malaria, many have rheu-
matism, and all are greatly debilitated.
1hsy are unnt for further duty, and re-
cuperation seems slow and unsatisfactory
As II ~ with them, 80 IL Is likely TO be
with their successors.
AN ILLUSTRATION.
The Se0,Ooo people OF the Philippines
are as highly civilized us the 100000 OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01
Committee ,Ieetlng..

The Committee on Police was called 20
meet yesterday afternoon. bug only
Messrs. Seay and Shea were present anl
I'm the absence of a quorum no business
could be transacted. An effort wl pr
made 10 get a meeting at 10 O'Clock ra
morning.
The Committee on Accounts and fr''i'
ing met yesterday afternoon. Ne
West. FERGUSON, and L1wder pre- -r
Only routine business was transact POI.
The Council Committee on Light vi.
meet at $50 o'clock this evening. ll.
Common Council will meet at O'Clock i
consider the proposed appropriation io.
the gas-works The Committees Oh Gene
teries and First Market VIII meet q.
ofa1Ock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01
MRS. KATE CHASE sPRAGUE DEAD.
Funeral TO-Morrow-Interm 20 BE
at Columbus. q.

WASHINGTON, July I.-Airs. Kate
Chase Sprague, wife OF a former Govern
or Rhode Island and the daughter of the
late Salmon p. Chase. Governor of Ohio.
United States senator. and Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court Of HE United
States. died at her homestead, "Edec-
wood" i'm Washngtons suburbs carly
this morning. she was 20 years of age.
For three months she had been suffering
with a complication of liver and kidney
troubles, but consented to medical treat
ment only ten days ago. She grew stcadl-
" worse and the end came a few mine
utes after o'clock this morning Al DE
bedside were her three daughters-A
Kitty Spragie, who lived with tr
mother: Miss Portia Sprasue, 81 Ni-ri.
sansett Pier. and Mrs. Danalds D..
Brooklyn. y. Y.
The funeral services will be hold We'd
nesday. and will be private. Tho BODY
will be deposited temporarily IN Falll
in Glonwood Cemetery, this city later I'D
be removed 20 Columbus. o., where mo
remains will be interred by the ..de "i
those OF Mrs. Sprogue's father anu
mother
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01
THE LYNCnBuRG PRIMARY.
An Interesting Contest for sen"' oriai
Nomination,

LYNCHBURG VA. July sl.-(s2s,i1D
The primary election held to-day to de-
eide who should be the Democratic nomi-
nee for state senator to represent the
city Of Lynchburg and Campbell county
proved an intensely interesting contest
'rhe vote was by far the largest cast in
Il primary election in this city for years
aggrogatlng 1C3S The contestants were
Carter Glass, editor Of the News, and
Don p. Halsey a nephew of Senator
Daniel. Mr.. Halsey made house-to-house
canvass. while MIR. Glass declind 20 Cnter
personally into the contest. Mr.. Glass
won the fight by a majority of l5o votes
Neither candidate defined his position as
10 the United States senatOrship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01

resort. but II is positively asserted thai
nothing Will be allowed TO leave tne c's
trict. Commissioner Jones expects 'ha'
the quarantine will necessarily i"st hv'
or six Days, but how much Longer ne u
not prepared 10 say AS the bay LINE
boats run no Sunday steamers there wer'
no arrivals this morning.
Two French sailors were reported tc
the Health Department here Saturday as
suffering from yellow-fever In a house II
the eastern section OF the city. They
were removed 10 a hospital, where ar
investigation proved their cases to be IN
termittent-fever.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01
SUFFOLK GUARANTEES.
A Party of Refugees Prevented from
Landing.

SUFFOLK, VA, July a.-(Special.)-
The Town Council held special meeting
to-day, and established a quarantine
against Hampton Soldiers Home, Old
Point. Phoebus, Hampton, Newport
News. and vicinity. Special policemen
have been sworn in, and tug-boat Is
guarding the river. Late this afternoon
before the guard had been stationed
tug-boat. having on board a lot Of re-
fuges from Old Point. arrived here ana
was about 10 land. when the town au-
thorities refused to allow it, and rhe boat
nut back down the river. a special meet
ing OF the Board OF Supervisors OF Nanse-
mond county has been called for to-mor-
row TO take action 20 prevent parties
from landing in the lower sections OF the
county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01
TO RECRUIT IN VIRGINIA.
Captain A. @. Carson Detailed ON
This Duty--HeadQunrters Here.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., July a.-(spe-
clal )-Captain A. c. Carson. Of Front
Royal, Va, who was appointed TO the
Twenty-eighth United States Volunteer
Infantry, now being organized at Camp
Meade. Pa. has been detailed on recruit
ing service In Virginia. He Will leave
here tomorrow for Richmond. and Will
make his headquarters at the United
States recruiting office there.
Captain Carson commanded a company
in the Fourth Virginia Regiment during
the war with Spain, and u a most efii-
cient officer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01
LITTLE DANGER At NEW YORK.
Old Dominion Line and Penns,i'
ynnia X. X. Promise Precautions.


NEW YORK, July a.-Health-Onlcs r
Doty said to-day that In his opinion there
was little danger OF yellow-fever reach
ing this city by any OF the steamship
lines. He has not established quaran-
tine. he said. but had requested the Of
ficials of the Old Dominion Line, whose
vessels touch at Old Point Comfort, to
exercise every precaution to prevent the
sale Of tickets to persons who have been
exposed to the disease. The company
mad agreed, he said, to obey his request,
and he did not believe that it would be
necessary to declare a quarantine.
Aside from the sea route, the only
other direct way in which Newport News
can reach this city is by the Pennsyl-
yania railroad. The officials Of the Penn
sylyania road took steps to-day 10 pre-
vent the disease from spreading by pro-
hibiting the sale of tickets from Newport
News. and promised that no north-bouni
tickets would be sold from Newport
News.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01
HURT IN 4 RUNAWAY.
VIII Not Allow Their Horses TO
Trot.

ONANCOCK, VA. July Sl.-(special)-
w. s. Mills, an old and respected citizen
Of this town and father of Mr.. Charles
Mills, of Baltimore, was quite seriously
injured by a runaway horse to-day. Mr.
Mills was dragged quite distance by the
frightened animal,
The Breeders and Trotters' Associa-
ton of the Eastern Shore have declined
in a published statement 10 allow their
horses 10 trot at the Keller Fair at the
present premiums offered by that assoc
citation. 1t is said that the Fair Com
mittee refused 10 raise tho premiums. ana
in consequence these horsemen Will not
attend that fair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01
REMOVAL OF FIT. MONROE TROOPS
They VIII lie Taken to Battery
Point on the Delaware.

, NEW YORK, July 3l.-GeneraI Merritt,
Commanding the Department Of the East,
United States army, said to-day that he
was making arrangements to transfer the
garrison at Fort Monroe, with the excep-
ton Of about twenty men and two Off
GERS, all immune, to Battery Point, at the
mouth of the Delaware river.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01
Receiver for nuiiding Association

MOBILE. ALA, July 3i.-upon appli-
cation OF Louis Foster. of Mobile. Cham
cellor Thomas III. Smith to-day appointed
James X Glennop. of this city, receiver
OF the New York Netional Building and
Loan AssoQf Ion for all Its assets In
Alabama.