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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
THE VIEWS OF DEPEN'|
Possible Outcome Of Present
French Conditions,
THE AUTEU|l PROCEEDING.
II Looks as II Young EXquisItss Hight
Fare Badly.
POLITICS IN THIS COUNTRY
Mckinley and Hobart Probably g
He Rcnominated-Ths Alignment
OF Parties-Possible Democratic
Nomination of German

LONDON. June 5.--Senator-elect Chaun-
cey NJ. Depew. with his son. Mr.. Chauns
cey NJ. Depew, Jr., Will leave for Paris
to-morroy
ut is impossible TO say what will de-
velop in France as the outcome OF pres-
ent conditions" he remarked to the corr
respondent OF the Associated Press, land
l propose TO watch events there for
week or so myself My son and will go
to the Lyceum Theatre tonight 20 see Sir
Henry Irving, i'm Sardou's 'Robespierre."
ut looks to me as IL the young exqui-
sites who attacked NJ. Loubet yesterday
! may find themselves In tight place.
imagine that an attack upon the Chief
Magistrate might lead 10 a long imprison-
ment. The main element OF doubt as to
the punishment of these Royalists Is what
French jury may do. A man rises and
cries 'Vive la France ard 'vive rArmee.'
and 1t makes no difference what the evil
dence may be, he is acquitted"
NEXT YEARS ELECTION.
Referring TO politics, Senator-elect
Depew said: II have every reason TO
think that Mr.. Mckinley and Mr.. Hobart
will be renomlnated without opposition
and reelected. IL the Democrats should
meet tomorrow they would nominate
william Jennings Bryan as their presi-
dental candidate. On the other hand,
large faction OF Democrats are anxious
to rid themselves OF the free-silver bur-
den, and they are taking up the anti-ex-
pansion and antitrust cries. So II looks
as ii by the time the convention meets
they will be ready for big political
trade.
They will bargain TO buy Off free silver
by giving up the demand for a big army
and navy. and will go before the country
on an anti-imperialism. anti-corporation.
Socialist and Labor party basis. IL this
occurs, there will be another tremendous
fight, but the Republicans will win. Such
a platform would mean the nomination Of
Mr.. German"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
DIR. GREENE DECLINES.
Can't Accept Seminary Presidency
Must Remain With Jewell College.

BALTIMORE. June 5.-Dr J. 7. Greene,
president of the william Jewell College,
AT Liberty, Mo-, who was asked TO accept
the presidency of the Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary. at Louisville, KY,
has declined the office. He was selected
by the Board OF Trustees TO ill the office
vacated on Mag nth by Dir. Whitsitt
and it was thought, us he was himself a
member of the board, and the action OF
the board in calling him was unanimous,
that he would accept the position.
Hon. Joshua lowering president of the
board. received to-day the declination OF
Dr. Greenes. He will call meeting Of
the Board of Trustees In the near future
to act upon the matter The communi-
cation follows:
Liberty. Mo-. June ?. 1899.
"Hon. Joshua lowering, President OF the
Board of Trustees, Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary:
Dear Brother,-During the last hours
of the last day of May | came to de-
cision concerning the call TO the presl-
dency of the seminary SO far as my
poor soul is able to discern the leadings
of the Lord. it is my duty TO remain with
cred both sides of the question. The
peace of Southern BaptIsts seems to de-
pend on my accepting the call. and the
welfare of this institution seems to de-
pend on my remaining here. l cannot
90 into details i'm this note, but will sim
ply say that this college Is so deeply
rooted in my heart, and its future SEEM
ingly so dependent on my devotion TO 1t.
that I cannot believe God wants me 10
leave it. You and all the members of
the board appreciate my trying position.
/ have passed through one Of the greatest
struggles of my life, but now my duty
seems clear. and | go forward with un-
faltering faith in God, believing that He
will provide for our beloved seminary.
Allow me. through you. TO thank the
brethren of the board for their confidence
in me. and to assure them that my duty
to remain here is the only thing that
moves me 10 decline this hearty and
unanimous cali l love them and the dear
institution which God has committed TO
their care. Sincerely yours.
III p GREENE"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
The Progress OF Modern Railroad
Travel.

The Southern Railway has added to its
Washington and Southwestern Limited
trains. Nos. 81 and IS. Pullman
Library Sleeplng-cars. with Observa-
ton End, 10 be placed on rear
Of these paatlal trains and ope-
rated daily between New York and At
lanta. The Observation Cars are added
for the comfort and convenience OF
patrons OF these trains. and all passengers
will be permitted to use them, even should
they have space I'm other cars. The WASH
ington and Southwestern Limited trains.
Nos. 81 and 9s, already famous for speed
and magnificent equipment-Dining-ca
Service. through SleepingCar arrangc-
ments. etc, between New York. WASH
ington, Virginia points. and all points
South and Southwest, with the addition or
Observation Cars-are complete In every
particular. Trains from Richmond VIA
Southern railway make connection ar
Danville and Charlotte, with the above
mentioned train. to and from all points
I'm the South and Southwest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
BLAND SOMEWHAT BETTER.
Indications of Cerebral Congestion
in His Case.

LEBANON. MO. June 5--Congressman
Richard Z. BANDS condition to-day
showed some Improvement. The ply
sicians think there is every indication OF
cerebral congestion.
MR.. BLAND's CONDITION CRITIcAIs
LEBANON, MO, June 5.--Congressman
Richard BANDS condition is serious 10
night. and grave fears are entertained
that he will not recover. While ne mas
rallied somewhat from The collapse OF
sunday. there is great anxiety on me
mart OF his immediate friends and the at
lending physicians All the members or
his family are al the congressmans bed
SIDE. the absent ones having been sum
moned BY telegraph.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
AN IDEAL DAY
At Old Point, Ocean View, and NOR
folk by &. A. U. Sunday Outing.

Sunday ten coaches filled with cutters.
via the C. and o. railway, left Richmond
for the seashore. The day was IDEAL,
the bathing delightful. The new and
handsome steamer OCEAN VIEW, COM
modious and fast, in service between Old
Point and Willoughby Beach; the open
ing of the Ocean View Hotel under new
management. with the fish and crab din
ner. all tended to make the outer salts
fed with himself and the c. and o. These
outing trains, with parlor ear, will leave
Richmond, c.. and o. BROAD street, sta
ton. every Sunday at $50 A. NJ. and
returning leave Norfolk, OCEAN VIEW
STATION, Z y. NJ; :, leave Old Point,
p. NJ; arrive at Richmond, 10 y. NJ.
Only one dollar for round-trip ticket.
which will take you 10 Old Point. VIII
Ioughby Beach, Ocean View, and Norfolk.
with stop-over at pleasure during the
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
INST OF w. j. BRYAN
70 He Presented to Mrs. bryan by
Washington Democrats.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. June 5.-(Spe-
ciaI.)-The Democratic Association of the
District of Columbia have had executed
a magnificent marble bust of Hon. VIII
liam Jennings Bryan. 10 be presented TO
Mrs. Bryan on the nth OF this month,
which is the anniversary Of her birth
day.
A meeting was held tonight at the
Metropolitan Hotel. at which "A committee
OF thirty was appointed TO draft letter
of presentation and appropriate resolu-
tions. Among the COMMITTEES are Colo
mel William Nixon. DIR. II. y. Harper,
Edwin A. Newman. ]. +. Kelly, James l..
Norris. George Killeen, and l.. Q. Wash
ington.
The bust will be shipped to Mrs. Bryan
on Wednesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
KAUTZ on THE WAY HOME.
Probably Now at HOnoluiu-Wii'
Reach san Francisco the goth.

WASHINGTON, June 5.--The Navy De-
partment has received the following ca
blegram from Admirs! Kautz. telegraph
ed from San Francisco June Sd:
"The department cable Of the 18th IN
slant received. win instrust the COM
mander Of the Badger TO send the BrutuS
to Honolulu as soon as she can be spared
Expect to sail from here on the 2lst, with
the remains of Lieutenant Lansdale ana
Ensign Minaghan. VIII probably reach
San Francisco June 18th
This dispatch was evidently brought
into San Francisco by steamer, and Is
therefore about three weeks old
According to Admiral KautZ's pro-
gramme. he is probably now at Honolulu.
The time between Honolulu and San
Francisco is about eight days. so that he
will evidently be there for some time be-
fore sailing for San Francisco. as he
makes his date Of arrival there June 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
SUMMER TOURIST RATES
Via Southern Railway, Commencing
June LIST and Continuing Until Sep
tember 80, 1s9D.

The Southern railway will. sell Summer
Excursion tickets 10 the various resorts
and watering places located on It's lines.
az we'll as on the lines OF its connections,
at greatly reduced rates-West Point.
otterburn Springs. Chase City. Hickory.
Marion. Blowing Rock. Asheville. Tryon
City. Hot Springs. and many other re-
sorts reached via the Southern railway
The above tickets will be valid for re-
turn passage until October 81. 1890 For
further Information. Summer Homes
Folders. etc, apply TO any agent OF South
ern railway. Richmond Transfer Com
pany. or c. W. westbury, Travelling Pas
senger Agent, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
SOUTHERN DEAD AT ARLINGTON.
Request That Their Graves lie RelO-
Gated ana Marked,

WASHINGTON, June "a committee
OF Charles Il. Rouss Camp, of the United
Confederate Veterans. headed by DR.. 5,
T.. Lewis, of this city, to-day called upon
the President and presented a memorial
complaining of the condition OF the Con-
federate graves in Arlington Cemetery,
and the records pertaining 10 the same.
There axe III Confederate graves at Al
lington, scattered about the cemetery. The
president promised 10 LOOK into the mat
ter. The Rouss Camp. desires that these
graves be relocated in IL separate plot In
the cemetery and their headstones ap-
propfiately marked
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
VIRGINIA SUMNER RESORTS
And Mountain Homes on the Line OF
the Norfolk and Wenfern Railroad.

SUMMER EXCURSION TICKETS now
on sale, good TO return until October
81 1899. with STOP-OVER privileges at
all stations. A descriptive pamphlet,
giving n complete list OF the resorts and
boarding houses along the line. now ready
for distribution. and will be mailed to
any address upon application.
For tickets, timetables. and full infor-
nation. apply TO the Richmond Transfer
Company 9o3 east Main street; Is. q.
Carter, ticket agent, ByrdStreet rnlon)
Depot, or at companys office, s3s east
Main street. John Il. Wagner. city pas
senger and ticket agent.
G. II. BOSLEY,
District Passenger Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
TROOPS GUARD MURDER TRIAL.
Three Parties to Family Feud Also
on Guard.

LONDON, ky, June 5.--rhe Baker
murder trial began at Manchester to-day.
Troops sent to guard the courthouse are
camped near The building. ready for ac-
ton. Sentinels are on guard TO keep the
Towards, Whites, and Bakers out OF town.
The Whites and Howards also put out
guards 10 pick off the Bakers II they at
tempt 10 enter the town. The Bakers are
camped down near the creek. 100 strong.
coIonel Williams has only 100 soldiers
All the parties are heavily armed There
has been no shooting 80 Tar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
graduation GIFT. and Prizes.

The Nowlan Company have Superb
Diamond and Pearl Brooches. Pins. Pen
dants. and Rings. Elegant Enamclied
cbatelaine Watches. &C., for the sweet
girl graduate. while there is nothing so
appropriate and pleasing for your boy as
a handsome Gold Watch or Sgnet Rug
bearing the date Of graduation, So
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
General meth Much weakened.

WASHINGTON. June 5.-(Special)-
General Heth has been very much weak
ened by the excessive heat of to-day, but
otherwise his condition is unchanged
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06

The true American champagnes are
rapidly coming to the front. over a quar-
ter million bottles of Urbana Wine Com
panys Gold Seal were sold in 1898. Not
more than three or four brands OF French
champagnes can show like results m this
country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
oregoninns Coming Home.

WASHINGTON. June 5.-General Otis
advises the War Department that the
Oregon regiment will leave for the United
States this week. II will be sent direct
to Portland. ore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06

II you suffer from iooseness OF the
bowels, Angostura Bitters viii, surely cure
you. Beware OF counterfeits and ask for
the genuine article. prepared by DIR. j.
G. r. Siegcrt a sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06

bouquets and Baskets for commence
ment REYNOLDS & EBY. Florists.
sOl east Main street.
Old Phone 1884; New Phone, i2a2.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
June weddings.

The Nowlan Company are now Offering
many new and original productions in
Sterling Silver and Rich Cut-Glass. silver
mounted. designed especially for wedding
and anniversary gifts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
The Weather.

~ WASHINGTON. June s,-rors.
IFkIR cast for Tuesday:
For Virginia--Fsir weather
. Tuesday; probably thunder
storms Wednesday afternoon. continued
high temperature, Nght, s0utherly Winds.
For North and South Carolina--FaiP
weather Tuesday. with showers In west-
ern portions; probably showers Wednes-
day; light southeasterly winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06

Are the quickest bakers,
Are the best bakers.
Are the handsomest.
Are the most durable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
THE WEATHER in RICHMOND YES.
TERDAY was clear and hot. ~
state of thermometer:

Mean temperature ~. 49,. ..sll-s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06

FORT DE FRANCE, ISLAND OF MAR
UNIQUE, June 5.-The Admiral COM
handing the French squadron in these
waters received yesterday an. order 10
send the cruiser Sfax TO take Dreyfus OF
DEVILS Island off the coast of French
Guiana, and take him to France. The
Sfax. commanded by Captain Cofiniere de
Nordeck, left for Devils Island at 10
o'clock yesterday evening.
The Republican journal., 1899-09-07
A Pleasant Birthday Party.

On Tuesday, Sept. 9TH, company of rela
tives and friends gathered at the pleasant
home Of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Whitcomb at
Citypoint, to honor the fifty first anniversary
of Mrs. Whitcomb's birth, and the thirty
first anniversary of her marriage. The
afternoon was spent in lacking "craZy"
comfortable, skiIfully pieced by Mrs. Sally
Blake. At six o'clock all were invited to
the dining room, where bOuntiful supper
was served The table furnished an inter
esting study to lovers of the ceramic art, no
two dishes upon it being of the same pattern.
Admiration of the quaint bowls and plates
did not, however prevent enjoyment OF their
appetizing contents. Although the occas ion
was a genuine surprise to Mrs. Whtcomb,
her visitors Jared well, for Mrs. Whitcomb
knew where to find great variety OF nice
cakes an d other danties.
A notable guest was Mrs. Whitcomb's
mother, Mrs. Sally Blake of Morrill,, whose
ninety years rest very lightly upon her
Others present were Mr.. and Mrs John O..
William Blodgett of Morrill,; Mr.. and Mrs.
Alonzo Holmes, Fred A. Holmes, and Mrs.
E. P. Greeley and son Edwin of Swanville
Mr.. and Mrs. George Elwell and Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Richards and son and daughter
of Waldo; Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Cammett,
Miss Lulu Cammett, Mr.. and Mrs. Willis
Pearson, Mrs. Augusta Gardiner, Miss Ella
Gardiner, Mr.. Ralph Mosher, Mr.. and Mrs
f. W. Brown of Belfast.
Mrs. Whitcomb received many presents,
including a dress pattern. berry set, and
other pretty and useful articles. At ten
o'clock the guests departed, wishing Mrs. w
many happy returns Of the day.
The Republican journal., 1899-09-07
The News OF Brooks.

Annie J Rumery of Eastport has been
visiting at A Z, Chase's.
Thomas West and wife came from Auburn
Saturday on a short vacation.
Alfred Boulter has moved into the house
on the Simpson farm owned by c. E, Lane
Jasper Perkins and family of Natick, Mass,
have been visiting his brother, Stanley
Perkins.
Henry Ham, Superintendent of the Pacific
Mills at Lawrence, Mass Is visiting relatives
III Brooks.
Robert McTaggart has been very sick with
gastric fever. but is said to be somewhat
better for few days
Mrs. Margaret Evans contemplates NOV
ing to New Hampshire and Will sell the
house IN the grove lately occupied by her at
d great bargain
Mrs. Rose NJ Young and little daughter,
who have been making their annual visit to
her father, c E. Peavey, returned to their
home il Milford, Mass, last week.
The New England Telephone Co have
placed handsome booth IN Huxforei's store,
which is the terminus Of the line at this
place The patronage Of the office here is
rapidly increasing,
Andrew Croswell and wife of Pennington
recf ntly visited Dr, A. W. Rich, who Is a
relative of Mrs. Croswell. Mr.. Croswell
conducts large grocery business in Farm
ington and this was his first visit to Brooks
for fifteen years.
The boys from this vicinity are going
away to school for the fall term. Earl Bes-
sey, Hale Rose and Percy Hasty have gone
to Plttsfield Willard Chase and Merton
Fogg will 60 to Coburn Classical Institute,
Waterville, where Chase graduates next
spring. All are bright and ambitious young
men. There are no girls at school from this
vicinity except Grace Dow, who is mem
er of the graduating class of the Castine
ormal school.
The visit of the Jackson band to the
Brooks Band at their band hall Monday
evening was a very enjoyable occasion The
bands played together and separately, after
which lunch was served with coffee and
cigars then there was more music and opI
guests departed at late hour, we think,
we'll pleased with their visit The jackson
Band consists of fifteen men under the lead
ership Of Fred Grout. They are neatly uni
formed and play well.
The Republican journal., 1899-09-07
THY TIL / HERE.
Tell it on the Streets of Belfast and
Elsewhere.

Some things cannot be told too often
Repetition gives them added strength.
The same old story is pleasant to hear
When it brings happiness to the home
Brings JOY to the afflicted.
Tells how burdens can be raised,
How the back can be relieved.
Belfast people tell this story,
Friends and neighbors talk about it.
They tell about their kidney ills.
How they suffered, how the cure came.
What they think of Doan's Kidney Pills.
Here is what citizen says;
Mr. BENJAMIN Robinson of No. Waldo ave-
nue. corner of Bridge street, says 81 caught cold,
it settled in my back and laid me up for several
weeks. The sharp pains were so severe at times
that could not straighten and finally sent for a
doctor. He said 1 had kidney trouble and gave
me some medicine, but it did not help me much
My mother saw Doans Kidney Pills advertised
and got box for me at Kilgore & Wilson's drug
store. used them as directed and my back has
not troubled me since.''
Doan's Kidney Pills are sold for 30 cents per
box at all dealers, or will be mailed by Foster.
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-DOAN'S and take no
substitute.
The Republican journal., 1899-09-07
Northport Camp Ground.

Mrs. 81. W. Brown left Tuesday for Boston
for a short visit.
Mrs. George Wright of Chicago was at the
Waquoit the past week.
| Camp Ground the past week.
James Quigley of Boston was registered
at the Ocean House last week
j. Warren Bailey and wife of Somerville,
Mass, returned home Tuesday
! H. Il. Andrews and family expect to re-
main at the White Rock all winter.
| John A. Rathburn of Parkersburg, W. Va.
was at the Ocean House a few days recent
ly.
Rev MIR. Springer, who is quite i'll at his
cottage on Clinton avenue, is improving
| slowly but surely.
Miss Carrie Chick of Bangor and Mrs 1.
M. Smith and daughter of Newburg were at
Browns the past week.
Hill & Haney will keep the store open
about two weeks longer. They report a good
business throughout the season.
j. Warren Bailey, secretary of the Massa-
chusetts Commissioners of Prisoners, was
here Monday looking for building lot.
A meeting of the Trustees will be held on
the grounds Wednesday, Sept 18th, to take
action on number of matters of business.
The Northport Hotel closed its seasons
business last Saturday. Mr.. F. L. French,
the landlord, reports that this has been an
excellent season, and that all who came are
enthusiastic over the beauties of Northport
and vicinity and promise to come again. The
August business at the hotel was the largest
on record.
The photographers report great decrease
in the tlntype branch of their business at
their summer studios, but have more work
than formerly in developing negatives and
films and printing photographs for the snap
shot amateurs. Nearly every cottage on the
grounds has been photographed this season,
and hundreds of views of beautiful spots in
the vicinity have been made Northport
presents a fine field for the artist.
Work will be resumed on Bay View Park
at once. The ground below Bay street IS
graded and terraced The section of street
from the end of Bay street to George street
will be closed and the section from the
White Rock and Ferguson cottage on the
south to the Snug Harbor and other cot
tages on the North will be grassed over.
A new street viii be opened a few rods north
Of the present location giving as convenient
travel as now. but substituting a park for
the present street The park also extends
above George street several rods, and will
be graded and put in condition as soon as
practi able
The Republican journal., 1899-09-07

One Of the many timely articles in the
September Forum is that OF Capt, William
w. Bates Oh "The Problem of an Ameri-
can Marine Capt Bates begins with
tLe statement, that the problem of an
American marine WIS one Of the first pre-
scented in Cong1 ess-by the statesmen of
17s9-toI solution. Being rightly under
aiken, their task was light and soon &C
complished- Our ships were built at
home under system of protection, and
were owned by our citizens. A merchant
marine, to be created in the face of rivalry
and sharp antagOnism, has no other means
OF coming into existence, or OF continuing
as a permanent factor. He directs the
readers attention to the cost of building
and maintaining marine, on the prlncl-
pie of governmental expenditure, AS pro-
posed in the So called Hanna-Payne Bill,
measure introduced before Congress adj
jouIned; claiming that, since its principle
is not that of protection against competl-
ton, the extent to which the scheme con-
tains within itself potential elements of
success is very uncertain. Capt. Bates
holds that proper method of develop
ment is one that provides for the mainte-
nance of work that has been accomplish
ed, and such was the philosophy of our
early policy; also, our Government should
have the courage to return to the policy
of the fathers, that is, to such practical
measures for the regulation of our carry
ing trade as were once enforced, and at
first were successful in creating and main
tanning commerce and navigation dis
tinctively American, without the cost of a
cent to the American people.