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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
TWELVE NEW wARsHIPs.
This Number Agreed "n-Ihree '
Under Considerations.

WASHINGTON. February '.-lhe nav a.
Committee Of the House, after an eN-
,o,dod session to-day, reached con-
,,usion as 70 the most important item.
In all twelve new warships are agreeu
- and three more are under considera-
ton The committee has followed the re-
denominations of the Secretary ot the
Navv and has passed on the first, secohu'
ana fourth classes of new ships recon-
mended by him. These are:
Three sea-going battleships' OF aoout
- 40 tons displacement each; caiiyihs
the heaviest armor and most poweriul
armament of vessels of their class anu
10 cost exclusive OF armament ana ar
NOR, $GOO,OoO each. 49,. % m,
Three armored cruisers, of about l-'VN
tons each. carrying the heaviest armoi
and most powerful armament OIL Vessels
of their type: to cost, exclusive oil arihoi
etc. A.001OJO each. .,, -,
six cruisers OF about 300 tons each' o.
bigh speed. good cruising qualities, ahu
the mos, powerful ordnance suited &c
vessels Of their type; to cost, exclusive VI
armor. $l,1h,S00 each 8.
The other item, not yet passed upon !,
for three protected cruisers. ot apou'
5000 tons each. to cost 2l5o,oW eachi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08

After the war he settled In Rlchmonu
and forming a co-partnershlp WIN VIC
late Captain j. +. Tyler, also OF tne
Twelfth Regiment, consucted the business
of a builder. his shop being locatea vi
Tiftb street between Broad and Marsnall'
,rhis business was continued during inc
-.ears 1866. 1861 and 1868. when the hrii
VAS dissolved. and Colonel smith removed
IN Nashville. Tenn, where he ensaseu az
an architect and won distinction IN MS
profession. IL. ~, uor-
lie entered the militia service OF leh-
nessee when the troubles with the miners
occurred I'm that state some seven OF
eight wears ago, and worked his way up
"a the colonelcy of his regiment.
Colonel Smiths old army comraue5
sneak I'm the highest terms Oh MN anu
the nicture of him which is printed IN the
Dlspatch is one he presented to Coiohel
y leslie Spence. who served In the same
regiment with him. Colonel Spence IN
epeaking of him yesterday, said that ne
vas one of the most courageous men ne
had ever seen i'm battle and was Il porn
soldier. Much sympathy is expressed mere
for his widow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
One Fare for the Round-Trip, Ac-
count Mnrdi Gras CarnivsIs New
Orleans, La, February TIA, 1seoD
birmingham. Ala, February 13-l4l
Mobile, Ala. February 1914.

Account OF the Mardi Gras Carnivals az
New Orleans, Birmingham, and Mobile
on the above dates, the Southern railway
viii sell tickets 10 these points at one
hrst-class fare for the round trip.
Tickets will be sold February 1th Ia
18th inclusive: final limit Of all tickets
February 2s, 1899.
The Southern railway Is the short ana
quick route 10 New Orleans. Birmingham.
and Mobile from this section, and ope-
rates double daily limited train service
I'm both directions. with elegant dining
car service on both trains-i. g.. the
United States Fast Mail and Washington
and Southwestern Lmited-operated daily
between New York. Washington. Virgins
and Carolina points and New Orleans.
with sleeplng-cars and thoroughfare-cars
going through 10 New Orleans withous
change. only one night on the road be-
tween Richmond and the above points.
For detail Information apply 10 agents
Southern railway. or city ticke. offtee.
No. gO3 east Main street, Richmond. Va
Baggage called for and checked from
residence 10 destination by Richmond
Transfer Company.
C. w. WESTBURY.
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
uoNUMENT TO MOsBY's MEN.
4 Design for One To He Erecied "'
Front Royal Selected.

The committee from the association
composed Of veterans Of Mosby's com
mand yesterday awarded to Mr. Charles
+. Neale. Of the Alexandria Marble
Works. the contract TO erect a monument
at Front Royal TO the memory of seven
of Mosby's men who fell there.
The committee met in this city. The
members present were Messrs. W. Ben
palmer. Boyd Smith. Dr. a. Montelro'
John X. Tnlett, and h. Biedler.
There were numerous designs submitted,
but that shown by Mr.. Neale was the
most satisfactory. The monument VIII
he of Barre granite, shaft design % Ieel
bieh on the front will be an appro-
priate dedicatory inscription.
Mr. Neale stated last night that he couid
not saw when the monument would De
completed. but that work on 1t would De
hee,In at once. The Alexandra MafDie-
Works is one Of the oldest firms Of lhe
kind in Virginia, and has done a grea,
deal OF work OF this character, mere ana
elsewhere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
GEN, OTIS IN CONTROL
American Lines al Manila
Twenty-Five Miles Long.
FILIPINOS UTTERLY ROUTED,
The Main Body Of Their Forces
in Full Retreat.
,10ILO TO ne TAKEN AT ONCE.
our FORCES Also 30 Move Immediate
IL on Maiolos, the InSurgcnt Capi-
faI. and Capture or Disperse the
so-CRiIed Filipino Government.
mono TO BE TAKEN AT ONCE.
so-Cnued Filipino Government.

WASH1NGTON. February There was
I,,ic abatement Of interest in the stir
ring events at Manila exhibited to-day
at the War Department. The first feel
ing OF anxiety for the safety Of the Amer
Scan forces had given away entirely, save
in the case Of the personal friends and
acquaintances Of soldiers supposed TO be
injured. and there was displayed instead
the greatest interest I'm the extent of the
loss inflicted upon the insurgents by the
American soldiers. Officers at the War
Department who know General Otis well
declared. when the announcement came
of the killing capture. or wounding of
1000 men, that he undoubtedly had under
estimated the damage inflicted by him
Us was his wont. instead of magnfying
IT, ia the Spanish fashion.
The news of the day from abroad was
found in the casualty list sent by Otis,
and in the concise and excellent descrip-
tion by him Of the results of the engage
nent of Saturday night and Sunday. The
officials say that nothing more is to be
expected from him on this point until he
has had opportunity 10 forward mail
report. giving I'm detail an the history of
the fighting.
Naturally there was a great deal Of
speculation as 90 the future conduct or
AFFAIRS by Otis but 90 some extent this
must remain speculation. inasmuCh as
Secretary Algcr had said that the General
s. % be left TO follow his discretion. To
assist him 20 q correct understanding of
the diplomatic situation, he has been
cahled the full text of the peace treaty
ratified yesterday.
ADVANCE AT IIOILO.
4 forward movement is probable al
Uoilo. where General Miller has been foi
weeks. living I'm front of the town I'm his
transports He has never had any doub
of his ability TO take the place whenever
he got the word but there has been
restraining influence from Washington
based in part on the hope that the insur
gents could be brought 90 a peaceful To-
tlroment from the town and an apprehon
sion that an effort 10 force landing
might result I'm serious injury 10 foreigr
interests Now. however, it is felt tha
the latter are probably more i'm jeopardy
from a continuance of the existing state
of affairs than they would be in attack
ing the town.
General Miller is likely TO be strongly
reinforced before am attempt IS mad'
10 take Ioilo.
Naval officers have watched with pride
tho achievements of the naval vessel,
during the recent fighting and they wer,
cratined when Secretary Long this after
noon sent the following cablegram:
Dewey, Manila: Congratulations.
(signed LONG"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
BETTEI}.
THE AUXILIARY TO CONTINUE.
Ladies' 10 Reorgamixe in the INTEREST
of the Masonic Home.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Masonic
Home is to be recognized and continue
it's good work in behalf Of that noble in
stitution.
A meeting viii be held at the Masonic
Temple next Tuesday for the purpose. and
a full corps Of officers will be elected
with Mrs. W. 5 Murray as president.
This course was decided upon at the
final meeting held yesterday OF the aux
iliarv. which has been working Tor lhe
home for eight years. This meeting was
held TO determine the question OF dls-
banding. the officers and Board OF direc-
tors having resigned at the annual ses-
sion in January. There were about t"eh-
ty present yesterday.
4 letter was read from Judge b. X
Wexford. president Of the Masonic Home
I'm which he commended the auxiliary ior
what il had done to make the institution
the place Of comfort and beauty II now
is. and urged the ladies to continue their
organization and keep up the good work.
The ladies' decided TO reorganize the
auxiliary. and Mrs. James Ii. Capers de-
clining TO accept the presidency again.
Mrs Murray was chosen. and meeting
was called for next Tuesday to perfect
the organization.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
AGGRESSION NOW.
That is the Word With Re-
spect to the Fi|ipinos'
BLOW TO Be FOLLOWED UP,
Salutary ChaStisement While Memory Of
Sunday Deffat is Fresh.
THAT is THE ARMY AND NAVY IDEA
Hope is Expressed That Otis VIII lie
Given Free Hand to "Whip Aauiu-
Right Afterwards.

WASHINGTON, February 7.-There is n
unanimity of opinion among both army
and navy officers I'm the two departments
as 10 the need of an immediate aggressive
campaign by the American forces I'm the
Philippines. Without exception, the hope
is expressed that General Otis will be
given free hand to follow up the blow
against the Filipnos who have violated
the truce, and give them salutary chas-
tisement while the memory Of their Sum
day defeat is still fresh I'm mind.
one officer, who had done as much In
dian campaigning as almost any man in
the War Department, said to-day, i'm dis
cussing the situation:
Every day that is lost I'm following up
the blow to the insurgents means an
added ten men to the American death
list when the final summing up of the
Philippine situation is made The Philip
pine natives are like all half-savage peo-
pie. They are governed I'm their own ag-
gression by nothing but fear of being
whipped by their enemy, and they can
not understand any forbearance on the
part of an opponent, except on the theory
that he is afraid Of them.
OUR INDIAN EXPERIENCE.
I'VE have had the same thing for thirty
years IN our own Indian wars. The Bri-
tsh have had the same thing in India
and Africa, and so have all the Caucasian
races wherever they have had TO deal
with half-civilized peoples. We lost more
men and had TO kill more Indians i'm the
West through the mild. temporizing, and
supposedly humane policy Of successive
administrations than we ever would have
lost i'm a few sharp. sound thrashings
| administered in successive allopathiC
doses, just TO show the untutored savage
that we meant business. and would whI
him first and treat him right afterwards
When the government abandoned the old
Milk River route, as IL was called, through
| the Northern Sioux country, and eVacu.
ated the lands 10 the Indians by treaty
| il really precipitated the whole OF the
| great Sioux uprising, that included tn,
| Custer massacre.
"Ths may sound harsh and prejudiced
/ but the fact is that in spite OF the treaty
] anu pow the ltlAldlS Ahyu5iiA W
! had withdrawn from their country be
! cauge We were afraid Of them, and the!
/ went on burning abandoned military sta
/ tiOns; and as there was nobody there Z
stop them. and nobody cared whether the,
| burned them or not, they went from tina
| to the warpath, and commenced wpin.
out settlements outside their concessions
QUICKER WE WHIP THEM THE
BETTER.
"The case is just the same to-day II
the PHILIPPINES. IL is unfortunate 70
| them that the natives can't understand
a humane policy on the part of this gov
ernment. or that we intend to deal honest
lv with them. FOrbearance on our par
now simply means TO them that we ar
afraid of them. and the quicker we whi
them thoroughly and disabuse thel
minds the sooner we can enter on al
area of peaceful reconstruction and re
| form"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
FREE LIBR ANY FOR ATLANTA
Andrew Carnegie Offers Sioo,ooo
Wbercwith to Provide one.

ATLANTA, GA, February 7-Andre"
Carnegie has offered the city of Atlanta
10000 for free public library, the con-
ditions being that the city furnish the
site and devote 5000 per year for the
maintenance Of the institution.
Tbe tender came through the Young
Mems Library Association, one OF IT'S
members. Walter Kelley, having brought
the matter 10 Mr. Carnegie's attention
some time ago. "
meeting tomorrow and appoint COM
mittee TO lay the matter before the CITY
Council at its next meeting.
AIR Aaron French. of Pittsburg, who
recently gave $1,000 to the Georgia
School of Technology, is expected here
next month. al the opening of the school,
and has invited Mr. Carnegie to accom-
pany him. Mr.. French has been invited
10 address the Library Association, and II
Mr.. Carnegie comes he will also be asked
to speak.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
LAST BAR REMOVED.
Confederates Finally TO nave ~"
Federal Rights Restored.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., February by
unanimous vote. the judiciary Commit
tee Of the House to-day decided TO recon-
mend the repeal Of what is said TO be the
last remnant of disqualification against
those serving in the Confederacy The
proposed amendment IS as follows;
THAT the sections OF the Revised Sta
tutes which disqualified persons otherwise
qualified from serving as grand or petit
Jurors in the courts OF the United States
who have taken up arms or joined In
any insurrection or rebellion against the
United states, be repealed, and that here
after no person shall be disqualified tor
anv service I'm any court or In any branch
or department OF the government OF ,,i's the
United states on account Of participation
in the civil war Of ls6l-6o'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08

he holds out no promises Of warmer wea-
ther yet. Yesterday was one Of the most
disagreeable days OF the winter, WIN
rain, hail, sleet, and snow.
THE EFFECT UPON FRUIT.
The effect Of the ice upon fruit was dis
cussed b. Commissioners Koiner and seVe-
raj agricultural visitors at the Depart
ment Of Agriculture yesterday
The Commissioner said he had known
fruit buds To DO injured by such freezes
but he did not expect such to DE the case
The old proverb Of the farmers that fep-
ruarv sIeets make summer fruits was re-
called IL is the firm belief or ffuit-
oroNers that II the trees are encased III
ice during this month the yield VIII De
very large. ,. s,,oh
The damage to timber by freezes sueh
a. The uresent is always very great Ihe
branches become 50 laden with Ice that
,l,.v snap beneath the load. Pines DO not
suffer greatly. as they are generally very
straight and have shorter branches thail
othar varieties OF trees. The damage u
osk chestnut. and poplar is always great
Tho snapping Of the branches IN pie
hodv of woodland during such Wealne
a. Tho nresent Is like the rattle OF mus
tetrv sounds very similar were hsaio i
- 10 residential streets last night ~
,,onning and swapping OF trees in the cdpi
toi Snuare was continuous, and gave ohe
oieer. uncanny feeling.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
COL. sMIrif LIVED HERE.
The Manila Victim Once Lived ="
This City-Ins Many Friends Here

Colonel william c. Smith who. as to'd
in yesterdays Dispatch, died while brave
ly leading his regiment-the FIRST len
nessee-in the battle against Aguinaldo
forces at Manila Saturday, was Wen
known I'm Richmond. where he lived for
several years.
By the older residents OF Richmond ne
Is well remembered. and the picture OF
him taken in his Confederate uniform JUST
after the war. which is herewith present
ed. will no doubt recall the gallant SOL
dler as he then appeared TO his many
friends. Colonel Smith served as color
sergeant i'm the Twelfth Virginia hesi-
ment during the war between the states.
and was conspicuous throughout the lour
years of warfare for his gailaniry On
| the finld
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
GARDNER DEFEATS soLLY SMITH.
lie OutcIasses MS Opponent from
First Tap of bell.

NEW YORK February 7.-Oscar Gard
ner. the Omaha Kid, defeated Solly Smith,
Of Los Angeles, very easily in six rounds
at the Lenox Athletic Club tonight. Smith
was unsteady on his feet from the open
ing round. and was unusually wild. Some
persons thought that he was under the
influence Of drug. but those close 10 his
corner were unable 10 say whether this
were so or not. Gardner was not in
the best OF condition. either, but he fought
remarkably well, and outclassed his Op-
ponent from the FIRST tap of the bell.
In the sixth round Smith went down
four times and as he was going down the
last time oscar sent a right smash on
the law. which did not land until Smith
WAS ON his knees Smith rolled over on
his back and was counted out, while his
seconds yelled. Foul" and many Of the
spectators took up the cry.
The blow was on its way as smith was
going. and II could not be held back by
Gardner. who had no intention Of fouling.
Referee White ruled that no foul had oc-
CURED. and decided i'm Gardners FAVOR.
There was very little kicking over the
verdict.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
MONUMENTS AT CHICKAMAUGA.
Georgia and Kentucky 10 Have JOINT
Dedication.

ATLANTA, GA, February I-Generai
IT. Y. Boynton chairman Of the National
Chickamauga Military Park Commission
to-day made arrangements with Governor
Gambler for the dedication of the Georgia
monument at Chckamauga. Governor
Gambler agreed to the unyeiling any time
between the 1st and 10th OF May, ana as
this time is suitable to the Kentucky au-
thorities. it is said that joint dedica-
tion will be held early in that month.
General Boynton will at once commlnl =
cate with the chairman Of the Kentucky
Memorial Association regarding the date
and advise the Georgia committee.
Of soldiers al the park last summer had
done the reservation no harm. ana that
the field is again in good condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
KILLED BN FILiPINOs.
Two Americans Fail in JunSie-SN
Others Wounded.

MANILA. February SO a. M.-Lieu-
tenant Afford a. L. FordO, Company l.
Twentieth Kansas Infantry, and pri-
vate of that company, were killed. ana
six other members Of the regiment were
wounded. near Caloocan last evening
while accommodating. The party was in
o mnele. when il was attacked by the
enemy.
Two companies of the Kansas regiment
were sent to the relief of their COM
rades. and drove the Filipinos into Ca
loocan. pentrating to the very heart OF
the town. Meanwhile, the gunboats she'll
ed the suburbs.
General Otis finally recalled the troops,
but the natives, misunderstanding the
retreat. failed to take advantage Of IL.
The outskirts Of the town were burned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
BIsHOP WILLIAMS DEAD.
He Was Ranking Prciate OF Episco-
noI Church in America.

M1DDLETOWN. CONN. February T.
Right Rev John Williams. ID. d.. IL. d.
ranking Bishop Of the Episcopal Churcn
in America. died at the Episcopal resi-
dence in this city shortly before O'Clock
tonight. He was 81 years old. His death
was sudden and unexpected. lie had been
attacked with the grip In mild form
about week ago, but no fatal result was
apprehended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08

and Informed them that the previous date
February 2Jth, would be Immediately fo'.
lowed by two holidays--eiection-da ana
Washngton's Birthday
The Judge said he considered 1t would
be a hardship to the jurors to keep them
confined on the two holidays. when ths
court would not be IN session. and he haa
therefore determined TO change the date
to February 9th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
MAY RETIRE REGULARLY.


Wo nave never advertised that we are
gcinr out OF business. We are going to
remain In Richmond and serve our friends
and the public faithfully, as We always
have. Do not get the name Of julius
Sycle & Son Crhe Tower mixed with any
other house. Read our advertisements
carefully.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
.EAGAKS Sentence.
Punishment TO Be Suffered BY
CommissaIy-GeneraI'
PRESIDENT cOMMUTtS IT,
This Done In View Of 0flcer's Record
and Courts Recommendation.
SUSPENSION FOR SIX YEARS
This the Final Decree, Hut Cons
demned VIII, After all, Be Abio
to Retire With Full Rank ane
paX.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., February t.
The President to-day caused to be
promulgated the sentence In the case
OF General Charles Z. Eagan.
The court-martial sentence was dismissA
from the army, and the President mas
commuted this to six years suspension
from duty, which covers the remainoeS
of the time prior 10 General Eagan's re-
tirement. I'm January. 1895. The following
is the text Of the order presented:
"The accused, after a trial by courts
martial composed of officers OF high RANK
and distinguished service, has been found
guilty Of conduct unworthy an oricer
holding a commission Of the United States
and obnoxious in the highest degree tn
the discipline and good order OF the MILF
tary service, and such behavior Is espe-
ciallv deserving OF condemnation In an
officer holding high rank In the army. and
connected with difficult and important
military duties i'm time OF emergency, and
from whom. when subject to adverse
criticism. an unusual degree OF con-
stralnt and constant self-control and
fidelity are confidently expected.
FINDINGS APPROVED.
| lowing 10 these considerations, the find-
| ings and sentence I'm the case Of Brigadiers
! General Charles 2. Eagan, commissarys
| general of subsistence, United Staies
army. are. therefore approved.
I'm view. however, OF his gallant cone
duct I'm battle. upon more than one occs.
sion which merted and has received
the warm commentator Of his superiors
| and of his long and honorable record o<
| service. extending over a period surpass<
| ing I'm duration that usually allotted 10
| general; having regard also 20 the mitt
eating circumstances which were devel-
oped during the trial Of the case, ana
I'm Difference TO the recommendation OK
clemency submitted In his behalf the SON.
tence imposed by the court Is commute"
10 suspension from rank and duty Tor
| six years. WILLIAM NJ haNLni'
February 7, 1880
MAY RETIRE REGULARLY.
II was stated by the Adjutant-Gcneral
that General Eagan's suspension carries
him To within "a few days Of his retire.
| ment under the age limit. He VIII be re-
| instated I'm time 10 retire with the regu-
lar rank and pay provided In such cases.
The sentence of suspension, according
To the legal officers Of the department..
| docs not deprive Ceneral Eagan of any
I part Of his pay. but as the sentence reads
..without rank and duty" he loses his
! allowances which include commutation
Of quarters. rations. and fuel and his
horse allowance. This H. quite large
financial item.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
Quay TRIAL AGAIN POSTPONED.
JuJge This Time Puts IL on o"e
Week.

PHILADELPHIA. February 7-The
trial Of Senator Quay his son. Richard
o,,ov and ex-state-Treasurer Benjamin
uavwood charged with conspiracy IN
the misuse Of state funds on deposit IL
mo people's Bank. has again been pos,
nanad This time from February Dth uhu
February 9th. o,.,,a,
udge BETTER. of the Court OF 9raete, 9,e
sections to-day sent for the pistrio
,,torney and counsel for the defendants