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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
WOOD NOW IN CHARGE
He Takes Up Rsins as Gov
ernOr-Genera| Of Cuba.
DROOKE'S CABINET RESIGNS.
This Action Meets With General Public
Approval.
NO NEW GOVERNOR FOR SANTIAGO
An Experiment in Civil Government
10 BE Tried There, Ii In Thought
on Much Broader Scale Than
Ever Before.
NO NEW GOVERNOR FOR SANTIAGO
An Experiment. i'm Civil Government
Ever Before.

HABANA, December ajor-Generai
Leonard Wood formally took charge OF
the Governor-Generaps Office at o'clock
this morning. His first act was to ac-
cept the resignation OF the members OF
the advisory cabinet OF General Brooke.
These officials. after considering the
question overnight. had decided TO insist
upon retiring. Their decision meets with
public approval Almost without excsp-
ton, they had rendered themselves par
ticularly obnoxious to a majority Of the
Cubans.
one prominent cuban general said to-
day: THE only chance General Brookc's
secretaries have. II they wish to rehabili-
tate themselves IN the eyes OF their
countrymen. is to resign. and thus. for
a time. bring forgetfulness."
The same general, discussing General
Brookes farewell proclamation. said:
THE proclamation was III advised. Cuba
is bound. In the course Of time. with food
and without war, 10 arrive at state
OF comparative comfort. No man has .
right 10 regard himself as the sole cause
OF such Improvement
BROOKES SHORTCOMINGS.
AS "a matter OF fact, under General
Brookes administration. the military au-
thorties frequently OVERRIDE the civil,
and there Is less civil government now
than before. As for the courts, they
are the same corrupt Organizations, and
are virtually unchanged In any impor-
tant particularly. All this. in my opinion.
most Cubans will attribute TO the bad adj
vice given General Brooke by his secre-
tares."
1t is also believed that no governor VIII
be appointed for Santiago Department,
but that an experiment I'm civil govern
ment, on a much broader scale than ever
before, will be initiated there. Governor
General Wood having supervision OF tho
experiment from Habana'
General Wood this Afternoon visited the
prison and the penitentiary, and seemed
much interested, although he declined To
comment upon the experience. lie was
accompanied by General Ludlow and Cen
cral Chaffee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
HORSE WENT THROUGH WINDOW
lie Entered Rueger's Restaurant
and Caused a Panic.

A blind horse frightened by an cleo
trio shock which he received at the cor
ner of Ninth and Bank streets, ran away
last night about $50 o'clock and crashed
through a window OF Rueger's restau-
rant. The incident was more laughaoie
than serious, in that no one, not even
the horse. was injured.
The horse was hitched 10 a wagon load
ed with oysters consigned TO Rueger, and'
strange TO say. the horse entered the
window Immediately behind the oyster
bar. The animal moved across Bank
street from Rueger's to get out of the
way Of an electric car. The track Is IN
a horrible condition. and as the amman
started 10 return he received shock
which threw him to HIS Knees. Thorough
" frightened. the blind animal sprang
to his feet and dashed forward. Be
fore the driver could do aught the
horse had crossed the sidewalk and thrust
his head and shoulders through the WIN
dow.
Three gentlemen were seated on high
stools i'm front of the oyster bar. facing
the window, and the negro shucker
George. was behind the counter. The
crash came as though a thunderbolt from
a clear sky: the three gentlemen rolled
precipitately backward from their chairs
and made a dash FOR safety, and the
negro. George. well-known character
seeming danger. gave a whoop. and VIII
knife in one hand and half-openee
oyster in the other. sprang over the ba'
and fled
The horse was backed out of the win
dow. and IL was found that he had no
even been cut. The damage was sligh
and can easily be repaired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
DERouLEDE COURTS PENALTY.
French senate Promptly Responds
VIII u Sentence of Two lenrs.


PARIS. December 2l-In the Senate. sit
ting as high court Of justice yesterday
counsel urged that the charges against
NJ. Marcel-Habert be joined TO the present
proceedings. but the prosecutor-general
declared this would be Illegal NJ. Derou-
lede, Who though ill was present, Vlru-
lently denounced the senators and law
officers for being "subservient 10 the gov
ernments orders Amidst immense up
roar NJ. Dsroulede added:
II wish 10 be condemned. ] viii say
what ! think Of these scoundrels. This
assemblage f. Infamous and hishonors
France and the republc,"
During increasing din, VI. Derouiede con-
tinued II Include In my denunciations
both the Senate and the President OF the
republic"
The procurator. with difficulty. made
himself heard in the tumult which en-
sued. and demanded the prompt punish
ment Of N. Deroulede. who continued 70
hurl insults at the high court, coupled
with the assertion that he desired pun
ishment.
The session was eventually suspended,
and the court retired 10 consider the sit
uatiOn. Upon Teconvening- IT was an
nOunced that N. Paul DerOulede. presi-
dent OF the League Of Patriots. had been
sentenced 10 two years Imprisonment on
the charge Of libelling senators composing
the high court Of justice
on November 18th NJ DerOulede wa ;
sentenced 10 three months imprisonment
for insulting the President of France.
He was one Of the prisoners on trial for
conspiracy against the government.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
SEABOARD VICTORY.
Restraining Order Granted, But
Immediately Revoked,
At RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
The Raleigh and CASTOR Meeting Took
Place.
CONSOLIDATION WAS ENDORSED.


RALEIGH. y. c.. December 2L-Upon
0.ication this morning OF attorneys for
rHomas r. Ryan Of New York a tempo
r.r restraining order was issued by
s-Distrct-Judgo Thomas r.
Irncu TO prevent any action, on the
lrt W the Raleigh and CASTOR railroad
stockholders looking toward the consoH-
f.Gm here to-day Of the various lines
-t The soab0ard Airline system. A few
f.ars later Judge Purnell granted the
parties q hearing and revoked the tenn
e.rry restraining order I'm a written
juHsment ass follows:
.The order inadvertently signed this
morning is revoked. and he service there
Of hed 90 be invalid I'm the exercise Of
und judicial discretion, the restrain
i.l order is refused
Upon the charge Of Mr. Ryan's counsel
tt the interests Of his client would be
lr.parably jeopardized by the consoida-
zion plans Of the Williams syndicate
judge Watts. general counsel Of the Sea
board AIRLINE. read a telegram from
President John SHELTON Williams to
Thomas F. Ryan. under date of Deem
Der 18th.
ThIs telegram refers TO Mr.. Williams
efforts 20 secure "a peaceful solution OF
tne question. and was printed IN our re-
port of tho proceedings had before Judge
Waddiu Wednesday night.-Dispatch)
Tle restraining order having been re-
voked. the meeting Of the stockholders
of the Raleigh and CASTOR railroad was
nel at q p. NJ. pursuant to an adj
JlWrnent AT noon.
The purchase of the preferred and COM
mon STOCK Of subordinate companies Of
the systcm was reported by Nice-Presi-
dent j.. ST. John. with the prices paid,
and "a resolution approving ana confirm
re The same was adopted by a vote OF
1851 shares to l5.
THE following resolution was also
ADOPTED iy the same vote:
Whereas. it is proposed TO unite the
railways and properties Of the Seaboard
AIRLINE system with those OF the South
bound Railroad. the Georgia ana Ala
hanna railroad. ana the Florida Central
a.l lenusular Railroad Company, mus
creating a system operating railroads
from Richmond. Va. ana Portsmouth,
81. through the States of Virginia,
N.t,h Carolina. south Carolina, Alabama,
t..r-ia and Florida: therefore. be II
Resolved by the stockholders of the
I..,igh and CASTOR Railroad Company,
Ilaf they approve of the corporate union
c the railroads and properties cOmpris-
Jug the SeabOard AIRLINE system, with
those of the SOuthbound railroad. the
Georgia and Alabama railroad, and the
lrida Central and Peninsular Railroad
company, upon such fair and just terms
fa the stockholders of such proper
Les as may Doe agreed upon by
'htm, and they hereby authorize
and empower the president and
rect0rs of this company 20 join i'm
such agreements contracts merger or
.ns0idauon. OF other measures, as may
N legally necessary or proper 10 bring
about the closest physical connection and
rulrafe union or merger of such pro-
I .ios for the accomplishment of The
zion of the system SO proposed
THE meeting was then adjourned tlN
% 18th next. when final action is
l.-.ed 10 be taken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
THE NEXT NAY FESTIVAL.
The plan Laid Down by the Directors
Last Night.

The Board Of Directors Of the Wednes-
dav club met last night and outlined the
plan of the May festival The attendance
was very large and the meeting quite en-
thusiastic.
II was decided 10 give three concerts,
as i'm former ycars-twO night concerts
ana one afternoon. The matinee VIII DC
piven bv the childrens chorus, assisted
bv eminent sOlOists and the orcheslIa'
The Boston Festival Orchestra mas not
vet been engaged The directors are are
srvious TO secure the largest orchestra
nossible. and the best The wednesday
Slub has in preparation The Creation,
,,i,ich will be sung at the first concert
o. the second night programme 81 mis-
ceilaneons numbers will be given. 'FRONT.'
,ent soloists are to be engaged, ana ne
Tirectors will make an EFFORT 10 secure
one at least of the great singers OF the
day. -. u.bo1o IN, much
nrlader lines than ever. and me eN-
Uses of the festival viii be very great
Tbe plan IS sure TO commend itself TO an
ne musical people I'm the community ana
, ~ ni1b viii be sure TO receive the sup
mort N so we'll merits
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22

become frmer friends OF the one system
winch Is trying 10 give 10 the southern
people free and independent line"
Mr.. johnson says that with good wea-
Their trains can be running between Rich
mond and Ridgeway by January 18th.
one OF the strongest events OF the day
was the appearance here OF Lemuel In
RuigS, Senator Platts right-hand man
from New York He was in the court
room during the hearing before Judge
Purnell. but so mute and did not make
himself known. lie did not attend the
meeting OF the Raleigh and CASTOR stock
holders. lie held a proxy there Had he
appeared there he would have been sharp
ly questioned. Quigg was at the soaDoard
and Roanoke meeting at Portsmouth
Tuesday. and there held a proxy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
ENEm's BULLET SLEW LOGAN.
Lieutenant-CoIOneI Brereton Writes
How the Major Met Death.

How the Major Met Death.
YOUNGSTOWN, o., December IA
letter written by Northumberland Bre-
Ieton, OF the Thirty-third Infantry. who
was with Major John A. Logan when he
was killed. has been received here. IL
sets 81 rest the story circulated that he
was killed by his own. mon. The letter is
dated San Fabian, November 18th, and
says:
"Your husband died hero, while lead
ing in battle the command to which he
had been assigned upon joining his regi-
mcnt. the Third Battalion. His battalion
was the advance guard Of the regiment
in attack upon the town Of San Jacinto.
Yesterday, November nth. Major bo-
gan was leaning over a wounded soldier
10 assist him. when he was shot through
the head This was shortly before 9
o'clock I'm the morning. Prompt surgical
attendance was at hand. but the Major
never recovered Consciousness, and died
while being conveyed 90 the hospital. The
exact locality was about two miles from
San Fabian. on the road 20 San JacintO.
/ was one OF the last persons who saw
him alive and he was brave and self
possessed until struck down by the enc
my's bullet"
Major Logans valet. Morley, has ar
rived at San Francisco on the transport
Sikh, and will join the Logan family at
san Diego.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
RYAN INJUNCTION PROCEEDINGS.
SubpOcnas Issued Here Yesterday
Lawyers on for Raleigh.

SubpocnuS Issued Here Yesterday
Lawyers on for Raleigh.
subpoenas have been issued from the
United States Marshars Office in the suit
Of Thomas r. Ryan and other stock
holders of the Seaboard Airline railroad
VS. John Shelton Williams, John W. Mid
dendorf, Leigh r. Watts, James il.
Dooley. John II. Sharp. and w. w.
ChamberAine. 81 the SeabOard and Roa-
noke railroad. The subpoenas are re-
turnable on February o. 1900, before the
United States Court, In this city.
Judg Watts. Judge Cross, and other
representatives who appeared in the in
junction proceedings on Wednesday night
for the Sea board Airline. left yesterday
i'm a special Pullman-car for Raleigh, 10
attend the meeting Of the Raleigh and
Castor. held yes arlay
During the hearing Of the Ryan case
Monday night Jud - Naddin announced
that he would endeaVOr to get one of The
Circuit judges TO sit in the case with
him when it came up Thursday, but
counsel ON both sides stated that they
were perfectly content to have him de-
termne the matter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
TIM Result SATISFACTORY.
Interviews With Col. bennehnn
Cameron and Mr.. Chas. T.. johnson.

Interviews with Col. Bennehan
Cameron and Mr.. Chas. T.. Johnson.
tlLEioI S. C.. December 21-Cspe-
I-The na OFF Raleigh to-day was the
edns- n th. seaboard Airline
m.r T.-n your correspondent
co1a Iauehan Cameron who
presided at tNe meeting Of the stockhold-
t 0 th. Raleigh and CASTOR railway,
.f matters. He replied; "Ihe
Restraining orer j believe was pro-
cftI E Htans attorney representing
I' a.lE furI chat unless 10 was grant
cd N meeting would Doe held in q
teU minutes and irreparable damage
would te dome his client, while no hafm
i le dome the company by waiting "a
Jew days Judge Purnell had the hear
org no Ho- Within a few weeks am
sf.. t.e uU consumma lion of the
Tan .f r.n.1idat0n VIII Doe reality
400 e I.I chat representations were
made Ord Ir Williams up TO the last mo-
M.rt Indicating willingness ON the part
Ryan to make trade with Mr. VIII
l.ut
Judge Watts was very severe in his de-
tan of SIR. Page, Ryan attorney
l.h a the courtroom and in The meet
s mat followed for his allegations
ifs apolog.zed in the court
luB JOHNsON's STATEMENT.
r Charles b.. Johnson. chairman OF
l PROXY Committee Of the Raleigh fnu
'.i0l. was asked hls view as TO the H.
I.n proceedings. and said:
lu..e Puncre action throughout is
commended. lie had been APP
.l.0 early in the morning and impor-
lI.l fD sign restraining order under
Interest could not be- present and were
Do prepared 10 be here. that 40 was only
natter of few days and would work
Do Injustice 20 anybody. AS soon as
\ -r PumcN became aware of the tac-
being practiced. Doe promptly and pro-
iTy refused 90 allow the restraining
order t0 Dc served until the Seahuard Air
l.tf people could be heard. After patient
j. listening % arguments ON both sides.
o.. luashed an the proceedings His ac-
'.H 81 highly commended by AN save the
Ur0infed ones in this the latest
scheme 10 undermine the seaboard Air
I.n. system After the delay incident 10
ia0 hearing the stockholders OF the RAJ
-..fN and CASTOR railroad met and pro-
,..i0a With regular business. Mr.. kyans
attorneys were less I'm evidence than
N.laI Everything passed on smoothly.
ti Goo plans were fully carried out and
result Is fully satisfactory 10 the
board Airline interests"
MAKING FlRAiER FRIENDS
Mr Johnson said further:
Every time these tactics are employ
on io break down the SeabOard Airline
Gnu iai the people are made better ac-
alfied with the true inWardness Of this
hAyie nght BY Ryan and his hackers, and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
PELICAN STATE DEMooR
Nominations for Lieutenant-GOver-
nor and Secretnry-rhe Platform.

BATON ROUGE, LA, December a.
All the Democratic state Convention to-
day Senator Estopinal, of 81. Bernard
Parish. was nominated for Lieutenant
Governor. anc John IT, Michel, OF New
Orleans. was nominated to succeed NM
self as Secretary of state
The resolutions adopted 10y the conven-
lion support the Chicago platform. de-
nounce trusts, favor the Federal control
of levees. the building of the isthmian
canal. and the deepening of the passes az
the mouth of the river, and endorse inc
administration of Governor Foster.
SUPREMACY OF WHITE RACE
The platform concludes;
eve CONGRATULATE the people tidt the
organic laws of the State. without undue
political excitement or uphcdNdi, nave
hecn so amended as TO insure the SUI
prefnacv of the white race and the saliva
tfnn Of Caucasian civilization in Louis
lama. at the same time that the best IN
terests of an the people OF the STATE.
both white and black. have been cdrelully
An attempt was made to provide that
future nominations be made by pIlina-
ries throughout the State, but IL lalieu
10 get quorum Of the votes IN the con
FOSTER TO BE SENATOR;
Tho election of Governor Murphy NJ.
Roster TO the Senate rs pracucally con
ceded Ii is said that Senator w. -. NC
Emery would like to be reelected, anu
tbet the sugar parishes will make a
strone fight for him. but his attitude in
mic campaicn was regarded as anu-ad-
miuistration. and there was tax or eN-
senator Blanchard's entering the llsts
against him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
ion. the Iassage Of the bill establishing
the gold standard will aid us greatly"
THE VICE-PRESIDENCY

The Senator said he never saw such a
diversity Of opinion as to where the NOM
inee for Vice President should come from.
Regarding the currency bill, Senator
Jones said: Il think the adoption OF a
eod-standard bill by the present Con-
gress would have an enormous effect in
shaping the money issue. Ii Is a declara-
ton on the part OF the Republican party
for which II will have to answer. gold
bill. II adopted by the Senate-and there
Is no doubt in my mind that the present
bin. substantially. will be accepted by
the Senate-will force the Republicans 10
explain what II on its face a stroke OF
treason against the pronouncement Of the
st. Louis platform"
The Senator figures that the currency
bill will command g.. and possibly -, votes
In the Sanare
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
british West Indian Militia.

KINGSTON. JAMAICA, December IL
Owing TO the growing seriousness OF the
south African war prospects. and partic-
ularlv the partial withdrawal OF the inn
perial garrisons. from the Colonies, CO.
incident with the unprecedented drafting
OF French troops 10 the West Indies a
proposal Is afoat 10 augment the British
West Indian militia FORCES 10 the Iulies
nossible strength. If necessary, under
special CONSUMPTION. II is proposed 10
Increase Jamaica's forces from one regi-
ment of 500 men 10 possibly twenty-four
regiments. as i'm 1896. the exigencies OF
The present situation being regarded as
of an exceptionally grave and menacins
character.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
,,nMAN JONES on THE OUTLOOK
D.mocratic Prospects Bright-Goid-
s.a,dard BiII Aiding Greatly.

CHICAGO. December Ex-senator James
Jones. chairman Of the Democratic Ma
tional Committee, looked into party head
quarters AT the Unity building to-day.
IL assured everybody that the prospects
for Democratic success next year are
hrigbter than they were In 1896.
" II said only William Jennings Bryan
ugn,ld he mentioned as candidate for
President I'm the convention.
the senator would not say when or
where he thought the convention shoulu
win reference 10 next years contest
a." senator said: mo doubt the conven-
lion will reaffirm the Chicago PLATFORM;
n will declare against imperialism ana
in favor OF regulating trusts. i tniih, tDy
, sn@' hoc"no ZOO common, 10 control cleo
lions lions by the use OF money. In my op'h-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
neInr of Letters from Europe.

NEW YORK, December H--The with
drawal of the three White Star liners
Majestic. Cymric and Britannic-and the
Cunard liner Umbria, all royal mali
nurnose Of being turned into British army
transports. has upset the plans of the
nostai authorities for the prompt de-
iiverlv of Christmas letters from Euro
pean countries.
The withdrawal of these four steam
shins necessitates the use OF more slowly
tratelling steamers running 10 Boston.
ana most likely, Philadelphia. This
cbsnee will cause considerable delay In
the handling OF thousands OF mail-bags.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
Holiday Excursion nntes, senson
tsoo-fgOO r. T.. a u. II. e..

For the Christmas holidays the Rich
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
road will sell round-trip tickets 10 points
ON its line and TO Alexandria and Wash
ington at reduced rates. Tickets on sale
December 22d. 23d. 24th. and 18th. and
December Both Slst. and January LIST,
good going only on date of sale and for
continuous passage I'm each direction;
final limit January 4 1890. Round-trip
rates from Richmond 10 Fredericksburg,
50 so: Alexa adria. $780, Washington. StSj.
These tickets will be sold 10 students OF
schools and colleges on usual certificate
plan. December 18th tc 2st. For tickets
and further Information apply TO Rich
mond Transfer COMPANY, No SOB Main
street: Ticket Agent. Byrd-Street. sta
tion mr. W +. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
mn. ry,ewriter Invention.

statistlcian has proved mat lhe m
vrntion of tie typewriter has given v'n
ployment TO 10000 people, Dut ne iai.s a. -
49, 9n,' =, enepsla II has induced All people
OF oi'e sedentary occupation need Hostet.er' 5
etom@ch Filters. 1t helps nature TO bear
tho strain which ensues IRON coni,,no-
meni and II is wonderful h'o'St' ~
80 one realizes his more keei'y IN" ],
the man or woman who has been cured
OF stomach trouble by its use. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
SUCCESSION TO LAwTON.
Bates, Young, and wheaton Mem
tioned-Chnffee for the philippines.

WASHINGTON, December 2l.-lt Is SAID
AT the war Department that the vacancy
i'm The list of major-generals Of volunteers
caused by the death Of General Lawton
will not be filled until after the funeral
service over the Generals remains at Ma
Mia. prior to their transportation to the
United states.
II Is said among well-intormed officers
81 tho army in this city that the appoint
ment viii 20 to either General John e.
Rates. General 5. b. NJ. Young or Gene
raj Lloyd Wheaton .-.,,.-
II IS also understood that Brlsadier-
General A. r. Chaifee. VINO mas Deen
chief of stan TO General Brooke com
,,,onding the division OF Cuba, Is hkeiy
10 he relieved of duty in that division in
a snort time and given an important
command with the army IN the Pniilp-
pines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
The European Market

has contributed largely to our line OF
choice Calendars. Some of these are or
namented with Ideal Heads and Marine
Subjects from paintings Of famous artists
bv a new process; others. 'komical' sem
timental. religious Something to SUIT
every taste. and prices, 10. 10, 25c., up into
the dollars. HUNTER * ".
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
WIFE SLEEPS WITH 4 RAZOR.
Washington Nan Gives This as u
Reason for Divorce.
(Ntw York Times.

tNtW OK lllItn.)
WASHINGTON, December 20--After
five months Of married life. Henry
Schwakopf has begun a suit for divorce
against Emma Schwakopf, on the ground
of cruelty He alleges that Emma has
formed the disconcertng habit of sleep
ing with a razor under under her pillow.
She will vouchsafe no explanation of this
eccentric habit. and refuses To give any
when asked
Henry says he very often lies awake
half the night wondering at his wife 3
peculiar taste. The thing has so strained
his nerves that il affects his health, and
as Emma will not give up the razor, nor
consent TO keep it anywhere except under
her pillow, Henry is driven to ask for IL
divorce