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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-24
CAPTURED FILIPINO MAIL.
Interesting Letters Showing Methods
of Insurgent Ofiioialiom.

WASHINGTON. March 25.-Thc cap
ture OF Caloocan. in the Philippine
Islands, Island OF Luzon, by the United
States forces recently. resulted in the
confscation of considerable mai! ad-
dressed to the insurgent government. IT
includes Il number of letters Of Aguinal-
dos and other leaders. and brings out
some interesting facts about Filipino OFF,
cial methods. Postal-Agent Naillo at
Manila, has forwarded some OF this mail
to Acting-P Postmaster-G Heath.
one letter is addressed 10 Aguinaldos $
so-called secretary Of the treasury, ana
is in reply TO a request for money. The
writer Is apparently the fiscal officer at
I.ucena, LuZOn. TO whom the insurgents
had entrusted the duty or squeezing the
merchants. and he had apparently con-
fiscated for the insurgent cause lot oil
cocoa fibre belonging TO large tobacco
company. when asked TO turn over the
proceeds the agent remarked that ohly
S3 200 had come into his hands, and that
amount had been paid 10 the troops who
were clamorous for more. The letter Is
written in very fair Spanish.
TREASURY SHORT OF PAPER.
Annarently Agunaldo's treasury Off
cials are running short Of paper, for the
q sheet of paper, written all over torn
ont of a record book ana it was tied
around with fragment Of Manila bag
ging. .,...,
Another letter, captured and received
nv the POST Office Department was sent
by the Provincial Governor Of Antipolo,
addressed TO Aguinaldo's secretary OF
the interior, in which the writer apollo
gizes for not being present at Maloios AT
,ha accumulation of the constitution,
assigning as a reason that the telegram
commanding his presence. though dated
January 2lst. only reached him January
sd. two days late. To atone ior ms aD,
sence he says, he ordered all the local
municipal authorities to get up demon
strations and cry Long live Filipino
and down with annexation" This is
signed by Jose Eliros, Governor OF Anti
polo. ,o.. =. ,o,,;,a14o
himself have come into the possession oi
the Post-Ohce Department.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-24
THREE MORE NEGROES LYNCHED'
Pct to Death by IA Misslssippi MOD
Leaders in Race Encounter.

JACKSON, MISS, March 3.-Three
negroes were lynched by mob near Sill
yer City, in Yazoo county, last Saturday
morning. After the men had been shot
10 death their bodies were weighted with
bundles of cotton-bale ties and thrown
into the Yazoo river The negroes were
Kinor Wilson, c. {. Reed, and Wills
Bovd. They were the ring-leaders or the
negroes In a race encounter on the MO
night plantation early last week. They
were arrested and taken to Yazoo city
tail The offence with which they, were
charged having been committed IN Shar-
kew county. the Sharkey authorities were
notified. Last Friday evening Deputy
constable sylvester arrived, and the
prisoners were turned over 10 him. The
Constable boarded the steamer Rescue
with the negroes Saturday morning, and
reached Silver City with them. The ne
eroes fell into the hands OF the mob
near Silver City, where they were shot
~ death and thrown into the river.
The feeling against these negroes had
becn very bitter, on account OF the dis
turbance at the Midnight plantation, in
which they. with two other comrades,
had fred on two whites on the public
road. A horse belonging 10 one OF the
white men was wounded, but the men
were not hurt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-24

Ward Line 20 come TO Augusta, Ca, Via
Charleston. $. c., others direct to Sayan-
nah. The Secretary directs the immediate
inspection. correction. and completion or
records. and detention OF all rolls and
returns that may not be finished at pro-
per time
When the news reached camp IL was not
generally believed for some time. for the
news-bearers had been crying Coin
home, Coin home" until the boys had
almost become convinced that they were
at home. After II did gain credence their
joy was too deep to manifest Itself In
wild Jubilee. and there was no more yell
ing and cheering than there is sometimes
over a bottoniless rumor. The main evil
dence was the happy. satisfied smile
which shone upon the faces OF all. Cap
tain Wyatt. Of Company III. was about
as enthusiastic as any one and when
all OF the doubling Thomases heard him
shout. at is so, ] have seen the order
myself. Sing. boys" they doubted no
longer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-24

While passing a house in Marianao 'ne
two Americans were halted by Cupans:
who came out With rifles levelied' anu
were told to release the prisoner. ~
the Cubans had such an obvious AZ
vantage the prisoner was released. Inc
circumstance was reported to Generai
Lee. who sent Major Harrison, the pro
vost marshal. to General Meyia hodri-
guez with instructions TO inform MN
that II the offending Cuban was not sur
rendered within three hours General Lee
would go personally with srfhcient
force of American soldiers to take him.
General Rodriguez found the man ana
gave him up, and he now lies in the
Marianao jail.
VOLUNTEERS COMING HOME. -.
The First North Carolina Regiment VIII
sail for Savannah on Saturday by the
Seguranca. The First Texas Regiment
will probably sail on Saturday on tne
Fitzpatrick, which Will proceed to Cal
weston via the Dry Tortugas. The Second
Illinois will go next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-24
|ALGER OFF FOR CUDk
He and His Party Go Aboard
the Transport Ingalls,
NO TIME LOST At SAVANNAH
An Informal Dinner GiQsn BY Citizens
10 the Travellers.
MERELY A LITTLE PLEASURE TRIrs
So Says the Secretary to . Repres
sentative Of the Press-A Landing
mt Habana and a Journey Acrosss ,
Country Ia CicnfuegoA ~
MERELY A LITTLE PLEASURE TRIrs
So Says the Secretary to . Repres
Country Ia CienfuegoA

SAVANNAH. GA, March 23.-Socreta-
ry-of-War Alger and his party made quich
connection here this evening for Cuba.
They arrived over the Southern and
Florida Central and PeninsuIar roads. In
a special car. at half-past O'Clock. sn0
at half-past were on the way to Ha-'
bana, on the transport ingalls,. The ship
had hardly more than got to her dock
when she was required to put to sea
again.
Upon arrival In the city the Secretary
and his party were driven at once to the
DeSoto Hotel, where they were met by
Mayor Myers, several members of the
CITY Council. and number OF leading
citizens. A dinner had been prepared for
the distinguished visitors, and II was
served Immediately The spread was who'll
" informal. Impromptu talks were made
by several OF the diners, but what was
said was strictly personal and private.
This was Secretary Ayers third visit to-
Savannah within few months. and his
talk was purely in the nature OF greeting
old friends and acquantances made du-
ring former visits.
MERELY A PLEASURE TRIP"
At o'clock the dinner was finished. Al
S:i5 tie party took carriages for tho
wharf. where the Ingalls,, which had ar
rived at O'clock, was waiting. At tho
side OF the transport Secretary Alger was
seen by the Associated Press representa'
tive. "There is nothing OF interest that
can tell you" he said. eve are merely
going on little pleasure trip"
From the Secretary's private secretary
IL was learned that the party would leave
the ship at Habana and take trim
across-country, and that the ingalls,
would meet them and take them
on again at Cienfuegos. The whole trip
will occupy about three weeks.
Those who accompany the Secretary are
r. NJ. Smith. his business partner az De-
troit: g. NJ. Henry, his brother-in-laW.
and H. G. Meredith, OF Detroit; Major
George II. Hopkins. tho Secretary's mill
tary aide; Colonel w. ID. Mann; Victor l..
Mason. the Secretary's private secretary.
and Colonel w. 4. Hemphili OF Atlanta
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-24

Savannah. It's destination has not peeh
made public, but 1t has been UNDERSTOOD
for some time that it would be brought
back to the old Savannah camp.
Whether it will be mustered out there
or brought TO this city for muster out is
not known.
MAY COME TO RICHMOND.
There is a probability that the regiment
will be mustered out in Richmond. 1t
would be a great advantage to the men
to be mustered out in Savannah. as they
would get their travel pay in addi-
tion TO their regular pay. Were they
mustered out here they would only re-
ceive their pay
If the regiment is mustered out at Sa-
vannah it will be at least thirty days
before the men are finally discharged.
The work involved in mastering out a
regiment has been demonstrated to be
very great.
CABLEGRAM FROM HABANA.
The following special cablegram to the
Dispatch from its correspondent at Ha-
bana last night brought the definite news
of the arrangements to bring the Fourth
Regiment home:
CAMP COLUMBIA, NEAR HABANA,
March 23.-The Fourth Virginia is to en-
bark on the Dixie, a passenger steamer
secured for transport service. This
steamer leaves New York March I'D. and
is expected to reach Habana or the 9th,
when the Fourth will begin loading. sa-
vannah will likely be our destination.
Everything is ready for breaking camp,
and it is expected that the regiment will
sail no later than the 18th.
"The Second South Carolina takes the
Plant-Line steamer for Tampa the last
Of this week4 the First North Carolina
takes the Vigilancia on the 18th; First
Texas will leave on the steamers Florida
and Kilpatrick for Galveston about the
same time. General Brooke has received
orders TO hasten the embarkation of all
the regiments.
"An ouartermaster stores and camp
eouipage. such as tents, floors, mules,
wagons, etc. are to be left behind. pro-
vided the regiment goes TO a government
camp. If the regiment goes 10 Stale
encampment, like the First Texas, which
Will be transported to Galveston, these
will have 70 be carried. Leaving all OF
these things behind will not only expedite
the departure, but will make the quarters
ON board the transport much more com
Portable. as in coming over on the Ches-
ter the mules and other animals occupied
n much-coveted space. almost equal to
that allotted 10 the men. However, the
men are not very particular as to the
order of their going, some seemingly Will
ing 10 risk 1t on raft.
EVERYTHING IN READINESS
"yn the Fourth Virginia the quarter
master reports are now complete. 'ne
rolls and accounts are in proper shape
with balances drawn. and there is no'h'hs
TO prevent speedy muster-oW'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-24

Northern Reports 10 Contrary Not
,,ithstnDding-Ofic Assurances.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., March 23.--Cspe-
cial.) .)-Republican National-Committee-
man George L. Bowden. United States
Marshal Morgan Treat. and s. Brown Al
len visited the Navy Department to-day
with reference to the destination Of the
cruiser Raleigh. now on her way home
from the Philippines.
They had interviews with Assistant
Secretary Allen, OF the Navy Department,
and Commodore Hichborn of the Con-
struction and Repair Department of the
navy. and they have assurances that the
cruiser Raleigh will 20 TO Norfolk, de-
spite all reports in the northern papers
10 the contrary.
The Raleigh Is the first ship of Admiral
Dewey's feet which participated In the
destruction OF the Spanish feet In Manila
harbor 10 return TO this country. As she
Is named after the city Of Raleigh. n. c.,
her reception at Norfolk will be one Of
the most notable events Of the close OF
the brilliant naval engagements OF our
war with Spain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-24
non Carlo. Perplexes His Friends.

LONDON. March 2i.-The Iadrld cor
respondent OF the Standard says that
Don Carlos. the Pretender. has perplexed
his adherents by a dispatch In which he
allows them TO go to the polls az the
forthcoming Parliamentary elections, II
they so desire. He explains that he does
not wish the Carlists TO be represented
officially in the Cortes. The general opin-
ion In the political world, says the corre-
spondent. Is that the dissensions In the
Carlist ranks. and the irresolution OF the
Pretender. really deprive the party cf all
lmportance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-24
Il Is Insisted That Reed Was
Not Approached.
HOBART FOR vIcE-PnEsIDENcY.


BROWNSVILLE GA. March 23.-Presi-
dent Mckinley spent pretty much the
whole OF to-day I'm the open air, as did
cc-Prcs.dcnt Hobart. This outdoor life
I'm n mild and dry climate. is doing much
II tone up the system Of the party, and
each shows an improved state Of health.
To-day when not at meals. they were
constantly in the air. sitting on the
porchcs. or driving. The Presidents pro-
sramme after breakfast is seat in
rocking-chair on the porch until time to
dsspatch a little business with Assistant
secretary Cortclyou. This is followed by
q drive. To-day this took the form OF
tally-ho party. the whip being Charles
Chaplin. Senator Hannas nephew. iresi~
dent MCKINLEY. wearing n black derby
instead OF the accustomed high bat oc-
cupicd the box with him. others OF the
u8rtv were the Nice-PTesident, Mrs. ho-
hart. young Garrett Hobart. Senator
Banna. and Miss Hanna After hghV
lunch at the house q drive 10 the Coun-
try Club followed. Here, the club, which
is the recognized social institution oil
,rhomasville. entertained tho party, ana
then the party drove around awhile, the
late afternoon again finding the party on
the front porch. Tonight the President
signed apoointments and transacted other
necessary business.
40 POLITICS At ALL AT JEhNh
The Jekyl Island trip having caused re-
ports Of q conference there, ana that
sneaker Reed would be nominated for
vice-President on the ticket with Mr.
Mckinley nj the next Republican conven-
fion. 10 can be stated authoritatively that
politics were tabooed at JekyL Speaker
Reed declined a ce-presdental nomi-
nation at the last convention, and no
thought Of a change Of view on his part
eyer has been suggested, and the admin
.-ation leaders have not had him III
mad for the eice-presidency.
Moreover. the statement can be made
that the closest and most cordial rela-
lions. political and personal, exist between
Afoesrs. Mckinley, Hobart, and Hanna,
and that for some time they have had a
definite understanding that if Mr.. Nckin-
lev is renominated his running mate VIII
be Garrett Hobart.
Tomorrow the party leaves here for
Tallahassee. where they hope 10 escape
au elaborate functions. and have so noti-
fled Governor Bloxham Monday, proba-
bis. Will find the President started on his
return journey TO Washington, the Vice
President and Senator Hanna remaining
here.
TALLAHASSEE. FLA, March 8.-1n
anticipation of a visit from President NC
Kinley and his party tomorrow, great
preparations have been made to properly
receive and entertain them. They VIII
arrive bv special train at noon. Governor
Bloyham. the State and city officials. COM
mercial bodies and societies will welcome
Tho presidential party TO Florida's capital
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-24
MrsTER-OUT FOREsHADOWED.
Indications of the order 10
uome Hailed with JOY.

Correspondence of the Dispateh)
CAMP COLUMBIA. HABANA, |onA' ,
March 1e.-The "red-letter day which
hos heon anticipated by the lads OF the
Fourth Virginia for many days "nio"
have multiplied into weeks and months
viz the days of muster-out. is evidently
=, hand at last. and yesterday the strong
est assurances which have yet been re-
oo,vad were turned loose In camp. Ihis
lime they came in the shape OF the ioi-
,'s. circular sent TO corps headquar-
,ers. "The Secretary OF War directs the
second South Carolina, First North Caro-
,i,a Fourth Virginia. Third Kentucky
and and Fourth Tennessee to be returned 10
the United States for muster-out IN
order named. and next after regiments
already designated. Regiments carried py
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-24
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. T.. ST. John, Of the Seaboard Air-
Line, is at the Jefferson.
General Stith Boiling, OF Petersburg.
was In the city yesterday.
Mr.. Harry Diamond. a popular attache
OF Fords Hotel is on a visit to his pa
rents, I'm Baltimore, Nd.
Mr.. and Mrs r. H. Elicit returned home
Wednesday from Atlanta. where they
made charming visit to their daughter.
Mrs. Dunbar Roy.
Miss Mary Randolph Thaw has return-
ed 10 her home No. 403 north Eighth
street. after spending a delightful visit
in Kentucky.
Rev. Dr. Calisch will preach at Beth
Ahaba synagogue tonight on The
Names OF Deity as Given in the Bible"
The public will be cordially welcomed.
Rev. G. l.. Bane, who has been visiting
his father in West Virginia, for the last
ten days, will return home Saturday, and
an his pulpit at Union-Station at IL a. NJ.
and s l.. NJ. Sunday as usual.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-24
coLoRED POSTMASTER ARRESTED.
Charged With Misappropriati"s
Funds of His Ofice.

WASHINGTON, March 23.-IsraeI D.
Hargett, the colored postmaster oI ROCKY
Mount. n. C., was arrested here yester-
day, on a warrant sworn ont by the post
Office authorities, charging him with mis-
appropriation of the funds in his once
He was brought before United states
Commissioner Mills and committed 10 jan
i'm default of bond in the sum or SOW
He will later be given preliminary near
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-24

ceived Mr.. Belmonts book, which the
latter says he has sent. after which he
VIII endcavor TO point out at length
some Of the differences between Mr.. Bel
mont and Jefferson. the patron saint OF
the party.
This morning Mr.. Bryan was taken on
a special train all over the Birmingham
district. and he enjoyed greatly being
shown its wonderful industrial develop
mcnt.
a public reception was given him TINS
evening I'm the Morris Hotel. Tonight
AZ the Auditorium he addressed an audi
once Of over 1900 people. lie spoke for
exactly three hours, and was given
marked attention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-24
BELMONT REPLIES TO TELLER.
Charges Purpose to Create Discord
In Democratic Ranks.

NEW YORK. March 2S.-Perry Belmont,
president Of the Democratic Club, was
shown an interview tonight, in which
Senator Teller of Colorado, was quoted
as saying: THE members of the Demo
cratic Club are Republicans masquerad-
ing under Democratic colors." Mr.. Bel
mont. in reply, issued the following state
ment: Senator Teller is the leader of the
Silver Republicans, the allies of Mr.
Bryan. upholding, with him. the Chicago
platform. and naturally uniting with him
in his purpose To create discord ana dlVi-
sion in the ranks of the Democratic
party"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-24
MAsO COMMANDER IN THE ORIENT.
Dtnx Group of Genernfs WIZ"
1!0Icx-Other Cubau Notes.

HABANA, March 23-The Executive
Committee Of the Cuban Military Assem-
bly, has appointed General Bartolome
Maso, former President OF the cuban
Revolutionary Government, commander
in-chief of the Cuban forces In the Orient,
or the Eastern provinces.
The Assembly was in session this AFTER
noon. The motion proposed yesterday py
Senior Guilberto Gomez for a reorganiza-
tion of the Cuban army was passed, put
under existing conditions the action or the
Assembly in this respect Is unimportan'.
A dispatch was read from the Veterans
Association OF Santiago asking the As
sembly TO restore General Gomez TO the
post of commander-in-chief. From GEN
eral Maso a telegram was received recog-
nizlng on his part the superior authority
of the Assembly, acknowledging II as a
duty to sustain the Assembly. ana Ia
menting the controversy with General Co
mez.
THE WASHINGTON COMMITTEE.
Little has been said Of late as TO the
proposed trip to Washington OF Senores
Vilalon, Hovia. and Despaigne. the COM
mittee appointed by the Assembly on
March nth TO lay before President Nc
Kinley the resolutions that day adopted
on motion of General Sanguilly, to the
effect that the 100000 offered Dy the
United States would not be sufilclent'
and that the United States should heip
Cuba to obtain more by way OF a loan
Apparently, the matter has been drop
ped, but to-day Senior Portuondo, chalr
man of the Executive Committee. suggest
ed that the commission should hand the
resolution to the Secretary of War. This
course was opposed by General Andrade.
who said General Alger would decline 10
recognize the Assembly officially ana
that the commission would be snuObed.
Senior Portuondo's motion was LETT on the
table.
General Sangully suggested just before
adjournment that to-morrows session De
secret. and a motion 10 this effect was
passed, though some of the members
professed ignorance Of any reason why
such a session should be held.
DIAZ GROUP WITH GOMEZ.
The Cuban generals, DiaZ. Monteagudo'
Robau, Nodarse, Betancourt. ana feraza'
who held secret meeting last h'sh,'
after consulting their commands WIN
reference to the course TO be taken III
tho controversy between Gomez and the
Assembly, reported that they had ue'
cided TO accept the sAJcOOO tor the soi-
diers, and also to help TO organize - ne"
Cuban army of 10000 men. under the
American administration.
The Cuban muster rolls are not yet II
the hands OF General Brooke. They were
last seen by an American officer In Guiana
bacoa. when they were In the possession
of General Rolofr the Cuban Inspector
General. From his hands they probably
passed to the Military Assembly, ana II
the Assembly still possesses them th'
payment can be indefinitely DELAYED.
merely by the Withholding Of the rolls
from the American authorities.
ANTI-LOTTERY ORDER.
General Brooke has issued an order for
bidding the sale or possession or lottery
or rattle tickets of any description, under
penalty of confscatlon and fine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-24
NIsSIssIPPI's OLDEST CRIMINAL.
DR.. w. III. Li2scOmb Placed Behinu
Prison Bars for Murder.

JACKSON, MISS. March S.-The old
est criminal ever placed behind prison
bars in Mississippi was brought to the
State prison tonight to serve a life SEN
tence for murder The prisoner is DIR. w.
II. Lipscomb. formerly well-known ply
sician OF Kemper county, and he is now
barely 70 years old. Lipscomb was con-
victed of poisoning a young man named
Charles Stewart, whose life was insured
i'm his favor. The case became famous
throughout the country. and was exten-
sively exploited in connection with the
Holmes murder mysteries. then attracting
attention
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-24
TERRIBLE FAMINE IN RUSSIA.
PcstiientiaI Diseases Follow In Its
WaIse-Henyy Mortality.

ST. PETERSBURG. March 23-The
newspapers Of the city publish pitiable
accounts Of the condition of the so-called
famine districts Of Russia, especially Sa-
mara. in the eastern part of European
Russia The efforts of the Red Cross so
cietv have STAYED off the horrors Of
actual starvation. but the society's FUNDS
are almost exhausted, and the dire dis
tress. compelling the consumption OF an
kinds of garbage. has produced an cpl
demic Of terrible mortality, with typhus'
scurvy. and other pestilential diseases
prevailing. The peasants are compelled 70
sell everything and are living IN cold
damp. and filthy cabins Weakened by
hunger. they fall ready victims to typhus
and acute scurvy. Unless the government
gives prompt aid, the Nolga provinces
appear doomed TO a repetition of the hor-
rors of 1891 and 1892.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-24
WILL SAIL WEDNESDAY
The Fourth Virginia About Ready
TO Start Homs'
MAY COME TO SAVANNAH,
II viii MoSt Likely Be Mustered
Out There.
WORK WILL REQUIRE A MONTH
All the Qunrtermaster and Commits
sary Reports Are I'm Readiness "s
Far rs PracticnbIc-Regim VIII
Probably Come to Richmond.

The Fourth Virginia Regiment will leave
Cuba for the United States on wednesday
next.
The regiment will embark on the Dixie
of the Ward Line, which is expected TO
he in Habana harbor on next Mohday'
Everything is in readiness for the en-
barkation Of the regiment. all accounts
opd stores having been gotten ready for
the order that has been lons-eXpec'eu anu
at last has come.
The regiment is expected to land at