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BRIEF BITS OF NEWS,

A smallpox epidemic is reported at
Dixon, O., where some 100 persons
have become i'll.
John 1. Blair of B~lairstown, n. j.. a
millionaire many times over, and one
Of the oldest railroad builders and own
ers in the country, is dead.
Charles }. Potter. Jr.. the printing
press inventor, died at his home in
Plainfield. n. D., Saturday. He had
been sick some time. with a complica.
ton Of diseases.
The high duty on wooden manufac-
tured goods has had the result Of deter
mining several German mill owners
who have customers in the United
States toestablish manufacturing plants
in this country.
The American Line steamer st. Louis.
which sailed tor New York Saturday
had among her passengers 60 Russian
sailors and W Russian officers. They
will take ch arge Of the Russian cruiser
now building in this country.
The directors of the American Bell
Telephone company have voted to turn
over the assets Of the company to the
American Telephone and Telegraph
company. This 10 the first step in the
removal Of the company from Massa.
chusetts to New York.
A. II. Thurness, Mgr, Wills Creek
Coal Co., Buffalo, Ohio, writes: l have
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stones, accompanied by e~xcruciatipg
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across my K,ddeys and feel like @ new
a Foley's Kidney Cure has done me
$1,000 worth OF good.
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DR.. w. Wixop, Italy Hill, N. Y, says,
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troubles1
CooK 4 ODEe.
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Mrs. Thomas R,ddleman, Parshallville.
Mich. writes: was troubled With
Salt Rheun for over thirteen years, had
tried q number OF doctors without relief.
My husband bought a box OF Banner
Salve, which Iappl,ed two or three times
and my bands began to get better. In
a short time they we're entirely cured. ].
CHRIS. SCHuTZ.
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Mltlvv l.- .:oNvs.s =. AAs experienced
and marked success in raising campaign
funds.
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Grants Bonds He Niao
DEADwoOD, s. D., Dec. 4.-OttoP p. T.
Grantx bonded his rich mine for b, 000,.
900 to Denver people.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-06
LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES.
Some of the sixteen who Will Run
in Richmond and HenricO.

Some time ago the Dispatch stated that
there would be sixteen candidates this
fail FOR the Democratic nomination for
the House Of Delegates from Richmond
and HcnricO.
With the possible exception Of Mr. r..
B. Murphy. the present Richmond dele
gates will stand for denomination. They
are Mcssrs. James Lewis Anderson, w.
j. Reddy. Charles NJ. Wallace, Jr., and
j.. c. Folkes.
Among the new candidates will be
Mcssrs s. ). T. Patteson, \. !. Vaughan,
Jr.. a. G. Harman John +. Epps w l..
Eckels. Or George b. steele, and possibly
Colonel George Wayne Anderson and Mr.
II. Carter Scott. IL seems 10 toe settled
that the candidates will be chosen by
primary.
10 is not believed that Mr.. \. Maupin
will be a candidate for reelection from
Hcnuco Captain W. j. Binford. former
ly member of the House. will be a can
didate for the nomination this fall, as
previously announced.
IL is thought there will Be only two
candidates for the speakership of the
next House. These will be Speaker Ryan.
Of LOudOun and Hon. T.. W. Saunders,
OF Franklin. 1t was expected that Hon.
NJ II. Cooke, of Norfolk. would be a
candidate for the speakership. bat it is
now said that Mr.. Cooke viii not seek TO
return 10 the legislature
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-06
WILLIAMSBURG.
a Quiet Marriage-PersOnaI and Gem
eraI Mention,

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, May 5.-(Spe-
cial.)-A very quiet marriage took place
at the Baptist parsonage yesterday eve
ming. when Miss Anna James became the
wife OF Mr. Isaac Drewry The ceremony
was performed by the pastor. Mr.. Boyies.
Both parties are from York county. Az
ter receiving the congratulations of the
pastor and few friends who accompa-
MED them, the happy pair drove of TO
the home of the groom. i'm York.
Miss Margerie Knowles, OF Richmond
who has been making a visit 10 Mr.. and
Mrs. lane Jr, returned home yesterday.
much to the regret OF her many friends
here.
Mrs John II. Leath. OF Petersburg will
be here tomorrow TO visit her father,
Mr.. Park Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Brown, who have
been spending some time at Bassett Han
the guest of Mrs. X. NJ. Smith, left yes
terday for New York, where they will
reside.
Mrs. L. W. Lane leaves tomorrow for
Norfolk. to spend a week or ten days at
the home of her daughter. Mrs. Lamb.
Dr. and Mrs. w. b. Freese. of Pennsyl-
vania, are visiting the family of Mr..
Charles Person
Mrs. James n. Morse. wife of the Rev.
James III. Morse. a former minister of the
Methodist church here, is here from
Charlottesville, visiting relatives.
Mr.. Il. A. Hamin. of Atlanta. was In
town yesterday, and called on Mr.. III. y.
Philips, cashier of the bank.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henri Mouquin. Of New
York, arrived this morning TO spend a
few weeks at their country home near
here, and Mrs. Charles G. Reeve, with
her uncle, and child. have come down
from Philadelphia to make a stay with
ner husband at his beautiful summer rest
dence. Green Spring.
MISS Ellie Hollidy. a most attractive
young lady Of Old Point. is visiting Miss
Louise Henley, Palace Square.
Mr.. j. K. Zimmerman. Jr.. Of Alexan-
dria. is here visiting friends for a few
days.
Professor Gilmore Dickinson, OF the
High School at Crewe. Nottoway county.
has returned for the summer. his school
term having ended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-06
nLuEs WILL NOT BE INDEPENDENT
They Will He Attached 10 a Regi-
ment-MlIitary Order To-Day.

When the Blues are reorganized they
VIII not enter the State service as an
independent battalion.
Governor Tyler stated last night that
ne thought he would not consent TO this.
i VIII allow the organization to consist
OF three companies, II II Is desired" he
said, and these companies may form one
odt'ahon, but they must be attached 10
REGIMENT j want 10 keep the new mill
'aly or the state compact and effective"
Inc Blues Battalion formerly consisted
OF Companies A and =. latterly Companies
III and Nj. OF the Fourth Virginia Major
sol. Cutchins was In command Of the
battalion. 1t is thought he will be re-
erected TO command. The reorganization
Is expected TO take place at the ce,ebra
ton of the Blues anniversary at Bland
ford Park. May 10th. 1t may be. however,
mat the reorganization will be delayed II
tnree companies have TO be formed.
General Male will probably issue an
order from the Governor to-day giving
all information regarding the formation
OF military companies the maximum and
minimum strength. etc.
IL is the intention 20 have the organiza-
ton of the new military conform exactly
10 that Of the United States army on a
peace footing. Instead of ten companies
in a regiment. rs under the old organize
ton. the regiments will have twelve COM
panies. Each regiment will have three
battalions, instead OF two. as formerly
and ii is probable that there will be three
majors in the old organization there
were only two majors. the regiment being
divided into two battalions of five com
panies each. When the Virginia regiments
went into the service Of the United States
last spring the three battalion formation
was introduced to make IL conform to
that Of the regiments OF other States in
their commands. The lieutenant colonel
had TO command one battalion This Off
Ger had other duties, which made 1t ne
cessary for the senior captain 10 COM
mand battalion nearly all the time.
Il want TO have one crack regiment
i'm Virginia." said the Governor last
night. Perhaps there may be two. I do
not want too many companies organized
/ want those we have to be thoroughly
equipped and drilled. | want, Also If pos
sible. TO arrange for them to go into camp
for a short time every summer. This will
not only be the means of greatly adding
10 the efficiency Of the troops. but will be
to them an enjoyable outing"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-06
| TRANSVAAL TROUBLE,
Alleged Difficulty Between Joe
Chamberlain and Kruger
IA F|RMLY-WORDED DEMAND.
II Looks Very Much Like q British
Ultimatum.
GRIEVANCES OF THE UITLANDERs.
As Regards Cancellation of Dyna-
mite Concession, the BOer Presi-
dent Holds Tint 1t w, uid he n
Breach of Faith.
A F|RMLY-WORDED DEMAND.
GRIEVANCES OF THE uITLANDERs.
A. Regards Cancellation of Dynn-

LONDON, May 5.-The outlook, in this
weeks issue, publishes a special dispatch
from its Cape Town correspondent, in
which 1t is stated that the British Secre-
tary OF State for the Colonies, Mr.. Joseph
Chamberlain. has dispatched a firmly
worded demand upon the Transvaal re-
public that it must observe IT'S obligations
to the Queen. as the paramount power.
by securing peace and order within the
republic.
This demand, the dispatch says. Is sup
Elementary to the demand for cancela-
ton Of the dynamite concession, and is
taken to mean that the British Govern
ment deems that the time has come 10
invite President Kruger to observe the
letter as well as the spirit of the London
convention.
Is IT AN ULTIMATUM?
1t Is not stated how far the demand
takes the form of an ultimatum, or il
a period is fixed within which, redress OF
the grievances Of the Uitlanders shall be
made.
Inc COLONIAL once ueclaTeS tndt tneTe
is no foundation for the statements made
In the Outlook's Cape Town dispatch, and
adds that there is no warrant for the
allegation that the probabilities of war
with the Transvaal have been seriously
regarded by the government
KRUGER on DYNAMITE CONCESSION
CAPE TOWN, May 5.-The reply OF
President Kruger. OF the Transvaal re-
public. to the demand from the British
Secretary OF State for the Colonies Mr..
Joseph Chamberlain. for the cancellation
of the dynamite concession. is published
here to-day.
President Kruger contends that the con-
cession is bona hde. and constitutes nc
breach OF the London convention. The
Transvaal, President Kruger insists, Il
entitled 10 ITS opinion as to what is for
the best interests of the republic. The
amendment of the concession, as asked
by the British Government, the Presi-
dent says would be a breach OF faith
with regard TO other parties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-06

They are served with cents worth OF
rice daily and are compelled TO work
hard on the rebel defences.
Several hundred Of the Filipino wound
cd are at San Miguel.
NON-COMBATANTs SENT TO NOUN
TAINS
The insurgents are sending their wo-
men and children to the Biacnabatto
mountains.
A Bolo chief and one hundred men were
captured at Balinag.
General Iawton has released many OF
his prisoners.
GOVERNMENT AID FOR GERMANS
BERLIN. May 5.--The government has
telegraphed to the German Consul at Ma
Mia to. give pecuniary aid TO distressed
German subjects In the Philippines.
PHILIPPINE CABLE INTERRUPTED.
NEW YORK. May 5.-The Commercial
Cable Company issued the following no
tice to-day:
1--WE are advised that the cable between
Iloilo and Bacaloa. Philippine Islands. Is
interrupted"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-06
TANU's SALARY WITHHELD.
Custodian Osborne Declines to Pa!
It-Petition TO Court.

SAN FRANCISCO. May Private adj
vices from Apia state that United States
Consul-General Osborne. who is acting
president, and as such, custodian of the
revenue, is ordered by the Berlin treaty
as such custodian, TO pay money on the
order of the Samoan Government. The
government, through its Secretary of
State has drawn an order on the Gus
todian of the revenue for the amount
OF King Tanu's salary for the month OF
January, but Consul Osborne has refused
TO pay. and proceedings have been taken
against him, by way of petition 70 the
Supreme Court. to compel payment.
Osborne, it is stated, is the only one
Of the British or American officials who
will have anything to do with the German
Consul. Rose. Osborne. however. has
frequent conferences with the German
Consul. and is quite intimate with him.
1t is stated that his attitude is regarded
with great disfavor by the British and
Americans in Samoa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-06
VIXEN ORDERED TO BLUEFIELDS.
No Information. However, OF a Crisis
There.

WASHINGTON. May 5.--An order has
been issued by the Navy Department for
the immediate dispatch Of the converted
yacht Vixen TO Buefelds, Nicaragua The
Vixen is now Il formidable light-draft
gunboat. She is at Norfolk. bound out
for a cruise to the Philippines, via the
Suez route. The order to Nicaragua Will
simply delay her arrival at Manila, for ii
is the intention of the Navy Department
TO replace her in Nicaraguan waters with
another gunboat at an early day
1t is said at the Navy Department that
no advices Of late date have been re-
ceived from Bluefeds tending to show
the existence OF a crisis there, and ii Is
likely that the purpose Of sending the
Vixen is TO replace the Detroit. which Is
too large and of too great draft to rem
der the best service.
DELAY OF TELEGRAMS.
WASHINGTON, May 5.-ln answer to
complaints by our government that its
dispatches to and from our consular ana
naval agents in Nicaragua are being IN
tercepted and delayed, the state De-art-
ment has been informed that the trouble
is that the land lines, forming an essen
tial part of the cable system. have been
unavoidable in Nicaragua. The depart
ment has been dspatching. therefore, It's
orders and advices TO and from Bluehelds,
via Greytown, by means OF boats, but the
service that way has also been found TO
be so slow and unreliable that the plan
has been adopted of communicating Dy
steamer, via New Orleans, which Involves
only q delay of two or three days
STATUS NOT CRITICAL.
The state OF affairs at Bluefields, ac-
cording to the last reports To the State
Department, is not believed 10 be very
critical Mr. Murray. the United states
consular agent has reached Blueiields.
but he has not yet received his instruc-
lions. TO guide him in his negotiations
with the Nicaraguan Government. lie mas
been advised that these instructions are
on the way, and is awaiting their ARRIVAL
before taking any further steps.
QUESTION OF TAXES.
Meanwhile. the government here Is by
no means clear as To tho legal l1ght Oh
the American merchants at Blueheld 10
claim exemption from payment or dues
already paid to the insurgent leader,
Eeves' and the whole subject Is now be-
fore rho Attorney-General 1t Is proba-
bile that questions of fact Will determine
the issue. the principal point being the
attitude OF the American merchants TO-
ward Reyes-whether they were WILING
or unwilling contributors 10 his tax-gath-
ererS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-06
Two soldiers shot Accidentally.

SAVANNAH. GA, May 5.-Private jim
Arnold. of the Third Kentucky Regiment,
shot Private Hiram Hunt and Private Ed.
Allen. OF the same command, this morn
ing. The shooting was done with an old
Remington rifle that had been brought
from Cuba as q relic. Arnold was sitting
I'm his tent inserting a cartridge In the
bore of the gun, when it was discharged.
The bullet flew through the wall of the
tent and passed through the body OF Pri-
vate Hunt and broke the arm of Allen.
Arnold is under arrest. pending an ex-
Animation but IL Is not believed the
shooting was anything but accidental.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-06
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
GreenviIle. \. C.. Fiame-swepf-Ar'
resteJ for Murder and Arson.

GOOCHI.AND. VA, May 5.-(Special.)-
The dwelling-house of Frank Tilton, near
Goochland Courthouse, was destroyed by
fire early this morning, and Iflton's itte
child. aged about years. persisted In the
flames. 1t seems that the mCtner had
gone some distance from the house In
search of wood. with which TO start fre
I'm the stove. leaving alone I'm bed her two
children. on her return she found the
building almost entirely consumed and
the elder child standing ~ the yard near
by. The charred remains Of the other were
found In the ashes. II Is supposed that
soon after the mother left the house one
OF the children attempted to kinde fire
In the stove.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-06
DE FREYCINET RESIGNS.
HeckIed in Chamber of Deputies for
Defending Anti-Dreyfusites.

PARIS. May 5.-M Charles Louis de
Freycinet, Minister of War, it is report
ed. has resigned, in consequence Of the
reception given to his explanations in the
Chamber of Deputies to-day regarding
the suspension OF the lectures of NJ.
Duruy. a professor i'm the Ecole Poly
technique, after disturbances by his stu
dents
The discussion was heated. and NJ. do
Freycinet was frequently heckled. He
explained that Professor Duruy had writ
ten IA pro-Dreyfus article which had irri-
tated the students, whereupon the prin-
cipal Of the school, in the interest Of good
order. had suspended the lectures. NJ. de
Freycinet stated that he fully approved
the action OF the principal. This an
nouncement was greeted with loud cries
Of disapproval. and the Minister of War
exclaimed that. inasmuch as ii was inn
possible for HIM 10 speak. he would leave
the tribune.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-06
REPORT FROM sCHURMAN.
IL Points to settlement of Phiitppi Inc
Difficulty.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The state De-
partment to-day received a dispatch from
President Schurman. Of the Philippine
Commission, giving the substance of the
conferences with the representatives, OF
Aguinaldo, and asking for further IN
structions. While the text of the dis-
patch is not TO be made public Secre-
tary Hay stated that it showed very
satisfactory condition OF affairs IN the
Philippines, and pointed to settlement
Of the difficulties there.
The reply of the President to Profess
sor Schurman's cablegram, il is under
stood. stated that he was very ANXIOUS
70 have the peace negotiations concluded
al the earliest possible moment, and 10
this end he desired that no unnecessary
or humiliating conditions should be I'M
posed upon the insurgents.
1t is believed in army circles that as
soon as Aguinaldo Is convinced OF the
sincerity of the American Government ne
will agree TO surrender. He Will be re-
quired. however, to lay down his arms:
This will be the principal condition. ana
until an agreement on this point is reach
ed the negotiations will not make any
progress toward a conclusion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-06

and women's thoughts 20 with II, must
give II value I'm a sailors eyes: and when'
In your social events you use II. perhaps
IL may strengthen you for more serious
duties to recall that woman. though. IN
our hours OF case. uncertain. coy, anu
hard to please yet. when duty's done
and victory's won. she gives US praise.
RESPONSE FROM coGHE.AN.
In accepting the present. Captain Cogh-
Ian spoke as follows:
after all that has been so well said,
IL is impossible for me to add anything
at all. All the ground has been gone over
by Mr.. Calder" (except Manila SAID
some one in the company Even Manila
Bay may be an Cd and oft.repeated
story now. II gives me great pleasure to
accept this splendid gift. and we viii
guard ii with all diligence. Mr.. Calder
makes n mistake in saving that these
beautiful articles of silver will not aug
ment our fighting force. Certainly ihey
will inspire us to greater. efforts ana
nobler deeds. BE assured that we shaiI
ever be alert to guard the noble vessel
with this beautiful service. and above all,
the good name of our country. with our
lives. If necessary"
POPULAR OVATION.
Prior to the reception at Mr.. Sprunt s
residence. Captain CoghIan was intro
duced to a tremendous audience at the
Opera-House. the occasion being the an
nual recital by the Wilmington Musical
Association. He merely told his hearers
that he came 10 say "FIowdy and good
by" He was rendered tremendous ova-
ton.
A reception in honor Of the officers Is
in progress this evening at the orion
Hotel under the auspices of the Ladies
Reception Committee. There are about 500
guests. and the event Is one of the most
brilliant I'm the history Of Wilmington.
The cruiser will remain here until Mon
day.
SPANISH GUN FOR RALEIGH.
This afternoon, OH board the Raleigh.
Captain Coghlan presented a Nordenfeldt
3-pounder TO the city of Raleigh. Ii was
accepted. on behalf of that city. by a
committee consisting of Mayor a. NJ.
Powell and Aldermen G. G, Mcdonald
and X. n. Simms and Mr.. Fred l.. Mer-
ritt.
The cannon will be sent to Raleigh to-
morrow. 1t was captured from the Maria
Cristina in Manila bay.