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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
CITY IN PARAGRAPHS.
Briefest Possible Mention Arada
MANY NIottare 30 1..'. y

Briefest Possible Mention Made Of
Many Matters of Interest.
The y. NJ. C. a. gymnasium class
VIII give an exhibition at kim Hall
Tuesday night
Mr.. j. S. Fitzhugh, of Chnrlottes-
Vlle: has accepted position with ]
NJ. f. Trotter. =
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday. with
IL Lent began. Appropriate services
were heid at the Episcopal and Catho-
lie churches.
The mid-winter meeting of the civ
Union of Kings Daughters will be held
at Epworth Methodist church to-mor-
row, beginning at D. m
ne meeting at Union Mission In ct
nlSht was conducted by Rev. DR.. Hill,
of New York
me Presbyterian churches Of tho
city Will hold joint meeting at First
church at 1870 p. m. to-day for the OBJ
serVance of special prayer service for
schools and colleges.
The revival services at Cumberland
Street Methodist church, conducted by
the pastor, Rev. DIR. johnson, are al
tractlng large congrega lions. Tho
regular service is preceded by n song
service beginning at $50 o'clock.
INC !. NJ. c. y. delegation has re-
turned from the Lynchburg convention.
80 L Nttic NIIceIl, Oh w est Point
is the guest of friends here.
On the Real Estate Exchange vos-
terday the Norfolk Rental COMPANY
sold for Messrs. Dey, Hunter and Bor-
land, trustees, to Mr.. r. r. Webster,
a house and lot on Bonnet street FOR
1915. and a house and lot on Cottage
Toll bridge road for $500.
Mr. Charles Fr!cdlander. of the Can
non Ball Clothing company. has gone
10 New York via Old Dominion Line
MI Philip Peyser, of WASHINGTON,
d. c., is here on short visit to his
daughter, Mrs. Charles Fricdlander,
527 Freemason street.
An attempt was made Tuesday night
to burglarize the residence of Mr.. T..
r. McCleary, at Holt and Reilly
streets.
Mr.. a. b. Gwathmcy, from New York
City. visited the Cotton Exchange yes
terday.
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WILL GO TO WASHINGTON, D. {

The First Baptist church are making
arrangements to give a daylight excur-
sion to Washington at the close of the
Southern Baptist Convention in May.
The trip will afford a splendid
opportunity, not only for the delegates
and visitors to the convention to visit
the city OF magnificent distances" but
10 'the people in this vicinity as we'll
No pains or time will be spared to
make IT most enjoyable affair. Full
particulars will be given when arrange
ments are completed. The church had
In view a. trip to Richmond also. but
Will hold that over until about the 18Th
OF June.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
PROPERTY TRANSFERS.

These deeds were recorded in the
Clerks office yesterday:
Charles S. Bell 10 Emma Bell all the
household and kitchen furniture con-
tanned In the grantor's residence Colley
avenue, Atlantic City Ward; s205.
S. a. Woodward to John II. Burgess,
Jr, n lot, with improvements, on the
north side of Henry street, near Chapel
street; $1,000.
Emily Grubb to c. F.. Brown, n lot
on Highland avenue. near Windsor ave
nue., Bran bleton Ward; $3.50.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
NEW RAILROAD LINE

Cincinnati. O.. Feb. GA sr.cial to the
commercial Tribune from Charl. ton "
va. says decd Of trust has been admit.
ted to record In the Summer county
court clerks office In favor of the Central
zoo to the Hinton. New River and Wcstc,n
nailroad compcny. 1t Is expected that
the building Of this ros will begin ut
once. 1t Is 10 run from Petersburg. Va
down the New River to Hinton, thence n
branch Will run to the hcadwatcrs of the
Coal River and down that stream to ST
Aihans and TO Charleston
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
Many Matters Of Interest Around About
city Hall Square.
TWO MEN WHO SKIP THEIR BAIL BONDS
ono OF Thorn Ia stilI ut Large, Ra,
Brandt, tho BnscbaIl Pitcher, Is
En- Route 10 Pennsylvania for
Tri"i-cnsos Before Justice Dalton
in Police Court.

In the Police Court yesterday, Justice
ANDREW Jackson Dalton presided in
place of Justice Tomlln. Frederick
Mann. of Berkeley. who was arrested by
Officer Caffee. for assaultng the wife
Of c. Demio while he was endeavoring
to effect an entrance into the sleeping
apartments of her husband, and who
was bailed for his appearance, failed to
show up. His bond was therefore dc;
clared forfeited. and warrant for his
re-arrest was Immediately issued
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
FIFTH REYNTL,L.

The NTH organ recital of the season
will be given at Epworth Methodist
church tonight by Mr.. a. r. Koerner
An excellent programme will be rem
dered Miss Ethel Nicely will sing
The Ninety and Nine" by Campon,
and Mr.. Lumley VIII render 'The
Queen OF the Earth" by Pinsuti. Mr..
Borjes, owing to other engagements,
will be unable to play. but Miss Helen
Sherwood Quimby, of Suffolk, will
play violin solo. entitled Romance"
by Johann Srensden. Following Is the
programme In full:
"Messe de Marriage" ..... Dubois
Overture to Romeo and Juliet.
Soprano Solo-''The Ninety and
Nine ................... Campion
Miss Ethel Nicely.
(a) "Impromptu Pastorale" 800. Bach
% "Gavotte Mignonue" ....... Gregh
Violin Soo-"Rumance" -. Svensden
Miss Hlr-: Sherwood Quimby.
March Trlumphale" ....... Vilbac
Tenor solo-"Queen of the Earth"
MFR. w. F. Lumley
GAY Prayer and Cradel Song" Op.
(b) Ballet Mignon". .......... Wachs
Duo for Piano and Organ-"Fan-
TASTE" from Favorite" 49,. Verdi
Miss Florence Butler and Mr. Koerner.
by request.
The recital will begin promptly at
8 o'clock
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AGENTS WANTED.

TI0D.-Salesman in N. c. and VA.
either main or side line, for Dickey's
Old Reliable Eye Water and other
dations and conveyance;I salary based
on sales. DICKEY DRUG CO., Bristol,
Tenn. Sa. tn, That's
Bile saleamen to sell our
iuDrlcnting oils and grcnses, specially or
SIDE line. Liberal. inducements. THE
GHAMPIoN REFINING CO., Cleveland.
oHo. fe20-lw
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
UNDER THE DOME.

Inc Capitol 4; Washington illuminat.
ed. two additional scenes in Washing
.on' marvellous illusion, showing a
Terry boat trip from Jersey City to New
OK which the audience, by means
oi clever arrangements, appear to sake
'ne trip with the cha"2 ;ters oc the plav.
beautiful View u the coral reef har-
poT at Ania, SHOWING the Olga, Adler
ana ~ Eher. OF The German navy, AMI the
~ ~. ,, men-et-Mar .Nipsic, Trenton AID
Vandalia and the British CalIinna
reproduction Of The hurricane OF March
H. 1889, and The wreck Of the Trenton
are among the scenic aids promised for
phc Forthcoming of Under the Dome"
which will be seen for the first time in
inns CITY at the Academy af Music next
saturday, matinee and night.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

THE BEST SALyE in the world for
Cuts. Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum
Fever Sores. letter. Chapped Hands
Chilblains Corns and all Skin Erup-
lions. and positively cures Piles or no
pay required 1t Is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 26 cents per box. Tor sale by
6urroW. Martin & co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
"QUDEN ESTHER" TONIGHT

The sacred cantata, Queen Esther"
VIII De presented tonight by the fore
most soloists among the colored noo-
pie OF Norfolk and n splendid chorus of
fortS voices. The success achieved by
the same organization with the cam
tata OF Joseph" some two years since
is expected TO be repeated at ST. Johns
~. NJ. Il. church, on Butte street, TO-
night to large audience
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
PROVISION FOR Dry Doc,s

Washington. Feb 23,-Raprescntative
Barrett, OF Massachusetts, has introduced
IL resolution allowing the naval affairs
committee to Incorporate In the naval APP
preparation bill an appropriation, not TO
exceed s5.735,O0o. for new dry docks or ey-
tensions TO existing ones at Boston, New
York, Norfolk Port Royal, Now Orleans
and Mare Island, California
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
a Popular Article

Burgess. Va. Feb. II. 1855. Annie
.Hagsnelc, of this place. says: Hoods
Sarsainrilla has been taken In our family.
and is regarded as n great blood puriiicr
and most eNcellent melicinc" -.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
DELEGATES APPOINTED

The Norfolk and Portsmouth phar-
maceuticai Association has selected the
lollowinE delegates 10 the Pure Food
Congress. which meets In Washington
on March I'd: DR. j. w. Thomas, Jr,
FIJI. c., delegate; Mr.. William Il. In
gram, pharmacist, alternate.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
WOOD VS.. KANE

Walter Wood. of Norfolk ana George
Kane. or Baltimore. will play n match
game OF pool at the Merchants FIX
change tonight and Tomorrow night
for purse OF $40. $50 balls each night.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
BARRIERS STILL FIGHTING
Effort Last Night to Form a Union
Proved Futile

Proved T'ut:Ic.
The BARRIERS OF this city met last
night for the purpose of organizing.
They did not succeed, however, and
another meeting will be held in few
days. 1t appears that the men en-
poyed in the ''cut rate" shops, against
whom the movement to form a union
was directed, forced their way into the
meeting and the discussion became so
warm that an adjournment was taken.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
MEETING TONIGHT.

In Richardson's Hall at O'Clock to-
night the Second Division of the Ma
val Reserves will meet to complete
their organization.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

Fat is absolutely neces-
sary as an article Of diet.
If it is not Of the right kind
it may not be digested. Then
the body will not get enough
of it. In this event there
is fat-starvation.
SCOTS Emulsion supplies
this needed fat, of the right
kind, in the right quantity,
and in the form already
partly digested.
As a result all the organs
and tissues take on activity,
soc. and $r.oo, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists. New York.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
FIRE AT WAYNESnOR0

Richmond, Va. Feb, 2S.-News reaches
here tonight that the Fry block ut
Waynesboro, Augusta county, Including
the opera house, masonic lodge rooms and
several stores, was destroyed by fire to-
day. Loss not stated. Little insurance.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
A MUS l;Nl E:NTS,

a NIGHT OFF."-"A Night or" or
a. rage from 1salZac, Augustin Days
amusing comedy, was presented att the
academy OF Music last niglltto apleased
ana apprcciative audience by an exceed
inSy ceVcr company, each Individual
member Of which made hit. The parts,
which are all laughter provoking, were
wen sustained throughout John DAILY
Murphy as Professor Rabbit, made a
typical absent-minded old pcdagogue
with a splash OF the devil left in him.
donald Bowles, as Harry Dalnask, the
Tfring son-in-law, filled the bill very
handsomely. George Sprague as Lord
Mulberry, the irasc!ble parent In pur-
suit OF his runaway son. Jack. fitted the
character like a glove, and Thomas
McGrafh as Marcus Brutus Shay, made
great hit. Miss Marie Haines madA
an ideal Mrs. Rabbit, and the remain
der of the cast was in keeping
At the Star Theatre last night the
Wilbur kerwin company gave an CT
receive presentation OF Aubel's roman
TIC opera, Fra Diavolo," and made
many new friends. The chorus work is
ueserFlng OF much praise, as we'll as
The work OF Susie lSirwin as Zerlina
me living pictures at ,the conclusion Of
the opera were very fine and evoked
much applause. Tho same company
[ ".
afternoon.
THE PRISONER OF zENDA To-
NIGHT.
IN offering the play Of 1.-THE Prisoner
or nenda' tonight, at the Academy.
Daniel Frohlnan not only presents the
strongest love story of the nineteenth
century-a story which develops the
ioptiest and nobest traits In human ma
ture- but a company specially ELECTED
IN New York to do Anthony Homes
story Justice, and the rich ana varied
costumes and elaborate scenery for
every act, TO properly embellish this
tale or heioism. The company contains
such names as Howard Gould. r. F..
McCAannin. Grace Reals. iSanchon
campbell, Benjamin Montiath and over
Il dozen chairs. all rehearsed and
drilled at the Lycanm Theatre, Now
York, under Mr.. Frohman's direction.
Our theaatre goers are SURF to rnioy :,
great treat. There has been a very
large sale iof seats and n crowded h,;,se
IS looked forward to. Prices range from
20 Genus ITO S15o, according to location Of
STATS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

NERVOUS TROUBLES all kinds cured
with ANIMAL. EXTRACTS. Free book
tells hcw. WASHINGTON CHEMICAL
co.. Washing ton. D. G, $3.50 $50 b
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

WANTS POSITION
Z 1oung lady wants position rs assistant
6ookkeeper, cashier or clerk In office:
Shroughly expertenced; high references
sornished. Address BoOKKEEPER,
{ care Virgtnian. fe24-3ts
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

WANTED. "A cook at 22o Holt street; no
washing; wages SO per month; none but
COOKS who have references as such need
SPpiy fe23-3t
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SWANTED-Clerical or general office
lNESS. care Virginian. fe2i-3t.
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once. an agent In Norfolk
TO sell Blacks Reliable Yeast Address
s,EEO'K BLACK, 1914 e. Eager street,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
SPECIAL NOTICES

LosT'-on Wednesday, 10th of February,
Two oyster skiffs, tied together. from
Bay. The finder will he rewarded
SAPF. JOHN MORRIS, Menchville, Va
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BOARDERS.

BOARD-Two single rooms for gentle
men. with board. can be had near the
business centre OF tho city at rea soma
BILE terms by addressing CENTRAL
Virginian office.
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WANTED.

bormaids at once, 10 cooksNgenernl
nouseWork women to take situation in
s Norfolk. and 90 general homework wo-
penses advanced; also 200 farm hands 25
datrymep. Situations now ready; best
Mages; Call Walden BUREAU, ass
: Church street, Norfolk, Va. fe2-3ts
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A YOUNG MAN WHO HAS NOT MUCH
experience in any line Of business wishes
! g. place with any good mercantile house;
either wholesale or retail: will start IN
at q price as low as 81 per week that
may get experience; writer lives with
parents: reference given. Address
-''WILLING,' care Nirgininn. fe2O-lw
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w ANTIID-Saleslady, experienced in ht-
ting gloves. None but those who can
furnish first class reference need apply.
state experience and salary wanted. Ad-
oress p. o. Box. 2iG. jan1S-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

ENGINE AND BOILER FOR SALE.-An
excellent ten horse engine and a TWEEN
~ horse boiler for sale at low figures.
Apply at VIRGlNIAN OFFICE.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

CARRIAGES, ETC.-No one
nice riding vehicles SO cheap. A new
Supply of Buggics Carriages, Robes,
HHarnesS, etc, at prices to suit the times
Carts Wagons, BuEgies and all kinds of
vehicies built to order. Special atten-
ton. given to repair work. Orders
promptly filled. Quality and prices
guaranteed. Give us q call KlGiIT &
SIMPSON, 2SS Charlotte street. Nor
folk, Va. S. S Phone al fa1c 1,,.-
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purchase all kinds of old
parrels Correspondence solicited. w
L. BBALE, Portsmouth, Va. fe20-1w
WOULD LIKE TO COMMUNICATES
retail lumber business and bookkeeping
Z LUMBER, care of VIrginian. fe22-3ts
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

London. Feb. 23.-To government cut
tiers have been capsizcd off Wells, Nor
folk, drowning eleven persons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
TROOPS MAY SAIL on WEDNESDAY.

San Francisco June 9-Nearly 10 per cent or
49, ,rn,,cants for enlistment n the United
States Regular Army are rejected at the recruit
i,, offices in this city The principal causes or
rejection ale impaired vision and defective chest
axnans,on Several natives Of the Philippines
have applied for enlistment. but all have been
rejected One Of these. who was anxious 20 go
n Manila with the troops. was suspected OF
being Spaniard
There is a lull at Camp Merritt The volun-
teers have settled down TO the daily routine
They have given up hoIe OF getting away TINS
week. The transport vessels which make UP the
second fleet 70 be sent 10 Admiral Dewey arc
s,iu being loaded with supplies and ammunition
but the work is being done In such lelsurey
manner that unless the stevedores employed are
actually driven TO work faster the vessels VIII
not get away for week yet The Government
supnlies are arriving slowly and this has much
10 do with the delay Ia loading the vessels or
the three vessels the Zcalandia is about READY
ard can sail on short notice. It wns semi-oHi-
cially announced last night that the transports
zealandia. China and Colon. conveying the sec
ord Manila expedition. will sail next Wednes-
day.
The Board OF Health Of this city has been or
dered TO confer with General Otis with View
now exist at Camp Merritt. 1t is feared that
the presence OF II 900 men In camp may threat
on the health Of the city. and the Board has
decided that some means must be taken 10 pre-
vent unsanitary conditions g.
Naior-General Otis has issued an order an
nouncing that the horses Of feld and staff Off
GERS will not be shipped to Manila.
General ". p. Miller, commander OF the First
Brigade has issued an order 10 the effect that
nil recruits are TO drill not less than four hours
each day. and old soldiers not less than three
hours.
H. H. Sergeant, 10th Pennsylvania victim OF
appendicitis. will be discharged. as he must
submit TO an operation.
The United States artillery encampment at
the Preside has been named Camp Miller, In
honor Of Brisadier- General Miller. There are
now in camp here GS2 officers and men. the en-
listed men numbering 593. The Sd Artillery Will
be recruited up to the limit OF 200 men 10 n
battery The artillerymen are drilling daily,
under Major Hess. preparatory to their depart
IRE for Manila.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
WAR IN THE PHILIPPINES.
BAD NEWS FROM MANILA CREATES A
DEEP IMPRESSION IN MADRID

Madrid. June 9-A long Cabinet council. TO
consider the situation. especially the resources
required for the campaign and the war plans,
was held to-day. The Minister Of Marine.
Sehor Aunon, submitted important documents
for the consideration Of the Minister'S 1t is
generally believed that important decisions were
taken at the Cabinet Council.
Madrid, June 9.The Cabinet Council was oc-
cupied with a long discussion as TO the military
situation in the Philippines. General Correa,
Minister OF War. denied that Captain General
Augustus position desperate, and Sehor
Sagasta added that Manila had means OF de-
fence until the arrival Of reinforcements.
The Council then adopted important measures
which are kept secret Captain Aunon. Minister
Of Marine being authorized to take whatever
measures he considers necessary with reference
10 the Philippines and Sehor Puigcerver, Min
ister Of Finance being authorized to come TO
an agreement with the leaders OF the majority
in the Chamber for the passage Of the budget.
Sehor Sagasta declared that the Government
had mo intention Of taking the initiative In
NEGOTIATIONS FOR peace" He said he not
aware that any Power was disposed to do so.
The Council accepted the resignation OF Lieu
tenant-General A Daban. commander or the
First Army Corps and Captain General OF Ma
drid. and appointed Lieutenant General J. Chin
Clilla.
and former Minister Of War TO succeed him.
The Government has received no official dis
patch as to a new bombardment OF Santiago
Al ,he termination OF the Cabinet Council
General Correa proceeded to the Palace, where
no had an hours conference with the Queen
Regent
The bad news received here from the Phip-
nine Islands has caused deep impression. Inc
public Is calm but there is a latent intensity OF
dissatisfaction which is only repressed on pa
trio,ic grounds.
The press generally and public opinion are out
spoken on the disagreeable news, bitterly blam-
ing the remissness Of the present Government
without throwing the whole responsibility
upon it.
Political circles express themselves as being
"satisfed that the Powers will not permit the
United States 10 hold the Philippine ISLANDS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
WAR NEWS OF today.

The Madrid correspondent Of "The London
Daily Mail" says Spain is approaching the
Powers with the view Of bringing about an
honorable peace Captain-General Aususu
has been instructed TO make the best terms
he can with Admiral Dewey as to the Phil
ippnes.
Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley nave
established communication with the insur-
gents near Santiago de Cuba and gained
valuable information a, to the NUMBER OF
Spanish warshlps and soldiers at Santiago.
persistent rurnor at Key West is to the ef-
feet that a Spanish war fleet has run the
blockade and entered the harbor of Ha-
vnna. Four warships, presumably Spanish
were sighted about eighty miles from
Havana.
Admiral Sampson has cut the cable between
Santiago de Cuba and Kingston, and Is said
TO have direct communication with wash
ington
No news Of the troops at Tampa was made
known at Washington.
The rcinforcements for Admiral Sampson were
thought TO have arrived off Santiago.
The conference report on the War Revenue Dill
was adopted by the House. 154 to 1O1.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
SPANS CRITICAL MOMENT.

Iondon June 10.-"rhe Times" says editor
tally this morning:
Probably the next few days VIII iorHi DIS
critical a period as any Spanish Government has
vet passed through 1t Is useless for Spain 70
cherish pleasing deluslons. America Will Hex her
volunteers into a shape good enough for work
t., hand good deal more quickly than seems to
be anticipated In Madrid
THE Daily News says: "Spain's best friends
can only urge her to submit without delay
There is no armor against fate. and there Is no
remedv FOR incapacity. II international diplo-
macy deals with the war. LORD SALISBURY VIII
insist upon the just claim Of the United States
to secure the reward OF energy and foresight
in a good cause