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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25

orations was triumphal arch display
ing The British lion and the American
flying eagle. In one paw the lion
grasped an American flag. and in one
claw the eagle waved the BriI!sh coiois,
the entire arch being twined with
American. British and German flags.
BRITISH MARINES.
Two hundred marines from the In
trepid and Pearl, the two British cruis-
ers sent 10 take part in, the ceebration.
landed at O'clock in the morning and
were escorted up the long dock by the
Port Tampa division of the Florida Ma
val Reserves. the Englisnmen playing
the American national airs and the
Americans responding with the British
anthems. Arms were presented as
they passed under the arch. the ship
ping in the harbor rent the air with its
steam whistles and gorgs and the spec
tators cheered themselves hoarsc.
DRAMATIC INCIDENT.
The most dramatic incident of TIE
day was the unveiling Of a large por-
Trait of Queen Victoria. The portrait
draped in the flags of tie two countries
stood upon Il small balcony OF The Inn,
and before ii stood crowd OF expect
ant watchers. at noon precisely in the
Capitol at Albany. y. Y. Governor
Roosevelt touched an electro button,
the covering fell from the face and two
marines. English and American stand
ing OH either side of the portrait
clasped each others hands in token of
the amity OF the two great nations. The
people checred wildly and off in the
harbor was heard the heavy guns Of
the warships. firing the Queens salute.
\ SENSATION.
The British marines were not permit
ted to land under arms to-day. and a
tremendous sensation was the result
Last week the War Department WAS
asked TO give permission - allow two
hundred men from the British men OF
war to land 10 participate in the cele-
bration. This permission was granted
by wire. This morning the permission
was revoked by wire. stating that as
the request was not customary, permis-
sion would be withheld. In view of the
fact that two years ago such permis-
sion was granted for the men OF the
Pallas TO land and participate in the
ceremonies and the fact that in Feb
ruary last permission was granted the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
a SILVER SERVICE.

BY NEW ORLEANS
TO CRUISER NAMED FOR HER.
(By Telegraph to Virgnian-Ploto
New Orleans. May 2i.-The silver SER
Vice and the silver bell secured by the
citizens were presented to the cruiser
New Orleans to-day. The service con-
sists of the largest punch bowl so far
cast, with all accessories engraved with
local scenes.
Speeches were made by Governor
Foster, Mayor Flower and senator Nc
Emery and Captain j. :. Waters and
Captain Longneck responded. NJ 5
jamie McEnery, daughter Of the Sena-
tor. was sponsor for the silver bel
raised by general subscription. Tn.
committees went aboard on the Strang-
er, the Naval Reserve boat. The music
was by Bro6ke's Chicago Marine Band.
The citizens Will banquet the crew
aboard the ship tomorrow.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
FAVORs ANNEXATION.
EX-GOVERNOR EVANS UNFAVOR-
ABLE OPINION OF CUBANS.
(By Telegraph to virginian-pnot)

Washington. May 2+.-Ex- Governor
John Gary Evans, of South Carolina.
who, as n member of General Ludlow's
staff at one.time had charge of the city
of Havana, called at the White House
to-day. He returned from Cuba about
three weeks ago. His accounts Of Gu
ban conditions are most interesting. He
is firm believer in annexation.
IF you could have seen the army
that marched into Havana beaind
Gomez. you would have acknowledged
the impossibiiity of decent self govern
ment on that island. OF all the hetero-
geneous assemblages ever gathered,
this was the worst. Coxeys army was
company of aristocra;ic gentlemen by
comparison. All this talk about the
patriotism of the Cuban army is a
myth. They were largely actuated by
a desire for plumber and for office.
They now want TO rule the island be-
cause they see their chances of footing
the treasury will not be good so long
as it remains under American control.
To turn the island over TO the Cubans
would be worse crime against civil
izaton than to have allowed the
Spanish to rule it,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
A BIG DAY
AT TAMPA
Celebration Of Quesn v..storia's
Eightiath Birthday.
AMERICA AND ENGLAND
Snlutcs from tho Warships or tho Two
Nations Amcricnn, British nnd
Gcrmnn Flags Twincd In n Irtum-
piai Arch Governor Roo.cvcIt,
ns Albany. Phys Part Ina Drnmn,.
fc Incideu,-Ihc Queens Salute.
tBy Telegraph to virginia-pilo,.)

Port Tampa. Fla. May 2i-The
greatest day in the history of Port
Tampa. that of the celebration of
Queen Vic;oria's eighticth birthday
opened bright and warm. AS the sun
appeared on the horizon salutes were
fired from the British and American
war vessels lying in the harbor, and
from then on events crowded rapidly
on each other. The shipping In the
harbor was gay with its dressing of
flags and pcnnants. and throughout the
town was liberal display of flags.
bunting and floral decorations. The
flags OF the two nations taking part in
the ceremonies. the British and the
American were iloate from every point
of vantage, and among them conspic-
uously showed We're many German
flags.
y STRIKING FEATURE.
The most striking feature of the dec
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
vICToRiA'S BIRTHDAY.
CELEBRATED BY LOYAL SUB
JECTS IN ENGLAND AND
INDIA
(By Telegraph to virglnian-Pilot.)

(By Telegraph to Virginan-Pilot.)
ushercd in Queen Victora's eightieth
birthday to-day.
At Windsor. where n general holiday
is being observed. the town was de-
corated with flags and the church bells
were rung at o'clock in the morning
The weather cleared at about II
O'clock and serenade by the Windsor
and Elton Amateur Choral Societies was
given in the Grand Quadrangle of Wind
sor Castle The sun then shone bril-
liantly. The serenadc was listened to
by the Queen and the members of the
royal family.
The Elton College Volunteer Cadets
marched into the castle grounds. head
ed by n band of music, and took UP
position in the rear of the Military
knights of Windsor. The Mayor and
corporation of Windsor, in their full
robes of office, and the borough mag
istrates were also present.
The scene was extremely picturesque
They all sang the national anthem and
then the choir gave the program
Finally. the Elton boys gave three
lusiy cheers in honor OF Her Males y.
The Queen herself, looking TO be in
excellent health. came forward and
bowed repeatedly
Sir Walter Parratt and the Mayor of
Windsor were introduced to the Queen
and handed her beautiful floral harp
Her Majesty afterwards knighted the
Mayor, j. r. Soundry
Although the official birthday cele-
brations in London were postponed
until June 3. all public buildings, many
business houses and a great many pri-
vate residences are decorated In fact.
more flags were flying than at any
time since the Queens Jubilee
a great congregation assembled In
St. Paurs Cathedral this morning.
where thanksgiving services were held.
The Lord Mayor, of London, and all
the other functionaries, in their robes
of state, attended. The Archbishop of
Canterbury. the Most Rev. Frederick
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
RACE TROUBLE
IN GEORGIA
Whitecaps FIog CoIored Operators
of KinCaid Mills.
MILITIA ORDERED OUT
A Club known M s'Inborcrs Union
Band,.' Organized co Drive Ne.
ErOes Awny-Soficc Served Upon
Superintcndcnts of Mills TO Leave
Results I'm Governor PIncIuE
Troops n, Disposal of Hammond.
(By Telegraph to Vircinlan-Prot.)

(By Telegraph to Vircinlan-Pilot.)
Griffin, Ga, May 2i.-The nogging of
three colored operatives OF the Kincai id
Mills on Monday night by whitecaps
has led to sensational developments.
Last night another negro was taken
from his house and severely beaten and
cut These negroes are law abiding
citizens. To-day the superintendent
ard others at the Kincaid Mills were
notified to leave at once or they would
be dealt with"
OATH BOUND ORGANIZATION
1t now transpires that there has been
a club formed here known as the la
borcrs' Union Band with the purpose
of driving the negroes out Of the coun-
ty.
The information is good to the effect
that this band was formed in connec-
ton with others in the States and the
rules and oaths followed by these men
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
THE MAYORS PRECAUTIONS.
& CRrOiiIra Tragedy.
(By Telegraph to -Pliot>

Charleston. S. c., May H.-News
comes from the usually peaceable coun-
~ Of Horny. this State. of a tragedy in
Floyds township bordering on North
Carolina last Saturday. Two young
men named Ellington. sons Of n widow
lady. were killed by young Rowell. son
of V T. Rowel1. Two other young men,
Granger and Williamson are implicat-
ed in the killing. No particulars have
been obtained. The scene of the killing
is thirty miles distant from Conway.
near Fair Bluff, y. c.. and the parties
could easily escape. 1t Is said that jeal-
ousy was the cause of the trouble.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
ANTITRUST BANQUET.
A GEORGIA TRAGEDY.
y NEGRO'S DEADLY WORK WITH
4 PISTOL.
tBy Telegraph to v.rginlan-PIio,3


Oliver. Ga, May 2i.-It now develops
that the tragedy which resulted in the
killing of Frank Evans and the wound
ing of j. b. Proctor. who is not expected
to live, by Sam Perry, a no orious ne
gro. last night near Cameron, was the
result of the impudence of Perrys wife.
who was vilely abusing Mr. Proctor's
children and cursing white folks in
general
FRANK Evans. who heard the woman.
stepped up and offered resentment. AS
he did so Perry, the woman's bus
band. rushed out OF the house with q
dram revolver and begun shu0tIng ut
Evans.
Evans fell at the frs. shot and died
without groan. At This juncture Mr..
Proctor appeared on The scene and was
shot down in his tracks, two shots en-
tering his body. Mr.. rroc ors son was
also shot at. but rot hit Thomas Lee
another prominent citizen, rushed to-
ward the negro ard was shot, but not
seriously.
Perry began TO reload his pistol. but
before he could do so Brown Evans a
broih her OF the murdered man, appear
ed and cried 1T the top OF his voice:
lie las killed my only brother. and
VIII Kill him II it takes me a life
tine"
The negro ran. and though shot at by
the posse which had gathere escaped
20 the woods. The negro woman had al
reedy escaped during the excitement.
The woman was cap ured this after
noon in 4 swamp re1r Halcyondnle and
IL is not improboN' that she win ha
lyrched She was wing TO ioin her
hushnrd when c. d. Perry Is st,l
at large but IS be losely pursued by
large posse anf captured will be
lynched and probably burned.
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are more rigid than those enforced 0y
Jesse James.
BOYS CONQUER FATHERS.

The Griffin "Laborers' Union Band"
has about five hundred members,
large number of whom are boys under
age. At recent meeting of this mob
Il. was suggested that the boys be turn
ed out. as they knew no better than to
sell out for money. 4 this the boys
threatened their fathers and promised
TO reveal everything. These youngsters
by reason of their courage remained
within the ranks. These facts have
come to light to-day and when the SUI
perintendent, y. G.. Martin. was threat
ened. petition signed by President w.
j. kincaid, Vice President S. Grant
land and Secretary and Treasurer ] .
NJ. Browney of the Kncaid Mills. was
sent 10 Governor Candl + through Judge
e. w. Hammond, asked that. whereas,
mob had on two nights previous forci-
bly, beat and mistreated men not guilty
OF any crime. and said mob had threat
ened other lives at the mill. that he or
der out the militia to protect lives
The Governor responded promptly
and in an hours time the Griffin Rifles
were in their armory awaiting orders
from Judge Hammond to proceed to the
factory.
THE MAYORS PRECAUTIONS.
The Mayor has been reliably inform
ed If the men go TO the factory there
will be trouble in the city tonight. He
has ordered all the police force on duty
throughout the night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
years of happiness and prosperity.
(SigneD "WlLLIAM M'KlNLEY."
GEL IcHK ATED Az CHAIR .ESTON

Charleston. S. c.. May 24.-The ST.
Georges Society Of Charleston. founded
in 1873. to-day celebrated the Queens
birthday by mcctir : and banquet a.
the Chamber of Commerce. Previous to
the toast to Her Majesty, u resolution
was adopted. tho members extending
ito Her Majesty their respectful greet
ings on the attainment of four score
years by one of the best and creates,
potentates with whom the world has
ever been blessed and echo the an
them God Save the Queen now proud
~ pealing throughout her realms"
The resolutions Will be forwarded TO
Queen Victoria through the office of
her nmha sSadOr at Washington.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
4 DEMOCRATIC
CONFERENCE
Leaders 10 Assemble at St. Louis
To-Day.
NM. BRYAN WILL ATTEND
ways. Means and Methods or Cou.4
d"c'inS Next rr">ide"tia, Canvass
VIII Be Cousidercd-D~m
Raiiying Cry I'm tho Nrxt.nmpntra
Hon. w. j. Bryan VIII Di.cuss4
Monopolic, at Anti trust lanques
tBy Telegraph to vlryinian-Pllot.,

(By Telegraph to Viryinian- Pllot.) iA
ST Louis, May 2i.-Ways. means and:
methods of conducting the next Presi-,
dental campaign will be considered by
the Democratic confe. ence at the Plan.f
ters Hotel Tomorrow I'D
Ex-Governor Stone. of Missouri. who
issued the call for the meeting. has re- Z
ceived rs favorable replies. Two OF
these have been Withdrawn and prox-
estn1I-a+aea-If- a tftiertm-23-ts gg-7
cured. it is altogether likely, according
to Committeeman G. han. OF Illinois,
that the meeting will be resolved intnS
Il formal session of the National Conn
mittee, and some definite action tAlaen.
1t Is generally understood that anti
trust will be the rallying cry for the !.
Democracy with observation-disclosures a
close second. and l6 to l not entirely
discarded. but kept in third place. As
one of the leaders of the party cx-
pressed 1t, ANTITRUST" and anti-imper-
iaiism' Will be salt and pepper with,
which we will flavor 10 to J." aa5:
COUNTLESS RUMORS AFLOAT.
There has been countless rumorsH
floating around to the effect that eilyers
far as Missouri is concerned Bryan Ia,
to be shelved In favor OF William j. I
Stone, of Missouri. This ~StanesS
positively denied to-day. saying thatf
he would go into the next convention
10 work for Bryan. and that the Mis-
souri, delegation would vote solldly for
Mr.. Bryan's nomination.
II the conference should be resolved
into q formal meeting of the National
Committee tomorrow Ii is probable
that the res!gna tions of Messrs. Teller
and Allen, from the Ways and Means
Committee, will be accepted. Both are
willing TO get out. and the other mem
bers of the National Committee are
willing they should. II is also report
ed that Chairman Jo-es Of the Nation
al Committee. will IN, but this is
not confirmed.
ANTITRUST BANQUET.
The antitrust banquet tomorrow
nigh: promises 10 be n most successful
an. =.
Among the speakers will be Hon. w.
j. Bryan, who will discuss "Monopo-
lies; Hon. ID. d. DeArmond. The
Trust and Its Parents and Hon.
ChamD Clark
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
GERMAN BAPT,sTs ADJOURN.
THE ASSOCIATION COMPLETES
IT'S WORK IN ROANOKE.
Dy Telegraph to virsiniln-pIlot)

CBy Telegraph TO NirEiniln- pilot)
Roanoke. Va. May 2i.-The German
Baptist Association held business
session to-day, which was so orderly
and the work so swiftly executed that
Il sine die adjournment was reached at
the close of the afternoon meeting. The
days work began at o'clock this
morning. The attendance WAS large. To-
night ana tomorrow nearly all the Wis
itors Will leave for their homes. The
middle district of Indiana was selected
as the next place OF meeting OF the as
ISOLATION. The town was not named.
but will be selected later.
WOMEN ADMITTED.
Women in good andlng were passed
upon as being eligible delegates 10 the
General Conference. Instrumental mu-
sic was given a blow. the Conference
decided that ii should not be taught
among the Brotherhood. Neckties are to
be worn only rs 4 matter of comfort.
Representatives of railroads and land
companies were debarred from oligibili-
~ as members of the Conference. Rats
ers of. tobacco We're excluded from
membership in the district and annual
conferences. \ vigorous protest was
made by the Virglnians.
The petition that the publication of
the Landmark ut Warrcnsburg Mo.
be suppressed on the ground that it
was in comIetition with the Gospel
Messenger was not granted. Confer
cnce taking the stend that the Land
mark was not n religious paper and
had not requested to be recognized as
an organ of the church.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25

D., omciated and preached

Temple, d. D., oflicated and preached
the sermon.
Birthday celebrations occurred
throughout the provinces, the ships in
the different ports were dressed" for
the occasion and the warships were
covered with bunting
At Portsmouth there were reviews OF
the regular troops, volunteers and ma
val brigades, and the same ceremonies
occurred at various arsenals and gar
riSon towns
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
RAILWAY CONSOLIDATION.
SIGNIFICANT REMARK OF MIR
JOHN SHELTON WILLIAMS.
fI,,, raia~r,ni, ~ Eir,,,ia ~ pi1ot>

JOHN SHELTON WILLIAMS.
(By Telegraph to N.rs.n!an=pilot-l
Savannah. Ga, May 2i-President
John SHELTON Williams. Of the Georgia
and Alabama railway, which has re-
Gently purchased the Seaboard Air Line
and the Florida Central and Peninsula
railroads was here tod examining
the progress being made on the mil
lion dollar terminals in course OF con-
struction on Hutchinson's Island. In an
interviey Mr.. Williams said:
About July LIST there VIII be a more
intimate relationship established be-
tween the Georgia and Aiab ma and
the Florida Central and Pen nsula."
This is taken to mean That the con-
soiidation of the three roads VIII occur
at the end of the current fiscal year
The terminal work is well advanced
and Mr.. Williams expressed himself as
we'll .1leasel
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
KoosEvELT's MESSAGE.

Governor Roosevelt sent the follow
ing message to Colonel Nright:
Il congratulate you ana through you
the citizens of Florida on Your action
In celebrating the etghuc,h birthday of
the Queen and Empress. All Ameri-
cans who hold their country dear and
who realize the essential brotherhood
of TIM English speaking people IN,
join You in sending the heartiest gree
inss to the sovereign herself and to the
mighty nation over which she reigns
Last year gave us striking proofs of
her friendship at a time when her
friendship meant much 10 us. and IL we
are true 10 ourselves we shall ALWAYS
Keep the fact in mind. Let Us also
realize how vital ii is To the well beng
OF the English speaking peoplN through
out the car; ana therefore to the cause
OF civilization ard humanity through
out the earth and therefore 10 the cause
now and hereafter to draw close the
cords of friendship between England
and America. and let all men. and es-
pecially al public men, keep this at
heart and do whatever In them lies 10
see that there is no relaxation in the
present band OF cordial good viii.
(Signed THEODORE ROOSEVELT
LORD TENNYSON.
Gable greetings from Lord Tennyson.
Governor General OF New South Wales.
as follows:
adelaide " S. w. May a.
THE Adelaide join most heartily
with your chamber in the birthday cell
ebration of our beloved Queen. and de-
sires that long may the friendly rela-
ain continue
The countries are becoming moro
closely and firmly united
tsigncO "TENNYsoN."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25

Madam.-It gives me great pleasure
10 convey on this happy anniversary
the expression OF the sentiments of re-
gard and affection which the American
people cherish towards your Majesty
and To add the assurance of my own
cordial respect ana esteem. May God
grant to Your Majesty and 10 the coun-
Tries under your government many
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
CELEBRATED N INDIA.

n telegram from Simla, the summer
capital of British India. records that
impressive Queens birthday services
there were attended by the Viceroy of
lndia, Lord Curzon kedleston, and the
Indian and military officials in full
dress. Royal saluteS were fired.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
PLANTED y SAPLING.

During the afternoon the Queen
planted an oak sapling on the east
lawn of Windsor Castle. She was as
sisted in the planting by the Duke of
SaNe,Nohourg and Gotha. All the
members Of the royal -lily witnessed
the ceremony.
r'eIiy incident was the presenta-
tlon to the Queen this morning by each
OF her grand and great grandchildren
now ut the Castle OF Il tiny bouquet of
flowers.
JCseph ". Choate. the United States
Ambassador, ,elcgra phed MS congra tu-
lations 10 the Queen. and Her Majesty
sent Grac."usly worded reply.
MKINLEY CABLES COEGRATIJLA-
TlONS.
Washington, May 2i.-The President
addressed the following message to
queen Victoria on the occasion of the
anniversary Of her birthday:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
LaWton'S Rear Guard Attacked by
Fi|ipinos,
THE RETURN TO MALoLos
A sharp Engagement Witch Lnsts
from shtUntiiNtEht-O urLOss
One Killed nnsi Z wcnty wounded
-IlacArthur ma Funston Disc
pcrsc Baud of FiIipinO~, Innic,inG
Heavy Loss-Lawton's Expedition.
(By Il, -ph to virginlun-Pnot.)

(By Z - jpn 10 PII0t.)
Manila, May 24.-6:25 p. m.-Two
companies of the Third Infantry and
two companies of the Twenty second
Infantry forming General Lawton's
rear guard, returning from San Miguel
TO Balinag, yesterday, escorting a sig
nal party which was picking up wire
laid with General Lawton's expedition
found that the insurgents had reoccu-
pied the country and hard fighting fol-
lowed from daylight until the Ameri-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25

fy eNahn
a IndAh
abe.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
cans camped at night.
ONE KILLED. FOURTEEN
WOUNDED.

The troops completed their work.
though harassed by the enemy. One
American was killed and fourteen
wounded. The troops captured twenty
prisoners and thirty rifles.
II developed to-day that five men in
stead Of one were drowned by the sink
ing Of Il raft. loaded with soldiers of
the Fourteenth Regiment at the Pasig
ferry
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25

Executive Mansion,
Washington, May Il.
ITO Her Majesty. the Queen.
.'WinlSnr Cn Sfln Irrnla nd.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
STILL ANOTHER FIGHT.

Manila, May as p. m.-Generals
Macarthur and Funston, wi II the Kan
sas and Montana Regiments ands the
Utah Battery have dispersed 500 in
surgentS who were cntrcnchcd on the
railrog d beyond San Fernando, near
Sartn Arita.
The American scouts were fired upon
from the trenches uneXpec, edly and
withdrew. The firing was heard Mt San
Fernando and General MacArthur as
sembcd his troops and marched quick
ly ftcr the scouts.
The insurgents loss was heavy. many
prisoners were captured, and it is re-
ported twenty Americans were wound
cd.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-25
FILIPINO LOSSES.

Twenty insurgents We're killed and
forty wounded in the engagement with
Major Bell. Il accommodating party, con-
sisting of two companies OF the Fourth
Cavalry in the vicinity of Santa Arlta,
n fln1