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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

1t occurs to us that the correspond
ents and others who furnish us news,
or inventions, from the war in South
Africa should translate Dutch and
other South African terms, names of
things. &C., into plain English, so we
can have some intelligent comprehen-
sion OF what we are reading. There
Is no more necessity for using Boer
terms in transmitting facts from Natal
than there was for employing German
in sending the news from the Franco
German war to English-using readers.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

They do say that some people don't
like us. we wonder why? Have we
done them an injury? Have we done
a single thing that one OF them can
point out is wrong? If they can and
will come forward this paper stands
ready to make amends.
The truth is, this paper is watching
out for the interests of the people, and
when it catches friend or foe trans
crossing, it is heard from; and we beg
TO serve notice right now, that in the
future. as in the past. the truth is
going to be printed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

There is no excuse for describing
the Beers rs cruel and brutal peo-
pie. The Transvaal government and
prisoners; and in their contests with
the English especially. they have been
more considerate of their prisoners
than the English have been with cap
turcd Beers.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

The n. Y. Sun seems uneasy that Mr..
Bryan is still seeking to rally the peo-
pie ION to Washington" and sneers at
the attempt, But, rs Washington. under
Republican rule, has excluded the peo-
pie. or practically disfranchised the
whole country. as If it were an "eX
panded" District OF Columbia, the Sun
may yet see a grand popular eruption
into Washington, with William ]. Bry-
an at its head before the Sun" goes
down.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

There is a lodged antipathy between
frank and honest person and q
crafty and cunning one. They can no
more agree than Oil and water, and
fire and water will associate as
amicably as they. This is true, too,
in everything where men of these op-
posing traits are found: Society, bust
ness, politics. religion. They are in
compatibles.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

British victories in South Africa are
costly investments. The censored press
dispatches prove that General Me-
thuen carried the Boer position at Bel
mont at a cost of 900 killed and n COM
pany of Lancers, sent in pursuit, has
not returned. Many more such vic
tories and John Bull Is undone.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

OF course. the wolves always lay the
blame on the sheep and their watch
dogs; and the foxes invariably side
with their kinsmen, the wolves, swear
ing that "blood is thicker than water"
and better to drink: too, if 1t be
shcep-blood
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

Mr.. r. Henry Jones has found no OPP
ponents to his doctrine: that the peo-
pie should inspect the books of all city
departments.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

There now appears to be difference
between certified copy OF a pre-
amble." a Recommendation" ands
real RESOLUTION of the Councils!
Don't you see?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

The people are going to hit part OF
this administration so hard that the
other part will be kept busy looking
fer the pieces.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

Such a pity that none of the warm
fast and tried" friends of primarie
have risen up in their glory.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

The Evening Dispatch has announced
the candidacy of the Hon. Herbert l..
Smith. superintendent of the water
works., for Congress.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

The adoption Of CLOSED lights" by
the Light Committee may create the
impression that Norfolk people are try
ing to blow out their electric lights
and gas.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

There is good deal of difference be-
tween business" administration and
a political" one. Exactly how much,
may never appear.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

Some too curious person will be want.
ing to know how Councilman ]. Thos.
Peele voted for Water Meters when the
measure was not before the Councils.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

Some entcrprising fellow will now
make fortune in fertilizer with those
bugs in the arc lamps.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

II anybody feels nervous and con.
strained over TIE situation just lie
them jump right in.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

Admiral Schley has been sent on a
cruise for the benefit of the Navy De-
partment, not the navy.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

Would it not be a good idea to have
all public receipts and contracts filed
80 days in a conspicuous place for ex-
animation?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

Many election prophets are better
fitted for positions in the election
bureau.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

But those must be Industrious bird.
that find the time to build in an arr
light.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30
BRAVE BILL, ANTHONY.

Brave BIZ. Anthony, the marine
who reported the blowing up of the
battleship Maine to Captain Sjcsbee
committed suicide The other day in
New York City, owing to despoudencv
over his inability to find work mt which
he could earn food and raimcnt. If
is little to the credit of the mctropolis
OF our country. that recently made so
much noise and expended SO much
money in making a great noise and
fanfaronade over the home coming OF
an Admiral, that a plain and simple
man. who had served his country noblv
IN an humble station, could not gain n
livelihood In its boundaries.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

1t would be well to remember that
1t is not absolutely necessary to be
able to write to make your mark in
the world.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

In the meantime we are wabbling
along without the friendship of some
influential office holders.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

In the meantime. the Light Commit
tee will study the science of building
birds nests.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

This thing Of trying to carry other
peoples burdens Is q serious thing.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

Few Taxpayers thought they wer,
paying so cents each to break up birds
nests!
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

1t might pay the Councils to have MI
James Riddle plat the pipe lines O
the water works.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

Mr. W. T. Brooke. City Engineer.
!; must have struck a rubber ball from
s gag. zsstly he I bounded OFF that Water
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

Some people would fare better if the
kept their mouths shut.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

Has Offices 1 and No. 314 Main street.
Norfolk. Va. Speciaities: Catarrh and al!
diseases Of Eye. Ear. Nose. Throat. Chest
and Stomach.
Hours. a. m. to 1890 p. M: D. m. to
$50 p. IN. Sunday Hours, 1890 a. nj. to
1880 p. m. tuesday night and Thursday
night 7:45 p. m. to Sis p. m.
Consultation always free Medicine.
furnished. Terms always moderate Eyes
examined for glasses free OF charge.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

1t don't pay to make threats withou
muscle behind them.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

The. idiom is not the language Q,
Idiots. ia .:{S
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

No employee of the virgin:an-Pilot Pub
fishing Company Is authorized to contract
any obligation In the name of the COM
pany. or to make purchases In the name
the PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

Peele voted for Water Meters when the
measure was not before the Councils.
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There is a good deal of difference be-
tween q business" administration and
a political one. Exactly how much,
may never appear.
Would 1t not be good idea to have
all public receipts and contracts filed
80 days in a conspicuous place for ex-
aminntion2
1t would be we'll to remember that
1t is not absolutely necessary to be
able to write to make your mark in
the world.
The Evening Dispatch has announced
the candidacy of the Hon. Herbert L.
Smith. superintendent of the water
works., for Congress.
Mr.. r. Henry Jones has found no OPP
ponents to his doctrine: that the peo-
pie should inspect the books of all city
departments.
But these must be Industrious birds
that find the time to build in an arc
light.
Some entcrprising fellow will now
make fortune in fertilizer with those
bugs in the arc lamps.
Such pity that none of the warm.
foe t,.;o,
have risen up in their glory.
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Admiral Schley has been sent on a
cruise for the benefit of the Navy De-
partment, not the navy.
Many election prophets are better
fitted for positions in the election
bureau.
If anybody feels nervous and con-
strained over tlR situation just let
them jump right in.
In the meantime we are wabbling
along without the friendship of some
influential ice-holders.
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In the meantime. the Light Commit
tee will study the science of building
birds nests.
Few Taxpayers thought they were
paying so cents each to break I'D birds
nests.
1t might pay the Councils to have Mr.
James Riddle plat the pipe lines of
the water works.
Some people would fare better II they
kept their mouths shut.
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1t don't pay to make threats without
muscle behind them.
During the interval little more of
the record is being sailed down
There are n few more salaries not vet
raised.
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Eminent politicians. with their
plumes picked. do look be-draggled.
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In the meantime don't overlook the
balance sheet.
And thus we work our way along
down the program. n
Some old familiar names will make
fine targets as candidates.
While it's all going on. our statistics
are on file.
mary lovers!
Some people would do we'll to pick a
good Place to light before they jump.
Make sure your sins will find you
out. and in q way you little expect.
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There are no hayseed in our lamps,
hats. hair, or pockets-nor birds nests.
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That Light Committee Is just now
getting a little open light" Itself.
=---------------
During the excitement Aguinaldo Is
still keeping headquarters.
If you are not st" why don't you say
so.
One by one the roses fall.
FRESH BUTTERMILK
For table use or for cooking, delivered
to all parts of the city.
We Churn Every Day
We can also furnish half pint of Sweet
Cream daily to private families at Soc
per week.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

In order to avoid delays. on account of
personal absence letters and all commu-
nicauons for The VIRGINIAN-PILOT
connected with the Office. but simply to
The VIRGINIAN AND PILOT PUB
LISTING COMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

During the interval n little more {
the record is being sailed down.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

There are few more salaries not We
raised.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30

Eminent politicians. with theil
plumes picked. do look be-draggled.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-12

neapolis and Fred Holmes, Company NJ, ST. Cloud
were removed to the Marine and French hospitals
The camp was located Il short distance from the
Preside and Golden Gate and was surrounded with
scenery of great beauty The regiment numbered 9SA
men and fifty officers. In all there were 3,0Go trcops
which arrived in camp on that day, but it IS claimed
10y San Francisco journals that Minnesota turned out
the finest body of men, far as physique was con
cerned On Sunday May %. the regiment was visited
hy thousands, and the general verdict was that it
was the finest appearing regiment in the camp Those
reported sick in hospital Private James Fiddler
Company I, and Privates S. NJ. Hemting, John
Fischer and W. c. Reid, Company G.. Their cond
ton was not serious.
On Monday May %, all doubt concerning the
question whether not the Thirteenth was to go TO
Manila was set rest by order received by Col
Reeve to report his regiment to Cen Otis But there
was then no prospective ship in readiness for them
and no definite date ascertanable to when the de-
parture for the Philippines would be made Under
command of Maj Friedrich the Second battalion
held battalion drill in Golden Gate park. Since tie
regiment was first called out this the first bat
talon drill that had been held. The regiment was
visited by many former ST Paul and Minneapolis
residents. All the sick in hospital were doing we'll.
COL REEVE PROMOTED.
On May 81 complete equipments for the regiment
delivered at camp These included full uni
FORMS AS yet no guns had been received. Col
Reeve had an Interview with Gen. Merritt and eX'
planned to him the exact condition of the regiment
There was considerable complaint about the quality
of rations served to the Gifts of flowers and
fruits continued to pour III on the men, and they said
they had things to eat than anything else.
On May 80 rifles were issued to the regiment and 1T
took part in the Decoration day parade. On May 81
Col Reeve was placed in temporary command of the
Second brigade of the Philippine expedition forces
by order of Gen. Merritt. His command included the
Thirteenth Minnesota infantry, the Twentieth Kan
sas the First Idaho and the First North Dakota On
June 1 Lieut.. Garcelon thrown from his horse
and narrowly escaped death. The following appoint
ments made by Col. Reeve: Acting assistant
adjutant general Capt. COrriston; acting brigade
quartermaster, Lieut.. Meade; acting brigade commits
sary, Lieut.. Hart; acting brigade ordnance officer,
Lieut. Conrad. On June the body Of Corporal Ray
sent to Minneapolis. Chaplain Greasy conduct
ed the service, and Company attended In body.
On learning that the Thirteenth was not to ac-
company the first expedition to the Philippines ar
fairs at Camp Merritt settled down to regular and
rather monotonous routine The boys were disap
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-12

was placed In the hands of the regmenal officers to
secure the services Of band to accompany the reg
lnent on it's long journey to San Francisco Another
donation was that of $50 for the purchase of reg
mental flag check for $500 was also received from
William II. Eusts, of Minneapolis.
On Monday May 16 1898, the Thirteenth regi
ment in columns of fours marched to the waiting
trains bid Camp Ramsey a long farewell, and started
for San Francisco Each company was followed by
q crowd of admirers, composed largely OF ST Paui
and Minneapolis people. They bore flowers and
other tokens Of love and friendship. At a few
moments before O'Clock the first section of the Thr
eenh had departed it's journey Cheer after cheer
greeted the brave boys and the band in the rear
coach burst forth in the strains ef The Girl Left
Behind Me- Three other sections were made up an
hour apart and then the boys we today welcome
home had gone but not forgotten. Many
hope and many prayer were to follow them across
the 10000 miles of watery waste between San Fran
cisco and Manila.
The first warfare encountered by the Thirteenth
was elemental. Near Grand Island, Neb., the train
bearing the volunteers ran into cyclone. 1t was
accompanied by terrific cloudburst and heavy hail
stones, which broke the windows of the first, Sec
ond and third sections. The fourth section caught
the brunt Of the storm, and was SO badly crippled
that delay of three hours occasioned. At every
station along the line the boys of the Thirteenth
received with enthusiasm At Grand Island women
cut buttons from the mems coats for souvenirs. The
boys breakfasted at Norfolk dned at Grand Island
and had supper at North Platte At the latter place
they were greeted with brass bands and rockets. a
half hour spent at Grand Island i'll drill Phi
vate Morrison, Company G, Red Wing, taken ill
with measles and left the train at Columbus Neb.
The first section with Col. Reeve and staff arrived
at Rawlins, Wyo, on the afternoon of May 49, Cook
Harris Of Company G, reported sick and eX,
cused from duty Private Fred Holmes of Company
NJ, who had been i'll with pneumonia reported
improving. Officers and men in good spirits.
On the 10Th the regiment passed through Elko New.
was served the train, and consisted of hard tack
and coffee At Monument, small station the
Alkal plain, the drilled fifteen minutes,
Then the train began mountain climbing At
Terrence the again drilled and then follow
ed another dreary waste of sand. For the past two
days the medical staff had been busy treating the
men for complaints caused by drinking various kinds
of water. Harry Henry, of Company G, was taken
seriously Ill with meningitis, and it first
thought best to leave him for medical attendance at
town, but after consultation it decided to
take him to San Francisco. He deriouS part
oil the time
ARRIVE OAKLAND MOLE.
At II o'clock the evening of the Goth of May
the Thirteenth arrived Oakland Mole, and nothing
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-12

the monotony of camp life A delegation from st.
Paul Lodge No. 43, Knightsof Pythas by DR.. E. H.
Whitcomb on behalf of the lodge, presented Chap
lain c. A. Greasy with a handsome Oxford Bible
In touching words the chaplain responded. The
regimenta officers of the Thirteenth were present
and were attentive listeners to the proceedings.
On May II, 1898, the tension among the boys
was relieved by the news that their destination was
the Philippines Col. Reeve received the following
telegram from Gov. CIough
Thirteenth regiment ordered to San Francisco
Philippine islands, Get ready as as possible and
aMSt further orders It is expected you will be
will permit Clothing camp and garrison equipment to
Upon receipt of this telegram Col Reeve notified
his staff and the captains of the regiment and di-
rected them to make preparations to at the
earliest moment. An order was issued that no passes
would be granted for later hour than p. M, and
then only upon urgent business. The men were dl-
rected to pack up This news brought JOY to the
hearts of every man in the gallant Thirteenth. 1T
also brought envy and disappointment to the hearts
of other in other regiments. Men in the
Twelfth and Fourteenth tried to get transferred TO
the Thirteenth. But this forbidden. Aside from
this there was not man in the Thirteenth willing
to make the necessary exchange. Barracks We're at
once disnantled and flags, pictures and decorations
struck from the walls
During the afternoon of the 10Th 1t learned
that the Thirteenth owed it's assignment to the Philip
pines to Gov Cough. Washington authorities had
permitted him to select the Minnesota regiment to
to San Francisco and he had chosen the Thirteenth.
According to this the governor had received the fol
lowing wire from Washington:
Your telegram reporting Thirteenth regiment
to San Francisco received The quartermaster general
will give instructions to its transportation and
missary general has been instructed provide travel
ratons for regiment By order of the secretary Of
H. c: Corbin, Adjutant General
At this time the following members of the Thir.
teenth in the hospital: f. e. Creighton, Com
pany A; John T. Whalen, Company X; O. H Wuri,
man, Company NJ; c. Counter Company L: A. r.
i}arttel, Company l; William Kein Company G.:
AXel Olson, Company X: S. L. Sprouse Company f;
C. w. Fisher, Company G; Fred Holmes, Com
pany NJ.
The regimental surgeons expressed qualification at
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-12

and the Salvation Army notified the officers that
coffee had been provided for every in the regl.
ment. It served to the in the cars, and
then the women in the gathering We're permit.
ted to board the train. Hundreds of ladies carrying
immense bouquets accepted the invitation and pro-
ceeded to load down each soldier boy with floral
gifts. This was the sunny side of war Officers and
1nen shared alike, and the quickly trans,
formed into floral bowers The filled their hats
and covered their breasts with the flowers and near
ly every woman accepted a kiss in return. The
trains remained at Sacramento an hour and when
they left the rounds of applause were hearty and
v0ciferous.
At o'clock on the morning of May p the Thir'
teenth crossed the bay from Oakland to San Fran
cisco, and went into camp at Bay District track
where several other regiments bivouacked. Pre-
vious to the march to camp sandwiches and coffee
were purveyed by the Red Cross society. Crowds
along Market street cheered the Thirteenth as it
marched UP. At 10 a. it arrived on the camp
ground. Tents were pitched during heavy shower
On all sides Col Reeve conplimented on the
superior quality of his soldiers Upon the arrival OF
the regiment Theodore Hansey, Company II. St
Paul; S. A. Balzart, Company X saltwater Harry
Henry, Company c; Richard Cole, Company A, Min
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-12

regiment was to go to Chickamauga. But at an
hours notice the ready to leave for any
point.
Special service was held on that day for the Thir-
teenth by Chaplain Cressy The regimental band
in attendance and rendered beautiful assistance.
In front of Col Reeves headquarters the exercises
held and the immense audience joined in the
hymns. In the programme were included America
God Be With You Till We Meet Again. and 1--WE
Will Stand by the Union Forever The scene
impressive and will be recalled today by the boys
Of the Thirteenth and their thousands of friends.
On May 9th orders received by Col Bobleter
for the Thirteenth to proceed Washington and the
Twelfth to Chickamauga. and he directed to pre-