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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-03
Grnnt for cen. I1itchener.

London, June 2-In the House Of Com
mons to-day the government leader, Mr..
Balfour. presented a message from the
Queen recommending a grant OF 10000 10
Mai. Gen. Lord Kitchener OF Khartoum,
abe sirdar Of the Egyptian army.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-03
Hobart Goes 20 LONG Branch.

Washington, June 2-After a period of
complete rest, lasting since his return
from Thomasvlile, Ga, about two months
ago. Vice President Hobart left the city
tonight for Long Branch. N. j., whore
he expects TO spend the summer and au-
tunn. Elis health has greatly improved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-03
Alaskan noundary auestion.

London, June 2.--The United States am-
bassador. Mr.. Joseph II. Choate, CONFER
red with Lord Salisbury at the foreign
office this afternoon, on the premer's in
vtation, relative to the position taken
by the Canadians ON the Alaskan
boundary dispute.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-03

Hopkins Has Withdrawn From the
speRIxcrshIp Race.

Chicago, June 2-congressman A. J..
Hopkins this afternoon withdrew from the
national speakership contest In favor Of
Col d. B. Henderson Of Iowa. Nine OF
the fourteen congressman IN the Illinois
delegation we're present at a conference
II was decided to Withdraw Mr.. Hopkins
name, and support Col Henderson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-03
TO BE TAKEN BACK TO FRANCE.
Preparations Are Being Made to Re.
turn Capt. Dreyfus.

Kingston, Jamaica, June 2.-Advlces re-
ceived here from Cayenne, capital of
French Guinea, says that all preparations
have been made for transferring former
Capt. Alfred Dreyfus, imprisoned on Dew
lis Island, to the charge Of officers from
Parls who are said TO be coming on board
the steamer Lafayette, which, il is alieg-
ed, viii take the prisoner direct from Dey-
IFS Island on her return voyage to France.
The advices add that Dreyfus has been
in the enjoyment Of good spirits since he
was notified that he was to be taken back
to France for the purpose of undergoing
a new trial
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-03
Barrow known in LlttIe nocl..

Little Rock, Ark, June 2.-Barrow, alias
Wilson, the alleged kidnapper, Is well
known here, and belongs to a prominent
family. He is % years old, and is a mem
Der of the bar.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-03
DEMANDED CONDENSATION.
Cuban omcers Get Money for IdentI-
flying Soldiers.

Havana, June 2.-There Is much COM
ment here over the fact that Cuban off,
GERS have been demanding s. as COM
pensation for identification of Cubans
who have been applicants for the S75 al
lowed by the United States authorities
TO former soldiers of the Cuban army
who surrender their arms.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-03
Johann strnuns Dying.

Vienna, June 2.-Johann strauss, the IA
nous Austrian composer, now in his 7ith
year, is believed to be dying.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-03
cHuMAN MINISTRY is OUT.
seems There Has Been a Political Up
henvaI Down chere.

Santiago de Chill, June 2, wa Galveston.
The Chilian ministry has resigned.
IT was announced In dispatch from SAM
tiago de Chill yesterday that a political
upheaval had taken place, and that the
Liberals had united and would bring about
the fall Of the government.
The Gillian ministry was organized Dec.
20, last, under Senor Martinez.
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SOntinued on Fifth Page.
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-11
HEREFORD.

Hartford, N. c., November 1o.-Mr
G. d. Newly returned from Elizabeth
City last evening. we stated in yes
terday's columns that he was off for
Baltimore. and make this correction al
his request.
Mr. J. c. A. Wood, of Elizabeth CITY
was In town this morning.
Mr.. j. p. Jessup returned from Raj
eigh to-day.
Hon. NJ. l.. Eure has returned to his
home in Norfolk. after few DAYS
stay In our city.
MIR. John Jessup. of Suffolk, Va. is
in town.
Our sporting fraternity are in fun
and bring in plenty of game every
day.
Mr.. e. s. Norman. Wife and children,
OF Edenton, who have been visiting tbs
family of MIR. w, r. Briclshouse, on
Main street, returned home to-day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-11
ELIZABETH al tn CITY.
BENDFrr OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ED7--A SUIT-PERsoNAL.
Especial to YirginianSPilot)

* Elizabeth City, N. c. Nov Il. Next
Friday night home ministries will APP
pear ut the Academy of Music for the
benefit of the Albemarle Fire Com
pany. The boys are leaving no stone
unturned to make the show @ success,
and being for. good cause the citi-
zens will patronize it liberally.
Yesterday evening Isaac Brickhouse.
colored, who works at Foreman's saw,
mill. was painfully. but not seriously
hurt by O. bandsaw breaking. He was
cut in several places. The wounds were
dressed by DR.. Lumsden.
Mr.. Ed. Kramer is in Fairfield on
business.
Miss Clinnfe Cartwright, after an ILL
ness Of several days, has resumed her
duties In the public school.
Wednesday night a negro broke into
the residence OF Mr.. G. l.. Lamb, on
Burgess street, but was run out before
he had a. chance to secure anything.
There Is more stealing in our city now
than ever before in its history
Yesterday before Judge Starbuck the
case Of the William Shannon heirs VS..
Mr.. e. Z. Lamb, for the possession of
some property on Main street, was
heard. The plaintiffs were represented
by Mr.. e. F. Aydlett and P. II. Will
linms. and the defendant by MIR. ]. II.
Sawyer. The Court had not rendered a
decision when this report closed
DR.. Penick, who has been spending
several days in the central part of the
State, arrived home yesterday.
Mrs. Gambler and sister, Miss Allie
Fearing. of Washington. D. c., are In
the city, guests OF Mrs. H. NJ. Fear
ing. at her home, on Lawrence street.
Mr.. %. f. Aydlett has purchased the
ConlSlin buildings. on Main street, now
occupied by Mr.. Charles Bliven and Mr..
w. e. Evans.
Mr.. l.. e. Hines, who has been spend
ing several weeks in Norfolk. arrived
home yesterday.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-11
ROPER.
MAN-EATERS LOOSE PERSONAL
NOTES-A JOURNEY.
Especial to virglnlan-PIlot.

Especial to Yirginian- Pilot)
Roper, N. c., Nov. 10.-Our little town
has been quite quiet this week. UP
to the early part of last night n re-
port was started that two Bengal
tigers" had escaped from their cages
In Sparks Bros circus, which was to
show in Plymouth last night. The re-
port said the man-eaters were headed
this way when last seen, which fright
ened some Of our people right much,
The. report proved to be false.
Mr.. w. M. Spruill, OF Creswell, was
In town yesterday.
Miss Blanche Lewis, who has been
quite sick for some time, IS out on our
streets again.
Miss Maude Mitchell, one OF Roper's
fairest little daughters. we understand,
Is quite sick, but not seriously, we
hope.
Miss Sallie Furguson, OF Norfolk, Va,
was at Mr.. w. l.. Whitehurst's yester-
day. She is representing Messrs. Ames
& Burk, of Norfolk.
Quite a number OF our citizens at
tended the circus at Plymouth yester-
day and last night.
The Methodist Sunday school are
practising for an entertainment
Thanksgiving Day.
The young ladies and the young men
who anticipated such a pleasant time
at Williamson last Sunday left Roper
at o'clock for the beautiful town OF
Plymouth, where they were to board
the o'clock train for Williamson but
as they got in a short distance Of the
depot the conductor said all aboard,
and, OF course, You know the rest-they
got left. Not in Williamson, but in
Plymouth. When they got back to
Roper they Laid all The blame The
young man, for they said it took him
two hours to put on new standing
collar and cravat before they left
Roper; but they say they are going to
try 1t again next Sunday If they get left
again.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-11
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
Old Dominion SIell}li] CO.'S INES
i PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION |.
UNSURPASSED. n

| CNSllsPASSED. tt.t sil lf5rj
rare. Including Ireais and stateroom
Reuno trip iiniied 10 50 days ....... IS %
d nor tickets and reservation Of state.
street or at general office. AT wharf.
A. Snlps ieaye Old Point Cor Norfoik sun
TIME sCHEbIIiLE OF STEAMERS
f r,a n KonoS. Mnbjack.. Luray, Afeo-
niac anu Virginia Dare. sailing daily leX-
SSh. sunday from Company's wharf, Nor
n FOR r., PIP polNT-At $50 and HIS 2:
ana, a ad.a, AIS p. M: Portsmouth. G;iS
wharf Eu So a. and Sos p M; 81 SAY I and
. F @ H5sAMpToN-as 1l:ik a; m, and an s; ds
p Pm M; Bay Line wharf at ii 80 a. m. and
:, ToK NEWPORT NEWS AND SMITH
.I EoR VAIN. AND EAST REVERSAL
g Iino q; IL. IL. Portsmouth. Gas a. M; Say
" E e INoRTiI RIVER On Monday.
Portsm sHay and Frday at ESQ ,n a. no;
,, FOR SEVERN RlvER-on Tuesday.
npn nr,sy and Saturday ut $50 a. n, /;
aorssmouth. Gas a. M; Bay Line. 700
R F4R n fAs ! X PoeuoslN AMP y ypEIi
SAG a.. M; Portsmouth, ESQ a. M; Ray
rPPp{R NAAsEMo5&;pr' i RiSE :Si' SSp SUE
HoLk--At 300 y. M; Portsmouth. S:ln p.
M. connecting at Suffolk with Suffolk
and Tr1 Giarolina railroad.
frcssht Cor Ware. East. North. Severn,
BBaack, Poquosin York and Nonsemond
niVer Landings must be prepaid
out notice i;s n
Freight for Washington and Ncwberne,
y. 60; received at and delivered from
N3[i9lk ara southern railroad depot
Freight received daily Except Sunday
until 500 p. m.
NJ b. CROwELL.
General Agent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-11
EDENTON.

Edenton, N. c.. November 1o.-The
funeral services of the late Mrs. sallie
Perry took place yesterday afternoon
at o'clock at the Baptist Church, Rev
Geo. N. Cowan officiating. The services
were largely attended by friends of the
family. The interment was in Beaver
Hill Cemetery.
Peanuts are coming in now plentiful
ly. The prices are much better than last
season, and the faces of the farmers
are bright accordingly.
Mr.. C. E. Kramer, of Elizabeth City.
is in Edenton this morning.
The Hon. Henry Blount, of Wilson.
one of North Cardinals talented sons,
is here this morning en- route to Hert-
ford. where he will deliver one of his
celebrated lectures.
Postmaster Brinkley tells us that dur
ing the month Of October 56s1 pounds OF
mall matter was dispatched from this
office. all of which originated here.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-11

virginia Navigation Company's Eleeant
sainoI, Steamer POCAHONTAS N leaves
ciyde wharf. Norfolk, every TUESDAY,.
touchIns ut Portsmouth. Ncwport u Nj W.
and Old Polnl going and returning. iars \
irving ut Richmond about s. p. m !, COM
Meeting with all evening trains, III
Fare to Richmond, 81 ~, .sss
10 Richmond and re turn So. 90. q
TO Richmond, second class. ~
route 10 Richmond. Petersburg. NvaVeriyll
lHirksford and statluns on "A tiantic d nd
Danville railroad and all ipo;rit Via Rich;
Tickets for sale attteket Il & agencies u
Wake e. Son. II, Brand 4 and on board
steamer, ~ bS II
rsre}ght received daily (sund q y excspk.s
edj for oil above named point 81 s FFasff
I s. q AN Els w n, C,ARRiC OK. ~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-11
Norfolk & S0ull3Tl A. B. Co.

SCHEDULE IN EFFEcr AUG. 2sth. 1883.
NAIL AN DENpREss LEAVES NOR.
FOLK DAILY Except sunday 10 an. for
Elizabeth City. lGdenton. Mackey's Ferry.
Roper, Panlego. Beiinaven. Etc. COM
steamer as follows: Daily Except Sum
day. for plymouth. Jamesyille, Mtlliam-
ston and WINDSOR. TUESDAY. THURS
Chowan river, and MONDAY and FIRE.
DAY for Scuppernong river. Connects at
Eellhaven with Old Dominion steamers
Tor Makleyville. South Creek, Aurora,
Washington and intermediate landings.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-11
IIE NEWS FRONITEE -NORTH sTATEANn Ids=AI5zEz

Mr. Settle. He stated that he had mo
dispositiop to reply to- the Gazette $ re-
cent attack on him. n whichj 1t classi-
fed him as Simmons ally What is
the use Of wasting buck-shot on rats?n
said Mr.. Seattle 9 Norton 4 thes edftor) is
an alien to the State, and has turned
coat in a manner that would bring
shame to any North Carolinian."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-11
CAPE \ New York,
.nuRpIEc Philadelphia
I nn,,LE and Norfolk
nUUI Railroad.

QUICK TIME-Low RATES.
TWO TRAINS EACH WAY.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MoiIDAY.
APRIL Is lS28.
LEAVE NORFOLK.
7:ks q. 10. daily, except Sundny-tPorts.
mouth. fiiEh street. 1880 a. m.)
Arrive at Philadelphia SO p
m: New York at S3s p. m.
LEAVE NORFOLK,
GOO .. m. daily; Portsmouth. High street
b:so. Arrive at Philadelphia
$40 q. m; New York, 7:1s 4 m
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK.
300 a. m daily: Portsmouth. High street
$40. leaving New York at $500
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK.
1850 p. IN daily, except Sunday (Ports.
mouth. High street 500 p, m.)
Philadelphia. 1920 q. m.
Clone connection made with all rail- and
sound lines to and from Boston.
Pullman Sleeping Cars Oh night trains
between Jersey City. Philadelphia and
Cape Charles.
between Philadelphia md Cape Charles.
checked at Wakes Agency. under At.
lantic Hotel, nj Passenger Station at tho
Wharf and on steamer. i5l5
H. B. COOKE,
General Passenger and Freight Agent
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-11
LOSS ONLY SMALL

a Hillsboro special, says:
There is no clue as yet to the par
ties cracking the safe Of Sheriff
Hughes. found the sheriff in his office
In good spirits, and when he was shown
the statement Of a $4,000 loss, he laugh
ed. and said he was mighty glad 1t was
not so. bad, as 5000 would cover the
amount, the county dosing nothing, bu,
the loss was by different parties hay
ing money for safekeeping.
The parties first broke In black.
smith shop and stole tools. with which
they broke the lock Of the safe and
forced In the bolt and priced the safe
,pen.
.aight, and two suspicious looking men.
pne white, the other a negro, were seen
10 leave ON the 8 o'clock train to-day,
sOing west 5
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-11

list Section Old Point Express, End Sec
ton Ocean View Local.
Local freight leaves Norfolk II 100 a. m.
Freight received until fifteen minutes
before leaving Tina
2oc.
Fare for the round trip to Old Point
from any part OF Norfolk. Soc. Old Point
tors
Local trains leave Ocean View for Nor
folk at 1880. 1870. 2:3O. 1880. 1850. $50 and
$50 p. IN.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-11
MIR. SETTLES POSITION.

Hon. Thomas Settle has returned to
Greensboro, his home. from Whining
! ton. The fact that the Asheville Ca
kette refused to publish the letter elab-
Grating his Views on the election law
and the constitutional amendment, at
ter that paper had b stated editorially
that It would give him space to explain
his position, came as no surprise to
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-11

EVENING EXPRESS LEAVES. NOR
FOLK at 4:iG p. M sTU ESDAY,s THURS
Edenton and way stations. Connects at
Elizabeth City with steamer TU ESDAY,
THURSDAY 70 AND SATURDAY 81 for
Roanoke Island, Oriental and Newberna,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-11
MeIchQlIS GMIlefS TRANSPORTATION CO
DIRECT ROUTE.

For ondays. Wednesdays and
Fridays at 600 D. m.
Every Tuesday, Thursday and satur.
FARES 10 BOSTON AND PRoy1-
DENCE.
First-cIass. including meals and
Intermediate. including meals and
stuteroom berth. ...... ...........,. IS. 90
Steerage, including meals and bunk, $40
Perishablu freight sent win provldencc
forwarded by carly train to Boston and
at the same rate as by direct steamers to
Boston.
For further Information apply 60
II. II. WRIGHT. Agent. Norfolk, Va
a. D. STEBB1NS. Asst Traffic Mgr.
w. p. TURNER. Gen. Pass. Agent
J. C. WHITNEY, Traffic Manager.
General Offices. Baltimore. Md
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-11
Norfolk Z NGShill|0l Steamboat CO

steamers an rs" NEWPoRT N Nj sFsh " pai sG,
lNGTON and NORFOLK WIN Ieavs
daily Us follows:
NoRTH-BoUND.
Leave Portsmouth. foot OF
Leave Norfolk. foot OF Water '.'V y m
street 6.45 p. m
Leave Ol ~ -, E i Comfort. $50 p 1T
Arrive in Philadelphia. Penn g ~
r r .....N.. ...... .,...... ssJn 6S n =.
arrive In Philadelphia. Il. & o. -''0 a. m
arrive Fl Elm, in Sew York. Penn. 90 a m
xr r e in New York. B. s. lls p m
r. R...".. $500. -.......... ''1.25 .. m
sOUTH-BoIrND.
cave New York. Penn. Il. r. .12 so
Leave New York. b. g. Q. = ~
Leave R pi;hiiiiadeiphia. Penn. II Il. LOO p NJ
r. ;,s;,ods:iai6;iia. \, e q 'a12 p. m.
Arrive in Washington. Penn M p M
arrive in Washington. B. 6 o. ~ p m
Leave Washing ton. ~. -. GO. 60 p p m m
Arrive Old Point Comfort.... TOO a. m
Arrive in Norfolk.,... ....... 500 ~,
Arrive In Portsmouth......... -. $50 a. n,
.Daiiy. except Sunday.
Tickets on sale at B. & o. ticket ofsco
N. &c c. office. at W. IT. Wakes anS
company's office on wharf.
For further information apply
d. ]. CALLAHAN.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-11
ARRIVE AT No {, i. {:

ARRIVE AT NOKFOLiS. \ a :
MAIL. AND EXPRESS DAILY Except
Sunday at 4:2a p. M. and morning train
Mt II n m. TUESDAY, THURSDAY and
SATURDAY. connecting with all rail and
steam lines at Norfolk for the North.
Of East Main street. Norfolk and West
err. depot. Freight station on Water
street. W
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-11

~ oaiiy except sunday other time daily
RtsSn, AVA "a fllLY ParlorI Car Old Point to
~ ii pullman Richmond to Cincin-y
81 =. 80 ddoasyiile and St. Louis connects
With osso oISs for Orange and at Orange
Stations utSern hallway train for principal
Eo Mo. elILoeal Richmond to Clifton
ne i poiH'iys eNeept5 Sunday. ~ 8,
f'IWnlon. Cincinnati and louisville - -,
i and served In Dining Cars on Nos.
4 c. 4 {, W ISL, ., ,,G1Tdonsyile.
n n, ,pT newport News at a. m. and $3.50
ii ii IL H. L ,, Newport News for N orfoil,
iz;!o noon aud 7:OS B. M - - - -.
] r u WITT inn6!o , apply TO
=. VI C.iR4SSoo Ticket Agent as 5ss3S1i
Sorfo u Ticket Office. Atlantic Hotel,
JOHN D. POTTS.
asst General Passenger Azeak
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-11
TRAVELLERS, GUIDE.

:,
& 6: I|lI|4llll|| |||II'll|
BETWEEN
NORFOLK. VA.
-and-5s M s
ff "nsa%s VIRGINIA BEACH. G asssa..
SCHEDULE [JI- I. IN ! l., E ], ISd NOVEMBER
TO VIRGINIA BEACH.
LEAVE NORFOLK.
Daily. except Sunday.
1.o0 a. M. Mixed
A:SU a. M. local express rs y,
..3:vS p m, fast express 3f
o'lo p. m, fast express.
SUNDAYS.
1000 a. M. local express. 3ef
$500 y. M. fast express. ST. &;
-'o:lO p. m. fast express, IS
LEAVE VIRGINIA BEACH.
Daily except Sunday.
i:so p a; N ni S,, fast express.
'i:2e p. m, fast express.
6.50 p. M. Local Express.
SUNDAYS.
300 p. M. local express.
't:20 p. m. fast express.
$50 y. M, Local Express.
Kempsvllle. - ~
.sMakes no stops west of Thalia,
through express trains make the run in
20 minutes. Fast express In 80 minutes.
Local express In 80 minutes.
TO CURRITUCK DIVISION.
LEAVE NORFOLK.
Daily, except Sunday-1o:G0 a. M, mixed
connects Monday. "Wednesday and Friday
at Munden's Point with steamer for Cur
rituck Sound landings); 500 p. M, local
express. ~
LEAVE MUNDEN's POINT, VA.
Daily, except Sunday-7:SO a. M, mixed
ECO p. M. local express.
Trains stop only OH signal at interme-
date stations to take on or put Off pas
Freight received at Company's Station
Brambleton. until SEQ p. m.
II. c. HUDGINS,
Gen. Freight and Pass. Agent.
M. *. KING. General Manager.
nj ORFOLk & OCEAN VIEW RAIL
LIN WAY COMPANY.
QUICK AND FREQUENT SERVICE
BETWEEN.
NORFOLK. OCEAN VIEW, OLD POINT
HAMPTON AND NEWPORT NEWS.
Take tho Ocean View Route for Old
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-11

EASTERN CAROLINA DISPATCH
FAST FREIGIT LINE AND OLD DO
MiNION LINE .betNeen all points, North
and East via Norfolk and norfolk an ,s
Southern Railroad nnd Eastern Norlh;
Freight received daily at p. m. and
forwarded promptly at low rate.
General Office of the N. & S. r. r. Cos
Norfolk. Va. ,;A,-r,a III
General Freight and Passenger Agent
NJ. X. KING. General Manager.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-11

8LYDE's REGULAR LINE sTBAM
" SHIPS FOR PHILADELPHIA
ONLY DIRECT LINE FROM Nor.
FOLK TO PHILADELPHIA. : -.
Until further notice steamers are "a ;,
pointed to sail fro:-, Norfolk every M0E
DAY. "WEDNESDAY, and SATURDAY mr.
o'clock p: M. and from PHILADELPHIA
every TUESDAY. THURSDAY and SAT-
Through bills of ladlng to all points
South and Southwest, via Seaboard Air
Line Atlantic Ciast Line. Virginia and
Tennessee Air Lane, Southern Railway
Norfolk and CaySlina and Norfolk and
$50 : JAMES w, aIcCARRIcK,
3 General Southern Agent Norfolk, va
WILLIAM p. CLYDE & CO., r
General Agents, Philadelphia.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-17

wool auction sales to-day numbered 1859
bales and were largely Australian. There
was active competition for greasy mcrinos
from all directions and few suitable par
cells were taken by the American and
Russian buyers. There was strong COM
petition for secured by the German and
Yorkshire buyers. Fine crossbreds were
purchased by the home trade at high
rates. A lot of medium secured Cape of
Good Hope and Natal was well represent
ed and sold brskly OF 51aG10 per cent,
over the January sales. The total number
of bales sold to date aggregates $4,000
The American buyers have purchased
only few hundred bales SO far, but they
are carefully watching the series for any
thing offered suitable for their wants
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-17

Apia, Samoa, March 10. via Auckland,
n. H.. March 1G.-Owing to the threats
by the Mataafa people to burn the Malie-
toa villages in the island of Savii, until
they sent taxes levied upon them and Il
number of soldiers to support Mataafa
the British consul visited Savii on the
British cruiser Porpose, and the COM
mander of the vessel threatened to shell
the villages of Mataafas followers if
peace was disturbed.
The British and American consuIs have
issued proclamations denying the rumors
in circulation to the effect that Mataafa
has been recognized and threatening
strong action If the provisional govern
ment interfcred with the loyalists The
German consul refused to join with the
British and American representatives and
issued proclamation UNFOLDING the pro-
visional government and denying that
there had been any interference by the
Malietoa party. He added to this docu-
ment an extraordinary paragraph ex-
pressing the hope that the provisional
government would be able to encounter
the danger caused anew to the peace of
the inhabitants by the English and Ameri-
can proclamation. This has put more
heart into the rebels and therefore num-
bers of armed warriors have gathered
The United States cruiser Philadelphia
Admiral kautze commanding. has arrived
here and the admiral has held extended
consultations with the various consuls
Chief Justice Chambers and Captain Stur-
dee of the Porpoise. The provisional
government has removed the Malietoa
prisoners to a stronghold on the main
land, firing volleys over their heads dur
ing the transfer in order to intimidate
them.
A friendly feeling is shown by officers
and men OF the American and British ma
vies here The American admiral con-
vened meeting of the consuls, the chief
justice and the captains of the various
warships, including German. on board
the flagship, and it is probable that the re-
suit will be the presentation of an ulti-
matum. 1t is generally thought that
fighting is likely to occur