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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14
CORNERSTONE LAYING.
JOHN RANDOLPH TUCKER MEMO
RIAL HALL AT LEXINGTON.
Especial to Virginian-pllot,

(Special TO Virginian-Pilot.
Lexington, Va, June l3.-Interesting
services were held here to-day at IL
o'clock by the Virginia Grand Lodge
OF Masons. when the cornerstone OF
the John Randolph Tucker Memorial
Hall, at Washington and Lee Univer-
sity. was laid. with Masonic cere-
monies. Music was furnished by a
trained choir. assisted by the band
from the Academy of Music, Rich
mond. Judge Duke was the orator for
the occasion. Following are the grand
officers who were present: Judge r. r.
w. Duke. Grand Master. of Charlo;tes-
Vile; II. .. Kerrs. Grand Senior War
den. of Sutherlin; Colonel Fred Pleas
ants, Grand Treasurer. of Richmond:
DR.. c. w. Darlington, Grand Secretary
OF Richmond; Captain X. Kemper,
Grand Junior Deacon, OF Alexandria
Rev. DR.. G.. Fl. Roy. Grand Chaplain
of Danville; w. C. Wilkinson, Grand
Tiler. of Richmond.
The following pro tenn grand officers
were appointed: DR.. a. d. Estel. Den.
uty Grand Master. of Lexington: Rev
DIR. r. j. McBryde. Grand Junior War
den, OF Lexington; Captain j. w. Tai
ley. Grand Senior Deacon. OF Rich
mond; b. N. Bell, Grand Pursuivant. OF
Lexington; G. D. Letcher. Grand Mar
shall. of Lexington.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14
mr.. Jone. No. a .cand,aa.c.
Especial to Virginian-Pil

Richmond. Va, June 1s.-Hon. Will
liam a. Jones. in an interview tonight
denied that he ever was or ever intend
ed being candidate for the u. S. Senate
The Senatorial Reform League Ex-
ecutive Committee organized to-day
with Hon. VIM. a. Anderson, OF Lex
lngton, ms chairman. and L. c. Garnett,
OF Matthews county, as secretary. The
plan of campaign adopted is very COM
prehensive, and the committee thinks
1t Will prove effective. The fight is to
be prosecuted. There may be candi-
date. Hon. John Goode is spoken Of;
also Hon. William A. Anderson,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14
Candidates For West Point. .s..
(By Telegraph to Vtrgfnian. PjIoty

tBy Telegraph 20 Vfrgtnian-PiIoty
West Point. N. r, June 13.-Amone
the candidates who passed their ex-
animation this afternoon as cadets aref
Alex. NJ. Milton and George L. Nor
rison. Va: VIM. Blair. Reuben C. Tay-
lor and John D. Burnette. Jr., Alast Ar
thur w. Fridge. Miss: Marion s. Davis.
N. c.: William w. Halves. 8. c.; VIM.
G.. Motlow. Tenn; VIM. N. Nichols.
Ray Owsly and r. e. Quarles, KY:
Alexander L. lie st. Auben. La: u.
S. Grant. at large: Andres Ponte, Ven
ezuela. and Luis Yglesias. Costa Rica.
The two last named were admitted UNI
der provisions OF a joint resolution of
Congress.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14
Census Supervisors For virginia.
(By Telegraph to vlrginian- Pilot.

Washington, d. c., June 1s.-The ap-
pointment Of census supervisors for
Virginia will be settled tomorrow at q
conference between Senator's DAME, and
Martin. representing the Democrats
and State Chairman Agnew, Colonel
Brady. s. Brown Allen and other Vir-
ginia Republicans.
Under the decision of Governor Mer-
Ram. the ten supervisors assigned ia
virginia are to be divided equally be-
tween the Republican and Democratic
parties.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14
THE HAMILTON's DAMAGED.

The Hamilton's bow was bent to port
and-torn for distance of twenty Feet
on the port side, while the plates on
the starboard side were curled and
twisted out OF shape. The hole ON the
port bow was about twenty feet in
length and fifteen feet across The
steamer was considerably damaged. but
no one on board was hurt.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14

MANY BURNED TO DEATH.

All who sought refuge in the cellars
escaped. Some cases over whom houses
collapsed were entombed. To add 10
The horror of the situation, fires were
started here ana there by overturning
stoves. and many wounded. unable to
drag themselves out of the danger,
suffered death by burning.
Ga!lman Brothers Circus was in New
Hichmond yesterday and the farmers
from the surrounding country. with
their families. had gathered 10 see the
show. y few minutes before the storm,
struck large part of these who had
lust come from the circus. rushed To
a brick building close at hand. where
they took refuge.
This building was among those de-
stroyed and it is difficult to say how
many perished there.
j. n. Carroll. OF Portage City, was
stopping at the Hotel Nichola. The
guests were at supper when the storm
began ana all hands sought the cellar
so far as known most of these in this
house were saved. AS nearly rs can be
ascertained the storm first struck n, n
place called Catfish Bar. q short dis
lance below saltwater. and laid waste
the entire country from that point to
New Richmond.
Omaha. Ncb.. June, ia tornado
struck the town of Herman. in Wash
inSton county this evening and wiped
TIE pihCe out OF existence. Herman is
place of about 300 inhabitants. in the
extreme northern part OF Washington
county. 1t is on the line Of the Chicago.
st. Paul. Minneapolis and Omaha rail
way. Details as soon rs possible.
DEAD IN THE STREETS.
Omaha. Neb.. June 1S-The tornado
that struck the village of Herman this
evening wrought fearful destruction. a
conductor on the evening train from
Sioux City passed through the -t,i1rec 1T, t
long after the storm. and he says not n
building is left standing In town He
counted twelve dead bodies lying in the
streets.
LIST OF FATALITIES HIGH.
The fatalities will undoubtedly run UP
to hundred. If not higher 4 special
train has left Blair, the county seat.
ten miles distant. for the scene of the
disaster. carrying surgeons and all
needed supplies. Wires are all down
north of Herman. and It IS not known
how much further north the storm
went. but reports are coming in to the
effect that large portion of country
north of Herman is laid waste. The en-
tire eastern portion of Nebraska Is be-
ing swept by a terrific wind and cleo
trio storm tonight.
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Continued on Page Eleven.l
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14
DESPERATE FIGHTING
In THE PHILIPPINES
General LaWtOn Unexpectedly StirS Up q
Large FOrG6 OF FiIiDInOS.
GENERAL LUNA ASShSSINhTED

An All Day Battle at Los Pnas, Which General Lawtons
Whole Force Was Engaged-Americans Attacked BY
Cannon and Hidden Riemen Suffer Heavy Loss-Fil
pinos Pushed Back Only Five Hundred Yards to Their
Trenches Generals Set Examples Of Courage-An Old
Battle Ground OF Spaniards and Fipnos-Seven u. S.
Warships Engaged at One Time-Report Of OTIS
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-27
MEMORIAL DAY.

Memorial Day this year should have
deeper adjudication than ever be.
fore. The war u which the clouds u
smoke have barely cleared away. has
added TO the number that are no longer
In this sphere ~ activity. but who
live In the grateful remembrance N the
nation. standing by tho silent graves
the living cannot but contemplate what
they now owe 10 tho heroiHm that cost
tho dead their lives, For with their
blood they purchased liberty 10 millions
and added glory ana power to the
country for which they died.
, But best u all, over the graves Of
the fallen heroes II Is possible 10 dis
ocfn the first rays ~ a day In which
there shall be no more warfare ana
sanguinary strife. How much the out
break Of tho last war accelerated the
movement for universal peace. now tho
subject ~ discussion at The Hague,
may never be- fully understood, but
certain II II that It was one factor In
that development.
In the meantime peace and prosperity
reign In the land, The hopes ~ the
farmers are for an abundant harvest
while the workingmen are In a post.
ton to provide abundantly for their
families. In the midst of plenty, Of
10y, and contentment, with a bright
future smiling upon us, Memorial day
should be- celebrated IN tho spirit In
which Il was instituted,
II Is the earnest desire o. the man
agers Of Memorial ceremonies In this
clty. the q. 4. n. IN particular, that the
day DO observed not ~ a time ~ noisy
recreation but ~ remembrance Of the
departed. by the decoration " their
graves and by such tokens OF love and
reverence as the occasion calls Tor.
win our citizens respond In an APP
proprlate manner
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-27

The ogden standard desires 20 know
why the Dcaerot News objects to sun
day baseball our objections have al
ready been stated. In such way that
people who read what we have said can
understand our reasons m well ~ our
objections. n the standard will take
time 10 Inspect the articles on that sub
iect published In the News" there
will b. no need for us 10 repeat them.
We will say In addition. that our
objections are those which prompted
the framing of the ogden city ordi-
nance against base ball and other d.
versions on Sunday. that disturb the
public peace and are out of harmony
with the general spirit which calls for
a day u rest and peace. and OF public
worship for thoae who are devout. II
iu that which has found expression In
sunday laws throurhou, this country.
In the most highly educated and civil.
iscd communities.
II might be a. well for the standard,
when seeking Information on this sub
iect. Ia inquire why the League 81
American wheclmen has officially de-
riarcd against sunday cycle racing.
why also horse-racing IL not considered
proper on sunday and why thcatera hre
closed on that day. a. a rule. and the
exceptions are noted ~ an indication
81 wild and wooliy' tendency.
Continuing it, researches. our ogden
contemporary might learn why the city
-
sunday amuscmcni-. and why the au-
prcme Court of Indiana has upheld the
validity o. the laws prohibiting sunday
base bail games within that state.
our nelrhbor on the north II entirely
mistaken In It's notion that the Dcaeret
News, or the majority ~ people who
sustain the sunday laws, wishes TO im-
pose penalties on any man. woman or
child who fails TO observe sunday In n
manner TO be prescribed by tho church
people" That inalnuation Il misicad-
Ing and uncailed-for. There IL nothing
"Purltnn.sni' ~ Hoctarian In the con.
,on,lon Of the News" or Of those per-
sons and papers that advocate the ccu-
natlon ~ business and 81 noisy nmuae.
menta On the first day Of tho week.
Further, the pcaerot News has Moth
inE TO do with the absence or the
passage 81 a direct sunday ordinance
In Salt Lake city. II has tho right
to call tot the enforcement 81 such or.
dlnanccs az exist. and also ~ the State
laws that relate 10 this matter. Ana
II expresses the views 81 the better
classes n citizonn ~ an oreeds. parties
and porauaslons. that Il In Tor the Frn.
eral welfare that sunday shall be pro-
served a. day u res,ful auieinens.
without unnecessary toll and turmoil
and without any fanatloal restraints
that would infringe upon ciyil or re-.
llElnnA lIherIy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-27
THE COMING OF sci,LEy,

salt Lake will show ~ appreciation
Of the services to the nation performed
by Admiral schicy. In some small de-
gree by the public PERCEPTION In his
honor. The decoratishs will ~ neces-
rity have TO be lmpumpiu and such
az the cltizcnn can flfniuh. The hsto
Of Santiago viii arrive ON Sunday
morning. and tho program prepared as
published will be- carried out ~ far a.
may be- agreeable TO the distinguished
guest. II Il expected that there Will be
a more popular celebration 81 his com.
Ing on Monday. when both young aud
old will parade to SEE and greet the
gallant naval commander, who's. fame
has gone abroad 10 the ends u the
earth. The school children should be
provided with faF- and appear In fun
force on the line 81 march. banners
and rircamcfa should b. hung out, and
with music and chccrs the sturdy Hcn.
man should b. welcomed AZ Utah pee
pie know how TO greet an honorcd
visitor Let ~ mako the occasion ono
10 BE- remembered by all who partici'
pate and such as viii Elve delight To
the victor over the spanish dying ncvL
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-27
the PULPIT az TnE FUTURE

The fate that both tho secular and
religious press IL giving much attention
20 the apparent decline In religious IN
tercat. both In urban and rural com
munltior. II rather encouraging than
otherwise. n shows that the reports
made out for the benefit Of the con-
trihutora 90 missionary funds, notwith-
standing their array II figures, de- not
always successfully disguise the truth.
A writer In the New York lndcprnd-
ent quoted In the Literary Digest. has
discussed the probable causes of this
decline. lie points out. amonE other
things. that the Keen and profound
sense NJ sin In the heart" now less
often appears, and II certainly not the
ruling spirit of the times, as Il was In
the early part ~ the century.
THIS. however. ought rather 10 be re-
garded ~ an effect than u cause. This
bluntcd sense, which fails TO perceive
the onormlty and the nature ~ a fallen
condition. II the result of the decline ~
Interest In that which IL of eternal Inn
portnnco tu human beings.
Another cause noted IN, that recent
criticism OF the Scriptures has Ion an
impression on the minds Of many, that
the sacred records are Of doubtful au-
thority Thus saith the Lord" Il 20
many only phrase which meansi
''rhus says somebody. nobody knows
exactly who, reported by somebody
elise. ~ the correctness M whose report
We can In no wise be- certain"
Religious teaching based upon such
authority can have no deep impression.
~ may be- amusing, or interesting. even
instructive. but Il Is not a power un.
10 salvation.
sun. this "cfitlclsm" ~ not a primary
cause ~ the decline M religion Il II
rather growth that Gun only thrive
whore uuch decline Is already a fact
whom the principles of chrstianit,
were nrst proclaimed. they were mel
with criticism more sweeping than thai
OF any subsequent age, The Apostles
OF Jesus Were not generally received az
messengers from God. on the contrary
they were denounced as fanatics ant
disreminators Of dangerous superHtl
tlons. when announcing to the Learned
world the doctrine ot the resurrection
they were met with the freezing sneer
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-27

what would these babblers say7'
when explaining the atonemrnt q
world that saw no more in the Greatest
u Men than dcmagogue put to death,
were horror-stricken and shout, !
''blasphemy,"
For all that. the Gospel triumphed.
Criticism was disarmcd before the
power that was manifested In the mir
aoulous works that accompanied It's ac-
ceptance. and In the brotherly love It's
followers. no matter what social rank
or distinction was theirs exhibited to-
ward one another. II II In the loss OF
these that the decline In religion must
be sought. No outward forms and
ceremonies can serve NJ a substitute for
the actual divine Influence II by some
means the line that conveys the eiec.
trio nuid 10 the lamp IL broken. the
room will b. wrapped In cherries dark
ness. though to all outward appear
nnccs the fixtures are In the most beau.
tifui order
This consideration suggests tho rcin-
cdy. Religion declines where the CONE
municatlon with heaven has been brok-
en-. The pulpit needs mon who are efn-
powered TO declare the WORD NJ the
Lord" I, needs Prophets. i,eveiators.
Apostles. who are duly accredited "an-
bassadors" Of Jesus. II needs a system
Of theology that danis less In abstract
technicallilcs than In the real condl-
tons Of life. The religion tina, con-
sida4a the teuooraf anaira of mankind
40 we'll as i,a status In eternity and
that lets God speak while the people
rcyorcntiy listen. that Il the religion Of
the future. through which the roEcnora-
tlon OF the world willie be- accomplished.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-27
M NEED ron ALARM.

There b no adequate rrhHon for the
alarm which some folks are endcavor-
ms 10 create. over the water sum
In case Of nrc In this city. II Is true.
however. that the system h defective
because of the nmnllncaH ~ some 81 the
mains. A threc.inch pipe IL alto
Ecther inadequate Tor mainland there
are portions u the service whore they
are no bigger than that. They should
be replaced with iarrer mains, ana the
work would have been commenced for
that purpose before now. II the lnjunc-
tion had not been sued out 10 prevent
II. for purposes that reflect no credit on
the obatructionlsis
II should BE- known that there l. M
lack u water. The tanks on city
creek arr all fun. There Il plenty "
pressure Tor any emergency. II any
necessity arises. that can aud viii be-
demonstrated. Enough can be sent
down into the business part Of town
to burst the mains Insurance men
need not be- scared, nor should they try
TO Tighten others or make capital out
of hirh utea, ON any such nrctcxt as
that which some are setting forth.
The low pressure complained ~ ~
chiefly due 10 the Immense draught Of
water for the sprinklng service. II
takes out moro than 100000 gallons pcr
day. That cuts down tho pressure
about one-halE Then there are the
lawn sprlnklera at work, lessenlng the
pressure SIN further
iiu, In ease " nrc. when the alarm
sounds these drains on tho supply have
TO cease nt once, Everybody should un-
deraiand that Is the regulation aud or
der The pressure then would be I'm.
medlatoly restored. Further therc II a
water reserve on Capitol Inn OF 1000
300 gallons that can be- utilized when
necessary.
Il is all right 10 Insist ON improve
msnts In the pipe system. They arc
needed The plans have been made, The
city has determined o. proceed with
them. II N only the obstruction placed
In the way 70 prevent salt Lake work
men from performing the work by day.
labor. and TO force II TO be done by
sontract, that has stopped II and Civ
On occasion Tor the present alarm. Tn,
mains have heretofore been laid under
the direction of the Superintendent OF
waierworks, The work has been don'
well. The board OF public works hai
aot laid a mile OF water pipe In the city
Why should the change be contended
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-27

Religious bodies that pass resolutions
for the expulsion of "A jrmons" from
Congress should also pass resolutions
for the publication Of the morals OF
members representing other denomlna-
tons. They should earnestly study
this well known texts Woe unto you,
scrlbos and Phaflsees, hypocrltesl for
- make clean the outside Of the cup
and Of the platter. but within they are
full ~ eStortion and excess. Thou
blind Pharlscc, cleanse first that which
IN within the cup and platter. that the
outside 81 them may be- clean also"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-27
PRES. SHOWS rnir SOUTH.

President LORENZO SNOW. who with his
company returned this morning from
a visit TO the Southern Utah. has had
a most delightful and profitable jour
n.y and Interview with the people. IL
wss revival Of those occasions In
which tho late President brigham
Young took pleasure and on which he
was greeted by the I.attcf.day Saints
~ the Prophet of the Lord.
President Snow was received In the
same spirit but by much lager null
,itudes. az the population has greatly
Increased. old and young Wed In do
ing him honor and received hia In
rpircd words with Joy. II was like
trlumphai tour. The teachings Inn
parted were forcibic and authoritative.
the word Of ,he Lord being given on
some most important matters. The
DISCOURAGE delivered viii no doubt be-
published shortly.
The trip ala not fatigue our venerable
President. hut seemed to revive and In
virorate him. In his cishty-ffth year
he seems 10 have been rcJuvenated by
the spirit of his calling. lie exhibited
n power and vitality that surprised all
who listened 10 him. Ills presence put
new life into the settlements privileged
with his visit. and his brethren who
minIstofcd also to the people partook
u the same Inspiring influence.
The people u the South are 60 be
congratulated on the blessings they
have received DURING the advent among
them Of ihr President and his asHoci'
ater. and We rejoice In the success that
has attended the mission 10 southern
Utah. and In the safe return In health
and viEor Of our esteemed leader and
prophet
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-27

Now that the congress has finally as
sembled thor. " little doubt that the
skppiica an. willing 10 recognize tho
great possibilities ~ such gather
Ing and that the delegates themselves
are moro seriously Impressed with tho
responsibility that has been thrust up
on them. While no one now expects
that such q conference can result IN
any definite or binding agreements
with reference 20 disarmament. the
opportunities for ADOPTING measures Tor
settling international disputes. and Tor
humaniz.ng war ~ FAR as " " poHNlbl.
10 humanlge u. are 30 vast ns To eau
Tor the highest atatcsmanship and d.
plnmacy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-27

erH r. liberal. and should be acceptable
60 all parties concerned. It provides all
safeguards for stable government and
lays broad foundation for the future.
The proposition IL 20 entrust the gov
eminent to n governor general appoint
ed by the President. a cabinet 70 be ar
pointed by the governor general; Judges
TO be appointed by the President; and
general advisory council TO he chosen
by the people. The heads u DEPART
ments and the judges are to be either
Americans or Fillpinos.
This Il simple plan. one which can
be carried out without difficulty. II
insures the control 81 the affairs Of
the country by Americans, as long as
such control IL absolutely necessary for
the bonefit ~ the people. while nj the
same time Il Initiates the natives into
the methods of American sunrage.
promising them greater measure Of
liberty. M soon as they are capable OF
exercising the rights of citizenship.
II II TO be hoped that the Filipino
leaders viii accept these propositions,
Hitherto they have industrlously clrcu-
lated the most absurd and false rumorH
about the Americans Their papers
have been filied with tales Of crueltles
pcrpctrated by our soldiers. and with
victories won by Asuinaido. They have
circulated stories to the efiect that
Americans had entered into a conspir-
acy with Catholics In order to restore
the monastic orders 10 power. and aid
them TO conilscate the property u the
people.
After the personal conferences some
Of the prominent Fiiplnos have had
with General otis and the peace COM
nissionerr. such absurd rumors should
no longer be believed. II should be
easy TO arrive at better understand
Ing Of the American character. The
campaign should now be- an educational
one. ending In peace and tranquility.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-27

for noN7 II lisa piece Of stupidity and
hides an Interior design. And the alarm
now raised is unnecessary and mis-
leading. There IL plenty Of water. and
plenty Of pressure can be obtained In a
hurry when needed. These are the
facts; don't stir up the city with hc-
fiona
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-27
Tnr PARLIAMENT az MAN.

Tennyson spoke " the Parliament of
man. the federation uf the world" The
Parliament OF man u meeting now at
The Hague. The permanent federation
~ the world may follow, or course.
the present organization Il extremely
rudiinentary, So was the inst Can't
mental cnngfefs ~ America. So Nv the
beginning ~ anything, Hut the start
has been made. nnd the development
viii come later. The international
Postal Union began with a few mem
btrp, aud GRADUALLY grew until now II
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-27

II IA understood that the American
and prltiah members will unit, In
urging the formation ~ permanent
board Of arbitration TO which all con.
trnvcrslca coming within IT, scope may
he referred for settlement. While u Y.
uncertain whether the conference VIII
90 20 far ns this. the opinion prevails
that the principle 81 arbitration VIII be
approved and some now step. taken To-
wards q freater extension OF It's pfae-
teal operation.