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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
THE CHINESE MBRoGLlo.
TROUBLE BETWEEN RUSSIAN
BEAR AND JOHN BULL
AVERTED.

Copyright. 1899, by Associated Press.)
London, March 1.-THE British lion
and the Russian bear came to uncom-
rortably close quarters this week over
the Chinese imbrogllo, The newspapers
had already begun to talk of serious
crisis. and grave outlook, but the
diplomatic switchmen again succeeded
in warding off n collision on the sub
ject of the Northern railroads. Il con-
nict being averted by Russion back
down. according To the t!ngoes. and by
Il compromise. according to more i'm
partial observers. The real eXplana-
ton of the affair appears TO be that
Russia made a protest against the Brit
ish railroad contract partly as n feel
er and partly as a warning. II the
British premier had shown weakness.
Russia would have persisted: but. in
any case, Russia. by her protest, elicit
ed ministerial statement in the House
OF Commons that the conditions OF the
loar- did 20 constitute fnreiGn- control.
Thus. Russia obtained pledge that no
such Interpretation would be placed on
the contract in the event OF default.
which is a further substantial conces-
sion 10 the Russian claims in Northern
China. on the other hand. Lord Sails.
bury scored In securing withdrawal
of the Russian protest.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
Fighting Over Dead Rodx

By Telegraph to Virginian-pilot)
London, March 1.-THE Secretary of
State for Home Affairs. Sir Matthew
White Ridley, has refused the applica-
ton, previously granted by the Con-
sistory of the Court of st. PauTs. to
Mrs. Anna Maria bruce, who claims to
be the daughter in law of the NTH
Duke Of Portland. to open the Druce
vault in High Gate cemetery, unless
the owner of the grave consents to have
the coffin opened or the Probate Court
orders an inspection of the remains.
The decision is contrary to expecta-
tons and means further litigation.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
The COR club Contest.
(By Telegraph to virginia-Plot.

Iby IVICETdnh % Nlrginla- PllOt)
Miami. Fla. March 1.-THE Miami
events of the annual tournament of
the Florida East Coast Golf Club closed
to-day. In the finals for the Miami
championship Merrill. Of Boston. beat
Ballard one up. The match was close
throughout, neither player being more
than one up after the third hole. On
the eighteenth and finale hole. with tho
score tied. Merrill made fine ap-
proach. then an excellant put, winning
the match by the stroke.
In the finals for the consolation cup.
Sutherland, of New York. beat Mad
dock. OF Brooklyn, and Palm Beach, thu,
champion of the South, four up ant
three to play. This play attracted
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
Crime of Rcsimen.n, comm,ssar,e.

(Hy telegraph TO NirEfnian- Pilot)
Chicago, March 11.-Lieutenant Col
onel II. Il. Sharpe testified at the beef
inquiry to-day that wagons which had
not been cleaned after being used for
the transportation of manure, and
wagons in which garbage had been
carried, the bottoms of which were COW
cred with slime in which maggots were
cravings, were used to carry fresh
meat 10 the soldiers at Camp Thomas,
at Chickamauga, last summer. Lieu
tenant Colonel Sharpe was stationed at
Chickamauga from April % to July 20
of last year and was later chief com
mssary with General Brooke in Porto
Rico. The blame for this condition of
things. said Lieutenant Colonel Sharpe,
lies on the shoulders of the regimental
commissares who sent the wagons for
the meat without having them proper
ly cleaned, according 10 orders AS
soon as he learned of the matter he
ordered the wagons cleaned immedi-
ately. The meat issued to the troops.
the witness said. was of good quality.
and in good condition, but after 1t had
been carried in wagons in the condi-
ton described. it was, of course, i'm
possible for the troops TO use 1t.
Six witnesses were examined at the
first sitting of the court to-day the
evidence given by Lieutenant Colonel
sharpe being the most important of the
day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
MONEY FOR CUBAN TROOPS
Three Million Dollars En- Route to
Havana.
Rcmovni of the Gold and silver From
the Subs rrcasury Watched by n
I.aric Crowd-How IL Wns Trnns-
fcrrcd 10 steamer.
eBy Telegraph to virglnian-Pnoto

(By Telegraph to Virglnian- Pilot.)
New York, March 1.-THE United
States transport Meade sailed to-day
for Havana, passing Quarantine at STA
p. m. She has on board the $3,OO0,000
provided by the United States govern
ment to pay Cuban troops.
OF the total amount, half is in gold
and half in silver.
The weight of metal is As tons.
GUARDED BY SOLDIERS.
Much interest centered in the remov-
al of the treasure from the Sub-Trca-
sury. 4 large crowd gathered and
watched the proceedings. Captain Lit
tell, of the Quartcrmaster's Depart
ment had charge of the detachment OF
soldiers from the forts in this neigh
borhood There We're about 90 men,
each with n I<rag-J orgensen and fun
belt of cartridges. They formed IN line
at the Treasury building and the boxes
and safes OF coin We're passed out be-
tween them.
Half dozen ordinary trucks were
in readiness in the street, and men
dragged out the money on small hand
trucks to the Pine street entrance OF
The buiIdIng.
tall me money was III IRON sales,
about a foot and II half high. and
weighing about Il hundred pounds each.
All the money was gotten on the
trucks and eight men board each one.
They stood on the safes or casks, hold
ing their rifles, and the trucks were
then driven through Broad street.
The treasure was taken to Pier 8.
East river. where General Mcigs, OF the
government service. was in waiting TO
receive 1t. The soldiers again formed
in line and n dozen policemen stood at
the gang plank while the money was
being placed aboard the Meigs. There
We're over Il hundred casks and safes
in ALL
The Megs steamed over to Brooklyn,
where, at Pier D. the coin was placed
on the Meade.
Paymaster General Carey. accompa-
MED by Major Rogers, of the paymas-
ters office. will have charge of the
money and will turn the coin over to
General Brooke who will supervise its
payment to the Cuban soldiers.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
Havana Mortuary Report.
(By Telegraph to virginlan-PiIotl

Washington, March 1.-THE follow
ing has been received at the War De-
partment from General Ludlow, at Ha-
vana:
The Havana deaths for February.
1899. are 81 per cent. less than that OF
February, 1895"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12

much interest. and the outcome was
a complete surprise.
The winners Of the Miami cups are
Merrill, first championship; Ballard,
second prize. and Maddox. the quail
Hcation prize on gross score; Lind. of
New York. handicap cup for best net
score. and Sutherland the consolation
prize.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
SUSPENSION OF BANKS.
THREE CLOSE THEIR DOORS IN
CALIFORNIA.
(By Telegraph to virginlan- Pilot3

San Luis obspo. Cal. March Ii
The closing OF the County Bank was
followed to-day by tho suspension of
the Commercial Bank OF this place.
Liabilities OF the County Bank amount
10 si39 900 and the assets are placed
at $3.50 600. The Commercial Bank is
well connected with other banking con-
Germs and it is predicted that its sus-
pension will only be OF q temporary
nature.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
AND STILL ANOTHER.

Paso Robes, Cal, March 1.-THE
Bank Of Paso Robes did not open its
doors to-day. The failure of the Coun-
~ Bank at San Luis Obispo and in
ability TO realize on assets fast enough
To meet depositors' demands are the
cause assigned for tile suspension,
which. II is thought, will be temporary
The cashier asserts that the deposits
which amount to about Sl00. 900, will he
paid in full
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
GENERAL WALKER SHOT
He Fires a Bullet Into Judge
Rhea's Counsel.
Tho Congressman EIecfs Private
Secretary Shoots tho Conteafnmt
I'm the Arm md ShouIdcr-w william
Hamilton Dangerously wounded.
tBy Telegraph, to virgin,an-Pnot,

Richmond, Va, March ia special
TO the Dispatch from Bristol Va, says
that while eX-Congressman James a.
Walker, contestant for the seat of
Judge Rhea in the Fifty-sXth Con-
gress, was ss-eXamining Rhen's wit
nesses, he became involved in n quarrel
with William y. Hamilton, of counsel
for Rhea. Walker shot Hamilton in the
abdomen, and Hamilton may die. Wal
ker was shot in the arm and shoulder,
but not seriously wounded He and one
OF his friends here have been arrest
ed.
General Walker was shot by G. L.
Davis. private secretary to Judge
Rhea."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
SECRETARY LONGS APPRECIA-
TON
THE OTHER CASE.

The other is the case of Lieutenant
Aaron Ward. who was recommended by
Inc Board of Promotions for advance
meni. On learning of this he wrote to
the Department declining advancement.
inasmuch as it gave him precedence
over his classmate. Lieutenant Staun-
ton. stating that he did not feel that
the actions in which his vessel were
engaged were of SO great value as to
Justify him in awaiting himself OF the
opportunity.
1T is impossible" said he. FOR me
Willingly 10 accent a promotion which
might deprive such an officer Of COM
mission in the highest grade"
The recommendation made by the
Board of Promotions in the case of
Lieutenant Ward was not sent into the
Senate. all the promotions recommend
cd by that board having been held back
70 await the result of those which had
been pending since the opening of the
session and which the Senate adjourn
ed without confirming.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
BROUGHT ON BY WITNESS.

The difficulty was brought on by a
witness, who made very offensive re-
marks about Walker Trouble had
been brewing for some time. All man
ner of taunts are said to have been
thrown ut General Walker by Rhca's
friends in taking the dispositions at
Bristol, as well as elsewhere. Hamii-
ton is q Republican. and volunteered
MS services As counsel for Rhea Cen
eral Walker, in company with his sec
retary, Immediately after the shooting.
went To the st. Lawrence Hotel, where
he is stopping.
CONDITION OF THE WOUNDED.
a physician dressed General Walk
cr's wounds. and he is doing well. He
will probably recover. Hamilton is be-
lievcd to be fatally shot. The trouble
occurred in the Virginia Courthouse. in
the presence of a large party of friends
of both men, All sorts of rumors are
uiloat as to how the affair was precini-
tated ana definite details are. therefore,
difficult TO secure. The affair has
caused considerable excitement. and
more trouble may follow as intense
feeling is said to exist among the no
litical friends of both. The usual Grim
nal warrants have been sworn out for
both men.
THE RIVAL CONTRADICTs.
General Walker is well known all
over Virginia. He was prominent in
Inc confederate army. being a brigadier
general. Since the war he has served
as commemorative Attorney. represen-
tative in the Legislature and Lieuten-
ant-Governor. He has been twice elect
ed to Congress as n Republican from
The Ninth District and was n candj-
date for reelection last November
The returns showed the election of
Nhea' ms competitor. and General
Walker now charges fraud. He 60
notice of contest and pursuant TO sucb
notice has been taking testimony. the
result of which was the dimcu!tv TO-
night.
Judge Ehea is prominent Democro,
of Washington county, VA. lie held
numerous judicial positions previous to
his candidacy for Congress.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
HONEST NAVAL. OFFICERS
Refuse to Profit by Injustice to
Others.
Rcduccd in Rnnk. While Lteutcn-
mt Ward Refuses TO Take Prccc.
dcnce Over ~ CIassmntc.
(By Telegraph to virginian-n ilot.)

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Rilot.)
Washington. D. c., March 1.-two
things. in the opinion of Secretary
Long. crcditable to the naval service,
have occurred recently that de-
serve to be made public. One is the
request of Admiral IIigginson. which is
contained in the following letter:
Washington. ID. c.. March 10, 1899.
Sir-I respectfully request to be nj
lowed to resume my formed number
on the naval list after Rear Admiral
Kempn. While deeply grateful to the
President and yourself for my nominal
ton for work done off Santiago l do
not regard my own services as SO con-
spicuouS as 10 warrant my advance
mcnt. while the other commanding ofli-
GERS nominated a the same time as my
self go unrewarded. They were n gall
liant band of naval officers and Ger
tainly deserved we'll of their country
and If their services are 10 go un-
recognized | desire to share the same
fate. Very respectfully,
FRANCIS j. HIGGINSON,
Rear Admiral u. S. n.
To Hon. j. ID. Long, Secretary of the
Navy.
-NNAi'it'NI liISSiliSoIl hume WIS one OF
the last list sent in by the President
for advancement for gallant service off
Santiago. Probably by inadvcrtence
Admiral Figginson's name was con-
nrmed apart from the rest, which the
Senate adjourned without confirming.
SECRETARY LONGS APPRECIA-
TION.
Secretary Long has addressed the
following letter to the Admiral:
w Ill you let me express my high APP
probation of your very handsome and
considerate conduct in asking 10 re-
sumo your former number on the navy
list. rather than To accept the advance
ment which places you above other Of
Ulcers who, for their gallant services in
the recent war. deserved recognition.
but failed 10 receive 1t. owing 10 the
1allure OF the Senate to act upon the
recommendations sent in by the Prcs-
dent The spirit which You manifest is
so admirable that 1 hasten to write YOU
this letter"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12

Continued on Eighth page.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
Joke ON the Major.

The major, just returned from Bos-
ton, tells in strict confidence this story !:
81 had engaged my berth and was
standing on the rear platform five min
utes before the train pulled out Of the
Park square depot, when middle aged
woman and handsome girl, both la
dies, passed me and entered the car,
accompanied by gentlemanly looking
chap who carried their baggage. A mo-
ment later this fellow rushed up to me
and said he was in most embarrassing
position, had his sister and mother
aboard and had lost his mileage book.
He would introduce me to them and
give me any security for $95. I said l
needed neither introduction nor eecur-
ity, but would give him $10-all / had
to spare He insisted on giving me his
diamond scarfpin, and then rushed into
the station to see if he could get more
cash. As the train pulled out without
him he came running wildly after it.
but had to give it up.
"Then the porter approached me
tentatively. WAS that man annoying
you 2 he said. I told him no. He in
sisted on carrying the baggage of two
ladies inside, sab, an-an-did he get
any money out Of your
"'Of course he didn't, said !, but I
took the first opportunity Of examining
that pin. It was worth about five
cents Buffalo News.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
Liszt,s Agony Of sen.ltiveness.


"Liszt had already played a great
fantasia of his own and Beethoven g
twenty venth sonata in the former
part Of the concert. After this latter
piece he gasped with emotion as l took
his hand and thanked him for the di-
vine energy he had shed forth. At last
I had managed to pierce the crowd and
I sat in the orchestra. My chair was on
the same board as Liszt's piano when
the final piece began. 1t was duet for
two instruments, beginning with Men
delssohn's Chants Sans Paroles and
proceeding to work Of LISTS. We
had already passed the delicious chime
of the Song Written In Gondola.
GAS the closing strains began saw
Liszt's countenance assume that agony
Of expression, mingled with radiant
smiles of joy. which never saw on
any other human face; only in the
paintings of our Saviour by some Of the
early masters His hands rushed over
the keys, the floor on which sat shook
like wire, and the whole audience
was wrapped in sound. when the hand
and frame Of the artist gave way; be
tainted in the arms of the friend who
was turning over for him. and we bore
him out in strong fit of Mysteries
.The effect of this scene was really
dreadful The whole room sat breath
less with fear, until Hitler came for
ward and announced that Liszt was al
ready restored to consciousness and was
comparatively well again AS handed
Mime. de Cicourt to her carriage we
both trembled like poplar leaves, and I
tremble scarcely less as I write p
Pittsburg Dispatch
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
Not Raised I'M F'lorisln.

y
Among the interior decorations Of d
restaurant not many squares from city
hall are a number of artificial palms.
The palms are as natural in appearance
as If they had been grown instead Of
manufactured and probably not one
person in a dozen among the restau-
rants patrons is aware of their artificial
character.
An afternoon or two ago an elderly
couple, evidently from the rural dis
tricts. came into the restaurant and
took seat. They gave their order and
then began to look around.
That's handsome palm, Henryl"
exclaimed the woman, pointing to the
largest specimen. 81 wonder if it grew
that big in here7 q
"0f course it didn't" replied the
man, with look of superior wisdom.
ssIt was raised down in Floridy. That's
where they all grow, and then they are
shipped up here"
Just then one Of the restaurants at
taches approached the palm with a
dampcloth in his hand. Taking hold of
one Of the leaves he yanked il from the
stem and began to rub it vigorously
with the cloth. When he had cleaned
the leaf to his satisfaction. he replaced
1t and pulled another. By this time
"Henry's" face was study. as was
also that of his companion.
81 guess that plant didn't grow in
Floridy, after ALL. the woman man
aged to whisper. "What do you guess,
Henry r
And Henry" allowed that he
guessed the same thing. Philadelphia
Inouirer.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
TO FIRST VOTERS.

There is a constitutional pro-
vision which will become opera
tive before the next general cleo
ton is held, Of which the general
public maynotbe aware, although
it has been published in connec-
ton with the Constitutional Con-
vention. It is an educational
test. 1t IS "that no person who
becomes of age or who is natura-
lied after january 1st, 1900, shall
be permitted to vote who shall
not be able to read the Constitu-
ton IN English, and be capable of
writing his name. Z
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
wonderful Feats Of shooting

M Bordeverry. a Frenchman. can
give most of the crack rife shots Of the
world several large pointers about their
art His accuracy and rapidity of aim
are simply astonishing At distance
Of 80 feet he can cus piece of card
board through the edge as 1t Is poised
upon the head Of an assistant. At a
similar distance, leaning himself fat on
his back over the seat of chair, with
pistol in his hand. he can send spin
ming threepenny piece which rests,
half hidden. upon his assistants head.
He will knock the ash off your cigar at
distance of 30 feet or light your wax
vesta for you. If you care to hold it AT
ten yards be can cut swinging thread
snd al The same distance With thyef9
successive shots be viii pick on three
small trifes balanced one upon the
other upon the head Of his assistant
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
Too Honest to Ever Grow Rich.


Emerson kesps q gEooegy stoFe ia
Grind avsuua opposite the HsneEfna.
west Of Western avenue. As all his Gus
toners are either Greeks or Italians, be
keeps stock on hand somewhat differ
ent from other grocers.
One day drummer strayed into the
store. Emerson was waiting on an Ital-
ian woman, while her 4-year-old son
was stealing sugar out Of barrel
Eggs were IS cents dozen. The wo-
man wanted only one egg. The solitary
prospective chicken was wrapped up.
"Two cents, please, said Emerson.
She paid and received a small slip of
yellow paper.
ttWhat was that slip You gave her 2"
asked the drummer, after she left.
''H'm, you see, eggs are IS cents a
dozen. That makes ~ cents for each
egg. The woman would not pay half
cent too much, and, as / did not want
to sell the egg for 1 cent, che paid 3
cents and I gave her the slip good for
one-half cent. Thus she will get the
next egg for cent if she brings the
slip. Chicago Journal.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
; where Soldiers Must Swim.

In the Dutch army a man must be
able to swim as well as to fight. More
over, If he is in the cavalry he must
have horse which will take river as
easily as hunter takes fence.
Swimming maneuvers are part of the
regular drill there Collapsible canvas
boats, manned by few oarsmen, lead
the horses, SO that they do not attempt
to land on stone quays and other diff
cult points. The men swim across with
their horses and on them. They do it in
swimming costume and in all the ac-
couterments Of war.
There are few nautical emergencies
for which the Dutch army is not pre-
pared. Some of the officers have even
reached degree Of proficiency that not
only their horses and kit cross the river
with them, but their pet dogs sit upon
their shoulders and are borne over al
most without getting wet. STRAY
Stories
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
His Handy Yn1ise.

=
An old friend Of the late x-GovernoI
Oglesby tells "reminiscences of valise.
He was travelling through the, state and
met the governor on the train.
When they were seated, the governor
drew out valise that had a peculiar
and handy way Of being opened from
the top. It was-made Of strong leather
and had tags pasted all over it.
''I carried this valise through the
Holy Land" said the governor. 81
think great deal of it. =
II suppose it brings up some pleas
ant memories. suggested the other
traveller.
"More than that, was the reply,
and the keen eyes of the governor
twinkled as he reached down and
touched button and the vaIise opened
Immediately, but cautiously, at the top.
It opened wide enough to admit a hand
and to permit it to withdraw with a
black bottle in its clutch.
This is a great valise can get a
bottle out of it, and nobody ever sees
me-
When the residence Of Ex-Governor
Oglesby burned, all of his private pa
pers Of every sort and all of his war
trophies were destroyed. A short time
after he met this same peripatetic
friend.
ut was a great loss you sustained,
governor" he said.
eyes, all my papers are gone. Sorry
to lose them, too, and then my swords
are gone too. I was sorry to lose them,
and know you'll be grieved to hear it
that valise was burned up. Yes, it's
gone Bob Ingersoll gave me that valise,
and I did hate to lose it, it was so
handy. Chicago Tribune.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
Trying 1t ON a Dog.

The sultan, of Turkey is most IN
quisitive as to what is said and written
about him abroad. Every day transla-
tions are laid before him from the
newspapers Of the world, and these are
all closely perused. His majesty, by the
way, is a bad hand at suffering.
At one time he wanted to have an
aching tooth removed and dared not
Eight slaves had molars drawn ont in
his presence that he might have an op-
portunity of judging the extent of suf-
fering entailed, and finally the sultan
decided that he would rather bear the
pain than undergo such an ordeal.