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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-12

great Importance at that time. there
was n strong desire to treat Spain with
Il degree of magnaninity consistent
With our national honor and prestige
following our national precedent in the
treatment of Mexico for the cession Of
territory to us at the close of the Mex
lean war. By the cession, for a con-.
sideration, we obtained an intisputa BILE
title which must be respected by all
other nations.
1T must be remembered, too. that the
American commissioners had constant
~ refused to assume any of the out
standing debts or obligations which
Spain had undertaken to fasten upon
the Philippines. notwithstanding our
offer to pay for pacific improvements,
Spain had not undertaken to substan-
tate any claim upon that ground. y
'.Of course, I speak only for myself,
and I write these views without OPP
portunity to consult with my fellow
commissioners. In my Judgment the
concession referred to was effectual in
bringing about an acceptance of our
proposals, which resulted in the max
ing of the treaty"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-12
N'KfHLEY
UNDERTAKES no LOOK AFTER
BRITISH INTERESTS
(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pllot.l

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
Washington, d. c., Oct. lit is
practically settled that the United
States will look after the interests OF
Great Britain in the Transvaal in the
event of war. Although Great Britain
has made no formal request for such
action on the part of the United States
up to late hour this afternoon, 1t is
believed that there is q perfect under
standing TO that effect between the rep
resentatives of the two governments
Mr.. Tower. the British Charge DAT
flares. had another conference with Sec
rotary Hill at the State Department to-
day at which 1t is believed an under
standing was reached that the United
States would look after British interests
in the Transvaal in case the withdrawal
OF the British representatives was made
necessary by declaration OF war.
The United States representatives in
the Transvaal and also in the British
colony of Natal and Cape Colony, as
We'll as the Consuls in the Free State.
will be very busy men in the event tof
an outbreak of hostiities, for In addf4
ton to the British interests which Will
be confined to their care, their first at
tention must be directed to those OF
American citizens. These are by no
means inconsiderable in extent and
yalus. The best information the State
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-12

dated Wednesday. alone among the
specials received declares that war has
been begun by the Beers III Natal. The
CORRESPONDENT says:
Free State Burshers have seized a
train at Harrsmith, which was the
property OF the Natal government
Lat night o. mounted patriot WIS
stoned by Beers. The mems orders
were not 10 fire unless they were fired
ucon."
The other dispatches only represent
that hoStilities are imminent
Durham. Oct. 11.-Auihcntic informa-
ton from Iladysmith confirms the re-
port that it is the intention of the
Beers TO occupy Newcastle immedi-
ately.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-12
Our RIGHT TO
the PHILIPPINES
What the President of American
Peace Commission Thinks.
RIGHT OF PURCHASE
Judge William Il. Day Declare. TIM,
Isswns Never Contenucu by The
American commissioners tim, TIN
Unitcd s,ntc. Had u R,sht 10 th,,
I.lands ms n Matter OF Conquest.

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pllot)
Columbus, O., Oct. 1.-THE first pub
lie ntteidncc OF Judge William II. Day,
who was president of the American
Peace Commission, concerning the de-
iiberations of the commission at Paris.
;s contained in 4 letter written TO form,
err Congressman d. X Watson, of this
city, and read by him at a Republicans
meeting on the. East Side tonight.
Judge Day sets forth the reasons
which, i'll his mind. justified the pay
ment of S20G00.000 for the Philippines,
declaring that it was never contended
by the American commissioners that
the United States had 4 right to the
Philippines as IL matter of conquest.
The lct'1r follows:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-12
Dewey v,4t,. n.~ Brothers.
(By Telegraph to -Pilot.)

Montpelier, VT, Oct. 11.-Admiral
a special train at 5:23 o'clock this even
ing. aud WAS greeted by an immense
crowd, which had assembled at the de-
pot. The Admiral was met by his two
brothers, Edward and William. AS he
walked through the streets OF the city,
just at dusk, in company with his
brothers. he bowed right and left, and
waved his hands to his old friends as
he recognized them. Tonight rain has
been falling and has dampened the ar
dor nf The people to a great extent. Ad-
miral Dewey will not be the guest OF
his brother over night, as he elected
to remain in his sleeping car.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-12

Every day adds to the list of deaths
attributed to heart failure. If The
truth were told the bulk of these
deaths might be written down as due
to stomach failure. For il is in tho
failure of the stomach and other organs
OF digestion and nutrition, that uweak y
heart, "weak" lungs, ewcak nerves and
other forms of physical deterioration
having their beginning. The man whose
stomach is sound who can digest and
assimilate the food he eats. and so keep
each organ of the body we'll nouIishcd,
is the man who is least liable to collapse
under the sudden weakness of some
vital organ.
The preservation of health which fol-
lows the use of Dr. Piercc's Golden
Medical Discovery, is chiefly due to tho
fact that it perfectly and permanently
cures diseases of the stomach and organs
of digestion and nutrition, purifes the
blood and increases the blood supply of
the body. Weak people will find in this
medicine sure means of strength.
~ waf under doctors care for quite time,p
writes Mr.. J. T. Kidd, of Pnrmleysville, Waymc
Co., Ky. n1'hey had almost given me up, and
my suffering was very great My pus, was
weak breath short aud ! had severe pains in
back head and legs. Hnd palpitntion OF heart
aud tor eleven months was not able to do n
days work. purchased five bottles of DR. R v
Piercc's Golden Medical Discovery and bv Inc
linle The NTH Bottle was gone was we'll man.
DR.. Picrce's Pellets regulate the liver
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-12
TICKS FROM
THE WIRES

Washington ~ Harvey c. Fits. of
Aberdeen. Miss, has been appointed
census supervisor for the First (NIissis-
sipp) District, vice Bynum, deceased.
Washington-The Machias has been
ordered Mt once from Alexandria, Va,
to Boston TO fit out for Manila
Washington-The War Department
has issued orders to the Forty-tifth
Regiment at Fort Smelling, Mimi, to
start for San Francisco October ~, to
embark there for the Philippines
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-12
Miss ascCnuii Mnrri-d.

(By Telegraph to Virginan- Pilot.)
Raleigh, y. c., Oct lin the rectory
of the Catholic Church here this after
noon, Margaret. third daughter of Col
onel John ~. McCaull, the well known
New York theatrical manager, was
married to William Donald Carmichael.
The wedding was a. quiet one, only i'm
mediate relatives being present. Miss
McCaull has lived in this State with
relatives since her fathers death some
years ago.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-12
Gcnernl run.ten,- opinion.
(By Telegraph to Virginian- pilot)

(By Telegraph to virginian-P ilot)
San Francisco, Oct 11.-General Fun
ston. when asked what he thought of
the Filipinos, said
'They have some pretty good fighters
there and some pretty good shots. but
tho majority of them are poor
He added that While some of the Fiji
pinos were intelligent he did not thinl;
they were capable of government.
He declared that he was not candidate
Tor the Vice presidency, and said that
lie expected to be mustered out soon
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-12

By Telegraph to virginian- Pilot.)

washington, u. Co., OFT: H. f ne
Woman's National Industrial League
tonight took initial steps to raise a
fund with which to purchase Il home in
Washington for Admiral Schcly. An
executive committees, With Mrs. Char
lotte Smith as chairman. was ap-
pointed TO push the movement. and the
Citizens National Bank of Washing
ton was designated as the institution to
which subscribers should send their
subscriptions
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-12
BER q

y . j. f.f
The cardng room az che samoa lSa n
Knitting Mills caught on IRE yesterday: 4
afternoon between the hours Of i ana
o'clock. while the mill was running. 4
and caused considerable damage toX
stock and machinery. sSSi
The fire was first discovered abo,it3$
the center of the carding room. and Y
spread over 1t in 4 few seconds. barely
giving the employees time to escape. AS s
the wires on the machines were full OF !.
lnt !he olaze passed through them
burning and warping them out of nil !
shape. to the extent OF damaging the
entire lot of machinery. The blaze Was
eNtngulshed after a few. minutes by.
the automatic sprlnkiers and the bucket
and hose brigade OF the MILL without
outside aid. The stock and machinery
In the rooms on the first floor, under.
the carding room, were more or less
damaged by water
The mill has been closed down for re-
pairs, and the hands laid OF No esti-s
mate of the loss can be given at pres
ent. :
The origin of the fire is not known.
The damages are covered by Insurance.
ANOTHER NIGHT SCHOOL.
There are plans on foot to.organizc
another night school in the town. to
be run on cheap plan, to accommo-
date the young boys and men who may
wish to avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity of attending such n school. The
services of i number of teachers can
be procured.
BREVITIES.
Mr.. Leroy NI Lewis left Tuesday
night for Sykes. Accomac county, to
attend the funeral of mis- niece. Miss
Rosa Martin. who died in that place
Monday.
The First Ward Hose Company or
ganized Tuesday night with the fol-
lowing officers: Captain, John Frost,
Secretary, Fred Dashiells Hosemcn,
Elton Parker and Len Williams: Hose
Director. ~. L. Whitehurst; Axeman.
Walter S. Rudd. The company is a we'll,
equipped one, with all necessary an
paratus for fighting fires. Another
meeting will be held next Tuesday
night.
Albert onley was badly burned OH his
right foot by molten iron Monday ar
ternoon at $. B. Whites foundry, in
Norfolk, while making n cast The hot
iron was spilled in his shoe and burn
cd his foot about quarter Of an inch
deep. lie was taken to the office OF DR.
Sutton, who dressed the wound aud
made him as comfortable as possible,
after which he was taken to his home.
on Clifton street, In this place.
MIS-. a. A. Mouse Is recovering from
recent sickness at her home, in Oak
dale
There We're two professions of faith
At the South Norfolk BAPTIST Church
IuesdnY night. nnde" the preaching OF
Rev Josiah ii2lioit, =! Hertford, n. G.
Rev. J. Y Eirfr:.. of Wilmington,
Del. is a gueslt % The home of MIR = W.
Haskell of C,okdale. y
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-12
Dewey snvI.ea TO r,orIdn.

tBy Telegraph to Virg.nian-Pilot) 5
jacksonville. Fla, Oct. 1.-THE Jack
sonvillc Board of Trade. the City Coun-
Gil and the Gala Week Committee unit
ed Tonight in an invitation to Admiral
Dewey to visit Jacksonville on his
Southern trip. A joint letter of invita-
ton Will be sent him tomorrow.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-12
JUDGE DAYS LETTER.

In reply TO your recent inquiry ae
to my understanding of the reasons
which induced the agreement on the
part Of the American commissioners,
IN negotiating the treaty OF Paris, to
incorporate i'll the treaty an article
which Should require the payment by
the United States to Spain for the ces-
scn OF the Philippines, The sum of $780,
1000, beg TO say think this subject
is made quite plain by Il reference TO
the printed protocol of the joint com
mission. which you will find in Senate
document No. G., 55th Congress, third
session, being the printed volume pub
lishcd last winter after the treaty was
submitted to the Senate of the United
States. You will discover that this
subject was first brought by the Amer
lean commissioners to the attention OF
the Spanish commissioners in Il pro-
posal for an article in the treaty in
which Spain should cede to the United
States the archipelago. known as the
Philippine islands. which proposal con-
cluded with the statement:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-12
THE REPORT CoNFIRNIED.

London, Oct. 1.-THE Foreign Office
confirms the report from Washington
that Great Britain has asked the
United States to empower United
States Consular authorities in the
Transvaai to represent British inter
ests there diving the hOstilties.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-12
BERKELEY ADvTs.

n OR SALE 5000 LBS. OF BRIGHT
y dried Apples TO the trade. nj s cents
ner pound. In fine condition Gail 8.
l2"9 OF. come to store, South Norfolk. i
y. McCLOuD% JR 'N -
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-12
g "a 81 10 % AZ
Scare tie HIhs Kind You Have AIxas Bought
s'ss # L<y1zzNz1Sg
yellow revcr s,n,i"tIns.

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
Key West, Fla, Oct. 11.-Eighteen
new cases of yellow fever were re-
ported during the past twenty-four
hours. DIR. McAdam, of the Marine
Hospital Service, is critically ill, and
his attending physicians have little
hope Of his recovery
New Orleans. La, Oct. 1.-THE Board
of Health reports that there were no
new cases and one death to-day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-12

Department has been able TO gather.
tends to show that there are no less
than 1000 citizens i'll the Transvaal and
Free State alone, and these Americans
are, as IL rule, men of standing. rep
resenting in many eases great Ameri-
can manufacturing and exporting con-
Germs, as well rs being charged with
the supervision over the interests OF
American capitalists who have in
vested in the gold and diamond fields
10 the extent of many millions of dol
lars
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-12
PORTSMOUTH ADVERTISEMENTS COMMUNAL

| $4,000
MANS OUTFIT
FREE
Stylish and Com
Portable Mems Tan
or Black Shoes-in
all shades - our
leader at
$3.50
Ask to see our
Grey Oxford mob
best goods on the
market - custom
made
$500
For Variety and
Value in heavy
weight Underwear
see our line-from
o0C uD
Ready to- wear
English Top Coats,
$3.50.
worth $16.50-either
Dark or Light
colorS.
Every time a soc.
purchase-e v e + y
time u chance on
the outfit.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-12

There We're two professions OF faith
at the South Norfolk Baptist Church
ruesdnY night. nnde: the preaching OF
Rev. j. Y. Eirfc... of Wilmington
Del, Is a suett 90 The home of MIR. ]. w.
Haskell. OF Cokdale. I,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-12

There are plans on foot to. organize
another night school in the town. to
be run on cheap plan, to accommo-
date the young boys and men who may
wish to avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity of attending such school. The
services of 4 number of teachers can
be procured.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1899-08-26
Dayton Nevada Saturday. august 26 1899.

The Universal Trust" has at
last made its appearance. 1t Is the
International Bonding and Trust
Company, groomed, fed and con-
trolled by the old-line companies,
to add still further to the tribute to
be laid on the people. 1t has a
modest capital of $15,OO0,0O0. This
feature, of course, will grow. Prof
its capitalized, surpluses equivalent
to capital and adding but another
coil to this vast financial fabric
these and other innocent contriv-
ances at the beck of those who take
particular interest in seeing the
"wheels go round" will take proper
care of earnings and see that divi-
dend rates do not appear inordinate
to the general public.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1899-08-26

she was fed. The questions of digestion
and nourishment had not entered into
his calculations.
It's only "tenderfoot farmer that
would try such an experiment with
COW, But many a farmer feeds htm-
self regardless Of digestion and nutri-
ton. He might almost as we'll eatshav-
ings for all the good he gets out OF his
food. The result is that the stomach
grows weak" the action of the organs
Of digestion and nutrition are impaired
and the man suffers the miseries OF dys-
pepsia and the agonies of nervousness.
To strengthen the stomach, restore the
activity of the organs of digestion and
nutrition and nourish $le nerves, use
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
1t is an unfailing remedy, and has the
confidence of physicians as we'll as the
praise of thousands healed by its use.
In the strictest sense Golden Medical
Discovery is temperance medicine. 1t
contains neither intoxicants nor narcot-
les, and is as free from alcohol as from OPT
um, cocaine and other dangerous drugs.
Don't let a dealer delude you for his
own profit. There is no medicine for
stomach and blood "just as good" as
"Golden Medical Discovery"
II can say to you, one bottle of your Golden
Medical Discovery has cured me sound and
we'll after suffering two long years with stom'
ach disease" writes w. II. Braswell, of McAden-
Vile, CASTOR CO., N. c. My health Is worth
ali the world to me. Twill praise you as long
as live"
A book of 1908 pages given away:
On receipt of stamps to pay expense OF
mailing only, we will send you The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser, free. Send al one-cent stamps
for the paper covered edition, or 81
stamps for the same edition cloth bound.
Address DR.. R. v Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1899-08-26

would put its securities in at their
market value instead of at the pres
ent inflated schedule, that the legal
reserve would not be found intact,
and this great company, with its
vast millions of insurance in force,
would be forced into the hands OF
a receiver. Truly where much is
given much is required" What
need l say more? Thirty years of
honest and honorable experience
has shown the people of this count
ry business system heretofore un-
equaled, with a membership Of
more than three millions and hav-
ing paid out in death claims more
than $50O,OO0,000, and at a cost so
much less than that charged by
the old-line system that the people
have been astonished, and SO when
the agents of the old-line companies
say Look outl there is something
wrongp they stop and expect to
see something terrible happen. But
the unexpected happens, for it is
soon apparent that it is only anoth-
er illustration of the old cry of
stop thief the intention OF which
is to attract the attention from the
real thief, the one who made the
outcry. Fraternity has come TO
stay. 1t is heaven born in coDcep-
ton and worldwide in application.
Our friend says the hand writing is
on the wall. l believe it. But it
is the doom of those who abused
their opportunities until the people
demanded deliverance, and the
Lord sent them a Joshua in the per-
son of our magnificent fraternal
system of protection"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1899-08-26

Kansas has changed the classified
assessment rates 80 as to make the
amount end even on five cents, and
thus obviate the necessity of using
pennies in payment of assessments.
Minnesota is discussing the same
proposition and will probably adopt
-
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1899-08-26

Rev. ]. M. Yingling, pastor of the
Bedford Street Methodist church at
Cumberland, Md. says; at affords
me much pleasure to recommend
Chamberlian's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. I have used it
and know others who have done so.
| have never known it to fail. 1t is
a sure cure when taken in time"
For sale by 7. j. A. Flaws.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1899-08-26

Frequent reference in the papers
of the Order to the value of new
members, young members and fresh
blood, is too often construed by the
older members as an intimation
that they have ceased to be valu.
able, and the Order would just as
leave they were out. This is a great
mistake. The pressure of the work.
ers of the Order for new young
members is not to dispense with
old members, but to secure that
fresh, young life, which gives lower
death rates and at the same time
adds life, activity and enthusiasm
to the Lodges.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1899-08-26

A dishonest withdrawal is when
a member allows himself to be sus-
pended for non-payment of dues
and assessments. The Order has
given him value received, and is
justly entitled to the money due it.
Fraternity covers up the disgrace
of his delinquency, whereas the
grocer or butcher would bring suit
for recovery
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1899-08-26

The rapid inflow of young blood
to any Order is great desideratum.
Never allow it to be SO rapid that
it cannot be properly guaged and
it's quality registered on the side of
safety.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1899-08-26
WHICH IL THE BEsTY
Old. Line Expense Ten. Fraternai One
Dollar Per Thousand.

Vice President Stratton, of the
Fraternal Press Association, in an
article, "The Fraternities All
Right" issued by the association,
among other good things, makes
the following comparisons:
Now as the cost for expense in
the fraternal societies is less than
81 per thousand, and the cost for
expenses in the old-line companies
is about $40 per thousand on the
average, it is not difficult to see
why the cost of protection is 30
much greater in the old-line com
panies than in the fraternal socie-
ties The Equitable pays it Presi-
dent the munificent salary of $780,
600 per year, he owning the ma
jority of the stock and thus fixing
his own salary, and he evidently
believes that charity begins at
home. Permit me to say by way
of emphasis, that statistics show
that we could pay $1,000 on the
death of all adults if we charged
all who are 18 years of age or over
without examination, $13 per year,
and by limiting the age TO 55, as
few societies now write any above
that age, and with the careful med
ical selection now required by those
societies, that amount is easily re-
duced to a maximum average of
$40 for each $1,000 protection per
year.
Now a word about the security Of
the two systems. l have already
spoken about the large amount of
failures in the old-line companies,
and the one single failure among
the fraternals, and | shall not dwell
upon that, as these facts are matters
of history. But our friend says
that "the old-line company has
millions of assets to keep up its
promises" Let rs see if that is so.
Hon. Mervin Tabor, late actuary of
the insurance department of Hi
nois, and manager of the bureau
of life insurance information" says
in his book entitled, "The Three
Systems of Life Insurance." "The
reserve in the old-line system IS
entirely different from that in either
of the other two systems. 1t means
accumulation 1t cannot be used
in payment of current death claims.
1t constitutes more than ninety per
cent. of the entire assets of all the
old-line companies" Then there
is less than ten per cent. OF the
aforesaid millions that are of any
value as security, the balance not
being available according to this
eminent authority. But is he cor
rect? Let us see. When the Knick-
erbocker of New York failed in 1852,
it had assets to the amount of ST.
232, 1888, but il was all reserve and
could not be used to pay claims.
The Continental of New York failed
in 1876 with $7,868,680, but it was
all reserve also; and the Charter
Oak of Hartford, Conn.,, which failed
in 1877, had the magnificent sum
of $13,314,1 1872 in it's Golfers, but it
was all reserve and hence could not
be used to pay claims. Millions of
assets to back up their promisesl !
It is more than hinted at to-day
that if certain life insurance COM
pany, which / need not mention,
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1899-08-26

"Of what benefit are the enor.
nous accumulations of old-liners?"
is often asked. One object is to
clog the wheels of legislation when
bill is introduced which in the
smallest way is beneficial to frater-
nalism.