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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
WATT, RETTEw & CLAY.
The Bands
Will Play
"Dixie" and

the people will shout a glad
some welcome TO the return
ing soldier boys.
1t has been many months
since the gallant Fourth Vir-
gina hurried away to do the
bidding of Uncle Sam.
OF course the boys" have
had a good time, but they
have undergone hardships.
hey have lived on hard
tack and Algerized beef.
They have slept on damp
ground.
They have marched through
cloudDurStS.
They have inhaled fever
laden atmosphere.
And, taking it all in all, their
trip has not been as pleasant
as a summer vacation-they
have had pretty tough time
of ii.
They'll be glad to get home.
They're expected tomorrow.
Welcome them.
Show them that you are
glad to see them.
Decorate everywhere.
Well help you.
hree styles of Red, White
and Blue Bunting. 81 inches
wide, SC. the yard.
Extra quality, 1Oc. the yard.
Yard-wide, l2Hc. the yard.
Fast Color Printed Flags,
good material, 9Ox1O8 inches.
$50 each.
Polished Maple Flag Stats,
CSC. each.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
A BAD CONDITION.
SANITARY COMMISSION FINDS
MUCH WORK TO DO.

y subcommittee of the Sanitary
Commission. having in charge the wo. x
of resurrecting, charging and codify-
ing all city laws pertaining to SANTA
ton and generally improving the sani-
tary condition of Norfolk, met in City
Treasurer lIermans office yesterday af-
ternoon.
The Mayor City Attorney Taylor
Chief of Police Kizer. Superintendent
of Water Department Smith. City En-
Slneer Brooks were among those pres
ent. The new police sanitary inspectors
were present to receive additional in
StructionS rs to their duties The
Mayor had before him the reports OF
these two new officers, and a general
insight into The city's sanitary condi-
ton was furnished by these reports of
only two days inspection. Tho num-
Der OF houses in the city without sewer
connections and those with imperfect
connections is almost beyond compre-
PENSION, If the reports of the new Of
hcers may be taken as fairly represent
lEg the condition. OF course these
houses are mostly in the negro commu-
mites.
AN lMPoRTANT ORDINANCE.
Among the new ordinances to he
framed by the commission is one re-
curing an improved, automatic flush
ing water closet,of non freezing pattern
with proper sewer connections for every
house. The owners of houses Will be
given until January LIST, 1900 possibly
later. To put in these improvements.
some of the city officials state that
the owners of houses in certain dis
tricts Of the city neglect the care of the
property from u sanitary standpoint in
order that their investments may pay
higher dividend on percentage
The commission is taking a great in
terest in the work assigned them. which
they begin TO realize is n huge task
The subcommittee Is called to meet
again on next Thursday night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
PRETTY HOME WEDDINGS.
y DAUGHTER OF NORFOLK WEEDS
y SON OF PORTSMOUTH,.

y quiet, hut pretty. wedding was cot
ebrated at the home of Mr. L. L. Bay
Tor, corner of NIayesville avenue and
Outten street, Huntcrsville. at $50
o'clock yesterday, afternoon. when his
sister. Miss Annie Elizabeth Baylor
daughter OF the late DR.. II. II. Baylor
became the bride of Mr.. Luther Whit
son, popular young resident of Ports
mouth.
The bride was charming in rich
tailormade gray travelling suit. with
match. She carried cluster OF pink
carnations
Miss Ellen Baylor, sister of the bride
as maid OF homer, was atiiged in n
handsome blue organdie over blue silk
and carried white carnations.
The groom and his best man. Mr. Ju-
mus Whitson a brother, wore ccnVcn-
tional black
The auspicious event transpirei in
the spacious par!ors. which were hand
soipcly decorated with palms and ban
quet lamps. the soft mellow ieht nf
the latter shading IL rich radiance
over the scene.
The wedding march from Nondels-
sohn was cXquiSite,y rendered on the
it..i'' ~ AiS. l. VI baylor.
The cclebrant was Rev. w. II. BAY
Tor, a brother of the bride, and pasto.
OF Grace Baptist Church. Blltim1rc
ne was assisted by Rev. :. T.. owen.
-. H.. of Grace Church, this city
me only persons present We're the
relatives and close friends of The happy
couple.
NJ the conclusion of the ceremony
Mt and Mrs. Whtson were heartily
led "a tnr y. /,
the Bay Line steamer on q bridal tri,,
to Baltimore and Washinrton. They
VIII be At home. M. 22S Queen s,reet
PORTSMOUTH, after May 10Th.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
Card From sorfolk Protestant Hos
pitnI
(Comnunicated.)


An explanation having been asked
regarding the action of the Norfolk
Protestant Hospital in declining a con
tract for the citys sick poor at ratc.
mentioned in Virginian-Pilot article
OF me I'm instant, the lady managers
think best to state nubliciv that the
course taken was the only one c-eu
to them. Being dependent almost en-
,rely upon the earnings OF the insti,u-
tion, and endeavorng as they do to
give the best Of nourshment and nurs-
ing. beside providing at all times for
three fun charity beds they could not
conscientiously linderta Ike further char
ity work such IS the support of two
beds al the rate of something less than
two dollars week each would certainly
involve.
The pubic is assured that the benev-
tended as RAPIDLY as its means will per-
mis
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
a NEW ICE PLANT.
IT WILL DE LOCATED AT vIR-
CHM BEACH

Mr.. James s. Groves. OF the Chautau-
qua by the Sea Assembly, has succeed
ed in closing n deal with MIR. G.. c.
Chapman, of Washington City. and
other nonresident capitalists, by which
the residents Of Virginia Beach and
vicinity vii! secure an adequate supplv
ul ice daily. delivered at their doors.
Mcssrs. Groves and Chapman and the
gentlemen associated with them. will at
once erect an ice plant, with a daily
capacity of % tons. the machinery for
which has already been purchased. 1t
VIII cost in the aggregate 5000, and
DC put in operation June LIST.
The exact location of the plant has
not yet been determined. but whether /;
VIII be built upon the Assembly grounds
or at Virginia Beach viii he settled
within the next few days. Mr. Groves is
the only Norfolk gentleman interested
in the enterprise, and is is promoter. II
Will he known as the Virginia Beach
Ice Manufacturing Company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
WEBBING BELLS.
MISS FLORENCE FRANCIS WEEDS
REV. Il. j. BAMBrR.

The home Of Mrs. +. O. Francis No
POS Cranky street. was the scene of \
beautiful nuptial event at > O'Clock
p m, when her niece. Miss Florcnce
Mahellc Francis, daughter Of Mr w
: Francis ana Rev. L. j, Bamher. 4
former pastor of the rreemason Street
Church OF Christ, this city. were united
in the bonds OF matrlmony
The parlor decorations were exceed
insly handsome and elaborate. consist
ms Of palms, ferns ana cut flowers.
The bride was most becomingly at
tired in dark blue cloth go-awav
gown, with hat and gloves to match.
ana carried brides roses.
Miss Willie /. Francis. sister of the
bride, was maid Of honor. She wore
nations.
The groom ana his best man. Mr..
Charles T.. Francis brother Of thc,
bride, appeared in conventional black.
Ihe bridal party entered the parlor=
m the following order: Tho bride on
,he arm on her sister and the groom
win her brother. while the wedding
h1rch was eXquisitely played.
heN We're met Immediately between
me iolHiins doors by Rev. DR.. W. !.
1ounS. -. d.. Of Epworth NJ. E.Church.
Wh" performed the marriage rite in The
presence OF relatives and close friends.
pclng assisted by Rev w. T. Smith. the
present pastor OF the Church of Christ.
Alter spending a short season with
.ne'i lrien"S' during which they were
.nc recipients OF many CONGRATULATIONS
ana good wishes. Mr. ana Mrs. B,mber
let ON the Old Dominion steamer FOR
Toronto. canada. their future home
me groom has a host of friends in his
The bride was the recipient of many
-, ne't .''i' useful, ornamental ana cost
An informal reception was tendered
IN" bridal party NJ the home Of the
niides aunt Wednesday night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
SOME STATISTICS

III, IN connection with the renewal Of
LIQUOR licenses statistics Of the past
n,,,, year Will be Interesting An ex-
there Were licensed SIS barrooms 90 or.
ulnarics. and q social clubs. a grand
totai OF l@l. Just what proportion OF
lhese VIII continue in business de-
pshds upon the inclination or ability Of
me nropiletors 10 renew their license
ana the consent Of the court.
Is contended that there are not in.
Norioik 81 ordirares whore accom-
modations arc provided for man ma
neast' as contemplated by the law. and
1t is to this particular class Of "ordi.
naries.' as we'll as social clubs which
do not measure up to the requirements
Of the law, that the Mayor and Police
Commissioners invite the attention Of
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
" Ern Travelling.

Whether on pleasure bent or business
lake Oh every trip a bottle Of Syi.up Of
FIGS, rs it acts most pleasantly ana
enectunlly on the Kidneys. liver. and
DOW els, preventing fevcrs. headaches
ana other forms OF sickness. For sale
in 30 cent bottles by all lcadiuo drur-
Gists. Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
siIncv. rev. s,r. .,,o,..

The Meihcdsis of Underwater vir-
sinia and throughout the STATE viii re-
s'et to learn that Rev ~ G. Brown.
J.. d., Presiding Elder OF The Norfolk
district. is in very poor health. which
has compelled him to discontinue work
for the present The Doctor is now at
CLIFTON Springs, New York. undcr
treatment. The matter at providing
ior ms future appointments has been
i,clt IN the hands of Rev. Dr. " j.
Young. to bring before a council of the
preachers on the district and with them
To arrange FOR his work untn he can
resume H.
Mr.. Hrown Is one of the most prlmi-
nent ministers in the Virginia confer
enre. and his enforced rctircmon, from
aciive service at this time viii Ice keen
~ felt by the church.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
AMUhE,IENTS.
AUDITORIUM THEATRE,

s. T.. Cor. Nebraska and Union SITS.
JAS. NJ. MARION. Prop. and Manager
WILEY HAMILTON. Amus'm't Director
Open every night III the year. Smoking
Concerts. presenting n respectable, up-
to-Ghto Vaudeville entertainment
Mntiaecs. Tues. Thurs. and Sats at .
y. m. Evening performances continuous
from til II. Admission. 10. 10 and 25c
ja22-ly
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
II. s. WEAVER.
Lieutenant Commando.

n HE REGULAR ANNUAL MEF,r-
nIv Ing , Of The hen s s. Of THE
AssoCIATIoN OF NoRToLI' w. viii Viii
be held AT Montifiore Hall. 20i Fcnchurrh
street. WEDNESDAY, May 3rd, 1889. at
The following amendments 10 the Con-
sts'ntion win be submitted for the action
OF the stockholders at said meeting:
ARTICLE II.
Sex |. Line !. strike ont the words
"and shall pay an entrance fee of IL
cents per share" and insert i'm lien
thereof, the words, and shall pay an en-
cent. per share will be allowed such
member upon rcdeeming shares"
sec. :. Commencing on line 3, strike out
uer;od the holder OF said paid up shares
shall receive his dividends in cash"
Sec: .. Commencing IN line 9, strike out
am, member whose shares have been
:,aid w. ana in lines II and II strike
on ,d Inc word, words - per cent" and insert
ARTICLE V.
Sec. 3. Line 3. strike out The words .l5
cents" and insert in lieu thereof I'll
cents. and premium-ef -,e.i4.-----
Sec. s. Line g. strike ont the words .I5
cents" and insert in lieu thereof. the
M word6 t n c Interest and premium as
See; y Line !. after word interest"
add the words land premium"
ARTICLE VI.
Sec. ,. Line .. strike out the words 60
Gcther with a bonus OF 800 per share If
returned before the par value of said
members redeemed shares have benn
paid up by dues and profits credited
thereon" and in line II strike out Tho
words g per cent and insert in lieu
thereof, % per cent
ARTICLE VII
Add another section to be known os
See. s. as follows: Us
Sec. 3. That whenever the cash in the
Treasury shall at any time accum,Iot f.
so as TO create surplus. and there he
tng no borrowers. the Board of Directors
may III their Judgment. require tho hoidcr
or holders of unredc cmcd shares 10 viii
draw the same. beginning with the Oldest
unmatured shares. Upon such unma
tured shares which may be withdrawn
by the terms OF this section, there sill
be paid 10 the holder thereof ali cash 10.
posts paid in as dues. and all profits or
dividends credited thereon and lnterns,
at the rate of per cent per annum On
dues paid in since the last semi-ann,iai
dividend was declared deducting fines
arrearages. &C.. II any: provided how
ever. that in case Of any loss to the AS
ISOLATION the said shares shall bear their
proportion OF the loss.
JAMES O'ROURKE, President.
GEO: l.. WHITEHURST Secretary
ap20. 21,27,2s
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
THE NEWS OF NORFOLK ON PAGES TWO THREE AND FIVE
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington. d. c.. April 81 1899.
Forecast for Friday:
For Virginla-Partly cloudy Friday,
with warmer In eastern portion: pro-
badly showers Saturday; brisk to high
east winds.
For North Carolina-Fair Friday;
fresh north winds: Saturday fair.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
Watt,Rettew &CIay
Gas Bills 1!

we shall hereafter send out Gas Bills
on the last business day OF each month.
Watch FOR your bill on SATURDAY.
April. 2Si'IT. Tho last discount day will
be FRIDAY. MAY 9th. Tho bill will be
LETT al your door, and the same must DO
brought 10 the Gas Office for payment
Note that this Will he tho last month
We shall advertise bills or discount DAYS.
ar-S-it CITY GAS COMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
NOTICE =

Warehouse receipt. No. us given to F..
). AcNer, Manager, dated December nth.
ls.'. for furniture stored with the Roper
Storage Company. is supposed 10 he lost.
rms notice Is TO warn all persons not 10
trade Tor same as the gods are to be
sold for CHARGES, and this notice will he
held III bar of the covcry OF any OF tho
goods receipied FOR by said receipt ANY
one holding said receipt will plcise pre-
aent II Al once. CT il Iill he OF 10 good.
W. Il. CHEEK.
aiS-su.wc,frtomyS Manager.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28

" IRGINlA:-I IN THE CORPORA
V ton or Hastings Court OF che CITY
Of Manchester. April 18th, 1889.
Mary II. Metcnlf...>
II my {. Mctcalf..)
The object If this suit Is to obtain for
Mlry Il. M,tcalr divorce vinculo
uitrlnorH from her husband. Henry c.
Ms;ta!f.
And affidavit having been made that
said defendant. Henry c. Motcalf is not
Il resident of this state, the SAID defcnd-
an is ieqU-red TO appear within Is days
after due publication OF THIS order and do
whit : necessary to protect his interests
heron.
Copy. 1sstc:
II. Z. DU VAL, Clerk.
THOMAS w. GARDNER, y. q.
ap.S-1taw1iw
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
SPEECHES AT THE ARMoRy.

At the Armory IT is expected that
there Will he 4 number OF happy speech
es by members Of the Reception Com
mittee and by Colonel Taylor and 9TH
or officers OF the regiment in response
The affair ut the Armory will be in the
nature of an informal reception TO the
soldiers.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28

Garments produced by Rudolph G.
Wallace represent the highest art in
tailoring.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28

All in sight OF monument. "Newcst
Discovery" extracts tocth painessly.
~ Y. Dental Rooms. rnnes only. 81
Nain street. corner Talbot
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28

Norfolk md Vicinity.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR
TODAY.
Fair; nearly stationary temperatures;
fresh east winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
TEMPERATURE, RAINFALL. AND
HHNJIDIVy

TEMPERATURE. RAINFALL. AND
HUMIDITY.
April 81, 1899.
Maximum temperature ...... 800. &C
Minimum temperature $3.50. 900. 81
Normai temperature ........ ...... 62
Departure from normal minus q
Departure since January LIST. minus Q?
Rainfall In past "a hours ....... .0l
Rainfall since LIST of month .....1.45
Mean humidity .......... ..... o.
CALENDAR.
Sun rises at 5:13 a. IN. and sets at
6:52. p. m.
TIDES.
Norfolk-Iiigh water, 1895 n. m. and
!l:07 n. m. Low water 4:44 n. IN. and
4:d1 n. III.
Old Point-High water, 1914 a. m. and
1896 y, IN. Low water, 4:23 a. M. and
<:20. =. m.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
SODA WATER DRINKS.

For the coolest and best soda fountain
drinks go to Trottcrs Drug store. 70 city
water or artificial syrups, nothing but
pure water and crushed fruit syrups
pineapple Sherbet, the original and only.
1ce-Crcam Soda, amy flavor: Coca Cali
saza. Coca Goa, Coca Cola with celery,
koko- Malt with pepsipe. MIX Shakes.
IhospnaIes. Egg. Grape. Claret. Orange
Cnsrry. Raspberry and fresh Lemon.
pineapple Snow. Claretadc. Limcade.
Lemonade, Mint Ices. Violctte lees and
any and all the leading drinks.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
THE OFFICERS.

The officers vino Command the Nor,
ok companies, oficia!ly known as
Company A-Captain. II. H. sheen:
Leutenanis. William Hill and W. p
Eurrow.
Company B-Captain. L. w. Saio-
monsky: Lieuicnan;s, C. T.. Wright and
Walter Church.
Company E-Captain. r. j. Noting.
ham; Lieutenants, w. II. Wassum ana
Edward :. Jones.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
M EE f1N(sS.
Headquarters

Second Division ~ B. Va.
Norfolk. Va. April 18th. 1899.
" on ARE HEREBY ORDERED TO
L assemble ut your armory THIS (Fri-
day. AFTERNOON at 3 O'Clock In uni
form. for the purpose of meeting Fourth
Virginia Regiment on their return.
BY order of
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
OTHEK COMPANIES.

. Company c. Of Newport News. and
the Portsmouth Company Will also ar
rive home this morning. 4 specia
steamer viii meet the Newport News
Company at Portsmouth. taking them
direct to the former place.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
THE CITY DECORATED.

the people of Norfolk have for the sol
dicrs who return to-day. the busincs,
houses. many of them, along Main and
other prominent streets. have hung out
bunting and flags in honor of the brave
boys anu courageous officers. But
this Is only part of the outward signs
of welcome To them The warm greet
ings and hearty handshakes which
will be bestowed upon them by friends
will indicate the cordially that awaits
thcm.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
THEY QUIT THE SERVICE.

The paying OFF and mus tering out OF
the regiment began carly yesterday
morning nj Camp onward. near Sa-
vannah. Two paymasters had the
work in hand. and it was proceeded
with rapidly. by noon many ~ the
boys We're in Savannah enjoying their
first freedom from military discipline
for years time. 1t was il noVal ex-
pcricnce for them. ana they We're hap
ny. Many OF them cast of their uni
forms and donned civilian MS at.ire as
soon as they reached q clio thing store.
NORFOLK SOLDIERS GRATEFUL.
The Norfolk soldiers were very CRATE
full when they learned through Col.
Taylor and their officers that the cit
liens at home would furnish them
transportation. 1t was an unusual
compliment. ana one which very few
other cities have paid their soldiers.
Colonel Taylor received u telegram
from Captain w. W. Dey while the
mastering out was in process telling
him that the money for the transporta>
ton Of tho Norfolk eoldie rs. $l.Sl..50.
had been paid into the hands OF Mir
Hugh Butler. assistant ticket agent or
the Seaboard Air Line in Norfolk. ana
directing him To call on the agent of
the road in Savannah and get the tick
Mt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28

Second arrival OF Huddersneld Her
ring bone mixtures in oxfords and tans
\ treat for stylish dressers.
RUDOLPH & WALLACE.
S3S Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
MARCH TO THE ARMoRY.

The soldiers will march down by tho
monument through Main street to
CRANKY. down CRANKY to City HALL ave-
nue.. and thence to the Nrmory y
great crowd will doubtless be on the
streets to greet the boys from Cuba.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
MORE SUBSCRIPTIONS.

The following additional subsarip-
tons were received by the committee
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
MUSIC FOR THE SOLDIERS.

When the returning soldiers step off
the boat on the Norfolk landing they
VIII be greeted by the cheers of multi
tudcs of their friends. The Naval Post
band will be on hand 10 furnish music
and will lead the procession to Armory
Han. in the City Market building The
Norfolk Light Artillery Blues. Captain
NJ. c. Keeling commanding. aud the
Naval Reserves will be at the ferry to
meet the homecoming boys and Will
fail in and march after the band. with
the mustered out soldiers
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-28
Will Reach Here Between | and 3
O'clock Over S. A. |.
CROWD TO GREET THEM
VIII Go Across to Ports.
mouth with Friends Of Soldiers
mud Receive Them Mt tho Ecpot-
Naval Post Rand, With h. =. Btncs
VIII Mcct Them NJ NorroIK InHd-
ing-A Reception nj tho Armory
VIII Follow.

After having given years service
to their country, the Norfolk members
of the Fourth Virginia Regiment Will
return to their homes and friends to-
day to begin anew the life OF wider ana
greater possibilities. which they LETT OFT
upon putting on the uniform Of the SOL
diery.
The regiment was mustered on. at
Savannah yesterday morning, and The
three Norfolk companies Will reach
Portsmouth over the Seaboa ri Air Line
this afternoon between and o'clock.
Here the soldiers will he met by
a committee from the Norfolk Military
Association ana members OF their fami-
lies and friends, and be escorted over
the ferry.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-05

at The Hague, in reverence and graft
tude from the United States"
The wreath was three feet in diameter
and was in a big beach case, ornament
ed with silver, bearing the inscription:
ITO the government of the Netherlands,
from the United states on the occasion
of the conference, 1899"
The names of the delegates to the
peace conference follow.
The address of acceptance was made
by DR.. w. II. Debeaufort the minister
of foreign affairs and president of the
ministerial council of the Netherlands.
He said; ..To-day's ceremony will make
a deep impression throughout the coun-
try. We Hollanders are proud of our
country, it's glorious history and the
memory of our great men. We are
pleased to see them appreciated by for
eigners and the citizens of a country
for whom we have such respect and re-
gard. We are closely connected with
the historical traditions of America
The first settlers on the banks of the
Hudson were Hollanders. and we shall
always remember with a certain pride
that it was Dutch captain who first
saluted the stars and stripes. To-day
we salute your spangled banner in our
country Your country is one of the
largest in the world and ours is one of
the smallest, but we have one thing in
common, which is that we both won
our country and it's independence by
our valor"
In conclusion he said he hoped to-
days ceremony and wreath would act
as a stimulus to future generations in
their exertions in behalf of still further
reforms in international law and that
the wreath would be an everlasting
emblem of the historical friendship of
America and Holland.
President Seth Low of Columbia uni
versty, and a delegate to the confer
ence, in returning thanks, said: We do
not make light of what we owe to Eng
land, but we gladly admit that we owe
in a large measure to the Dutch many
of the things which we count as most
precious in our heritage"
The ceremony concluded with the
singing of THE Star Spangled Banner.
Baron Bildt, head of the Norway
Sweden delegation to the conference,
announced that he had received a tele-
gram from King Oscar associating mis-
homage with that paid at Delft to Gro
thus. The Grotius statue, the church
and the town hall were profusely dec
GRATED with the American colors.