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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-22

In n primary election, every ballot
cast for Blew for State Senator and
tedd for member of the House of Del
agates or only for Redd Cor ANYBODY
else. of course) for the House. could
have below that name, that of the pre-
fcrred man for the u. s. Senate. as
Timson for u. s. Senate" in writing or
print. AT county or district conven-
ton. before nominating the candidate
for the Legislature. any resolutions de-
sired could be passed. If desired. rs
platform for the nominee and one of
these. or one alone, il no more was re-
Qured, would say:
Resolved. that rs our nominees (or
nomince) are to represent us in the leg
islature, we respectfully instruct them
Cor him) that he will carry out our
wishes by voting In caucus and in the
election for u. S. Senator for
OF Blank county, or, in case of his
death. disability. or positive declina-
ton. for -- of Blank conn
ty."
This mode goes directly to the people:
IL prevents all reasonable or legitimate
suspicion of collusion. trickery, or any
sharp practice; and it Is the real "pop-
ular voice." so often appealed to in the
discussion of the mode of choosing II
S. Senators.
state Conventions. party, or consti-
lutionai. are always very dangerous
bodies, although sometimes necessary;
but the dictate of prudence is that they
should never be called unless absolute
iy necessary. n State convention of the
democracy must be held next year. and
that Will be time enough, and early
enough to meet the disorganizing and
demoralizinG tricks and devices of bo-
gus Democrats.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-22

THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT sees no ne
cessity. nor good reason for a State
convention; for. though it comprehends
fully the importance of choosing n II
>. Senator en- rapport with the people
In place Of MIR. Martin, it cannot I'M
derstand why that cannot be as safe
~ secured by the plan 1t has uniformly
urged, as by the State convention. or
any other if not more safely, and
certainly more cheaply, with less chance
of some notoriety-se seeker attemptins to
make schism where all is now peace
and harmony.
The people will have to speak in
some way. to nominate the Senators
and members of the House of Dele
gates to be elected this year. Why.
when thus speaking, cannot they lust
rs well and as effectively, Indicate or
declare their preference for u. s. SEN
ator, as well by a. State primary cleo
tion, as by n State convention?
we cannot see why not Any ATTEMPT.
or bare suspicion of any attempt. to
cheat or bride the people in these local
nominations, would assure the damna-
ton of the man in whose favor 1t was
suspected; and we cannot doubt that
they would carefully avoid nominating
To Senate or House. any man who
would not faithfully execute their will
MS to u. S. Senator.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14

notatie speech, IN tie course or which
he alluded to the position in which the
Cape government was placed.
lie said he would do the duty imposed
upon him without favor or fear-the duty
of all to save the colony, so far as posi-
be, from being involved in the vortex of
war
In his circulars to the military COM
manders, he had already given his rea-
sOns for hoping that the people would
remain quiet, and now he would appeal
to the members Of the legislature to pos
sesS their souls in patience. however
dark the days might be, and to await
events with quiotness and confidence.
To the press representing both sides
he would appeal for pity, sympathy. gen
crosby and charity. and he wished to
make a similar appeal to the church and
to the natives of the colony The time
had not yet arrived for him to say what
part he had played in trying to establish
peace in South Africa. That would come
later.
Let this colony" said the premier in
conclusion. ''be kind of haven during
the storm which has burst upon South
Africa, and let us all pray for the re-es-
Establishment of an honorable peace
throughout our beloved country"
A dispatch from Colesburg. just south
of the Orange river. announces that the
town was warned to be in readiness for
an attack. The attack did not occur.
The inhabitants, according to the dis.
patch, are "wavering and uncertain
whether to greet the Beers with cold
lead or hot Coffee"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
LAYING TIE CORNER STONE.

There was something beside the mere
Formally of a very familiar public ccrc-
mony i'll the laying of the corner stone
Of Dewey hall at Norwich University.
When old Captain Alden Partridge
founded that institution, he builded bet
ter than he knew. Generation after
generation it has moulded manly young
lives INTO the tittest shape for the SER
vice of their country, has prepared
sone Of the most precious sacrifices of
human life this land has ever demanded
of its children, and has laid the corner
stone in the character of many life
whose career has reflected the best
qualities of American manhood.
In the quiet halls of old Norwich Uni
versity many youth has received the
first impetus toward career of glory.
has first felt the awakening of the
spirit that was to ennoble him and
honor the lard he served.
And now comes the great admiral,
the most famous product of that
he whose own life reflects
in the lustre of every hour of world
wide glory some lesson conned in days
Of old iii Captain Partrdge's school way
up here in the Green Mountains of Yer
mont. Now comes the admiral to Law
The corner stone of a new career for tie
grand old school, to give new impe-
us to its noble mission. st. Adams
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14

ia rites laye leen sent to support the
cavalry oUtposts.
Advices fresn Johannesburg report the
communicating by The Ilansvual govern.
ment Of another $4,000 ounces Of gold
di:patch from Cape Town says that
no doubt is felt as to the loyalty of lie
rothodi and other native chiefs, and the
Basutos are stilI we'll IN hand, but the
resident commissioner has decided tn pa
troi the border i'll order IT, prevent RAIDS.
frC!a Pretoria cones word that an oil
rial manifesto has Just been addressed to
Affikandcls throughout South Africa,
appealing to them to resist the unjust
demands at 'iroat Britain' ana accus IA
Lord Salisbury, MIR. Chamberlain and Sir
Alfred Milner of & eachply. it biumes
Tie queen for oonloaiug what it describes
as Mr.. Chau,bcrlAi!';; "ciuinal policy"
and declar,. dat the clear dts..r and
object Of Great britain are to deprive the
4ranSYHHl of Independence on account OF
the gold mines Of the ENul."
The mHni."sto says that "Great Brit,
ain has offered two alternatives, Il five
year franchise and war; AID tnen goes
on to say:
~ difference between the two govern,
m"nts Of two years ON til" franchise ques
tion is considered by her majesty's gov.
eminent sufficient justification for an en-
deavor to swallow the two republics"
In conclusion it reminds Afrikanders
that "God will a8suledly defend the
right"
The manifesto is signed Iy Mr. Reitz,
secretary OF state. \ million copies will
be printed in Dutch and English.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
NEW POSTAL RATES.

A package weighing eleven pounds
may be sent from Germany to the United
States for IS cents, while $1.32 must be
paid for the same weight from
this country to Germany. But this is
only one feature. Our domestic postal
rules will allow of sending nothing
weighing more than four pounds in one
package and the rate is 16 cents per
pound. Therefore, package nearly
three times as heavy may be sent from
Middlebury to Germany for one fourth
less cost at pound rates than from here
to Vergennes.-M iddlbury Register.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14

The experiment Of the free delivery
of the mail in rural towns is an assured
success. 1t has been tried in Grand Isle,
Vergennes, West Rutland, etc, and
every one is pleased with it. 1t should
be installed from Barre to East Barre,
Washington and the quarries, and also
to South Barre and Williamstown. The
expense would be small and a large
number of people would be benefited
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
Thu: BATTLE.
Train Wrecked and Soldiers
Killed Near M2feAing.
STEYN KRUdERs'S ALLY.
Free State Burghers Continue
Their March Of Invasion.

Beers Now Reported at MaTibogo.
This T.! ~ to Mean That They Are
Trying t. Get Buden-PoWeu Ee-
tween Tiv. "ircs--Greut Anxiety In
LondCu rc -ccting the Safety of
Mufeiinr-l is Hears That Beers
Are Making . 2nGS to Attack That
Town-Reportra. Collision of Refu-
gee Trains In Care ColOny-ImpOr-
tnnt Meeting of British, Cabinet.
London, Oct. 14.-The Evening News
publishes the following dispatch from
Cape Town:
"An armorod train has been destroyed
south of Mafeking. Fifteen British
troops were killed. The Beers sheeled
the wrcckage after thc train was de
rallied"
An official dispatch received at the CO.
lonia office says; "lhe armored train
was destroyed near Kraipan Station
while on the way to Marching with
guns.
This announcement brought home to
the British the realities of war. 1t
was at first believed that the train was
one that had lett }iAfcking with 300 wo.
men and children, and the affair was lik-
ened to the blowing up Of the Maine in
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14

81 would rather be an Admiral a
thousand times over than president OF
the United States. George Dewey.
Now, that's all well enough, Admir-
al, and you are right-as you always
are-in believing every man to his
trade. But somehow the people are
figuring on placing you in command Of
Columbia, the ship of State, and you
need not feel in the least surprised
when you recciv, your commission
next year.-Wilmington Times.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
BARRE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
N. u. PHELPS, CHIEF.

The meetings of the Barre Fire t..
iarthent take place as follow, aud II
tiremen are requested to take notice.
Hose Co. No. 2--1'hc first Mona.y ol
every month at No. Barre Hose l,Dn..
Hose Co. No. 1.-The second Moudoo
Of every month at Prospect st. Hall.
Hose Co. No. 3-The End Tuesday
of every month at Prospect St. Hall.
Hook and Ladder Co.-2nd. Wed.
ncsday al Prospect st, Hall.
Department meeting-Last Friday Of
every month at lrosp,c ct st. Hall.
Firemans Club-Third Tuesday,
All meetings at p, m.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
Criticism by Merritt.

Washington, Oct. 14.--The annual re-
port of Major General Wesley Merritt,
commanding the department of the east,
headquarters Governors island, New
York, was made public at the United
States war department today. The re-
port is strong arraignment of the whole
situation in the artillery branch of the
service. being particularly directed
against the ordnance bureau and incl.
dcntally the quartermaster's department,
the latter for failure to furnish what
General Merritt considers proper quar-.
tiers at artillery posts
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14

War has actually begun in South AZ
RIGA. The Beers did not wait for Eng
land to get ready to punish them but
took the initiative and carried the war
into the enemy's country. The result
may be long deferred, but the advanced
civilization, of which England is the
type, always wins in the end. The
Bocrs will fall before its onward sweep
and disappear just the same as the In
dians.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14

1t is interesting to note that the higher
education is increasing very rapidly IN
this country. The number of pupils in
the high schools and academies has in-
creased at a rate far in excess of the in
crease in population. The per centage
of boys and girls who are not content
with an elementary education has in
creased enormously in the past ten
years. This is a most hopeful sign for
the future of America.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14

San Francisco, Oct. 14.-Charlcs T..
Fair has filed an amended answer TO thn
petition OF Mrs. Ncttic II. Craven. who
asked for an allowance of $4,000 a month
out of the late Senator James G. Fairs
estate. The answer declares that the
alleged marriage contract, on which Mrs
Craven bases her claim, is forgery and
IN the main reiterates statements former.
ly made by the defense.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
To Fight .Jn.naicn Treaty

Los Angeles. Oct. 14.-Thc California,
citrus grow crs' tariff committee has
adopted resolution calling upon all the
citrus growers and associations of south.
ern California to contribute one-tifth of
II cent per box on their coming seasons
crop for the pHlpose of creating il fund
to carry on campaign against the rati-
dcaton of the Jamaica treaty.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
TERMS :

The discovery has been made in Boz
ton and in South Carolina that very
large quantities of liquor had been sold
under false labels 1t is said that very
large per cent. of all the liquor sold is
adulterated, or manipulated. l. is only
another argument in favor of to:al alb
stincnce, says lions Herald.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
THE SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
The Drift Of Politics as Reflected by
the Newspapers of the State.
IT HELPS AMERICA.

Colorado mining stock has taken an
upward jump in consequence of the
threatened Transvaal war. The in
crease of the output in the Cripple Creek
mines for September is 33 per cent ove1
that OF August.-Rutland Herald.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
The News From Venezuela.

Caracas, Venezuela, Oct. 14.-The
armistire between the government troops
and the insurgents has been extended.
1t is asserted, on reliable authority that
President Andrada will meet the in
surgent commanders, General Cipriano
Castro
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
Senator Derew's Speech.

After the admiral had completed the
laying of the stone Commander Brown
introduced Hon. Chauncey NJ. Dcpew of
New York. the orator of the day. Sena.
tor popew said in part:
The greetings and applause which accompanied
Admiral Dewey around the world, the welcome
and trumphal professions Of his grateful country.
men. the imposing ceremonies at the national
capital and the capital of his native state, have
their fitting close at the university where the
foundations Of his fame were laid. lie returns
from his victories to his alma mater and laws
his laurels upon her shrine Here precept and
example, teaching and tradition made the man
The homecoming Of the al,lmnus during COM
menccmcnt days TO the university is always an
interesting incident in his life, but when he
comes back crowned with glory and honor to ac
knowledge his debt the old college has fresh in.
spiral ion for her SONS,
The life of Admiral Dewey is a manual for the
young American 1t demonstrates that work and
thoroughness are the essentials of success. OPP
portunity-or accident, if you plcase-happans to
every If ready he seizcs upon it, and his
career is made. If unprepared, it passes by and
rarely returps.
after the battle Then his wisdom and capacity
have their supreme test. Diplomacy must veil
the gun. Grants terms to Lee after Apponlattoy
surpassed his victories
In the bay of Manila were the fleets of the
great powers Of Europe. All but one were hos.
tile or jealous of the republic of the west whose
startling advent might compel rearranyen,ent
Of their plans for the division of the east On
shore were the Spanish army, to he held in
check until troops could arrive from America and
insnrgent forces with wild and passionate eager.
ness TO execute vengeance upon their oppressors
by fire and sword and rapue, The sole response
bility for the control of this situation rested with
Commodore Dewey. Foreign atD,iras were kept
within bounds by frmness which meant force.
The Spanish army surrendered Commissioned to
capture fleet, he had conquered an empire for
his country.
The victory of Admiral Dewey has far wider
significance than the heroism of the fight 1t
opened a chapter in the history of the Unit ed
States. The lifting of the cloud of battle smoke
from the wat rs of Manila bay revealed new
and potential power in the affairs of the world
The class which graduates here next June enters
upon larger citizenship than any of its prele.
cessors war begun by the United States for
humanity and liberty ended in the CONQUEST and
cession OF rich and populous territory in the
east.
After the exercises there was short
and then the admiral and the
others of his party We're escorted to his
train, which started at once for Boston.
where another elaborate welcome awaits
him
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
H,anda Across the Sen.

London, oct. 14.-The church congress.
now in session at the Royal Albert hail
London, has received message of fra
telnal greeting from the American
church congress at st. Paul and return
ed grateful acknowledgment.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
Yacht Race or A-ain

New York, Oct. 14.-The same old
story--plenty Of fog, little wind and no
yacht race. No attempt was made to
start the contestants,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
AT old N. u.
Admiral Lays Cornerstone Of the Hall
Named After Him.
GRAFTON BY SENATOR DEPEW
Little ViIIaEe In the Green Mountain
State Does Its share In Showing
George Dewey what Amer
lea Thinks of Him.

Mortified, VT, Oct. 14.-The little vii
hge of Mortified, in the very heart Of
the Green Mountain state and the home
Of Norwich university. at which Admiral
George Dewey. as a cadet, was grounded
in the principles Of military training, has
greeted the famous naval officer. 1t was
gray morning. but as the exercises at
the university grounds were about to be-
gin the sun broke through the mist,
causing increased happiness among the
thousands gathered here for the days
celebration.
The chief feature of the occasion was
the laying of the cornerstone of Dewey
hall, building made possible by volun-
tary contributions from prominent
alumni of the university. The ground
for the new structure was first broken
by Captain Charles e. Clark, formerly
of the battleship Oregon, on May l Of
the present year.
The First regiment Of Vermont ma
tional guard came into town on a special
train from Montpelier and formed ii hol
low square in the open space in front of
the admiral's sleeping car. A battalion
of the university cadets marched to the
station, where they took Admiral Dewey
and his party under their escort and,
followed by the regiment, marched
through the village streets to University
hill.
The cornerstone exercises took place
behind the main hall. On the platform a
large number of invited guests, most of
them very prominent in the Green Noun
tain state, were seated. The exercises
began with an Introductory address by
Commander Brown, president of the uni
YcrSitY
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14

The Beckwith Mari Co. of Sutton has
failed. Assets $4,000, liabilities S12.-
900.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14

f'o1
,t + 'D''ti Nv GA. I'Vo'
tLa ~ 'ui = ~
en. .Lai, ''''''''' iV't'0'i''''i''s
N
Beers at M"rIhogo.
Apart from TINS destruction of the
arlh"Fed Tram the most notable change III
the p'Sltlon OF AFFAIRS Is the presence
OF the Boers at MaIibogo, ~ miles south
of Mafeklng, which seems to indicate
that they are ondoayoring to get Colonel
Baden-fowell between Two fires.
The gravity Of the iorr advance can
be better estimated when it is realized
that they will thereby cut railway and
telegraphic communication to the north,
lsoIAtlng several Blltlsh positions which
must be speedily relieved.
Despite the optimistic reports Of the
ability of AlafeliinE to repel attack, the
greatest anxiety prevails here regarding
the situation there, as it is known that
the red"ubtabe Commandant Cronjc,
VINO captured lhe Jameson raiders, mas
thc strongest command yet put into the
neld' with the exception of Commandment
General Jouhert force. CTollJe's troops
NUMBER between ''OVV ana lUUOo men.
"A dlspatch from PHrls says: The Beers,
WIN l. guns are preparing to assault
Maleking
III Is reported III cape IoWn that col
hSlon mas taken pace between trains
nearing refugees near victoria West,
cape Colony hlne persons being killed
Tbo ool;na+ bos ,,ot T., ,o,,ro;, D,,,,;
interest in the decisions was very keen.
Lord Salisbury and Mr.. Chamberlain.
with other popular favoritcs, were cheer.
I'd as they arrived. Although thc latest
phase of the situation in South Africa
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
An Address of Welcome.

After an Invocation by Bishop Hall,
Commander Brown introduced Colonel
Henry o. Kent of Lancaster, y. H., SEN
ior member of the board of trustees of
the university and casSmate of the adj
milal. Colonel Kent delivered an ad
dress of welcome.
Commander Brown then said few
words. and as he ended Admiral Dewey
stepped forward and laid the cornerstone.
As he spread the mortar and the stone
was lowered he said, II now declare this
stone duly and truly laid and according
to my wish.'
The stone is about two feet square,
with il receptacle for a box. which con-
tNins among other things Il history of the
college, copies of newspapers, a roll of
all the honor cadets of the university. a
catalogue of university and number
of other mempntos. The stone itself
was cut from Il boWlder found on the hill
during the excavation for the foundation
of the huliinG. 1t rests on Il smaller
stone, taken from the old university at
Norwich.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
Fourth Class Postm,sterS

Washington Oct 14.--The following
fourth class poHtmastcrs have been an
pointed:
New 1ork-Fairview, Timothy Davis.
New Jersey - Naisburg, Abraham
Welshcr
Pennsylvania Chinchilla, James IIol-
gate; Langdondalc, Walter Henry.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14

After the exercises there was short
reception. and then the admiral and the
others of his party We're escorted to his
train, which started at once for Boston.
where another elaborate welcome awaits
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14

with the announcement from Nryburg
that 1000 Beers were holding the line
it was inferred that the train was either
destroyed by artillery or blown up by
dynamite or some other powerful eXplo
sive.
Another opinion was that the disaster
befell the train not while the women and
children were On board on the way to
Nryburg, but while it was returning to
Mafeking from Nryburg with a detuch-
ment Of Colonel Bllen-Powelrs force,
sent to escort refugees to Nryburg, where
the Cape railway assumes responsibility
for their safety.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
-Gvance Of Free State Forces.

a dispatch from Ladysmth says:
"ConHrmation has been received here
that force of burghets from The Orange
Free State is advancing through Tintwa
pass. Seventy men of the Border Mount.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-05-04

Miss Miller VIII kieth. Miss Hammons.
Fred Baxter. Miss McGraw, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Schoenfe.d: Mr.. and MIs, J, =. Mac,
Turner. Lester Turner. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
De Steiguer. Miss Helen Healy Mrs. Ham
sard. Miss Hansard, Miss Graves, Mr..
Baker. Mr. and Mrs. r. d. Schuyler, Mr..
and Mrs. /. Cooper, Mr.. and Mrs. r. F.
Guerin. Mr.. and Mrs. 1. A. Eadeau. b.
Pelly DIR. Frank Munday. Miss Phillips.
James Murray. Mr. ard Mrs L. l.. Moore,
Miss Minor, Mr.. and Mrs. 3. F. Bush.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Stewart. Mr.. and Mrs.
r. A. Wing. r. C Neufelder. Mr. ard Mrs.
Jacob Furth. Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Brown,
and many others.
Those who occupied boxes were: Sena-
tor A. G.. Foster. Congressman Cushman,
Congressman Jones, +. q. Graves and
Charles Boynton: Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bell,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hamilton and Mr..
and Mrs. II. a. Kyer: Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Bausman and Gen. and Mrs Gilbert 8,
Meem: Mr.. and Mrs F.. A. Stroui. Mr.
and Mrs l.. h. Steiman and Mr. ]. d.
IxOwman.