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GIVES UP A GOOD THING.
Retired Army Surgeon Resigns Thu
Losing Three-fourths Pay.

Washington, Aug. 15.-The resigna-
ton OF Major Robert H. White. U. s..
A., retired, has been accepted by the
president Major White was in the
medical department and retired in July,
1898, at his own request after thirty
years service. He was appointed from
Virginia No reason is given for his
resignation thought he insisted upon
it's being accepted. 1t is unusual for a
retired officer to resign especially as he
relinquishes the pay amounting to
three-fourths of the rank he held at the
time of retirement.
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CoLUMBTA,S IMMEDIATE FUTURE.
what She VIII Do Until Official Races
In Seutembnr.

Newport, r. l., Aug. 15.-Tbe imme-
diate future of the yacht Columbia is
a matter of great interest here just now,
in view Of the official disbandment of
morrow. 1t was stated tonight that
the yacht would remain at her moor
ings until Saturday, when she will go
to Bristol for her steel mast. Just
when this is to be stepped is not known.
The racing plan is yet unsettled. 1t is
believed that the Columbia will test her
steel mats against Defender during the
latter part Of the month and in so doing
will work her way westward, reaching
New York in time for the official trial
races off Sandy Hook in September.
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Czar Declares by Securing Two Harbors
It is Attained.


st. Petersburg, Aug, 15.-Emperor
Nicholas has issued the following i'm
perial order to the Russian minister Of
finance, M. de witte: Owing to the
great possessions Of Russia in Europe
and Asia it has been possible with the
help of God to effect rapprochement
between the peoples of the west and
east Through the friendly attitude Of
China we have succeeded in attaining
our historic aim, having obtained the
use of two Chinese harbors, Ta-Lien-
Wan and Port Arthur, with large ter
ritory, whereby an outlet for the Sibe-
rian railway to the yellow Sea is Sc
cured.
Thanks to the wisdom of the Chi
nese government we shall. through rail-
ways in course of construction, be unit
ed to China, a result which gives all
nations the immeasurable gain of easy
communication and lightens the opera
tions of the worlds trade. In our un-
wearing care of the general veal we
have deemed it necessary after complet
ing the railway to declare Ta-Lien-Wan
free port during the whole period of
the treaty to the merchant ships of all
nations and to build a new city in the
neighborhood of the said port
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TRANSVAAL'S WARLIKE MOVE
IMPORTANT ACTION FOLLOWS EX-
ECUTIYE oUNCIL,S SESSION.
Orders Issued to Give Out Mauser Rifles
for Marftni-Henry Rifies-GOvern-
ment Purchasing all tho Mules Pos
sible- Great Anxiety Felt at Pretoria
Change in British Commanders.

Pretoria, Aug. 15.-The executive
council concluded it's session at 1890 p.
m. when orders were issued to the Field
Comets to give out Mauser rifles in
exchanfe for Martini Henry rifles. A
great crowd gathered to receive the
arms. The possibility of war with
Great Britain is about the only subject
discussed and it is generally eelt the
burghers should be considered before
extreme measures are adopted.
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President of Miami.

Cincinnati, Aug. 15.-The trustees Of
Miami university of Oxford, O., to-day
elected Rev. David Stanton Tappan, D.
D., pastor of the First Presbyterian
church at Portsmouth, to succeed DR..
Thompson as president of the univer-
sity. DR.. Thompson was recently elect
ed president of the Ohio State univer-
sity. DR.. Tappan's father and grand
father were noted educational workers.
and his mother was sister of Edward
NJ. Stanton, secretary of war under
Lincoln.
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MAY AFFECT BosToN's COMMERCE..
Chamber of Commerce to Investigate
Proposed Lense of II. and A.

Boston, Aug. 15.-A committee of sew
en- members of the Boston Chamber Of
Commerce has been appointed by Pres
ident Robinson to consider what action
the organization should take with re-
gard to the proposed lease of the Bos-
ton and Albany railroad to the New
York Central. This action is due to the
feeling that the deal may affect the flu
ture commerce of the city. When the
committee is ready to report a special
meeting of the Chamber will be called
to take action In the matter.
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CONFEsSES rO TREASON.
Austrian Sells nj Mobiltzntion Plans TO
France and Russia.

Vienna, Aug. 15.-Ausust Mostig, the
government railroad official, who was
arrested here, charged with stealing
emergency mobilization plans and de-
livering them to a man named Zibowor-
ski. who, il was alleged, communicated
them to agents of France and Russia,
has fully confessed. Mosetig says he
sold the plans to Ziboworski for 200 for
ms, who fled without paying for them
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REV. JOHN r, GEORGE OAUZED.
Action Taken by ST. Johns Parish of
Rockville.

Rockville, Conn, Aug 15.-At a par
ish meeting at st. Johns Episcopal
society tonight unanimous call was
extended to Rev. John Francis George
to become rector of the church and it
is believed that he will accent. Rev
Mr. George is we'll known in Episcopal
churches Throughout the state as he had
been rector of St Andrews at Thomp-
sonville for nine years, until owing to
the i'll health os his wife he removed
to Winston, n. c., where he has been
rector for the past six years.
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Scotch men Msetin Boston.

Boston. Aug. 19.-The nineteenth an
nual session of the Royal Clan, Order Of
Scottish Clans, opened here. to-day with
about leo delegates in attendance. Roy
al Chief w. Fl. Steen presided. The
morning session was devoted to routine
business. This afternoon the delegates
went to Nantasket where dinner was
served.
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France Occupies San Chan.

Hong Kong, Aug. 15.-A newspaper
published at Macao. the Portuguese
seaport at the southwest entrance of the
Canton river. reports that France has
occupied the Island of San Chau, west
of Macao. as an assertion OF her right
to the province of Kwang- -Tung, in the
event Of the partition of China.
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TO ADJOURN DREYFUS TRIAL
COUNSEL MAKES AP.
PLICATION no COL. JOUAUST.
bori-The Wounded Man Removed in
an Ambulance Last Night to Suberb
of fRennes-DoCtors Now Hopeful OF a
Speedy Recovery.

Rennes, Aug. 15--. AT o'clock this eve
ming Maitre Labori was removed in an
ambulance to the residence of Prof.
Basch, in suburb of Rennes. He stood
the journey well, although naturally ia
tigued. The doctors tonight are ex-
tremely hopeful of a speedy recovery
but consider X would be unwise for
him to return to court until there is alb
solutely no danger Of relapse. Maitre
Demange has decided therefore to ask
for an adjournment which has necessi-
tated written application by both
Maitre Demange and Captain Dreyfus.
who have already sent letters to the
president Of the court martial.
Colonel Jouaust will undoubtedly ac-
cede to the request, but he cannot
grant adjournment for more than two
days, when the application must be re-
neWed. Captain Dreyfus wants the ses-
sion postponed until Monday next, when
it is hoped that M. Labori will be able
to be present Dreyfus has written two
letters to M. Labori. The first, on hear
ing the news of the attempt to murder
the lawyer, is a spontaneous expression
of his shocked feelings The second is
touching epistle expressing the pris-
oner's keenest regrets at the dastardly
outrage, profound gratitude of M. La
bori for his heroic championship and
heartfelt wishes for his happy RECOVERY.
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AMERICAN FIRM SUCCESSFUL.
Given Contract to supply Engines for
Use i'm Glasgow.

Glasgow, Aug. 15-Ry vote of seven
TO six the Glasgow Tramway commits
sion to-day accepted the tender of e,
p Allis e Co. of Milwaukee. Wis, for
three engines to supply electric power.
The figures of the successful tender are
G114,544 Messrs, Harvey e William
son of the United States are the next
lowest bidders at G160,000.
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OPERATION ON PROF. HENCH.


Boston, Aug. 15.-Prof. George A.
Hench of the University of Michigan,
who was injured in a bicycle accident
at Franconia, N. H., last Saturday, was
brought here to-day and is at the City
hospital, with a fractured skull and
contusions. He has undergone sue
cessful Operation and the physicians
speak hopefully Of his case.
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New York, Aug. 16.-St Peters Epis-
copal church at Westchester was de-
stroyed by fire early this morning. Loss
$1,000 The origin of the fire is un-
known Many valuable church records
and large library were consumed
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$1,000 IN BANK BILLS STOLEN.
Taken from n Canadian Pacific Railroad
station.

Montreal, Aug, 15-Seven thousand
dollars in bank bills were stolen from
the Canadian Pacific railway station at
Toilette, Que, last night. This is the
third time within three years that the
station has been robbed. On the first
occasion the safe was cracked for Sc
600. The second time SO 200 was taken
and the station was burned to cover
the crime.
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STRIOK WITH FELLOW FEVFR.
A Clerk mt Headquarters of General
Brooke TN Havana.

Havana, Aug. 15.-Mr Mills. clerk
at the headquarters of Governor Gener-
al Brooke, was stricken down with the
yellow fever to-day and has been re-
moved to the hospital Other clerks
having rooms at the house where he liv-
ed have been quarantIned. and their eff
fects funigated The total number of
cases of yellow fever officially reported
in Havana this year is thirty-six, of
which only twelve have proved fatal.
This is considered remarkabl record.
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Johannesburg, Aug. 15-The Trans.
vaal government is purchasing all the
mules possible, paying as high as c20
for each animal

Cape Town, Aug. 15.-No reply has
been received here up to the present
from the Transvaal government, on the
subject of the latest British proposals
for peaceful settlement of the uues-
tions in dispute, and a despatch from
Pretoria says that the reply, when sent,
VIII be disappointing, and that it is
feared the result will be the breaking
off of negotiations. Great anxiety pre-
vaiis at the capital of the Transvaal
Republic.
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WarninmtO Shipptng.

New York, Aug. 15.-The weather bu-
rueau has received the following de-
spatch from Washington: Notify inter-
ested concerns in your section that
winds will increase to strong northeast
gales along New Jersey coast tonight
and Wednesday, causing high tides and
dangerous seas.
Signed: Moore.
Chief of Weather Bureau
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Venezuelan Boundary Tribunal.

Paris, Aug. 15-The Venezuelan
boundary arbitration tribunal will meet
tomorrow, after which an adjournment
will be taken until August Is.
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New York, Aug. 15.-The resolution
for appropriating $3.50 600 for the Dewey
reception was passed to-day by the
board Of aldermen by vote of SO to 8.
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Paris at Milford Haven.

Milford Haven, Aug. 15.-The Ameri-
can line steamer Paris has arrived here
from Falmouth in order to be docked
for repairs
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Trottingat Rigby.

Portland, Me-, Aug. 15.-The three
stake races at Rigby were won by ia
vorites in straight heats to-day, yet the
sport was of an interesting nature be-
cause of the rivalry among the horses
behind the heat winner. Greenbrine, a
stallion owned by L. Morrison of Bos-
ton, won the 2:15 trot and in the final
heat was forced by Little Dick to
new mark of 2:10 3-4. Little Dick was
driven that heat by Ira Woodbury. of
Portland, whom the judges had substi-
tuted for Theodore Pope. Summary:
2:15 Class-Trotting Stake 81 600.
Greenbrine. b $. by WoodbTIne, Gil
Little Dick. br 6, Pope and Wood
Dufy ....,... '''... ''.'''-..'''' a
Nicola, br &, Payne ................6 D
Time-2:12 L. 2:14 IA, 2:10 3-4.
2:21 -Pacing-Stake $1,000.
Marion G., b M by Rockda,e, O'Neil l |
Early Bird, Jr., blk S, Payne. ....... 2
Jennie Hale, br m, Taft. t............ 3
Blanche, m Maistdn. ............. 4
Time-2:12 Ia. 2;10 3-4, 210 Ia.
2:3O -Trotting-Stnk 81 900.
Halle Rocket, b m, by Hal Dillard
nazeaway ch g, Trout. ........... z g 9
Vi TI1eg2:15 1e Z h'4e H. a:is 81, 1928.
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Blazeaway, ch e, Trout. ...........
We, pr &, Kent ......t.............. u : ,
Time-2:10 IA, 2:1S 3-4, 2:23.
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2:10 Class-Trot--Pu Purse $4,000.
2:19 Class-Pa Pace-$1, 900.

Burch - ...... ........ ! 1
Freebond, b G, Miller. ............ l
Oscar L., ch &, McKenny. .......
Governor Bushnell, b 6, Critch-
field ..... 3 3 |
Mt Clemens Boy, IN &. Matthews D
Harry O., br &, Walker. .........
T!me-2:12 II, 2:07 IA, 2oS Ii, 2:10 L.
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tpy Telegraph to v.rsrn,an.rllo,.,

Manila. April 2l.--1O:i5 A. MA
force of about two hundred rebels yes
terday afternoon attacked the outposts
Of the Washington Regiment near
Tasuig. south Of Pasig and Pateros.
Two companies Immediately engaged
the enemy and advanced into the open
in skirmish order. The rebels were
Checked and routed after two hours
lighting. leaving twelve men killed on
The field and several wounded. The
American troops also obtained posses
sion OF many Mauscr rifles and many
other weapons. Three Americans were
wounded.
STILL ANOTHER ENGAGEMENT.
4:05 p Mat o'clock this morning
three companies of the South Dakota
Regiment marched from Bocave and, in
conjunction with three companies OF
the Minnesota Regiment, from Guigu-
into. north of Bocave. encountered
rebel force numbering fully five hum
dred men, when two miles out. The
enemy retired three miles in fairly
good order, in spite of the fact that the
rebels suffered heavy losses. The
Americans, having exhausted their
ammunition. were compelled to return
TO their camps.
THE HEAT INTENSE.
The heat Is intense. At noon the
thermometers registered % degrees and
the mercury was still rising. There
were several prostratons from the heat
among the troops. but only one man
was wounded.
Later the army tugs opened fire on
the enemy along the river banks.
ACTIVITY WEST OF MALOLOS.
The rebels are unusually active west
OF Malolos, az far as Calumpit. They
have been busily at work on the.
trenches and several new trenches have
been discovered within two miles of the
railroad. Fires are burning east of the
railroad and 1t would appear that the
rebels are cvacuating the foot-hill
towns. in anticipation of an attack up
on the part of the Americans.
OTIS HEALTH BULLETIN.
Washington, d. c., April 2l.-The
following dispatch was received at the
War Department to-day.
Manila, April 21st.
Adjutant- General. Washington:
Troops abundantly supplied and sick
ness, wounded included. only, seven and
fraction per cent. of command.
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WANT TO RE-ENLIST.
ILLINOIS VOLUNTEERS WANT
SERVICE IN THE PHILIP
PINES
(By Telegraph to vlrglanian-Pnot)

(By Telegraph to Virgianian Pilot)
Savannah. Ga, April 21.--The Ninth
Illinois Regiment arrived AT quarantine
on the transport Dixie this evening. 1t
will go into detention camp for five
days at Daufuskie island Tomorrow
and on next Wednesday or Thursday
will go to Augusta to be mustered out.
EN-Congressmnn Colonel Campbell is
In command. The men are IN excellent
health.
Lieutenant Woodwork. of Company
y. arrived here yesterday by way of
Tampa. lie says a. per cent. of the en-
listed men are hoping for ana expect
ing service in the Philippines.
They desire Il furlough of thirty days
and Will then be ready 10 embark for
Manila. Lieutenant Woodwork SAYS
Colonel Campbell is eager for a Philip
pine assignment, three quarters of the
number OF his men are willing 10 20
with him there. and Woodwork thinks
the Colonel has influence enough To Sc
cure commission to re-cnli Il the reg
iment and get an order to take il 10 re-
inforce Otis.
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The Canton Murder Trial.

tBy Telegraph to Virginian-P llot)
Canton. o., April 2l.-The testimony
on behalf OF the defense in the trial OF
Mrs. George for the murder of George
ID. SaXton was concluded to-day A
brief cross examination. by agreement
Will he conducted tomorrow and then
testimony in rebuttal will be offered.
The arguments will likely be COM
mcnced Monday and will occupy at
least two days. The jury will probably
be charged Wednesday afternoon.
The features of to-day's session were
the calling of Sample Z. George, former
husband of the defendant; an attempt
TO prove an alibi for Mrs. George. and
The effort to impeach the testimony Of
Mrs. Eckroate, who claims to have rec
oenized Mrs. George in the act of shoot
ing SaXton. Mr.. George testified that
up To the time of meeting SaXton the
married life of Mrs George and himself
was happy.
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ORDERED TO SAMOA
Two German Warships Enroute
from Chinese WateSr.
ihe News Received WITH Interest by
Bri,iSh officials, Thoush They
Report.
(By Telegraph to virginian- Pllot)

(By Telegraph to Virginan-P llot)
London, April PA dispatch from
Shanghai TO IL news agency says the
German protected cruiser Getion has
been ordered 20 proceed To Apia. Samoa,
after embarking an extra supply OF am
munltion ut liiao Chou, China. and that
another cruiser Is to follow her
Washington, ID. c., April al.-Thc re-
port coming from Shanghai via London
that another German war vessel has
been ordered to. Samoa was received
with interest by officials here tonight
though no particular Importance was
attached by them to the report, the OPP
inion being expressed that the German
Government was simply making an adj
dition 10 its naval representation in
Samoa so as to equal that of Great
Britain, a step she had right to take
because of her large commercial inter
eStS there.
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THE PLUTON FOUND.
THE SPANISH TORPEDO BOAT DE-
STROYER RIDDLED WITH
SHOT

(By Telegraph to Virglnian- Pilot)
Santiago de Cuba, April 2l.-The
wreck of the Spanish torpedo boat de-
stroyer Pluton. which was sunk in the
great battle that resulted in the de-
struction of Admiral Cervera's squad
ron, was discovered yesterday about
three miles west of MORO Castle in
eight fathoms of water. 1t was found
by divers from the Yankton. who made
a thorough inspection, finding the hull
lying on the port side and with no indi-
cation of having been struck by
heavy SHE'LL rs was originally report
ed. The vessel however. IS badly stove
and literally riddled with six-pound
shot. Evidently the Gloucester did her
work well that day, for the Pluton is
utterly ruined, and no attempt will be
made 10 raise her.
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delivering his charge to the jury shed
tears when referring to the horror of
crime and the outrage of the law and
shame incurred by the people of Lake
City, Among other things Judge
Brawley said:
IF it be true that this postmaster
was an incompetent negro, n stranger
and resident of another county, the
community that he was appointed to
serve had grave and just grounds for
complaint and those responsible for his
appointment cannot escape condemna-
ton of fair minded men of the wrong
done. But this is not the issue in this
case"
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PRIMARY CHARLOTTE.
I. d. M'CALL DEFEATS COL. AN
THONY FOR MAYOR.
(specIal to VIrgInian.P.lo


Charlotte. N. c., April 2l.-John d.
Mccall, chairman of the County EN-
ecutive Committee. was nominated for
Mayor OF Charlotte tonight after n
second primary that wat one Of the
hardest fought contests n the city's
history. He defeated Col J. I. An
Guard and manufactured by 10
votes. The nomination is equivalent
to an election. The contest was badly
mixed. Many dispensaryites voted for
the "open-saloon" candidate, Col. An
thony, while some anti-dispen-
sary people supported Mccall. who fa-
vors regulation of the saloons. A large
amount of money was in evidence. and
there was considerable traffic in votes.
No negroes were permitted 10 vote in
the primary. it being strictly white
mems contest.
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were in contempt would be deal, with
later in Il regular. logical and legal way.
MIR. CROKER CONTRApICTEp
When Mr.. Croker was on the stand n
few days ago he testified that he had
received dividends from the surety
Company, While to-day il developed
that the company had not paid divi-
dends. Mr.. Freedman explained on the
stand, in reply 10 series OF questions.
that Mr.. Croker is q stakeholder In The
company and is interested IN the bust
ness success or the Metropolitan dis
trict. that he. the witness received
salary OF SIS Il year as manager for
that he divided this money With Mr..
Croker. Mr.. Freedman, however. re-
fused to name the sum that lie paid
to Croker, and said further that he
thought Mir. Croker might be under the
impression that the money paid him
was in the way of q dividend
Nearly the entire examination OF the
witness centcred about his and Mr..
Cookers connection with this surety
company which has dealings with n
large number of city officials. The wit
ness could not remembers exactly how
this connection originated, but he did
remember that there was no actual
contract between Mr.. Croker and him
self for the payment of money. MIR.
Croker relying on Freedpan's word. as
he himself put it.
MIR. HIMMELWRIGHT ESCORTED
OUT.
Abraham Himmelwright, OF the Roeb-
ling Construction Company, refused at
the very outset OF his examination to
answer questions and entered into a dis
cussion at the slightest opportunity.
After several long wranrlcs the Wit
ness insisted upon making an cxpla-
nation. lie was ordgTcri down from the
witness stand by Chairman Ma4ct. but
refused to leave the stand. Then Mir
Moss called for the sergeant -at-arms
and HimmclwriGht was escorted from
the room.
Another session will be hold to-mor-
row and Mr.. Freedman may be called
again.
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FALSEHOOD NAILED.
NO NEGROES PARTICIPATED IN
THE DOLLAR DINNER.
(By Telegraph to virglnian-Pilot.)

(By Telegraph to Virginian-P ilot.)
New York. April Elm the account
OF the jefferson dinner by the Chicago
Platform Democrats, in this city, on
the night of April 18th. the statement
was made and telegraphed that colored
men were present. This. 1t is stated,
Is entirely incorrect, and that no COL
ored man was seated ut the dinner ia
Bile. When the speakingcommenced
colored man and his son appeared on
the platform and upon this fact was
based the statement that colored peo-
pie were present and guests Of the din
ner, which the managing committee Of
the banquet state is not the fact.