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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19
SAMOAN HIGH
COMMISSION
Entertained at Luncheon by
Secretary Hay,
ECN2 MONTHS AEsEAscr
FOUR MONTHS ABSENCE
Having Received Instructions yhr
COMMISSIONER VIII leave Yo-O,,
For Scene of Their I.nbors- What
They May and May MOI Do Tnrrc
hust re Innntinity In All tctions
Germany TO Herr Rose.
By Telegraph to virsinian-pno.o

}
Washington. April 1S.-Sccrctary Hay
entertained the Samoan High Commits
sion at lunch at his residence a; $50
to-day 1t WAS the first time the mem
bers Of tho commission had come to-
Gether, and while the gathering was
quite Informal and social. mainly for
tho purpose of getting acquainted. vet
it afforded an opportunity or discussing
the Samoan topic in its general phases
The commission will he off on its mis-
sion tomorrow. Tho members will
make no Tort TO keep together on the
way to san Francisco.
The members are making plans to be
gone about four months. They will re-
turn together to Washington. and their
respective reports. as well as their joint
conclusion. will be framed here some
time in the carly autumn.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19
THE BRIBERY CHARGES.

Harrisburg. Pa. April lS.-Thc House
tonight adopted both the majority ana
minority reports Of the bribery invest-
CATION committee, which reports We're
reported to the House yesterday. and
named nine persons whom the commit
tee believed guilty Of corrup; solicita-
ton of members OF the Legislature in
connection with the balioiing for
United States Senator. and the consid
Grafton of the McCarrell jury bill.
supplemental report was also presented
Tonight and adopted. which constitutes
Messrs. Fow Dem), Of Philadelphia:
Young (anti-Quay. Rep). of Tioga, and
VOORHEES, Quay, Rep) committee to
commence criminal proceedings i'll the
court of Dauphin county against the
persons accused of corrupt solicitation.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19
Mcfarland. McWhinney. Nishet, Robi-
son. Shaw and codes. OF Allegheny.
WHO MIR JONES IS.

Mr.. Jones is connected with the firm
OF Jones 81 Lapghlin. of Pttsburg, iron
and steel manufacturers. lie was chair
man of the National Republican Com
niitcc in 1884 and conducted the cam
paiGn of the late James G.. Blaine for
President. lie WAS Mir. Blainc's per-
sonnl choice for this honor. He has
been lifelong Republican and has
never held any public office. except
Presidential clcctor. IL was voted for
by Senator Magee and Ills friends in the
Allegheny delegation ut the caucus
which nominated Quay for reelection.
To-morrow will be the last day for
taking a Joint bnllot.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19
TRIAL OF MRS. GEORGE.
LIGHT THROWN UPON HER VISIT
TO DAKOTA.
(By Telegraph to virsinlan- Pilot,

Canton. o., April iS.-rhe defence in
the trial OF Mrs. George spent the first
half Of the day in reading dispositions
regarding her "trip to South Dakota. Il
get divorce from Sample George. her
NE while there and the Visits SaXton
PAID 10 her. The remainder OF the day
WAS occupied in examining witnesses on
matters connected directly with the
homicide ana in answer u the testi-
n"uN introduced on the part Of the
SiA the attorneys for the defence
tor k of finishing their testimony
this week, but say if they do 50 they
VIII not call all OF the one hundred or
more witnesses suhpocnaed
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19

Chicago. April 1S.-A letter received
here to-day from \. J. Moore, Amer
lean merchant in Samoa. who for years
has been Mataafa's close friend ami
adviser. relates some interesting details
OF the troubles in the island.
The letter. written March sd. says:
When | received. In advance Of its
posting. Il copy Of the proclamation de-
cidcd upon by the British and American
sides. and issued by Admiral kautz. l
thought it 4 very moderate document.
and ono that might we'll be observed
sent word twice to the natives on Mu-
liuuu that | thought they should obey
1t. ana think they SO intended. as Mu-
linuu was soon deserted and the prison
eys liberated. while the Royalists went
to Tu:uiln for those who were up there
| promised captain White. of the Phil
adelphia. when he cane ashore. TINT
would 10 all | could to facilit@te a
quick and satisfactory arrangement.
ana sent word to Nataafo and the
chiefs that no sailors would be landed
and no gums given to tho prisoners:
thet they ought 10 so to their homes
aud observe peace while the powers de-
liberated.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19
lAIESI NEWS OF THE WORLD TELEGRAPH

deal with war claims Many such
claims have been filed, aggregating
millions Of dollars. particularly as u re-
suit OF the Iloilo fire.
Major General Otis. who has hithcr-
to handled these claims. is unable to
devote any Of his time to them now.
General Lawton has ordered Colonel
Whaliey, of the Washington Nolun-
tcers who was Lieutenant III the
regular army. TO command General
Kings brigade during the latter's ILL
ness.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19
A ROaeER FOOLED.
y DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO LOOT
y BANK.
(By Telegraph to virginian- Pnot)

tBy Telegraph to Virginian- Pnot)
Council Bluffs, Iowa, April lS-A man
entered the States Savings Bank at 3
o'clock this afternoon while Cashier
Grown was alone and. presenting re-
VoiNer, ordered Brown to turn over the
nank money. Instead OF complying
brown picked up stool ana prepared
to strike the robber. The stranger fired
several shots one OF them striking the
cashier in the arm. innIcting Il slight
wound
Brown backed away and finally sue
ceeded in closing the door
Is. F. Sargent. a merchant next door
was attracted by the shooting but Il
shot from the robbers revolver COM
PEELED him TO retreat. Sargent called for
the police. and the robber ran, disap-
pearinS without securing any money.
lie has not been arrested.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19
AN ORDER DIsoBnYED.

During the presentation ceremony,
strict orders had been given to keep all
outsiders from the vessel. Just as the
ceremonies commenced William J.
Bryan came down the pier with several
friends. ~ big crowd OF people on the
wharf at once recognized him and
chcered vociferousy. He was taken
over on the Raleighs launch on the
supposition that he was one of the
Haywood party. The crowd kept on
cheering until Mr.. Rryan stepped up
the gangway of the Raleigh. He was
received by Captain CoGhlan, who had
come out Of the ward-room to see what
was the matter. The captain appa-
rently did not recognize the former
presidential nominee.
VISITOR ANNOUNCES HIS NAME.
My name is Bryan. William Jen-
nines Bryan" fad the visitor. Il have
come with my friends to take u look
at the ship"
Captain Coghlan said he was very
glad to meet Mr.. Bryan. and he as
signed Lieutenant Commander Phelps
panions over the ship. The jackies
We're particularly anxious to get a
glance at the silver leader. and openly
expressed their interest and admiration.
After n close scrutiny OF everything
20 be seen, Colonel Bryan was taken
aft and introduced to the presentation
party. He chatted with several ladies'
and then returned ashore, where the
crowd had increased in numbers and
enthusiasm.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19
Col. Bryan. ola Regiment.
tBy Telegraph to virginian-Pilot

CBy Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
Savannah Ga, April 1S.-The Third
Nebraska Regiment came up the river
from Daufuskie Island. where 1t was in
camp Of detention for five days. and
left for Augusta tonight. 1t will he
mustered out of the service at Augusta.
The Third Kentucky also came up to-
day and went into camp here, to remain
until mustered out.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19
Eubouic PinrueinInd,n.

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pllo.)
bombay. April 1S.-According to sta
iistics gathered regarding the bubonic
plague. 1t is estimated that there have
been 100000 deaths recorded in India
since It's beginning. These ngureS. how
ever. are undoubtedly far below the Gc-
tual total as the natives are known
- have concealed quite number of
deaths.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19
Fourteen sailors Drnwned.
BY Telegraph to virginian-Plot0

Nantucket, Mass. April 1S.-Thc fish
ing schooner Eliza. OF Beverly. Captain
Hopkins. which sailed from Hyannis
yesterday evening for fishing grounds.
struck on Rose and Crown shoals dur
ing the night. and eleven Of the crew OF
fourteen men were lost. The three sur
vivors reached Siasconsct in the
schooners dory to-day. They report
that the schooner is total loss.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19
INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETED.

The instructions to the commission
ers have been completed. They are alike
in all essential respects. They were
summed up to-day by one Of the high
commissioners substantially as follows:
The commission IS given complete au-
thority To carry on Il provisional gov
eminent for Samoa. In doing this the
instructions carefully prescribe the pre-
scrvation cf order and the security OF
life and property rs IL fire requisite. It.
is provided that the duties OF all off
cials heretofore exercising authority in
Samoa shall be suspended in order that
the high commission shall have COM
pletc authority over the affairs of the
islands. The commission is required 10
make report upon Il variety of things.
Including the recent collisions and The
causes leading M Ia them: also as to
the administration of the islands, the
rights Of the several claimants 10 the
kingship; also as to what changes are
dcsirabl in the methods provided by
the irCatV Of Berlin
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19

BY Telegraph to vlrglnlan-Pllot.)

New Haven. Conn. April 1S.-At the
city election here to-day, Cornelius T.
Drscoll. the Democratic candidate for
Mayor. defeated Frederick B. Farms
worth. Republican,, the present incum-
ment. by upwards Of 1000 plurality. II
is probable that the entire Democratic
ticket was elected. The vote was a
large one.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19
GEN. BoYD's REMARKS.

General Boyd said in part:
Mere words do not express our graf
itudc for what the Raleigh. her officers
and men have done. When the ship was
christenel |, one of North Carolinas
most accomplished and beautiful
daughters was assigned to this task. BY
the same woman who christcned this
vessel l am deputized to present these
silver cups. Tbs woman was the
daughter of the then Governor Holt of
North Carolina. In presenting these
cups we wish that the officers and crew
OF the Raleigh. wherever they may be
when they tip these cups may feel that
old North Carolina feels proud of the
ship. her officers and crew.
The health of the donor was then
drunk.
Captain Coghlan made suitable re-
ply.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19
TIE ENGLISH TO nLAMn.

81 am sure MataaCa's followers would
have done just as Admiral l<auta want
ed. and Us | was advising. when Brit
ish Consul MaNse commenced armine
and returning prisoners. and they be-
gan to boast Of what they were going
To DO with the assistance OF the war
ships This news arrived wAcn Ma
taafa was speaking in the midst OF a
meeting in which he was dismssing the
people. At once q great number arose
crying: The weak cannot govern the
strong: our slaves shall not rule us:
we will fight and the meeting was
broken ny.
WHITE MEMS HOMES RESPECTED
81; is rs singular as it les instructive
that these wild savages MS they are
frequently represented to be. have no,
up to now destroyed n single white
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19
TIIIc BALLOT.

The ballot to-day resulted as follows:
Quay. Rep. 80; jerks. Dem. 50; Jones,
Rep. CO. Total. 2iI. Necessary TO Il
choice. 12i Paired and not voting. E.
No election
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19
SILVER CUPS
FOR The RALEIGH
Given by Mrs. Haywood, Who
ChriStaned the Ship.
COLONEL BRYAN THERE

The Presentation speech Made by
Assistant Attorney GcneraS BOYD
-HcsponSe by Captain CoGhinu
Commander OF tho Stauuch WAR
ship ma Gallant Crew-wIlIinm
Ic"nings Brynn Received Despite
orders TO thc Contrary,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19

Samoa. to immediately desist from all
hostlities ana agitation pending the ar
rival at Apiu of the joint commission Of
the powers appointed To settle the az
fAlrs IN G.sputc in the islnnda
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19
BAD NEWS
FROM DEWEY
The American Navy Meets Its
First Reverse.
INFORMATION WITHHELD

Lieutenant Gilmore ana Portion of
Crew OF tho GunbOnt Yorktown
Ambushcd by fiIipInos-Nh
Killed or shade Prisoners IL Not
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. fn Wnshine>
ton-Comni,tec Undertakes TO Me-
EOtfntc Poacc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19
UNANrAllTY ENJOINED.

The Instructions call for unanmity in
all action by the commission. The ac-
tion taken by the commission. when
unanimous. is to be conclusive. without
referendum. except when ii suspcudS n
provision Of the treaty of Berlin IN
that ccsc also Il provision Of the treaty
may be suspended by unanimous nGree-
wcnt Of members. but he suspension
is I'D referendum. and is not finally
binding until the three Governments
approve or disapprove 1t. The oxac; OK
tent TO which tho treaty can be tempo
rarily suspended is not quite clear. and
on- of the commissioners said to-day
that II would require consultation
among the commissioners TO make this
point certain.
BROAD INSTRUCTIONS.
The Instructions are broad enough to
include the recent troubles the bonn
bardment. fighting arrest Of a G erman
citizen. etc, 50 that these acute phases
rs we'll as the general government Of
Samoa. will be adjusted Withour fur
Their conflict between the three govern
ments.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HERR ROSE.
Berlin. April 1s.-The correspondent
here of the Associated Press hears on
authority that the German consul at
Apia. Samoa. Herr Rose. will receive
cahlcd Instructions. to be conveyed 70
him by steamer from the nearest cable
station. 20 Join in n tripc rite pYoclama-
tion calling upon all the inhabitants OF
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-19

M Mne Ha GSsgf
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
PUBLIC MORALE.
Endeavorers Find It Higher
Than They Thought.

The effort of the Y. p. S. G. E. to
elevate the public morale of the city,
as evinoed in the communication of
Waldo Lewis of the Old South Society
to Mayor Dodge, will probably be aban-
doned. at least on the lines which were
at first laid down.
In the reply of Mayor Dodge, it
dawned upon the society that the city
was not as depraved as the opinion of
some had stamped it, and that after all,
the general morale was high. Woroes-
ters record for cleanliness as regards
morality was found to stand out in
OommeRdable relief in comparison with
other cities
In view of the satisfactory answer
which was received by the Christian
Endeavorers from the city's chief ex-
ecutive, the question of civic purifica-
ton did not come up at all at the reg
ular business meeting of the Endeavo1
societies of the Old South Church last
evening.
Mr. Lewis was absent, and the gen
eral impression was that the work of
the society would be pursued on indie
pendent lines. Routine business was
transacted, and the societies nobly re-
sponded to the call Of duty. and raised
$50 for the Welcome Mission DR.
Conrad's strong appeal in behalf Of this
institution at a recent meeting Of the
church, has borne good fruit and the
appropriation Of the money last even
Ing met with a warm Endorsement
DR.. Conrad had previously stated that
the Old South Church was doing far
more than any other church in the city
towards the maintenance of this work.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
COMPOUND ENGINE.
Boston and Albany Railroad Trying New
Design.

The newest design in passenger en-
gines came over the Boston and Albany
Railroad yesterday from Albany to
Worcester. 1t was made in Schnectady
and is known as a compound engine.
The contract for the building was made
some time ago by the Boston and Al
bany Railroad Corporation and 1t was
completed Wednesday. The engine car
ried five cars, including the baggage
car, and arrived in Worcester on time.
When the engine pulled INTO the Union
station she caught the eye of all rail-
road men and those who were waiting
for trains. Instead Of carrying two
small cylinders, one on each side only
as an ordinary engine, She has also a
cylinder twice the size of an ordinary
one in the centre. She is built higher
and has longer tank and tender than
a passenger engine. The engineer said
that he had been on the road for sew
eral years, and never ran a trip as
smoothly to his knowledge as he did
with the compound engine. He did not
know its weight, but it must come in
the neighborhood Of one of the big
freight engines, which weigh on an
average 95 tons. The stop in Worces-
ter was for five minutes, and then the
train pulled through to Boston, where
it was housed for the day
few years ago the Rhode Island
Locomotive Company experimental on
compound engine, and thought it had
built one to perfection, but when a
trial was given it, it proved to the
contrary. The Boston and Albany
Railroad was the first railroad COM
pany to give it a trial, and in trip
Of some so miles it was several min
utes late. The steam could not be
brought into use the second time. After
the first run of the engine a second
trial was to be given it short time
afterwards, but no railroad company
undertook the task, and since then a
compound engine has not appeared on
the road until yesterday. More runs
will be made with the engine before
the company will feel satisfied that she
is all right, and if it turns out salts
factory, an order for another will be
given.
The next trial trip with her will be
made today from BOSTON to Albany.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27

Tho note is endorsed Stewart Bros. q
Co, by J. L. Taylor" Among the doou-
ments are the following;
A receipt signed by George r. Childs,
for the heirs of Samuel Guild, dated
October 81, 1898, acknowledging the re-
cetpt Of a note for H226 from J. l.. Tay-
lor; another acknowledging the receipt
of 81 from Mrs. ]. J.. Taylor, for sub
scription to the First Nd. e. Church
of Boston; q bill Tor rent of Parkman
Hall, Boston, showing that the Club
of 90 was indebted 70 Ancient Land
mark Lodge. No. az, /. o. O. b.. for
rent; another biz showing that the
"Counnil of 80 was indebted to s.
Woodbury. for printing; q receipt
signed by Lane 6 Pettea, showing that
the West End Club had paid them the
sum OF $3.50; a note IN felvor of A. H.
Stewart for IS and d circular announc-
ing a shoot OF the East Boston Gun
Club, in addition 20 other circulars and
papers Of minor Importance
From the nature OF the papers found
it Is evident that Nil Taylor is con
nected In some way with the firm of
Stewart Bros. & Co.. carriage dealers,
of Cambridgeport, also that he is con-
nected in some way with various social
organizations.
1t Is evident he contemplated sui
eide when he hired the room The fact
that man OF his apparent business
standing should have selected quarters
so far from the centre OF the city, aside
from the other facts IN the case, seems
to establish this fact beyond ques-
ton
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
INFANTRY RECRUITS.
Orders Received to Enlist Men for Madi
son Barracks, New York.

A special order was received at the
local recruiting Office yesterday, to re-
cruit for the Ninth United States in
fantry stationed at Madison barracks
New York. Lieut.. Royden was out
of the city yesterday, and until his re-
turn, It cannot be stated where the
dozen or more men already enlisted
and quartered at the City Hotel, will
be sent
There Is a strong probability that the
Worcester men selected for the Sixth
cavalry. together with others from
Providence, will go west by special car
leaving Worcester tonight.
Eight applicants were examined yes
terday, three of whom We're passed
They are Henry G. Tucker of Haverhill
Daniel f. Sullivan Of Marlboro, and
Herbert B. Abbott Of this city. The
first two are shoe1nakers by trade
who have had no pte1ious connection
with military life, while Abbott served
during the Cuban war as a member OF
A Company, Second Massachusetts
regiment. L. S. V.
Paul Gerber of X Company Sixth
Massachusetts, regiment, u. $. ", will
serve for the present as assistant clerk
In the Worcester recruiting Office.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
AN EVANGELIST.
Rev. 3. Fay Wills to Proach at Church CT
the Unity Sunday.


the Unity Sunday
The Rev B. Fay Mills of Boston, the
we'll known divine, whose reputation as
an evangelist is national, has been en-
gagged to occupy the pulpit of the
Church of the Unity next Sunday NOR
ming, and the people of this city who
have long wanted the opportunity of
hearing this distinguished and scholar
ly preacher, will have their wish graf
fled
Rev. B. Fay Mills gained his emil
nence through his successful evangel-
ical labors, his eloquence, his oratory,
and deep learning. Until a few years
ago he was identified with the Congre-
gational denomination, which he left
to devote himself to evangelical work
Mr.. Mills holds that his mission was
to preach the gospel Of Christ to peo-
pie that had not attended church and
had no recognized church afiliation. He
wished to spread the divine truth with
out being bound by the lines of creed
and since he began this great work
he has achieved even greater success
than in the denominatioi>dl field.
For some time past he has held reg
ular services at fremont Temple, Bos-
ton which have been attended by inn
mense crowds. He has drawn unto
himself disciples from all over the city.
and his religious meetings in fremont
Church have come TO occupy a higher
recognized place in the religious life
of Boston than those Of sectarian char
acter. Rev. Mr.. Mills has not identified
himself with the Unitarian Church, but
has been frequently heard in pulpits
Of that faith, and his appearance in
a Worcester pulpit viii be the cause
of a large attendance.