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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-27
THE FIRST CONTEST.

At the crack of the pistol the two
four-oared crews from Cornell and
Pennsylvania took the water together,
but before the boats had gone 10
lengths ahead. the Quakers had showed
their boats nose ahead of Cornell.
From a mere gain of inches in the
first half mile the gain of the Pennsyl-
vania boat became one Of fee; as they
neared the mile mark. Twice the
Comedians tried to reduce the lead. but
each time the Quakers responded and
crossed the line a winner by length
and half in IL minutes IL seconds.
Cornell finished. according to the Off
Gals, in IL minutes, ii SO seconds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-27
THE FREsHMEN'S RACE.

The freshmen race, which was start
ed promptly after the four-oared finish
ed. was one of the closest and most eX-
citing races ever seen on the river in
years, the Columbia crew giving the
Cornell crew a sharp and pretty fight
for first place and making phenomenal
time. considering the slowness OF their
stroke. At the sound of the pistol the
crews got away III 4 bunch.
For the first half mile the struggle
was so exciting that the spectators
cheered for each crew.
Close together the three boats hung,
but there was something about the way
the Cornell boat seemed 10 glide over
the water that made Columbia and
Pennsylvania hearts go down. AS the
crews reached The mile mark. the Cor
nell boat was about a half length cut
from the bunch, and soon the lead was
q clear length.
Amid the footing of whistle and the
cheers of the Cornell contingent, the
boat crossed the finish line. Cornell
leading with boat and quarter
length to spare, and PENNSYLVANIA fol-
lowing Columbia three boat lengths be-
hind. The time of Cornell was 9:55, not
so good as that made by Yale in 81,
OF 9:19 on the same course.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-27

foreign power. will take place in the
army service building here.
NJ Mattjieu Dreyfus. brother of the
famous prisoner. has arrived here.
DECLARATION APPROVED.
The Senate, by vote Of lS7 To %,
approved the declaration OF the Gov
eminent.
In the Chamber of Deputies. NJ.
Ernest Roche. Socialist. interpellatea
the Government regarding the policy
and composition of the ministry. He
declared IL was a government of war
and of defiance. and violently attacks "a
the Minister of War, General. The
Marquis de Gallifct.
vein. and eight orders of the day were
moved, only two of them approving the
ministerial statement.
THE PREMIER REPLIES.
NJ. Waldeck- Rousseau replied TO the
various interpretations. explaining the
motives animating the formation of g
cabinet OF somewhat divergent views,
one of the main objects being TO re-
unite all Republicans. He added that
the ministers had already assumed
some responsi billy but he thought thu
backing OF the chamber was necessary
for further steps, and asked what min.
iStry could for moment tolerate acta
seeming 10 create the belief that the
army desired to constitute itself the
judge of its policy. lie further ex-
pressed the hope that ii would not be
necessary to take more severe
measures. and said he thought 1t easy
to demonstrate whence came the at
tacks upon the courts.
Explaining the inclusion OF General
The Marquis de Gallifet, in the cab-
net, as Minister OF War he said ii was
because no other general had so spon-
taneously supported the constitution,
and it was thought the necessary pun
ishment of certain military men could
be somewhat relaxed IL emanating from
such trusted authority as General de
Gallifet.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-27

the town that unless they declared ale
glance 10 the United States and raised
the American flag after fifteen days. he
would lombard the town. The Albany
then sailed announcing she would
return.
When the dispatch was forwarded
the town was greatly panic STRICKEN
and 1t was thought the authorities
would probably comply with the de-
mands of the commander Of the gun
boat.
AWAITING MKINLEY'S RETURN.
Secretary Alger said to-day that no
action will be taken for the enlargement
OF the army or sending troops TO rein
force General Otis until the return OF
President Mckinley. He also said that
General Wheeler would receive no as
signment until that time.
OTIS REPORT SATISFACTORY
Washington, June 26.-General Otis
detailed report of the conditions ex-
isting I'm the Philippines Is considered
very satisfactory at the War Depart
ment. 1t is taken to mean that General
GUS Will not now prosecute IL campaign
on account OF the rainy season. except
where the insurgents make it necessa-
ry to defend the territory now in pos
session of the United States That nor
ton of the dispatch telling of the belief
among filipinOS that the present poll
cy of the United States will not be up
held is regarded rs of great signiti-
canoe. 1t is believed that when the Fill
pinos see there is no hope of their rec
oGnition by the United States they Will
give up the fight. The absence of any
suggestion as to more troops being
needed is taken to mean that General
Gus does not believe they could be used
n - nj
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-27
BOAT RACING
ATP0UCHKEEPSIE
Pennsylvania Victorious in Four
CARED Contest.
CORNELL ALSO WINS
CORNELL ALSO WINS
Tho Frcshmcn's Eight Cared Race
Between pcnnsJIynnIa, Columbia
and Cornell Was Won by the Int
ter Crcw-A Description of tho
Contcsts-The Timc In which the
yictOrs Covered the Courses.
(By Telegraph to virginian-Pnot3

w NINk7 f.TI7IF 70 II . ItIItfII- I 4IUt'J
Poughkeepsie. n. ". June 26.-The
four-oared race over the two-milc
course to-day was won by Pennsylva-
mia. Time, IL minutes. Il seconds;
Cornell was second. Time. IL minutes,
Ii 3-5 seconds.
The freshmen eight-oared race be-
rwccH tAuITTTsy zrTri1; Columbia and
Cornell over the two-mile course wac
won by Cornell. Time. . minutes 80
seconds; Columbia was second. one and
one-quarter boat lengths behind Cor
nell Time, 10 minutes; Pennsylvania
third, 81 boat lengths behind Column
bia. Time, 10 minutes, 10 seconds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-27

defend It with the same energy against
the attacks and solicitations which con-
Stitute the most undeServed OF insults
I'VE desire above all that appease-
ment may be accomplished and it VIII
come quickly If every ono will give up
being law unto himself and bow to
the law of the land.
COOPERATION ESSENTIAL.
ITO ACCOMPLISH the work which has
devolved upon us we have need OF the
cooperation of Parliament and Its
whole confidence. We ask the widest
mandate. We take the fullest respon-
sibility. We ask for n truce of the
irritating discussions. hurtful to the
interests OF the country, and that you
will vote without delay Il law neces-
sary to the good working of the public
services. II our efforts are not sterile.
disunion among Republicans will van
ish and the Republic will soon resume
the oath of economic and social pro-
gross"
A HEAVY TASK
Our task is heavy. Whatever course
the Chamber may pursue. L have done
all my duty"
The speech OF NJ. Waldccl<- Rousseau
was much Interrupted. The noise. at
times was deafening, and several men,
bers were called TO order.
ORDER OF THE DAY.
NJ. Waldeck- Rousseau accepted an
order of the day moved by NJ. Jules
Perilier, Radical Socialist. reading as
follows:
The Chamber approving the decla-
ratious and acts of the Government
passes to the order OF the day"
The Chamber adopted NJ. FERTILIZERS
motion by vote OF 10 10 ~. I'M III
describable scene of excitement follow
ed in the Hobbies.
DREYFUS' SECOND TRIAL.
Rennes, France, June 26.-The second
trial of Captain Alfred Dreyfus. by
courtmartial. on the charge of commu-
nicaiing documents connected with the
national defence to the agent OF n
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Continued on Page Eleven.)
OTHER TELEGRAPH PAGE 8
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-27
MATCHMAKING SELF-GOVERN-
MEME

Manila, June 26.-7SO p. m.-Grcat
interest is taken in the result Of the
first step which is now being taken here
in the direction of self government. The
supreme Court Is sitting daily and the
American and Filipino Judges are hold
ing consultations through an interpre-
ter. y unanimous vote is required for Il
decision. Major-Gcncral OTIS has per-
suadcd Major Young. OF the Utah Bat
terry, To remain on the court for n time
after the battery departs. Three of the
native justices are absent. Ambroso
Rianzarcs. justice of the criminal
branch of the court happened to be at
Tarlac, then the seat Of the insurgent
government. when the appointments
were announced. and he was arrested
and sentenced to Punishment for life
His present whereabouts are not
known. Pedro Llorente. associate justice
of the Supreme Court. is in Cebu, where
he has great influence. working to pop
ularize American rule, with good re-
suits.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-27
AFFAIRS IN The
PHILIPPINES
General Otis Makes Lengthy Re-
port on the Situation,
THE RAINY SEASON ON

But Little Campaigning Possible Now
In Luzou- Filipino Armies Have
Suffered Great Losses and nre
Scattered Mass Of People Dcsire
Peace-Hopc or tho LeRdcrs-Con.
dition OF Onr Tro0ps-AwnitIng
mcKinley's Return tn Washington
-Innugurating SeIf-Govcrnmcn t
mt Manila.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-27

(By Telegraph to Virginlan-P ilot.)
Washington, June 26.-General OTIS
In reply to a cable from the War De-
partmcnt asking fer Information re-
gardipg the situation and conditions in
the Philippines. to-day cabled long
reply as follows:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-27
ate by the Minister of Justice n
TIE STATEFENTS.
hey were as follows:

They were rs follows:
"'Thc Chamber of Deputies, in eX
pressing itself, resolves not 10 support
any government but one determined 10
defend cnergetically Republican insti-
tutons and assure public order. has
clearly defined the task imposed upon
the new Cabinet. The Ministry has no
other ambition than to accomplish it in
order TO bring about the pacifcation of
the country and to maintain intact our
common inheritance, il seemed to us
that existing delusions should be
effaced and that the work we are about
to undertake required the cooperation
of all Republicans. When the aim Is
definite. though varying according to
the methods of different schools. ac-
cord becomes easier and controversies
are lost in the presence of the one duty
to perform. To end the agitations pur-
sued. under disguise easy to penetrate.
against the regime which has been
sanctioned and will be upheld by uni
Versal suffrage. and to require from all
the service. loyal assistance and cour-
ageous assumption of responsibility.
Sucn is necessarily the first duty of the
government 1t Is resolved to have all
Judicial decisions respected, and IL the
first wish of the country is to listen to
the voice of justice it will maintain
silence and respect while it's decisions
are prepared.
THE ARMY.
In the front rank OF the important
interests of the country, bound up with
the conservation of the dignity of the
nation. we place the interests OF the
army. which the Republic has con-
structed on stronger and wider basis.
and which is synonymous with the Re-
public's security and is the pride OF
France. We think. with the armys
most illustrious and surest guides. that
inviolable attachment 20 Discipline Ia
the first and essential guarantee OF the
army's own greatness We Intend to
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-15
Shenandoah shots.

WOODSTOCK. VA. December IL
(Speoial)-A petition is being circulated
here addressed TO the State Railroad
Commissioner. to permit the present
schedule on the Valley branch Of the
Southern railway 10 continue, and TO
cause the Baltimore and ohio 10 meet
the connection at Strasburg Junction, II
il is desired that close connection be
made there. The new schedule s. much
better for this county than the old one,
and the petition is receiving the sigma
lures OF many Of our best people
There is scarcity OF corn mere Tor
feeding purposes. and people who are
fattening porkers are experiencing rou-
BILE. ,
Mrs Elizabeth Heller. Of this place,
who fractured a hip-bone at the residence
of her daughter Mrs. NJ. SnacKhlaR' III
Baltimore. some months ago, VIII De
brought 10 her home here tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-15
A GREAT INDUSTRY.
r.:oy sToCK-YARDs OFFICIALLY
OPENED YESTERDAY
CONSlGNMENYS OF CATTLE EXPECTED.
The Hotel Project AbnndOned-Pace
Abnttoir Nearly CCmpleted-lhe
y.,o,,,na PLANT EnInrged-hing nD
4 Co.'s sIaughter-House.

The Union stock-Yards were officially
opened for the transaction OF puslhes9
Yesterday. one carload Of cattle was
received at the pens, and many more are
expected to-day and tomorrow.
This will be the first sale day, but the
largest crowd Is expected tomorrow.
Hereafter Fridays and Saturdays viii be
the regular sales days.
The yards are not yet completed
though they cover such vast area mat
no Inconvenience will be felt from this
fact. A sufficient number of pens nave
been prepared for the reception Of cattle
10 meet all demands for some time 10
come, but notwithstanding this, work -
being pushed forward in every directloh
with all possible speed. o-.,
The full capacity OF the yards Is z'oo
head OF cattle. 1900 sheep, and 1900 hOss'
The Offices of the brokers interested III
the enterprise are all in the old Home
stead building, which has been aNereu ~
meet these requirements.
HOTEL PROJECT ABANDONED.
The hotel project has been abandoned
Ths directors were unable TO see any
profit in such a venture-at all events
Tor many months to come-and they are
determined to make the yards SHOW
profit from the start. II was declded tia'
the pens are too close 10 the city LOT
hotel To thrive there, and the patrohasc
for six months or 80 would certainly pO
very slight. ,,,,
The wards do not compare in size WIN
the northern yards, but the company
seems 10 think that they VIII De laIse
enough TO supply all denSnds mere loi
some years to come. and when IL Is louhu
necessary to enlarge them there is pleh'y
of land available. There Will be no lor-
mai exercises TO mark the inauguration
of this enterprise as was at hrst ln'cnu-
ed .-,e.,,r,,,
PACE ABATTOIR NEARLY flNl9ilHL =,
The Pace abattoir is nearly inlsheu' II
a. a colossal red brick structure. situats"
10 the southeast of the cattle-pens Inc
roof IS already in place, and the calpeH,
ters are hard at work. 1t VIII De h''cu
with the most improved machinery l'r
general pork packing business anu III
the dressing OF beer. ,,, 80,
The Kingan Company has decided hol
"a transfer it's entire plant TO this site AT
present. They viii build large slaush-
dollhouse but the pork VIII De cuiSu III
the city establishment
nhe Valentine abattOir has beeh en-
,{rged. and it's capacity almost doupleu'
the improvements are nearly complete
I These four great establishments now
4 COMPRISE one of the largest apd most I'M
portant Industries in the city. To WISH
mis- section IS 10 be astounded al the
magnitude of this enterprise. when Is
destined 10 cut AN important ngure III 'he
development of the interests OF TINS city
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-15
BUYS THE TALBOT RESIDENCE.
Mr.. John l.. Williams Pays S.. 900
for the PPOpcrty-Deed Recorded.

The Talbot residence. on the north
west corner Of Franklin and First streets.
has been purchased by Mr. John l.. VIZ
liams for $4,000. The deed Of bargain
and sale was recorded in the Chsncery
Court yesterday
The purchase was made by Mr.. VIII
liams from Mr.. y. b. Munford and the
Virginia Trust Company, special commits
sioners. The lot ,on which the house
stands fronts 100 feet ON Franklin street.
Thomas Ryan was tried in the Hastings
Court yesterday charged with cutting
negro named John HObson. He was ac-
quilted.
Marriage licenses were issued as, fol-
lows: II. Lancaster Williams and Rebekah
G. Watkins; Charles II. Tinsley and i6a
X Ihrift' Edward Reed and Alice J.. l..
NeWsome. Five licenses were issued 10
cOOred couples.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-15
TO MANAGE PAPER AND PULP MILLS
Mr.. Cyrus y. Logan VIII Arrive To-
Day-The Hig Island Mills.

Mr. Cyrus +. Logan, one ot the best
known practical paper manufacturers in
tho United States, will reach Richmond
tonight and assume charge of the plants
of the James River Falls Paper and Pulp
Mills Company.
Mr. Logan was. for a long time In
charge of the Lockhaven mills. OF the
New York and Pennsylvania Company.
and later was In charge of the Everett
mills, at Lowell in Washington State. lie
comes highly recommended
The offices of the River Falls Pa
per- and Pulp Mills Company and the Ka-
nawha Construction Company were re-
moved yesterday from No. 1913 TO No. 1Ol5
east Main street.
The Big Island Pulp and Paper-Mills
on James river in Bedford county. which
have recently been acquired by the
James River Falls Paper and Pulp Com
pany, OF this city. will begin running I'M
der its new management next week. Inc
mills have been in operation for some
time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-15
The Crescent city Rnccs.

NEW ORLEANS. December H-Cres-
cent City race results: y, >,
First racc-seven furlongs-Andes q I,
p won. Trebor q to , and 10 % secV""'
Chcopee go TO u third. Time. l:5l.
Second race-six acknowledgements
02 TO 1 and > to - won. Elderlm % 20 z
and even second. Icedeep u0 to u thlru'
Time. lis. -.
Third race-selling. mile ana tnrec
eighthg-MOnk Wayman q 70 ana "
- won. linn G3 to 2 and even second,
Ramiro III. Us 10 ID third Time 2:Z9ii.
Fourth race-handicap. mile and seven
~ yards-Lauroate Y 10 i ana 10 % 80. yIi'
Lackman % TO and to - second, com
pensation q to - third. Time, 1851.
Fifth race-sellng. one mile-Donna
Rita IN TO > and TO - won, Wenlock
go TO | and TO - second, Bill Jdckmdii
az to ID third. Time. 1884
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-15
IN GO TO WASHINGTON TODAY.
CIV. TYLER VIII Accompany Ln"ies
,o sec the President.

Governor Tyler will 30 to Washington
to-day for the purpose Of accompanying
q committee from the Society OF Colo
NAL Danes, of this city, to the White
House. 10 presora a memorial to the Pres
ident asking that one OF the new battle
shin be named the Virginia. The com
rnittee Of ladies consists of Mrs. Herbert
claiborne. Mrs Charles Washington
Coleman. and Mrs. Elizabeth Byrd Mich
ola.
MILITARY BOARD
There was brief meeting OF the Mill
tary Board at the Governors Mansion
Yesterday afternoon. considerable
amount OF routine business was trans
acted ana considerable time was speni
So discussing the condition Of the milf
tary Of the State In a general way. The
board consists OF Governor Tyler, Ad
1ufant-Gencfal Male. Secretary Joseph T
Lawless. Colonel 10 Lane Stern, and Com
nander III. l.. Cannon, OF the naval vol
unteers. Commander Cannon Is now the
ranking volunteer officer IN the Virginia
service. commander having the relative
army rank OF Northumberland. He win
remain a member OF the board until q
virginia regiment is formed. when the
Colonel VIII take his place the law pro-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-15
BIG FIRE IN SOUTH BOSTON.
Hardware and Dry-Goods Merchants
Suffer.

SOUTH BOSTON, VA. December H.
(SpeclaL)-A fire broke out at 2:3O o'clock
this evening in the rear part of the first
floor Of the three-story brick building
belonging to w. L. owen. and occupied
by r. A. Penlck & Son, as wholesale and
retail hardware dealers The origin OF
the fire is unknown. The clerks were
moving a barrel OF oil and the door was
greasy, when suddenly there was "A
blaze. 1t is supposed that match was
trodden on. In an instant almost the
whO.e floor was In flames. and the build
ing was quickly Quilted. The fire depart
ment was on hand promptly, but the oS-
plos on OF barrels OF oil and powder soon
made a wreck. The insurance on the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-15
Two still Alarms.

Fire occurred yesterday morning in the
Peoples Drugstore, in Fulton, causing
damage TO the extent of $500 or 500 The
flames were discovered at PAS O'clock in
the morning by a passer-by. and a still
alarm was turned in, to which Engine
Company No. responded. The fire was
put out after a lengthy and desperate
fight. The damage 10 the stock IS esti-
mated at between $500 and 5000, and TO
the building 800. The building is owned
by William Finkins * Son and occupied
by Messrs. Owens q Minor
A stil-alarm was turned in from
Messrs. Constable Brothers store. on east
Broad street. late yesterday evening.
There did not appear 10 have been any
cause for the alarm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-15
officers of Home Circle.

At a large and enthusiastic meeting %
Richmond Council. No. g.. Home Circle,
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing term: Leader. h. Y. Jones; Vice
Leader. L. =. Kuhn; Instructor. j. w.
Carter; Secretary, S. l.. Bloomber.
Financier, c. =. Walford; Treasurer.
Richard w. Jones; Guide, j. Levitt; War
den. r. +. owen; Sentinel J. ID. 1.
kruse Trustees-John Mann, c. Tha p
himer, and A. G. Ellington.
The officers OF the council received a
draft from the Supreme Council and DC
livered same 20 the beneficiary of their
deceased brother, Rowland Hill. in pay
ment Of the amount Of his certificate I,
the order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-15
Officers of EIba Council.

The following officers have been elected
by Elba Council No Coo, r. A; l.. A.
PeyrOnnet, regent; w. +. Duncke. vice
regent James Il. Angle, past regent
Walter Martin, orator; c. w. Tyler, seCre-
tary twentieth term: William GALLOWAY
collectors Charles T.. Richardson, tTca-
surer; Roy w. Randolph, chaplain Jo j.
fully, guide; Nicholas Haddock warden;
s A. PulliaIn, sentry; John L. Hankl:.s
7. l.. Courtney, and Joseph w. Lambe.
trustee; Robert {. CrOvder. representa-
tive TO Grand Council; James Il. Ang
nlternate
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-15
THE FINAL REHEARsALs.
All Departments OF the Wednesday
Club Prepnred for the Concerts.

The final rehearsal Of the Wednesday
Club orchestra before the concerts to be
given at the Academy tomorrow occurred
in the Smithdeal College Hall last night.
The organization is doing very fine work.
and its playing will be a decided feature
OF the winter festival
The final rehearsal of the Wednesday
Club Children's Chorus will take place
tomorrow morning at the Academy Of
Music. at $3.50 o'clock, with the orchestra.
Tie full chorus must be present prompt
~, and any Of the children who are en-
rolled as members, but who, for any rea-
son. have not received their chorus
tickets can get them at that time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-15
"Thc League Breeze"

For the monthly literary meeting of the
Epworth League at Park-Place Metho-
dist Episcopal church tonight will be
given "rhe Christmas Edition of the
League Breeze" This is the third edi-
ton of the Breeze and will contain much
OF interest TO Leaguers and their friends
Some OF the contributions already handed
In are of peculiar interest. The pastor.
Rev. John 4. BOSNIAN is greatly en-
coUraged at finding the young people OF
Park Place active In the various depart
ments Of the Epworth League.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-15
building is unknown. Penick & Son were

building Ia unknown Penick q son "e''
Tha danes spread and soon attackea
the upper story OF Stile Brothers Jon
dan,s dry-goods store All the goods on
this floor were burned. on tn ne. o, III
aoors only a few were saved. the reso
are ruined by water. They had NiS"
VI The News Office suffered by water con-
sIderably. w. T. Reeves a. Co., oru is
gists. lose by breakage The pos.-oi, ,or
in an adjoining building was In danger
,rho ~ nostmaster removed nearly every
thing hin in his Office. The Danville FIRE de-
nartnent was autographed for while me
excitement WAS raging, but before Az Az
control. This Is the second big nre thau
has occurred hore this year.