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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
EXCHANGE PROPOSED.
The Philippines for the West Indies
Views of Senator Fairbanks.

NEW YORK, April 5.-A special 10 the
Herald from Washington says: Much in
terest is felt here in the proposition origi-
mating with the inhabitants of ST. Kits, in
the Leeward islands. for the exchange of
the Philippines for the British West Indies
There are strong arguments in favor of such
exchange If Great Britain be in
duced to part with her West Indian colonies,
and there is little doubt that if the people
Of the United States had chance TO choose
between the Philippines and the English
possessions in the Caribbean sea they would
prefer the latter. This is particularly true
of the residents in the Eastern States. The
possession of the British West Indies would
be of great Importance to the United States
from "a military point OF view, as it would
make the Caribbean sea practically an
American lake, and would enable this coun-
try TO dominate all approaches to any future
isthmian canal from the Atlantic side 1t
would also bring the United States into
closer relations with Central and South
America, and would tend to develop COM
merce with all the nations south of Mexico"
The Herald's correspondent quotes Repre-
sentatives Meyer, of Louisiana, and I.iv-
ingston, of Georgia. in favor of the ex-
change. Continuing. the correspondent
says: Senator Fairbanks, of Indiana, the
ranking American representative on the
Canadian high joint commission, arrived
here last evening from the West for con-
sultation with the President. Relative to
the proposition for the United States to ex-
change the Philippine islands for England's >
West Indies possessions he said L read
the editorial in the morning Herald with
great interest. and, without committing
myself for or against the proposition. /
must say IL is a very ingenious suggestion
and would be widely copied and commented
upon. L do not care TO discuss its merits
or demerits at this time because the policy
OF the administration relative To the Philip
pines is apt 10 be shaped i'm accordance with
the recommendations of the American COM
missioners, whose proclamation was pub
lished yesterday. The American people
have confidence in the members of that
commission, and l believe whatever recon-
mendations they may make, after carefully
surveying the field. will be accepted as the
best solution of the Eastogn problem.
Rear Admiral Schley says: L do not
know what the political policy of the gov
ernment Is to be in connection with the
Philippines nor have / any means of know
ing that Great Britain is willing to relin-
quish her valuable possessions in the West
Indies. j have no doubt that many of our
people would be glad 10 see such an ex-
change as suggested, provided England is
willing. We have Il number OF very desir-
able islands TO the south of us-Jamaica
Barbados, st. Lucia and Trinidad and Ber-
muda-owned by England which would
make valuable additions TO our southern
territory. but 1 doubt very much whether
England is ready 10 part with them. Ber-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

FORT WORTH, Tex. April 5-Dr.
Charles V. Harris. of the medical depart
ment, United States army, passed through
here to-day, en- route to Washington on i'm
portant business with the War Department.
He comes from the Philippine islands, and
says the reports of the excellent health of
the American troops are false. DR.. Harris
stated that many United States soldiers,
disheartened over their physical condition,
deliberately place themselves as a target
for the enemys guns. 1t is the opinion of
DR.. Harris that if the American troops re-
main in the Philippines any great length of
time sickness and death is sure to follow.
WASHINGTON, April 5.-The name of
DR.. Charles V. Harris is not carried in the
army register, nor has the surgeon generals
office any record of any person of that name
connected with the medical department of
the army in Manila or the Philippines. IL is
not believed at the War Department that he
has any connection with the army.
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TO BE PR0TESTANTIZED.
Filipinos VIII BE Educated Up to the
Presbyterian Standard.

NEW YORK, April 5.-The Presbyterian
Foreign Mission Society is taking measures
looking toward active missionary work in
the Philippine islands. Over 5000 has been
handed TO the treasurer, though no appeal
has been made, by people who ask that their
names be withheld. According 10 the Rev.
DIR. +. r. Ellinwood. Rev. James b. Rod
gers. who was. for many years. a mission
airy in Brazil. is now on his way to Manila
with his wife, and will probably arrive at
Hong-Korg this week. Rev. ID. S. Hibbard
and his wife. formerly OF Lynden, Kan,
have just started for Manila, via San Fran
cisco. Others will leave in the near future.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
Jamaicans May Ask Annexation.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, April Sir Au-
gustus Hemming, the governor and the rep
resentatives have failed TO reach the hoped
for compromise on the critical issues that
have been pending for several weeks. The
governor declining to withdraw the addi-
tional official members. the tariff bill was
forced through. The representatives then
entered unanimous protest, and il is
thought that this will fire the movement
to join the Leeward islands and TO demand
annexation to the United States. Thus far
no sensational popular demonstrations
against the governments attitude are re-
pOrted
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Japan Aroused mt Last and Demand
ing Concessions, or settlements,
Like European Powers.
ANOTHER LOUD BRITISH Wall
OVER BRIDGE CONTRACT THAT
WAS AWARDED AMERICANS.
status of Samoan NegOtiatiOns-FOr-
maI Denial of Sensational RumOrs
Concerning Pope Leo.

LONDON, April 6-The st. Petersburg
correspondent OF the Times telegraphs an
alarmist statement regarding the spread or
serious labor troubles and strikes in the
manufacturing districts of Russia. Ominous
rumors, he says, in circulation in st.
Petersburg-reports of troops sent to sup
press outbreaks, of the wholesale destruc-
tion of property, of numerous arrests and OF
the gagging of the press-yet not half Of
what is happening ever reaches the ears OF
the capital. Towns, mills and factories, the
correspondent declares are literally inun-
dated with secret Socialist and revolutionary
proclamations by agitators, who are un-
doubtedly assisted from abroad. All this, to-
gether with the agitation fostered by the
students, creates a serious poitica. outlook.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
POPE LEO's HEALTH GOOD.
The Pontif Grants Audiences and Gel
brates Mass Daily.

ROME. April 5-Drs. Lapponi and Maz-
zoni have issued another formal denial Of
the disquietng stories circulated about the
Pope's health. They declare he follows his
usual occupation, grants audience daily and
celebrates mass almost every morning. The
Pontiff, on April IL. the occasion of the fete
of ST. Leon, will receive the dignitaries Of
the Sacred College and the pontfical court,
and will return thanks for his coronation
congratulations. DIR. Lapponi declares the
Pope is now In the same health as he has
enjoyed for two or three years past. His
Holiness received Archbishop Ireland to-day
in farewell audience. He also received in
audience the bishop of Duluth. the Rt. Rev.
James McGoldrick, and the bishop OF Wi
mona, the RI. Rev. David Il. Golfer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
Admiral Dewey.s Health.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-Admiral Van
Reypan. surgeon general of the navy. said
yesterday that all the recent reports re-
ceived from Manila showed that Admiral
Dewey was in excellent health. The sur
geon of the Boston has recently arrived
home from the Manila station, and the sur
geon general specially inquired of him as
to Admiral Deweys health. The response
was most satisfactory, showing that from
the standpoint of naval surgeon, closely
identified with the admiral. he was in as
good health as could be expected in such
a climate
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
BLOW AT BLOOMERs.
Lady HabertOn Loses Her Case
Against Hotel LandIady.

LONDON, April 5.-A test case which has
excited great interest in cycling circles was
decided at the Kingston sessions to-day,
when Lady Harberton charged the landlady
of hotel with having refused to serve her
because she was attired in bloomers. Lady
Harberton, who is treasurer of the Rational
Dress League, said on the witness stand
that she had Travelled 1900 miles and through
the West End of London in bloomers. The
landlady pleaded that she only refused 10
serve her ladyship in the coffee room and
would have served her in private room or
al the ordinary bar She also claimed her
business would be ruined if she was Obliged
to serve some women attired in bloomers.
The jury deci1ed against Lady Harberton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
MAY SaiI AbOut Nav I.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 5.-It is expected
that all the troops which are now under
orders to go to Manila by way of San Fran
cisco-a portion of the Sixth Artillery Sc
lected light artillery, Twenty-frst and Thir-
teenth Infantry-will leave here by the 1st
of May. The returning transports from
Manila are expected almost im mmediately, the
Arizona and Scandia being due this week
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
NEW LINCOLN MONUMENT.
Illinois Legislature VIII Appropriate
SI,OOO,OOO for the Work.

SPRINGFIELD. H., April 5.-The House
committee on appropriations adopting the
suggestion Of Chairman Curtis to-day pre-
pared a bill providing for the erection of
new Lincoln monument i'm Springfield to
cost 81. .O0o, 600. OF this amount $4,000 is to
be appropriated at once for the commence
ment of the work. Congress is 10 be re-
quested to appropriate s50o Ooo and 500 900
is to be raised by popular subscription. The
bill was reported 10 the House at this even
ing's session and advanced TO second read
ing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
Another Chance to GrowI.

LONDON, April e-The Cairo correspond
ent of the Daily Nail says: The govern
ment is considering a scheme for railway
through the eastern Sudan, probably from
Khartum, on the Nile, TO Suakim on the
Dead sea by the way of Kassala, in Nubia
The idea would be TO secure the Abyssinian
traffic. L understand that thirty-six en-
gines for the Uganda line are being built In
the United States"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

muda is the naval station OF the English
fleet on this side of the Atlantic and Bar
BADGES is the military rendezvous for the
British troops in the West Indies. England
maintains large garrison on that beautiful
and fertile island, and st. Lucia and Trini-
dad invaluable to her in many ways. :"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
May Accept Germnny's Proposal.

LONDON, April 6-The Berlin correspond
ent of the Times says: In official circles
the Samoan situation is considered much i'm
proved, and il is now confidently expected
that Great Britain will accept Germany's
proposal regarding unanimity in the investi-
CATION commission"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
Antarctic Explorations.

BRUSSELS. April 5.-The Belgian Geo.
graphical Society has received a dispatch
stating that the extreme latitude reached
by the Antarctic expeditionary steamer
Belgica was II So south. longitude %. Much
bad weather was encountered by the expe-
dition, but no intense cold except during the
month of September. Good maps were pre-
pared OF Hughes bay and Palmer's land,
south OF the South Shetland islands.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

LONDON. April 6.-The morning papers
comment with sympathy and approval on a
long letter which Alfred Austin, the poe;
laureate. addressed TO Col. John Hay, the
American secretary OF state. from Florence,
Italy. on March 25, appealing. on the ground
of the unity Of the English-speaking people.
for equal copyright In all English speaking
countries for all books written in English.
The Times commenting on the Ingenious
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
THE SAMOAN COMMISSION.
Salisbury FavOrs Majority Rule In
stead of Unanimity of Action.

BERLIN, April 5.-The negotiations be-
tween the German minister of foreign affairs,
Baron Won Buelow, the United States am
bassador, Andrew ID. White. and the British
ambassador Sir Frank c. Lascelles. con-
tnue. The representative of Great Britain
still favors the majority rule within the pro-
posed Samoan investigating commission
Germany wants unanimity, according TO the
Berlin act and the United States acquiesces
in the latter's attitude. Mr.. White said 10
the correspondent here of the Associated
Press: Il believe England will agree to
unanimity. The delay in decision is prob
ably due TO Lord Salisbury's absence As A
compromise, / offered that each power ap-
point three commissioners, with seven 10 de-
eide But this met with small favor. Ger
many thinks that it will not be difficult 10
secure unanimity within the commission II
the commissioners are instructed TO be con-
ciliatory. Official dispatches from Waslrng-
ton say the American representatives at
Samoa have been instructed to proceed eau
tously and return 10 the status quo All
other reports such that the United States
and Great Britain will hold Germany re-
sponsble for the deaths of blue jackets dur
ing the recent fights are baseless."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
Germany's Possible Commissioned.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-The semi-official
announcement that the German government
will not appoint either Consul General Ros-
enthal or Consul General Rose as its repre-
sentative on the Samoan commission. taken
in connection with the declaration of a pur-
pose to select an official OF the rank OF
consul general for the place. has tenGed L
confirm the belief OF the officials here that
the intention is TO name Dr. Schmidt as the
German commissioner. DIR. Schmidt is now
q privy councillor and director in the For
eign Office at Berlin of matters connected
with Asiatic and Samoan policy. He was
consul general of Samoa at Apia until four
years ago. when he was withdrawn at The
instance of the United States, owing to mis-
attitude towards Mr.. Mulligan, the United
States consul general thsre.
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is quite possible that. I'm the event of a
clash, the good offices of the United States
would be at the service of the two contend
ing parties TO aid in friendly settlement.
In the absence Of official information, how
ever, no step IN that direction has been
taken nor has the Navy Department con-
sidered the advisability of having a war
shin near the scene.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-26

keep. so 1t was cut for and won by
DR.. Grice. who presented it TO Miss
Estelle McCalla Wraps were then
brought forth and good nights were
said. all declaring this one of the most
delightful affairs of the Winter. Those
who were present on this occasion were
Miss Goldsboroush, of Baltimore; Miss
Edith Tunis. Misses Leta and Nora
Serpen. Misses Violet and Rosamond
Niles. Miss Sophia Smith, Miss Vir-
ginia Wise. Misses Dupuy. Miss Ferc-
bee Miss Beatrice Farquhar. Miss
Deming. Misses McCalla, Mr.. Tench
Tilghman. Mr.. w. W. Old. Jr., Mr..
Tyler Smith. Mr.. Aaron Aiilhado. Mr..
l.. s. Adams. U. s. N; MeSsrs. Colds
borough and Albert SerpeH Mr. Wash
ington Reid. MIR. George Parrish, DR..
Joseph Grice M. Poor. u. 5. N: Mr..
Spear, L. s N: Mr.. Bonifacc, u. S.
n; DIR. Hibbct, L. s. N: Mr. Field. l..
5. N: Mr.. Grosbeck. l.. s. ~: Mr..
Farquhar. Mr.. Clinton Wise and Mr..
1. w. Tannor.
again. after pleasant visit to relatives
in Newport News.
Great preparation are being made
for the Carnival. which is to be given
in Norfolk in May. and expectations
are Tor Il gay time
Misses Alice and Jane Serpeu have
returned from u delightful visit to
friends in Annapolis.
Miss Mary Fcrebee is now Mt home.
at the Naval Hospital. where her faith
or is now stationed.
Mrs. Edwin w. Overbey. of Boyton.
Va, who has been the guest OF Miss
Matte Johnston. on Duke street, IS the
guest of Mrs. John Dowald, in Ports
mouth.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Parker Breese
have returned from their wedding trip.
to New York.
Miss Ethel Nicely is spending a few
weeks in New York.
Miss Virginia wilson. OF BROOKLYN
is the gucs; of the Misses Pigman, at
Port Norfolk.
Miss Adele Hutchinson. Of Charlotte,
\. c., and Miss Mary Gieth Miles. OF
frankfort, nv. are Visiting Mrs c. l..
Wright, on Marys avenue. Client.
Mrs. Henry Wales mas returned from
vlsi; TO her old home. in Alabama.
Mr. ana Mrs. G. Brooks Johnston
and daughters let, last week for New
orleans.
Mrs. Frank Grsndy entertained a
party of her friends Saturday evening
in her usual charming manner. Fun
reisned supreme until ie>s homsy
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-26
IN SOCIETY'S REALM

1t has not been so many years ago
that the twenty-second OF February
was not only n holiday but a gala day
rs we'll. The military made parade and
with fife and drum did honor 10 the
day which gave to our country Il Wash
ington. On the eleventh of February
as the time was then reckoned 1892
George Washington first saw the light
In WeStmoreland county. in the mother
State. He was born to lead the band
that threw Off the yoke of bondage TO
become n free and independent nation.
Not then, as now, was the United
States the great power 1t is to-day AT
the close of the nineteenth century. but
poor. dependent colony. struggling for
very existence, growing under the pa
tlent care and toll of oar fortfaihers
and bowed under the oppression to
which they were subject. The Father
OF His Country is the name by Which
we delight to call him. ana when he
held the reins of government. being
chosen tho first President of the United
States. he proved himself Il statesman
as we'll rs soldier, and sowed the seeds
of government which have rpened into
one or the foremost nations of the
globe. ThroughOut-eVen from child
hood-Washingto toms life was one OF
high aims and manly virtues. OF iEteg
rity and truth. of patience and forbear-
ance, good soldier and good man.
ne was worthy Oh the rove ana respect
showered upon him by a people who
have honored and revered his name
through the days of more than CEN
fury, and year after year as the months
roll on. comes the anniversary OF the
birth OF our great patriot set aside as
universal holiday throughout our
realm and although not so demonstra-
tive, the feeling Is still with us and we
Will always have a continual reminder
of him, who ever was first in war
first in peace and first in the hearts Of
his countrymen."
The beginning of Lent was formerly a
sign for all gaties to cease. but /; scsme
that as the years roll on less
care Is felt for religious OBJ
servances-the self-denial is not
practiced with the same fervor as
the church demands
Miss Edith Tunis entertained n marty
of friends In a charming menner Tues
day morning at her home, on Freelnn-
con street. The affair partook of the
nature OF n luncheon, and was given in
honor OF her guest, Miss EIi2abeth
Goldsborough. OF Baltimore. Tho ii lc
was prettily decorated, the centre piece
being formed of red carnations. while
Mt the seat of each guest was an at
tractively decorated lunch card. Coyer.
Were laid for eight and n daintv and
delicate menu service. Miss Tnns
friends, who We're with her on ~
happy occasion, were Mrs Henry r
Baker, Miss Goldsborou gh Miss Min
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-26

decorated with spade played whist;
with heart, played hearts. while the
diamonds played euchre. After spend
ing an hour of SO ut their Respective
games the quests We're RECALLED with n
delightful repast. Miss Lambs guests
on the happy occasion were Miss Den
son. Miss Margaret Ward Misses Leta
and Nora .;erpcll. Miss Emily Allyn.
Messrs. Goldsboro and Albert Serpell.
Mir. Gordon Stcnson. DR.. Lawrence
Royster Mr.. Harry Lamb and Mr..
Samuel Forbes.
The Wednesday Literary Club Is still
enthusiastically working on American
literature. They Will meet during
March. with Mrs. +. l.. Dancy. Boush
street.
The Misses IIelviH. No. 40 Wood
street were at home to their many
friends on Wednesday evening from s
10 II. Among the many callers were:
Mcssrs Goodwin, Gardiner. Hunter,
Guy. Culpcnper. Brown and Thread
craft, OF Portsmouth.
The Norfolk Light Artillery Blues
enjoyed a very pleasant smoker on
Wednesday evening at their rooms. al
the Armory The twenty second OF
February is the anniversary of the or
gani2ntion of this company and WAS
duly celebrated In consequence. y
sumr;uoUa supper was served and rs
the men fingered i'm their wine and
cigars tales were told. songs sung and
music played to make the evening one
of pleasure such is rarely the 10; OF
man to have.
Thursday being the birthday OF Miss;
Estclic McCalla. was duly celebrated
by the pretty party which was given
IN her honor by her parents ut the
Navy Yard. The parlors of Captain
McCalla's residence had been tastcfully
dressed for this occasion and We're
extremely pretty in their reception
Grcsr OF green and red \ profusion OF
palms were banked in corners and 9TH
er space not occupied by the card
tables, while red carnations gave a
touch OF color and added their frag-
rance Ia the scene. Six tables were
surrounded by the players for the ever
fascinating game of Xhand cuchrc.
Attractive scOrc-cards were given the
players ana the game began. Mis-;
Mary Forebee won the ladies prize.
which proved TO he silver shoe but
toner. while to Or. Hibocr was given
the rentlcmans prize, n silver knife.
MISS Violet Niles was Conscled for her
Lack of lGck ut cards with n silver
men ana silver letter opener. and MIR.
Albert Sespell by receiving silver
kcN-r!ng. NJ then repaired 10 the din
ing-room. which Nas also prettily dec
Grated. where a bouu;iful reNast was
partaitcn t. Then the birthday cake.
WIN + is llloted number Of candles. was
cut Miss runls receiving the money.
Mss ucmius the ,hmble ana Miss
McCalla the ring. This she refused to
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-26
New Dress Trimmings.

The Spring Trimmings are here In
all their splendor and the ladies that
wish the seasons newest and most cor
rect styles should visit this department
before purchasing.
Bow Nots are the newest and most
stylish trimming at present. We have
them in Jet, Applique and Steel at all
prices.
Cream Applique by the yard, some
dainty patterns in floral designs, both
Linen and Silk.
lrrideso.nt Trimming, Steel and Tur-
ouoise, Jet and Turquoise, and many
other good styles are here.
Beautiful Patterns in Jet Trimming,
our line the handsomest in the city, all
uriocs from s. yard up 10 $500 yard.
Buckles for Trimming Dresses arc
here in Steel, Gilt, Pearl, Jet and Jewel
effects. All prices.
Braids OF all kinds, loop edges, floral
patterns, scoElopcd edges, circle braids,
hercules and soutache and many other
styles that are Used for trimming dresses,
both Black, White and Colored.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-26
Fine Enlbroideries.

Fine Embroidery work on fine ma
teriais in choice dainty patterns are our
pride, trashy embroidsries lind no place
in our department.
Our immense assortment OF fine En-
broiderics are now in-an assortment
that cannot be cqualled in Norfolk for
beauty of work, fineness of material nor
lowness of price.
We make a speciality of neat Fine
Edges. at Sc, 7c. &c, Zoe up to 25c yard,
lnsertings will continue to take lead
ing place in trimming all wash materials
and white goods our showing is par
ticularly strong in choice wanted styles.
Swiss Tucking in Clusters. 81, SIPS.
Clustered 'Tuekine on Nainsoos, with
drawn work, Soc, CSC, 75c yard.
Cambria, Nainsook and Swiss, all
over embroidery, Soc, o7e, 75c. to
SOB