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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-06

transpired that quite an exciting scene
occurred at the meeting OF the COM
mittee this morning. Attorney Scott,
OF Roanoke. and Senator Lyle, OF the
same city, We're on opposing sides, the
former advocating the abolition of the
circuit. In the course of the debate
Mr.. Scott stated that an assertion made
BY Senator Lyle was untrue The lat
Ter at once resented the insult by rush
ing at Mr.. Scott and endeavoring TO
strike him. Friends separated them.
but again they came together. The ar
fair was finally settled, neither OF the
parties being hurt.
VICTORY FOR THE POSTAL.
The Committee on General Laws had
under consideration again this morn
Ing the bill permitting telegraph COM
panie5 to erect lines upon the right OF
way OF railroads. and agreed to report
the same favorably. This is a big VIC
tory for the Postal Telegraph Com
pany, which was being opposed by the
Western Union.
BILLS OFFERED.
IN the Senate AIR. Maynard offered a
bill to incorporate the Consolidated
Turnpike Company. o; Norfolk.
Mr. Morris introduced q bill to en-
power the COUNT s OF Athena lie. But X
iEgfam and Fluvanna to construct a
bridge across James river at or near
the town OF Scottsvlle, and to collect
tolls refor, and to autho ize and en-
rover said counties to ne gotiate a loan
and issue bonds for that purpose and
to repeal sc ion 1888 OF the Code In so
far as IL applies to such bridges.
y bill was introduced by Mr.. Bruce
for the relief OF Mir. c. B. Gibson. OF
Lee county.
Judge Mann. of Nottoway introduced
q bill to empower Brunswick county to
issue bonds TO pay off those issued in
payment OF stock OF the Atlantic and
DaIvllie railway, payable in 1915. ard
relieving them OF the sinking fund fea-
turc.
BY Mr. Keezcil--For the relief of J.
II. Burbank. OF the county of Rocking
ham, from an improper ass ssment
BY Mr. Keezell-For the relief. OF j
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-06
BY Telegraph to virginian-Pilot.)

IbE TeIcgEaph 20 VirgIhian- Filot.)
Washington. d. c.. Jan. 5.-The Rob
eits investigating committee continue d
its session today with a large crowd
of interested spectators Pre- sent. Among
these was Miss Roberts. the daughter
Of he Utah mem bar-el;ct. who sat near
him and followed attentively he argu-
ment presented by her fathe.. Chair
man Tayler L0hiol stated attAA- outset
that he had received from ex-secretnry
John G. Carlisle u letter giving his
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-06
VICTORY FOR POSTAL
a Decided victory Over tho western
linton frii,s oT-red nnd Referred
I'm the senate % Improve virgin
In Bench Into Doicgate New.
bcrnr's Entire Sn,nry Voted 10 Iii.
Family Hills Passed,

Richmond. Va. Jan. 5.--Whilc tho
General Assembly was in session to-
day for q longer period than usual, the
majority of the legislation was most
ly of nature not general or inn
portant The principal matter of in
terest was report received from the
General Laws Committee recommends
ing0he abolition OF the Eighteenth Ju-
dicial Circuit now presided over by
Judge Dupuy
a LIVELY SCENE.
In connection with this report It
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-06
AFFAIRS Ar MAFEIlING.

10 don. Jan. b.-i:iO 4. IN Tee Times
publishes the following disratch from
Mafeking. dated December Goth:
At dawn % day Conopel Baden Pow
ell organized an unsuccessful attack
upon strong position OF the enemy
Mt Gametree. two milss ON Maj king,
from Will h the Rosrs rave been MAIN
tanning desuiiory but annoying she'll
and rifle fire for several weeks The
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-06
Beers MAKE A
SUDDEN ATTACK
And Were RepuIssd by British
with Considerable Loss.
BRITISH FORCED BACK

coionc, Bndcn rowcils Force su,-
taias severe Loss Mt MnicI,ns-
Unclaimed Cargo OF American
Vessel Released from selzurc-
nniler's Men Reported 20 Bo Enscr
forshc Advance Question OF Con,
trnband Seizures.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-06
ROBERTS IN HIS
OWN DEFENSE
Ex-Secretary Carlisle Renders
Opinion UaiayOrahle to Defendant
rs NE a PoLyeAm1sT?

u'"h's aIcmbcr- EIcotof lilo House OF
Rep cscntntivos or the Nar,on
Claims xmas nothing Has nccn
rravcd Asain,. Him ana chm,
lengc. tho cnnrso rhnt RIO HID
Contracted Three polygnnaous
Mnrrin&cs.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-04
A NEW VIEW.

A rather amusing Illustration is fur
nished by the New York Tribune of the
straits to which the annexationists of the
administration are driven in connection
with the progress of Cuban affairs. It
appears that one of the Havana newsna-
pers foolishly objected to the expenditure
Of Cuban funds in the effort to remove
the yellow fever infection The obtec-
ton was based on the notion that. Gu
bans not being susceptible to the dis
ease. the expenditure must necessarily
be made in the interest of foreigners So
journinG or living on the island.
Of course, nothing could be more fool
ish than such a view. There is as much
likelihood of its receiving the approval
of the mass of the Cuban people as there
is Of their voting for the restoration of
Spanish control in the island. Indeed. the
main work done by Gen. Wood thus far
has been directed toward the removal of
such unsanitary conditions as were pro-
ductive Of that and other forms of in
fectious disease. According to Gen.
Wood, the Cubans have shown the high
est appreciation of all that has been done
for them in that and other directions
and, notwithstanding the army of CORE
spondents maintained in Cuba for the
purpose of disappearing the views and
conduct Of the Cuban people, there never
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packed away a dress which many a per-
son has told US is q poem, while still
others have confided that 1t was ''jusr
our style" This, along with the fact
that said frock had neither a spot nor
rip nor a tear, convinced our economical
soul that We had prize for the following
summer.
But, alas! and alas! Ten to one, you,
madame, know just how 1t IS yourself
You get out this sartOriaI treasure IN
linen, percale or muslin, with happiness
beaming all over your face.
You try 1t on.
The beam gradually leaves your fea-
lures as you prowl up and down before
the long glass, which may we'll be called
the glass of fashion," since it makes
everything not up to the latest fashion
look hideous.
Well, what's the matter with the thing!
You give it a hitch. 1t looks worse.
perhaps 1t needs new ribbons.
You run for fresh sash and neckwear.
Having donned these fresh, crisp Access
SORES, this dress which was "as good as
new looks like the faded old rag it is,
something like thirty cents" The new
things make a frightful contract
No matter how much you frown, tap
your toe, or even say bad things about
the unreliability Of old dresses and your
own over-trusting disposition, the dress
is impossible, and looks it.
Don't put il away in the closet again.
GIVE 1t to some one who will get some
good out Of 1t, since 1t will only grow less
desirable with time.
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MAY RESULT IN A DUEL.
AGrort offered Capt. MiIne by Will
INN NaiA orr Aston.

AGroEt offered Capt. Milne by Will
fam Waldorf Astor.
LONDON, July 3.-Br. William Waldorf
Astor has set all London talking by pub
fishing in his own paper, the Pail Mall
Gazette the following paragraph:
I'VE are desired to make known that
the presence of Capt. ST. Berkley Milne,
of the Naval and Military club, Piccadil-
~, at Mr.. Astor's concert last Thursday
evening, was unlimited"
As Capt Milne is one of the most dis
tinguished naval officers, and member
of the best clubs and a former comrnasl-
der of the loyai yacht Osborne, no end of
speculation had been caused By the re-
markable announcement. The Astor con-
cert was largely attended, and those
questioned by a reporter of the Associated
Press did hot notice Capt. Milne.
So far as can be learned, nothing oc-
CURED during the evening to justify Mr..
Astor's present action. In fact, it is free
ly stated that Mr.. AstOr was pretty bold
In making the assertion that man so
well known in London. although perhaps
not personally invited by Mr.. Aston, did
not come n some one else's party.
The papers comment on Mr. Astor' s
dragging in one particular club to which
Capt. Milne belonged. as if Mr.. Aston,
it is pointed out, had a grudge against
it as well as against Capt Milne and
the general opinion is that Capt. Milne
is not likely to submit to such a slur
without taking some action
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-04
AT THE GRAND.

A matinee at 2:3O and a performance
this evening at S:15 will conclude the
presentation of ''FIiends,' at tho Grand
opera house. by the Pike. Theater COM
pany Miss Truax. in the leading femi-
nine role, is excellent, her sweet contralto
voice being heard to good advantage in
the second act. Byron Douglas and
Charles Wyngate, as the two friends.
both give excellent interpretations Of
their respective roles. and Mr.. ]. b. Ever.
ham, as Silas Paden Sr.. is also seen to
good advantage.
Jim the Penman," Sir Charles Young
acknowledged masterpiece of modern dra,
matte writing. VIII be given as closing
play Of the present season of summer
dramatic stock productions by the Pike
Theater company.
The Boston Lyric Opera company will
be seen ar the Grand the coming week
presenting for the first half OF the week
THE Idols Eye"
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WEDNESDAY. JULY 4, 1900.


= CENTURY AND A oUARTzI2
1t lacks but one year of q ca,+,,r,, 49,,
quarter since the Declaration &c
American Independence was nronu,-
gated and this republic was launched
iH'o being amid the roar and flames Of
war The movement which found IN
splred expression in that document soon
succeeded in arousing many of the sinh
9ect peoples OF Europe to a sense of their
suoJech"h and of the brutality of their
rulers 1t urged the harassed peopIa of
ireland forward to one more inaffactuo1
endeavor to restore their straneled lihar
ties at cost almost too fearful 70 "a.
cal. But its most enduring impress wos
lett on the sensitive character of tba
French people. What American ra+r;o+.
wrought through war the French essay
eu through the awful agency of civil raw
oiuuon. Thrones and scepters crunob,ad
away for nigh half century after tho
American colonists had shown to the
world how determined handful of ma
trlots might force terms from mower
which even at that time boastad Of haino
lmpregnable both on land and sea.
We then proclaimed that man was
born free and possessed an inaIiena b1o
right to ite, liberty and the purs,,ft 81
happiness. We accepted and avowed +bA
Inherent light of humanity to the bless
1ngs OF liberty and peace, and for I'M
years stood before the world the refuqe
Of the liberties of mankind and the ms.
tron and upholder of every people strug-
Cling for the control of their own nation
al destinies.
Today We occupy the anon a,ous posi-
ton OF robbing one race Of its land and
liberty while we pretend to lift another
to the position of independent statehood
We treat as dependencies those who
have sought Embodiment in our union cf
states. We appeal to our constitution
to sustain ourselves in courses the par
aIlel to which can only be found in the
history of European monarchies in tbair
earlier treatment of their colonies and
dependencies.
1t is a radical departure which We have
made from our original conceptions Of
civil liberty. We deny to other races
what we fought to secure for ourselves.
We engage ourselves in the same poll
cies with reference to other lands and
peoples which have characterized mon
archical progress from a period centuries
before the dawn of the Roman empire
TO the Gay of the impending doom of the
Chinese empire.
The opening century holds in its womb
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before has been heard a complaint or
objection of this character.
But the annexationists of the admins
tration think the occasion one of suf-
fcient Importance to read lectures on
what the United States is in control of
Cuba for, and what deep obligations the
Cubans are under to this government.
The Tribune. after telling its readers
in half-column editorial that we went
to war with Spain for benevolent pur-
poses, proceeds to warn the Cubans that
their morals" are not satisfactory as
yet, and that they had better fix them
up if they want their country restored to
them 1t closes its moral lecture with
the following paragraph:
"Of one thing, at any rate, there ought
to be no doubt, and that is that until the
people of the United States are thor
oughly convinced that such sentiments
are not part of the mental and moral
furniture OF a majority of the people of
Cuba they viii resolutely refuse to turn
oVsr the government of the island to it's
Inhabitants"
SO we have, according to this high
priest of Imperialism, set ourselves to
the renovation of the mental and moral
furniture" of the Cuban people, and until
we have finished the job there must be
no talk of turning the island over to its
Inhabitants! Nay, we go even further
than this. Until the American people
are Thoroughly convinced" that such
sentiments" have not the approval Of a
"resolutely refuse" to let go our hold of
the island. This, if it means anything at
all, makes it necessary that there shall
be poll taken to see whether the ma
jority of the people of Cuba are foolish
enough to sustain the idea that money
must not be expended for the eradication
Of disease unless it Is clearly shown
tls Cubans are not immune to the spe-
cific disease thus to be eradicated.
This is an entirely new view of the
Cuban situation. since it invests US not
only with responsibility for the sound
ness of the political, but also of the men,
| tai and moral furniture" of the unhappy
Cubans. No doubt,when they have attain
! ed to the high mental and moral order
| necessary to the production of the high
types Of citizenship we have presented to
their view through the production of a
Neeley postal service which we have
provided them with, they will deem
themselves fully qualified to set up in
the business of government on their
own account. The standard will be so
familiar to those whom the Tribune
speaks for that the administration will
then make haste to give the Cubans
their freedom.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-04
THE GIRL IN PINK.

Some DAYS ago I sang that dear delight,
The Girl in White
We seen che since surpasses her-I
The GIRL in Pink.
Whatte'er the garb in which I see that
silk. fouIard, print
lts dainty wiasomeness by sunlight
kiss't
1 can't resist
With Beauty's -pink-petaI cheek. is
grace
Is well in place;
YOUTHS swelling form in pinky bodice
neat,
Looks doubly sweet
1t Charms in crowded street. by beach or
At picnic gay;
But most up-Thames, in some backWater
With you as him"
All. deem me not (stn sweet a tickle
Dear Maid in white;
If fairer yet your cousin now I think
Loves Dream in Pink
London Express.
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FRANCE AND AMERICA.
Ceremonies Coupled with dwelling
of Statue of Washington.

Ceremonies Coupled with dwelling
of Statue of Washington.
PARIS, July 3.-The ceremonies coupled
with the unwilling of the equestrian
statue Of Washington. the gift of AN
Association of American women for the
presentation of a statue of Washington
to France" passed off today according to
programme Ind under favorable circum-
stances. SOusa's band was in attend
ance. The United States ambassador,
Gen. Horace Porter, presided and deIiv-
cred an address.
Consul General GowGy made the pres
entation, and the French minister OF
foreign affairs NJ Delcasse, accepted in
behalf of France.
NJ. DeIcasse, in accepting the statue.
said:
THE Offering to France a statue Of the
hero, who was the incarnation Of the
virture Of his race could not but go to
the heart Of this country, but It touched
It more particularly when coming from
the American women who uSite so per-
fectly valor with grace. 1 beg the wOm-
en- of the United States to accept. with
my respectful homage, the profound
thanks of the French nation. He whose
noble image has just been unveiled may
perhaps be cited as an example for the
world, but. especially, to the citizens Of
d ueHOCIdCy. OUuDL II announcer CDllu-
be found in history who could re-unite
in the same degree the qualities demand
e6 for the guidance Of a free people"
The equestrian statue of Washington
is in bronze and IS about fifteen feet in
height to the top Of the head of Wash
ington. and from twenty-five to twenty
three feet to the point Of the uplifted
sword Washington IS represented in full
military costume. taking command of
1870, and lending his sword to his coun-
try.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-04
Deciphering Poor Addresses.

The report of the "nixes' department
at the postoffice for the fiscal year end
ing July 1. gives the following figures.
Mail returned to sender, 100, OIL; corrected
and forwarded. 179751: wrong address,
sent to dead letter office. 6,3SS; held for
postage, S,167: Canadian matter sent to
dead letter Office. TAI; second and third
class matter disposed of as waste, 127. 545;
making a grand total of 42S, 924, or daily
average handling of 1.192 pieces of mall
This is mail that is poorly addressed and
is sent to9this, department to have the
addresses made out SO that it can be sent
by four clerks. who do nothing else
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-04
ART OF SANDWICH MAKING.
half OF the Secret Lies in the Way
the Bread Is Cut.
Philadelphia Enquirer

the Bread Is Cut.
Philadelphia Enquirer.
Ihere certainly was variety enough on
the sandwich tray our hostess passed
around after she had served US her very
pest Drew IN her prettiest teacups
We We're all hungry from our after
noon tramp, but that wasn't the only
reason those sandwiches made such a
hit.
tested a triangle Of brown bread
with watercress and mayonnaise filing.
a d1amOnd-shaped mystery of chopped
dates, raisins and nuts. attacked with
Keen relish another sandwich novelty and
sui mad wistful eye on the tray when
somebody called attention to my greed
mess.
Why I said Indignantly. those were
mere shadows of sandwiches Half a
dozen wouldn't make the thickness of an
ordinary one. And that's just what I've
been puzzling overflow in the world
Mrs. A. has managed to slice her bread
to shaving and butter 1t without
Crumbling."
I've been thinking the same myself"
said another of the party. NO matter
how sharp my knife, how firm my loaf,
cannot cut the slices temptingly thin and
butter them evenly Sometimes 1 have
tried melted butter in order not to tear
the bread, but that makes it so soggy and
greasy 1t ruins the sandwiches"
Meanwhile our hostess smiled knowing
! ly.
You will be surprised" she said,
when 1 tell you my secret of sandwich
making Long ago 1 realized that no
matter how delicious the filing it would
not be palatable if blanketed between
sIumsy slices of bread.
| There was the same trouble you COM
! plain Otto butter a thin piece without
! mangling It, Now, just listen to the sim
| pie trick finally discovered. Butter each
! piece Of bread before cutting it from
| the loaf.
There you are! Have the knife sharp,
and you can carve that bread like a
piece of tissue paper cutting the fancy
! shapes afterwards. But always butter
each slice before it leaves the loaf"
A simple trick. indeed, but therein Ilel
4 the art of dainty Notwithstanding.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-04
APPALLING LOSS OF LIFE
WHAT THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA
COST GREAT BRITAIN.


LONDON, July 9.-The war office to-
ualties in South Africa since the begin
ming Of the war. The total loss, exclu-
sive of sick and wounded has been 29,706
Of which the killed in action were 254
officers and q, 4G3 non-commissioned Off
GERS and men; missing and prisoners, 65
Officers and 1924 non-commissioned Off
GERS and men; died of diseases, 1873 officers
and 4,204 non-commissioned officers and
men: invalided home, S4 officers and 49,
433 non-commissioned officers and men.
LORD ROBERTS REPORT.
LONDON. July 9-The following dis
patch has been received at the war office
from Lord Roberts:
Pretoria, July 2.-Gen. Hunters d.
vision has crossed the Vaal, and should
be at Frankfort today, where he will
be Joined by Col. MacdOnald's brigade
from Hebron.
Gen. Buffers leading brigade has left
Standerton for Gsayiingstad. Both here
and at johannesburg several families OF
the men who have been fighting against
us are being fed. Some are IN d state
Of restitution At BeiIbron. where the
food supply hang out, groceries. meat
and other supplies Of food are being dis
tributed among the inhabitants under
the supervision of relief committees. Ar
rangements being made for distribution
of oats for seed purposes to farmers &C
tualy in need of it, those who are un-
able TO procure oats in any other man
ner."
MAINE AT SOUTHAMPTON.
LONDON, July 3.-The American hos
pitaI ship Maine has reached Southampton
with another batch Of wounded soldiers
from South Africa. A distinguished
party, including Princess Louise, Lady
Randolph Churchill and Mines. Blow,
Ronalds, Adair and Chamberlain, met the
vessel in the Solent.
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the secret OF what is to follow this
strange casting aside of old ideals. Is
our republic to follow in the path mark
ed out by the republic of ancient Rome?
We are becoming, as they became, a rich
and luxurious people. Trade and COM
merce is all to US, as it was to them.
We know ard care nothing longer for
our fellow man, save as he can contribute
to the spread of our commerce or the
development of our manufactures.
Wealth accumulates fast in few hands,
and those restraints on the propagation
OF the race which marked the decline Of
the Roman people are in well defined OPP
Grafton among us, without The ener-
waiting and demoraIizing attendants of
which ancient history offers the recital
The past quarter of a century has been
but a brief spell to many of Us who are
still in the prime of our lives. Yet it is
estimated as but a moment in the life
of a nation even centuries older than
ours. Yet changes as great as nave been
wrought in our conceptions and prac-
tees in civil government in that period
have needed centuries to see realized
among other peoples. There are those now
living who will see the termination of
the second century of our national ex-
istence If their eyes will rest upon
republican form Of government on the
North American continent, the American
people will need to put speedy and eff
fective end to many of the tendencies in
civil government which have been in full
operation among US during the past dec
ade.
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NEW SHIPPING,
Official Report OF the Treasury Blu
reau of Navigation.


reau of Navigation.
WASHINGTON. July 3.-The treasury
bureau of navigation states that during
the fiscal year 1900 the total tonnOse Off
cially numbered added to the United
States merchant marine amounted to
AZ, ga gross tonnage. About $500 tons OF
Hawaiian, and less than 1000 tons of
Porto Rican shipping were admitted to
American registeTy. 1t is estimated that
complete figures will snow that the &C
tual additions to the merchant fleet dur
ing 1890 have been greater than any year
since 1856. The vessels built and official
ly numbered during the year aggregate
3Sl. 1913 gross tons, q record surpassed in
1874, when 1872 rs gross tons were bu-it
ana documented. OF the new vessels So
per cent are steam vessels built for the
great lakes. The only vessel built eX-
clusively for the foreign trade has been
the Haracaibo, of LII gross tons for the
Venezuelan traffic, while three steam
ships Of an aggregate tonnage Of over
5000 tons, Porto Rican trade, are tho
first maritime ships as resule Of aLneEa-
ton.
Full return probably will show that the
total documented tonnage on July 20,
1900. for the fist time since 1865 has again
reached 5,G00,C gross tons. The tonnage
registered for foreign trade, however, viii
probably be slightly below $4,000 gross
tons. the figures for June So 1898 The
increase of Alaskan trade carried on
mainly by registered vessels has checked
somewhat during the year the steady de-
cline in American tonnage registered Tor
foreign trade.