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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
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and when the First Sergeant read off
the names you found that there wasn't
a letter or even a paper for you and
then when you did get hold of some
other fellows paper you found two or
three pages Of what the British soldiers
were doing in South Africa and that
Mrs. So-and-so was getting up n fund
for them and then way down in some
obscure corner you found brief. bare
Est of casualties in Philippines during
THE week,wouldn't you feel little sore?
THE AMERICAN SOLDIER.
There is no better soldier in the world
than the American soldier. His sojourn
in Uhe Philippines is no picnic I can as
sure you, and any stories that you see
floating through the press or hear from
the lecture platform to his disparage-
ment or to the diSpaIagement of the
administration and government OF these
islands, you can put down as in the
same category as the stories that used
TO go home from Jacksonville and Cuba
last year.
We of the Forty-sixth are very proud
of our regiment: certainly ii has been
in two OF the hcA'est fights out here and
in innumcraole skirm9hes, and never
met with a reverse of any kind. After
the battle of Taal a naval commander
IN his official report said: THE work of
the Forty-siXth was brilliant: there
may be other regiments on the island
his good, but there are certainly none
better"
COMING HOME.
The old President and myself are
great chums. and he is feeling very
badly over my approaching Departure.
He has had n flag made for me and has
presented me with an engraved bowl
and two cups.
We couldn't touch the old Fourth Vir-
Slnia on close order drilling; in fact we
have had very little of that. We dis
card swords and bayonets in the field
and are sometimes days without seeing
our transportation Hard-itick and
bacon are all right, but hate sleeping
in mud.
The people are intelligent and tract
able, except where led away by vain
and selfish leaders, but having been
ground down by centuries of tyranny
and oppression under Spain and her
HORRIBLE union of Church and State,
they are not and will not be for a gem
Grafton capable Of self government
Please give my regards to everybody,
and wishing you the best of luck, I am,
with kindeat regards.
Yours most sincerely
HARRY II. SHEEN.
p. S.-Saiw George Peed in January;
canit get any stamps out here.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
(By Telegraph to virginian-Pilot.)

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot)
London, June 11.-Dieutenant- General
Sir Frederick Forester Walker, in
command Of the lines of communication
in South Africa, reports that in the dis
aster to the troops June at Roodeval
where the Beers cut Lord Roberts line
of communica tons, the Fourth bat
Italion of the Deibyshire regiment were
all killed, wounded or made prisoners,
except six enlisted men. Two officers
and 10 men were killed and-tive Off
GERS and - men wounded, many OF
them severely.
The Beers returned the wounded to
dhe British. The officers killed were
Dieutenant-C Colonel Baird-DouGlas and
Lieutenant Hawley. The wounded in
clude Col. Wilkinson and Lieutenant
Blanchard, OF the Canadian Infantry.
General Foresticr-Walker's dispatch
In full is as follows:
Cape Town, June 10 Sunday The
following telegram has been received
from Charles Knox:
kroonstadt-The following casual
ties, reported from Roodcval. June 7, re-
ceiVed from Stonham, commanding the
Imperial Ieomanry Hospital, dated
Rhenos,er River June s. received here
by flag OF truce June TO- The fourth
battalion Of the Derbyshire regiment
cine Sherwood Foresters) Skilled. Lieu
tenant Colonel Baird-Douglas and
Lieut.. Hawley, and Is of the rank and
file: wounded. Colonel Wilkinson, Cap
tain Bailey Leutenants Hall. I.awder
and Blanchard. and 50 of the rank and
file; the Shropshire Light Infantry, one;
Cape Pioneer Railway regiment. seven:
Ammunition Park. Royal Marines and
Imperial Telegraphs, one each: Post
office Corps. one.
'Stonham REPORTS that many were
severely wounded and the remaining OF
the Fourth Der'0yshirc and details of
prisoners except six of the rank and
file are in his camp. All the wounded
are In his camp. lately occupied by the
Fourth Der6yshires. Enquiries are be-
ing made as TO the Names"
1t is inferred that the Beers captured
over 800 men and as late as June 10 held
positions cutting off the British forces
north OF Kroonstad from reinforce.
mcnts.
Another dispatch from General For
| cstier-W Walker says General Methucr
was fighting within ten miles OF her,
| June &. as follows:
Cape Town. June 10 (Sunday).-Kel
! ly-Kenny reports from Blomefonteir
this morning that Methuen. with thu
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
Another Ocean Tragedy.
Obi Telegraph to virginian-Pilot.)

Pensacola, Fla, June 11.-As n result of
an effort by Seaman Raffelel Pisano last
night to eXterminate the crew of the
Italian bark Peta in port here. First
Mate G.. Scotto died at noon to-d;eI in St.
Anthony's Hospital from stab he re-
ccived from Psano and the latter is not
expected to live.
Captain Mazzella and n seaman were
also wounded. The captain received n
stab in the chest and the latter's hands
were badly cut Pisano was shot by
Scotto after tho latter had been stabbed.
After returning from shore leave Pisano
attacked the first one he met. who hap
pened to be Scotto.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12

greater part OF his division, was fight
Ing early In the morning of June s, ten
miles south of Hebron. where Colville
was reported to be with the Highland
brigade. Methuen left Lindley June 5
with ample supplies for himself and
Colville. leaving Paget to hold Lindiey
with n sufficient force and supplies.
"Nelly-kenny has ordered Knox to
press in the enemy's outpost, believing
the enemy's strength to be exagger-
ated..
"All is quiet and there is no anxiety
as regards the district to the south.
Communications north of Kroonstad
bave been cut since June c.
The news that the cutting off Of
Lord Roberts communication with the
outer world was accompanied with
such a serious loss came like a bolt
from a comparatively clear sky. In
London. until the news came, 1t was
thought that the destruction of the
railroad was accomplished by Free
StateTs. who were avoiding rather than
anilihlating the British de'tachments
stationed at the point attacked. Nor
are General Forester Walkers vague
statements regarding Methuen and the
situation at Hebron looked upon as
rc-assuring. The Beers appear to be
in sufficient strength to completely
separate all the British forces north
and south of n line stretching some
fifty miles between Roodeval and He'll
bron. Methuen'S march upon the lat
ter place seems somewhat in the nature
of a movement for the relief of Col
vile. The only British officer left at
Roodcval appears to be the doctor in
charge of the hospital. which is full of
wounded
Reports from Mazeru. Basutoland.
juno .. say the Beers around Ficksburg
refuse to surrender and severe fighting
is expected. though n dispatch of June
s from Hammonia, which is only a few
miles from FicksOurg. says the situa
tion in the southeast corner of the
Orange River colony Is unchanged. that
General Rumble has received the BOer
delegates sent to negotiate peace terms.
and that the result of the negotiations
is not known.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
There Is But One BuDwEIsER

and that is the product of the Anheuser-
Busch Brewing ASSN 1t leads other
beers In quality and output-over half a
billion bottles of the original having been
consumed by discriminating public.
Orders addressed to Edward Sicmon.
manager Norfolk branch, will be promptly
executed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12

Referring to the above. we beg TO say
we will give careful attention To all poll
G NJ Wingiicld * Co. and any policy
holders wishing endorsements. transfers
etc, will please to call at our office for
THE sEABOARD FIRE INSURANCE
BY LOUIS T. DoBIE. Secretary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12

Saratoga comes to town at Holmes.
Drug Store 1872 Main St. You will now
find tho celebrated Saratoga Waters.
AIondack and Catharta on draughi in
their natural state. All you can drink for
6 cents.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
FIGHTING IN
THE PHILIPPINES,
Continued From Page 1.

see the av1dity with which a paper two
months old is passed from hand to hand
and devoured they would never throw
away another, but put them in bundle
and mail to some soldier friend. Sup
pose that you hadn't had thing to
road on heard from any of your friends
or family for four weeks and then when
the long expected mail did arrive away
out In some lonely camp where you
had been drinking OF home every night
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
DISASTER AT
ROODEVAL.
General Forester Walker Sends
Report Of the Losses.
Beers CAPTURED 500 MEN.

Keliy-Kenny Fighting Near HeiIbron-
Communications North Of Kroonstad
Have Been Cut Since June Gth-The
News Was Heavy Blow Mt London
The Beers Around Ficksburg Refuse to
Surrender and Severe Fighting is Ex-
pccted.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
~ GARD.

Norfolk, Va. May I. 1900
Having sold our entire insurance bust
ness and good will to same to the Sen
board Fire Insurance Company. of Nor
folk. Va. We beg TO announce that the
business formerly conducted by us Will be
pany and all policies expiring from orr
agency will receive prompt ana careful
attention. Most of the companies for
merly represented by US will now be rem
resented by tho Scaboard. and our MIR
John II. Wingncld is with that company.
where he will be pleased to see and serve
any wishing insurance.
X. Z. NJ. WINGFIELD & co.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-04-19

Prosper Henry, who is running a
lath mill of James Ingram at Randall,
Morrison county,. is spending a few
days at home. He will return to
Randall on Saturday. 80
John Hoeschen of Melrose, was in
the city on Saturday. He returned
recently from Phoenix, Arizona, width
er he went with his son, who will re-
main there until midsummer.
Mrs. J. F. Robertson has returned
from New Orleans, where she has been
spending the past three months. She
experienced no cold weather, and had
a delightful winters experience.
Chas. H. Graceson is in the city.
He has just returned from brief
visit to ST. Louis. He came back by
the way of Galesburg, ILL.,, and called
upon A. jacob, father Of the "boys."
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-04-19
LOCAL NOTES
PERSONALS.


WIS. Dean spent Easter in Mime
+apolis.
Walter Neeley was in the city on
Monday.
Lucas Keils went to Minneapolis on
Tuesday.
A. H. Hilderbrand of Glenwood, is
lin the CITY,
P. Clarity, the Superior cattle buyer,
lis in the city.
w. j. Carson of enwoed, was in
the city today.
Everett Hendry went to Long Prairie
on Saturday last.
Allen Barto of Long Prairie was in
this city on Tuesday.
Miss Bertha ,Wallen spent Sunday
with her parents in Glenwood.
Henry Suekerstorff moved to this
city on Monday, with his family.
Miss Evelyn Kinnaaaon has been on
the sick list during the past week.
LII. Vath came over from Brainard
last week, returning on Saturday.
Hon. RIB. Brewer of St. Cloud, was
in the city on business on Tuesday.
David Hall OF Wells, Mimi, is in
the city looking for a farm to suit him.
Miss Bertha Anderson of Hutchin-
son, Mimi, is the guest OF Miss Blaneh
Kells. .i
Jas. A. Norris retarned on Monday
night from two days visit in Mime
apolis- ..
II. A, Douglas has returned from
Kansas. He is suffering from rheu-
matfsR. ..
James Ingram didn't go east over
the Little Falls road this morning-by
two minutes
Tom Britton of Brainerd, an old
resident of this city, was in town dur
ing the week.
Mrs. Russell is visiting her brother,
Henry E. Brooks. She has her two
children with her.
Mrs. E. j. Buholz of ST. Cloud, spent
Easter Sunday in this city, the guest
of Mrs. Walter Emerson.
Mrs Ben Shepherd, who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. Grundman,
mas rGtuFu0a w AluuCdpOllos
George Bergman left for Montana
On SATURDAY., where he will engage in
work for the Great Northern road.
Miss Anna II. Hendryx returned
from St. Paul and Minneapolis on
Monday after an absence of two weeks.
Misses Apfeld, Truman and Buck
have returned to their school work
after = week. s vacation with friends
here
Miss Alice Dean returned home from
ST Mary's at Fairbault on Tuesday
night and will spend vacation OF ten
days with her parents.
Mrs. John Nelson and Miss Susie
Hall went down to Melrose on their
wheels on Saturday and visited Mr..
and Mrs. Mack Hall.
F. j. Conley of Spring Valley,
Mimi, was in the city on Wednesday
looking for land investments. He
went up to Wadena.
Miss frankie wilkins, who now
lives in Minneapolis, spent part OF
the past week with her mother, return
ing to the city on Monday.
Mrs. J. J. Allendorf arrived last
week from Winona, with two strong,
robust children. The family occupy
the F. M. Connolly house on Birch-st.
Mrs. q. Frankenfieh went to st. Paul
: on Monday to spend several days with
her daughters, the Misses Laura and
Jean Frankenfleld. She will also visit
Glencoe friends.
DR.. Duryea OF ST. Cloud, the osteo-
patbist. who has maintained an office
here for several months, has sold his
practice to DIR. Vernon, and will re-
move to Providence. r. l., to become
An operator in an infirmary In thai
city.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-04-19

The 1900 Crawford is beautiful
wheel, You'll want one when you see
them. How Bros. & Co..
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-04-19
Officially "Pure.o


In order that any manufactured OR
mixed commodity may be stamped
''pure." it must be submitted to the
state chemist for analysis. The Blood
paint, known as the Northwestern
mixed, sold in this city only by ]. B.
Perkins, has been submitted to this
test, as witness the following:
STATE DAIRY AND FOOD DEPARTMENT.
ST. PAUL, March %, 1900.
Sir:-A sample of paint made by T.
L. Blood & Co., st. Paul, Mimi, brand,
Northwestern mixed paint, sent in by
you has been analysed by the chemist
of this department, and is classed by
him as legal.
Respectfully,
HIT. 1oLMIE.
Secretary.
Money to Loan.
1 have money to loan on improved
farms and lands at a lower rate than
ever offered here. with the privilege
OF paying on or before maturity.
Sank Centre. MINI.
Ride Crawford
Save money by patronizing the fair.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-04-19

Parties wishing to take advantage
of the low rates on May %, 1900, tt
points in Western Canada, must for
ward me their names in time.
J. A. MCKAY. Can. Gov. Agt.
Alexandria MINI.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-04-19

The first of April will be through
working at Migrants factory. After
that date 1 shall be ready to make bids
on carpenter work and buildings;> also
moving buildings of all kinds.
Call at my residence or write to
-. A. K. WESTERGARD.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-04-19
For Sale.

One hundred and fifty-seven acres
adjoining city limits, thirty acres un-
der cultivation, some good timber.
nicely located on Osakis road. Price
$4,000, mostly cash. Geo. M. Bennett,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, incare OF c..
o. Gorgus, Journal Office Minneapolis.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-04-19
Ride a Crawford.
For Sale.

For Sale.
One of the most desirable dwelling
houses in the city, centrally located,
modern improvements. Apply at the
HERALD Office for information.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-15
SUIT FOR 5000 DAMAGES.
Breach Of Contract Charged Agains,
the Southern Pacific

Suit was fled today against the Southern
Pacific Company by George W. Wesley ard
his wife. Louise Wesley, to recover $1,000
claimed as damages fer an alleged breach
Of contract. In the declaration fled by the
plaintiffs attorneys, R. Ross Perry & Son,
it is stated that on May %, 1885, Wesley
purchased at the defendants office in this
city transportation for his wife. Louise
Wesley. and her four children. from Pas
adena, Cal, to Washington. D, c. It
is alleged that the contract stipulated
that Mrs. Wesley and her children were
TO be furnished two tourist berths for the
trip
When Mrs Wesley and her children were
carried as far as Shorb. it is stated that
they were obliged to change cars; that
after leaving Shorb, il is alleged, Mrs.
Wesley and her children were removed TO
another car. commonly known as an
''emigrant car which was without tourist
berths. This, it is alleged. caused Mrs.
Wesley and her children great trouble and
inconvenience It is said the change also
caused a delay of over twenty-four hours,
and that before completing the journey to
this city Mrs. Wesley and her children
were Obliged to change cars several times
at different places.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-15
THEFT OF A RARE VIOLIN.
Instrument Said TO Have Been Made
in 1925.

Instrument Said to Have Been Made
IN 1925.
NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-Thomas H. San
ders, Of 1867 Pacific Street, is mourning
the loss of a violin which he believes was
made by Petrus Guarnerius in 1725. and
which he valued at $1,000 Sanders. who
has owned the instrument for ten years.
IS the owner of a restaurant at 50 Broad
way. in the Eastern District. His treasure
was kept carefully wrapped up in the bot
tom drawer of a bureau in bedroom On
the top floor of his Pacific Street home.
On July 80 his family went to the country.
That night when he returned from his res
taurant he went to get the instrument.
as it was his custom to play awhile before
going to bed each night. Owing to illness
it had been two days since he had taken
1t out. When he went to the drawer the
violin was gone.
a vigorous search was at once begun.
and his family came back from the Goun5
Try 10 assist in looking for the missing in
strUment. The police Joined in the search.
MIR. Sanders says there was no evidence
that the house had been entered by
thieves
Mr.. Sanders collects violins as a hobby
and has had some excellent instruments.
One day, while searching for instruments.
an Italian barber told him OF a friend who
was in want. and whose only possession
was rare violin that had been an heir
loom in the family for generations. AIesie
Fassarello, whose family had been wealthy.
was reduced to poverty. He came to New
York, hoping 20 improve his fortunes. with
no worldly possessions aside from the rare
violin. with which he was determined rot
to part. But Illness overlook him. and he
was anxious 10 return TO his native land.
Sanders visited Passareuo, and after much
trouble induced him to part with the IN
strument- for what was to him & princely
amount. Even after Sanders had secured
the instrument Passarello relented and
jumped from his sick bed and sought to
recover the instrument, but Sanders had
already got out Of reach.
The violin, which was in poor condition
was put in the hands of an expert who
after much work restored the instrument
The expert told Mr.. Sanders that it was
his opinion that the instrument had been
made by Petrus Guarnerius in 1925.
Among those who have examined the relic
and testified to its antiquity are " Wink
Ter, W. G Merritt, Carl Venth, Fritz Els
ner, and 2. Taylor. The instrument was
insured for $1,000, but the policy does not
cover the theft.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-15
UNDER TAKERS
TIE NAVAL ACADEMY.
To Be the Grandesf Seat of Learning
Under Any Government

To Be the GraHdesf Seat of Learning
Under Amy Government.
The most comprehensive and yolumin-
cts report ever presented TO Congress has
been prepared by the Board of Visitors TO
the Naval Academy and viii shortly be
ready for general issue.
In the report the board shows the great
work carried on SO far toward the reha-
Utilization Of the school and gives in de-
tail the magnificent programme by which
it is proposed to convert the present in
stitution into the grandest seat of learn
ing supported by any national Govern
ment. Heretofore these reports have
been given UP to directing attention to
the needs Of the school and in showing
the wretched conditions existing. but now
that Congress has voted over IS Gee 000
to re-estabIish the Academy on a modern
basis the report confines itself to CON-
ment on the work already accomplished
and congratulates the country on having
at last realized that the Academy. if let
much longer alone. would have become q
reproach and public scandal.
The report shows that when the present
Plan is completed accommodations viii be
provided for upward of SOC cadets, that
the course of study viii equal that Of the
best scientific schools il the world. and
that the equipment will not be exceIIed
It shows further that work on the great
arnlory is progressing satisfactorily
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-15
ccMMITTEE MEETS HARRIEs.
r eSidents Of TenIeyt0sVn Protest
Against the Double Fare.

r eSidents Of TenIeyt0syn Protest
Against the Double Fare
= committee representing the TenIey-
town Citizens Association had short
conference with Vice President Harries
this morning relative to the formal meet
ing with the officers Of the syndicate at
an early Gate on the double fare question.
General Earries asked the committee to
write letter TO him requesting the
meeting, and stated that he would en-
deayor 10 arrange il for one day this
week.
The committee stated that while they
did Tot question General Harries' good
faith in the least OF doubt his authority
they believed that as representing an I'M
portant citizens association they should
meet President Stevens and the otht
officers as well.
a statement Of the position taken by
tae Tenie-toWn people against the double
fare has been prepared but was not sub
Ezjtted by the committee this morning.
These present at the meeting for the
T6DIeytown association were: Col J. F.
TAFT, chairman; Judge Z. f Best. Louis
L Hooper. J L, Euerson, Miles Fuller.
Major Georse y. ArG2es, c. c. Lancaster,
and John w Chapel
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-15
Tn THE STOCK MARKET
IrreguIarity and n Reactionary Ten
dency Exhibited ia Certain Quar-
ters-The Railway List Notably
StronE-s1atcriaI Advances in the
Grangers-LocaI Trnctions Inactive

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE Improvement
in Stock Market tendencies which was evil
dent yesterday was even more pronounc-
ed IN today's early dealings. There were,
nevertheless, some appearances of irregu-
larity and in certain stocks a reactionary
tendency was continued.
Sugar Refining was the most conspicuous
of these. and the local traction group was
also wanting in animation.
The railway list was notably strong. with
St Faul and the other granger shares
showing material advances. The trading
was also active in Union Pacific, Missouri
Pacific, and the Atchison shares.
The Baltimore and Ohio stocks again this
morning however, reflected the pressure
which apPg~~ed in them yesterday.
Among the specialties Tennessee Coal
and Iron was firm and active and CONSOLE
dated Gas was dealt in at a further ad-
vance
This mornings news comprised very lit
tie with any novel Bearing upon the gen.
eraI market or particular stocks.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-15

An ill-omen for the Bryan ticket has been
witnessed in New York. The big banner which
spanned Fourteenth Street from Tammany Hall
and contained large Autographs of the candidates
has been blown TO pieces in such a way as to
alarm the superstitious Democratic voter Bryan's
face was completely removed from the banner
and it must he admitted that it requires good
force of wind to successfully compete with BRYAN
We are not suPerstitiousi neither viii you be if
you drink Heurich's beers. These high-prsda
beers possess qualities which strengthen the
mind and body. 1t aids digestion. tones UP the
stomach. and brings the glow of health into
your cheeks. Heurich's Maerzen, Senate. and
Lager are noted for their purity, age and
strength. Phone six-thirty -four, Arlington Bot
Ting Co, for case and enjoy good health.