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Evening journal., 1900-08-14
AMONG THE PLAYERS.

One OF the most pronounced suc-
cesses in the realm of farce is "The
Man From Mexico" which is now in
the third season of triumph. It's first
tour Of the country, a comparatively
unheralded one, served merely as an
Introduction to the second. Its COM
ing trips bids fair to eclipse the combi-
nation of the former two. The farce
has passed into the hands of the
Broadhurst Brothers, who have al
ready achieved an international repu-
tation as farce producers, their What
Happened to Jones" and why Smith
Left Home having been presented in
all quarters OF the globe. 1t is their
purpose TO present the farce this sea-
son in as fitting a manner as before
with a thoroughly competent cast. in
cluding George c. Boniface, Jr. and
lavish scenic embellishments. Il will
be at the Opera House early in Sep
tember stt 4rv.,.
Miss Hope Booth, supported by a
company of twenty well-known play
ers, will present "A Wife in Pawn" a
new farce comedy at the Opera House
on Friday and Saturday nights of this
week. This is a new and original farce
by Charles E. Blaney and Charles A.
Taylor and the advance announce
ments assure play-goers here of a
grand scenic production and many
unique features. Among the latter are
a locomobile and pony and cart, both
OF which turn-Outs are introduced in
the play, the realism of which sur
passes any scenery of the sort ever
used in farce comedy. Mr. Blaney
spent $4,000 for scenery properties.
costumes, etc, and it is one Of the
most complete as well as expensive
productions on the road.
Evening journal., 1900-08-14
POSTAL STATION
ORDERED In CHINA
Will bC Established for the
Benefit Of Troops in the..h
Orient

Postmaster Hugh c. Browne has re-
ceived the following important bulle-
tin from the Postoflce Department in
Washlneton.
Evening journal., 1900-08-14
MARRIED

SLANTER-BELB.-I this city. on Au-
gust 10, 1900 by the Rev. John France.
Malvern II. Slanter and Ada w. Bell,
both Of this city.
Evening journal., 1900-08-14
HOwSON's FAMOUS BAND.
a Special Display Of
FIREWORKS
Saturday Night

DIR. PORTER.
1hild's entertainer, will give free eN-
aibitions. afternoon and evening con-
sisiing OF Punch and Judy, up-tO-date
yentriiquism and magic.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-01

One OF the legislat tors confessed shyly
10 reporter that his wife frequently
inflicted punishment upon him with a
shingle. But only when will deserve
it, he fastened to add
DO you think that many OF the leg
iSlators are beaten by their wiyes?"
he was asked.
More than half of them" he whis-
pered. "They are not whipped every
morning or anything like that but
every now and then the wives make a
break for them with n broom or some
thing. The women are impulsive, and
will not stand any nonsense from the
men.
II think it Is very good thing. too,
because rs a rule. when n husband is
neaten he deserves It. Some people
tnink mat any man who lets his wife
Whip MIN deserves what he gets any
way. but l don't know about that"
representative Powell was asked IL
ne intended to introduce n bill punish
lne husband heaters. mot much!' he
replied. II wouldn't dare to go back
% Brunswick county If did. The right
10 peat her husband when he deserves
II is one that the Brunswick county
women value above all others"
Or. Powell made an eloquent speech
IN denial of the use OF the language
attributed to him in the article and
shid IT'S publication was a travesty
UPON justice and an outrage upon
truth.
The House decided to make the ap
preparation bill special and continu-
ing order for tomorrow.
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.
The bill to create a Department OF
insurance was then taken I'D and
passed by a vote of IS to 90 The Nor
the bill.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-01
PETERSBURG.
TRIAL OF STRANGER-BASE
SEASON TO OPEN IN APRIL.

Especial to Virginian-PIlot.)
Petersburg. Va, Feb. 2S.-The case OF
the Commonwealth against L. Ellison,
alias Dan Andic, charged with felony,
was called for examination in the
Mayors Court this morning. The
stranger was arrested last Saturday on
suspicion, he having represented him
self to be a representative of the
Greater Hat Manufacturing Company
OF New York, when. in fact. there is no
such concern. On his person was found
Two or three bogus checks. one of which
he attempted to pass on MI. M. r.
Saal. He also had on his person
check book, some of the checks being
stamped. When asked by the Mayor
how he came in possession of the check
book. he said that he found 1t in Wash
ington, ID. c. The accused was sent on
to the next term of the Hastings Court
for trial. When Ellison came to Peters.
burg he stopped at the Shirley Hotel
and he owes Mrs. j. b. Sublctt. the
proprietress. about $40 for board
The gross receipts from the two en-
tertainments Of 1.-THE NIilSado." given
this week by local talent for the benefit
of the library fund OF the Young Mems
Christian Association, amounted to s654.
The net receipts We're s271.
Services appropriate TO Ash Wednes-
day We're held to-day at the Catholic
and Episcopal Churches.
The cash receipts to the city from the
two markets for the past month
amounted to sl9S.02.
The baseball season in Petersburg
Will open the 26th Of April, when
there will be game between the Pc
tersburE team and the Toronto Club.
The members of the Petersburg team
are said to be very fine players.
There is a very marked activity In
the local peanut market. and to-day
Spanish are quoted at 921a cents per
bushel. -
organized n local bricklayers union,
with the following officers: President,
w. A Ruflin; Vice President, G. w.
Wilson; Financial Secretary. ]. Wilkin-
son: Recording aud COrrcspondinE Sec
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-01
, succeeded in bringing her into

port.
To-day is the first payday on the new
battleship Kcarsarge. About $4,000
was distributed to the crew, which Is
recruited from almost every other ship
In the North Atlantic Squadron.
Dr.. w. e. Cooper and Mr.. J. J..
O'Donnell went to Richmond this morn
Ing to place before DIR. Southall State
Superintendent of Schools the recon-
mendation OF the local school board
that Dr. Cooper be appointed temper
airy superintendent of schools for New
port News. pending news Of Hon. Thos
Temple Powell.the regular superintend-
ent. who has mysteriously vanished
from the ken of men hereabouts, leav-
ing the teachers of the city schools to
get their money as best they could,
which they have done. on warrants ir-
regularly issued by the clerk of the
school board
The Business Mems Association of
Newport News will hold its second an
nual banquet tomorrow night. Among
the speakers Is President Stevens. of
the c. and o. Attorney General Mon
tague has been invited to respond to
the toast Virginia" and will be pres
ent If his engagements permit.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-01
RHEUMATISM
A BLOOD DISEASE.
READERS WILL
FIND A PERMANENT CURE IN
BIB. B.-TR1AL BOTTLE FREE.

rheumatism is as much a blood disease
as cancer. ulcer. or scrofula, and to
cure to stay cured 1t should be treated
as such: hence Botanic Blood Balm OBJ
u. b. should be used. 1t neutraliscs the
specific poison that causes rheumatism
expels 1t from the system. and perma-
nently cures after everything else fails
George w. Leonard OF Atlanta, writes
under date of July 2, 1899. that he was
cured of Rheumatism ten years ago by
3. y. b.; that before that he suffered
most excruciatins pains III bones and
limbs His hands would puff up and
swell his knee caps would get so stiff
he could hardly bend them, and he could
hardly walk without the aid OF Il crutch
lie tried doctors and medicines but none
reached the. root OF the trouble. which
was In the blood. Sometimes he thought
he had found a cure. but alas. his symp-
toms would come back again until he
was cured ten years ago by the use of
eight large bottles of Il. B. b., and he
has been perfectly we'll ever since.
TO further convince YOU that Il. B. b.
cures the most obstinate cases we will
give Il sample bottle of r. Ii. il. free
so you may test the remedy ut our ex-
pcnsc Can anything be fairer?
b. B. 3. for sale by Burrow. Martin &c
Co.. Norfolk, and most druggists every
where 81 per large bottle, six large bot
ties (frll treatmcnO s.. For trial bottle
address, BLOOD BALM CO., 81 Mitchell
ST.. Atlanta. Ga Describe trouble and
free personal medical advice given.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-01
PYrHIAM GRAND Lopo..
MIR. CHAS. 7. BLAND ELECTED
GRAND CHANCELLOR.
Especial to Virglnian-Pilot.,

Especial to Virglnian-Pilot)
Winchester. Va, Feb. 2S.-The Grand
Lodge, knights Of Pythias of Virginia,
now in session here. is transacting
much important business. Grand
Chancellor Robert Catlett was not able
to be present, through serious illness
in his family, and Hon. Chas. T. Bland
presided over the deliberations of the
body. The Grand Lodge this afternoon
elected the following officers:
Chas. t. Bland, grand chancellor.
e. L. Cunningham, grand vice
chancellor.
J. NJ. Newton, grand master-a at arms.
Walter A. Edwards, grand keeper of
records and seal.
T. L. Courtney. grand master of ex-
chequer.
w. II. May, grand prelate.
]. w. Gordon, grand inner guard
George c. Cabell, grand outer guard.
Robert Catlctt. mast grand chan
cellor
The Grand Lodge was rendered n fine
banquet late tonight. The address of
welcome was delivered by Knight Har-
ry r. Kern. and the response was by
Grand Chancellor Bland. 1t was n
magnificent affair.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-01
rotary. Charles Green; Treasurer. G..
knowles; Sergeant-at-Arms, Geo. w.

rotary. Charles Green; Treasurer. G.
knowles; Sergeant-at-Arms, Geo. w
Turner.
The union adopted the nine-hour sys-
tenn. with an increase of wage. which
goes into effect the first of April
next. The wages heretofore have been
~ Tor ten hours work, but under the
new system adopted by the union they
Will be s3.15 for nine hours work.
The steel span of the bridge over Old
street, which has been built for the
richmond, Petersburg and Carolina
railroad, Is nearly finished
Chief OF Police Ragland, who has
neen confined to his room for some
days by sickness, is out again.
The clerk of the court issued a license
o-day for the marriage OF Miss Josie
MCGEE Jones and Mr. George Alex.
DUNCAN. The bride-elect Is daughter
Of Mrs. Clara NJ. Jones' The prospec-
tive groom is n former young citizen
OF petersburg, who now resides In Nor
folk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-01
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

Ono size smaller after using Aliens Foot.
Ease, powder to DO shaken into the
shoes. 1t makes tight or new shoes feel
easy; gives instant relief to corns ana
covery of tho age. Cures and prevents
swollen feet, bisters, callous and sore
spots. Aliens Foot-Ease Is certain cure
for sweating. hot, aching, nervous feet
At all druggists and shoe stores. Csc. Trial
package free. Address. Allen s. Olmsted.
lya Row. NJ V
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-01
vENEzUELA's PRESIDENT.
FAILURE OF ATTEMPT TO ASsAS-
SINATE HIM.

(By Telegraph to Virginian-P ilot.)
Caracas. Venezuela, Feb. 2S.-During
the carnival procession yesterday q
Venezuelan fired two shots at Presi-
dent Cipriano Castro, without effect.
The President was afterwards ac-
claimed by the populace. The city is
quiet.
General Cipriano Castro became Pres
ident of Venezuela in October last. as
result Of the successful revolution
against President Andrade, who fled
from the Republic.
But Castro was not recognized as
President by the United States until
November 20, 1899. Castro is about &c
years old. is we'll educated and is cred
tied with being possessed of ample
means. He has been strong sup
porter of the Liberal party.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-01
NEWPORT NEWS.
LEAKING STEAMER-KEAR-
SARGE PAY DAY-BANQUET.

Newport News. Va. Feb. 2S.-The
British steamer Adler. from New York,
bound south, arrived this morning Leak
ing badly. She proceeded at once to
the shtpyard, where she will go into dry
dock Friday for repairs.
The Adler ran into the terrific storm
Saturday and was buffeted about by
the gale until she began to leak In
several places. The pumps were man
ned day and night, but the water In
the hold continued to rise and 1t was
thought the vessel would have to be
abandoned The captain. however. I'm
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-01
Il BIG FIGHT AT RICHMOND
Continued from Page I.
Munford. Stands, Tyler and wlckham-

Munford. Stands, Tyler and Wickham-
II.
Noes-Senators Blakey, Bruce, Cog
Dill. Glass, James, Keezell, Lupton.
Mann. Massie, Morris, Opie, st. Clair,
Steel, Walker, Wallace and Watkins
16.
The Senate refused to reconsider the
vote and this diSpoSeS of the matter for
this session.
FLOW OF BILLS CHECKED.
The Senate adopted resolution that
alter Tomorrow no bills shall be in
troduced except by unanimous consent.
LAND BILL.
The body decided to agree to the con-
ference committees report on the land
grabbers' bill, and the measure will now
go to the Governor.
OUR BAR ASSOCIATION.
Senator Maynard introduced q. bill to
the Norfolk and Ports
mouth Bar Association, and IL has
passed under a suspension of the rules
AN AMUSING OCCURRENCE
When the House met to-day there
was quite an amusing occurrence
delegate Powell, of Brunswick, rose,
holding in his hand a newspaper clip
ping. which was. he said. taken from
the New York Journal of last Sunday.
AT his request the clerk read it, as fol-
lows:
Richmond. Feb. pa sensation has
been caused in this State by the asser-
ton OF Representative Powell, of
brunswick county, that Virginia
women are in the habit of beating their
husbands.
THE statement is made in the heat of
argument on bill in the Legislature
providing for the whipping of wife
peaters Mr.. Powell, who Is n married
man. made an impassioned appeal to
the Legislature not to pass it. He
Almost sobbed as he detailed the woes
OF Virginia husbands.
What" he cried, lyon mean no ,,,ss
Dill Hike this. that will give to the
world the impression that men in this
state beat their wives? That would ho
an unfounded dispersion upon the repu-
Iations OF the men who sent you here.
mere Is no wife-beating in Brunswick
county, where I come from. On the
contrary, there are few women there
VINO DO not systematically thrash their
husbands on the slightest provocation
at all.
IF we are to protect anyone in this
state from corporal punishment" he
ginia husbands The custom Of hus-
band beating in this State is growing
more general every year. UP in Bruns-
Wick county man cannot look cross
eyed at his wife without getting a
sound thrashing. All the women have
CLUBS and whips and know how to use
them One of the commonest sights In
my district is that of an angry wife
chasing blubbering husband up the
street.
SO eloquent was Mr.. Powell that the
bill was defeated. 4 canvas of the Leg
isiators brought out the fact that wife
beating is practically unknown in Vir-
ginia but there is plenty of husband
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-01
SUFFOLK ADVERTISEMENTS

n OSTlA BROWN sPECKED sD1vrDR
~ Cog, lame In loft hind leg, answers to
s.,King;" left homo Sunday: liberal re-
I va I'd for return to w. H. BARNES 20
North street. Suffolk. Va fe2s-3t
"A RE you INSURED WITH WOOD
LANYARD g. ELAM Suffolk. Va? If
!. ~ snni. sec or Wvtse to them today. They
sss,iess tho best FIRE, Li6a, Health aud
Accident polt&ea. Ala losses paid prompt
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-07-14
NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM.

= ITO ten millions Of the human race
there was given a new birth OF free
DOM and TO the American people q
new and noble responsibility"
Sounds well. doesn't IL? It's out OF
the Republican platform. But Is II
true? Has a new birth OF freedom
been given ten millions OF the human
race? II there has. and Mr.. McKin-
ley did Il, he deserves reelection. But
let's see II he did. To begin with Porto
Rico. That island was peaceful. II
did not rebel at Spain. II was accord
ed representation In the Spanish
cortes. II had municipal home rule
and a home government of the prov
ince. II enjoyed free trade with Spain.
and the country was prosperous.
When Miles landed he was welcomed
by the populace. He promised them
American liberty under the American
flag. Gen. Miles was conscientious and
is not to be blamed for the outcome.
But what have We given them? We
have CHARTERED our troops on them
without their consent We maintained
our military satrapy. which has taken
place of their provincial government
We have denied them representation
in our American congress. We re-
fuse them a territorial government.
and, as a browning infamy In the chap
ter OF tryannies, have impoverished
their people by a discriminating pro-
tective tariff. What crimes have been
committed in liberty's name! II this
is the freedom which the Republican
party claims to have extended to ten
million people we don't wonder they
cry out against 1t and sigh for the
days Of Spanish oppression once more.
Our treatment OF this unfortunate is
land people is no whit better than was
George Ills Of the American colonies.
II is no wonder the added ten millions
don't appreciate the liberty" we are
giving them, and that our army OF
s., ZOO men is needed to keep them In
possession Of this liberty" In Cuba,
We have not yet kept our promise OF
Independence, and in the Philippines
government by force has taken the
place Of government by consent But
even when peace is thoroughly re-es-
tablished, who could hope for a better
state Of affairs than has come about
near at home, where the people were
passive and accepted our rule? In
view Of these facts the boast Of Civ
ing liberty to ten millions will GER
tainly be received by the country as
falsehood and hypocrisy. The Demo-
Gratis should demand that the liberty
be actually given both in letter and In
spirit and It will not only save the
honor OF our country, but prevent any
Of such criminal proce-
Sentinel.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-07-14
SCANDALS GROWING.

The Cuban scandal grows. The sec
Rotary Of wars official statement to
congress Of the public receipts and
expenditures Of the island during last
year shows that out of the total reve-
nue. Of 100000 over $4,000 900 was
disbursed for salaries. and s1,377, 900
more on the labor pay roll"
This enormous disbursement OF
more than s5,377. 900 was entirely for
civilian employees and laborers, and
does not cover the pay Of the army
officers In Cuba And II Is to be re-
membered that our government In
Cuba has been in theory at least a
military government A mass Of items
footing up a total Of nearly $500, 900
are charged as extraordinary ex-
penses ordered by the military guv-
ernor," but just what they were in
CURED for Is not stated.
Behind these figures many secrets
are concealed. Among them are Estes
]. Rathbone's gorgeous life In one of
HaVana's finest mansions, conducted
on a scale Of $4,000 a year; Charles
w. +. Neely's sudden rise from pow
erty in Indiana to afiuence ana
grandeur in Cuba, and. more splendid
still, the career Of the North American
Trust company. the governments
fiscal agent for Cuba" with Fletcher
s. Heath, brother Of First Assistant
Postmaster General Heath. as one OF
its directors.
No wonder senators at Washington
are amazed at the size and plain sig
nihcance Of these figures. No wonder
there is a demand for a thorough and
rigid investigation.
The footing Of Cuba is the scandal
Gus climax Of an administration that
has been most prolific in Scandals
New York World.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-07-14
THE CUBAN GARRISON.

There are nearly 1900 federal troops
in Cuba, and II Is somewhat dificult
now that the municipal elections IN
the island are over, to find employ
ment for this large body Of soldiers
infantry, cavalry and artillerymen. Inc
newly chosen local authorities and the
courts Of justice are quite capable OF
maintaining order, and the federal reg
iments and squadrons only represent
the-real ruling power In the island
with no duties to perform. 1t costs the
government between $16.Ooo.0oo and
1000, 900 a year TO keep this large
garrison In Cuba.
With vast schemes Of Imperialism on
hand elsewhere, the administration
could scarcely be expected to take
note Of the surplusage Of soldiers In
country which we are pledged to sur
render to its people when paetAeahon
shall have been declared complete.
Many things might happen at Havana
and In the outlying insular provinces
that would render necessary the
prompt employment Of q considerable
federal force. The rein Is to be held
tightly, lest the spectacle OF dimin-
ished array Of soldiers in the island
should suggest to the American peo-
pie the near approach Of the time for
redeeming the national pledge 10
leave the government and control OF
the island to its people" Before the
municipal elections the federal mill
tary authorities at Havana estimated
that during the simmer the number
Of troops stationed in the island might
be reduced by one-half The absolute
quiescence Of the people in a season
Of political agitation and the over
whelming predominance in public az
fairs Of the Nationalist party, with
which the former insurgents are afhli-
ated, afford additional evidence Of the
peaceful and stable character Of the
methods Of civil administration In the
Cuban provinces.
In addition to the unquestioned
evil effects Of military occupation o. a
peaceful country the federal author
tiles have also to consider the risks OF
malarial epidemic diseases run by our
soldiers in Cuba Yellow fever is an
enemy more to be dreaded than hostile
troops, and fight is the best defense
against it. At least 5000 Of the federal
garrison now in Cuba should be re-
leased as speedily as may be from SER
vice in the island. There should be no |
playing politics in that quarter with |
the lives Of American soldiers as coun-
ters.-Philadelphia Record.
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A WONDERFUL MEMORY.

What IL undoubtedly the most re-
variable memory On record is that of
4. c. GIN, the veteran superintendent
q models In the patent once at waxh-
tnseon- Mr.. gin has change Of 100000
medals Of United States inventions
granted during q period OF over 100
yean. These embrace the most compli-
Gated pieces Of machinery and the
most 3a1ciful and intricate novelties.
the workings Of any hah dozen of
which would tai any ordinary brain
10 renembsr. Jet Mr.. 0rl has such O
wonderful mind that 10 not only com
prehends Immediately The meehanssm
Of any intricate model Whenever Il is
hru0sht into his omcs. but he can also
describe o6-hand the mechanism Of
sayons Of the Old models when hs n
called Upon 10 do % Not only thsA
but almost invariably be cen tell with
out consulting records, The name of
tie inventor Of each model and In
what year It vas patented. Mr.. GIN
has been IN the patent once Tor more
IAN q quarter Of q century, end has
wrse1sn q number Of useful pamphlets
about tnyeAtionA He has served In
every commission whieh the Omitted
States has appointed within the past
twenty-five yea,s to prepare patent