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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-20
Flshp HOSPITAL :.

| ing this statement to be correct, what
shall be said OF the British, who, until
the present war was inaugurated, had
not for many, many years faced n foe
their equal in the scale of civilization?
In fact, they had been accustomed, vet
upon barbarous or semicivilized peoples.
such as the Ashantees the Zulus. the Ba-
sutOS and the fanatical hordes of Arabs
led by the khaIifa. This may be said
without in any manner depreciating the
courage of the men or the capacities
of their commanders. for the innate
bravery that Will support one under
the terrific charges OF Arabian horse
men. reckless OF life and bent solely
upon death as q means to gain future
paradise. that will stand by soldiers iso-
lated in far off Afghanistan attacked
by overwhelming forces OF relentless
barbarians, is not to be despised
Still it is not equivalent to the force
that springs from love of country and
is inspired by the defense of home.
With his back against a wall and be-
hind that wall his loved ones, his home,
his all on earth. man will fight as
never man fought before for any other
cause. Defeat is consideration that
does not enter into his calculations, sur
render Il thing unthought OF. 1t is a
fight TO the death. and under such cir
cumstances one man is sometimes equal
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-20
A sURpRIsED BISHOP.

A certain we'll known bishop recently
went to town to perform marriage
ceremony. He arrived the day before
the wedding, and he left at the sama
time the bridal pair did. although he
was driven to a different ratfway stss-
ton. AS he PASSED through the station.
carrying his travelling bag, he wass
aware that he was creating sensation,
but was totally at a loss to account for I
1t. On the platform he found that 10
was still the object of amused attention.
The porter positively snickered as he
passed his carriage. and the church Dig
ntary felt forced to demand tire reason.
'What Is the matter with Sen, my
mann" asked the bishop.
The porter's smirk broadened into
u laugh.
Amt YOU left the good lady. sirf's
he chuckled.
"Eh?" exclaimed the bishop In sur
prise. Then his eye fell on thF sitie OF
his travelling bag, which the porter had
just turned round. There, Glued to it.
was wide strip of white satin ribbons
on which was painted in large letterss
Married this morning. - n
The facetiously minded best man had
mistaken the bishops travelling bag fSs
that OF the bridegroom. VI
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-20

ly 60,000.000 men, and the actual number
now in Africa, about 100000. is no cri-
terion of her possibilities.
To offset this the two republics can
not be said to have. accepting the very
highest estimate, more than $4,000 men,
nor could they raise, at the best, more
than $4,000 soldiers by impressing all
their "availables" between 10 and Go
years of age. To do this they would
have to rob the cradle and the grave"
almost literally. and even perhaps inn
press some of their brave women into
the service for the cause OF liberty. In
deed. IL reports may be credited, some
of the Boer women have already enlist
ed in the ranks and have stood shoulder
10 shoulder with their husbands and
brothers in opposing the invaders OF
their country.
These being the facts in the case.
what is the natural inference? 1t is. of
course. that the smaller will eventually
succumb TO the greater, the numerically
inferior people to the superior in point
Of numbers and equipment. 1t may be.
as Napoleon Bonaparte is said to have
remarked once upon time. that Prov
idence is always on the side of the
strongest battalions," or words to that
effect: but. without differing from that
eminent strategist. it may be pertinent
to remark that it was not always the
physically stronger force that prevailed
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-20
HAUNTED nArLwAY EyG1SHs.

There are on nearly every railway
locomotives that are known as Jopshss
Some years ago an engine on Scotch
line blew up, cutting the stoker's head
OF with segment of boiler iron. Tho
engine was rebuilt and made as good
as new, but no driver could be found
to run 1t more than one trip.
twas soon WHISPERED about that Il
was haunted-that the headless Sstoser
on tho tender and insisting on firing an.
One night a driver and hts atoker ds-
serted the locomotive when out on a
run. For month the engine lay IN the
shop. Then a driver who WAS compelIcds
either to take it out or lose nis place
mounted it. Before 1t had run apsen1
miles It went through a culyert, wrac't- z
ed the train and killed nine people,
was never rebuilt,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-20

they entered II and possessed of
formidable fleet that made them at that
time the first naval power in the world.
This was the beginning OF Hollands
greatness as n world power and 1t was
brought about by the endeavor of her
enemies to reduce her to nothingness.
II was by their prowcss against the
Spaniards that the Dutch not only
saved their country, but gained for
themselves those rich islands OF the
east-Borneo. lava. Sumatra. Molucca.
the Celebes. etc.-from which today they
derive an annual revenue OF more than
$4,000. GOO. Some they took from the
Spaniards. but most Of them from the
Portuguese, and they have held them
for more than 200 years: but not one OF
them is yet actually and wholly in their
possession. as they have never quite
subdued the wild tribes living there and
are still obliged to maintain an army OF
200 men.
Such have been the outcomes of some
Of the wars between small states and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-20

brothers in their struggles for freedom.
and 1t was only In the new world that
others similarly situated were enabled
10 achieve their Independence by friend
ly aid. the eyes of the struggling Beers
are turned this way as 10 last forlorn
hope.
But sentiment is one thing, and diplo-
macy is another. AS matters are now
1t would appear that the South African
republics VIII have to stand or fall by
their unaided endeavors. They un-
doubtedy have the worlds sympathy.
If that can be any satisfaction to them,
but the worlds material aid has so far
been withheld. and is likely TO be until
the end. This may arrive sooner or
later. but whatever the outcome of the
terrible struggle. the Beers may con-
graduate themselves upon the defense
they have made, the victories they
have already gained and. most inn
portant of all. the worldwide recognI-
ton OF their inextingulshable patriots
Ism. FREDERICK a. ODER,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-20
EVERYDAY WAR SCENES IN SOUTH AFRICA.

larger fishes. The Zion lies down with
the lamb" but the latter is usually in
side the former at the conclusion of the
story.
There are exceptions. 1t is true. as.
for instance, Switzerland. which for
centuries held out against the single
and combined onslaughts of greater
powers. TO eventually slide into the sat
factory position in which we find her
today, rather as the arbiter of peace
than as the object of continental con-
tention.
Looking further back, into the very
twilight of history we find innumerable
instances that go to show how the proc
ess OF absorption went on despite the
protests of the victims and the wailings
of the world at large. One of the con-
spicuous examples OF weak but brave
people resisting for long period inev-
table destiny is to be found in the
memorable siege and destruction of
Troy. There are those who aver that
Troy and all its inhabitants. together
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-20

smaller and numerically weaker rs
to population causes the popular
heart to beat In unison with that of the
oppressed people and a great wave of
sympathy to sweep around the globe.
Whether. however. such an impulse re-
suits in concrete benefit to the object of
its solicitude, or. in other words, ever
matcrializes in the shape of active in
reference ana assistance by force of
arms or through the offices of diploma
cy, is another matter. as to which only
an appeal to the chronicles of history
can enlighten us.
At the present time, and In view of
what has recently TRANSFERRED we are
forced TO contemplate one of the oldest
and strongest nations OF the earth ar
fayed against two of the newest and
most diminutivc republics in the world
lon the one hand. England, or, rather,
the empire of Great Britain, with it's
teeming millions, it's all but invincibie
ornaments on sea and land, its illimit-
able resources, its hitherto Irresistible
might; on the other hand. the Trans
vaal and the Orange Free State, with
no navies, practically no standing ar
mics and combined white population
not more than half as great as that of
the city of Philadelphia.
1t has long been recognized fact
that Great Britain has grdled the
globe with her forts and military sta
tions and that her morning drumbeat
rolls around the world" even though
the mother country is Of almost insip-
niticant proportions. Starting from
that group of small islands known nc
the United Kingdom, with its total
area OF less than $4,000 square miles
the British empire has extended until
1t dominates more than II. $50, 900 souaro
miles Of the earth's surface TODAY
Within the confines of the home conn
try dwell less than 10000, 900 people. vet
they have brought under subtection
won over or made tributary to them
nearly ten times that number, or q to.
tai of 400,0OO,O0O souls.
Nearly 300. 100000. to be sure, exist In
India and are servile subjects, who con-
tribute but scantiy toward the enrich
ment of the dominant race; yet of the
vast annual revenues of the empire es-
tmated at Sl.125, coo, 000. one-half that
amount is yielded by the colonies. and
It is not to be wondered at that the
efforts are persistent and continual TO
extend the borders of Greater Brit
ain"
On the other hand. what? If relative
proportions were to be considered. we
Should expect to find pitted against the
might OF Britain at least Russia and
France, or all the nations OF Europe.
But instead we see two small republics,
the area of both combined being 100, 900
square miles less than Britains contig-
uous colony of the Cape, or scarcely
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-20

In the Napoleonic wars, as the great
conqueror himself would be glad to tes-
tify. Napoleon in propria persona was
n host, opposed to which the rank and
file of his enemies We're as chaff scatter
ed by the wind. There is, in fuct, al
ways some element intangible to the
ordinary perception that enters into the
computation and turns the tide from
failure to victory or the reverse. This
element may be personal. as with Bona
parte. or 1t may be national, as with the
Beers. But, whatever 1t be, it counts for
more than mere brute force and for far
more than the efforts of hirelings doing
battle for wnge or putting up n fight
from sheer force of circumstances.
1t was said of the French in their bat
ties during the Franco Prussian war, so
years ago. that their generals, trained
In warfare against the Arabs in Algiers.
could not cope with the superior organ
ization of the Germans" And, grant
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-20

with the hosts that compassed II
about, were but fanciful creations Of
old Homer's brain. But. IL so, that does
not alter the argument, for Homer was
only reasoning along the lines taught
him by observation and by the history
of past events.
The case of Troy was that of q single
city holding out fer long period
against the resources of u whole nation.
Another notable example was that of
Carthage. which for centuries dened ali
the might of imperial Rome
And Rome herself. having become /,
conquering nation through her success
es IN AFRICA, was not satisfied until she
hau Drought the greater portion of the
then known world to acknowledge her
sway. first invading Alacedon. then Syr-
IN. Gaul. Britain. and stretching her
arms out for plumber TO every point Of
the compass.
Ihen there were the Moslem Arabs
who started out from Arabia and over
ran not only Egypt and north Africa.
out eventually crossed the Mediterra-
mean and invaded Spain. finding their
Waterloo only in France under the
sturdy blows of Charles Martel
Coming down to comparatively mod
ern times, one of the most flagrnnt In
stances OF aggression by overwhellnins;
force is to be found in the partition OF
Poland between Prussia. Austria and
Russia In lIT2 Catherine OF Russia
planned the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of this un-
happy country, but Frederick the Great
and Maria Theresa We're only too will
Ing to share in the spells. For nearly
lOO years the brave Poles resisted in i
desultory manner the continued oppres
sions of Russia, but the end finds them.
notwithstanding the herosm OF Kosci-
usko and their most strenuous endeav-
ors to throw OF the yoke. bowed be-
meath the burden of their woes
| The History of Holland or the Meth
lands shows us how virilc nation may
be harassed and even crushed to earth.
but in the end rise triumphantly AMI
turn the tables upon its oppressors
bestowed as royal gift upon the infa-
nous Philip ii of Spain and for many
years enduring "a tyranny which for
extent and ferocity is almost unparal.
lelcd in history" yet the indomitablc
Hollanders resisted successfully the ef.
forts of the Spanish sovereign TO sub.
due them, and after 40 years of lighting
came Oft victorious. They came out OF
the long conflict even stronger than
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-20
BOER AND BRlTON---D AND GOLIATH.I

to host of hirelings and commits moro
havoc than score of mercenaries, be
they Swiss or Hessian
And. again. one must reckon with the
fact that the Beers are on their own
SOIL, in country with which they are
all familiar, and that alone is consider
ed by military authorities as giving
them 4 fvefold advantage over the in
vaders. This needs no arguing, for 1t
has already been proved in the opera
lions around Ladysmith. at the assault
of Spion Kop and in n score of instances.
The attacking party. and especially the
invading force, is always at a disadvan-
tage, which mere numerical superiority,
no matter how great, cannot always
overcome.
So the question recurs, Is the dispar-
ity between Boer and British forces and
their respective ornaments as great as
at first glance it appears? Have the
Beers still a fighting chance for ulti-
mate victory Notwithstanding the an
parently overwhelming odds against
them?
1t Is lesson of history that the
greater ultimately absorbs the lesser
and that in the end the world applauds
the victor. The growth of an empire or
of great republic Is by accretions. like
n snowfall rolling down hill: but some
times the SNOWFALL falls apart by its
own weight. and the small boys gather
up the fragments If we turn to our
only guide. the history of nations that
have existed in ancient times and of
those that exist today, the lesson We
read is not very encouraging for the
Boer. For what we find. in the first
place. is that the small fry almost in
variably have become the prey OF the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-20

but he never got any further. He waa
recognized at once as a notorious Or
angeman. and. quick as flash. q great.
big specimen OF an Irishman sprang at
him and struck him in the temple.
The man fell like log, and 1t waa
thought that he was killed by the blow.
They carried him out on a stretcher and
sent for. doctors. Imagine the excfte-
ment all this time. continuing for
quarter OF an hour.
Finally the chairman raped gently
OH the edge of his desk. advanced to-
the front of the platform, with his eye;
glasses poised on the end of his fingers.
and there was quiet at once. Then.
very deliberately. the chairman said:
Gentlemen. Is there any one else who
would like to ask Mr.. Redmond a guess
tion?"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-20

10000 square miles. and with total
population of perhaps 200. 900. OF which
number not more than 100000 at the
outside are white, of whatever nation
atty or shade of political belief.
The disparity in the military force of
the contending nations is equally no
tfceable, whether we consider the nc
tual or reserve strength in the field Or
available and TO be drawn upon in
emergency. 1t has been estimated that
In life and death struggle Great Brit
ain could arm and place in motion near
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-20
The Awful Disparity Numerically and In Point OF
Resources Between the TWO Peoples Now
Battling In South Africa--- Historical Wars
In Which Very Strong Nations Were
Opposed to Very Weak Ones

a SIDE from the interest attaching
~ to the present war in South Afri-
d ID ca, born of racial or national an
tipathies, by which noncombatants all
over the world are aligning themselves
on one side or the other, there is n Sec
ondary interest for which universal and
natural sympathy for the under dog"
in the fight is responsible.
1t may be stated in general terms that
when specifically viewed the mere fact
of great, strong nation assaulting or
forcing to the wall another territorially
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-20
THE sarlrHs AnRoAn.

The Smiths are eyerywhere IN Italy:
they are called ''smithi,p In IioilsslsSsy
Schmidt" in Russia, s.smitowski.' g 81:
weiski.'' end ia Mexico. sSfnitffl1 Iij6
England the Smiths are the most ms
merous of all families; but IN Iraiarssf
they are content to rank fifth, afteS
Murphy, Kelly, SULLIVAN and Wassas 3:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-20
ANY MORE auEsTIoNss

Max O'Rell tells good story OF Mr..
William Redmond. an Irish member
of parliament. Mr.. Redmond was once
addressing a meeting OF Irishfnen Ia,
Centenary hall at Sydney. AustraIiSs
and ut the conclusion OF his speech the
audience rose en- masse and cheered
themselves hoarse. The chairman. who;
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-20

was a very meek
and mild man,
at length sue
ceeded In restor-
ing quiet. and
said. Gentle
men. I arm re-
quested by Mr..
Redmond to say
that If any one
wishes to ask
him a question
he will be glad
to answer IT."
a man arose
from the body
OF the meeting
and ascended
the platform.
MT. Chair
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-20

which you see. looking more like ii:
stranded hulk than a habitation, Willy
It's tarpaulin doing duty for roof and 8
the porthole-like windows barred ssitns:
anything the owner seemed to ind CON-
venient. Is the home of the dead hosas
and live old ssilor. He has been rex
tired-the sailor, 7 mean-from acttyes
service, but works around the yard ii
a street cleaner. with a horse and cart I
for dump, For years the old saiior
and the horse had worked happily t64Y
gether, until one day the board of slir-
vey condemned the animal to be shot as&
being too old for use. The lamentations
OF Jeremiah were as nothing compared
to the old salts wall of despair when he's
heard the fate in store for his friend.f
The sympathies of the hoard We're &C.
cordingly enlisted, and he waN 4. I'd that i
the horse would be turned Loose, ana ifs
he could catch him. why-posscsston
was nine points of the law. This the old )
fellow did. Now he and his true love
inhabit yonder mansion, which he MAS
allowed to erect for their abode. Thus.
you see. while officially dead. the SALE
or's old companion still lives" Is. II.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-20

for the antfoal
to be dead ID
4 could see his
head distine "
move from atdo
to side.
wv = liz ID
companion ptgss
e d, Q Il a.
living In tho
flesh, he Is ofS
cially defunc q i
and thsreby
hangs a tale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-03
OUR CLAIMS.
266 for Mckinley, III for
Bryan, SO Doubtful
Is the Way It Is Figured at the Reput-
ican Headquarters.
Democrats Say They Have Fl. urcs But Fail 10
Make Them Public.

New York, Oct. I'm a statement is
sued from Republican headquarters
through Committeeman Manley, the
national committee claims 26G votes
certain in The electoral college for Mr.
Mckinley. ll2 for Mr., Bryan and IS
were put down as in doubt.
The states conceded To Bryan are
Alabama. Arkansas. Florida, Georgia,
Louisiana. Mississippi. the Carolinas,
Tennessee, Texas and Virginia
In the doubtful column is put Colo
RADIO, Idaho. Kentucky, Missouri, Mon
tunI. Nevada, Nebraska and Utah.
Everything else is put down for Mo
kinley but Indiana, which with its Is
tca Is admitted to be in doubt
When shown this Republican claim.
Mr.. Richardson for the Democrats
characterized ii as only 80 much
boasting." He added that the Demo-
Gratis also had a poll which was very
different from the Republican one, but
that it would not be made public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-03
WRAPPED IN KERNELS.
Blessings Bound Up in Inc Lille Particles Of
Grape Nuts.

An employc in the pension Office at
Washington. J. r. Wcathers, says, re-
garding food: For thirty years, |
have been brain worker. Originally
inherited a good physical organism
and this reserve of life force carried
me through upwards OF twenty years
of ambitious work as n professional
teacher.
Ten years ago | turned from that
vocation to the present occupation;
here again. was mental work and
sedentary habits. which coupled with
poorly selected food. finally set up in
digestion. constipation. liver trouble
brain flag and loss of mental power
Nervousness marked me for torture
and for years the Affections Increased.
| spent hundreds of dollars in vain
efforts to find a cure.
Finally | quit all drugs and took up
Grape-N Nuts, which | had heard of as
hood for the brain and nerve centres
After giving the food Il fair trial, /
found il was not necessary to give up
my occupation. but | have been able
to keep right along and do more work,
while the result has been marvellous
NV anxiety il gone, work is pleasure
and am a new man throughout. The
wonderful blessings wrapped up IN the
toothsome little kernels Of Grape-Nuts
can be extracted by any one who
wishes TO repair the waste ana wear or
brain and nerve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-03
CITY sMOTHERED WITH BUNTING.
Hancock County Fair and Merchants Arrival
Opens at Ellsworth.

Ellsworth, Me. Oct. 1.-THE three
DAYS merchants carniva! and Han
cock county fair opened here, today
The decorations are the most elaborate
thc CITY has ever known, every busl-
ness house and many residences beng
smothered with bunting. The night
illumination Of Main street with color
ed incandescent lights is one OF the
features.
The carnival opened. this morning,
with band concerts, a hose reel race
for iuypnilc teams, q cake walk Tor the
,hampionship of the State. running
races and sports. This evening. there
was a band concert and ball at Han
cock hall.
Wednesday is to be the big day OF
the carnival. In the morning, there
will be parade Of tiremen. clVlc Or
ganizations and trades exhibitions.
The exhibition Of stock and produce
at the fair is large. The vegetable ms
play is not so good as usual. as the
past summer has been very dry. The
fruit display is large and OF excellent
quality. There is a good exhibition OF
live stock The poultry display Is
larger than that at the state talr-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-03
A BLOODY DUEL.
Two Men Fight at tuscaloosa With Pistols
Both in Critical State.

Tuscaloosa, Ala. Oct. Rodney
Lowry. nephew Of Ex-Gov. Lowry, of
Mississippi. fought a duel. this morn
ing. at Moundsville Ala, Is miles from
here with W. II. White. section fore
man Both, it is believed, We're fatal
ly wounded.
Lowry is the agent for the railroad
company at Moundsville. This morn F.
ing, he had some words with Section
Foreman White over the moving of
car IF cotton seed. White. il is alleg
ed. threatened Lowry and Lowry pro-
cured a pistol from his office. White
was already armed and as Lowry re-
turned to the platform the men began
shooting at each other, advancing as
they fired.
Lowry was shot four times in the leg.
right side left forearm and chest.
Each man fired five times. but Lowry
last bail was the only one that struck
White. This last shot was fired within
, feet of him and struck White in the
abdomen. Lowry. with his right fore
arm shot. then dubbed White into in
sensibility with the butt end Of his
pistol.
White has a wife and three children:
Lowry is 50 years old and single. Both
men are in a critical condition.