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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26

Chinese. or that transmitted by the
United States. regarding the safety OF
The foreign ministers at Pekin. and
That until their safety was thoroughly
established the British Government
would be unable to discuss any ques
ton of mediation or kindred matters.
AMERICAN TROOPS.
Shanghai Tuesday July 2i.-Three
thousand American troops arrived at
Taku. as we'll as eight transports filed
with British troops. Both attachments
are deficient in artillery.
y cable steamer has started to lay
cable from Wei Hal Wei to Che Foo
and Taku.
NO HOPE FOR LEGATIONS.
London. July cS.-4 a. MIR. Con-
gers letter. the substance of which has
been transmitted TO the United States
Secretary of the Navy through Captain
rhomaS, has increased the belief in
London that there is no hope for the
foreign legations in Pekin. and that the
elaborate fabric of dispatches which
the Chinese are building to persuade
the civilized world that the ministers
are still alive. is only intended to en-
able them to gain time to complete
preparations for warfare
a RUSSIAN VICTORY.
st. Petersburg. July 25.-General
Sacharof. chief OF the Russian general
stan. wires under date of July "a from
chi Chi Io. in the Semenovskaya dis
trict:
Il am advancing. To-day we bonn
barded the fortified post at Iauschi.
The garrison fled and the post was
burned and it's walls destroyed"
TROOPS MISSING.
In the opinion of the Russian general
stan the protective force on the rail-
way between Charbin and Tielin must
be in critical position since no definite
news of the situation there has been
received. All that is known is that the
wives and children OF the workmen
have fled To Charbin
The detachment. which numbers 200
was at the end OF june threatened by
10000 Chinese with artillery. AS late as
July IL it had not been heard of either
at Ch9rbin or Sungari. and it is feared
that the force has been annihilated.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26
Senator Prltohard's Reoomenda.
finn.

By Telegraph to Virginiam. Pilot)
Charlotte. n. c.. July Ex-senator
Pritchard to-day recommended d. 4.
Tompilins, OF Charlotte. to fill the VA .
cancy IN the Industrial Commission
caused by the resignation OF Mr..
Smyth, of South Carolina. which takes
effect September /.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26

He thinks little boys should not he
allowed on the streets after 9 p. IN. in
summer and p. m. in winter. as much
of the mischief they accomplish is per-
petratcd after nightfall.
The State Board of Fisheries met
this morning ut Murphy's Hotel here.
those present being Dr. Frank Fle;-
Keezel. Hon. Pembroke Petit. Captain
John \. Curtis and Mr.. Seth l.. Miller,
Secretary.
Captain George Savage was elected
captain of the schooner Pocomoke.
vice Captain Parks, resigned.
The board adjourned tonight to
meet again August 18th, on board the
steamer Chesapeake. at Old Point The
board appointed a committee. consist
ing of NIessrs. Curtis, Miller and Flct-
cher. to inspect boats with a view to
purchasing one for the james river
oyster industry. and to report at the
next meeting.
FOR 1T. GOVERNOR.
Hon. $. Wilkins Matthews. member
of the House of Delegates from Acoo-
mac. is in the city attending the meet
ing of the Board of Fisheries.
He said that he favored Governor
Tylers plans for disposing OF the con-
stitutional convention matter. Mr.
Matthews thought much general legis-
lation would be accomplished at the
extra session.
He said that the Democrats of his
section were enthusiastic for Senator
lie Cato for Lieutenant Governor.
Mr.. Matthews says the farmers Of
the Eastern Shore We're very much de-
pressed over the low prices for which
their products We're selling In the mar
ket.
A PREACHERS MARRIAGE.
Manchester had a charming surprise
this morning in the marriage of Rev.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26
4 REMINDER.

"Bronkhorst Spruit Tuesday. July
-. We marched here to-day. This is
the place where the Ninety-fourth was
attacked December 30. 1880. The
graves of the officers and men are III
fair preservation. and Will now be put
in good order The march was unop-
posed. but Frenchs cavalry and Hut
tons mounted infantry. making wide
detour on our right. met bodies of the
enemy. These We're driven back. leav-
ing several dead and wounded. a good
mnnY We're also captured. Our cas-
ualties We're one Killed.
"Hroadwooi reports that he captur-
ed five OF pewet's wagons to-day. He
was waiting at Nredefort until Little
joined him"
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Nominated tor Governor.
(By Telegraph to Virginian- pilot.)

w TSs' ''tE' % ' il sItI4stII- tIIUt.J .
Detroit. Mich. July 25.-Wiliam G..
MayDury, mayor of Detroit, was unan-
imously nominated for Governor OF
Michigan on the Democratic ticket.
The platform deals largely with State
affairs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26
CHINESE TROOPS
THE AGGRESSORS
Conger Tells a Tale Of Terrible
Suffering and Peril Undergone.
He is UNDER A HEAVY FIRE

Tho Regular Chinese Army Smelling tho
British, Legation Relief Must Como
Soon Our Minister Declares That tho
Chinese Arc Determined to Kill Every
Foreigner, and That the Entry OF Relief
Forces Into PcIsin VIII Probably bo Re
sisted Othcr Cable News.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26
THE FOREIGNERS
NOW IN PEKIN
Chinese Government Arranging
to Guarantee Their Retirement.
THE INTENTION OF RUSSIA

Important Dispatch to the Belgian Govern-
mcnt-Russia Will Follow Confirmation
of Report of Massacre at pcl>in With
Boinbardmcnt of Chinese Coast Towns
a General Uprising OF Chinese IRE
dicted by AZ Native Imperial Govern
ment Wants II Guarantee.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26

The following dispatch from Lord
Roberts has been received at the War
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26
a BRITISH VICTORY.
OVER THE BOERS IN SOUTH
AERICA

AFRICA.
tBy Telegraph TO Virginian- Pilot.)
London, July 25.-The War Office has
received the following dispatch from
Lord Roberts
"Nandermerwe Station, July %: We
made general advance yesterday
from the position we have been hold
ing east of Pretoria since June II. Ian
hamilton. from the north, reached
ltustlontcin. seven miles north OF
fronkhorst Spruit on July % This
80 completely surrounded the enemy's
! line OF retreat that they abandoned
the strong position that they had been
occupying in front of Pole nrev
Stevenson's brigade advanced yester-
day, unopposed 10 Glands river sta
ton. our right was protected by the
First and Fourth brlgades OF cavalry
under French and Huttons mounted
infantry. The former crossed east of
Wilge river.
COMMUNICATIONS RESTORED.
Railway and Geographic cominuni-
cation were restored last night In
the supply train captuI ID at Roodevul
were 200 Welsh Fusiliers, most of
whom had been prisoners. Dewet's
force is continuing to move north
easterly. 1t was at Roodepoort July
%, with Broadwood not far behind and
Littlc'S cavalry brigade following
brentwood.
'Baden-P Powell reports as follows:
"Magato Farm. July 22.-Colonels
Arey and Washington, with 450 men.
drove 1000 Beers from very strong
position and scattered them with con-
siderable loss. our casualties were six
killed and - wounded"
1t is not clear whether the supply
train and 200 Fusiliels mentioned in
the above dispatch are Identical with
the train and 100 Cameron Highland
erS, the capture OF which was report
ed by Lord Roberts in his communlca-
ton or fury -.
The following dispatch from Lord
Roberts has been received at the War
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26

Washington. July PA cable report
ment from Lieutenant Colonel Cool
idge. in command of the Ninth In
fantry since the death of Colonel Lis
cum. indicates that the temporary gov
eminent formed tor Ticn Tsin has not
been nut in force
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26

London. July 25-Lord Salisbury to-
day notified the United States ambas-
sador that is was impossible 10 accept |
the evidence so far submitted by the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26
AGAIN REPORTED SAFE.

Washington, July 25.-rhe State De-
partmcnt has received II cablegram
from Consul McWade, ut Canton. say
ing that Viceroy TAX gives assurances
that all the foreign ENJOYS at Pekin
We're alive and Wen on July 90.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-16
NOW ilAy Me-"

Hearing a young mother recently saw
~ her hrst-born. He will soon be old
enough TO say, Now I lay me.'"' a train
OF earnest thought was started by the re-
mark. The question arose in my mind Ia
this really Christian prayer, In the true
sense ~ that word7 Jesus said. II am
come that they might have life. and that
they might have >more abundantly;" and
he taught that this life s given by him
who IL the Divine Creator and Heavenly
Father. But. as soon as the child be-
comes capable OF conscious and con-
secuuve thought. the Christian mother
usually teaches Il a form Of words which
associate him with the idea OF death
rather =. an life; and the impression As
deepened by daily repetition.
'ff should die before I wake.
pray thee. Lord. my soul 20 take"
Without stopping 10 argue the point
I suggest the question whether Il would
not be we'll 90 substitute a form which
carries the thought of life rather than
death. like the following:
"Now I lay n.v down 10 sleep
I pray thee. Lord. my soul 10 keep:
Thy love be with me through the night.
And bless me with the morning light
Amen"
| would like 20 know the viows OF other
parents on this subject
rHEoDoRE SEWARD.
Christian Register.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-16

The Republican National Committee
sent out blanks 10 members of the Ma
tional Association of Manufacturers ask
ing them to furnish the number of men
whom they had employed in each year
from 1890 to 1893 inclusive. as well as the
total amount of wages which they had
paid during the same years.
There were 200 replies. They showed a
steady increase in the number OF hands
employed in the 200 factories until the
year 1893. There was an immediate drop
of 10000 men in 1894. when they employed
s0.SSs men. But In 1897 they employed
lo9. 600; in 1898, l3i.iss men, and last year
17l.s45 men. an short. the number OF
wage learners employed by these same 200
factories increased from so,is3 men In
1894 UP 10 l7i.s45 last year-almost doubled.
But the contrast is even more striking
when applied to the amount of wages paid.
and the following table shows the returns
received from the 200 manufacturers:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-16

The commissioner of patents states that
the past fiscal year has been a most pros
porous one for the patent Office. The cash
receipts have been sl,s5s, ,22s.s5-a larger
sum than received in any previous fiscal
year. The number of patents issued is al.
SO the largest in the history of the ONCE.
numbering 2e,5io. There has been a cor
responding increase in the number OF
trademarks, patents ana labels registered
The increase In the number of applica.
IONS for letters patents and caveats. and
registration of trademarks. labels and
prints Is 5000 over that OF the previous
fiscal year and aggregates 1900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-16

the air. while the waiter balances the
ladle upon his nose. Suddenly II Is uncov-
cred upon the table and found TO be full
OF steaming soup.
The lady Is at first yexed and then
amused by the unconventional service.
Suddenly caprice selzes her. and she be-
gins TO tuggie her ian, her napkin ring,
the knives and spoons, whatever comes
within reach. Her escorts annoyance
gradually meits away. His dignity re-
lakes, and. In languid. matter OF fact
way. as III II was the most natural thing
to do when supping privately. with
lady, he, too. leisurcly proceeds TO the
deft manipulation OF anything ne can lay
hands on
"A striking incident is the juggling or
four oranges by each member OF the nim-
BILE fingered quartet. The rs oranges per-
form the most intricate aerial movements
and seem mixed i'm hopeless confusion.
and they are so adroitly handled that IL
seems 10 be raining torrent OF the gold
en- fruit.
LAS the spirit OF the frolic increases.
the fun grows, wilder and wilder
air is full OF table utensils. champagne
bottles, baskets. lamps. chairs, bric-a-
brac, flower pots. everything, in fact.
large and small. that the hand can seize
upon; and. as sensational finish, two
OF the men throw plates across the room
at the third. IL Is exactly as n "A stream
OF plates were being fired out OF a Cat
ling gun-were such thing possible-the
receiver catching them with both hands,
never missing one. The ease and certain
~ with which all the work Is done. and
the fact that the performers. men and
women, are all equally adept makes this
a very wonderful act. And then. too. IL
has style and finish, and the pantomimic
acting Is clever, quite apart from the
digital dexterity shown by the Agousts.
The scene OF the second act OF the
farce John J. McNally is writing for the
Agousts will be laid In a famous New
York restaurant. Mr.. Mckee is engaging
a company OF 60 people TO support them.
The principals are Otis Harlan. Joseph
Coyne. Mae Lowrey Mamie Gilroy and
Nellie Lynch. Mr.. McNally's piece i'm IT.
self. with this array of excellent talent,
will be very strong attraction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-16
THE FAMINE IN INDIA.

The almost indescribable horrors Of the
famine I'm India are just beginning 10 be
heard of, although the newspapers nave
spoken of the devastation for months.
Numbers of women with children at
their breasts vainly striving to draw
little nourishment surrounded me with
cries as "Saheb, l have no food for
two DAYS, and have no milk left for my
child; Saheb, 1 have no food for myself;
how can ] procure nourishment for my
starving child?" Children with a blank
look OF stupefaction, through actual hum
ger. sat naked on the ground. and helped
each other in searching for and scraping
up grass-seed from the dry sand. 1 saw
one boy not eight years old. who was
the sole provider for himself and two
younger ones. The ribs OF all could be
distinctly traced on their bodies. while
their legs and arms were like dried-up
pieces of sticks One blind man, terribly
emaciated. was led to my tent every day
by stick held by a naked little girl Of
about four years of age Another. q
miserable old woman, with her gray hair
floating I'm the wind. with no clothing but
a loin of rags, with her bones almost
protruding through her skin, came and
stood before the tent In a dazed state.
and could not understand what said
to her i'm her own language. but saw "A
small silver coin which I pressed into
her hand. and looking up into my eyes
threw her arms round my neck, and with
her head leaning on my chest sobbed
aloud
] had to shut my tent doors down TO
prevent them really mobbing me In their
despair, and II put my hand out to drop
a coin into someone's hand who seemed
in a more pitiable state than others
fifty more hands were thrust through
the opening and I had to close every
hand ] put something into for fear the
money would be snatched out OF IL by
another starving wretch. as frequently
happened.
And yet the patience OF the poor people
was wonderful. When / was not actually
giving away money. they would sit silent
for hours looking piteously at the tent to
see IL l showed no signs OF coming out
or beckoning TO any of the worst cases
TO come forward.
The weather was bitterly cold In the
mornings. and they sat in the cold wind
shivering with their naked bodies I'LL
the sun warmed them. May | be pre-
served from seeing such scenes OF misery
again.
All New England contributions should
be sent To the bankers. Brown Bros. &.
Co, 30 state street, Boston. and re-
quests for literature and other informa-
tion should be sent 10 Committee OF
One Hundred. No ] Somerset street.
Room 10, Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-16
THEATRICAL NOTES.

A cablegram was received from
Charles Frohman yesterday saying that
he had decided to reopen the Garrick
Theatre. New York. about September 10
'qfifioolBrgaC OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ETA
with "All on Account of Eliza" by Leo
Dietrichstein. 1t is a musical farce, and
the principal parts Will be played by
Louis Mann and Clara Lippman, for whom
they were written. Mr.. Frohman will sail
for New York tomorrow. His latest pur-
chase is a play by Paul NJ. Potter May
Irwin will come from London on the same
ship with Mr.. Frohman.
Roland Reed has bought a new play
for next season, by William GIL. called
"The Kings Highway" 1t is Of the ro-
mantle order, and therefore variation
for Mr. Reed. but IL was especially de-
signed for him, and Isadore Rush.
Jennie Hawley was engaged yesterday
for Peter r. Daileys company, and
Hodge, Podge a. Co." was selected for
the title of the play that George ". Ho-
bart has translated from the German for
him.
Since the announcement Of the arrange
ment between Klaw & Erlanger and Della
Fox for her appearance I'm THE Rogers
.,rothers in Central Park next season.
and TO head her own company In a new
play the following year, the Little come
dienne has received many letters OF con-
graduation. She has a wide circle OF
friends and admirers who express most
sincere good wishes for her future.
A foreign correshpondent sends the fol-
lowing description of the act OF the
August family. the French troupe Of pan
tomimists Frank Mckee will exploit I'm
this country next season:
"The August family are a great hit. al
though their cefnic performance has been
familiar all os6r Europe for some years.
The Agousts have long been models for
Imitation by individuals, and some Of
their tricks are familiar, but II is the en-
semble work as well as the absolute per-
lection with which everything is done.
that makes them so very remarkable.
THE scene is the cabinet. or private
supper room, OF n swell restaurant. The
staging In elaborate; the appointments.
from china and silver 10 the wine coolers.
absolutely correct. A very handsome and
imposing head walter superintends the
setting OF the table by n dignihed and
well trained assistant Plates, cups, sau-
Gers. knives. forks, ornamental lamps.
napkins and all the table paraphernaiia
are flung by one man 10 the other. until
the air seems full of these tnanimste OBJ
jccts. each being correctly placed with
incredible rapidity.
Then enters the couple who are to
dine--a distingue and faultlessly attired
old gallant wearing the medal Of the Lee
gion OF Honor. and upon his arm an ex-
tremely piquant and pretty little bru-
nette, with a toilet as chic and elaborate
as any 90 be seen at the opera. The
couple has the appearance ana poise OF
persons of distinction out for a quiet 1T
tie lark. The servants are as well bred.
discreet and admirably trained AZ any
that serve grand dukes and ambassadors
at the Hotel Ritz.
EVERY course is jusglcd by the wait
err. Rolls are fired like rife balls from
hand 70 hand scross the room A huge
tureen revoves over and over again In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-16
Uoman's 5 Ways in Summer Days.

In velvet hats are to be seen. but there
are only few styles on exhibition yet
A sailor shape I'm black velvet that ~
very striking has cut-out dssixn OF the
velvet on white satin for the upper side
OF the brim. The under side is plain
black, the crown of ordinary height. and
the only trimming two enormous pom
pors OF black, tipped with white.
Another effective creation In . hw
crowned, broad-brlmmed hat 0 fancy
braid and velvet In castor shades. wousn
together. The wide brim was saghtly
lifted on one side and a vel-st Srw nest
led against the hair. Txs large POM
pons of white and sG~stor French part
ridge and large bow OF castor. velvet
completed this elegant hat.
GOSSIP ABOUT MUSICAL WOMEN.
Patti, IL is said. will visit this country
unprofessionally next winter. .N
There will be forty women benehciaries
In the home for INDECENT musicians built
by Verdi In Milan at an expense OF $780,
900.
Miss Angela Anderson, niece OF the late
Mrs. Walden Pell; Miss Minnie Tracy and
M. Gorski, former husband of Nine. Pa
derewski, have combined to give con-
certs Miss Anderson is Paderewskis
favorite pupil, yet he doesn't object TO
her playing with Gorski. ~ ~
Maud Powell. the American violinist
will make her reappearance in this coun-
try early in January, with the New York
Philharmonic orchestra, after an absence
OF three years in Europe.
A Welsh choir of 200 voices is to be
sent to the Paris exposition, and will be
an amalgamation of Nine Clara Novel;
10 Davis Royal Welsh Ladies' choir.
Tom stephens Rhodda Royal Glee So
ciety Fourth winners at Chicago), and
David Farr's Barry male voice choir. the
winners at last years national eistedd-
fod. The idea is to give on July %
representation OF Welsh music, and for
this purpose the massed male voice choirs
will sing six pieces under the alternate
leadership of Mr.. stephens and Mr.. Farr,
and Nine Clara Novello Davis Ladies
choir will also sing separately three
times. In addition three choruses will
likewise be sung by the three choirs COM
bined.
Nine. Sembrich will again come to
America next winter She will sing in
the principal cities OF the United States
and Canada, i'm both concert and opera.
On the occasion Of the recent royal
concert at Windsor the queen gave Miss
Fanchon Thompson diamond brooch.
Upon the same occasion she similarly fa-
vored Suzanne Adams
A FEATHERLEsS HAT.
The retirement of birds feathers from
feminine millinery will tax the invent
i've power of the feminine mind, so
long dependent on plumage, to decorate
women's hats. The tasteful toque In
the sketch is an example of the new orr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-16
THIS Is NO SIZZLING MATTER!

The Town Council of East composed hve
who the council table last Saturday
give George Boyden additional license
Park solemn oath uphold the laws OF the State
The administered when they took their
very ago. How short the memories of these
The protest the uneuted charges
of ndecency and immortality greeted with smiles. but
This nos smiling natter!
George Boyden charged this newspaper with violating
many upon He did fit deny
these charges Saturday
bers laughed loudly a Boydens
read saying The
received.
This is smiling matter!
When attention OF council to the
fact that Mr. Boyden nothing
anything charged against him by The News the members
Mr. Boydens council still smiled, little they will
This is smiling
There lawaganst gambling there another law against
maintaining nuisance many that
morality
decency The violation nearly every laws vo
every charged
against Boydn this newspaper Monday July o Ieoo
Boyden cheap thanks us for
advertising his vile business.
this smiling materi
Boyden paid public exposure oenne
Crescent Park He has paid attention protests
fellow citizens He smiles Providence Town Coun
Gil Smiles but, gentlemen
This is smiling matter
This the end-The News will compel Boyden to con-
duct decent place for decent people Boyden you
the law further Unless the dsgacefu nightly
Crescent Park the News will begin criminal prose
cuon backed by avalanche of unmpeachabe evidence With
understanding Of the weight words say Boyden you
shall obey the law !"
This 10 smiling