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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06

Is L : $50 liff
London. May 5.The report that
cholera is strengthening its dead W hold
on famine stricken India brings the
pitiful, condition of that country more
than ever to public view. About 60, ooe,
Geo persons, for that Is the populations
of the district affected, are swsltsrinE
their squa1id existence away amid pes
thence and misery that show no signs
of abating. Hundreds OF thousands OF
f,annds In good British gold good Ger
man marks and American corn have
been thrown into the country, but ,iudg-
ing from the latest advices. all this
charity is merely a drop in the ocean.
The famine ana its attendant ccmpli-
cations appear to exceed in viruience
any two previous visf.stiors.
The vfceroy. Lord Curzon of Kedles-
ton, and the government are making
seaseleSs exertiOns to meet the terrible
enregeficy. but the stupendous difii-
culties confronting them prevent the
present supplying of relief to more than
five millions In the meantime the ma
tive states are dotted with heaps OF
dead and dying and the roads are
crowded with CHASTITY bands seeking to
escape from the stricken territories but
succumb in the ATTEMPT. One of the
most hopeless features OF the whole af-
fair is contained in the statement OF a.
special corresnondent.5at> 81 Who
writes:
Ten times the total reiief could be
laid out in single district without
fully relieving its distress ALL I'VE can
hone for is q succession OF good years
TO put the people on their legs again
The British districts are reported to
be so far escaping the large starvation
and mortality that mark the native
States. But that their condition is not
enviable is evident from the following
description sent by n Bombay forres-
pendent OF the scene st Aiimdebad, q
city in the presidency OF Bombay:
In an open space upwards of 200
were seated. old and young, being fam
inc personified. The smell arising from
their filthy rags was sickening and had
attracted myriads OF flies Some, espe-
cially the old men, were bony frame
works girl. sucking two children,
was CHASTITY to look st, bur the little
ones with hollow temples. snnken eyes
and cheeks. and the napes of their
necks falling In under .their skulls.
which seemed to overbaiance their
emaciated bodies. and with wisp-like
arms and legs, We're more dreadful STILL.
Many were suffering from al sease and
numbers had the fever. Those who
could work were sent on where tanks
were betats- So
meal and passed ON to the poorhouse.:.
This picture Is from less serio,ssly
affected part of the country The If-s
fer:nys I'm the renoter districts. where
the famine is severe. where all The cat
Tie have long since died. where thes
water IS precious and where cholera has
now added dts dread scourage. can we'll
he imagined.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
Board of Arbitration.

(Ry Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot)
Washington. d. c., May 5.-The
President has resolved that in selecting
the jurists who shall represent the
United States on the Permanent Board
of Arbitration. provided for by The
Hague treaties, he will consider only
the names of the persons of the highest
character and of national reputation.
Among the names which have been
mentioned as meeting the Presidents
requirements are those of BENJAMIN
Harrison. Grover Cleveland and Rich
ard Oncy.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
CREATED PANIC.
YOUNG MANS MIsHAP IN RICH
AtOND THEATRE.
(Speclal ID Virglnlnn-PllotN

Richmond, Va. May John NJ. Hig-
gins, Jr.. son of Councilman Higgins
nearly created panic in the Academy
Of Music this afternoon. which held q
packed audience 70 hear the Charla-
ton by DeWolf Hopper. Long s;alrways
lead from Just inside the main audi
torium on either side to the dress circle
During the performance they are
guarded by light gates at the top. Mr.
Higgins undertook 10 climb the gate,
while DeWolf Hopper was singing and
the gate gave way and the man and
gate came to the bottom together
creating 4 tremendous racket.
Mir. Higgins nose was broken and he
was otherwise hurt. Somebody cried
fire and intense excitement prevailed
for awhile.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
Army For a Bishop.
(By Telegraph to virginiaa-Pfl,

(By Telegraph to Virginian Pilot)
Chicago. May 5.-Jamcs NJ. Thoburn
discussed his plan for raising an army of
100000 workers to fulfill the Bishops call
Bishop Thoburn's plan has been freely
debated by the members of the General
Conference, and probably will come before
that body carly this month In the form
of memorial presented by some dele
gate.
Bishop Thoburn's plan contcmpIates
briefly and organiza ton of church mem
bcrs to become cvangelists and by syste-
matized efforts TO gather in 100000 before
the close OF the century
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06

tons were given to the Austrian EN-
peror William and General VonGossler,
the Minister OF War. and Count Won
Schlieffen. the chief of the general staff,
about the improvements hitherto held
army rifle of the latest pattern and the
were made to Emperor Francis Joseph
alone and not to his military suite
The Austrian Emperor was deeply in
terested in them. The exercises, how
ever. in themselves, made a picturesque
spectacle, more especially the part
which displayed the new tactics Of the
field artillery.
The Emperors. after their arrival at
the Jueterbogk depot, mounted horses
and rode past the troops placed in file
from the depot 10 the nlaneouvres field.
When they arrived there the Ordere de
Bataille was given out The whole
was under the command and direction
of Maior-General VonSchmidt, repre-
senting the inspector OF field artillery.
The most remarkable feature, about
which Emperor Francis Joseph repeat
eddy expressed his admiration, was the
exactness OF aim shown by the artillery
and infantry, even at great distances.
The Austrian Emperor once summoned
Il general Of his suite and pointed out
this feature to him.
At the conclusion of the sham battle
a parade march followed past the En-
perors, Francis Joseph thanking the
officers commanding for the impressive
sre tale witnessed and according them
high praise.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
(By Telegraph to vlrginian-Pllot.)

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pllot)
London, May 5.-Lord Roberts is evil
IDENTIFY losing no time in following up
the substantial advantage gained by
the occupation OF Bradford and his
whole force is apparently moving on
Winburg. The place mentioned In
Lord Roberts dispatch to the War Of
flee this morning as "Nealwclkot."
cannot be found on the maps, and 1t
is likely that it is a cable error, FOR
Near Vetknop." in which case Cen
eral Ian Hamilton seems to be mid
way between Houtnek and Winburg,
and has thus got between Winburg and
General Olivier's command from WEEP
encr, which is occupying Thaba-Pathoa.
Between Thaba NChu, Ladybrand and
Winburg the country is rough, suited
for the Boer tactics, so the British are
liable to be considerably harrassed be-
fore they capture tho stronghold.
HIS DESTINATION.
Experts differ rs to whether Lord
Roberts is bound towards Kroonstaadt
or in the direction OF Bethlehem The
latter place is the terminus of the line
Joining with the Natal railroad at
Vanreenans Pass and the capture of
that place would probably compel the
Beers to leave the Drakenburg and
thus the way for General Buffers ad-
vance. The British Will have 20 repair
the bridge over the Vet before the rail-
road between Brandfort and Winburg
becomes available.
Lord Roberts reports to the War
Office, under date of Brandfort May
4th, as follows: "Hamilton advanced
d-day to Nealwellsot He was engaged
With the enemy throughout the march.
lie speaks in terms of praise OF the be-
havior of the troops. especially Broad
woods Brigade of cavalry. and the
mounted infantry"
BRITISH ADVANCE.
London, May 5.-Lord Roberts re-
ports to the War Office under date OF
Brandofrt, May 4. as follows:
Hamilton advanced to-day to Neal
wel)Iot. He was engaged with the enc
my throughout the march. He speaks
in terms of praise OF the behavior of
the troops, especially Broadwood's
brigade OF cavalry and the mounted in
fantry."
AN ASSASSINATION.
Cape Town, May 5.-Thc South Afrl-
can News says that n policeman who
was guarding Premier Schrener's
house has ben shot. adding that the
policeman was smoking q cigar at the
time. upon which fact is based an as
sertion that the bullet was evidently
Intended for the premier. who is an in
veterate smoker.
The African Bund papers are making
sensation out OF the afTair, declaring
ON antl-Dutch plot is on foot.
RELIEF OF NIAFEKING.
London, May $50 a. m-Londor
has been confidently expecting to have
news of the relief of Mafeking before
midnight but ut that hour the War
Once stated that no further intelligence
had been received of Hunters column
to which, the public believed, has been
assigned the work of relieving the town
TREKINCi AND FIGHTING.
Warrenton. May 5-p. m.-The troops
crossed at Wlndsorton by Rarton's
Brigade, with whom Is General Hunter
commanding the division The Beers
have evacuated Windsorton and Kip
dam. They are trekking northward
and are fighting for all their worth,
Barton is hanging on to their rear and
Smelling them vigorously Judginc
from the clouds of dust, the retreatino
Beers must be in very large numbers.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
GERMAN EMPEROR
HAS A VISITOR.
William Provides ADJUSTMENTS
For Francis Joseph, of Austria.
A PICTURESQUE SPECTACLE.

Tho Royal Visitor is Permitted to Witness
AN Exhibition OF sharrshootinE and TO
Hear Military Secrets Explained Artil-
Tory and Infantry Exercises Concluded
by Sham Battle = william Greatly
Pleased with an appointment Press
Commcnts-A Congratulatory Telegram
American Imports and Exports.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
A HARD WORKER.

During The morning the Supreme
Court Judges and many officers called
at the palace to bid farewell to General
OTIS. VINO kept az work with his ac-
customed energy until the moment of
leaving.
Since the beginning of the insurrec-
ton General Otis has kept at his
work from early morning untll mid
night. He has never been seen on the
Luneta. like the other officers. and only
two or three times has he been seen IN
society. ana these occasions were semi
official receptions The General leaves
the army admirably organized. provi
stoned and clothed.
THE PRESIDENTS APPRECIATION
Washington. d. c.. May 5-The order
issued by the War Department yester-
day relieving General otis OF the com
mand OF the division OF the Philip
Pines and assigning General Mac
arthur. concludes as follows:
ON completion of the transfer OF the
command Major General Otis. accom-
panied by his authorized aides. will re-
pair to San Francisco. Cal, reporting
upon arrival to the Adjutant-General
of the United States army. for further
orders of the Secretary OF War.
"MajorGeneral Otis is relieved from
command only in compliance with mis-
own expressed wish. The President d.
reefs that this order record his high
appreciation OF that officers dis
tinguishcd and successful services in
the Philippine islands n-both civil and
military administration They entiLle
him to gratitude and honor for his
country.
tSigned) "ELIHU ROOT.
Secretary OF War"
General Macarthur. In addition TO his
duties as division commander Will eS-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
insinuations imputing Germany with
designs on Southern Brazil.
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.

The United States ambassador, An
drew D. White. conferred several times
this week with the minister OF foreign
affairs. Count Won Buelow, on the sub
ject OF German American imports and
exports. Mr.. White specially dwelt on
the fact besides the large increase late
~ of Germanys exports to the United
States, Germany had all along been the
sole government to profit by the trans
portation both ways, thus largely build
ing up German shipping. notably that
OF Bremen and Hamburg.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
Minister 20 turkey.

(By Telegraph to virginian Piiot.l
WASHINGTON, May Sit Is authort
lively announced that until the psnd-a
ing issue relative 20 the payment OF tho.
the satisfaction of the State Depart
ment no Unitad States minister viii ar
tend at the Turkish ca0ital ana MIR
Straus laece of absence Will remain. "a
it is now. Indefinite as to duration
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06

2Sth instant. He will be accompanied
by three eminent mathematicians and
astronomers. He win begin work at
once on a great Photographic camera
80 feet in length with Il lens five inches
In diameter. The plates will be triple
coated and be ii by II inches in size
For vivual study two telescopes will be
used.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
A Bank BurgIarlZed.
BY Telegraph to virglnlan-Pilot.,

Pittsburg, Pa. May 5.-Burglars en-
tered the First National Bank of East
Brady, Pa, last night and dynamited
the safe, taking everything in sight, in
Guiding the pennies. The bank officials
refused to make d statement to-day OF
the amount taken, but say the vault
contained more silver than two men
could carry away. Well-informed res
idents of East Brady estimate the loss
all the way from $4,000 to $40 1000. There
is no clue to the robbers.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
Mr.. Bryan Denies Report.

tBy Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot)
Chicago. May 5.-William ]. Bryan
arrived in the city to-day and lost no
time in denying the report from South
Bend, Ind. that Ex-Congressman Ben
jamin Shievely, with whom he spent n
few hours Friday, was a candidate for
the Vice Presidency. with the approval
and support of the Nebraskan.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
Admiral Dowoy and wife.
(By Telegraph 10 virginlan-Pilot.

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
Memphis. Tenn, May 5.-At Z o'clock
tomorrow night Admiral and Mrs.
Dewey will arrive in Memphis, and
from that hour until Wednesday morn
ing next the city will he given over to
festivities in honor of the distinguished
guests,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
ATreaty Signed.

(By Telegraph to Virglnian- Pilot.)
Washington, d. c.. May 5-Secretary
Hay and Lord Pauncefote, the British
Ambassador. to-day signed a treaty ex-
tending for seven months from August
next. the period of time allowed for
the exchange of notifications of the
Hay Paunccfote treaty.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
Tho Utah Death Trap.

CBy Telegraph to virginian-Pilot.)
Scofeld. Utah. May 5.-Five additional
bodies were brought in to-day out OF No.
1 mine. the scene of the recent explo-
sions. The bodies were horribly mutt
lated and burned
This rings the total up to $50. No
others are known to be missing
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
Gov. Taylor indicted.

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
Frankfort KY, May 5.-The indict-
ment against Governor Taylor was not
made public tonight, but 1t is said to
have been entered on record in a batch
of others at the close of the terms OF
court tonight.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
Tho Sundry Civil Bill.
(By Telegraph to Vlrglnian-Pilo

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
Washington. May 6.-I'he House to-
day passed the sundry civil bill 1t
carries slightly more than sci, 500, coo,
about $40, 100000 more than any previous
sundry civil bill. The general def
cheney and Military Academy appropri-
alton bills are now the only general
supply bills Enacted upon by the House
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
Judge Willard Dead.

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot.)
Washington. May 5.-Amiel ]. Will
lard. Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court OF South Carolina during recon
struction days, died suddenly of apo
plexy at his home in this city to-day
lin his 10th year. He was born In AL
bany N Y
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
Prltohard MOT a candldate.

fBy Telegraph to virginian- Plot)
Washington. May 5.-Senator Prit-
chard. of North Carolina, whom the
Republican convention of his State en-
dorsed as candidate for Vice-Presi-
dent. said to-day that he was in no
sense to be regarded as a candidate for
the nomination.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
Five Now Records.

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
Princeton. N. J., May 5.-Five new
records We're established in the Inter
Scholastic meet to-day. They are
two mile run. time. 1902 20: twelve
pound shot put, As feet iaches discuss
throw Ill feet Z inches: twelve pound
hammer. ISL feet inches; pole vault,
10 feet 10 inches.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
VIII Observe the Eclipse.
(By Telegraph to Virginlan- Pilot

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
Charleston, S. c., May 5.-Prof. Stone,
OF the University OF Virginia and direc-
tor of the Leander Mccormick Obser-
vatory. is at Winnsboro this STATE,
where he has selected location for OBJ
serving. the eclipse OF the sun on the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
DIR. SMITH ILL.
THE DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR
HAS ERYSIPLAS.
tspecIaI % virginIan-pnot.)

Richmond, Va, May DIR. w. w.
Smith, Chancellor OF the Randolph
Mason Institutions. it i'll with facial
erystplas in q Philadelphia hospital.
Ills wife is with him. Dr. Smith was
at the Ecumenfcal Conference in New
York when taken i'll.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
PRESS COMMENTS.

on Emperor Williams and Emperor
Francis JoseDhs toasts last evening
are unanimous in declaring that their
utterances made evident the intact and
strong character of the Dreibund before
the world. The Tageblatt. besides
points out that the peculiar nature of
the celebrations COMMUNICATING the
crown princes coming OF age has
never before been equalled anywhere,
as it Is really rete OF Crown Princes
and heirs to thrones, all of whom have
come to pay tribute 10 the heir to the
German empire.
This paper also argues that this de-
monstration strkingly illustrates that
the whoe world has been convinced that
the German empire really means peace.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
OTIS SAILS FOR
UNITED STATES.
War Ships Fire Salute and Band
Plays Aud Lang Syne.
MILITARY GOVERNORS NAMED

Tile President Expresses His High Apprc-
citation of tho Generals Distingu shed
and Successful Services Colonel Hard
ing's Victorious Expedition to tho Island
of nIartiniquc-Hc Captures rs Towns
Without opposition-s Secretary OF war
Root to Congress General Otis rrovis-
ions for Civil Government in the Phil
ippines.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
THE KAISER PLEASED.

Emperor Williams appointment as
Austrian Field Marshal General pleases
him greatly. the more so because 1t is
a grade seldom awarded. and none has
existed in the Austrian army since the
death Of Archduke Albrecht in 1895.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
NO DESIGNS ON BRAZIL.

Everything for the last few days was
driven into the back ground By the
court festivities. However. there were a
number of interesting things outside
that need comment. Emperor Williams
congratulatory telegram TO the Presi-
dent of Brazil is here interpreted as be-
ing intended as u definite answer to the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
CONDITION CT
INDIA DISTRES SIaG
cholara Strengthening Deadly
Hold on Famine Stricken Land
The TERRIBLE EMERGE ]. I ] !.

Ninety Three million Persons sweiterins
Their squniid Existence Away AMID
PestiIenco and misery that Show no
signs OF Abatins The Country Dotted
With Heaps of Dead and Dying Ten
Times tho Total Available Roller =
Nceded-A Pen Picture that q ppeais.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
OTHER TELEeR A7t4PAe s II
CATION OF NEWS.
BYDEPARTMENTS

Telegraph News Page and 4 I,
Loci News = Pages e. 8 end ST
OF Interest to Women Pages q, TO-
Editorial Page A
Virginia News age 4-
North Carolina News Il
Portsmouth Nsws ges t6 aid 4.
Bsrlley News Pay Z. b; +,
Market page i S.
Shipplns Sc ~ IS
Real Est s,age 81 "A 4
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-06
LORD ROBERTS
MOVING ONWARD.
He Promptly Follows up the Ad-
vantage He Gained.
TROUBLE IN STORE FOR HIM.

Thriburg is now tho Objective Point of tho
British Commander In Chief-Hc Is ap-
proaching a Country Rough and Well
Suited for Boer Tactics and will Like
ly Have to do Some Hard Fighting-A
Shot Intended for Premier shreinier-
Other News,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-06
COL. BRYAN'S ESCORT

Ia New York VIII He 100000 Men
and 1874 nrass pands.
Washington Special Chicago Record.
When Mr. Bryan comes to New York
on the 18th inst. he will meet with a
very different reception from that which
he experienced in 1896, when he first in
vaded 1.-THE enemy's country" and ad-
dressed such a chilling audience at Madi-
son Square Garden. On that occasion
Banker ST. John, John Brisben Walker,
editor of the Cosmopolitan Magazine;
Representa- tive Sulzer and one or two
others were the only friends he had in
the American metropolis. He distrusted
the committee that had charge of his
campaign and believed that his failure
to make an impression was entirely due
to his weakness in adopting their advice.
They told him that he must be very mod
crate in his expressions on the silver
question and subjects relating to labor
and capital. and required him to prepare
his speech in advance and submit the
manuscript for their revision before they
would allow him to speak. He complied
with all their conditions, and when he
arose upon the platform he faced an
audience of 10000 people in the largest
auditorium in the world. Before he had
finished reading the first page Of his
manuscript people started to leave the
nall, and q constant Stream lIOIH the
floor and gallery continued until not more
than 1900 or 5000 faithful hearers re-
NAMED about the platform when he had
finished. 1t is true that the weather was
warm-the temperature IN the hall was
somewhere near 100 degrees-but the audi
ence was cold enough to freeze out any
speaker The next day Mr.. Bryan spent
in a respondent state of mind at the
residence of Banker st. John, where he
received comparatively little attention,
and few days later John Brisben Walk
er took him into the country to recuper-
ate.
When Mr. Bryan appears at Madison
Square Garden this year he will be es-
corted by a procession of 100000 men I'M
der the personal direction of the Demo
cratic boss who went to Europe in 1895
to avoid meeting him. Democratic clubs
will be brought from all the towns and
cities within three hours ride by rail-
road of New York; 1874 bands have al
ready been engaged to furnish music.
and according to the stories they tell at
the Democratic headquarters, contracts
have been entered intoasor SIS, 900 worth OF
fireworks and search lights will be placed
at intervals along Fourth avenue and |
Fifth avenue so that the night will be
turned into day No committee dare pro-
pose revision of his speech this years
he will not be compelled to seek the