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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
TO DEDICATE THE SHIP.
UNIQUE AND INTERESTING CERE-
MONIES ARE PLANNED.

The Congo Mission boat, now building
lat the Trigg ship yards, will not be
launched, but. like church, will, on its
completion. be dedicated. This is the
present plan. and these ceremonies will
be attended by well-known mission
workers. Among the guests who will
be present on this occasion is expected
to be DR.. Chester, of Nashville, Tenn,
secretary OF the Foreign Mission Board
of the Presbyterian Church. The plans,
however, are still in process of prepa-
ration.
AS soon as the boat Is built 1t will be
Taken to pieces and packed for ship
ment to Africa There 1t will be rebuilt
and put into service.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

Eclipse Observations.

At least one young man had lots of
fun out Of the eclipse. While 1t was in
progress young man with a long tin
tube strolled up and took q position In
| front OF the postotiice. A big. bIuish
glass bulged from the end of the tube.
Raising it TO his right eye the youth
shut the other and gazed long sunward
as Luna crept on and hid the face of
the sun. He appeared to be taking lot;
of satisfaction out of his telescope" so
| numerous bystanders requested him To
| let them have n peep. He kindly d,6
so. and each took the instrument and
gazed at the eclipse. The Observer
would then fall back and give place TO
| others, but no one seemed to care for,
a second peep through the telescope"
Finally DR.. r. one of Norrolk'e, most
| popular and skilled medical men, came
along. He is of an inQuiring turn of
mind. and soon had the tin tube i'm his
hands. Long and earnestly he gazed.
or tried to, at Soils diminishing face.
but finally lowered the tube TO see WHY
| it didn't work.
The ingenious young amateur astron-
omer had inserted n common glass in
sulator from telegraph pole into n
TIN tube, and the whole thing WAS Il
sell. AS Barnum used to say, The
sucker crop is one crop that never
fails.
THEY WE'RE DOUBTERS.
A Virginan-Pilot reporter was struck
Monday just before the eclipse by the
need CT a little more elementary as
Economical education by the masses.
AS he circulated among the streets he
heard quite number of apparently in
telligent people say they doubted the
appearance of the eclipse, and wouldn't
believe 1T is possible to foretell such
Things until they saw It, After the
eclipse the same ignorant people said
they would believe the world would
come to an end next week if the scien-
lists told them so. And we are Just n
the dawn OF the twentieth century,
NINE OFFICIAL STATIONS.
The United States Government had
nine separate stations fitted out and cs-
tablished along the line of the eclipse.
extending from New Orleans TO Wash
ington. costing in the way Of eouip
ment and scientitic appurtenances frcgn
$4,000 to $4,000 each The British gov
eminent. as government. had u corp,
or scientific observers in the field max
ing observations but this is the only
nation so represented.
ONE OF THE OBSERVERS.
Professor Henry. OF the Naval OBJ
servatcry al Washington, viewed the
eclipse from the roof Of the Citizens
Bank building. and was gratificd ut the
splendid opportunity presented for
scientific research. or the results of
his scientific observations the public
Will be informed as soon as the data
secured can be prepared.
Professor Henry was in Norfolk
twenty-three years ago. He says that
on every hand he observes advance
ment ond material progress: that he is
surprised at the wonderful improve
ments that are being made in the city
by the sea-"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
Bruin owned the Boat.

The Norfolk tug Chowan that reach
ed Norfolk yesterday saw plenty OF
trouble few days ago in Alligator
River, North Carolina, or, rather, the
seven men aboard of her did. While
anchored in the river q large black hPar
swan out from the shore and boarded
the tug. The efforts of the crew to
"repel boarders" was futile, and as
bruin scrambled aboard. the crew took
to their heels and hid wherever they
could. After a leisurely inspection of
the tug bruin jumped Off and swan
ashore. There were no fire arms
aboard, 50 the crew failed to get any
bear meat.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
MURDER TRIAL TODAY.
JORDAN AND CAPPs WILL BE
GIVEN PRELIMINARY
HEARING.

The coroner's inquest in the case of
Joe Douglass, colored. who was stabbed
to death by James II. Jordan, colored,
was concluded yesterday. the jury find
ing that Douglass came to his death
at the hands OF Jordan, who used q
knife or some other sharp instrument.
The verdict expressed the belief that
Thomas Caps. colored, was an acces-
sorry before the fact. Caps was arrest
ed when Jordan was, or shortly there
after.
Both Jordan and Capps will be given
n preliminary hearing to-day in the Po-
lice Court. The detectives claim to
have strong evidence against both men.
Mr. Church Lewis by whom Jordan
was employed in the county. employed
Mr.. ?. ]. Morris for the defence.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

Trains for Richmond via N. & w.
Railway. THE only all-rail line
leave Norfolk 9:25 a. M. 1870 p. m. CON
neotion for Washington arriving 3:45
p m. and 1920 D. m. Trains leave
Washington for Baltimore; Philadel-
phia and New York on arrival Rich
mond trains.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
Colored Schools Observe the
ECLIPSE.

The solar eclipse was duly observed
by the teachers. invited guests and adj
vanced pupils Of the Cumberland street
public schools from the top Of their
building. which afforded a fine view.
Professor James NJ. Colson. of the Vir-
ginia Normal and Collegiate Institute,
Petersburg, was present with charts
and diagrams illustrating the eclipse
which he explained in manner highly
instructive to all.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
Anthracite coal!!

We beg leave to notify our patrons
and the public that we will wait on
them nicely in their anthracite coal or
ders. We promise you satisfaction and
good weight as heretofore. We ask that
you see us before placing your orders.
GEO. w. TAYLOR e. Co,
81 CRANKY st. and Central Wharf.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
RECEIVERS APPOINTED
To Take Charge Of the West Nor
folk Lumber Co.'S Business.
Destruction of Lumber Plant by Fire Caus-
ell tho Embarrassmcnf--A Verdict
Against tho City--whito Man I'm Jail
on n Serious Charge.

Embarrassed by the recent destruc-
ton of its plant by fire, the West Nor
folk Lumber Company was thrown in
to the hands OF receivers yesterday by
it's creditors. The application for n re-
ceiver was made to Judge Prcntis, of
the City Circuit Court, by the Gray
Lumber Company. OF Sussex, and the
Camp Lumber and Manufacturing
Company. of Franklin.
c. w. Coleman. OF Portsmouth, and
James II. Corbett. OF Suffolk, were APP
pointed receivers by Judge Prentis to
take charge of the company's business.
The company's liabilities are about
$4,000. and its assets will probably
amount to 100000.
]. c. Parker, of Franklin, and ]. l..
,N1cLemore, of Suffolk, represent the
creditors. and S. S. Lambeth, Jr., the
West Norfolk Lumber Company.
CITY MUST PAY.
In the City Circuit Court John +.
Russell was given a verdict for $3.50
against the city for injuries sustained
by reason of q broken down cart hav-
ing been left on Olney road, Client,
over night without light being placed
on it. He ran into the cart with a
bicycle last June. He was represent
ed by Mr.. John C. Tilton. Walter III.
Taylor, City Attorney. represented the
city.
FIRST TO QUALIFY.
In the Corporation Court yesterday
Captain William w. Dey qualified be-
fore Judge Hanckel as Commissioner OF
Revenue for Norfolk for the next four
years. Mr.. Frank II. busch became
surety for him in the sum OF $4,000
Captain Dcy is the first of the city Of
ticials elected last week to qualify.
PROPERTY TRANSFERS.
C. w. Northern to VIM. II. Harrison
lot fronting % feet on the south side
of Olney Road; $1,000.
Rosa NJ. Hanson and J. o. Boley to
Ryland j. Malbon, lot with improve
ments fronting so feet on the west side
of Newton street, Gil feet north of Nose
ley street
y. y. III. Boissevain to Walter II
Taylor, two lots fronting 25 feet each
on the street west OF Stockley Gardens
beginning at the southwest intersection
of said street with Boisscvain avenue:
So. 700
Margaret V. Bonney ct als to George
~ Wilkinson. lot with improvements
fronting 20 feet inches on the east side
OF James street. GO feet north of Ce-
lestia street; 5000.
JAILED ON SERIOUS CHARGE.
Charles J. Dougherty. aged about q
years. is in Jail on the serious charge
of attempting To assault Jessie Savage
seven-y ear-old child. His case was
called in the Police Court yesterday
morning. but was continued until to-
day. The charge is brought by the
lchid's parents.
George Taylor. colored. who wa:
charged with stealing a pair of shoes
discharged.
w. X. Rawls and Lucille Chambers
both colored. We're fined $11 each 70,
assaulting Q. Christian.
Tom Jones. colored. was held for q
commission of lunacy.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
Died of AioohoIIo ApopIexy,

The coroner's jury in the case OF
Frank Allen. coIored, who was found
dying Monday morning in the rear of
Goodsons bar on Church street, met
again yesterday and rendered verdict
that the deceased came to his death
from "alcoholic apoplexy."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
To Lynohburg $3.50 Round Trip

Excursion via Chesapeake and Ohio
railway Tuesday, June 10Th. Leave
Norfolk 1855 a. M; arrive ic Lynchburg
4:1O p. m. Returning. leave I.ynchburg
18th. 1:10 p. m. Three days in the
mountains will improve your health. j.
+. HERMAN. Mgr, AGO Main street.
my25, 81, 29, SOje1,3,5
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

All transient advertisements in
serted In these columns must BIO paid
for in advance.
Rate, ono cent per word each in
sertiOn, minimum, % cents.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
Roforo YourraxaI.

North or West. call upon the under
signed for lowest rates TO all points
via Baltimore and Ohio railroad (Royal
Blue Line). Bay Line. WashnGton
steamers and Chesapeake Line; finest.
fastest and safest trains in the world.
ARTHUR G.. LEWIS,
S. u. A. Baltimore & Ohio II. r.
(Under Atlantic Hotel)
fel7-eod-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

COX REwARD-THE ABOVE Rr.
~ I'D G ,ej,, ward VIII be paid for the ilndinf
4 nfT,t aeiivering of the body of j. w. PUR
hIE, murdered near Tanners Creek
Norfolk county. or Sunday night MI
2'th, to either OF the within parties,
j. w. BACCHUS,
a. NJ EMERY.
committee Massasoit Tribe, improved
Order Red Men. ,nIso te eu
Norfolk. Va, May 18th, 1900.
A T a REGULAR MEETING OF ,rIir,
A INTERNATIONAL LONGSHORE
dAN'S ASSOCIATION No. 126. tho fol-
lowing named members were cxpcllod for
ninety days for thcir misconduct toward
me general stevedore OF the Johnson Line
on Saturday, May 10Th:
Names: TIN1I WEAVER,
ALEX. HICKS
zone by order of the Association.
n. Il. GUSSOM, President
my29-2t' N. A. DICKERSON, Cor. Sec'y.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

Newest Discovery" extracts teeth
painlessly. N. Y. Dental Rooms only.
No. 32i. corner Main and Talbot cts.
n. e. of monument; established nearly
20 years. Enncs. Dentist. New phone,
1851.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
my29
Eye. Exnminca rrcc.

DR.. A. Week manager OF the optical
department OF the Gale Jewelry Com
pany. will examine your eyes free. De-
fective vision and complicated cases
specially Invited to call. ie2e-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet,
Ali druggists refund the money IL IL fails
10 euro IL w. Groves signature 10 on
each box. &c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

Hudderfeld novelties in tropical
weight suitings.
RUDOLPH & WALLACE.
my29 1893 Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

List OF Springs, Summer Homes and
Boarding Houses on y. &; w. Railway,
free distribution, 10 CRANKY street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
"persevere and Prosper. {"

Take Hoods Sarsaparilla faithfully and
1t will cure scrofula, salt rheum. boils.
pimples and all blood humors: also dys-
pepsia, rheumat ism, catarrh and that tired
feeling. 1t never disappoints,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

Genuine Irish Homespuns. hand wo-
ven. imported by
RUDOLPH & WALLACE.
my29 S23 Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
REMOVAL NOTICE.

DIR. POWIATAN S. SCIIENCK
has removed his residence to 100 HOLT
81. Office to ROOMS AND G. WEST,
ItuliDlNG, corner Main and Church SITS
Old Phone No. 12e3 maaG-at
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
ALL STATE
AND CITY LICENSES
ARE NOW DUE ]

Parties Interested are expected to come
further notice.
All persons with whom personal prop
crty heterogeneous have been left will
please return the same TO avoid the pen
atty prescribed by law.
w. w DEFY,
ma2S-2t Commissioner of Revenue.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

EnoR RENTED AND I'D FLAT; WELL
n lighted and vcntila ted: bath, and all
modern improvements; cheap rent to
proper parties. Apply 176 Bermuda street.
mal2-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
AGENTS WANTED.


NV ANTED-SALESMEN AND COL
w lectors to work In the city and
FACTURING CO.. 200 Church street. Nor
-oik. va. juS-2tawtf
ID ELIABLE MEN TO HANDLE
IN agents for telephone tablets and spc-
cialties; pays $1,000 per year; enclose
stamp. VICTORY MFG. CO.. Cleveland
ONO ma24- iu6-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

w ANTED. -SALESNIAN FOR SPE-
W cial territory. Experience re-
qutred. Salary and commission. Bring
references. j. WALLACE liOYT. New
Atlantic Hotel. ap2i-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

Nv ANTED-POSITION BY HUSTLING
w young man; competent d. l.. book
keeper and salesman of several years eX-
pericncc; references furnished by busi-
ness man of this city. EDWARD" this
office. mao7-3ts
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
ROARpERS.

NIICELY FURNISHED ROOMS. WITH
IN board. with all convenicnces, and
nice location; within minutes walk of
Main street: also table board. Address
A. a.. care of VirginlanPilot ma2S-3t'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

A, of land, 125N50. fronting OH Afahone's
Lake; Is high and dry. Enquire l76 Ber-
muda street. maio-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

Sick headache is cured by Hoods Pills
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-FURNISHED S-ROONI
II house for the summer months: mod
ern improvements Address N. Il. c., this
once. m a27-3ts
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
STRAYED.

9 TRAYED OR sToLEN-THURsDA
- afternoon Il Female Fox Terrier
Puppy, white. with black spot around
eyes. Reward If returned to 1856 Free
mason street. city my30-3t.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

FOR RENTING 2i5 FREEMAsoN
= STREET: all modern convcniences
Possession at once. BYRD. BALDWIN
G W ap27-1m
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
LOST

LOST.
T .OST-A GOLD BROOCH SUNDAY ON
IL Duke, Boush or Frecmason streets
Reward IL left at this office. iny29
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

NA ANTED = SKIRT AND WAIST
w hand. Apply PA F'reemason street.
corner Boush. ma2S-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

WY ANTED-SEWING MACHINES TO
w repair: any make. New machines,
$50 md up. J. w. BEASLlSY 1914
church street. city. fe2o-tt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

nv ANTED.-PARTIES SEEKING EN-
w ploynent In Norfolk and vicinity TO
save money by calling at Bureau for EN-
poyment nd Labor. You pay only after
securing position. ROOM 16 over and
Zoe. Store apl3-tT
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
FOR SALE,

NOR SALE-A BARGAIN IN A GRO
IL Gerry; will sell or rent. | have other
business. W." Virgman-Piot Office
INVESTS
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

nor RENT.-EXCEI.LENT COTTAGE
A. at Virginia Beach for season 1900
18th OF May to 18th September; large
grounds: modern sewerage; good drink
Ing water; near Princess Anne Hotel.
For terms and particulars apply to Room
2l0 Citizens Bank Building mhlS-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

VK1 ANTED-POSITIONA AS ASSISTANT
w bookkceper or office work by q
working young man with experience;
good penman; has fair knowledge of
stenography; best references. Address
EARN" this Office. my29-3t*
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

COG WEBER FULL IRON
sDCeD frame. Z Ia octave: tone quail
ltY excellent. and great bargain.
STIETF WAREROOMS, 6G Cranky street
ma2S-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

CTIn WILL OFFER MY PIANO
~ 41NI' (a Fisher uprighO for Sll0: |
PAID $40 for II two years ago. when new;
am breaking up housekeeping. Address
FISHER, 81 Bermudn street. ma2S.2t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC THE
~ Tanners Creek Drawbridgc will be
closed on TUESDAY, May 29th, at II In.
until further notice, to repair the draw.
II. l.. PAGE President. my29-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

NJ u HAVE a VERY FINE HENRY
Miller Piano; case and action as
Good as new; tone quality better, which
we VIII sell al surprisingly low price
STlEFF WAREROoMS. Ct CRANKY street
ma2S-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
WANTED.

w dence in n desirable residential sec
ton, with n modern and desirable dwell
ing. Cost moderate and worth what is
charged. Address HOUSE" care Vir-
glnian-Pilot. mySO-St
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

EOR SALE-DESrRABLE TRACT OF
= 30 acres of land, fronting on Princess
Anne turnpike. within one mile OF city
limits; terms easy. Apply to Il. ID. PINK
ERTON, Dickson's wharf, Norfolk, Va
mal6-lms
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-07
The Situation in sOuth Africa,

London, April The activity oil
the Beers about Bloemfontein despite
the fact that it has resulted in the loss
of two considerable forces of British
troops 10 less than one week, is causing
no unessiness There Is absolute trust
in Roberts ability to do what he set
out to do. The most serious phase oil
Wednesdays capture is the fact tbs {
the troops made prisoners were evident
ly part OF the railroad patrols guarding
the communications south, and the fact
that Boer commsndo could swoop
down Unexpectedly and carry of bodi-
ly section OF the patrol guard will
mean severe censure for somebody.
Bosbof, Orange Free State, April 5.
-Todsy's successful capture OF fifty
Beers was accomplished by 500 British
who carried the enemy's kopjs at the
point of the bayonet. 1t is reported
that the British captured two guns.
London, April 7. "A Capetown dis
patch says that IA OF the Boer prisoners
ut Simmonstown escaped yesterday.
One prisoner was killed and another
wounded.
A dispatch from Bloemfontein dated
April 5 says that General Porter made
a reconno distance east of there that day
and dispersed one hundred and fifty
Beers.
Cspetown, April IA dispatch from
Carnarvon, northwestern Cape Colony,
says that General Sir Charles Parsons
has surprised and captured two hun.
dred colonial rebels near Kenhardt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-07
Floods I'm Texas,

Dallas, Tex, April THE most dis.
astrous rains known In Texas in years,
barring the last July foods, lhave pre-.
vailed for the last three days. The
town of Water Valley is reported en-.
tirely swept away. Nearly 60 frame
dwellings and business houses are 10
RUNE. The three hundred inhabitsnts
fled to farm houses on the highlands
and ere safe, Immense property losses
we're sustained on farms and cattle
ranches by the OVERLOOKING on the
Concho. Hundreds of square miles OF
terriotory In Tom Green, Pecos, Brews-
ter and Ell Paso counties are being
swept by the overflow of streams 10
that section.
Austin, Tex, April THE country
south Of here was visited by q cloud
burst last night. The Nueces river and
other streams we're converted almost
instantly into raging torrents that over
flowed and swept away thousands OF
acres OF growing crops 10 the valleys.
Austin, Texas, April IA report
has Just reached here that the rise In
the Colorado river has caused the Big
Granite dam, two miles above town, to
burst. The dam makes lake thirty
miles long. People In the lower end OF
the town are terror stricken, fearing
another Jamestown food.
Two men who just came from the Big
Granite dam say the dam burst and
forty people were engulfed. The
power house was washed away and six
engineers drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-07
GENERAL LEES PALACE.

In Sundays Richmond Dispatch in
an interesting account of a recent trip
70 Cuba made by Mr.. @. T. Boykiu, Of
that paper, appeared the following re-
garding General Fitzhugh Lee:
"While 10 Cuba l paid visit to
General Fitzhueh Lee, whom l found
at his magnificent marble palace about
nine miles from Havana. The General
was 10 excellent spirits and appeared
to be enjoying the best of health. He
talked glowipgly of the ideal climate OF
Cuba and OF the great future 10 store
for the island, but when questioned as
to his views concerning the deposition
this country should make of the island
he grew wonderfully silent. General
Lee asked after many of his Virginia
friends and sent his love to all of them
He has his headquarters 10 palace
constructed almost entirely of marble,
and from his handsomely furnished Of
fees or from the broad marble corridor
be can sit and look out over the broad
Atlantic and enjoy the cooling breez .s
which are ever waited toward bin. Just
around the corner from his palace is his
residence, another magnificent struc.
ture almost surrounded by an immense
palm garden.
I'm sight of bis home and within
easy walking distance are the pneap-
pie groves and tobacco plantations for
which Matanzas province is celebrated,
and on all sides are immense cocosnut
and banana trees bearing fruit all the
year round. Aud the tobacco plania-
lions is where the money of Cuba is
made. Three crops of the costiy weed
are gathered every year, and it is uL-
derstood that the yield per snDum in
dollars and cents spproximates some.
think like $1,000 an acre. Ia it any
wonder, then, that Cuba is called the
Pearl of the Antilles and that Spain
hated 80 to surrender the island when
called upon to do so?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-07

CONGREssIONAL.-The House, after
four days of debate, yesterday evening
passed the substitute for the Senate
bill providing for q territorial form OF
government for Hawaii. The bill now
goes to conference. The most interest,"
Ing feature of yesterdays proceedings
was the attempt of Mr.. Hill, Of Con-
necticut, to secure the adoption OF two
amendments, one providing for resi-
dent commissioner instead of q dele
gate In Congress and the other declsr-
ing that nothing in the act should be
interpreted as pledge Of statehood.
Both were overwhelmingly defeated.
In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Spooner.
Of the committee on rules, reported q
resolution providing that the rules of
the Senste be 30 changed a. to provide
In the event of the death of the Vice
Pres dent that the president pro tenn.
may designate 10 writing some Senator
to preside oyer the Senate in the alb
sence OF the president pro tem., aud
that that Senator may appoint in open
Senate another Senator to preside for
one day. The resolution was adopted,