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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13

dentlaIs. the convention adjourned to
~ O'Clock this morning. The convention
last night was characterized by the
greatest confusion and disorder. The
committees made its report, to the effect
that there were contesting delegations
both from Prince Edward and Motto
way counties. The report provoked
considerable discussion. which at times
was very spirited. based principally on
the question OF basis of representation.
Inc minority report was finally adopt
ed. After much wrangling and speech
making the convention elected dele
gates and alterlates to the National
Republican Convention, to be held at
Philadelphia on the 10th OF June next
a. w. Harris (colored), OF Dinwiddie
county, and ex-Congressman r. r.
thorpe, OF Meclllenburg county, were
elected the delegates, and H. l.. Jack
son, OF Nottoway county, and w. T.
Jones, of Brunswick county, alternates
Hon. r. Boiling Wilcox, of Prince
George county. was elected Presidential
elector from the Fourth district Of Vir-
ginia.
The convention met again this after
noon to complete it's unfinished bust
ness. II was decided that it was mex
pedient at this time to make O nomina-
ton for Congress from the Fourth dis
trlct. The convention then adjourned
sine die.
MORE WRANGLING.
On adjournment of the convention
the accredited delegates to the State
Convention held at Norfolk held
meeting, which was one Of much
wrangling and confusion. At this
meeting w. A. Jamison, Of Mecklen-
burg county, was elected member of
the Republican State Executive Com
mittee. The following were elected
members of the State Committee from
the Fourth district: D. w. Wilson, of
Powhatan county; NJ. L. Bullock. of
Amelia county; Harry Green, of Bruins
wick county; H. c. Wilson, of Peters
burg. and E. D. Bland, Of Prince
George county. A. w. Harris, colored,
Of Dinwiddie county, filed a protest
against the action of the meeting
which will be presented to the State
Committee.
MARRIAGE.
Tonight at o'clock, at the residence
of the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs
VIM. e. Talbot, ION Wyoming street,
Miss Myrtle NJ. Talbot was united in
marriage to Mr.. s. Benjamin Cryken-
dali. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. w. A. r. GOODWIN, rector of St
Johns Episcopal Church.
DEATH.
Mr.. NJ. A. Cogbill. clerk of the Coun-
ty Court of Chesterfield, which office
he has held for more than n quarter
of century, died at his home in Ches-
terrified county this morning OF inter-
SUBSCRIPTIONS of the bowels The de-
ceased was one of the most prominent
citizens of Chesterfield county.
BRIEFS.
The factory on Pine street, belong
Ing to Mr.. VIM. l.. venable. which was
destroyed by fire few nights ago, is
to be rebuilt shortly.
A telegram was received here to-day
announcing the death of Mr.. Walter c.
Plummer at his home in Warrenton,
n. c. The deceased was former res
ident of Petersburg and brother Of
Mr.. w. I. Plummer. OF this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. II. Rirdsong, OF this
city, will attend a reception tomorrow
night in Sussex county, to be given In
honor of Miss Wrenn, who Is a stu
dent at the Southern Female College
In Petersburg.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13
WILLIAMSBURG.
ASYLUM BOARD MEETINc4-KNIT-
TING MILL SECURED

IlNG MILL SECURED.
Williamsburg. Va, April 1.-THE
quarterly meeting OF the asylum board
has been called for April 10Th. At this
meeting the executive committee of the
board will no doubt be authorized to 20
ahead and finish the coal bin near the
Chesapeake and Ohio depot and in fur
nIshing the institution with a new and
improved laundry.
SERGEANT SPENCER'S SUCCESSOR
Among the names mentioned in con-
nection with the office of Sergeant,
made vancant by the death of Mr.. Will
liam l.. Spencer,are Eugene Morris, e.
M. Lee, and Gilmore Hundiey, all of
whom will go before the Democratic
convention. Mr.. Benjamin Gillian will
run as an Independent, and Mr.. John
II. Wilkins will offer for the nomination
for commissioner OF the revenue, sub
ject to the Democratic meeting.
PROF. CHANDLER TO SPEAK.
Prof. j. a. c. Chandler, of Richmond
College has accepted an invitation to
address the alumni association Of Will
liam and Mary at the coming COM
mencement. Prof Chandler is a dis
tinguished nlumnis OF William and
Mary.
KNITTING MILL.
The $4,000 knitting mill to be erected
here. Will manufacture fleece lined I'M
derwear. Mr.. a. w. Chaplin, OF Nor
folk. 1t is stated will be superintendent.
and Is expected here with his family
Monday morning
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13
DICTIONARY GIRLS.
(Boston Herald.


a disagreeable girl-Anne Mostly.
a sweet girl-Carrie Nell.
a big-hearted girl-Jenny Rosity.
A smooth girl-Amelia Rate.
A clear case of girl-E. Lucy Date
A geometric girl-Poly Con.
a not orthodox girl-Hcttie Rodo1.
a rich girl-Mary Gold.
A nice girl-Ella Cant.
A flower girl-Rhoda Dendron.
A musical girl-Sarah Made.
A profound girl-Mcta Physics.
a star girl-Meta Oric.
A clinging glrl-Jessie Mine.
a nervous girl-Hester Ical.
A muscular girl-Callie Sthenics.
A lively girl-Annie Nation.
An uncertain girl-Eva Nescent.
A sad Eirl-Ella G.
A great big girl-Ella Plant,
A warike girl-NIillie Tary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13
SUFFOLK ADVERTISEMENTS

Whaleyvine. Va. March end, 1900.
nj l3SSRS. WOODWARD &c ELAN.
No.- Gentlemen: beg TO acknowiedac
receipt of your favor of this date cover
ing draft for one hundred and thirty dol
papy IN full settlement of my claim for
accident This claim was only made on
Saturday last and the company has mid
Il as soon as tho malls could bring the
draft to me from Hartford l can most
heartily recommend the Travellers for
prompt and fair dealings.
Very truly,
nlinN-su.fr-tt a. D. AILTEER.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13
FLEECED HIS LANDLORD.

A man who registered at the Augusta
hotel a week ago. as Alexander Staun-
ton, of Boston. succeeded on Thursday
In fleeing his landlord out of a board
bill. Stanton. it is alleged. had a
scheme for building a city. somewhere
on the shore Of Mill Creek, for the be-
nefit OF working people. He enlisted the
interest of one or two real estate men.
from whom he borrowed small sums 1t
is said that he went from here to Nor
folk, with Landlord Clay in hot pur-
suit
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19
INVITATION TO BOERS.
extended by the Governors of Arkansas
Missouri and Kansas.

Extended by the Governors of Arkapsas
| Missouri and Kansas.
ST. LOUIS, May 13.-The Sunday
fost-Dispatch prints the result of an
hours conversation held by it over SOL
miles OF telegraph wire with Cows. d.
W. Jones of Arkansas, VIM. E. STANLEY
OF Kansas, and Lou V. Stephens of Mis-
souri, at their respective State capitals,
IN view of the announcement of State
Secretary Reitz of the Transvaal that
he, with Others, intend to emiprate tn
the United States in the event of their
defeat by the British. Each governor
was asked If he would not extend an
invitation to the Beers to locate in his
State. They answered as follows:
Gov. Stephens: AS the chief execu.
1--WE OF the State of Missouri, desire tn
hereby extend cordial and an atfec.
tlonate welcome to the Beers. Mis-
souri, would feel 'honored if they would
locate within her bounds"
Gov. Jones: THE State of Arkansas
VIII gladly welcome the Beers to be-
come citizens and guarantee to them
freedom and protection under truly
'epublican government"
Gov. Stanley; The people of Kan
las would gladly welcome the Beers.
we have no better citizens than the
thousands of Germans who have already
'roSpered and added to the happiness
II our State. Kansas would feel hon
red If the sturdy citizens of the Trans
aal would locate within our borders.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19
THE GEORGIA FARMERS.
Planning for More Profitable Marketip
of Cotton Crop

Planning for More Profitable MARKETING
of Cotton Crop.
MACON. Ga, May II. -The convention
OF Georgia farmers to arrange for the
more profitable marketing of the Gotten
crop and for the better collection of
statistics was called to order TODAY bv
f. NJ. Longley of Lagrange, 1roop
county. The attendance was much
larger than had been expected. Dele
gates were present representing fftv
cotton counties. In addition there
were many persons representing i'm
portant Eastern and Southern cotton
houses and brokerage firms. Mr.. LONG,
ley, on being made permanent chair.
man, said that the farmers should or.
ganize in order to secure such co-onera-
ton of the banks as would enable them
to withhold their cotton from imme.
date delivery in the fall.
Z. H. Jordan followed and said he had
assurances that the banks would CO.
operate. Gov. Gambler spoke on ''The
Southern Farmer, and said it was right
that the farmers should combine. and
urged that they be assisted by those to
whom the farmers were under finan-
cial obligations.
Hon. Hoke Smith, ex-secretary of the |
interior, spoke on the marketing of the
cotton crop and expressed his sympathy
with the movement, going into details
to show how the growers were deprived
81 profits that belonged to them.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19
CUBAN DELICACY,

'"r' hubens Says No Criticism Is Made
Regarding Postoffice Defalcation.
WASHINGTON. May 13.-Horatio Ru-
oens, one of the three commissioners
appointed by the war department to
make reforms in the Cuban code, has
arrived here on temporary leave of alb.
sence and reported to Secretary Root.
Mr.. Bubens has been assisting in the
investigation of the alleged postal
frauds in Cuba and has been advised by
the war department in respect to that
matter He refrained from any dis
cussion of the details of the matter.
out says the Cuban papers have rigidly
refrained from uttering any criticisms
against the Americans, and even in
private conversation the leading Cubans
ignore the subject from desire to avoid
rejecting in any manner upon the in
5ervening power.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19
METHODIST MISSIONS.



sion Fields.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 18th,
board of missions of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, continued it,
deliberations today. The board decided
to elect board of trustees, headed by
Bishop A. w. Wilson, to have the care
and oversight of the churchs work in
China, and especially of the proposed
university at Loochow. 1t was decided
not to reduce the salaries of missiona.
ries in foreign fields.
Raw. j. H. Kirkland resigned the
presidency of the board of missions
and Bishop A. w. Wilson was elected
president and Rev. James Atkins vice.
president.
The suggestion emanating from the
delegates to the recent ecumenical mis-
sionary conference looking to the hold
ing OF general missionary conference
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, early next year, was adopted,
and plans laid for carrying it out.
The following appropriations were
made: Japan, $34, Central Mexico. |
mission conference, s21, 952; Mexican
border mission conference, S14,250;
Northern Mexican mission conference,
sl4'3oo; Pacific conference, $4,000; Los
Angeles conference, $4,000; Columbia
$4,000; East Columbia con.
erence, 81, $780,
Permission was granted Bishop Dun.
an to raise $4,000 for work on the
'acifc coast
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19
CHASING BANK ROBBERS.
Hundreds of Kansans May Participate in
Lynchlng.

Lynchlng.
KANSAS CITY, May ga Times spe
clal from Emporia, Kas., says:
| Hundreds of the men on foot. on
horseback and in all kinds of vehicles.
are securing Neosho Valley tonight for
Two alleged bank robbers, James MUIR
phy and f. Il. Estell, who, it is charged.
last night added murder to their crime
by killing Deputy Marshal Edward
ROBERTS, OF Dunlap, member of a
party that had been pursuing the rob-
bers for several days.
On May g. Murphy and Estell. it is
alleged, robbed bank at MarvsvilIe
kas., and since then posse of IDENTITIES
nave pursued the robbers. About mid
night last night the robbers were RIM
onto accidentally in the dark by Roberts
ana companion who had become
separated from them by the PURSUING
party. Before they recognized the rob.
oers one OF the latter had emptied both
barrels OF his shotgun into Roberts
killing him instantly. The robbers
again fled. Later they stole ex-Mavor
Sargents horse and buggy and started
SOUTH Roberts was well known in
Emporia and the news of his tragic
death caused intense excitement. Nm
nervous posses were soon formed and
began securing the country. About
o'clock the robbers had been traced to
within three miles of Emporia. LYNCH
ng Will surely follow their capture.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19
RUMOR OF OUTBREAK
Attracting Considerable Attention
In Manila.
FnipInos Ordered by Revolutionary Lead
ers to Leave the Employ of Amer
leans or suffer tho Penalty
of Treason.

MANILA, May 1s.-The latest rumo,
OF an outbreak in Manila among the ma
tives, which was in circulation last
week, was seriously discussed by some
OF the local papers and attracted more
general attention than has usually been
the case with this sort of thing. As a
matter of fact. many'Filipinos did leave
their American employers with the APP
parent intention of joining some such
movement. Their action, taken in con-
nection with the arrest of several ma
tives for carrying concealed weapons
and the dispersion of several suspicious
gatherings, gave color to the reports.
The officials have been active in the
matter but are not inclined to think
an uprising will be attempted. They
believe the Filipinos lacking in the
necessary courage, especially in view
of the fact that the natives feared to
attempt the demonstration at the time
OF Gen. Lawton's funeral, although
they had made careful preparations and
many insurgents had come to Manila
for this express purpose.
A paper found among the captured
effects of Gen. Pantelen Garcia asserts |
that the United States congress has
done nothing for the Filipinos, and that,
therefore, all Filipinos who are work.
ing for Americans must leave their en-
ployers Immediately or suffer the
penalty of treason.
One report is that the Filipino iunta
is endeavoring to incite an outbreak in
order to show the civil commission that
the insurrecton is still alive.
1t does not seem probable that the
peace proposals which Senior Buenca.
nino, at one time a member of the So
called Filipino government, has drawn 1
up for su omission to Aguinaldo and the c
'ther insurgent leaders, will have much /
weight with the Filipinos. Buenca- r
nino's reputation, gained in former a
vars, is that OF man who hurries to n
'et on the winning side. He was in i.
isfavor with the Filipinos even before r,
he collapse of their government, owing t,
widespread suspicion of disloyalty
his colleagues.
Last week Gen. Macarthur received
large number of officials, consuls, of T.
GERS and representatives of CONNER
al bodies. To Lieut.. Col. Crowder.
IS military secretary, he will assign
any duties heretofore devolving upon ~
lie adjutant-general This step is ~,
ken in view of the increasing i'm -"
'rtance of the post of governor-gen- u
al. MaeArthur's policy appears to :: -
volve considerable decentralization. Al
will give to his staff authority in -,
alters of detail and will devote him ne
II largely to questions of policy. VIZ
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19
TOPICS OF THE DAY.
NEWS FROM EVERYWHERE.
FiETY-SixTH CONGRESS.

In the senate, on the Sth, several minor
bills were passed. The naval appropria-
ton bill was then taken up and its consid-
/ carlton concluded with the exception 81
| that section relating to armor and arma.
! ment, which went over to be considered
IN secret legislative session. LIN the
! Eouse most of the day was devoted tJ
consideration of private bills recommend.
ed from the committee on claims, ten OF
winch were passed. The most important
o.; OF these was one TO remit the penalties
imposed by the government upon the
Lplon iron works of San Francisco, for
failure of the monitor Monterey, built by
them, to make contract speed.
In the senate, on the 9th, the entire ses-
sion was practically, devoted to the Sec
ton of the naval appropriation bill reat-
ing 10 armor and armament and the ques-
uon Of erecting government armor
plant but no action was reached - In
the house the contested-election case of
Pearson VS.. Crawford, from the Ninth
North Carolina district, was discussed, the
debate being on party lines. The report of
the majority was against the sitting mem
Der. democrat, on the general ground of
fraud, bribery and violence, which was
denied by the minority.
In the senate, on the 10TH the Clark
case was postponed until the 18th, when |
ar. Chandler gave notice, he would insist |
upon its continuous consideration Mr. |
SeWall objecting. Mr.. Galinger IN. h |
addressed the senate at length on his res |
olutlon declaring that THE present phe-
HoHenal prosperity OF the country is due
10 the policy of protection as embodied In
the Dingley tariff law" The session was
with eulogies of the late Rep
sentative Samuel Baird, of Louisiana. =.
q the house, by majority of two votes,
Mr. Crawford IN. c. was unseated in
ave" of Mr.. Pearson, a large number of
epubhcans being absent apd impaired
In the senate, on the 18th, the naval ap-
'rolFiation bill was further considered.
nd an agreement reached to vote on the
Dldt2 section a OF |
2: During the discussion Mr. Lodge
Mass made an earnest and vigorous
rsunlent upon the necessity of building
P the 7 nited states navy without delay. .
IF. Daniels, tVa.) spoke for, and Mr. Ali
1n tia) against the project of govern t
leiii armor factory In the house all
cords were broken by the passage of $50
,uIned to the 18th
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19
$4,000 Worth of Love.

PHILADELPHIA, May 13.-The jury in
the suit for damages brought by Mrs.
Elizabeth c. Reading of Williamsport
against Mrs. Anna Gazzam. for alienat.
ing the affections of the formers hus-
band, rendered verdict in favor of
plaintiff, awarding her s25, 900 damages.
The case attracted widespread atten.
ton owing to the social position of both
the plaintiff and defendant. Mrs. Gaz.
Fam is widow and very wealthy. The
hearing brought to the court hundreds
OF men and women who move in The
highest social circles.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19

WASHINGTON, May 13.-After the adj
Journment of congress President and
Mrs. Mckinley will go to their Canton
home, to remain the greater part of the
midsummer. They hope to visit Poland
Springs, Me-, during August DIR. and
Mrs, Rixey will join Mr.. and Mrs.
Mckinley there. and they may entertain
party of relatives. President McKin.
ley will not spend much time fishing.
as his one attempt last summer on
Lake Champlain was so unproductive
that he does not care to repeat it. He
will not lease cottage.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19
GERMANS LOSING HEART.
Lekal Anzeiger Expert Considers Fate of
the Beers Settled

BERLIN May 13.-The occupation of
hroonstad by Lord Roberts without re-
sistance has caused the greatest sur
PRISE here. The military expert of the
Lokal Anzeiger finds an explanation in
the fact that many of the Beers have
deserted. He says:
Lord Roberts advance was SPLEEN
dldly executed. 1t is worthy to be
placed beside the Kandahar expedition.
Inc situation is now changed SO greatly
In favor of the British that the fate of
the Transvaal Beers is settled
President Steyn's movement westward
Is interpreted as confirming the rumors
OF chickering's between the Trans vaalers
and Free Staters.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19
Cholera in Famine Gamma.

LONDON, May 1.-THE cholera con.
tlnues to rage in the famine camps in
bombay. There have been 400 deaths
IN three days at Mandivee, and so nu.
merous are the cases at Cobra that it is
impossible to collect the bodies. These
lie for days in the sun. The people have
ned and cannot be induced to return.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19

The Pensinsular Sugar Refining Co.,
OF Michigan. has brought suit in the
United States circuit court for New
York, against James Speyer, Ferdi-
nand, Herman and Martin Erdmann.
bankers of New York city, to recover
f30O.O0 on bond, which, it is claimed
was forfeited.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19

The rod of correction has fallen upon
Prof George Holly Gilbert, of the Chi
cago congregational theological semi
mary. A years leave of absence with
pay and with the understanding that
he will write another book which shall
exculrate him from the churge of
teaching injurious doctrine, was the
penalty laid upon the ultra liberal in
structor by the board of directors, at
fhe seminary on the sth.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19

x. Kondo, president of the Nippon
ansen kaisha, one of the leading
steamship companies of Japan, has
come to this country to make study
OF the methods of transportation By
rail and water lines. He will visit Pa
enc coast centers and then go east to
New York.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19
Ovation to TaImara-

EDINBURGH. May 13.--Synod hall.
which has capacity of 5000, was
crowded today by an assemblage gath
cred to hear Rev. DIR. T. Dewitt Tai
mage. DIR. Talmage delivered second
discourse to large assembly bloclad.
ing the approach to the hall.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19

TIE United States revenue cutter
Bcsr sailed from Seattle. Wash, for
Alaska, on the 9th, loaded with sup
plies, which will be given to the Point
barrow Indians as a reward for their
services in aiding the Bear expedition
during the efforts last year to rescue
the whalers.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19

Special trains left Lincoln and
Hastings, Neb., on the sth, via the Mis-
sour Pacific, carrying approximately
800 Russians. en- route to the sugar
beet fields of Colorado to work during
the summer.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19

The consul of Sweden and Norway at
st. Johns. n. F., offers a reward to any
and all persons who may find articles
connected with the polar expedition of
Herr Andree, the aeronaut. The re-
ward is especially directed to whalers
bound from that port for Davis strait
which connects Baffin bay with the At
iantic, and to fishermen proceeding 10
the coast of northerly Labrador next
month.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19

The College of Journalism was in
corporated at Columbus, o., on tn.
llth, by Mnrat Halstead, Geo H. David
son. a. E. Brown, G. f. Osler and {.
I. Archer. The capital stock is $685.
900. and Cincinnati is designated as its
place of business.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19

The activity of VesuSius is becoming
more formidable, and the observatory
oIhcials announce that the seismic in
struments are extremely agitated. A
mick column of smoke is rising from
the crater, and the earth shocks are
violent.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19

The temperature at Catskill, N. Y,
fell to 26 degrees above zero on the
night of the 10th. In consequence the
filit and berry crops in that vicinity,
winch a week before never appeared
more promising, were destroyed. The
loss i'll the immediate section is esti-
mated at 100000.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19

Members of the British house of
commons were freely betting in the
Hobbies, on the 10th, that Lord Roberts
would be in Pretoria in two months.
The ministerialists are building con
fdent hopes upon the comprehensive
plans he had communicated to the war
office.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-19

Sir Richard Webster, the British at
tornty general, has resigned his seat
III the house of commons, in conse-
quenee of his appointment as master
CT the rolls, i'll succession to Sir
Nathinel Lindley, and her majesty has
signitied her intention of conferrino
peerage upon Sir Richard.