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Evening journal., 1900-10-06
PENINSULA PRESS

It is to he hoped that the time is net
far distant when the subject Of oyster
culture and proper protection given
the industry will receive the attention
IL properly deserves. The Eastern
Shore OF Maryland Board Of Develop
ment should issue p cali for a series Of
meetings and ask the attendance Of
Evening journal., 1900-10-06

That man who refuses to register in
a community where registration is a
prerequisite for voting, disfranchises
himself and ceases to be a man among
his fellow-men. The exercise Of the
elective franchise i'm a free republic
ike ours is the prime test OF patriot
ism and manhood. The present regis
tration law may be offensive, but the
Republican who is not registered
should remember that the law was de-
signed by Democrats for the express
purpose Of preventing Republicans
from voting,and that a Republican beat
serves the Democratic purposes when
he lets the registration law stand be-
tween him and the ballot-box. The
next registration day will be on Octo-
Der 20. All Republicans who are not
registered should do so on that day.
and not be pointed out by their neigh
bors as men "who have neither voice
nor vote in the affairs Of the state and
nation"
Evening journal., 1900-10-06
FISHING GOOD IN CANAL
Wilmington People While Away
Hours at the Sport
Special to the Evening Journal.

Delaware City, Oct. 5.-Robert Val
entine, Of No PA East Fourth street,
Wilmington, was on a fishing trip up
the canal yesterday, and succeeded in
catching twenty-five pounds Of fine
fish, one bass weighing five pounds.
Herbert Heisle and friend spent yes
terday at the Upper Level, on the ca
nal, in fishing. and captured one dozen
bass that weighed about fourty pounds,
each fish Weighing three and a half
10 four and a half pounds.
Joshua Derrickson. OF Frankford is
spending few days in town.
Mr. and Mrs. James Cannon and son.
Evening journal., 1900-10-06

land, where a sec
ond cloud area has
formed. In the
extreme northwest
an area OF low
pressure, attended
by colder weather,
has advanced from
the Pacific coast
to eastern Mon
tana and the Da-
kotas. Forecast:
Generally fair to-
day and tomor-
Evening journal., 1900-10-06

row; light to fresh southwesterly
winds.
Sunrise, 6:O1; sunset. 5:34; length of
day, 11h., 34m.; moon rises, All p. m;
moon sets, 1886 a. m.
Evening journal., 1900-10-06
$500 TO Harper's Ferry and Return
Sunday. October a via b. q o. II. II.

Owing TO the popularity Of previous
excursions to Harper's Ferry, the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
has decided to continue them during
the month of October. Sunday, October
z, tickets will be sold at the low rate
of 81 for the round trip. and will be
good on regular train leaving Della
ware avenue station at $40 a. M, and
on special train leaving at $40 a. m.
October is the most delightful month
of the year to visit the mountains.
Evening journal., 1900-10-06

The weather and the Almanac.
The weather has cleared in all At
lantic coast districts, except New Eng
Evening journal., 1900-10-06

NV
For President,
WILLIAM M'KINLEY.
Of Ohio.
For Vice-Presldent,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT,
OF New York.
For Presidential Electors:
CHARLES w. PUSHY,
OF New Castle County.
MANLOvE HAYES,
or Kent County.
DANIEL ]. LAYTON,
OF Sussex County.
For Member OF Congress-Short Term:
WALTER o. HOFFECKER,
or Kent County.
For Member OF Congress-Long Term.
LEWIS HEISLER BALL,
OF New Castle County.
For Governor:
JOftN HuNNs
OF Kent County
For Lieutenant-G Governor:
PHILIP i. CANNON,
OF Sussex County.
For Attorney General:
HERBERT II. WARD,
or New Castle County.
For State Treasurer:
MARTIN b. BURRIs,
OF New Castle County.
For State Auditor:
PURNELL b. NORMAN, Jr.
OF Sussex County.
For Insurance Commissioners.
GEORGE w. MARSHALL.
or Kent County.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
BRIEFLY TOLD.

George W. Leslie is with Way Down
East
Mrs. Leslie Carter is writing her auto
biography.
Loie Fuller is making plans for an
American tour.
Marion Manola is heading the cast of
Friend Fritz"
Julia Arthur denies the rumor that she
will return to the stage.
May Edouin has been engaged for the
role Of Angela in "Florodora."
Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall began tour OF
the English provinces last week.
"Jerome-A Poor Man. Mary E.
wilkins novel. is being dramatized.
There is possibility that Hallen and
Hart may be seen again as co-stars.
James Jay Brady is a member OF Klaw
& Erlaneer's business stan this season.
Charles Klein is arranging to have his
play, THE Cipher Code published in
book form.
Charles E. Blaney's new melodrama,
An African King" will be produced on
November 10.
13snice Meredith" with Mary Manner
ing in the title role. may receive a Lon
don production.
Samuel Blair will produce THE Can
nibal King James r. Gareys latest
melodrama. at the Star Theatre. New
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21

York. on November 10. The production
will be an elaborate one. SO the man
agement says.
All Chamberlyn has sued Lady Francis
Hope (May Yohe) for $4,000. claiming
breach of contract.
George Lederer will send 1.-THE Belle Of
Bohemia the latest Casino success. to
London in January.
William Harcourt. formerly in Julia
Mariowe's support. is another recruit TO
the vaudeville stage.
Alice Nelson, in 1.-THE Singing Girl
ald 1.-THE Fortune Teller" will soon start
for the Pacific Coast.
Francis Wilson's most successful New
York engagement in THE Monks OF Mala-
bar" closed last night.
Thomas Jefferson. son of Jos ph Jeffer-
son, inaugurated his third seas in KIP
Van Wrinkle" Monday night.
Margaret Wilkes Will be seen in the
name part of the late Charles Coghlan's
''The Girl From Calcutta
Lueie Rogers. of Washington. is a mem
Der of the Neu Century Theatre Stock
Company in Newark. N. J.
1.-THE Telephone GIRL with new cast.
scenery. and costumes. opened at Bridge
port Conn, last Monday night.
Carrie Bridewell. 4 protege of Nine.
Sembrich, has signed for imp5r an roles
with the Maurice Grau Opera Company.
Madame Gadslsi is due in America the
last of October and will at once join the
Grau Opera Company in San Francisco.
May Wilkes, now being featured in "A
Guilty Mother" will star next season in
a play entitled THE End of the World"
Ethel knight Moliison, last season with
Richard Mansfield. has n prominent part
in William Gillctte's Sherlock Holmes"
The process Of slashing prices was be-
gun in New York last week when the New
York Theatre reduced the cost Of the lest
seats to 81, and the Casino inaugurated
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21

series of Wednesday matnees at which
SO cents will be the highest price de-
manded for a chair.
Jane oaker. st. Louis girl. now in her
first theatrical season, is said to be taking
the honors away from Katherine Kidder in
IA Midsummer Nights Dream" in which
Miss Kidder and Louis James are CO.
starring.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
Bon
Ami

1sfamous forcleaningpaint.
It is used in the form of a thin
1atherandc cleans bydissolving
the dirt. It will not scratch,
scour and "wear off" the paint.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
''Rioia CIaret."

n WINE Fit for the Kings Used as the Old
~ Spanish Banquet Wine. and a product of
Ex-EmpTess Eugene's vineyard. Delicious
to the most refined palate. CASE OF QUARTS
Sc CASE OF PINTS, $3.50.
CHRIS XAhDER, e :psa ass s S.ss.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-11-23

You '; ~ ::::sE =: :: The Cyclone.
Christian Church.

Observation-Disclosures Observation-Disclosures
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-11-23
Ricketts,, George Vancil, Otto Wood
NELLIE MORGAN, Teacher.
FOURTH ROOM.


Total enrolment 80, average num-
Der belonging 20. average daily at
tendance 26.
We have had no hardness during
the month.
Names of pupils neither absent
nor tardy: Orills Kitchen. Carrie
Castle, Myrtle Lind sley, Amelia
Maus, Elsie Holman, La Gle Baker
Dora Newton, Harley johnson. Nell
son Hood, Lily Kelly, Ethel Davis,
Inez McCorkle, Bea Weltmer, Loula
Beye, Hazsl CLARK, Deola Osborne,
-Callie Ewalt. Seth Sterett, Charley
Hooper.
BINA DE1GHroN, Teacher.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-11-23

A dinner of corn bread and sorghum
that is paid for can be eaten with more
feelings of Thanksgiving than grand
spread of roast turkey and oyster
dressing that is bought on credit.
am not advertising my goods at
cost and still selling at regular prices.
but they are going at actual cost.
Come and see me, and you will be
convinced. MRS PRINGLE's.
Word comes over from HoisingtoD
that Cyrus Townsend, an old resident
of that town. died on Tuesda y night,
after an illness of several years.
Do not forget the church fair-bene>
tit of the Catholic church-at Olmit7
Wednesday and Thursday of next
week-Nov. 2Sth and 18th.
Kalsomining, paperiDg and painting
is going on at the new Commercial
Club rooms, and they will soon bs
ready for opening.
The Cheyenne Lake condemnation
cases are occupying the attention u
the district, court this week.
Great Bend people are beginning tt
say: "Wbo will we have for mayor
in the spring?'
Church fair at Olmitz, 2sth and 29sh
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-11-23

We now meet in the G. A. r. hall,
it is clean comfortable place. so we
cordially invite you to attend all of
our services next Sunday. My even
ing sermon will be we'll worth hearing.
I. N. MCCONNELL, Pastor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-11-23
East Building, Great Bend.
FIRST ROOM.

F1hSI 6OOm
Enrolment SO, number belonging
So, average daily attendance 40,
cases of hardness %.
Those neither absent nor tardy are
the following: Flossie Downey, jess
sic Eddingfeld, Ethel Holman, Marie
Krause, Clara McCarter, Rosa Rowe,
Stella Ruble. Guss,e Thompson, Dora
Myers. Emma Perry. Harold Allison.
Lorin Copple, Warren Durkin. How-
ard Ewalt, Elrl Holman, Wayne
Lamoreaux, Clarence Rowe. Lawrence
Rowe, Joe Schaeffer.
MRS. D. PATTERSON, Teacher
SECOND ROOM.
Total enrolment AZ, average mum.
Der belonging 80, cases of hardness T.
Three cases of Hardness was caused
by Que pupil.
Those neither absent nor tardy dur
ing the month are as follows. BERN
tina Mendenhall, Lena Newton, Ethel
Clark, Meta Beye, Katie Wilson, Iva
Newton, Avice Converse, Jessie Clark
Ethel Hainline, Bessie johnson, Fan
ME Gwinn, Muriel Hooper. Stella
Downey, Bessie Clark, Alonzo Alli-
son. Edith Bunting, Elva Slim, Opal
Converse, Stella Morris, Irene Sci.
lers, Mile Sellers, Adelbert Truck,
Robbie Smith, Clarence Couple.
Johnnie Hainline, Fritz Krause.
Willie Ruble, Edwin Wagner, Wayne
Pritchard. Otto Gartung.
MARY A. SwARrz, Teacher.
THIRD ROOM.
Total number enrolled 35, total
number belonging 80, cases of tardi-
nees 8
Those neither absent nor tardy:
May Wilson, Delta Wilson, Lena
Vollmer, Mabel Stauffer, Jennie
Stevens. Belle Ruble. Trissie Maus,
Matte Kelly, Ruby Holloway, John
ME Brown. Paul Dotson. Lee Davis.
Harry Holloway, Roy King, Willie
Krause, Paul Prischard. Everett
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-11-23

Printed targets, 54x53, or double
targets Skill inches, for sale at this
office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-11-23
SCHOOL REPORT.
For Central Schools, Great Bend. Kansas

HIGH SCHOOL
Names of pupils neither absent nor
tardy for month ending Nov. 9, 1900.
Chauncy Butler, Jesse Hamilton.
Albert Hayes, Dale Lafferty. Earl
Moses, Albert Thatcher, Willie Vol
mer, Claude West, Frank Frye. Minnie
Brinkman. Florence Castle, Zoe Chap
man, Minnie DeMotte. Tressie Ely,
Efie Ely. Mae Foster, Blanche Gallup.
Portia GaDo. Clara Grizzell, Margaret
johnson, Bessie Kepple. Mary Kitchen,
Maude Luse. Anna Malta, Hattie
Meacham. Birdie Manning. Gertrude
Moore, Vida Moore, Nellie Mitchell,
Gertrude Nimocks. Ethel Pavey,
Leitha Reinhart, Bessie Stoke, Bette
Wesley, Pearl Whitcomb, Hazel Dun
eau, Bessie Hood.
MISS REYNOLDS, Teacher.
Room NO. 8.
Names of pupils neither absent nor
tardy for the month ending Nov. 9,
1900:
Charlie Cook, Herman Hiss, Bessie
Allison. Nina Stoke, Berta Brining,
Ruth Schnacke.
Mr.. EWING, Teacher.
Room NO. z.
Names of pupils neither absent nor
tardy for month ending Nov. q, 1900:
Esther Lindsey, Norma Mering,
Roxilla Hood. Alice Russell. Fay
Gwlnn, Hazel Marsh, Rosaina Hood,
Una Butler, Stella Cornell. Ethel
Davis. Bessie Sloniger, Beatrice
Feaster. Georgia Cobb, Hazel Buck
land, Pearl Emley, Lawrence Lewis.
Arthur Newcombe, Cleve Gilmore.
Chas. Powelson, Lambert Bailey,
Milton Bosse.
MISS G. MATHEw5ON, Teacher.
Room No. 6.
Names of pupils neither absent nor
tardy during the month ending Nov.
8, 1900:
Lillian Gould. Maud Gano. Minnie
Jones, Annie Strobel. Alice Moses,
Maybelle Lowther, Grace Hayes, Sylvia
Pavey. Anna Krause, Irene Hooper.
Ruth Sterrett, Maud johnson, Grace
Purviance, Alma Craig, Anna Wilson,
| Ora Bevard, Grace Allison, Gertie
Kelley, Lynnette Shore. Emery Griz
zell, Morris Roberts, George Thatcher,
| Tom Taylor, Freddie Sinclair, Frank
Mackenroth, Harry Duncan, Adam
Krause, Charles Frank, Robert Griz
zell. Willie Brands. Thaddeus Lewis
Edward Sellers.
Miss DAY, Teacher.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-11-23
SIXTH GRADE.

Names of those neither absent nor
tardy during month ending Nov. 9,
1900, in the fifth room:
Vernon Baker, Scott Butler, Leslie
CaraWay, Joe Dale, Leverette Fits
Eide Gwinn, Jesse Gallup, George
Legg, Dicky Manning, Edwin Meek,
Ray Mering, Earl O'Brian, George
Spencer, Louis Zutavern, Hairy
Novels, Aletha Bulky, E Ina Cone,
Alice Decker, Luvilla Downey, Flossie
Jennison, Eta Likes, Dell Meacham,
Pearl Meacham, Ethel Moffat. Maple
Moore, Verna Redmond, Anna RubIe,
Pearl Slim, Clara Vollmer, Filth
Harsh.
MISS DALE Teacher.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-19
PLACED ON HALE PAY.
KUMASsI INVESTED.

Accra. Gold Coast Colony, West
Africa, April iS.-News has been re-
ce!vod here that Kumassi is closely in
vested. and that the situation will be-
come exceedingly grave if relief is de-
layed. The Governor, Sir Frederick
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-19

Mitchell liodgson, is asking for all
available forces.
\ british officer. who is in command
OF an important station north of
KumAssi. Says that unless relief is
forthcoming soon il viii be Impossible
10 hold out.
The first relieving force is expected
10 arrive at Kumassi to-day. and it
Will attempt tn force the Gordon
Natives here are convinced that
Trench influences are operating against
the British.
VISITED by ROYALIsTS.
London. April liking Oscar and
tho Queen Of Sweden and Norway have
arrived in London.
AFTER GENERAL CARRINGrON.
London. April l9.-The T-ourenzo Mar
uucs spondent of the Daily Mall
ones correspondent of the Dliiy Mall.
teiegrap i,ing Wednesday, says: Two
hundred and nfty Beers started to-day
from Waterfall OnGer, marching
through the ZoupandsburS district TO
intercept General Carrinetons forces.
CHICAGO AMBULANCE CORPS.
London. April l9.-Aceordng to a dis
patch to the Daily Mail from Louren2o
Marques, nearly half the members of
the Chicago Ambulance Corps. when Of
fercd Aiauscrs on their arrival al Pre-
toria. tore off their Red Cross badges.
Albert Hay. United states Consul,
notified the Transyaal Government that
he must repor, the circumstances to
Washington.
INTERVENTION SUSPECTED.
Paris, April 19.-Count AIuravieff. the
Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, is
going to join Emperor Nicholas at Mos
cow.
This is looked upon here as being
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-19

tween the forces of Spain and the
United states iii the waters of the West
Indies and off the Cuban coast. The
measure which approprlates $25. 900
was adopted.
q resolution was passed directing the
Secretary OF War to inform the Senate
how many Inmates OF the National Sol
diers' Homes and insane asyluins are
coIored men or Indians Mr.. Hoar ex-
planned the object was to ascertain
whether there was sufficient number
of colored Inmates to justify seperate
Institutions.
THE WAR REVENUE ACT.
\ resolution was offered bv Mir Cal
linger, calling on the Secretary of the
Treasury for the aggregate revenue de-
rived from the tax on notes, bank
checks, insurance policies, leases. mort
CAGES, kilograms. express shipments
ana medicinal! preparations.
Mr. Plat. Of Connecticut, suggested
that az there was a desire 10 amend
the war revenue act, the information
should cover It's entire operation. The
resolution went over.
An effort was made by Mr. Money. of
Mississippi. and several of his Demo-
cratic colleagues to obtain consldera-
ton for the bill TO revive and amend an
act 10 provide for the collection of
abandoned property and the proven ton
of frauds in insurrectionary districts
within the United States and acts
amendatory thereof.
THE QUAY CASE
The effort led to n long discussion as
to the effect present consideration of
the measure would have upon the Quay
case. and the unanimous consent that
now obtains with respect to that case
1t was developed that strong opposi-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-19
Especial to virginian-Pilot)

especial 10 NirGinian-P ilot)
Richmond, April 1S.-During the past
few days interest in the State Conven-
ton. TO be held May ID at Norfolk, has
grown considerably. and the people,
hitherto apparently Indifferent regard
ing its action, are beginning to ask
themselves whether they desire a Con-
stitutional Convention. or whether they
are willing to remain In their present
state.
Ever since the Legislature decided to
make the question a party issue the
leaders have been actively ut work.
II is now charged that those who
were loudest in advocacy of revision
OF the Constitution in the Legislature
are at heart opposed 20 II. and VIII Sc
cretly do all they can to defeat it.
There are many who favor the re-
ierendum If some practical way can DE
found 10 carry ii out. 1t is said that
the Constitution may be amended i'll
Il number of respects, and that il would
be found very difficult. If not impos-
sible. to submit all the questions In
VOWED to the people 1t is clearly the
idea of those who win express them.
selves, however, that some method
should be found to allow the people to
pass on all the changes made.
LEADERS DODGING.
1t is evident that the party leaders,
us IL rule. are lodging any expression
tho nconie stara Sens,or Dnnie, ha.,
cnn,a n,,t hnIdlw i, f'',,n. ~ rnv;s,nn
hut no one knows wherr thnt veteran
Jodra,. Snnator rhnmns : Martin sic
NJ
SCHOOL MATTERS.
The Board or Education of Virginia
held meeting this morning and elect
cd captain Joseph Koneri BEL snperln-
.shosnt " sehooiS VI SUSSEX county.
40 ACTON was taken on me newport
News case. ~ VIII pronapiy come up
riiu'tS' nc i'Luioru 'hNesus"uoh MAS
postponed lhuehhi'eiS'
INCREASE OF CAPITAL.
The w. X. TriSS Shipbuilding COM
pany to-day filed an application for the
amendment of its charter, the object
being TO Increase the capital stock to
S2.OoO.0o0 subscription books will be
opened tomorrow or this amount
$500 600 VIII be preferred stock, bearing
seven per cent. interest, ana the bal
ancc VIII be common stock
1t Is proposed TO spend $SoO,0 Ho III I'M
rrovements The company has been
asket! TO BID on hummer or vessels
ana boats OF different Kinds. The works
VIII De ENLARGED as soon as possible.
ana large additlohal number OF men
VIII be employed
Hf MENEAL.
Miss Katherine Valentine Montague
and Mr. Joseph Preston Carson were
married this evening at the home OF the
bride. The wedding was one of the
most beautiful ever celebrated here.
The whole house was transformed into
perfect tropical bower.
TO the strains OF Lohepgrln the bridal
party entered from the library and adj
vnnced 10 the drawing room through
I1 h!S'c AplIlth VI White SGliU IiOOOUS,
he,d by iittle Miss Gay M9ntague.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-19
ATEsT NEWS OF THE WOF TELEGRAPH CAB

happen that generals scrubbed their
confessions of failure and defeat. OF
useless deaths of men and of discredit
10 The flag in Il manner which suggests
careful selection from the forced joe
ularity of the fanny man. the slanSy
chatter of the horsey woman and the
Sabble OF the smoking room late in the
evening""
The Globe declares that a more pit
liable record of indeclsion in plan and
confusion in execution we have seldom
read and adds that what little repu-
tation General Butler had left has been
scattered to the winds.
LYDDITE SHELLS EXPLODED.
Practically no developments have
been reported so far in to-day's South
African cables. 4 dispatch from War
renton, dated Thursday. April 18th,
says:
Finding the Beers busy making new
trenches. We exploded lyddite shells,
following up these with the MaXims
Tho encmy's ambulance was afterwards
observed on the spot"
ORDERED HOME.
1t is persistcntly stated In military
circles that Northumberland Sir
Cha rles Warren, the commander of the
Fifth Division Of the South African
field force, has been ordered 10 return
home.
1t is said that ~ percmptOry order
for General Warrcn's return was ca
bcd TO South Africa this morning The
war Office declined to give any in
formation on the subject.
PLACED ON HALE PAY.
London. April 1.-Colonel Crofton.
who was in command at Splon Kop
from the time General WoodEatc was
wounded until Colonel Thorneycroft
was appointed to the position. and
whose Photograph messages to General
Warren caused General Butler 10 APP
point Thorneycroft to the command.
was placed on half pay to-day.
GATACRE LEAVING.
Private information received from
Shrewsbury to-day is to the effect that
General C;atacre is leaving South
Africa this week to resume command
of local district.
KUMASSI INVESTED.
Accra, Gold Coast Colony. West
Africa, April iS.-News has been re-
ce!vod here that kumassi is closely in
vested, and that the situation will be-
come exceedingly grave If relief is de-
layed. The Governor, Sir Frederick
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-19
ECHOES FROM
THE SEAT OF WAR.
The Beers are Still Surrounding
the British at Wepener.
LORD ROBERTS CRITICISMS

Tie TrnnsynuI Government is Not Taking
Any Resolution Regarding the Destruc-
ton of British Mines Lord Roberts
Comment on Conduct of subortlinuteof-
iiccrs Connected with tho Spion Kop
Disaster is s!'attcring their Regulations
General Warren Recalled.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-19
RUSSIAN BEAR
THREATENS JAPAN
The Two Countries May Soon
Engage in War.
CHINA ISSUES AN EDICT

In the Event of Trouble With Russia Japan
Would, With Her Great Fleet of War.
ships, Make short Work of tho Bears
Naval Force Decline of JnpancscTrado
Tendency in business Circles Toward
the Formation of Trusts-Chna Will
Protect Foreign Missionaries.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-19

Continued on Page 5.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-19
WHAT CONGRESS
Is TRYING TO DO.
The Senate Devotes a Day to
Alaskan Code Bill.
MEDALS FOR NAVAL HEROES

rho Quay Case incidentally Touched Up
Mr.. Teller. of Colorado, Does Somo Very
Plain Talking About Aiming I.aws-Thc
Naval Appropriation Bill Discussed in
the House Controvertcd Points Went
Over Tho Presidents Change OF Mind
on The Porto Rican Tariff Question.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-19
tBy Telegraph to vlrg,nlan-pilot.)

(By Telegraph to Vlrginian- Pilot.)
Washington. April 1S.-Durins almost
the entire session of the Senate to-day
the Alaskan civil code bill was under
considcra ton. III this connection Mr.
Stewart. of Nevada, delivered an ad-
dress of nearly three hours upon the
mining laws of the United States and
their relation to the proposed amend
ment of Mr.. Hansbroush as to the
rights of alien locaters of claims MIR
Nelson, of Minnesota AIR. Carter of
Montana, and Mr.. Teller. of Colorado.
discussed the pending amendment at
length, both MIR. Nelson and MIR. Teller
being particularly vigorous in their de-
nunciation of it.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-19
NATIONAL LEAGUE CLUBS.

cd by many to be significant that the
whereabouts and movements Of Japans
flee, of sixty vessels are yelled in the
greatest secrecy. That they will be
within easy striking distance of the
scene of war may easily be sur
missed.