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Most superb Day Train I'm the World.

The 'Reyal Limited leaves Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Station. New jersey Avenue and
Street. daily. D. m arrives New York, s
p. Ii. Splendid dining and cafe car service.
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STREET LIGHTING.

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When Chinaman becomes criminal,

ents and even
parents. This i
extreme logical
plication of t
doctrine of her,
ity. In this col
try, we leave nat
ural law to des
with its own
ofenseS. and
many a mother {
is puni $ he d \
through t Il e
physical weak
ness and peev-
isll temDer of
puny offspring.
The evening times., 1900-02-17
PHASES OF TTr MOON For FEBRUARY

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ANUSEMENTS TO-DAY.

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TIDE TABLE.

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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
PRESBYTERIAN REVISION.
COMMITTEE WILL RECOMNIEND
CHANGE IN WESTMINSTER
CONFESSION

Washington, Dec. S-After two
hours elaboration to-day the Pres
byterian committee concluded its dis
cussion of the revision of the West
minister confession OF faith and ad-
journed.
The committee find on examination
of the returns from the Presbyteries
the following facts:
One-That the returns plainly indi-
cate that the Church desires some
changes in its crndal statement.
Two-These returns indicate plainly
that no change is desired which would
in any way impair the integrity of the.
system of doctrine contained in the
confession of faith.
Three-TheSe returns also indicate
that large plurality desire that
changes should be made by some new
statement of present doctrines.
Four-The returns also indicate q de-
sire upon the part of many Presbyte-
rles for some revision of the present
confession.
Five--It was therefore, unanimously
agreed by the committee to recon-
mend TO the General Assembly that
some revision or change be made in
our confessional statements.
The committee will convene in this
city on February IL next to finally pre-
pare the statement to the General As
sembly in May.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
SOUTH AFRICAN WAR.
DEWITT HARD PRESSED-HOL-
LAND WON'T INTERVENE.

DEWITT HARD PRESSED-HOL-
LAND WON'T INTERVENE.
fEy Telegraph to Virgnlan- Pilot,
Aliwal North. Cape Colony, Friday,
Dec. 7.-General DeWet appears to be
in n most dangerous position. and to
need all his strategy to eXtricate his
force. With strong British columns on
three sides and two swollen rivers bar
ring his front. the British commanders
hegin to be hopeful that the great
chase by four columns. which has been
one OF the most exciting operations of
The war, will result in the capture of
DeWet. Definite news of his where
abouts was received December ..
PURSUIT BY ENGLISH.
The next morning, General Knox
started in hot pursuit, and Pitchers
and Herberts columns We're detached
10 make turning movement After
three hours march General Knox
learned that during the night DeWet
had doubled back past the British
right, necessiiatlng complete change
OF place. During the night of Decem-
Der 3. General Knox encamped on the
Carmel farm, the site OF the Boor laa-
ger, which had evidently recently and
hurriedly moved. General Knox
started again at daylight, hoping to
NN'''Ni 'S'Ntt NIiliS CROSSING I\HrrO-
poort drift. but he arrived too late.
The British experienced very great
difficulty in following DeWet, owing
to the rise in the river. but they sue
ceeded in crossing without the loss OF
man or Il beast. From that time on.
the pursuit of the Beers was taken up
without baggage, the troops being sup
piled by foragers, enabling them TO
make more rapid movements and keen
In touch with the republicans.
PRESSED ON ALL SIDES.
London Dec. S.-The War Office has
received the following dispatch from
General Kitchener, from Rloemfon-
TEN. dated Dec. s: Have Just re-
ceived news from Knox. at Rockville,
that DeWet's force, having failed to
force Commaggie Brigge. which we
held has trekked northeast. abandon
ing five hundred horses and men. He
is being pressed on all sides"
HOLLAND WON'T INTERVENE.
Antwerp, Dec. S.-A special dispatch
from The Hague says Holland has no
intention to intervene in favor of arbi-
tration in the Transvaal troubles.
BOERS CAPTURE SHEEP.
Johannesburg, Dec. s.-The Beers
have captured seventeen thousand
sheep from small detachment of
British troops in the vicinity OF Ilru-
gerSdorp.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
RIVERS AND HARBoRs.
a RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
ONE MAN KILLED AND ANOTHER
BADLY HURT.
Especial to Virginlan- Pilot0

Richmond. Va. Dec. s.-Rohert Boyd
coiored. fireman from Weldon, was
killed in a freight wreck at Clopton.
junction of the Richmond Belt Line
and the Atlantic Coast Railway, about
{ o'clock tonight.
Engineer Flippen. OF Manchester,
was injured quite badly, but is not
dangerously hurt
"A yard engineer pushed 80 freight
cars on siding. thinking the switch
was closed, but the cars ran out of the
switch at the other end and down a
grade on the main line. They met Il
northbound freight train an hour late
trying TO make UP time. and the en-
CINE struck the wild train head on
when both were going at speed. The
engine was almost demolished and Is
freight cars were knocked into splint-
ers. Engineer Flippen was found stand
ing on his head with his feet resting
IN The chains under the fire box The
locomotive turned somersauttsani the
fireman was mashed to a Jelly under
the ponderous machine. Engineer Flip
pens escape is regarded by railroad
men as one of the most miraculous
in railroad annals.
The track was blocked and all coast
line and other trains North and South
were detained until after midnight.
when the wreck was cleared.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

sufficient tide of prosperity to carry
ordinary theatrical prices with them.
Thus few changes are likely to be
made in The Casino Girl, and similar
pieces till after the New Year. Drury
Lane departs from its usual custom
this year by casting an American girl,
MISS RaVensberg, in the principal part.
made famous in recent years by Nellie
Stuart.
The question of theatrical audiences
rights to boo" has been revived by
the recent excessive manifestations or
dfsapproval of George Alexander in
Mrs. Craigie's THE Wisdom of the
WISE"
The Old Players Club discussed the
subject this week and the papers de-
vote paragraphs to it. The result
seems in favor of rule that so far as
follow Mrs. Craigie's own advice, when
she says:
II can face 'Boos' but will not Boo
back"
Countess Russell has arranged for an
early temperance on the American
stage under the direction OF Charles
Kiralfy.
While George Edwards will probably
carry the appeal against Wednesdays
decision in the suit for the control Of
Days Theatre here to the House of
Lords. there is no interruption of the
existing control of the theatre, or the
tors. of course. had no desire to disturb
the successful play. and it was long
ago arranged that whatever was the
decision of the courts. Mr.. Edwardes
was to continue at Days for some
years to come.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
INDOOR CYCLE RACE.
JIMMY MICHAEL BEATS THE
WEIGH RAREBIr"

(By Telegraph to virginian- Piiot.)
New York. Dec. S.-The indoor cycle
racing season was inaueurated al the
Madison Square Garden tonight under
the auspices of the American CvcIe
Racing Association. The board track
at an angle of 40 degrees. was banked
at the turns and although there We're
number of spills no Serious injury
resulted. Several sprints and match
races We're on the card, Major Tavlor
beating Tom Cooper in best two o,,t
OF three heats. The race OF the even
ing. however, was that between Jimmy
Michael and VIII Stinson. The dis.
lance was fifteen miles.
Notwithstanding the fact that Mich
aeIs pacing machine broke down in
the latter part of the race when the
Welsh Rarebit" was four lengths to
the good. Michael, in a terrible finish
won out by three laps, having lost
one lap by the breaking down OF his
pacing machine. Michael covered the
fifteen miles in 81 minutes Sc 2-5 sec
onds. A five minutes after midnipht
tomorrow night the six DAYS inter-
national bicycle race will be begun at
the Garden with representatives. from
England, Germany. France and other
European countries and also the rem
resentative six-day pluggers from the
United States.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
Joe Manley Secs moKinIey.

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
Washington. D. c., Dec. Sion. JOS
.Manley. of Maine, who was offered the
office of Commissioner OF Internal
Revenue. made vacant by the death of
George w. Wilson. called on the Presi-
dent today. He saw the President for
only few minutes and arranged for
another audience Monday. AIR. Manley
has been elected Speaker Of the House
In the Maine Legislature and 1t is I'M
derstood that he feels it incumbent oil
him to serve out the present term.
which runs till next April 1t Is said
that he probably will accept the office
IL the offer can pc held open until that
date. The matter probably will be de-
finitely settled Monday.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
HOLLANDS YOUNG QUEEN.
RECEIVES EX-PRESIDENT KRUG-
Err. OF THE TRANSVAAL.

CBy Telegraph to Virginian Pilot.)
The Hague. Dec. S.-Queen Wilhel-
nina received Mr.. Kruger In audience
today. AS the Boer statesman was
travelling incognito, the visit was not
attended by the ceremony usually paid
to Il chief OF State. y court official
proceeded to his hotel and accompanied
Mr.. Kruger TO the royal palace in a
State carriage. Dr.Leyds received Mr..
Kruger at the door OF the palace, but
was not present at the audience.
Mr.. Kruger wore a black coat over
which was n broad garb of the Trans
vaal colors. and the Grand Cross OF
the Netherlands Lion. DR.. Leyds wore
diplomatic uniform The visit lasted
quarter of an hour. The Queen.
Queens Mother and Mr., Kruger alone
were present. The latter thanked the
Queen for placing the cruiser Gelder-
land at his disposal.
The crowds in the streets warmly
cheered Mr.. Kruger.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
PROMINENT RIDERS IN THE SIX DAY p1cvcrr RACE

tistics show that the liquor traffic Is
literally following the American flag
In the tropics. She presented figures
to show that the liquor expectations
from the United States to Cuba for the
first five months of 1899. had reached
$472,200 as against $l0,7 for the en-
tire year Of 1888. In the PHILIPPINES
and Porto Rico. there had been u cor
responding increase.
FOR THE CANTEEN.
Mr.. Miller gave his unreserved en-
dorsement TO the canteen and said that
this view was the result OF actual
observation in the Philippines.
He declared himself To be n temper
ance man and said that il was because
he is such he took this position. In
the Philippines the canteen is not. he
said. the low grog shop that it has been
described. but is entitled TO be called a
post exchange. as it officially is called.
He was sure that these exchanges do
much to restrict drunkenness. The rea-
son Tor his position was found in the
fact that IL the soldiers could not get
the lager beer and the light wines sup
piled at the canteens they would pat
ronize the low groggeries kept by the
natives. where only wine is sold This
liquor he described as especially harm
full to health. and said It's effect often
was almost to cause insanity. Many
vine Joints had been destroyed by the
establishment of the canteen.
Mr. Miller expressed the opinion that
90 per cent. OF the officers of the army
are favorable to the canteen, and also
said that the enlisted men want it. He
quoted written opinions from post com
manders in the Philippines in support
OF his position.
REDUCTION OF WAR TAXES.
and means committee are holding In
formal meetings in order to prepare
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
THE AGREEMENT REACHED.
A BIG FIRE.
BALTIMORE BARGAIN HOUSE
AND STOCK DESTROYED.

BALTIMORE BARGAIN HOUSE
AND STOCK DESTROYED.
Baltimore. Dec. S-The extensive
stores and stock of the Baltimore Bar
gain House. at 212 to 220 West Balti-
more street, were totally destroyed by
fire this morning. and the stock and
building of Grotjan, Lobe &c Co,
which adjoins it. was considerably
damaged. The fire was discovered
shortly after O'Clock a. M, and
burned fercely all the balance OF the
night and far into the morning, COM
pletely obstructing traffic in the busiest
part of the city during the early morn
ing hours. Several firemen had narrow
escapes from death. but none were Sc
riously injured. The Baltimore Bar
gain House, of which Mr.. David Ep-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
slant Powers Reach an Agreement.

(By Telegraph to Virginlan- Pilot.)
Pekln, Dec. 0.-Captains Wingate and
Ryder. who accompanied the expedi-
ton to Kalgan, returned today. Dur
ing their absence they visited several
places to which the Germans did not
go, but they encountered no opposi-
ton. They learned that some twelve
Europeans, mostly Swedish and Nor
wegian missionaries, besides Captain
Watts Jones, We're massacred at Kwei
Hua Cheng by orders of the Tao Tai,
and that one hunderd native Chris
tians had also been put to death. The
details of the outrages are most re-
VOltinr
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
THE PHiLiPPiNES.
TAX ON IMPORTS AND EXPORTS
FILIPINOS CAPTURED.
By Telegraph to Virginian-P ilot.)

CBy Telegraph TO Virginian-Pi lot)
Manila. Dec. S.-The Philippine com
mission has prepared Il bill fixing the
duties upon imports and exports. There
will be a public discussion of the meas
ure next week. Under its Provisions
importations from the United States
into the island are dutiable. The i'm
portation of explosives. adulterated
wines, articles under false trade mark
and apparatus used in games of chance
are prohibited. The rates of duty have
not vet been perfected.
Fifty-two prisoners were captured in
the suburbs of san Antonio and San
I3ento last Wednesday by n detach-
mcut of the Thirty seventh Regiment
many escaped, but n portion of these
We're overhauled and captured by the
gunboat LaSuna de Bay.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

stein is the head, is one of the largest
concerns of the kind in the South, and
had large holiday stock on hand.
an accurate estimate of the los on the
stock. but roughly places it at $3.50 600.
Grotjan. Lobe IL Co.. estimate their
loss at $4,000. while the loss on the
building will probably swell the total
to 100000, all being fully covered by
insurance.
Fireman John Flynn had miracu-
lous escape from being killed. He fell
five stories from the rear OF the west
ern section of the series of buildings
in the Baltimore Bargain House.
Flynn was on the roof of the build
ing when. overcome by smoke. he
lost his balance. His companion, who
saw him topple backward and fall,
felt sure that every bone in his body
would be broken In his fall the fire.
man struck three different times on II
zigzag arrangement of rain-spouts
Each section that he struck gave way.
but each broke the momentum OF his
fall.
AS he struck the piece of rain-spout
nearest the ground his fireman's he'll
met of aluminium fell Oft and beneath
him. He struck upon the helmet,
MASKING it as flat as a piece of paste
board. When his compa Mons picked
him up he was unconscious. but re-
vived shortly, when 1t was discovered
that the only injuries ne had received
We're number OF bruises on his shout
ders and Il broken ankle.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
(By Telegraph to virginian- Pilot.)

Washington ncc. S.-The Senate
Committee on tary Affairs today
continued its hearing upon the anti
canteen provision OF the military bill.
hearing in addition TO Il number of
short speeches in advocacy of the pro-
vision u protest against it from Rev.
Mr.. Miller who served fourteen months
as an army chaplain in the Philip
pines.
Mrs. Thatcher, of New Jersey, APP
pealed for the abolition of the canteen
on financial grounds, saying that it
caused soldiers to squander not only
money as we'll. Mrs. Kells. OF Missis-
sippi, spoke for the mothers OF the
soldiers. saying that all of them fla
vored the suppression OF the liquor
trn iiir.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
a PROLONGED SIEGE.

Captains Wingatc and Ryder visited
the Belgian station. where the priests
in charge and three thousand converts
had sustained prolonged siege by
Boxers and imperial troops.
They were informd that other sta
lions further west are still beseged,
not only by Boxers. but by Chinese
troops acting under orders from the
authorities. and this in spite of the
assurances by the plenipotentiaries
ihat the government is doing its ut
most to suppress outragcs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
COLOMBIAN REBELS.
SEVERAL FORCES DISPERSED BY
THE GOVERNMENT TROOPS.

THE GOVERNMENT TROOPS.
tBy Telegraph to Virginian-P iIot)
New York. Dec. S.-Senor Arturo de
Brigard, the Colombian consul in this
city, made the following statement to
the Associated Press this evening:
II have this day received a cablegram
from Senior Carlos Martinez Silva, Min
lister of Foreign Relations. dated Bogo-
ia. December 6. which reads as follows:
after several encounters with the
rebels in the department of Bolivar and
the cities of La Mesa Girardet and
Buena Ventura. the rebel forces, under
General Tribe and others, have been
dispersed. Several departments are in
entire peace. The rebellion is dying
out and the government is surrounded
with enthusiastic followers. is prepar-
ing to re-establish normal communica-
tion for commerce and desires to main
tain friendly relations with the neigh
boring countries
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
THE HOUSE..
THE LATE REPRESENTATIVE
HARMER-BRANDY FROM
CHERRIES.
By Telegraph to virginian-Pilot.)

By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot.)
Washington, d. c., Dec. S.-Under a
special order, adopted at the last SEES
sion. the House devoted the day after
o'clock to paying tribute to the MEM
DRY of the late Representative Alfred c.
Harmer. of Pennsylvania.
When the House met a bill was
passed to include cherries in the list
of fruits from which brandy can be dis
titled under section 1855 of the revised
statutes.
At the conclusion of the eulogies the
House. as an additional mark of re-
spect adjourned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
APror,inent Man suicldea.
tBy telegraph 60 virgtnian. pilof. s

New York. Dec. s.-seated in ehais
in the study of his luxurious home
uriah G. Burnap. one OF Brooh.
lyn's foremost citizens, O. fssyss
ure well known among the ciIy'a
solid business men and close
friend of the late william 81
Strong, was found dead today, a bul,es
hole IN his head. At his side lay q res
volver. Melancholia, agsrayated M
worry over the condition OF an M:
daughter. is believed to have led Mr.
Burnap TO take his life. Il er7 n
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
Count After American Dollars.

by Telegraph to -Prot)
Cincinnati. Dec. S.-The engagement
was announced today of Miss Clara
Longsworth. OF this city, and Count
D'Chambrun OF Paris. Miss Longs
worth is the daughter of the late Judge
Nicholas LonGsworth and grand
laughter of Nicholas Lonsworth. in his
time one of Cincnnati's wealthiest cit
liens,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
STATISTICS ClTED.

Mrs. ingalls,, OF ST. Louis, said she
contracted the liquor habit at the can
teen. Miss. I<carney, of Mississippi.
said she had been informed that Cen
eral Eagan had been a notable eNccp-
ton among general army officers in
favoring the canteen.
Mrs. Allison, w. G. r. u. superintcnd-
ent of legislation, said that official sta
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

the minority report on the bill reducing
the war taxes, and the report will be
submitted by Representative Richard
son. of Tennessee, on Monday. 1t is
understood that the report will not OPP
pose the reductions proposed, but will
present additional features to which
the bill should apply.
NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS.
Washington Dec Sit is expected
that the forthcoming naval appropria-
ton bill now being framed by the
House committee Oh naval affairs will
contain provisions for two more bat
tleShips and two armored cruisers, fol-
lowing the recommendations of Sec
rotary Long. The item OF new ships
has not yet been reached or settled.
but as result OF the discussion among
members the belief was expressed by
them today tina; there was practically
no doubt the two battleships and two
armored cruisers would be incorpor-
ated in the bill. Admiral Hichhorn
chief of the bureau of construction.
was before the committee today. His
estimates are about S2l. COO. GOO for the
construction already authorized. This
is considerably more than ever before
required. and Admiral Hichborn eX-
planned that it was the necessary re-
suit or the large amount of naval ship
building which recent Congresses had
authorized.
RIVERS AND HARBORS.
Washington. Dec. S.--The River and
Harbor Committee is holding daily eX-
ecutive sessions and making such prog
ress that there is fair prospect OF COM
plotting the bill before the holiday re-
cess. Owing to reports that horizon
tai reduction WAS 10 be made on all
estimates the authoritative statement
Is made that no such reduction is con-
templated. The committee is taking
up each project on its merits.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
Typhold Among conxlota.
Oy Telegraph to virginian-Pilot I,

lI'y Telegraph to VIrginian-P ilot)
Sing Sing, n. Y. Dec. S.-Warden
Johnson announced today that typhoid
had brolen out among the conyicts in
Sing Sing prison. There are now II
cases of typhoid in the prison hospital
and additional case are developing
daily.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
ANOTHER RISING PREDICTED.

Chinese carrying concealed weapons
are arrested daily in Pekin. Natives
allege that December 10 has been fixed
as the date for a rising against the
foreigners in the capital. No alarm
is felt. however, as the troops here are
sufficiently numerous to deal with
rising should one occur.
THE AGREEMENT REACHED.
Washington, Dec. s.-The text of the
agreement reached between the pow
ers at Pekin has been received at the
State Department, and is now in pro-
cess of translation from the cipher
code. 1t is not definitely known
whether the acceptance of any OF the
powers. other than that of Japan. has
been had, but assurances have been re-
ceived that the remainder OF the pow
ers will promptly ratify the agree
ment.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
NEWS FROM THE
CHINESE EMPIRE.
Captains Wingate and Ryder Re-
port Additional Massacres.
DETAILS MOST REVOLVING

Missionaries and One Hundred Native
Christians Put to Death Priests and
Three Thousand Converts mt the Bel
gian Station sustain Prolonged Siege by
boxers and Chinese Troops An Upris-
ing Said to BE Planned For the 10Th In
slant Powers Reach an Agreement.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
RICHARD HARDING
DAVIS CENSURED.
The English Press Charges Him
With TelIingFaIsehoods.
DEWET is CAUSING TROUBLE.

The Assembling OF Parliament Supplies
Needed Test to Life In England OIL
oials Greatly Disturbed by isoer General
Dewcrs Successful Guerilla Tactics
Trouble Thrcntens London's New Tube
Road American Statesmen Fix i'riccs at
what They Like News of English The
ntricaI World.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
LIQUOR QUESTION
IN THE SENATE.
A Hearing Upon Anti-Canteen
Provision Of Military Bill.
REDUCTION OF WAR TAXES.

Ladies' Give Their Views in Opposition to
the Army Cantcen aud Mr.. Miller TN
rescrvedly Endorsed 1t Minority Mem
bers of House Ways ana Means Commit
tee Preparing to submit II Report on the
Bni Reducing War Taxes Four More
Warships For The Navy Proposed.