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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
NJ KlNLEY'S NOTE
TO THE POWERS.
Continued from Page 1.

of Earl Ii Hung Chang and Prince
Ching as prima facie sufficient for the
preliminary negotiations looking to-
ward the return of the Imperial Chi
nese Government and to the resump-
ton of it's authority at Pekin and to-
ward the negotiation of complete set
tiement by the duly appointed pieni-
potentiaries/ of the Powers and of
China.
10 these ends the United States min
lister in Pekin will be authorized to
enter into relations with Earl Lii and
Prince Ching as the immediate repre-
sentatives of the Chinese Emperor.
DAVID j. HILL,
Acting Secretary.
Department of State,
Washington. ID. C. Sept 81. 1900.
TO THE RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT.
Inquiries of the Russian Government
and replies thereto:
Memorandum handed to Mr.. Adee by
the Russian Charge d'affaires. Mr.. de
WQIlant. September II, 1900, 1O:45 u. IN.
(Translation):
ID. Has the Federal Government the
intention to transfer the residence of
the legation from Pekin to Tein Tsin?
This step has BEEN recognized as prac-
teal and appropriate to the end, even
by the Powers which find it necessary
to leave troops ut Pellin.
(2). Are the full powers of Prince
Ching and LII Hung Chang recognized
as sufficient by the Federal Govern
ment?
(3l. Is the Federal Government pre-
pared to charge it's representative to
enter without delay upon the prelimi-
nary negotiations with the plenipoten-
tiaries of the Emperor of China?
Memorandum in reply to the Rus
sian Charges memorandum, dated
September IL, 1907
%. The Government of the United
States has not any present intentions
TO withdraw It's legation from Pekin.
(2). The Government of the United
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23

states accepts the plenipotentiary au-
thority of Earl Ii Hung Chang and
Prince Ching as prina facie sufficient
for the preliminary negotiations look
ing toward the return of the Imperial
Chinese Government and to the re-
sumption of its authority at Pekin. and
toward the negotiation OF complete
settlement by the duly appointed pleni-
potentiaries of the Powers and of
China.
90. To these ends the United States
Minister In Pekin will be authorized
to enter into relations with Earl III
and Prince Ching as the immediate
representatives OF the Chinse Emperor.
Department of State.
Washington. September 81, 1900
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
INTEREsTIRG ITEMS.
TANNERS CREEK-THE BODY
OR, CEfAS. BRUNETTE RE-
flXTlyI2 JrIl

J.
The body of Charles Brunette. the
q colored boy, who lost his life by drown
Ing at the Tanners Creek drawprldge,
\ was recovered near the mouth OF the
e creek by Mr.. William Walton, fisher
man. who resides at "a Calvert street,
Norfolk, about O'Clock p. m. yester-
day. Justice Lopez was notified of the
finding of the body, who summoned q
jury. composed of the following per-
sons: James Ferguson. foreman; j..
\ %. Lambert, L. 3. Vanderberg, II. a.
Davis, George j. Tegg and w. L. Valen-
tine. colored. An inquest was held at
O'clock and verdict rendered of :c-
q cidental drowning. The remains were
turned over to relatives for funeral and
] burial. Brunette was drowned Wednes-
day.
The case of Maggie Dudley colored.
arrested here Friday on three warrants,
two by Justice Loper for contempt of
court and abusing the Justice and the
other for curslng and resisting Officer
Ferguson while under arrest, was called
in the county Jail at II o'clock IN. yes
terday. and on motion of counsel for
; the prisoner was continued to IL O'Clock
+ Wednesday. the Goth inst. The accused
was bailed for her appearance at that
time. her attorney going on her bond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Smith, accom-
panied by Miss Carrie Shackelford, re-
turned from Richmond Friday evening.
and are the guests of their relatives,
49, otiu 4bi D. w. Ley iOi, VI oet-
hontassavenue.
Rev., c. ID. Gilkeson. pastor of the
Presbyterian Church here. returned
yesterday morning from his trip to the
mountains after an absence of five
weeks. His wife and child have gone
to Baltimore to visit her mother.
MIR. S n. Brjckhouse will address the
Epworth League at the Methodist
Church at o'clock this afternoon.
a. T. Allen. white. was before JUS
tics Lopcr Yesterday OH two warrants.
One for refusing 10 pay for sanitary
work doue on his premises and the
other for resisting an officer. Judgment
was entered up against him on the first
charge, with costs of court. The sec
ond charge was continued to Saturday,
the Goth.
a WARNING no sPoRTsMEN.
The Vireinian-Pilot reporter was In
formed yesterday by Captain S. w.
Lambert that parties in Norfolk coun-
ty have been violating the state law
against shooting partridges and other
birds. He says that under the law no
one is allowed this privile until the
18th OF November and that the fine for
the first offense is $50 and for the sec
ond $50. He proposes to arrest all per-
sons caught VIOLATING this law in flu
ture,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
OYSTER ROAST.
ENJOYED BY EMPLOYEES OF THE
NORFOLK AND OCEAN VIEW
RAILROAD COMPANY.

Tho employees of the Norfolk and
Ocean View Railroad Company gave
an enjoyable oyster roast to number
of their friends last Friday night. A
special train left Norfolk at 1880 D. M.
Immediately after the last passenger
train had reached Norfolk.
Those who were present were Messrs.
Harry Savage, j. Milligan, j. Ketna.
j. IIlepper. j. ID. Granburg. Samuel
Spry, II. Evans, G.. Mnllard, j. Palmer.
J. Z. Bowen, G. Beacraft. j. Beasley
Il. V. Bell T.. Bell, a. Brlmmer, S.
Cromwell, Il. Albright, INV. Watkins. j.
Bray. j. Foreman and j. Graham. en-
ployees.
The invited guests were L. a. Moore,
j. Stavroe, George Jennings, j.. C. Sui
Ivan, John Hayes, A. McKense,
Church Lewis and Captain Cruiser.
Special guests OF honor were Col. Il. w.
Savage, Sheriff A. C. Cromwell. of Nor
folk county, and James V. Trehy
Music was furnished by IL string
band. The oysters We're delicious and
were served in numerous styles by Mr..
John IT. Lewis, who is noted as one of
the best oyster-roasters in the Tide
water section. Choice cigars were fur
.nished by Mr.. e. "A. Moore, manufac-
turer of THE Judge" The employees
feel under great obligations to the rail-
road company for cars. to Mr.. Moore
for cigars and to John r.. Lewis for his
excellent service.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
Cures Blood Poison
A Trial Treatment Sent Free TO Ali
Who Suffer From any STAGE
Of the Disease.
Cures Gases That Hot Springs and all
Other Treatments Failed
10 Even Help.

There has been discovered by the State
Medical Institute. 222 Iciektron Building,
Fort Wayne, Ind, the most remarkable
HOOD poison cure ever heard OF. 1t has
c,ired al such indications as mucous
patches IN the mouth sore throat, copper
coiored spots. chaneres. alterations on
The bod. and III hundreds of GASES where
Inc haii. and eyebrows had fallen ont and
the whole skin was a mass OF boils. pimp-
les and ulcers, this wonderful specific has
completely changed the whole body into a
cloan, perfect condition OF physical health
Every railroad running into Fort Wayne
brings scores of sufferers seeking this
nc,y and marvellous cure, and to enable
those who cannot traye TO realize what a
truly marvellous work tho institute is ac-
complishlng. they Will send free TO every
sufferer a free trial treatment, so thai;
everyone can cure themselves in the
privacy of their own home. This Is the
only known cure for blood poison. DO not
trial viii be sent sealed Ia plain package
flial3-cosu-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
important to Epworth Loaguers.

The Council of the Seaside Union OF
Epworth Leagues will hold an import
ant session with the presidents of the
Leagues composing the Union ut Cum
berland Street NJ. T.. Church at 4
o'clock this afternoon. 1t is earnestly
requested that all presidents and rep
resentatives attend this meeting. as
matters OF grave Importance will be
considered. one of which will be the
mapping out of work for the fall and
winter campaign. The Council Will
probably arrange for n mass meeting
OF all the leagues at one of the prin-
cipal churches in either Norfolk or
Portsmouth.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
Mr.. BRYAN IN
AN AUTOMOBILE.
Continued from Page I.

stitutions, just legislation and an i'm
partial administration of the laws.
Unless the control OF the government
and it's policies are to be determined
by the corrupt use Of money, the peo-
pie must be awakened to q realizing
sense of the deadly peril enyironinG
their most sacred democratic institu-
tions.
All Democratic State and local COM
mittees are requested to see to it that
no precinct shall be without a Demo-
cratic club. Time presses and there
should be no delay. The enemy is pow
erful vigilant and active. A club or
ganized now will be more effective
than club organized next week. 1t
is important that every Democratic
organization In the country should Join
the National Association of Demo-
cratic Clubs mo. 1870 Broadway, New
York; and should send delegates to
the convention of Democratic Clubs.
IT is important that the number of
clubs should be greatly increased te-
fore the convention meets.
It's the custom of advertising that
brings customers.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
steamer Again at Work.

BY slight collision a few days ago
the steamer Norfolkon- the Roads was
slightly damaged. but she began her
work again last night. The passengers
on her at the time of the accident
could hardly be called unfortunate, as
the chief on the steamer furnished
them an excellent supper Many of the
passengers said the slight delay &c
which they were subjected was amply
compensated for by the good supper
and all compllmented the management
on it's prompt efforts to forward then
as quickly as possible TO their desti-
nation.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
w. c. T. U.
DISTRICT CONVENTION TO MEET
THURSDAY, 9TH.

The District Convention of the Won
ans Christian Temperance Union will
meet in the Church of Disciples. Sep
TENDER 27th The following names
We're appointed us delegates to this
conventions: Mrs. Bew, Mrs. Kellinger
Mrs. Fentress. Also at the same meet
ing the following ladies were elected
from each church as vice-president fol
the Norfolk Union:
Mrs. Blake. Presbyterian; Mrs. r
Hayes. BAPTIST: Mrs. Demning. Metho-
dist: Mrs. McGinnis. Disciples; Mrs
Barrett. Christian Memorials Mrs
Newstead, Catholic; Mrs. Bcw, Epis-
copal.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
"A Rioh Gospel Treat in Store.

Rev. Or. John e. Grammer of Balti-
more, VIII preach at Christ Episcopal
Church to-day at II a. IN. and Mt St
,Iukeis Church at o'clock tonight
Dr.. Gramrner is one of the ablest di-
vines In the Episcopal Church in the
South and will doubtless attract large
congregations to hear him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
PEOPLES FORUM.

NOTE.-The Peoples Forum being
freely open to all parties. classes. per-
SONS views anu capabilities. the Nir-
ginian- Pilot is responsible for none
OF the statements nor opinions en-
pressed therein, nor for the style In
which they are set forth. The ignorant
and uneducated shall be heard here
equally with the learned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
Co,ored Y. M. C. A.

Rev. J. PRESLEY Barrett, ID. D., pas
tor of the Christian Memorial Temple,
will deliver an address at the mems
meeting of the Colored Young Mems
Christian Association at o'clock this
afternoon.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
rho Tigers Want Victims.

~ The Tiger football eleven, of Norfolk,
has been organized and Captain L.
I.awIer states that he is open to chal-
9lcnges from any team in Norfolk or
this vicinity that averages 1870 pounds
TeaIns that wish to meet the Tigers
Ssbouid address Mr.. LawIer at Ii.
GROWN avenue, Branbleton..
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23

We are daily nd
ding to our stock
of fine Gold, Dia- <<n4FSSSNn
mond and Pearl ASfsasa6SEHSIA
Jewelry. which we H%S2<sstsstfSSsa99SfA
are offering at rea- H@-ystI
sonable prices. Ii in
want of fine Dia- ~-4a...assss.
mond Ring call and
inspect our stock.
If In want of something out of the or
binary, we Will be pleased to order it
1t for you, .entailing no obligtion to
style and price.
We are offering an extra heavy limo
of Sterling Silver Ware. Plated Ware
and fine Plated Jewelry. in fact every
thing pertaining to first-class jewelry
house. Watches and Jewelry repaired
and engraving done.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23

It's the custom of advertising that
brings customers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
MCOY-CORBETT FIGHT.
Considins Declares Pompadour jim
Admitted It Was a Faka-

NV York. Nov George F Consi-
dine. former manager Of James J. Cor
betr. who returned from England not
long since. has issued d statement reIa-
tive 10 the CaEbeIt-M Mccoy fight in this
city last sumner. In it he says, in
part
'0n my arrival IN New York and be-
fore making any statement. 7 called on
COrbsrr and accused 1ir1 OF having 4
part in the fake fight This be denied.
but caught him IN several uisstate-
meuts and proved It through witnesses
present az the Interview He then ad-
u1ttred that he knew that Mccoy was
going 10 lie down
ECusidiue explains that he makes t1s
statement TO clear himself tsorbetr die
raLad a response 10 this statement utter
ly denying that ne was principal 10 any
agreement with Mccoy whereby h was
TO lose the fight He also says that
Cousidlna. is prompted by lI-faaIfng
toward him IN consequence of a quarrel
and that Mccoy fought as well As he
could and was whipped
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
OSGOOD FIELD DEAD.
Noted American Who Has Lived
Long In Europe Passes Away.

New York, Nov. 2.-Inforn1atIon has
been received here Of the death in Paris
OF Osgood Field. formerly of this city
About a month ago Mr. Field. who was
in Paris with his wife. was stricken with
pneumonia Complications set in that
caused death.
Osgood Field was born in this city IN
1928 He was q grandson Of Samuel Os-
good. who was in Washiugt0n's cabinet
and also the first postmaster general OF
the United States Soon after attaining
his majority Mr.. Field went to London
where he was for a few years engaged III
business. Mr.. Field always kept up his
interest In the United States and was a
corresponding member OF the New York
Genealogical and Biographical society. a
member Of the New York Historical So
ciety and a Fellow Of the Society OF An
tquaries Of London He was a man of
considerable fortune. and retired from
active business life about 80 years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

States navy, but they wiz be OF the
size recommended by all officers Of ex-
perience IN the PHILIPPINES as ESSENTIAL
10 preserving order among the small
Islands Of the archipelago.
Inc three golfers are designed to de-
liver On single voyage from Norfolk
10000 tons OF coal at Manila Guam,
Pago Pag0. or Hawaii They are also
to have sufficient speed to enable them
To accompany a feet Of battlesnips on
a long cruise. They are to be equipped
with automatic loading and unloading
apparatus to secure greater economy Of
time. and f Necessary would be quick
" converted into cable laying ships for
use On the Pacific ocean The repair
vessel Vulcan is tn be kept il the Phil
ippinss and Is virtually To bss :. cruising
navy yard
The proposed maritime transport IS
to be like the SOIace. but half again
as large and armed with light guns She
. needed by the marine corps, which
now has 5000 men dependent On the
Solace or On army ships fer transpor-
tati0n. The new vessel - to have ac-
coEnm0dations for two battaIi0us and to
have high speed for the purpose ct nov
ing force quickly to any scene Of dis
turbance IN the east. her headQ quarters
being at Manila
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

spending the winter IN Topeka
Mr. and Mrs. z. ". Pof1dexter's son
Early is III with scarlet fever at their
home On West Eighth avenue
Hrs. r L Horton has returned frOEd
q weeks stay in Lincoln. Neb-
The four reciraIS to be given by Miss
PearIade Prescott promise to be inter
esting from a social a. wen as A musical
standpoint The society girls who are
to usher at the different ones are Miss
Alice Prescott Miss Harriet Jones, Miss
en- Wilson, Miss Villa. Rodgers. Miss
Jeauuette Lord, Miss Bessie Hayden.
Miss Vera Low. Miss Susie Gay. Miss
Florence Ross1ngrous and Miss Edna.
McCIiutock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
TRACE OF sCHREIBER.
Defa1Iting Bank Cashier Seen In
Cuba.

New York Nov. 3.-According to a dis
patch from Albany to the Journal and
Advertiser. a letter received there from
David Nation. q resident who i traxe1ng
in Cuba says that seemingly " lillian
Schneider. the defauIring clerk Of the
EIizabethport bank arrived IA Santiago,
Cuba On October Il. ard left On the IIrh
for Aauzaufuo. The letter. which was
written at Santiago on October % says N
substance that man was brought to The
hotel there from the Ward line steamer
Santiago de Cuba that left New York on
the 18th OF October. arriving on the Irh.
He gave the name Of Blunt. but he did
not nut his name On the register.
He stammered- He told some OF the
guestH that he was in great financial dr.
ficUIties and was being followed He had
expected the affair to be patched up and
finding that it could not be, his attorneys
had advised him to go to Cuba He was
bordering on nervous pr0strat1on- and
would come down stairs at midnight and
pace the door. He finally told enc Of
the guests who had gained his confidence.
that detectives would be the steamer
Saratoga which left New York October
16- So he took steamer that left OctO-
Der II. and was 70 stop at Mama Milo,
Cfenfuegos, Caiseda. and all other pr11ci-
pal south side ports Before leaving he
told the people that his nznae was not
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
OUR NEW NAVY.
Th1rsy-Two Vessels Of 151, 800 Tons
DispIacemsnt.


Displacement.
New York. Nov. s.-As finally adopted.
says a Washington special to the Trf-
buue. the United States naval increase
programme for 1901 involves the con-
struettou Of thirty-twn vessels OF 151.6oo
tons displacement, or more than double
that laid down IN any preceding year.
The LIST which congress Is to be asked
TO authorize is. Three Il, coo ton battle
ships. two 5000 ton aru1ored cruisers.
SIX 1000 ton gunboaEs, six 500 ton gun
boats. ten zoo ton guboaIs, three 5000
ton golfers one 1000 ton repair ship,
and one 1000 ton marine transport
The board Of construction has de-
ctded to omit the torpedo boats. both
surface and submarine recommended
Dewey is chairman. but the programme
II all other particulars conforms closely
10 the initial project under discussion
a week ago
The programme makers have con-
hned their project to ships for Offeuse,
poses by the new conditions imposed
upon the navy by the Increasing import
anee OF American interests II the far
east
The I've fighting ships proposed are
more formidable than any Of the same
suteen now building or authorized and
with the six battleships and two ar
mored cruisers already IN commission
they viii give Al Offensive force OF
thirty ships
The twenty-five gunboats are intend
ed for police duty principally n the
Philippines. although adapted for serv-
ice in China The 200 ton gunooars VIII
Be the smallest war vessels. except tor
pedo boats. ever built Tor the United
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
THEY sAW NE SHOW.
Two Boys Look In at Windows and
Get Into Police Court

Harold TiEnor and Robert Barnett.
two boys aged L years. were IN the po-
lice court this morning charged Wttn
violating the clrfaw ordinance and also
with breaking into the Crawford opera
house
The boys have both been In the police
court before on different charges They
craWled over adjoining buildings ami
opened a window in the opera house ia
order to see the show without paying.
There are other boys who DO this and
a stop to It.
The boys pleaded guilty and win be
sentenced this afternoon az a O'Clock
Both makers and circuiaturs ~ counter
fettS commit fraud Honest men WILL MT
deceive YQl Into huGln- worthless go41-
The original g. irfaliblr Tor curing ul q.
sores. eczema and in all skin disease. AZ
al drug stores
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
BALL PLAYERS TOUR.
Chicago American League Team to
Visit Old Mexico.

Chicago, Nov 3-Presi3ent Couiskey
Of the American leagues Chicago team
will next spring take his champions on
an extensive training trip, leaving early
IN March for the City OF Mexico. and
spending from three to i've weeks IN the
conditioning process A series Of exi1i-
biriou games viii be played at the City
OF Mexico Galveston. Fort Worth, and
Waco. Texas, St Louis and Cincinnati
On the return journey President Com
istzey has not completed the details. but
already has arrangements well under
way for the trip. Eighteen players will
be selected to make I'd the party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
QUEER GEORGIA DUEL.
Wives Watch Husbands Battle to the
Death.

Chicago, Nov "A special TO the
Chronicle from EIberton. Ca says:
An alteration between James E Ham
uOud and T J. W4I. 5r0thers-in-la7v
living eight miles from here. resulted IN
a duel between the men wherein " al was
killed. the two wives being the sole wit
nesses to the battle Wall was beating
a negro for dfs0bedience and refused to
hear his wife's plea in behalf ct the col
Ored man She then went to Hammond.
her brother. asking his inrsrcession.
Upon this Wall became fucenzed and,
dra wing 4 revolver, chased Ham mOnd
from his presence. threatening to Kill
him Hammond obtained shotgun. The
relatives net again in less than an hour,
each accompanied by his wife. A duel
then ensued and Wall was Instantly kill
ed while Hammond escaped without in
jury The women were the only eye
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
BIG TINE At PITTSBURG.-
Monster Republican Demonstration
Today-Denocrats Tonight

Pirrsburg. Pa. Nov. s.-The campaign
was closed here today by the PeuubII-
cans with the most imposing poIItfco-
Industrial demonstration in the history
O TINS section clubs and deleza rious
non All parts q eastern Ohio. West
lrzlnia ard western PennsyIvanfa were
n ma and the number OF nnarchers
vas vsr1ously estimated at from 80 Geo
TO 20 600.
ms evening the cirV viii be given
ever TO the Democrats VIC. bsvs a.
ranged L9r monster tarehIight process
sion and meeting
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
ENGLAND Awaiting our Election.

New York Nov. 3--Lond0n business
circles are kaenIy interested IN the
American contest. says the Trihuues
correspondent Business IN the street
and On the exchanges Is virtually suS-
pended until the decision Of the Aueri-
can electorate can be known On the
questions affecting the industrial inter-
esLs Of the world
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
OVERMYER AND CLICK.
MarshaH's Band VIII PLAY at Their
Meeting IN Auditorium ToniZht

The meeting at the Auditorium tonight
VIII close the county campaign for the
1usIonists- David Overuzysr. who is
recognized as one OF the leading uoIft-
lca1 speakers IN the country. is always
at his best before a large audience IN his
home city. Ex-Governor Click has been
doing his campaign work IN other couu-
ties OF this cOngreSsionaI district. and
Is Pleased with this opportunity OF talk
ing to Topeka people. These two well
known speakers and Buffalo Jones
the fusion candidate for senator in
Shawnee county. will be the spea kers at
the Auditorium MarshaII's band viii
supply the music.
The fusion committee IS not burning
fireworks this year They say they have
better uses for their money