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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-24

/ moment that the United States Gov
ernment Will seasonably withdraw from
CuDa. should be ashamed OF the gov
eminent and ashamed of its action"
Mr.. Hale-"That assurance from the
senator more than repays me for all
that have said. 1 shall count upon
MIN In the future"
Mr.. Spooner: ITO say that Senator
WIZ count upon me in the future is lit
Tie less than an insult. This Is a Gov
erhment of honor. and it is people of
nonor When the Senator expresses a
rear that the peoples desire to keep the
pledge of this Government will be al
iowed to slumber by the voice of COM
mercialism he degrades the people and
oiiuer-estimates, In my judgment, their
integrity. What have we done for
Cuoaf When since the morning stars
iirst sang together in the heavens has
any people done for another people
what we have done for Cuba. AS rap
iuiy as may be in absolute good faith,
not being hurried by demagogy in vi
oiation of National honor, by insinua-
ton and venal politics in a Presidential
election, this Administration is going
forward to redeem to its utmost the
pledge to Cuba. We have given the
pest government to the people of Cuba
mus far they ever had. Every mans
Ire Is safe in Cuba; every woman's
nonor is safe in Cuba. Death and ty-
ranny and starvation have gone for
ever out of Cuba. OF course there has
been peculation in Cuba. Every one Is
ashamed of it. But in no government
ever Instituted has that not occurred.
But 1t never will turn out that any man
In any country can point to the Teller
resolution and say with truth that
were q legislative lie."
THEY ARE CARPET-BAGGERS
Mr.. Tillman (Dem., of South Caro-
linO declared that our agents on the
island were carpet-baggers. and the
sooner they get out the better.
Continuing. Mr.. Spooner said that If
Mr.. Bryan should ever become Presi-
dent of the United States. he believed
he would appoint men to proceed to
Cuba and other island possessions just
as President Mckinley was appointing
them.
After n spirited colloquy between Mr.
Spooner and Mr. Tillman. in which the
latter EXPRESSED the belief that Mr.
Bryan as President would settle the
pending question in way different
from that adopted by Mr.. Mckinley,
Mr.. Allen, (Pop., Neb.) rose and pro-
tested against making political foot
BALI of Mr.. L3ryan's name.
"Of course" retorted Mr.. Spooner.
ShrcastlcallS, L am Wiling to receive
lessons In political etiquette from the
Senator from Nebraska" Gaughter)
Further along, Mr. Spooner, discuss
Ing Aguinaldo as an ally" of the
United States. declared his belief with
Filipino leader was in league with the
S.paniards TO drive the Americans from
the Philippine islands. He read n let
ter from Aguinaldo to the Spanish
General in command at Iloilo in which
the expression occurred: I'VE may yet
save from shipwrecl< the sovereignty OF
Spain in the islands"
At $50 D. III. the Senate adjourned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-24
Freight Train Wrookod.


(By Telegraph to Virginlan-Pilot
Greenville. S. c., May 2S.-The wreck
of Il freight train on the Charleston ana
Western Carolina railroad to-day
caused the instant death of Engineer
William Mckinney and the colored
brakeman, Charley Haynes. The acci-
Laurens.
AS the engine turned over Mckinney
and Haynes were violently hurled
against the furnace and covered with
Goals. They were roasted to death. The
cause of the wreck is supposed TO be Il
defect in the truck of the engine.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-24

"Another great Richmond enterprise
has been compelled to enlarge its capital
in order to meet the demands of II rapidly
growing business. This. it Is understood
Is the meaning of the reorganization of
the p. Il. Johnson Publishing Company.
which has recently developed an extensive
school-book trade in addition to It's regu-
laf business. "-Richmond (Na.) Times
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-24
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder disease
relieved IN six hours by New Grea /
South American Kidney Cure" II Is a
great surprise on account of its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in bladder
kidneys ana nach. in male or female Re
ately. II you want quick relief and cure
this Is the remedy. Sold by Wake, Mar
tin & Gray. druggists. Norfolk, Va.
W&th-ly
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-24

the body i'll condition Of sound health.
AIrs. H. =. Alsbrook OF Austin Ionoke Co
AFG., writes: latter five mouths 81 great sui
icrrS with female weakness / write Tor lie
ton. docioted with ou- iaslly physician with
Out any good rssulte. 50 my husband urged nc
10 Try Dr.. ilerce's ,nedicincs-wiich did with
wonderful results. AM completely cured |
took fonr Bottles Of Or. Picrcc's Favotit,. Pre-.
aeTip'iou' four OF his Golden N!eAicli Dscov-
cry aud swo Walls olhis Psasan; rellats.'n
d.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con.
stipation and its consequences.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-02-15
!. v,.,, tn . Prison.

Many years ago the queen paid Q
visit to Parkhurst Female Convict pris
on. As soon as the entered the WON
ems great ward. accompanied by Mrs
ellison, the then handsome and stately
superintendent. great silence fell
upon the vast assemblage OF her suf'
fering and erring sisters. Her majesty
was greatly affected. And then an in,
dsscribable scene ensued. "The queenl'
cried the poor convicts; TITS the queer
herself She'll pardon us; she'll set ui
freel" And. screaming and crying
they prostrated themselves at her feet
For few moments the queen lost heI
nerve. and begged the attendants tc
clear a way for her to an adjoining
room. Half an hour elapsed. Sudden.
ly the door OF the great room was
thrown open again. and her majesty
with supreme dignity. with an unutter.
able farawayness about her. and every
inch queen. walked through the won.
en-, now hushed into awed silence
Mainly About People.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-02-15

thompson instantly presented Doctor
niackwood. sparing the latter any ex-
piAhauon by relating In detail the
.ause OF Doctor Green's absence Then
ne introduced his clerk. pale e.
iemina'e fellow. whose manner was
excessively umid and defercntiai. and
ot ~hom no notice whatever vas tak-
en-.
Meanwhile. during the last half hour
EDWARD had had time to regain his
eomposure. These visitors must. Of
course, obtain no glimpse OF the ca
'Astrophe which had happened here.
ne expressed In courteous phrases
MS regret for having troubled the
magistrate In vain. his uncie's condi-
tion had changed so suddenly for the
worse that II was impossible to have
tne wedding take place that day. Miss
harrison was in a state of the ut
most anxiety and excitement. Then.
turning with the same courtesy to the
physician. he added:
You are welcome, Doctor Blaek-
wood. though | fear you can give un
no consolation. We were prepared for
the worst long ago. yet physicians
presence is always a satisfaction. 1
suppose Doctor Green has told you
about the case7"
Yes, replied the doctor. whose
sharp keen eyes raised steadily on the
young mans face. so should like
TO go to the sick room at once. Pray.
don't trouble yourself. l prefer to see
the patient first alone. and will then
inform you of the result of my exam
nation"
ITO be continual
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-02-15
TANoLIER TO-DAY.
Just as 1t Might Have B..n 900 Year.
ITO be continued.)

just az It Might Have Bsen 500 Years
Ago.
Were 1t not for the black, busipess-
like jetty pushed out into the bay for
the convenience OF the foreign steam
ers, and the flags of the European ic-
cations fiouting the dull-red Moorish
banner on the fortress, Tangier, in
this year OF grace 1900. might be the
Tangier OF at least 600 years ago, and.
barring few modern Christians on
donkeys, with Paris bonnets, tweed
suits. and eutaway coats, we might
even fancy ourselves walking the
streets way back" IN the time OF the
crusades. while the. people who pass
US seem to Join hands through the
middle ages with the immemoriai un-
touched east OF Abraham. Isaac and
Jacob. says the Fortnightly Review.
Indeed, here the nomad successors OF
such patriarchs may still be seen with
their camels coming In from the des-
ert, pitching their tents on the con-
fines OF a town without roads, or wheel
carriages, or any other signs of mod
ernity save certain mysterious wires
overhead. which have the impertinence
to establish electric communication
between the town OF Tangier and its
enyirons. Out on the cool Marchand
toward sunset Ia delicious upland Of
downs close above Tangier command
ing superb view OF Spain with the
bay Of Tangier in the distance) groups
of Spanish and Jewish children turn
out to play. The Moor and the Roumi
christian or forelgner) take their
evening gallop; the peasants. white
shrouded women, and men in brown
hooded jelabas, flock back from the
town to their distant Cabyle villages.
AS the shades of evening fall the Soko
is thronged, but no longer with buy
ers and venders. The whole place Is
now given up to light-hearted merri-
ment. Here four champions, with long
sticks In place OF raplers. engage in
mimic contest before a squatting
crowd OF applauding connolsseurs. The
story teller or comedian. two stringed
lutte in hand. strides up and down In
front OF another group. gesticulating
wildly. In a corner of the Soko the
snake charmer and fire eater comes
in for his full share OF attention.
Town affairs. the last execution or
murder, are eagerly discussed; and
here and there debates run SO high
that a spectator might suppose that
bodily violence. even to knitting, is
about to follow; seldom anything OF
the kind happens.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-02-15
. uad Customer.

A good story is told of a British
colonel who possessed prodigious ap-
petite. When in Wales he went on a
walking tour, and stopped for mid
day meal at a village inn. On inquir-
ing what he could have for lunch. the
landlord announced roast goose
hot and ready to be served, and an
apple tart. The colonel was informed
that half a crown was the price for
the repast. Having demolished prac-
ticalIy the whole of the goose and all
Of the tart, leaving only a few bones
and an inch of crust to tell their tale.
he proffered the half crown. the land
lord woefuIry accepted the coin. ana
Win n sardonic grin calculated: Next
time you are down this way give my
friend Jones at the house opposite q
cali. / will hand you s5 cents II you
will serve him the same way."-chi-
cago News.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-02-15
ANOTHER sAols STORY.
Bird Asserted TO H... Attacked /. naa
Near CincinastL

Bird Asserted To Have Attacked . Nan
Near CincinastL
Gray eagles are scarce article In
tnis section Of the country. but from
all accounts very fns specimen OF
mat noble bird made its appearance at
hontgomery. this county. recently, and
created sensation among the inhab-
itAnh OF that peaceful locality. says
tne Cincinnati Enquirer. There can be
10 question that II was an eagle. Old
timers who were hereabouts when en-
sies were more OF nuisance than
novelty testify that this was the real
ming. Louis Kuertz is willing to swear
70 IL Mr.. Kuertz. who Is well known
ABOUT Montgomery. was up In big
tree chopping out some raccoons when
ne heard a Tapping OF wings above
MN. He glanced around and saw an
immense eagle. The bird was evident
iy intent on a battle. and Kuertz was
undecided for a minute whether to
climb up or down. Finally he deter
mined to remain whore he was and do
his share In the fight. He turned his
head away from the eagle for a mo-
ment TO tighten his grip on the tree.
and the monster bird took advantage
OF the position and iianied him.
kuertz let out a yell that sounded like
Boor call to arms. Then he slid
down to a lower limb, intending TO
drop to the ground and got his gun.
HIS cry stopped the eagles attack for
minute. but Kuertz had no sooner
got seated on the lower limb when the
eagle attacked him again and delivered
and uppercut that brought forth an
other warwhoop. Kuertz dog ON the
ground beneath the tree took cog
nizance OF the riotons state of Affairs
In the branches above by this time and
set up a barking that attracted the at
tention OF the eagle, and saved Kuertz
from any further attack. But the bird
simply concentrated his pugnacious
and rapaclous energies on the dog from
that moment Sweeping down from
the tree. the bird tried to bury its tai
ons In the dogs back. but the dog was
not to be rushed in that manner. and
he gave the eagle such fierce hght
for a few minutes that the bird gave
mp the contest and scared away
Kuertz got to the ground as soon as
possible and made an effort to get a
shot at the eagle. but It was out OF
range by the time he got to his gun.
And now Kuertx is wondering II he
could have been prosecuted under the
law for killing the eagle when It at
tackled him. Several people In and near
Montgomery saw the eagle hyine
around In that vicinity later In the day
and parents are keeping close watch
on small children to prevent any kid.
mapping by the king Of the air.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-02-15

thompson. who was ey,aa,,,,.
eau 10 md some one with whor, -
do.aa vha' away the weary hours or
uefeo the driver to proceed more SLOW
~ anu an animated conversation wa.
on IN iuii course. The old gentle
man did not perceive that II consist
ei almost exclusively of nues,,an.
"iiieh ne answered He did this ho,s
's, Yet very eioqusntly. and was much
p'easeu with his new acquaintance
ies, l was summoned for consu,.
.a'ion' said the physician. "Doc,or
Sreen mas no doubt about the ca.a
out the patient"
lie paused. apparently seeking ,us,
the right words. '"s'
Justice. 'ea .he
fes-poor Mr.. Harrison, you
Know him. too7" ''
certainly; he always spends hal,
.he year at Springfield with his charm
ing daughter. 1t is hard for the Young
lauy That her wedding should take
place under such sorrowful circum-
stances" 'euii-
Ihe physician started. AgaIn
SWIFT searching glance scanned the old
gentlemans face.
bed?" SieA-
That is the reason. He probably
knows that the end OF his life ia an
preaching. and wishes first to place
his daughter In her husbands arms
AT least that is what Mr.. Edward Har-
rison told me when he asked me IN
perform the marriage ceremony nj
Springfield. Under the circumstance
could not refuse. and am on my way
there ''
Edward Harrison? A relative of
the sick man. suppose?"
His nephew. and, through this we'd
ding. also his heir. Miss Florence ia
the only child"
But this haste ia incomprehensi-
ble!' said the physician, whose lips
curled in a smile OF cutting sarcasm.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-02-15
VOTING PLACES IN PRUSSIA.
Beer Halls Chosen for the Purpose of
Holding Elections.

Holding Elections.
The practice In Prussian cities re-
garding the selection OF voting places
is In direct contradiction to American
usage, says Municipal Affairs. Instead
Of closing all places where intoxicants
are sold on election day, 1t is precisely
the best-known and most popular beer
lokaIs that are chosen for the purpose
of holding elections. The halls which
are commonly maintained in such
places to be used for all sorts OF social
gatherings are we'll known In the
neighborhood. they form ideal places
for holding an election. Liquors are
not sold In the room In which the vot-
ing takes place, but may be freely
drunk there. Indeed. 1t Is a very ex-
ceptional election Judge who does not
have a capacious krug on the table be-
fore him, from which he occasionally
quenches his thirst while the tedious
process of balloting is going on A
very considerable economy is effected
by holding elections In such places, as
rent is either not charged at all or else
ia fixed at a nominal sum by the pro-
prIetor. who expects to be reimbursed
through the purchases Of those who
visit the polls. Any unusual amount
OF drunkenness on election days, or at
least during city elections, which are
seldom attended by excitement OF any
sort, is unknown.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-02-15
CHECKED HIS HORSE.

Il heard from my colleague that but
short time ago the young lady was
bound by other ties"
Yes, | have heard SO, too. Some
romantic youthful love affair. which
probably was not meant to be taken
seriously. The lover, a young officer,
is said to have entered the Union
army, which. of course. ended the mat
ter. At any rate. the young lady will
be Mrs. Harrison this evening, II God
SO wills"
"Certainly-if God SO wills"
The tone was SO peculiar that even
unsuspicious Mr.. Thompson noticed
1t.
What did you mean. sir?" he
asked.
Nothing especial; l merely repeat
ed your pious words"
The mansion of Springfield was now
visible in the distance; they were al
ready driving through the plantation.
The justice of the peace ayailed him
self OF the opportunity to dwell upon
Mr.. Harrison's wealth. discussed the
possible losses which the war might
infilct upon his property and express
ed his belief that a large portion OF
his fortune was invested elsewhere.
The doctor listened attentively, but
this did not prevent his scanning the
vicinity still more closely than be-
fore. He seemed trying to tx every
bend in the road, every distant land
mark upon his memory, and the house
with its doors and terraces received
the same scrutiny.
"a fine estate" he said. DO you
think its vicinity to the city VIII al
ford II protection2 have the con-
trary opinion, for 1t is an open Sc
cret that the march of the Union
forces is directed here"
Impossible. How do you know"
cried Thompson, starting from his
corner of the carriage in terror.
"I heard it on my journey to the
city,"
81 heard. on the contrary. that their
march was southwark. otherwise | GER
tainly should not have left town.
The doctor smiled mischievously at
the timid little gentleman, who mad
turned pale with fright.
"Wby. the troops will not Interfere
with a Justice of the peace. Az tne
Utmost YOU could only be obliged 10
unite some loving couple withih nv
enemy's lines, in the bonds Oh nia''
mony." .Aooso - said
r,ornson. angrily. II want nothins
70 do with the enemy. AL any fa.e,
ri incuire about that rumor, ana, ior
The present, remain in the city wnicn u
can only be taken by regular s'ss
Tho carriage now stopped at the
,.,,ao the gentlemen alighted, ana inc
doctor dIsmounted from nis ,rho
throwing the bride to hesfo
hurried up. nso he said,
a,ossIv 81 must go back 10 tne
ca,eies car as nu,ekly as possible, and at any
city 40 sr, leave before the other gem
tlemen.' .o.ode him and
,,.aered as II by accident on ~
ms locking after the servant.
''Ips' an unmistakable expression 0l =. Si, he
i'iae',S .Sa, The animal was led 10
stable close by the house, ..., the new
Edward Harrison receiver '. ~. Mr.
-,rais and the loquaclous
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-02-15
,rrTeeessesseseeeesseeexee--
! HlS WORD OF HONOP !
: a la's Of the Blue and the Gray
u c... BY WERNER
s1' s'' ey Robert ~
s1S7S9S33s33ssssAssSS4
CHAPTER vI.-tcontlnued., /,

chAfIER VL-(Continued,
fear It will be of little serv,oo ..
tne prisoner. There is so mnch 50. "
terness against the enemy tha, a.,
mere suspicion of his having come as
a spy will suffice to bring the mos, @
severe sentence the court-martiaI can
impose. In the interest OF our so,a
". felt compelled to give vo, ,ho
information and urge the arrest a, ~
suspicious person"
And l have fulfilled your reoro.,
as duty required. Ny opinion q, a,
we need not discuss. Only desire to
remind you that have given Liar
tenant my word of honor tba, ha
shaIl nave honorable treatment I
shall hold you responsible for evsrv
insult that is offered him."
Edward shrugged his shoulders and
tried to assume scornful manner
You don't seem able to show vour
prisoner sufficient respect and indul-
sence. No one intends to insult him
! snail confine myself to preventing
any effort to escape, which is always
possible. You most positively rafus-
ed to adopt any further precautions {"
or course I did. Captured officers
are not gagged; that is a measure At
only for spies or traitors"
Edward clenched his teeth. Tho
glance with which he surveyed the
captain was full of menace; but VIII
son only smiled contemptuously.
Farewell. Harrison. The object for
which you summoned me here is prob
ably bafiied; and after what I have
learned today l can only congratulte
Miss Harrison. l again request that
the prisoner shall be neither molest-
ed nor insulted until the escort ar
rives."
He bowed as coldly and formally as
before, and left the room. Harrison
did not return the salute. but gazed
mutely and gloomily after his former
friend, who now turned from him with
contempt. The act which
the widest jealousy had led him to
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-02-15
CLEVER MYSTIC EMBLEM.
How They Wore Utni,.d In a Holiia,
Party.

How They We're Utnissd In n Hoii "a,
Party.
In geographical and historical par
ty given during the holidays by an en-
ergetic woman's club of this city Tho
mystic emblems worn were exceed
ingly clever. One OF the young mer
had on the lapel of his coat piece OF
paper on which was printed u capita
II, and over IT a smaller paper partially
burned away. 1t took even the bright
ones some time to decipher this AZ
meaning the chief city OF Switzerland
Bern on the Aar. a Newark tnew
ark), drawn by a native artist, wai
thought to be quite properly named, AT
Noah could never have contemplate
such lines In constructing the old ark
A woman who Is noted for her wisdom
and profundity selected something Sc
very simple that every ones braini
were weary trying to guess 1t. On
strip OF paper were printed the follow
ing letters: b. f. r. ID. ]. T. G. ii. y
v, which seemed to suggest cabalis
tic meaning, while in reality the nam'
OF u city III hurrih W"9 h'''"i'' PA''T
ed out before their eyes. the little dol
after each letter causing all the mys'
terry. A printed l. worn near the bot
tom Of woman's dress signifed Low
ell Glow IL, and two Ms interviewer
represented Dublin double NJ. Tn,
Young woman who secured the FRS
prize for the largest number OF correci
answers wore an original design
which proved stumbling block to thu
company. being portrait Of President
Mckinley, which was declared TO mear
body OF water In Europe. Only thos'
with strong political tendencies coule
thoroughly appreciate the answer
"The Boss for u.s. tthe Bosphorus)
-Four little puppies cut from an adver'
tisement stood for Yonkers tyount
curs), and "chanticleer" plainly pro
claimed n city OF China. Shanghai. Ont
portly woman with ample dimensions
and decorated with an artistic bui
recondite placard. "A Spirit" was sub
jected to some invidious remarks re
gardIng contrasts OF material and spir
itual appearances. She was amply
avenged, however. when no one proved
suffciently versed in revolutionary
battles to interpret the design al
"Brandywine."-New York Tribune.