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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-19
Colored Picques High as SOC, now l5c.

Our entire line of coored corded Pques consisting of evera
shades of pink and blue and others in fine cords cross
wise and length wse has been ed and sashed until they arc
all standing at the same little price, 5c per yard They range from
toto soc. Bargains in White Goods will be the same
counter.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-19
Quite a Cut in Parasols, too!
Ladies' So, SIS Taffeta Silk
Parasols, $l.9S!

Every Paraso in both ladesand chdens is ncud
ed in this august Clearing Sale"
One Of the most attractive among them the ladies' s. hem
stitched tat1eta Sill coaching barasols.
It's the nobber paraso of the season. We show it in the pre-
vaing colors The clearing price is sioS.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-19
The last of the Organizes and
Foulardines will go at l9c.
Instead of 80, SO and 6Oc.

familiar with the and choicest wash
materials when tell you that s. 3d. and oec Organznes
and Fouadnes are 100 yard for this clearing SALE you will
agree with us that immense bargain good MANY of these
are i'll dark colorngs suitable for Fall most of them are
i'll light designs. 1oc Monday.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-19

High water ut 4:12 a. m. and 4:4S p.
m. Low water at 1905 a. m. and ILLS
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-19
CALENDAR.
TIDES.

Sun rises at 5;25 a. m. and sets at
S:62 d. M
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-19

Norfolk aud SIciuity.
Fair: continued warm weather; light
variable winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-19

Miss Margaret Britt. Mr.. w. a. Halle
wood. and little Miss Margery Bethel
onG Master Billie Bethel. OF Norfolk.
The cottage has been the scene OF
many pleasant entertainments this
season. one OF the most ENJOYABLE of
which was the card party given BY
Mrs. Parr on Friday evening last. on
which occasion Miss Lillian Myricll
won the first prize. kissing bug or
Dn mont
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-19

A most enjoyable event was the card
party given on Tuesday morning at
Mrs. u. r. Kiby's charming cottage.
Sea View" Virginia Beach, in honor
of Misses Bessie Chopper, Suffolk;
Ethel Herbert and Hilah White. Pro-
eressive euchre was the game. Those
playing We're Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Maupin. Baltimore: Mrs. NJ. c. Pick
ems, Alabama Misses Lynch. Bradford,
Messrs. a. D. Shotwell, r. S. Gielord
Alabama; p. d. Stringfellow. T. c.
Fitzgerald. c. II. Cuthbert, c. f. Sher-
rod Columbus. Miss, and Mr.. G. D. Nc
Donald, of Scotland Misses Anne
White and Victoria Parks kept the
score. The first prize. n beautiful
water-color sketch OF the Beach, was
won by Miss Bessie Chopper. Suffolk
The consolation. n box of Huylcr's, was
given to Miss Herbert. and the BOBBY
a pretty sea shell. was carried of by
Mr.. c. ID. Mcdonald.
Among the guests at Mrs. VIM. A.
Myrick's charming cottage at Virginia
Beach during the past week were Mr.
and Mrs. L. l.. Parr. OF Richmond: Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel Hurst. of Pulaski;
Mr.. and Mrs. George =. Shields. of
Philadelphia: Miss Louise Britt, of
Suffolk; Mr.. James D. Bibb, Jr.. Of
Front Royal: Mr.. and Mrs. II. 4.
Hutchens, of Atlanta, Ga: Mr.. Herber,
Myiick. Mr.. Otis Beaton and Miss LII
lie Eeaton. of Portsmouth,: Mr.. George
Drewry. of Washington. D. c.; Mr.. W.
a. Harden. of Rock Hill. g. c.; Mr.
Joseph Jennings, of North Carolina;
Mr.. w. B. Brown. of Danville, and Mr..
w, Il 9i6t mr.. and Mrs. Luther -Aritt,
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-16

and Dolliver stock took an upward turn
about the same time, the cause being the
impression that in case Odell should be
pressed by New York, there would be n
concentration on the Iowa congressman.
by those who do not favor the New
Yorker.
The candidacy of Lieut.. Gov. Woodruff
of New York. who arrived to-day, is still
being kept in evidence by his friends, but
apparently without any backing from the
Republican managers. and with the dis
tinct disapproval of Senator Hanna.
1t is generally believed that Senator
Allison has made 1t plain that he will
not be a candidate under any circum-
stances.
The position of Secretary Long causes
considerable comment, and it is being
freely asked why the Long candidacy
should proceed so far unless ii has the
tacit consent of the President. The fact
that Long is q member of McKinley's
cabinet gives rise to an undeniably wide
spread belief that the Secretary of the
Navy will finally receive the support of
the administration If such is the case,
however. il is being carefully kept from
view. AS the matter stands tonight, it
would seem chat Long. Dolliver and Fair
banks are the leading possibilities for
Vice President.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-16
PRESIDENCY OR NOTHING.
Dewey Does Not Want Vice Presi-
Dental Nomination.

Washington. June 15.-Admiral Dewey
was seen to-day by an Associated Press
representative and asked whether or not
he would define his position relative to
the vice presidential nomination.
He replied that. inasmuch as he had not
been offered the nomination. 1t would per-
haps be presumptuous in him to say that
he would or would not accept it.
But" 1t was suggested. many Demo
Gratis throughout the country are discuss
ing the desrability of placing you on the
ticket with Mr. Bryan"
Il have never contemplated being a
candidate for Vice President" replied
the Admiral, with his usual frankness.
II am not a candidate for nomination for
that office, and would not accept the nom
inatlon If offered. My position is unchang-
ed; / stand now where | have stood for
the past three months"
1t will thus be seen that the Admiral
had no second string TO his bow when
he made the announcement that he would
be candidate for the presidency II the
people of the country wished him to be.
The above statement was submitted 70
and approved by Admiral Dewey.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-16
HANNA SAYS BE DOESN'T KNOW.
Long, DoIIiver ana Fairbanks Seem
10 BE i'm the Lead.

Philadelphia, June 15.-Speculation. gos-
sip and informal conferences to-day among
national Committeeman and other lead
ing Republicans who are here, has failed
10 indicate a crystallization of sentiment
around any individual
Neither Senator Hanna nor those who
are close to him give any intimation that
the administration has a choice. The num-
Der Of delegates who will vote for any man
that the administration favors. seems to
accentuate the general impression that the
nominee will be the man most satisfactory
TO the President
"If you would take us into your con-
fldence on this vice presidential matter
II would simplify the situation greatly, and
give Us an opportunity 70 do what the
President would like" said a prominent
Republican to Senator Hanna to-day, and
the reply he made, was:
you know ell that / know about II ="
Senator Hanne's only observation on the
situation to-day was that until the differ
ent delegations arrived. and there was an
opportunity for them to consult, no con-
clusion could be reached.
Senator Platt's talk of B. B. Odell OF
New York, ceused little hutter here
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-16
NOTHING HEARD FROM coNGER.
Consul at Chin TNiang Also Supposed
to BE Cut on.

Washington, June 15.-Nothing has come
to the state department from United
States Minister Conger at Pekin since last
Tuesday evening, and the officials have
settled down to the belief that not until
the foreign relief column reaches the Chi
nese capital will Mr. Conger be able to
resume the use of the cable.
Nothing has been heard from the United
States consul at Chin Kiang since his
last appeal for the sending of a warship
to that point, and it may be that he, too,
has been isolated.
The consul at Che Foo is in better po-
sition. for a cable received at the navy de-
partment to-day announces the arrival of
the gunboat Yorktown at that port.
Admiral Remey cabled the navy depart
ment this morning as follows:
"Cavite. June 15.-At Kempff's request
I shall send the Iris about the 10Th with
coal and stores for 800 men for three
months. Remey.'
The Iris is a big collier and distilling
ship. The 500 men mentioned in the ca
blegram make up the personnel of the
flagship Newark, the Monocacy. now on
her way to Taku. and the Yorktown, at
Che Foo with the marine contingent
ashore in China
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-16
CUTTING DOWN EXPENSES.
A Great Saving Effected in Cuba's
Postal System.


Havana, June 15.-Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow, acting direc-
tor of posts in Cuba. says he will PROBABLY
complete his special work in connection
with the department so as to be able 10
leave the island June %.
He has decided upon a definite plan Of
reorganization, reducing the amount paid
to officials to level with those paid in
the United States. The schedule to be
adopted will effect saving OF $l1,7O0 a
year. and possibly more, when the in
spectors shall have completed their lnves-
tie~ ~tiOns.
The greatest saving however, VIII be
efesaled in the smaller offices, where large
salaries have been paid irrespective of the
amount of business done. Radical changes
will be made in many of these, especially
where Americans have been employed
where salaries ranging from $1,000 to 81 AGO
are beyond what the receipts justify. Two
hundred and eighty of these small offices
will be reorganized, with total annual
saving of $39 900, making the total for the
island 1000. This amount, added to re-
ductions formerly made, gives grand to-
tai of $4,000
In 1899 miscellaneous expenses amount
ed to $4,000 Mr.. Bristow believes they
can be covered with less than $4,000. For
instance, printing and stationery last
year, cost $4,000 whereas they should not
have cost more than $4,000. In many
cases bills were paid twice.
Beginning with the fiscal year, July l,
there should be a saving of $l90.0O0. De-
Quoting from this $4,000 for the additional
transportation of mails. there should be
left net reduction of $4,000. Mr.. Bris-
tow believes that reductions in other quar-
ters can be made. thus making the SER
vice as nearly self-supporting as posi-
BILE.
Last year the gross expenditures were
$4,000, and the gross receipts, $250,OO0.
Postal receipts now amount, at fair
average, to $1,000 a day, and the gross
receipts for the year should be $S65,0O0, or
Sis, 900 more than Nicely reported.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-16
GERMANY FEELS ALARMED.
The Situation in China Is Causing
Grave apprehension.

Berlin, June 15.-The German foreign
Office has not yet received expected dis
patches from China, and their non-appear-
ance is interpreted to mean the existence
of alarming conditions. Doubts are ex-
pressed, however. as TO the accuracy OF
the latest alleged news from Pekin, be-
cause of the fact that telegraphic commu-
nication with the Chinese capital has rot
been re-established.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press to-day obtained from leading Tor
eign office Official the following statement
as to the German forces in China. The
official said.
"Our forces include three large cruisers
the Hansa, Hertha and Kaiserin Augusta
the small cruisers Geion and Irene and
the gunboats Iltis and Jasuar, with their
crews. aggregaung 2.272 men. Then there
are our forces at Kiao-Chou. 800. These
5,472 are all trained men, OF whom 5000
CONTINUED on Sixth Pagel,
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-16
TEN LIVES LOST IN A FIRE.
TWO FAMILIES ALMOST WIPED OUT
BY THE FLAMES.

Fire Had Gained Great Headway Be-
fore Occupants of New York
Tenement Realized Their Danger
Policemen knowles Brave Work
Mrs. aIarius Died After Protecting
Her Bnhy From the Blaze win
Her own Body.
New York. June 15.-Ten lives were losk
and several people badly injured during
a fire which almost totally destroyed a
tenement house at 81 jackson street early
this morning. The official list of the
dead is follows:
William Cotter 40 years old
Mrs. Kate Cotter, 3S years old. -
Mamie Cotter. 10 years old.
Joseph Cotter. 12 years old.
Kate Cotter. years old.
John Cotter, 3 years old.
William CoNer. l year old.
Louis Marius 40 years old
Mary Marius. 81 years old
Elsie Marius, 6 years old.
The fire appears to have started IN the
rear of the hallway on the second floor. It
mad gained great headway before the peo-
pie in the house were awakened to their
peril.
Patrick Burns appears to have been the
first person in the house who was npptis-
ed of the fire. He was awakened by smoke
and gave the alarm to. the others in Miss
Mary Jordans apartments, where he
boarded. All escaped except Burns, who
was severely injured by flames.
Poitceman's Brave Work.
Policeman Knowles. after assisting the
HaEtigan family to escape from the third
floor of the building mounted one light
higher. Flames shot out of the windows
and set fire to his coat. He looked into
the windows Of the Cotter apartments. but
could see no signs of life there. The brave
policeman, halfSuffocated by the smoke.
continued to climb the fire escape until he
reached the top floor. He heard screams
coming from the Mulhearn apartments
and locating them, assisted the dazed peo-
pie down the fire escape.
Louis Marius was killed by jumping
from Il window. When the firemen reach
ed the apartments Of tho family, three OF
the family were dead on the floor and
the others unconscious.
In the Cotter rooms were found Mrs.
Cotter. while few feet away lay che
body of Mr.. Cotter. with q dead child un-
der him. In other parts of the rooms
were found the remaining members OF
the family Only two of them. Mamie
and George, the latter four months old,
were alive.
When Knowles reached the Marius
apartments a confusion OF flames and
smoke burst into his face. In the midst
of 1t ALL with nightgowns ablaze and
their hair blazing. four of the children
were tearing about the room shrieking in
terrible agony.
Gave Up Life for Her Baby.
Mrs. Marius,. huddled near the window.
with her bare arms wrapped about her
baby was gasping for air.
Three rushes were made into the flames
by the terrified woman, and Margery.
Frank and Mamie were brought to
Knowles after he had taken the baby.
The blisters and scars were swelling on
his hands and arms, but he conquered
his agony and finished his work on the
floor by finally carrying the fainting form
OF the courageous mother down the fro
escape. ,sg,s, ..s,-
Mamie cotter died as soon as she ar
rived at the hospital. sas..ass,..,
The monetary loss caused by the fire
Is estimated at from 5000 to 81. 600.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-16
SEATING THE DELEGATIONS.
Where Republicans From the south
VIII be Located.

Philadelphia, June 1.-THE diagram
showing where the state delegations will
be seated in the Convention Hall was
made public tonight. The delegations will
be seated in four solid squares and in
two oblongs which flank the quartette of
blocks. They will be placed in alphabet
cal order, beginning at the oblong on the
left.
Alabama will occupy the first four rows
Arkansas will take up the next two
rows and Georgia will be in the same
oblong
The Kentucky and Louisiana delega-
tions will be in the front square next to
the left oblong.
In the square directly back of the above
mentioned section will be seated the Mis-
sissippi delegations
The North and South Carolina delega-
lions will be in The third square across
the aisle from the first square
Virginia's delegation will be located in
the oblong on the right
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-16
TRYING TO SETTLE STRIKE.
Union Men Recede Somewhat From
Former Demands.

Former Demands.
st. Louis, June 1S.-By a practically
unanimous vote the striking street railway
union men decided to-day to accept a new
proposition presented by their Executive
Committee and to empower the Executive
Committee to settle on the basis of the
clause regarding reinstatement without
reference to the union.
This action was brought about through
the influence of Samuel Gompers, presi-
dent of the American Federation of Labor.
who arrived in St. Louis last night and
was present at the mass meeting which
was held at the West End Coliseum to-
day.
The new plan or settlement is there
fore, now in the hands of the Executive
Commit ee. IT varies but little from pre-
vious propositions. except in the para
graph which provides for the reinstate-
ment of the men, as follows:
The question of reinsta tement OF for
mer employees shall be submitted to ar
bitration. The executive board is hereby
authorized 10 reach settlement either
through a conference and agree ment with
the company or by submitting it to arbi-
tration, as provided for in the above Sec
ton"
Heretofore, all plans have contemplated
the reinstatement Of all the employees.
This matter is waived by the new plan
and the reinstatement left open to arbi-
tration.
After the meeting had adjourned Presi-
dent Gompers intimated that arrange
ments for opening negotiations with the
Transit Company were already under
way.
car on the Baden division of the
TRANSIT system was badly wrecked by dy-
al Of dxva "
and Glmblin avenues at midnight to-
night. The front wheels were shattered,
as was also the motor. and the car raised
several feet from the track. The con-
ductor was badly bruised in the lower
limbs. The car carried no passengers.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-16
MAY HAVE TO SEND TROOPS.
Cabinet Talks of Landing Force in
China From Manila.

Washington. June 15.-It seems proba-
BILE that after all, the United States
troops in the Philippines will be called
upon to furnish a contingent to assist
in the rescue of the foreign missionaries
in China, and in the protection of the
foreign embassies and legations.
A great change has come over the ad-
rninistration in this regard, for as late
ns yesterday. there was firm determi-
nation not to go beyond the employment
of marines and sailors. There was s;ill
such purpose when the cabinet met this
morning. and there is even now DISPOSE
tion to limit the United States forces en-
ployed to the navy, If sufficient force can
be secured from that branch of the SER
vice.
Some inquiries are being made Of the
navigation bureau and in turn of Adj
mirsi Remey, to see to what extent the
United States forces in China can be aug
mented 1t is realized that the small
force now engaged is entirely dispropor-
tionate when compared with the foreign
contingents. to the interests and duty of
the United States.
There is reason to believe that the navy
has done all that il can do with safety In
China at this stage, and that recourse
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-16
LACUNA ROUTED BY FUNSTON.
Insurgents Lost Twenty-Five Killed
and Americans One.

Manila. June 15.-Upon information fur
nished by Maj. Wheeler. to the effect
that Gen. Lacuna Intended to attack
Papaya. province of Nueva Ecija. Gen.
Funston. with staff officers, Capt. Koen-
Ter and Troop G, of the Fourth Cavalry,
and half a company of the Thirty-fourth
Infantry, repaired to Papaya.
Gen. Lacuna was found with 200 men.
occupying a position on a ridge two miles
south of the town. Gen. Funston az
tackled him vigorously sixty Americans
charging the enemy under a hot fire. The
insurgents fed.
On their attempting to make a stand
later, Caps. Koehler. with a detachment
OF troops, charged and scatterd them.
The pursuit over the rough country
lasted until nightfall. Twenty-Five of the
insurgents were killed. One American was
killed and one wounded.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-16
YELLOW FEVER AT aUEMADOs.
Fourteen Cases Near the Quarters
of the TroOIts.

Havana June 15.-Yellow fever has
broken out at Quemados, eight miles from
Havana. where United States troops are
stationed. Thus far there have been four
teen cases, three of whom died
At present only six are under treatment
and all are expected to recover. Two SOL
dlers who married Cuban women were at
tackled. but they recovered. A sergeant
OF the signal service died. Mai. Frank
Edmunds and Mrs Edmunds were both
stricken. Capt Ives of the signal service
is In the detention hospital. under suspi-
cion, but it Is likely that his disorder Is
moi more serious than malaria.
Gen Lee is taking every precaution to
prevent the troops in barracks contract-
ing the disease.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-16
cRoNJE GAVE UP KLERKsDoRP.
Determined to Do So When He Knew
Pretoria Had Fallen.

Determined to DO So When He Knew
Pretoria Had Fallen.
London, June Is. Hos a. m.-The war
Office issues the following dispatch from
Lord Roberts:
Pretoria Residency, June 4, 1910 p.
m.-Klerksdorp surrendered on juno 0 to
an armed party sent on by Hunter.
kitchener reports that the Beers at
tackled a reconstruction train early this
morning a few miles north of Rhenoster
river. He sent out mounted troops ard
drove off the enemy before they could do
damage. One man was killed and eleven
wounded. Including two officers.
"A messenger from Klerksdorp Tepo.ts
that Cronje, who commanded there. deter
mined to surrender as soon as he knew
for certain that Pretoria was in our pos
session. His example has been copied by
many in the neighborhood.
The court house is now said to be full
of arms.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-16
TWENTY-THREE DROWNED.
Wreck of ship Sierra Nevada on the
Victorian Const.

Vancouver. B. c.. June 15-The steamer
Warrimoo, from Sydney, N. s. w, to-day
brings details of the wreck on the Vic
torian coast of the British ship Sierra Ne
veda of 1,400 tons.
Twenty-three lives were lost. including
the captain. OF the crew of twenty
eight only five reached shore and one of
the number afterward died from exposure
and injuries.
The disaster occurred on a very dark
night during a roaring gale. The ship
dashed 10 pieces on a rock near Port Philip
Heads.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-16
CHOLERA IN FAMINE CAMPS.
Not Believed an Imperial Grant VIII
BE Necessary.

London, June 15.-Replying to a series
Of questions in the House of Commons
today the Secretary of State for India,
Lord George Hamilton, said the condi-
tions reported by Louis Klopschs and in
some other reports of a similar charac-
ter only applied TO limited number of
diaricts where cholera and smallpox had
attacked the famine camps. thus forming
a combination which for the moment baf-
fled palliation. Expenditure of money
could not mend the state of affairs due
to cholera, causing people to abandon the
camps and disperse in all directions. At
present there seemed no reason to appre-
hend that an imperial grant would be
peceSSarV
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-16
IMPORTANT FILIPINos TAKEN.
Gen. macabuIOs, Eight Officers and
I24 Men Captured.

Washington, June i1s-An important
capture of Filipino insurgents was report
ed to the war department this morning
by Gen. Macarthur in the following cable
message:
Manila, June 15-Gen. Macabulos, with
eight officers, 124 enlisted men, and 1A
rifles, surrendered to Col. Z. H. Lscom
of the Ninth Infantry, at Tarlac this
morning. Macabulos is the most import
ant and last insurgent leader in Tarlac
and Pangisinan Macarthur"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-16
REvoLUTIONIsTs DEFEATED.
But Ecundor Next to Colombia Has
Trouble on Hnnd.

Kingston, Jamaica. June l5.-Newe re-
ceived here to-day by way of Venezuela
and Trinidad, confirms the report of the
signal defeat of the Colombia revolution
lists in the state of Santander. The rebel
general. Tribe, escaped alone, and is now
a fugitive.
The same source announces an outbreak
Of conservative revolution in Ecuador
against President Alfaro.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-16
TRIED TO ARREST POWERS.
but He Was Forcwarned and Es-
capped From the Posse.

Louisville, June l5.-A special to the
Courier-Journal from Barboursville, KY.
says:
An unsuccessful attempt was made last
night to arrest John L. Powers, under in
dictment as an accessory 10 the murder
Of Goebel. A posse quietly formed and
left town for the home of Powers BROTH
er-in-law on Poplar creek but a runner
had been sent out ahead, and Powers had
left the house when the posse arrived.
Despite Powers actions, his attorney said
to-day that Powers is not eluding arrest.
but is willing to intrust his case to a fair
and impartial jury az any time.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-16
Chief of the Choctaws.

Tuskahoms, I. T., June i5.-At the
convention OF the Tuskahoma party held
at the capitol here to-day, G.. w. Dukes
of Taiihini, was nominated for principal
chief of the Choctaw Nation, in opposl-
ton to DR.. K. n. Wright OF Atoka, the
.aonlinee Of tho Union party.