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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-08
Why Towne Resigned.
: Telegraph to VirginIan-Pllot


Lincoln. Neb.. Aug. 7.--Vice Chair
man Edmiston, of the Populist Ma
tional Committee, tonight gave the
Associated Press the following state
ment on the withdrawal of Mr.. Towne
At Kansas City. when the National
Committee was in session, by resolu-
ton, which was passed unanimously,
| was authorized, in the event of Mr..
TONNES withdrawal, to assemble the
committee at any day for the purpose
of taking the same under considera-
ton. and for the further purpose OF
nominating or naming some member
of the Peoples party to fill such va
cancy. This l shall do. First. before
taking any official action, I prefer to
meet the Executive Committee at Chi
cago, which was called a few days
ago to meet on August 3. l desire to
confer with Senator Butler as chair
man of the National Committee, and
with the leaders of the party.
II have no doubt. however, that the
patriotism and spirit for an honest
government will guide the action of all
members of the Peoples party in their
elaboration and in considering these
matters. Pending the action of their
committee. I desire TO assure one and
all throughout the length and breadth
of the country that the name OF the
Peoples party and its interest politi-
cally and otherwise shall be protected
and fostered, and we shall strive TO
inspire it's membership to vigorously
engage in this campaign as ardentiy
as had our candidate remained upon
the ticket"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-08
DISTANCES.
asking that she be allowed 500 sheets

asking that she be allowed 500 sheets
for emergency distribution.
Secretary Root referred Miss Chan
ler's letter to Surgeon General Stern
berg. who has been making a thorough
inquiry into the various points raised.
He has completed, and to-day submit
ted to Mr.. Root what is regarded as
complete refutation of the arraign-
ment of the medical service in general.
and of the specific points of arraign-
ment made by Miss Chanler. The rec
ords of the War Department have been
brought forward to show that many
of Miss Chambers specific charges lack
ground These records are said 10 dis
close repeated kilograms from General
Sternberg to the authorities at Ma
Mia asking them to state how many
nurses and doctors they re./Iired, and
TO give early notice OF their require
ments, in order that all needs might be
met promptly. 1t is said that practi-
cally the same showing was made as
to the supplies.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-08
WEEKLY CROP SUMMARY.
THE WEATHER BUREAUS WEEKLY
BULLETIN

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
Washington. Aug. THE Weather Blu
reau's weekly summary of corp condi-
lions says:
The week has been very hot I'm the
States of the Missouri and upper Missis-
sippi valleys. and while there was a gen
eral lack of rainfall over a large part of
the country east of the Rocky Mountains
excessively heavy rains fell in portions
OF inc Guif states and over portions of
the Central Ohio. Missouri and Red River
of the North valleys Rains are very gem
orally needed In the central MississipDi
and lower Missouri valleys and in the
Atlantic coast States from the CaroIinas
northward. Corn. more particularly the
late planted. in the States of central Mis-
sisSippi and Missouri valleys would he
greatly benefited by rain. but the early
planted In these sections Is generally be.
Lake region and Ohio valley and gener-
allyn the Atlantic coast districts the crop
has made good progress but Is beginning
TO need rain in the Middle Atlantic States
and western districts OF the cotton belt
the condition has improved and while an
Improvement is reported from the Caro-
linaS, the general condition of the cron
in Georgia, Florida and Louisiana Is less
promising. complaints of rust shedding
and premature opening being numerous
In Texas the crop is from two to three
weeks late. its condition in the northern
portion being promising. while complaints
of rank growth. shedding and ravages of
part of the State.
The tobacco crop has made favorable
advancement and Its condition is gener-
ally promising. although needing rain in
Ohio and cutting will soon begin in In
diana.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-08
BRIGHTON JUNIOR STAKES.
COMMANDO WINS THE TEN THOU.
SAND STAKE.

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
New York, Aug. THE Brighton Junior
stakes OF $4,000 was the feature OF the
racing at Brighton Beach to-day. The
keene entry. Commando and Olympian,
coupled in the betting at the prohibtive
price of to &, ran one two. Commando
winning, by n neck from olympian. who
was under double wraps. Summary:
Eirst-One mile. selling: Exit. to 10
won; NJ. Bardelii, to l and I to q sec
ond: Piccola, TO l, third. Time. ~ l-5
Second-The Chantilly Hurle Handicap.
~ miles: Hardy c.. even, won: Old Tank.
to ! and TO ;. second; Sir Hubert, TO
/, third. Time 2:iS.
Thrd-SiN furlongs: Agnes D., to I,
won; Belyino. even and l to >, second
Cresson. to l. third. Time, IA l-b.
10 b. won: Knigh of Rhodes. IL to and
out. second; Star Chime, TO l. third.
Time l As 2-5.
Fifth-The Brighton Junior, c furlongs:
Commando, TO and out. won; Olym-
plan, to e ana out second; All Green,
10 to !. third, Time. 1913 l-5.
SIXTH lilo miles. selling: Brigade, 5
to /, won; Silver Garter. to and . TO l.,
second; Buftoon, even, third. Time,
l:iI Id.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-08
YELLOW FEVER REPORT.
INCREASING IN MEXICO-SITI-A-
TION AT TAMPA.

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot)
Washington. Aug. limited States
Consul Thompson. at Progreso Mexico.
informs the State Department that yellow
fever seems TO be on the increase there
and is virulent at Merida. capital of
Yucatan.
Washington. Aug. THE Marine Hos
pital service to-day received advices re-
porting that there are no new cases OF
yellow fever. nor new suspects, at Tampa,
AT HAVANA.
Fifty cases OF yellow fever are now
under treatment in Havana and the dis
These conditions are said to be largely
due to the advent of non-immune Spanish
immigrants. now amounting to some
twenty thousand.
Tampa, Fla. Aug. DIR. Porter stated
tonight that there had been no change
In the fever situation here and that he
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-08
SYMPATHY FoRITALY.
IN THE DEATH OF KING HUMBERT.
(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot.)

IN THE DEATH OF KING HUMBERT.
(By Telegraph to Virginlan- Pilot)
Richmond, Va, Aug. 1.-THE following
cablcgram was received this morning by
the Italian Benevolent Society of Rich
mond:
"Milano; via France.---Italian Benevolent
5sisned5 GEN. PoN2IooO VNGL1A.
Commanding the Italian Army"
This was in acknowledgement of the ca
BILE gram sent by the society to the new
sovereign: expressing Its sorrow and the
mond at the news of the death OF King
Humbert. The Prince of Naples Society
A procession and mass in memory of
the late King will be held here tomorrow
morning
DEMONSTRATION IN BIRMINGHAM
birmingham. Ala. Aug. Tive hun
ing towns to-day made a public demon
stration of their sympathy for the be-
r Te e, tl which has befallen their coun-
With banners afioat and brass bands
playing martial music they. marched
In earriages were e Mayor e II. NJ Brennan Gsy
and members of the Board of Aldermen
and other public functionarles
The parade halted at St. Paurs Catho-
lie Church and here solemn high re-
QUEEN mass was said for the repose OF
The Itaiian Society of Birmingham was
at the head of Ne procession.
MEMORIAL SERVICE IN WASHING
TON.
Washington. Aug. 7.-Baron Fava. the
italian Ambassadors, announces that d
memorial service will be held at Wash
inSton on August 18th at IL O'CLOCK in
honor OF King Humbert President Me
Kinley has signfed his purpose TO come
from Canton and be present at the offi-
cial ceremony and the members of the
Cabinet in the city will be present. The
service. will be at the st. Matthew's Cath
Ollie Church. Cardinal Gibbons as the
principal dignitary of the church. Off
ciating.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-08
MEMORIAL SERVICE IN WASHING
a Big s aio.

(By Telegraph to Eirginian-P ilot.)
Cincinnati, Ohio. Ang. I'm New
port, KY, to-day the Cincinnati Leaf
Tobacco Warehouse Company's prop
erty was sold ut auction under order
of court by James C. Ernst TO w. e.
Hutton for 1900. 900. The property is
located in Ohio, Kentucky and Tennes-
see. The new organization will be
known as the Cincinnati Tobacco
Warehouse Company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-08

party OF bluejackcts from II. NJ. S. Auro-
RI pushing rs far US Anting. On June
IL the force was compelled to return to
Iangtsun. from which ii fought its way
hack to Tientsn, taking the wounded in
boats down the Peiho. Only low hills
break the surfnce rs far away MS the
great wall, which is seen rising like a
rampant in the distance.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-08
A SEVERE CRITICISM.
OF ARMY'S MEDICAL SYSTEM IN
THE PHILIPPINES
(By Telegraph 70 VirGlnlan- Pilot,

tBy Telegraph 20 VirElnlan-PlIot)
Washington. Aug. miss Margaret.
Astor Gambler. of New York. has for
warded from Manila to the Secretary
OF War a severe criticism OF the army's
medical system in the Philippines, al
lesing that there Is g lack of surgeons.
lack OF nurses. lack of medical supplies,
including such articles as sheets. and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-08
THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder disease
relieved in six hours by New Great
South American Kidney Cure" II is a
great surprise on account OF It's exceeding
promptneSs in relieving pain in bladder
kidneys and back. in male or female. Re-
iicvcs retention OF water almost immedi-
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, 1900-08-08
Pensacola Cots Dock.

fBy Telegraph to virginian- Pilot,
PENSACOLA, Aug. 7.-Advices from
Washington say that the President and
the secretary of the Navy have decided
10 locate ut the Pensacola navy yard
the immense floating dock bought at
Havana from the Spanish Government.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-08
Sentenced to penltentIary.
Especial to V!rEinian-Pilot. }

Richmond. Va, Aug. Phillip Tuck
err colored. was sentenced to eighteen
years in the penitentiary at Gloucester
County Court to-day for breaking into
the house of Mrs. Mary Daniels and at
tempting an assault upon Miss Virginia
Hall. her adopted daughter. The testi-
many of the ladies was taken with the
doors closed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-08
Big Shipment of Gold.
(By Telegraph to VirgInian-Pll

NO5 IeIeSraph 10 VIrgInian-PI1ot)
New York. Aug. Barring. Magoun &
Co. will ship s2,5oo.oOo in gold by to-mor-
rows steamer. The gold will go in the
FORM OF bars In anticipation of war loan
remittances. Heidelbach. Ickelheimer &
20: nave made provisional arrangements
Thursday. and Ladcnburg Thalman &
co. may also send 5000. 600
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-08
Standard OIL Dividends.
By Telegraph to Virginlan.Pilot

(By Telegraph TO VirginIan-Pilot.)
New York, Aug. THE directors of
the Standard Oil Company OF New Jersey
have declared n dividend of IS per share,
payable September 10. In June 10 per
cent was distributed and In March 20 per
cent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-08

The more the principles of good adj
vertising become understood, the better
1t will be for the media that are really
good. and the worse it will become for
those which are not worth what they
cost.-Printers' Ink.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-08
Book of tho Roya, Blue.

The August number of the Book OF
the Royal Blue is one of the most in
terestlng numbers of this excellent
journal ever issued. The leading
article viii be read with pleasure, as
1T is an installment of Artists Excur-
sion over the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road" an article that originally ap-
peared In Harper's Magazine for June,
1889. Virginia is honored with a very
readable articles on The Caverns Of
Luray." The dessert at the close Is most
acceptably furnished by some new
stub Ends of Thought" by Mr.. Ar
thur G.. Lewis. the poet laureate of the
Baltimore and Ohio.
THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW
ROAD.
printers Ink.)
The closer the average advertiser
sticks to the newspaper. the fewer mis-
takes will he make.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-08

IN THIS birdseye map all the i'm
Y } portant points between Taku and
Pckin-1O6 mics-are to be seen
in their relative positions. The alb
solutc distances are given in the adjon-
ing table. The route OF the unsuccessful
relief force lay along the railway from
Tientsin to the village of Lang Fang, a
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-08

had no announcement to make. It would
20 surprising. no said. II a case should
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-05
THE KINGS EVIL"
SEEMINGLY TkINTS
ALL HANOVER BLOOD
Death of the Duke Of SAKE
Coburg Occasions Much
Solemn Talk.
EMPRESS FREDERICK ILL

Eldest Daughter of Queen Victoria
Afflicted With Cancer-Her Death
Only Matter of Months - King
Humbert's Visit TO England-Astor's
: Social Status.-London Gossip.
LONDON, Aug. 4.-"The Kings Evil
of George II seemingly taints all the Han
over blood. The death of the queens
most accomplished son, the Duke of
Saxe.Coburg and Gotha-for he could
lead an orchestra. play the violin, catch
salmon with Scotch expert, or sail
ship-has caused much solemn talk at
the court about the maladies Of other
members of the royal house. Notwith-
standing the denial issuing from Berlin,
it is certain that Empress Frederick, the
queens eldest and most beloved daugh-
ter, is afflicted with cancer and that
great specialists consider her life mat
ter of months She is too i'll to leave
the castle at Frederichshoff, near Ham
burg, for her customary summer visit to
England. Queen Victoria, knowing
her desire to possess an English home,
gave her the White Lodge at Richmond
last year. But she will probably never
be able to occupy it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-05
KING HuMBERT IN LONDON.
An Interesting Incident of His Males
ty's Visit to England.

LONDON, Aug. 4.-Scotland Yard, in
averringing that Bresei, the assassin of
King Humbert of Italy, was never in
England, is understood to allege that
the instigator of the crime is probably
an American and made no secret of his
intentions concerning "high Italian per-
sonages." He was so closely watched
while here that he departed for the
United States and was last heard from
in Paterson, n: j.
King Humbert, during private visit
here In 1892, took extraordinary inter
est in the slums and in the anarchist
haunts where they had planned Orsini's
plot to kill President Napoleon III with
bomb, and the czar's assassination.
While visiting one anarchist resort his
majesty noticed flaming picture, des-
igned by the proprietor of the place, rep.
resenting an anarchist hurting lawyers,
churchmen, statesmen and capitalists
into Hades. The proprietor gave the
king copy of this picture. no not know
ing who his visitor was. The London
editor of an Italian republican journal,
who was standing by, suggested to the
kings guide what a strong resemblance
his friend bore to the king of Italy. His
majesty also visited at night several of
the most wicked resorts in London in
cognito and accompanied by one COM
ramon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-05
RUSSIANS ATTACK CHINESE.
Suffered Heavy Losses-Carried SAX
halin After Heavy Fighting.

Suffered Heavy Losses-Carried SAX
halin After Heavy Fighting.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. General
Grodekoff has sent the following to the
war office:
''KHAABARovsK, Aug. 1.-Two col
umns from Blagovestchensk crossed over
the Amur river at a. m. under Colonel
Schwerin and Scherikinoff attacked the
Chinese troops and took the town of
Sakhalin, one gun and a quantity of
Mauser cartridges. The steamer ST.
lenga suffered severely from rifle fire.
''The Transseisk detachment under
Colonel Pzotenhauer bombarded Aigun
with 10 mortars and the Chinese replied.
One officer and five men were killed and
Is men wounded. Four armored steam
ers are patrolling the coast.
A telegram received here today from
Engineer Offenburg, dated Kawg- Kun
sig, Gaslmur, in the Trans Baikal
province, Wednesday, Aug. /, says:
SIN the retreat to the frontier the
workmen and guards were surprised and
bombarded by Chinese in the Shingan
passes. Three guards and one workman
were killed and others fed to the noun
tains, seven of whom have returned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-05
FOREIGNERS ALIVE
BUTFEAR TREACHERY;
SITUATION is CRAVE
Government Trying to Place
Responsibility For Out
RACES on Mob.
CHINESE ASK FOR A TRUCE

Are Seeking to Foment international
JeaIousies to Prevent the Advance
on Picking Dispatch From Conger,
Dated July 20, Says the Foreigners
Have Provisions For Six Days.
CHE Foo, July q, via SHANGHAI,
Aug. A message from Minister Con-
ger in Picking, dated July 25, has been
received here. United States Minister
Conger says that they have provisions
and can hold out for six days
Food in Peking is growing scarce. 1t
is reported that the cessation of the at
attacks on the foreigners was by order
of an imperial decree.
All the Picking and Sung Cho Ameri-
cans, also the Walkers, Chapins, Smiths,
Wyckoffs, Hobard- Terry and Mackay
are safe in Picking. All the mission
property has been destroyed.
Under date of Peking, July 90, Mr..
Robert Gotham, Jr., writes:
"Under flag of tru a message was
brought yesterday from Chen Youen Lu,
asking if Sir Claude Macdonald was
willing to conclude a truce. He replied
that he was willing, provided the Chi
nese came no closer.
''Shell firing has ceased. We hope
this means relief. Having defeated the
Chinese, we are fearing treachery. All
are exhausted with constant Watching
fighting, building barricades and dig
ging trenches night and day.
ssTha cyraataSt credit ia dine to TT G. s.
Squires, first secretary of the United
States legation, whose military expert
ences are invaluable. Our present dan
ger is treachery."
There is every indication that the Chi
nese government is awakening to the
gravity of the situation. 1t is endeavor-
ing to throw the responsibility for the
outrages in Peking and elsewhere on the
mob. Through diplomacy it is seeking
to foment international jealousies to
prevent the advance of troops on Pc
king, to escape lawful punishment and
to patch up peace. The foreigners here
feel that the Chinese government is re-
sponsible for the chaos and they are in
dignant at the reception given to Ii
Hung Chang at Shanghai.
1t is the conviction Of every one that
no half way measures should be used.
There is nothing to prevent march on
Picking and the overthrow Of the present.
government 1t is commonly asserted
that if this is not done the same trouble
will be repeated every few years.
Two Indian regiments, one British
field battery and General Gazelee have
arrived. Amy further delay in advancing
on Picking will be criminal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-05
PUT PRICE ON THEIR HEADS.
Viceroy at Tien Tsin Offered Rewards
For Murder of Foreigners.

V1ceroy at Tien Tsin Offered Rewards
For Murder of Foreigners.
CHE Foo, July 20, via SHANGHAI, Aug.
4.-Before the bombardment of Tien
Tsin prominent natives urged the vice.
roy to put down the Boxers, but the
viceroy was in their power and wired to
Ii Hung Chang for aid.
The latter advised crushing them at
once, saying that the Boxers had gained
too much Roadway. The viceroy also
had instructions from the empress to
encourage the Boxers attacks on for
eigners.
The Boxers have released all the
criminals. Proofs have been discovered
that the viceroy offered and paid re-
ward for heads of foreigners. A cage
was found made especially for foreign
prisoners.
Documents found in the viceroy's of.
flee at Tien Tsin give the names of the
heads of the Boxers. Their numbers
were said to be 10000. The viceroy had
recommended some appointment. There
are copies of his reports to the throne
on the Tien Tsin fighting. He asked
for reinforCements and more guns.
A private letter to the viceroy's Sec
rotary indicates that the Pao Ting Flu
missionaries have been killed.
The viceroy is at present in camp
with General Maa, miles away. Gen.
eral Sung is at Yang Tsang, 90 miles
to the north. He has obstructed the
river by sinking stone laden junks The
forces of General Maa and General Sung
number about $4,000. They are short
of food and ammunition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-05
OUTBREAK IN SOUTH CHINA.
Boxers Are Numbering the Missionaries.
Canton Troops Join Rebels.

Boxers Are Numbering the Missionaries.
Canton Troops Join Rebels.
ST.. PETERSBURG, Aug. "A dispatch
from Shan HUI, received hare today, says
that after Ii Hung Chang left Canton
the imperial troops joined the Boxers.
The dispatch adds that the provincial
troops along the Yang Use river remain
quiet, owing to the promise of the vice.
roy of Nankin.
The Boxers, it is further stated in
! this dispatch, are numbering mission
aries in South China, but are not dis
turbing the treaty ports
Troops are being brought to treaty
ports.
Batteries of the Yang Use river, the dis
patch says, are being repaired, and new
ones are being erected at WI Sung de-
spite the declaration of the viceroy that
the work would be stopped. Five guns
have been mounted. The dispatch &C
cused the British of a secret understand
ing with the viceroy in accounting for
the indifference Of the British feet to
the strengthening of the Chinese forts
at WI Sung.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-05
Winchester Inn.
AMERICUs. GA.

This elegant hotel situated upon the ont
skirts of the city of Winchester, Va, will be
formally opened June 18th
II cost over S125, 0O0, and accommodates $50
guests, is modern in all appointments, rich
Iy furnished and conducted upon high
plane of excellence.
The city of Winchester, made famous by
song and story, rich in historic reminis-
cences, is located In the heart of he Shen-
andoah Valley. Its elevation is over 100
feet, the atm osphere cool and dry. The Inn
is located upon the hillside westward of the
town, and cool, bracing air fans it at all
times.
The many places of interest IN this beauti-
full valley appeal strongly to the tourist and
those seeking summer rest. A visit to the
old battletieldS is interesting.
Beautiful shaded grounds surround the
hotel, chance for the children to romp; no
signs keep off the grass excellent high
ways, saddle riding, cycling, tennis. fishing,
bathing, etc, afford means of enjoyment.
An excellent orchestra during the entire
season, Rates from $1,000 to S2l each per
week for single rooms; S25 to $40 for double
rooms. Rooms en- suite with bath Write
for booklet. CHARLES ST, JOHN,
Winchester Va.