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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-10
Old Dominion SIeln}lI) Go. S Lines
PASSENGER ACCOMMODATIONS UN-
SURPASSED.

Fare. including meals and state
room berth Observation-Disclosures. $500
Round trip (iimitfd Ito thirty duys) 1900
rooms. apply at ticket office, No. 1879 Main
street, or at general gen office a. wharf
Time schedule of steamers Hampton
Roads: "Mob!tS1ek:" "Lnrny,",. "Aeco-
daily. except SUNDAY. from company''iss
wharf. Norfolk:
FOR OLD PoINr.-At ESQ and 1l:l5 a:
and ioc5 a. m. "a and d sos p M: Bay Line Inc
wharf Norfolk. at 7:eo and 1850 Il. III.
FOR IiAMProN.-At HIS a. NJ. si5
and TO p M; Portsmouth, 1906 a. m.
and 1905 p. m; Bay Line wharf. II 80 a.
FOR NEw'HoRT NEWS AND SMITH
Portsmouth, 2:is p. m; Bay Line Wharf.
$50 waHf AM1 HAS Gas a'H m Bay
LIS F6K whi NoR siSP a. R II Monday.
p9r:smon,h., Ga n. m; bay Line 100 a. m
b FOB SEVEN we RlvEKsooG asG TUESDAY
Portsmouth 6:45 n. M; BAY Line. 7:e0
a. FOR q, BACK. PooUosrN AND YORK
RIVER LANDINGS AND CRAB NECK.
els a. M; Portsmouth. e:3o a. M; Bay
FOR NANSEMOND RIVER AND SUE
FOLk.--At 500 p. M; Portsmouth, $40
p: M. connecting at Suffolk with S. and
c. Railroad.
Freight for Ware. East. North, Severn
Back. Poquosn, York and Nansemond
River Landings must be prepaid.
All schedules subject to change without
notice.
Freight for Washington and Newbcrne
n. C., received at and delivered from NJ
and S. Railroad depot.
Freight received daily. except Sunday
NJ. B. cRowELI..
General Agent
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-10

NoRTH-BouND. etc
Leave Portsmouth. foot OF
North street .............. 500 n m
Leave Norfolk. foot OF Water - u
s,reee ola ai poin;. c,..;3::;..-. sas p. m.
a ,,,wo IN W. aht So,niorl-.-.- S:4o p. m
Arrive In Philadelphia. Penn. IL
ASsivs Il i i'iiiidsipha D. loss q m.
Arrive in New York. Penn. y" a. m
arrive RI s in New .., Ycri, H..S '-las p. m.
y. n. h'...-....... ............ ''1:2s .. 10.
soUTH-BoUND.
Leave New York. Penn. r. r. s1o.so
Leave New York. B. & o. = IN
r. RPniiI adslnni ;,... Penn = ''1:Oo p m.
Leave Philadelphia. 3. s 8. as p m
r, Ri, w.; ''a:0 .. m.
Arrivs in Washington. b. ''a0 p m.
Q. r. r. ............ 5000. s.6 :oo -
Leave Washlngto ton. $3.50 m
Arrive Old Point Comfort.... 7:SS 4. M n,
Arrive in Norfolk. ............. 500 q. m
daily.
s'Dniiy. except Sunday.
Tickets on sale ut b. & o. ticket office.
N. & c. office. at w. T. Wakes and
company's office on wharf.
For further Information. apply
ID. J. CALLAHAN.
Telcpnone All. Agent
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-10
CAPE \ New York,
ruRplCc| Philadelphia
T nn',T' and Norfolk
nUuIE Railroad.
QUICK TIME-Low RATEa
TWO TRAINS EACH WAY.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT SUNDAY.
NOVEMBER Is. 1899.
LEAVE NORFOLK.
SAB q. m daily. except Sunday--(Ports.
mouth. High street, 7:2S Il. m)
Arrive at Philadelphia s5:42 p
NJ; New York at S:3s D. IN.
LEAVE NORFOLK.
500 p. NJ. daily portsmouth, High street,
$40 p. ND. Arrive at Philadel.
phia $40 a m.; New York. 7:i3
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK.
500 O. m. daily PORTSMOUTH. High street.
9:lO), leaving New York at S:5s
p. m; Philadelphia. :26 d. M
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK
s5o p. M daily. except Sunday ports
mouth High street. 500 D, mi
leaving New York at 100 q m:
Philadelphia, 1920 a. m.
Close connection made with all rail- ana
sound lines to and from Boston.
Pullman Sleeping Cars night trains
between Jersey City. Philadelphia and
Cape Charles.
trains between Philadelphia and Caps
Charles.
CHECKED at Wakes Agency, under At
lnntic Hotel at Passenger Station at the
r. B. COOKE.
General Passenger and Freight Agent
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-10
ALBEMARLE AND CHESAPEAKE
CANAL.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

S-NORTH-BO
Stmr. Comet, merchandise, North
Carolina to Norfolk.
Stmr. Chowan, towing, North Caro-
lima to Norfolk.
Schr. Hulda, lumber, North Carolina
to Baltimore.
Stmr. Col. J. c. Hill. raft of logs,
North Carolina to Norfolk!
Stmr. Spring Garden, raft OF logs,
North Carolina to Norfolk.
Stmr. Virginia. raft OF logs, North
Carolina to Norfolk.
Schr. Lucille Ross, towing, North Car
DINA to Richmond.
Bye. Richmond Cedar Works. cooper
logs, North Carolina to Richmond
Bge. Virginia, cooper logs North Car
DINA to Richmond.
Bgc. Z. r.. Jackson. No. 3. cooper
logs. North Carolina to Richmond
Stmr. w b. Rogers. merchandise
North Carolina to Norfolk.
Schr. CAROLINA. raft OF logs, North
Carolina to Norfolk.
Stmr. Hamilton. general cargo, North
Carolina to Baltimore.
Stmr. Ira. towing, North Carolina to
Norfolk
Bye. ]. e. Marshall, lumber, North
Carolina to Norfolk.
Stmr. Dennis Simmons. shingles,
North Carolina to Baltimore.
Stmr. Nettie,. raft OF logs, North Car
DINA to Norfolk.
stmr. Samuel Eccles. raft of logs,
North Carolina to Norfolk.
SOUTH BOUND.
Stmr. Bel Virginia. towing, Norfolk
to North Carolina.
Bye. +. Z. Jackson No. ., light, Nor
folk to North Carolina.
BGe. Roam, light. Norfolk to North
Carolina.
Schr Ella r. Hill. light. Norfolk to
North Carolina.
Schr, Oriental light. Norfolk to North
Carolina.
schr William Gusts. light. Norfolk
TO North Carolina.
Stmr. Chowan, towing, Norfolk to
North Carolina.
Yacht Roma, light. New York to
Florida.
schr. Annie c. Thomas, light, Norfolk
to North Carolina.
Schr. Agnes S. CULLEN. KANT, Norfolk
to North Carolina
Schr Iiarland w. Huston. KANT, Nor
folk to North Carolina.
,, stmr Wemple. light. Norfolk to
Stmr. W. b. Rogers. merchandise,
Norfolk to North Carolina.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-10
SHIPPING REPORT.
Foreign and Coastvise.
April Q. 1900.
ARRIVED.

ANN. stmp. S. Il. Morgan, Anthony,
Baltimore, to load.
ANN. stmp. Pleiades. Smith. Balti-
more. light.
Dan. stmp. Canada, Hansen. Calves
ton, for coal.
u. S. S. Marcellus (coliier) to load.
Schr. Massachusetts. Jones. New
York. light
schr. Jessie Barlow. Barlow. New
York, light.
schr. Electa Bailey. Clay, New York
coal.
schr. Marion Rockhnl. cranmer, New
York. light.
schr. Rebecca, Long. New York,
schr. Hereward, Jennings, from sea.
with bluefish.
Schr. Marion Grimes. Young, from
sea, with blueflsh.
Schr. L. Il. Williams. Pcnton, Balti-
more. guano
schr. Hattie wheatley, Wheatley,
Baltimore light.
Schr. Howard Dale, Tubman, Balti
more, cement
schr. Kate. Todd, Newport News.
light.
CLEARED.
Dan. stmp. Canada. Hansen, Ham
burg, coaled.
Schr. George Bailey. Curtis. New
York, coal.
schr. George B. Ferguson, New York,
lumber.
Bge. Brooklyn. New York. COAL
Bye. Coal King, Providence coal.
SAILED.
Span. stmp. Enesto. Ormachea,
Greenock, coaled.
Ger stmp. 1lssenstein. Hamer, Bre-
men, coaled.
Ann. stmn. j. J. Hill, Thompson,
New Bedford. coal.
Schr. James Davidson, Rankin. New
York, pilng.
schr. Ida c. schoolcraft, .Boye, New
York, lumber
schr. Annie r. Lewis, Hodgden Bos-
ton, lumber.
schr. Frank Lehman. Campbell, New
York. lumber.
Naval bnrges and as ordered
BGc. Juniata. Newport News. light.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-10

sDaiiy except Sunday. other time daily.
NO. l-DAtLY. Parlor Car Old Point to
Richmond: Pullman Richmond to Cincln-
natl, Louisville and St Louis; connects
az SoIdonsv.llo for Orange and ut Orange
wtth southern Railway train for principal
stations Northbound
no NO: eLocal. Richmond TO Clifton
forge Daily except Sunday.
No. s-DA1LY. Pullmans Old Point 10
HINTON, Cincinnati and Louisville
Meals served in Dining Cars on Nos.
ana west OF Gordonsvllle.
G d Q. STEAMER LOUISE leaves Nor
foik for Newport News at a. IN. and $50
2; m. leavcs Newport News for Norfolk
rs q. III. and sos p. m. Arrtyep Norfolk
l2Jb noon and 7:cs p. m
For further information, apply TO
j. c. EMAIERSON. ticket agent. 217
High street Portsmouth. Va
f. W. CURD. Pass. Agent, c. & o. Of
lice, Granny street Norfolk. Va,
mond. Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-10
DISMAL SWAMP CANAL.

NIIUUSuH q 9oTO.. 6S Koanoke avenue,
agents)
NORTH-ROUND.
Stmr. Thomas Newton, Balance,
general merchandise, Elizabeth City to
Norfolk.
Stmr. a: b. covington. Williams,
Elizabeth City to Norfolk.
SOUTH-BOUND.
Stmr. A. =. Covington. Williams
towing, Norfolk to Elizabeth City.
Schr. Katie II. Tilghman, Trigg, Bal
timore to Elizabeth City.
Schr. Olympia. Fulford, Norfolk to
Bye. No. G. Norfolk to shlpyard
to North Carolina.
stmr. Carolina. ovcrton. Norfolk 70
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-10
j. M. JORDAN 8. CO..
Grocers and Ship Chambers,

Have opened in their new store, south
east corner OF Water street and Ferry
CALL AND SEE THEM.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-10

X LYDE,s REGULAR LINE sTEA,,
~ SHIPS FOR PHILADELPHIA -,
ONLY DIRECT LINE FROM Nor
FOLK 10 PHILADELPHIA
Until further notice steamers arc m.
pointed to SAIL from Norfolk every M(tN
DAY, WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY =,
o'clock p. M. and frora Ph.ladelph1.
every TUESDAY. THURSDAY and SAT.
URDAY.
Through bills OF IadIns TO oil poln,a
South and Southwest via Seaboard Al.
Tennessee Air Line. Southern Kailway'
Norfolk and Carolina anu Norfolk and
Southern Railroads.
JAMES w. MccARRfcK.
General Southern Agent Norfolk Va
WILLIAM i. CLYDE & Co.
General Agents. Ph;ladelphla.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-10
Eye. Exnmined Free.

DR.. A. Week manager of the optical
department of the Gale Jewelry Com
pany. will examine your eyes free. De-
fective vision and complicated cases
specially Invited to call. ie26-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-10
AeTCl0n|S SHIn9r' 5 TRANSPORTATION Co
oa'@i lae0
DIRECT ROUTE.

FOR BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE
For Boston-Mondays. Wednesdays. Fri.
days end Saturdays at 600 d. M
FOR PROVIDENCE.
Every Tuesday. Thursday and Ratu,.
FARES 10 BOSTON AND PROV.
DENCE
F'irst-ciass. Including meals ana
intermediate, including meals and Wv
stateroom berth. $50. ............ So. oo
Storage including meals and bunk II ' %
perisnable froignt sent via Providenc.
forwarded by early train to Boston n ND
at the Same rate as by direct steamers 70
Boston ~
For further information apply to
Il. II. WRIGHT. Agent. Norfolk, Va.
a; =; STEBBINS. Asst Traffic Mgr.
W. 2. TURNER Gen. Pass. Agent
], c. WHITNEY, Traffic ManaCer.
General Offices. Baltimore. Nd.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-10
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK.
Virginia Beach Division.

LEAVE NORFOLK. PARK AVENUE
STATION.
Week Days-6:sO n. m. II a. m. 3 p. nj.
and $40 p. M
Sundays-10 a. IN. ard 8 y. m.
LEAVE VIRGINIA BEACH.
Week Days-S:20 a. m. 1850 p. M. 4:20 p.
IN. and r. m. &
Sundays p. III. and 80 p. IN.
cURRITUcK BRANCH.
DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Leave orfolk-9: 80 n. nj. ana 4:20 p. m.
Arrive Mundcn Foint-ll:S0 n. m. and $50
Leave Nrunden Polnt-7 a m. AND 1880
r. M.
Arrive Norfolk-S:so a. IN. and 2:ao p. m.
Stops at all intermediate stations.
H. G. HUDGINS.
Gen. Freight and Pass. Agent.
Nj. X. KING. General Manager.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-10
TOR RICII.M oND. PETERSBURG.
Il CLAREMONT. OLD POINT.
NEWPORT NEWS AND JAMES RIVER
LANDINGS DIRECT By
DAYLIGHT.

VirGInia NaVigatIOh Company ) eIeSnnt
Saloon Steamer OLD POINT COaIFORT
leaves Clyde wharf. Norfolk every TIL t;S-
DAY THURSDAY and SATURDAY at z
Il. M, touching at PortsmoIth Newport
News and Old Point going and returning,
arriving st Richmond about $50 y, M.
connecting WITH all evening trains.
Faro 20 Richmond $3.50.
TO Richmond and return. $3.50.
To Richmond. second-claSS, SLIGO.
Tickets much cheaper than any other
route TO Richmond. Petersburg, Waverly,
fIicksfprd and stations on, Atlantic and
DanvilIe railroad and all points via Rich.
moud. 8
Tickets for sale at ticket agencies OF.
Wake & Son, II. Brandt and on board
steamer. f.ss5t.i s5eeS 2p6
freight. received daily Sunday except
cd) for all ahove-nnmed points IA va u SSfS95
JAMES w. M'cARR!CfS..
Agent,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-10
TRAVELLERS 6UlDE. 4 II
Norfolk & Southern R. B. CO..

MAIL AND EXPRESS LEAVES NOR
FOLK DAILY (expect )Sunday 10 a M
for Belhaven and all stations. Connecti
at Edenton for Plymouth, GAINESVILLE. WIZ.
iamston and Windsor. For landings on
chowan river TUESDAY, THURSDAY
and SATURDAY. and for Scuppcrnona,
river FRIDAY. Connects at BelhaveE
with Old Dominion steamers for Makiey-.
willie and Washington y. G.. s
& EVENING EXPRESS LEAVES NOR
FOLK at 4:i0 p. m. TUESDAY. THURS
DAY and SATURDAY for Edenton. Con-,
meets at Elizabeth City. with steamer.
TUESDAY. THURSDAY, and SArURs,
DAY for Roanoke Island Oriental and
New Bern. y. c.
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK.
MAIL AND EXPRESS DAILY Except
Sunday ut 4:95 y. m. and Mt II a. M
TUESDAY. THURSDAY and SATUR-.
DAY. Passenger station, Norfolk and
Western depot Freight station on Water
street. st4$
DAY and SATURDAY for Elizabeth City
via Dismal Swamp Canal. and 6 u. m.
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY
for Currituck Sound Landings via A. & c.
Canal. Leave Elizabeth, City IL neon for
Scuppcrnong river MONDAY and WE'D
NESDAY. Is
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-10

list Section OLD Point Express, End SEQ,
tIon Ocean View Local.
Local freight loaves Norfolk 1l:oo a M
Freight received until fifteen minutes
before leaving tina.
Faro for tho round trip to Ocean View,
9oc '7Ii5'
Faro Tor the round trip to Ola Point
tickets on sale by all street car conduc.
tors
folk at 1880. i:So. Sso. a;2o. s:20 $50 ana
$50 p. m.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-17
STRIKE COST 100000.
Westchester County Kicking at Hav-
ing to Pay This Amount.

New York, May n.--Westchester
County is getting in the bills for pre-
serving the peace at the Croton Dam
strike, and tendency to add final
m to the name is developing
For Troop C and the Mount Vernon
company $4,000 is asked When the
expense of calling out the Seventh
regiment, the Major-Generars staff,
the 200 special deputy sheriffs and all
the other peace preservers is figured
up it is believed that it will be about
100000. which the county will have
to borrow.
The Supervisors. who meet to-day,
are asking why this county should
be thus taxed for the benefit of New
York City. But the Westchester Sher-
iff demanded the militia, thus fixing
the liability
Next will come the cost of trying
the twenty-five indicted strikers.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-17

Trades Association in Chicago on
March II, and concurred in by the
international Association of Machin-
lists, providing for the referring of all
pending disputes and all disputes here
after to an arbitration committee to
consist of the Presidents of the Ma
tional Metal Trades Association and
of the International Association of
Machinists, or their representatives
and two other Representatives from
each association appointed by its
President.
1t was agreed that no strikes should
be ordered pending the ratification of
this agreement and the consideration
of demands made on behalf of the |.
A. M. The principal demands are that
not more than fiftsseven hours shall
constitute weeks work six months
from the closing of the conference in
Chicago, and that not more than fifty
five hours shall constitute weeks
work twelve months from the closing
of the conference.
President James O'Connell, of the
International Association of Machin-
lists, is in the city, but is taking no
part in these deliberations.
Samuel Gompers, President of the
American Federation of Labor. is also
here, he having assumed active charge
of the big cigarmakers' strike.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-17
NEW YORK LABOR MARKET FLAT.
Notice From the Superintendent of
Outdoor Poor to Strangers.

New York, May 10.-J. c. McDon.
nell, Chief State Factory Inspector of
New Jersey, wrote to the Superinten-
dent of Outdoor Poor in this city yes
terday:
"An impression prevails in New Jer-
sey that work is abundant in New
York, especially on the Rapid Transit
tunnel. OF course, / know to the con-
trary. but it would do good if you
would write to the Labor Standard.
which reaches New Jersey unions,
and make an official statement on the
subject. A brief, plain statement of
the situation may prevent very many
from seeking employment in New
York which they cannot get"
Supt. Blair in reply sent this state
ment: The labor market is very
fiat in New York, and building inter-
ests are falling off very materially.
The tunnel has not yet started, and
none but citizens can be employed
This department is crowded every
morning with men who come here to
build the tunnel. | am sending them
home again. Business here is fiat and
thousands of immigrants are arriving
here every week"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-17
BRITISH NOW SANGUlNE.
Practically All of Free State in British
Control.


Control
London, May 15., A. M.-The situ-
alton at the seat Of the war in South
Africa is as satisfactory from the
British viewpoint as the most san
guine could have hoped a week ago.
The occupation at Kroonstad prac-
tically places the whole Orange Free
State in British possession.
1t is evident that Lord Roberts
despatch that the disintegration has
commenced. The Free Staters are
scattering to their homes, while the
Transvaalers have gone northward,
declining to fight longer in the Orange
Free State. What little resistance the
former are still likely to make seems
to be centering at Lindley, whittier
President Steyn has transferred his
government
There is no further news regard
ing the advance of the relief column to
Mafeking. but 1t is possible that Lord
Roberts successes will result in fore
ing the Beers to abandon the siege.
Pretoria advices via Lorenzo Mar
ques state that the Beers supply of
smokeless powder is exhausted and
that all attempts to manufacture a
fresh supply has been unsuccessful.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-17
Democrats and Republicans

In fact it matters not with what
political party you are affiliated, you
should be Protectionist in one re-
spect. That is to say you should
protect yourselves against loss by
the destruction of your property by
fire: and what is still more essential,
protect your families against the loss
of their support by the death of the
person who produces that support
the husband the father. This latter
protection can be obtained practical
ly without expense, since it is pos
sible, and in fact compulsory, for the
life insurance company to safely in
vest the funds paid into their hands,
and, after a term of years, return
same with profits to policy holders,
if living, on demand.
This matter should command your seri-
ous attention. Delay is dangerous
and expensive. You will therefore
do we'll to consult the agent in regard
to the merits of the Penn Mutual
Life Insurance Company of Phila-
delphia, which is justly reputed to
be the most conservative and the
most economical as well as the most
liberal and equitable in its dealings
with policy holders.
1t is no experiment or adventure
but by all odds the safest and best
investment you can make, besides
furnishing protection to your family.
The Penn Mutual is already over
53 years old and has over 2O0, 900, 900
of insurance in force, several hun
drcd thousand dollars of which is in
Sullivan county.
You may obtain all desired infor-
nation by addressing
NJ. \. SCUREMAN, Special Agent,
Dushore, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-17
CUBA POSTAL SCANDAL.
Shortage Now Reaches About
$4,000.
IN STAMP DEPARTMENT,
Money Order Office Now BEING inves.
observation-disclosures Began Last
July When an Old Issue Of Stamps
Was Ordered Destroyed.
IN STAMP DEPARTMENT,

Havana, May 10.-The investigation
into the Post Office Department con-
tinues, although the officials are loath
to reveal the facts concerning the in
vestigation during it's progress, but
from what can be learned it is the
opinion of the investigators that the
embezzlements began last July, when
$4l1 900 worth of surcharged stamps
(American stamps marked "Cuba')
We're ordered destroyed.
Just at this time the receipts fell
from nearly $4,000 monthly to about
$4,000. At the same time the re-
ceipts of the Havana Post Office re-
mained at approximately $4,000, leav-
ing the returns from the rest of the
island $4,000 or $4,000, where it had
formerly been returning nearly $15,-
600.
For the first five days of May. how
ever, the receipts from the country
districts amounted to $4,000, and this
fact is cited as proof that something
was wrong with the stamp sales pre-
viously Inspectors of the Military
Department have been watching the
receipts since May l, and the sudden
increase since that time has been
remarkable. to say the least
Mr.. Rathbone trusted his subordin-
ates so completely that he is now un-
able to render much assistance in the
investigation because he practically
knows nothing of what was going on
When Neely's arrest was made Mr..
Rathbone appointed c. NJ Rich, his
assistant, to take Neely's place. 1t
was discovered that Rich came from
Muncie, Ind, Neely's home, and that
they were both interested in the brick
works here. He had a power of attor-
ney from Nicely. He had also certi-
fled that Neely's accounts had been
audited and found to be correct This
was false. He now says that he wrote
this certificate by Neely's order. He
will not be permitted to act in Neely's
place. the military authorities inter
fering
Col. Burton's audit last year reveal
ed a shortage of $12 900, but this was
plausibly explained He was still sus-
picious, however, and this time he
went behind the face of the books and
discovered the embezzlement
Strangely enough. the Cubans ap-
pear to be delighted~over the scandal.
The newspapers have not yet taken it
up, but the public talks of it unceas-
ingly. 1t seems to them TO be good
joke on the Americans, who have been
preaching honesty to them.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-17
ASKS INDEPENDENCE DATE.
Cuban Marquis Tries to Unite All Par.
ties on Ultimatun,.

Havana, May 1.-THE Marquis of
Santa Lucia called together thirty
prominent Cubans to discuss the DO.
litical situation. He announced that
his object was to unite the three po-
litical parties of the island in a de.
mand upon the United States Govern
ment for proof of it's intention to give
independence to Cuba. this proof to be
forthcoming on or before July next.
All but one present opposed the sug-
gestion of the Marquis. Manuel San
gully said:
"The idea of compelling the Amer
leans to fix date is puerile. II the
Cubans are not prepared to take ac-
tive steps to make the Americans
withdraw from the island it is use
less and ridiculous to put forward
such demands"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-17
kRO@NSTAD HAS FALLEN.
Transvaalers Will No Longet
Fight in Free State.
PRESIDENT STEYN FLEES.
Entry Of invading Army Not Opposed
by the Burghers-Many Free Staters
Go Home-Accuse TransvaaIers Of
Desertlon--New Capital at Lindley.

Desertlon--New Capital at LindIey.
London, May 15.-General Roberts
has entered Kroonstadt, meeting with
no opposition. He has sent the follow.
ing despatch to the War Office:
"Kroonstad, 2 P. MI entered
Kroonstad at 1870 to-day without op-
position, when the Union Jack was
hoisted amidst cheers from the few
British residents.
President Steyn fed last evening,
after vainly endeavoring to persuade
the Burghers to continue opposing us.
THE Transvaalers said they would
no longer fight on Orange Free State
soil, and made off for the vaal River.
Free Staters accused the Trans
vaalers of having made use of them
and then deserting. Many of the Free
Staters have gone to their homes.
THE procession entering the town
was headed by my bodyguard, all of
whom were Colonials, and after my
North Somerset Imperial Yeomanry,
followed by Pole Carew's division, con.
sisting of the guards and the Eigh.
teenth Brigade Navals, the Eighty
third, Eighty-fourth and Eighty-fifth
Batteries, two five-inch guns manned
by the Royal Artillery Company and
the Twelfth Engineers. The rest
of the force encamped around the
town.
Before leaving Kroonstad Presi-
dent Steyn issued proclamation,
making Lindley the seat of govern
ment of the Free State.
Generals Botha and De Wet ac-
companied the Transvaalers"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-17
Appointments by Gen. Macarthur.

Manila May 11.-Lieutenant.Co Colonel
Crowder has been appointed by Cen
eral Macarthur military secretary and
Major Robert Brown assistant. Amor
der issued by the Acknowledgement
for the information Of commanders of
departments provides that the mill
tary secretary shall have specific du-
ties in regard to civil admir- istration.