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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27
Florence Marryat died.

tuting u moro Republican form. In those
primitive days they desired q Soyernn,e ~
founded on the Christian rrllsioil; anu
and other counties OF Virginia, that the
sheriff and his deputy were not only re-
auired to be honest men; but nag rag 1. ~ '
oflice and were not either allowed TO
drink wlliskey or play cards.
4 Those alittleSself denials were also re,
auir,ed Of the Judge s.Ty. Con an,,rt
Now. Mr.. Editor. YOU gentlemen trot
must be sound, IL lie Is a little old, his
pedigree is looked up; they even ASK
what church he attends. -
But common people. like Supreme Court
Judges, Senators. Governors. Stato a 8 -
lators and the minor STATE ON ot &c KS arr
their moral character. t!neducated men nai
are put in offices that they carl,oes IL.
Sometimes the county clerks wrike 7 SO
vet they are paid by the STATE. THIS Is
II very grave error. ,,o,,,as.. :,
Last poorlittl woman, Is allowed a
few crumbs that, fall from tmeir ni tas
table. She Is ALLOWED to either take
position in public school or be q nlhron
in Il lunatic asylum.
The choice sometimes Is ilnma tcrial.
friend Of the school superintendent, 81 r
Judge and other town otiictsls. !, :,
It is supposed that graz uates OF Farm
villc and William andy Mary Colleges are
given the preference I'M the public schools g
That is not the case. In..tll's county there
are others employed who never spent, q
day in a public school, were not patrons.
ana never stood public sGhool ,, eSamna
judge OF THERE cheney, and In some
cases there are TWO teachers elected I,
from the same family. This the school
SI0tll6 object to-
III do not think Farmyille graduates
should DO given the preference shn, SGeb b
case, bit do think teacheTs shoni4 tbe ey
are all present, and in a way no \ star
chamber work can be practiced
Thus you see In Virginia no mental or
moral examination Is required in electins
man to "a public Office. but woman y ne h
trainer Of our children. n, oraer 10 er
honestly elected Sto the pos ton otfteacne1s
must lie subjected to a. critical test ana
then in some places receive less gfs
'''s'' '''' - S yIRGIN1AN,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27
FIELD DAY IN BUCHANAN.
Williams Judges Two, ARGUES 'ts
Enthusiasm at Grundy.
Especial 70 The Times lspatch,)

GRUMPY, VA. Oct. 26-Fr,day vas 2
banner day for Democracy in Buchanan
county. The breakfast bells Of the town
had scarcely ceased to ring when peopie
from all sections Of the county peshi, ~
come in by the scores TO near Inc sSu w.
OF tho campaign dtsnusseesd; ,,, nS J, 1uusc -
Martin and Samuel yV!lllnn,s' =, !. +
500 :people, had assembled Oh the, public
square at the rear. OF the cour IN 70,
where a stand had been erected Ior me
speakers and seats provided for Inc "a
dies. Judge Martin, who led on Win the,
first speech, was introduced by common
iwealth's Attorney M, 7. BROWNING ~ q
Very appropriate manner. III. +
The Judge, always q ready and strong
speaker, discussed tho issues ~ ms usaai'
accorded the closest attention Tor an.
At the expiration OF this time, judge,
S, w Williams mounted tho stand ana
for two hours, held tho crowd by MS
earnestncss and eloQuence. nOtWltnsianu-
Hinr tho fact that the major part or Tue
audience was unable to secure seats.
{ He discussed at length the natoml Is.
sues or the campaign, dealing NANNY Wl'sl
Judge Williams may be assured lhat i,g
will always receive q hearty welcome ana
a gracious hearing from the people OF.
ar Mftor ti,ej sspeech-makink was, over, the
entire crowd REPAIRED to an adjoining lot
where tho ladies OF tho town had pre-,
pared sumptuous dinner which WAS en-
joyed by all present y, /, b. i
Both Speakers were at their pest. n 9
more attentive and appreclatlve audi
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27
VISITING DAUGHTERS.
OF THE REVOLUTION.
The State Conference at Fred
ericksburg a Delightful
Occasion.
Especial 10 Tho Times Dispatch.)

peclal II ne Illness
FREDERICKSBURG. " Al, october 26.--
The entertainment given last hight by
Acorn Lodge, No. 26l, of Odd-Fellows, In
their now hall. on tho occasion OF the
visiting Daughters of the Revolution In
State conference In this city, WIS 4 de-
1ightflp occasion. Besides the visiting
Daughters OF the American Revolution
delegates the members Of Betty NVash-
ington Lewis Chapter, of this city. were
also in attendance, MS we'll as members
Of the lodge, each accompanied by q lady.
The spacious hall was filled with guests.
and the attractive programme consisted
OF an address by Judge ohm T. Goolrick,
followed by solos by Mrs.sA. F33 Rove and
Mrs. NJ T. Church; violin solos by Pro
lessor #. a. Franklin; piano solo BY. Miss
Margaret Shepherd; several selections by
the Mandolin Club; duet by Mrs. HeieA
S. White and Mrs. w. E. Bradley, clos
Ing with Auld Lang sync by the entire
gathering. l IS 5 Il
After the business session to-day OF
the State conference Of 5tbc Daughters
of the American Revolu ton, which was
held In the hall OF Acorn I1otge5of Odd
Fellows, tho delegates were entertained
at luncheon By Mrs. John T. Goolrlck at
the lodge OF the Mary Washington Monu-
.ment. In the afternoon the delegates
were driven in carriage to the historic
and about the city.
DR.. and Mrs. j. 3. Moore, OF Belle View
Heights, Of Stafford county, have Just
celebrated tho flfty-second anniversary OF
Their marriage Or. Moore is stu a#vlg-
orous man. though now nearly seventy
'f,ve years OF age. and Mrs. Moore Is also
In excellent health. IA VI
Mr.. Herbert Goakiey, son OF MI Frank
coalsley. OF King George county, va $
thrown from a vehicle by a runaway team
In that county Il few days ago. ana vas vas
seriously injured. He fell on his head ana
was unconscious for many hours. 4,
THE farmer. in tho surrounding counties .s
are bringing their wheat to this market
in considerable quantities, and are re-.
5ceiving the highly satisfactory price 3A q
s1,15 per bushel.
wild ducks are seen on the Potomac
River and Its tributaries in large quaan-
titles near this city. q,
Many sportsmen are enjoying the me
,hass flsh'ng IN Acq,iia Greek. The bass PASS
nre plentiful. and many good catches are
being made. 7 =. 4, !
Wheat, Of which a large acreage g. mas
been sown In this section. Is making q
GOOD start, notwithstanding the Dry l a.
Tho rain, OF a few days ago heiped ING
situation very much.
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them, tho full naval strength OF Japan
WIN st,ll have 10 lie recko,,ed with and
many naval experts believe That Japan,
is sufficiently powerful 10 prevent The
Russian fleet from ever entering the Pa
citic Ocean for Japan has six battleships.
eight armorcd cruisers. fifteen protected
cruisers, seven unprotected cruisers and
twenty-five torpedo boat DIES ,royers avail
able for action against the Baltic fleet.
Even should Russia evade the Japanese
fleet which Is extremely doubtful, and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27
Why Vote the Democratic Ticket

IN the current number or tile lndepen-
dent, Mr., John Sharp Williams gives his
views as 10 why "A man should vote the
Democrats ticket this year, FIRST ana
centrally" says Mr.. Williams. tbecauso
Me man has common sense ana wants
peace He Will get from the Dcmocra tic
I party and VII not get from Tie Republican
party The assurance OF several sorts or
peace: International peace sectional
asld latlat peace, commercial peace, colo
MAJ on Philippine peace. llemisphcric
peace and industrial peace" AS 10 inter-
national poaPc, Williams says that the
,nanWill get under Democratic rule an
administration with moral courage enough
II not TO praise war of any sort nor 10
dlspraise peace Of any SORT, with the fear
OF being called a weakling.p lie wIl
get AN administration whose governing
pfecept will be: In thy right hand carry
gentle peace TO silence enyious tongues
tongues made enyiope BY our wealth, in
telligenee, moral grandeur. Industrial apti-
tWde,and territorial eHtension~-in word,
ny orr strength. an administration whose
governing pFecept viii moi be: Garry d
big stick and speak softly. and YOU viii
20 fsr''-an administration tliat does nos
want 10 20 far" that way.
Coming. then, to speak of sectional and
I racial peace he says that aye years ago
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27
The Baltic Fleet and Japan.

The Baltic fleet, which has already gam
ed such an unenvable reputation for IT,
self, has a stormy future ut best and It
will require almost an impossible record
Of success 10 wipe out the stigma OF IN
competence and pan ic-stricken fear caused
fishing fleet. The enormty Of the offence
and the blind terror or drunkenness Of
the commanding officer grows worse un-
der, closer inspection. At now appears
that the squadron, under the command
of Admiral Rojcstvensky, consisted Of
seven nrst-class battleshlps, two armorcd
cruisers six protected cr,llsers, twelve
torpedo destroyers nine auxiliary cruisers,
two repair ships, three Golfers and a
hospital ship.
This Is ono Of the largest and most
powerful fleets that mas ever gone To sea,
measurably both in fighting strength aud
cost, which tho Record Herald, of chi.
cago. estimates at not less than 81. 7J9, 900
An addition to this prime cost, 4, Nh re-
quire not less than 5000 900 Worm ~ coal
to carry the fleet 10 Port Arthur. II m
deed 1t ever gets 30 far,
Al present the japanese have con-
Siderable mosquito fleet OF iorpedD boat
and destrnyers, whose whereabouts are
unknown 70 the pubic. They ars. hog.
cycr, certainly on the look out for In.
Russian fleet, probably lying aaDe tGe
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27
A Woman's Complaint.

Editor o. The Times Dispatch:
Fli.-"ii SGn kindly permit me to SAY
= ieW words 10 The public through your
VERY Interesting paper?
ffsi, - SOURCE Of amusement 10 mo
70 see the Womans linton handle. the
liquor question IN the way they do.
DO not exactly approve tho method Of
tnat modern samson Carrie Nation, my
laHa " &ery different. but think II would
MAKE me hearts of modern politicians
quake with fear.
ar. Editor DO not believe in woman
outrage bit since the gentlemen, of This
Republic 30 kindly make rules for Va.
Ii'an,H guidance, Will yoli kindly allow mo
70 pfppasG a few for the guidance Of the
s.lSrher He.. aud AJAX my sisters To help
TO iGfgrce tiIenl. n "
~ the days Of good Bishop Madison
VINO lmlod everything Ike arlstoeraey or
lnp1arnh2l form Of government 50
mpcll ~ MT he you'd not even repeat
'Ae Lords Prayer as Within Directing to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27
OCTOBER 9TH IN WORLDS HISTORY

i az ID. q.
Battle OF Thlpp and death 81 Marcus unius Bruu TINS event
and rivals the with the Of
deaths Cassus tile
the Romans friend Bruus the battles Of Phipp
\
the Roman censorship
which extinct life from the modesy
8f@s
landing following
England; tho Royass under Charles
BY the the of the
Dunmore the royal Governor OF virginia.,
cannonaded repulseh
IL 9 /
in be burned
&9
Randolph officer tie Mexican killed BY fa
distinguished himself battle
Palma.
I557sf@3a
President Of tho United States born
.
the Tennessee River near Chattanooga
4
OF 15O0 killed.
II
died.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27
u Few Foreien Facts.

One of the recently discovered wonders
OF China Is a mountain OF alum when IS
ten miles In circumference at Its base.
1t is / 800 feet high, and tho Chinese quar-
~ the alum in large blocks,
AT the recent conference In Paris Of
the association in behalf Of cremation II
was stated that Germany leads tho world
In this method Of disposlng OF the denn.
In Paris there were 6,G2s cases last
wear.
Ifrrench budget for the large Increase
which viii become necessary In tho corps
OF officers Of tho navy When nd the mana
cnriied out becomes complete IN 1905, The
French war ieet will then consist Of Is
battlcshps, IS bptleshp.eruaiaeTns, y aII
cruisers, Il Of tho second and l3 of tho
third class, besides smaller craft. among
which will he 80 submarines, Iha corps
OF officers will begin TO be increases next ''S
80 s . r . Z - -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27
LET Us Have Peace.

Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
n Sir,-The writer is near three score years
and three He does not remember ever
reading a brief editorial penned In more kind
sly spirit, and more gracefully expressed than
that under the title ~ Glorious Lost Cause
In to-day's issue OF the Dispatch. (
Z Why not let this controversy end In tina
kindly. generous. chivalrous spirit eyinced N
the language OF the editorial mentioned ::
The writer served at Bethel by tho side OF
General D. II. Hills glorious North Caro-
linlans. AS a Nirglnan he Is ever proud
OF the gallant men OF the .'Old North State
who gave their lives In battle for the Lost
55tgt5.s G. A, n,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27
ASLEEP. FOR
EIGHTY HOURS.
Remarkable Case Of a Long
sl1oreman at Newport
News.
ii E DOCTORS ARE PUZZLED.
The DOCTORS ARE PUZZLED

tspecIol 70 The Time,-l,isna,ct.

Especial to The Times Dispa tcl.) ~
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Oct 2S--Thc
case OF John Gardiner, a white long
5shorcmal,, who was found In what was
supposed to be a drunken condition by tho
officers who rai1cd the Beach saloon, a
Warwick county Joint. Sunday night. Is
puzzling the local physicians. With a
healthy glow on his cheek, regularly
beating pulse and breathing freely, tho
man has been sleeping since lie was
found on the beach outside tho saloon.
He has now been unconscious over eighty
hours, and no nouris hment has been given.t
n DR. George e. Newly. the attending
physician. says that he Is PUZZLED by
the ease, but I hat he Hopes to ascertain
In a few; hours the nature OF the PATIENTS
Gardiner drew $50 Saturday. ana when
found had no money about him. II Is
supposed thats'he was drugsed and
robbed. 4ts e
submarins to- torpedo boat ia Simon Lake AXE
X, are about complete. The little yes.
sci will 90 overheard about noon and
a party Of especially invited guests will
be- present to witness the event. Mrs.
Simon Lake and Miss Mildred Lake spon-g
Bridgeport tomorrow morning. After
tho launching asluncheon will he rendered
the guests at the Hotel Warwick. It has
been officially announced that uhis boat
MI be entered BY the Lake company in
marine boats to BIO held In the next few
months.
The milk dealers of the CITY will hold
q. meeting tomorrow to consider the adj
visibility Of raising the price of their
product The dairymen have been greatly
ought up recently over the health off,
Ger pure milk campaign
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27
Many Eyes on the Heavens.

FIFTY astronomical snbservat cries IN al
parts of the world have been making OH
scrYations ti5,DD alt31getlier) OF the aste-'
frlc ternlinG with greater ucehracy than
slerntofnre tho distance Of the sun from
3ouy IJlanel az
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27
Tons Of Letters Uncalled for.

Thousands of letters, postal cards. pack
ages and newspapers addressed merely "
cilre Of tho st, Louis Worlds Fair,s walt
thcir owners In tlloFLJnited States govern.
ment building al the fair, The weight OF
the unclaimed mail amounts up into the
tons. Ss n u "A IS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27
- -
GROUP.

Not a minute should he lost VIXEN Al
child shows symptoms Of Group Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy given $ soon
as the child becomes hoarse. or even
after the croupy cough appears. will pres
vent the attack, It naver falls, ana Is
pleasant and safe to take,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

John M. Loretz. the Brooklyn musical
composer is about to go to Mexico to
make his home. He IS the author OF
papal decoration. lilo IS leaving this
country at the age of ;ffty-siX expect
ing to find In his new home n more ap,
to accomplish the eife work which he be-
lieyes himself capable.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27
after SICKNESS

IA. weakened your system and left YOU
,,l,nost helpless you will find a. few doses
Of Hostetter'a stomach Bitters very hene-a
fetal. 1t is the sick man'a friend and for
oytH 80 years has. given complete sat
isfaction. 1t is without an elual y oy te-
and Ibniding W solid flesh. Then, II also
cures Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Costiyeness,
Heartburn RloatIng, : Malaria or z en1ale
c COMPLAINTS. Try u hottie. - Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

THE people will not fall TO observe
that the huge combinations which direct.
tly dnjure them still flourish Grover
Cleveland. Yes yes; we are reminded of
1t every morning that beef steak happens,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27
aiE
special from New York says:

- % 4 atgS
Cornelius Van Cott, postmaster Of
New York city, died suddenly at his
home, No 1863 West 5Eighty-sixth Street.
at 800 o'clock this afternoon from heart
failure induced byr acute indigestion. At
tending physicians said that worry was
the primal = cause which brought on the
indlgestionj'
Worry is one Of the worlds most fatal
diseases; yet. 1t is q preventable disease.
------=-s----
1.-THE people will not fall TO observe
that the huge combinations which direct
" dnjure them still flourish Grover
Cleveland. Yes, yes; we are reminded of
1t every morning that beef steak happens,
to be on the breakfast bill of fare.
-------------------------------- -==----+=
Evidently Mr.. Tlbbles Is OF the opinion
that his vicc-presidential nomination isn't
worth accepting and he is just about
right.
The admiral commanding the Baltic
fleet was tired shooting at, clay pigeons
and wanted to try his guns on live birds
---------------==-----------77---------::
TO "Enquircr:" No. no; Benjamin is
not the Tilman who is trying to butt
into the ministry. 1t is the other one
-z---------=-------::---::-:
Probably It was because of his nvoirdl-
pois that Judge Taft was selected to hold
the new republic Of Panama down.
= =z==::.--::-===z7==------;==--==---==,,--:.--:
The political prophets have little less
than two moro weeks IN which to dig
1ute each others claims.
Tn that letter to a friend, Mr.. Clcvc-
land handled glove scandal Littauer with
out mittcns.
=--------=-------------==----..-
The hopefulness OF Taggart is some
thing to be proud Of, to say the least
OF IT.
s------==----
Tho Baltic fleet needed practice and tho
fishing smacks came In handy MS tar
gets,
-----=-==---=-===.-:
Anyhow tho Berkeley tragedy did not
detract from tho Norfolk Horse Show
fun,
--=---::=---:-------===--====---=-;
Another terrible shakc-up is Imminent
along the banks Of the Shake Inlycr.
=---=-------=--=-=--
indian summer is showing Il disposition
to butt In ahead OF time this year.
Er=--=--z-=----=====--
Your Uncle Grover can now proceed
on that duck hunt with comfort
~ S-=-r==---s=----==::=---.s.z
The election Chalmers are now vigorous.
~ operating on the firing line
----=s-.---=-------=-=--,==:-.
Port Arthur may yet Ike to 20 to tho
rescue Of kurop;lkn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

Evidently Mr.. Tibbles Is Of the opinion
that his presidential nomination isn't
worth accepting and he is just about
right.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

The Crown Prince OF Sweden is not
only a keen motorist but he Is frst-
ratio mechanical engineer, and It is even
said in Stockholm that he has suC-
gested several good improvements to ex-
istent French autonohillsts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

After walking from Terre rHautc. Ind:
to Knoxville. Tenn. and despairlns Ct
success. T. t. Leroy, q tramp. was Of
fourth interest in patent to tic the
ends or stoel rails ,togcthor. The. New
York Central Railroad Is the purchaser.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

Probably 1t was because of his avoirdu-
pois that Judge Taft was selected to hold
the new republic Of Panama down.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

Tho Baltic fleet needed practice and tho
fishing smacks came in handy rs tar
gets,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

The hopefuness OF Taggart is some
thing to be proud Of, to say the least
OF It.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

Tn that letter to a friend. Mr. Clcvc-
land handled glove scandal Littauer with.
out mittcns.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

The political prophets have little less
than two moro weeks IN which to dig
Eute each others claims.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

TO Enquirer" No no.; Benjamin is
not the Tilman who Is trying to butt
into the ministry. 1t is the other one
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27
Personal and General

Dr. Henry c. Rowland. the author.
tract of land about two miles across
Hampton Roads from Old Point Comfort.
His onlv means OF communication Is by
boat sA G E{53 a3 laf y 3F-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

The admiral commanding the Baltic
fleet was tired shooting at. clay pigeons
and wanted to try his guns on live birds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

Another torrible shakc-up is imminent
along the banks Of the shakhe IHivcr.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

Dir. Chrysander. formerly private Sec
rotary to the great bismarck, Is a patient
IN q lunatlc asylum at Hamburg. He
suffers from fits of nervousness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

Your Uncle Grover can now proceed
On that duck hunt with comfort.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

Anyhow tho Berkeley tragedy did not
detract from tho Norfolk Horse Show
fun,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

The election chalmers are now vigorous
ly operating on the firing line,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

Worry is one Of the worlds most fatal
diseases; yet 1t is q preventable disease.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

Port Arthur may yet I've to 30 to tho
rescue Of Ituropaikin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

indian summer is showing Il disposition
TO butt In ahead OF time this year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-27

cratic barbecue. >will be held at the Fair
Grounds, between Newbern and Dublin;
Thursday tho 27th, Senator Daniel and
nrations are being made. for great
time. tho weather permitting, when the
whole county will turn out en- lnasse
ly1\.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-09
FOREIGN NEWS.

A telegram from Uskub, Macedonia,
states that Turks have arrested the insur-
gent chiefs Sapungeva aud Chakalarof,
near Ljoritza.
Word reached Beirut, Syria, today, Of
wreck on the Damascus Railway, in
which eight persons were killed and
twenty injured.
The Philippine Commission, it is learn
ed, will next week remove to BalgniO in
the province of Bengnet, northern Luzon.
Balgnio is the new capital of the Philip
pines.
The Standard Oil Company is ahang-
ing to greatly extend its business in the
East. Plans have been adopted and work
will soon commence on the building of
large petroleum product plantat Manila.
Word has reached London that Brit
ish force, proceeding against the OkPotos
of Nigeria, encountered a force of the
enemy. and battle ensued in which the
British lost four killed and 4S injured
The British found the head ola British
officer who had been murdered.
The Berlin Tageblatt reports that
Prof. Wanof, of Moscow University,
has been murdered by revolutionary
students of the university. This in
scription was affixed to the corpse !:
CONDEMNED to death by revolutionary
committee for acting as police spy and
betraying students holding progressive
opinions to the auth critics"