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VOL.. IV-NO. 229. NORFOLK, VA., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1899. THREE CENTS PER COPY. LATEST NEWS OF THE WORLD BY TELEGRAPH AND CABLE- {p^^i SWALLOWED UP BY THE SEA Two Hotels, a Monastery and Sev? eral Villas Disappear, HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE An Euorilioii? Rook,on Which Build* I lies m ooii,Siui iii ii i v mi i pi Into tlie Hon. Vrunliine Poor Vessols nnd Uostroylncr Tbolr rrows?Troops Knsratre?! lit Work or Baacne-Pop nlntlon of Town Terrorliedi (By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot.) Rome, December 22.?A terrible dis? aster took place this afternoon at Amain, the popular tourist resort on the Gulf of Salerno. About 2 o'clock an enormous rock, upon which stood the CappUcclnl Hotel, slid bodily Into the sea with a deafening roar and without a moment's warning, carrying with it the hotel, the old Capuchin monastery below, the Hotel Santa Calerlna. and several villas. Many persons were burled In the de loi it-, which crushed four vessels to the bottom of the sea, destroying their crews. The mass of earth which sllp ped-was about 60,000 cubic yards. The population is in a state of ter? ror, fearing fresh calamities. Troops have arrived upon the scene and begun rescue work. It is believed that the loss of life is heavy, including a number of monks and the occupants of the hotel. As yet it is Impossible to ascertain the exact number. Anialfl Is n small but lively town of T.000 inhabitants, situated at the en? trance of a deep ravine, surrounded by Imposing mountains and rocks of the most picturesque form. The Capuchin monastery was founded In 1212 by Cardinal Pletro Capuano for the Cister? cians, but came Into possession of the Capuchins In 1083. The building, which stood In the hol? low of the great rock that rose abruptly from the sea to a height of 2T30 feet, contained flno cloisters. A NOTABLE DINNER. GIVEN BY NEW ENGLAND SO? CIETY OP NEW YORK. (By Telegraph to Vlrglnlan-Pilot.) New York, Dec. 22.?Five hundred persons s-at down to the fourteen long tables in the banquet hall of the "Wal? dorf to-night, the occasion being the ninety-fourth annual dinner of the New England Society of New York. Former Judge Henry E. Rowland presided at the dinner. Among the toasts were: "Our Reunited Country," by Professor G. W. McCabe, of Richmond, Va.; "The Navy," Rear Admiral W. T. Sampson, U. S. N., land "The New Fa cinc," lion. John Barrett. Colonel George W. McCabe said: "I will say that I was not one who clamored for war with Spain. Not all the glories of Manila bay or of Santia? go would have wrought this reconcil? iation between North and South, but I believe that this Spanish war has defi? nitely brought about two results: One, and tho paramount one, the thorough confidence now reposed by the whole West and North in the patriotism of the South; the other, the tightening of the blood tie between our young West? ern giant and that grand old mother? land beyond the sea?home-nest of Puritan and mvnller alike. "God forbid that -war, civil or for? eign, should come again in our time, but should It come, men of the North and of the (East and of the West (I speak of my people), you shall hear the tramp of our legions as they wheel Into line to touch elbows with the stalwart sons of New England, eager to keep time with cadenced step to tho music of the Union, to hedge round with stubborn steel that 'starry ban? ner" that symbolizes once more to us, an to you, the majesty of American citizenship and the Indestructibility of ?the republican institutions." LETTER FROM GEN. LAWTON. In the course of his speech, John Bar? rett read from a letter he had received within the last month from the late General Law ton, the following extract: "I would to God that the truth of this whole Philippine situation could be known by every one in America ns I ?know It. If the real history, inspiration and conditions of this insurrection and the Influence, local and external, that now ecourage the enemy as well as the actual possibilities of these islands and peoples and their relations to this great East could be understood at home, we would hear no more talk of unjust ?shooting of government' into the Fili? pinos or of hauling down our flag in the Philippines. If the so-called antl Imperlollsts would honestly ascertain the truth on the ground and not In dis? tant America, they whom I believe to be men misinformed, would be con? vinced of the error of their statements and conclusions nnd of the unfortunate effect of their publications here. If I am shot by a Filipino bullet It might as well come from one of my own men, because I know from observations con? firmed by captured prisoners, that the continuance of the fighting is chiefly due to reports that; are sent out from America." AT CHARLESTON. Charleston, S. C, Dec. 22.--The eigh? tieth banquet of the New England So? ciety of Charleston was given at the Charleston Hotel here to-night. A large and brilliant company was assembled. The response to "Fore? fathers' Day," the leading toast of the evening, was made by the Rev. J.- A. B. Scherer, D. O. The other speakers were Mayor Smyth, General M. C. But? ler and Judge Gage, of the State courts, and Robert M. Larner, of the Gridiron Club, Washing-ton, D. C. AFTER THE RAILROADS. INTERSTATE COMMERCE COM? MISSION CONTINUES IN? QUIRIES. (By Telegraph to Vlrglnlan-Pllot.) Washington, D. C, Dec. 22.?The hearing before the Interstate Com? merce -Commission, called on account of complaint made by shippers against tho proposed new classification of freight by railroads operating under the "otn cial classification," was resumed to? day. By agreement Mr. Frank Harriott, general tratlic manngsr of the B:le rail? road, and a number of the "ofliclal classification committee," went on the witness stand to testify as to the new classification. He reiterated Mr. Gill's statement of yesterday that the new classification was adopted because the railroads absolutely needed the In? creased revenues. It developed that at a meeting of the shippers of those representing their in? terests. Former Attorney General of Ohio, F. S. Monnett. Hon. J. II. Brom well and Mr. Mortimer Matthews, of Cincinnati, have been appointed to pre? sent to the commission the action of the shippers. Mr. Monnett presented a set of tcso lutlons adopted by the commercisil In? terests directing attention to testimony adduced at tho present hearing show lug It wns maintaining discriminations by the railroads a?a'nst the small ship? pers In favor of the large shippers, and to the fact that the railroads had de? clined to extend the time for the new c'.-as.-lfieation to go Into effect. These resolutions were supplemented by a pe? tition by a large majority of -the ship? pers in attendance upon the hearing asking that th? commission lay the tes? timony bcf.u-c the Attorney General of the United States with a view to have him bring- action under tho Sherman anti-trust law against the railroads to prevent the new classification from be? coming effective on January 1, 1900. For some time the attorneys of the shippers argued in favor of the com? mission taking the suggested action. Chairman Knapp, of the commission, maintaining- that the commission had no more authority to make recommen? dations to the Attorney General than had representatives of the shippers. The commission finally agreed to fur? nish a transcript of the evidence to the Attorney General. The shippers then offered some tes? timony and B. W. Brown, representing Schofleld, Shorner and Senglo, of Cleve? land, O., was sworn. He said the new classification on petroleum would be absolutely ruinous tn ?mall shippers. On less than carload lots the Increase above the rates on carload lots was In some instances ns much as 273 per cent., and In no case was It less than 8S per cent. Mr. G. H. DeGolyor, a carriage man? ufacturer of Cincinnati, testified that the proposed Increase In the classifica? tion of vehicles would limit Ohio and Mississippi Valley carriage manufac? turers to territory adjacent to their factories. This closed the testimony nnd the hearing was adjourned. TERRIBLE LOSS OF LIFE. SIX LITTLE GIRLS BURNED TO DEATH. (By Telegraph to Virglnlan-Pilot.) Quincy, 111., Dec. 22.?Six Utile girls were burned to death, four probably fatally burned and eight other persons badly Injured during the rehearsal of Christmas exercises of. one of the classes at St. Francis School to-day. There were fourteen little girls in the class and they represented different characters. Ten of them appeared as lambs and wore white fleece on their garments. The fleece of cm caught lire from an open gas Jet and in almost an instant the whole ring of littlo ones was in flames. Sisters of the school ran to the rescue and were also badly burn? ed. Six died almost instantly from burns and four of tho survivors will die. Trade In American Cool. Philadelphia, Pn., Doc. 22.?Orders have been given for the Spanish steam? er Alton, now in port, to lead coal here for Genoa. She arrived several days ago from Bllboa, Spain, with a cargo of iron ore. Philadelphia conl merchants who ship both from this and Virginia ports have of late been invading ports In Eu? rope, which formerly were supplied by Curdiff. So great are the expectations expected t?L he In the future that the qucs'.lon of building American steamers for Its transportation Is being dis uss ed In shipping circles. It is now pointed out that these vessels for return car? goes could get iron ore nt ports in the Mediterranean from which a tre? mendous amount is to come next y^ar, contracts already havclng been made by the Iron nnd steel companies. Forty Sohool Children Drowned <By Telegraph to Virginian-F!lot.) Brussels. Dec 23.?Upwards of forty school children were drowned to-day In an Ice accident at Frelinghem, near the French frontier. The children of the district had been given a holiday with permission to piny on the frozen river Lys. When the merriment was at full height the ice broke suddenly and the children disappeared. A few were rescued half dead, but the ma? jority were drowned, Thirty-six bodies have been recovered, but others are still missing. The catastrophe spread consternation through the town, where nearly every family suffered loss. Congressman Bcutolle Bettor (By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot.) Boston, Mass., Dec. 22.?The condi? tion of Congressman Routelle was much better to-night, and he left for for Bangor, Mnlne. OODY PASSES OVER THE RIVER The Summons Game to the Great Evangelist Yesterday. - AT THE NOON HOUR llcnlh Cnnncd br n Gouoral Breaking Down of Hin Ny<tom In l'OMC> ?inenco of Overwork ? The End AI? moM Free from I'oln?Ho Win Al wnji Aiubltiou? 10 Ir'lud Work to II o. (By Telegraph to Virginlan-Pllot.) 12nst Northtleld, Mass., Dec. 22.?D. L. Moody, the famous evengellst, died at noon to-day. It was not expected until yesterday by the members of Mr. Moody's family and Immediate circle of friends that death wold be the result of his Illness. The cause of death was a general breaking down, due to overwork. Mr. Moody's heart had been weak for a long time, and exertions put forth in con? nection with meetings In the West last month, brought on a collapse, from which he failed to rally. TITiE BREAK DOW. The evangelist broke down in Kan? sas City, Mo., where be was holding services, about a month ago, and the (itAJOR GENERAL WOOD, CUBA'S NEW GOVERNOR, AND THE OFFICERS AFFECTED BY HIS PROMOTION. >?.-,,../?? seriousness of his condition was so ap? parent to the 'physicians who were called to attend him, that they forced him to abandon his lour and return to his home with all possible speed. After he reached Northllcld, eminent physicians were consulted and every? thing was done to prolong life. N'EiA'RltNO THE NED. A bulletin issued last week communi? cated the tidings to the public that Mr. Moody was very ill, but that a little improvement was noticed. This week the patient showed a steady gain until yesterday, when he showed symptoms of nervousness, accompanied by weakness, Avhich caused the family much anxiety. Early in the day Mr. Moody realized that the end was not far off and talk? ed with his family at intervals, being conscious to the lnst, except for a few fainting epells. He revived, and with wonderful display of strength In his voice, said In a happy strain: '?What's the matter? What's going on here?" One of the children replied: "Father, you have not been quite well and so we came In to see you." A little later Mr. Moody talked quite freely to his sons, saying: "I have always been an ambitious man, not ambitious to lay up wealth, but to leave you work to ?Jo, and you're going to continue tho work of the schools In East Northflcld and Mount Herman, and of the Chicago Bible In? stitute." As the noonday hour grew near tne watchers nt his bedside noted the np proach of death. Several time3 his lips moved as if In a prayer, but the articu? lation was so faint thut the words could not he hear*. Just ns de?th came Mr. Moody awoke as if front slumber and said with much joyousness: ?'. "I see earth receding;'heaven is open? ing; Clod is. calling moy.and a moment later he expired. WHY METHUEN CROSSED RIVER He Desired to'.Establish Searchlight Communication With Kimberley NO FIGHTING TODAY Iii Spite of tbo English Com in an der'.? Delny In Advancing, Ho I* *'on?ld orod Hin? tor of llio summon 1 amp MiKioiI to I hl?vclt'.v -S?r ffttousi Minister lo Wounded ?Lieut Churchill RoncbcR IDelogoii tlity. (By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot.) London, Dec. 22.?A dispatch from Cape Town, dated Sunday, December 17th, says that General Methuen's pri? mary object In crossing the Modder River appears to have been to estab? lish search-light communication with Kimberley, -which is believed to be still on full rations. The water in the mines is plentiful. On the other hand, In spite of their usual tactics, it Is considered possible that the Boers have been compelled to assume the offen? sive, the commander having arranged for the disposition of the forces and anticipating difficulty in maintaining food supples In the present positions. Moreover, It Is said there Is a growing desire among the Free Staters to re? turn home, -which Is testified to on many sides and may tend to preclpl t?te an action on the part of the Boer commands. METIIUEX'S DELAY. In suite of the dciay of General Me thuen in advancing, he is regarded as largely the master of the situation, and his entrenched uoaitiori is believed to he unassailable. In the event of the Ilocrs attacking Klmberlby General Mothiien would be enabled to make a counter move with his artillery and cavalry. Consequently, such a move? ment on the nart of tho Boers, it is said. Is not contemplated. It Is appar? ent, therefore, that to make baste slowly is the truest policy at present. In accordance with General Methuen's dictum the army should not advance faster than the slowest ox-wngons. MINISTERING TO WOUNDED. Chieveley Camp, Natal. Dec. 17.? (Sunday) ? The cams, whiclr wns pitched to the left of the position taken up byi. the Union brigade, was shifted from that point this morning to Chieve? ley. The wounded are being entrained for Pletermarltsburg. Mo3t of the wounds are In the nrms or legs. Dr. Treves is operating on the wounded. Sir William MacCormack attended at the railway platform and several assistant surgeons are giving every attention. AN UNRECORDED SORTIE. London, December 22.?A Wnr OflL-e dispatch from Pletennnritrsburg. Na? tal, gives a list of casualties, Decem? ber IS, of seven men killed and four? teen wounded, nil 'non-commissioned ofllcers and men. The names of the regiments concerned indicate a hither? to unrecorded sortie from Ladyemith on that date. WINSTON CHURCHILL SAFE. London, December 22.?Lady Ran? dolph Churchill has received a cable? gram from her son, Winston .Churchill, who woa captured by the Boors In Na tal and taken to Pretoria, and whose escape from there was announced De? cember it, saying he had arrlved'safe ly at Delasoa Buy. BROOKE'S DEPARTURE. CUBANS TENDER HIM A FARE? WELL BANQUET. (By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot.) Havana, December 22.?Sixty-five persons were present at the farewell banquet tendered to General Brooke to-day at the Paris Restaurant. Gen? eral Mario Monacal presided and Mr. Ernest Lee Conant acted as toastmas ter. Senor Llorcnte, in proposing the health of General Brooke, said: "General Brooke was called ttpon to govern Cuba under the extremely dlf licult conditions of transition from the old narrow system to the now, liberal regime, and he did so without injuring the rights of any one. Cubans will al? ways remember hint with gratitude and love." GENERAL WrOOD'S REMARKS. Major General Wood, who spoke briefly in response to words of wel? come, said: "The United States is In Cuba In the person of representatives who Intend to carry out a great work and to fulfill strk'tly the promises of the United States Congress. As for myself, I can only do what the President has sent me to do; but I hope to enjoy the esteem and confidence of the Cuban people as General Brooke has enjoyed them." BROOKE'S FAREWELL. General Brooke, responding, said. In part: "I shall always remember the long hours or toil in Cuba, but I shall ever recall the kindness shown me by all Cubans, especially by those who realize that the Americans are their best friends." General Brooke will leave to-morrow for Tnmpa. A squadron of the Seventh Cavnlary and a battery of the Second Artillery, with a band, will escort him from the palace to the wharf. A major general's salute will l>e fired from Ca? banas as the steamer leaves the har? bor at :> o'clock. A Governor Geneial's salute will be flied in honor of General Wood. A MOTION REJECTED. At to-day's meeting of the municipal council a motion was made to send an address of thanks to President McKin? ley for his candid references to the Cuban people and the future of Cuha in his recent message to Congress. The motion was rejected on the ground? its asserted by the principal speaker In opposition?that the message contained nothing new, but merely reiterated a former promise. Now North Carolina Road. (By Telegraph to Vlrgininn-Pllot.) Charlotte, N. C? Dec. 22.?Work Is actively progressing on the Mount Airy and Eastern Railroad, which will extend from Mount Airy, N. C, to the Dun River. Trains are running on por? tions of the road. The road opens up a rich undeveloped section of the State, including a virgin forest of 2O.0OD acres of hardwood. The officers of she road ore: President, T. E. Houston, of Chester, Pn,:( vice president, \Y. II. Tunis, of Baltimore; secretary and treasurer, W. W. Whyte, of "West Vir? ginia. Congressman Borry's Opinion (By telegraph to Vlrglnlan-Pilot.) Washington, D. C, Dec. 2.2?Repre? sentative Berry, of Kentucky, a mem? ber of the River and Harbor Committee, said to-day that he did not agree with the view of Chairman Burton, of the committee, that there would be no river and harbor bill this year. Mr. Berry thinks It most desirable that the bill should be framed at the present long session, and ho Is of the opinion that the committee will take this view. if FILIPINO PRESS! ? ?: ?. ??.;> - The Democracia, Required to R8- j| tract, Suspends Publication.' - GEN. LAWTON BURIES Ncwipnpor* Coiuplnlu Bitterly of the Anthorltlc*. Chnrgluc Tbnt Got" ? Scirspnper Enterprise by Bup? }ig pranslns t'ostty Cnblo DiapnteUca ? l uii'i for Kcloir of Geoernl i,?w? ton'? Wir? niiHCbtldren. 3 (By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot.) : :;J$f Manila, December 22.?10:50 p. m.?'::is$> The newspaper Democracia, the organ ;:f| of a coterie of Filipinos, Including tho Supreme Court Judges, favoring Am?W|^ lean control In the Philippines, to-night announces that It has been decided to suspend publication. The paper was started at the suggestion and under the.?'-?.? patronage of the Philippine Advisory Commission, headed by Prof. J. G. . A Schurmnn. The Democracia prints a ; ;;S single page, In big type. In the state meat accompanying the announcement of Its suspension, the editor says he has been directed by the provcet mar? shal to retract certain criticism of the clerical methods adopted In regard to the management of schools, and adds; TUE ANNOUNCEMENT. "Recognizing the authority of the provost marshal, wc have no recourse except to comply and have decided' to suspend publication until the present extraordinary conditions regarding.'yJ; press matters disappear. When we know what laws rule 110, by what modo we are judged and to whose jurisdiction 're? press matters are amenable, the Dem? ocracia will rc-uppeur." The paper has generally been a warm supporter of the administration. The'.--';? provost marshal recently threatened to, ?' >. suppress It for publishing nn editorial asserting that Manila streets were In a worse condition under the American ^ than they hud been under Spalsh ad- ;v: ministration. The Manila Times was also recently warned, with an Intimation of impris? onment and confiscation for printing an editorial recommending the creation of a board of charity commissioners to vj control the charitable Institutions, on nccount of rumors of mismanagement of charitable funds by tho church au? thorities. RITTER COMPLAINTS. The newspapers complain bitterly that the authorities exercise a paternal supervision, threatening suppression, they claim, for trifling errors in the publication of news not connected with, public, matters. They also say the cen? sorship hadlcaps newspaper enterprise by suppressing cable dispatches, re? ceived from respectable agencies, whose.J.-: transmission is of an exceedingly costly character. The matter suppressed In? cludes reports of government actions, among them being Philippine and American occurrences which might give the Filipinos an unfavorable opinion of the United States. GENERAL LAWTON'S REMAINS. Manila, Dec. 22.?12:30 p. m.?General . Lawton's remains were placed In the chapel in the Paco Cemetery this morn? ing. Private services were held at the residence and the body was carried to the cemetery by members of the Gene? ral's staff and escoT-ted by Troop I, ol the Fourth Cavalry. Public services will be held latr?\ WIDOW AND ORPHAJNS FUND. .Washington, D. C, Dec. 22.?The committee engaged In raising a fund for the, relief of the widow and four young children of the late Major- ',1$ General Lawton are gratified with the generous response to their appeal, and \-; now suggest, through the press, that all those feeling able and so disposed, . make a Christmas offering to promote the work In hand. It is proposed to cable Mrs. Lawton Monday the result as evidence of the appreciation of her husband's splendid services, and the sympathy and regard In which she Is held by her countrymen. The total contribution to the fund to date amounts to $1,531. Arrested in California. (By Telegraph to Vlrginlan-PUot.) San Francisco. Cal., Deo. 22?W. H.* ? [K Gilbert, a bankrupt hardware merchant from Winston, N. C has formally dfc- v clarcd to United States Commissioner Hencock that he will no longer resjst - tho l.-gal effort to send him to North Carolina for trial on the Indictment charging him with having concealed a portion of his assets with Intent to de? fraud his creditors. Gilbert will be fi taken before United States District Judge Dellaven, who will make tho necessary order. ? OTHER TELEGRAPH PAGE 9 CLASSIFICATION OP NEWS.; BY DEPARTMENTS. Teleenph News?Pa?s 1, 9and It. Lorai News?Patres 2, 3, S and 6. Editorial?Page 4. VireinU News?Patfs S. North Carolina News?Page 7 Portsmouth News?Payes 10 and 11. Berkley News ?Pa?s It. Markets?Pace 12. ShlpptnB-^Pasja 9, Real estate?Pa*? 1Z