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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-09
COLONIAL DANES.

COLONIAL DANES.
The Colonial Danes of this city are
deeply interested in securing whatever
of honor can come TO the old Common
wealth, and have enlisted in the lauda-
bic undertaking to have one of the bat
tleships authorized by Congress from
time to time named the Virginia.
a committee has been appointed, con-
sistinE of members of the local organ
1Zation of Colonial Danes, which will
go to Washington next week to wait on
the President and the Secretary of the
Navy and impress upon him the reas-
ons why there should be n floating fort
named the Virginia.
INVITATION TO GOVERNOR
Mrs. Herbert a. Claiborne on behalf
OF the Colonial DANES, called upon the
Governor this morning and extended an
Invitation TO him 10 accompany the
committee of ladies.
Governor Tyler accepted the invita-
ton to the extent that he promised to
Join the committee in Washington Fri
day.
WILL VISIT PRESIDENT.
lie will accompany the ladies' when
they are ready to call upon the Prcsi-
dent and the Secretary, and introduce
them to the distinguished officials. In
cidentally, of course, he will reinforce
the arguments the ladies will make for
the Governoisis himself intensely inter
ested in honoring the State, and seq
ing 1t honored by others
NORFOLK CASE ARGUED.
IL the State Supreme Court to-day
the case of the city of Norfolk against
Young was further argued by w. H.
Taylor for appellant and Thomas H.
WILCOX for appellant and submitted
81 The Court announced from the bench
IN q tn cat,
the Court. with respect to the filing of
briefs, will be strictly enforced, with
out regard to any agreement between
counsel
Adjournment was. taken until Jan
uaryt 0, 1900
BARGES FOR NORFOLK.
Mr.. Morgan Treat, United States Mar
shall and receiver for the Atlantic
Transportation Company, has gone to
newport News to superintcnd the re-
movnl OF the barges Woodside and West
virginia, belonging to the bankrupt
company. from that point to Norfolk
The barges will be locked at Norfolk
subject to the further orders OF the
court.
PARDONED.
Governor Tyler yesterday pardoncd
John Pratt, charged with cattle steal
1ng.s Pratt comes from Pulaski conn
". The pardon was granted at the in
tercesslon of The mans wife and chill
dren. The partoned man and his fam
liy left Richmond on a southbound
train last night.
DEATH.
Mrs. Ada Virginia Levy Straus wife
OF Mr.. Charles Straus, died at 1890
o'clock this morning, in the SSth wear
OF her age, after an. Illness of about
two years duration. She was II da,ich
ter of the late MIR. Abraham Levy. Her
husband Is member of the well known
firm of Stern Sa Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-09

of wagons, loaded with tobacco, are
compelled to stand in the streets
night and day waiting to find room for
their loads. Peanuts are also being
titles, and additional storeroom is re-
Quired to accommodate them.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-09
TO REST IN FRANKLIN.

Coroner Eley sent wire to a SON
in-law of the deceased, Albert Warn.
of Rich Square. n. C. Warm requested
that the remains be buried here.
Afterwards Local Southern Agent
Paul Y. Cohoon had the following
telegram:
Agent Gardner, Franklin. wires that
he understands that man found dead
yesterday is Thomas Bolton. His
daughter lives near Franklin, and
states she was expecting him yester-
day, and that he has had a stroke of
paralysis, and is subject to apoplexy
She deposited S10.70 with Gardner for
coffin and TRANSFORMATION to Franklin
Sec coroner or county authorities. and
il they can arrange the matter for
this amount do So"
The deceased leaves several children
in Southampton and near Rich
Square.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-09
THOSE LOTUS GIRLS.

The Lotus Club reception proved a
really enjoyable function. The men
members were invited last evening, the
first time they have been permitted to
come.
The Lotus Club is the society organ
lied by n party OF young women to de-
velop individuality and originality on
the part OF members. They want to do
things differently from other people
to shove away from stereotyped forms.
Last night Miss Jennie Holland, the
hostess displayed considerable origi-
nality in the program of entertain
mcnt. Two minute speeches were re-
quired of memberships that were
supposed TO tell things sincerely and
entertainingly. Mics Holland and Mr..
Carter sang
Among the talks was one by young
lady who deplored the habit of men in
going to the theatre and sitting in the
bald-head row.
The suggestion Of Sam Burgess for
chaplain is not copyrighted idea
A HONEYMOON WITH TROUBLES.
1.-THE Bachelors Honeymoon" went
big. 1t was one of the best farce com
clics ever seen in Suffolk. The au-
dience wasn't as large rs ii should have
been but they laughed strong enough
for thousand. The boisterous eli
makes followed like rain-drops in a
summer storm. William McVay as
Ben Bachelor displayed many works of
comedian. Della Stacey sparklcd
with fun. though some of her sayings
were n bit risquc. There was not a
sorry part in the bunch of ten. All
advertised laughs arrived on time.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-09
RAY BRIGGS BAILED.

Ray Briggs. charged with being re-
si,onsble for the death of his brother,
was yesterday allowed bail in $4,000.
y guarantee company went surety.
Ray is expected to be in Suffolk very
soon.
The late Richard Evans Briggs burial
took place in Richmond this after
noon
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-09
SMALL FIRE.

There was small fire last night at
midnight at the Nansemond Truck
Package Companys plant. 1t is not
known how the blaze started. The
department. came promptly, and the
fire was soon out; loss trining.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-09
Colonial Danes Want a Warship
Named for Virginia.
WILL VISIT PRESIDENT.
Govcrnor Tyler Wi, Accompany
con,nhiiteeso washington aud Ala
As Their Lnnaabie Under,aainr-
Al Aged NcEre..- Norroik coso Ar
gurd IN suprenne Court Executive
c'eneney Extoneea -Den.h of n
Indy.
Especial to virginlan. Pilots

Richmond, Va, Dec. S.-Lutressa Ty-
Ter. negro woman claiming to have
been 126 years old, died here this morn
ing HTT
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-09
BURGLAR CAUGHT.

Lewis Gayle. alias Randall, has beer
arrested in Norfolk by Detectives Hep
pei and West. Hurricane Branch left
Tonight for Norfolk to bring the prise
ner to Suffolk. Gayle is charged with
robbing Wortley y. Gwaltney of $50, q
toy bank and other articles. Some OF
the money stolen was church money.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-09
MARINE INTELLlGEMcE.
STEAMER BREAKS IN TWO-DE-
LAYED VESSELS.

Gy Telegraph to Virginian-PNot)
London, Dec. S.-The British steamer
Maltby which arrived at Liverpool on
November IA from Savannah, and was
reported yesterday ashore in the Tyne.
has broken in two
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-09

Gardiner Nc, Dec. S.-Schooncr
Maude Dudley, with cargo of yellow
pine arrived here tonight from Sa-
Vannah, Ga. after being out more than
4 month on the passage. and over
which much anxiety was felt. y crew
Will commence discharging at once,
working continuously i'll order to get
her out Of the river before the close Of
navigation.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-09

London. Dec. S.-A dispatch from
Ymuiden says the German steamer
Italia. Captain t. Schalmberg. from
Hamburg for Newport News. put in
here to-day with her machinery out of
order.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-09
THE. JURY.

These men were the jurors: r. S.
Boykin, a. A. Riddck, j. +. De-
berry, Wilson Norheet, William d.
Boyett John NJ. Butler.
The body was identified by Oliver
Copeland, who knew the deceased in
life. The clothing was plain-a brown
topcoat. sack coat that was torn,
but clean underclothing, and a black
SLOUGH hat. In Il rocket was an old
instrument of writing, which bore the
names. Thomas Bolton and Jesse Boil
ton. There WAS also found in n
pocket q 15-cent fare from Copeland
TO Suffolk, issued December 9Th. The
body was first found by Il freight en-
CINE driver. 1t was six feet from the
track.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-09
WOULDN'T GRANT 4 CHANCE.

WUuIDN'T GKNNT 4 CHANGE.
Circuit Judge Hancock. of the First
Judicial Circuit, Manchester, refused
To have the Wilson'S Camp case removed
TO the United states Curt Judge ]. B..
Prince, representing Camp, Yesterday
moved 10 have the case transferred on
the ground that his client lived in an
ether State, Florida. and for the fur
ther reason that local prejudice Is al
legged. Judge Rawles and Mr.. Britt an
rcared for Wilson. Wilson won the suit
in Nansemond Circuit Court, hut the
Cort of Appeals sent 1t back The case
will come UP for trial on it's merits in
January. Judge Hancock will sit for
Judge Prcntis.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-09

Mrs Ada Virginia Levy Strauss wife
of Mr.. Charles Straus, died at l0:5
o'clock this morning, in the SSth wear
Of her age, after an Illness of about
two years duration. She was Il da,irh
ter of the late MIR. Abraham Levy. Her
husband Is member of the well known
firm of Stern & Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-09
TOWN OF SUFFOLK.
Dead Stranger Proves to be Thos.
Bolton, Of North Carolina.
The Coroncr's Inqno.t4 Manson ond
Truck r"ohase compnny'. Plan,
Partly Burned-The Lotus Club
Rcccption-Atny Bsiggs Bnild.
Especial to Yirglnian- Pilot. )

Suffolk, Va, Dec. S.-The dead
stranger found near here yesterday
was Thomas Bolton, of Rich Square.
N. c. That fact was brought out this
morning at a coroner's inquest. con-
Quoted by Acting County Coroner Eley
at the Southern depot. The jury,
though, did not decide what caused
death, but adjourned till tomorrow
without a verdict
They could not we'll tell what killed
him. There was no blood. but a terri
BILE bruise was found on the left side
of the body under the arm.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-09

Governor Tyler yesterday pardoned
John Pratt, charged with cattle steal
ing.s Pratt comes from Pulaski conn.
". The pardon was granted at the in
tercesslon OF The mans wife and chill
dren. The pardoned man and his fam
ny left Richmond on southbound
train last nieht
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-22
PRESS COMMENTS.
THE GOLD
(Washington Post.)

' " SS>'P
The Post does not know of a single
newspaper in the United States. except
the advocates of free coinage, that is
not in favor of putting the gold stand
ard into plain, unmistakable law. AS
this matter stands to-day, and as it has
stood since resumption, any secretary Of
the treasury could put the, finances of
the country on the silver basis. 1t has
distressful incidents of the panic of 1898
was an intimation from Secretary Car
Isle that he had some idea of using sill
yer instead of gold in meeting the obi
cations Of the government. The results
of that incident We're among the influ-
ences that made Mr.. Carlisle a firm
friend of sound money, an infleXible OPP
ponent of 50-cent dollars.
A gold-standard administration has
no difficulty in finding in these provi-
sions ample authority for maintaining
that standard. On the other hand. a
free-coinage administration would find
dulIloIllS 10 use COLL, anu, having
silver on hand. would use it in a way
that would at once destroy the parity.
Hence the necessity for putting the
standard into the statute book. Hence,
also, the necessity for breaking the
endless chain by enacting a law that
when the government has paid gold for
a legal-tender note, 1t shall hold that
note until gold is offered for it.
The coinage of the United States. as
relates to standard and all details, is
always at the disposal of the people
and the states, acting through congress.
1t should always be kept under such
control. But that is not now the case,
for the power of the executive is unlim-
tied in the matter of standard. That
power and the danger involved in its
existence ought to be removed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-22
Application for Bids for Territorial
Certificates of Indebtedness to
Paw Deficiencies,

The undersigned will receive sealed
bids up to 10 o'clock Il. m. on the 27th
day of June, A. d. 1899. for the pur-
chase at not less than par Of the whole
or any part of the following certificates
of Indebtedness of the territory of New
Mexico, dated March /, 1899, issued for
the purpose of paying deficiencies in
territorial revenue, amounting to S125,-
973.47.
These certificates are issued under an
act providing therefor, by the 33d legis-
lative assembly, approved March l6,
1899: they are dated March /, 1899, bear
ing interest from that date at the rate
of 6 per cent per annum, payable semi
annually evidenced by coupons; principal
and interest payable at the office of the
territorial treasurer, Santa Fe, New
Mexico, principal payable five years
after date, but may be paid at the option
of the territory at any time aftel one
year from date.
The law provides that one-ffth of the
entire issue will be paid annually with
interest.
These certificates will be issued in de-
nominations of one hundred dollars or
multiples thereof. Sales will be made
of the entire issue, or of the entire issue
in any series, or portions of any series
will be sold in blocks of ten thousand
dollars or more, to the highest and best
bidder for cash, delivery to be made in
Santa Fe.
For further particulars address the
undersigned at his Office, in Santa Fe,
New Mexico. SAMUEL ELDoDT,
Treasurer of Territory of New Mexico.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-22

One 5o0-acre apple orchard at Roswell
will this year become a shipper for the
first time. AS the apple crop there is
never a failure, and the fruit is always
of superior quality, this orchard will be
worth a fortune to it's owners. The crop
from three acres, on an old orchard,
has frequently brought from 81, 500 to
81, 800, sold on the trees. The scarcity
of fruit in the new sections of the val
ley and surrounding country caused the
high prices to be realized. OF course, the
valley market will not the
crop of the big orchard, but Texas and
New Mexico will buy the last one
of the apples at profitable prices. There
is an abundant western market. Besides
the apples are firm, free from pests, and
would bear shipment to Europe, or even
supply the soldiers in the Philippines.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-22
Pecos Valley Peaches.

F. G. Tracy, land commissioner of the
irrigation company at Carlsbad, who
has shown the most energy and intelli-
gent effort in making a success of peach
growing on a commercial scale in that
section, has his reward this year in an
excellent crop Of fine varieties. When
his orchard was planted it did not
thrive, stunted trees having been deliv-
cred by an eastern nursery. These he
replaced after a year or two of wasted
time, and fertilizer was purchased to
stimulate growth when it seemed slow.
Heterogeneous of various kinds fol-
lowed, but success was finally won.
Other men had grown fine peaches, but
not in sufficient quantity for shipment.
Mr.. Tracy found that the theory that
n could plant trees, turn on water and
watch them grow would not work. His
efforts have resulted in securing a mod
ell orchard, and a handsome revenue is
in sight for this season. Some of the
fruit will soon be on the market. Fail
ures were made in peach orchards in
that end of the Pecos valley by parties
who did not pursue careful methods,
doing little to help the trees after they
We're planted. This orchardist has
shown how an irrigated peach orchard
there should be handled.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-22
Civil Service Comment.

Editor New Mexican: In the matter
of the late (and too long deferred) re-
vision of Cleveland's blanket civil
service order by President Mckinley, it
may be of interest to the public to know
a few of the facts relating to the said
revision, especially the noteworthy one
that officials and employees in the va
rious departments who were covered
into bed-fellowship by this m%alodorous
blanket, were given the opportunity to
express their opinions upon the letter
and spirit Of the blanket" order. These
opinions and recommendations laid be-
fore the president by the various de-
partment heads and discussed in cabi-
net, were in themselves the basis of the
revision, so long delayed by the more
grave conditions of the Spanish war,
happily ended.
The position Of special agent Of the
general land Office, which l have the
honor to hold, is one of those which, in
the estimation Of right thinking men,
was improperly included in Mr. Cleve-
lands order" and I took occasion to
present to the presidents through the
proper channel, my reasons as to why
such a naturally personally confidential
relationship should not be one of a
character, and l am much graf
to have been informed of the sue
cess which met my reasonings and rec
concentrations; and that in future,
''merit and fitness combined with
party Affiliations, will,
that party secure control Of the
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-22

Michigan celery has reached the Kan
sas City market, and sells for ) cents
per stalk. Why not Roswell celery? 1t
can not be excelled, and can quickly
reach the market. Later on train loads
of celery from California peat lands will
go through New Mexico to Kansas City,
there to be repacked and shipped all
over the country. Roswell's mucky soil
produced much celery last year that
vas sold at fine prices in Texas, one
shipper receiving owe $4,000 from TWEEN
ty acres. The new railway permits the
product to reacn the greatest market
in two days less time than the celery
from California, and shipments in that
direction will probably be made this
season.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-22

The Standard Oil Company has "few
de coop" and will roost with the mos
quitos in New Jersey instead of in
Ohio hereafter, abandoning it's charter
and ~discharging all but six of its sixty
clerks in the offices in the former state.
Ohio was too warm after the greedy
gang. The strong anti-monopoly decla-
ration of intentions by the late Repub-
Some day this corporation may have to
follow the thieving lottery company
that was outlawed, driven to a foreign
island to do business. and practically
destroyed by being denied the use Of
the United States mail service.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-22

appears to have died in peace, as the
press dispatches no longer tell of it's ses-
sions. Germany's representatives found
all the other delegates sc contrary that
many was willing to indorse. Only by
unanimous vote could any agreement
be made. AS Germany did not wish to
have the arbitration propositions of the
American delegates adopted, the o n
trary majority was blocked from max
ing that scheme go.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-22

administration, enable the then presi-
ment with the assistance of his person.
al and political friends, just in the same
degree that the present Republican ad-
ministration is justified and should be
commended by all Americans who are
opposed to an o~ffice-holding class, for
assigning to the various positions Of
trust and responsibility (aside from
mere clerkships and persons in the clas-
sified service) personal and political
friends having "merit and fitness in
connection with Republican party af-
filiations. This is not "spoils," but COM
mon sense. MAX PRACHT.
Santa Fe, June 81, 1899.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-22

The army officers favor the post can
teen, where beer is sold under their SUI
pervision and regulations, the profit 60
ing to the benefit of the men. Certainly
the officers desire to be rid of drunken
soldiers and to AVE as little intemper-
ance among the men as possible. BY
moderate indulgence in beer on a reser-
walton, the men are kept from seeking
the murderous dives and poison shops
always to be found bordering the mill
tary grounds. These places are the
scenes of murders and debaucheries
that give army and civil officials much
trouble. The judgment of the military
officers should govern in regard to the
P1ntapn
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-22
LaWleSs Miners.

Santa Fe county has a case in point.
If the men under arrest for shooting a
miner at Madrid are guilty they must
be punished. If not, then the guilty one
must be found. BY vigorous handling
of this outbreak the territory will be
saved more serious trouble in the flu
ture.
To-day at Wallace, Idaho, will occur
the hearing of the cases of the men en-
gagged in the recent riot at Wardner.
The government has restored order at
the request of the governor of Idaho, as
it did in the same district some years
ago when riot and destruction of prop
erty occurred. hen arrests were made,
indictments were found, and trials were
had. But not one person was ever con-
victed and punished; and the secret,
lawless organization which had been
overawed by a transient display of au-
thority returned to power, and has
maintained since it's supremacy over
law and justice. Nobody has dared to
oppose 1T openly; or even to make
noW its tyranny. The country has
acquired a reputation for violence, and
because of the insecurity Of life and
property that do it inestimable damage
and which will prevent the investment
of capital and industrial development.
Such practices as have been INDUCED
in at Wardner probably began with
smaller demonstrations than those
which have attracted wide attention.
The officers probably took no earnest
steps to secure convictions in the first
violations, and holder ones naturally
resulted. The time to check violence Is
to begin with the first infringement of
the law, before a community be intimi-
dated. and then juries may be had to
convict.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-22
Millions of dollars have been

Millions of dollars have been spent in
tic steamers, but the transportation
companies have now decided to build
for comfort and safety hereafter. The
big vessels recently ordered to take the
place of the Paris and other fast ships
are to be broader and slower, so that
the passage will take eight days in
stead Of six. The expense of the trip
will be much less to the owner, and the
The capacity of these ships will be
greater, and the rolling motion de-
creaced
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-22

Secretary of State Hay, who can not
be accused of ignorance as to conven
tionalities after his official residence
abroad. and at the American capital,
gave Washington society a shock one
morning last week. He appeared at a
morning wedding clad in a white fan
mel suit that made the president and
others present. who were in Prince AL
berts, look as hot as they were. The
mercury was at 100, but the secretary
OF state looked as cool as a dew-kissed
pink.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-22

President Loubet is finding much
trouble in getting any one to undertake
to secure a cabinet. He should engage
the services of Hon. Thomas B. Reed
while that gentleman is at hand. He
could round up ministers, and when he
got them into office he would know
how to count a majority ever if they
refused to vote. France is young, and
could learn much in the science of gov
erning from this forceful gentleman.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-22

The rough riders will own Las Vegas
for a few days as completely as they
owned San Juan hill and the block
house after their charge. But there will
be no charge upon this occasion. The
sum subscribed by the people of the
hospitable city is Marty 5000. and they
have requested the troops to leave their
pocketbooks at home and to bring only
their blankets, thirst and appetites.