davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-18
PETERSBURG.
A Grocery Store and Shuck Fac
tory Burned.
commencement ExercIses or tho Pcs
tersburg School, or mu.tc, md ~.
Joscphs' Academy Several Juno
Weddings -Eliss Grand Lodge.

Petersburg. Va. June 17.-About
o'clock this morning fire was discov-
cred in the grocery store of Mr.. ]. r.
Jones. on Washington street, and his
entire stock and fixtures were COM
pletely destroyed by fire and water. The
fire department was promptly on the
scene, and succeeded in checking the
flames before the building had been
greatly damaged. This fire had hardly
been gotten under control before n
second alarm was turned in. and the
department was called to Blandford,
where they found the shuck factory of
w. II. Camp almost burned to the
ground. 1t it not know how either fire
originated.
Mr.. Jones had an insurance OF $500
on building and $3.50 on stock. Mr.
Camps insurance was $3.50 on building
and S525 on stock and machinery. The
companies carrying the insurance on
both fires were represented by Messrs.
J. l.. NIoyler e Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25
Unreasonable Weather.

Last nights mid-winter electric storm
the second of the present season, was a
startling reminder of the mutabiiity of the
elements which contribute to the very COM
pick conditions collectively termed wealth
er. The deluge of rain, the flashing Of
hshtning and the pealing of the thunder
were all suggestive of midsummer The
temperature was high enough to have car
ried out the delusion had an observer not
known the date. The clearing-away coudi-
tons, however, Were sufficiently wintry to
suit all the requirements of the calendar
Indeed a freeze following a thunder storm
is one of the freaks of nature 1t is not TO
be questioned that this phenomenon. par
icularly as it was preceded by another of
a similar nature, so recently, will renew the
suggestions which are entertained in MANY
minds that the climate is undergoing a
change. 1t is rather upsetting to the con-
ventional ideas OF the seasons to find sum-
mer weather in winter. Yet it is of notable
record that snow has fallen in July. 1t is
frequently told of a certain old almanac
that in the absence of the regular conputer
and prognosticator a scape-grace young
relative for joke inserted, opposite a mid
summer date, the line about this time ex-
pect snow" And oldest inhabitants mar
rate with JUNCTION and occasionally with
awe how 1T did snow on that date, so casu-
ally and earelessly chosen. So that with
snow in July and lightning in January some
skeptics who doubt the stability of things
in general are likely to shake their heads
and predict great changes soon TO develop.
II the polar axis is shifting position, as
some believe, or If the earth's movements
are undergoing a process of change the
gradations of transformation are so infin-
itesimally small as 10 be apparent to no
single generation. Astronomical and geo
logical study reveal, first of ALL the fact
that worid-life is spanned by periods far
beyond human conception. The year be-
comes as an atomic unit The century is a
mere beginning in the reckoning. The cy-
Gle, the age. the con replace all the human
means of measurement. h II futile there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25
Jefferson, the ExpansiOnist.


Il am with Jefferson and the people
rather than with Hamilton and the fed
eralists," said MIR. Gompers at the anti
expansion meeting on Sunday. The allu-
sion was most laundering. On the CUES
ton of expansion in his day Alexander
Hamilton took no prominent stand be-
cause he happened to be killed by Aaron
Burr in 1904 before the question had really
arisen. But the attitude of jefferson and
that of the federaNsts was perfectly clear.
Jefferson made the Louisiana purchase
without pretending the slightest authority
in the Constitution for such action and
frankly admitting that there was none
The federaiists opposed the purchase, op-
posed the bill for governing the territory,
opposed the admission of Louisiana as a
state, and went so far as to predict and
almost threaten civil war in consequence
of Jefferson's policy. 1t is charitable to
suppose that Mr.. Gompers has not found
time to read the history of the United
States, and while that is not exactly a
crime, it should make him more careful in
his illusions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25
"Secret" Discussion of the Treaty.

If the secret sessions Of the Senate pre-
served the secrets of the Senate, arguments
in favor Of closing the doors would be
stronger But they do not. They are re-
ported for the press. The subjects dis
cussed and the discussions of the subjects
are laid before the country promptly, and.
in the circumstances, with fair degree Of
accuracy. They might be better, and it is
often the case that the public would benefit
If they were.
Lei us take the case of this peace treaty.
, Mr. Gray opposes open sessions, for the
reason that he has something to communi-
: cate to the Senate which ought not to reach
the public. He makes this statement as a
secret But the statement is promptly pub
lished. Is there any reason why that
i"something'' when communicated will not
| be published also? Has he not advertised
! IT. indeed, SO that a special watch will be
set for it? He may be very certain that
when ne speaks il will not be only for the
benefit of senators who are present on the
occasion. The substance of his remarks
will get abroad.
The sessions of the commission which
drew the treaty were supposedly secret
But everything that was done was very
well outlined in the daily reports of the
newspapers that when the treaty came to
be published 1t was found not to contain
q line OF real news Every item of conse-
quence had been forecast. And to sum it
all up, a pamphlet is now in print giving
the whole secret proceedings of the COM
mission. and its claims to accuracy are not
challenged.
Moreover, the Vest and the Bacon resolu-
tons are serving as vehicles for public dis
cussion of all objections TO the treaty Mr.
Hoar and Mr.. Vest and Mr.. Bacon and Mr.
Gallery have little If anything to say in
secret on the subject in addition to what
they have already said in public So that
first and last, the effect of keeping the
doors of the Senate closed is to give the
opponents Of the treaty free hand whIie
its friends are confined to the summaries
which Will go out from day to day as the
discussion proceeds. II is not a fair di-
vision. and it is difficult TO see how any
great good may be expected to come
from it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25

vided only that the conduct of race meet
1ngs shall be kept above reproach. As a
means OF joint sport and exercise the hunt
er and the saddle horse will endure as long
as mankind remains vigorous. We have
witnessed the coming of the bicycle with
the foolish vauntings of It's misguided en-
thusiasts that it would take the place of
the horse, which for a while it did seem
likely to do in large measure and, as we
contended would be the case that useful
and Dleasurable article has reached it's
proper relation to other things in the world
and does not in the least affect equine In
terests. Therefore, We welcome the auto
mobile"
Indeed as the case now stands the motor
truck project appears to be more offensive
to certain purists who denounce the pro-
posai to engraft on the language the COM
posite word "auto-truck,' which has thus
far been used to describe the new vehicle.
But it is clear that whatever the philologist
may say, whatever the horsemen may say
whatever sentimentalists may advance In
objection, the time is coming when most of
mans work will be done by machinery to
the displacement of the horse, which will
become a luxury for the pleasure of its
owner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25
Ratify.

At a dinner given in Albany last night
a speech was made by nephew of Admiral
Dewey which contained direct suggestion
to the United States Senate. Nephew
Dewey read from a letter from his dis
tinguished uncle, in which the latter de-
clared that Aguinaldo was at that time
fast losing strength with the natives and
could be derosed as a disturbing factor
without delay were he not bolstered up
with false hopes that the Senate will re-
ject the peace treaty and that he will per-
sonally benefit by this catastrophe. 1t
does not need tip from Admiral Dewey
to demonstrate that the serious conditions
which now prevail in the Philippines are
due in large measure to the volume of
talk which has lately emanated from GER
tain quarters of the United States in ad-
vocacy of a rejection of the treaty and
the immediate withdrawal of the United
States from the islands. The peace treaty
has not. 1t is true been thus far delayed
very materially. but the sentiments of OPP
position which were expressed in adj
vance of it's presentation. have assuredly
hindered its prompt passage. The pres
ence in Washington of a committee of Fill
pinos, evidently we'll supplied with money
and equipped with legal bureau is a sure
token Oh the Idct tnat tnere Is q constant
transmission of information to and from
the insurgent headquarters in the islands.
1t is not to be doubted that the F'ilipnos
who are now obstructing the progress of
a peaceful administration of the islands
are kept we'll informed as to the condi-
lions of obstruction which have grown up
here. Every speech in opposition to rati-
tication which reaches the ears of the
American people reaches also those of the
Filipinos here posted on guard and through
them the ears of the native leaders who
have thus far shown such suspicion of the
United States. Admiral Dewey is fairly
well acquainted. not only with Aguinaldo
himself. but with the conditions surround
ing him. He is well qualified to speak on
this subject, far better qualified than are
most of those who, in high public life, now
assume the heavy responsibility of pre-
venting a conclusion of peace terms in an
alleged defense of the Constitution ana
human liberty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25
Betting on the President.
From the London Chronicle.


We do not credit the New York Worlds
assertion that the treaty of peace will he
either vitality amended or rejected by the
Senate. This kind of statement Is always
made before congressional vote but OBJ
servers of American politics we'll know that
for senators or congressman to talk big
beforehand about opposing the President.
and actually to oppose the President to the
end are two very different things Amer
lean political history is strewn with the
bones of men who have tried to defeat
Presidents, whom a divinity hedges across
the Atlantic as 1t hedges kings in this old
world. Besides, what alternative is there ?
To abandon the Philippines to a European
scramble would be cowardly evasion of
duty OF which the American people are
wholly incapable. Self-government for the
natives of the islands will come no doubt.
but time must be given to develop a stable
system of home rule. No. in Lord Sails
hurys elegant words. We put our money on
President Mckinley and his wise courageous
and straightforward policy with regard to
the natives. The difficulties of the war are
only beginning for the United States: but
even II they took the easiest course and
gave the islands up as a bad lob. the
islanders would certainly not be left to
their own devices. And the states will not
take that course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25
The Hold-Up in the Senate.

The minority is in the saddle in the
Senate. 1t IS holding up the peace treaty,
II is seeking to force q declaration as TO
the Philippines which only the two houses
OF Congress and the President may make,
and 1t is threatening to defeat the army
reorganization bill and also the bill pro-
vidtng government for the Hawaiian Is
lands. The attitude is one of defiance Of
public sentiment and in dcrogat!on of the
dignity of the United States. Thirty men,
ten of whom as senators have only about
thirty days more to live, have the govern
ment practically at their mercy They
could If they desired also hold up the
appropriation bills. but as yet they have
not decided to include them in their pro
gram.
Apparently there is no help for this. The
situation does not admit of the relief that
was applied last spring at the time the
same tactics were employed to pocket the
Hawaiian treaty. Then ii was possible TO
turn the flank Of the b.ockaders by a joint
resolution, and that was done. The treaty
was abandoned, although public sentiment
Overwhelmingly demanded its ratification
But although there is no such remedy in
the case of the peace treaty, there is a
lesson i'll the episode of the Hawaiian treaty
worthy to be learned by the minority now.
The leader Of the opposition to the Ha-
wailaH treaty was Mr.. White of California,
and one Of his coadjutors was Mr.. Allen of
Nebraska Both Were candidates for re-
election. Both went home after the ad-
Journment Of the Senate and labored hard
TO secure Endorsement. Both met with COM
piete defeat California gave the largest
republican majority in years, and not even
MT Bryan influence could save Mr.. Allen.
Are senators with year or two of their
present terms left. and who are anxious to
succeed themselves. persuaded that the best
way TO promote their own interests is by
antagonizing the countrys? Do they think
II wise 10 carry their opposition to the
peace treaty to the length of blocking the
way TO everything? If so they have only
TO study the fate of Mr. White and Mr..
Allen. Those two examples of the rule-or-
ruin policy are profoundly instructive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25
DeadlOCks.

The quick and harmonious choice of John
Jersey and the closing today of the West
Virginia contest ought to inspire the legis-
latures in some of the other states now in
the throes of senator choosing to stop their
fruitless balloting and reach some kind Of
agreement. Contests are in progress with
out present signs of immediate close in
California Delaware, Montana Nebraska,
Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington and Wis
consin. Eight of the thirty states which
entitled this year to elect senators are
unable to effect choice, while Florida,
whose legislature does not assemble for the
purpose of filling the vacancy until April,
may then join the list. Thus nearly one
third OF the states now confronted with the
duty of sending representatives to the up
per house of Congress are daily conf sing
their incapacity, under the existing system,
to express a choice. In at least three of
these eight states charges of bribery and
records of former vote-buying are Haunted
in the faces Of the legislators The tairt
of corruption is in the political atmosphere.
Where bribery has not been charged in
tense factional bitterness has been dis
played. There seems remedy to pre-
vent the biennial recurrence of these de-
moralizing spectacles save the amendment
of the Constitution 10 provide for the u.rect
election of senators by the people of the
states. Every day of resultless ballot .ng
in the eight states now entangled in dead
lock is an added argument for this change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25
The Horse and Machinery.

1t perhaps came at first to some of the
lovers OF the horse with something like
shock that eminent a horseman as Mr..
Croker should ally himself with a project
for the introduction of automobile vehicles
on broad scale. But even the most ardent
believers in this animal as mans best
friend are forced to admit the economy
and the utility of certain applications of
machinery for city use Mr. Cookers new
scheme is to supplant the trucks which now
conGest the lower streets Of the metropolis
with electrical or compressed air vans. of
large carrying capacity and such speed
that the movement of the goods in the
wholesale district may be greatly facilitat-
ed Aside from this gain il is evident that
the abolition OF the heavy horse truck from
the streets will permit the paving of the
thoroughfares with smoother material than
is in use at present. This Will in turn allow
of more speed 81. the transportation of
goods and the gain will continue the
business Interests. of the city advancing
materially as Their facilities for transit and
delivery are Increased. Ii Is gradually be-
ing realized by the horse-lovers that there
is nothing in this movement to cause COM
plant. The horse which they regard with
affection and pride is not the heavy draught
animal, nor the hack, nor the cheap plug Of
the city cab or livery service. II is the
high-bred, trained creature of nerves and
speed and intelligence. Such a horse Is in
no danger of displacement by machinery.
60 eminent an advocate of the horse as the
Rider and Driver recognizes this fact in its
latest issue follows:
When the automobile shall have come
INTO general use the horse will be more
hghIy priced than ever. Not only will the
fashionable man or woman wish to drive a
handsome, stylish, spirited pair tandem or
four, for the combined pleasure of driving
gnd the glory of possessing something out
81 the common but the dry goods stores
and other establishments that are now he
ginning TO flash an automobile here and
there TO show themselves up to date and
spterprisfng and to obtain advertising from
the novelty Will also then. for the same rea
sons. display the highest-stepping and most
e.esant horses that money can buy. As a
. &e2ri on the running and trotting tracks
VS. Morse VIII always remain King, pro-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25

From the Chicago Post.
The republican majority will not amend
the treaty by stultifying and superfiuous
and snap" resolution. Chairman Davis is
ready tc meet the obstructionists and force
them to throw aside all disguises Whether
they will quail and surrender in the end is
naturally uncertain. They have nothing to
gain, for after March the republicans will
he in position to ratify the treaty in spite
of the most desperate filibuStering. But to
compel an extra session for that purpose
would be an outrage beside which all the
offenses of the obstructionists in the past
would sink into insignificance Let Senator
Davis consent to open discussion of the
treaty and thus expose the tactics of the
minority to the public view
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25
Shattered Ideals,

Oh, Hooley, Terence Hooley,
VIII We never hear the last
Of the methods so unruly
You adopted in the past?
To those various mystic letters
Which so frequently We see
Used to designate "our betters'
You have made additions free.
Oh, Hooley, Terence Hooley,
You aroused both grief and ire
Carelessly and LOFTY.
Faith is but q punctured tire.
When we see g. proud name wearing
Its *. G. or tx. c. B.
Now we look with eyes despairing
Likewise for its &c. o. D."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25

fore to contrast the present with even
so humanity remote a past as a century
ago, much more futile to look for appreci-
able and permanent differences in the eli
mate within the reasoning lifetime of man.
1t is not likely to be accepted by any large
percentage of Washingtonians that because
it has Numbered twice this winter January
will soon be July and March will become
November
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25
IncOmprehensible Delay.


I IVII INT huUSds NIty Star.
The motives actuating the twenty-six SEN
ators who are delaying action upon the
peace treaty is beyond the comprehension
of the ordinary man.
Did the treaty carry with ii absolute an
nexation its ratification might then of
course, have a bearing that would Justify
any non-expansion senator in opposing it,
There may be many reasons why the
Philippines shall not be annexed, but there
cannot be-is not i single reason why the
treaty should not be Immediately ratified
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25
Merely Verbal Defiance

Il don't see" said Aguinaldo's confiden-
tial adviser, what you want to fight the
United States for
Il don't want to fight
But you talk as if you do
Il know 1t. 1t gets me into trouble con-
stantly, this bold and defiant demeanor of
mine. You see, l was educated in Spanish
and L can't get rid of some Of those
idiOmS''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25
Ingratftude,

L am afraid there are chemicals in this
can of beef" remarked the buyer.
Don't you know said the seller indig-
nantly. that some of the most expensive
things known to the mercantile world are
chemcals?"
YES"
And yet you find fault IL we put prize
in every package! There's human nature
for you'll"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25
SHOOTING STARS.
His Way.

1 don't know of anything more strange"
said the empress dowager, than this Eu-
ropean custom of carrying around an auto
graph album to get signatures"
That's right" answered Ii Hung Chang.
It's nonsense. If they want to collect
names why don't they follow my example
and carry cash book?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25

Don't you admire Wagner" asked The
young woman who is fond Of music
Yes" answered the young man with
wide ears; "he was all right for his day.
But we cant form fair estimate of what
he might have done If he had had the
chance. Rag-time wasn't invented when he
wrote
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25
InIiscriminate Tributes.

The hero took on an expression of pain.
They asked him the reason. Quoth he:
Il cannot help shrinking
Whenever I'm thinking,
OF all the babies. hotels, theaters, soap,
Chewing gum, restaurants, stove
Polish, lodging houses, dogs ct cetera,
ct cetera,
That they're going to name after me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25

IVnI tHt NV 1OFk sun.
No interest of this country or the Philip
pines can possibly be served by the delay
which Senator Hoar and Senator Hale are
causing, but every interest of both is suf-
fertng by reason of 1t. Those two senators
will be as responsible morally for the life
of every American soldier who shall fall
in resisting the futile outbreak in the Phil
ippines which they are inviting as if they
had personally fired the shots which
brought him TO death
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25

Aguinaldo is rapidly reaching the conclu-
sion that patriotism and several hundred
per cent may be made to go hand in hand
by crafty operator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25

The Filipinos are unacquainted with the
methods of civilization, and find 1t difficult
to wait to ascertain what the Senate is GO
ing to do about IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25

Col. Roosevelt is to address a college on
The State of New York. Any 1900 am
billions he may entertain are not tempting
him very far away from strictly local
topics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25

Clues in New York's poisoning case are
mdterlaliziEg at the rate of about one a
day. 1t is necessary to have them fresh, as
none seems of any value after twenty-four
hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25

SPANS press censors will see to ii that
the suggestion that a rejection of the
t. eaty means a relapse into a state of war
is kept from the populace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25

Possibly Aguinaldo feels sighted because
he failed To receive copy of the cars
peace proposal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25

1t is noteworthy that no canned-beef con-
Germ is trying TO use the fact that it sup
piled the government as an advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25
With as Little Talk as Possible.

fTou the New YORK Tribune.
SIX weeks is all that is left to the present
Congress. If it has any expectation of get
ting through It's work it should be about it
with as little obstructive verbiage as pos
sibe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25

General Eagan should not undertake to
go on the witness stand without a few
careful rehearsals