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VIRGINIA BEACH.
GRANDEUR OF THE STORM-PER
SONAI. AND OTHERWISE.

SONAL AND OTHERWISE.
Virginia Beach. Va, Aug. 19.-The
long wished for opportunity of seeing {,
terrible storm on the ocean when safely
housed Gu land has been afforded many
persons here during the last few days.
While the wind in terrific gusts caused
the hotel and cottages to trcmblc ana
snake. the sight, grand beyond deScrip-
ton. was watched with intense interest
by those already here and the thous-
ands who came to see the fury of tn
waves. The damage has been slight.
The greater part caused by the leaking
of the cottages. 1t was simply impos-
sible to Keep the rain. which poured
In such torrents for hours, out of the
best OF them
The postponed Euchre Club meeting.
which was to have been held at Mrs.
L. ~. Hollands. was held in the Prin-
cess Anne ballroom, Mrs. Holland be-
ing quite indsposcd. There were five
tables and the first prize. n dark blue
silk umbrella. with Dresden China han
die. was won by NJ IS Jones, of Rich
nond. The consolation, silver scissors,
by Mrs. Carr, of Washington. u. G.
Miss NJ. I.ovach. Mrs. Goodwin and
sister Of Nashville. Tenn, arrived yes
tcrday and are stopping at the Wright
voltage.
Miss Myru Jones and sister. OF Rich
mond, are at Mrs. PAGES cottage
Mrs. NJ. i. Mcguire left for Nashville
yesterday.
Mrs. Mast ard daughter left for the
Yellow Sulphur Springs Tuesday morn
Ing.
Miss Lily FANS entertained n number
OF friends at breakfast on Wednesday,
Miss Fahs' guests were Misses Fairfax
Loving. Ida Gordon, Elsie Ford, Lucie
McDonald Mary Brannddge and Mrs.
John Egerton.
Mr.. Frank Wilcox gave n luncheon
nj the Virginia Club Tuesday His
guests were Misses Mcdonald and Ida
Gordan. Mrs. L. Woodward Messrs.
VIM. Camp and Frank Taylor.
Airs. Harley ana son. of p. Memphis.
Tenn, who have been stopping at the
Princess Anne Hotel for the past
month. left for their home this morn
ing. TO the great regret of their friends
Mr.. James Valentine, OF Richmond
arrived yesterday and Is at the Prin-
cess Anne Hotel.
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Those Rltnu Ti.rr..

Lambert's Point. Va. Aug. 10. 1889.
To the Editor of Virginian- Pilot:
for the past eighteen months the
residents of this once peaceful little
suburb nave constantly been disturbed
by TINS whiskey and beer business here
in our midst
Things are getting so here of late
mat It's almost dangerous to be out
after dark.
AS every one knows. the houses here
are some distance apart. as q rule and
q person does not know when they are
coming in contact with drunken per-
son. as they are everywhere, especially
on Sunday nights.
These people are not only viola ting
the laws of the State of Virginia by
selling without license but by doing nj,
enormous business of ii on the Sabbath.
Not later than last Sunday, in Il den
Kept by q colored man. five drunken
men got into a fight over n game as
the result OF which one got done I'm
quite badly
However, things were kept quiet. Our
officers are fully acquainted with the
details of the affair, but i'll this COM
munity party heelers" cannot commit
breach of the peace"
We understand that in Slate Town
ca colored settlement here) there are
ilve such places. These places are
frequcnted mostly CD by men, both
week and on Sunday spend the last
dime they have in drinking and gamb-
ling. Most of the above places have n
crap room" attached. and it's u usual
thing to see gang of white men
Loaded by political leaders," playing
cards in a NEGRO Den" on a Sabbath
day.
There are also. a couple OF such places
east of Bowden's Ferry Road, in the
| midst of the white settlement The
people there are much alarmed over the
| fact that drunken men are about al
times of night.
Must we wait until our next election
to have this thing stopped. or must we
yet be forced to take this matter before
a court (?). Such is the state OF affairs
here to-day. AN OBSERVER.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-20

and not an invisible power introduced
by corrupt parties to rob honest peo-
pie of their supreme rights
1t WAS the working OF this machine
several years ago that bliGhted
Virginia's growth and cast Il dark
shadow over all the land, and made
her proud sons blush with shame when
he registered his name from Virginia.
Combines and trusts mean starvation
prices to labor. They name the price
you shall receive and the price ycJ
shall pay; their law shall he your law.
Frecmcn. the hour for an honest ballot
is at hand. If you love individual
rights. go ana do your duty like men.
Exercise the right guaranteed 10 every
man under the law-tha; of free bal
Tot. See that it is properly counted and
placed TO the credit Of the party named,
for dark and mysterious are the ways
Of machine men. Packed halls are gem
orally controlled by men who do their
masters bidding, therefore, it Is II poor
place to seXrect fair play. If you find
the party will not accord to each and
every man equal rights. then call a
meeting of the people and nominate
men OF the people, VINO are for the peo-
pie and true TO The teachings of Thomas
jefferson.
JEFFERSONIAN DEMOCRAT.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-20

dictated to by minoritles. There is a
deep seated conviction, 1t seems. on the
part OF many members OF the Demo-
cratic organization in the State that
because they have been selected by the
Democratic voters to do the work OF the
party, and do perform that work, that
therefore the party, and all the honors
and emoluments within it's gift belongs
to them by virtue Of the fact that they
do the party work. A continuation of
the methods prompted by any such con-
Viction will bring disaster to any party
that ever existed. I, together with
thousands of Democrats of this district.
beg you that you keep up the fight
against the methods that have been
adopted by your committee, and will
continue i'll season and out OF season to
urge them to reconsider their action
ana order a primary. 1 do not believe
that the objection raised in the COM
mittee that the primary expenses could
rot be paid is a valid one, because at
TINS meeting of the committee one-haif
OIL the expenses were guaranteed by
gentlemen Who We're not members of
the committee. 1 believe that the cit
iZehS or Norfolk city who desire that
the primary should be held would see
10 IL tnat there would be no lack OF
iulus 10 pay the proper expenses of the
primary. NO difficulty has ever yet been
experienced along this line and IL it
were necessary to do so. which do not
thlnk that 1T would be, the Demo-
Gratis Interested in this subject outside
OF Norfolk city would be willing to as
sist In raising the amount necessary for
the expenses.
ID 1 ID 7
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rHEiNTERMoNr.
THE SUCCESSOR OF COL. q. G
PEYTON.
Especial to virginian-pilot.,

Covngton, Va, Aug. 15.-Your cor
respondent. who has been spending
some time among the resorts Of Vir-
gnia and West Virginia, has noted
some very pleasant places and among
them is the Intermont at this place.
The Intermont has been very popular
for years under Colonel Peyton's man
agement. Since the death of Colonel
Peyton. Mr.. j. A. Ersknc, of the IRE
mont House, Lakeland, Fla. has leased
the house. and it is his intention 10
run it III connection with his winter re-
sort III Florida. Mr. Erskine is we'll
known throughout the South as ho-
tel man. He is also secretary of the
Hotel Keepers Association OF the State
of Florida. He says he will use every
effort To make his guests comfortable,
ana their stay pleasant. He has an cle-
gant band of music, q fine ballroom.
croquet. lawn tennis. golf and with
many beautiful drives, making it very
pleasant for those who are looking for
a good time. His table will be kept sup
Piled with the best fresh country vese-
tables cggs. chickens and everything
VIII be in iirst-class style. lie has about
one hundred regular guests now, and
reports al! the transicnts he can take
care OF. Mr.. Erskirc reports many inn
provements to be added TO the house
before another season, and that Moth
Ing will be left undone that will add
comfort and pleasure to- the guests.
Among the guests registered now are
Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee ana family. Major
Wood and wife, Mr.. +. ID. Gill and fam
lily. of Portsmouth, and Judge Wicks
and wife, OF Baltimore
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-20
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Sometimes their nerves are all on end. D."
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MONTVALE.
HOW GUESTS OF EDGE HILL EN
JOY THEMSELVES.

Montvale, Va, Aug. 1o.-The ap-
proach of autumn brings no diminu-
ton to the gaieties of Edge Hill. and
the past week has been an unusually
enjoyable one.
On Monday evening the Euchre Club
gave a progressive euchrc party. which
was very much enjoyed Mrs -.Walter
G. Brooks, of Portsmouth, Va, carried
on the highest honorS in the shape or
a beautiful ebony and silver darncr.
Tuesday morning a coaching party to
Blue Ridge Springs was the event of
she day, and in the evening progress
sive euchre amused the crowd until Il
late hour. Dainty little tally-cards.
tied with cerise ribbons and ornament
ed with exquisite pen-andinl sketches,
were presented 10 each player. After
a number of exciting games the prizes
were carried off by Mrs. James Reed,
of Montvale. n dainty white sating fan,
and Mr. Reed a silver scarf-pin Mrs.
w. Q. Brooks received the BOBBY.
Wednesday evening bubble party
amused young and old. Those present
were Mrs. S. Il. Smith. Mrs. VIM. Tay-
lor. Mrs. Pnckney Williamson. Mrs.
Edgar Nash Mrs. w. c. Brooks. Mrs.
S. F. Butt. Mrs. w. L. Wise, Mrs. Jas
Reed, Miss Mary Butt, Miss Lulie
trude Brooks, Miss AIollie jackson, Mise;
Meade Burwell. Mr.. w. Taylor. Mr.. W.
c. Brooks, Mr.. II. It. Butts, Mr.. Edgar
Nash, Mr.. r. Little, Mr.. James Reed.
Mr.. Allen Biggs, Misses Mabel and
Elise Otey, Hatton Nash, Clinton
Brooks, Marshall Butt, Gladys Brooks.
Alice Reed and Edgar Nash. After a
long consultation the judges, Mrs.
Pinckney Williamson, Mrs. S. Il. Smith
and Mrs. William Taylor, awarded the
prizes. Mrs. w. l.. Wise received the
ladies' prize. n dainty cut-glass and sill
yer salve-box. Mr.. Allen RIGGS was
awarded the gentleman's prize "a
chased silver knife 4 handsome doll
was given to Miss Elise Otey and n ball
to Master Hatton Nash for the largest
bubbles blown by the children. De-
!ightful refreshments were served dur
Ing the evening.
party went to Roanoke on Tues
day. returning Il; night, glad to get
back to the cool bree2es. beautiful
views and excellent fare OF Edge Hill.
The latest arrivals are: Portsmouth.
Fl. +. Butt, w. c. Brooks; Suffolk. 4.
F. Little; Lynchburg. Mrs. Wills, Miss
Donna Wills. Mr.. Meredith Wills: Pc
tersburg, Mr.. Plnckney Williamson.
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Explanatory.
"
Editor Nirginian-Pil0t:

Dear Sir--I am extremely sorry that
the unfortunate use of the word com
parison' in my article should have
caused You to believe that l wished to
antagonlze your position in regard to
the Filipinos. and | beg TO assure you
that nothing was further from my
thoughts when the article in question
was written. | simply desired To sup
plcincnt your excellent editorial by adj
ditional evidence which happened To
come under my observation. and. if
possible. Ia strengthen, not 10 weaken,
your argument. You know, Mr. Editor,
the weak can sometimes help the
strong. do not wish to be hypcrcriti-
cal or unfair and | assure YOU that I
am in full sympathy with your fight
against imperialism" AS the gravity
of an olfensc depends largely upon the
intention | trust You will accept this
explanation in the spirit in which it is
given. l ann, Very truly yours,
: l.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-20
Blue ridge SPRINGS
Continued from Eleventh rasc.>

Lynchburg. received a silver spoon.
After these presentations dancing was
INDUCED in until a. late hour.
Much interest Is being manifested in
the usual Friday german that will take
place tonight. Tomorrow another
morning german will be given by sew
eral of the young men. who are con-
tributing SO much to the pleasure of
the guests.
Many of the most charming visitors
that are summering here are from Nor
folk and Portsmouth.
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Political slnctiinc.
Editor Virg!nian-Pilot:


Political mechanism Is made I'M by
Inscriptions men. who have only one
object in view. Self-supported by tho
party dollar, their methods are carried
out by a system known only 10 them
selves. At the dictation of the boss
they nominate and elect men of their
own selection, ignoring the peoples
choice. They control the legislative
bodies. defeating the will Of the people.
thus they build mp the ono man power
that destroys good government. The
rich mans dollar made from trust COM
hinatons. oils this machine and finds
plenty of help to make it do its foul
work OF party destruction for personal
ends. y combine is this mysterious
power that controls this damnablo ma
chine, which has assumed such power
that il has no regard for lax. 1t a.
leading the people rapidly into con-
tralism and one man power. This
means death to individual rights, the
foundation of American liberty Dem
agogism aids this invisible power 10
create secret system all over the land
whose mission is 10 lay the stepping
stone to the hall of Imperialism Lis
ten! Are YOU good people ready TO
surrender the teachings Of your fathers.
handed down TO YOU ana supported by
Thomas jefferson as the only pure prin-
cirles by which We should be governed.
to this one man power Ii Mr.. Martin
is opposed 10 machine methods let him
say SO in plain English. and come for
Ward like Il true Democrats and say to
the people: IL place my cause in your
hands; | want an honest verdict from
all the people. 1t Is your privilege 10
name and yours 10 elect men TO Office
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-20
morman.,n the south,

Chattanooga. Tenn. Aug. 19.-The re-
port of President Rich. of the Mormon
Society, shows that 400 Elders are la
boring in the Southern field. and during
last week they walked $3.50 miles, Wis
tied $500 families and held $50 meetings.
The report says in the Georgia con-
ference CT elders are at work, and dur
ing the week they walke1 909 miles and
visited los families. They. were refused
Entertainment 81 times.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-20
PEOPLES FORUM.

NoTE.-The Peoples Forum being
freely open 10 all parties. classes. per-
sons. views ana capacities, the Nir-
2inian- Pilot IS responsible for none
OF the statements nor opinions eX-
pressed therein. nor for the style in
which they are set forth. The ignorant
ana uneducatcd shall he heard here
equally With the learned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-05

account of The showing made on the ex-
detrimental work during the first four
months of the year a provision was in
serted in the District appropriation act for
the cui ent year limiting the rate TO be
paid under contract to - cents or less
per thousand square yards; and the Dis
trict was thereby enabled. by securing a
contract at 2ll4 cents per thousand square
yards. 10 further enlarge the daily hand
cleaning schedule to cover a daily area
OF 100000 square yards of street surface.
"A provision was also inserted in the
act requiring the contractor for the hand
cleaning work TO pay the laborers en-
ployed not less than 81 - per day fer eight
hours labor. The operation Of the hand
cleaning system has met with such favor
from the citizens that almost the only
complaints received by the street cleaning
department have been caused by the fact
that il could not be further extended to
cover the streets on which the complain
ants reside,
Another Reduction.
Another result of the congressional lin
itation of 30 cents upon the price To be
paid the contractor is the very appreciable
reduction in the cost of machine cleaning,
which was under last years contract 25al
cents per LOCO square yards, while under
the present contract 1t is 70 cents-a saving
to the District OF ga. cents per 1.~~ square
yards. The machine cleaning under the
new contract is also being done better than
it was done last year, principally for the
reason that the contractors are using
much better sweeping machine.
1t has been impossible, however, under
the present appropriation, owing partly to
the extension of the Misunderstanding system,
to sweep any of the maChine-swept streets
more than twice a week. This has caused
considerable complaint from the citizens re-
siding on the neglected thoroughfares, es-
peCially upon those which had In prey ious
years been swept three times per week.
1t Is to be hoped that the appropriation
may be increased for the next fiscal
year as to enable these streets and the new
ones which are being constantly added 10
the schedule to have the attention they de
serve.
Attention is called to the statement Of
the superintendent in his report with re
gard to the large uncXpeDded balance re
turned BY the department The greater
part of the balance was saved from the
work. and this amount will be available for
use during the current year.
The past winter was without precedent
in the history Of Washington for deep
SHOWS, and the street cleaning department
was taxed to its utmost capacity to keep
the streets in paSSahe condition. As
many 300 laborers and 4u2 horses, carts
and wagons with drivers. were employed
In one day in the removal OF snow, and
total amount of $50 22t 81 was expended,
leaving an UneXpended balance Of 81 80 10
The Commissioners are strained To
renew their recommendation OF last year,
that the work of cleaning The streets, ave
nUeS and alleys of the District be perform
Cd under their direct supervision withJut
the intervention of a contractor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-05

bounds ot such parcels and thereby entail
vest and uur .as9. able amour; Of work
and cNp"us-.
Tho section wa stricken out Of I bill
Wine II W. in tn" Senate, during the clos
ing hours of the session, when there was
not time TO deliberately consider the force
OF certain "bJ cltouS which had been made
t" it by number Of real estate firms in
The District. These objections We're essen
tdItE mat the proceeding set forth in the
lection might entail Inaterial delays in the
recording II deeds. But as the routine pre-
N'F'''" would not require more than a few
minutes ~ any instance the opposition
vas based on misapprehension OF the
Situa ton.
ne Commissioners recommend the en-
ucuhle
""dih'nttcn of Business Methods
7''''' lie Commissioners made their re-
P'IS Tor The fiscal year 1895 the committee
appointed to examine the business methods
IL operation IN the District offices and to
recommend surh changes therein as might
''I9eH'' advisable, las submitted an account
"I us o@lng". anu suggested certain modifi-
.l'i4@ dts!SneG to improve the manner
"i rghduttins he municipal business
t' c'!'thSo recommended consists to a
great extent Of the adaptation of a card
system TO large portion of the records
10" kept IN books, and 1t is believed would
result In 4 saving of time, labor and ma
lt' ,IIi |" Tie District and conduce to the
iunnh' ctnNe 'lence by the greater acCessi
afford.
ne commissioners were so impressed
- ny .-oNdhi ages Of many of those rec
'ii.E'' Hdd'!oHS that they ordered their
adoption, and hope in the early future to
''''N nom III practical application
lore Room Required
ne recent transfer of police headquar-
tiers 10 the Harper building, on c street be-
'"ee! ~ and 9th streets northwest will al
10" the commissioners to give more office
room /" The collector of taxes and enable
nm and the assessor to better arrange
thelr forces and methods for the conduct of
the once business and the accommodation
OF the public.
Additions to the force of the collector
nave not Kept pace with the great in
NLeoSe III inc Office work due 20 the growth
% t4' olstFlct IN material prosperity and
l"l otheF reasons set forth in the cOlleC-
to' report, but the Commissioners have
reason 10 believe that with the rearrange-
m"ht OF business which the increa sed Office
capacity will afford. and the increase In the
pllye i"fce recommended much of the EN-
'aFflSsment existing on that account may
be obViated.
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Growth During the Year Kept Pace
with City's Gresvth.