Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-28

as Senator Daniel. opposed Senate
rial primary at the Roanoke conven-
ton. 1 do not think Senator Martin
has changed his mind. / am sure the
majority of his friends have not. But
we are taking no steps to oppose the
conference. So far as know, none will
be taken"
Surely l should be the last man in
Virginia to oppose anything looking to
giving to the people opportunity to eX-
press their choice of candidates for any
position" said Governor Tyler when
questioned by the VIrginian-Plot cor
respondent to-day. 81 have found the
people excellent judges of candidates."
the Governor continued. and he smiled
IN qulzzical way. However, l am
not taking an active part in politics
l am devoting my time endeavoring to
discharge. to the best of my ability, the
duties of my office. That consumes nv
time very fully. Yet I think" con-
cluded the Governor. that the recent
and present performances in LcEisla-
lures of several of the States have ac-
centuated the wisdom of the movement
for the election of United States Sena-
tors by the people"
ADMIRAL SCHLEY STILL HERE.
Rear Admiral Schley and Mrs Schlcy
are still Mt the Jefferson, the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Emo, of New York.
The Admiral Is receiving many cour-
tesies In quiet way. and says ne Is
thoroughly enjoying his visit to Rich
mond. He and Mrs. Schlcy attended
services at St. James Episcopal
Church yesterday morning, and in the
evening went out for walk To-day
the Admiral and wife. and General
bradley T. Johnson took n drive about
the city. visiting the Various points Of
interest. Admiral Schley and wife will
return to Washington in a DAY or two.
An old naval soldier who was on the
ship commanded by Captain Schloy
many years ago. came over from Pc
tersburg to sec the Admiral this morn
Ing. They had not met for more than
twenty years. AS soon as he saw him
Admiral Schloy at once recognized him
and extended his hand in greeting.
they talked over old times and spent
n pleasant time together.
DIR. SWEENEY RESIGNS.
Rev. DR.. u. 7. Sweeney pastor of the
seventh Street Christian Church. Gre
ated something of sensation last
night by rendering his resignation. He
takes this step because of the illness OF
the mother OF Mrs. Sweeney. n; CO.
lumbus. Ind. His wife has had to he
with nor mother for about three
months, and DR.. Sweeney finds he will
ne forced to go there to reside. lie Will
supply churches in that section.
foNtl ED n NEW CliU kCt.
The factonal differences in Grove
Avenue Baptist Church. which forced
the resignation OF Rev. DR.. Hden from
the pastorate, have resulted in the for
nation of another church Those MEM
bers who severed their connection be-
cause of the dissensions in the church,
at meeting held yesterday afternoon
at Monroe Hall. decided TO organize an
other church, and appointed Il com
mittee to draw up the proper papers
and recommend officers. The conEre-
cation assembled at Monroe Hall yes
tcrday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. the
large apartment being crowded An
eloquent sermon was preached by Rev
DIR. j. c. Hidden, after which all who
were interested in the fOrma ton OF a
new congregation were requested to re-
main. and nearly all in the room did
so. DIR. Eiden, however. on account of
previous engagement. was not pres
cnt.