Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-12

London. Aug. 11.-Baron Russell, OF
Halloween, whose death as the result
of an operation occurred yesterday
ing and lovable personalities in Eng
fish public life. His generosity to his
friends, indeed to anybody whom he
became aware was in difficulties, swai-
lowed, while he was q practicing bar
rister, 10000 pounds year and involv-
ed him in debts that threatened to de-
stroy his peace of mind and injure his
to do" said one OF his friends, ''is to
syndicate yourself and let a managing
director conduct your practice and
finance your immense money-making
possibilities" This was actually done.
a committee OF friends paid off all his
debts, received all his income, gave
him large allowance and brought
system into his accounts until he was
not only free from debts, but had sub
stantial investments in the funds.
RELIGIOUS FIGHT.
A display advertisement is running
in the daily papers signed by Lords
Portsmouth, Kinaird, Winborne and
Grimthorpe, appealing to the public for
10000 pounds to pay the expenses of
organizing the electorate 80 as to in
fiuence the general election to prevent
the Episcopal Church revcrtng to the
principles and practices of the Church
of Rome. Mass and auricular con-
fession," says the advertisement, are
openly advocated and forced OH Pro-
testant children in churches under
shelter OF the Episcopal Veto" Seven
Parliamentary agents are at work and
canvassing is going on in nearly every
constituency in England. Already 10,-
1C0 pounds have been subscribed.
MEMORIAL SERVICE.
Sir Chin Chen Lo, the Chinese minis
ter to England. was the solitary mem
Der OF the diplomatic corps who did not
hold lighted candle at the requiem
mass for King Humbert in the Italian
Church on Thursday. Lord Salisbury
seemed quite at home with his torch.
The Duke of Devonshire looked thor
oughly uncomfortable, perhaps having
in mind the severe views of Lords
Portsmouth and Winborne. His high
ness blew out his candle too soon and
then looked sorry. 1t was noticed that
the Chinese minister shook hands with
all the diplomats except the Japanese
minister.
YACHTING WEEK.
The american Colony" as the fleet
of white yachts flying the Stars and
Stripes at Cowes Is called, alone saved
the historic yachting week from being
q dismal failure. Tire Prince of Wales
himself did all possible during the last
two days to enliven the situation; but
q Prince in mourning just home from
the funeral of a brother, is not the live
Hest merrymaker. and CoWeS hopes TO
wait many years before 1t sees duller
season.
by all means the smartest steam
yachts here" said SIR Thomas Upton
to representative of the Associated
Press at Cowes, land many OF the
handsomest sailing craft are flying the
American cOlors. Last year France
seemed to lead, but she is almost ell
tircly absent this week. and the Ameri
cans arc easily entitled to first place"
Many members OF the Royal Yacht
squadron are equally enthusiastic in
their praise OF the American display.
no visitors to this exclusive place are
more warmly greeted than are the
owners OF American boats. Imposing
as was the Mamma, as she floated di
rectly off the club house, a Chicago
gcntlemans' yacht was scarcely less
conspicuous.
PRETTY PICTURE.
This was the Utowana, owned by Mr..
Allison Y. Armour, whose crew of Las
cars with red fczzes ana red and blue
jerseys, nrc the most conspicuous pic
ture of the water side. Then there Is
the Josephine, with Mr.. Z. y. p. Wild
ener's party, including the Elkinses,
Knights and other Philadclphians. Mr..
j. A. Hinckley. of New York. has had
one of the mcrricst parties Of the week
on board the Calanthe.
Sir Thomas Lipton's name was not
proposed for membership at the Royal
Yacht squadron meeting on Monday.
The explanation furnished among those
in a position to pronounce an opinion
on the subject is that the understand
Ing got abroad that If not the Prince of
Wales himself other notable persons
were attempting TO rush Sir Thomas
through.
1t only needed breath OF this kind
before halioting 10 settle the fate of
any presumptive candidate. for this
most exclusive club does not like even
It's Royal members to appear to have
too much control. even though the
members may not have the slightest
personal objection to candidate.
When this condition OF affairs was dis
covered Sir Thomas Liptons name
naturally. was not presented.
a LUCKY WOMAN.
Mrs. Brown Potter appears to be
lucky woman. Not only has Lady
Meux presented her with a play by
l'eiasco. but himself gave her as part
Ing gift the Australian rights to
madame butterfly" q very suitable
gift, as Mrs. Potter is considering an
offer from James Williamson to star in
Australia in 1901. The Belasco play
was written especially for her and will
be produced in London. The first part
is said to be as long ana as strong as
"Zaza, but depicting quite different
style of woman.
COOL IN LONDON.
While people In the United states are
enduring severe heat waves, the wealth
er in this country has been extraordi-