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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-30
Queen of the Navy Triai Trip.
tBy Telegraph to virg,n,an-Pilot.)

Washington, d. C.. Aug, 2s.-The
Navy Department has received an OIL
cial telegram confirming the press re-
tho Alahama, a dispatch to the de,
partment from Admiral Rogers said
that the Alabama had made an aver
aye of seventeen knots. This was sup
plemented by 3 message from Chief
Engineer Perry, saying:
Alabama easily made seventeen
knots without driving or mishap OF
any kind.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-30
John !. sullivan Benefit.

(By Telegraph to Virginian-PiIoO
New York. Aug. 29.-John L. Sullivan
was given rousing benefit at the
Square Garden tonight. The sum
realized from the sale of tickets and
subscriptions viii be large one. 1t
will be held in trust by n committee,
who will invest the money and pay the
interest to Sullivan. Fitzsimmons,
Jeffries. Rubin and Sharkey We're all
present and helped the benefit along,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-30
(speciai 10 virgIini rs ps,ot & 4

Is :. =
Richmond. Va. Aug. ~ There ara
many who incline to rho opinion tilfss
Mr.. Phlegar will only hold once untlis
the Legislatures meets next JandaIsy.
and that Judge William Hodges Ma IN
of NottowaS county. or Circuit Sndges'
Stafford G, White. OF Henry county
will be elected 3
The chances, however. seem to favor,
Judge Mann, who is a member OF the {
Senate. He has been regarded as Il !, :
aspTant for the Attorney Gsnera,nhilssg ii
70 which Senator Jeffries, of Culpepcs
aiso aspires, and the following OF tiie9
latter would. of course, go to Judge
Mann for the Supreme bench In oreiea-
10 get him out OF thu way. g IS & "a lgss
TELEPHONE DISPUTE.
For number OF years tho southern
Bell Telcnhone Company has bees,
doing business In Richmond without al
franchise from the city by Virtue 81 &
proceedinss in the United States \
Courts. which have acted as IL bar IDS
any electment proceedings. The Unitsds
suites Circuit Court lately rendered. ~
decision AGAINST the company. An an
peal was to-day taken to the Sunreriiea
Court of the United States. wYIere fhSss
matter viii doubtless be finally adj
1udieNted. s3s ~ "a
GAS STOVES FOR THE PEOPLE.
itiehmond ~ about TO adopt the plan
which has been found to work so we'll
IN Norfolk, The Council win soon con
slider y plan by which the city Will sell
gas stoves 10 the people atsS ery low.
cost and make all connections tree q ~
sharse,, a resolution IS also apfy s3{i
4 Whereby the price OF gas for All 'spfrsa
poses will he reduced to so cents i;er.
thohsand cubic feet A calculation
shows that even at this figure the city
VIII make y CLEAR profit OF is cents on
each 1000 feet
onJEcr TO "A SPEAKER.
The Trades and Labor Council at its
meeting last night had hot discus
sion over the advlsabllity of allowing a
man who is employed by trust to
deliver an address hefqse the Working
people on Labor Day. ~
The Individual in question was Mr. $i
Jefferson Wallace. long chairman Of
the city Democratic Committee, and
an earnest party worker in every cam
paiSn. He Is in the employ of the Vir-
ginia- Carolina Chemical Company. The
objection raised to Mr.. Wallace waa
voted down after a hot argument.
PRETTY HOME WEDDING.
An exceedingly pretty home Wedding
occurred here this informing. when a Z
resident OF Norfolk was united to- A.
charming Richmond lady "a 81
The young couple was Miss FLORENCE
NJ Knowles, niece of the snparinten-
dent OF the Richmond Gas Works. and II
Mr.. Walter p. Earnest. of the Norfolk
postoftice department,
MIR. and Mrs. Earnest -Mill ma Ise their.se
home in Norfolk. She has long been
one OF Richmond's most popular young
ladies' and her departure Will he sim
cerely regretted,
A BIG SUIT.
Mr.. Mark Armstrong to-day insti-
tuted suit against the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad Company for $4,000. He \
lost leg and arm year ago, due ne
alleges to negligence on the mart of
the company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-30

the honor of making this offer Is
heightened by the reflection that am
asking such a man as you to I'LL a
place held by such q man as Judge
kiefy. He adorned the pace; SO WIN
you ana you Will be Welcomed by those
worthy associates whom Virginia has
placod with so much pride on her
Court of Appeals.
repeat, take all the time you need
10 decide. Whatever may be your
may be advanced. II you accept,
Know the best interests OF Virginia
VIII be served, and my grfatificatfon
as consciousness OF duty Well done
VIII be complete.
May the kind Father. whose loving
care has ever been around YOU, give
you guidance and direction
relieve no as ever Your true a j
sincere friend,
j. HOGE TYLER.
MIR PEGEGARS REPLY.
ChristianSburg, Va, Aug, 27, 1900.
TO His Exceliency, j. Hoge Tyler.
governor of Virginia. East Rndfurd.
Va: =
Dear sir,--Your kind letter Of the 22d
instant. Offering me the seat on the
supreme Court OF Appeals. made va
SAINT py the death OF Judge John w.
..leiy, mas been the source of much
pleasure and of much perplexity. or
pleasure, because of the assurance 1t
gives of your esteem, and because OF
the honorable position il has opened to
me- OF perplexity. because OF ths in
terests Which seemed TO require me
10 remain in the walks OF private life.
AT one time the last seemed 10 pre-
dominate, and / had about determined
to decline the preferred honors. But
after further reflection and prayerfrl
consideration of the Whole subject. Il
seems to me that there is call TO per-
form duty. and that It Is not right TO
let purely private considerations which
are not fnsurmountable, determine the
question. have, therefore, decided to
accept the appointment IL You still
wish me to do so.
My fear in the matter Is that I will
not measure up to the duties and re-
sponstbilities of the place; that eau
not bring to the performance of it's
duties that calm, careful and conscien-
uous consideration OF cases. and clear
and learned expressions OF opinions
which characterized the good man l
am to follow. and which the place de-
mands.
| know cannot measure up 10 the
standard your letter has fixed for mo
However. trusting In the all wise Ind
all powerful Judge OF tue whole earth
for help. i will endeavor to perform
the duties 10 the best OF my ability
Thanking you for what you hive
done for me. and assuring You OF my
highest esteem. am as ever
Your friend, -.
ARCHER a, pI.EGAR.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-30
a cuHAs DeoIlnes office.
(By TeieSaESbh to fyirglnIa,,- pho

Bayamo, #oyince or Santiago de
Cuba, Aug. 9ss7At Manzahillo yester-
day General Rartolome NIasso declined
the nominationfo for a delegate to the
convention, In spite of the great pres-
sure broughtgto bear on him, claiming
that 1t would Identity him with some
political party. and that his accent
ance would defeat his ambitions for
the Presidentiai nomination to which
he aspires.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-30
Suicide OF a Farmer.
Especial to Virginian- Pilot. )

Richmond. Va. Aug, 2s.--Martin ",
Rookie, n well-to-do farmer OF Green
Vile county, committed suicide last
night with laudanum, a son of the
suicide had fight with James Rookie.
his fathers brother, in the evening. re-
sulting in the serious cutting OF the
elder man.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-30
More cenaus Figures.
(By Telegraph to Virginlan-Pilo

(By Telegraph to VirginIan-Pilot)
Washington, d, c.. Aug. 29,-The
Census Bureau announces the popula-
ton of Paterson, ~. j., as l05.i7l. an
increase OF 2e.S24. or S4.2i per cent.
The population of Wilmington, Del.
is 76.5os, increase of 1907, or a4.54 per
cent
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-30
TREACHERY AND MURDER.
PLOT TO BURN SHANGHAI

Berlin. Aug, 29.-The Frankfort lei
tung has received dispatch from
Shanghai saying q plot has been dis
covered there to burn the whole city,
1t is added that the Europeans con-
slider the streets unsafe after night
fall. and the general situation is de-
scribed as critical.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-30
Dickinson County school, Census
Especial to Virginiau- Pilot.)

Richmond. Va. Aug. 29.-The school
census OF Dickinson county Va. shows
that there is not a negro in the county
between the ages of and 81 years.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-30
OUR RICHMOND
News BIZ DGE
A Young nan From Norfolk sdss
a Capital City Lady. &
JUDGE ARCHER il

Many Inoiinsd TO- stc o nIaiaa d SIS \
Moatsonie.s LAWYER VIII nniY s.s se,ss
Supreme Rsael. bati Log ta.rs
-Teiephone litigation uas stoves 81
tho People, objsctisn 70 ) spes is
Pretty Home we'd sit ainss III III
C.&o, Halfway Colnrassy,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-30
.ASas To1YNE's roUR.I

Charlss. rowne left Chicago to-
night speaking trip that viii,
carry hH6f into all parts OF the coun-
Try, A f$Ff October She Will go South
to speaH4Sat Louisville. Memphis and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-30

Will be heard at Columbus. Ohio.
ihese are all the dates that have been
defnitslyt decided upon. but Ii is settled
that Mr.. Bryan Will so TO st. Louis
next week before going to Nfilwaukee.
a trip to- West Virginia comes early
on the nrngram. From West Virginia
II is expEcted he vii. swing around the
New York and then heswill tnrn west
ward oitS9fmore and devote some time
70 ohio&and other Middle Western
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-30
4 BIG SUIT.

Mr.. Mark Armstrong To-day insti-s
tuted suit against the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad Company for $4,000. He
lost leg and arm a year ago, due. ne
alleges, to neglisence on the part OF
the company. 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21

pleasant facts as this. But If 80 the opposi-
ton must be understood as intended TO
shield the cleo trust from damning ex-
posture.
Meanwhile not even this question Oh IN
gradients should obscure thu main issue IN
the premises. namely. the prompt passage
OF the Grout bill. which effectively places
the manufacture and sale of oleonlargarine
under stringent regulation. Secretary VIII
son strenuously urges this legislation In
the course of the interview with him PRINT
ed today. His recommendations are worthy
of respectful consideration by Congress, Tor
he represents the agricultural interests OF
the country in the highest and best sense
and he is personally and officially familiar
with the ways and the tricks of the butter
imitation trade and. it also appears from
this interview, with the EMBELLISHMENTS
of that product. When the grasp of the
law upon this questionable industry has
been strengthened 1t will be possible with
grea ter certainty to keep the product with
in the bounds of wholesomeness. But just
now the fight is over the question, Are the
interests of the farmers of less consequence
than those of the trust? And with the
farmers stand the housekeepers of the
country the butter users, in fact, the
probably whose constitutions are affected
by the frauds which are permitted by the
statutes of today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21

They have recommended municipal street
cleaning, 1t is but a step to municipal
garbage collection and treatment. These
matters, experience teaches, are always
done better by the city unless a contract
can be devised which will scale the pay
ment to the contractors according to the
amount of refuse collected or treated. A
garbage reduction plant. which produces
a salabie commodity, is more likely to
afford this factor than mere destruction
plant, which burns away all values. If
from every cart load of garbage or refuse
the contractors stood in position to extract
dollars worth of fertilizer, for instance.
the citizens could rest assured that the col
lections would be thorough.
The contract. when let, too. should pro-
vide against nuisances. A public suspicion
exists today against all forms of garbage
treatment plants, bred of certain deplorable
experiences in South Washington. Yet
from other cities comes testimony that
these establishments may be made unof-
iehSiFe with proper care. 1t is almost GER
tain that wherever the new contractor or
the city proposes to locate the plant pro-
test will be heard from the chosen neigh
borhood. 1t would seem that with the
river so convenient a place could be found
out of town at which this disagreeable DE
tail of city government could be attended
to without offense to any interests. There
is barely another item in the whole munich
pal program SO likely to cause disputes be-
tween the people and the administration
and it is most essential that in the framing
of the agreement and the selection of an
agency the greatest care be exercised to
keep all chances of public irritation at the
lowest point. For this service Is in behalf
of the public health and comfort and should
be made just as wholesome and as free
from annoyance as 1t is possible to make
it by wisely liberal expenditure of money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21

In its present aspect the issue between
the United States and Turkey suggests a
mere question of veracity between the sui
tan and the American minister at Con-
stantfnople. The latter has reported that
in the course of negotiations with the sui
tan assurances were given that the porte
would pay the claims. The Turkish minis
ter here strongly intimates that no such
promises were given. He Is doubtless in
spired to adopt this tone by his chief In
Constantinople. 1t Is a characteristic Turk
ish procedure. 1t would have been sur
prislng to find the Grand Turk acknowledge
pledge at first blush.
There can, of course be no hesitation In
this quarter in deciding between thu word
of the American minister and the demurrer
of the sultan's representative. Without
special dlsparagement to the Mosl.m poten-
tate, it may be said that his reputation for
truth Is by no means high. The history of
diplomatic dealings with him on the part
of all the nations is a consistent record of
quibbling. evasion. denials. doublings and
the word may be harsh, but it is necessary
Lying.
1t has now come to pass that the Ameri-
can patience Is at an end. Shall the United
States accept the traditional situation, yield
10 the reputation Oh the sultan S formal
promise, contribute once more to the
shameful security of the porte and accept
the doctrine of the old world diplomacy
that in the interests of the balance Of
power" the Sick Man" must not be dis
turbed? Or shall 1t give a new display of
''shirt-sleeve diplomacy" join issue on the
question of veracity. support its minister
and demonstrate that 1t is possible to col
lect a debt even from so shifty debtor as
Turkey? The choice should not be long in
doubt.
But the case need not wait for decision
upon the joining of this issue of veracity.
The claims are known to be worthy.
Whether the sultan has ever given his
promise to pay or not, he owes the money
If he has in fact succeeded thus far in
bluffing off the American minister with a
crafty evasion of the demand the time has
come when he should be brought to terms
and made to realize that there is at least
one power that can afford to present a bill
with confidence of obtaining satisfaction.
The longer Turkey is coddled In her habit
OF evasion and dishonesty the longer the
problem of dealing with her will stand as a
possible menace to the peace of Europe
The United States does not care oyermuch
about the peace of Europe. But it does
care nightly about the honor of its dipIo-
matte representatives and the rights of its
citizens abroad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
The City Refuse.

The wide difference between the bids sub
united yesterday for garbage and refuse
disposal brings attention anew to the fact
that this cty has been backward in adj
dressing that important item. The service
rendered by the retiring contractor during
the past few years has been varyingly sat
isfactory and unsatisfactory. 1t has been
better OF late than formerly. But at no
time has 1t been what the dignity and the
health of the capital have demanded. The
prevailing opinion here is that Washington
should be equipped with the finest possible
disposal plant. at which all forms of CITY
refuse, the litter of streets, the ashes and
the garbage. should be treated in the most
scientific manner. producing a maximum
OF profitable product with n minimum of
annoyance to the community Such plants
exist in a measure in other cities. The OBJ
Jectionable features Of some OF them are
overcome and gradually the business of
brought to a high state Of perfection.
Contractors. however, seem shy about ap-
preaching the Washington situation, as
shown by the extravaganza of their bids.
II might be well, therefore, to amend the
District bill, which Is still IN conference
by widening this item so as to give the
Commissioners power to set up complete
refuse disposal system of their own, suit
able for every possible purpose. This would
be quite IN line with the wishes Of the
Commissioners In some other directions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
4 Deputy Democrat.

A the res11lt of differences with his party.
Mr. Wellington withdrew from the cam
paign in Maryland last year and became a
mere observer Of the contest But his SYM
pathies were with the democracy, ana
whatever his influence amounted TO IN the
state the democracy got the benefit OF IT,
The democracy Won the fight and demo-
cratic legislature. chosen at that election has
but recently adjourned after a session of un-
usual activity. According to democratic as
well as republican testimony, freely given,
it was the most unworthy and incompetent
legislative body that ever sat at Annapolis.
Scandals of all kinds were rife, from the
first day to the last, The newspapers of
Baltimore without distinction of party, ex-
coriated the whole majority outfit and pro-
ceiiure Did Mr.. Wellington, in studying
this record consider that he had served the
state in helping to bring in such rule? His
own party had been exceedingly successful
while in office. and had administered affairs
conspicuously for the general good
Mr.. Wellington is at outs with his party
now on national issues. and announces an
other period of inactivity. He will take no
part in this years campaign. But his SYM
pathies and his influence will, as before,
count in favor of the democracy Does he
consider that democratic success. achieved
largely under populIStLC duSpAGeS, "ouAN NC
an Improvement on his own party's con-
troll? Does he read in Mr.. Bryan's attitude
on expansion a policy which meets his own
views and desires? Would he be glad to
welcome a Congress favorable In its lower
branch to free silver and to free trade?
Would Mr. Richardson as Speaker please
him better than Colonel Henderson is do
ing? An affirmative answer appears to go
with these questions, for he also serves
who sits and sulks. Either the democrats
or the republicans will win. and the man
who is not actively for his party is pas
siveIy against 1t.
Mr.. Hoar. who is as earnest an opponent
of expansion as Mr.. Wellington. refuses to
make expansion the whole thing. He re-
fuses to become a deputy democrat-an
assistant for the defeat of his own party
with which ne is in disagreement on one
issue. in favor of the enforcement of the
opposition, with which he is IN disagree
ment on all issues. For Mr.. Hoar does not
see in Mr. Bryan an instrument for the
country's good, even on the question Of ex-
pdnSiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21

Among the sounds which disturb the
human and harmony-loving ear is the wall
of the Incompetent The man who fails to
do those things which might reasonably be
expected of him generally imagineS that
because he has tumbled down there must
necessarily be complete collapse of the en-
tire institution with which-unfortunately
for the iustitution-he was connected. Just
now there is a feeble wall as to the cOndi-
ton OF the District of Columbia National
Guard: a wall which acquired resonance
only through publication which may have
been properly instigated, but which bears
indications of malicious origin 1t may best
suit the plans of the calamity howlers'' to
ignore details and disregard facts, but
statements without foundation cannot
stand. To aver that there is disorgauiza-
ton in the District brigade is to say that
which is wholly untrue. Investigation
shows conclusively that the Guard was
never in so good a condition as it is to-
day; whether the test be numbers, physical
condition. equipment or efficiency. The ad-
verse conditions consequent upon the war
with Spain have been met and Were con-
Quered: something that cannot be truth
fully said as 10 military conditions In nearly
every state in the Union. The spirit among
the officers and men OF the command is re-
markedly active and is on high plane. be-
cause it is thoroughly understood that
every individual IN the organization is re-
CURED to do all those things promised In
the oath of enlistment, and that if there Is
development OF unfitness then the unfit
person must go. Naturally the unfit are
aroused. They are angered at the idea
that the District National Guard be mill
tary body. To them the ''tin-soldier" full
dress uniform, ayenue-parading aggrega-
ton was very dear and they are prepared
10 claw and scratch and spit because a
serious and successful effort is being made
to have the local force take place with
the best volunteer troops this country has
ever known To the unfft-the waiier-the
transition is doubtless painful. A court
martial grleyes him. because such things
A request for a resignation cuts him to the
quick because it foreshadows the doffing
Of helmet and plumes and the loss Of a
much-loved title. An examining board
strikes terror TO his heart, for It means
that the bUsiness-like yandals are actually
going to make inquiry as to his aualiaca-
tons.
So long as the District National Guard
continues to be a live, active, progressive
organization. with a definite and sensible
end in view, so long Will there be continu-
Gus effort by its administrative head to
produce and maintain the highest possible
efficiency. Such course will not be popu-
lar-w1th the unflt-but the taxi paying COM
munity will have good cause for PRIDE and
VIII have no sympathy with those who seek
TO tear down and not to build UP.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
The Danger to the Senate.
From the Philadelphia Press.

If the Senate recognizes the unconstttu-
tional appointment of Governor Stone in the
first instance consistency will compel it to
be recognized next year in the event of a
reappOintment; and If such appointments
are recognized from the commonwealth of
Pennsylvania. although directly prohibited
by the constitution of Pennsylvania it will
be necessary to recognize them when made
by governors of other states. This would
mean al entire change in the makeup of
the United States Senate, and will certainly
hasten the day when United States sena-
tors will be chosen by direct vote of the
people.
Whether or not that Is the most de-
sirable method of electing United States
senators, the frauds, the intrIgues and
abuses incident to the uncertainties which
must follow the adoption Of two methods
of choosing senators-one by legislatures
and the other by governors-will compel
Congress to agree upon some amendment
which shall prevent the evils bound to fol-
low the new departure which the seating OF
Mr.. Quay involves.