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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
WILL TAKE OFF THEIR HANDS.

1t is said that MIR. Lancaster VIII
liams stated before the House Com
mittee of hhc Legislature Wednesday
that if the present lessecs of the ferry
were not satisfied and thought that n
bridge across the Eastern Branch of
the Elizabeth river would hunt the
ferry nc would take it off their hands
Mt the price paid. He was then asked
what about the next ten years He re-
piled that he will make it twenty if the
committee so desire It. This shows
whether he has confidence in the flu
ture of the ferry or not.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
LITERARY AND MUSICAL ENTER.
TAINMENT.

a literary and musical entertain
mcnt will be given at Glenn Hall.
Scottsville, this evening. February 9th,
1900. under the auspices of the Ladies'
Aid Society Of Central Mission, at
which the following program will be
rendered.:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
PART I.

l. Piano solo. 49,. Selected
Miss Evelne Clark.
2. Vocal duet
Messrs. Joseph NJ. Tatem and
Clarence Il. Johnson.
B. Recitation Observation-Disclosures Selected
Mr.. Wnlmslcy.
=. Vocal solo. Mrs. ]. Grin Edwards
.. Instrumental duct violin and gut
tao. .Mcssrs. Davis and Ireland
PART II.
G. Vocal solo. Selected
Mr. c. w. Steele.
2. Vocal solo. Selected
Mrs. j. Griff Edwards.
.. Violin solo. Davis
10. Vocal solo. Miss Emily Bunting
II. Recitation....... Selected
Mr.. Walmsley.
Refreshments will be served by the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09

MICE LOT BOARD ENDS ON HAND
4Nat sixty cents per quarter cord deliv-
cred. MI orders promptly filled Old
phone 2l3J. j. q. SALISBURY. fea-lt
New-York tribune., 1900-07-03
HOW TAM4NANY STANDS.
NOT FIGHTING AGAINST A FREE SILL
YER PLANK, SAYS CROKER.

Kansas City. Mo-. July 2-"I wish to correct
the impression that Tammany is fighting
against the insertion of a silver plank in the
Democratic platform said Richard Croker to
an Associated Press reporter tonight. This
Is not so, and it is a point on which I and the
whole New-York organization have been more
misrepresented and misunderstood than on any
other l believe, and have frequently stated,
that more conservative stand this question
would be much more to the interests Of the
party not only in New-York but all over the
country. But mark this-if it can be shown by
the caucuses of the different State delegations
and before the Nation that 1t is the belief of a
majority of the party that the insertion of Il
10 to l plank in the platform would bring more
votes TO the Democratic ticket throughout the
West. in the doubtful States. in the country at
large-in fact outside of New -York-than it
would lose TO the party in New-York City and
State, then Tammany will yield cheerfully."
DO you mean a simple reaffirmation of the
Chicago platform explicit 16 70 1 plank?''
he asked.
Il mean a fat declaration in favor of free
coinage at the ratio OF 16 to J." Mr.. Croker
replied
Mr.. Croker was told of the statement of the
Alaska delegates that Pacific Coast business
men would refuse to support Bryan unless the
rs to l was left out of the platform.
on, every Democrat will support Bryan
Nnelher Tree silver is maze An issue or not,
Mr.. Croker said You cannot help but admire
a for living up to his beliefs. He will be
supported Loyalty by all, and 1 thoroughly be-
lieVe he will be elected 1 believe he will carry
not only New-YOrk, but Ohio and Indiana as
well. In this coming campaign other issues
will enter largely into the result. One of them
is trusts. The other is the vote of the young
of the country. One bears directly the
other. The young is quick to see the
dangers threatening from the gradual monOpoli
Zation of nearly every branch of industry, and
from the young voters the Democratic party is
receiving renewed strength. To 1t they look
for relief and to their votes will the victory
of next November be in a large measure due
New-York tribune., 1900-07-03
TEN EYCK'S s PROBABLE PLACE
EXPECTED TO BE CHAIRMAN OF EN-
ECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO RELIEVE
GREENE OF DETAIL WORK.

The Republican district leaders have been
given to understand that William H. Ten Eyck
is to be appointed chairman of the Executive
Committee Of the County Committee Thurs
day night, with General F. V. Greene as chair
man of the County Committee. 1t is further
understood that General Greene ia to be recog-
nized as the head Of the County Committee
throughout the campaign. but that Mr.. Ten
Eyck will relieve him of the detail work. 1t was
said last night that at the conference at the
Lawyers Club on Friday between Governor
Roosevelt, Senator Platt and Chairman Odell OF
the State Committee Governor Roosevelt told
Senator Platt that GeLeral Greene would never
consent to become president of the County Com
mittee unless he could exercise the prerogatves
of the place. Senator Platt said yesterday that
the arrangement for having Mr.. Ten Eyck
chairman of the Executive Committee was ac-
ceptable to the district leaders
1T remains to be seen, however, said a well
known Republican yesterday, whether General
Greene and Mr. Ten Eyck will get along
smoothly. Some things that Mr. Ten Eyck may
consider detail may be looked upon as vastly
important by General Greene. and If some of
these debatable problems are disposed of with
out the sanction and knowledge Of General
Greene there is sure to be friction"
Abraham Gruber, leader of the XXIst Assem-
bly, District. said yesterday that he should see
General Greene before Thursday night and
pledge him his support
II shall tell him." continued Mr. Gruber, that
the Republicans of the XXIst District who
have been called Gruber Republicans feel that
the party should be united the of Pres
identiaI election. There will be factional
differences in our district" added Mr.. Gruber,
unless General Greene uses tactics similar to
those employed by Quigg. The latter set the
office holders in the district fighting us, and in
order to avoid effacement we had to fight
shall resist effacement."
The friends of Gruber say there is little like
Hhood Of General Greenes following Quigg's
pernicious example OF underhanded fighting, as
Gruber is now recognized throughout the State
a hard fighter and entertaining talker on
the platform. Chairman Odell's remark that
the State organization does not propose to make
a fool of itself at the outset Of the campaign Is
taken as indication that factional fights will
be avoided.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-03
OHIO FOR JUDGE PARKER.
CAUCUS ON THE WAY TO KANSAS CITY RE-
SUITS IN AGREEMENT

ST. Louis, July 2.-The entire Ohio delegation to
the Democratic National Convention at Kansas
City passed through ST. Louis last night At a
caucus or rather set of caucuses, held yesterday
on the trains Of Cincinnati, Cleveland, Column
bus and Toledo, the members of the Ohio delegation
agreed to support Judge A. B. Parker, of New
York, for the Vice-Presidency. and to bind them
selves at a caucus be held later in the night,
after the entire delegation should be reunited its
way to Kansas City. 1t was agreed, however. that
If there should be more than one ballot compli-
nentary vote should be given to Judge A. W. Pat
rick, of NewPhiladelphia. Ohio.
Two or three of the delegates in favor of
supporting David B. Hill but they were induced to
abandon this idea. and the Ohio delegation will go
solidly for Judge Parker The authenticity OF this
statement is vouched for by Senator William E.
Finck, jr.. of Somerset Senator J. c. L. Pugh, OF
Columbus; Tom L. Johnson. Of Cleveland; Harry
Wilson, Of Cleveland, and other prominent mem
bers of the delegation. Senator Finck said
There had been no doubt in my mind all along
that the Ohio delegates when they got together
would agree Judge Parker. Judge Patrick. OF
our State, commands our unqualified respect, but
in favor of a strong Eastern candidate, and
know of available efficient than
although II will require another to make it
binding. The delegation is for strong platform,
declaring for bimetalism but not for 16 to l, and
outlining clearly the position of the party the
great questions of the government of Cuba, Porto
Rico and the Philippines
New-York tribune., 1900-07-03
AFRICAN WAR STILL on.
LORD ROBERTS DECLINES TO PERMIT
THE RESUMPTION OF MINING.

London, July SIT is clear that Lord Roberts
does not consider the war in South Africa ended
as he has put stop to the return Of civilians
and has ordered the mining men back to BIoem-
fontein. He is credited with thinking that three
months must elapse before affairs will be settled
enough to permit the resumption of business
A large body of British are again reported to
be in Swaziland
General Rumble has issued proclamation an
houncing that farmers discovered to be har-
boring armed ex-burghers and not informing
against them will have their farms confscated
and the receipts they hold for goods requis-
toned cancelled, or will be compelled to pay
fine of not less that half a crown per norgen
on the of their farms
New-York tribune., 1900-07-03
EPWORTH LEAGUE CONVENTION.
MANY INTERESTING SESSIONS HELD AT STAN
FoRD-PLANs FOR THE FOURTH

Stamford n. Y, July 2-The first hour of the
Epworth League Convention this morning was
taken up with business matters. The report Of the
district secretary, the Rev. H A. Monroe. showed
a total league membership in the seven States OF
the district of 12S 2 gain since 1898 Of II 96 The
representatives elected TO the Board Of Control
from the several conference districts are Della
ware, the Rev. ]. H. Nutter; New-York. W. H.
ark the Rev. James A. Hensey; Troy. the Rev.
z. w. Genge; Wilmington, E, c. Sunfed.
The first paper Of the convention read by
the Rev. c. S Kemble, of the Newark Conference
on The Modern Sunday He followed by
the Rev. DR. E Mills. secretary of the Twentieth
Century Commission who read a paper Our
Impress on the Twentieth Century" Bishop w. X
Ninde Of Michigan, spoke The City-Its Spirit
ual Problem"
The afternoon session was opened with a stirring
song service led by the Newark Conference Quar-
tet and a chorus of one hundred voices.
The Leaguers Inner Life and Its Expression"
was the subject Of eloquent address by the Rev
c. L. Mead. Of Hoboken. N. J. Mrs E. A. s. Barke-
lew, Of Newark spoke Practical Mercy and
Help Work" She followed by Miss Lade Ty
reIl superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal
coness work in NewYork. Miss Tyrell made
urgent appeal for young women to take up the work
Of the order.
At the evening session the Rev. ]. j. Forest, of
votional service. The address delivered by the
Rev DR.. J. NJ. King, assistant corresponding secre-
tary Of the Board Of Church Extension. The Local
Committee announced tonight that the Grafton at
be delivered by the Rev. DR.. J. Handy, of Cam
den, y. J.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-03
POSITION OF EX-SENATOR GoRNlAN.
He WILL NOT PROBABLY BE CHAIRMAN OF
NATIONAL COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE
FOR vICE-PREsIDENT.

Baltimore July 2 CspeciaD.-Ex-senato Arthur
pue German will not accept the craftsmanship or
he Democratic National Committee or the nomlna-
ion for The Vice-Presidency on 10 to silver plat
orm This statement made this evening by a
lose personal and political friend Of German, on
selng shown dispatches from Kansas CITY stathg
hat delegates fron. the Southern and Middle West
srn States favored him either for chairman or for
Fecond place on the ticket. II q declaration OF
ratio is omitted and the draft Of a platform sent
o Kansas City by German in the care Of Colonel
- Victor Baughman his proxy. meets with the In
torsenent Of Bryan and his friends and the West
.rn mana gers Mr.. German might accept the chair
nanshi5 II rendered TO him. But the great Demo-
ratio manager Is not prepared TO accept a wee
Presidential nomination. at least not 10 make
1 fight for II. Hl or Pattison would be acceptable
. German for second place. He is opposed TO
TOwne-
Mr. German is Laurel his country seat. where
So mas direct communication by long distance tele
shone with MARYLAND headquarters at Kansas City
colonel BauRhman and Murray Vandver. his chief
jeutenants for many years, keep him posted on
very move in the situation; While his represen-
atfVes in Kansas City Will deny that ne Is taking
iny part IN the fight, II Is fact that GorInan IS
iuietly eXertng considerable influence and playing
IN important part in the secret councils par
icuarly u the party leaders from the Eastern ana
Southern States.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-03
WANT TAYLOR IN KENTUCKY.
COLONEL CAMPBELL DECLARES HIS COM
PLICITY IN GoEBEL ASSASSINATION

Richmond Va. July 2 (SpeciaD-Robert
Noaks. at one time the editor Of a Republican
paper in Kentucky and latterly a conductor on
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad who is
suspected of completely in the murder Of Will
lam Goebel, and who was arrested at Big Stone
Gap. va, is now on the way to Kentucky, extra
dltlon having been granted in his case by Vir-
slnias executive requisition of Governor
Beckham- The man was taken to Kentucky
by H. H Harrod. Governor Beckham's special
agent, and they went by way Of Lenoxviue 10
frankfort considering it unsafe to go through
Eastern Kentucky.
colonel Thomas G. Campbell, of New-York
VINO is assisting in the prosecution of the as
sasslns of Goebel came to Richmond to be
present in the event that Governor Tyler hesi-
tated to grant Governor Beckham's requisition
His services were not needed. however. Colonel
Campbell, while at the Governors office. said
that Kentucky proposed to have w s Taylor
the pretender to the Kentucky Csovernorship
Notwithstanding Governor Mount of Indiana
declined TO surrender him. and that he would
be tried for completely in the assassination of
Goebel. Colonel Campbell is bitter in his de-
nunciation of the assassination of Goebel which
he characterizes as "dastardIy and cowardly''
He said:
ITO step in front of a man and tell him that
his last hour has come, and then shoot him
down Is bad enough; but to fire a deadly bullet
from ambush from behind a screen in the win
dow OF the office Of the Governor is dastardIy
ana coWardly. We are working to bring these
assassins to justice, and W. S. Taylor fugitive
from justice, will be brought lack to Kentucky
to stand trial at the proper time"
Coulton's examination, Campbell said brought
out Taylors completely and his leadership in the
conspiracy which murdered William Goebel
He talks about detectives following him and
dogging his steps 1 should say guilty con-
science, like Banquos ghast will not down.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-03
ST. LOUIS STRIKE SETTLED.
FORMER EMPLOYEES REACH AN
AGREEMENT

st. Louis, July Am agreement between the St
Louis Transit Company and its former employees
was signed tonight by representatives Of the
sit company and the Executive Committee The
agreement follows:
First-The provisions OF the agreement OF March
TO- 1850 as to rates OF pay and hours of service will
be continued in force by the company.
Second-Every employe of the company to be free
10 join or not to join any organization, and dis
elimination to be made for against him because
OF the manner in which he exercises his freedom.
Third-Any attempt the part of any employe
threats 10 join or not TO join any union shall be
cause for the immediate discharge of the person
guilty OF such attempt.
Fourth-Any attempt TO influence any employe
by official of the company TO join or not to Join
any union shall be cause for discharge of such Of
fetal
Fifth-The company will meet any employe or
committee OF employees whether representing them
selves. other employees an association of en-
ployes regarding any matter of mutual interest.
Stxth-For the purpose OF filing vacancies which
may now exist or hereafter arise the committee
of former employees of which T. B. Edwards is
chairman shall prepare a list OF the who
were in the companys service on May last, and as
il will select them exclusively from this list until
II is exhausted not interfering. however. with men
now in the service No person shall be eligible 10
this list who has been guilty OF any acts OF awess
violence.
~ ST. LOUIS TRANSIT COMPANY,
by EDWARD s. WHITAKER
President
T. p. EDWARDS
Chairman OF Committee.
The strike is hereby declared on
7. B. EDWARDS.
Chairman OF Committee.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-03
EXPLOSION DAMAGES BREWERY
LOSS ESTIMATED AT s4OOOO-CHAPLAIN JOHN
SONS DEVOTION TO DUTY.

An explosion in the five story brick brewery Of
Henry Clausen & Son. No. 309 to 325 East Forty
seventh-st, last evening resulted in damage esti-
mated at $4,000
Shortly after o'clock Otto SchiIling an en-
ploye, heard an explosion in the brewing room on
the third floor. and TO the floors below warn
ing the twenty employees comprising the night
force, who had just come to work. Every one got
to the street in safety
Three alarms were sent in. and the lremen made
short work of the flames
On the opposite side Of Forty-seventh-st. is St
Boniface's Roman Catholic School. At the time
the fire broke out number OF children were inside
practising for entertainment. They became
oady frightened, but the priests and sisters in
cnarge got them 10 the street In safety
Frank Schnitz, OF Hook and Ladder Company
No Z, was the roof Of an adjoining building
when piece Of coping struck his hand fnhicting
a deep CASH He remained at work On top OF
tne building and directly No 309 a flag pole
hfty feet high was burned through the bottom
window 10 the street. narrowly escaping striking
the members OF Water Tower Company No. g. The
trains on the SeCond-ave. elevated road and the
Second-aVe- trolley cars were stalled for twenty
hye minutes owing TO the lines of hose and the
thick, black smoke
Fire Chaplain Johnson did not let sickness inter-
fere with duty. For days the chaplain has
being prepared for an operation, which is to be
performed to-day. Soon after the third alarm was
sounded the chaplain appeared at the fire, ready
TO lend any assistance required OF him.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-03
CERTIFICATE OF DOUBT FOR SHERLoCE
JUSTICE BIscHoFF THINKS CHARGE TO JURY
WAS TOO ABSOLUTE IN FORM

JUSTICE BIscHoFF THINKS CHARGE TO JURY
WAS TOO ABSOLUTE IN FORM.
Justice Bischof in the Supreme Court has
granted a certificate OF reasonable doubt in the
case Of William F. Sherlock. who convicted of
criminal libel before Judge Cowing in the Court of
General Sessions a week Justice Bschon
says
There is for question whether the learned
Judge the trial did not make his instructions to
the jury upon the law Of the case too absolute in
form in view Of the constitutional provision where
by the jury determine the law, well
as the facts. True 1t is that at one stage of the
judges OF the law and the facts. You may de-
eide this your cOnsciences and judgment
dictate and | believe you Will Yet, at another,
the iury were told: I'm this | shall tell
what the law of this State is with reference to a
libel, and is your bounden uuty to be guided by
another when alludng TO the turys province; But
that does not mean for one moment that the jury
are to be a law themselves. II Goes not mean
for one moment that there is no law which should
bind the with reference to a criminal libel
And Of the instructions. as given, am un-
doubt the iury's province not invaded; that
they were not influenced into the belief that they
were 10 take the law stated by the Judge, ana
that the accused suffered prejudice It would
seem that the charge of the Court-n this state, AT
Ieast-should be In the form only Of advice 10 the
cution for libel and the charge delivered in this
case was framed directly instructions, which the
iury were advised 1t their duty 10 observe
a certificate OF reasonable doubt should issue.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-03
TALKED ABOUT FOR GOVERNOR.

The Republican papers of Chautauqua County are
booming Assemblyman S Fred Nixon, OF that
county for the Governorship, and want the ticket
to be Mckinley for President. Nixon for Governor
and GriswoId for Assemblyman The Republicans
Of that county the precaution, however to re-
nominate Mr.. Nixon for the Assembly, so that if
anything should happen his Governorship boom
let he will still be assured of reelection to the
Assembly srfrcgT e.
Saratoga County Republican papers are urging
the claims of Senator Edgar Truman Bracket upon
the State leaders in connection with the nomination
for Governor. Little Is heard of Mr.. Brackets
boom south of Cohoes however.
Congressman James s. Sherman. OF Utica, called
yesterday at the State Committee headquarters TO
see Chairman Odell The latter had not returned
from Newburg, however.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-03
COFFEY HAS LITTLE HOPE.
THE SENATOR SAYS REPUBLICANS WILL
CARRY THE STATE UNLESS DEMO
CRATIC QUARRELs ARE SETTLED.

THE Republicans are absolutely certain to
carry the State next fall lnless the factional
suarreIs now existing IN the Democratic rarty
are settled at once" said Senator Michael j.
Coney, Of Brooklyn, yesterday afternoon at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel.
The enmity between Hill and Croker extends
all through the State" continued the Senator,
and unless something is done soon to get our
people together the Democrats have no prospect
IF success Hill viii make fight against silver
and the income tax. in order TO be consistent
with his record IN 1896, but after he is beaten
le will return to Albany and support the ticket.
II ne had done that in 1896 he would have been
.he most popular Democrat in the party"
Are the Coffey people and the friends OF
Hugh Mclaughlin passing the olive branch
around in BROOKLYN" Senator COffey was asked.
We'll II they are l haven't seen anything
u IT." said the South Brooklyn leader with
broad grin
New-York tribune., 1900-07-03
NO NEWS. SAYS SENATOR PLATT.

Manhattan Beach and the Hotel Oriental looked
last evening almost as though it the close and
not the opening of the season. They were swept
by ocean breezes but those breezes were decidedly
cool. and kept the crowds. including politicians,
away. No Republicans of either State or National
prominence visited the Oriental to confer with
Senator Patt last evening and he betook himself
to bed at his accustomed early hour. The Senator
begins to look we'll again and. despite his daily
trips to the city his at the seaside is mani
festIy doing him good.
When asked last night If there anything new
in politics he replied, NO has told me any
news" Asked If he had told any one any political
news recently, he replied that he had not
New-York tribune., 1900-07-03
WHAT BRYAN MAY DO.

Kansas City. Mo. July 2.-Since the return
aere Of some Of the Democratic leaders who went
o Lincoln to see Mr.. Bryan a sensational story
1as been In circulation. According to the state
1lents made, IL the Committee on Resolutions
'eports simply an Endorsement Of the Chicago
platform without reiterating 10 to J. Mr. Bryan
nay come here and the floor Of the Conven-
ion offer amendment and make a speech III
favor of his favorite ratio. Should the Con-
sention fail 10 act favorably on his amendment
I is said he will be compelled TO decline the
Nomination on the floor of the Convention.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-03
DOMINION DAY IN LONDON.
CANADAs PART IN THE AFRICAN WAR THE
THEME OF SPEECHES.

London. July 2.-The Dominion Day BANQUET
was held at the Hotel Metropole this evening
Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal occupied the
chair and a brilliant gathering was present
though Mr.. Chamberlain was detained nv The
Prince of Waless dinner to the Khadiva Lord
Brassey paid a tribute to the colonial rroous IN
the Transvaal General Moncrien, speaking for
the army. said the Canadian troops at Paarde-
berg showed what stuff they were made Of and
that in many respects they were superior 70
the regulars. The Earl of Aberdeen respondinf,
10 the toast to Canada, said the response OF the
Dominion to Great Britain's call to arms vas
reflected in London's response to the appeals for
ala Tor the sufferers by the recenc disastrous
fire in Ottawa