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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11
Our suzerafnty over Venezuela.

Our Suzer1fnty Over venezuela
The South American Republic Of
Venezuela. ever since her successful re
volt against Spain, has acted as If she
considered herself an independent SOW
ereign State. and the world has ap-
peared TO agree with her On the point
4 recent exception may be mentioned
in the action Of our State Department
relative to the dispute between the
Asphalt Trust and the Venezuelan
Government The history Of that mat
ter IS too well known to require lengthy
review. The quarrel began with an at
tempt by the trust 10 Dust a small
American concern rom some asphalt
beds which the former claimed 10 be
within the limits Of its concession. but
which, according to the evidence we
have seen. could not have been 50. Then
the two American parties, the Asphalt
Trust and the warner-Q uinlan syn
dicate, as we are Informed. agreed to
arbitrate. Arbitrators were duly ap-
pointed. made a careful investigation
Of the claims on both sides. and decided
against the trust. which refused 10
abide by the decision and prepared to
hold possession OF the territory award
ed to the Warner-Quinlau syndicate by
force
The case then went 10 the courts but
the trust, apparently fearing that the
Judiciary might adopt the views Of the
arbitrat0rs. appealed TO the United
States Government to coerce Venezuela
into an Acknowledgement Of its claim
The smaller American corporation. con
fdeHt of the justice Of its cause, was
willing and still Is 10 let the local tri-
bunaIs pass upon the matter. When
the trouble became public, and Eene-
zueIa was threatened with invasion by
the marines and bluejackets Of the
North Atlantic Squadron, some vessels
of which were hastily sent 10 Fenezue-
Ian waters for moral" effect people
and organs close TO the Administration
asserted that all this Government ask
cd was that the case should be fairly
examined and tried by the proper ju-
diciaI tribunal Of the state, and that
there was no intention TO affect the de
cisi0n IN advance by means Of iutllni-
dalton or coercion
hat e144ES-L etLA-2--E afL tJEI2 80
was for public Geiectati0n- As mat
ter of fact. it is said. the State Depart
ment notified the Caracas Government
that the decision Of the court must be
understood as subject t. review by the
Washington authorities, and that it
must not be put into effect until their
consent should be obtained. IF that is
Tot an assertion Of American suzerain-
" over Venezuela, what would be2 The
republic IN question IS a weak coun-
try. but that fact does not alter its Pc
sltIOn as . recognized and equal mem
Der of the family of nations. Under the
accepted rules Of international law,
Venezuela is entitled 10 Is much re
spect and consideration as Great Brit
ain or Germany Is Suppose that one
Of the Administrations pet trusts and
some small American firm happened TO
be engaged in mining or other business
in Prussia and were 10 fall out over a
question OF boundaries. Suppose that
the trust, knowing itself in the wrong.
should appeal 10 the United States
Government 10 protect il from the law
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11
ELECTRoCUTED WHILE AT PLAY
Il Pennsylvania. Boy Killed on a
Trolley Pole.

LANCASTER, Pa, May U.-RoIand, the
fourteen-year-oId son Of John NJ New
boTu. Deputy Revenue Collector was cleo
trocUtcd last evening, at the corner of
Walnut and Christian Streets. on a lofty
pole that carries the feed wire Of the
C0uesto0Ea trolley road. The lad was
playing hide and seek, and thinking the
pole afforded a good hiding place, as
ccnded it by means of the foot pins. telling
another boy he was going to the top At
the height of fifty feet he grasped with
both hands a feed wire. and instantly re
ceived the full shock of 1000 volts CT cleo
tricity-
Failing. one leg caught a lower feed
wire where he was held by the foot Sew
eraI hundred people soon gathered on the
scene. helpless spectators OF the dreadful
sight. Among those who came was
Charles NcWbUId. an older brother Of the
victim who jumped from passing street
cay 10 learn the cause Of the excitement
He became frantic upon leaning the iden-
fifty Of the victim
Two men finally assembled the pole. and
al no little risk lowered The body to the
ground 1t was hurried to d physicians
Office but life was extinct.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11
GLASS WORKS SHUT DOWN.
independent md Trust Factories
CIose Until September 10.

IEDIANAPOLdS. May 11-Au of the
factories of the American Glass Compa-
ny. the trust. and all those operated by
the Independent Manufacturers Associa-
ton, VIII close today for the season.
About forty factories VIII be Idle and full
" 10000 employees viii be affected by the
shut down.
The closing comes as a surprise to the
vorIlmgn who say that when the season
opened last raU, it was understood that
the factories would not close TIL the mid
die Of June
The closing of the factories is by mu-
tual agreement They all reopen on Sep
TENDER 10 The twelve cooperative fac
tories have refused to close today and it
is possible there may be some reduction
III prices because OF this.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11
MANUFACTURE OF OLIVE OIL.
statistics From Spain Concerning
the Development of the Industry.

The State Department has received q
communication from Oliver J. D. Hughes,
the United States Consul at CObIrg. Ger
many, containing a translation Of an ar
ticie relative TO the manufacture OF olive
oil in Spain as follows:
OLIVES are cultivated in thirty-three
provinces Of Spain. the most extensive
groves being il Jaen, Cordoba. and Sc
vile. The total number of hectares under
cultivation Is 1887 (2S5lI96 acres. of
which Il $50 hectares are irrigated. The
average yearly production amounts to p
1864 heCfOliJTes N,4JZ-gSy bushels valued
at IgJ ~, OF Desetas $3.50. t45. i6J}.
In 1899. the total harvest yielded 1875
go double centners, from which 7.a-y1. 67i
hectoIitres Qg5.GI4.5g3 gaIlons) of olive oil
We're produced"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11
THE NORTH RIVER oVERFLoWs
VirGinTuns Take Refuge On the
Roofs OF Their Houses

WINCHESTER Va May lily a rise
in North River. tributary Of Capon Riv-
er- caused by q heavy storm. thousands
Of dollars worth Of property was de-
str0vcd and many lives were endangered
Yesterday. The river rose ten feet in a
short while and overlooked its banks.
Residents were taken by surprise and
could not escape Caught Ike rats in a
tray. they fed for safety to the roofs,
where they remained all night while the
water reached above the second-st5ry win
F4y-s- Much live stock persisted
AT Sedan the Touring mill Of Mrs. Ham
iItuu Stuckey was swept away and the
machinery and building carried Tar down
stream Hundreds of acres Of rich land
are submerged ami the crops are ruined.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11
To PLEASE NEW zEALANDERS.
W ny the Brooklyn Was Ordered to
Visit the Island
Frank w Hackett. Acting Secretary Of
the Navy. has addressed the following let
! ter To The Scrrctar,- Of Statc.

Frank w Hackett. Acting Secretary OF
the Navy. has addressed the following let
ter TO the Secretary Of State:
Navy Department.
Washington. Nay 10. 1901
Sir: Referring to your letter of April
2, upon the subject of the visit Of the
Brooklyn to Melbourne and her proposed
visit to New Zealand. I have the honor to
inform you that on the 9Th Of May the de
partment, by telegraph. directed Rear Ad-
miTaI Remcy to visit New Zealand upon
the completion of the ceremonies at Mel
bourne.
This decision is entirely due to the de
sire Of the department 10 meet the wishes
Of The people Of New Zealand as ex-
pressed through Lord PaunCefOte. Were
the interests of the department only con-
suited, it would have been very desirable
for Rear admiral Remey to return from
Melbourne directly to his station An ex-
tension of the visit of the Brooklyn, how
ever, to New Zealand viii furnish another
proof Of the cordially Of feeling that now
happily prevails between the two coun-
tries. Very respectfully,
F ". HACKETT,
Acting Secretary
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11
Close to the Danger Point


I --T|
The consumer Is nearing the point where he
viii refuse TO be taxed any longer to enable few
men to accumulate fortunes estimated by the
hundred millions even though some one OF the
beneficiaTics occasionally consents TO part with
few Of his millions 10 found Libraries and univer-
stiles II Goes rot make the victim Of a thiCf feel
much more comfortable TO know that the pilerer
ina, devoted part OF his pickjESs to a benevolent
purpose,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11
No Danger of Il Third Term.


Il Is claimed IN Washington that some Demo
Gratis are worried over the Presidents swim
around the circle and IN IT scheme TO
prepare the country for third term Of NcKiu-
ley DIS well as Aichinieyism. Il is doubtful II any
sensible Democrats are seriously worried by such
fears The story was probably set afJat Uy some
one IN the dsarth Of other 'nevs' at the Ma
tioUal Capital now that the Government has taken
lis departure oH wheels President Mckinley has
been credited with a far amount Of common
sense and that Is likely to prevent him attempt
ing something which would be sure TO prove a
-lIl.re
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11
Where the Trouble Would Come.

lFr0m ne BaTtImOTc HeraId-)
izc south American Republic there would b.
10 protest from this country unless there were
developed a purpose to connect il as de-
peudeHcy Of the German Empire. There have been
Tl4lrs that Germany harbcrs some such hope.
Germany may have 10 policy 'to interfere a-Irh
the United States" but in such contingency we
have policy that might interfere with tle
kaL.er-s UIans
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11
4 Society Function.

CFrom the Indianapolis Press}
Weary Watkins-COnin down 20 De old nil
tonight?
Hungry Hiz-ins-W5t's JoIn9
Banquet. Dey'U be bologna. storigs. speeches
an booze. an de eveEin's Proceedin' Is 10 be
illuminated by preSentiH' Dismal Dawson mag
nifiCent IoTin- can"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11

Aside from the subject matter, which
can seldom in the nature Of things be
perfect. a perfectly made book IS a
rare thing in these days. In the old
times when all such work was done by
hand, the well made book was, per
haps. coEmoner. IN proportion to the
whole number Of volumes published,
than it is now. Il was also more costly
. The question which has arisen in the
minds of soD2e book-Iovers Is whether
the advantages Of the new and the old
publisher cannot be so combined as to
produce an article superior to any
thing yet seen.
William Morris. in England. at
tempted this. and two OF three publish
ing firms IL this country, mostly small
ones. have done the same thing. The
difficulty is that the great literature
loving public does not care half 50
much for printing. binding, deckIe
edges, and all the other minutiae Of
dress as for the reading matter; and
the publisher therefore. being good
business man, gives the public what it
wants The public which viii buy books
at fancy price, merely because they
are printed and bound in q superior
manner, in sufficient numbers TO make
money and reputation for the firm
which does the work, IS yet 10 be dis
/ covered in America.
Al present, the whole tendency Of the
age is undoubtedly toward cheaprezs.
and books are cheapening along with
TO develop a reading habit among the
people. The average American Is be
ginning to see that q cheap edition q
Scott or Dickens IS better worth hav-
( ing than a big subscription book by
nobody knows who that it is more con
/ ducive to culture TO have a weII-printed
: copy Of Teunvs0n and read it than TO
have a gorgeous. cheap, and practically
worthless volume of "P0etical Selec-
tons made at random There was
once a fallir who compiled a huge col
! lection Of quotations on three subjects
/ labeled if Mother. Home. Heaven.
and sold it on subscription. II made a
nice little fortune, but he could not dc
il quite 50 easily nowadays. Even
/ among people who would still enjoy
[ that sort of literature there has come
/ TO be a GIlmmering perception Of its
absurdity. and VIXEN an American has
/ been shown that he IS absurd it gener-
I ally causes q change IN his habits.
/ When It began to be understood that
the possession Of books was an evil
/ dence Of intelligence, books were
I bought even by those who did not read;
and a great deal Of worthless stuff was
sold because it was the only thing in
| the market Nowadays the is dis
elimination in literature, and by and
! by there may come to be fastidiousness
+ in the matter of printing and binding.
/ It is reported today that Frau Botha.
I wife Of the BOer Cornmand8nt General
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11
Must Plan the country's Future.

From the Richmond Dispatch)
IN ti!e present situation we take IT 10 be tbl
duty Of every good Democrat to study seriously
every UtteIInce and every action that in any syay
bears on CIR national life to the end that
gradually and from many sources, the best plans
for this country's future may find expression il
the next national Democratic platform.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11
Much depends on the l.If.,,

(FrJm the Indianapolis S1EtincD
Tie market value Of ali securities Is based pri-
mariIy on earning capacity. present OF aatici-
Dated And IN the great combinations forming
leBresented by industrial stocks, the earnings are
equally anticipated II the dividends are equal =
eyncc. atoms there is 10 reason why the values
should not keep up. but al rests on that Iii -
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11
High Arf.

(Frsm the Chicago Tribunel
'Why do YOU daub 50 mUch backing on your
eyebrows" the souhretta asked him
How do you suppose, said the heavy villain
with scoWI. i can't frown darkIy If I don't2-'
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11
America Big Enough


tFrom the Houston Post1
BY the time President Mckinley and his party
gaze the placid Pacific, recToss the great
prosperous plains and get back 10 the Nations
Capital, it may be that they VIII realize that
there is quite enough in the United States 10
engage the attention OF an ordinary President
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11
Her Enck of Wisdom.


From the Philadelphia BuIIctin-)
Did You see that woman who was arrested
for shopliftfns2 She took 4 handkerchief and
two pairs Of stockings
Wasn't she f0olish2 If she had only taken a
gold watch or diamond pin. She might have
proved herself a kleptomaniac.'
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11

It IS stated that Russia favors an ar
rangement in connection with the pro
posed Chinese loan by which each Of the
Powers shall guarantee that portion
representing the payment Of its indemni-
". 1t may be a good plan. but it is not
without dement's It would segrgEate in
terest in the final extinction Of the debt,
and possibly put the notion into Chinese
heads that ultimate payment need only
be made 10 nations certain to collect by
armed force The joint guarantee idea Is
probably the best.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11

From the Fliezende BIaetter)
Baron TO his new servgut}-J5au. in nv bed
room IN the wardrobe, left hand side lower
shelf. there is
Jeau-A box of cigars
How did you find them?'
''Eiue, Herr BaTon!'
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11

iFrom the King.)

NEltAi+ ttlt Mug
Coster (vatching fiEht}-Shime! Gle the man
a clIruCc, Git orr IS Chist. Let i'm git up an
ave fair p'lyl
Victorious Be:lirerent-W'at arter all the trou-
bic I've 'ad ter GIT I'M dahn? Not mel
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11
Easily Fixed


lFrom the Philadelphia Press
~ man named John Jones'" said the country
editors assistant, writes to Us TO stop his
paper but he doesn't give his address"
We'll" replied the editor, drop him postal
and tell him can't stop his paper unless he
gives Us his address
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11

TWO Topeka preachers who Joined the
Nation movement, and led Q mob on a
smashing" expedition, have been con
vIcted Of riot 4 few quiet months in jail
viii serve 10 cool their heads: but IL Is
cruelty to animals TO iHapris9n them. A
Iuuatic asylum is where they ought To go
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11

It is reported today that Frau Botha.
wife Of the BOeT Commandant General
has arrived at Durham, Natal, en- route
FOX Holland whlJhe- she is going tc see
President Kruger II possible, it is said.
she viii secure his consent to peace
Should she succeed it IS understood that
her husband and other leaders still in the
field viii feel justified IL surreuderiug II
IS greatly 70 Ice hoped that the mission
may result in a cessation Of h0stiiities
which. as far as the Beers are concerned
are q useless waste Of life and property,
eutailiuE untold misery upon the women
and children of the country.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-11

LfIETC0E parts OF Llir tEtli3it AZ Al=ut Alt-
perain- on practical demonstration Of the
lronth-and-fame theory.
Conductor Wright who runs into Fulton On the
Illinois Central collected ticket from Clinton to
Fulton. sold December IL 1892 q few days ago
on his train. The old man who presented It for
passage said NE bouEh= 1t about eight years ago,
but heard there was a wreck On the road and
was afraid to set on the train He never sum
uOncd UP courage enough 10 ride untl- recently
A topper IN Noutez,rrna county Col sought q
divorce because his abused wife rctaiiated by max
7, :ng things unpleasant for him throwing lamps
and erockery at him. hiding his clothes to keen
him in the house mixing cIncTiCs IN his i0od and
otherwise annoying, him IN various ways 20 force
him to rrGOUucr the use Of stIWuidntS- The court
decided that she has right TO ilI-treat the hus-
band who is q slave to liquor
Arabian horses manifest remarkable courage II
battle. 1t Is said that when horse Of this breed
finds himself wounded and perceives that he viii
not be able bear his rider much longer, he
quickly rctires from the conflict bearing his
master 10 q place Of safety while he stsH has
sufficient strength. But II. the other hand.
the rider Is wounded and falls 20 the ground, tie
faithful animal remains beside him. UnmiHdIUI Of
danger, Heighing until assistance Is brought
RuItuess. impetuosfty. ifl-temper, and violence
are traits of Andrew Proski, who drives a coal
| wagon IN Wilkcs5arre, Pa He left ton OF coal
! at the house Of Miss Mary Marvel, IN Rector
Street and while she signing the delivery
receipt. ne admired her much that he II once
proposed marriage. She spuTued the ofier. DEEM
J ing il unWiSe 10 wed man unless she had known
! him FOR ST least an hour, whsreUpon Andrew
I amused himself by wTeckInE the Ildys furniture
| Among seven Egyptian paPyri ior Columbia
| University Is a tax collectors return, showing
| items and how the collectors made returns in
| \ D. 1876. They were poll taxes IN 4. D. 70.
| The rise of the Nile was the greatest annual
/ event. and upon 1t taxes were calculated Hence
one OF the six Plpyri sent to Johns Hopkins,
treating of the unWGteTei land titled by Ptollar-
Gus A D. 16s, Is peculiarly interesting. She de
clares that her field OF EUhemeria did not get
| the water. Her plea, IN word, IS: NO crops
| no taxes
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25
willard and LsCato.
Richmond Dispatch.)

Mr.. Willard was asked If he cared to
make a statement as to the publication
declaring that he had furnished the funds
for Mr.. Montague's campaign. He re-
piled that he had nothing to say, but did
not enter into any statement as to his
reasons.
Mr. Willard is the Only candidate for
the second place on the ticket now in the
city, and has perhaps made more of a
campaign for the position than any other
aspirant, unless it be Dr. LeCato. the
popular Eastern Shore candidate. He is
especially active now in his canvass, and
is a gentleman who very readily makes
friends. OfcOurse, il the delegates pledged
to Mr. Montague for the Governorship all
support the Fairfax man for the second
place, or if any large proportion OF them
give him their votes, his nomination is
assured. 1t is by no means certain, how
ever, that the delegates pledged to the
Acknowledgement can be swung in lump
for any candidate for any position. Each
delegate has an opinion and preference
of his own, presumably, and it is hardly
reasonable that he will permit himself to
be dictated to, even if there were any
effort at dictatiOn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25

Judge Quarles offered thefollowing res
olutiOn: "ThGt the Committee on Exc
cutive Department consider the propri-
ETY. of electing the Secretary of the Com
mOnwealth, State Treasurer, and Audi
tor of Public Accounts by the direct vote
Of the people.
Judge Quarles offered resolution
to the effect that the Committee on Edu-
cation he instructed To consider the pro
priety of electing the Superintendent Of
Public instruction, County Superintend-
ent of Public Schools, and trustees OF
public schools by vote OF the people.
Mr.. Hatton offered a resolution to the
effect that the judicial office is incompa-
tible with all other public Offices and no
Judge shall be allowed To practice law.
lie also offered resolution requiring all
voting in Legislature, in county or town
municipal body, shall be- viva vOce.
Mr.. Davis, Republican, submitted the
following: Resolved, That the constitu-
tion to be drafted by this convention
should and ought to be submitted for
ratification 10 the whole people Of this
State, and not to an abridged electorate.
BY Mr. Rlair: Resolved. That the Com
mittee Un the Judiciary do consider the
advisabiity Of reduction OF the mum
Der of jurors, from twelve to eight. and
the abolition of the unanimity rule, ~
pecially in civil eases.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25
SECOND PLACE Oh TICKET,
mr. Montague May Control the Situation
(Richmond News.)

ANthFj
The gubernatOrial campaign IL re-
garded as practically being over and the
drift of talk in the Hobbies to-day was to-
ward the other places on the ticket
The candidacy of Joseph +. Willard
for the position OF Northumberland
il that being most generally discussed
and IL arousing much comment even
from those who most vigorously sup
ported Mr. Montague.
1t il well-known that Mr.. Willard
supplied the funds for carrying on the
campaign Of Mr. Montague, and that
he has reason To believe that there will
be "A sufficient degree of reciprocity by
MIR Montague and his friends To land
him on the ticket The fact that Mr.
Montague has it in his power To prae-
tically name the entire ticket through
the system of primaries has set the
politicians to talking, and they are
waiting TO see whether in Richmond
Charlottesville, Danvlle, Roanoke, Lynch
burg, LoudOun county, Campbell county
aud Elizabeth City county he will name
delegates who come To thecOnyentiOn IN
vote for him M Governor. or whether
they will be merely autOmatons with a
full ticket put in their hands before they
are named.
In several Of these places the people
have had distinct preferences as to other
places on the ticket, and did not fully
appreciate when they voted only on the
gubernatOrial candidates that they were
putting it in the power Of the winner OF
the goyernorship vote to select also the
balance of the ticket
The opposition in committee OF Mr..
Willard to the Jim Crow law il frequently
quoted against him in his aspira-
tiOns.