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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-17

Speaking OF rich mems sons. who age
often tutored abroad. Mr.. Carnegie says
they have kind fathers arH mothers
und they enjoy the sweetness of these
blessings to the fullest. But the poor
boy who mas In his father his constant
companion, tutor and model; and in his
mother-holy name-his nurse, teacher,
more precious future in life than any rich
mans son can possibly know. and COM
pared with which all other fortunes
count for little.
This Is all very true. and upon the
whole the average man, with a .compe-
tency. Is happier than the average man
of wealth, but all the same riches should
not necessarily bring unhappiness.
There Is q wide fiSld for doing good open
to every man, and he that has an abund-
ance need rot be unhappy because of
riches attained. If 1t Is used IN q proper
manner.
There are men to-day-rlch men
whose greatest JOY Is the relief which
their wealth affords them to extend TO
others. There are others who worship
1.-THE golden calf There Is no happi-
ness for the latter, and it may be thai
when Mr.. Carnegie made the expression
credited to him he had them in his mind.
1T Is not a to be rich," but there are
n whole lot of fellows who know how
inconvenient II is to be poor
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-17
is IT BAD TO BE nrCnc

Mr.. Andrew Carnegie expresses the
opinion that 1t Is al unhappy dispense
ton of Providence 20 be rich. and. per
haps, Mr.. Carnegie thinks as he speaks.
but how many thousands are tlsre who
would be glad to change places with the
gentleman, hat they might have an OPP
poytunity to practically test the truth
of the assertion.
Riches OF itself does not bring happi-
ness. but to say that "tt Is an unhappy
dispensation of Providence to- be rich
is a matter greatly to be doubted.
1t depends very much what a man
does with his wealth whether or no.
he Is happy in its possession. If his
whole aim in life is the acquisition of
riches simply. and when attained it is
devoted to selfish purposes, why then IT
of course, brings Nc happiness, but on
the contrary becomes a burthen, not
outstanding what may be said to the
opposite. But If riches are employed as
an instrument OF good, then there is
every reason why the dispenser should
be happy In its possession. Tho great
philanthrop3st of this and other times
have found happiness in the attainment
OF riches. because Il gave them means
with which 10 promote the good of Others
to make others happy-and there Is
great reward for u people.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-17
rME SEW clrY eovEnNmENr.

The new Councilmen caucussed Mon
day evening, and save the division of the
members into the Common and Sefsc,
Branches and the nomination of candi-
dates for appoin.fve positions, no other
action was taken.
Upon the new Counciimen rests heavy
responsibilities TO meet the expectations
of the people, who generously rallied to
the support OF the Democratic c in
the recent municipal contest.
Two years ago the so-carred Demo-
people had lost confidence 4 the party
that controlled the government. by rea-
son of the outrageous scandals connect
ed with the police department and the
high-handed and arbitrary course of the
Democratic Ring" supported by the vi
cious and unlawful element of the city
an element Who laughed at frauds in
elections and who abused onmon decen-
cy in the open and shameful violation of
the Sunday observance. making The sa-
cred day q repvoach and u by-word.
This vicious element UNDECIDED just
criticisms and warnings. 1t ~disregarded
public opinion. it scorlied decent senti-
ment. II was inflated with the, idea that
ii was all-powerful and that its power
could not be overthrow.
Ii realized when it was too late the
majesty of an indignant people, and
hence i, was dashed from power and it
was presumed. learned u lesson hat 1t
would not soon forget.
a new party tool It's place, and by
and pledges. by an arbitrary and dicta-
torial uso of power. by the establish
ment of Ring Rule" of a character
even more objectional than that which
the city suffered from under the So
called Democratic Ring, 1t also was
swept from power in the recent munich
pal contest.
The Democratic party has again come
Into power under the pledge and assur-
ance that the city Will be guaranteed
good governments in Its, respective de-
~partments. The Democratic press of the
city pledged the people that thoy could
expect this result. The campaign was
fought out on this line. 1t remains to
be seen If the pledges and promises made
will be respected. The people demand
good government. They votsd for good
government and they expect to have
good government.
If they fail TO secure It under the in
coming administration they will, with
out doubt, have Il way of indicating
| tI,af,. ,1tru ,,aip.,A,a Tl,n oo.o, 80 4.,1
years ago should not be forgotten, and
much. very much, of the responsibility
rests upon the shoulders OF the new
Councllmen. May they act wisely and
well. not only in the interest of good
government, but also in the interest Of
honest Democracy.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-17

The Hartford Times says h Presl-
dent Cleveland has uttered one of his
happiest n most graphic sayings in
naming Mckinley "the m~ortgaged can
didate." Quay's title. 'the Canton Elan
mel Napoleon is not to be mentioned in
the same class with 1t.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-17

All the trusts n combines are well
represented at st. Louis. 1t is their con-
vention. remarks the Charleston News
and Courier. to nominate their candi-
dates. The platform will have many
planks. The cornerstone of the whole
structure will be: Tax the many for
the profit of the few"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-17

II is impossible to make a quarrel with
Spain. say the Philadelphia Times.
Every time we think we have got n
rasus 'belii the Spanish Government
most politely agrees to whatever we de-
rnand, and we have to pretend to be
gratifed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-17

The House adopted a resolution "giv-
Ing members general leave TO print re-
marks in the Congressional Record for
ten days after the fina adjournment
n little resolution, thinks the Gal
weston News. viii doubtless help mem.
pers along wonderfully in their cam.
paigns.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-17
EIGHT PAGES.

Nj. Plat now explains that he never
said he would bolt, He merely said:
Boiling would be justified"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-17

Senator Vest, in discussing the Presl-
dents veto Of the River and Harbor bill.
said that neither Jefferson nor John
Adams ever exercised the veto power.
whereupon the Charleston News and
Courier avs tina neither Jefferson nor
Adams, however, ever had to deal with
. Republican II reckless House or a
nptgfa and irresponsible Senate.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-17

The Chicago Tribune say those no
tells in st. Louis that would have housed
the negro delegates probably were de-
atroyed by the tornado.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-17

Judge Waddill and General Edgar AL
Ian deny saying that they had the Vir-
ginia delegation in their vest pockets.
etc." on their arrival at ST. Louis.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-17

The New Orleans Picayune says that
the greatest need in the South and West
Is a proper distribution OF the money
which is now ~congested in Eastern finan-
eial centres. Some wise financial sys-
tenn is needed to correct an evil which IS
checking industrial and commercial ae-
tivity and keeping up hard times.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-17

A dispatch from ST. Louis says that
Mr. Hanna, of Ohio. is favorable TO the
adoption OF any honest money plank
which shall not specifically name the
word gold"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-17

News comes from the centre of Presi-
Dental nomination hat Mr.. Plat is on
the ground, and Hanna says, wait and
see me wipe the ground up with him.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-17
FORCES The BIG SALE
ee~eeoeooeeeeeseee

The magnitude of rare saving chances
have. forged steadily onward. All of the
Big Stores Big Departments contribute Big
Bargain Values. The interest manifested by
carefuleconomists clearly demonstrates these
unprecedented buying privileges. The worth
and choiceness of the apparel, the incon-
|testable truth of every price quoted, the
|exactness of every representation, all COM
blne to give the Big Sale the Big Push
that sends the goods forth with a rush.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-17

OF the 1876 claimants to seats in the
National Republican Convention reject
ed by the National Committee, CO were
avowed Mckinley men.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-17

The Washington Post says those per-
6ons who are thinking of investing in a
bicycle will not be able to save anything
In going to Mexico to make their pur-
chase. High-grade wheels are sold in
Mexico for 5000 Inc s225. and this fact
Will not constitute a strong campaign
argument for the free silver peonle
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-17

st. Louis people have always insisted
that for geographical reasons the cap,-
tai OF the United States ought TO he
right there on the spot where their city
stands, asSerts the Philadelphia Record.
Let now hurrah! This week they're
in 1t. and in it big. They're at the
core of the universe and live in Hanna
town.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-17
Tle Norfolk ViIglian.

puBusAED DAILY AND WEEKLY.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-17
TERMS OF THE vlRGlNlaR.

fn. b.. owner
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-22
F0RESTERS STILL AT OUTS
Dissatisfied Members Talk of
Organizing New
Order.
Tempestuous Ending Of the Recent
Supreme Annual Session
at Ukiah.

storm cloud still hovers over the
Grand Court of Foresters. The troubles
OF the annual session, just held at Ukiah.
are far from being amicably settled In
TACT, 1t would seem now that the wrangling
going on at present is very likely to end in
more or less serious division in the ranks
of the Foresters. 1.-THE whole trouble -
said Miss Flynn, junior past preceding
officer OF the Companions of the Forest,
last night, might be summed up in the
words, Too much Falconer.' The faction
OF which Falconer is the head is respon-
sible for nearly all the trouble that has
arisen. The actions of the members OF
this faction in making up states in caucus
and trying 10 engineer their schemes
| through the convention so disguised many
of the delegates that they left the conven-
ton in body.
over the books of the secretary who has
just reired. A majority report of the
auditors passed favorab|y upon the secre-
tary's books. A minority report, however
presented by R. n. McClennan, found
fault with the manner in which the books
had been kept, but made no charges of
discrepancy in the accounts. The books
showed that sums of money had been dis
bursed greater tnan the amount on hand.
The secretary, Mrs. Roy, was reported to
have borrowed $500 from a Mrs Boehm.
All this, however, was mere rumor, yet it
produced feeling of uneasiness and dis
satisfaction among the delegates. The
minority report of Mr.. McClennan was re-
celved with Kisses by the Falconer faction.
Many of the dissatisfied delegates had
already left the convention and the t6o
factions were about equal in numbers.
Mrs. Roy was put up for supreme chief
companion by the Falconer faction and
elected by a majority of one vote. After
the faction had elected the other State
candidates the convention was broken I'D
and the installation of the newly elected
officers was postponed until last evening.
when the State candidates were to be in
stalled at Foresters Hall in this City,
Most of the dissenting delegates re-
manned for the ball that was given after
the convention. Owing to the division
and quarreling that had taken place
during the session the festivities that were
to close the convention ended in fasco.
The dissenting delegates are especially in
dignant at the manner in which the people
OF Ukiah, who entertained them royalty
have been treated.
AS the matter now stands the Falconer
faction has the upper hand. Those of US,
however, who withdrew from the conven-
tion will never go back while Mrs. Roy re-
mains at the head of the order. 1t is
quite possible that the seeding mem bers
may organize a new order entirely indie
pendent OF the DID,"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-22
Swimming at Sutro's,

The amateur swimmers of this City are to
have championship meeting on Saturday
and Sunday, the 23d and oath inst, at Sutro
Baths. 1t will be the biggest swimming meet
Ing ever held here and the entries are very
numerous, numbering many of the best swim
mers on the coast. In all. probability there
VIII De record or two shattered. The differ
ent distances have all been correctly and
ofhcislly measured and the timekeepers will be
OLD hands at their business, so there is no
DOUBT that any record made will stand. All
the prominent clubs have been notified and
the entries are coming in fast. Any swimmers
who desire TO enter either the 10O-yard, so
yard or 22O-yard cham pionship races will
please send their names to the baths by Satur-
day noon to insure their being placed. There
VIII be tub and float races, and races in which
tne competitors must be fully dressed also
rapeze flying and high and fancy diving con-
tesis. The races viii begin at and P NJ. OF
eacn DAY and the First Regiment Band will
give concert between the events
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-22
The Expenses of a Horse.

Judge Seawen was interested in horsehesh
yesterday. The title to the racehorse Pashs
was contested before him, and a rather mixed
case was presented. The horse originally be-
longed to c. D. Bishop jockey, who sold a
half interest in the animal to j. s. Macintosh
for S55. Bishop bought the horse from Frank
Van Ness The Public Administrator appears
in the case as administrator of Bishops estate,
Bishop having been killed in the East Mac
intosh had raced the animal in the mean
time, and he had won purses 10 the amount of
$500. Macintosh wanted to put in a bill to
Bishops estate for $500 training expenses, but
the claim was made that the winnings ought
to be enough to pay those r. Porter Ashe was
finally appointed referee to examine into the
items of expense, and the question of owner
ship was laid over until his report has been &C.
cepted.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-22
ceedingly warm tor the customs man when
he received re- enforcemeuts, ana the Japs
were stopped in their mad, wild career.
CARPENTERS AND JOINERs.
Apprentices Permitted to Join tn
Unions at Half Rate

Apprentices Permitted to Join the
Unions at Half Rate.
An important meeting of the District
Council of Carpenters and Jolners was held
Wednesday evening. 1t was decided
that apprentices between the ages of IS
and 81 shall be admitted into the car
penters unions at half-rate initiation fee,
or for S..
Heretofore the carpenters unions have
only paid strike money to those men called
out on strike because the bosses paid less
than the minimum rate, So for eight hours
work. 1t was decided last evening to nav
the strike rate of 81 day TO those called
out on strike for the maintenance of all
union rules. Only union men in good
standing will be entitled to this considera-
ton.
Several carpenters were before the conn
Gil on charges of having worked with non
union men. The first fine is SIS. Half a
dozen, rather than pay the fine, hustled
around and induced the non-union men
with whom they were caught working TO
send in their applications for mem bership.
By this sharp move the council was prac-
tically powerless to impose fines, and con-
sidered it an evil wind that blows no good.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-22
EIGHT-HOUR LAW.
Tho Painters Union Seeks to Get 9
Test Case Before the
Courts,

Business Agent R. T. McIvor OF the
Painters Union called at the Office of the
United States District Attorney yesterday
and asked for warrant for the arrest OF
the fore man of the California Paint Com
pany on charge of violating the eight
hour law. McIvor alleged that the paint
ers engaged In putting the finishing
touches on the battle-ship Oregon had
been compelled to work nine hours a day
or more.
The law covering this point is not very
clear, STIMULATING among other things that
men may be worked over eight hours if
tie conditions surrounding the particular
work will not admit OF delay.
District Attorney Foote is OF the opin-
ion that the law is not capable of enforce
ment because of its wording. He has
taken the case under advisement, how
ever, and will render an opinion in a few
days. McIvor's action is not hostile to the
foreman OF the paint company, but is
prompted by desire to test the eight-hour
law.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-22
MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
Nominations Made for the An.
nual Election of Direc-
tors.
Plans 10 Be Devised for Securing the
Adoption of the Proposed New
Charter.

At the meeting of the Merchants Asso-
citation Yesterday F. W. Dohrmann, Will
lam Doxey, A. Fusenot, H D. Kell, NJ. S.
kohlDerg, Henry Michaels, r. f. Osborne
and Frank A. Swain were present.
The nominating committee of the asso-
citation presented a report in which it SAID
1t was unanimously decided that the excel
lent record made by your board OF directors
during the past year has more than entitled
each OF you TO denomination and reelection
at the hands OF the Merchants Association.
Accordingly, the nominating committee has
rendered a denomination to each of the present
BOARD OF directors who would consent to the
honor. This left but three additional names
for your committee to nominate to complete
the board Tor the ensuing year.
Herewith we submit a list of the fifteen
names for the next board of directors OF the
Merchants Association, to be voted upon at
the annual meeting of the association on
Thursday evening, May %.
The list of nominees as presented by the
committee consists of the following:
A. S. Baldwin of Baldwin & Hammond.
Charles Bundschu of ]. Gundach & Co., James
s. Corwen of the Indiana Bicycle Company, w.
q. Doane OF Doane d Henshelwood, F. w.
Dohrmann of Nathan. Dohrmann g. Co, Will
liam Doxey of William Doxey, A. G. J. Fusenot
of G. Verdier & Co., Hugo D. Keil of Goldberg
Bowen Co., Manfred S. Kohlberg of Kohl berg,
Strauss & Frohmann, Henry Michaels of Lang
ley & Michaels Company, R. F. Osborn Of r. F.
Osborn Co., NJ. A. Rothschild of the Vert
heimer Company, Joseph Simonson of Califor-
mia Gas Fixture Company, Vanderlynn Stow of
Thomas Day & Co., Frank A. Swain of Swain
Brothers.
The prospective new members of the
board are Charles Bundschu, James G.
Cornwall. president of the Cycling Board
of Trade, and M. a. Rothschild.
At the annual meeting of the association
the best ways and means necessary for the
adoption Of the new charter for San Fran
cisco will be considered. The secretary
was instructed to invite to this meeting
the following prominent clubs and associ-
atoms of San Francisco: The Board of
Freeholders. the Cycle Board of Trade,
Chamber of Commerce, Board of Trade,
Produce Exchange, Manufacturers and
Producers Association, San Francisco As
ISOLATION of Improvement Clubs, Mechan-
les Institute, San Francisco Labor Coun-
Gil, Richmond improvement Club, Mission
Improvement Association, Point Lobos
Improvement Club, Butchers Board of
Trade, Draymen and Transfers Union,
Civic Federation and League of American
Wheelmen. A concerted plan of action
for the certain adoption of the new char
ter will be adopted in conjunction with all
these organizations of the City and any
others who may wish to Join.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-22
ANOTHER BIDDER APPEARS
Competition for the New Tele
phone Franchise Becomes
Lively.
The Original Ordinance Declared to
Be One.Sided and UnsatiS.
factory.

A new element was injected yesterday
into the fight that is now being made be-
fore the Board of Supervisors for a new
telephone franchise by the presentation OF
second ordinance providing for the
privilege.
The ordinance originally proposed was
twice sent back to the Street Com mittee
for reconsideration because of matters
contained therein that were not satisfac-
| tory to the mem bers.
General Friedrich, who has been urging
the claims of the parties who asked that a
second franchise be granted, appeared be-
fore the committee and urged that the
franchise be advertised for sale at once,
claiming that the jokers that had been
mentioned in the franchise existed only in
the minds of those who were opposed to it.
81 have heard a great deal about jok-
ers," said General Friedrich, "since this
company first appealed for q franchise.
The only joker that l know of is in the
law itself, requiring the Supervisors to
put franchises UP for sale. 1t is a we'll
known fact that that law was passed in
the interest of the big corporations, which
want TO shut out competition and buy up
every franchise that is put up for sale
The joker complained of is in the clause
which provides that the grantee of the
franchise must have at least 1000 contracts
with people who are patrons of the pres
ent monopoly. That clause was inserted
for the purpose of shutting out irresponsi-
bic persons who will be willing to sell out
to The monopoly. 1t shows that we mean
business and that We intend to give battle
to the monopoly. The only people who
can reaso nably object to that clause are
the officers of the Bell Telephone Com
pany."
The committee took the matter under
consideration, and in the afternoon lis
tened to Herman de Laguna. who said he
represented heavy capitalists who were
ready to invest their money in the telr-
phone business as soon as they could be
assured that franchise could be obtained.
He declined to give the names of the
hackers of the scheme because the pub
fishing OF the names might arouse i'll
feeling between them and the officers and
stockholders of the present company. He
said that the franchise that had been pro-
posed was one sided, incomplete and with
out certain legal requirements that were
necessary to make it available.
he declared that these points were all
covered by the company he represented.
In regard to rates he stated that the
people he represented would reduce the
expense OF telephones IN private houses to
81 month with an unlimited mum Der of
local switches free, and the telephones to
S. month, with 1 cent for each switch.
he stated that his people were willing to
spend $500, 900 in establishing the system,
500, 900 to be expended in the first twelve
months. One hundred telephones would
be given the City free and $50 after the
first ten years. The matter was taken un
der consid Grafton.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-22
TO BLOW HIS BRAINS OUT.
Park Policeman Dows' Threat to Os-
mond G.. Nelson.

Park Policeman Dows' Threat to Os-
mond G.. Nelson.
The case of Park Policeman James
Dow, charged with threats to kill by o.
mond G. Nelson, milkman Lying at
1922 York street, was called in Judge
Lows court yesterday and continued till
to-day.
Nelson and his wife have not been liv-
ing together for the past three months.
She lives at 1225 York street, and since
they separated Nelson says that Dow has
been visiting her three or four times a
week and had agreed to furnish the money
to enable her to get divorce.
Sunday night after Dow had left Mrs.
Nelson her husband met him and they
had some angry words, Dow pulling out
his revolver and threatening to blow
Nelson's brains out.