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, 1899-12-14
LYING UNDER A MISTAKE.
Sheer D~emngosism To Charge the Re
publican Party with Trusts.

publican Party with Trusts.
Increased prices with no increased
salaries or wages is a lop-sided pros
perity that follows with peculiar pro-
priety in the wake of the party that
by restrictive tariff called trusts into
existence.-So-called Democratic or
gan.
The opposition organs are filled with
just that sort of political stuff. In the
paragraph quoted there is IL unim-
p~ortant truth. A few articles have
been advanced slightly in price. per
haps, but that has been much more
than counterbalanced in the increased
demand for labor, and the general ad-
vance in wages.
1t is not true that there has been n
recent marked increase in the price
of every day necessities" nor is 1t true
hat there have been mo increased sal
aries or wages" Wages have been
generally increased. and in many cases
largely increased.
As for trusts. so far 1t has not been
n political question; individuals of all
parties have been n are mixed up
with them, so are free-trade countries.
And 1t is sheer demagogism for the or
gans of that party to charge that
trusts were organized by the Repub-
lican party or that that party is in any
way responsible for them more than
any other party. Such a charge would
be at variance with the truth, and none
know it better than those organs
which are continually mouthing 1t
over. In fact it is n part Of their
political stock in trade. That is only
mother way of politely saying to any
one who ventures to make the charge:
You lie, sir-under a mistake Nor
walk (Ohio) Reflector.
, 1899-12-14

The use of track tanks by which To-
comotives of high speed passenger
trains nay take water without stop
ping is almost universal on the larger
Eastern roads. where fast expresses are
the rule. The B. & o. r. R. has a
number between Washington n Phil
adelphia and intends to equip the en-
tire Main Line in the future. This de-
cision was recently arrived at through
the use of passenger locomotives,
equipped with water scoops, on fast
freight trains. 1t was found that much
time was saved. danger from stopping,
being reduced to a minimum and cost
of running lessened. The extra stops
for water take much time and the wear
and tear on equipment is no small
matter. II the experiment on this part
of the road proves successful, track
tanks will be installed on every divi-
sion between Baltimore and Chicago.
AS a starter, the so new Vauclain com
pound engines recently ordered will be
fitted with water scoops.
, 1899-12-14
RICE SEED FROM JAPAN.
Found to Be Much superior to the Nativ
Variety.

Variety.
Last year Secretary Wilson sent TO
Japan for ten tons of rice seed of the
best quality grown in that country,
which is supposed TO be the finest in
the world. This SEED was distributed
among the rice growers of the southern
tates free of charge, particularly
Louisiana. South Carolina and Georgia.
The first crop in Louisiana has been
harvested and the berry from the
Japanese seed is superior 10 any that
has ever been produced there. Samples.
were received at the Agricultural De
partment yesterday for comparison
with that grown from the ordinary
American seed. The yield is not only
much larger. but in thrashing it is
found that the Japanese rice turns out
much better and the waste by cracking
was only IL Del cent. in Louisiana.
Secretary Wilson is much gratitied at
the result of the experiment, and eX-
poets thai the ordinary American rice
will be entirely supplanted by the
Japanese variety. The planters in
Louisiana are so well satisfied that one
of them has already sent TO Japan for
ten tons of seed on his w account.
, 1899-12-14

Edgerton, S. D., September 80, lS99.-
To the Editor: | have noticed of late
several statements in the Journal re-
lating to the deposit per capita of resi-
dents in different parts of the country,
/ do not consider any of them, taking
into account our handicap of no rail
road towns, as good as Charles MIX
County's, There are -four banks in the
old part of the county now having de-
posts OF over $50 per capita, There
are no manufacturers, large ranchers'
stock or grain buyers deposits, and
half OF the merchants keep their ac-
counts at their railroad shipping
points. or use the sock Ninety per
cent of the deposits belong to the
farmers and the balance to a part of
the merchants. This county went Pop
ulist last year, but 1t will never hap
pen again as long a. the present condi-
lions of the country viii last,
T. Il. ANDREWS.
When prosperity comes in at the
door Populism flies out at the window.
That is the burden of Il brief but sig
nihcant communication from Charles
Mix County, S. D.. The statement that
, 1899-12-14

The railways of the country are do
ing an unparalleled business at the
present time. Not only are people trav-
cling in greater numbers than in or
binary times. but there is an equally
heavy amount of freight traffic. So
much freight is to be transported that
the railways are finding 1t dltflcult 10
provide enough cars to meet the de-
mand for them. The situation Is
summed up by an Eastern railway OIL
cial as follows: with the enormous
business in sight 1t will be a crime If,
for the next six months at least, there
is a single rate cut or an unemployed
car east IF Chicago. There is sufficient
business to keep every road busy.
The great amount of business done
by the railway companies is n sure in
dication of the great prosperity that
prevails in all parts of the country.
1t reflects good times for all the people.
The crops are large, causing unusually
heavy shipments of grain inc agricul-
tural products, which means increased
freight business for the railways, while
the great amount OF manufacturing
and our large exports to foreign coun-
tries contribute to a great extent in
giving the railways new business.
Then the people are travelling more
than usual, because they feel that they
can afford it. The prosperity of the
railways is an infallible test OF the
prosperity of the country. AS they
nave never known a period when their
receipts were greater, IL may be as.
sumed that the country is enjoying
greater prosperity thar ever before
Milwaukee Sentinel.
, 1899-12-14
The Health and lea sure Resort.

OF Texas, Mexico. Arizona and Cali
fornia are quickly and comfortably
reached via the Southern Pacific Com
pany's Sunset Route. Daily through
service from New Orleans to San
Francisco via Houston. San Antonio,
Ell Paso and Los Angeles. Special
s~emi-weekly service, Sunset Limited
from New Orleans Mondays and
Thursdays, composed of Buffet Smok-
ing Car, containing Bath Room and
Barber Shop, Drawing Room Compart-
ment Car[egular Pullman Sleepers,
and Dining Car tmeals a la cartel, ali
OF the latest design and most luxuri-
ously appointed. Direct connections
made at New Orleans from all points
North and East. Detailed informa-
tion cheerfully furnished by w. G.
Neimyer, G. w. A, So. Pac. Co, 23s
Clark St, Chicago; w. H. Conner,
Coml Agt., Chamber Commerce Bldg.
Cincinnati. o. w. ]. Berg, Trav. Pass.
Agt.. 220 Ellicott Square, Buffalo,
N. Y.
, 1899-12-14

If the people want the predictions
of Demo-Pops to Come true, all they
have to do is to vote for them, as was
done in 1892, and they will see a repe-
tition of history, The year 1899 has
so far been the most prosperous the
nation has ever known. and it would
be a sad reverse to destroy it that Bry-
an and his supporters may hold office.
-Medford (Okla.) Patriot.
, 1899-12-14

Prof. G. H. Pepper, an archaeoLogist
of renown. who has been e~xcavating in
southern Colorado has discovered an
ancient Indian city with an area Of 400
square miles and evidences that it
was once inhabited by about 5000, 600
people. The professors announcement
will probably bring tears to numerous
aldermen of our larger cities as they
realize what a field for franchises they
would have had If they could have but
lived in that prehistoric town.
, 1899-12-14

Pig sticking and horse racing are COM
mon amusements in the country back of
Jolo, but, although We tried hard to ar.
range Tor the former, we were unable to
do so. Coral diving proved to be "A splen-
did and interesting diversion. Out on the
reefs, the water is SO clear hat one car
plainly see "A coin lying on the sands
twenty feet below the surface. The div
ers brought up all sorts of wonderful sea
animals and pieces of live coral. In their
diving these natives frequently use pieces
OF bamboo which are fun of air and from
which they can catch "A few breuths while
under the water, thus being able to re-
man below for three or four minutes.
, 1899-12-14

The excessive candor which charaC-
terizes the criticism of men who hold
public offices should not be considered
proof that Americans do not respect
such offices. Freedom of speech often
d]egenerates into fippancy, but when
a public man who holds an important
place of authority appears in his Off
cial capacity the gathered crowds man
ifest a respectful Difference. The high
est illustration is furnished when the
president of the United States is greet
ed at various points on a journey. Par
tisan violence ceases, No voice, no
gesture expresses contempt or disre-
spect, although in each assembly may
be many a political opponent whose
private remarks may be uncomplimen-
tary to the verge of ~savageness. The
chief magistrate, who is officially the
representative of all the people, moves
through throngs which are cordial. ap-
preciatlve, c~onsiderate. Antagonists
may not like the man. They do not
fail to honor the office. Tested with
respect to their opinion of exalted sta
ton, Americans are to be judged by
their behavior. and not by their talk.
, 1899-12-14
a Turkish Dainty.

The sultan of Turkey has a great
liking for a delicacy known as "rahat.'
and keeps In his palace a man exclu.
sIyely to manufacture It for him and
bis household "Rahat' Is a great
iay0rite with the sultan's wives, who
indulge pientlfuIly in this luxury. The
different layors given to this prepara-
ton ara obtained from the juice Of
pressed flowers, such as roses. violets
aud lilies, and a special hand-press Is
cT-ployed for the purpose. Turkish
Ielight' is the popular name for
'rahaL.'
, 1899-12-14
PROOF OF PROSPERITY.
Notable Decrease In the Amount of
Child Labor Employed.

Child Labor Employed.
The enormous amounts of work be-
ing lone in the factories of Grand
Rapids, and the increased number OF
men employed, clearly indicates that
this city has not failed to get its share
of prosperity. According to figures
compiled by Deputy Factory Inspector
Addison. of the Michigan Factory In
spection bureau, the number of EN-
ployes in the factories in his city has
been increased to a total of 1888 since
the first of May, the number on that
date being 12,729, an increase of AGA.
There is also a noticeable decrease IN
the number of children and boys una
16, their places being taken by men
and older boys. The companies have
decided that they are better off with
the older employees, and they do not
care to take the chances of prosecution
for violation of the law which pro-
hibits the employment of boys under
16 years of age. Again, under more
prosperous conditions the necessity for
every member of a family to be earn
! ing something does not exist as 1t dld
once, and that fact has considerably
thinned the ranks of child labor
throughout the country as well as in
this city. Increased trade and in
creased employment are sure signs OF
prosperity, and if Senator Jones of Ne
vada, who lately expressed his belief
that there was no real prosperity in
the country, will come to Grand Rapids
he will be speedily convinced that
present prosperity is something very
real. after all.-Grand Rapids CMich.)
Herald.
, 1899-12-14

In 1896 the Democratic prophecy was
that prosperity could not come
without free coinage Is to /.
Last year the cry was pros
perity has not come; it is all a myth"
Now the prophecy is prosperity can
not last" 1t reminds one of the sign
boards after young America is through
Juggling with them on Halloween
night.-Elyria COhio) Reporter.
, 1899-12-14

A curious point of copyright law has
been decided in England by the High
volume of Lord Rosebcry's speeches
was prepared, in which We're addresses,
or portions OF addresses, that had been
reported from his lips for the London
Times. AS they were first put in liter
airy or written form at the cost of that
journal, the court decided that they
were the property Of the Times, ana
therefore granted an injunction to re
strain his lordship from appropriating
the report of his own words,
, 1899-12-14

TIE omnipresent microbe is making
its disturbing influence felt in strange
and unexpected quarters. Boards and
m%ustaches are placed under ban as be
ing nesting-places of Grant ~intruders,
some of them pathogeniC, or, in every
day parlance, having the power to pro
duce disease. Because of this, the
London Globe states. on the authority
of a French scientific journal, that on
motion of the celebrated DIR. Hubenck,
of Breslau, the leading surgeons OF
Austria and Germany are considering
the adopting of a rule requiring sur
geons to be clean-shayed, or to, at
least. as a preventive of danger, dis
infect the hair of the face before oper-
ating. Nothing is said as to the hair
of the head. but if this, too, is includ-
ed in the interdict, b"ald-headed sur
geons Will enjoy a gratifying advan-
tage.
, 1899-12-14

Prosperity has laid its hand on the
Suntiower state, and a journal ac-
knowledges it by saying, Laugh, and
the world will be likely to take you for
a Kansas farmer."-Carlsbad IN. M
Argus,
, 1899-12-14

France has a new submarine boat
and will soon subject the invention to
a series of trial tests to prove its su,
periority to recently constructed
American vessels The chief trouble
with the submarine boats built up 20
date has been their tendency to be en-
tirely too submarine-to stay down
and refuse to come up again. II the
French have really made a boat which
will dive. swim under the surface and
arise when due the art of naval wal ,
fare may be materially revolutionized.
, 1899-12-14
THE CHRISTMAS ISSUE

Of the Lake Shore Book of Trains is
something entirely out Of the ordinary
in the way of railroad literature and
will be of interest to all. Copy will be
sent to any address on receipt of 2-cent
stam9.-F. NJ. Byron, G. W. A. Chi
cago; A. J. Smith, G. P. A, Cleve-
land
, 1899-12-14

Huntsmep in Essex Union county
England, have seen a snow white o.
Probably, like most of the other foxes
hunted by these same sportsmsn, ii
will die a natural death.
, 1899-12-14

VIII some one please name a great
trust magnate who is not a Repub-
lican?-Eureka Union.
Wei, there is Hayemeyer, the sugar
king. TO start with. There are others.
however,--Eureka lKan.) Herald.
, 1899-12-14

The practice of sending dead bodies
in trunks is objected to by the st.
Louis police, Live bodies, of course,
are expected to look out for them
selves.
, 1899-12-14

The higher you sit. the better YOU
can drive.
, 1899-12-14

President Mckinley has received L
picture of the peace conference valued
at 500. 1000. 1t is supposed to be dom
in protectors"
, 1899-12-14

The unexpected happens occasional;
ly. but not so often as the expected
fails to happen.
, 1899-12-14

The home is the headquarters of thc
humanities.
, 1899-12-14

There are times when this world
seems very small-one of the times IS
when you are trying to dodge your
creditors.
, 1899-12-14

There should be no objection to a
lady lifting her skirts a little over two
feet on a rainy day.
, 1899-12-14

You are good, your acquaintance
bad, and the rest of the world indiffer-
ent.
, 1899-12-14

The prizes men pursue are often but
the bubbles blown by their wi breath
, 1899-12-14
Plenty of Campaign Material.

with a splendid year this is for an
active. vigorous, aggressive Republican
campaign Never was the Grand Old
, 1899-12-14

Conservation is not SO much in get
ting, as in letting.
, 1899-12-14
Mexico.

On Tuesday, Jan. 23, a special vesti-
buled train of Pullman palace cars,
compartment, d~rawing-room, library,
observation and dining cars will start
from Chicago, going to the City OF
Mexico and to other prominent cities
of the republic and back to Chicago
again, making the tour of all
Mexico complete. The party will be
strictly limited and absolutely first
class. Tickets include all expenses
everywhere. The tour is under the
personal escort and direction of Mr..
Reau Campbell, general manager OF
The American Tourist Association
For maps, books of the tour, tickets
ETC. call on agents of the Chicago
Milwaukee & st, Paul Ry.
, 1899-12-14

inc overland Limited via IrnIon y,
c'i" for Californian "ni tho - 30" 49,,
west. Quickest time and finest emit
h'vht' IIcket ONCE, Jil 18th stSeyt.
, 1899-12-14

Usually there is more rattle than
anything else i'll a rafting speech.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-04

RACES TO-DAY.
The above unfinished race will be
called at p. m. sharp to-day
Horses In the other races to-day will
be called ut 1870 p. nj. sharp and races
begin at 2 D. m. sharp
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-04

To-day and each following day of the
fair. there will be a. free vaudeville
show on the big platform in front OF
the grand stand, MI. Mariner last
night secured numberaof artists who
Will give an exhibition made up Of
ZONES nd dc nnnS U isals.sf..l
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-04
FIRST DRY OF THE, STHTE FIR.
The Second Annual Exhibit Opens With Good
Weather and a L0r06 OPOWd.
The Exhibits Were All in Place-Fns Racing Events-Thc
People Pleased With the Cake Wa1k-Norfol Horses
Garry Off the Racing Honors Baby Show To-Day. IL

and Randolph Cromwell. timers, and
MeFsrs. DR.. Baldwin. of Portsmouth,
Judge CulbersOn anu VIM. Il. Dillon
are the judges. The summaries were
as follows:
FIRST RAcE-a:2s TRoT-PURsD
George II. Ray, b. g............. 1 1
Ina Lee u. m. ...................
Dot, b. e. OF Norfolk. ........... 3 4 2
Time, s:25,4. 2:25,s, a:27is.
SECOND RACI-o:l5 PACE-PURSE
$500
Wilton Boy, b. e., of Norfolk. 1 1
Ida c., s. M. of Norfolk .....1 4 5
Walker Wilkes, b, G.........2 2 9
B Rlfl W Cannon en; s. j.. .; NJ. ss !
Time, 2:15M, 2:1S%. 2:l6H. 2:ioA.
Gladys, br. M. took sixth place in
first heat.
THIRD RAcE-2:o3 PAcE-PuRsE.
$500.
Norval NJ. b. E.. of Norfolk. ...1t /
Glencoe: ell; g., ................. .
poctor D., b. g................... 2 3 3
R Is,anS ls 9S,e p; $, ,..t,,.....ss 9
Time 2:22M. s::oM, %.
FOURTH RACE - RUNNING = x
MILE HEAT. PURSE. sl25.
Unfinished on account of darkness.
Two heats, rs follows:
Royal Rover. b. 6. ......1 3
Nantucket, b. S. ......... 2
w. j. Harden. blk. 6. 49,. 1
Grandma, +. m. ..........
The Tory, +. h.............
Cuba, c. h. ................
orSandiS s............
Time, 1:4-1:1S%.
RACES TO-DAY.
The above unfinished race will be
called at p. m. sharp to-day.
Horses in the other races to-day will
be called ut 1:30 p. nj. sharp and races
begin at p. m. sharp.
THE BABY SHOW.
One of the features of note to-day
will be the Baby show" in which the
babies OF the Old Dominion Will com
pete for honors. This will open at
noon. There are two classes, yenrlngs
and two and three year olds. Several
bald headed gentlemen. 1t Is said, are
wanted to act as judges.
RACELETS.
Dot. driven by Colin steele. fell in :
side the distance limit In the third heat
OF the 2:2S trot yesterday and her driver
was thrown violently to the ground
The accident wns caused by one OF
Dots fore feet catching In one OF the
hind boots. Horse and driver escaped
uninjured
Norfolk horses won honors yesterday.
Wilton Boy, first money in 2:l5 pace,
IN straight heats; Norval NJ, first
money In 2:23 pace. In straight heats;
Iua C.. second money In 2:l6 pace. and
DOT, third NOM. IN 2:2S trot.
Grandma. OrgaA.uls, The Tory and
CUBA were distanced in first heat OF
the running race.
Keep your eye on Norval M. This
green, unconsidered geldlng that Mr..
Mariner picked up cheap has paid for
himself several times over In The nnst
TWO months. Tre is a winner.
inc races to-day will he the unfinish-
ed running race OF yesterday-a 2:24
trot. n 2:l9 trot: running race. half
mile heats. and running race, one-milc
dash.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-04
SOUTHERN SToVE-W0REs,
Sl5 10 827 North Seventeenth ST.
RICHMOND. VA.
my17-we, fr.su-1y
$544, 100000
CITY OF NORFOLK, VA,
Thirty Year Four (4) Pc.
Cent. Coupon Bonds.
OF 81. 600 90 AND $4,000 EACH.
sS4, 10000 Due November LIST, 1923. Interest
Papable May LIST and November lst.

3 . d u j u. :
~ eelved ut the office OF the City Treas
T Wifi pt ,INortoik Va. until IL o'clock m.
Hi lIttSoonSSSap,As oiu October 5th lSss. for
thlrty 130) year coupon bonds, issued Tor
the following purposes:
fo or sewerage S,g etc.. In Bramble-
For the Improvement Of certain 'l'0oOo.oo
streets ~ Bramblcton Ward -. 100000
For opening streets. improving
H streets and paying for certain
I'm in A Atlantis Siiy WARD -. $4,000
Noif to Butte. and for widening
Wolf street. from Cumberland
For the purpose Of redeemiinig; -''0'e'0s
1900. (sl5l 900 ool. tThese redemp.. Il
ton bonds will not be ready for
delivery until December Goth, b
ls99) ........ ......... ..........,! Isl. 1000 1
Bids may be for tho whole or past Of
accrued interest.
Bonds issued in denominations OF 81, COO 90
and ssooco ethsr, or both, at option Of
Bonds and interest payable III Norfolk.
All bonds to be issued as coupon bonds,
but purehaser1s to- have privilege Of hay.
bidders to enclose cheek for ! per cent.
OF par value i,n. OF amount ,ra bid for: Inn
f falsay d nPea Of sal e
value of amount allotted shall be niadr'S S'fsyS
Four % per cent. interest Will be allow.
ed successful bidders on the tive 90 per h
four % per cent. until bonds are ready u &
be delivered. ~ u q 81 ssy sl1y q ;i.a
to bs paid Immediately after purchasers !,
are notified that bonds arc ready for de- b
livery ~ isigs
Checks to- be- certified and made payable II
urer Of the City Of Norfoik,f 81
The right Is reserved to reject any sor al 81.
bids. 81 4; w, ~ ssss
NATHANIEL BEAM AN q;
Chairman Finance Committee Common
Council. 4; IS Ss'5fs .!sSSesl
.Cha!rmsn Finance Committee IS seteets.
a Council. "
ssasssd r. ity 3 stisasS
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-04

Our stock begins to show the effects
Of early buying. II your order is for
us don't delay 1t, you are losing the
choicest patterns. RUDOLPH & Wall
LACE. $685. Main st. n,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-04

guards against danger which is re-
Guired OF u passenger train might rem
der the operation of a freight train I'm
practicable in many localities. These
views are supported by the authorities.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-04
THE CAKE WALK.

The intervals between the races were
relieved by teams Of cnlored cake walk
ers from Norfolk and Portsmouth under
charge of James Champion. The Nor
folk team took the cake. The work of
both teams was of n very high order.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-04
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THE TANNING OF THE SHREW: STAGE HISTORY.
Copyright, 1899, by Seymour


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