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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02
REPUBLICAN RELIANCE ON COR
RUPTION.

Senator Chandler is in print again
With some very good and very ineffec-
tual advice to the Republican party
for 1900. The Senator means we'll.
but he might as well sing psalms to
dead horse as waste his moral adj
monitions on SO incorrigible sinner
as his reprobate party. How prepos-
ferrous it is for him to urge Repub-
lican declaration and action against
the trusts! Why, even the washing
ton Post says:
The most pronounced advocates and
beneficiaries Of trusts are Republican
IN politics. The chief spokesman of
the administration, who is also the ma
tional chairman Of the Republican
party, is an outspoken defender of
these combinations. Even the laws
initiated by Republicans have proven
ineffective, or. If adequate, have not
been enforced. The Republican ma
tional platform of 1896 was silent upon
inc subject, while the Democratic de-
nunciation was most vigorous"
That is true. and the people cannot
be deluded by the hypocritical false
pretenses Mr. Chandler proposes.
Then Mr.. Chandler suggests that his
party abandon corruption and try to
live Clearly for one campaign! The
Post boots at the idea and we'll 1t may;
for it is just impossible to teach new
tricks to an old dog. The Post truly
remarks:
In 1896 the Democrats lacked funds
for ordinary and legitimate expenses
while the Republican treasury was
filled to overlooking. There is every
reason to believe that this experience
Will be repeated in 1900, for the levy
upon CORPORATIONS Will be as UNI
blushing as the demand recently made
upon ofiice-holders. 1t would, Indeed,
De gratifying If the debauching and
corruptng use of money in campaigns
could be avoided"
But 1t predicts the same old practices
OF bribery and corruption by the Re-
publican party in 1900; but adds:
'The result. however. may be dis
astrous. The flagrant use of corpo-
ration money to influence elections
VIII arouse spirit of resentment which
VIII sweep into power political party
nntagonistlc to the interests of in
vested capital. In 1896. let 1t not be
forgotten. Democracy and Its allied
forces of Populism, unaided by money,
polled G,50O,oOO votes"
Corruption wins not more than hon
esty." said Cardinal Wolsey when he
fell from power; and the American
people testify to this truth by their
ballots always, and next year they
mean to PROVE IT BY THE COUNT.
heretofore so false.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02
TWELVE PAGES
SATURDAY. DECEMBER ?. 1889.
A CORRECTION.

In the report Of the meeting of the
Light Committee. held Wednesday
night and reported in Thursdays paper,
through an error the name of Mr.. J. w.
Perry was reported as signed to the
letter OF the Special Committee of the
Board Of Directors of the Norfolk Rail
way and Light Committee. when his
name was not signed to the document.
The mistake occurred in the copy of
the letter given out to the press by
Mr.. Peter Wright. OF the management
of the above-named company.
Newspapers are in the habit Of being
furnished with copies OF documents, set
speeches and articles Of like nature.
which are accepted in good faith. and
seldom compared with the original,
particularly when the original is diff
cult to reach, as is the case with com
mittees, ordinarily.
The copy Of the letter handed the Vir-
ginian-P Pilots reporter had Mr.. Perry's
name upon 1t. and was so printed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

We have a great dress
goods value in the way of
OF an all wool can1eI's hair
serge suitlng, mixed, grey,
and mixed green. At Soc.
per yd. Nobby and STYLISH.
Beautiful plaids at soc |
Fine quality and pretty color
combinations. Looks like
the high priced plaids.
Many, too, for you to select
from. Our price, SOC.
Stylish for skirts.
At 81 we show plaids
that are worth $1.25. All
wool, handsome, shaggy,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02
Nine dress goods items
at extremely low prices.

We are selling all wool.
Venetians in brown, blue,
green, red and tan at SOC,
per yard. Good quality.
TOO.
There isn't a more stylish
and popular fabric for Suits.
than nlelrose suiting. All
wool, and So inches wide.
Grey, brown and blue.
Price, Use. per yard.
Cheap I
Smooth, fine quality, all
wool broadclotE, in blue,
brown, green, tan, grey and
black. At ST; 81 inches
wide. For suits.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02
NOTES AND OPINIONS.
fredericksburg Free Lance.

We congratulate The Fredericksburg
Free Lance upon the news that Secre-
tary Root will recommend to Congress
n provision for the establishment OF a
national military park OIL the historic
battleflelds near that city. The site is
by far the most appropriate in the
country, If not in the whole world, for
such park, and yet there is no telling
when the matter would have been
brought thus seriously to the public
attention if 1t had not been for the ear
nest and untiring efforts of the Free
Lance-Norfolk Virginian- Pilot
The foregoing kind words from so
able n contemporary are, indeed, very
gratifying, but 1t should be added that
much of the success of the undertaking,
so far is due to just such kindly words
as these.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02
OUR RICHMOND CONTEMPORARY

Our attention having been called
to an article in a Richmond even
/, Ing contemporary to the effect that
"the virginian- Pilot Is doing overtime
Matching an independent municipal
ticket and abusing Martin,
whom it promised to support, should
he defeat his opponent" 1t may be
we'll to consider the comment since 1t
fails In line with the argument that
some of our democratic (?) LEADERS
(office- holders) are using in order to
decry the work OF this paper In endea-
voring to take the DEMOCRATIC
party out Of the hands Of politicians
and place 1t into the hands OF business
men.
1t is amongst the first principles,
however, when a witness takes the
stand. to examine into his eligibility. If
the editor and president OF our even
ing Richmond contemporary will assist
his memory, he will find that he was
the Secretary of the Pa1mer-Buckner
Campaign Committee, and fought the
Democratic ticket It is historical that
ID llSllOT 10 'tIo O1SNCtS Gov SiiShtJ SitN
traducer. This, then Is the man doing
the accusing
But, let us examine the accusation. Is
the Virginian-Pilot "hatching an in
dependent movement, or abusing Sen
ator Martin, whom It promised to sup
port7"
When an enemy seeks to damage his
opponent by false premises. he offers
the best evidence OF his own weakness.
Those who have followed the Virginian-
Pilot from last May. through the cell
ebrated Legislative Convention, to this
day, need no telling that this paper has
begged honest Democrats, though dis
gusted with the management Of the
party to stand by the party, and mot
condemn 1t for what a few mercenary
leaders with selfish ends had DONE"
On election day this paper asks its
friends; mot to punish the party for
what few leaders had DONE" but to
come out and vote. But may be, our
contemporary, Qike the office-holders
in this city, thenrselves) considers the
fOFFICE-HOLDEBs TILE PARTY. The
Executive Committee evidently thought
that of Iae Of Wight.
We are fighting these leaders. who
happen to be oflce-holders. all Of them,
and We are going to continue to do SO,
Until the party is in the hands OF men
that can be trusted to. deal fairly with
the people, and not ram any candidate
4 They, me choose. down the peoples throat
' v But we are doing this right inside the
4 party. and don't you Let 3 It slip YOU
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02
THE BIDS FOR CITY LIGHTS.

The jumbled mass into which the re-
cent bids for city lighting has resolved
itself. would suggest the propriety of
throwing over the entire matter and
getting new bids upon clear-cut. we'll
defined business basis, letting the best
man win.
The city has nothing to lose by the
operation, and everything to gain in
the way of prices.
In the meantime, we would suggest
that the specifications for bids be pub
lished, and that no changes be made.
Secondly, and most important, let the
bids be opened and examined and dis
cussed in meeting open to the news
papers and the public.
The Light Committee Itself. Is not
agreed upon the basis upon which the
bids should be made.
Under the circumstances 1t would be
we'll for the Councils to throw over the
whole matter and ask for new bids
The City Attorney should be requested
to see that legal and proper specifi-
cation, one that will insure a certain
effect, should be required; and the
Councils should go q step further, and
insure n "wide-opcn" and public ex-
hibit of the entire matter.
This is an important matter, and
should be thoughtfully and maturely
considered by the Councils.
The Virginian- Pilot would urge that
every opportunity should be given for
fair and equal competition on a busl-
ness basis, and that the Councils
should of course, reserve to them
selves the right to reject any and all
bids; and the Virginian-P Pilot is very
decidedly Of the opinion that competing
companies should always be en-
couraged to come into the field.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

fine looking, loude orlsedate.
ST.; worth SIPS. Big
UalNes.
All other kinds OF plaids
at all prices. Our black
serges can't be surpassed
either in price or quality.
~ inch, all wool Cousrt
serge, SOC.
And we show that One
Dollar Russian serge at .75c.
per yard 48 inches wide.
Rough, Wiry camel's hair
serge at 81 per yard and up
ward. New crepons and
other black goods.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

The football season is drawing to a.
close. After to-day the players will re-
turn to the bosoms of their respective
families and by slow and painful edu-
cational processes endeavor TO regain
the art of civilization.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

What stronger breast-plate than
heart untainted,
Thrice is he arm'd that hath his quar-
rel Just;
And he but naked though locked up in
steel,
Whose conscience with injustice is cor
rupted."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

Always fair prices, with living profits
IN every branch, are best for the coun-
try. because only by such conditions
can further development be encourag.
ed.-N. Y. Tribune.
None ofthese can exist where there
is not cheap and abundant currency
available for all men, of all conditions.
A currency or money, for the rich, six
teen times too costly for 1.-THE com
mon, plain people," will not do; nor
will any currency do that only suffices
for the cities and speculation, and even
there is often too stringent, save for
the millionaires. A dearer currency
even than gold Is that Of so-called ma
tional bank-notes; the cheapest cur
rency. and the best, consists of U.
Notes and other Treasury legal-tender
issues. and the least costly of the coins
made legal-tender by constitutional
mandate.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

The Light Committee, doing it's worI
behind closed doors, would NATURAL.
prefer closed lamps.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

Some office holder will now ris
and defend the extra tax of soc.
head for closed lamps.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

1t rs no joke that the Light Commit
Tee wishes to tax each taxpayer soc.
a head to keep birds from building
nests in lamps.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

Don't carry chip around on Won
shoulder and think your case will b
neglected.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

Isn't 1t about time that some othe
of our erudIte city officials gave brit
to few more figures?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

What awfully inconsiderate birds w
have-and those bugs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

In the meantime we are not pining
to be initiated into the gang"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

Now for great pronunciament,
from the Executive Committee in favo
of Primaries.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

Some old names, and familiar faces
will soon seek your most considerat
kindness.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

What a target few of our friend,
will make when they do commence
"dearing'' the people.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02


us congress man Swanson dur Ing the
late campaig nS IN this stint announce
the doc trine for Democrat that the
true test Of their faith Is ODE dience to
the s state Committee of the party. or to
some subordinate authority The state
Committee accepted this doctrine, and
attempted to dragon Democrats in
some portions of the State, with. dismal
failure as its reward. The Richmond
Times. quoting the Norfolk Ledger and
Staunton News, and referring to other
Virginia journals, says: s
'''The general verdict is that
no good for the party was ac-
complished by the Committeei but
on the contrary much harm was
done. The Committee Is admonished by
papers. whose party loyalty cannot be
questioned, that 1t must return to the
old original Democratic principles and
hereafter let the different localities set
tie their disagreements In their own
way. a
Truly the leaven isworking and the
Swansonian theory seems to be num-
bered among the things that must go"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

In the meantime there are a few
questions that remain unanswered.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

The City Park has not yet been con-
sumed with thirst.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

Are there any other politicians,
LEADERS and oHlce-holders needing
smaller hats 2
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

There are few old scores accumu
lating interest.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

This is primary fight. if the las
one wasn't.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

It's an honest ticket and a bushes:
mans government.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02
It's right inside the party.

A house cleaning seems to be needed
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

In order tos avoid delays, on account of
personal absence letters and NIL comnu-
nicauons for The VIRGINIAN-PILOT
connected with the Office, but simply to
The vIR9INIAN AND PILOT PUB
FISHING COMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-02

Nc employee OF the virgin.an-Pilot Pub
lishing Company is authorized to contract
any obligation in the name of the COM
pany, or to mako purchases in the name
Of the same, except upon orders signed by
tho PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY.
The record-union., 1899-10-24
THE KIRMESS.
It Concluded Last Evening in a
Blaze of Glory

The kirmeSS given at the New Pa
vilion by the ladies of st. PauPs Epis-
copal Church closed last night, and
when the debit and credit sheets were
figured up the ladies found that their
venture had brought them in at least
81, 600 good dollars. Thus it is shown
that the kirmess was a success from
a financial as well as a social point
of view
About o'clock in the evening an
electric wire from which the insula-
ton had worn, set fire to the booth
which during the fair had contained
the Buffalo Brewing Company's exhibit,
and which was occupied by the kirmess
management as dining room. Five
ladies were in the building at the time,
and their shrieks of "Fire!" soon drew
a crowd. but when the fire engines ar
rived the flames had licked up all the
tinsel within reach and attacked the
woodwork. The ladies succeeded in re-
moving most of the furniture from the
booth and comparatively little damage
was done.
The fire curtailed TO a certain extent
the brilliancy of the electrical display,
but the large crowd patronized the
booth WELL the courses, as a. rule, be-
ing tamales, hot coffee. ice cream and
fish pond.
The music was of a high order and
the specialties were greatly enjoyed by
all present. That the kirmess was a
grand success is attested by the man
agement, and rumors are abroad that
at no distant date the festival will be
repeated, probably at the Old Pavilion
or some other suitable hall.
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NEW TO-DAY.
All taxpayers
State and County Taxes.
TAKE NOTICE-FIRST INSTALLMENT.

Section 3746, page 43I, Statutes
and Amendments to the Codes
of California, A. D. 1897, reads as
follows, to wit:
"The taxes on all personal prop
erty secured by real property, and
one-half of the taxes on all real
property, will be due and payable
on the second day of October, and
will be delinquent on the last
Monday in November (next there
after), at 6 o'clock p. m, and that
unless paid prior thereto, fifteen per
cent. will be added to the amount
thereof; and that if said one-half be
not paid before the last Monday IN
April next, at 6 o'clock p. m, an
additional 5 per cent. will be added
thereto. Now, therefore, all per-
sons are hereby notified that there
can be no extension of time with
out violation of the Statute and |
shall collect. B. N. BUGBEY,
County Tax Collector, Sacramento
County. o24-1w tBc)
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death. My mother brought me first to

death. My mother brought me first TO
this church
Many, like me. have listened here,
and the seed has seemed to fall on
stony ground Believe me, however,
our consciences have never been quiet
Your good influence has controlled us
more than we can tell; yes, more than
we dare to tell.
Let me speak for the thousands of
my class who have listened and who
have turned away, and let me assure
you that we are grateful and that we
have often looked toward this house of
God to see if you were still maintain
ing the Christian standard against the
enemies of all of us.
Il once saw a battle which lasted half
an hour; it has been recently proven
that a greater percentage OF deaths
happened in that fight than in any
other contest of the civil war.
"a flag was carried up hill to with
in 300 feet Of the enemy's line; it was
night and it was easy for any man to
slip away into safety; but our men and
the enemy stood up without cover and
fired at the flashes of the opposite guns.
Hundreds died there in the darkness to
protect millions of people.
Ladies and gentlemen of this church,
you have defended many, many people
by holding up your flag on the fighting
| line"
Benjamin Fay Mills made brief but
eloquent address. He said he believed
there was great good in such revivals.
| The church of the present he thought
far better than the church of the past,
| but the church of the future would be
better than that of to-day. The church
Of the future must have eyes in front
of its head, not in the back of it. The
real purpose Of religion was to make
the world better now. Though God
spoke in the past, people should also
know that He speaks now.
At a late hour the party dispersed, DR.
Silcox apologizing that he had kept
them late, but he said. 1--WE don't kill
a pig every night" and he thought the
committees deserved great credit for
making the banquet SO great success.
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throat, weak lungs, bleeding lungs, and
kindred affections, which, if neglected or
badly treated, lead up to consumption. If
you ask for DR.. Pierces remedies and the
dealer won't supply you, go to another
store. Your health is of greater import
ance than any extra profit he may make on
the substitute. The imitation substitute
can not initiate the cures DR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery is absolutely
non alcoholic and nou-narcotic. It can be
safely relied upon by temperance people.
It is not only the safest, but also the
surest remedy for the stomach, blood,
throat and lungs
My wife had severe attack of pleurisy and
lung trouble" writes Abram Freer Esq, of
Rockbridge, Green Co.. Ills. " The doctors gave
her up to die. She commenced to take DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, and inn
proved from the first dose. By the time she had
taken eight or ten bottles she was cured and 1t
was the cause of a large amount being sold here
think the Golden Medical Discovery is the
best medicine in the world for lung trouble"
For 81 one-cent stamps to pay postage,
you can get a free copy of the Common
Sense Medical Adviser, a work of 1905
pages. Cloth bound 81 stamps. Send to
DIR. R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. X.
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A WOMAN'S COMPLAINT.
Mrs. Prinet Says William Davis
Knocked Her Down.

Last evening officers Wilson and NJ.
A Fisher arrested William Davis on a
charge of having battered Mrs. D.
Prinet.
Mrs. Prinet says that on Sunday
night she visited scow in which Davis
and his wife live, and because she re-
fused to mix whisky and beer, the for
mer slapped her. She says she met
him at Second and L streets last even
ing, and called him unpleasant names
with relation to the slap he gave her,
and that he knocked her down She
exhibited bump on her forehead in
corroboration of her statement
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Died in San Francisco.

Mrs. Johanna Marks. formerly of Sac
ramento and mother of Samuel Marks
the we'll known insurance man, died
in San Francisco on Sunday. She was
"a years of age and a native of Ger
many. Mrs. Marks had many friends
in Sacramento
The record-union., 1899-10-24

BY ORDER ON NrHEN SUPERIOR
Court we will sell atApubiic auction on
Wednesday, October 25th,sf at, 10 a. m
the Mesfck property. now belonging to
the estate of the late DIR. Light. This is
fine property, situated on Ninth street
between L and f, 16Q feet square, with q
fine building thereon renting for $50 per
month, Will be sold as n Whole or sub
divided to suit purchaser No limit The
highest bidder will get 1t. Don't forget
to attend this sale.
D. ]. SIMMONS s. CO. Auctioneers
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Deeds are fruits, words are but
leaves" The many wonderful cures
effected by Hoods Sarsaparilla are
the fruits by which it should be
judged These prove it to be the great
remedy for all blood diseases.
Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. Nom
irritating.
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rnLK AND WATER.

Milk is food Water, is not food. Nurse
the baby on water and it will not live long.
But many a mother who supposes she Is
buying real milk is getting half water.
and she wonders why the baby frets and
looks thin and pale
What water is to milk so substitute medi-
cines are to DR.. Pierce's. This is why there
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

BAKER & HAMILTON. WHOLESALE
hardware, bicycles. carts, buggiEs. car
riages. phaetons. Balm farm and header
wagons. Send for catalogue.
The record-union., 1899-10-24
Gray hair
mattresses

Gray hair Bed comfort requires good mattresses
Health requires that the filing be clean
AAA"'' SsoeS Our $50 gray mattresses are made
here in our workshop. We buy the
hair and inspect it thoroughly before it goes in the
mattress. We put hair in these mattresses than
is put in other mattress the money in Amer
ica-hence they slower 1atten down The tick
Ing used is the thckes and strongest we can find and
the hair will never through Come and see it.
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Night school. Atkinson's Bus. College.
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v v OuI ,


a long letter from Rev. William c.
Merrill, one Of the previous pastors Of
the church, was read. The writer said
the pleasantest memories of his life
clustered around the Sacramento
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Couches, $3.50
to $4,000

want greater variety to
choose from?
Prices begin at $7.50-stop at $4,000 No. that's
not exactly right either you want finer couch
than any we have show, Wen make it to order for
for you
At $3.50 couches covered with leather or cordu-
roy, hard edges.
At $1,000, corduroy covered couches with large box
below.
At $780, well built corduroy covered couchas
with spring edges-ths style is shown in picture
above.
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Forty-two totally different
sample couches in the annex
this morning. Does any one
want a greater variety to
The record-union., 1899-10-24
Wednesday, October Is, 1890
Auction sale Of Peal .Rstate...

w. H. sherburn. Auctloneer. q