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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-26

Bryan declines Croker Belmont
$40 plate dinner for n Jefferson 81 Il
plate Chicago Democratic platform din
which is the plutocratic ana which the
simon Pure bona nde jefferson ban
quet Like II true prophet. Mr.. Bryan
Will not feast in the temples of Baal
ana Mammon.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-26
OBLIGATIONS.

me obligations assumed by the oath
OF homage were different in different
countries ana varied With the particll-
lar circumstances OF the contract. The
duties were military, civil and financial
The most important WAS the military.
Usually the vassal was expected to
serve his lord not only when called ia
war but also to present himself with a
given number of followers of specitied
condition ana arms to serve n definite
time each year at his own expense
usually forty days. If the lord de-
tanned him longer he remained at the
lords expense. Oftcntimes the forty
days period of service ended i'm tho
midst Of a local war and this greatly
embarrassed the leaders. Toward mo
end of tho feudal period there was "A
growing tendency TO change the per-
Sonal service into n money pnvment
and with this the lord could hire SOL
uIers who would not leave when per-
maps they We're most needed.
Details OF the duties Of lord ana vac.
sal toward each other are many and
interesting. but they may be all SUM
med up in the words Service" Of the
VaSSal 10 his lord and ''protcction" of
the Vassal by his lord
Intimately connected with feudaIism
was the institution OF chivalry, which
emphasized personal bravery. truth
telling ana respect for women. The duty
OF following IL lord at ones own cx-
pense, at first burden. BECAME under
the plcturcsqueness Of chivalry the
highest honor of Il fcudal gentleman
Feudalism was an institution suited
TO the barbarous times. and ii served to
maintain in theory the authority and
organization of the state when other
wise anarchy might have held sway
By the time that fcudalism had its
settled form events occurred which IA
Vored The growth Of the power of tho
King, ana hence a general government
began to replace the authority Of local
lords. and the fcudal system began to
decline. The causes of the fall Of the
system are the causes leading to the
formation of the modern nations.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-26

THE free forms of the constitution
were themselves the instruments of
corruption" says Froudc, speaking OF
the decadcnce Of Roman liberty. Our
nominations, our elections. our appoint
ments, our legislation, our supreme jul
dietary itself. all are perverted and cor
ruptcd, with seven against six for ras-
cality everywhere.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-26

Since i is known by virtue of Marcus
Aurelius Hannas permission that the
calSe-walk which President Mckinley
and Car Reed attended ut Jekyl Island
was devoid OF political significance,
there is no good reason in sight why
the country may not again settle back
in repcse. The country is safe for
awhile
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-26

The Spanish fleet of Admiral Camara.
which met the L. s. cruiser Raleigh ut
Gibraltar and was saluted. has not been
seen since. If Admiral Cervera had taken
a few lessons in scampcring on the
high seas the probabilities are that he
would still have a fleet.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-26

AS the ombamed beef inquiry pro-
crosses the country approaches closer
to the conviction that the beef furnish
ed the army by Commissary- General
l:agan would have been all right il il
had been fit 10 eat.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-26

1t Is given out by Il gcographcr that
the island OF Luzon, in the Philippines,
has the same area ms Ohio. 1t is now
in order for the Buckeye state TO claim
Luzon as one of her distinguished sons
and demand from Mckinley an ap-
pointmcnt for him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-26

What "A gracious thing it is to know
some people in this world: Godlikc men
and angelic women! Eut they, unhap-
PLY. are always in the minority. and We
are so eager to hurrah with the ma
jority that We go with the multitude
to do evil
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-26

Hon. Thomas II. Reed gives 1T out
that the &c. o. T." is going to take
care of itself. Wonder if Thomas
Brackett has reached the conclusion
that it is about time he dropped some
Of his work. Mckinley and Hanna
thought as much three years ago.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-26

Chauncey Depcw is houschunting in
Washington. Thousands OF wcll-mcon-
ing people who cannot understand "our
Chaunccys Jokes will sympathizc with
him in this, his time OF trial, trihula-
lion and sorrow.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-26

At n recent municipal election in Hot
Springs, Ark, five men were killed and
ten wounded. The Associated Press
reports neglected to state whether this
poor showing was due t. bad marks
manship or to a large stay at home
vote.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-26

No Spaniard has made application
Tor the pens used in signing the proto,
col or peace treaty. The drubhins Spain
received is doubtless regarded as a
Sufficient memento Of her little misun-
Outstanding with Uncle sam.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-26

large divisions, each OF which he gives
10 one man. who promises to perform
certain public duties as compensation
Tor this land. These men are the great
lords or peers OF the Kingdom, and so
long as they fulfil their duties they
hold their lands and transmit them to
their heirs. These great lords divide
their lands among their vassals and
these In turn again divide their por-
tons among others below them. Each
man Is vassal to the one above him and
lord to the one below. The united SER
vices of the vassals to any one lord
enable him to perform his duties to
the lord of whom he is himself vassal.
While there is general correspon-
dence between this theory and the ac-
tual practices of feudalism, it is entire
~ wrong to suppose that there ever
existed anywhere such n mathematical
~ organized system. 1t is very evident
from the way that the feudal system
grew. slowly and to meet local needs,
that there never could have been Il plan
so completely arranged The grades of
rank and nobility were of later growth
than feudalism and the size OF Il ticf
had little to do with the title of the
holder. ~ man of certain rank often
held one of higher rank as Vassal, and
frequently the title of the holder OF Il
fief was changed. while the fief remain
ed the same. Sometimes one lord wish
ed to secure land from another of equal
or lower rank. To do this he must go
through the ceremony of homage" and
become his vassal exactly as though he
were of inferior rank. AS the holding
OF all land came to be feudal it is clear
that rank and organization might be-
come very much mixed and the same
man would be vassal to two lords for
different pieces of land, or possibly
might become both lord and vassal to
the same man.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-26

The Richmond Dispatch is justly dis
gusted with Hanna organ for forced
comparison of Mckinley to Jefferson.
Think of Jefferson wearing n collar.
and led with string, by Nannal
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-26
POPULAR STUDIES IN EUROPEAN HISTORY.
~. FEUDALlS M.

By GEO. EMORY FELLOWS. PHI. D..
Professor of History. University OF Chi
VHSo.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-26
Bed Bugs and DIotl Flies

March is going rapidly, ana those who
have not looked after their beds should
do so a once. Our
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-26
norfolk TRUNK FACTORY
REPAIRING TRUNKS
"a SPECIALITY a*.*a...t

We guarantee all trunks bought Of us
So ono year ana repair them free of
charge. We paint tho fame ana address
on your trunk sraNs. Leather Name
TAGS given awas with all leather bags
ana Dress Suit Cases
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-26

In order 10 avoid delays. on account or
personal absence. letters and all commu.
Mica tons for The VlfGlNlAN, PLOT
should not be addressed 10 any Individual
connected with the office but simply TO
The ViRGINIAN AID PILOT PUB
LISTING COMPANY
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-04-12

, from improved highways being widely
distributed, it naturally follows that the
expense incurred in their construction
should be borne in an equitable proper
ton by every citiz IN, and that any tax
intended to defraY such expense should
be general, and levied upon personal
and city property as well as upon farm
lands and improvements. This idea is
neither new nor revolutionary in princi
pie, but is the crystal ization of opinion
following years OF study on the part OF
most thoughtful and progressive people.
The demand for better roads has be-
come 80 general throughout Kentucky
that there is good reason for believing
that the next session of the Legislature
will provide some means OF relief frrm
the burdens imposed by the existing
road laws, and many candidates are bas-
ing their claims for votes upon their ad-
vOcacy OF good roads. Few of them.
however, seem to have any DE- fl lite idea
Of the provisions which they would EN-
body in the desired law, and in this con-
nection it might be we'll for them to
study the results produced by similar
legislation in other states.
The road law now in force in New
jersey furnishes TrObably the best illus
tration of t. effect of modern methods
as applied to the construction and main
tenance of public highways. Under this
law the abutting property pays ten per
cent, of the cost OF construction, while
tue states. pays one-third and the county
the remainder. These proportions
would, of course, vary in different states,
because OF local conditions, but the prin-
ciple of distributing the expense is ap.
plicable to every state. 1t would be I'M
just to require the state to pay the entire
expense. The county, which furnishes
nearly al the the trsffi passing over the
road, should contribute generous
share; and the abutting property, being
enhanced in value by the existence of
the road, should bear fair proportion.
Ia fact the increased selling value of
farm lands in New Jersey has 80 far ex-
ceeded the cost of the roads as to prove
a source OF unexpected profit to the
owners, Wills the easy and inexpensive
means OF reaching the markets at all
seasons adds materially to the income
derived from farm products. So univer-
sally popular is the law that more petit
tions for new roads are being fled than
can be granted promptly, and almost the
entire time Of the Highway Commission
er is oceupiedin hearing the pleas of
farmers who urge immediate considera-
ton OF their claims. The New Jersey
law, because Of the length OF time 1t has
been in operation, offers the best oppor-
tunity TO thoss VINO desire TO acquaint
themselves with the merits OF the state
aid system, though the Higbie-Arm-
strong laws in PennsY lvania, more rec Mt
ly enacted, are operating to the entire
satisfaction OF the citz IDS OF those states.
The enactment OF good road laws in
the eastern states was secured through
the combined efforts OF the farmers and
the wheelmen. In New Jersey the
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-04-12
CHANGE OF CLIMATE
WON'T CURE CONSUMPTION
The SlOCum System is Needed.
A Curative Medicinal Treatment Founded on Modern
Scientific Truths is More Potent
Than Air Alone.
FREE TREATMENT FOR LUNG WEAKNESS

If those OF our readers who reside in
the most highly favored sections of this
country, where the climate is healthy
and invigorating, with dry and tonic
atmosphere, will look about them, they
will see a greater or less number of their
friends and neighbors dying of con.
sumption, while many others have
already been carried off by that dread
malady.
These deaths have occurred from time
to time amid the refreshing prairie
breezes of summer; in the fair and mel
low days OF autumn, and also in the dry
and sunny seasons of a southern winter.
Such deaths amid such favorable sur
roundings afford positive and convinc-
ing proof that climate alone will not
cure consumption; that neither pine
laden breezes nor bracing mountain air
will restore we ak lungs or build up a
constitution that is being undermined
and broken down by the insidious germs
of fatal disease.
But, on the other hand, many thou
sands Of testimonials from grateful peo-
pie all over this country, who have been
cured by the DIR. Slocum System of
Treatment, and are today in the enjoy
ment of perfectly restored health and
strength, afford the most convincing
evidence that this treatment, aided by
favorable climatic conditions and sur
roundings, is a positive cure for Con.
sumption and all other chronic diseases
of the Throat, Chest and Lungs.
Therefore, those who go to the noun
tains, the seashore or to southern eli
mates, as we'll as those who already
reside in such favored localities, should
not fail to take the DR.. Slocum system
of Treatment if they wish to derive the
full benefits of favorable climatic condi-
tons and scientific medication.
The DR.. Slocum System of Treatment
Consisting of Four Preparations) is both
medicine and food. The medicines used
in it allay the cough and lung irritation,
heal the soreness and subdue the pains
in the throat, overcome shortness of
breath, improve the appetite and diges-
ton, and bring comfort, rest and re-
freshing sleep, while its food properties
are building up the constitution, enrich
ing the blood and infusing the sufferer
with new life and vigor.
No single remedy will accomplish all
this, but the Four Remedies embodied
in the DR.. Slocum System of Treatment
will. More than a quarter of a century
has been devoted to perfecting this
System of Treatment; every indication,
every symptom in Consum ption and
other diseases of the Throat and Lungs,
has been carefully studied in the devel-
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-04-12
sam Davis.

Tennessee will soon erect a statue to
Sam Davis, the Confederate spy, who
died as bravely as did Nathan Hale dur
ing the Revolution. George Julian z)l-
nay executed the work. Sam Davis was
a l9-year-old trooper in the Second Ken
lucky cavalry. He was captured with
important papers on his person. He was
offered his life If he would reveal the
name of the person of whom he had OBJ
tanned them. He replied: "If had a
thousand lives l would lose them all
here before 1 would betray a friend"
He died without semblance of fear.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-04-12

found their assistance Of incalculable
value. This was not unexpected, for the
wheelmen have always been consistent
advocates Of highway improvement, and
the Gospel of Good Roads" formed the
chief plank in their platform when the
League Of American Wheelmen was or
gAnizsd. It has been charged that the
motive of the whet linen was selfish
one, and, in the early days Of cycling,
when every wheelman was road rider
aud rode a high wheel, there may have
been some ground for the charge, but no
foundation for such a belief exists today.
Since the adoption of the safety machine
as a business vehicle by all sorts and
conditions of men, not one city wheel
man in ten is seen upon country road
from the beginning to the end of the
year, and the wheelnlan's interest in
good roads is purely business provo i
ZION, the adoption Of which would beue-
tJ him only In proportion as it would
beneh any other member of the com.
munity. The yourg men who formed
the League of American Wheeman
twenty years ago, are now the substantial
business and professional men OF their
respective communities, and their con.
nection with the organization in maiu-
tanned chiefly for the purpose OF aidirg
the movement for better roa 8. Many
Of them seldom ride a wheel, and their
work for good roads is simply in the
line of public improvement, which is
neither more nor less creditabe to them
than to the member of an agricultural or
other organic ,tion.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-04-12

I was reading an advertisement of
Chamberlain's CboIic, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy in the Worcester Enter
prise recently, which leads me to write
this. l can truthfully say never used
any remedy equal to it for collie and diar-
rhOea. l have never had to use more
than one or two doses to cure the worst
case with myself or children.-W. A.
STROUD, PopomOke City, Md For sale
by A. r, Fisher, Cloverport, and r A.
Shellman, Stephensport.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-04-12
ABOUT GOOD ROADS.

The widespread and rapidly growing
interest in improved highways amor g
all classes of Ctiz ms is ony one more
link in the chain of evidence that Ken
tuckians are always alive, not only to
their personal comfort, but to their ma
terisl Interests as well. While they en-
joYed the exhilaration of driving a fast
trotter over smooth, hard roads, they
realiz I'd that the same roads enable the
farmer to reach his market at ! ss than
one fitch Nthe expense entailed by tile
old mud roads, and the consideration
that touches the pocket is the one that
rules the wolli And this Tin 'ncisl con-
sideration, in its relation to highway
conditions, does not more closely affect
the farmer than other citizens Manu-.
facturers, merchant, farmers, profession
al men of every class, and, in fact, all
public spirited individuals who consider
the welfare of their state and communi-
ty, as we'll as their personal int rests,
realiz d that reduced cost OF transporta-
ton adds to the wealth of the producer
and enables him to enjoy many luxuries
which under reversed conditions are de-
MED him. Nor is financial gain the only
adYantag4 to be derived from g rood roads,
for ease of communication promotes edu-
cation and provides opportunities for So
Cial intercourse, which in less favored
localities can be enjoyed only to limit
ed extent.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-04-12

The enactment OF good road laws in
the eastern states MSS secured through
the combined efforts OF the farmers and
the wheelmen. In New Jersey the
movement was initiated by the farmers.
who sought the aid OF the whselmen and
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-04-12
COIOnized Ages Ago.

Iceland is the oil lest colony possessed
by any European country. 1t has be-
longed to Denmark since 1889. Origin.
ally cOloniz4d by N ,rwegians in S74. it
remained republic till 1902, when it
became subject to the Norwegians
crown. In 1889 Norway and Denmark
we're united, and when these two king
doms separated Iceland remained DAN
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-04-12

opment of this Treatment, therefore
those who take it and give it fair trial.
certainly avail themselves of all that
modern science and skill have to offer
for the cure of Consumption and all
forms of wasting diseases.
DR.. Slocum's faith in the efficacy of
his System of Treatment is so strong,
and his interest in the welfare of hui
manity so great, that he will cheerfully
send his complete System of Treatment
-Four Preparations) FREE to all suf-
ferers who ask for it.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-04-12

In referring to the producer" as a
BENEFICIARY OF good roads it is not intend
ed that the term should apply to the
farmer alone, for the manufacturer and
his employee, as factors in the production
of wealth are quite as important as the
agricu!turist, aud the same is true in
some degree of every individual who
aids in the distribution of the products
required by the consumer. t must be
admitted that every person is cOnsum-
or, and it is apparent that, with the ex
ception of very small proportion OF the
population, all Americans are producers.
The farmer and the city dweller are mu-
tually dependent, each upon the other,
for supplies. Either without the other
must be derived OF many comforts which
have now become meet ssities, and, on
the other hand, whatever contributes to
the W, ltars o. one, must prove beneficial
TO the other. This fact is more forcibly
illustrated In connection with public
high ways than in any other way, for the
same road which makes it possible for
the farmer TO reach his market cheaply,
also enable the m srchants and manufac.
tursr TO distribute their products at
small expense, and each is bene hted
either in reduced expenses or in 'wer
cost OF goods.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-04-12
TalIest Of Human Beings.

The Tehuelches, as they cali them
selves, of Southern and Eastern PataGo-
MIA, are the tallest human beings in the
world, the men averaging but slightly
less than six feet, while individuals of
four to six inches above that mark are
not uncommon,
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-04-12

A combination of the turner's and
wheelmen in Kentucky coulI exert an
irresistible iLh1ence III securing the en-
actment OF road law as equitable and
satisfactory rs those in operation in the
eastern states, and there is no lack of in
dications that action in this direction
will be taken at au early date. The visit
of Mr.. Harrison, special agent OF the
Department Of Agriculture, to the
Farmers Institutes last winter, revealed
a strong sentiment on the part of the
farmers in favor OF new road law, and
showed them the methods by which it
might be obtained. At the same time it
is apparent that the wheelmen, particu-
larly the substantial progressive bust
ness men among them, are more earnt st
than ever in their efforts tO'sfcure better
roads. Evidence of this is found in the
increasing number of inquiries made by
the good roads advocates regarding
membership in the League of American
Wheelmen, and the fact that the receipts
OF Kentucky Division from membership
fees and dues for March, 1899, were
gre ater than for the same month last
year.
Another and unfailing indication of
the trend of public opinion may be found
in the number of candidates for public
office who are declaring themselves in
favor of improved highways.
OWEN LAWSON.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-04-12
ChiIdren's Teeth.

The enamel of a child's tooth is ex-
trt mely delicate and hard brushes
should therefore be avoided. Tooth
powders are not necessary for children
living on simple milk foods, but the tin
lest little maid should have her teeth
washed and brushed twice day, and a
little weak myrrh and water, tepid, is
quite enough to clean both teeth and
gums. When the second teeth come, if
they should show a tendency to lap,
they should be pressed frequently into
THEN proper position. 1t is very easy to
train the teeth by regular pressure at
certain fixed times every day. The in
slant there is the least sign of decay, or
dark spot appears upon a tooth, the
child should be taken to a dentist.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-04-12
Paris, Fortune TeIIers.

More than two thousand people earn
a living in Paris by iortune-telling, and
their total yearly earnings are estimated
at 81. 100000.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-04-12

Since 1t is 80 plain that all classes are
benefited by good rOadp, It should be
equally plain that the cost OF construct
ing the roads shoul be squitably dis
tributed among al who reap the benefits.
This proposition seems 80 reasonable
that It cannot be successfully assailed,
and the old theory that The farmer is
the only'sole beneficiary Of good roads,
and must thevelore construct them en-
urely at his own expense, II is irrepara-
bly, exploded. The benefits arising
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-04-12
Write the Doctor.

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Simply write, giving your full name,
postoffice and express address, to DR..
T. A. Slocum, Laboratories, 90 and os
Pine Street, New York City, stating that
you read this article in this paper, when
the FOUR FREE PREPARATIONS
will be sent you, together with free
advice adapted to your case.