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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-14
THE MONEY CORNER.

Recently Southern cotton-mills de-
clared dividends ranging from 80 per
cent. to as high as rs per cent; and
now the Louisville Railroad declares
net dividend Of SO per cent. There is
evidently something rotten In Den
mark" when manufactures and trans
portatlon, with money SO scarce. espe-
cially throughout the land among the
people, outside of cities. There is prac.
ticaily money-famine among all but
the rich, by reason of the continued de-
monetization OF silver, and the ex-
elusive coinage of gold only, which does
not circulate among the people. and ia
O. current medium of exchange for
nothing, because it is coined in demon.
nations too large for use, and because
&c Is too costly in wear and tear for any
put the rich to handle, or to be EN-.
ployed in large sums.
And this famine is growing evcrv
day-affording every opportunity for
the rich to grow richer, while the poor
GROW poorer:l as in corner OF any ne
5eessary Of life,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-14
IT'S 1T ALL GOLD!

I've we have Rs had many politicians in
Shfiighs places in our time, but no Preel-
dent has approached ar. Mckinley, Of
Ohio in 4. that line. Nothing has es-
cared peg him that could be? turned to po-
iiticai effect. and Us mo secret that
ms religion and his church relations are
c'uinrlningly employed Z for personal and
partisan ends. He; is. in fact, what is
known ',ll as "a political parson, - who
plays his piety for all Its worth, and
at the same time expects full returns
from Hanna; his wicked PARTNER
3 But he he has been dull observer who
mas mas not noticed how diligently MIR. Me-
kinley has sought to turn everything
soever to his political account. Other
men are satisfied with q few telling
strokes of business, but Mr.. McKin-
ley Is always up to his eyes "on the
make" and he claims everything worth
while as the work of himself, his adj
minlstratlon. or his party.
mus, Dewey and his achiements, and
al the honors bestowed on the hero Of
Manila by the people and Congress are
Mckinley's-he being at once the be,
slower and recipient Of all the glory
all things being his and for him. and
10 help his denomination and election,
altnough scandals. dishonors plumbers,
crimes, and shameful deeds of omission
and commission have accumulated on
MS head beyond all precedent in Amer
lean politics and history. in all things,
in war and peace. where the RESPONSE
bility was his and that of his chosen
favorites.
Alger Carter, Eagan, Sampson, Nor
gan, Hanna and all that sort have
thronged about the President and be-
come endeared to him; $4,000, 600 have
been taken from the Treasury of the
people and given to Spain for nothing,
except to put up false claim on the
F'ilipinos and make treacherous war
upon them as personal and political
trick, black as Hades with murder,
cruelty and perfidy; and the love of
money, as campaign power. has made
this Republic, in the hands of N1cKin-
ley and his gang, an abomination Of
desolalon, in bribery. corruption,
fraud, and all sordid iniqulty, that
makes might right. and gold the light
Of the age and the arbiter of all
rights.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-14
MONEY IN ELECTIONS.

Ex-senator Blackburn, of Kentucky,
has an abiding faith in the count OF
the pending election in his State,
whatever he may think of~'.he vote"
In the city of New York few days,
ago, he said:
when they come to count the votes
at the polls on election day it will GER
tainly result in making fioebel the next
Governor Of Kentucky"
''rhc counts" the thing! Evidently,
anyhow. il Mr.. Blackburn may have
doubts as to voters and ballots and ball
lot-boxes, he has no such paltry mis-
givlngs as to the. count and counters.
Why should he? Ism there the Goebel
eleetion-law. and ism, { Goebel the can
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-14
A BITTER cALUMNY.

That Hanna. Mckinley. Hay and this
imperial and military administration
have made declarations which show
England that she will have the heart
lest sympathy OF this country In the
expected war" between her and the
South African Republic, was to be ex-
pected from such a lot OF political
nounced their fathers and their fathers
faith. and are obsequiously crawling
around the throne which our Declara,
ton of Independence defled and de-
nounced.
But q certain set Of apostates among
us have got money, and are now seek
ing to become British toadies, like the
renegade Astor. who is ashamed Of his
country. his father and the sources OF
his wealth.
OF course. such low-aung fellows
true to their mean instincts, are syco-
plants and fawners always at the feet
Of power. wealth 'hnd insolence, and
are ready to tear and rend the humble
weak, poor and brave who dare to hold
UP their heads and refuse the dishonest
demands and unjust pretensions Of the
highwaymen and buccaneers Of the
earth and seas The Transvaal is only
common Republic, with equal rights
for all it's citizens, and not to be
compared with England, except in man
hnnd. and that Is enough TO turn our
upstairs against such 'Iewd fellows OF
the baser SORT" especially as they have
enormously productive gold mines that
are coveted by the lineal descendants of
from its original owners
Yet even the shame of the treache,-y
to humanity. liberty and right, exhib-
tied by this venal administration at
washington can be borne with patience
and equanimity, as nobody expected
any better of it; but it wrings ones
soul to hear Virginia newspaper, lone
Of the great bulwarks -liberty.n
shouting in the train of Chamberlain
and encouraging to rob and Cypress the
honest Beers, who ask no more than
to be left in peace and poverty In their
remote asylum: the third refuge they
have sought from British greed ana
rapine
TO sympathize with England and
condemn the Beers. who were never
subjects of England as our ancestors
were. is TO find our patriots rebels. and
George III. our rightful master. In the
name OF Patrick Henry and Thomas
JEFFERSON. for all true Virginians and
Americans, living and dead, we rcpu-
diate the false sentiments and opinions
imputed TO them, and pronounce the
calumny intolerable to every true citi-
zen of this Republic.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-14
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS
Observation-Disclosures.
OH. CONSISTENCY!
Southampton Democrat.)

The Dispatch seems to be posing just
now as the organ of the present State
COMMITTEES. Its advice In the past has
been treated with consideration. but 1t
III becomes ibllat paper now, in view OF
It's recent shifting course, to be bowling
the cry of independtism OH rs true
Democrats as those OF Southampton
and other counties who have dared to
resist the high-handed measures of the
Martin machine. Oh. yes, we agree that
the welfare of the State is einseparably
involved in the success OF the party,
ana torh that reason we insist on Il full
expression of the sovereign voice OF the,
people, In Its primaries and conventions.
Our friend is IN the position of those
counties and Districts which have in
structed for Senator Martin. and in the
next breath declared for the election OF
United States Senators by the people.
Oh. consistency!
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-14
ToBEfs IN

,didateI for Governor he COUNT wlill
make Gosbel q Governor, certainly,
says the iex7 Senator. and In such I a
case. Of course, the votes and voters
are ofSno great consequence; for 1t is
"the elective Franchise" that does the
business; and who holds that fran
chise? The people may up tosthe mo-
mento voting; but they surrender tina,
with their ballots. and they who IN AXE
up %the returns" having the fran.
chise-"in trust" monopollze results, or,
Goebble them up, to suit themselves
and prevent rulnous competition.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-14
IT is COMING.
{Roanol1e Tines.)

The so-called independent Democrat
appears to be receiving II little more
consideration throughout the State lust
now than was accorded him IL short
time ago. In fact. the spirit of indepen-
oence seems to have suddenly become
evident III all directions, although it Is
not to be doubted that il has been pos
sessed by Virginia Democrats all along
ana was only awaiting the last straw
or burdenSome tyrranical bossism to
cause 1t TO flame UP in open revolt.
rms state of affairs is exactly what we
nave predicted, and VIC are not in the
least surprised that 1t has at last come
about 1t was utterly absurd to sup
pose that the intelligent, enlightened,
honest men Of this grand old Common
wealth. were going to submit forever
to the high-handed. contemptuous
treatment of the few men who masked
as democrats and secure in their belief
That party fealty and party patriotism
would ensure them support merely be-
cause they were Democrats, no matter
wnat they did, how they did IL or whom
they did 1t to. We say that this was
absurd.
- Machinery in Virginia is doomed. The
Tyler Senatorial fight has been the
means of bringing about the sentence.
Martin and Martinism is the boomeranp
that has returned to knock the props
from under those who had hurled il
against the rights of the people. Rot
tenness Will not stand in this State. and
IL as one OF the most gratifying things
Oh Inc age, this recognition of the mis-
erable conditions in Virginia by Vir-
slnia democrats and the determination
on their part to pronounce those men
Democrats who are opposed to further
political bossism and notorious demn-
goguery.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-14
norfolk TRUNK Factory.
172 Church ST., Near Main
Got Your Trunk !?
Z. 1-=zr5lc ( CO. taiksas.A. Z

structeo TRUNK, which is liable to break
and spread your possessions at any mo-
meat, WHEN you can procure q can
Htecl bound TRUNK. protected El1 d,
with hard wood stats and finished III
with three coats of paint Excel IA
sior lock. all linen lined, 2 trays, GS ~
with strap, -
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-14
(The Alexandria Gazet,e.)

- u Tie AIeXaMUrla Ga2ettc.0
Though a period of a year and n hnlf
mas elapsed since the surrender of Man
la to the American army, the Filipinos
are still fighting, and killing and
wounding American soldiers within four
mics OF that city. If after all that time
the conquest of the whole Philippine
archipelago has progressed to no
greater extent than to Manila and four
miles around that city, the years that
Will be required- to suhdue ali the is
lands of the group. is a problem that
rs hard to solve, to all except the i'm
Derialists.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-14

fishing Company Is authorized 10 contract
any obligation in the name OF the COM
pany. or to make purchases in the namo
Of the same: except upon orders 9ign Nd ny
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-14
(Lexincton Gazotto,

Senator Foraker is the latest promi-
neHt republican to omen Il Irritation
with the trusts, which, he declares are
necessary to our foreign trade Won
derful discovery, that! But how about
the trusts which control articles not
sold abroad? Mr. Foraker has another
try coming to him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-14
Wilmington IN. C1 Star,

=. n 1FIII'Tr5 wi wv O.1 Still. y
Mr.. Bourke Cochran and other we'll
meaning people want Mr.. Mckinley to
offer his friendly services to avert war
between the British and the Beers. But
how can Mr. Mckinley consistently do
than when he is playing the same game
Of grab in the Philippines that John
Bull is playing in South Africa?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-14
NORFOLK ACADEMY.

The eighteenth annual session under the
present Principal Will begin on WE'D
NESDAf, September q. 1889. Attendance
last session, 10 "a 80 -.
a seven years course. three years OF
grammar school work and four of sec
ondary instruction. preparatory to coll
iSSc Note that the same instructors and
inc same system of Instruction are en-
pioyed in the two grades. Is
Boys of good cha racter admitted as soon
as lncy can read with fucncy and are
ready 10 begin fractions.
Iefms about one-hnlf the charges for
me snme work in Baltimore private
,SSenools and for day scholars about one
iouTth or what they would have to pay
AT virginia boarding schools.
Catalogues ut the bookstores. or on an
plication to MIR. Chas. NJ. Graves, Jr.&
care WIN. Johnston & Co., Haddington
Building. Norfolk, Va ~ = -
,..,, RoRERT w. TUNSTALL.
JS-E-~edSisat-3m Principal.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-14

In order to avoid delays, on account OF
personal absence. letters and all commu,
nications for The V1RGIN1AN-PiLOI
should not be addressed to any Individual
connected with the office, but simply 10
The VIRGINIAN AND PILOT PUB
LISTING COMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-14
NOTES AND OPINIONS.
(DanvIlle Daily Bee,

Papers which are opDosed to Ervan
and free silver are trying to make him
out very sick man. This is a case
where the wish is father to the thought
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-28
Spain's Greatest Need.

Mr.. r. p. Olivia, of Barcelona.
Spain, spends his winters at Aiken.
S. c. Weak nerves had caused Sc
we're pains in the back of his head.
ON using Electric Bitters, America $
greatest blood and nerve remedy. all
pain soon left him. He says this
grand medicine is what his country
needs. All America knows that it
cures liver and kidney trouble, puri-
fies the blood, tones up the stomach.
strengthens the nerves, puts vim,
vigor, and new life into every muscle,
nerve, and organ of the body. If
weak, tired, or ailing, you need it.
Every BOTTLE guaranteed, only so cts.
Sold by w. Fl. Prideaux, druggist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-28

Grant County Herald; John r..
Hurlburt. one Of the early pioneer
settlers Of Crawford county, died at
his home in the town Of Scott, on Dec.
., aged 50 years. He was the father
Of editor !. ID. lIulburt Of the Prairie
du CHEN Union. Mr.. IIulburt came
TO Grant county in 1899, where he re-
sided until 40 when he moved into
Crawford county, then IL wilderness.
He has served as postmaster for the
past % years continuously.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-28
Birthday Party,

ON Dec. -, 1899, II celebration of
the birthday Of Miss Laura Potterton,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. David
Pottcrton, of the town Of Mineral
Point, was held at the residence Of
her parents, with u number Of about
forty-two in attendance. a very en-
ioyabIc time was had. She received
II number Of very pretty presents in
remembrance Of her many friends who
greeted her that evening
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-28
Secret Society Officers.

Mineral Point Camp No. 1901, Mod
ern Woodmen OF America:
e. G. Fielder, venerable consul
John Fosetr, worthy adviser.
&c. Weidenfeller, banker.
DIR. S. p. Deahofe, clerk.
W. E. Prisk, escort.
}. W. Horn, watchman.
Fred Rasmussen, sentry.
DR.. :. p. Deahote and Dr. S. Vivian phy.
scans
Charles VIM, manager.
Joint installation of Royal Neigh
bors and Woodmen, Monday even
ing, January Is.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-28
Son Of an Ohio Merchant Cured
Of Chronic Diarrhoea.

My son has been troubled for Years
with chronic diarrhoea. Sometime
ago | persuaded him to take some of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera, and
Diarrhoea Remedy. After using two
bottles of the 25-cent size, he was
cured. | give this testimonial. hoping
some one similarly afflicted may read
it and be benefited. THOMAS G.
BOWER, Glencoe, O. For sale at
Vivian's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-28

Lancaster, Grant County Herald:
The new Masonic hall is almost com
pleted and is now used by the amer
ent lodges Of that order; IL is d
pleasant and convenient hall, ana
when wholly finished will be one OF
the most attractive lodge rooms IN
this part OF the state. The formal
dedication will take place on Jan: Y,
when the neighboring lodges Will be
invited to participate in the ceremony.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-28
TIME TABLE.
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Pau
Railway.

Trains depart from and arrive at
Mineral Point as follows:
DEPART ARRIVE
Mail and Express. 40 II. IN. 80 y. N
Through Mail and Elk. 30 y. m. II 10 p m
Freight, Acc NM dation 05 "A. m. ~ p. m
6:45 A. NJ, through coach for Chi
cago; returning, arrives at $50 Z. NJ.
Passengers for Shullsburg make
close connections on either the 300 a.
m. freight or the $3.50 p. IN. freight.
Passengers for Platteville make
close connections on the $3.50 p. m.
freight. N. II. SNOW, Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-28

WANTED - SEVERAL BRIGHT AND
w honest persons to represent I;s as Mama
gers in tins and close by counties Salary
idc, no more, no less salary. Position per-
manent, Our references, any bank in any
town. II Is mainly office work conducted at
nome. Reference. Enclose sclf-addrcsspd,
stamped envelope. THE DOMINION COMPANY
Dept. 3; Chicago
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-28

a man that wants his wife to from
bic with pleasure and delight at his
homecoming should he strong.
Rocky MounLain Tea brings life to
weak men. Eastman Il McsrrOIc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-28

Platteville Witness: DR.. John Fl.
Nindlaub, of Fargo, N. Dakota, will
probably spend Christmas with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. p. Rind-
laub.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-28

Goes farther and farther, never
stops until you're we'll. That's what
Rocky Mountain Tea does. 80 cents
Eastman a. Meserole.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-28

Ladies If you want a refined and
brilliant complexion free from blem-
ishcs, use Rocky Mountain Tea.
Never fails. Eastman IL Meserolc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-28
Bishop

Is selling lots of sewing, machines IN,
these days. He can't help IL. Inc
low prices do the work.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-28

STRAG ED-On my premises Il beagle
~ hound. Owner will please call, pay char
res, and take said hound away. JAMES
lIAMLYN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-28

tuH particulars concerning MI 81 tb,.
Central. or addressing 't48's
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-28
Child's Drawing Book

trace the pictures beneath. thus Attending
enjoyment, as well as instruction to the
hand and eye. These drawing books ana
the box of crayons go very well together.
There IRE six different kinds. and each
drawing book requires lion heads and q
2-cent stamp.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-28

A. H. HANSON
Genl Pass Ay't, Chicago.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-07-15

of the prisoner was opened, and
over his heart hig black spot was
made by the sheriff, who was to be
the executioner of the man. Eight
feet from the kneeling prisoner
the sheriff leveled winchester at
the black spot over the heart, a
report and the body fell, but the
heart had not been pierced, and a.
heart-sickening struggle ensued.s
Goings was made of the stern ma
terial that does not easily succomb
to wounds. The bullet which
pierced his breast did not pierce
the heart and he fought long
time with the grim monster, till
those who witnessed the execution
turned away, heartsick at the
sight.
Goings all along pleaded his in
nocence of the crime with which
he stood charged. He denied the
murder of his uncle, and was con-
victed upon circumstantial evil
dence. He laid the charge at the
door of other men, and at his exc
cution he made no confession of
guilt. He went to his death with
protest of innocence. The large
crowd of people assembled to see
the execution lett Gnings strug-
Cling for life, with a fatal wound
through his breast.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-07-15
ST. LOUIS CATTLE nARKET.
What Was Done Yesterday by Ter
ritory Shippers.

The St. Louis market for Texas
and Indian Territory cattle was
dull and lower today. The only
reason for it was that St. Louis
had been higher and out of line
and today it was found that we
were higher than Chicago. Buyers
don't want to pay premium over
Chicago prices if they know what
Chicago prices are.
]. V. Kennedy, Catoosa, mark
sted 533 pound heifers at $500.
J. NJ. Chittem & Bro, Tulsa,
marketed among other cattle, 1877
pound calves at $500 per head,
40 pound calves at 1925, ALL
pound heifers at $500 and 694
pound COWS and heifers at $3.50.
s. s. Cobb, Vinita. marketed 905
pound steers at s3.65 and Oil
pound steers at 1878. 4
w. H. Jennings, Checotah, mar
keted 77S and 100 pound steers
weighed up to Swift Il Co., at
$3.50.
Mason, Middleton & Turner,
Oaktaha, marketed common 212
pound calves at $3.50 per head
and 4S5 pound heifers at s2.85.
W. H. Morrison, Vinita. had in
two cars 69l pound COWS and he'll
ers sold at sS.05 to Nelson Morris
& Co.
Gibson & Parkison, Leliaetta,
marketed 752 pound cows at s2.75
and 750 pound COWS and heifers al
1926.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-07-15

Outsiders who saw Wednesdays
ball game at Tulsa condemned the
treatment accorded the Vinita
team in most scathing language,
and it was largely upon the coun-
sci of these men that our club and
its friends refused to stay and play
the other game, desiring to avert
more violence and doubtless
bloodshed.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-07-15

Tulsa's ball players can play
ball when surrounded by their
own mob al their own home
grounds. Why don't they return
games with coffsyville, Wagner
and Vinita?