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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08

From September, 1898. to April. 1899
Virginia. as whole. has had an I'M
usual and continuous season of "falIina
weather. and from Christmas of losi
year to the current month there has
been an extraordinary spell OF cold
weather. with zero repeatedly above
the mercury, and much ice and snow.
Most of our wheat was got in late he
cause of the prevalence OF rain, and soil
too wet in the fall, and that delay in
planting, followed by chill blasts, heavy
frosts. with much ice and snow. has Sc
riously injured and set back our whole
wheat crop. Much of the sown seed has
been killed, by rot and cold, and more
by being frozen out of the ground.
II the snow which fell after Christmas
had fallen before Christmas lin No
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
o.5aloN. oFrIsxprsEss.

General ~ !. Warner, who has given
almost undivided attention 10 currency
questions for many years, has shown
that the actual basic currency in cir
culation has been contracted by sue
cessivc acts of the treasury TO about
one tenth of the amount in circulation
during the years Of greatest prosperity
1t is claimed that the banks of Eastern
citise are Overlooking with currency for
which there is no demand. True. BE-
cause the conditions imposed by the
banks on loans are such that only
stock gamblers and spectators in list
ed securities can avail themselves of
them. The South ana West must do
without money ana resort TO barter in
making their exchanges. The gold
standard is a disastrous experiment
Bimetallism existed from the DAYS of
Abpaham down to 1897. lis restoration
in the United States would certainly
re-establish the parity of gold and sill
yer. France and Germany would i'm
mediately follow suit, and England
with her Indian provinces. would be
compelled TO do the same in order to
protect her trade. Bimetallsm yould
take from the banker the power to
create gold corners. contraction and
panics. and would with an expanded
currency, restore permanent prices.
good wages. and general prosperity.
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08

THE VIRGlNIAN-PILOT publishes
'o-gay an exceptionally tender and
sweet poem, entitled An Easter Lily"
1t possesses genuine merit and denotes
it's authors possession of talent which,
II cultivated, will win for her renown
equal to that of Adelaide Annie Proctor
or Frances Ridley Havcrgal.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08

In Quincy ILL.,, on April ith, the reg
ular Democracy elected their entire
ticket. from Mayor, down. by majority
ranging from 1000 down, over the flu
sion-ticket of Republicans and gold
Democrats, headed by n gold Dem
ocrat for Mayor. y straw that in
dicates how the wind is blowing.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08

We already have our blue Mondays
and our black Fridays. Why not, then,
paint our Saturdays red our Sundays
brown, our Tuesdays green, our Wed
nesdays yellow and our THURSDAYS
purple?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08

kentucky distillers have l4.sed the
price of whiskey, probably upon the
theory that people who drink it to
warm themselves, in winter. Will re-
quire more to keep cool in spring and
summer
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
elease from 1t, under any clrcumstan-

release from 1t, under. any circumstan-
ces or contingencies.
This public and reasonable service is
required of every American citizen; and
1t should be the joy and pride Of all
to perform it well and faithfully; for
upon it depend the honor and glory of
tho country, and the rights. liberties
and interests of all.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08

At the same time he was painting
other portraits of the hale Glider"
type, painting nude Europas and Pro-
serDinas. holy families and other bibli-
cal subjects, Saskia was his wife, and
he was dressing her In bright costumes
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08

Salvation is free. it is true. 1t is like
wise true that the attention of the
trust-promoters has not been directed
TO it. They have cornered about every
thing else that is supposed to be free
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08

bly, contains more soul -stirring pathos
than any one picture in ex!stcnce The
types are poor. mean-loolinE people
from the Jews quarter in Amsterdam.
The Christ hath no form or comliness.
lie is desplsed and rejected of men,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08

OF course this limited independence of
choice should be exercised bravely and
honestly, in all matters, upon the high
est considerations of which everyone is
capable. Common self-respect ought to
teach this to all, as it should also
teach all that he who appeals 10 lower
considerations in the effort to influence
or direct this choice in another. or
others. Justly forfeHs his independence
md is unworthy OF any degree of self
government Tor, surely if dishonesty
Is illegal IN it's attacks on the rights of
property in others, 1t is even more i'm
moral and criminal in its attacks on the
higher and more sacred rights of other
men,-although the inherent difficulty
of dealing with it in these latter at
tacks may have prevented effective leg
islatlon against it III some instances
But that only makes the latter attacks
the more dishonorable and disgusting.
The right and duty of a free citizen
in this country. under conscience, law
and constitution IS to make his own
choice of men and measures, principles.
policies and party. upon his honest con-
viction and preference as to which or
what is best for the rights and liberties
of all concerned and the general wei
fare OF the people and the country lie
has a sovereign power, proclaimed by
the Declaration of Independence and
the Virginia Bill of Rights. established
by our constitutions and laws. and for
the due exercise of which he is person
ally responsible to God and his fellow
men; and this trust and responsibility
IS OF 80 solemn and sacred nature,
whatever he may think of 1T, that he
cannot get away from 1t, nor obtain any
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
III.-REM BRANDT.
THE MASTER SPIRIT OF DUTCn PAINTING

(Concluded)
BY JOHN C. VAN DYKE, l.. HID.
Professor OF the History OF Art,
Rutgers College
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
TWELVE PAGES
SATURDAY. APRIL S. 1899.
INDEPENDENCE OF CHOICE.

Originality and Independence both, in
thought, sentiment, conviction and ac-
ton, are simply impossible. unless at
cost too terrible even to think of. too
horrible to hear or dare and from
which even the bravest may well re-
treat with unconcealed dismay. Solitary
confinement is Il state of bliss COM
pared with the utter isolation in which
he would place himself who dared to ex-
ercise both originality and independ-
ence. One sometimes claims to stand
alone, or to have done so: yet, If the
claim be true. it is so only as to some
matter of indifference to the communi-
ty, or on some new matter, or, at most,
on some single subject, where the orig
1nal and independent first dissenter
from the prevailing view or practice is
soon joined by others who thus end his
solitude and relieve the tension of ii.
Even so limited n venture, however, Is
rare. and demands Il heroism beyond
fhat possible to battles, or to any cir
cumstances OF danger and trial where
one acts or agrees with others
Man is the most gregarious OF all be-
HIS, anu ne cannot live apart in any,
thing. wholly to himself; for il his sell
fishness inspire him to live wholly for
himself, he finds that this is impossible.
unless he conceal it. as best he may.
by mixing with the biggest crowds, as
pick-pockets do. And on the whole. if
all men were really to be independent
and original in all things. the net re-
suits of the general discord would hard
ly be any better than If all were luna
tics. 1t is therefore probably all for the
best that we are first of all gregarous.
with the tendencies necessary to make
1T possible for us to dwell together in
some sort Of peace and unity. Still.
there is a limited independence and in
dividuality allowed us that no seif-re-
speeding person should surrender. He
may not live alone. or think. or feel,
or act alone: but he may choose the
company he will keep, and this he
should co. and will do, if he he in any
degree capable or worthy of self-gov-
eminent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08

From Printers Ink.
Papers that have no claims to nu-
merical circulation always claim to
have very fine class" circulation.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08

In order 10 avoid delays. on account OF
personal absence letters and all coInmu-
MICA tirns for Tho VlEG1NIAN-PILOT
connected with the office bet simply TO
Tho VIRGINiAN AND PILOT PUB
LISTING COMPANY
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08

Nc cmployc OF the yirgin!nn-Pliot Pub
fishing Company is authorized 20 contract
any obligation in the name of the com-
Dany. or TO make purchaser In the name
OF the 50 me. except upon orders signed by
the PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08

Exnmina
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-06
NEW HEATING APPARATUS
On Exhibition at the State FnIr-A
Seamless Warm Air Furnace.

On Exhibition at the State FnIr-A
Seamless Warm Air Furnace.
Prominent among the exhibits at the
fair is one which has attracted the at
tention of nearly every visitor. 1t
stands near the upper end of the space
devoted to tho farming implements in
machinery hall, and is known as the IA
nous Stanton seamless warm mir heat
er, manufactured by the Stanton Heater
Company, Of Martins Ferry, Ohio. Mr..
Henry Stanton, who has charge Of the
exhibit, explained the merits Of the new
heater to the spectators. NIL Of whom
seemed to be impressed with II.
The heater Itself Is made OF alumni
mum plated sheet steel, a substance
that Will not scale, no matter how hot
It II made, and ls the most simple and
complete heating apparatus on the mar
ket to-day. II Is equipped to burn
gns or coal, and when using the former
and the EaB gives out, n patent applI-
ance makes the heater ready for coal
fire within moments time. Tho
seamless construction makes II impossl-
BILE for II TO emit gus, smoke or dust ms
others do. and at the same time dis
tributes fresh warm air In greater and
better quantities than any heretofore
introduced.
The Stanton company has established
a large trade In the western states and
their works are kept busy filling orders.
Every person visiting the fair should
see this heater, especially those inter-
eBted IN heating apparatus,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-06
TUESDAY AT THE FAIR.

The big Opening day Crowd Enjoyed
the Hipprodr0me and Other New
Features-A Busy day on the Mid.
way, Which is Alive With Divers
Shows-Cake Walk To-day.
Fair weather marked the second day
OF the state fair, and an increased at
/ tendance, over last year was feature.
| Up until, about 4 o'clock the sun shons
bright and warm. but after that heavy
clouds began to gather which made the
outlook for the remainder of the day
rather -loomy. Just few drops Of
rain fell, however, and the clouds pass
ed away. leaving a promise of another
pleasant day for the merchants to en-.
terrain their out of town customers and
friends. 10 !
The influx Of strangers in the city
yesterday was larger than on any sec,
ond day heretofore, and this speaks well
OF what can be expected to-day and to-
morrow. All the restaurants and hotels
did a large business all day and last
night nearly every hotel had fuh
house. The strangers who came yes
terday nearly all stayed over to take In
the fair To-day and the fireworks to-
night. IT
Every department at the fair was In
terestlnE TO yesterdays crowd, ard the
exhibits Wore appreciated thoroughly
by all whj saw them. The races were
fine and the track in excellent condi'
tlon for speed. The exhibitions given
by Jay Cookies famous hlppodrome anu
equine paradox were excellent ana II
can be said that never has a feature
been introduced at the iair mat has
given such satisfaction. The mist race
Introduced by the combination was
Roman standing race between Mr.. J. e
Campbell and Mile. Campbell. Each
standing upon the backs of two fiery
steeds. attfie word 'go" went thunder
ing down the track and one OF the most
thrilling. exhibitions ever seen here was
on. II was neck and neck all the way
around the track. and when the stretch
was reached the riders whipped up their
horses until they fairly few and'passed
the grand stand with the man q winner
by head.
race, which is one OF the most Interest,"
ing and entertaining exhibitions ima6-
Unable. and the exciting chariot race
between Mr.. and Miss Campbell. inns
was veryn thrilling and 1t served to
work the crowd up TO the highest pitch
OF excitement. The man was In the
lead all through the race until the
stretch was reached, when the LADY
made a squirt and with her chariot
rolling along half the time on one wheel
she passed her competitor like fash
and won the race. Every one OF these
races are for blood, as there is cash
prize Offered for the winner OF each.
To-day the Roman standing and cha,
riot races Will be repeated and several
other events will be introduced. such as
the hurdle race, steeple chase, ETC., etc.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-06

The prediction that the people Of
wheeling and the tri-state radius would
show a more decided interest in the
West Virginia state fair this year than
ever before is being borne out by the
attendance figures. on Tuesday of last
year the attendance was 3,Os1. Yester-
day 1t was 1926, IN increase Of over
1900, II this ratio IS kept up the re-
mainder OF the week, the fair associa-
ton win be very well satisfied.
The weather yesterday was all that
could be desired, the very light shower
late in the afternoon not interfering
with anybody's enjoyment Of the days
pleasures.
The races yesterday were most en-
joyable, and to-day's programme is
quite attractive. This being the first
Of the Merchants Days, the state
fair management expects Wednesday
viii be a record breaker for attendance,
and the anticipation will likely be re-
allied, for 1t is believed the out-of-town
people will Gene to Wheeling thousands
strong to-day to take In the fair and
witness to-nIghts pyrotechnlc show.
To-day The programme is full to over
flowing with good things. In addition
to the races and the hippodrOme races
on the track. the great pIe-eatlng con-
test and cake walk will come of in
front OF the grand stand at o'clock.
These new I, lures. under the direction
Of Col. G. r racy will be thoroughly
enioyed with. "t a doubt.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-06
TWO GREAT RACES

Were Contested Yesterday Afternoon.
a Wheeling Horse Loses the 2;2s
Pace After a Struggle ofFive Heats.
Christobal Won the 2;13 Pace.
Fine racing was witnessed by the
crowds that went to the state fair yes
terday afternoon. There were three
scheduled events, the 1928 pace. the 2:4O
trot and the 2:l3 pace, but the 2:4O trot
was declared of, only two horses Of
the several entering appearing. Both
the other races were holly contested and
most interesting to the spectators.
The 2:2S pace went to Chrlstobal after
six hotly contested heats. The first
was won by G. H. R.. but the second
and third went to Star Onward. a
Wheeling horse. owned by Ray & Wad-
die, and the crowd looked for home
victory, but they were disappointed, as
Chrlstobal came up gamely and won
the fourth, fifth, and sixth heats hands
down.
Birdie Dlckerson was the ruling IA
vorlte In the 2:13 pace, but her stock
went down several points when Gladys
won the first heat with Birdie In second
position. However. Birdie responded
In the next three heats, which were
won in succession, and the race went to
the Garfield mare.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-06

Bertha Gorrell. Lillian Frohme. Galde-
min Beltz. Edna Shaefer, Carrie RAIDER,
Madeline Bloch, Laura Bender, Virginia
Klett, Francis Logan, Claude Ferguson,
Centre school. and Myra Varney.
Fine Arts.
In the fine arts department awards
were made as follows:
Amateur in OiI-H. w. Ries. E. B.
MostellerI Bella. Zane. Katie Dunlap.
Mabel Haines. TerIa Jordan. Theresa
Philips, Harvey Serig Maud Curtis,
Crayons - Mrs. C. S. Terrlll. Bella
Zane. Frank Blum. Helen Smith, MIN
ME Koehnlein, Francis Dykes.
Pastel-Helen Smith.
Water Colors-Mary Jeffers. %. 3.
Mosteller. Jennie Jepson. Bessie, Eng
lish. TeXa Jordan. Alberta Shfel. Helen
Smith, Edith Wilkinson.
China Painting-Airs. Mary Booking,
Miss Mary Caldwell, Levinia Schaefer.
Grace Noble, Bella Zane. Mrs. II. G..
Tinker.
India Ink-Robert Beans. Emma
Kraft. Harvey Serlg, Alberta Stifel.
Sepla PaintIng-Emma Kraft.
Charcoal Drawing--Edith Wilkinson.
Pencil Drawing-Mnbel Haines, Rob
ert Beans. Edith Wilkinson. Max Berg
ner. Bessie Doddrldge, Boyd Mexican.
Wood CarvIng-Edward &. Cramer,
Centre school.
MISUNDERSTANDING Terry. Robert
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-06

race was very exciting. On the back
stretch. Nichols was coming up on Gla-
dys with every stride, but Birdie Dick
erson had slightly Increased her lead
over these two. Birdie took the heat
by two lengths, and in the last fifty feet
Nichols was sent out for all he was
worth and captured second place by a
head. The time was very fast. 2:l2h.
Third heat-Agaln Birdie Dlckerson
came to the front and won out, though
Nichols gave her pretty argument at
one stage. At the start Burr Patch was
left far in the rear. Birdie went out
in the lead hard pushed by G. w. d.
At the half Birdie was n length to the
good over G. W. D., with Nichols third
and Gladys fourth. On the back
stretch Nichols came up gamely and
went into second position, but was una
Bile to overtake Birdie Dlckerson, who
won by a length. Nichols second and
G. w. D. third. Time, 2:lS.
Fourth heat-Blrdie Dickerson won
the heat and race. She went out into
the lead and was never overtaken. G.
w. D. made bid for the heat, but
nothing more, At the half they We're
in this order: Birdie Dlckerson, G! w,
D., Gladys, Nichols. On the back
stretch, Birdie was leading by two
lengths, and this was maintained to the
finish. Time, 2:l4l9. Summary,
Birdie Dickerson, b. m, C. T. Gar
field, Chenille. Ohlo...........2 /
Gladys. hr. m, Guy Curry, South
sSlop' Ohio: hon
N caRfolds ohio . . =: .% >
G. W. D.. blk. h., Ar Dun, Sa-
binn, Ohio ,....,......n.,.....,..6 2
Bourbon r., CHI. h., W. L. Rice,
Canal Dover, Ohio,..., ....s..'.,.4 5
Burr Patch, ch. e.. q. w. l..
Swisher. London, Ohio, ...........5 6
Silver Hal, r r.. T. W. McDor-
mott, Now Philadelphia, O.."..5 dis
WI TitnH =. 5l2,i. 21a. 2nrlA
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-06
JUDGING THE CATTLE.

One OF the interesting sights on me
grounds yesterday was the JudEihs y,
the cattle and live stock anu "
awarding Of the premiums. 10 luo ;,
who have never seen II, II Is woIH
while spending n half hour or so WatCti !,
ing the process OF determining when =
the winner. The judges were hatu ~
work on this task yesteray' ana "''
finish up some time to-day. .,.,-
The Midway doomed UP as II hens ,c
did before yesterday. ana tneIe , "a"
more white tents along there thah ~, re
mum & Bailey carries. Side shows Ma Ma
on all sides, with every. Sonee ,Snse.
kind OF nm attraction. u Paws MHs
nm" Is the first. then comes the NJ
man fish," the merry-Bo- round ule ,,nn
entail thentre, KOhcn the strong u,a ,''
Prof. Zera, the Jefrries- FitSsimillOIE5s
fight pictures. and Bosco, the A
cater, These are only n few OF tht, I,,.
The big black tent OF the cinhrla,.U-
grnph pictures OF the Jcniies-f :, "a
mons fight shows up immense Ii
brand new, poles, stakes, ropes anu ","
and wns nut up for the first time yts,r,
day. .Ibhn Harris. Of the Grand uprJ
house OF Pittsburgh, Is the Owner ,rii
manager OF this exhibition. Whlen =, Ia
prove popular with the VISITORS, ,i.n.
the Same attraction as gave sun SUI = low
did satisfaction at Mozart PARK
weeks ago, 49,, .rrat
To-day ls the time set Tor tns and
cake walk and pie-enting com , ,,.t,,rrs,
thOsg'Who have seen ihesv W., Is a
need not be reminded lhat tn,'tStsnts,
henn of FUN nhead. The contesul,n"'r..
whose names were printed In yesS INA
dny's, .mtelllgencer. have anan,,SyG,, Tho
viii show up on the track w ihN.r,on.
gong sounds ut o'clock this al, tsy, M he
There are more people atl'n ,s,, ever
fair m the morning this year w. Who
befotc. and II shows that NlO's
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-06
THE 2:1s PACE.

OF the eight horses entered for the
2:l3 pace. all but Rose L. appeared, as
follows: Gladys, Birdie Dickerson,
Silver Hal, G. w. D., Bourbon r.,
Nlchol and Burr Patch. Birdie Dick
erson and Gladys ruled strong favorltes.
First heat-Gladys and Birdie soon
pushed out OF the bunch into the first
and second positions respectively, and
1t was soon evident the heat was be-
tween them alone. At the half Gladys
was leading by length and drive as
desperately as he could, Brides driver
was unable to wrest the pole and the
lead from the brown mare. In the back
stretch. Birdie was nn'v hHlf = l"n"th
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-06
coA11Na DOWN THE STRETCH.

to the bad. In the home stretch Gladys
slightly increased her lead. winning
over Birdie DIckerson by a length.
Three horses, Silver Hal, Bourbon Il.
and Burr Patch, made a great driving
finish for third place, and Silver Hal
coming up on the outside, won by
head. and fourth place went to Bourbon
r. by nose over Burr Patch. This
exciting bit OF racing enthused the
crowd. Time. 2:l5k.
Second heat-This heat soon mar
rowed into a three horse race. with
Birdie DIckerson, Gladys and Nichols
the star performers. Birdie got out
In the lead. with Gladys close up and
the others punched on the back stretch:
Just here Silver Hal broke badly and
was soon a very bad last. At the half
Birdie DIckerson. Gladys and Nichols
were punched, one-two-three, and the
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-06
A FINE EXHIBIT
or Marble aid Granite Monuments
nrnaInl,.. 4 m LInunn nn ahn IanIr

or Marble aid Granite Monuments
Made by j. t. Hanes at the Fair.
In the south wing Of the main build
Ing at the state fair. ], T. Hnnes, OF
Martins Ferry. has exhibited a full and
handsome line of marble and granite
monuments, tombs. etc, which has at
tracted considerable attention. About
the walls Of the booth are hung pictures
and drawings OF many designs recently
made and sold by Mr.. Hanes to some
Of the best citizens OF Wheeling and vi
clnity. In nearly every cemetery
around this portion OF the country, spe-
cimens Of his work are TO be seen. and
among them are some Of the finest.
Nothing but the best material is used
In j. T. Hanes' work. all Of which Is
done under his personal supervision.
A speciality is made Of fine imported
granite monuments which can be fur
nlshed at prices most reasonable. The
works and office are located corner Of
Second and Locust streets, Martins
FaFry ohm