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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-26
TW ELVE PAGES
FRIDAY. MAY &c. 1899.
FAITH IN THE PEOPLE CANNOT
FALL


The political or party Republican Of
To-day is denationalized. denaturaliZed
and demoralzed. Not so. however. with
tho Republican people. They are IKE
tho Democratic people in everything eX-
cept those opinions and sentiments
which. in the Democrats, put the peo-
ple their rights and interests first. and
In the Republicans. put the govern
ment its power and glory, as the chief
objects Of the good citizen. The Demo-
cratic creed best develops and secures
popular good; the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
mental or official preference and pre-
pminence.
This difference arises from the very
genesis of the two parties: the Demo-
cratic party was born OF strife for
human right and liberty against the
pretensTons and powers of official and
governmental usurpatlon on part of the
British crown; the Republican, in
struggle to maintain the Federal unity
and control with the efforts OF States
and people to establish n separate au-
tono.ny. The difference. therefore. is
natural, logical and inevitable. Never
theless, the Republican tendency to OK
not the government above the governed
Is dangerous and injurious to the peo
Pile no matter how honest and patriotic
It may be; but tt IS the more danger
GUS and injurious because the party
politicians and partisans take advant-
nge Of 1t to further their own designs
Of pelf and power at the cost OF the
common veal.
The Democracy considers the people
and looks to them In every hour Of trial
or peril; Republicanism leans on the
government and its powers, with no re-
gard for the people except as subjects
whom loyalty and patriotism may dupe.
or arms force. to maintain and shout
for an of1iciality or an administra ton
against the people and their govern
ment as represented. not by partizanry,
but by the common Will, or public opin-
Ion, as defined by the people under the
supreme constitution.
But the people OF no party. II honest
md intelligent. are the thralls OF party
and politicians always. A time comes
that compels every good citizen 10 re-
member that he is an American sover-
eign rather than n slave or party-Ro
publican or Democrat-with powers ana
duties vested in him in sacred trust
Sor his country. Its rights and interests;
and when that time comes. the partizan
in office. or in arms may well fear that
the people, without regard to party, in
bend to resume government and make
1t conform to the general welfare, hon
or and freedom.
Such q time is now. The honor, the
liberty and the welfare of the land and
SITS citizens demand dclverance from
the miserable maladministration that is
n foul shame. nm affective burden, and
n growing peril to all our cherished in
situations. Not party. but patriotism
appeals to every true man in this i'm
portant crisis; and Eve the people" are
the masters Of the situation and rospon-
sibie for its results:-nor will the peo-
pie fail the reliance placed in them.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-26

In tracing his family name from that
or the Astcrga family of Spain, Mr.
Waldorf Astor omits to state that his
Spanish ancestors have usually doubled
the in their name in abbrevating it.
But ii sounds loud enough in his voice
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-26

The Cuaans persist in assuming tina,
they nave licked somebody ashinE-
ton Post.
1t seems. however. that in Washing
ton Posts estimation. the greatest
crime of the Cubans is that they will
not do any American boot-licking. If
they can help it.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-26

The Republican combine In Ohio
against Hanna grows larger and flercer
daily. But Hanna relies serenely on the
trusts that have capitalized the Repub-
iican party. not only OF Ohio, but of
all the larger Northern States. Are the
Republican voters included in the trust
deal? They should look into the mat
ter.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-26

Hang somebody for these frequent
ocean disasters-if necessary, without
judge or jury. 1t will have to come to
that. sooner or later. and the sooner.
the fewer lives will he thus thrown
away through carelessness. or to gain
an hour or two on the record in cross
ing the Atlantic.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-26

The Peace Conference at The Hague
already shows an inclination to say lit
tie of disarming, and to devote all ener-
gies to mediation and arbitration. Even
the beaten Cubans are opposed to dis
arming.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-26

The Peace Jubilee at Washington has
TOO much war in It's celebration: SOL
diers, guns, cannons and salt-petre.
with all their martial noises, contin-
ually disturbing the peace
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-26

Haa offices i and . no. 3n Main street,
\ Norfolk. Va. Spcc.alties: Catarrh and all
diseases Of Eye, Ear Nose. Throat. Chest
Hours, n. M. to 1890 p. M: p. m. to
$50 $50 p, m sunday a Hours 'ur; 1880 q; m. to
night, 1870 T. m. 10 y. m.
Consultation always free. Medicines
examined for glasses free Of charge.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-26

The Nebraska regiment now on duty
in the Philippines counts only 800 men.
or less, to-day. Last year it arrived at
Manila 1000 strong. But this sacrifice
OF 300 men in one year from one regi-
ment has made one or two Nebraskan
officers quite notorious. Nebra ska
wants glory. not peace. So we are
told.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-26

Snow still obstructs the railroads in
the mountains of Colorado and dyna-
mite is freely used in aid of snow
shovels. In the meantime. in the East.
icc-combines and trusts are forming
rapidly. 1t is Il cool spring.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-26

The Filipino tiger has been forced to
succumb to the American lamb and beg
for terms of peace. Tigers must learn
to beware of lambs of the American va
rietY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-26

What regiments have We got that are
Immediately available for British impe-
rial aggression in the Transvaal? 1t
seems that the Dutchmen out there
have been objecting to British treach-
cry and plotting agains; them. and
English honor can't stand that. The
sensibilities of wolves must be respect
ed DIV IaYn1,S
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-26
ONE SUN; ELICIT!

The N. Y. Sun continues to render fin
al Judgment in~all disputes, with neat
ness and dispatch. Its Jurisdiction is
the universe, and 1t deals ssummarily
rsft1,h = II MN ftet.s az tlrnn and atnrritv1
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-26

PETERS return to the Republican par
ty, 1t Is feared, may make that organ
ization too top-heavy. He may shave,
however. to allay alarm.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-26
PUT ICE ON THEIR HEADS !

Neither doctors of medicine nor di-
vinity have yet urged the shaving Of
the human head as Il moral remedy.
Yet 1t might be tried with good effect
on those apostate Americans who have
abandoned the worship OF the goddess
of liberty. and gone over to Mammon
and the cruel cult of imperialism and
subjuGaton. The head-shaVing might
fail utterly on these people as a men
tai or intellectual relief. but it might
prove effective and beneficial morally,
because the moral sense, as Il rule. pre-
cedcs the intellectual and survives it.
Moral insanity and idiocy are more
prevalent than is usually believed, and
there are some who do not think that
pendencc at all, except indirectly
through the intellect; but this is being
rapidly shown to be n great mistake.
and that, perhaps. immortality and
lapses in the moral sense ana charac-
ter lead more frequently to tie worst
lunacy than other causes. Moral ahtr-
iations. too. as parents, teachers. doe
tors, laws and all experience demon
strate. are more amenabic TO physical
treatment than mental obiaui,les. even
in few cases where cold or cooling
applications seem equally alternating
physically. morally and mentally. II
we could only send the imperialis,s ana
their beef in time. to one Of the frigid
polcsl There is great reason to believe
that the imperial lunacy and the beet
poison originated in excessive heat. and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-26

Note.-This study will be continued
June l.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-26

eve wonder if the Rev. Dr. Charles
a. Briggs believes in Jonah now ?''-N.
Y. Sun.
The question has never arisen about
Jonah himself as we understand II. but
about that fish story Did he tell 1t on
himself, or was it told on him?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-26

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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-09
MARTHA WOOD WILL
KEEP THE CHILDREN
AWARDED THE CUSTODY OF THE
YOUNG MINORS.

A contest fer the custody of Margaret
II. and Charles w. B. Young, children OF
Charles J. and the late Emily w. Young,
occupied the attention of Judge Coffey
yesterday. and at the end Martha Wood
was awarded letters of guardianship over
the persons and estates of the minors to
the exclusion of their father.
The children in the case. by right Of
law, will succeed to a bequest OF about
$40. 900 made by the late Joseph NJ Wood
to their deceased mother. Martha Wood,
the children's aunt, made application for
letters Of guardianship, and after setting
forth that the estates of the children
needed immediate attention, alleged that
their father during the past four years
had contributed but S. toward their sup
port The children are now and have Cor
some time past been living with the
petitioner at 364S Nineteenth street, in
this city, and owing 10 the fact that she
had cared for them, Martha Wood was
of the opinion that she should be granted
letters OF guardianship. Young came into
court and filed a general denial TO the
allegations of the petitioner and filed a
counter application for letters of
guardianship. Some time was expended
in the examination of witnesses as to he
rights Of the various parties in interest,
and finally Judge Coffey ended a discus
sion that promised to stretch itself over
several days by awarding the children to
the custody OF their aunt. Young may
appeal the case to the Supreme Court.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-09
NEEDLEWoRK EXHIBITION.

A magnificent exhibition of needlework
for the benefit OF the Associated Chart
ties opens this morning at 10 o'clock in
the Maple room Of the Palace Hotel. 1t
will close Saturday evening. The pat
ronesses are Mrs. Beverly MacMonagle,
Mrs William H. Taylor, Mrs. Robert j.
Woods, Mrs. Hall McAllister, Mrs. Aus
tin c. Tubbs and Mrs. Joseph A. Dono-
hoe To-day and tomorrow the exhibit
ton hours will be from 10 a. m. to p.
m. On Saturday in addition, the doors
will be open from 7 o'clock till 10 o'clock
afternoon by Miss Taylor, Miss Boss,
Miss Genevieve Carolan, Miss Crockett,
the Misses Hopkins and Miss Mclean.
There will be music on Saturday evening.
Among the loan exhibits will be elab-
orately worked tapestries some fine
pieces of embroidery from Manila, church
Vestments, laces of every kind and of
great value. and rare Japanese embroid-
cries, ancient and modern. Lace-makers
will also be at work each day, and the
spinning and carding of yarn will be of
interest, as few now understand the use of
the old-fashioned spinning wheel. All
sorts of needlework will be for sale as
well, from dainty white work to the most
elaborate embroideries. and many fancy
articles suitable for Christmas gifts
The Deerfield Society of blue and white
needleWork has sent some fine specimens
Of its work-the first exhibit of the kind
made here. From Santa Barbara will
come the finest Spanish work and en-
broideries, and there will be a large
number Of local contributors. A few
choice dolls will be we'll worth seeing
The price of admission will be 20 cents.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-09
SKULL AND KEYS
HOLD THEIR RUNNING
Dramatic Society Candidates Put
Through Their PAGES in the
Animal Initiation.

BERKELEY. Nov. 8.-The annual out
door initiation Of new members in the
Skull and Keys, the college upper-class
dramatic society, took place to-day IN the
rain. The running as 1t is ca!leQ' Was
held on the campus and occupied the en-
The 5goat" which the initiates We're
compelled to ride proved to be an exceed
ingly fractions one and the candidates
were forced to go through a long round OF
ridiculous and amusing performances. IN
dress coats and white ducks ana wearing
their class hats the juniors ana seniors
played marbles, spun tops and balanced
eggs on spoons with solemn gravity. IN
the afternoon. in fantastic attire, the mi
tiates gave circus ring performance IN
the court of the Mechanics building.
The new men which were taken INTO the
society and the fraternities 10 which they
belong are as follows.
Delta Kappa Epsilon-W. G: Schaw, l..
L. Greene Frank Noyes, Stanley Moore.
Beta Theta Pi-Paul selby, E. B. Marsh,
". 3. Blackwell.
Phi Delta Theta. R. Moulthrop. Rea
Hanna. J. NJ. Taft
Kappa Alpha. r. Whipple.
Delta Upsilon-N NJ Moran.
Sigma Alpha EpsiIon-J. B. Southland.
Sigma NU-Howard Squires.
Chi Phi-W. II. Cooper, G. A. Pringle.
Phi Gamma Delta-W. H. Orrick.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-09

69e district, gives. most glowing reports
nrosneotI lc mess or the country and the
pL9Spects that 1t presents for a man 10
P sbar+ out 4i large pile in comparatively
so The diggings are exceedingly rich
S Sor Inc, me doctor, and run along the beach
LOT more than twelve miles in either di-
rec % from from Anvil City, besides extend
an the claims that have been worked
nave more than paid their owners for
me time and trouble expended on them
ana q,i II some e, cases more than quarter OF
been taken out Of one place. nos
ABOUT all the people who intended do
ing so nave already come out of the coun-
try, and there will be about 1000 people
VINO Will winter in Anvil City alone. The
place is amply provisioned and the ar
,, Of several shiploads of coal will sup
winter. OF course there win be consid-
cradle roughing it. The people there will
have TO forego nearly all the comforts Of
civilization, but there will be plenty Of
good, coarse food and I am conAdent
that there will be no tales Of hardship
next spring, nothing such as those that
characterized the first winter in the Vi
entity of Dawson"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-09
PIONEER DURR
DIES IN WANT
At HAYWARDS
Once a Millionaire of
This State.
Oakland Office San Francisco can,

sos Broadway, Nov. s.
j. Durr al one time one of the wealth.
lest men of San Francisco, died in
poverty at little cabin near HayWards
this morning. Forty years ago Durr was
a millionaire and one of San r'rancisco's
most successful merchant kings. The
firm of Kennedy & Durr, of which he
was for long time a partner, did enc
of the largest dry goods businesses In the
metropolis, and the profits were com
menSurate with the business transacted.
Several years ago Durrs domestic
troubles proved the beginning OIL his IN
doing. In addition to this he made sew
eral very bad speculations, and from be-
ing one of the men most prominent in the
public eye he suddenly dropped com
pletely out of sight for number Of
years.
About a year ago the people of San
Francisco were Mortified to learn that
Durr and his three educated daughters
OBSCURE TS5S sfa pSFt Of II the e efye Reared
in luxury and accustomed to ali
the accommodation and pleasure that
money could purchase, the Durrs
selves when dire misfortune came upon
them. They were discovered by accident,
ana what was more sorrowtul han the
discovery of their poverty was the fact
that their fearful trials and deprivations
had affected their reason.
All of The Durrs We're of a proud and
naughty disposition, ana were DO SeSSed
of that Stoicism which compes suffering
rather than an acknowledgment of
poverty All were too proud to make
known to their friends of wealthy days
the fact that eeven bread could not be
obtained in sufficient quantities TO satisfy
hunger.
After the revelation of the Durrs' con-
dition in San Francisco they met with
some assistance, but their proud spirit
impelled them to leave the big city where
they were known and to seek secluson
in the cabin near Haywards. For several
months they have just managed TO sub
sist mostly because Of the kindness of
their neighbors, but partly by the small
amount earned by one of the girls, who
peddles small articles of clothing in Eden
Township. The three girls ,,lthoLgh
weakened mentally by their trials. were
not in such condition as to make them
proper subjects for State care so the
family has dragged out an existence near
the foothills.
For several days the father, Jho was
about 70 years of age, had been seriously
i'll, but not until this morning, when his
death was announced, did any of the
neighbors know that his sickness was
more than a temporary ailment.
Unless some friend shall have come to
the family's immediate relief, the county
of Alameda will be charged with the
burial of the once wealthy pioneer mer-
chant.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-09
A PLEASING ENTERTAINMENT
Successful Affair Given at the Church
of the Advent.

The congregation of the Church of the
Advent held their initial entertainment
last night in the spacious Sunday school
room of the church on Eleventh street.
near Market. The affair was both a So
cial and financial success. The following
programme was well received:
Miss Norlne Flahaven. piano solo; Miss Marie
Louise Heppner and d. Tracy Berry piano
and mandolin; Miss Bessie Savannah. reading,
selected; Miss Lillian j. Wilson, eontralto solo;
George Bramhall and Miss ]. Dexter, banjo
and piano selections; Frank Scully and Ben
Maison, humorous sketch A. E.. Pinohing, ac-
conpanist: Miss Marie Louise Heppner
soprano solo; F. II. Sharp, rag time selection;
Mrs Viola c. Marshall. recitation selected; NJ.
Keefe tenor solo boy tenor, late of Hotel
Topsy Turvey' company; Professor Charles r.
Graebers mandolin. banjo and guitar class Of
100 members: 1.-THE California Volunteer" sung
by the author and composer, Professor James
Guildea.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-09
d. & alameda @ou3ty News &
OAKLAND'S LATEST GAMBLING
DEN RUNNING FULL BLAST

law. No money is seen at the tables.
and the store is ostensibly a cigar
store. A little counter in one corner
with about dozen cigar boxes on it
would seem to justify the purpose for
which the store is rented, but the man
who sells the cigars is also the banker
for the institution where the tickets
are sold and where they are redeemed.
With the exception Of this little
evasion, the same old keno game is
conducted. 1t is no longer called keno,
however, because the law prohibits
such game, so the man at the
machine instructs the patrons to call
out "comho' instead of keno" and
his orders are strictly obeyed. 1t was
running till nearly midnight and no
one made an effort to disturb the
game. There are about ten tables in
the room and enough figured CARDS to
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-09
MRS. HOWE AND DAUGHTER ELLA,
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

COS P,aaI,,,a-- ~.
% w. 'yo DLoauNaE Nv .,
W. ~ move merchant OF TINS CITY,
Is hunting wife who has elOped, but far
more auXi6usly is he trying to regain his
12-year-old daughter. whom the mother
took ava,- win her Howe bas invoked
we assistance Oh lAe SoCely LOT the RE
Nehuoh 10 cruelty 10 children IN his
search.
been yafn1 es me- sborl5 IN +ba tIo,,,o
$50, -, -, - ~ - y,
me- anu t"e- DtCal-le HucH worse
several months ago, when a stranger
went 10 live with them. This stranger
exercised a hypnotic influence over Mrs.
LT,yca .o-,l fr-eI,,- ~. ,,,-,+ ~fr -,
-, - ~ me-
". ~, ~. -ollLS ing lle Heau OF inc mouse
10 Ten u, ms az seIQ MT
Il4Wg' my VIE surprised me bE tellng