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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11
EX-CONFEDERATES TO BE EQUAL,
CITIZENS OF THE UNITED
STATES AT LAST.

We are much gratified that the Ju-
dietary Committee of the House Of Rep-
resentatives has unanimously agreed 10
report the following relief bill. in re-
moval OF the last lingering disabilities
OF eX-Confederates:
THAT the sections of the Revised Sta
tutes which disqualified persons other
wise qualified from serving as grand or
petit jurors in the courts of the United
States, who have taken up arms or
Joined in any insurrection or rebellion
against the United States, be repealed
and that hereafter no person shall be
disqualified for any service in any
court or in any branch or department.
Of the government Of the United States
on account of participation in the civil
war of 1S6l-'65"
Whether any OF these disabilities
were justly imposed or not. after the
surrender at Appomattox, or justly con-
tinued after ''reconstruc;ion was con-
summated. it is now. perhaps. too late
and useless to discuss. and we can only
rejoice at their removal. 1t is not only
justice, but 1t is an exhibition OF a
proper respect for men who have been
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

Surely good American citizens of no
party desire the United States to be-
come military bully, and least of all.
the oppresscr OF these unfortunate pco-
pies of the earth who have so long
been under the heel OF monarchical tyr
amy. Surely. we all desire that this
great Republic, under any party, in its
conduct toward other people, as we'll
as its own, should observe the cardinai
doctrines OF freedom and self-govern-
ment we have represented SO long and
we'll. and not fall into the cruel and
wicked practices OF monarchcal gov.
ernments. to seize. subjugate. Cypress
and strip all people who fall into our
hands, or whom we can fasten some
chain upon.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

ratify the treaty. It ie done. and we
must make the best of 1t.
Mr.. Foraker and other Senators. sup
posed to be speaking for the admins
tration. credited it with the best inten-
lions toward the Philippines. and, de.
spite the recent battle of Manila we
trust that friendly overtures on our
part may be made toward the natives
In arms and that every proper assu-
rance may be given all that we do
not intend to oppress,> degrade, or ty-
rannize over any of the Inhabitants OF
the islands. but will aid them faithfully
to organize and establish a permanent
government of their own, as soon as
practicable. Surely when such Repub-
licans as Hoar demand and, Foraker
promise such course, it becomes all
Americans to unite in urging so pro-
per. so consistent, and so laudable a
course.
1t is deplorable that this battle at
Manila was precipitated as it was, no
matter by whom, and every true Amer
lean must regret, whether we are to
hold, or free, these NIalays, that our
relations with them should have been
forced upon a war-footing. Under no
circumstances can either a state of
hostilities, or of military subjugation,
tend to make our occupation of the
the latest kilograms inform us the
islands profitable or desirable. Yet, as
the latest kilograms inform us the
Malays are not subdued. though so
crushingly defeated at Manila; nor arc
they dispersed or dlsmayed, but are
still attacking our troops and molest-
ing their advance. This, Of cours.,
must be met; yet, with all sterness in
suppressing these. assaults Gas natural
as ours on the British at the beginning
of our war for liberty and independ-
ence). we should proffer gentle peace
and friendly service, with every assn
rance that we had no intention of fall
styling our political creed In the West
by departure from 1t In the East
1t is thus that Mr. Mckinley and his
administration may vindicate them
selves before the American people and
the world. and enter upon the party
struggle of next year with an honora-
BILE record, at least as regards the
philippines.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

none the less faithful to the United
States government since their States
returned to the Union. than they were
brave and steadfast defenders of the
Southern Confederacy while their
States were members Of that Repub-
lie.
But we regret to see that our recon-
structed government of the United
States still clngs to those offensive
words, "'insurrection" and rebellion"
in it's public acts and declarations,
when in truth there was neither in
the secession OF co-equal States from a
common union. There was a difference
OF opinion as to the right and propric-
ty of secession, and the arbitrament OF
war or arms was appealed to. The Con-
federacy was defeated and the States
composing it surrendered. That is all.
That abusive epithets were at first APP
piled TO the defeated. was to be expect
ed. but that offensive words and terms
should be continued to this late day,
with prospect of being perpetuated
is ungererous, unjust and improper,
besides carrying a meaning that is ut
terly untrue.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

The anti-Quay Republicans of Penn
syivania' at an anti-Quay mass meet
ing in Harrisburg. attended from all
over the State, after many speeches.
passed the following resolution:
Resolved. That no man under in
dictment. and awaiting trial for the
misuse OF State money, should be the
person to represent this Erea. Common
wealth in the United States Senate"
That Is the sense OF Republican,
mass meeting
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11
nass-meetins.

The Republicans OF this country may
force or mislead the administration at
Washington into a great mistake by
anticipating that 1t is to be made and
that they must Mt any rate bacl, i,
up with jealous loyalty. The admins
tration is the servant of it's party, il
not OF the people, and IL the Republi-
cans Of the country. for the sake OF
their party, il with no higher motive.
snail insist on the mildest and busiest
treatment OF the Philippinos-a policy
OF pacifcatlon. with independence as
the prize-Ar. Mckinley will be glad
to follow it,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

The action Is contrary to the statutes
OF the United States. OF the twenty
trusts referred to. one was for the con-
troll OF whiskey. one for milk, one for
butter, one for cheese and one for gas
and electricity. All were designed to
reduce the cost of production" or. in
other words, to cut down some en-
ploye's salary or dismiss him from en-
ployment altogether. The money that
such employee would get will be dlstri-
buted in increased dividends to the
holders OF trust stock. These dividends
may be expended Isefully, but they arc
Just as likely to be spent uselessly in
unproductve and destructive dissipa-
tion or abroad, as Irelands alien land
lords waste the proceeds OF the hard
working peasantry. With work taken
from them. the laborep's lot is much
harder. He spends less at the grocer's
and at the butchers. The grocer and
the butcher have less. And SO on.
Money centers in fewer hands and n
condition of things Is brought about
that almost seems to prove the contest
ed statement that the rich are growing
richer and the poor poorer" When
twenty trusts are incorporated in one
DAY. 1t Is time to look at the subject in
all its phases.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11
OPINIONS OFTif PRESS.
COTTON.
atlanta Journal.)

ATLANTA Journal)
The New Orleans Picayune, which is
a we'll Informed and relia bic authority
on the subject takes a hopeful view OF
the cotton situation.
1t says: The moderate reaction
which abs taken place from
tho rapid advance OF last month
was largely due to the rcaliz-
ing OF profits by those who invest
ed in cotton AT the rock bottom prices
ruling six weeks ago. As soon as the
pressure occasioned by the liquidation
vas removed the market promptly i'm
proved"
The Picayune declares that there is
no one now so bold As to maintain that
the largest estimates OF the crop cur
rent earlier in the season will be real
lied. 1t is even doubtful If the 1900. 900
bale mark will be reached.
Another reason for expecting that the
price OF cotton will hold up, if 1t does
not advance. is the fact that prepara-
tons for the next crop are very back
ward and the prospect OF a largely re-
duced acreage is good
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

The army is still being supplied with
beef unfit for consumption; and a lot
OF condemned canned beef at Havana
is to be carried to sea on a tug and
thrown overheard. Nobody believes.
we suppose. that Alger or Eagan were
or are knowing and consentlng to this
sort of rations for our troops; but there
is certainly great carelessness and neg
iect somewhere in the Department.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

The New York Legislature has tack
led the washee-washee ways of the
heather Chinee washer-man. The main
feature OF the bill Is the requirement.
that laundry tickets be printed in Eng
fish instead Of tea chest marks. The
Cinnamon threaten to retallate by re-
curing cash on the spot from every
customer who demands English tickets.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11
TWELVE PAGES
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY IL. 1899.
THE HOME STUDY CIRCLE.

That our readers may understand
what the Home Study Circle" really
means, and that they may have a due
appreciation of it's real value. we will
make clear statement of its purpose
and scope as we'll as how the Vir-
EinianPilot is enabled Ito furnish its
readers. without cost to them, a course
of studies of such great excellence. This
costly enterprise is n great educat iona1
work. IT was originated, developed and
consummated by Mr.. Victor T. Lawson
publisher and sole owner OF the largest
morning and evening newspapers in
Chicago,-the Chicago Record and the
Chicago Daily News. MIR. Lawson is
man Of wealth: In fact, n million
aire. and with his great newspapers as
n basis. he has organized an 1Gduca-
tional Bureau, known as THE Home
Study Circle" with Prof. Seymore
cngo, as director: making himself per-
sonally responsible for the faithful per-
Torrance of it's contracts.
Contracts have been made by Mr..
Lawson. individually, with many dis
tinguished writer's, educators and pro-
fessors of colleges and great UNIVERSE
ties of America-men of great national
and international reputation to pre-
pare the series of studies and lectures
embraced in the courses, the aggrega e
cost OF these articles exceeding ONE
HUMBER THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Specialists have been selected who
are regarded as best qualified to treat
the subject assigned to them and
(under the supervision of Prof Eaton
and his assistants) the articles of these
eminent writer's are arranged in
courses for systematic reading and
study. consisting of about two columns
of printed matter. and illustrations
DAILY. and presenting each week the
successive installments of several
popular courses of study. These arti-
cles are all copyrighted by Mr.. Eaton,
representing Mr. Lawson and all rights
are reserved
The Nirginian-Pilot has purchase
from Mr. Lawson, for the benefit of its
readers, the EXCLUSIVE RIGHT of
publication. in the States of Virginia
ana North Carolina, of the entire
courses of the Home Study Circle. pay
ing for this privilege TWO THOUS-
AND DOLLARS: and will beginning
in its issue of February 2Gth), give its
readers the opportunity To take advan-
tage OF this wholesale education. with
out cost to them. other than their sub
scription to the ncwspaper-10 cents per
week. delivered by carriers in the cities
OF Norfolk. Portsmouth and vicinity;
ana 90 cents per month. by mail.
The management of the Virginian- Pr
lot takes great pleasure in making this
announcement.
on another page of to-day's issue.
and in the editions of the 9Th and 10Th
inst. of this paper. will he found a de-
tailed statement of the courses. giving
full information as to the character of
the courses and the names of the con
trlbutors. with complete list Of Topics.
in the order in which hey will be pub
iished. and an outline of the course of
studies. which will begin in this paper
on the Goth inst. Until that time, fur
Their detailed statements of this matter
VIII be given from day to day, in the
local and advertising columns of this
paper, showing to our readers the full
scope and range of this work.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

There can be no doubt that the Re
publican majority in Congress can pur-
sue no better political policy than a
strict regard, in relation to the Philip
pinos. for American principles and tho
high pledge made at the beginning of
the war with Spain.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

General Ludlow and Commissary
General Eagan both have an unfavor-
able opinion Of General Miles veracity,
the difference being that the former
knows how and appreciates the advi-
stability of saying So politely. whereas
the latter has that lesson to learn.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

1t is bad policy to damage. or throw
away. that which one has. for the sake
Of getting something else. Better hold
fast to and protect present benefits and
possessions. trying, at the same time,
to arrange for the other.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

Agoncllo. Aguinaldo's personal rep
resentative TO Washington. fed between
two days after his failure to get any
thing but stony stares and cold shakes
at the State Department.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

Every merchant who permits waste
paper to be swept from his store into
the street inconvenience his patrons
and operates against his own interests.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11
A FREIGHT STREET RAILWAY.

Tramways for special service, and
usually for limited distances, have been
used from time whereof the memory
or man runneth not to the contrary.
The stones of pyramids were thus
transported from their quarries, and
there was probably no civilized ancient
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

General Eagan has learned that a
plea of excitement as an excuse for Ian
Suage that would have been ineycus
able in a hod carrier -fourths
drunk. and with unbridled tongue. does
not avail with courts martial. No one
disputes his privilege to write things
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

Standard Oil stock is declining in
price. but we are assured that the Chi
cago University and John D. Rockefel-
Ter are able to keep the wolf from the
door until the price of oil can be adj
VanCnd
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

red hot In anger. but committing them
to the typewriter and laying them with
grave formality before q national COM
mission is. to quote a very old saying:
"A gray horse of another color"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11
TWENTY TRUSTS a DAY.

Twenty trusts formed in one day in
New Jersey. with a capitalization of
S32. 600, 900 for the largest, and $4,000 for
the SMALLEST is startling fact.
While in New Jersey the formation OF
these combinations is legal. In many
States it is a crime punishable by fine
and Imprisonment in the penitentiary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

If any man disputes the nexbility of
the American jury system 1t will be
easy to convert him by directing attcn-
ton to the fact that it is possible for a
jury to hang a man and for a man to
hang a jury"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

One cannot complain when he Is
forced to live up to the letter of con-
tract; yet does it not oftimes prove
beneficial to give and take?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

1t is not SO much the thew to tina
line policy" that shows good intention;
but a broad view OF Justice and Right
under all the circumstances.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

Grip is prevalent in China. where
Russia, France, Germany and England
have taught the administration at Pc
king what 1t really is.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

The United States. Great Britain and
Germany seem to have reached an
agreement on the open door policy in
the "Flowery Kingdom" A disagree
ment is likely to arise over the ques-
ton OF who shall be the first to go in.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

"A member of the Illinois Legislature
has prepared bill for the purifica ton
of politics. but it is fatally defective in
that it fails to provide for the retire
meEt OF the politicians.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

prisoners What cruel, barbarous and
nation without some knowledge and
use Of them. In modern times, long
before railroads. with steam-driven
locomotives, were dreamt OF, tram
ways of several sorts were employed.
chiefly in connection with wharves and
warehouses. or quarries, mines and
manufactures.
1t seems that since the tramway has
become the steam railroad, and the
street railway, moved by horse, steam
or electric power and by compressed
air. ii has curiously fallen somewhat
into desuetude as u freight mover, ex-
cept for considerable distances on rail-
roads: yet the utility of n tramway, or,
as now developed. n railroad, or rail-
way. be its motor what it may. must
be as great as ever. though wagons,
drawn by horses and mules. have al
most entirely monopolizcd freight
transportation for short distances and
limited weights and quantities. The
reason OF this may have been that
transportation being engrossed in
wholesale business $50 to say) for long
distances by rail, did not care to be
troubled with the retail business for
short distances. or the distributions
and deliveries. or transfers. in town or
city.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

If you desert one friend for another.
what assurance has he that you will
not desert him for still another?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

AS local issue the open door" is ne
culiar In many towns and cities of thi.
free and progressive land.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

Never drop an old friend for new
one; you may soon have no old friends
to drop.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

Senator Quay's trial for completely to
rob bank draws near while his pros
poets for reelection are receding.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

That which has been tried and found
not wanting, is a very safe thing to
keep close to-.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

Times are dangerous. and affair.
shaky, when one has to appeal for hi,
rights.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

Don't deal on technical grounds if
you expect justice yourself
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11
lawrence & Walton
fable Lineno.
An unusual linen chance for
thrifty housewives.

An unusual linen chance for
thrifty housewives.
MONDAY MORNING we
will place-otf-ssaale 20 Ali-kinen
DamaSk Table Covers, 2 Yards
wide and IN yards long satin
damaSk borders all around
each cloth, and the usual price
is $500 for cloth-our special
price for Monday will be Sl.98
each.
The ; yard length 1898
each.
If in need Of Linens, you
should see our special new line
II inches wide and extra heavy
at Soc, 75c., 500 and $1.2S
per yard-NapkinS to match.
Entire lot of Towels adver-
tiSed for yesterday were closed
by midday. Moral If you
want one of those Cloths be
on hand early Monday morn
ing.
SEE EAST WINDOW. g.Frunn
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

The principal difficulties to surmount
lie in the necessity of quick unloading
and delivery. so that the streets may
not become blockaded, or seriously OBJ
structed. Any ingenious mechanic can
devise an easily manageable chute, or
other apparatus to deliver goods rap
IDLY from the car to the store door.
warehouse door. cellar. sidewalk, or
alley; and in certain cases there would
nave to be branches of track to take
the freight to cross-streets, back
ways" &c. for delivery at the rear Of
certain establishments fronting on
streets that can bear no more Crowd
Ing. although, in the end, it will be
found that street freight cars and their
loading and unloading will cause less
obstruction and danger than so many
wagons and horses as are now required
Tor the transfer of goods and COM
inodiiies. materials and products
or course for this freight traffic,
there should be sidings at convenient
points, turn-outs and branches. to ac-
commodate the demands of trade; and
also of course. manufacturers who re-
ce!Ve large quantities of materials and
soma OF products in great volume
ana merchants who receive and shin
much freight. would cooperate with
the freight-cars. by having special an
phahceS to expedite and make easy the
loading and unloading,-th appli-
anccs to be furnished by the freight
car corporation. or not, as agreed by
the parties.
rms street-car freight has
already begun in some cities. and has
progressed to some extent. We are not
aware that it has yet been commenced
III Norfolk, except in connection with
me railroads. and their own establish
inchts. and some few other large estab-
'iSh'hen'S. But it will come, in some
shape. before long; and the only 0ues-
ton S. who will undertake it? There
is always hazard in introducing any
new thins. way, or process. There
are always difficulties. which look
greater than they are, until boldly at
lacked. Yet the first venture in this
street freight car business should be
carefully studied by competent persons
ana every contingency provided for. or
u VIII fail either by proving unprofita-
oie' or by some difficulty unforeseen.
i'u'' all the same. the street freight
car Is coming, no matter who or what
has TO get out of the way.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

1t is obvious, however, that this re-
tail business in freight for short dis
tanccs. in towns and cities. has at
tanned n magnitude in it's transfers.
distributions and deliveries that de-
mands the attention of the most adj
vanccd facilities and enterprise. and
that primitive ways and means must
yield to moro progressive appliances.
Here. evidently. is n vast field for capt.
tai and invention, or ingenuity. to cap
ture by adapting the most advanced
transportation to it, in all it's details
of distribution, transfer and special
delivery.
There are already various auto
motors in use; but this use is greatly
by their condition, and in cities the
streets are now so crowded that there
is little room for these self -impelling
vehicles even when the street-paving
Is adapted to them. 1t will follow that
strcet-railways for passengers must be
made available for freight, to a greater
or less extent. How this may happen
is yet uncertain. The existing railway
companies may add this traffic to their
present business; or it may be under
taken by new corporation. on agreed
terms for use of present railways at
certain times. Freight-cars may be
attached to passenger cars, or run in
dependently at fixed periods. or be-
tween the cars for passengers. OF
course more power will be required to
run or carry more tonnage; but the
freight-cars could have their own
fnotorS
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-11

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