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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

fore doomed. His ideal state. AZ would
seem. Is Christian commune. and to
all the anarchy and unrestrained OBJ
preston OF the best by the worst ele-
Inents or society to which the gradual
and partial acceptance of his teachine
would lead he closes his eyes.
But 1t would be unfair to take leave
of Tolstoi with such words. However
strange may be the logical conse-
quences OF his teaching, the practical
application of his guiding principle
Love is the fulfillment Of the law
can be fruitful of nothing but good.
In the midst Of the dreadful tyranny
IN church and state which even under
the present gentle and peace-loying
car disgraces Russia, Tolstoi stands
the aged apostle of love. While say
age prosecutions are driving thousands
of peaceful laborerS to seek an ASYLUM
beyond the borders of their country. he
repeats the words Of his Master: Judge
not, that We be not Judged" Across the
desolating famines that oyerwhelm
from year to year his beloved peasantrv
he cries with all the earnestness of a
Hebrew prophet: Let him that hath
give to him that hath not" Rich by
inheritance, he lives like the hardest
working peasant on his estate. refusing
all profit from the sale of his books.
devoting large sums to the relief of suf
fering. aiding with hand and voice his
fellow-laborers in their daily toll.
noble figure! worthy OF all respect. even
in his excuses, honorable at any period
Of the worlds history, doubly SO in the
time and place where he stands to-
day. in nineteenth-century Russia.
with her autocrat on the throne and her
nihilists In the shadow. with her per-
scouting priesthood and fanatic sects
her mighty armies and her crafty
statesmen, country we'll typified by
her national emblem, the monstrous
double-headed eagle; shndowing with
his wings Europe and Asia, and, as IL
seems to many a shrewd observer. even
now summoning all his strength for the
approaching struggle with his one re-
manning rival, the Anglo Saxon race.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

having materials for nothing else, that
such a production "a manufacture out
of the whole cloth, of which warp and
wool were lies in the wooD can posi-
bly, proceed; and all men know at once
that it is manufactured by the anti
Democratic Trust, to injure William
Jennings Bryan. he being the hope of
Democracy as he is the despair Of it's
foes.
Thus runs the lie: that even the ma
jority of Southern Democratic newspa-
pers are opposed to Bryan's renomlna-
ton next year and to the Chicago plat
form Of 1896! This, like one of Falstaff's
lies. is gross as mountain. open,
palpable," and so discredlts itself that
1t could not be put forth by any but
men so far gone in mendacity that they
have forgotten that a lie. to prosper
with other men. must at least bear
some resemblance and possibility Of
truth. as this does not.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
xIV.-TOLSTOI.
REVIEW OF RUSSIAN LITERATURE.
(Continued)
BY THOMAS MARC PARROTT,
PHI. D.

But Tolstoi. though n realist, Is by
no means a disinterested narrator; he
understands and sympathizes with
every character of his great drama. ex-
cept. perhaps. with the buzzing water
flies of high society" He seems him
self to share in the actions he mar
rates, and he uses events, historical or
feigned. as vehicles for the transmits
sion of his philosophy of life. This is
Thackeray's method. but where Thack-
cray is the quiet. and 10 a certain ex-
tent conventional, English gentleman.
Tolstoi is the seer. the prophet with the
strong vein of orientalsm which marks
the Russian people. His text is that of
the preacher-the vanity of life the
blindness of human knowledge, the i'm
potencc of human power. His fierce
denunciations are leveled against the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

The Richmond Times has a queer
way of reaching an agreement as to the
subordination OF side and minor issues
of policy to great principles. The
Democratic party (see it's platforms
and history from 1900 to this moment)
has been for independence. States
rights, human rights and personal lib
erty, as well as for a constitutional
currency Of gold and silver. In 1896 a
mere handful of Democrats desired to
end the war for n constitutional cur
rency Of gold and silver. and surrender
to recommendation. 1t Is a mere mat
ter of money, n question OF policy, in
volving no principle and no question
of right or liberty. But the almost
unanimous party in 1896 decided to con-
tinue the demand for more currency, n
constitutional currency and the resto-
ration OF silver. in accordance with the
party record and for the benefit of the
people: the handful OF new-lights-dis-
senters-inssted that silver should be
abandoned The issue itself is one OF
policy. OF small moment compared with
rights and liberty: but 1t does not be-
come great party to abandon an his
torical position to the avarlce OK few
brokerx.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAW.

AS people, we know the penal code
pretty well. and we are not wholly ig
norant of the civil code. Still, we know
neither, as IL free and self governing
people ought to. By casual reading
Chiefly in the newspapers), and hear
ing Gin street-talk. social conversation,
public speeches. arguments at the bar
&c). and by experience Gas culprits or
accused. prosecutors and litigants.
plaintiffs and defendants, jurors, &c.)
we acquire an incidental acquaintance
with constitutions and laws, like that
which. in similar ways, we gain OF
medicine. aurgery and sanitation in
general AS 1t is said that at forty n
man is either n fool or physician, so
at an earlier age, in n limited sense
every man ought to be his own law
yer.
We have interests In law and physic
in health and order. too important to
every individual personally for any of
us to remain so i!l-informcd about
them. Their promotion. protection. re-
storation and reparaton demand a
greater familiarity with them on our
part and n better understanding of
their legal condition than we can OBJ
tain by referring them to special pro-
fessions which. no matter how able
and reliable, can only guide and help
us when we appeal to, and conGde in
them under more or less stress and
pressure; whereas If we only had that
general knowledge that would tell us
when IN SOCK Inc AID OF PROFESSIONAL
experts to prevent an evil or loss. or
secure n gain or benefit, our position
and its possibilities. our health and
happiness, might be so much improved
AS it is, in our ignorance, wrong steals
upon us like q thief in the night or we
do not recognize the renl significance
of danger signals, or we turn our backs
on fortune. or we delay or wait until
st is too late. ana lawyers and physi-
clans are alike in vain!
The truth is ;hat not only should
anatomy. physiology and hygiene be es-
sential parts of the curriculum of all of
our schools. with special schools or
courses OF lectures for the popular cd
ucaton CT our adult population In n
general knowledge OF medicine and
surgery, ut least TO the point that VIII
enable any intelligent person to see that
professional help is needed in any case
and also to do what can or should be
done until it arrive. but the just prn-
ciples of government. law and order
should be inculcated in our children q,
school, with provision of schools and
lectures for men and women, so that
all may know their rights" and know
how to maintain or obtain them.
There is no prodigious task of time
and labor in this; for herein. as in al
necessary or beneficial things. the frs
step puts difficulty to fight.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

A writer in the Richmond Times, who
finds it necessary to call himself "a
Democrat" contributes to that I'M
Democratic journal contribution
headed, us This Democracy or Popu-
lism?" and then answers 1t in a long
screed which shows not only complete
ignorance OF Jefferson's views and
primitive Democracy. but actually dem
onstrates that he is unacquainted with
the records, platforms and course of
the Democracy since the war, or even
since 1878! Man, man, man! how dare
so Ill informed a person attempt Ia
teach Democracy to people in whom
IL is hereditary. inherent and instinc-
tive. as we'll as the teachings OF its
founder and prophets? Go to! At least
read the Democratic Scriptures since
the war, or the Chicago platform dur
ing the war.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
POPULAR STUDIES IN LITERATURE.

what is now recognized as an authentic
picture of the author himself Bred up
in the modern school of thought, n
scientific agnostic, Levin seeks in vain
for happiness i'll study. in action, In the
pure and sweet family relations into
which he enters. Little by little, how
ever. lie comes to recognize that the
religion he has rejected as an anti
Quated superstition is the vital guild
ing principle of the classes in society
which he most honors, the devoted and
selfsacrificing women and the toiling
peasants. 1t is from one of the latter
that he receives the revelation which
alters his whole conception of life
MEN arc not all alike says the peas
ant. explaining why one farmer treats
his tenants better than another: "one
man lives for his belly. another for his
soul, for God" What do YOU call liv-
ing for his soul, for God?" exclaimed
Levin. eagerly. what, that's plain
enough" was the answer. ITS living
according to God. according to truth"
In this simrSe statement Levin recog-
niZes the hitherto unseen principle
which had guided him through his
struggle in the past-to live. not for
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
TIE HOGS AND THEIR WALTON

The anti Cuban critics are difficult to
suit. The Cuban army did not rush in
at the word OF American command, to
give in their rolls and arms, and be
disbanded, and it was said there were
none Of them. except a few bandits and
the servants of Gomez and other Off
GERS. AT last. they mustered and made
out their rolls. difficult for q rebel army
in war to keep straight, and 1t was
charged that the rolls were forgeries
end the soldiers frauds-the rush be-
ing to gobble that 100000 which Uncle
Sam had sent over to them for free dis
tributlon, But, lo they will not take
che gold st any price, nor will they
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

Mrs. William j. Bryan. making an
address few days ago to a graduating
class of girls at Jacksonville, Illinois,
remarked: THE public find the Amer
lean woman an interesting subject"
Mrs. Bryan might have omitted Amer
ican," and simply said: THE public
find woman an interesting subject"
Certainly. 1t Is very difficult if no,
impossible, to find a more interesting
subject. or one near so interesting, in
fact. But it is not only as subject
that woman is SO interesting: as the
dominant sovereign of thought, feel
ing, action. purpose. and hope. woman
is still of supreme interest. subject to
nothing In this temporal sphere.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
EXAMINATIONS AND CERTIFY.
GATES.

At the end OF the term of seventeen
weeks. series OF questions on each
course. prepared by Professor Seymour
Eaton. will be published in the Vlr-
einian-Pilct, ard blanks containing tho
questions Will be furnished every sub
scriber making application for same.
Two weeks will be allowed after the
courses close. for the receipt of exami-
nation papers containing answers.
These papers will be referred to u
Board of Examiners. who will assist
Professor Eaton, and as soon as the
work of examination Is complete. the
result will be reported, and certificates
issued to the students entities TO them.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

The Coxey family is working both
ends of the biggest problem in the
country. General Jake CoXey says he
is in favor of trusts. while Carl Brown,
his son-in-law, says he will organize
another "Commonweal Army and
move on Congress this winter, and de-
mand that the trusts be driven from
the United States
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

Nikola Tesla comes forward with the
declaration that years ago he discov-
cred wireless biography. but did no,
think 1t worth mentioning. He follows
this up with n list of everything likely
to be invented within the next one hun
dred years, and is not likely to be
caught in the same trap again.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

Liverpool has established a School
for Tropical Diseases" Camps Alger,
Tampa, and Montauk Point, and the
hospitals at Siboney and Manila would
have made excellent prep" courses if
arrangements had been made in time
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
GROSS, OPEN, PALPABLE.

The biggest lie ever uttered ls now
out; and everybody knows from what
source 1t comes and whom 1t is aimed
at, without being told any more about
it. or course, 1t Is only from exclusive
dealers and assiduoua experts in false.
hood. and who produce nothing else.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
eff Jefferson should coma 70 W

IF Jefferson should come to Vir-
mr. The H'c"inond Times lu;e It in
teiro6aii' ely. Well, the Times would
denounce him as an impostor. "If they
hear not Bryan and the prophets. Meth
er will they be persuaded, though one
rose from the dead"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

1t requires half day to sing the Ma
tional hymns of China, but in this year
OF grace the Chinaman has few ex-
cuses for frittering away valuable time
in that way.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

The Wisconsin Legislature decided
not to accept any more free passes over
railroads, but reserved the right to at
tend circusses. just with the children,
you know, free OF charge.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

1t has been noted that Hanna Is not
quoted much. not being addicted to
much talking. and evidently being q
specimen of the still swine that swill
the SloDS''
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

The Delaware farmer who plowed up
four thousand dollars in gold was prob
ably in somebody's Senatorial garden
patch and didn't know 1t.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

The reduction in the market value Of
some of the trust stocks proves only
that water will seek its level.
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-06
RULERS HAVE LOST FAITH /,
THE PEOPLE.
Springfield Republican.

Springfield Republican.
No matter if we honestly propose later
ON, when the Filipinos cease TO resist, To
try and lift them to higher plane Of liv-
ing. to mold them to our standard-by
what authority do we undertake their
suhjugation now? They desire to set
up their own government, to evolve their
own betterment, to take their individual
place in the family of nations. Our an
swer is doubt of their capacity, and
the assertion Of oar supreme fitness to
lead and rule them. They must do this
thing in our way. Are we assured be
yond Il doubt that this police duty is re-
quired of US? Not so do nations and peo-
pie rise. We left Mexico to her 60 revo-
utions and out of her chaos and striv-
ings arose the strong nation under Diaz.
When Legislatures attempt to police cl-
ties. the imposition does not work. Thc
people do better i'm the long run when
left to themselves. Such is our ideal.
the practice and the experience. We
may well have faith in it. faith at home
and abroad. and remain true to the sen
timents Of the preamble to our immortal
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-06
THE MEANING OF TAMMANY'S APPLAUSE.

Senator Bate, of Tennessee, recently
said 1.-THE heart of the Democracy is
with Bryan" That this Is true in New
York as well as i'm North Carolina ana
Nebraska was evidenced by the episode
of Ex-Governor Hogg's speech 10 Fam
many Hall on Tuesday evening. For
weeks the Verdict, Alfred Henry Lewis
paper, has been asserting, just what
Hogs speech proved-that the rank
and file of Tammany is for Bryan des-
pite the opposition of some New York
leaders.
We are told that the leaders received
the enthusiastic applause accorded the
reference to Bryan and the Chicago
platform with i'll disguised displeasure.
There were doubtless some leaders
throughout the country who shared, in
varying degrees, in this displeasure-but
in the sum total of Democracy they are
Il small minority.
There is food for thought In all this
for those who have been free with the
assertion that Bryan's popularity with
the masses of the party is on the wane.
Few men in all the bitter history of
American politics have been SO re-
morselessly maligned, SO persistently
misrepresented as Mr.. Bryan. Besides
the regular vehicles of Republican opin-
ion nearly the whole Democratic press
in a large section of the country have
joined in the onslaught upon him; and
yet, to all appearances, there was never
a time when he was so popular with
the men who do the voting as at present
Senator Bate was right: ''the heart
of the Democracy is with Bryan" Who
acts on any other hypothesis is following
a cold trail. Popular confidence in his
ability, his integrity and mis- patriotism
and popular admiration for his frank
and statesm,n-like handling of public
questions have in no wise diminished
since 1896 when the real voice of the
American people declared for him for
President of the nation.
There is not within the borders of
the Union a citizen, in public or in
private life, who can command more OF
genuine admiration, enthusiasm and re-
spect from the people than Mr.. Bryan.
That is a fact that cam not be concealed
or obScured
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-06
Spirit of the Press.
THE BIBLE AS A PUBLIC SCHOOL
TEXT BOOK.
Statesville Landmark.

Statesvillc Landmark.
We believe the Bible should be read
in the, public schools, especially ut the
opening exercises. In the odd days the
teacher read a verse and each child who
could read also read one verse every
morning This constituted the opening
exercise, and we yet think the plan
good one.
But if the Bible is made a text book
the teacher will be required to explain
and eXpound it, and every teacher VINO
belongs to any particular religious Dc
nomination will interpret the Scriptures
just rs the denomination in which he
has been trained or to which he belongs
interprets them. just think for "a mo-
ment what Juror this would raise. \
PRESBYTERIAN teacher would teach
children of Methodist. Baptist and
Lutheran parents the doctrine of predes-
tination; Il Baptist teacher would eX-
plain that the word baptism meant i'm
mersion: and the Methodist, Lutheran,
Episcopalian and teachers of other de-
nominations ring in the doctrines of their
churches. They couldn't help it. 1ney
would do it consciously or unconsciously
If the teacher was an unbeliever nc
might teach the children to doubt the
Bible entirely; that would be natural
consequence. It is perhaps possible Tor
great and learned men to teach the Bl-
bic without imparting a denomlnational
bias to it. but this would be Impossible
with the average country school teache".
no matter how honestly he might try.
In a country school i'll south lredeli.
many years ago. a young man. a sri
dent of Davidson College who was pre-
pairing for Sic ministry. was the teacher.
Every Frd?y afternoon he drilled his
pupils as rigidly in the Westminster
Shorter CatachiSm as if they haj Been
attending a Presbyterian Sunday sc1c0i.
The school was a public one. and he had
no right to use the time he was pad for
in teaching the doctrines of his church.
but he liz, it. Uf coarse = asayteria':s
could see nothing wrong i'll this bilt par
ents OF other denominations doubtless
did not approve Of it. 1t was fhcir right
to have their children trained in the
church OF their choice and the teacher
took and unfair advantage il :prclns the
doctrines of his church on them.
We haiieye in the wi lost religious free
dom, and while we believe chat all par
ents should give their children religious
training. We do not believe that parents
who are unable to send their children to
private schools ar! thus select their own
teachers. shol,l'. br compelled 20 send to
teachers who might teach tae.r children
the Scriptures from N enti,, ;: ,iil."', nj
stand polnt rom vi at they believe ~
would have their children tau:snt if they
could make their Cwn select: ~. Neither
,1u wp | pl' nyp thar .uVb a., SlolIu H..
compelled by law to study the Bible.
You caa't force religion inr, one "ho
doesn't want it-you can't make one 4
Christina by wi,tirc on the statute books
that all mon shall be Christians. The
Master forced no man to accept his
teachings.
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-06
THE TRUE STANDARD,

One of the great thinkers of this age
is Prof Nicholas NJ. Butler, who has
delivered commencement orations at the
State Normal and Industrial School
at Greensboro and at the University ut
Chapel Hill. In a recent speech, he
compressed the civic gospel in few
words, saying:
There is no trench in which the indi-
viduai citizen may hide, no bomb-proof
TO which the weapons of responsibility
will not follow him.. Are you politically
alert? Are you politically honest? If not.
you are a bad citizen and II corrupter,
however Innocent, of public opinion. Ii
so. the standard which you set is a
high one, worthy of imitation by your
neighbor. You are doing something to
educate public opinion