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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-07

No other nation In the world exhibits
such sudden transition from absolutsm
to democracy. The explanation OF this
unique achievement Is simple. however.
For centuries Japan was almost abso-
lutely closed to European influence.
Then about n half-century ago her
ports were forced open and n mood of
modern ideas broke upon her. With
marvellous readiness the japanese peo-
pie recognized the superiority of these
ideas and ideals of civilization and ac-
cepted in complete form the institu-
lions of free government, which Eu-
rope had slowly and painfully wrought
out.
THE ANCIENT MONARCHY.
The absolute monarchy which so re-
Gently gave place to constitutional gov
eminent Is of very ancient origin. The
present emperor claims to be the 122d
in direct descent from the Emperor
Jimmu, who is said to have ruled In
$50 b. C. Beyond this remote period
legend carries fine line back to a ccles-
tial origin in the sun goddess. AS In
other nations the earliest history is. OF
course. an inextricable tangle of fact
and fancy. 1t becomes fairly credible
about the fourth century, A. ID.
When authentic history began an en-
peror Is firmly seated upon tho throne,
but soon most extraordinary govern
mental organization appears. In the
early DAYS the constant domestic re-
bellions and the inroads of the bar
barians on the frontier demanded a
strong military organization. Gradually
there developed among the military
leaders Il hereditary caste devoted to
warfare. BY the eighth century. a. D..
distinct class division had been ac-
complshed and the military leadership
had fallen into the hands Of n few
great martial clans. The chief of the
clan that was temporarily in the as
tendency received the title of Shotgun.
This office was hereditary within the
clan.
NIIKADO AND Shotgun.
In all primitive governments might
makes right, and thus it happens that
the man who controls the fighting
forces becomes the ruler. This has hap
pcned in many countries, but In ia
pan the domination oc military force
took n peculiar form. Elsewhere the
successful general made himself en-
peror and established dynasty. Nota-
BILE instances of such action are afford
ed by the history of Rome and France.
But in Japan the successful general did
not uproot the ancient dynasty. From
the twelfth century the Shotgun, OF COM
! uaaadar Va eh!ss. avssshndnwsd Ia pesfa
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-07
OPINIONS OF THEPREss.
MIR. CLEVELAND'S ESCAPE.
washington Post-1

We are rejoiced to learn that one of
our best and greatest men-we refer of
course, to the Hon. Grover Cleveland,
the sage Of Princeton-although threat
ened with arrest in the State of Con-
necticut, has escaped, IL only by the ex-
crcise of an agility and bottom which
the casual observer of his architecture
would hardly have suspected. Mr..
Cleveland has o rear elevation and a
southern exposure which, while they
are the Joy of the fiamboyant school,
do not suggest the idea OF nimbleness
And yet, 1t appears that, confronted by
O great emergency and convinced of
the necessity for a burst Of speed. the
Hon. Grover Cleveland displayed a
sprlnting power which justlhes our as
signing him to the class OF the Kansas
jack-rabbit and the wild gazelle with
its silvery feet.
Mr.. Cleveland It appears, has re-
Gently been visiting that sugary and
soporific poet. Richard Watson Glider,
at birmingham, near Winsted, Conn.
Presumably. after hearing q. dress re-
hearsal of Mr.. elders latest eructation
We have reason to believe that 1t Is
called the "Blighted Clam"-he felt the
need of communion with nature, and so
set forth u2on one of those fishing ex-
cursons which have made him the
wonder and the despair of modern
iiiti Will rapture ana con-
Secration he wandered dreamily
through premises carefully posted with
warnings to tresnassers, until at last
he scuatted laboriously by a brook on
ground belonging to one Frank John
son. and there proceeded to angle for
the speckled trout of which he is so
fond. We do not learn that he got so
much as nibble, when the owner of
.ha- p,.oIaerty appeared and told him in
scornful Dhraseology to move on. 1t
was not a theory, but n condition, that
then confronted the Hon. Grover Cleve-
land and 1t IS to the credit of his in
tellectual machinery that he fled with
promptness and dispatch.
We are glad to hear this-glad to
know that the illustrlous statesman.
whom we all admire, is now far be-
yond the reach of the Connecticut con-
stabulary and "a mnglng peacefully
with the moss bunkcrs of his ndopted
neighborhood. 1t is not worth while
TO consider the published explanation
that Mr. Frank johnson was once an
applicant for the local postoffice near
birmingham, and that he seized the on
portunity to renuite Mr.. CleyeIand's
cruel suppression OF his aspirations.
What concerns us, and will concern the
whole body of the ecstatic, is the
knowledge that the prophet has escaped
the constable and is now secure. II
painting, in far-off Massachusetts.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-07

1t seems, TO the amazement OF all the
readers of the Republican and Assist
ant Republican press that neither sill
yer nor Altgeld is dead. a Hanna Nc
Kinley commission is needed ut once to
look into these mysterious resurrections
and survivals after so much obituary
and mortuary labor to premature fun
erals and burials.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-07
EXAMINATIONS AND CERTIFr.
GATES.

At the end of the term Of seventeen
weeks. a series of questions on each
course. prepared by Professor Seymour
Eaton. will be published in the Vlr-
cinian-Pilot, ard blanks containing the
Questions will be furnished every SUBJ
ecriber making application for sauna.
Two weeks will be allowed after the
courses close, for the receipt OF exami-
nation papers containing answers,
These papers Will be referred to
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 60 tito s,udssts eptitisd - ShsHaa
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-07

A French criminologist, DR.. Marty,
reports, as the result of wide examina-
ton, that the ill-behaved soldiers of the
French army are far superior physical
ly. on an average, to the well-behaved
soldiers. Yet the eick-llst will hardly
be credited with the production of most
French heroes, we reckon.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-07
SHORT RULES FOR PILOTS AND
EDITORS.

Tho enhinined apostrophc and appea1
to The sun by its esteemed contem-
porary, the Virginian-Pilot, of Norfolk.
is quite in the spirit of the heather an
clients who used tn cry out 80 Jupiter.
aid us!" whenever they couldn't see
their own way clearly:
The sun is Il bright and shining
light, especially In all the dark places
where the ordinary human vision grows
DIM and uncertain; and even we who
doubt cannot but admire the check
with which it meets and overcomes all
the errors that dare arise in its path-
way. Great Luminaly, import to us
but n scintllla of the faith you have
in yourself, and we shall unite In an
appeal to the powers that we fear exist
in spite OF you. to extingush all inferior
lights at once"
With pleasure. The way TO have
faith in yourself. o hesitating and
blear-eyed Pilot of the Dismal Swami
or thereabouts. is not only to know
things. but also to know that you know
them.
Then you are all right. Then you can
lay your course. Then YOU can go
ahead. full speed if necessary. while
the other fellows are still fumbline
aimlcssly around the starting point.
Know things. and know you know
them.-New York Sun.
Thanks, awfu!ly; yet we fear that We
lnnot venture to aspire to that faith
which the Sun so unwinklngly exhibits
in itself, it's knowledge and its infalli
billty. We think 1t DOWNRIGHT mean
and quite unbecoming in the custodian
of the Napkin and the conjuror Of the
wart, however, to make personal at
lacks on our vision and pulchritude, as
it does in referring 10 us as the "blear-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-07

Arkansas Attorney General has
bumped into the Supreme Court and he
finds that trust busting is not the
easy thing he expected 1t to be.-Wash-
ington Post.
boarding the lion in his den." no mat
ter what we may think of his discre-
ton.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-07

Butter from peanu;s Is now being
made in commercial quantities in In
diana. 1t is said 10 be quite q good.
palatable and wholesome article, anG
the cost of it is about one-half that or
genuine butter from cream. But why
should peanuts be grown In Virginia
and North Carolina. and sent to In
diana to be manufactured into BUTTER
Savannah News.
They shouldn't. That is, at least,
they hadn't cTter. Well have to look
into this at once.-Norfolk Landmark.
The truth Is that Virginia hns dis
like for substitutes, in peace or war.
and a preJudice In favor ~ the real
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-07

The Mazet inquiry has grown too
Messy for the Price.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-07

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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-07

Foraker drew his knife on Hanna,
anyhow.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-07

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Note.-This paper will be concluded
Tuesday, June 13.
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-07

Gold serves. If you please, as the
utandard Of value, That u Of no Inn.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-07
X.-JAPAN.
From Absoiu,itm TO Dcmocrncy.

By FREDERIC w SPEIRs. PHI. D.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11
After Bio Mail Contracts.

The people are wondering whether the
Great Northern will make an effort to
meet the radical change in Pacific coast
time schedules announced by the Nor
them Pacific. At present the Great Nor
them has only one through train to the
coast, the train leaving St. Paul in the
evening being held at Havre, Mont. The
Great Northern is not only confronted by
the fact that the Northern Pacific has two
fast through trains, but also by the fact
that both are scheduled to make better
time than its "Ayer." Since this flyer
was put on, the Great Northern has been
getting about a thousand pounds Of mail
that used to go to the Northern Pacific.
Unless the Great Northern does better
than the Northern Pacific intends to do
after March IL it will lose this mail.
The post office authorities are now pre-
pairing to weigh mail in this contract Sec
ton. The results Of the weighing will
determine the mail income of the roads
for four years. A difference of a thou
sand pounds is not to be shifted at. The
Northern Pacific also wishes to retain its
through mail contracts, whichare given to
the road making the best time.
On the other hand, President Hill oi
the Great Northern will lose all the ad'
vertisement he has gained for his road
by putting on his Ayer-thougha number
of circumstances have prevented it from
adhering very closely to its schedule
unless he meets the Northern Pacific
schedule. Railroad men say that Mr.
Hill will meet the competition. 1t ma.
be added here that Notwithstanding mucl
conciliatory talk the Northern Pacific AM
Great Northern are ."bucking" each othe
now just as hard as ever.-Fargo Forum
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11
New Wolf Bounty Law.

As the law now stands, there having
been an emergency clause to the bill
that passed so that it takes effect at once,
a bounty of s. is paid on wolves Of every
description, killed in the state. The tax
is also increased, the present levy being
one.ifth of a mill and it is latd by the
state board of equalization, The law
further provides that pup wolves, when
brought to the county auditors in num-
bers of not less than five and accompan-
led by the female wolf will be paid for
at the rate of s. each, but no bounty will
be paid upon them if brought in in small.
Ter numbers or if the female wolf does
not accompany them. This provision is
to avoid the temptation of some wolf
hunters to allow the female wolf to es'
cape and u bounty each year on
the increase.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11
New Primary Election Law.

Six primary election laws were intro
duced in the course of the session but
only one of them passed, and that was
the simplest of the six, requiring merely
that delegates to conventions be elected
by ballot at regularly called primary
elections, instead of blythe c method
as is now in vogue in many sections of
the state. The only objection to the bill
was raised by some of the members from
the agricultural districts, who claimed
that farmers would not leave their work
in the threshing season to attend the
elections, and that the representation
would not therefore be fair. The bill
was finally passed, however, amended
from the original form, to permit the
elections to be held open until 9 o'clock
in the evening, thus giving all an oppor'
tunity to attend.-Bismarck Tribune.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11

The secret service has unearthed an
other band of counterfeiters and secured
a large quantity of bogus bills. which are
so ~cleverly executed that the average
person would never suspect them Of be-
ing spurious. Things of great value are
always selected by counterfeiters for
imitation, notably the celebrated Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, which has many
imitators, but no equals for indigestion,
dyspepsia, constipation, nervousness and
general debility. The Bitters set things
right in the stomach, and when the stom-
ach is in good order it makes good blood
and plenty of it. In this manner the
Bitters get at the seat of strength and
vitality, and restore vigor to the weak
and debilitated. Beware of counterfeiters
when buying.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11
HIS LIFE WAS SAVED.

MI. J. E. Lilly, a prominent citizen c
Hannibal, Mo, lately had a wonderfr
deliverance from . frightful death. I,
telling of it he says: II was taken viii
typhoid fever, that ran INTO pneumonia
My lungs became hardened. l was 81
weak l couldn't ever sit up in bed
Nothing helped me. I expected to dii
soon of consumption, when I heard o
DR.. Kings New Discovery. One bot
tie gave me great relief. I continued ta
use 1t, and am now well and strong. ]
can't say too much In its praise" Thit
marvellous medicine is the surest and
quickest cure in the world for all throat
and lung troubles. Regular sizes &
cents and $500. Trial bottles free q
H.. A. Davis & Co.'s drug store. Ever
bottle guaranteed.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11
Railroad Men Pleased.

The railroad men of the state will no
doubt be pleased at the passage of the
personal liability law, enabling them
when injured through the negligence Of a
fellow servant to recover from the COM
pany, The railroad companies were
much opposed to the law and the matter
was finally compromised by the adoption
of amendments requiring any jury. find.
ing a verdict under the law to state to
whose negligence the injury was due. and
providing that no damages should be re.
covered except when the injury was re.
ceived in the actual running of the train.
None of the employees of the roads cared
to come forward actively and fight for the
passage of the bill, knowing the oppoal:
ton of the roads, but there was an under
current of favor to the law which induced
many members from localities where the
railroad vote is strong to stand out for
the passage Of the bill,-Pismarck Tri
bune.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11
ChamberIoin,s Couqh Remedy.

This remedy is intended especially for
coughs, colds, Group, whooping cough and
influenza. Is has become famous for its
cures of these diseases, over a large part
of the civilized world. The most fatter-
ing testimonials have been received, CIV
ing accounts of its good works; of the
%aggravating and persistent coughs it has
cured; Of severe colds that have yielded
promptly to its soothing effects, and Of
the dangerous attacks of Group it has
cured, often saving the live of the child,
The extensive use of it for whooping
cough has shown that it robs that disease
of all dangerous consequences. Sold by
]. !. Freeman and Davis & Co.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11
It Beats the Band.

The newest and most inspiring piece
of sheet music, arranged for piano, is
1.-THE Pioneer Limited March" composed
by Capt. Frederick Phinney, Bandmaster
United States Band Chicago published
bv S. Brainard's Sons Co., Chicago, ILL.,;
distributed only by the Chicago, Milwau-
kee & ST Paul Railway. Enclose fifty
(5o) cents and address, ]. Conley, 365
Robert ST., St. Paul, MINI. 2.I2-
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11

THE house committee let 60 the
Glaspell matter as easily as posi-
bic without any impeachment
proceedings. 1t is claimed that
but for the persistency of the
Judge and his friends, the matter
would never have come before the
accemhlv
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11
NO RIGHT TO UGL1NEss.

The woman who is lovely in face,
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attractive
must keep her health. Ii she is weak,
sickly and all run down, she will be ner-
vous and irritable. If she has consti-
patton or kidney trouble, Inner impure
blood will u pimples, blotches, skin
eruptions and a wretched complexion.
Electric Bitters. is the best medicine in
the world to regulate stomach. liver and
kidneys and to purify the blood. 1t
gives strong nerves, bright eyes,
smooth, velvety skin. rich complexion
1t will make a goodlooking, charming
woman of a run down invalid. Only SC
cents at H. A. Davis & Co.'S drug store
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11
TAYLOR, March 6, 1900.

AdylOF, WdFCu q, 10Y:
Bonanza farmer! Ha! ha! ha! When l
read ]. Ms splurge a week or two ago
on the subject of banana farming, my
first thought was I'll be-but being like
Timothy, religiously instructed In my
youth, / refrained from profane express
sions and yet feel implied to utter some
protest In the intrest Of Truth. Anybody
who should give a simple cursory glance
at ]. Ms operations then compare them
with some others of the town, would see
at once that his claim of being the bo-
nanza farmer of these parts was a false
assumption and how it is possible for him
the comprehension Of the ordinary in.
dividual. Look at his surroundings and
compare them with those many. men Of
sterling worth in and around Taylor, such
as Sam Brand. W. S. Fenno, L. D. Dohr:
mann, B. F. Decker, ad infrntum, and
the ceRclusion, would be inevitable that
Yerasity could not be trusted.
Communicated.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11
PERSONAL MENTION.

N. c. Lawrence visited Bismarck this
week.
Peter Wagner was up from Richardton
last Saturday.
Mrs. F. A. Hickman of Mandan visited
in Dickinson this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. &c. Barry arrived Mon
day from Bristol, Conn.
Mrs. w. S. Fenno of Taylor was a
Dickinson visitor last Saturday.
]. "A. Farrah was in from the Cannon
Ball last Saturday for the first time this
winter.
Senator and Mrs. A. c. McGillivray,
Miss Florence McGillivray and Miss
Grace Montague returned from Bismarck
the first of the week.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11

vx7ANTED : SEVERAL TRUSTWORTHY
w Persons in this state to manage our bust
moss IN thsir oxp and ,paarby COUNTIES; Il Is
mainly alates york conducted Of home. Salary
bons6ds, 10 more, no lsss salary, Hontply Se
Referepoes. Eanlose ~self-a4dressed stamped
ep!eaops, Herbert !, Hsss, Prest, DeHt; =
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that con.
tain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
tons from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, Manufactured bytE.
]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, containi
no mercury, and is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine,
1t is taken internally, and made in Tos
ledo, O., by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testi:
monials free.
Sold by druggists, price 75c. per bottle
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11

STARK county is on a cash basis,
Treasurer White having made a
call for all outstanding warrants.
The warrants this week are also
being taken up as fast as present.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11

JAMES FOLEY, Jr., editor of the
Bismarck Tribune, writes one OF
his most interesting and sarcastic
articles on the retirement of Mar
tin N. Johnson as congressman.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11
Three teachers Wanted.

Three teachers are wanted in Norway
district No. ~ for terms commencing the
first of April. Second grade teachers
wanted; wages s35 per month. Apply to
Frank Lafor, president of school board,
Gladstone, N. D. 3-II-2t
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11
Ranch for Sale.

Good; sheep ranch for sale. Will ac-
cpnSodAte 1000; good water; plenty of
ShaSnt ifzang land; frame house and
sebs6di6slg enough for entire band. In
apire of Ws .Yeakel, R%ichardton, ND.
aJsss ~ 2.I8.ti
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11

w. c. Candee makes fine watch repair
ing a specially; all work done by him
strictly guaranteed. l-28tf.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11
To c.re a Cod IA One Dsy

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund money if it fails to
cure. 2sc. The genuine has l.. B. Q, on
each tablet, H.I2-6m.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11
IRON NERVE.

Was the result Of his splendid health.
1ndomitable will and tremendous. ener-
gy are not found where stomach, liver,
kidneys and bowels are out OF order.
II you want these qualities and the sue.
cess they bring, use DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. They develope every power
OF brain and body. Only. IS cents at
H. A. Davis & Co.'S drug store.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-11
Three teachers Wanted.

Three teachers are wanted in Plum
Creek district No. 14for terms commenc-
ing the frstof April. Apply to Fred H,
Traumann, president Of the board,
R~ichardton, Nd. 2-I8-3,