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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-02
FUNNY MEN IN CONGRESS-.
F'rom Ainslce's N!aeazine.

80 70 y " -
Congress always has Its funny man.
Sometimes there are two or three The
funny man of this house is Private
John Allen. of Tupelo. He has held
the position for the past ten or twelve
years. Before him was Sunset Cox,
whose heart was broken because the
house would not take him seriously
long enough TO make him speaker. AL
len also has been Handicapped by his
reputation as u humorise He is the
ablest man in Mississippi. and the best
known, ana yet he has never been able
to secure an election TO the senate.
This is Aliens last congress. and so the
place VIII le vacant soon. 1t will prob
ably be filled by Champ Clark. When
Senator Mason. of Illinois, WAS in the
house of representatives his reputation
was that OF a humorst, and nothing
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-02
BEST DEBATERs IN CONGRESS.
(From AinsIee's Magazine.l

The best debaters in the senate are
Chandler, of New Hampshire. and
Spooner. Of Wisconsin. Chandler is the
keener and more caustic of the two.
Spooner has the advantage in the spec
tacular surprises of running debate.
Chandler is more feared as AN op-
ponent than any other man. He has
q genius for discovering the vulnera BILE
POINT in the enemy's armor. and he is
merciless in sending his weapons home.
both he and Spooner are inVariab bly,
good -natured. Neither of them was
ever known TO lose his temper in de-
bate. The best debaters in the house
are Cannon. of Illinois. and Moody. of
massachusetts"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-02
THE THIRD ONE.
(Gnlvesion News.l

The Venezuelan government has
bought 10000 Mauser rifles and great
amount Of ammunition for them. This
indicates that the Venezuelan govern
ment expects it's third revolution for
this month. Really our wards in South
America seem to be on the war path at
all times. III the Venezuelan govern
ment should not be able TO pay for this
ammunition, and It's payment should
be insisted on by the Germans who
sold It, under the Monroe doctrine, as
interpreted by many Americans 1t Is
our duty to fight against any extraor-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-02

If Congressman w. A. Jones rctircs
at the end OF his present term, the
First district will not easily find man
who will not rattle in his seat.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-02

Maybe the politicians from the other
sections of the state will let Underwater
Virginia have it's own county judges,
at any rate.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-02

The appearances are that the bank
employee will not be the only I'M
fortunate speculator in the peniten-
tiary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-02

The turkey was not the only thing
mangled on the occasion; the football
player likewise figured in the remains.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-02

Their chances viii not be greatly i'm
proved when actual coercion. at the
point OF the bayonet, is added to the
subtler methods of the boodler and the
LOBBYIST.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-02

Norfolk bids fair to have the most
famous dog in the world, though the
glory is somewhat dimmed by the fact
that IT g being manufactured in the
criminal court
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-02

The New Jersey man who shot at a
rabbit and hit his wife will have to do
a stiff piece OF explaining before pcace
in the family is restored.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-02
HAVE DISCONTINUED
THE SOUTHERN
BELL TELEPHONE
THE LIST is GROWING.

THE LIST is GROWING.
For the information of the public the Vrginan-P Pilot will
from day TO day publish list of the names of business houses
and residences that have discontinued the service of the
Southern Bell Telephone Company. If you have disconn-
ued intend to do So please notify the Virgnian-Pot
The following list Of subscribers who have ordered their
phones out has been furnished the Virginian-Pilot:
ARMSTRONG BRA1NARp Real est street.
NnS 2 and ga Monticello
A BRN1SLnx CO. Wholesale street
BURDEN. Grocer Church and Nicholson streets
W. LINDSAY BIB. Attorney at law. So
c. CO. wholesale lumber Gil Columbia Bldg
BULL. Residence
CHARLES BAssETr, Mp,ner ass Main .roo.
Main and Mathew streets
agricultural imp saso water St.
BRAMBLEToN IMPROVEMENTS.
provisions 81 Roanoke ave-
I" r. BRITT CO.. Wholesale street
BURDEN Grocer Church and Nicholson streets
D. CARPENTER. Furniture and carpets ss Main street
CARPENTER Residence
COPPER WORKS. 1853 Bank street
coURTLAND LUMBER building
307-31 Waters
5s Ban, street
w cigars Com
GEORGE '" DEY & SONS General Insurance ST.
DozIER. andn Mains stree.
DUNCAN and groces Al Place.
DUNN1NG Residence
j. W. DEJARNETTE. water street.,
Hardware. Mains Roanoke avenue
& EPPES Insurance Haddington building
E. FREEMAN co. Lumber 1s5
B FREEMAN. Residence
L. GRANDY grain feed4 Roanoke avenue
GooDRIDGE CO. Wholesale grocers s2s Water street
w GOODWIN
~ "A' Il Ro Roam e0a SQUARE pno commission merchants So
w. & dealers Commercial Place
w. P.I Residence
Main street
HUDSON
c HOOVER. N. vi &C. BaukB
& commission Roanoke Dock
A JOHNSON. build 2Bankst
street
KELLY THORNTON WILLIAMS. plumbers street
DIR. F. oumbia
LAWRENCE wELToN Dry goods notions street.
NoTTU. DEWITT CRANKY
E. NOTTINGHAM estate and rental Columbia Bldg
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-02

We gather from the dispatches that
Boer persistence is bringing the En-
elish rapidly into that Conger state
of amiabilitN.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-02

The continued capture OF British
troops ny the Beers shows That these
stubborn PERSONS are as persistent in
the belief that they are not whipped
as ever.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-02

Dom Paul Kruger is doubtless too
wise to ATTEMPT TO wear that sword
the Parisisns gave him. lie would be
sure to taugle his feet in it and fall
down and hreal his putch Pipe.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-02

The city of Atlanta wants to hold
another exposition, probably on the
theory that it viii improve with
practice.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-02

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serted Every Other Day. Contractors
arc not allowed to exceed their space
or advertise other than their legitimate
business. except by paying especially for
the same
:, Reading Notices. invariably 20 cents per
inc hrst insertion Each subsequent in
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Tho yfRGINIAN-PlLoT is delivered to
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-02

Some members OF congress are dis
posed to side up to militaEsm of The
adjustable variety.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-02

Publishing Company is authorized to con-
tract any obligations in the name of the
company or to make purchases in the
name of the same, except upon orders
signed by the PRESIDENT OF TIE
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-02

In order to avoid delays. on account of
personal absence. letters and all commu-
nications for THE VIRGINIAN.-PILOT
connected with the office but simply to
THE VIRGINIAN AND PILOT PUB
LISTING COMPANY.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-15
The Streets.

During rainy weather the miserable
condition of our streets, notwithstand
ing all the efforts made to improve
them by the adoption of expedients.
have been inadequate.
1t is to be feared that nothing short
of plans Of a permanent nature will be
successful such as belgian block.
asphalt, macadam or ebert pavements
The first two named would be too ex-
pensive, for the town at the present
time, but the two latter, especially the
last named, would not cost a great deal
and would settle permanently the
problem of how to obtain good high
ways for the place. 1t is to be hoped
that when solid improvements of this
nature are undertakena that areas
around the square will not be the only
beneticiaries of the city councils care
but that the other streets, will from
time to time as the town can afford il.
be likewise placed upon the same basis.
Will not the council give this matter
their attention in order to ascertain il
ebert cannot be economically substi-
tuted for gravel or cinders?
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-15
A MELANGE OF
LIVE TOPICS
Penned for Journal Readers
by a Local Scribe.
Capital Punishments.

The Macon Telegraph and the Allan
Ia Journal had each recently editorials
OF the subject of capital punishments,
the journal claiming that the senti-
ment in favor of the abolition of the
death penalty is rapidly gaining ground
in the United States. do not believe
this, but if it is really true, to my
mind, our country is in bad way from
the standpoint Of law and order. Con-
siderably over ten thousand homicides
were committed in the Union last year,
followed by considerably fewer than
two hundred legal executions therefor.
In all probability the cause for the
homicideS and the fewness of the pun
ishments of the perpetrators is due to
the laxity of public opinion in regard
to the enormity of the crime of MUIR
der. Because so few men can be con-
vlcted of murder is not because society
at large is opposed to capital punish
ment, for in Georgia and many other
states, jurieS in these cases have the
right to recommend life imprison-
nent of the offenders, instead of hang
ing, and this latter punishment is the
one inflicted in those states and coun-
tries where the death penalty does not
exist. The great objection to life i'm
prisonment as deterrent to the COM
mission of murder is the almost abso-
lutte certainty that the murderer will
serve only few years and then be par
doned. The average length of time
served by life convicts in the United
States is, ! believe, fifteen years. Only
few days ago the board of pardons of
this state released four murderers who
were serving life sentences, none of
whom had been incarcerated more
than few years. trust that the leg
islature will abolish this body and re-
turn to the old system of casting all
responsibility for pardons on the gov.
crnor. There is divided responsibility
as it is and consequently the officials
are not as careful as they should be in
granting pardons and communications.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-15
Atlanta Papers.

Speaking of the Atlanta papers, I do
not understand how they can differ in
regard to both the Boer and Filipino
war. The principle involved in both is
precisely the same, yet we see the Con-
stitution apparently favoring the Beers,
but disappearing of the cause of the
Filipinos, while the Journal is vice
versa. But between the two l have
more sympathy for the CONSTITUTIONS
position. do not see how any one
who calls himself an American could
wish to see republic overthrow to
be succeeded by monarchy.
A cablegram from London, dated
Feb. 3, announces that Lord Kitch-
ener through Lord Roberts has cabled
imperatively for $4,000 more men, the
largest possible proportion to be
mounted. He expresses preference for
Colonials over the soft, over-fed En-
glish Imperial Yeomanry. Urgent APP
peals have been addressed to the colo
MES for further volunteers, but the re-
sponses are discouraging"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-15

ing in the London Chronicle. He saws
if the class from which the British
army officers are drawn that they are
distinctly degenerate due to lack of
intellectual training and the dissipation
and vice of the aristocracy" and that
class commonly known as society pro-
vides 80 per cent of the officers +" The
writer also says intellectual standard
OF the young man of seventeen, fresh
from the English public schools, is
lower than that of German board
school boy of eight. His time is
devoted to athletic sports. AS his an
cestors have done, he marries a girl of
the same training and in three or four
generations society will consist of ply
sically, splendidly developed IDIOTS
Let all those who are disposed to
doubt the business of the Beers cause
remember that the Beers are upon their
own land, having acquired it from the
natives in 1885, that they have twice
before given up territory rightfully
theirs, rather than submit to British
rule; that Britain acknowledged form
ally in 1884 q believe) their right to
manage their internal affairs, claiming
only for herself voice in the treaties
which the Beers might make with for
eign nations; that Britain is now, in
violation of this treaty, endeavoring to
compel the Beers to admit Britons
upon such terms as she may name, to
citizenship in the republic, contrary
to the established laws of the Beers
upon the subject of naturalization. If
the government of the TransvaaI is
corrupt (Which do not believe) it is
none of Britain's business; let her sub
jects leave the country as President
Kruger requested them TO do, if they
do not like its government. Remember
that had not gold and diamond mines
of incredible richness been discovered
in the Transvaal, Britain would not
have attempted to seize it,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-15
Progressive Euchre.

Judge Gober's charge on progressive
euchre to the grand jury of Cobb
county is bearing fruit in other sec
tions. 1t is announced that the grand
jury of Mecklenberg county, N. g., OF
which Charlotte is the county site,
has, in its presentments, condemned
the game in the strongest terms; and
the grand jury of Greenville county, s.
c., it is stated, will find true bills
against those who participate in the
game, unless the churches of which the
players may be members take steps to
put a stop to it. Did you notice that
when it was declared that the practice
had been abandoned in Marietta, lee
ture association and chautauqua were
Immediately organized, something that
could not be accomplished under the
old conditions? RADIUS VICTOR.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-15
Local News Overflow.

The grass in the city park is begin
ming to take on the green.
There are rumors and rumors Of
marriages to take place in Marietta
soon
The act passed by the last legislature
makes it unlawful to net quail at any
season of the year.
The Georgia State Baptist Conyen-
tion will convene at Griffin on the 29th
of March.
}. f. Lee has opened restaurant in
the store formerly occupied by Mr..
George Fleming.
1t looks as if all the politicians in the
State will be candidates for office this
year.
He used to call her darling
In such loving way;
But since they've wed it is now said,
He only calls her SAY p
The Goodman hill on Powder Springs
road is being macadamized An eighty
foot bridge will also be built over the
branch this side.
They say an appendicitis club has
been formed in Charleston. -Quitman
Free Press. What is its obiect-to
prevent appendicitis or propagate it?
Mr. W. Crockett, United States
Deputy Marshal, returned Saturday
from Jackson county where he broke
up still
By Saturdays mail we received a
good size order, 2,OO0impressions of Job
printing, from South Georgia. The
JOURNAL does neat printing and that's
what draws.
The Southern Mutual Insurance Co.,
of Athens, last Friday, sent check
through DR.. Groves, agent, to Mr.. J. It.
NJ. HARE for $574.95 for damages to his
home here by fire. This was prompt
action.
We hear of a few gentlemen who are
letting it be known that they will be
candidates for county offices. The
best way is to let it be known in the
MARIETTA Journal, and we guarantee
to let it be known to large number OF
voters.
The old axiom, Lay by some thing
for rainy day" is pregnant with
great truth, for the many rainy dayswe
have had recently shows how important
an accumulation of few dollars is
needed to man who is dependent for
a living on out door work.
Mrs. Buck Delk, who lives at Delk's
Mill, near Little Kennesaw Mountain,
the past twelve months has sold $3.50
worth of milk and butter, from four
COWS. During the same length Of time
she has sold $45 worth of chickens and
eggs. This shows what attention to
business and industry can be done. 1t
is very creditable showing.
The Mozart Symphony Club, of New
York, appeared Mt Blacks Opera House
Monday evening under the auspices of
the Marietta Lecture Association.
Notwithstanding the nclement weather
large audience greeted this superb
club, and those in attendance were
richly repaid by the magnificent music
instrumental and vocal. The pro-
gramme was fine and greatly enjoyed
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-15

EDITORS JOURNAL. Can't we have a
baby show in Marietta A small adj
mittance fee to be charged, and the
proceeds devoted to some worthy local
charity or church work. 1t would re-
quire the united effort of few ladies
to perfect the affair, and the show
would undoubtedly be a pleasurable
occasion. Let's have it!
JOURNAL READER.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-15
English Degeneracy.

In my last communication / alleged
my belief that the British have de-
Perforated greatly in the last century
and half. am sustained in this view
by an article by British officer copied
in the Atlanta Journal but first appear
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-15
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the printed date
after your name, and see if your sub
scription has expired, if SO renew at
once Those not renewing will have
their names dropped from the list
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-15

1t is better for a girl to be fast
asleep than fast awake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-01

BALTIMORE AND OHIO r. r.
Leave washington. New Jersey and ST.
pm. WV
Cincinnati. st. Louis and Indiana polls, 'lO:O5
a m. SO p M, $50 night.
Piftsi'urg and Cleveland. 10 80 am, $3.50 pm.
and y 90 night
Columbus AID Wheeling 's:o5 pm
Minchester 1875 am. t3:45 and is: 80 pm
Luray. 10 As pm
ANNAPOLIS, t7:lO. $3.50. 1895 am. t12:l5, s4:s5
and 80 pm
Frederick. 1885. $780, 1850 am. N:l5. IA 80,
$50 pm ~
Hagerstown. tI005 am and 80 pm
Boyd and way points, 1880 $500 am, 81 :15,
fi:30. 1890, u % pm.
Gaithersburg tad way points. tS:3o $500 a. M.
1920. sl:l5. 70 90. t4:30. 800. 1880. '7:05,
sl0:l5 i'll Is pm.
Washington Jun. ton and way points. 1885.
500 am. sl:15; t4:So. IS 30 p: IN.
1915. x:1O x3 20, "a 90, H 30 435 KS :O5 1910
1880, x6;aO. $50 xs:Oo, x1O:o1, XII 30 II :35
pm Sundays l1 ,2sI se5 ris So .seo
ROYAL Blue LINE
All trains Illuminated with Pintsch light.
the east. '2-a5 '7'05 DINER, 1890 Buffet.
$500 DinerI, t1o:0o (Dintr am. 'l2:1O (Diner),
ITO Diner,. 400 Royal Limited Diner,,
pm Sleeping ca open at 1000 o'clock.
Parlo Cars all day trains.
Atlantic City, tl0:O0 am. tl2:1O noon. and
IL 10 and 1900
"Datly Except Sunday. SUNDAY only.
xLIpress trains
Baggage called toI and che, ked from hotels and
residences by Union Transfer Co on orders left at
ticket offices, U1Y Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
New York ID Fifteenth street and at de-
pot Telephone ticket Offices for Il. and .. Elee-
trio AutOmonil. Cabs.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-01
PLEASING ENTERTAINMENT.
Thanksgiving Exercises at the I'M
maculQte COnceDtiOn Academy.

Thanksgiving Exercises at the Inn
macuIate Conception Academy.
The pupils of the Immaculate Conception
Academy gave an enjoyable entertainment
Wednesday evening last. The hall was
beautifully decorated for the occasion. The
program consisted Of chorus, Happy
Fairies which was we'll rendered by the
intermediate vocal class. Am Bergguel
was creditably performed by Miss Mangan
on the piano. A debate the subject being
Which Was the Greater. Caesar or Napo-
leon?' reflected credit on the young dis
putants, Misses N. Clements and NJ. Kelly
for Caesar, and Misses NJ. E. King and
Stella McFadden for Napoleon. Miss Inez
Andrews was the chairman. "Grandpas
Spectacles," Battery b. and Thanks CIV
ing were presented in a very creditabl
manner by members Of the elocution class.
Pretty New Moon and Il Want a job
by the little ones received the applause OF
the audience.
A Thanksgiving ode, original, was read by
Miss Carter Of the class Of 81. 1t was an
express on of patriotism and gratitude for
the nations favors. "Perlen Und Rubi
men, was executed with good effect by Mss
Sullivan on the ano. recitation by Miss
Darlington. the teacher Of elocution at the
school; club swinging by Miss E. Tassin,
teacher of Delsarte, followed. An Italian
selection was played by Professor Harry
Wheaton Howard, which reflected credit on
his powers of execution. Song of the
Wood Nymphs" by the seniors concluded
the evenings entertainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-01
BOARD ENTERTAINED.
Official Members of EpwOrth League
Guests of Mr.. La Fetra.

Official Members of EpwOrth League
Guests of Mr.. La Fetra.
Mr.. E. 8. La Fetra, president of the
Washington District Epworth League, en-
tertained the District cabinet at dinner
Tuesday, after which league work was { =
cussed. 1t was decided to hold the next
meeting Of the board Of control at Waugh
M. E. Church. Sd and A streets northeast
Wednesday evening. December 8, at 7:30
O'Clock. This change is made on account Of
the place of meeting decided upon at the
last meeting having been previously en-
gagged This meeting will be open to Waugh
Chapter and it's friends.
After the regular monthly reports by the
officers and other business, short addresses
Will be made by members of the board on
topics relating to Christian work, followed
by general discussion. question drawer
will also be conducted, in VIII CHI all pres
ent will be invited to participate.
Mr.. E. s. La Fetra was seIected to repre-
sent the league at a conference of the sew
eral Young Peoples societies in the District
IN regard to observing the first Sunday in
February as Decision day.
The District missionary committee for
the ensuing year, appointed by Mr.. E. r.
Rochester, district first vice president, is as
follows: Mrs. E. NJ Wharton, Metropoli-
tan League, chairman; Miss Ella Stinemetz,
Foundry; Miss Fannie Holmes, Metropoli-
tan; Mr.. Robt. l. Carr, Douglas and Mr.
Frank I. Israel, McKendree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-01
Reports Adversely.

Major Sylvester. the chief of police, has
submitted to the District Commissioners an
adverse report upon the application of
James Z. Arnold. jr., of 800 Monroe street.
Anacostia, for reinstatement as a member
of the police force. from which he was dis
missed In April, 1898. upon charges pre-
ferred by Sergt. w. T. Anderson.
MI Arnold. in his application, charged
that certain statements made by Serpt.
Anderson were untrue. and Major Sylvester
explains to the Commissioners that this
matter was gone into by him some time
ago, and that he knows Of no reason why
Mr.. Arnold should be reinstated. The major
says he Informed the applicant that If he
felt aggrieved at the sworn statements of
any person 1t would be necessary for him
to take proceedings before the courts, where
he has his remedy, and where thinks the
major, If 1T should be found that perjury
was committed, any injustice done Mr..
Arnold would probably be rectifed.