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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23

1t is estimated that the proposed eS-
penditure of $40. 900 on the American
Committee will place the United States
fourth in the rank of nations as n
naval power, since it is regarded as
altogether improbable that Emperor
Williams program for the German
navy will get through the Reichstag
without serious notifications. The
American scheme includes two new
battlcshps. three armored cruisers and
three protected cruisers, at n total cost
of S12,5o0000. The new ships are to
be the most formidable of their class
anoat
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23

advantage Of the wonderful rail and
water transportation facilities?
1t should be said for the retail trade
that Norfolk ranks amongst the best
in that respect. Her stores and shops
would do justice. and be very credit
able, to any city south of New York
The suburban rail and boat lines
make It convenient for thousands to
come here and shop. The stores en-
larged and beautifed. and the stock
increased as the demands grew larger.
Let us profit by this example and In
crease every line of business in the city
by bringing people here to learn what
we hnYe.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23
NOTES AND OPINIONS.
a WARMING.
(National Watchman.)

Evidence is abundant to prove be-
yond .he shadow of doubt that the
money kings, trusts and monopolies
have renewed their efforts TO break
into the Democratic National Conven-
ton and prevent the nomination Of
Bryan by the usual two-thrds ma
jority. Their attorneys and hench-
men in every part of the country are
exhibiting increased interest in Demo-
cratic politics and are laboring hard
to secure their own elections as dele
gates to the National Convention. i;
will be remembered that for several
years it has been the rule in Demo-
cratic National Conventions to require
a two-thrds vote OF the delegates as
sembled to nominate candidates for
President and Vice-P President. 1t is
upon this rule that the money kings
OF the people al the coming convention
at Kansas CITY. They stand no
chance whatever of success if the peo-
pie do their duty by attending the pri-
maries and exercising discretion in the
choice of delegates to the county con-
ventions and giving such delegates inn
plcit Instructions
That at least ninety-fivc per cent of
the voters of the Democratic party de-
sire and expect the denomination of
Bryan is not an open question. This
is evidenced by the utter COLLAPSE. in
tnelr lnclplcncy. OF every movement
that has been thus far ATTEMPTED to
create an anti-Isrvan sentiment or to
launch boom for any other candidate
The policy Of the attorneys Of the
trusts and monopoies in the Demo-
cratic party, after resorting to many
deep-laid cunning schemes TO develop
a sentiment favorable To other candi-
dates than Bryan has caused them to
abandon all open opposition to the
nomination of the great tribune of the
people and to seek his defeat il, the
convention after the manner that Ju-
das betrayed his Master
The men who have the silver and the
gold of the monopolies in their pockets
ana more promised In them are now
seeking to secure seats for themselves
IN the Democratic National Convention
by protesting undying love for the Chi
caso platform and through praising
Bryan as the greatest party leade
since Jackson.
There is no need Of The people being
deceived i'm the delegates they select
IT Is ONLY NECESSARY For
THEM TO SELECT MEN WHO
WHERE LOYAL IN 1896. MEN WHO
PARTICIPATED ACTIVELY IN TIN,
OVERTHROW OF NDJSNI
IN THAT MEMORABLE CONTEST
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23
A USEFUL RESURRECTION.
washington Times.)

If 1t is the purpose Of the Admins
tration TO keep the Constitution from
following the flag into the Philippines.
by encouraging the insurrection until
after tie Presidential election. nothing
could more conduce to it than the re-
tention of Otis in command at Manila.
remarks in inspired organs almost
justify n suspicion that there are peo-
pie who do not wish to see peace re-
stored in the archipelago. and that they
are willing to contribute literally to
the republican campaign fund.- for an
other year of disturbance. smuggling,
and fat contracts.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23
The bill now before Congress provid

The bill now before Congress provid-
ing for n memorial park to cover the
battlefieds OF Fredericksburg, Chan
sylvania Courthouse ought TO pass.
Apart from the fact that similar parks
have been laid out by the government,
elsewhere, this park would embrace in
its area the theatre OF the flercest
battles OF the greatest war of modern
by the blood of the thousands of brave
men who fell on either side. and all
sections should be alike interested to
have it become memorial in the ma
TONS care.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23
HAS NOT KEPT FAITH.
philadelphia. Ledger.)

The pledge which the Republicans
made in 1896 to suppress trusts they
have not only not kept, but they have
made no effort nor shown any incli-
nation to keep 1t. More. and worse
than that, their foremost leader. the
Chairman of the Executive Committee
of the Republican National Committee.
has repeatedly defended and upheld the
trusts. and, so far as a leader OF Scna :
tor Hanna's influence and represents
tive character could do so. he has COM
mitted the party to the upholding and
safeguarding of these sordid combina-
tons.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23
HOW THE PEOPLE MAY VOTE ON
AN AMENDED CONSTITU TON.

Some question having arisen as to
how the people may be given an oppor
tumity to vote on constitution in this
State after it has been duly formulated
by a convention called for the purpose,
IL is worth while to note what the pres
emit constitution provides in the con-
tingency. Article II, section ,. of the
Constitution, says.
cat the general election to be held
in the year 1855 and in each twentieth
year thereafter. and also at such time
. as the General Assembly may by law
provide, the question: Shall there be
convention to revise the constitution
and amend the same? shall be decided
by the electors qualified to vote for
members of the General Assembly: and
in case Il majority of the electors 50
qualified voting at such election shall
decide In favor Of convention for such
purpose, the GENERAL ASSEMBLY
AT ITS NEXT SESSION SHALL PRO
VIDE BY LAW FOR THE ELECTION
OF DELEGATES TO SUCH CON
VENTION."
II will be noted that no power or a,i-
thorlty is given the General Assembly
to say that the constitution. as amend
ed by the convention. shall be sub
mitted to a vote of the people. The
Constitution says that the General As
sembly shall provide for the ELEC-
TON OF DELEGATES. and there the
power of the General Assembly stops
Nor does the present constitution say
that the convention. called to amend
the constitution. shall or shall not sub
nit It's work to the people for approval
or rejection. II leaves the matter en-
tirely to the discretion of the Constitu-
tional Convention. II may submit the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23

Yes. the people want IAN honest bal
lot; they also want an honest consti-
tuition. and in neither case do they
want what n powerful clique wishes to
make" or "in the interest of few
selfish men," They want to decide for
themselves, at the polls. whether or not
the constitutional convention" has
provided satisfactory remedy to OK
listing evils by the amendments it
makes TO the Constitution. Who will
refuse the people this privilege? If so,
then why?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23

It is stated that King Humbert, of
Italy, has arranged to purchase large
numbers of horses in South America
Evidently the stories Of experiences at
Ladysmith and Mafek.ng have not
been lost upon him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23

The people are in favor of Conven-
ton to change the Constitution. They
want q new Constitution: but they
want to know what is proposed as
amendments. before they accept 1t.
The people do not want n 'cut-and-
dried" Constitution in the interest
chiefly Of "tother fellow"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23
A COSTLY ENTERPRISE.
Savannah Newsl

The cost of the war with Spain, as
shown by the records and quoted by
Mr.. Nelson. was $259,341 ,299. The war
with the Filipinos has already cost
Sl65,500,O00. and the estimated cost for
1900 is Sl25. 600. According to the
present calculation of the Government"
says Mr.. Nelson, there is to be per-
manent increase in the annual cost of
our army and navy for many years to
come of 100000. Moreover. the sum
OF 200OO3. 93G has been added TO the
public debt"
Whether the Investment" will prove
a poor one or not, there cannot be any
doubt about war being n costly enter
prise, whether undertaken for human
tvs sake, or for the furtherancc of
trade.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23
COTTON MILLS IN THE SOUTH.
(Rcading Telegram.)

On the LIST of February there were
seventy-three new cotton mills In pro-
cess OF construction in the South with
746,S10 spindles and a capital of S1S.-
100000. 1t is estimated that during the
month of February 10000 more
spindles and n capital of SOS 000, 600 We're
added to this amount. Moreover, great
knitting plants were proposed. and one
factory went to Newport News with
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23

The, PEOPLE may be represented in
a Convention. and they may be
misrepresented. They should have the
right to pass judgment on the amend
ments that will be made to the Con-
stitution. THOSE DELEGATES WHO
INTEND TO REPRESENT THEIR
CONSTITUENTS WILL NOT OBJ
JECT.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23

Secretary Root doubtless feels ag-
greved at the welcome he received
from the Senate on his return from
Cuba. Instead Of killing the fatted
calf, the Senate provided a resolution
of inquiry that was very much alive.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23

In freeing themselves of an incu-
bus" the people do not want to be
swallowed by an OCTOPUS" 1t has
been discovered that, While this mon
ster is seldom seen, its influence is
often felt in conventions and lcgisla-
tive bodies.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23

There are other selfish people" he
sides politicians, and that class are
sometimes more dangerous than the
politicians. as they are "the power be-
mind the throne" in many political acts,
which are laid at the door of cats
paw" The people fear the influence
of that Glass" in the constitutional
convention" That is why the people
want to pass on its work at the polls.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23
KIPLING AND STEVENS.
ATLANTA Journal)

Rudyard Kipling has proved a fail
ure as q war correspondent. Really,
the South African war has only one
great delineator. the late George w.
Stevens. He died during the seige Of
Ladysmith, but out of u brief ex-
perience of four months he wrote some
of the most vivid description of battle
scenes that can be found in the Eng
lsh language.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23

"Wili the people be true to them
selves" Yes, If they are given an op-
portunity at the polls.
The consequences of public disap-
proval" Is what that class" of people
arc afraid of, who want the Constitu-
ton amended by a convention without
giving the people an opportunity to APP
prove or disapprove it's work.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23

s1.20o,ooO of Boston capital and another
10 Statesville. N. c.. with 100000 cap
ital, also from the North. The effect or
this transfer of the manufacturing in
terests to the south has been apparent
In the price of cotton and the great dc.
mand for raw material grown In the
immediate neighborhood.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23

The Beers. while they are waiting
for Lord Roberts to begin his March
on Pretoria, might carpenter UP some
of their names 4 bit for the benefit
of proofreaders OF the English press.
That would be a real kindness
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23

1t Is just that power of the ma
chncry" which the people fear may
obtain mighty grip upon them" in
the Constitutional Convention. This is
why they want to pass on the work
of the convention before approving of
it-"sight unseen"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23
WORSE THAN "sAPHo."
Montgomery Advertiser.)

Those who are blushing over and os-
tracising "Sapho" doubtless have read
and probably keep in their libraries the
poems Of Chaucer and Spencer ana
others, whose writings are infinitely
more indecent than any of the modern
French novels.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23

and listening intently for "thc Camp
bells are Coming"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23

The Philippine war is costing 1000
men a month. How many would 1t cos
if it were not "over?"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23
AND FIREWORKS.
petersburg Progress.)

The Democratic program this year
includes Fourth-of-July convention,
Il Fourth-of-Jul platform, Fourth
ot-July ticket and fireworks in No
vember to celebrate the election CT
Eryan and Democratic House.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23
Warm Words
OF Commentator
from a WeII-knoWn
Methodist minister.

HAVE KNOWN Dlt. FREY
ABOUT . YEARS. while living in Roam
okc City. he having practiced in my fam
lily during that time with skill and sue
cess Though n young man then HE
ENJOYED THE REPUTATION OF A
SK1LLFUL. PAINSTAIINC AND COM
PETENT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Since ! came to Norfolk DIR. FIREY
HAS TREATED ME FOR CATARRII
OF NOSE. THROAT AND BRONCHIAL
TUBES. THE TREATMENT RESULT
ING. l BELIEVE. IN a PERMANENT
CURE. regard DIR. frey as worthy in
every way of the confidence and patron
age of the people OF Norfolk
REV. a. II. WAY,
No. 5 Byrd Place Norfolk
Rev. Mr.. Way gave me the above tes-
tlmonlal OVER ~ YEAR AGO AL
though the past winter has been I'M
usually trying to persons suffering from
any disease of nose. throat or lungs, he
states that HE HAS HAD NO RETURN
WHATEVER OF CATARRHAL SYMP-
TOMS. HE'S CURED TO STAY
CURED.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23

II often requires a hot argument to
produce Il cold friendship.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23
AID WINDS.
(WaShington PoSt)

The Hon. Ad Winds wants to be
chairman Of the Alabama Republican
State Committee. and utilities the cur
rent number of his newspaper to make
his desire known to the public. All
things being equal. the Hon. Ad
Winds ought to have the place.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23

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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-08-31
Keith's New Theatre.

Sam Lo khart's trained baby elephants,
retained for a second week because OF
their unprecedented success last week,
are the chief feature Of this weeks Keith
entertainment, which Is In every respect
equal TO the remarkable one with which
the season opened. The elephants pre-.
sent an entire change Of act, giving the
celebrated restaurant ard policeman
scenes, which are really much more anus.
ing and pleasing to the ladies and child.
rem than last weeks programme, and dis
play admirably the wonderful intelligence
and aptitude for training Of these animals.
and best Of all Ethiopian comedians, are
seen In "The Georgia Minstrels," which
IL unquesiionably the most entertaining
piece of lts kind in vaudeville, and keep
the big audiences constantly IN laughter.
The willis family, late importation from
Europe, scores very strongly In an instru.
mental musical act Of much merit; and
another musical act that scores one Of the
emphatic hits Of the bill IL that Of Alex.
Heindi, the famous cello player, whose
equal has not previously been heard here.
Buoman and Adele are seen In a clever
comedietta entitled The DOR Key"
which IL irresislibly humorous and Marx
Sullivan gives probably the best character
impersonations ever seen at Kciths. Ray
l.. Royce, he OF the winning smile pleas.
ant personality, entertains a. cleyerly a.
Of yore with his droll stories and dialect
reciiations, and pleases the ladies and
children immensely, while Dorothy Ne
vile, a bright and versatile young woman,
offers biz Of nonsense entitled as II
Happens" =" which proves her the equal Of
many a male monologuist The new
The new Blograph motion.pictures are
particularly pleasing and realistic this
week and Ely and Harvey, IN black.face
specialtles, Wilson and Leicester Ia opsr.
attic duets, and the Crawford Sisters In
songs dances admirably fll In the bill,
which Il well balanced and entertaining
from beginning 20 end, without a single
weak spot IN 10 and with many features
that are Of the highest order of excellence.
The doors are opened Al and the per-
formance begins az I3o, lasting until
10 30 for the one price Of admission.
Bicycles are checked free for patrons A.
the ward on Clemence street.
Next weeks bill will include kathryn
Osierman, Digby Bell, Mile Christines
trained monkeys. Horace Golden, Garfield
and Carleton. Florine, the Eidfidges, Pat
and Matte Rooney. +. ". Pa.frey, Wes-
and Elliot Mazuz and MaEette.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-08-31
STICK TO SIMPLE FOOD.
The American business Mans Pace
Demands Easiiy Digcntcd Dishes.

The American business Mans Pace
Demands Easily DiEcstcd Dishes.
There was in the old days far lSs
wear and tear upon the nerves. aud,
under such conditions. digestion vgs
more completely performed" writes
Mrs. :. Il. Rorcr OF "Why Am C,,-
posed To Pies" In The Ladies' Hon
Journal The mothers of today must
look more carefully 60 the building of
their bodies and brains than their
mothers and grandmothers did. In
deed nt the pace at which we Amcrl-
cans are going we use our brains at
full speed nearly all the time. What
man can build brain and Drawn On
pies, layer cakes on preserves or any
other mass of material which from It's
very comploXity requires labor and
time FOR digestion, drawing the blood
from the brain TO the stomach during
his working hours2 Observe those who
eat their complex foods carclcssly and
hastily aud YOU Will see at "A glance
the conditions that nccessltate com
plctc rest every now and then, or an
early nervous breakdown.
''ln my close observation In the last
20 years iigd very few people In our
common struggle for existence who cen
FOR any length OF time eat carelessly OF
complex foods. At 10 or 30 man may
perhaps have accumulated wealth, but
not health, ana OF what earthly use IL
the FIRST without the second2 Many
persons In the generation gone before
have eaten pies M least once n day,
but they have not had meat three times
n day, nor have they rushed at our
pncc. They gave more time to the d.
gestlon OF the pie. People who recon-
mend these rich foods rarely know any.
thing Of their complex conditions and
stIll less of the complexity of dges-
ton"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-08-31
BROKEN BRIG A BRACS

Mr.. Major, the famous cement man of New
York, explains some very interesting facts
about Majors Cement
The multitudes who use this standard arti.
Gle know that IL II many hundred per cent
better than any other cement, for which sim
not know why. The simple reason Is that
MIR. Major uses the best materials ever dis
covered and other manufacturers do not use
them, because they are too expensive ana
do not allow large profits. Mr.. Major tells Us
that one of the elements of his cement costs
1915 a pound, ana another costs s2Gj "A gallon
while "A large share of the sOcalled cements
and liquid glue upon the market are nothing
more than siXteen-cent glue, dissolved in
water or citric acid, and In some cases,
altered slightly In color and OdOr by the
addition OF cheap and useless materials.
Majors cement rctails at fifteen cents ana
twenty-five cents "A bottle, and when "A dealer
upon II that his only object Is 10 make a
larger profit.
The profit on Majors cement f. a. much
a. any dealer ought 10 make on any
cement And this il doubly true In view Of
the fact that each dealer gets his share OF
the benefit OF Mr.. Majors advertising, which
amounts To over sJCND "a month, throughout
the country. Established in ls76.
Insist on having Majors. Don't accept any
Od-haud advice from druggist.
If you are az all handy tand you Will b5
likely 10 find that you are a good deal more
so than you imagined you can repair your
rubber boots and family shoes, land any other
rubber and leather articles, with Majors
Rubber Cement and Majors Leather Cement.
And YOU will bee surprised at how many
dollars "A year you will thus save,
II your druggist cant supply you, IL Will be
forwarded bs mall either kind. Free Of
postage.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-08-31
PERSONAL.

Z. T, Luther has returned from vaca.
tion '~'ps~
DIR. a. p. Farley is taking his vacation
at Atlantic City.
G. NJ. Lee has returned from vaca.
tion spent in Maine.
NJ Charles IIoher and family spent
SUNDAY at Conilaiout
John Lees OF the Atlantic mi Is Office is
vaoationizing at New Bedford.
w. l. Clarke and wife of llarkness
ssreet are away ON vacation trip.
b.. + Horton OF the Queen Dyeing Co,
and family are at Fenwick Hall, Conn.
Rev DIR. Garfield was the speaker at
the Broadway Baptist church ON Sunday.
Postmaster w. ID. Harris has gone to
Chicago to attend the 6, A. X. eonyen-
lion.
Miss Edmands, missionary at the Broad.
way Baptist church, is In New York this
week.
Mr.. aud Mrs Longlellow, father and
mother of DR.. a IL. Longlellow, are here
from Maine.
John Cray is acting as organist at the
Cranston street Baptist church during
the summer.
William Tanner and James Taberner
and their families have returned from a
yhchting trip.
Geo. II. Lees, clerk at II. /. Hough's
Pharmac', is spending his vacation at
Cottage City.
Captain L. II. Leavitt, W. ]. Banspach
and +. +. Sheldon have returned from
their Southern trip.
Mr.. Louis Sullman, director of music
at the Broadway Baptist, is In Utica, y.
y. on vacation trip.
G. ]. Costello, type writer at the Office
Of the Atlantic mills. is spending his
vacation in Nova Scotia.
w. f. Perkins, general secretary Of the
Y, NJ. &. A. at Columbus, Ohio, visited
friends In Olneyyille this week.
James Z. Shawcross has returned from
Newark and Is receiving congratulations
on his election as vice president Of the
National Newsdealers Association.