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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17
taxatlon has been reduced to the min,

taxation has been reduced to the min
imum.
Virginia lost great opportunity, and
all through prejudice. If this State had
ut that time showed the same liberal
spirit towards corporations much Of the
money which has been poured into the
treasury of New Jersey would have
found Its way into the treasury of Vir-
ginia.
Some few years ago, when North Da-
kota was framing n constitution, the
Louisiana lottery offered n tremendous
sum for the incorporation OF lottery
provision. and 1t Is barely possible that
by little judicious advertising we can
find the lost scheme in Honduras"
and rehabilitate 1t in the States.
What we want evidently is money.
Everything appears at least to be toll
cradle If 1T carries a banking surplus,
and the ''jingle of the guinea" is the
pleasing accompaniment for the songs
OF the present day. This may be our
great chance; we may not be right, but
we can surely be rich
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17
TROUBLE FOR THE ENDoRsERs
(New York Evening Post.)

The convention of the Maine Repub-
licans yesterday strikngly illustrated
how much at sea the party now is 1t
endorsed the wise. patriotic and pro-
Gressive administration" of President
Mckinley. and also endorsed the work
OF the Senators and Representatives of
Maine in Congress. Yet on the day
that this platform was adopted one of
those Representatives was voting
against Il measure which Mr.. Mckinley
has been pushing with all the force of
the Administration. and Mr. Litllefield
is on record as holding this measure TO
be the very reverse OF wise. patriotic
and progressive.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17

Easy Boss Plat is disposed to keep
Teddy Roosevelt on the anxious seat
until after the National Republican
Convention. The State Convention
which meets to select delegates to the
national gathering will not be allowed
to endorse Roosevelt for reelection,
but will content itself with a perfume
tory compliment to his administration.
AS the convention to nominate State
officers does not meet until September,
the Boss doubtless thinks he may get
Teddy off his hands by showing him
on the national party.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17
NOTES AND OPINIONS.
PUT MONEY IN-THY PURSE.
(Richmond NcMs.l

Should n Constitutional Convention be
called for Virginia it may be able 10
provide many sure ways of putting Il
good deal of money in the till In one
way and another.
In regard to chartering the trusts the
Richmond Times says:
several years ago the people of Vir-
ginia got ii into their heads that great
corporations were criminal and the Leg
islature was SO liberal that the Amcri-
can Tobacco Company was compelled
Ia so To New Jersey for its charter.
The people of New Jersey saw their op-
portuni,y, and afforded liberal terms to
corporations. with the result that the
State has largely paid its operating eX-
penses through its charter fees. and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17

1t begins to look like the fruit crop
Of the far South may escape destruc-
ton this year. The frosts of last week
are reported to have done little damage,
is regarded as past. This means mil
lions OF dollars to the South and a
beautiful supply of fruit at reasonable
prices. Destruction of the South's fruit
crop is always a calamity to the whole
country.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17

sue. In which he answers these at
lacks Of Republican. and summarizes
the chief events of his administration.
And we think that every true Demo-
crat. NO MATTER HOW HE PRO-
POSES TO VOTE AT TO-DAY'S PRI-
MARY. will feel gratined Uf he has
heard Of these attaclss) that the Dem
ocratic party has no reason to apologize
Tor the present executive head of the
city, as against the attacks of Re-
publican.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17

The policy of this paper with refer
ence to the Democratic primary is well
known. We have repeatedly stated
that, as q party organ, we would not
support any candidate for nomination
at a Democratic primary as against
any other candidate. and we do not
propose to depart from that principle
However. when we find Democratic
Mayor ATTACKED BY a REPUBLI-
CAN in print and mass meeting. and
when we find these attacks current in
the community. and when we further
find that these attacks are unfounded
in fact. we feel that 1t is our duty as Il
Democratic paper to thereon
SO that injustice be. not done Demo-
crat elected to office. 1t Is with distinct
pleasure, therefore, that we call the
attention of the public to the manly
and straightforward letter of Mayor
Johnston. published In our Sunday is
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17

The decision of Judge feathers, at
indianapolis. that the Master Plumbers
Association and the contracts it en-
forces with dealers in plumbers sup
plies, constitute q Conspiracy in
restraint of trade" will interest house
Oils association had formed combina-
ton to prevent plumbers. other than
members OF the association, from pur-
chasing the materials of the trade,
compelling the assent OF the dealers to
the agreement. Under the decision,
those who have been injured by this
agreement may recover damages.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17
To the Ladies
millinery For Easter
Week

We have received in addition to our
stock FIFTY DOZEN LEGHORN
HATS, ranging in prices from Csc. to
$500. y large assortment of FANCY
HATS in Chip. Neapoli, Tan. Fine
Straw and all other kinds of brands.
The newest WALKING HATS New
foliage. flowers. egrets and ornaments.
In fact, we have an immense stock
of all kinds of MILLINERY GOODS.
We will guarantee our prices The
ladies are respectfully invited to ex-
anime our goods.
No trouble to show them
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17
TWELVE PAGES.
TUESDAY. APRIL IT, 1900.
INSTRUCT THE DELEGATES.

The time is short now until delegates
Convention which meets here the sec
ond Of next month.
The most important matter that will
come before the people will be the ques-
ton of instructing delegates to the
State Convention relative to the propo-
sition to amend the State Constitu-
zion.
In the premises there are two points
Mt issue:
1. Shall the calling of a convention to
amend the Constitution be made a par
ty issue by the Democratic State Con-
yention?
2. Shall the State Convention pledge
the party to a submission of the amend
ed Constitution to a vote of the people
for ratification or rejection?
In number of counties conventions
have already been held. Some have In
structed their delegates to vote for the
first of these propositions. Some of
them have instructed their delegates
to vote for the second. if the first shall
DE carried.
What action should the people take in
regard to this matter? The Virgnlan-
Pilot believes that they should instruct
their delegates to vote AYE" on both
propositions.
There will be agitation until the pres
ent Constitution is amended or a new
one written. The issue is now up and
1T may as well he settled in favor of
revision or amendment or a new Con-
stitution. For reasons sufficiently we'll
understood the Democratic party must
do this work. Therefore, let the dele
gates from this county be instructed
to vote in the State Convention to COM
init the Democratic party to revision of
the Constitution by a convention: pro-
wided. that the revised Constitution
shall be submitted TO a vote of the
people, to be adopted or rejected. as
they in their wisdom shall sec nt.
AS we have pointed out before, how
ever necessary changes in the funda-
mental law of the State may be. it is
of equal Importance that any and all
changes shall be passed on by the SOW
ereign people. 1t is too important to
leave to the discretion Of uninstructed
delegates. In the State Convention
pressure will be brought to bear upon
them To vote against binding the party
TO submit the amended Constitution 10
the test of popular vote. They will
he urged to leave the determination of
that question to the convention that
amends the Constitution. They will
be told that a popular vote on the
amended Constitution will nccessitate
a hot campaign. and portentious dam
gers will be injured up 10 enforce the
argument. And the coniurcrs. TO n
man. will avow that there will be no
risk in leaving a convention to frame
O. Constitution and put Ii into operation
without the Formally of referring II To
the people.
Therefore, instruct the delegates. In
struct them to vote first, last and all
the time" to bind the party to submit
any Constitution for the framing of
which 1t is responsible to a vote of the
people of Virginia. Good faith
straightforward public policy. all prccc-
dent and the principles on which
Democracy rests demand this Send a
delegation to the State Convention
strongly and unequivocal!Y pledged
to 1t.
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17
CANT STOP FOR BREAKFAST
montgomery Advertiser.)

IF Dewey starts in on a Presidential
campaign he'll hardly find time to cal
Il halt for breakfast.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17

y $500. 900 government yacht is to be
placed at the disposal of the Governor
of Porto Rico. Our pro-consuls are not
to be exiied from court without some
compensating splendors.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17

The passage by a Republican House
of a resolution favorng election of
United States Senators by the people
direct Indicates that hereafter the cam
paign thunder will be worked
overtime.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17

1t Is now asserted that Senator Clark
will not resign. From the methods by
which he got in the public inferred that
he would have to be kicked out, and
will try to bear up while it is being
done.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17

Just at present all OF Paris has al
eye on the box office. France will b,
the friend of all the world now, unit
the show is over.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17

Senator Chandler says Roosevelt has
no right to ''slusc Wee Presidential
nomination y Communicated Vice
President would be in lie With the new
policy OF imperialism.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17
WHAT THEY DIDN'T ENDORSE.
washington Post.)

The Virginia Republicans endorsed
about everything except the manner in
which Congressman Young was relieved
of his seat.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17

Mr.. Talbcrt. OF South Carolina. is ii
danger of becoming the Ben Tillman o
the other wing.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17

The photographers seem to be hamper
ed with a sort OF Butler of com
mander.
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-15
There Can Be Little Hope for India.

The famine in India is not unprecedented calamity
Famine in India is the expected periodical reg
uary recurring thing one hundred years 100000
people famine starvation It is not fit coun-
Try populations yet it is and has been for hun
dreds years numerously The famine IS
accident but from conditions which are
frequent recurrence 1t is country as much sub
or the semi-arid regions along
ae base Of the Rocky Mountains The inhabitants India
live upon the during the best Of seasons
which Anglo-saxon would starve Since Great
Britain established the statistics Of sarva
ton frghtfu during many times In the famine
Of 1o in Bengal Of entire population sue
cumbed 100000 died Of disease and starvation The
accompanying the British statistics of that year
show that thousands thousands subsised for time
On grass and leaves and bodies Of the dead
The children practically all there was no rising
generation left average death rate in the
northwest provinces 1900 per day Again in 1869 in
1866 and 1859 distressing famines over
100000 people died Of the wretches finally esorted
to oannIbalism The British government then expended
s3oooooO relief private charity raised $2oOoo more
but single district Bombay $4,000 people died out
population Of 100000 The famine was succeeded by
cholera. which fatal Again in 1897 the
northwest by cholera followed by
plague and although the relief fund amounted TO more
than s5oeoooo the people like sheep Now we have
famine again by the most narrowing tales o,
misery and distress is that for the past ten years
there continued succession Of ranlnes
L though this awful condition OF things
destined the whole country was depopu
lated and the infection spread an over Europe.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-15
Wheat to Go bv the Gulf

The Topeka Capital. the head of Railroad News
that the big plying between
the Gulf of Mexico and Liverpool already bidding for
business carrying 1oo000o0O ushes OF wheat
which being harvested in Kansas and Oklahoma.
Wheat growers and elevator say these two sec
tons will and harvest 100000 bushels Of
wheat this year. that. taking home
consumption will he left fully 100000 bushels Cor
transport.
Much of the -four manufactured in Kansas and Okla
goes Liverpool the Gulf of Mexico Ship
pers claim they send -four to England by this
route cheapy they ship it by rail to New York
If they get such -four they why not
product? Believing they can shippers
with the big steamship companies plying between
Galveston Orleans Liverpool cheap rate
this years wheat crop.
railroad companies tapping great wheat region
which gulf terminals backing the scheme will
the gulf induce shippers
the the southern Nebraska wheat shippers
also figuring this pan and it is stated that all that
territory the gulf about cheaply
Chicago Nebraska will raise 600O00OO bushels wheat
should 100000 bushels
the gulf market along with Kansas and Oklahoma S
1OOOOOOOO bushels it would make quite hole in the freight
receipts of railroad lines between Missouri river and
Chicago
However, in view of the effort of the railroads and
steamship companies who accessible gulf points and
taking big crop consideration competitors
the roads into Chicago viii larger per
business than year For the five years
a been foot whereby the Texas roads
control the Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma wheat
crops.
Grain dealers in Topeka Kansas City east
Chicago as we'll the railroads. anticipating this move
the Of the exporters from the gulf have taken the
matter in hand and than likely rate will
Texas roads agatingthis
compee with The crop Of Michigan, Illinois Indi-
and Ohio is last years crop this
will necessate Kansas wheat and flour going
these than usual
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-15
1aifsu go Eagle
VI. NJ. MURDOCH. Editor.
Who and What Are the Boxers ?

Who Chinese Boxers what is their aim and
purpose? Doubtless many people unacquainted
with history conditions of the fowery king
have wondered what The Boxers stand
for type Cinnamon who abomnate all foreigners
we allow them much Importance may say that
their watchword China Chinese Every incurson
foreigners had them reckon with under other
Chinese regular sodiery could easily put them
down. they gang Of murderers, but
prefer compound with their crimes At every
step is evident had the indulg
ence OF empress. who restore the ancient
prestige by appealing all the
vicious elements subjects. The Boxers
are also in alliance with another society
known Fig Sword society, who drive both
Catholic and rotestant missionaries supported
by Buddhsts found leading the rebel
lious fanatics.
the average radesman China the foreigner st
a barbarian The Boxers only the general feeling
They are spreading -withforegners agitation
rapidly They are fatalists fanatics who fear
are all things good fighters. Besides
this there are thousands populated
center who stand ready to join any that offers
them employment country everywhere infested
with banditt ever ready to swoop inoensve
chantmen
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-15
The Belgian Hare Rabbit Racket.

A mascot is a mascot. There is no description,
delneation Or characterization possible mascot
sentiaIy simple And jackrabbit is jack
rabbit other animals have ears gossps and also
the mule other things have legs such
storks and benches and pianopayers But jackrahbit
rom, rs externally int rnab AMI etsrnaly legs and
ALL a jaclrabbit.
There is much talk speculation being INDUCED in
especially by the Belgian hare, over its
sweetness Of meat and especially prolhcness short
grass reader of the Eagle writes information Editors
are being ever bonbarded queries covering
ceivabe conception pertaining to the sciences arts
ture the spiritual the material and all be-
yond the compass encyclopedias But this longing
subscriber this capacity in
clnation For once feel qualified give succinct
comprehensive and satisfactory Belgian hare
cheap profit of it only limited by the dis
position capacity of all rabbit kind breed and null
tply Internationally and indefinitely a dozen Belgian
hares properly sizes sexes, will with
astonishing prolhcness prove equal a supply for
an army, including reserve of dogs The
vests Belgian having good
strong pack hounds wish he hadn't This is the
opinion editor tasted and of
is not connoisseur and has hankering hav
ing entirely satisfied his laudabe curiosity by OBJ
servation A buck Belgian hare of pedigree COM
anywhere from dollar hundred dollars the
price being matter of the breeders conscience
thing with which Belgian hare dealers do not bur
dened AS for anything else, they simply ordinary
jackrabbits, better varmnt, for ami
NAL food being neither tender cotton-ai
juicy tlp mountain kind known snowshoe and
of the ratty taste they all In lanky build
legs ears color size and habit the Belgian but
jackrabbit but possibly
between the two apen aGed. The who the
Belgian rabbit racket having made his humbug big go
and amassed colossal fortune are rabbit
hungry should be given a rest.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-15

the firm determination OF winning victory which shall
fitting rebuke the scoundrels who thwarted
of the people expressed polls.
Ex-Governor W. s. Taylor having declined to again be
a candidate choice likely to fall upon John w.
Yerkes party leader seems the confidence
Republican voters probably be nomin-
reclamation other candidate has entered the
declining stand again for the nomination,
Governor Taylor said: only possible redress must
through appeal the people Every friend of the
sacred OF rights should be enlisted In
sentng be candidate Yerkes said that in doing
believed this defense popular
ereignty untrammeled suffrage will bring into
cooperation prize political
sonal liberty"
This indicates that the Republicans going into the
campaign the proper spirit and if they wise
leadership there good why
they should not roll the polls majority large
that Democratic legislature would not dare to at
tempt thwart the popular will a time.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-15
But They are All Republicans in Fact

The acquisition by of foreign territory
is leading multiplicity of forms government the
possessions At this session bills been
passed for the OF Alaska Hawaii and Porto
Rico The form Of government different place
Porto REQ governor officers and executive
council appointed by the president There is also council
elected by the people "A commissioner
with the departments government The
island is not allowed delegate in Alaska has
legislature but has a delegate congress Hawaii
both legislature and delegate congress. The Philip
pines military of Columbia
another unique example of the many different forms
that being adopted the republic. The
District has no legislature no vote in congress
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-15
Both Cute and Useful.

An inventor has perfected apparatus which literally
cries FIRE." at the time for alarm According
the Scientific American The fire of western
city has just tested automatic fire alarm by which
the telephone automatically with
the aid of monograph intervals the different
Thermosats provided. AS the
certain temperature these thermostats the phono
graph be switched over in and
recorded sentences ground telephone The
photograph viii continue repeat the fire
until Ii is shut off.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-15
The Kentucky Republicans viii Trv Aqain,

The Republicans OF Kentucky dIsheartensd b.
the taef' from them Of the governorship and
Offices by the Democrats legislature Of the STATE
They apparently going years campaign with
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-15

As Russia got all troops into Chinese terri
tory the announcement made that empress dow
did not object 20 the Of foreign troops
looks good deal like Russia position give herself
tips
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-15

An elocutonst fell through the pier the sea
Atlantic City the other day while rectng
least minutes before anybody could tell
waves" were saying.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-15

From the character of the contests coming up the
Republican convention Philadelphia appear
that Tennessee and Alabama also sprnkng
busters.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-15

The Chinese Boxers are called that because they were
originally order Of agtators almost
many gestures the Kansas Pop Of 1882
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-15

II the posse comltatus Louis take Governo
stephens out and spike few braces his backbone
would long way toward settlement OF strike.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-15

might be said for the enumerator that he
getting the only publication earth which ever
man. and child America is allowed contribute
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-15

dispatch of yesterday Bryan Chicago
talked business with Jones Bryan neve:
been known 10 transact business IN other way.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-15

Mayor Van Wyck has probably the conclusion
that while the may be mightier sword
newspaper mans lead pencil pick all
hollow.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-15

According TO General Otis there can be no peace In the
Philippines years attachment.
It's the same way Kentucky.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-15

People who inclined complain the Repub-
hcan majority in Oregon larger should remember
that Bryan in the Oregon campaign very long.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-15

TIE best that Bryan could offer the ENJOYS was
The consolation would have different
been elected president
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-15

fairly well demonstrated already that the only
thing year which will crop
viii Republican fail