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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

and comfortable quarters for the ses-
slons OF the Convention, and with the
best of living accommodations. Every
man within our gates should be made
to feel that he is thrice welcomed
guest,not stranger here upon suffer
ance.
The Board of Trade and Business
Mems Association might we'll give their
aid in rousng our people to decorate
the principal streets and places of busi-
ness in honor of the Convention and the
men it will attract here. A distinguished
body always. the Importance of the is
sues to come before the Democratic
State Convention this year, has result
ed in each community's choosing its
most representative men as delegates.
The city should therefore seek to make
the best possible impression, both as
a courtesy to this Convention and that
it may be the easier to secure other
Conventions hereafter.
Norfolk has ample hotel facilities, a
Hall with seating capacity of 5000; is
easily accessible by rail and steamer. 1t
ought to have more Conventions. and al
larger share of the money that COM
ventions spend with the stores and
hotels wherever they hold their meet5
ings. Above all, 1t can not afford to do
without the notice and National repu4
tation such gatherings give City, and
the influx of capital thata wider know,
ledge of it's business advantages, and
opportunities, would assure.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
NORFOLK AND CONVENTIONS.

The Virginian- Pilot ventures 10 again
direct the attention of the Board of
Trade and Business Mems Association
and the City Councils to the course
pursued by other cities in keepinr q
Standing Committee whose duties it
snail be to visit the Commercial. Re-
Iigious. Political ana Fraternal Con-
ventions wherever they may be in sos
sion' and to invite them to meet next
in the City represented by the commit
tee. Atlanta, which has been particul-
arly successful in securing such gath
erings, has Standing Committee of
three to look after its interests in this
matter.
1t Is not necessary to point out that
In these days of competition. nothing
comes to cities. any more than to indi
viduals. without effort. The CITY that
sends its representatives to push its
claims and present its advantages To
n convention. is the one that secures
1t for the next year. If other cities ala
not have such committees Norfolk
could trust its superior advantages tn
speak for themselves. Under existing
conditions it can not afford to do so. 1t
must get in line with its progressive
competitors and fight for what it wants
and needs.
An essential to securing more con-
ventions Is the hospitable treatment of
those that meet here. Every delegate
then becomes a gracious and effective
advocate Of the City. The Democratic
State Convention meets here on May
End. 1t will be largely attended. No ef-
fort should be spared to provide the
delegates, the visitors. and the distin-
guished men from all parts of the State,
who will be In attendance with spacious
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
WILL SUPPORT BRYAN.
(CoTirier-Journal.)

II the Republican leaders had not
Deen the n.erest aggregation of pro-
iessionai Politicians. ''out for the stun,
they would, after the election of 1896.
nave seen something more than a
cnahSe of Offices in the Government.
Ihey wou!d have looked deeper and
recogni zed that a time had come when
the beater elements of the country
might be united on good policies.
Ihey saw nothing except their own tri-
utnpn- They applauued nothing except
'neir, own wisdom and virtue The
S!Sa nt!c sacrifices made by the Sound
MOI rey Democrats. they forgot as soon
as thcy reached their own snug harbor.
and, what was still worse, they ig-
~ Sed the full meaning and portent OF
lose sacrifices. The consequence is
fhat they VIII have to make the fight
loi their lives in the coming Presiden-
flal contest: because the Gold Demo-
rrass arc going. with very few excep-
PioI.s, to support the regular ticket OF
mfir party and will be Just as mucil in
favor OF Mr.. Bryan III 1900 as they were
against him in 1896,
Lot there be no mistake about this
1t is their own affair and they are sup
ported by reasons satisfactory to them
solves The Republicans talk, gllbly
about honest politics. They have only
,heir leaders to thank for political con-
dttions that are likely to prove disas-
trouS to them.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
WHAT A CONVENTION CAN
NOT DO.

The Charlottesville Progress, which
is outspolien against the submission of
a revised Constitution TO a vote of the
people, falls into an error which many
others doubtless make as well. 1t says:
"NVhcrevcr and whenever the negro.
led by few or many whites, has ar
rayed himself against the great mass
OF the white people. turbulence and
bloodshed have resulted. Virginia
wants no such campaign as this; she
wants no more Danville riots. And yet
no constitution containing the educa-
tional Qualification of voters can, IL
submitted to the people, fail to pro-
ducc Just such lamentable results Any
constitution n Virginia convention may
adopt will disfranchise the illiterate
black people. and continue the fran
chise to ell whites who were eligible to
vote in ISGO. Just rs Louisiana has done,
and just as the United States Congress
has done III the case of Hawaii"
Let us see about DISTINGUISHING the
'illlteratc black people" and "contin
uing the franchise" to whites. After
declaring that convention may make
amendments without submitting them
10 the people, the Constitution puts this
limitation on its power:
provided. That no amendment or
revision shall be made which shall deny
or any way impair the right of suf-
fragc, or any civil or political right as
conferred by this Constitution. EN-
CEPT FOR CAUSES WHICH APPLY
TO ALL PERSONS AND CLASSES
WITHOUT DISTINCTION"
Clearly. therefore. there can be no
restriction of the negro vote without a
like restriction OF the white vote, unless
the Constitution containing the restric-
ton is submitted to 4 popular vote. A
convention is prohibited from making
any discrimina ton in favor of illiteratc
whites. If it puts an educational or
property qualification upon the suff-
rage. It must apply to whites and
blacks alike.
Certainly virginia wants no more
Danvillc riots" nor does she want the
men who defended her from Bethel to
AppomattoX disfranchiscd in their old
age by pot-house politicians in n snap
convention. The riots are not ncces-
sary accompaniment of n campaign for
suffrage qualifications. They are not
nearly so inevitable as many tmsd
souls imagine. But for the Democracy
to break faith with the men who have
been bone of its bone for quarter of
century. to take their ballots from
them without giving them so much as a
hearing, through the pretense of avoid
ing trouble in DISTINGUISHING the negro
there could be no atonement for such
it's consequences.
BY the honorable past of the Demo
crazy. let us hone that none will have
| the temerity to propose such a course
| in the State Convention.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
TWELVE PAGES.
THURSDAY. APRIL 2s, 1900.
INSTRUCT THE DELEGATES.

Before the Virginian Pilot again goes
to press, the delegates of the Virginia
State Convention will have been select
ed.
Interviews published in this paper
show that every leading politician in
the city, Is in favor of making the hold
Ing of Convention to revise the Con-
stitution party measure and are also
unalterably opposed to any revisions
that would not be submitted to the pco-
pie for their ratification or rejection.
For this reason, we hardly deem it
necessary to warn Democrats that pro-
per instructions should be given to-
night at the ward meetings. Do not
take anything for granted. Be on hand
and see that the delegates are instruct
ed. 1t means Il great deal. Democrats
throughout the city are committed to
take decisive and proper action. Let the
message go out from Norfolk that Nor
folk is for an amended Constitution, but
1t is equally strong. first. last and all
the time. that it shall be submitted to
the people. -
AS q comprehensive instruction, we
would respectfully commend the reso-
luton passed by the Richmond delega-
ton, and which is reproduced to-day in
our editorial columns.
2 Let a solid delegation so uo for n
Constitutional Convention and FOR
THE PEOPLE. See that no man is
elected who does not favor submission
to the people as we'll as an amended
constitution. No man can say what evil
turks behind the movement uow OH
foot to keeo the amended constitution
away from the people; besides Norfolk
Democrats have committed themselves
TO both OF these measures. With this.
we leave the matter in the hands of the
party leaders, with full assurance that
their action will be in keeping with the
wishes and interests OF the people.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
q Few Days More of
Special Reduced Rates Rates,

SO many persons have requested me to
give them little more time in which TO
take advantage of MY OFFER OF SPE-
CIAL REDUCED RATES. THAT I
HAVE DECIDED TO EXTEND THE
TIME TO MAY !. 1850.
Positively no one will be taken at these
low rates after May l.: but all who begin
before that time will be treated until
cured at cut rates.
THE COMING MONTHS ARE PROB
ABLY THE EEST OF THE YEARS FOR
THE TREATMENT OF CATARRH AND
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS, being free
from the extreme heat of summer and
the cold and SHOWS OF winter. For this
reason, and because l want the public to
notice shat ! HAVE MOVED INTO MY
NEW OFFICES AT ga MAIN STREET
over tho Hub" l AM OFFERING TO
ALL CATARRH SUFFERERS WHO
BEGIN MY TREATMENT BEFORE
MAY /. 1900 GREATLY REDUCED
RATES-IN FACT. ABOUT ONE-HALF
MY USUAL PRICES. Can YOU afford to
neglect this opportunity? VIII YOU let
CATARRH destroy your health when you
can be cured on such favorable terms?
Even if you do not want to begin troat-
ment now CALL AND HAVE 4 TALK
WITH ME- Consultation always free
Remember. have moved 10 rooms 3
and l. No. S74 Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
SUBMIT TO THE PEOPLE.
(Danville Reglster.l

AS the time for the State Democratic
convention at Norfolk draws nearit be-
comes more and more apparent that the
people demand the submission of new
constitution. should one be adopted to
the voters for approval. The resolution
offered by Mr.. Withers and adopted by
the mass meeting of Democrats Of this
CITY would not have prevailed without
objection. we are sure. had the meaning
Oh the last paragraph there been under
STOOD. 1T is we'll. however. in order that
the people might have an opportunitv
10 express themselves. as they are do
ing. We have heretofore referred to the
strong sentiment of the press i'm favor
OF the submission of the conventions
work TO the people. and have published
,he NieW'; OF several prominent party
leaders. all OF whom were favor,nio 70
Il constitutional convention. Among the
recent EXPRESSIONS on this subicct is
that oil Attorney General Montague.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
IT'S ARMORY HALL.

The Virginian-Pilot cannot but con-
graduate the committee in charge of
arrangements for the state Convention
in securing Armory Hall for use of the
Convention.
Armory Hall Is a grand place for the
me mbers and visitors to assemble. and
every Norfolkian will he proud to well
come the guests of the city to this COM
modious hall 1t has already been dec
grated by the Elks. An effort is now
on foot to secure additional decorations
suitable to the occasion.
Too much cannot be said in praise of
the public spirit shown by the Ellis in
this movement. They have not only
stepped aside for the occasion, but have
allowed the use of their decorations.
Let the merchants now become i'm
bued with the spirit of the movement
and decorate their stores. offices. &c.
This is splendid opportunity for adj
vertising the city. for making a good
impression. for displaying our hospital
ity, and for the showing our guests
that 1--WE are glad to see them"
Norfolk is fast becoming a convention
town. She claims to be we'll prepared
for it. Now let us make the title good.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
THE SUPREME AUTHORITY
pulaski News-Review1

If the right Of the peonla IN mace a.,
The work OF a convention. If one shall
DC called. is not to be exercised. then
many OF those who are now its warm est
advocates Will not favor it when they
come TO vote. What those favoring a
conventions wish is that constitution
snail be carefully drawn ana then sub
initted TO Il popular vote for its ratin-
cation or rejection. The supreme au-
thority for the calling of a convention
Is the people. and the pconlc have the
right to say and no doubt I,1cy will saw
what the constitution shall be and whom
it shall 80 into effect. If n bad consti-
tuition is framed. they have the right
to reject it and they will reject it.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
COUNCILMEN.

Nothing can be OF more Importance
than the selection of Councilman. The
time expires at noon to-day. at which
notification of candidates Intention to
stand for election can be made.
Let not the opportunity go by of
elccting n good Council. We again ap-
peal to the good citizens of Norfolk to
turn out and induce business men to
become candidates for the Councils 1t
is important. and should not be over
locked.
Party men should interest themselves
in the measure and thus guarantee
that none but proper men arc selected.
The Nirginian-Pilot has so often and
earnestly impressed this upon the peo-
pie that it sincerely hopes for good ie-
suits.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
RICHMOND AND SUBMISSION.

The City OF Richmond made, all
things considered. good showing on
the Constitutional revision question at
the Democratic ward-meetings on
Tuesday night. Two of the ards,
Monroe and Clay. declared for making
revision by Convention n party issue,
and so instructed their delegates, while
Marshall and Madison wards adopted
similar resolutions. but did not instruct
their delegates. Madison. Monroe and
Clay Wards declared outright for a
party pledge to submit the revised Con-
stitution or revision shall be made) to
a vote of the people for adoption or re-
lection.
The resolution as adopted by Clay
Ward covers SO nearly what us the cor
rect Democratic position that it can be
perused with profit here. where the
Democrats have not yet taken action:
[ Resolved. That the delegates to the
Democratic State Convention to be held
at Norfolk, chosen by this meeting, be.
and they are hereby, directed to vote
and use their influence in favor of MAX
ing the question of holding u Coasti-
tut,onal Convention n party question
in accordance with the earnest recon-
lhcHudtion ot tHc JOINT caucus OF the
Democratic members; of the General
Assembly. They are also instructed to
vote for and to urge that the coirven-
ton at Norfolk shall bind Inc party by
formal resolution to submit the Con-
stitution created by the convention
(should one be heidi to the good peo-
pie OF this Commonwealth for ratifi-
cation or rejection. in accordance with
immemorial usage"
This resolution is admirably clear
upon the two all important points, in
volved in the question of Constitutional
revision. Both as to binding the Joern-
ocratic party to revise the Constit ution
by Convention and to submit the re-
vised Constitution to Il vote of the, peo-
pie. it leaves nothing to be desired. 1t
is respectfully commended to the con-
sideration of Norfolk Democrats.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

Hon. Chauncey Depew seized upon n
celebration OF his birthday. by the
Mcntaull Club. of Brooklyn. to combat
is n "Millonaires Club" According to
Chauncey, most of the Senators are so
poor they room in back alleys and haunt
the free lunch counters. While he mod
estly avoids any direct allusLon to his
own bank account. Chauncey indicated
that he was able to command three
square meals Il day and n billed shirt
for State occasions.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

General Miles has written q letter to
the Secretary of War severely arraign-
ing the disappearing gun as used in
our coast defense system, and asserting
that the best authorities OF Europe
have declared against this style of gur
as impracticable. An interesting fac t
In this connection is that the disappear
ing carriage is the invention of Gene T.
al Burlington. now Chief of Ordnance,
and it is more than limited that undue
influence has been used in having it
adopted as the prevailing type for coast
defense.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

BY far the most interesting part of
the Dewey Presidential propaganda is
the continued assurance of the Republi-
can press that his chances OF the DEM
ocratic nomination grow daily brighter.
AS thcse same newspapers have been
declaring for three years. that Mr..
Bryan was the weakest man the Dem
ocratic party could name. 1t Is strange
that they should rejoice at Dewey's
alleged improving chances.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

the next place. numbers of influential
counties have instructed their delegates
10 vote in favor of The constitutional
conventions work being submitted to
to say that If convention is ordered
and present indications are to that ef-
lect-the new Constitution will not be-
come operative kill the voters approve
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

Governor Davis. of Porto Rico. gets
in with Eelated denial that he changed
his mind as to frcc-trade with Porto
Rico. In the limbo OF discredited de-
mails that of Governor Davis will be in
distinguished company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

John G.. Carlisle has bloomed out as
an enthusiastic supporter of Gov"
Taylor. AS John G.. was cggcd out Of
his native state, the wherefore of his
enthusiasm is not OBSCURE.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

Norfolk and Richmond and Lynch
burg Will shout one grand hallelujah
for new Constitution and submission
10 the people.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

We would not advise anyone to asl
OEX) Senator Clark if he was ever
member of the l.. S. Senate.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
NOTES AND OPINIONS.
AS no SUBMISSIONS.

1t is quite within the province of the
Norfolk convention to pledge that if n
constitutional convention be ordered
its work shall be submitted 70 the peo-
Pile for ratification or rejection.
To pursue such Il course would be to
follow the usual Virginia custom. In
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
To Our Advertisers.

Tho NirSinian-Pilot Is compelled to
require that all advertisers desiring To
change their advertisements i'm our sun
day edition furnish us with copy not
later than IL o'clock noon Fridays. No
change of advertisement will he guar
nntecd in our Sunday paper IL copy Is
sent later than this hour. This REQUIRE
ment Is rendered necessary by tho great
increase In our advertising patronage,
for which VIC thank our patrons and
trust that they will appreciate the Fl, ct
that an early paper will be a mutual
benefit To both our readers and advcr-
tisers.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

1t is as important that the people pas
upon the new Constitution as 1t is t,
have new Constitution.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

to use only smoAeiess powder. when tho
time comes to do the work.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

Take nothing for granted. See tina
the delegates are instructed and in
structed right.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

Don't FORGET that it's a solid delega
ton for Revision of the Constitution
and submission to the people.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

Meantime the Chinese Boxers" are
operating after the most approved
Apache methods.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

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personal absence. letters and all comuni-
cations for THE VlRGINIAN-PlIOT
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to THE VIRGINIAN AND PILOT PUD-
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

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fishing Company is authorized to contract
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the PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

In the meantime somebody will kindly
advise Mr.. Quay where he was struck.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-09-09
MATRIMONIAL.

III, Inc marriage Of Miss Laura Marie
Hickey. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs D. e.
f1ickey, and DR.. James o. Cayanagh was
Johns Catholic church. The church was
decorated with palms and white asters.
Rev Z F: Gleason read the marriage
service: Mr. ASermsn, of Minneapolis.
Tenoered. Mendelssohn's Wedding
March as the bride entered the church
win her father preceded by little Lorene
burning, flower girl. They were preceded
agh; the brides maids. Misses Allie RYAN
ana Ida Blazing; the ribbon bearers
Misses A1,S :, t Abbie Treacy. Anna Gaffney.
ushers, DR.. w. D. Kelly, Prof. John ZeI-
leny, Of Minneapolis, DR. Thomas Malo-
ney, DIR. Walter Ramsey, Thomas Nc
sure and Merton Coan. The groom was
agh; and met his bride at the altar. Miss
Otella Ackerson sang ave Marie" dur
ing the speaking of the vows. "Lohen-
left the church. The brides gown was
an elaborate one of white satin. with
robe OF reraissance lace The skirt was
n In ,:;n with court train and pleating Of
with. sunburst of diamonds and pearls
enveloDed her. A collar of pearls was
worn. The maid Of honor wore yellow
mousseiine de sole, with trimmings of
point lace. The bridesmaids Misses
Ryan and Blazing, were gowned in white
crepe with trimmings of point lace and
k-DHNo-- LiPDOlA. pGrISrSs- misses Gr1f%
fin and Stapleton, wore white mousse
line de sole. Miss Treacy wore blue en-
broidered blumetta, over white taffeta.
and Miss Gaffney wore white French
lawn over pink taffeta. The brides gift
to the ladies was a lovers knot in gold
for the hair The groom presented fhe
gentlemen each with pin About 400
guests We're received at the reception.
which was held at the brides home, Ra-
vine street. The house was Beautifully
decorated. each room being carried out
in one color. The dining room was In
charge of Mrs. A. P. Rotert. Mrs. George
Griffin The punch bowl was presided
oyer. BY Miss Anna Gaffney and Miss
| .Abbie, Treacy. DR.. and Mrs Cavanagh
| Oct. 1 at $50 Ravine street. = 'Ss
! The marriage Of Miss Emily Sticknev.
daughter of A. 3. Stfckney. to Pail
| Weed SON OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Weed.