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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22
NOTES AND OPINIONS.
OUR FINANCIAL ANARCHISTS
(New York Journal of Commerce.

tNeW DIRK Journal of Commerce.
Among its other dangers the trust
system seems to involve that of pla cling
the control of huge aggregates of capt.
tai and productive energy in the hands
OIL men entirely INSCRIPTIONS. Before
the recent multiplication of Industrial
trusts the public became familiar, i'm
one or two notorious cases, with the
employment of trust stocks in n mani
testify one-sided game Of speculation.
There were occasions on which the rise
or fall of some of these securities was
determined by practices not a whit
more reputable than the use of the
marked cards or loaded dice. The
speculative public is somewhat
changeable entity. and, for obvious
reasons. consists at different times of
different elements. Among its other
characteristics is that of very short
memory. and new combinations appar-
emily always suggest new methods
The fact has not yet penetrated the
intelligence ot that truStful section OF
the public who, without any but the
most superficial knowledge of what
they are dealing in, try to make money
on the Stock Exchange. that the very
essence of most of the trust combina-
tons is the creation of purely artificial
values. Given the existence OF n pre-
posterously inflated aggregate OF stock
capital. based solely on the cXpccta-
ton of earnings conditioned on the
maintenance of an unnatural level of
prices, and quite an ideal field is pro-
vided for unscrupulous manipulation.
While the trust managers are able to
dictate their own prices the business
shows enormously profitable returns.
But there comes IL point at which high
prices restrict consumption and stocks
begin To accumulate. II is entirely at
the discretion of rhc men in control
whether they shall meet this condition
by charging the market by reduction
OF prices. or restrict production by
shutting down their mills. If the bust
ness were conducted on legitimate
methods there can hardly be n question
about the alternative they would adopt.
But their business rests on the abSo-
lutely false foundation of presumed
ability To retain an artificial standard
of prices. and tho vices of it's origin
cuhcre throughout all its subsequent
administration Added to this is the
possibility of making more money by
gambling III their own stocks than by
conducting their business on Legitimate
lines When the game is successfully
begun by inducing the pubic to buy
at high prices stocks which have little,
If any. intrinsic value. the next move
IL ant to b. the deliberate depreciation
Of the earning mower of the property
50 that Il profit may he made on the
bear side OF the market.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22
a ROAST FOR ALBEMARLE.
(EastVille Herald)

If Albemarlc countys officials are as
jealous in attending to their duties as
they are in their efforts to hold on to
their respective offices they ought TO
make most excellent public servants :
but let that be as 1t may, the thirst for
drive them to marshal in solid phalanX
10 compass the defeat of Il measure that
has been the dream If every true born
Virginian for thirty years. 1t is the
sorriest spectacle in the whole move to
see these fellows. fat with long contin-
ued public faVors. trooping down to
Norfolk 10 head OF n change for the
better in our governmental machinery.
Proper modesty would dictate that they
at least smother for the time their In
ordinate greed for the monthly stipends
flowing from the public treasury. and
at least not combat'the Wills of their
constituents.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

The favorite argument of the impe-
rialists has been that opposition to the
course being pursued in the Philippines
sprang from ignorance of the cond!
tons. The so6iars who have served
there. 1t was asserted were imperial
lists. President David Star jordan. OF
Leland Stanford University. says that
sixty young men of that institution,
who enlisted at the beginning of the
war with Spain. and were sent 20 the
Philippines. where they saw much of the
island in subsequent campaigns. are
anti-imperialists to n man. AS they
were University men. 1t will hardly be
contcnded that they were ignorant OBJ
servers.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22
THE PEOPLE THE SOURCE OF
WISDOM.
Louisa Ncws.)

We 20 not think it fair and Just to
permit set of the modern politicians
to assemble in convention and frame Il
new State Constitution to bind the peo-
pie FOR the next quarter of century
without allowing the people chance
10 read and consider the proposed
changes and to vote for or against any
proposition they regard a. good or bad.
Stall the few govern the many and
shall the few frame laws to enrich the
few while the many pay the taxation?
All true wisdom and good laws comes
from the councils of the many and not
from the few kid sloved extra special
swell politicians who don't know what
an honest days work is.
Watch. Watch.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

The announcement from Rio Janeiro
that Germany is seeking n foothold In
Southern Brazil. and that arms and
ammunition are being imported in prep
aration for coup which is to include
tho excelsior of Rio Grande 90 Sui and
It's federation With Uruguay under Ger
man protection. is extremely interest
ing. Since the Mckinley Administra-
ton began dabbling in Chinese affairs.
the assertion has been free that coun-
ter demonstrations would be made by
European nations in South America Is
Germany to lead the onslaught on the
Monroe doctrine. or has the Monroe
doctrine been thrown overheard along
with the Constitution and the Declara-
ton OF Independence?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22
PORTSMOUTH AND REVISION.

In the ward meetings of Portsmouth
on Thursday night the First. Second
and Fifth wards adopted resolutions in
structing their delegates to the State
Convention to vote To make the calling
OF convention to amend the Consti-
tuition party question. while the Third
ard Fourth wards selected delegates
without insjruct;ng them. In none of
the wards was there an expression Of
the people as To the submission OF the
revised Constitution 30 Il popular vote
This WAS IN unfortunate omission.
ard is one tha. should be guarded
against when Norfolk comes to select
its delegates 20 the Democratic State
Convention. The question OF pledging
the party to submit the revised Con-
stuution to n vote Of the people is one
upon which the delegates will have to
pass in tho State Convention, IL that
body shall see fit to make party issue
OF tho cal for n Constitutional Con-
ventlon. They are therefore entitled to
know what are the sentiments of the
constituency they will represent: nor
less in this matter. There is no doubt
that the people OF Norfolk. like the
people of the whole State, are heartily
in favor of popular vote on any
changes that may ne made in the fun
damental law. but they should not take
1t for granted that there will be such
a vote, or that their delegates will vote
FL ~ 4
the trouble to make their wishes
known. 1t docs not pay to take things
for granted in politics.
The tate FOR the selection OF delegates
in this city to the May I'd convention
has not yet been fixed; but as the time
is now short. The date for these elections
WILL doubtless, be fixed in a few days.
In the interim. every Democratic voter
should make up his mind to see to it
that good men. and men properly in
structed on this all-important question.
are chosen as delegates TO the State
Convention. 1t is the most important
matter that has come before the party
in years. and should receive grave and
careful attention.
Both upon the question of making
the call for Constitutional Conven-
ton a party issue. and upon pledgng
the party to submi: the work of such
convention to the people, there is ser-
Gus difference of opinion in the party.
The vote of Norfolk must go for the
right on both propositions. and, to in
sure this, the people should instruct
their delegates.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

We hope that our people will turn out
and express their interest in the meet
ing OF April S0th. Delegates and alter
mates to the Democratic State Conven-
lion Will be appointed. The convention
will meet in Norfolk. May cd. during
which meeting there will likely be IL
disposition OF the state CONSTITUTE onal
Convention question. Accomack should
give no uncertain sound in this mat
ter. IL our people want Il Constitu-
tional Convention the delegates to the
State Convention should know 1t.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

1t is estimated that over 100 bills. pro-
v!dins for Il reduction Of the war taxes.
have been introduced in Congress dur
ing the present session. OF these. at
least dozen provide for the repeal OF
;he odious. and now unnecessary.
stamp taxes the revenue from which
amounts to about $1,000 OO1 annually.
AS the surplus is twice this amount.
the stamp taxes could be repealed with
Mr.. Mckinley has said no.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

The declaration of Senator yelling
ton. of Maryland. that he will not sup
port Mr.. Mckinley If he Is nominated
uron a platform endorsing a colonial
tariff and the Philippine war. Is the
first open and serious detection from
the Republican party on account of its
imperialistic program. If 1t were an
individual matter it might be lightly
dismissed but Senator Wellington
stands for n large element of the Re
publican voters who will carry their
disgust with its surrender of Porto
Rico TO the tender mercles of the
trusts. to opposition at the polls. SEN
ator Wellington will not be followed
by any great number of Republican
leaders. but in cutting himself loose
from the party of Empire and Doodle.
he will find abundant company of hon
est and courageous men.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22
servers,

Richmond is to have n street Fair
and Carnival that Will draw thousands
of visitors to that city. Roanoke is
taking active steps to organize for Il
Ike event. Chattanooga. Tennessee, IS
TO have a spring festival. which will be
attended by party OF National Off
Gals and will be worthy of that live
city Why should the project to have
Street Fair in Norfolk be allowed to
hang fire? This is a question for the
business men of the city
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22
DIVIDED ALBEMARLE.
nnnXillc RegiSter.l

Albcmarlc county's delegation to the
State Democratic Convention is almost
evenly divided for ana against the Con-
stitutional revision plan. One of the
delegates opposing Il Constitutional
convention Is Senator Thomas s. Mar
tin. Fer ;he benefit of those gentlemen
who assert that Senators Daniel and
Martin always stand together. the fact
should not be overlooked that while
Mr.. Martin IS against the convention
plan. senator Daniel is one OF its ardent
advocates.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22
THE POSITION, OF
HON. THOMAS S. MARTIN.

Commenting on the Albemarlc County
Democratic Convention and Senator
Martins attitude as to Constitutional
revision. the Lexington News says:
Senator Martin refuses TO answer
all inquiries as to his position on the
Constitutional Convention.
The Senator has shown no disposition
since he last fall obtained n large ma
jority Of the legislative caucus favora-
BILE to his nominate to use his infiu-
encc to direct public affairs or control
the election Of officials in Virginia, and
the indications are that he will pursue
this attitude toward constitutional
Convention. The originators of the
movement are among his closest
friends. Some of his friends antago-
1t is not really necessary for Hon
Thomas S. Martin to say anything.
When Hon. Tom opens his mouth, n
phenomenon that is fortunately rare.
his friends and his state are always
Inundated. Virginia. therefore. takes
pride in the fact that during the six
years or more Of his incumbency of
seat in the United States Senate, Hon.
Tom S. Martin has had the discretion
TO let the others do all the talking, and
she trusts that during the next six
years he will consistently and lena
ciously adhere to that golden silence
which in his case is infinitely pre-
cious.
Possibly Hon. Tom has declined to
answer all inquiries as TO his posi-
ton" on the Constitutional Convention,
for the reason that he has not yet been
told what his position" is to be: or, in
other words, through some oversight
he has not yet been provided with Il
position" Could Sccklcss Jerry
Simpson be expected to discuss his
socks? We are strongly in favor of
dealing delicately and tenderly with
Hon. Thomas S. Martin for the present
BY the time the Democratic State Con-
vention meets, a position will doubt
less have been made for him. and we
may all discuss 1t withou; seeming un-
gracious. 1t is boorish to cast Il poor
mans poverty in his teeth.
Moreover the Hon. Tom, perhaps
feels that his position" Of one has
really been formed for hlm) may not
commend itself to the distinguished
consideration of his feilow-citizens
Something like this has happened be-
fore; and a shade of coyness. IL tinge
of timidity, is therefore both natural
and indescribably becoming! The Vir-
ginia public has never been permitted
to gaze upon Hon. Thomas S. Martin
IN any position" or upon any posi-
ton" OF Hon. Thomas S. Martin with
out deep sense OF gratitude that he
has been as unobtrusive as possible.
If, however. there be any who desire
to know before Hon. Thomas is permit
ted to speak. what his position" will
be upon the momcntous question now
confronting the Democrats Of Virginia.
it may be infallibly indicated. Wherever
the interests of the corporations of this
State are to be served at the expense
of the people; wherever there is ring
with an axe to grind. and n promise to
grind one as a return favor; wherever
there is a malodorous deal to be made /;
there, or thereabouts. will be located
the position of the Hon. Thomas S.
Martin.
This much we all know in advance.
1t is ample!
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22
SOUTHAMPTON'S RESOLUTIONS.
Southampton Democrat)

mass meeting OF the Democratic
voters of southampton county was held
in the courthouse at CORTLAND last
Monday.
Mr.. J. c. Parker offered the follow
ing resolutions:
Resolved. That the delegates from
this county To the Norfolk Convention
May I'd bc and are hereby instructed
to cast their votes and use all their in
i!uence in favor of the endorsement by
that Convention of the move to have Il
Constitutional Convention.
DR. J. +. Bryant offered as an adj
dendum the following:
Resolved %. That in the event a Con-
veutiCn is called we demand that the
work OF that body shall be referred TO
vote Of the people for ratification or
rejection.
the resolutions as added to were
unanimously adopted.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

Several days ago the Nirginian Pilot.
Judging from the hurrah With which
the State Department gave cut It's pur-
poses, asserted that a little cheap poit-
ical capital was being made out of the
hardness Of Turkey in paying the claim
of American citizens for damages to the
Euparates College buildings. The
Washington correspondent of the Pitts
buzz Post says of the incident:
THE present alleged pressure on Tur-
KEY. of which The state Derartmcnt has
beer eager 10 give out the news. is n
piece OF huncomhe gotten up for the
purpose Of creating an impression in
certain church circles. and for effect in
the coming campalsn."
And why not? II is not by any means
tire hrst play 10 the galleries that the
present Administration has INDUCED in.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22
PAGES.
SUNDAY. APRIL %. 1900.
THE SUMS TOTAL ECLIPSE.

A total eclipse of the Sun Is a phe-
nomenon not often seen, hence the
greatest interest is being manifested
In the eclipse predicted to occur on the
2sth OF May. and which will be visible
at Norfolk.
The total eclipse will occur in Nor
folk shortly after sunrise, about $3.50.
and the total observation will last one
minute and forty-four seconds. One
can conceive readily the Importance OF
having every facility for viewing 1t in
Readiness. ~,---- x 49,
4 The points at which the total eclipse
will be visible run nearly in a straight
line of about 80 miles in width, from
New Orleans to Norfolk, and Its gen
eral scope may be understood when 1t
As said that the people OF Savannah.
Charleston and Wilmington will be out
of view of it on the one side. and the
people of Atlanta, Chattanooga, Ashc-
Vile, Richmond and Petersburg on the
other.
Norfolk Is the only city in the United
States Except Columbus. Ga. Mobile.
Alabama, and New Orleans. La.) with
\ in the belt from which the total eclipse
can be seen. Macon, Ga, and Column
bia, S. c., are near the edge OF the
line.
Thousands of people from all parts
of the country will come to Norfolk to
view the eclipse. Fortunately, there
are unusual facilities for getting here;
many comforts OF living while here.
and numerous advantages offered here,
to view the eclipse.
The path of the eclipse leaves this
country near Norfolk and Cape Henry,
taking in Old Point, Ocean View and
Virginia Beach," 1t appears nothing
short Of marvellous that astronomers
should thus be able to predict not only
the eclipse but the exact hour and
minute and the precise path that it
Will traverse. For instance, 1t Is pre-
dicted that the path of the total eclipse
Will cover a territory iifty-hve miles
wide at Norfolk, extending from few
miles north of Norfolk to a point
few miles south of Cape Henry. At
4 Norfolk the stars will be plainly seem
the entire elements taking on the as
peet of night. While the total eclipse
lasts only about two minutes, the
shadow will occupy nearly two hours
in passing over the Sun.
The eclipse is caused by the moon
passing between the earth and the sun,
and thus cutting OFF The SUMS rays.
The earth and moon move in the same
direction. from West to East, the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

policy on the country. That great mass
OF carncs; Americans. who are opposed
To imperialism from principle. and who
mold by the traditions Of the republic
know little and care less about Mr. At
kinson. They will select their own lead
or at tho proner time. and he viii be q
practical statesman, not an academic
visionary
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

The Stauntcn Spectator is inclined To
be unkind to General Rosser. of whom
1t says
Gen. Thomas T., Eosscr, whose
mouth King William Mckinley had
sowed UP. IS we ro,ed some time ago,
has had The stitches removed. and he
is again using il. The use made os i,
is u tell the country TINT lie will vote
for Mckinley in the coming election.
This is very natural. Mckinley is the
first President of the United states to
appreciate Gen. iiosger, hence Gen.
Rosser's appreciat ton of the President"
There il no reason To believe that the
Spectator has gone very wide of the
mark. And there are other General
Rossers.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

The proposal OF Richmond society
people to engage in man hunt" with
hlcodhounds has created something of
alfurorc. The privilege of man-c chasing
has It's strict limitations. even in So
cictX.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

There Is grief and anger in the ranks
|cf the nglomaniacs. John Bull has
forbidden them to bring their dogs
along this summer unless they are pre-
Isars4a 70 leave them in quarantine for
I tssee months 70 see whether they have
rabies 4 Is almost enough to inspire
the tealies with q mild form of pa
itsin. or 10 convert them into Boer
eyIppat hizersf q alanity the Burghers
hare not Reserved.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22
STATE PRESS AND REVISION.
WHAT IS EXPECTED.
(Staunton News.)

What everybody expects is that a
Constitution shall be carefully drawn
and then submitted to popular vote.
Ii is we'll enough. OF course. to let
delegates TO the convention understand
in advance that this is the orderly and
due form. and that the people expect
II to be followed. If good Constitu-
ton is framed there is no doubt OF it's
ratification.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

Hon. Thomas 5. Martin (our own
Matthew S. Qua) is doubtless busily
engaged in handing out those second
hand orders" OF which he has become
such distinguished medium.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

Lemuel Eli Quigg declines to be hiss
ed loose from that craftsmanship of the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

Governor Taylor may not get back
TO Frankfort i'll time to forestail the
unpleasant results of the grand jury's
investigation with his militia.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22
IN ACcoMACK.
(Accomack NeusN

We call the attention OF the readers
of the News to the announcement of
the County Chairman in this issue.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22
sunscRIPTlcM RATEs:

ntents insetred at the rate of 20 cents
equare. first insertion. each SUBSEQUENT
insertion 40 cents. or so cents when
inserted Every Other Day. Contrac-
tors areino allowed to exceed their space
or advertise other t.an their legitimate
business, except BY paying especially Tor
the game.
Reading Notices. invariably 20 cents per
sIne first insertion. Each subsequent In
ss. ton Is cents.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22
Y. II. G. A. HALL,
TUESDAY, April oath, 8 p. 4

MIR. LOUIS SPENCER DANIEL. the
great American Ccn,ody MorClocro tir.-
gram Of comedy assisted by Miss
l.crcrce Billiard. violinst. ard Miss Ray
y. HirSh, pianist.
The entertainment is TO- the Ecncn; OF
the Emmanuel Chapcl Day Nursery. IT
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

& Mo employee OF the virGinian-Pilot Pub
fishing Company is authorized to contract
any obligation in the name OF the COM
pany or to make purchases In the name
OF the same, except upon orders signed by
the PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

In order TO avoid delays. on account of
personal absence. letters and all comuni-
cations for THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
should not be addressed TO any indivd-
ual connected with tho office, but smly
to THE VIRGINIAN AND PILOT PUB
FISHING COMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22
Ana uSEM l. NrS.
OPERA PATIENCE.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2ATH.

There Will he n special matinee at the
Academy of Music WEDNESDAY at 3
O'Clock by Norfolk's best local talent, the
hour being changed fr3m 2:30 to 5 D. IN.
for the benefit of the school children who
may wish TO attend. Prices of admissions:
enEdren ...,.... ....21c.) 10 any rart
ap22-St
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-09-10

cific. Our ship charters and the
overland freiehts have always
handicapped the west. The extern
sion of Pacific trade will place us
on an equality with the Atlantic
coast in the way of trade. This
blessing has fairly dawned upon us.
Sentiment has been aroused by
present trade conditions. Charley
Towne, with all his powers can
not arouse anti-expansion senti-
ment in the northwest this year.
He has been pulled off this tour 10
study up another theme.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-09-10
CONTEST NOTICE,

Department, of the Interior. United States Land
Office Lewiston, Idaho. Sept 4. 1900.
SUFFICIENT contest affidavit having been filed in
ihis ONCE BY Mary A, Poitras. contestant against
Daniel b. Rice entry No. $3.50. made Jan u, 1895,
TOT halt Sc or sec. ?, and half ne or section II
township g. n. range W N. by Dallel Rice,
sontesiee. IN which II is alleged that said Daniel B
Rice has not residee upon sad land tor more than six
months last past and next prior To this date and has
never cultivated any of said land and has wholly
talIed TO comply with the homestead law said parties
are hereby notified to appear respond and offer evil
denee touching said aegatin at 10 O'Clock a. m on
oct q lso. before the register and receiver AT the
United States land office in Lewiston. Idaho.
The said contestant having. In proper Affidavit
MED sept ), 1910. set forth facts which show tina, al
ter due diligence personal service of this notice can
not he made. u Is hereby ordered and directed that
sueh notice be given BY due and proper pubic alton
CHARLES H. CARRY Receiver
y X. Hugin, Attorney for Contestant