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day it would have had some effect, but
1t was now too late. The other troops
were thoroughly disorganized. and had
become practically useless The Lanca-
shire Fusileers had lost four hundred
men. and the sight of the horrors around
them had preyed more than anything else
on the mind Of the soldiers. The general
did not intend to retire, but the officer
In command made up his mind that the
position was untenable, and possibly he
was right, when the morale of the troops
was taken into account. Certainly, If q
determined attack had been made on
them during the night they could not
have been relied on to resist, and would
probably have been hurled pell-meH over
the edge to certain destruction Anyway,
q retreat was ordered, and In the morn
ing the hill was again In the hands of the
enemy
THE effect Of terrible fire such as
was experienced on Spion Kop on the
minds of men Is very curious. Soldiers
who had gone through the day without a
scratch were so overwrought that when,
overcome with fatigue, they lay down to
sleep, they sprang up again and ran off
In the dark without knowing what they
were doing or where they were going. At
other times they ran round and round
IN circles, and threw themselves down
again. crying out for the companions they
had lost"
BoERs LONG TOMS"
The circumstances In which the Beers
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sion Play" 1t takes US clear back across
the ages to the standpoint Of those who
saw Jesus the Galilean was but a man
among men. 1t compels US to see Him
without the aureole of divinity, as He
appeared to those who knew Him from
His boyhood and who said, "Are not His
brethren still with us?" It is true that
1t IS still not real enough. The dresses
are too beautiful; everything is conven
tional. We have here not the real Christ
the Jew. the outcast and the=7vaga gabond
For Him we must wait It'll Verestchagin
or some other realist painter may bring
us reality. But even behind all the dis
guises Of conventional Christian art, we
have at least a sufficiently human figure
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the representation of the simple tale?
How comes it, If there were no dynamo
at the other end Of that long coll Of CEN
turies, that the light should still be shin
ing at our end today? Shining, alasl not
so brightly as could be wished, but to
shine at all, IS that not in itself rniracu-
lous2
Through all the ages It, has shown with
varying luster. And still it shines. The
dawn of new day. as I write. is break
ing upon this mountain valley. The cocks
are growing in the village, recalling the
apostle who, in the midst Of the threaten
ing soldiery, denied his Lord. And even
as Peter went out and wept bitterly, and
ever after beeame~the stoutest and brav-
est disciple Of sthei Master, may it not
yet be with those of this generation who
also have denied their Redeemer?
Who knows? The Transformation would
be far less startling than that. which con-
Verted the Colosseum from the shambles
OF imperial Rome into the gigantic mon
ument Of triumphant martyrdorn. far
less violent than that which made the
German forbears of these good Ammer-
gauers into Christian folk
But If the transformation is to be ef-
fected, and the light and warmth OF a.
new day of faith and hope and love are
to irradiate the world, then may 1t not
De confidently asserted that in the old.
Old story of the cross lies the secret of
the only power which can save mankind ?
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stage assumed yesterday. what was the
passion? 1t was merely passing cpl
sode in the unceasing martyrdom Of man.
Think you that Of the 10000 Jews whom
the humane Titus by a mere stroke Of his
stylus condemned to be crucif1ed round
the walls Of Jerusalem forty years after
that scene on Calvary, none suffered like
thisH For them also was reared The mock
ing and the scourgings, the cruel thirst
and the slow-d drawn agony of days Of
death. And among all that unnamed
multitude how few were there but has
some distracted mother to mourn for
him, some agonized mother to swoon at
the news of his death? Jews they were.
as Was He. Hero souls, no doubt faith
full unto death. and now, let us hope. wear
ing a crown of life; patriots who knew
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which the Protestant alliance could take
exception. And yet it is all there There,
condensed into eight hours and less, is
the whole stock In trade of the Christian
church. 1t was in its effort to impress
that story upon the heart of man. that
there came into. being all that is dis
tfnctively Roman. To teach truth by
symbols, to speak through the eye as
much as the ear, to leave nozgates ofsap-
proachsuf uflsnrnInpned BY the bearer q
the glad tfdingsS Of great joy,sand above
all in 50 doing. to use every human eIe-
ment of pathos, of tragedy and of awe
that can touch the heart or impress the
imagination-that was the mission of the
ehurchs and as # got further and FUR
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how to die in the service of the land
which their fathers had received from
God, and of the temple in which was
preserved His holy law. But their self
sacrifice availed not even toss save their
names from oblivion. Their martyrdorn
was as powerless to avert the doom of
the chosen people as the bursting of the
foam fakes on the sand is to arrest the
rush of the returning tide. -
Why then should the death Of one Jew
have transformed the world, while the
death Of these uncounted thousands fail
ed even ITO save the synagognes?
Why? That is the question that the
Passion Play forces home-a question
Which never even comes to tie mind Of
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When Tommy comes marching home
agaiRehe may astonish his adoring wife
by calling Tor some OF the strange dishes
he has tasted or heard of in South Africa,
the New, York Press says. It is scarcely
probable that msaI, of ,caterpiIlars will
appeal to him, however, The kafIirs eat
the IepUlsiYe= creatures with relish, coll
lecting them in the same way as people
In some parts do uncooked shrimps. Os-
trichs eggs Eand ostrich steaks not even
the most willing housewife can procure
in England. though in South Africa both
arc considered, and with justice, nice and
dainty dishes. If his sojourn down South
teaches Tommy the value of good cof-
fee. he Will be a lucky man. In his Brit
ish home he rarely finds any encourage
ment to drink it; the weak, tasteIess Iiq-
uid that is set before him is coffee only
in name In South Africa coffee Is the
universal beverage. 1t is made without
the addition of chicory, and is 50 vitaiz-
ing that no other drink. and most Ger
tatnly no alcoholic one, can touch its ben
edcial qualities.
LOCUSTS SAVED THEM.
The Household cavalry composite regi-
ment being met by an Overwhelming
force of Beers. from which there seemed
little chance Of escape. the sky suddenly
was darkened by an immense swarm Of
locusts, and which fell between the troop
ers and the enemy.
The Beers could not locate the cavalry,
and fired at random, wounding one or
two men. The regiment. however, screen-
ed by the Iocusts, eventually galloped
back safely to camp.
SIR GEORGE WHITES LEG.
Shortly before the outbreak of the war
Sir George White, the defender of Lady
smith, who has just reached London, met
with an accident to his leg He had by
no means recovered when hostiIities were
in sight, and Lord Wolseley told him
that he feared his temporary lameness
must be a reason for keeping him at
home. But Sir George White who was
1unching with his chief at the United
service club. had an answer ready
which clinched the matter. "I beg your
pardon. sir" he answered; "my leg is
well enough for anything except running
away
WIND PLAQUES.
South Africa is famous for it's winds.
which are Of several sorts, according to
the locality but all are bad.
In Cape Town the southeastern is ca
pable Of picking UP any loose stones that
may be about and playfully hurting them
ct you as you round corner. AS a
rule, however, the Cape Southeastern Is
o steady, respectable wel-regulated kind
of wind. that gives timely warning of its
approach. and If you see the "tablecloth"
laid out over the edge of Table noun
tain you can make your arrangements To
get your shopping done a day or two in
!. advance.
This is not the case with the Johannes
burg sandstorm, otherwise known as the
''sand-shifter" AS johannesburg lies
5000 or G.O00 feet above the sea level
where thunder storms are frequent The
dust storm is wild and whiriing sort
of phenomenon past all calculating. Ii
blends q thronged street IN one brown
OPAQUE confusion pedestrians, riders and
drivers, white folk, yellow folk, cheeo-
late folk and black folk. Teams Of oxen
become inextricably mixed with teams
Of mules; cab horses, bicycles and tram
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favorably known in connection with the
Passion Play. In 1850 her grandfather
played the part Of Christ, and critics
agreed that his performance was admira-
ble In 1880 her aunt, Francisco Flunger
portrayed the role of Mary with notable
skill. Anna Flunger is said to resemble
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At this years Passion Play fisOberam-
mergau the part of Christ, witch was
formerly played by Joseph Mayer will,
for the first time, be taken bx anton
Lang, and that of the Virgin. Mary by
Anna Flunger. The latter belongs to
family which has for many years been
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Best Photos on Earth.
Geo. Kraft's studio. 7th St, Ryan Annex.
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All bright that looking
the buy
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! RIAL.
SUCH B
LSEERkL Offer

Was never before otfer-
ed In this city, TO give
you o:e Of our cello
brated OHIO STEEL
RANGES on approval,
That shows that the
stove talks for itself.
This is our bost adYer-
tisement, for If you get
one we are sure to sell
one to your friends and
nsighbors. This has
been proven to US every
day in the week. We
have over 500 in Use in
this city. If you desire
to 60 to the houses
where these stoves have
been sold We will fur
to 60 very far, for II
ne. Don't Be With
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
'.H-srs
THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES.

The question as to who is to be the
standard bearer of the Democratic
party in the coming campaign has al
ready passed beyond the pale of dis
cusson, and ii only remains for the
Convention, that will meet in July next
to ratify the will of the people in the
choice of William j. Bryan.
That there has been very decided
change In public sentiment during the
past few months, no thoughtful person.
who has given this subject any atten-
ton, can doubt and every day there is
new evidence OF the fact that the party
IN power is becoming malodorous in
the nostrils of the people, who feel that
Mr. Mckinley. and his managers, have
shown themselves entirely unfit to set
tie the great questions that now con-
front them
The most significant sign of the
waning popularity of the party in
power Is the attitude now assumed by
the Washington Post. This paper. all
though claiming to be neutral. is q sort
of political weathcrcock, and NAV be
relied on to show, with considerable
accuracy. the direction in which the
wind is blowing. Since the advent OF
Mckinley and his party into power. the
Post has shown n decided leaning to-
wards the Administration. and has evil
denced readiness to support it's policy.
1t is, therefore. that we regard. with
more than usual significance. the fact
that the Post should undertake TO cast
the Horoscope for Mr. Bryan, and give
potent reasons why it comes to regard
his chances OF election AS vastly much
improved.
The Post considers that the enact
nlent of n law fixing gold standard
as part of our National policy. has
removed the issue of free silver from,
Its prominent place in the questions ia
be presented To the people in tho ncxt
campaign. and thousands of men who
four years since regarded Mr.. Bryon
with terror and aversion, arc now ready
to rally to his support
The course of the Mckinley admin.
istration that hos brought odium ana
contempt on the party Is shown In the
charge that the splendid and successful
conduct OF the war with Spain has been
sadly cloudeds by the scandals of mis-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
NOTES AND OPINIONS.
(The Richmond Times.>

The Times has often said that 1t
would be glad to see some legnl device
by which all the property of the State,
both real and personal. could be
brought to book, by which tax-dodgers
could be made to give in II full list OF
their taxable property to the assessor.
10 that end we urged the passage of
the Lupton bill, which provided for the
creation of Il tax commission. This
commission was to be composed of dis
Greet men, who would take up the whole
question of taxation and formulate
some plan by which the tax burden
might be made to fall fairly upon all,
and by which the State could get her
just revenue. We were also heartily
in favor of the Glass bill. providing for
the appointment of travelling auditors,
VINO should go in and out among the
collecting Offices of the State and see
that they were all discharging their
duties faithfully, and that the State
was receiving from them all the money
that belonged TO her. But both of these
bills were defeated. The Legislature
would not create a tax commission,
which, after mature elaboration,
would suggest n modern system of tax
alton, but in the dying hours of the
session this personal property tax bill
is sprung upon the Senate. and before
anybody has time to read it careful
~ and consider it the vote is taken and
The Legislature refused to pass the
Glass bill because it was said that this
would put spies on the office holders of
the State. But it passes this personal
espionage by placing officers in all parts
Of the State. who will pry into the af-
fairs of private taxpayers and annoy
them and then write in n book for the
inspection of the public all that in spy
Ing they have found out. 1t exonerates
the public servants and those who
handle the public money from any eff
fective accountability, but hires men
to hound the private citizen and eN-
pose his personal business to the curl
osity of all the courthouse busy bodies.
~ more dctestable contrast between
what should have been done and what
was done has never occurred in the
history of Virginia, save when under
the Infamous reconstruction acts the
wisest statesmen of the Common
wealth were diSfranchised and the
cornfieid negroes were given the right
to vote.
The Underwood black and tan con-
vention of thirty years ago did nothing
more sordid and radical than did this
Legislature when it passed the bill
which our Governor has signed.
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NO MORE PRIVACY IN BUSINESS.


The Parks bill, which became a law
yesterday through the signature of
Governor Tyler. smacks so much of
the in1uisition that the Virginian-Pi-
lot feels called upon to express its re-
grcts as well as It's surprise, that Gov
ernor Tyler should have allowed the
measure to pass with his sanction, par
ticularly after a majority OF the Senate
had requested the Governor to with
hold his signature.
Some people pay more than their
share of taxes. Some do not pay
enough. Is this a sufficient reason.
however. for the appointment of an Of
ficcr whose business 1t Is to pry into the
private secrets and affairs Of every
gentleman or lady: toinvade the private
rights of every person for the purpose
of inquiring into his private business?
No mans bank account will be n mat
ter of his own. Whenever any one
wishes information he has only to OBJ
tain the assistance of the officer named
for that purpose.
We believe in honesty. We believe
also in persons paying taxes hut we can
not become Il party to such q measure
as the Parks bill. There should be
conservatism In all things, particularly
when it comes to the matter Of the inva.
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management and favoritism, which at
tended the course Of the administration
with reference to Cuba and the Philip
pines-the strange policy recently
adopted towards Porto Rico-and the
Hay Pauncefote treaty. On all these
scores the Administration is losing
strength every day.
We give single paragraph from the
Washington Post, which will serve to
show the estimation in which that I'M
usually well-informed paper holds the
party in power. It says:
What will happen within the next
six months, 1t Is not for us TO prophesy.
We deal with the facts as they are at
this moment. In our opinion, the Re
alarming extent within the past three
months. Its best friends and ablest ex-
porents have not been able to explain
the betrayal of our national integrity
involved In the Hay-Pauncefote treaty,
or to defend the bad faith and cruelty
involved In our treatment of Porto
tico We say nothing of the stupid
acknowledgement in Cuba and the Phil
ippines. the ugly and appalling suspi-
cions current with reference to both
them and Porto Rico. Having no GER
tainty, we speak no word. But we as
sert, without fear of contradiction, that
strength on all these scores, and we
know, for n certainty, that thousands
Of men who. four years ago, regarded
Mr.. Bryan with terror and aversion,
now consider him favorably as the
lesser of two evils"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

sion OF private rights. Nor do we believe
that the people OF Virginia are such
criminals that q policeman should spy
upon their movements. In fact, we re-
sent the imputation.
The measure means more offices md
more politicians to be supported. We
have long looked upon Governor Ty-
Ter as above the ordinary political
methods. but we are at a loss to ac-
count for his action In signing this
bill.
The action of the Senate in this
matter is almost unprecedented in It's
history in asking the Governor not to
sign the bill. The action OF the Gov
ernor in signing it under the circum-
stances is equally unexpected.
The enforcement of this law, besides
hurting business. will create violence,
and 1t will furnish an opportunity for
some dependent politician to curry ia
vor, or punish enemies. We fail to see
any merit in It,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
TW ELVE PAGES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH Z, 1900.
PARTY GUARDIANSHIP.

1t is announced that the Democratic
City Executive Committee will hold n
meeting tonight for the purpose of
electing a chairman, vice Captain w.
w. Dey, resigned. The Virginian-Pi-
lot would respectfully call the Com
mittee's attention to the standard of
Democracy as established by the State
Executive Committee at it's meeting
held in Richmond March 3D. when they
ruled that the only Democratic votes
were those cast for Bryan at the last
Presidential election 4.
Those who voted for Palmer and
Buckner are. by this ruling, declared
to be boilers; and although the rank
and file Of the Democracy may be
willing to welcome them back Into the
party as privates, upon II proper dec
laration of a change OF opinion, they
VIII certainly protest against the
LEADERSHIP of such Democrats!
Deserters from the ranks In the
greatest fight Democracy has ever had,
should be placed upon probation and
he made to serve as privates in the rear
ranks, until they have fully earned the
right to promotion.
The Democrats of Norfolk want a
Democrat as chairman OF their party.
according to the test of true Democra-
cy established by the State Executive
Committee at it's meeting on the Cd
instant. Nothing less will satisfy
them.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

We hall with much satisfaction the
announcement that the Naval Commit
tee Of the House will soon visit this
port for the purpose OF inspecting the
navy yard. We have no doubt but that
the committee will be favorably i'm
pressed with what they see; and we
trust their visit may result in the rec
ognition OF the Importance of making
still greater improvements in this navy
yard. which should be second to none
in the country.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

The United States Government. under
the present administration. is incon-
sistent. 1t contemplates giving the
Filipinos a charter written by Aguin-
aido's prime minister. and insists that
the Filipinos are not capable Of self
government.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
GOOD GOVERNMENT.

That large majority of the voters
Of this CITY desire a good clean gov
eminent. administered by honest, capa-
BILE and faithful officials. thereby sub
serving the best interests of the whole
people. we think goes without saying
To declare otherwise would be libel
on the virtue and intelligence of our
citizens. We have often heard it
charged that our people should not
complain of the misgoyernment Of the
city, because they are responsible to a
great degree for the present condition
of affairs. from the fact that by their
indifference and lukewarmness they
have failed to do their duty. Ringsters
and ward politicians take charge of the
ward meetings, manipulate the pro-
ceedlngs to suit themselves, and go to
the primaries in force and vote their
candidates into office. while the in
different and unsuspecting voter re-
mains away and leaves the boys in
charge: and then when 1t is too late
he is ready to express himself in words
that should have been acted out at the
polls.
We are entering on one Of the most
important campaigns that this city has
ever known. Our people, we are glad
to know. are being aroused to an un-
wonted degree to the Importance of the
issue presented, and there is to be
strong fight for good government. and
we notice with pleasure that a number
of capable and trustworthy gentlemen
are coming forward to seek the places
of trust and emolument, and the voters
can go to the polls and select from
these such persons to be voted for as
will fill the offices with credit to them
selves and a faithful and honest dis
charge OF the obligations thus assumed;
and then you may have the satisfac-
ton of feeling that you have done your
duty in helping to redeem this city from
Ring-rule, and all the evils that follow
in its train, and installing in its place
clean. economical and business-like
administration for the City of Norfolk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

Kansas City. Mo-. in View of having
the National Democratic Convention as
its guest July 4, has declared for 16 to
lie cots to one room.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

The Republicans who are looking for
running mate for Mckinley are re-
minded that Mr.. Grover Cleveland, Of
New Jersey. is out OF a job.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

The Beers appear to be obstinate in
dividuals; much set in their ways and
not at all amenable to persuasion OF
English origin.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

The difference between some men and
women on cold day. is this: Women
double the cape. whereas men double
the horn. See?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

The concensus OF the New York press
on the Molineux trial Is that he Is not
guilty. This is strong reason why his
case should have a re-hearing.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

One of the strongest combinations
that the Gear of all the Russias is for
universal peace. is found in the ship
-ioad of American agricultural imple-
ments on the way to his dominions.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

II Is well to recollect that to-day is
not always. There is always a to-mor-
row to be reckoncd with.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

The relief of Ladysmith ought to Gre
ate much relief amongst the nobility
In England.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

After all, the Beers did not get Cecil
Rhodes. Ten millions would have been
a good help to their Treasury just now.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

The Boer army is increasing. Ac-
cording to DR.. Leyds, they have $4,000
men left.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

One of the best pillows man can
use is n clear conscience.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

Many a man gives Il promise for n
other reason than his unwillingness t
keep It.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

Railroads would do we'll to take {
look at kentucky and keep out OF poll
tics.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

Gold dust has ruined the eyesight OF
more good men than brick dust.