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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-18
NOTES AND OPINIONS.
THE PITIrUL CRY OF STARVING
INDIA
(Thc Topeka Capltal.)

(The Topeka Capltal.)
We print elsewhere in this Issue OF
the Capital statements from Lord Cur
ION, viceroy, from residents missionar-
les. from missionary boards and Amer
can religious papers concerning the ter
rible famine now in progress in India
and daily growing more difficult to
contend with. The local authorities,
the English government and the vari-
GUS missionary settlements have made
energetic efforts TO cope with the fam
inc. but it has spread with alarming
rapidly and has reached such proper
lions as to call for immediate and gen.
erous relief from the civilized warld.
In December Lord Curzon stated Ollie
tally that the famine extended over IL
region of 30,Q00.000 of people; but by
the middle of january he reported that
the population affected was more than
5O.000.000, so rapid was the progress of
the scourgc. 1t is believed that the
conditions will grow worse rather than
better up to July and the famine may
exceed in its ravages any previous one
known to history.
The papers, letters, ETC., from which
extracts are reprinted In another COL
uinn give addresses TO which money
for the relief of the starving people OF
India can be sent and also state how
much can be accomplished by small
subscriptions. For instance, it is stated
that tive cents will feed one person one
day; one dollar will care for twenty
men. women and children for a day
five dollars will save a PERSONS life I'M
Ill rain comes in July. III the Amer
lean missionary iield-India being d.
vided into national missionary districts
little help will come except from
America. This was the experience in
previous periods of starvation and 1t
emphasizes the urgency of the pitiful
cry of India for help from this pros
porous nation. II. r. Z.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-18
come law. which is to govern them. and
should have the privilege of approving
or rejecting any change proposed.
A NEW HUMORIST.

The appearance OF Il new humorist.
one who strikes out for himself Il rich,
daring and original vein, is such Il rare
allowed to pass without the acclaim
that is the due need of genius Such II
master OF the springs OF laughter is
Mr. S. II. Hoffacker, the representative
OF Carroll county in the Maryland
House of Delegates.
Certainly Mr.. Hoffacker has no rea-
son to complain that his first modest
the Laughter and applause which,
according To the reports, are wont 10
greet the sallies of statesmen. 4 loud
gufraw has swept from end TO end of
his native State. and far beyond its
borders. He has put Mark Twain out
OF fashion by single stroke. and all
the laughtcr-loving sons OF men will
horccforth he his steady company"
The occasion of this cNpoit was as
unpromising for the humorist as could
be imagined-tho Baltimore Telephone
Subway bill. Mr. Hoffacker did not,
like Proctor Knott in his immortal Du-
luth speech. rise in his place OH the
floor TO tickle the fancy of his country
men. lie is as modest as he is witty.
stronghold of signs and English gram
mar through the medium of The fol-
lowing letter to his brother:
Dear bro-Your letter received Will
say / have bin we'll. there has been
quite large delegations visiting us to-
day from Baltimore City the most inn
portant one was on the Electrical Sub
way bill. think there might be Il con-
siderable amount of Budcl noting TO,
somebody before the bill is disposed
off you might look up the case and
find ont which way the wind blows
there might be something i'll 1t for us
''if you find anything out of import
ance come down or let me know.
Respectfully yours.
IS II. IIOFFACkER."
But MIR. Horfucker's weil-mcant at
tempt to keep all the humor in the
family was not successful. The Joke"
got out, and was made the subject Of
an investigation by n legislative COM
mttec. 1t was only then that MIR.
Honncker Reluctantly admitted that he
WIS d humorist, anu, plushlnS mat
fame should have come 10 him I'M
sought. declared that the letter was in
truth merely Il joke.
Eut there are always cnvious ana ri
bald persons to be reckoncd with. and
these effect 10 believe that Mr.. Hoff-
acker's humor is unconscious and that
he deserves no credit for it. They even
Insist that originality in u humorist
becomes a vice when it extends 10
grammer and snytaX. as we'll as tcle-
phone subways. We are not OF these
We arc content to take 1Iomaclicr as
we find him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-18
THE PRODUCERS SIDE OF THE
TRUST QUESTION.

We are all familiar with tho all-per-
vading cheap talk about the beauties
of cheap goods, made possible by mon
opolzing control of the cost OF produc-
ton OF course, those OF us who ever
think know that this is ~ detrimcnt to
the country at large. But there Is an
other phase of this question of cheap
ness that all of us are not so CONVEX
SAINT with 1t is reasonable 10 suppose
that when there are ten buyers COM
pcting for u certain crop OF tobacco,
for instance. the farmer will get n bet
ter price than when there is only one
buyer. The state Of affairs is such
now that the trusts are actually dictat-
Ing the prices at which they buy, as
we'll as those at which they sell.
Human nature being what II is, the re
sult of this is quite apparent, and is
making Itself seen more and more.
The corporation kings are now begin
ming To raise prices in order to prove
the presence of prosperity. Thus they
are bears il. The buying market. and
bulls in the selling market: and the
poor producers ana consumers arc. both
broken on the whirlIng wheel 90 mono
poly.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-18
THE DOUBLE-ENDED ARGUMENT
OF THE MONOPOLY MASTERS.

Trust-made goods seem TO be n sort
OF barometer OF the signs of the times,
with falling prices to indicate the meal
culable benefits the consumers arc de-
irving from the unselfish tolls OF the
monopolists, and, with rising prices to
be proudly designated as the unfailing
signals OF grand and universal pros
pcrty. Thus our royal masters OF mo-
nopcy are always ready with n
squelching answer to any argument
that may be brought against them.
Should Il man say to them: II be-
icvc that you people ere putting up
the price on us poor consumers, see
ing that you have no competition, and
we have got to buy your goods" The
reply straightway would be: But
my dear sir, il you will compare the
price OF oil now with what ii was in
those awful days oe free competition.
you will see that we have reduced
prices instead of raising them"
On the other hand, let Il man say 10
them: LOOK here. you say you con-
troi he cost OF production and thereby
are enabled to lower prices. Now,
don't you know. that cheap goods mean
cheap production. and cheap produc-
ton means cheap labor. and cheap la
Dor means IL cheap country altogether?
You remember Horace Greedy said q
cheap meant II cheap man. and the an
swer will come back quick as Il iiash
All! but you mistake: look ut tobacco.
Have we not raised prices on that?"
Thus our much mllioned kings WELD Il
mighty doublc-endod. backaction-
blunderbuss OF an argument that never
fails TO knock over The enemy. even if
ii does kill the wieldcr thereof, at the
same time.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-18
CHASING cHlMERAs.

1t is said that OF the Americans who
troopcd to Cuba, after the Spanish
evacuation. in the hope of making for
tunes, fully three-fourths have returned
to the States poorer In health and
purse than when they left for the
Pearl OF the Antilles" So far us
Porto Rico is concerned no considera-
BILE number of Americans appear TO
have tried their fortunes there as yet,
while the Philippines seem to have at
tractcd only the dispensers OF beer.
All of this emphasizes the assertion
frequently made by conservative and
experienced business men that all
things considered, the opportunities Tor
the profitable investment OF capital.
whether in large or small amounts, arc
far greater in the United States than in
the new possessions" Neither Cuba,
Porto Rico nor the Philippines can
compare with the South as Il field for
Investors. Men with capital to invest
have not been slow TO see this, and the
predictions, abundant enough a year
ago. that The flood of capital that was
would be diverted into other channels
has not been, TO any apprcciablc cx-
tent. verified.
OF course, the American will hunt
new pastures. TO do SO seems bred in
his bones but thus far practically only
two classes have gone to Cuba; the
franchise hunter who has money and
the adventurer who has it not but
seeks to make it through "boom" real
estate and other like companies. For
the ordinary American with some thou
sands in his pocket to quit this country
and seek for better opportunities else
where is folly. 1t will be another hun
dred years before the home field is
crowded, and there are no revolutions
To unscttlc business conditions, nor does
the climate kill.
The American business man is too
well versed in the ways of the green
goods artist to give up II certainty for
a chimcra or to take any stock in the
sands of gold and mountains Of coar'
stories. He leaves them to he con-
sumed by the adventurcr.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-18

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 indvid-
ual connected with tho office. bu; simly
70 THE VIRGINIAN AND PILOT PUB
LISTING COMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-18
Warm Words
of Commentator
from a WeII-knoWn
Methodist minister.

HAVE KNOWN DIR. FIREY
ABOUT . YEARS. while living i'll Roam
okc City, he having practiced in my fam.
lily during that time with skill and sue
cess. Though young man then HE
ENJOYED THE REPUTATION OF A
SklLLFUL. PAlNSTAKING AND COM
PETENT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Since | came TO Norfolk DIR FIREY
HAS TREATED ME FOR CATARaII
OF NOSE. THROAT AND BRONCHIAL.
TUBES. THE TREATMENT RESULT
ING. I BELIEVE. IN "A PERMANENT
CURE. l regard DIR. frey as worthy in
every way OF the confidence and patron
age Of the people OF Norfolk.
REV. A. II. WAY,
No. Byrd Place. Norfolk.
Rev. Mr.. Way gave me the above tes
timonial OVER a YEAR AGO. AL
though tho past winter has been un-
usually trying to persons suffering from
any disease of nose. throat or lungs, he
states That HE HAS HAD NO RETURN
WHATEVER OF CATARRHAL. SYMP-
TOMS. HE'S CURED TO STAY
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-18

The Illinois manufacturers Assoca-
tion IS demanding The repeal of the
war revenue act. Any man who gets
tired OF licking stamps for his tclc-
grams is no friend of doing good
aggtcssively" and has benedict Arnold
possibilities in him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-18
BOYCOTTING TRUSTS.

All thinking people, unless actuatcd
by feelings OF greed and selnshness,
recognize that monopolics in manufacl-
urc and trade are disastrous to general
commercial and industrial prosperity
If this great mass OF intelligent citi-
zcns would only act together in accord
ancc, with their convictions, the
nuisance called trusts could be abated
in II very large measure. We mean
boycott Let the people refuse TO use
goods handled by the monopolists. OF
course, we know that the consumer is
often forced to use trust goods for the
simple reason that he must either Use
them or do without the article alto
gether. us in the case of Illuminating
oil. But in many cases he has n choice;
for example, In the matter of tobacco
1t may often be inconvenient for n man
to secure non-trust tobacco, but il can
be done. II every man who is opposed
to monopolizing manufacture would
take the little trouble necessary 10 OBJ
tain his smoking material from con-
i'll the amount OF sales would be so
great as 10 create n conmotion in
trust circles 10 put the case mildly. III
is surely II fact that the people often
do not realize lie vast power that in
them lies.
On the side OF the producer Of tic
raw material great deal could be said
to much the same effect. We are very
glad to know that the tobacco growers
of North Carolina are taking the mat
ter up very vigorously. About two
months ago u meeting was held IN
Raleigh, nj which Il pledge was drawn
up, one OF whose clauses was that The
planters should refrain from selling any
tobacco TO the American Tobacco Com
pany for certain period of years
Here is an example for tobacco grow
ers in other parts of the country TO
follow, and for producers in general.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-18
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-18

The University OF Chicago is 10 have
a department. of journalism This es-
fort is wasted. Everybody already
knows how to run newspaper except
the fellow who Is running ii.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-18

We Infer from Delegate lIofracker's
Joke" that he would have made 4
handy member OF Senator Clari1's Mon
tana Legislature.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-18

1t is not believed that the Office
holders have any octopus cinch on the
conspiracy business.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-18

ADVERTISING RATES: Advertise
ments inserted at the rate OF 10 cents a
Square, first insertion, each subsequent
inserted Every Other Day Contrac-
tors are not allowed TO exceed their space
or advertise other than their Legitimate
business, except by paying especially for
the same.
Reading Notices. invariably 70 cents per
line first insertion. Each subsequent i'll
eertion is cents.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-18

II the present insane laundering after
expansion, militarsm, imperialism,
benevolent assimilation, bcnehccnt
humantarianism. and strenuous living
be not curbed by the people III their
might. VIC may look before many years
arc passed Tor The sad spectacle OF this.
the only successful large Republic in
the annals of history. posing as a
miserable caco.ype OF the declining
Roman Empire.
For republic to hold vast outlying
provinces and colonies seems almost an
anomaly; and FOR her 10 have parts Of
herself scattered in all portions OF The
globe seems rather inconvenient for
purposes OF unity and representative
government.
Strenuous living may be all very well
for individuals who like that kind of
thing, but it will never do In the
world, rs a mode OF life. for republics
to adopt.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-18

No employee of the virginian- Pilot Pub
fishing Company is authorized 10 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.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-30

patient toll in behalf of the suffering
poor are not the only secrets of their
success. Prayer and faith equip the
most timid of them for the platform
duties from which they would natur-
ally shrink 1t is so much easier
they say, ito act than to talk and yet
the burning words which fall from
their lips, powerful in their simplicity,
go straight to the hearts of their hear
ers and result in wonderful reforma-
tons. AS organizers and administra-
tors many of our women officers are in
no sense inferior to the men. and the
fact that they are equally eligible for
our most responsible offices has helped
to draw forth gifts. which have only
been latent for want of exercise"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-30
GIorloua News

Comes from DIR. d. b. Cargile. of
Washita, 1. L. He writes: Electric
Bitters has cured Mrs. Brewer of
scrofula. which had caused her great
suffering for years. Terrible sores
woulo break out on her head and face,
and the best doctors could give no
help; but nowf her health is excel
lent" Electric Bitters is the best
blood purifier known. It's the su-
preme remedy for eczema. letter, salt
rheum, ulcers, boils and running
sores. 1t stimulates liver, kidneys
and bowels. expels poisons, helps di-
gestion and builds up the strength.
Only so cents. Sold by Hartz &
Ullemeyer. druggists. Guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-30
MEMORANDA OF BACHELOR.
Answers q Dunlap Farmer Made to Census
Enumeration.

Answers q Dunlap Farmer Made to Census
Enumeration.
One of the curiosities in the Office of
the Peoria supervisor of census is the
return made by bachelor of mature
years living at Dunlap. On the call
of the enumerator the bachelor was
not at home, so list of inquiries was
left at his shack with instructions TO
fill up the blank lines and mail to the
office. This was done and it fur
nishes the following information:
Age. 40 years; condition. single;
color. moderately white; complexion,
buttermilk blonde; height. five feet,
10 inches; weight, (after dinner)
$50 pounds; temperament, cranky
literary or illiterate, can read a little;
blemishes. ears, skip and Gull class;
optics slightly damaged; hair, going,
z ling, nearly gone; morals. off color;
politics, grum bling mugwump; oceu-
patton, Man With the Hoe; title,
ex-school director; vesture. cowhide
stills. denim Notwithstanding and
coonskin roof; mercies enjoyed, no
lip service from a mother-in-law, and
damaged ears keep out caterwaul solos
at night; future prospects, toothache,
a cane companion and no feminine
tears at obsequies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-30
WORK AMONG LOVELY.
Good Results Accomplished by
Efforts of Salvation
Army.
TIE RECORD FOR ONE YEAR.
Commander Booth fuckers Re-.
port Received by Local
Officers.
TIE RECORD FOR ONE YEAR.

Ensign George Jones, in charge of
the local corps of the army, has re-
ceived a copy of the annual report of
the operations of the Salvation Army
in the United States during the last
year. 1t is compiled by Commander
Booth Tucker, and the facts set forth
are interesting.
The army is said to be the evolu-
ton of two ideas-frst, that of
reaching with the gospel of salvation
the masses who are outside the pale
of ordinary church influences; Sec
ond, that of caring for their temporal
as well as spiritual necessities. The
Incorporation of the army in America
under the laws of the state of New
York places an official imprimatur
on its organization and methods.
Under this charter it becomes a legal
entity and takes it's place among the
national institutions of the country.
The military system of its govern
ment, so essential to its success, re-
mains unchanged. and at the same
time ample powers are provided for
the prosecution of the various branch
es of its religious and philanthropic
work.
The vast net work of spiritual and
benevolent agencies established by the
army in the United States necessarily
involves a heavy outlay of funds.
This would not be possible but for the
fact that each institution is placed
upon a self-supPorting basis and is
taught to be responsible for its own
expenses. Not only so, but each Off
Ger and soldier is trained to assist
literally both in the support and ex
tension of other branches of the
work.
The social institutions of the Saliva
ton Army in the United States now
number 1854. made up as follows:
Twenty-three food depots; "a shelters
with nightly accommodation for
nearly ) 500 persons; % work shops,
factories and labor yards; labor
bureaus and registry offices; 3 farm
colonies; 20 slum posts or stations;
IA rescue homes for fallen girls. with
for $50; = homes for
waits and stravs.
What Women are Doing.
With reference to what women are
doing in the cause, the report says:
Thousands of those who never cross
the threshold of church are to be
found night after night at our meet
ings. Even when they do not profess
to be converted, a marked chan ge
comes frequently over their lives.
L he meetings possess for these men a
strange fascination, drawing them
away from the ghttering allurements
sic halls. The personal magnetism
of these women. their fearless face 10
face dealing with the wicked. and their
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-30
Use Aliens Foot-Ease In Your Gloves.

a lady writes: II shake Allen
Foot-Ease into my gloves and rub a
little on my hands. 1t saves my
gloves by absorbing perspiration. 1t
is m 'st dainty toilet powder" We
invite the attention of physicians and
nurses to the absolute purity of Al
lens Foot-E4se. DIR. w. G. Abbott,
editor of the Chicago Clinic, says:
ut is grand preparation; L am US
ing it constantly in my practice. All
drug and shoe stores sell it, Is cents.
Sample sent free. Address Allen S.
Olmsted, Leroy. n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-30
The New Pleasure Resort.

The new picnic grounds of the D ,
r. |. & n. w. railway, situated on
the river above lie Claire, are now
open for the public. There are 40 acres
Of thickly wooded park grounds rum
ming back from the river, boating. a
covered pavilion. refreshment stands,
a merry go-round and swings. making
delightful place for small family
or private parties to enjoy basket
picnic. Very low rates will be named
from Rock Island and special train
run Sunday, July l, leaving Rock ISL
and at 1915 a. IN. Sunday as well as
regular trains at 500 a. N. and 3:25
p. m, returning leaving the park at
7:30 p. m. For particulars make in
quiry at city ticket office, 1903 Second
avenue. phone 1O40, or passenger sta
ton. foot of Twentieth street, phone
1928
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-30
The Dolly So. so
Shoes

With Coolies soles; are worth
more than any other shoe in the
world sod for $3.50. A COOLER"
sole is a sole cut from the very
best Blocks" light or heavy,
.ame as used by the best shoe
pakers. A sole that is worth
pc q pair more than any sole put
kany 81 50 SD e IN this locality. Exam
every . - shoe the world. Take a
lr OF Dolly Bros along and place them
le By side. II you are not folly satisfied
Eck
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-30
HIS LIFE SAVED
BY ChamberIain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy.


rhoea Remedy.
al am sure that Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
at one time saved my life," says A.
f. Lafalette. of Gregory Landing,
Clark county, Mo. Il was in sIch
bad shape that the doctors said
could not live. When l was at the
lowest ebb. one of my neighbo
brought in a bottle of hamberlain's
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
and took it and got instant relief.
soon got up and around. That was
nine years ago and am still in good
health. Since then that medicine has
always been in my house and always
will be. 1t is the best on earth"
For sale by all druggists.
David City. Neb.. April 1. 1900.
Genesee Pure Food company. lie Roy,
N. Y. Gentlemen: l must say in
regard to Grain-O that there is moth
ing better or healthier. We have
used it for years Ny brother was
great coffee drinker. He was taken
sick and the doctor said coffee was the
cause of il, and told Us to use Grain
o. We got 3 package, but did not
like IL at first, but now we would not
be without it. My brother has been
well ever since we started to use it.
Yours truly, LILLE SoCHoR-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-30
New Books.

New books have been received at the
public library as follows: Alabaster
Box, Besant; Bath Comedy, Castle
Diana Tempest, Cholmondeley
Transvall from Within. Fitzpatrick;
Farringdons. Fowler; Crown of Life,
Gissing; Voice of the People, Glas-
Cow; Redemption of David Carson,
Goss; Unleavened Bread, Grant;
Swallow. Haggard; From Sand Hill to
Pine. Harte; Cuba ana Porto Rico.
Hill; Garden of Eden, Howard;
Flame, Electricity and Camera,
lies; Debts of Honor. Jakai; Iroka
Tales of Japan, Kinnosuks; Industrial
Gu ba, Porter; Men With the Bark On,
Remington; Flower of Forgiveness,
Steel; Voices in the Night, Steel
With Kitchener to Khartum. Stee-
vens; Letters to His Family
and Friends, Stevenson; Gentle
man from Indiana, Harrington;
Cardinals Musketeer, Taylor; BIZ
ography of a Grizzly, Thompson;
Resurrection. Tolstoi; Things That
Count, Tompkins; Sophia, Weyman;
Wharton; Love of Par
son Lord, wilkins; Jimmyjohn Boss,
Wister.