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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
Catarrtl Cured
.Eyesight Strengthened
Voice Restored.

Finding myself SUFFERING VERY
MUCH FROM CATARRH OF THE NOSE
AND THROAT consulted several of my
friends in Portsmouth WHO HAD BEEN
CURED BY DIR. FREY. and, acting on
their advice l placed myself under his
treatment was SO afflicted that MY
NOSE WAS MOST ALWAYS CLOGGED
UP. SO that could not breathe through
1t at all. and MY VOICE WAS VERY
THICK. My throat was heavy. which
compelled me TO be HAWKING AND
SPLITTING. and always awoke with a
dry. bitter taste in my throat and mouth
J. WAS COMPELLED ALSO TO WEAR
EYE GLASSES. as the disease affected
my sight. NOW HAVE; NO NEED FOR
GLASSES. AND CAN BREATHE AND
SPEAK AS WE'LL AS ANYONE, and am
much pleased with a CURE THAT HAS
MADE ME FEEL LIKE ANOTHER
PERSON. My appetite. which was poor.
Is row excellent. and am proud to tell
how much DIR. FREY has done for me.
FRANK II. COLES,
425 County street,
Portsmouth. Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
THE FREE AND Independent /
VOTER.

In New York the registration of vot
ers includes their party politics; but
we suppose this is optional with every
voter. and no one need say whether
he is Democrat. or Il Republican. We
suspect, however, that in every warm
ly contested election every voter puts
himself on record. 1t would be carrying
tho thing too far to require or permit
every registered voter TO state the man
Or men he intended to vote for: but
there might be n voluntary registratio
provided by law, at the polls, where
the voters, If they chose. could dis
close their ballots to the ballot-rc
ceivcrs and have them registered, on
oath. if necessary,-the registration to
he an official record only to be shown
in evidence, in case of Il contested cleo
ton. Yet. If the ballot is provided
solely. or chiefly, to enable the voters
To vote secretly, it would tend to de-
cd at their discretion. to exhibit their
ballots to anyone, or to vote viva voce
Under such a discretion, bribed and
bulldozed voters would be forced by
bribery and bulldozers to show that
they had voted per agreement. and the
ballot would prove futile as device
for conccalment.
The viva voce method-by public de-
claration-is the most manly way to
exercise the manhood suffrage of free
men; and it is difficult to see how this
would expose the franchise to half the
abuses that can be harborcd under the
secret ballot: but If open voting were
threatened or attacked by intimida-
ticn, the remedy should be not only
| heavy fine and long imprisonment for
the bulldozer. on conviction. but civil
suit for damages allowed the bulldozcd
or threatened citizen.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12

All the argument in the world can
not altar the fact that Virginia has
prospcrcd under the gold Standard
Richmond Times
Under" the standard. perhaps; but
not by or because of it. II we admit
that the gold standard was established
to the exclusion OF silver by the act of
February 10, 1873, the silver dollar was
restored to full equality with gold coin
by the Bland Silver Act of February
IS. lS7S.-cXccpt that it was not invested
with free and unlimited coinage, and
except that gold could be demanded
under a special contract in writing.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
A FEDERAL INCOME TAX.

A FEDERAL INCOME AK
Matthew Marshall. the financial
writer Of the New York Sun, says, in
concluding an article on the income
tax in England and to such tax IN
this country:
AT present, the Constitution stands
In the way of its imposition by the
Federal Government and no State has
yet proposed to resort to 1t"
we believe the first statement to be
incorrect. and we know the latter to
be so; for Virginia, If not other States.
has an income tax; and this tax is eX-
pressly authorized by our State consti-
tuition, Article X, section 4. The Su-
preme Court OF the United States has
decided that n Federal income-taX is
unconstitutional but we think it is
mistaken about that. especially as it
formerly held otherwise, and may
again.
The English incomc-tax is now said
to be pence on the pound sterling. or
3% per cent,-amounting to $4,000, 900
pounds, or s9oOOO,OO0. u year.-about
one sixth of the ordinary revenue. AS
large as the sum is realized from this
source annually, it would be much
larger if that portion of British incomes
derived from foreign investments could
be reached. But the taxpayers are
not sworn and the amount of their in
comes is ascertained directly from all
accessible public records. AS income
England, and as no declaration of it
is required 1t escapes assessment and
taxation; and this explains largely the
eagerness of English capitalists to in
vest in this and other countries, where
not only are greater interest and divi-
bends paid on money, but these are ex-
empt wholly from British taxes and
largely from all taxes. Us in the case
of United States bonds registered at
the u. S. Treasury or these and coupon
bonds of the U. S. on deposit IN tt1is
country.
Our Federal constitution empowers
Congress-:
ITO lay and collect taxes, duties, i'm
posts and excuses, to pay the debts and
provide for the common defence and
general welfare of the United States;
but all duties. imposts and excuses
shall he uniform throughout the United
States"
The constitution elsewhere says that
direct taxes shall be apportioncd
among the several States. which may
be included in this Union. according to
their respective numbers"
These are ample grants OF power to
levy taxes. and the conditions of uni
formity and number clearly mean that
the rate and basis of taxation In every
State shall be the same for Federal
purposes; and il n different uniformity
is meant, how is it that Congress has
enacted and the government enforccs a
graduated tax on legacies and distribu-
tive shares of personal property, vary
ing from rs cents on the 500 to SIS
on the 500?
The truth is that there is no tax more
just and more easily borne than a tax
on large incomes. and an exemption OF
small incomes from ii is no breach OF
uniformity" If it be uniform in all
the States OF the Union" If the SUI
prcme Court decisions were so uniform.
there would not be so much lack of uni,
formity in its eXemptionsi
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12

Han offices and No. s!4 Main street
Norfolk. Va. Specialties: Catarrh and ali
diseases of Eye. Ear. Nose. Throat. Chest
and Stomach.
Hours. a. m to 1870 p. M; p. IN. TO
p IN. Sunday hours. 1850 Il. IN. 10
1890 D. IN. Tueedny night and Thursday
nigh; 745 p. IN. to S:15 y. IN.
Consultation always free Medicines
furnished. Terms always moderate. Eyes
examined for glasses free OF charge
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
NOTES AND OPINIONS.
Wilmington starr

Andrew Carnegie says he will no
give the Republicans 4 red cent 70
their campaign fund if they don't qui
that expansion business. If Carncgi
will form Il pool with the other contri
butors on this line he would soon brin
that party 10 taw
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12

The following paragraph, which is
attributed to Abraham Lincoln. is :,
striking Instance that he like other
men of eminencc, not only used other
able men. but did not scruplc to use
their thoughts without acknowledge
ment:
What constitutes the bulwark of our
liberty and Independence? 1t is not
our frownng battiements, our bristling
scacoasts. our army and our navy
These are not our reliance against
tyranny. All Of these may be turned
against us without making us weaker
lor the struggle. Our reliance is in tho
SDirit of liberty which God has planted
In us. Our defense is in the spirit
which prizes liberty rs the heritage of
all men in all lands. everywhere. De-
stroy this spirit and you have planted
the seeds of desuotism at your own
DOORS"
In an Ode. in imitation of Alcaeus.
by Sir William Jones, u leading Oren-
talist and distinguished jurist, who
died in 1871 at Calcutta, where he was
Judge of the Supreme Court, we find
these lines:
What constitutes n State?
Not high-raised battlcment or labored
mound,
Thick wall or mooted gate;
Not cities proud with spires and turrets
crowned;
Not bays and broad-armed ports.
No: men, high minded men,
l3ut know their rights and knowing
dare maintain;
=
These constitute State"
Mr. Lincoln had probably read the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
MOTHCE!

The copartnershlp heretofore existing
between The undersigned. under the firm
name of !Odcnd'hal Vicar & Gilbert, is
this day dissolved by mutual consent w
w. Vicar and G. w. Gilbert retiring.
T.. Odend'hal has associated with him
MS son, i. Odcnd'hal. Jr., and Will con-
unue the business at the store 2o3 Main
street. Y, NJ. G. a. Building
me retiring partners bespeak for tho
new urn OF Odend'hal e Son the same
patronage which n generous public has so
llberaliy bestowed upon the firm of
odcnd'hal. Vicar & Gilbert in the past.
Il. ODEND HAL,
w. w VICAR,
, G. w. GILBERT
Norfolk, Va. Jan. l. 1900 ja2-lOs
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
lDanville Rcrisiorl

Senator jti.4tifed-ex-
pectati0ns in proving him Il spell
binder OF the most fervid and furious
type. IT is pity his cioquence and
thought should be expended in such an
I'M American cause rs an attempt Ia
justify the Philippine war and fasten
uror the country the Mckinley policy
of seizure and imperialism.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12

The war in the Philippines. notwith-
standing the temporary retirement of
Aguinaldo for refreshments, and the
surrender Of his wife, still keeps Otis
censored wire hot and on the hum The
Filipinos seem very much in earnest.
to judge from the way they undergo
killing. with Agunaldo away.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
WHICH AND WHAT

Mr.. Thomas s. Martin, the u. s. Sen
ator from Albemarlc. announces from
Washington that he wishes Hon.
Claude a. Swanson. of Virginia, to be
the next Democratic candidate for G W
crnor OF this commonwealth. 1t had
been before announced that Mr.. Swan
son entertained similar wish, subject
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
lThc Roanoke Timcs.l

If William Jennings Bryan were rs
dead as his enemies would have him
why do they persist in raising such n
rumpus about him?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
(Washington Post.)

Mrs. Langtry. in addition to looking
after her personal receipts. expects to
pick up.a few dollars over here for the
English hospital service. For an ell
derby lady. Mrs. Langtry is carrying
some rather giddy expectations.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
An Ordinance

TO PROHIBIT THE DISTRIBUTION
OR SCATTERING OF CIRCULARS,
SAMPLES. sc.
!; Be Il ordained by the Common and
select Councils of the city OF Norfolk
that It shall be unlawful for any person,
70 distribute or scatter, or cause to be
distributed or scattered on the streets of
or In or about any lot. yard or building in
snu city, any sample, handbili dodEcr
circular. or other paper or ADVERTISING
matter or device liable to litter the streets
ana premises In SAID city.
~, ANY person guilty of violation of
Dhis ordinance shall be punishable by a
inc OF not more that five dollars nor less
thstt one dollar recoverable as other CIV
lines are now recoverable
d. luis ordinance shall be i'm force from
ana after the date of its passage.
us M ,hIn q, by eth, the Common Council De-
]. +. EAST.
President of the Common Council.
o., Ad 5soD by the Select Council January
FRED. GREENWOOD
President of the Select Council
Teste: II. s. HERMAN.
Ja6-ot City Treasurer
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
(Ncwport News Press.l

If tho British gain more victories
in South Africa there won't be corpo-
rails guard left of the magnificent
army which went out to carry Butler
to Pretoria in time for his Christmas
dinner.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12

We should have the assurance to pos
sess an opinion and voice not at
tuned to that OF the higher powers?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12

ADVERTISING RATES: ADVERTISE
ments inserted at tho rate OF 20 cents a
Square. first insertion. each subsequent
insertion 40 cents. or so cents when In
nerted Every Other Day. Contractors are
not allowed TO exceed their space or ad
vertise other than their legitimate busl-
ness. except by paying especially Tor the
same.
Reading Notices Invariably 20 cents per
lac first insertion. Each subsequent In
scrtion 10 cents
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
A CARD.

Having this day purchased the stock
and good VIII OF Mcssrs. COOKE. CLARK
Il CO. who have for the past eleven years
conducted the Sash. Door and Blind and
Builders Hardware business at 81 Com
mcrcial Place and 81 Roanoke avenue, we
hereby beg leave to introduce ourselves
your continued orders. assuring you that
they shall have our prompt and careful
attention.
Mr.. Frank II. Clark. the President OF
our Company. has been for the past eleven
years 4 member OF the firm OF Cooke,
Clark e Co, and prior to that time was
for thrtcen-years connected with the cs-
Enlistment of Mr. Luther Sheldon. the
pioneer Sash, Door and Blind Merchant
of this city.
Mr. Chas. Samson, Jr.. OUR Secretary.
been for tho past six years with Cooke.
Clark &c Co. in charge of the Hardware
and Mantel Department.
Mr.. c. c. Walton. our Treasurer. has
been with Cooke. Clark &; Co. for eleven
years. in charge of the books and Office
work.
All tho employees Of our Company have
been with Cooke, Clark & Co. for Some
years. and are well qualified to I'LL their
respective positions. You will readily SEQ
that we arc we'll equipped to take good
care of all business that may DO entrust-
cd 10 u.s. Respectfully.
FRANK 7. CLARK co., Limited
BY FRANK T. CLARK,
ja2-tf President.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12

In order to avoid delays, on account Of
personal absence letters and all cominu-
nications for Tho VIRGINlAN-Pll.OT
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with tho office, but simply to
The VIRGINIAN AND PILOT PUB
LISTING COMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12

No employee of the yirgin.an Pilot Pub
fishing Company Ia 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, 1900-01-12

These constitute a State"
Mr.. Lincoln had probably read the
ode. or heard it quoted.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:

The vIRGINIAN-PILOT is delivered 10
subscribers by carriers in Norfolk and
vicinity. Portsmouth. Berkeley. Suffolk
West Norfolk Newport News. for 10
cents per week. payable to tho carrier.
Nv mail. to any place in the United
States postage free:
DAILY. ono ycnr $500
ak months 500
three months l.5o
(" ono month 80
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12

| have this day admitted into co-part-
ncr$hop with me my son, T.. ODEND'-
liAl' Jr.. and Will continue the Clothing,
ing Business at
The sun., 1900-02-01
The cnit Of Dirt.

dirt is giant hard TO fight in heau-
tlful Ireland. The woman who had
never heard Of 'washin live wan is,
! think. rquaed hy another who came
to me lficly about her sore leg
"'rhcy ten me, doctor. ,larlnt, that
washin might scotch the heat out Of it,
Ent | wouldn't adventure 10 do II with.
out askin your advice Mi for the
worlds I'm an Gnlil woman now. doc.
tor dear. an drop Of water has never
gone near my body
Il advised goodly supply Of aque-
ors fluid preceded by Il thorough ap-
plication Of alkali and potash in lie
form Of soap, and the old woman hob,
bled off quite satisfied with my scipn,
tllc words.
In Sallyboggin for years a certain
old woman levied weekly tribute on
charit;.ly disposed folk All at once
a 'nevvy' from America turned up.
called on her patrons and after
thanking them for their Kindness ear
ried off his mothers sister TO end her
days in comfort. But the widow Hool-
igan-prunuunced 'Hool han'-did NOT
lay her bones across the water. Size
soon reappcared. ! couldn't stop in il,
misthress. dear she explained to a
lady Me sisters sons good hhoy,
but, between ourselves. they would ha'
washed me to DEATH "-Nineteenth
Century.
The sun., 1900-02-01

elusive Of all others, the ebjestion 10
Mr.. Addisks in Delaware politics. In
slusivs of all the other objections to the
Union Rspsbliean proposition, il is the
most absurd Of them all--ths objsctorr
dsmsnd ths impossible in politics. Could
anything be more absurd? To 50.
nothing Of Mr.. Addicks' services to his
party regarding him as citizen, and
not as an sotivs participant IN palitios,
he is OF right possessed of, and should
exercise and enjoy. all she rights and
privileges which relate to, and are 3
part Of, bic citizenship. Contradiction
OF this is absurd. To astenpt to eur,ail
his rights, anybody's rights, Of this
kind, would be political crime. And,
yet, this is what tie ohjscters demand
a d~~and that lie unjust, impolitic, i'm
possible.
These are the objections advanced
against the Uni m Republican party's
proposition for Republican party unity.
None of these are valid objections. They
d, not suit the case. They are trivial.
What a pity it weuld be to wreck the
Republican party hope for unity and
success in such shallow water! Get to-
gether in deeper water, gentlemen, and
you will agree to hel } each other ont,
ot-drown together. That is far prefer
able TO drowning each other.
The sun., 1900-02-01
THE HUMoRIST.

"Well, we'll" exclaimed the brigade
commander, who'd have Thought to
tind IL here in South Africa?'
Whats that, sir?' asked the aide.
"Why, General Bullyer told me all
was expected to do was to get around
this cham If intreneh, d hills, and after
several days fighting | blgin to realiza
that this i one Of those endless chains"
Standard and Times.
Stela-Why on earth did Miss Pechis
eject Mr., Boomer? He's making lots Of
mooney in lie advertising business.
Bella Yes; and he proposed 10 her BY
MAJ IN tlus ttshin II can place il 4
AZ gn,d palers ii guaranteed tirrula-
.ion ~ mlnnum COST the following no
tice tpnre rAading, tn cuirun;) En-
gagged, Miss Birdie rtchis to Nj Hoalrtt
He"mtl L tAls pro asitieu lneets yonr
Approval, kindly sign ard telnin by first
mai - PtiiadtlpAla Pu IS.
"Wraegsev, ! dreamed last night dat |
wuz workn."
II Nar,ed sc, Taggsley. OATS What
v,n gi inr readiL' dat labor paper. -
Omaha World
Saii Mrs Gadabnnt, who had come to
spend the day, to little Edith;
y IT, You glad to see me again,
Il lith?"
"Yrs, MIN, and mlmma's glad, too,
replied the child.
is she?'
"les, m. She said she hoped yon'l
come .todas and have il over with. -
Golfers Weekly.
Nlsitol-sn your Young brother is
taking lessons on the violin. Is he
making progress?
Phil-l1v's got so far now that we can
tell whether lie is tuning or playing -
Tit-Bits.
lis muzzled de dog, said Mr. Erastus
PlnkleN. IAN now rs waitin'.'
For whai?"
TO see if dey's gwInter 90 de res o.
de way an see TO de pnhtecton of us
human bpin's. Ell dey'l tx up some way
o muzzlin' de him feet nb eI mule dey'i
sho'l stop heap o damage - Wash.
lngton Star.
The sun., 1900-02-01
DELAWARE DIVISION

For New Castle, s. l3, a. n.; 2.35. 4.27
and 6.58 p, IN, week days
For Lewes, s. Is a. n.; 4.27 p. M, week
lays.
For Dover, Harrington and Delmar
8.l3, ll.04 a. ~; 4.27, sos and l2.u
M. Sundays, l2.i1 p. nj.
For Wyoming and way stati, MS, 2.35
p. M, week davs.
Express for Cape Charles, Old Point
'omfnr and Norfolk, ll.O4 a. M, week
lays, and II Il night, daily.
TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREET STA
TlON, PHILADELPHIA,
FOR THE WEST.
$50 a N. daily, Pittsbnrg, Chicago. Gin
cinnati, Louisville and 81. Louis.
Dining Car.
lo25 a. m, daily for Pittshurg and Chi
cage. No coaches To Pttshnrg. Linn
tied to two Buffet Partor Cars.
l2.20 p nj. daily, "Iinited," Pittshn,g.
Chicago, Cleveland Toledo, Cineln-
mari, Louisville and -. Lonis. (I,in-
ing Gar.
1925 +. N. daily, Pittsbnrg, and Cleve.
land.
I 70 p, m. daily, Pittsbura, Chicago
Nashville (via Cinclnnati), Indianapo.
lis and s.. Louis. Dining Gar
$50 p, M, daily, Pittshurg and Chicago.
for Toledo, except Saturday.
1898 u; daily, Plttsnnrg, Cincinnati,
Huntsville, Cleveland and St. I.onis
ll.A y q. daily, Pttsburg and Chicago;
daily for Knoxville, via Shenandoah
Valley Route; for Cleveland except
saturday
~ Congressional Limited Express.
All Vestibue Parlor Cars and Dining
Car. No extra fare other than the usual
Pullman charge.
10 Limited Express, yestibule Parler
Cars, Vestihule Passenger Coaches and
Dining Car No extra fare.
The Wilmington Transfer Company
VIII call for and check baggage from
hotels and residences.
For further information, passengers
are referred to the ticket agent at the
station.
j. b. HUTCHINSON, ]. R. WOOD,
Gen. Manager. Gen Pass AGENT
The sun., 1900-02-01
AABUSHED IN 4 MFLE
How American Scouting Party
Near Sabig Was Trapped
by lnsurgeH's.
LIEUTENANT SCKENCK Scot
Captain Wilde Reports the Details OF
the Fatal Accident on tho Gsn-
boat wheeling while CcIe-
brafiag the Kaiser's
Birthday.
LIEUTENANT SCzENCK Scot

Washington, Jsa. 31.-A dispatch frsm
Manila says:
An affair on Monday near Subis re-
sembed the recent pack train ambush.
Lieutenant Schenck, with a scouting par
ty of 40 men of the Twenty fifth in
fantry. rsa inte large force of insur
gents in the mountain detile.
'Schenck fell at the first yolley, shot
in the head Sergeant Singleton and
three privstes were killed, and Ave men
were wounded
THE Americans then retreated. After
ward q stronger force was sent to the
scene of the fighting and the insurgents
departed"
Captain Wilde, the senior naval officer
at Cavte in the absence OF Admiral
Watson, has reported upon the accident
on board the Wheeling whereby one sail
or was killed and several wounded at
iIongkong while firing salute in honor
of Emperor Williams birthday anniver.
sary. His statement that the accident
.esilted from the explosion Of blank carr
ridges does not throw much light upon
The cause, b,tt it has confirmed the ord
laice officers in their original contention
hat the gun did moi burst.
Ca9tatn MiIde's Report.
The cabeeiYtm tr0m Captain Wilde is
rs follows, dated Gay.le:
Charles Arnold Canpheil, guunerts
mate, Third class. killed; Albert Neisou.
gunner's mate. sceoad class, rouaded.
probably fatally; Samuel E'reeland IIan4,
$eaman, second clAss; David C0nruy,
ginmer's mate. first class: Arthur
Browne. gHnncr's mate, first class, and
Ernest Rcieht gnnner's mate. third class,
wounded: licnicnant Commander Frank
n Beatty, slightly wound, Il; explosion
blank cartridges while firing salute; cause
not vet determined; injured men lot yct
able 70 testify"
Campbell. the sailor who was Killed,
was born in rcpperell, Mass, and his
next Of Kin is his father, G. A. Camp
bell, residing at tlnt place. The sailor
Nelson WAS horn in Bergen. Norway.
where his brother, G. a. Nelson. resides.
Brown is an Austraian and his next Of
kin is his mother, Elizabeth brown. lv-
ing in North Hobart, Tasmania. Aus
tialia. Long is a native Of IIamville.
Pa. where his father, Il. S. Long. re-
sides. Conroy is an Ilishmnn from
QneenStown: next Of kin unknown.
Bcicht is 4 native of Germany. and his
wife, Albcrtina Beicht, lives ut 2a5 VIII
liam street, New York.
The sun., 1900-02-01
.....r sew ,enr neeins.

Washington. Jan. 31.-1he Chinese
flag, showing n huge dragon on yellow
field. is hoiSied TO full mast over the
Chinese legation in honor Of the Chinese
New Year. The appearance of the flag
at full mast is taken as evidence that
the Chinese officials do not accept the
report that the emperor of China is dead.
Minister Wn and his staff are observing
the New Years season in a quiet man
ner. dinner being given to the mem.
bers of the household and a public recep.
ton occurring on Saturday.
The sun., 1900-02-01
want Embargo ON our Lumber.

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 31.-rhe lumber
and shngle men Of British Columbia
have combined to raise prices. Iii or
der to prevent American competition.
they have sent memorial 70 the Cana
dian government asking that heavy
duty be placed on American lumber.
Washington will not be injured even if
the duty is made high, for very little
is shipped from this state, bur the middle
west, notably Minnesota and Wisconsin.
will fccl such a thrift.