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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07
NO EXTRA SESSION THIS SUMMER
OanVille RcCister)

Governor Tyler seems to have deter
mined that he Will not call the legis-
lature In extra session during this sum
mer to make provision for the holding
OF the constitutional convention. which
the people of the State voted for at the
recent election. The legislature may be
assembled. however, Immediately after
the presidential election next November
or about Janury !. 1901. BY thus defer
ring the matter, we think Cove nor Ty-
Ter has acted wisely, for it gives the
people of the State what the Register
has contended for. better opportunity
to discuss and consider what changes
they may want in the organic law OF
their commonwealth, and will enable
them to determine more intelligcntly
the character OF men who shall consti-
tute such convention.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07
THE TRUST AMENDMENT FARCE
wa shinr.nn TimnsA


After the ridicule to which they have
been subjected by their own organs. OH
the subject of the campaign trick
amendment to the Constitution pro
posed by the Republican leaders in the
House OF Representatives. we fancy
they are not sorry that it was so
promptly squelched yesterday.
we have not heard tho last of this
Mighty amusing effort of the men who
are owned by the trusts to ruin and
destroy their masters. But it is not to
Republican organs and orators that we
need to look for references TO the dead
squib In question. The machine SPELL
binders will he only too glad to leave it
alone. Should they have the metallic
face TO point with pride to the effort
the oil. steel. sugar. tobacco. rum. and
other trust men in Congress to chop off
the tentacles of the octopus with a con-
stitutional amendment so framed that
not State would accept it, they would
be driven from the platform with the
laughter which Is equine, in the re-
hottest village OF Pettigrcw's native
Yapland.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07
INCREASED EXPENDITURES.
Savannah NeWs)

The New York World quotes figures
to show that the ordinary excuses of
the government have increased $l54,-
100000 year since Mr.. Mckinley be-
came President. No war expenscs are
included in the figures. The war Is n
separate matter. which has caused an
increase of the public debt Of 5000, 900
600 since Mr.. Mckinley was inaugu-
rateu. TIC 0rd!naTy cXPtNSsS UnUor
President Harrison averaged 1851 Pol
323 per annum; during President Clcve-
lands second term. the average was
$500, 41S.546. while the average u~dcr
President Mckinley has been s514.1s0,2
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07
ton pay for political control OF the dia-
mond and gold mines of the Transvaal.
THE INVENTOR OF THE
COCKTAIL.

tHituelpnld IlIneS)
The cocktail. by the way, was, the in
vention OF Colonel Carter, of Culpeper
Court House, Va Many years ago in
mat locality there was wnyside inn
named The Cock and the Bottle" the
semblance OF an old Engl sh tavern, and
which bore upon ITS swinging sign a
COCK and Bottle. meaning thereby that
oraught and bottle ale could be had
within-the COCK" in old vernacular,
meaning the tap. He, therefore, who
got the last and muddy portion of the
TAP was said to have received
Nhe cocktail" Upon one &C.
casion. Colonel Carter was sub
Jected to the indigntty of having
ms muddy beverage put b7fore him. he
Threw 1t angrily upon the floor and ex-
canned: thereafter I will drink cock
tails OF my own brewing" and then and
mere inspired evidently by the spirit of
Ganymede. he dashed together bite, s.
sugar. the oil of lemon peel and some
oiu Holland gin, and thus and then
cocted
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07

Says the Knoxville Journal and
Tribune of the defeat of the antitrust
amendment by the Democrats
ut is not the first time that the Dem
ocrats have held I'D the doctrine of
States rights as barrier to prevent an
evil from being hunted down and over
taken by Justice
Why should our contemporary rage?
The Democrats have never interfered
with the kind evil-chasing that Is so
prevalent among federal officials in
East Tennessee.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07
DEMOCRACY WILL NOT DIVIDE

There IS ut this time NO Indication
not DE entirely harmonious. For sew
eral months the country has been re-
called with dolorous prophecies of divl-
sion and dssenslon. from those who
make q specially OF dolorous prophc-
cies. The Republican press discovered
that IL Mr.. Bryan was nominated, IL
the Chicago platform was reafnrmed. If
Imperialism was condemned, If such
| and such leaders were not recognized,
there would be n holland the granny
element, the beloved as-beens, OF Dem
ocracy. held up their hands and made
moan in unison, rocking the while with
profoundest gloom.
AS the time Of the convention draws
near. however. the difficulties that were
have not appeared. New York, under
the leadership of Hon. David Bennett
Hill, was to supply n large quota of the
trouble. The New York Democratic
convention was held. 1t was dominated.
according to the dispatches. by Mr. HILL
violet bed. 1t declared for Mr.. Bryan
and pledged support to any platform
the Kansas City convention may adopt.
In Maryland another disrupter of har-
mony was foreseen. There also dis
comfiture awaits the prophets.
There will be no repetition of the
scenes of 1896 this year. The Demo-
cracy hoc No fresh dafnrt;orc Ia fa,r
Part, and the major part. of those who
quit the parry in 1896 will return. The
rest will go to the Republican party or
the limbo of mugwumpery. Wherever
they so they are now powerless for evil.
There will be such 4 closing of the
ranks as has not occurred since Mr..
Cleveland's first election to the Pres!-
dency. There will doubtless be some
warm discussions in the committee och
platform and resolutions at the Kansas
City convention. but when that commit
tee reports there will be no carping.
The party will stand by the platform
and lay- The men named therenn.
The grave menace involved in n con-
tinuance of Republican rule and the In
crensing chances of Democratic victory
have exerted, and are exerting. n Won
derful cementing effect upon the Demo
cratic party. There is n feeling that by
united action the party can win. Hand-
capped by 4 record unprecedented In
the number of scandals and blunders.
the Republican party goes into the cam
paign practically on the run. The effect
OF this is most wholesome upon the
Democratic party. 1t is always more
pleasant to hunt than to be hunted. The
Republican party will have few allies.
The Democratic party stands to win. 1t
will mot be such n fool as to throw
away the opportunity In order to en-
gage in internccine strife over purely
academic matters.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07
Jllld, Painless, but
wonderfully Effective.

TIE GENTLE SOOTHING, TREAT
Firey. penetrutes to every recess OF the
infamed membranes. ALI-AYlNG PAIN.
S q or IL IN G THE lNFLANlATION,
HEALING DECORATIONS. AND RE
STORING HEALTH AND VlGOR TO
ALL TIE DISEASED TRACT. 1t has
brought Joy to the hearts of many.
The FOUL DISCHARGES or THE
NOSE EECoME SWEET AND PURE,
THE HUSKY VOICE BECOMES CLEAR
THE HACKING COUGH DISAPPEARS
Il II /: HAWKING AND SPLITTING
CEASES. AND THE BLOOD. NO
LONGER POISONED BY ABSORBING
THE UNCLEAN DISCHARGES. CAR
Rll2S IIEALTH AND STRENGTH INTO
EVERY PART OF THE BODY No
where is it's healing power more marked
than in Ear troubles FULLY 90 TER
CENT. or ALL CHRONIC EAR DIS
for such cases THIS TREATNIEN'r is
ALMOST 4 SPECIFIC il used in Time.
This i; well illustrated b? the case of
CAPT. j. " Baylor. Il railroad conductor
residing nj 1.ambcr;s Point FOR SEW
i;ltAL YEARS. RESULTING FROM "a
TAKRIl HIS LEFT EAR HAD BEEN
ALMOST TOTALLY DEAF. TO HEAT,
y WATCH liz. HAD TO HOLD 1T DI
RECTiN AGAINST HIS EAR. \ dozan
years ago such ease would have hoen
incurablc. hut a COURSE OF TREAT
MENT RESTORED HIS HEARING
COMPLETELY. But IF you want TO be
sure of n cure take 1t in time. Don't
wait until you have been deaf MS n most
for 90 years and then come. expecli,.- y
miracle. BE aensiblc-bcgin now.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07
A TEXAN ON THE BOER WAR.
Poet Laureate Alfred Austin recently
sanger sQuawked. If you prefer it
that the English in South Africa had
Kimberley. Ladysmith,
MafelSlng, welded with
Lucknow and Delhi"

kinlberlcy, IadySmith,
Mafekng, welded with
Lucknow and Delhi"
Now. the defense of each of these two
latter places WAS no inconsiderable
achievement. and in consequence the
facts. as we'll as the aniatus, OF Mr..
Austin's lines have been called in cues
ton by some of the more pragmatic
who can never quite content themselves
with the unalloyed enjoyment of hero
ism and poetry, without being sure of
the quality of each
So far as the "heroc" defense OF
Ladysmlth Is concerned. recent letter
from Gen. ]. y. p. Blake. n native of
Texas. and at present the commander
Of the hush American Brigade of the
Boer army. affords considerable light
General Blake writes TO friend in
Texas:
when I tell YOU that not one man
more than $500 penned up II 900 English
soldiers la Ladysmith for four months
and that it took 80. 600 soldiers and 100
cannon TO relieve them. then YOU can
imagine how we'll the Dutch fight. Five
thousand Dutch tried to stop the 81. 900
but failed because they had but six can
non. 1t cost Butler more than 150OO
men to relieve 1900 in Ladysmith."
From which 1t is clear that Lucknow
nor Delhi has anything to gain by being
Joined in wedlock with Ladysmlth. Al
dtional light Is also thrown upon what
constitutes genuine English hcrosm by
the following from General Blake's let
ter:
1.-The English soldier can murder. do
hauch and plumber. but he can't fight
Until this war believed the English
soldier the best In tho world. and now.
place him on par with the Spaniard."
General Blake declared that in all the
battles fought up to the date of the let
Ter, @Npril l, it had been the custom
of John Bull 10 make a bold dash
and then curl his tail over his back
and run for AL that is in him" A pic
ture that VIII not appeal to British
pride any the more than 1t is prettv
accurately drawn
Tho facts in the whole miserable
South African business Will come out bv
and by. They will not add to the pres
tige Of England or the catalogue OF her
heroes There are men in the Trans
vaal who have seen the war from all
sides Thus far the I1ngish side of II
has been chiefly given. The other side
Will have its day. to the discontinue,
of England and the enlightenment of
those who have believed that the Eng
lish censor could DO no wrong.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07

General Macarthur puts the number
OF Filipinos killed since hostilities be-
gan at 1880 and the number wounded
at 2.104. Naturally. General Macarthur
explains. why five times as many killed
as wounded We're reported. There would
have been grisly suggestiveness about
the discrepancy otherwise. 1t is nota-
bile also that General MacArthur's dis
patch for the first time tells what dis
position has been made of Filipino pris-
oners.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07

Senator Teller has effectually put 1t
rest the rumor that he might support
the Republican ticket this fall, since Tho
money question is. for the time being.
eliminated from the realm of potential
legislation. Mr.. Teller. however, saws
he can rot stand for the Mckinley Phil
ippine policy. which he does not admit
to be the only alternative 70 entire
abandonment of the islands. Mr.. Teller
Will DE regarded by the Philadelphia
Dilgrimls as q very 6aotlous person.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07
TWELVE PAGES.
THURSDAY, JUNE Z. 1900.
THE DISPATCH OF MINISTER
CONGER.

There could be no better evidence of
the contempt in which the government
of China Is held by foreign representa-
tivee at Pekin. and by the Washington
authorities, than the dispatch of Min
lister Conger in which he declared.
1.-The Chinese government seems either
unwilling or unable to suppress the
trouble. The troops show no energy in
attacking the Boxers"
1t was only the other day that Chinese
minister WI got into hot water by go
ing into n committee room ut Washing
ton to make some inquiries as to pro-
posed changes in the administration of
The Chinese Exclusion Act. About the
same time the Chinese of San Francis
co were being forcibly dosed with anti
plague medicine. What would have
happened to Mr.. WI had he made this
incident the basis of dispatch 10 his
government declaring. The United
States government Is either unwilling
or unable TO prevent outrages on the
Chinese?" by this time Mr.. WI would
have been on the bounding main with
his passports in his pocket.
Diplomatic representative are sell
dom afarmists. The dispatch of Mr..
Conger plainly means that China with
Its 300, 100000 of people is without n gov
eminent. That sort of thing, of course.
can not last There Is just one chance
for China to escape acknowledgements
ehe displacement of the Empress Dow
ngcr and the substitution of n more lib
eral government and cne that will
promptly make an end of the Boxers"
Otherwise China. as a nation, will see
Its finish, and that speedily.
A few years ago it looked that there
was really hope for China. There were
signs that the crust OF centuries was
cracking. The opportunity was lost.
The Empress Dowager and the reac-
tionaries were restored to power. The
tiny beginnings OF progress were wiped
out. The inevitable results are begin
ming to appear. There is no extremist
so dangerous as the ultra conservative.
The Empress Dowagcr was always
uftra-conservative and has grown more
so with age. She has reached the point
where she believes that the murder OF
Foreigners can restore the old peace and
Isolation TO China
China. of course will not get Justice
at the hands of the powers. She never
has. The Boxer outrages had their pro-
vocation in the insolence and brutality
of the railway construction parties who
showed no regard for the property or
rights of the Chinese. But this Will
count for nothing now. Such small mat
teis will be lost sight of altogether in
the larger questions arising from the
condition of 100000 900 people with =
government unable or unwilling" TO
prevent the indiscrimina,e slaughter OF
citizens Of other nations
Minister conger's dispatch is an Of
ficial declaration uhat China is a dere
Act. He is either mistaken or the fate
OF q dereict awaits China.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07

to replace the volunteers in the Philip
pines and to garrison the forts of this
country Cuba and Porto Rico. As was
pointed out some time ago, enlistments
are barely sufficient in number to keep
the ranks of the Philippine regiments
full. The problem of filling the places
of the $1,000 volunteers will not be so
easy as General Corbin effects to be-
licye.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07

The announcement is made that Nicely
only stole half the postal funds that
passed through his hands. Such re-
markmble exhibition of forbearance
when he might easily have stolen all
is very comforting to those who got the
job for the Muncieman.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07

A Philadelphia jury has Just fixed
$4,000 as the value of a husbands af-
fections So soon as hts aggrleved wife
has collected the judgment a re-trans-
fer of the affections IN question may be
confidently looked for.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07

The dilemma of the Democracy'f Is
persistent as n cause of worry and in
somnia to Republican newspapers. The
only persons who are unconcerned are
the Democrats.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07

General corbin announces tia; the 81
900 volunteers in the Philippines are 10
be brought home dur!ng the frs, half
Of next year and regulars are to be sen,
In their places This VIII mean furth i.
err increase of the regular army. since
as at present organized the 67,5s7 troops
in tho regular service are not sufficient
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07
VARIETY SPRINGS.

AUGUSTA COUNTY. VA.
OPEN JUNE 9Th TO OCT. 1Sr, 1900.
Situated on the G. &c o. railway, in tho
AllcShanics. Offers many advantages six
varieties of mineral water Hot and cold
healing baths; hotel and cottages now and
nicely furnished; service good: rates rea-
sonabie. Write for booklet: special rates
TO families. Address Variety Springs, Va
icl-gIam
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07

Emperor William Is pleased to an
nounce that ION many accounts" he
highly esteems the United States. 1t is
probable that its pork-paclling estab-
counts.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07

an average Of only seventy men each,
with quick-firing gums. TO bring the
chinese empire to terms. There will
be no war and no excuse at present for
carving up the Celestial empire, with
its 3o0.000.000 population.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07
WILL HOLD 22,GOO PEOPLE.
(IoWa State Rcgister.)

Kansas City is again opan 10 congrat-
ulations. The work OF rebuilding her
lourned convcrtion hall has reached n
Point where the city can eafely an
nounce that it will be in readiness for
the Democratic National convention on
July 4. The capacity of the hall Oh that
1,TI-Iu-c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07
rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
To Our Advertisers.

Tho Nirgininn-Pilot is compelled to
require that all advertisers desiring to
change their advertisements In our Sum
day edition furnish with copy not
later than 12 o'clock noon Fridays. No
change of advertisement Will BIO guar
antccd In our Sunday paper If copy Is
sent later than this hour. This roquiro-
mont Is rendered necessary by tho great
increase In our advertising patronage,
for which wo thank our patrons and
trust That they will apprc ciatc tho fact
that nm carly paper will be mutual
bcnoflt to both our readers and ndvor-
Users.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07
FOREIGNERS IN CHINA.
(Pitteburg Post.)

The number of foreigners in the 2S
treaty ports of China is but 1900. and
these ports contain n native population
OF more than 100000. Even add the
$500 whites in Hong Kong. and the
Caucasian invasion OF China does not
appear to be of a striking character or
one to give cause 10 Chinese hostility,
illustrated by the Boxers. The repu,a-
ton OF the Chinese as men OF war does
no.. stand high. as the six foreign ma
tons Intervening have sent TO Pelin
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07
ROCKINGHAM VIRGINIA SPRINGS

Health. Joy. Peace. Plenty: inexpensive.
SONS. interchangeable. Va. mya9- Inns
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07

We have not noted that the Christmas
dinner of General Butler figured very
conspicuously in the triumphal entry
ceremonies.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07
Total capacity ................ .2
WANT AMERICAN COTTON.
(Wm. T.. Curtis.)

Whatever ron:ains OF last years cotton
crop in the United States. The expor-
Cation of cc:ton in April, 1900. amount
"a to S2i.6s4,O7S against SS,435. O97 in
April last year, while the average price
a pound in April. 1900, was 9.3c. and in
April, 1899. Csc. an increase OF about
80 per cent. The united kingdom in
creased her importation from $1,000 00O
to $4,000, 900 pounds in April. 1909;
France from 100000 to 1900 900, and
other European countries from 10, 900, o0C
IN "a OnO 01n
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07

The Kansas City hotel octopus is pre-
pairing TO be responsible for a little add
ed ginger in that antitrust declaration
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07
TERMINAL HOTEL.

WEST POINT VA.
THIS dclightfui summer resort Is now
open for The summer season of ISOo
Rates, 500 pcr day. Special rates. md
very low ones. are made Frank A. lev
woods Norfolk friends New England
shore dinners a speciality. For further in
ioimation and booklet apply to ROTH
WELL * FRANK A. HEY WOOD. Wost
Point. Va. ,nnaeI,,, ~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07
SUMMER RESORTS.
Yellow Sulphur Springs.

montgomery County. Va; open to visitors
the summit of the Allegheny Mountains:
the, curative properties OF tho waters are
range of disease; the accommodations re
frst-class in every respect; descriDtive
pamphlet and rates furnished on applica-
uon. IlDGEWAY HOIT, Prop. mnl2 ono
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07

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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07

NROCKETT SPRINGS AND BATHS
" opens June ]: elevation. 1000 ront.
Arsenic. Bromide and Lithia Waters: n
combinations ct medicinal properties
Whlch stands alone; cures nervous pros
;ra'ion. rheumatic and skin troubles
dyspepsia. kidney and bladder dlscnsca
ana female weakness: clears and bcautI-
ic; the complexion: modern convenience,
and amuscmenls. For particulars. adj
dress NJ. {. THOMAS. Manager, Crockett
Springs. Va. -msi7-2n,
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
DIsPENsARY QUESTION
Moody and General Johnston Have Joint
 Discussion

Tuscaloosa, February 15.-(SpeciaD- The opera house was crowded last night with an audience, gathered to hear the joint debate betTeen Hon. F. S. Moody and General George D. Johnson on the dispensary question. The election in April will have the dtspensary as its issue dn Tuscaloosa county, it being paramount to ah other political questions. If Mr. Moody is nominated senator. it will mean that this county is for a dispensary, and Mr. Moody will again make it his object to pass the law for the whole state.
 Mir. Moody's speech last night consisted of the arguments he made familiar to the state during his fight in the last session of the legislature. General Johnston made q very strong and convincing argument against d1spensary, and his condemnation of a law compelling tine state ito make a business of selling liquor was masterful piece of oratory.
 General Johnston neld the Important po- s:tion of civil service commissioner under Cleveland, and he also became widely known as a powerful factor in waging the war against the Louisiana state lottery.
 If elected, he will be one of the most an' fiuentiaa members of the senate.