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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
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M Those who have read the proceedings
sof Sthe State Executive Committee at
Richmond. on the % instant. at the
Jefferson Hotel, will be gratlfied with
the action taken, and will mark the
5well-defined line drawn upon the Chi
lcago platform. and the vote for w. ].
Bryan for President. as the true test
OF Democracy: ruling that the only
Democratic votes were those cast for
Bryan.
The people of this section are natu-
rally pleased with the compliment OF
giving Norfolk the Convention, but as
Democrats they applaud the Committee
for fixing unnlterably the Status of
Democracy. There can be no mistake
about that.
Upon the question Of n basis of rep
resentation in the Convention, Chair
man J. Taylor Ellyson ruled that Pal
mer-B uckner votes could not be
counted, but only those cast for Bryan
would be considered. OF course, no one
doubted that the ruling would be other
wise. yet 1t is well to have this question
authoritattvely settled beyond dispute.
The City Executive Committee must
now follow in the wake of the State
Executive Committee. If Palmer Buck
ner voters cannot be counted in the
basis of representation, then they are
not eligible as members of the Conven-
ton.
While this question is fresh in the
minds of the people, is q Palmer Buck
ner voter eligible to vote in Democratic
primaries? This is q question that will
have to be answered by the City Execu-
tive Committee. There is justly much
interest being manifested in this ques-
ton.
The Convention will be an interesting
and distinguished body. It will have
important business before it. Besides
electing delegates to the National
Democratic Convention and selecting
the Electoral ticket, it will take up
and discuss the question of calling a
State Constitutional Convention.
This issue alone will create u spirited
discussion. The Legislature having
authorized the question of Convention
for altering the Constitution, to be sub
mitted to the people,-the people, at the
polls. must say whether or not a con-
vention shall be held. 1t Is most sin
cerely to be hoped that the Convention
to be held in this city in May will not
recommend the Constitutional Conyen-
ton.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
IMPROPER REGISTRATION.

HN
There ia a rumor current in the city
to the effect that efforts are being
made to register persons without ani-
davit being made before the Registrar.
In other words, the candidates have
voters 10 subscribe to an oath which
is handed the Registrar and upon
which the person is registered.
1t is with difficulty that we are
brought to believe that such state of
affairs could exist OF course such
registration Is absolutely Illegal and
void, besides subjeciing the Registrar
to serious penalty and pain.
The law not only requires the person
desiring to be registered to appear and
make affidavit before the Registrar,
who alone is empowered to take an
affidavit in such case, but the voter
must satisfy the Registrar that he is
the person he represents himself 10 be.
and that he resides at the place
claimed
1T appears that active efforts arc be-
ing made to ascertain IL such a. prac-
ticc prevails. If such proves 20 be the
case. the guilty parties should be
brought to justice, and every good cit
izen will join in the work of condemn
ton.
There is going to be a fair fight this
time. The people want q good Coun
Gil as well as good officers; and they
are going to have them. 1t Is no ques-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
WHO'S RESPONSIBILITY.

The time Is near at hand when the
candidates for office must come out
and show their records as to the pri-
mary for the people.
Last year the Virginian- Pilot begged,
yes begged the Executive Committee
to allow n primary in the Legislative
fight. Mr.. Tyler. through his repre-
sentative, offered to pay half the cost,
but the committee refused.
At that time. the Virginlan- Pilot,
knowing, as 1t said:sthat Mr.. Martin
had majority and was a sure winner,
asked for the Primary upon principle
alone. There were candidates to be Sc
lccted and the people had a right to
select them. just as they MUST elect
them.
The Committee refused it. We said
then, "that the time is not farther Off
than the Spring Elections when every
mothers son of them would FIGHT
for n Primary, because it would be the
OFFICE HOLDERS, and not the peo-
pie, In interest then. The time has
come to speak. Let us hear the voices
OF Primary advocates, and the excuses
of those opposing it. There are three
classes to speak.
(1) Those favoring Primaries.
(2) Those remaining perfectly silent.
go Those opposing Primaries.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04


(The Wilmington Messenger.)
We regret very sincerely to learn Of
the death Of Colonel William Cecil
ELAN, editor of the Norfolk Virginlan-
Pilot. He was a North Carolinian,
having been born at Fayetteville, 1st
February 1896. He was beyond fair
question one Of the three or four blest,
best finished journalists in his adopt
ed state. He was par excellence, the
foremost bimetallist press writer In
Virginia, II we may judge him by com
parison with such of the leading news
papers in the state to which we have
access. He was strong, aggressive,
valiant writer, maintaining with con-
summate ability his position, and not
afraid to meet any assailant at any
time. We did not know him PERSONAL
ly, but admired the Yigor. pertinacity
and gallantry with which he conducted
his discussions. He was an intellectual
athlete and yet was courteous, when
courtesy was the proper bearing. He
Impressed us as few recent journal
lists of the south have impressed u.s. He
was writer of genuine excellence, and
In controversy his resources seemed
well nigh inexhaustible.
Among the many editors North Caro-
lima has had there have been but one
or two we would class with him as
an equal. OF those sent abroad we know
OF none who would equal him. Our
personal knowledge of him Is too
limited to permit an extended sketch
or criticism. He had been so kind, so
courteous to this writer that we feel as
If we had indeed lost personal friend
May Gods eternal peace be with him!
He was In his Gath year, and had been
for many years In poor health, al
though an invincible writer sticking
to his profession with undated energy
and pluck in spite Of the steady en-
croachments of n fell disease. He had
been at his home in Louisa county for
fifteen months.
His parents were of Virginia nativity.
He read law under the late Judge
Pearson He wrote both poetry and
verse at an carly age. He fought
through the war in the Asheland (Va.)
Artillery.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

President Jacob G. Schurman, of the
Philippine Commission, has said good
many things recently to which every
American who does not hold with the
attempt to establish the empire must
strongly dissent, but his declaration
that the attempt to exploit Porto Rico
for the benefit of Connecticut tobacco
growers and Louisiana sugar planters
is negotiable and outrageous, does
credit both to his sense and his cour-
age. In all the history of American
tariff legislation there is nothing so
shameless, and in the record OF repre-
sentative government in the United
States nothing SO radically at variance
with the spirit and intent of American
institutions. 1t cannot be too strongly
emphasized that this is the unmistak-
able beginning of Imperialism as dlstin-
guIshed from the legitimate expansion
of the past. Should this thing be done,
none may say what the fruit of it will
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
(The staunton spectator.l

Colonel VIM. C. ELAN, editor in chief
of the Norfolk Virginian- Pilot, died at
his home in Louisa county at lis d. m.
last Saturday. after an illness of many
months.
Col. ELAN was one of the best known
editors in the South and one of the
ablest. He belonged to the old school.
and is remembered most for his con-
nection with the Richmond Wing. 1t
was during this period that his great
abilities were brought into play, and
those who remain of the old Wing party
will never forget the remarkable and
almost single-handed fight he waged in
behalf OF the principles of the party aft
er which his paper was named.
Until tle day of his death, Colonel
Elan was q firm believer in the settle
ment of disputes touching ones horar
by the duel method, and his fame MS n
duelist was national. His best known
affair" of the many In which he was
engaged in his long and stormy life,
was the duel he fought with Col. Rich
ard F. 3ierne, of the Richmond State,
one of the most remarkable duels on
record.
lie was brilliant writer and HE
virile pen was often engaged by the
notable magazines. One of the most
widely read articles and one of the
last he penned for the magazines, was
entitled "The Last Days of Dueling."
Col. ELAN was for many years iden-
tilted with the Republican party, but
severed mis- connection with that party
when it turned it's back upon silver.
lie was an ardent Bryan man in 1896,
and has been ever since. He was
buried at his home place in Louisa
county. In his death Virginia journal
ism has lost it's brightest light.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
Warm Words
of Commentator
from a WeIl-knoWn
Methodist minister.

I HAVE KNOWN DIR. FREY
ABOUT YEARS, while living in Roam
oke City. he having practiced in my fam
lily during that time with skill and sue
cess Though n young man then HE
ENJOYED THE REPUTATION OF y
SKILLFUL, PAINSTAKlNG AND COM
PETENT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Since I came to Norfolk DIR. FIREY
HAS TREATED ME FOR CATARRH
OF NOSE, THROAT AND BRONCHIAL
TUBES. THE TREATMENT SUI 1T r
ING. I BELIEVE. IN y PERMANENT
CURE. ! regard DR.. l'rey as worthy in
every way of the confidence and patron
age OF the people of Norfolk.
REV a. H. WAY
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
(Thc Marion Democracy

Col. w. C. Elan, editor-in-chief of
the Norfolk Virginian-P Pilot. died at his
home near Trevillians. Louisa county,
Va, Saturday last. Col ELAN has
been an editor of prominence for a
number of years. He was an accom-
Dlished gentleman, graceful and i'm
pressive writer. In his death the edi-
torial corps of Virginia has Loot one
of its most cultured, chivalrous and
devoted members
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
(The Farmville TIerald.)

VIM Cecil ELAN, the gifted editor of
the Norfolk Virginian Pilot. died at his
home, in Louisa county, the 9th of
February. in the 64th year of his age.
He was brilliant and brave, true to hie
convictions, devoted to family and
friends and loyal to his State and
country.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

.tionS OF reform but the exercise OF q lit
tie discretion and Judgment. and the
plucking Of little power from the
peacocks who have made serfs and
slaves and dependents of the voters Of
Norfolk. That is all. The people don't
feel like paying salaries to men who
would disfranchise them. That's an
other matter that will count.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
(The staunton Daily News.>

In the death of Col. William G.
ELAN, editor of the Norfolk Virginian-
Pilot. the state has lost one of its most
noted newspaper men. His death oc-
CURED at his home near Trevillian in
Louisa county Saturday afternoon.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
(Wlndsor, n. c., Ledger.l

In the death of Col Elan the editor
OF the Virglnian-Pilot the entire coun-
try sustains a great loss. He was a
born Journalist: under his management
the Virginian-Pilot became a power i'm
the South.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
No. 3 BYRD Place. Norfolk

Rev Mr.. Way gave me the above tos-
timonial OVER a YEAR AGO. Al
though the past winter has been I'M
usually trying to persons suffering from
any disease of nose, throat or lungs he
states that HE HAS HAD NO RETURN
WHATEVER Or CATARRHAL SyAIP-
TOMS. HE'S CURED TO STAY
CURED.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
(The christian Suns

death of Col. William c. Elan. editor
in-chief of the Virginian- Pilot (Nor-
foll). He was one of the abest, most
vigorous and fearless of Southern
Journalists. and the news of his death
VIII cause sadness throughout the fra
ternity.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
(Thc Pulaski News-Review.)

Col. VIM. c. Elan, editor in chief of
the Norfolk Nirginian- Pilot died at
his home in Louisa county Saturday.
colonel ELAN was one of the brightest
newspaper men in the State
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
(Norfolk Joureal of Commerce1

clam. editor of the NirGinian- Pilot who
died last Saturday at his home in Lou
isa county. is greatly regretted by Il
host of friends and admirers in Vir-
ginia. He was a brilliant writer. n
iirm friend, an Incorporating foe,
and gallant gentlemen.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
(The Norfolk Herald.)

The journalistic fraternity in Norfolk
and vicinity have special reason to
grieve over the death of Colonel VIII
liam Cecil Elan, cditor-in-ch of the
Norfolk Virginian Pilot. He gave his
strength to his work. and let that speak
for him. Apprcciative and generous
he was beloved by his intimates; and
the community has lost in him deserv-
ing citizen.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

And so the Bell and Long Distance
phones will not accept the charter Of
fered them by the Virginia Legislature!
Too bad!
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

The State Executive Committee has
decided that the poor old Palmer
Buckner voters will have to have a
primary ali by themselves.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

The New York Journal will now ex-
plain to the Virginia women why 1t
thinks their husbands need protection
from nsiiSement
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

And so our overworked city officials
must wabble along hereafter with the
salary they started with. and seemed
so anxious to get. Too bad!
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
,TENDID sEXs.fltiIBItTION.v


the occasion
We g gree
ga con tefnp orary, The
The British
aS 81 endi "a exhibit ion of
81 81 the Beers.
/ donpted Who is
JIG eatt world though
|Ssss end ant ireet of the SUBJ
81 shas isbs "a that loves fair
deny that
U; U ma de an Sexhibition
s5sss exhibition 1T
82 holsa 4 bray val orous
u op1S soldf ordeda to stand up
ousand Beers! The
justified the
Tesound ed thro gh.
aRd That "a ght was in
one b sPS ofhsfy sxssSl one
ss5 a6En Eeitt Is act yas employers. making Mwlll
$SE ed 81 md iss agre ca BILE. r. MANAG1foro
ri % ,a New Haven, Conn. t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

The phone business seems to have
stopped talking over wires, and COM
menced pulling wires in Richmond.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

The Legislature of Virginia has re-
fused what the City Councils granted
Now, we wonder how that happened,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

tried now to see how little the city
could spend. instead of how much.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

And so the faint outlines of the ghost
of the Hon. Remembered Again Alger
is fitting through the War Depart
ment.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

And now Norfolk will help the Demo
crafts Of Virginia to hold n real Con-
vention.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

1t is realty not a joke that the Long
Distance and Bell Company will have
to operate at long distance"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

In contests and salaries it would be
interesting to know how much the Gov
eminent has spent in the Second Con-
gressional District in the last four
Yea rs
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

"Sic Semper Monopolies" seems to
have been the word with the Legisla-
ture.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

And by the way. this new registra-
ton business seems to be la Ken
lucky.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
CKONfEN TO77gAPPO2

=
) 81 gIKoM TO 7APPo2
M '' ils 3asa e 1SgsR Ne ste the
piBs EsA,s Ia 81 TIL eiiya91e 1SJS hen
nSHE sfe The plendid Se[&hi-
100 mn III isis sold iers whip
sB oeals ter II an y lays 1lard
4 4 y 81 6rs specie Gle;
oil i lie gaoy this to band
sk tsrity ~ that exampte to
aife9 nm at an III spiratio omit will
tire Tonlm " tktnsesM to
HUG pTi de at giorious dqy In
81 when ~, 900 unflinch ping
diers. ma gnif ldently oh1d ered
q the vortex of
End WI tipped 900 Beers.
l nay lie; \ Ii on roar and well
ssss 1es shout the lad III zza
dgtH f rom the past,
I;]sllI ys ts ken 600 NOR soldiers
cpna nered q z, 900 Boers
sou Sci yes "a NIB ling gracefully
ON pam TN q ne9s Times
as friends will
y. III and her enemies will
fs,l the ever ito arouse
sspt Ion sincerely
s& he Zines says is true.
u 81, 81 Il hat d ef friends will
Her. & one Believes in
d }1s DAG end "a need"
II any III 10 pilatea nation,
pss not int Ito 81 keS all the men
ngl land Il AMI hero 81 onies also,
s IKE the slee ping lion. Her
~ ore es fll than ever
ssli ss I, + ping Hon. as
Out Of respect
u iiSiiIla Ia must agree,
lssao iigsA England
aIiy sti eIi se Violent in his
ucf another
900 soldiers
req Sto 81 600.
81 sEs semed contem-
tlla ~ IA 81 IN ailiss j. Cor
Is yirpathy
"a i "a l alilS theS life out
N sslnot think
81 u bout III after
soallfs 4 hld q his head
81 & 9 4 = Seonie Ameri-
@ sG6!l s'sstI English
SsS 81 But there
sss sssg oald feel
u / 81 ven the VIC
ID qHs 81 rs selt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

Windmills have been doing overtime
in this locality of late.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

The Employers Liability bill Is
sleeping n long. sweet slumber
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

The Hon. Carter Glass. though his
name bellies it, is not so easily broken
I'D,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

The funeral business seems to be on
the decline in Kentucky.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

Come to think of it, The adjournment
of the Legislature will not occasion n
flood of tears.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

1t is: "our friends. the people" now
1t was: Make them vote for the men
we select"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

Candidates seem to be managing to
get along without the aid of crutches.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

Professional "leg-pulling" seems to
be a paying business In Norfolk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

Candidates will now tell the voters
how they felt" about primaries.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
(The Wilmington Messenger.)

were the pride and admiration of his
friends.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

So ii appears the Beers arc still plug.
glng along.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
Easter Preparations
The New Books.

They keep a-coming every
day. Quick as they leave the
hands of the binders they're
here--for you.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
Fayetteville correspondence, Raleigh
pOSO

The late Col. w. c. ELAN, editor OF
the Nirginian-Pilot. is one of the no.
table instances of men Gew indeed)
who spring into public life from youth
or early manhood, tuli-panoplied for
great intellectual achievement From
the age of twelve years, until he left
this-his native town, n gallant soldier
in the cause of the South. his brilli-
ancy of mind and his fertility of brain
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

b II a e Is TSs Adyertise-
inss t n, IS sac Il subsequent
Il 1883 go scsnta when In
{1f6sTS DayE Contractors are
3fa9 sn&ceE Z III etr. space or ad-
fiA tei II itimate pusi-
HsN INK 80 ne Siaiiy ZOE tne
l&EfS ICES y IVA ria bly, ~ certtc per
ksSS{tHAftt on Il zach 0bsequent IN
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
GEES
I

4 / 4 J: ST & i 4
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

tfroTn the Cnarlotte, N. u, observer
In the death of Col. William Cecil
Elan. of the Norfolk Virginian-P Pilot
one of the landmarks of the older
Southern Journalism, which had Tapped
over into the new, is lost to the pro-
fcssion. lie was a native OF Fayette-
vile. as our correspondent ut that
place has already noted. and was Ga
years old. lie was a vigorous writer
and was in his element in controversy.
He WAS IL man of great courage and
fought three ducls in his life time, and
was the last man 10 fight duel, nc
cording TO the old recognized code of
honor, not only in Virginia, but in the
United States. His first duel was with
Confederate midshipman during the
civil war, in which he received his OPP
Doncnt's first fire and then fired into the
air. His next was With Col. Thos.
Smith. of Faupuicr county, Va, fought
near lakewood Cemetary, Richmond,
and his third and last with Col r. T..
Beirne. of The State newspaper, or
Richmond. These two last duels were
fought while he was editor of The Wig,
and in both he was dangerously wound
ed. If we remember Alright Col Elam's
eyesight was defective. putting him. OF
course. at a great disadvantage in a
duel 1t took man of nerve to fight
under such circumstances.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04

81 III Il isnock-l
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-07

ping on the mats. begin their steaithy.
catlike movements. stamping their bare
feet. waving their arms. turning their
bodies. uo~ suddenly swift. then eau
tiously slow. careful OF their knives, for
these are no mere stage properties. but
the genuine keou-edEed articles.
Through the din OF the barbarian mu-
sic rises an occasional shout. This mu-
sic IL pounded out OF various-toned Eongs
in Irregular measure. A row OF small
gongs a. arranged on wooden strips. which
are laid ladder-iike across two long BAN
boo poles. 30 that there ring may be IA
dear as possible. Two large bass gongs
OF different tones, suspended from BAN
boo tripod, boom out at short. irregular
intervals. accompanying the Ginning OF
the smaller gongs.
This weird humping banging ana
booming Il usually accompanied by beat
ing with the hands or sticks on the grass
mats oe~ anything else which Will give
out sound. Upon the occasion at Bun
gao an empty kerosene can was found
By one OF the women musicians while on
her tour OF curiosity through camp. and
the possibilities OF this can as a new mu-
sicai instrument appealing TO her deli
cate taste. she was allowed to use IL. with
startling effect, as the chief piece of the
orchestra.