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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14
THE UNION MISSION.

Practical charity is Mt last the only
real and true charity. If one is unfit
to earn money. then charity should be
n gratuity. Practical charity too, re-
quires thought and consideration on
the part Of the glver. 1t does not re-
quire much kindness of heart to throw
a nickel to an unfortunate beggar;
but it takes n real love of mankind,
and a true sympathy, to go look out a
sufferer and help him in a manner
thNt, besides satisfying his immediate
wants. gives him an opportunity to
help himself.
In this behalf the Union Mission of
this CITY, under the management Of
Rev. Harry Il. Walton. Is doing a fine
work and deserves the sympathy and
financial aid of the good people. Mr..
Walton has taken practical turn.
While keeping the unfortunate he re-
quires him 10 work. If possible. lie
goes out and looks into cases OF need
reported. He Is familiar with every
resort of oilers and it IS difficult for an
impostor 10 remain long without being
exposed. The UNION MISSION, out
side of the relief it gives and the good
1t does, is a practical necessity.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14
sEI GEITEE N T, AGES
suN Is. g: 3. q: yANuARy "A. 1900.
TIE GHOST PARADES.

y; Rising from the torn and battered
wreck; of M several administrations
stands In bold relief the ghost of q
new and renewed and perfected city
charter. s.
Citizens capable of such work; alive
!Ssto the import ance of q good city. well
\ governed, and who had the interests of
the city5a heart, have more. than once
SscaTefullys conside and prepared re-
svised charter. AS often has 1t died the
sdsdth OF negligence or suppression.
And vet tha. iHghs q f,thtts history,
y sad as It Sis, We find people obSecting to
present amend ments because people
shaye not ha d time to consider it. and
because the newspapers are not in fa-
yor OF it, So
4 The voice Of the f;virginian-P Pilot has
y ever been heard in behalf of the amend
II ed charter. We want the charter
y amended to suitsthe PEOPLE; we have
d not at heart the Interest of a single Of
fice- holder. and this might as we'll be
understood.
n 81. Theresais committee able, conserv-
q atiSe5 and competent. now considering
\ this matter. It is believed that that
committee Will consult the public veal,
4 and its work VIII show for itself.
IT. Is high time the farce was stop
4 ped rs This Is the third time the public
q has been adj ised that the Charter is
q to sbe amend ed. We fear this will be
5 the third. abortive attempt. Lets the
committee Interview property holders,
old Counoilmen. and ex-oflcers, who
d have had experience, with no personal
i interest, taking care to Aght shy of
candidates and persons desiring to be
& SUI CHI. Let It remember that the Office
b holders d on't own the office. and there
Z = IS the sli ghtest possibility of n change
1 In dhe personnel thereof in the spring
N would respectfully recommend
4 that the following among other. things
I be provided for:
ti) Veto power for the Mayor.
(2) prohibition of increase in salary
of ANY Official during his incumbcncy
ofiice.
{s The City Attorneys term shall be
Ss Two years Z. n
The Citys Attorney shall be elected
be gaunciIs, thus having legal ad-
tire sympathy withgthe Leg
islativ Body.
THERE are cart ain other changes that
5sthe Yifginianz Pil$t wishes to suggest
q and yyhich are of agen greater import
II ance, 4. 5fssls
What is5 desired NOW is action, and
prompt business 81 -lika action at that.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14
UNJUST TAXATION.

There is a statute in force in Vir-
ginia regulating the taxation of shares
OF stock Of a corporation which, though
intended for a good purpose, works a
great hardship in some instances, and
virtually amounts to confiscation.
BY way Of illustration, suppose one.
owning a. block of land. for purposes
Of expedition and convenience, organ
lie a little stock company through
which it is wished to be held.
First. Taxes must be paid on the
land; then the corporation itself must
pay taxes on its corporate stock (the
shares). and thirdly, the persons in
whose name the stock is held. must
likewise pay taxes
1t is perfectly clear that the law does
not expect taxes paid but once, and yet
here is an instance OF a person paying
three taxes on the same property. In
other words. 1t takes $3.50 per year to
pay the taxes on such property in this
city.
This is a hard and unjust law and
should be repealed.
We respectfully and most earnestly
call the attention of the Legislature to
this matter with the hope that 1T may
be corrected.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14
poor DEVISE"

Discretion is the better part Of
valor." said Falstaff and it is the law
Of his kind. Suppress the truth, sug-
gest falsehood, or lie outright, If any
thing may be gained thereby, or any
thing lost by truth. Avoid the right
as leprous, unless 1t also has might.
Pass by on the other side" If you are
b suffering victim from wrong. or mis-
fortune in the way: why cucumber
yourself with the troubles of others?
Be always with the strong, the sue
cessful.-the winners of the game no
matter how Shout for them, fight for
them, lie for them, eat dirt for them
and crawl for them! BUT BE SURE
YOU Make NO MISTAKE; AND IT
IS BETTER TO BE NEUTRAL AND
SILENT UNTIL YOU KNOW WHO
is VICTOR.
There are some discounts, however,
to be reckoned on that side: To know
yourself scoundrel is exhilirating,
Especially when you have reason to be-
lieve that others know it. You would
like to kick yourself. It would ease
your mind, If your neighbor would kick
you; that Is, if you have any conscience
left. although you know he is as great
a coward, sneak and rascal as your
self. and needs kicking also. It would
be so delightful to have a soul of ones
own. and the courage of ones own
opinion! Even in misfortune and de-
feat, it Is consolng-ay. SURPRISING
reward-to be able to say: IT am a
man; not a cur-tailed dog, afraid to
barker wag his tail. without orders
always snealSing about to suck eggs.
with his tail between his legs"
But the wretches who call venal,
Icowardly and cunning. self-seeleing.
discretion are probably incapable of
higher sentiments. Poor devils!
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14
(south Boston Ncws.)

Having told its readers how it came
upon the arena" the Richmond News
proceeds to tell them the object OF It's
coming. 1t says: "In poll les /, is
Democratic and stands by the party
organization q. C. the machnc). Ana
living man has n right direct a lire or
line or word In it, Gaps ours.) Shades
of departed spirits! Is the Richmond
News q phantom-s l. myth? If
NO living man has n right to dictate n
word. whence came the terrific bro1d-
side enfilade OF shot and shell leveled at
the pitiful bit OF rubbish that appear
ed in these columns last week? The
News continues: 1T is the organ of
nothing, and is not in the interest CT
any person or faction on the face of
the earth! The mystery dcepens. No
living man has right to dictate a line
or word in the organ of nothing, which
is not run In the interest of any person
or faction on the face of the earth!
Does the Richmond News really be'ong
to this world or not? If so then In the
name OF all that Is ret onal. what Is its
mission within this mundane sphere?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14
.CatarrI1 Cured.
.Eyesight Strengthened.
Voice Restored.

Finding myself SUFFERING VERY
MUCH FROM CATARRI OF THE NOSD
AND THROAT consulted several Of my
friends In Portsmouth WHO HAD BEEN
CURED BY DIR. FREY. and, acting on
thelr advice placed myself under his
treatment. 1 was so AFFLICTED that N.Y.
NOSE WAS MOST ALWAYS CLoGGEDn
w so that could not breathe through
1t at all. and MY VOICE WAS VERY
THICK. My throat was heavy, which
compelled mo to be HAWKING AND
SPLITTING. and always awoke with n
dry. bitter taste in my throat and mouth
l 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 WELL AS ANYONE, and am
much pleased with A CURE THAT HAS
MADE ME- FEEL LIKE ANOTHER
PERSON. My appetite. which was poor.
Is now excellent. and am proud to tell
how much DR.. Firey has done for me.
FRANK II. COLES,
425 County street,
Portsmouth. Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14
CAN THIS BE TRUEs

IT now appears. after all the lying
we have had about 1t from Mckinley,
Hay and others, that this usurping
and imperial administration has enter
ed into an alliance, offensive and de-
fensive, with England! 1t is agreed. as
credibly reporter and believed in Wash
ington, that Hay has agreed with Lord
Salisbury to help England. vi ct arms,
with all the force of the United States
against any European coalition!
What has the Senate to say to this?
What will the House say? What Will
Congress do? And the American PEG.
ple-what will they say and do in this
crisis OF usurpation against the legiti-
mate will of the sovereign power? The
Senate should make immediate and dill
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14

igent inquiry into the matter; and IL 1t
be found that any formal agreement.
or informal understanding. to the effect
stated. be in existence. or meditation.
1t should be smashed incontlnently. and
with no regard whatever to the sensi-
bilities of the parties to this plot to be-
tray the United States and the Ameri-
can people into the position and atti-
tude OF seryile subordinates of British
greed and tyranny. from which we
have had two wars to free ourselves.
The people and statesmen Of this
country will much prefer another war
with England to any such base alliance
as this alleged between Hay and Sails
bury. We will help Kruger and liberty
f1rStl
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14

ing by banks Is not a privilege con-
ferred by law, but an ipallenable right.
like life, liberty and the pursuit OF
happiness" the Sun vigorously assailed
this preposterous claim in an article
entitled, Secretary Gage on Liberty to
Swindle." and thoroughly dissipated the
fog In which the Secretary sought to
involve the matter.
The Sun now rises to the height of
the argument against the powers of
darkness, and resolutely takes a de-
cisive step toward expelling the money
changers from the temple Of govern
ment; and as it heads it's declaration
OF war upon them, so it concludes it
with Let the National Banks Col"
The article shows what the banks are,
how intrusive and Unsuitable, how
burdensome, costly. injurious AND UN-
NECESSARY. 1t insists that all bank
ing institutions should be put upon the
same level. confined strictly to the
banking business, relcgated to the
States twherc they properly bclong).
and that all connection between them
and the Federal government be forever
dissolved and abrogated.
This Is very just and satisfactory.
not only because it repudiates one of
the most vicious of the many errors
and delusons we inherited from our
former British connection, but because
1. Is in logical and practical harmony
with the spirit and principles of the
Democracy taught by Jefferson and
other patrcs patriae. 1t is detection
in the forces of the horsepower, which
must lead to other and greater dis
cords and divisions among them; and
IL the Sun and other Republicans of like
mind have the courage OF their con-
victions the blasts of next November
will furnish a fitting dirge as they
strip the Hanna Mckinley gang Of it's
usurpatons and hopes to mingle them
with the sere and yellow leaves of
fall that will come none too soon to
check the Infection this administration
has caught in every foreign CLINE.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14
"BY THE ETERNAL!"

We call special attention of all mem
bers of Congress to the fact, that Sec
rotary Cages alleged reply to the reso-
lutlons of inquiry from the Senate and
House. as TO his Illegal and partial de-
posts of large amounts of money in
the favored National City Bank OF New
York, when the law requires that such
money of the government shall be COW
cred into the Treasury OF the u. S.. or
It's sub-Treasuries, is no reply at all. 1t
is an insolent confession. Not n con-
fession and avoidance: nor a confess
sion and apology; but confession.
with the deficient inquiry, expressed or
What arc you going to do
about it?"
1t was thought that this question was
settled long ago, when President Jack
son removed the Federal deposits from
the old United States Bank. and sub
Treasures were established; but Gage
ovcr-rides law and precedent, and goes
over to the National City Bank of New
York with millions of Internal Reeve
nue. and other millions which that bank
was supposed to have paid for the old
Custom House size in New York.
Oh! for II day. an hour of Andrew
Jackson, or some other true Democrat
at he White House. However. the
issue Is now simplified ana emphasized
with the banks.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14

Tho administration, or party, that Is
repudiating the principles of 1776 and
affiliating with the English in q war
against patriots, is dishonorng our
sacred dead and our national record.
Washington has turned in his grave to
hide his face in humiliation and mortl-
hcation ut the alliance with England
and Benedict Arnold is INDICATED as
one who only too prematually antici-
pated the treason of Mckinley and Hay
and their party to liberty and the
rights Of men and nations.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14

The Republican press here and there,
is exhibiting a strong desire to dress
the Republican party in stolen plum
age. 1t was long while before the
Democrats could force that party to
surrender bimetallism; and now 1t is
parading in antitrust colors, and
affecting fondness for grecnbacks as
against national bank notes. While we
rejoice at all this as unwilling testi-
mony to the truth Of Democratic prin-
ciples and policies, we must protest
against the stealing and the attempts
to obliterate the Democratic markings.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14
NO CONVENTION.


The vlrglnlan-Pilot has said more
than once that it is In favor OF some
constitutional amendments, is lndiffer-
ent as to others that have been men,
toned. and is decidedly opposed to
several that It knows have been quietly
considered in certain quarters. But
there are two modes of constitutional
amendment; one which is customary,
safe and popular. while the other is
extraordinary, dangerous and revolu-
'tionary. Both are provided for by the
present constitution. which has been
amended in numerous particulars by
the first method. which Is the ordinary
and orderly mode, and which should
not be departed from but for the most
important and necessary reasons.
This usual method (the only one en-
ploycd for over thirty years in this
State) is by proposition Of amend
ment. which, having passed one Legls-
Iature. shall be published, for the In
formation of voters, for three months
preceding the election OF the next Leg
islature; and. If again adopted by
majority of all the Senators and dele
gates elected, the amendment OF
amendments proposed shall be sub
mitted to vote OF the people for rati-
fication: and. SO ratified, the amend
ment or amendments become part of
the constitution. The fact that so
many constitutional amendments have
been adopted in this way is proof posi-
tive that it is not at all difficult, IL the
amendment proposed is desired by the
people; and the demand for constitu-
tional convention after all these years
Is self-evidently unjustified, If it does
not argue scheme to secure by the
convention something which dare not
be submitted to the calm judgment of
two General Assemblies and the people;
for what thing is 1t the people desire
and should have in their constitution
that has been so long overlooked, or
delayed, when SO many amendments
have been proposed and adopted, in the
usual course, and with no difficulty?
Why were these amendments done, and
tinent questions that must occur to
every mind, and will press for salts
factory and re-assuring answer
But as SO many amendments have
been secured without convention,
why convention now. when the peo-
pie have heretofore voted down every
proposition for a convention? Why
shall the Democratic party of the
State be called on to identify itself with
SO unnecessary a project? Besides, we
warn the party that It, no more than
the people. can bind or condition the
convention to what 1t must do and
must not do. No program can limit
the operations of body so absolute
and irrestrainable. The engineers may
be hoist by their own petard
1t Is n very grave matter to call
State constitutional convention under
any circumstances. and to call one for
trifng. unnecessary. or improper pur-
poses is a crime-nay. worse-A BLUM
DER, which the people should not
permit.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14

OF Virginia.! And, OF course. that set
ties 1t. The announcement simply
means that MIR. Swanson will have the
machine at his back, and the machine,
as we all know, is a great power In vir-
ginia. +,
SWANSON FOR GovERNoRr
20. KIT. S. NJ"
And such as this will have tendency,
no doubt. to rally the clans. The lit
tie pap-suckers will swarm out like
ants in the early spring to sniff the
aroma that arises from the seethlng
Kettle of party hash. Taylor Ellyson,
observation-disclosures Echols, Jack
Montague and other asplrants are
Just simply nowhere so far as the ma
chine power is concerned This little
game has no doubt been working for
some time, but not until now was it
deemed expedient for the Boss to utter
MS 'ipse diXit." What next? Well.
some one will have to be chosen to sue.
coed Mr.. Swanson in Congress from
the Fifth district: and whom the Great
tycoon will endorse for that honored
position we shall soon learn. as the en-
tire slate, no doubt. has been arranged.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14

DO legislators represent the people,
or the State Committee? AS this com
mittee has raised the question as be-
tween itself and the people, the people
Will do well to inquire into the antece-
dents and present attitude of candI-
dates for their favor: and If anyone
presume on the favor of the State Com
mittee. or ring Of bosses, down him
without more ado.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14
What is Love !?
$4,000 in Prizes.

Here Is brain contest for everybody
between the age; of seven and one hun
dred and seven. WHAT is LOVE? Tho
:sr!Zes will be awarded not for learned
answers. nst for long answers, not for
answers with big words in them. but for
The answers may be weird. or they may
be witty They may be cynical or silly
They may be expressed In The simplest
language and in The fcwcst words Even
spelling will not count. ~ CHILD WITH
THE RIGHT IDEA MAY BE TIE WIN
NER. No answer should contain more
than fifty words.
There VIII he prizes aGGrcEatinS 800 IN
al-S2C0 for the best answer $50 for tho
next best answer and 81 each for the
two next best, aud then one hundred
prizes OF SLIGO each for other people with
clever answers This contest closes May
LIST. 1900. The answers may he in poetry
or In prosc and on any kind of paper.
Nothing; counts but clcverness and oriSi-
-rai!.:= in tho anSwer-o C-lhiS question.
Popplc may sign their own names or fic-
titious names to their answers, but IN the
latte. case they must send their real
names and addresses, in confidence, in
order that the prizes shall not go a.stray.
AS In all brain contests. competitors must
send a years subscription % cents. with,
their answers. THE, PENNY MAGA-
ZINE, costs but % cents year and for
this mall sum 1t IS edited illustrated
printed bound, and delivered every month
win 4. prize who has not sent with his an
sWcr q, cents and the name and address
of a. subscriber, his own or some other,
Address. Love Editor.
THE PENNY MAGAZINE,
Dcpew Building, New York City.
ia13-ot
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14
THE STANDS CASE,

If Senator Stands has made n mis-
take 1t was in asking permission to en-
ter the Democratic caucus instead OF
walking right in as he had right to
do.
1T is not believed there Is men,
Der OF the House who so little values
his position before the people as to raise
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14

his voice and put Mr.. Stands out Mr..
Stands. however. has submitted his
claim to the caucus, and 1t now re-
mains to see what this august body will
do.
If they are the Representatives OF
the people (the people who elected
them). they will put Mr.. Stands in the
caucus. If they are representatives OF
the machine. they will keep Mr..
Stands out. We would like to hear the
defense made by any man for voting
against Mr.. Stands.
Mr.. Stands comes from a people who
gave him an almost unanimous vote.
When it is considered that Senator
Boykin was a strong man as an oppo-
nent. this unanimous vote means
something. 1t means the people are
aroused and portends evil for him who
would place his foot into their faces,
at the mandate of n boss, because he is
temporarily clothed with q little power.
But Mr.. Stands case means more
than the average citizen realizes. The
fate of two leading politicians hangs
heavily upon the verdict of the caucus.
There are things done and said that
will and must come to light. They are
coming whether Mr.. Stands is ad-
mitted or not, but they will mean more
If Stands is left out. 1t is the white
people of the counties of Nansemond,
Isle OF Wight and Southampton that
are wondering why n Democratic door
Is closed against them.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14
petersburg Progress.)

Col. Bryan's address to the Jackson
Club. of Omaha. on Our Nation wa.
IN his best vein, and was thoroughly
Democratic from start to finish
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14
pulaski Ncws-Reyicw)

There are now in the United States
Senate twenty-five membcrs-one Dem
ocrat and twenty-four Republicans
who are rated as worth sie7. OOO. 900.
This OF itself ought to be ample grounds
for changing the Constitution so that
Senators may be electei by popular
vote
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14
(The Stanton Spectator,

The only fact which has not bcen
disputed at some stage of thc/ Samp-
son Schley controversy. Is that Admi-
raj Sampson was some ten miles away
when the naval battle OF Santiago was
fought.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14

Those noble American frcemen who
desire to vote must likewise be patri
otto enough to pay their taxes.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14
Granville Herald

The legislation of most Importance
TO the PEOPLE OF Virginia will put 10 the
test the courage OF Virginia legislators
ihey are being watched and must give
accounts OF their Stewardship.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14

Now. why should candidate object
to having 1t said that he is backed by
the machine? Is it as bad as that?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14

John Bull seems to have n wonder
full fondness for German and Americal
merchant boats.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14

The shade of the Hon. Richard Au-
gustus Boykin fits occasionally with
radiant effervescence through the vir-
ginia Senate.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14

1t Is hard to understand why people
persist in becoming irritated over their
written portraits.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14

Attorneys for the Commonwealth are
again after the Legislature to regulate
their fees"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14

In the meantime the Old Common
wealth seems to be wabbling along
without Senator Boykln.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14

And now It IS up to Senator Morgan
Governor Johnston is asking him few
posers.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14

1t is currently reported that side
walks will be the next innovation in
Norfolk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14

The Legislature. from the way it is
rushing business. must have gotten
"oiled up" during Xmas
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14

And by the way, what a time they
are having in old Kentucky
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-14

General Butler seems at last to hav
united himself and commenced locomo
ton.