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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-09-01

The Cincinnati Geological Garden is
said to possess a whistling monkey. He is
also something of hypnotist and has
been found putting other monkeys asleep
in order to steal their dinner for himself.
He is up to date, and has learned the
surest way of increasing his store-viz.. to
steal his neighbours.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-09-01

The soil of large portion of the grain
region of Russia and Siberia is we'll
known as "black earth" 1t is a broad
belt of prairie averaging 600 or 200 miles
in width, beginning in Hungary and ex-
tending to the Ural mountains over into
Siberia to unknown boundaries.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08

rise TO a point of order. In the last
minutes OF the Convention, while the
delegates were trooping by hundreds
from the hall, and when there were not
over 200 delegates left, Mr. Ellyson
offered the new rules. and they were
passed after n few changes made. There
was not quorum present. there was
not over 200 delegates present!
The VirginianPilot asks. then, II this
was done "by the consent of the gov
erned?" 1t is an important thing. Men
can be led. but they can't be driven,
and Democrats are men. the men whose
forefathers and themselves have made
the name of Virginia glorious. If
Democracy has thrived all these years
without ANY such abridgement of indi-
vldual rights. why does Mr. Ellyson
find it so imperative now? Is 1t because
he has need for a few extra powers?
Does he feel that he needs more power
than the late lamen;ed Jno. S. Barbour?
The underlying principle OF Demo-
cratic form of government and the very
cornerstone of Democracy is that moth
Ing shall be done except by 1.-The con-
sent of the governed" and "the major
ity shall rule" 1t is said OF Hon. Robt.
r.. Prentis. Judge of the City Circuit
Court. that he will grant no Charter for
n Corporation that does not vest the
power of government in the Board OF
Directors. but requires that the indi-
vidual stockholders shall vest in the
Directors such powers as they see fit
for the governance of the corporation.
The principle applies to all bodies.
When. therefore, a rule is adopted
without that consent. or when q rule Is
adopted which is likely to abridge the
expression of that consent. trouble will
follow.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
growing more and more prosperous and
happier, and our neighbors will ever
Ind a warm welcome. together with
the means to make 1t substantial.

Captain Chadwick admits that he used
the billingsgate concerning Admiral
Schiey which was attributed to him in
Inc newspapers. but says 1t was pri-
vate conversation which he did not ex-
pect to be printed OF course, as one
OF the conspirators against Schley,
Captain Chadwick was altogether con-
temptible. Stil he should be given
credit for having the manhood to admit
his language and stand by the con-
sequences. He has not adc?tcd the
pussiianimous tactics of many public
men who talk too much and then deny
the authenticity of their remarks when
they get into the newspapers. Captain
Chadwick has infringed the rules of the
navy by criticising a superior officer:
he has not infringed the rules that OBJ
tain among men of honor by denying
the criticism OF that let him have the
benefit.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
na%are one to t. think SO. There is the
DANIELS WARNING.
(Rlchmond Dispatch.)

Fear is constantly being expressed
that the office-holders and the corpora
lions will defeat the constitutional con-
vention proposition at the polls on the
24th. So far as Democratic office hold
ers are concerned. we positively refuse
to entertain any such thought. The
party mas spoken: their duty is plain.
and we have confidence in their loyalty
and good sense.
The warning uttered at Norfolk by
Senator Daniel will, we think, deter the
corporations from fighting the Demo-
cratic party, in this contest. IL they ever
have had such thoughts. They had bet
ter keep hands of. If they were to
make fight and were to losc-as they
would-the issue would be carried into
the election of delegates. The result
there could not be doubtful.
The Virginia people are in very
amiable mood at present. and should
not be provoked by corporate Interior
ence with their political affairs. The
warning of Major Daniel should be
needed. II the corporations disregard IT.
they will find. sooner or later, that thew
will have to deal not only with a free
people. but with an angry people.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08

a step in the right direction was the
passage by the House of the Lacey bill
to prevent interstate commerce in game
killed in violation of local game laws.
1t has become a regular trade with the
hunters in some sections of the
South to kill game out of season and
ship 1t TO Northern markets. Every
year thousands of quail are slaughtered
before the season OPENS, often before
the young are grown, and shipped to
supply this trade. The same is doubt
less true of other varieties of game and
OF all sections of the country If the
National Department of Agriculture
can aid in suppressing this traffic it
will confer a distinct benefit on the
country.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
NOTES AND OPINIONS.
FOR A DEMOCRATIC HOUSE.
(Philadelphia Record

Inc most direct method of preyentinr
corruption in colonial administration
under the imperial policy which has
now peen formally inaugurated by the
Hepuoilcan party is, of course, TO de-
ieat the Presidential candidate of that
party. Inc hope OF such an achievement
is sincerely entertained by Democrats
OF long experience and foresight. and is
very lar from unreasonable This. how
ever, Us not the only means of restrain
ing the imperialistic tendencies of the
republican leaders. Without n sure and
tractable majority in the House of Re-
representatives. a Republican President
would have to condne himself TO n
course that should have something else
nun the advantage OF his party and
the reward of prominent supporters in
vlew-to policy which should be so
distinctly for the best interest of the is
iafld mat an opposition not majority
could safely ostruct it.
AS the result of the elections two
years ago the Republicans had n ma
]orlty OF bakers dozen in the House
which was slightly increased by the
usual unseating OF Democrats Al
least half a dozen Representatives from
strong Republican districts are against
the entire scheme of trea ting our new
possessions as foreign but subject
colonies and of setting up a system of
carpet bag government. a few gains
by the Democrats would depriYe q Re
publican Administration of Il sure con-
troll OF legislation. II is TO be remem-
bered that there was n moment. just
after the convincing argument of Re
preventative Littleiield. of Maine, when
n vote would have revealed n majority
in the present House against what are
justly called the imperialistic ideas OF
the Republican leaders. At this time
the outlook is entirely favorable for
more than n few Democratic gains. The
Democrats occupy the ground of van
tagc. Nowhere is there any enthusiasm
for the Administrations colonial policy
While the party conventions are not
openly hostile. they are vague and elu-
sive in their reference to the recent is
land legislation.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
MILES AND coRBIN.

In the midst OF the hot and hurried
march for empire 1t is worth while to
pause long enough to contemplate two
fiecks of glory and resplendence in the
parade. Thus far there has always been
some flaw in the pomp. some jar in the
exquisite symphony of duty and des-
tiny" There was the welcome Of Pro-
consul Allen to Porto Rico. for ex-
ample. The flags waved. the guns
Numbered. the bands played on and the
sun shone; but as we close our eyes
and summon the splendid pageant.
there in the very forefront of 1t glim-
mers the duck, trousers of Proconsul
Allen. The duck trousers in the pa
geant is worse than the fly in the am
ber
Now, however, we have somewhat at
which the most fastidious taste can
not cavil; something that puts sheer
perfection to the blusil-a brand new
Acknowledgement. Nelson A. Miles,an
an equally recent major-general, the
superlative Corbin! Fresh from the
hands Of Congress and the army tail
ors they dazzle the eye and the lmagi-
nation and compel the boastful pea
cock to fold his tail like the Arabs and
as silently steal away. There are no
flies. nor yet duck trousers, on them!
With Major General Nelson A. Miles
a worshlpping public is familiar from
afar. The gaudiness OF his raiment and
the plenitude of his bath-tubs long ago
gave tongue to fame and joyous pride
to his countrymep Tho ono ,,,n,, 30
them have been permitted. in awe and
Difference to look upon the others
Richard Harding Davis looked upon
for them which. OF course, was better.
What then will Northumberland
Nelson a. Miles be? We do not know.
Imagination recoils from the task of
conJuring up so much glory and gold
braid and bath-tubs. Sometime. maybe.
as great reward for patience and
well-doing. I'VE shall be permitted to see.
1t is true that Ben Tillnan killed the
proviso making Miles the only lieuten-
ant-general. but that does not really
matter. He will be the only one any
way. After him who shall essay the
role?
AS TO Adjutant-Geueral Corbin, Just
made Il major general. his pulchritude
is not so much in his habiliments as in
his reputation. The latter is as myrrh
and sandal wood for SAVIOR. He was
cheek by jowl with the lamented Alger.
His Office has been the incubator for
all the petty plots in which the army
has abounded for the past two years.
His modesty was even more marked
than that of General Miles, and It is as
serted that not even Mr.. Oxnard has
been more persuasive in behalf OF the
trusts than was General Corbin in his
own behalf The reward is his.
Meantime let us rejoice. We have two
fresh buds on the yet young shoot of
militarism-as lieutenant general, the
ineffale Miles; as major-general the
unutterable Corbin. They are a plenty.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
PLEASED WITH 1T.

The chief work of the convention
was practically accomplished before the
body met. We refer TO the determina-
ton to make the Constitutional Con-
Ncntion party issue, n step that in
sures the success Of the movement.
Every local Democrat is now COM
miited by the action of n representa-
tive convention of his party. acting I'M
der instructions from the people. to the
support OF the constitutional revision
movement.
AS we confidently expected the State
Convention endorsed the proposition to
submit the revised constitution to the
people for ratification or rejection.
Thus are the people amply protected
aSaist having foisted upon them an OBJ
jeCt.Onable constitution
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
GOOD MEN ONLY.
lSuffolk HeraldN

Now that the State Convention has
declared for n revision of our present
constitution and made 1t q party meas
ure. let us be sure to have 1t adopted
by the people at the polls. Let's send
able. honest and just men to the con-
vention that Is to draft q new constitu-
ton. so that n document that is suited
to the needs of the State. one that we
may feel a pride in is adopted. Our
best and wisest men should be chosen
to make an organic constitutlon-men
who have no other than the most pa
trioiic motives at heart. They are to
he found in every county and city OF
the Commonwealth. and none but such
should be put on guard. This is a mat
ter of vital Importance, and men OF the
right character should be willing to
serve when called upon.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
WE THANK YOU.

Our esteemed weekly contemporary
the Journal OF Commerce. places the
Virginian-P Pilot under obligations in
commenting upon the reception given
the delegates to the Democratic Con-
vention and the preparations made to
entertain them. Our contemporary
says:
1--WE believe simple justice demands a
recognition of the public spirit dis
played on this occasion by our neigh
Dor. the Nirginian-P Pilot. When there
was intimation that the accommoda-
tons would not be such rs the people
of Norfolk would wish and the conven-
ton would expect. it came forward
with offers of money and labor and
urged the committee of arrangements
to leave nothing undone that would
contribute to the comfort of the WISH
tors. promising that any deficiency in
the important matter OF finance would
be made up from the treasury OF that
energetic Democratic paper"
The NirGinian- Pilot, above all other
matters. has the financial success and
good name of the city of Norfolk and
section at heart. and the supremacy of
the Democratic party. 1t takes enter
prise and money to make anything n
success. II was determined that the
convention should he n success. The
Virsinian-Pllot had. through the Nor
folk representatives. guaranteed the
State Committee If 1t would send the
convention here Ii should have a hall
that would hold the members, and all
the visitors, with great comfort
But there was another thing of great
CT importance-the reputation of the
| city, as is so we'll expressed by the
Journal. The city should have. and did
put. it's "best foot foremost" The del
egates were pleased; they were de-
lighted: and 1t goes without saying that
Norfolk can have conventions in the
future for the asking. This is what is
wanted. 1t is estimated that the con-
vcntion actually left in the neighbor-
hood of $4,000 in the city.
But while the Virginian- Pilot CRATE
fully acknowledges the kind words of
its contemporary, 1t is pleased to have
the opportunity of placing the credit
where it really belongs--to the liberal
purse patriotism, enterprise and
prompt action of the citizens OF Nor
| folk. Never was a call more promptly
answered Within three hours from the
| time the Virginian- Pilot guaranteed the
expenses. the good citizens of this city
had made good in money the amount
| desired which was nearly $1,000. with
such a people nothing is impossible. 1t
is such libcrality and enterprise that
has made Norfolk what she is to-day;
that has forced her borders to Tan
ner's Creek on the west, and far into
the county on the east. We are proud
of our people and of our city. We ask
for no greater honor and usefulness
than to be their humble mouthpiece
and agent. With them. working In
harmony for local success. the good
| work will go on. our city and citizens
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
BRYAN AS A MAN OF ACTION.
(Reading Telegram.)


The Springfield Republican. an indie
pendent Republican journal. but dis
posed TO do Bryan justice. referring to
the general impression that he who
talks much is necessarily deficient in
acting and sturdiness of will. holds
there is no evidence that it applies to
Bryan. but much the other way. 1t
says:
I'VE do not know of single Import
ant public issue with which he has been
in any way identified where he has
cases where he has talked vaguely and
equivocally to suit division OF opinion
in his party, but we do not recall any
such. We do know, however. that IN
his recent tour OF the country he has
been as strongly outspoken in his views
on the money question before hostile
party audiences in New England as be-
fore friendly audiences in the West:
and as boldly and aggressvely out
spoken against imperialism on the Pa
cfc coast, where that policy is most
popular. as in Massachusetts. where 1t
is most unpopular. Once when
spoken with about this popular impress
sion as to his character. Bryan replied
that he had not been given his under
Jaw for nothing. Ard this was an i'm
pressive rcSponsc. rs the pictures of
him show. It was the most reassuring
he could have made. Can any Demo-
Evening Post. that William ]. Bryan
II elected. would say: The Philippines
so far as the president OF the United!
States can make them so, shall be free
and independents" And the Post re-
marks that there is nothing in his ca
reer that leads us to think So" But
there is aomnthing In his face that may
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
NOW FOR THE CAMPAIGN.
(Richmond DispatchO

The issue now before the true sons of
the Commonwealth is the most import
ant they have confronted since the day
they were called upon by their mother
to hurl from Virginia's high places the
carpetbaggers, scalawags and negroes
who had been elevated to those posi-
lions by:the grace OF reconstruction.
That issue is whether we shall have n
new constitutional Constitution. as
Hal Flood put it. that will be the gem
uine offspring OF the brain and the pa
triotism of the people and their social
and political conditions and environ
ments"-a Constitution. as John Dam
iel phrased 1t, that Is not "a law stained
with the phraseology of malice and
hatred"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
DEFEATED BY THE RAILROADS

The power OF railroads to kill and to
make alive. by means of dscrimi-
mating rates, is too we'll known and has
been too often and mercilessy illus
trated to need emphasis at this late
day. Competition Is so sharp that it
against one town to divert its trade to
more favored points, and this has been
pensistently used to the hurt of the
smaller southern seaports and to the
hurt of smaller towns in the interior as
we'll.
Recognizing the necessity that these
abuses be in some way regulated, Con-
sress created the Interstate Commerce
Commission. supposedly with power to
correct fragrant determinations. From
time to time. however. this Commits
sion has been limited and hedged about
by the decisions of the Courts until its
powers became problematic and wholly
inadequate to the accomplishment OF
the task set 1t. 1t could investigate to
it's hearts content but could not, for
where it found abuses in existence.
In order to prevent the discrimina-
ton in rates. which has gone on despite
the Commission, Senator Cullom. on
January IL last, introduced q bill in
tended to define the powers of the
Commission and to vest It with au-
thority to enforce respect for It's de-
cisions. The bill had the warm support
of the Railroad Commissions of nearly
all the States because they recognized
the need OF such tribunal in the hun
dreds of cases wherein they were pow
erlees. The bill went to the Committee
on Interstate Commerce of the Senate.
where action on 1t was postponed as
long as possible. Finally, when a vote
on the measure was forced. the Com
mittee reported 1t unfavorably. which
is equivalent to its defeat by the
Senate.
1t Is asserted that. of the six Senators
who voted against the bill, crery ono is
affiliated tofh the railroads. The vote in
committee was as follows: For the
Dlll-CullOIl, SndnQler, Illlmdn, Chill
ton and Allen. Against it-Wolcott
Counsel for Denver and Rio Grande
railway, Gear (relative of the general
solicitor of Burlington and Quincy rail-
way), Elkins (vice-president West Vir-
ginia Central and Pittsburg), <ean
(allied with the Pennsylvania. Aldrich
Uairoad attorney. Lindsay attorney
for Louisville and Nashville).
1t was thus that this bill of man.
ifestly righteous purpose, and for the
defeat of which no good reason has
been or can be given. was smothered
by Railroad Attorneys and men allied
with railroad interests while occupying
seats in the United States Senate, os-
tensibly representing the States or the
people. OF course it was foolish thing
TO do. and in the long run the railroads
will lose by it: for. in the end, some
such bill will become law and its
provisions will be all the more drastic
because the abuses will be more rank.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08

The decision of Judge Lochren. of the
United States Circuit Court of Min
nesota. that the Constitution extend
cd to Porto Rico of its own force, may
render futile all the lodging of Attor-
ney-General Griggs. He made this in
depreciation on the ground of his action
IN demanding Rafael Ortiz. n Porto
Rican. to prison. If the counsel of Ortiz
appeals there will be case that should
settle the question whether Porto Rico
is n port of the United States or a
satrapy.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08

The fact that $4,000 people witnessed
the Kentucky Derby shows that condi-
lions In the Bluegrass State are get
ting back TO normal. Tic data as 10
balls is all that is needed TO M.
an end to uncertainty.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08

When the Turk is slow to pay Secre-
tary Hay bristles with threats and
drips with bombast. When an English
cruiser holds up American ships in
neutral waters he Is as bland as some
of the May mornings we will have IL
the WIND changes. He saves John Bull
the trouble of apologies by taking
apologies for granted. and feels sure q
mistake was made before he is asked
TO entertain that opinion. Sir Julian
fauhcefote may yet be driven to resent
thfs-asurpa ton of his proper functions
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08

1t is declared that the negotiations
looking to the acquisition by the United
States of the Danish West Indies are
off. Under existing conditions the con-
CALCULATIONS the Inhabitants are ex-
changing are judic1ous and well-timed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08

ADVERTISING RATES: ADVERTISE
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or advertise other than their legitimate
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Reading Notices. Invariably 20 cents PCT
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08

Miller was sent to the penitentiary for
promising to make 10 per cent n week
Tor his willing dupes. The trust my
nate who makes 100 per cent. for him
self from his unwilling victims is sent
to the United States Senate
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08

No employee OF the Virginia n-Pilot Pub
fishing Company Is authorized to contract
any obligation in the name of the COM
pany. or to mako purchases in the name
of the same. except upon orders signed by
tho PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
Every Remedy Had Failed,
But He is Perfectly well Now!

IT HAD TRIED ALMOST EVERY
and ALL FAILED to cure me. My sur
ferings were severe and / was miserable
indeed: FELT ALL THE TIME AS
If THERE WAS A LUMP OF
PHLEGM IN MY THROAT which must
hawk away. This kept me hawking all
the time My throat would get dry and
sore and MY NosTRILs FELT STUFF
KEPT RINGING AND SINGING CON
STANTLY AND MY EYES WERE
SORE, WATERY AND WEAK. My ap-
petite was very poor. and | was so bad
off couldn't sleep and WOULD GET UP
IN THE MORNING AS TIRED AS
WHEN l LAID DOWN AT NIGHT and
didn't feel like working at ALL felt
TIGUED. OFTEN HAD < DULL
HEADACHE WHEN GOT UP IN THE
MORNING. In this condition a FRIEND
ADVISED ME TO BE TREATED BY
DIR. FREY, which I did. and HIS
TREATMENT HAS MADE ME FEEL.
LIKE \ NEW PERSON. MY APPE-
TiTE is EXCELLENT, SLEEP WELL.
AND EYES ALI. RIGHT ALL THE CA
TARRH SYMPTOMS GONE. BREATHE
FREE AND EASY: IN FACT ] FEEL
ENTIRELY CURED. Before taking his
treatment USED TO LIE IN BED AN
HOUR COUGHING AND HAWKING
BEEORE ! COULD GO TO SLEEP.
BUT NO TROUBLE NOW. / certainly
recommend DR.. Firey's treatment as the
best Catarrh Cure.
j. c. OVERMAN.
Portsmouth, Va.
street, Prentiss Place; works Mt Navy
Yard. Two yearS have passed ciDce M
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J. c. OVERMAN.
Portsmouth, Va,

Residence Laurel avenue, near Duke
street, Prentiss Place: works Mt Navy
Yard. Two years have passed since MIR.
Overman was cured by me, and there has
been no return whatever of the disease
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
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