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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

The typewriter speech which I had 1
have lost. I did not come here to make
speech. am very much in the posi-
ton of the man who was up before a
convention, or, rather before the trus-
tees, to be promoted as n school teach-
CT. He had been teaching school for
scmc years. and they thought it time
TO promote him. When they had him
before them they wanted to know how
G taught geography. The school teach
er locked around and answered.: We'll.
SIT some people say the world is
round and some say 1t is fiat. but will
teach 1t either way you direct Laugh-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
ug0Rk OF DEMO G r ATTIC
STATE CONVENTION.
consinucdf from Gage ..

Democratic party OF Virginia and Of
my faithfulness which you have hith-
erto reposed in me as tho leader of oup
party forces In this Commonwealth. I
feel that the Craftsmanship OF the State
Committee is the highest evidence that
you can give to any Virginia Democrat
4 OF your confidence in him as man
and as a leader, and I accept this as
.surance of your esteem. and pledge you
that in the coming campaign, as in
others In which I have had the honor
TO lead your forces, shall give you I'M
stintedly of my time, my means and OF
my best and most earnest efforts.
thank you again, and only ask that
you give me your corporation as here
tofore. and I pledge you that the cleo
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
eye on the Philippines. and In the
meantime have to watch the Yankees.

eye on the Philippines. ana In the
meantime have to watch the Yankees.
(Laughter>. OF course. you know. then.
we are gentlemen OF broad views. We
don't mind little expansion, as you
have observed from the appropriation.
Why. sir do you suppose that we were
going to complain OF the small amount
of $1,000 for mirrors in the sideboards
OF the Sumner. The chairs only cost
S2f. There was no reason for us to
complain about such u little thing as
that. They had an egg machine that
cost SIS. i had curiosity enough to ask
TX 1t fried eggs for all the men and the
officers. and was told they could not
get 0pough eggs for that. Then I in
quired IL the Admiral could not lay to-
that brings up Admiral Dewey. He
could always lay to heap easier than
he could hatch one. He Matched the
Admiral egg all right. but when he got
to the Presidential egg he failed In that.
I am reminded of the Irishman who had
two boiled eggs for his lunch. After
eating one he felt the feet of the other
on his hand through the shell, and he
said to the other one: You have q
sweet voice. but it Is too 1ate.' think
the Admiral may have n sweet voice.
but he has spoken too late. Laughter).
I never could understand that move OF
his anyway. Uaughter). I have tried
my best to understand but cannot. /
am like the Irishman, who, when asked
If he could speak French. said that he
could when he spoke in Irish (laugh-
teri. and / cannot understand 1t any
other way. My friends, you have got
to listen to some long speeches Qaugh-
ter), and 1 know it will cause some OF
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

JULIAN M. oUARLEs.

the people the question of calling
Constitutional Convention. and
whereas 1t is the evident desire OF
the white people of Virginia TO amend
and review the present Constitution.
Resolved. That the Democratic
party of Virginia, in convention as
sembled, endorses the action of the
General Assembly and earnestly urges
the people of Virginia to vote on the
fourth Thursday in May for calling a
Constitutional Convention.
Resolved, That 1t is the sense of this
convention that in framing a new Con-
sutution. no effort should be made 10
disfranchise any citizen of Virginia
who had a right to vote prior to 1861,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

Harry Ayres, of Wise; John Whitehead.
of Norfolk.
Hon. Frank Hume. AIexandrla-No-
minated by A. A. Lipscomb, Alexandria;
seconded by s. p. Blunt, Alexandria;
also by Hon. l.. w. Hubbard, Bucking-
ham.
DANIEL. MARTIN AND TYLER.
Hon. W. NJ. McAllister. of Bath
county. arose to second the nomination
OF Hon. w. a. Jones. and said that he
seconded that nomination on behalf of
the voters of the Tenth Congressional
District.
Hon W. f. Allen. commemorative
Attorney of Covington. Allegheny .coun-
~. rose TO his feet and denied that the
Tenth District was unanimous in the
choice of Mr.. Jones. He said that Mr.
Jones would no doubt get some votes
from that district, but he would not get
all of them.
a motion was then made that Hon.
John w. Daniel he elected by acclama-
ton. a noint of order was raised to
this motion by Mr.. Whitehead, of Nor
folk. however, and the motion was
overruled.
The vote was then taken as before, by
counties and cities, with the following
result;
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

Commonwealth. and subject only to the
Constitution of the United State.."
Mr.. Richard E. Byrd, of Winchester,
spoke in opposition to the convention,
saying that 1t favored Constitutional
Convention. He said that there was al
ready white supremacy in the State.
Senator w. B. Petit. of Fluvana
made an earnest speech favoring q
Constitutional Convention and favor
ing the Democrats making it party
issue. He said that the platform
adopted should declare for the conven-
ton and Democrats were expected to
surrender some of their views to the
great body of the pople.
Mr.. Josph Stebbins. of Halifax, spoke
in the same strain as Senator Daniel
had spoken. He said the convention
should not make milk-and-water re-
commentator as to the question of a
new Constitution.
Judge Sam. w. Williams, of Wythe.
opposed the convention platform deal
ing with the Constitutional Convention
question at this time. He said State
politics were in such a status as to
make 1t inexpedient to go before the
people In the coming campaign with
this issue and thought that II would
endanger the success OF the party in
this State.
SUBSTITUTE LOST
A vote was taken on Mr.. Thornton.s
substitute In opposition to making the
Issue O test OF party feaity, and re-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
w. A. ANDERSON.

ter.) Now, I am before you as your ma
tional committeeman, to do exactly as
you direct, either to teach that tho
world is round or to teach that 1t ia
nat, l DO not know anything to speak
about. The Committee on Resolutions
nave not come in yet. and having an
nounced my loyalty. I am going to
stick to this resolution-whether round
or fiat. Gaughter). Now there are
q great many of us statesmen 0augh-
teri that might edlfy and entertain
you-a great many of them. we look
at things worldly in Washington. We
Keep one eye on Prto Rice and the other
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

vote of 10 to 4. BY districts the vote
stood as follows:
First District. 2 for. against; Secont
District. against: Third District. I for
/ against; Fourth District. for; Fifth
District. 8 for; Sixth District, 3 for;
Seventh District. 1 for Senator Keeael
for, and Mr.. Byrd against. wcr,
paired): Eighth District, for; Ninth
District, against; Tenth District. 2
for.
following subcommittee to draft d,
platform for submission to the conven.
ton:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

Senator Beverly B. Munford. Of Rich
mond said that the Taxpayers of Vir-
ginia didn't want to pay $4,000 for a
special session OF the Legislature to
pass bill providing for the election of
delegates to the Constitutional Con-
ventlon, and he offered to amend Mr..
Jones' substitute by adding the follow
ing: THAT the expenses of the con-
vention be kept down to the lowest pos
sible figure" This was agreed to, and
the accepted substitute passed by
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

First Distribution. w. A. Jones, Of
Richmond county.
Second-Mr. S. w. Holt.
Ihird-Senator B. B. Munford. Of
Richmond city.
Fourth-C. Il. Smith. OF, Dlnwiddie.
Fifth-Eugene Withers. OF Danville
(chalrman).
sixth-senator John w. Daniel. of
Lynchburg.
seventh-Mr. G.-B. Meorman. of Roa-
nokc.
Eighth-Mr. ]. B. II. Thornton. of
Prince William.
Ninth-Judge Sam W. Williams. of
Wythe.
Tenth-senator w. B. Petit. of Flu.
vana.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

names Of the gentlemen who nominated
and seconded them
Hon. w. AN Jones. Richmond. Va
Nominated 'by Hon. C. II. Walker,
Northumberland; seconded by Con-
gress John r. Rixey, Col w. A. Ander-
son. Rcrkbridge; A. Il. Strobe, Amherst.
Hon. J.s Hoge Tyle-Nominated by
Judge VIM. f. Rhea, Bristol.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
THE PLATFORM.

1st. We hereby endorse the principles
of Democracy as enunciated in the ma
tional platform Of the party. adopted at
Chicago In 1896. We heartily endorse
VIM. Jennings Bryan as the logical
Democratic candidate for the Presi.
dency of the United States, and we Inv
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
ANOTHER DETECTION.

Congressman Rhea, of the Ninth Dis
trict. was granted the courtesy of
speaking TO the committee, and in an
earnest speech admonlshed the com
mittee to leave the matter out of the
platform. He said that 1t would he an
impolitic action to endorse the Consti-
tutional Convention.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
e. H. BARCLAY.

toral votes of Virginia shall be cast as
they were in 1S96-for w. ]. Bryan.
(Applause).
Hon. Peter ]. Otey was then nomi-
mated for reelection as National Com
mitteeman by Hon. James Hay, of the
Seventh District.
The vote of the convention reelected
fdr. Otey. and in n speech full of earn
estness, but with vein OF wit and HUI
NOR throughout, he gracefully rendered
his thanks to the convention in the fol-
lowing words:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

struct our delegates 70 the National
Democratic Convention. to be held at
Kansas City. to vote accordingly.
IMPERIALISM DENOUNCED.
I'd. We denounce the Republican
policy of imperialism as un-Democratic.
un-American and Unconstitutional.
Virginia has ever been foremost in bat
Ting for the Republic against the ern-
pire. and it is with an unfalterlng ccn-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
suited as foilows. For substitute, 10:

against. 10. +
= Congressman w. A. Jones, OF the
second district, said he was opposed
to Constitutional Convention. but in
asmuch as the sense of the committee
favored II, he submitted a substitute
to Major Daniels resolution, which en-
bodied practically the same as the orig
inal, and also declared against the dis
REIMBURSEMENT OF white men. Senator
Daniel aceeptedahis substitute. which
was as follows: :.
WhsTeas. the General Assembly OF
Virginia has submitted to a vote OF
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

Hon. John w. Daniel-Nominated by
Judge J. S. Diggs, Lynchburg; second
ed by Hon. C. NJ. Wallace, Richmond.
Hon. Thos. S. Martin-Nomlnated by
Hon. Jas. Hay. Madison: seconded by
Thos. Whitehead, Jr., Amherst: Hon
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

nor the descendant of any such person.
and when such Constitution shall have
been framed it shall be submitted to q
vote of the people for ratification or re-
lection"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

than that which we are summoned to
make now By putting the reins In the
hands Of the conquering race, and
planting us SO firmly In our seat that
we can't be endorsed in 1t. It is dis
agreeable. but ne would gladly lay
down his political life in accomplishing
1t.
Continuing. Senator Daniel said:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

can't put in political platform any
thing that looks like our putting our
80 forward ," fight = ~",m hct 10.
This Is the most real battle we ever
fought. We want constitution home
- - - reiii.a..S, an. ~ "a " q II ,ie
economical and social conditions of the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

solutions was then submitted, and was
read to the convention as follows:
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.
The Committee on Resolutions met
in Company p room, OF Armory Hall
building, Immediately after: the ccnven-
ton took a recess Ex-senator Eugene
Withers. of Danville, was selected to
preside over the meeting.
Opposition to Constitutional Con-
vcntion, and making the convention
question a party Issue. was first mani
tested when Senator Daniel moved that
the committee resolve that 1t was the
sense of that committee that a Consti-
tutional Convention should be held. and
that the Constitution should be submit
ted to the people for ratification or re-
lection. Mr.. j. b. T. Thornton, Of
Prince William, offered as a substitute
a resolution declaring that while the
sense of the convention favored a Con-
stitutional Convention, 1t was opposed
to making it test of party fealty. He
spoke in favor of his resolution, saying
that the Eighth District had instructed
It's delegates 10 vote that way. He said
some people had an idea that the con-
vention intended to force cast-iron
rule down the threats of Democrats.
and they would rebel against such ac-
ton.
SENATOR DANIELS ARGUMENT.
Senator Daniel earnestly and elo-
qrently advocated the convention max
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

This committee met at 4:30 o'clock In
Senator Daniels room at the Monticel-
10 Hotel and prepared the following
platform for submission to the conven-
vention:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

SENATOR DANIELS ARGUMENT.
Senator Daniel earnestly and elo-
qrently advocated the convention maxi
ing the question a party issue. He said
that the Republicans were opposed to n
Constitutional Convention, and as the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
Martin, Tyler ana Jones vera

The report Of the Committee on Re
solutions was then submitted. and was
read TO the convention as follows:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
SUBSTITUTE LOST.

A vote wac taken on Mr.. Thornton's
substitute in opposition to making the
Issue o test OF party fealty. and re-
The Lamar register., 1900-04-11
MCLEAN BROS.
Fusion Records.

People of the state, who will be
called upon in a few months to choose
by their ballots new set Of officers
to take charge Of the administration
of public affairs in Colorado, are just
now having presented to their obsar-
walton more evidence of tho utter in
competence Of the fusion Rggrega-
tion that was given complete control
by the action of the people at the
polls in November, 1898. Finances
OF Colorado were never in such de-
plorable state as they are at present,
the sponge e-throwing aggregation that
inhabited the state house during the
first three months of 1899 having
made appropriations amounting in
the aggregate to more than half s
million dollars in excess Of the esti-
mated or possible revenues dnring
the biennial period. Twenty Eve
thousand dollars was set aside for
erection Of suitable quarters for the
state industrial school for girls. The
attorney general has now stated that
IL the much needed funds for that
purpose are so expended it viii
be necessary TO shut off the revenues
of other activities OF the state. The
revelation is just in keeping with
others that have been made The
state has been going along on hand
to mouth policy, borrowing here and
issuing certificates OF indebtness
there The condition of the revenues
was apparent when the general assem- .
bly, met Any school boy could have
told how much might be appropria
ted and any rational being could have
determined, with what was available
what distribution would be most ad
visable. Nevertheless there were more
foolish appropriations made by the
last session and more approved than
ever before. At the same time there
was neglect of the vital affairs of the
state such as was never before wit
messed. Fusion is happily killing 1t.
self as fast as death could be deal,
by any method. Pueblo Chisflain.
The Lamar register., 1900-04-11
colorado's Infant Industry.

The Denver Times, which has been
foremost in securing an organization
of Colorado manufacturers AMI has
vigorously advocated "Colorado pro
ducts for Colorado consumers" has
insngnrated u new thome Industry
movement"
The Times on May l will give
away S25 in cash, besides other
prizes, for the handsonest Colorado
born babies, between and 3 years
of age Pictures of the prize win
ners, besides many OF those highly
commended" viii be reproduced ia
the superb hhlf-one illustrations for
which The Times has become cele.
brated.
The judging will be from photo.
graphs and all Colorado parents are
invited to send photographs of their
children to The Times baby contest.
The Lamar register., 1900-04-11

Admiral Dewey has announced his
candidacy for the presidency. That
time works queer changes this an
nouncement clearly proves. If he
had made known his desire a year
ago, it would have caused eonsterna-
tion in the camp Of every other can
didate. Now the principal emotion
is one of amusement. Matrimony
has undone Dewey even more thor
oghly than it did Roberts.
The Lamar register., 1900-04-11
AT. & S. F.Tost case.
Daily Lamar, Colorado DAILY.

Trains and are vcs.ibuie trains hcfHe11
Chicago aad Denver. they viii earFg eAkif ear
and PullnanB Through utfhuut chSExs.
Trains and arv lpeAl rxFress trains Ard
viii cArry hFst knA sensd cia=s euscteIs tus rsst
.s~psrs ard Pullman sle@urrs.
Tun Per essnt Fgsdurtfas FeSuiEr far vii -
made ~kea round trip tirt~ss are s1zrehasesi.
q. J. lsEvlN. Axsat.
The Lamar register., 1900-04-11

An anarchist attempted to assassi-
nate the Prince of Wales last week,
and although the pistol was so close
that the powder ruined the Princes
new spring suit, he was unhurt For
genuine bad craftsmanship the an
archists easily hold all the records.
The Lamar register., 1900-04-11

Colonel Watterson is begging the
hentncky democrats to get together.
The last time they got together" the
casulties list was large, and the Col.
onel must be Interested in some un.
dertaking establishment.
The Lamar register., 1900-04-11

Dewey's political principles seem
TO accommodate themselves to cir
cumstances as conveniently as do
those of some Prowers county states
men.
The Lamar register., 1900-04-11

Alva Adams is pronounced ex-
pansionist, going even farther than
the administration in that line The
Colorado democracy won't do thing
to him.
The Lamar register., 1900-04-11

A Pueblo man has sued young
lady for breach OF promise, and asks
for damages to the extent of two-f -fifths
of her fortune. He thus modestly
admits that be would have been the
lesser half of the family.
The Lamar register., 1900-04-11

Charles Towne is candidate for
vice president on the democratic
ticket. These free silverites who left
the republican party to save the
country, all wish to personally super
intend the saving job and draw the
salary attached it.
The Lamar register., 1900-04-11

Andrew Carnegie says it is his am
bition to die poor, and Lawyer Dill,
who took million of his money for
arranging compromise, is certainly
willing to assist his ambition.
The Lamar register., 1900-04-11
Read Charles NJ. sheldon,s new

Read Charles NJ Sheldon's new
novel, Edward Blake: College Stu
dent, !" published in The Inter Ocean.
The first instsllment will appear
April II. This latest book, by the
author Of In His Steps" deals with
ethical problems, but it is stirring
tale of life at coeducational insti-
tution. There is a love story inter
woven with the plot.
The Lamar register., 1900-04-11

When we read of the bitterness
caused in the state by city elections,
it makes us realize how fortunate
Lamar is to be able to settle such
matter in sensible way.
The Lamar register., 1900-04-11

The first argument over Dewey's
candidacy resulted in the death of
two men. This is serious mistake,
as the Admiral has no desire to run
for governor of Kentucky.
The Lamar register., 1900-04-11

General Miles also wishes to run
forspresident on some ticket, he is
not particular IN his choice. Come
on gentlemen, the job lot of heroes
produced by our three months war
might as well all be disposed of at
once.
The Lamar register., 1900-04-11

The republicans bad a stroke of
hard luck last week. Bryan's mouth
failed for once and he had to lay of
for few days.
The Lamar register., 1900-04-11

Granada had town election last
week, and incidentally they are still
having it.
The Lamar register., 1900-04-11
Great Slaughter Sale !
All Furnishing Goods TO be Sold at Prices ths
Will Astonish You.

Cost will not be this sale We must close them
out at once remodel and enlarge our Drng
store Hats that sold at ST. so to So so will be put sale
at from 81 to 81 that sold Sl50 to s. o. viii be
sold 81 So All other goods, Shirts, Gloves Neck
wear ETC. will 60 propoonately low prices Don't fail
advantage of this sale. All goods guaranteed as
ranresentad
The Lamar register., 1900-04-11
Advertised Letter List.

The following is list of the un-
claimed letters remaining in this Of.
fee April IL. 1900:
BertorIbs, Giol.
Hugo, J. A.
Hugo, j. A. (cardl.
Johuson, Orlando.
L4ouden, Will.
Louden. VIII, (cardl
Lonaco, Giuseppe.
Stoneman, W @.
Wohl, Fred
In calling for these letters please
say advertised 2
D. E. CoorER, P. NJ.
Colorado Springs tcclo.) Gazette. Daily
Mining Edition. 81 year in advance All
the mining news ana stock quotations
The Lamar register., 1900-04-11

DESCRIPTION AND PgDI6RKE. Yoaas
NzslOr j. a dark shsstuui .oSTsa, wuA fEs msas
aed tail; Il hand hish. ~cisat i.S0 poaufs; ic
year, old: Easd saddle hofss Aad dfisH--Kos.
all ERiss. He w2s ,ifgj b nid Naysss. he hy
Hoaser's sramp the Dealer. be b. Tsaaessss
Roaeastsf, be 10 Biston, the sIrr AZ cd Issxias-
tea. irsi dans Red Rover HtAr~ Lrsiathaa
Old MAYORS dam va sired by Stump the psal.
~. HounE NAyIos's sfst aam vas sirr4 b Grvy
Esgls sna stsel psss b0tsa second dam Cep.
per Bottoa.
TERMS FoF NJ sazsasan-si3 - insars iiv-
ing colt; single leap s. cash iR hand. Far TaanR
Na5ior--s' tn insure iivine colt. sinsis leap 5,
cash Service money 10 bsessas- 9aa immssIiatF.
Is II mare is parted With or removed from tl,s
county. Colt 70 stsHd good fsE season until
paid. Carc viii be taken ts prsysat asgiisass,
but We viii mex be rrsponsihls shurA any occur.
m INV n MI TTFnN
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-05-31
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.

The horses which the Beers ride are
very much like the Welsh or Scotch
ponies, being very sure-footed, and
with power of leaping from rock to
rcek that is phenomenal
One of the strangest facts regarding
the present war is that English and
Boer have so intermarried in South
Africa that in countless instances
brothers are fighting against broth
ers, and fathers against their own
sons.
Two patches of trained dogs have
been dispatched from Germany to as
sist the Beers. They have been drilled
to dismount cyclists by pulling them
from their machines, and dozen or
so of these dogs are calculated to
throw a cyelist corps into great con-
fusion.
One Of the most daring dispatch
riders in the present war is Mr.. ".
Cummings, on whose head the Beers
have set a price If e30C. On one oc-
oasion this intrepid rider crept for
nearly 30 miles on bis hands and knees
with dispatches through a part of the
country swarming with the enemy, and
successfully reached his destination.
All wires from the seat of war are
subjected to a strict official censor
skip. based mainly on two rules. One
rule Is that no intimation of deaths in
the field shall be allowed to pass IN
til such deaths have been announced
by the authorities. The other strict
ly forbids the cabling of any informa-
ton regarding the movements of
troops.