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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-09
BASED ON AN AIRY NOTHING


I'VE are not yet on gold basis."-
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
Our. contemporary is daZzled with
the glitter of the silver that 1t sees in
our currency. and goes astray. We
are on n gold basis as distinctly as
England is, the only difference being
that we have a greater amount of fiat
or semi-nat money in the shape of sill
yer dollars. In value. however, the
silver dollars are all measured by the
gold dollar, and no power but Congress
can change their value.-N. Y. Sun.
Our metropolitan contemporary hae
a jaundiced eye, and sees everything
by the yellow light of the Act of Feb
ruary IL. 1873. From the passage of
that act until the passage OF the Bland
Silver Act of February rs. 1878. under
which the coinage of standard silver
dollars was resumed, and which dol
lars, and all heretofore coined, were
again made full legal-tender money.
On the LIST of July 1896. Mr. Carlisle.
then Clcveland's Secretary OF the
Treasury, IN his circular No. 1913, said
Gold coins and standard silver dol
lars. being standard coins of tho United
States, are not rcdecmable. Silver Ger.
tificates are receipts for standard sill
yer dollars deposited, and are redeem
able in such dollars only" The law is
still the same, no matter what unlaw-
full things may have been done in be,
half of gold and 10 the discrcdit of sill
yer.
The pending currency bill, with its
prUv1sf0Ts for tlIe redemption, or cX-
change, of silver dollars, grecnbacks
and Treasury notes in or for gold coin
Cthe lost gold dollarD may place us on
a nominal gold basis, but the act is not
yet law. "and no power but Congress
can" make it SO, or change the value
and legal status of standard silver dol
lars.
Nor can Congress perform the i'm
possible: 1t cannot make a standard of
a gold dollar that is abolished, or which
exists only so long as the coin is I'M
worn and OF full weight.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-09
SUPPRESSION.

All inquiries in connection with So
allied expansion and its abuses in the
Philippines and elsewhere are practi-
cally suppressed in both branches of
Congress by the administration mem
bers. They are amended so as to have
no force, or they are postponed, or laid
on the table, or, referred to oblivion.
&c. In relation to this method of muz-
zlng inquiry and information, Senator
Hoar. of massachusetts, on the re-
assembling of Congress after the
Christmas holidays, said:
AR President, should like to he
allowed to observe that if there is to be
an absolute suppression of all the in
formation desired by members of the
Senate in regard to the important
duties We have growing out of our
new relations it ds we'll to understand
it. a Senator this morning introduced
Il resolution inQurng of the War De-
pNrtmcnt as to the facts in regard to
the outbreak of hostilities in the Phil
| iDDines, how 1t came about, and how
MAT terrible and deplorable condition
of things which has been going on
there for the last six months was be-
gun j has been the universal custom
of the Senate from the beginning, so
far as ] know, to grant to any one
Senator informatio of that kind-there
being no possible harm to the public
scrvicc-if he desired it for his guild
ance in the discharge of his public
duties, and yet four Senators jumped
to their feet at once to object to that
simple inquiry. If that is TO be done,
and If the United States Senate is to
be abolished. I want for one, to under
stand it,"
All. Mr. Hoar don't YOU already I'M
derstand that I'VE have expanded" and
that Imperialism is established. even in
the Senate? 1t Is all like "the gold
basis" The President and Secretary
Gage fix that basis. and then Instruct
Congress to legalize 1t. Mr.. Mckinley
dscrees things. and Congress and the
courts record them; or, If they do not,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-09
Catarrll Cured
Eyesight Strengthened,
Voice Restored.

Finding myself SUFFERING VERY
MUCH FROM CATARRI OF THE NOSE
AND THROAT 1 consulted several of my
friends in Portsmouth WHO HAD BEEN
CURED BY DIR. FIREY. and, acting on
their advice placed myself under his
treatment. / was SO afflicted that MY
NOSE WAS MOST ALWAYS CLOGGED
UP. SO that could not breathe through
1t at all. and MY VOICE WAS VERY
THICK. My throat was heavy, which
compelled me TO he HAWKING AND
SPLITTING. and always awoke with n
dry. bitter taste in my thront and mouth.
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 WE'LL 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 10 tell
how much DIR. Nirey has done for me.
FRANK II. COLES,
425 County street.
Portsmouth. Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-09
SUPPRESSION, OR
UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER.

Unconditional surrender" is not
demand to be made by one human be-
ing upon another, nor by one people
upon another. 1t is essentially de-
mand Of cruel tyranny and brute force
the voice OF wrong that refuses TO
yield to anything to fight and reason.
Nor is suppression term consonant
with American principles. except in re-
lation to crime ana criminals. And
when did Americans make it Il crime to
fight for liberty. or ones native land.
More wisdom and n juster regard for
human rights, as understood by Amer
leans would have been shown by con-
Citation and compromise with Aguin-
aldo and his compatrlots, or factionists,
If you please. Nay, even as rebels, it
would have been moro polite and
statesmanlile to appcase and placatc
discomfort than to dnliame it into n
war that whatever the final result,
must leave incurable wounds and NUT
ual loss behind.
Are these Filipinos slaves to us, or to
the United States, that we should seek
to rule them, not only without their
consent, or asking it, but with all The
brutality of brute force? Have they
no rights which Americans are bound
to recognize and respect? Why may
not they rs justly complain of William
Mckinley rs our forefathers did of
George III? That
He has deprived them Of all self
government and home rule.
He has erected multitude of new
officers, and sent thither swarms of
officers to haross their people and eat
out their substance.
lie has kept among them. in times OF
peace. standing armies without their
consent.
He has affected to render the mill
tary independent of, and superior to-
the civil power.
lie has sought to subject them TO a
foreign Jurisdiction.
lie has quartered large bodies of
armed troops among them.
He has protected these troops, by
mock trials, for any crimes they may
have committed on the inhabitants of
the islands.
He has cut off their trade with all
parts of the world.
lie has imposed taxes on them with
out their consent.
lie has altered or abolished their
laws.
He has abdicated government there
by waging war upon the people.
He has plundered their seas raw
aged their coasts. burnt their towns,
and destroyed the lives of their people
He is, at this time, transporting
large armies TO complete the work of
death, desolation and tyranny, already
begun. with circumstances of cruelty
and perildy scarcely paralleled in the
most barbarous ages. and totally M
worthy the head of n civilized nation.
Is not this rs true an indictment
against Mckinley as that found by our
forcfathcrs against George III? And
are we to suppress" these Filpinos,
by merciless eXaction OF ''uncondi-
tional surrender"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-09
NOTICE!

The corartncrship heretofore existing
between the undersigned. under the firm
name of ,odend'hal. Vicar & Gilbert. is
w. Vicar and G. w. Gilbert retiring
T.. Odendhal has associated with him
his son, T. Odend'hal, Jr., and VIII con-
t!nuc the business at the store 203 Main
street. Y. NJ G. y Building
The retiring partners bespeak for the
new firm Of Odcnd'hal & Son the same
patronage which Il generous public has so
literally bestowed upon the firm Of
Odcnd'hal. Vicar & Gilbert in the past.
T.. ODENDHAL,
w. w. VICAR,
G.. W. GILBERT
Norfolk, Va. Jan. J. 1900 ja9-lOt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-09

no matter: McKinley's will is supreme
How easy it is to subvert free gov
eminent with a servlle and plant legls-
lativc department. and q cunningly
chosen judiciary! The Republican form
OF government is retained; but that is
all: the life and spirit of freedom is
dead and gone!
Shrine OF the mighty can it be
That this is all remains of thee?"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-09
(Thc st. Paul Pioneer Press.)

The anxiety with which some people
are searching for a convenient abbre-
Walton of 1900 Is significant of the rush
we have permitted ourselves to get in
to. 1t ought to do us good to stop
once in hundred years and give the
date its full pronunciation.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-09
(The Alexandria Gazette.)

The black death plague has now APP
pearcd in the Philippines. Pestilcnce
and famine are the natural accompa-
n!ments of war. and Mr.. Mckinley has
brought both of them upon his people
in order To crafty his, ambition for a
second term and all the personal bcnc-
fits such 4. term would confer.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-09
Wilmington, N. c., star.)

When Marion Butler and Jeter
Pritchard join hands with the negroes
In opposition to the constitutional
amendment. isn't 1t about right for all
selfrespecting white men TO support
the amendment? Where would Butler
and Pritchard be now If they had not
allied themselves with the negroes?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-09
(The Roanoke Timcs.)

The people who are raising money for
monument to Bill Anthony, who
committed suicide because he had no
work and was starving. might have
given n dollar or two to Bill when he
was struggling for life. The bouquet
OF the grave is not a very good substi-
tutc for the loaf OF bread given to the
living
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-09
lThe Richmond NewaA

Now that Hanna has been begged by
Mckinley to manage the next cam
paign, and Mckinley has been urged
as q candidate by Mr.. Hanna, they
ought to understand eAch other.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-09

The eminent citizens of Brussels who
are getting up an appeal to the Prcsi-
dent of the United States to mediate
between the British and the Beers in
behalf OF peace and human brother
hood. do not know functions" Bill Nc
Kinley (as Mr.. Godkin, OF the n. Y.
Evening Post, aptly calls him) as well
as we do. "Bill'' is all for peace and
freedom as Il local preacher, but he is
opposed to their Expansion" as a
political parson." of high aspirations
"Bill'' and his men Hay and Root Gas
allegedJ have already put the u. S.
Ship Montgomery in British service,
and all OF them arc now busily en-
gagged in seeking to fomcnt a quarrel
with the Transvaal out of the Macrum
incident-young Hay being selected to
succeed Macrum and provoke soma eX-
cuse for war against the South
African Republics. The incredible and
impossible are what happen!
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-09

II the Atlanta Constitution, or any
other paper or person, can see nothing
but territorial expansion involved in
McKinley's Philippine policy, it is n
case of defective vision. amounting to
nyctadopia, or seeing best in the dark
Tho wonder is that such PERSONS or
papers can perceive In any case of
murder, robbery. or other criminal
aggression" anything but 81 healthy
exercise of the muscles and desires of
the assailant. In time, however. all
the moral perceptions will become
aborted
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-09

!saa Offices and No. ga Main street.
Nor folk. Va. specialties: Catarrh and ali
diseases OF Eye. Err. Nose. Throat. Chest
and Stomach.
Hours. a. m. TO 1880 D. M: 2 p. IN. to
p. m. Sunday hours. 1890 a. M. 10
1890 p m. Tuesday night and Thursday
nigh; 7:i5 p. m. to Sis p. III.
Consultation always free. Medicines
furnished. Terms always moderate Eyes
examined for glasses free or charge
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-09
FAN Ordinance
TO PROHIBIT TIE DISTRIBUTION
OR SCATTERING OF CIRCULARS,
SAMPLES. sc.

l. Be II ordained by the Common and
Select Councils OF the city of Norfolk
that it shall be unlawful for any person
to distribute or scatter, or cause to be
distributed or scattered on the streets of,
or in or about any lot. yard or building In
sad city. any sample. handful, dodger.
CIRCULAR or other paper or advertising
matter or device liable to litter the streets
ana premises IN SAID city.
.. Any person guilty of n violation OF
this ordinance shall be punishable by Il
fine of not more that five dollars nor less
that one dollar recoverable as other city
lines are now recoverable.
3. This ordinance shall be In force from
and after the date of Its passage.
Adopted by the Common Council De-
ccmber 18th. 1859.
]. e EAST.
President of the Common Council.
ADOPTED by the Select Council January
I'd, 1850.
FRED. GREENWOOD.
President of the Select Council.
Tcste: H. s. HERMAN
1a6-3t City Treasurer.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-09
jao-10t
A CARD.

Having this day purchased the stock
and good VIII of Messrs. COOKE, CLARK
e CO. who have for the past eleven year.
conducted the Sash, Door and Blind and
Builders Hardware business al 81 Com
mcrcial Place and 81 Roanoke avenue, we
hereby beg leave to introduce ourselves
to YOU rs their successors. and to invite
your continued orders. assuring you that
they shall havc our prompt and careful
attention.
MIR. Frank II. Clark. the President Of
our Company, has been for the past eleven
years a member of the firm of Cooke.
Clark e Co.. and prior to that time was
for thirteen years connected with the cs
Enlistment of MIR. Luther Sheldon, the
pioneer Sash. Door and Blind Merchant
of this city
Mr.. Chas. Samson. Jr.. our Secretary,
been for tho past six years with Cooke.
Clark e Co.. in charge of the Hardware
and Mantel Department
Mr.. c. G. Walton, our Treasurer, has
boon with Cooke. Clark & Co. for eleven
years, in charge of tho books and office
work.
All the employees &c our Company have
been with Cooke. Clark & Co. for some
years. and arc well qualified to ill their
respective positions. You will readily see
that we are we'll equipped TO take good
care OF ali business that may be cntrust-
cd to us. Respectfully.
FRANK T. CLARK CO.. Limited
BY FRANK T. CLARK.
14R-tI t.t- PSe5Gons.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-09
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NOTES AND OPINIONS.
(The Danville Daily Bcc.)

It is a matter of regret to know that
it is impossible to pull another compul-
sorry vaccination whirl on the people of
this city,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-09

ADVERTISING RATES: Advertise
ments Inserted at tho rate OF rs cents q
Square. first insertion; each subsequent
insertion 20 cents, or so cents when In
serted Every Other Day. Contractors are
not allowed to exceed their space or ad-
vertsso other than their legitimate bust
ness. except by paying especially for the
same.
Reading Notices invariably 20 cents per
line first insertion. Each subsequent In
sertion 10 cents
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-09

No employee OF the virgin.an-P Pilot Pub
fishing Company is authorized to contract
any obligation in the name OF the COM
pany. OF to make purchases in the name
OF the samc. except upon orders signed by
the PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-09

In order TO avoid delays. on account of
personal absence letters and all commu
nicatons for Tho VIRGINIAN-PILOT
should not be addressed TO any individual
connected with the Office. but simply to
The yIRGINIAN AND PILOT PUB
LISTING COMPANY.
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-12

The members of the Coon club have abandoned the search for coons for time and have gone to hunting heot owls. There was big exitement near the Brick store, the other night, when an owl measuring six feet from tip to tip of its wings flew through the main street and circled around over the Brick store. The younger members of the club ran for cover, but President Orgelman ran bold ly out with his fowling piece. One, Lillis, now a candidate for member hip in the club, wanted the honors of killing the owl. He was given the gun, and aimed carefully but the light of the moon blinded him and the shot was heard rat tling against the Brick store. "Give me the gun," shouted Orgelman, and in 8 twinkling of an eye the great bird was shot. It was 8 magnificent specimen, and is to be mounted. Messrs Warner, Besrdsley and Dayton are the committee to have the work done, and the bird will doubtless be placed on exhibition in the vacant JudsOn store. It is possible the club may start museum here, as 1t Is thought "Pootatuck Boy" would be a drawing card.
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-12
HATTERTowx PEOPLE PLEASE NOTICE.
A CHANGE IN DATE oFLECTURE ANNoUN-
 CED.

In another column of this weeks !BEE, the notice is given that Rev Otis W. Bar ker will lecture on Mormonism in the Hattertown school house Friday evening, January 19. A change has had to be made in this date, and the lecture will be given on Thursday evening, January IS, at 7.30 o'clock. If this Thursday ev- ening should prove very stormy so that the lecture cannot be given, postpone meet will be made to Friday evening, February 2. Rev 0. T. Linsley is to lecture in Rattertown, January A, speaking on ''The Supreme Court of the United States" These lectures are en- tirely free, and the invitation to the cler' gymen having come from the people of Hattertown themselves, 1t Is expected that & large audience will greet the speakers.
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-12
REV MR LrMsLEY WILL LECTURE IN SANDY
 HOOK.

The people of Sandy Hook should feel grati6ed in having brought to their very doors lecture on a subject which pos sesses peculiar charm because it is along a line seldom touched upon. Rev G. T. Linsley will lecture in Glover's hall, Sam dy Hook, on Wednesday evening, Janu- ary r, at 7.3O o'clock on "The Supreme Court of the United States" The Su- preme Court is the highest authority in our land. Its robes of office have always been worn by the ablest and brainiest men. It's history is fascinating one and keeps pace with the marvellous history of the country. Some pleasing music will acc ompany the lecture.
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-12
MISS HURLEY-MR HAgDKL.

Charles Mandel of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Miss Catharine Hurley were married at St Roses church on Wednes- day morning at g o'clock. Rev T. B. Smith oftlciated, after which there was & low mass. Mrs Hurd, sister of the bride, and E. W. Troy, Jr., stood up with them. Mir and Mrs Mandel left on We'd nesdsy for their future home in the West.
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-12
MISS ANN HURLEY.

Miss Ann Hurley, 76 years old, died on Sunday evening. She is survived by three brothers, John, Patrick and Thom- as Hurley, all residents of this town. The funeral was attended on Wednesday morning from St Roses church, Rev F. Fox officiating. The pail bearers were Patrick Kelly, Patrick Heating, Michael Troy, Thomas Beadley, Michael Corbett and Michael Haugh. The burial was in St Rose's cemetery.
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-12
LECTURE IN yEwTowN STREET.

on Wednesday evening of next week, January 17, Rev F. H. Sawyer will lec' ture in the Town hall, N wtown Street, on "The Philippines" By this time it is hoped the people are sufficiently alert to what the clergy of the town are trying to do in awakening an interest on leading questions of the day by giving 8 winter course of lectures entirely free, The public may rest assured that every effort will be made to have the Town haI | thoroughly warm and comfortable, SC that they can enjoy the lecture with nc physical inconvenience.
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-12
''MoRMoEIsM'-RGV MR BARKER TO SPEAK
 ON THIS SUBJECT IE HAwLEYVILLE.

"Mormonism" is subject which is Sup" to-day. The case of Roberts has brought it decidedly to the front. There is far more in 1t than most people imag- inc. Mormonism is great menace to this country to-day, not so much because polygan4y is ingrained in the system, but because of It's reach for political power. Rev Otis W. Barker will speak on ''Mor- monism; what it is and what it seeks sfter," in the Hawleyville chapel We'd nesday evening of next week, January r, at 7.30 o'clock. A short musical program will add to the pleasure of the evening.
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-12

The Tuesday evening aSocial club'' met, this week, at the home of Mrs F. F. Drew at HawleyvilIe, and ispent very enjoyable evening playing whist. J. A. James won the gentlemen's prize and Mrs F. B. Lake won the Iadies' prize. Miss Church Of Washington and Miss Susie Irving were guests of the club.
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-12
PREVIOUS TO TAgIEa INVENTORY.

Among the sales previous to taking in. ventory will be found solid gold cuff but. tons at g. 50. were $3; sterling silver cuff buttons, 25c; silver scarf pins, 10c ro soc; silver brooches, 25c to $1 25; gold filled brooches, soc to $1.50; solid gold brooches, $2 and up; solid gold scarf pins, 75c and up.-[Reid & Todd, jewel ers and opticians. 412 Main street, Bridge. port.
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-12
LECTURE HI BERKSHIRE.

Rev F. H. Sawyer will give his lecture on "The Philippines'' in the Berkshire chapel on Friday evening of next week, January 19, at o'clock. This lecture is in the course which is being given by the clergy in the various districts of the town. The admission Is free. It is subject which should interest all, and g large st- tendance Is hoped for.
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-12
THEY DO SAY:

That the slot gambling machines have come out from their hiding and are doing business in one or more places again.
 That the "blow oyer" policy won't work.
 That next time the visitations may be more general.
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-12

Taylor, Curtis & Co. always pride themselves on having the best there is in canned goods. There ls nothing better than the Sweet Vernsl corn and Little Gem peas. Special price by the dozen or caHe.
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-12
THERE IS A GLASS OF PEOPLE

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Recently there has been placed in all the grocery stores new preparation called Grain o, made of pure grains, that takes the place of coffee. The most delicate stomach receives it without distress, and but few can tell 1t from coffee. It does not cost over IA as much. Children may drink it with great benefit. 15c and 25cts per package. Try 1t. Ask for Grain-o.s
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-12
week, will be held on Wednesday after noon at Mrs Graham's.
The Wholesale Market.
BRIDGEPORT.-REPoR BY BUCK &
 DARLING.

Butter, choice creamery prints, soc, choice creamery tubs 26a2s, choice dairy 25a27, fair i2a14; dairy cheese I2aIi; fresh nearby eggs, 25c dog: chickens, live 1oa1o 1-2; fowls. 91-2a10 2; geese 10a12; calves. sa9;pigs 5a6 l ? 45a5O, white 60as5. yellow 50s55; cabbages $2 0oabO0 per 100; carrots s30a40 bu; turntps, 20a25 bu; celery 50 per dog bchs; dried peas 1.45 bu; beans, marrow 245s pea 10 bu ; honey 12a14c lb; beeswax 25a30; apples, Bald wins 1.60a2.50 bol, greenings 1.EOa250.
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-12

s. c. Bull & Co. have a small lot o1 diaries for 1900 they are closing out be. low cost.
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-12
tiers, has been laid by from duty 8 couple of days, this week, with severe cold.
Lecture at Botsford.
BY REV o. O. WRIGHT.

The lecture on ''Nsture Studies or Ev- cry day things In New Lights,'' by Rev O. o. Wright! will be given in the Sum- day school room, Wednesday evening, January IF, at 7 30.
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-12

c. 0. Bartram of Bethel, who comes through this section every weak selling clans, oysters and fish, always carries 8 good fresh stock and what you get of him you can rely on.
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-12

Miss Maggie Honan and Miss Mamie Talty spent Thursday with friends ir Shelton and Derby.
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-12

The pupils of Walnut. Tree Hill school presented their teacher, Mrs Mary Gaf- ney, at Christmas time with toilet and manicure set. Mrs Gaffney desires to thank her pupils for the kindly renem- brances