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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-01-27
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rum tAiS htAahAiaS tOli W. N'J Ao'''
The great national disease is officialism. 1t
breaks out on the surface like measles. 1t
was said of old that there is a ''divinity doth
hedge a king" But nowadays there is di-
vinity doth hedge every Federal official who
is small enough to avail himself of it. Let US
say, however, that this does not include any
thing like majority of them. Invisible bay
onets are waiting at the entrance of every pub
lie office with which to prod the unlucky wight
who thinks he has business on which to enter
II is day of strenuous things At the Capt.
tol the lines are drawn tighter and tighter
against the commonalty. The doors through
which the plain citizens may pass are fewer
in number every year Committee rooms are
barred against hearings except for the elect.
The galleries are apportioned off to diplomats,
to Senators and members and their families,
and to reserved seats for those who can Sc
cure tickets for them from Senators and men,
bers. Elevators are divided between the Off
cials and their friends and the ordinary cit-
zens.
At the White House new rules multiply.
The executive department there is always in
secret session. Sub deputies assistants de-
eide who shall see the President and who shall
not. The most ordinary transactions, which
were always in times past treated as news, are
now important State secrets. Cabinet officers
are not permitted TO speak oil common affairs.
There is a substantial censorship of the press
The existence of the independent reporter is
threatened. There is all the time less room
for him in Washington. For 80 years the
corps Of newspapers correspondents in this
city has been increasing in intelligence, in-
dustry, reliability, honor to sources of infor.
nation and usefulness to the public. Their
honorable occupation is diminishing. Many
names among them could be given that would
adoru any legislative or executive position.
They not only presented the news, but intelli-
gent comments upon ii. They were trusted
by Senators and members and by Cabinet off.
GERS, and none of them ever betrayed their
condolences. Places in the galleries of each
House have long been assigned to them.
There they have their organization, and only
reputable men can participate in the privileges
allowed them by each house of Congress.
Let US hope that the oficialism which limits
their usefulness at the White House will not
extend to Congress and abolish the reporters
galleries. The great MASTER in the discussion
of human motives, deprecated the action Of
those who. "Drest in a little brief authority,
play such fantastic tricks before High Heaven
as make the angels weep"
Perhaps q wholesome public opinion may
bring about reaction against the offensive
tendency toward pompous and conceited Off.
cialism aud give us back the Americanism
which il struggles to displace.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-01-27
Failure.

The Great Financler sat In his sumptuous
office and thought earnestly.
"My life has been a great success. l
have secured everything that the heart OF
man could desire, money, fame, power
everything
but YOU have not secured me, whls-
pered a something from out the surrounding
silence.
ssWhat are you?' queried the Great
Financier.
Il am love.
But | have secured control of the
money of the country. have secured
control of the coal mines Of the country,
! control the grain markets, the railroads,
the mills and the factories.
but you do not control me, SAID a
chilling voice from out of the surrounding
silence.
'.What is it that | do not control
oueried the Great Financier.
Il am Death.
And when they found the Great Finan-
cier in the morning they found him captive
iustead of captor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-01-27

Misfortune is tide that sweeps small
souls under and browns little minds, and
bears great and brave ones on to noble and
generous heights
Cheerfulness is the rubber tire on life ;
vehicle. 1t breaks the jolt whenever pru-
dence and industry have been unable to
remove the stones from the road.
If man is determined to make noise
in the world, he is as sure to encounter
abuse and ridicule, as he who gallops furi-
ously through a village must reckon on be-
ING followed by the ours in full cry.
We are born in hope; we pass our child
hood in hope; we are governed by hope
through the whole course of our lives; in
our last moments hope is fattering to us;
and not till the beating of the heart shall
cease will this benign influence leave us.
How are we to get on with our living if
we are continually dropping into sloughs Of
bitter unjust reproach? Every morning
comes the light, and a fresh chance of do
ing better. Is it not the severest folly and
ingratitude to let yesterday spoil the God
given today
Bad manners soil fine clothes from with
in worse than contact with the world does
from without, and courtesy and kindness
win where force fails.
The efforts we make for any worthy OBJ
ject may not seem successful today or to-
morrow, but they are part of the grand
work that is going on slowly but surely,
and no one of them can we afford to lose.
1t always argues base and cowardly
temper to whisper secretly what you dare
not speak to mans face. Therefore be
very cautious in speaking of these three
sorts of persons-namely, the innocent,
the dead, and the absent.
No restlessness or discomfort can change
your lot Others may have other circum-
stances surrounding them, but here are
yours. You had better make up your
mind to accept what you cannot alter. You
can live beautiful life in the midst Of
your present circumstances.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-01-27
Not Made in Baltimore. &"
From the Snow Hill Messenger.

From the Snow Hill Messenger.
1t is rather tiresome to the average country
man to be eYerastingly reading in the Balti
more papers that the city of Baltimore is doing
so much for the counties. One would think
that the countrymen did nothing whatever for
Baltimore.
Who has helped to make it the great city it
is2
The countrymen
Where do the country merchants buy their
goods
In Baltimore
Where do the country merchants get the
money with which to make purchases in Bal
timore
Where does the farmer sell the product of
his farm aud get the money to pay the mer-
chant who buys his goods in Baltimore?
In New York. Philadelphia and Boston
Where did Batimore's best business men
come from?
The country
Are they kicking because the city pays
something toward educating the youths who
will take their places and hustle for Baltimore,
as no city bred youth can hustle
Not on your life
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-01-27

Happy is the man who is admired and
praised by his fellows, for he is dead.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-01-27
Estate of Recluse 100000,

Samuel Fales Dunlap, bachelor, who for
many years resided at Is West 22d street,
New York city, where he died on March 81
last, left an estate which has been appraised
at almost 81 100000.
He was so years old and had been recluse
for many years. He was graduate of Har-
yard and member of the bar. He is said to
have worn one suit of clothes Is years and his
housekeeper acted as his barber.
Dunlap owned stocks, bonds and cash at
the time of his death amounting to 1886, 564.
He had cash in the Bank of America to the
amount of $1S2, 439. His 22d street home is
valued at $75, 900.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-01-27

$50 he married the widowl l always
thought he had an eye on the daughter.
80 he had, but the widow had her eye
on him. -
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-01-27

Baltimore was 176 years old on January %.
A part of the Baltimore Chrome Works were
burned at an early hour last Monday. Several Of
the workmen made narrow escapes Loss $4,000,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31
THEATRICAL.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

George AIDES comic opcra, "rhc
Sultan of Sulu" is being presented
this year by IL company that may
give fair performance after Il has
Deen ON the road week Or so long
or This is about the most charitabl.
opinion that can be expressed after
seeing the sultan" al the Academy
last night. An audience rather small
IN numbers and ouly mildly interest.
cd WAS present.
AZ far as scenery aud costumes are
concerned this seasons pruductio.,
compares ravorably with that of last
year. but the same cannot be said OF
me company Although the chorus
sings very well aud show, up To GOOD
advantage, there is not voice worth
mentioning among the principals. Al.
bert Skycs. as KiRam, the Sultan.
works hard to be funny but seldom
hits the mark.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31

have grown up in weeds and walking
on them is moi All easy task. Super.
intendent OF Streets llarwood stated
last night that the street force had
been SO busy for the past few weeks
draining and grading streets that ii
was unable TO cut the grass down on
the side walks. but az soon as the
present condition of the streets has
been relieved the force will bc put
to work cutting down the grass on
the side walks and putting them into
good condition.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31
"MurraY and Mack"

Murray and Mack among the drnll.
est OF the horsly droll comedians,
dianS, Will be at the Academy tonight
IN their now musical laugh genera
tor, Around the Town"
1t Is said that the comedians arr.
carrying an unusually good company
this year and that Around the Town :
Off through tho pipes and the man
Is one OF the hest vehicles they have
mad IN many day. a plenty OF
pretty. gorgeuusly gowncd girls ar,
promised for the chorus.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31
ALONG THE WATERFRONT
Want 10 Remain Free From Com
meFce Commission.
STEAMER LINES GoING TO COURT
Leading coastwise Companies Com,
bino to Fight Rate Law Before
United States Supreme Court
Marine Notes.

ut was reliably reported In shining
circles yesterday that the new inter.
state commerce act. better known as
the rate law, which went into effect
"wednesday, will not he made To an.
ply to the coastwisc Steamship lines
Sentcring In Newport News, Balti.
more. Norfolk, New York and BOSTON.
until the United States Supreme
Court has passed upon the question.
1t Is said that preparations have
Tor some time been under way 10
make an issue Of The application of
the rate law to the coastwlse traf-
nc. TO this end there has been 60
operation among the leading steam.
snip lines, and 1t is reported that the
most companies have combined for
the purpose of conicsting the appli-
cation of the interstate commerce
act over their traffic
Among the companies effected nv
The law are the Merchants and Min
ers Transportation Company, running
lrQm Baltimore, Newport News, Nor
folk, Providence and Boston, the Sa-
Vannah Steamship Company running
from Boston and New York to Sa
Vannah, the Clyde Steamship Com
nany, from New York and Philadcl-
phia TO Newport News and Savannah,
and the Old Dominion Steamship
Company, operating between this
port, Norfolk and New York.
While there is no desire OH the
part of the steamship lines to evadc
OR violate the law there is a unani.
nous desire to remain free from the
jurisdiction Of the Interstate Com
merce Commission, and 1t l.; believed
that acquiesccnce without IL state
ment would be an acknowledgment
OF jurisdiction.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31
Heavy Rains Played Havoc In The
East End.
PUMPING STATION IN OPERATION
Water Drained Off Street Faster Than
Pipes Could Carry it oH-oitizens
Complain About Condition of Their
Side Walks.

AS Il result of The heavy rains dur.
Ing the past week there was an over.
How OF the sewers in East End Yes
tcrday morning and tac puinp;n- sta.
ton. which has been closed for SOW
Gal days had to be pu, Into operation
In order to force The wafer through
Tie sewer pipes and prevent them
from Overlooking into the streets.
superintendent of Streets S. j.
iIarwood went to work with Il force
OF men In East End yesterday morn.
ing to drain the water from The
streets. The water flowed into the
sewer faster than 1t could he carried
OH through the pipes and the main
holds at the street intersections over.
flowed. flooding the streets again.
After the pumps were put into op.
Grafton the sewer was cleared and
the force was able to complete its
work of draining the streets, which
were In terrible condition MS n re.
suit Of the recent heavy rains. The
streets of East Sud will he graded
and put the best possible shape.
When the work In East End l.
completed, Commissioner Harwood will
put his men to work grading and
draining the streets in North End.
which are also in very bad condition.
Numerous complaints are now hr.
ing made by the residents OF certain
sections of East End and North lCnl
about the growth of grass and weeds
on the side walks. In several parts
of the city the unpavcd side walks
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31

considering the inclemency of the
weather large crowd Witnessed the
performance. This is one of the best
melodramas put on by the Gagnon-
Pollock Company and the intcrpreta-
tion seemed to meet with the approx
al of the audience.
Tonight the bill with again be Con
Wet %" and the company will close
its engagement I'm the thcater on
Saturday evening of next week.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31
Thursday, August 80, 1906,
ARRIVED,


Steamer Avona (Nor). Erland
Norfolk-To Vogcman and Company
for cargo.
Steamer Bay State. Henderson,
Providence-To White Oak Coal Com.
pany in ballast
Steamer Dorchester, Johnson, Bal
Nmorc-To Merchants and Miners
Transportation Company with pas.
sengers and merchandise.
Steamer Powhatan, Ryan, Provi.
doncc and Norfolk-'rO Merchants
and Miners Transportation Company
with passengers and merchandise.
Steamer George W. Clyde, O'Neil,
Philadelphia and Norfolk-Tu Clyde
Steamship Company with mcrchan-
disc.
Schooner ETelvetia, Wingfield, Nor
folk-ro C. II. Arnal I'm ballast.
Sailed.
Steamers Dorchester, Johnson. Nor
folk and Providence; Powhatan, Ry-
an. Baltimore; Gloucester, DiZcr. Bal.
timore.
Schooners Martha p. Small Bar.
low, Bangor; George Il. Walcott,
Bunker, Boston; Helen M. Atwood
Howatt, Norfolk.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31
THE SOFTER SEX.

If twenty men loved twenty maids
And the maids they loved them not,
How many bachelors all forlorn
Would woefully wish they had neer
been born
TO mourn their single lot?
Twenty!
IF twenty maids loved twenty men
And the men came not 10 WOO.
How manv brides in the bricfest while
Would bring 10 The altar those men,
AMI smile
AT the neat job carried through?
Twenty!
brooklyn Life.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31

Il am an old war veteran / con-
tracted severe bladder and kidney
trouble.
i spent hundreds Of dollars and
consulted host of doctors, but
,ncithcr did mo any good.
Finally some Of my comrades
who Ind been cured ~ Pcruna nd.
viscd me 10 try Il.
81 nj one" bought ho'ric. and
found II helped mo 80 mucn tliatI
kept using II Tor hcarIy four .ncrtas
"Peruna has proven tho best med.
icine ever Used. l.y rains arc
gone ana believe myself to be
cured.
Il feel we'll and would not be
withouta bottle IN tine of need for
}ten times It's cost.
wv Nr>~~->~<S><O<a>,-I>- >L~.@>~~C,-<x>-.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31

Thc quarantine chip jamestown
was floated out Of dry dock No. .. at
the local shipyard yesterday. after
hhv,nS repairs made To her hull. The
vessel will soon return to Old Point,
whcro she is stationed as quarantine
ship for Hampton Roads.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31
Called to Boston.

Captain Brown. Of the schooner
Davis Palmer. left yesterday morning
for Boston. Captain Brown received
telegram notifying him of the crih-
cal illness OF his infant daughter.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31
The compIaccncy of Modern Genius

Ben Franklin was practically the
discoverer of electricity"
Yes answered the traction mag
nate; "but he wasn't smart enough
to sec the money that could be made
from II Washington Star.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31
LABOR DAY EXCURSION
TO RICHMOND,
VIA C. C q Rail WhN
VIA G. & 0. Rl

St.25. Round Trip. 5i.25.
Special train will leave Old Point
$3.50 a. NJ; Phoehus, S:33 a. NJ:
Hampton, $40 A. NJ: Newport News,
900 A. NJ. Monday, September 3rd !.
Returning, leave Richmond 500 p.
~. same day. sr26 2S.So,3l;9-1,2.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31
commcrcial Item From Russla.

The firm of D. & a. Rasstorgoueff
Russian merchants I'm Moscow. has
has failed for $13,500 900. This is the
largest failure ever recorded in Rus
sia. with the exception of the total
failure of the Gear. Indianapolis
Star.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31

to load a part cargo Of miscellaneous
exports for Rotterdam. The vessel
VIII take on a large quantity of to.
baccu here
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31

ITATARltit Of tho kidneys IS very
~ much neglected diseasc.
tits not until tho disease Inns A firm
hold upon tho kidneys that tho patient
bcgins TO realize that thcro Is some do.
rangcmcnt OF those organs.
The slight backachos, tho fcclings OF
lassttude, and other warning symptoms
OF kidney disonse arc overlooked.
They arc not serious enough to detain
the patient from his regular work.
Evou whom he discovers that the kid
ncys arc affected, no docs not recognize
tho difficulty rs being caused by en-.
tarri.
Catnrrh Ia sometimes 80 worry gradual
In its approach and its earlier symptoms
cause such slight discomfort Tint It Is
not noticed,
However, whom II Is onco firmly &c n tod
In tho kidneys, 1t becomes difficult
disease To oxtcrminate.
Indeed, cntarrh OF the kidncya IL moro
serious thnn catarrh affecting some OF
the other organs OF tho body.
In tho Kidneys, it Is Liable to terminate
In Rrieht'a Disease or diabetes, both OF
which are recognized us worry serious
ailments, II not fatal.
Tho thing Ia DO done, whom cntarrh Of
The kidneys Is discovered, Is to take
scme internal, systemic calarrh reniotly,
ono Tint renchcs tho very source OF thu
caiarrh and removes tho cause OF Tho
diiicnlty.
Such remedy has boon found In
Pcruna. trenches cntarrh, no matter
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31
Convict go"

Convict 90" sensational mclo.
drama, was the attraction In the
Buckroc Beach theatre last night and
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31
MARINE NOTES.

The Norwegian steamer Ayona ar
rived in port yesterday from Norfolk
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31
Storage Warehouse
514-52O 9Th ST.
REASONABLE RATES
Virginia
Transportation
Company
N lot I(

On account OF being unnblo to got
possession of 2917 Washington Ave-
nue.. will not movo In until about
August nth, as havo repairs tn
mako first. but can supply your
wants where ! am, In bRsemont OF
G. II. l.. anl p. Co., Thirty.f!;st
street aud Washington Avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31

Calendar For This Day.
sun rises ................ 5:3d 4. III.
sun sets ................ G:37 p. nj.
High water ...7:4l Il. M. sol p. III.
Low water ....1:37 a. M, :42 p. III.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31
PE.RU-Nh FOR
KIDNEY DISEASE

membranes OF the nose and throat, or
whether In the remotest parL OF tho
kidneys.
That Pernna Is nj once tho snfcst aud
most reliable remedy for cntarrh OF tho
kidneys Is proven by tho many tcs,l.
moniais written by those who have OK
periencod it's benefits.
Tho testimonial given hero In only n
specimen OF tho many testimonials on
onr records, pertaining To tho RELIEF M.
iorded by Peruna in severe casos of kid.
ncy trouble.
For FREQ medical advice, address Or.
s, u. Hartman, President OF tho Hart
man Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31
Many Persons Have Catarrh Of Kidneys
But Do Not Recognize 1t.

a War Veteran Spends Hundreds
OF Dollars In Ills Attempt to Cure
Kidney Trouble. ficT0Ok Pc-ru.na
Upon a Friends Advice and u
Proved the Best Medicine TIC
Ever Used.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-31
EDUCATIONAL.
MISS FENNER's MUSIC SCHOOL
ReoPens September ard, at III Thirty.
third Street, Newport News, Va.
COURSE OF STUDY:
PIANO. VIOLIN, VOICE CULTURE
AND SINGING.

j'urrnwcs' Musical Sinht rgar,en taught in
clHssts Ia children under twelve years Ui age al
reduced Z, Lrl
Hop II; 10 prepare her pupils for sncCc sful
tcachlng.
Ora led Teachers C,riGcntcs will he given
upon examination.
tcory taught In q class, one hour pcr W. ok.
vnniaSeous To singing pupils. She hRs engaged
The services OF Miss Mattel l.ln'nger Hpain for
instructor Ia voice culture AMI singing Miss
Lningcr fiIcd the position last, car ~ n en- tire
satisfaction to the school. Having great love
i'r her pr. icssiOn, plt proved Ru ciIlCpi aud
conscientious teacher She has iino Soprano
vnic,, pure ani sweet, ann az powerful range
Miss Liningcr has bccn high ) Recommended
tor tho ~ siton by Mr.. Louis Arthur i;usscII
principal ana director Of the ynrnl nud' Iisno
department OF The metropolitan school OF Mr sic
New York City. ftT : 'S
'Mr Russell Is known ms onn or New York's
most noted voice Specialist" Tie Musical
Courier. '''
rhr school is now permanently located and
VIII i'e htich upromi. rlably. These will ba y
waiting room for the pnrils untiI their lesson
period. 81 th, one at the plano viii not he d.s.
turbr6 y: others coming iD, as absolute tIust
II necessary .or sniisnctnry Lesson.
REclThLS.
10 order to acquire confluence and reDasp I'm
playing before anhitnces. nIliilpils arc required
Ia play arl sing nj IARI.OR MUSICALS given
In tho tcbOol cyi rs few weeks to which they
rnn invite Their friends Public concerts given
every year In June AT the YIN GA
For fni Their information and terms please az n
or address -
MISS KATE FEMNER,
III 33rd ST., Newport News. Va.
S.tO.F Su w 12t
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