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Contractors are not allowed to exceed their space or'ad? vertise other than their legitimate busi? ness, excopt by paying especially for tho Mute. Reading Notices Invariably 10 cents per line first Insertion, Each subsequent in? sertion IS cents._,_ No employee of the Vlrgtnlan-Pllot Pub? lishing Company Is authorized to contract any obligation In tho namo of tho com? pany, or to make purchases In the name ? f tho same, except upon orders signed by the PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY. In order to avoid delays, on account of ?ersonal absence letters and all cominu fclcatlon? for Tho VIRGINIAN-PILOT should not be nddressed to any Individual connected with tho oHIce. but simply to The VIRGINIAN AND PILOT PUB? LISHING COMPANY. TWELVE PAGES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1000. A BILL TO PAUPERIZE GOVERNNENT AND PEOPLE. It is Impossible to believe that tho Republicans in Congress who are forc? ing the currency bill upon us do not understand that measure. They do un? derstand It; but the reasons which cause Democratic opposition to it are tho reasons that attract Republican favor. It is not a bill for the general ?welfare, but one designed specifically to make the rich richer and the poor poorer; it is legislation distinctly in be? half of the banks, the bondholders, the creditors and speculators, and as dis? tinctly adverse to tho public?the debt? ors^ the producers, the musses of the people. This administration and its party arc in power because in I SOU the special beneficiaries of this bill not only contributed a $20,000,000 campaign fund to Republican success, 'but their Influence and control over hundreds of thousands of men in their employment Whom >they bulldozed by threats of lower wages, or a complete suspension of work, If the Democratic party came Into power?the consideration for 'their cash contributions and other help be? ing the promise of Just such legisla? tion as this currency bill carries; for the classes against the masses. Yet, as objectionable as the bill is in all its features, It is these very fea? tures, from the politico-party stand? point or the Democrats, that make its passage an egregious blunder on 'the part of the Republicans, and a most fortunate and desirable event for the Democrats; for, iinore plainly and em = phatlcally than ever berore does It re? veal the Republican party as a slave of consolidated, combined and corpor? ate wealth, to entrench It In the mo? nopoly of everything and the mastery of everybody by assigning to Its control ell the functions of government, as well as the liberties, privileges and in? terests of our citizens. This collusive attempt is so obvious and monstrous that it over-reaches itself In its blind said eager haste to grasp at once all golden eggs by killing the goose that lays them. Even the assinlne stupid? ity attributed to the people by the Re? publicans and goldltca cannot smother the Instinct of self-preservation which must revolt at this destructive meas? ure. In ISflG the Republicans still profossetl bimetallism,?International bimetal? lism,?which they insisted was a better bimetallism than the national bimetal? lism professed by the Democrats. Now they have cast their mask aside, and boast of their single gold standard and their Intention to force it on the peo? ple and the government at the exclu? sive demand of the banks and bond? holders. Thus expanding every debt and liability, public and private, to the enhancing value of gold, they contract all money to gold nnd all currency to bank notes by miking gold the sole Standard of value and proceeding to withdraw and destroy all greenbacks and U. S. Treasury notes and ?11 silver standard dollars, the banks and bond? holders to have the gold, nnd the pub? lic to have nothing but bank note promises to pay, issued to 'these pri? vate corporali uis from bur Treasury at one-tenth of one per cent, a year, yet Which we are to use as our only cur? rency at from 0 to 20 per cent, a V year,?when we can obtain them at all! The Secretary of the Treasury, in Iiis annual report, says that at the end of \ 8ej>l*mber, 1839, our entire circulation, '?? v.'.:::---' In all kinds of money, amounted to . $1,919,703,186, of which .?08,755,243 was 4n silver dollars; $400,153,881 in silver cer? tificates; $314,054,600 in greenbacks; $89,057,175 in Treasury note's; $15,870,000 In currency certificates; ?total, $890,690, S99, which, It withdrawn, or Impounded In the redemption division, will reduce our currency to that amount and leave us a currency^of gold, gold certificates and bank notes of only $1,058,012,293;? of which $C4G,561,lSr. Win gold, which does not have any general circulation among tho people; $239,731,781 in na? tional bank notes; $7G,523,333 In frac? tional currency. < The gold coin and bullion In the Treasury September 30, 1S99, amounted to $254,32S.S21, and at least $63G,3C2,07S in new gold bonds of the United States will have to be issued by the Secretary of the Treasury to withdraw, impound, or redeem, or secure the "parity" of the really demonetized silver and notes af? fected by this bill to enrich banks and bondholders and to pauperize the gov? ernment and people. GOLD FOR BANKS AND BONDHOLDERS ONLY I It would be astonishing that any member of either branch of the Con? gress of the United States should ad? vocate a contraction of the currency, or a dlminutlon*of the supply, or sources of the supply, of primary or real money, if it were not so well known that the Congressmen who do so neither repre? sent the nation, nor their States and people, but only certain interests of a special character that have no coun? try nor people, and that are greatly en? riched by the very scarcity that is star? vation and famine, or suffering . and death, to the general public. The vilest act of legislation known to human his? tory was perpetrated by the Congress of the United States of America, In February, 1S73, by the secret demone? tization of silver and contraction of the currency by an innocent-looking bill which purported to be no more than an act to regulate the ordinary operations of the U. S. Mint in coining our money. That it actually revolutionized our money and currency was known only to the conspirators who smuggled It through Congress, and the President and government of the United States, as well as the people, knew nothing of its purpose and effect until they were revealed from England by the British accomplices In tho crime who thought it useless to maintain a secret which was already an accomplished fact, and whoso publicity was necessary to a full realization of the fruits of the crime. The vilcness of the crime, Injurious aa was the demonetization and contrac? tion effected by the bill, consisted chief? ly In the fraudulent methods employed to pnss It Into law, and which should have mado'it, and should now make it, not only null and void, but its authors' guilty of a high crime and misdemean? or tantamount to felony and treason. Yet, now, on this foul base, the Re? publicans are busily bent on erecting their "gold standard," from which to float the skull and cross-bones flag of llnanclal and commercial piracy! The buccaneering at Alanila, the military imperialism in Idaho and the fraud of 1S73 are to be capped and crowned with this Britannia-w?re, this "Brumma? gem metal," the royalty and preroga? tive of Kings! Even If the common people were to receive this vaunted gold, they know there is not enough of It for all the nations and all the peo? ple, and that, like silk and satin, It must be used only by the rich, while the multitude must take to copper, nickel and bank-note paper. The gov? ernment of the people must be the ser? vant of the banks nnd bondholders, furnishing both with the gold and bonds the people cannot afford to use themselves, but must provide for the favored few. Not only so, but the bank-notes, or promises, upon which the masses are expected to be happy, in all ilie bliss of ignorance, the gov? ernment Is to give to the banks, at pub? lic expense, for nothing, and then these promises are to be distributed to the people at usurious rales, for their only currency. PROPHECY OF THE DEVIL. The so-called phophets of Hani, and, later, Simon the socerer, nnd the seven sons of Sccvn, sought to deal in pro? phecy f.u- the money there was In it. Am lent Rome had her soothsayers and diviners, the last century had its Cag llostro, and to-day we have fortune? tellers, spiritualists, and a large circu? lating medium of frauds and Impostors "who knew it nil," that Is to come, nnd ran predict the future with the cer? tainty that a chicken-thief can foretell your loss of fowls. The chief of these wise men are Re? publican politicians, bondholders, hank? ers, gold!tcs and promoters of Now Jersey trusts, Franklin Syndicates and gold-brick Industries. According to their story, they have frozen out Prov? idence, suspended the moral code, and entered into ah alliance with tho Prince of Darkness. Of course, they tell It In another way; but as their actions (and especially their acts of Congress) speak louder than their mere words, the ver? sion we give is In accordance with them and the audacious assurance with which they Ignore or defy nil things counter to their purposes and desires. '1 hey proclaim an ago of reason with reason left out. To let them tell it, they have the Gov crnmcnt and people of the United States in a sling; and as they'assume to control not only the present, but the future, prophecy Is' their peculiar sphere and function. They dominate with a. loud voice and an outstretched arm; and though some'good and intelli? gent men are strangely misled by them, their following consists of a throng of knaves and fools?whioh is the distinc? tive feature of Impostures and swin? dles, as the Miller Trust of New York recently lllutrated, with its eager mul? titude of depositors on a promise of 520 per cent, a year! Our political Millers and Trusts also deal chietly In money and its equivalents, or promises; and all their confident predictions, foreign and domestic, are either based on wealth, brute force, treachery and fraud, or on the most unscrupulous, allurements of riches and power as the position of their prophecies. These things are avowed and vaunted, and If any higher and better reasons and mo? tives are alleged, it is with an air of supererogation, as If they were of no consequence, and were merely mention? ed to appease the lingering supersti? tions of feeble intellects. What more posltitve proof of the ori? gin and aim of these prophecies could be rendered to Identify them with the Devil and his designs? If men cannot or will not see and understand proof so demonstrative and conclusive, neither would they do so If men arose from the dead to testify to the same effect, nor if the Devil came in person to lead and Inspire his forces by his presence. Anti-Christ, anti-Washington and the mark of the beast are seen branded on the brows of all these false prophets, and the guile of the serpent Is heard In their voices. And these are they who are opposed to Democracy and Bryan, to sliver, to competition, to human freedom, to popular rule, to all the principles nnd teachings of our earlier patriots and statesmen, and who Join in Jeering at the Constitution, the Dec? laration of Independence, Washington's Farewell Address and even the living oracles of God! All these precious and sacred things, they say, are out of date, or soon will be , nnd that Bryan and all who cling to them will be de? stroyed with them! This Is the gospel of inhumanity, of war and the Devil, and Mammon, with his banks, trusts, bondholders and his stock and bond ex? changes, stalks visibly In our cities and at the Capital as the Director of our financial and other public affairs. Shall this ungodly Situation and con? dition endure? Shall these false pro? phets predict wrong on wrong and then fulfil their own predictions by further wrongs and frauds? Have we not had enough of this base, sordid and unprin? cipled dominion? Shall these evil men bear sway longer by a lying perversion of the goodness of God in thwarting their worst designs, by abundant crops and profuse discoveries of gold,?which they sacriliglously represent as the re? sults of their wise beneficence, as the Devil pretended of old to prophesy and bring "good things," and even had the Impudence to try to impose on Christ as the owner of the earth nnd the dis? penser of Its power and glory. The Devil and his prophets are pro? phesying, and Mammon and his min? ions are laboring against Bryan and the Democratic party; but all the powers of hell cannot prevail against them if the people will put their trust in the God of their fathers, who delivered them from British bondage and oppres? sion and made them free nnd happy In their own land. TRUTH IS TRUTH. If there is a lion loose in 'the streetT or a mad-dog, or a band of robbers, why not shout the fact, and try to gather the good people together to re? sist the enemy and make a Joint at? tack? Is he the brave man who runs and hides himself? Or he the good ?man who keeps still and warns no? body? Or he the. wise man who says ?there Is no danger, and 'that lion, mad dog and robbers are friends of the community, and' sure to promote the general welfare? Is not this last liar an accomplice of the lion, mad-dog and robbers, although he laughs at, abuses and seeks to silence him who shouts the alarm, as a calamity-howler, a pessimist, or as a trafllcker In panics? Kven a false alarm Is better than a false security, when the danger Is known to be lurking 'near, ready to seize the first opportunity to rend, rob and devour us. Tho boy who cried wolf, wolf, wolf! when there was ? no wolf and laughed at those who came at his cry until nobody would believe him when the wolf came and ate him, at least knew the danger, If he was a fool, and fell a victim to his own folly, was not half so vile and injurious as the knave who cries peace, peace, peace and plenty! when there is neither, as ho baits the trap for his deluded hearers. Tho toutor for a "confidence game" Is not a high specimen of man? hood, In virtue or Intellect. He may net do the actual robbing, but he shares In the spoils, nnd Is worse than the thief. Isaiah tells us that of old there were many who besought the prophets: "Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy, deceit." And so to-d:'y there are many that love lies better than the truth; ?but truth Is! The small man nlways looks large to the world when ho stands upon a pile of money. ..... i y _?...: v...\ ?. _ ? .,.. A LAST ? RESOURCE FOR SIDEWALKS. Tho present. condition of the side? walks of Norfolk emphaslzeo what the Vlrglnlan-Pllot'said and urged about them long1 ago. .'It seems to be high time indeed^for looking to the bettering of our ways. Considering the extra cost" of shoe leather and the greater labor of walk? ing, aside from the danger, our so called sidewalks are a heavier charge on us than they would be If they de? served the name and were really well paved. As they are, being neither-or? namental nor useful, but a sore nui? sance to eyes and feet, we would be wise to abolish them, if we could; but as we cannot do that, we should mend the walks without further parley 01 delay. The British in South Africa, besieged in their three strongholds?Ladysmlth, Mafeklng and Kimberley?have bad their three columns of relief badly .de? feated by the Boerg; and Gatacre, Me thuen' and Duller havo each, In turn, experienced terrible reverses from the valor and skill of the Dutch Republi? cans. SIC SEMPER, say we. Vir? ginia's motto even goes further: SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS; but the present administration nnd its party is playing the part of tyrant, and our patriotism must applaud it, or be dumb. But to be dumb in such a case, true Virginians and Americans must also be blind and deaf. But the battle is not always to the strong. Kentucky furnishes an object lesson for the whole .country. The question ,1s whether "Gocbellsm," with Democracy, white supremacy, free silver and free speech, Is to be preferred, or military intimidation, with Republican imperial Ism and the slngle'fcold standard? The danger of a large standing army has been strikingly Illustrated;_ The people who consider greenbacks and silver good enough for them, nnd as good as gold, will force gold to rec? ognize the equality of all U. s. moncy (issues, and will down McKinley bankers and bondholders who would degrade everything beneath gold with their j "parity." \ An exchange announces that the ed? itor of a contemporary is alllicted with writer's cramp. The paucity of news and editorial matter in tho aforesaid contemporary would seem to Indicate that the disease is not in his wrist. Until you pass a man through the furnace it is impossible to correctly es? timate the amount of dross In his com? position. Readers of newspapers sometimes fall to remember that the written words which constitute an editorial are the pictures of thought. New York Is trying to solve the problem why the Republican National Convention should go to the unconven? tional town of Philadelphia. Our popular Police Justice has no doubt found that the proper size of some of the Individuals brought before him as vagrants Is exercise. Remember that a good resolution is always stronger at its birth than at any other period of Its existence. That all that glitters is not gold is especially true of the statements sent out by some of the mining syndicates. Cheap notoriety Is often a very ex? pensive luxury. Ntt-tS A N 5? OI'IMOXS. (The "Washington Star.) Mr. Joseph Chamberlain Is perfectly willing to admit that the Boers arc a very courageous people. This will make tho English victory the more creditable when it occurs. (The Roanokc Times.) The things many people would like to know right now nre the true situation in the Philippines, how Duller is get? ting along in South Africa, and who the Governor of Kentucky is. (Petersburg Progress.) The imperialistic policy of the Re? publican administration received some severe knocks in Congress yesterday. The republic, In time, will be shaken if the policy now being followed Is main? tained. (The Danville Register.) Governor Taylor Is a man who would rather. be Governor than right, but there Is such a thing as being neither as Mr Taylor will, soon ascertain. (The New Bern Journal.) Tho fellow who hates to get up in the morning will never get up in the^ world. (The Goldsboro Argus.) Polygnmlst Roberts' courage has not been questioned. He has three moth? ers-in-law. (Tho Wilson News.) We are glad to note that Taylor and his followers in Kentucky nre level? headed enough to avert further trouble by retiring from the arena. (The Staunton News.) Why, of course Gen. Wolseley was not responsible for 'the drubbing -111.? English havo gotten in South Africa, Gen. Joubert was responsible for it. (The Danville Daily Bee.) The machine Is keeping quiet since Montague announced himself. It is al? most a sure thing that he will give the machine the liveliest chaso It eve dreamcd of. We have just received from a leading manufacturer an enor? mous consignment of furs, which we will sell at This line embraces a mammoth assortment of Scarfs, Collars Col? larettes, Capes, Jackets and neck? pieces of all sizes and styles. This is. a rare opportunity. Price range from $2.69 to $150. Sale lasts two weeks. PHONES: BELL, 1082. STATES, 822. 206 MAIN ST, U0RF0LK, VA. Thousands are Made Deaf by Catarrh. WILL YOU BE ONE? Medical writ? ers are agreed thai ix? V Uli CHNTi OF all c A S IS S Ul> d e a F N e ks Aim caused BY catahhh, hat sometimes very bad cases of deafness re? sult from very mild cases of Catarrh. This Is well Illustrated i1y the CASK OK Mit. g. w. rhodes; op I'INNlvR's pt.. I who rame t j mo to he treated lor deafness. Af? ter examina? tion i i'orxi) T 11 a t T i! e 11 13 A !?? n e 88 WAS due to catarrh, though he said that his <'.! tarrh did not annoy him much, yet HIS hearing was all the time ?et ting worse; PROPBR treatment resulted in a cure. If you have any ear trouble i will glad to have a talk with you. IUi offices 1 und Z No. IM Main street Norfolk, Vs. Specialties: Catarrh end nl! diseases of Kye, Lar. Nose. Throat, Chist and Stomach. Hours. 9 a. m. to 12:30 p. rn.; 2 p. m. to f. p. m. Sunday hours, 10:30 a. rn. to 12:30 p. m. Vucsday night und Thursday night 7:15 p. rn. to 8:15 p. in. Consultation always free. Medicines furnished. Terms always moderate. Eyes examined for classes free of charge. How is Your Opportunity! -TO BUY A At Half the Former Price. Call early If you want a bargain. Just received a large line of WHITE GOODS and EMTiROlDERY. -India Llnon from 5c. up. I'erslan Lawn from 12!?c. up. Dimity from 10c. up. Headquarters for Embroideries Edgo and Inserting from 5c. and up. Percales can't be beat, from Sc. and up. Long Cloth from 9Sc. per piece and up. New Spring Kid Gloves, J1.00 and up. New goods coming In dally. Your In? spection of stock solicited. L. H. Whitehurst, 336 MAIN STREET. New Phone 857. WHITE, TUNST?LL & THOU havo moved to their new offices. 3d Floor, Citizens' Bank Building, The offices formerly occupied by Tun stall & Thorn. 214 Main street, will be rented to suitable tenants. Inquire of WHITE, TUNSTALL & THOM. The Center. A brightly illuminated store is always the center of attraction for shoppers. Our new enclosed arc lamps give magnificent opportunities for illumi? nating large rooms attrac? tively at a very small out? lay. It will pay 3'ou to con= suit us about lighting pla~ ces of business. Norfolk Railway and 82=84 Plume 5t. The Beau Ideal of fine Inumiry work is the iincn tlvit Is laundered at. the Montlrctin I-aundry. it is tlie acme of beauty in color and lino domestic finish, and looks,as good as new when it Is sent home to you., CA EEyN'EW PHOXE 874. aS ft MODEL LU LAUNDRY ?FFICE: 10? G RAN BY ST. ALBERT GERST, Mg,.