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The Portland daily press., 1885-01-23
Current Comment.
The New Plan for solecting RsoIicemsa.

lewiston Journai.)
A most sensible plan for the selection of DO
llcemen has been presented in the PortI and
City Council. 1t is proposed to choose them
oS competltive examination, to inquire IL
gard to the applicants personal habits and
ch arscter, to have his physical condition ex-
amlneo by a physician, to find out whether be
can rssd and write. The candidates are 10 be
rated according to their relative qualifications
as developed by the examination, and from
the three who stand the highest on the list the
Mayor is to choose A method like this should
be adopted for the appointment OF Lewiston
policemen, and those of Maine cities in gener-
al. The conviction OF several Lewiston police
men OF drunkenness and immortality during
the past two years, and the inferior discipline
OF the force at present, are proofs of LeWiston's
need OF something OF this kind.
Portfand the Natural ssapors of tine Cam
adas.
Boston Journall
A foreign railroad company desires to run its
line across Moosehead Lake, thus spelling the
navigation OF one of the most beautiful sheets
OF water in New England, and greatly inter-
lering with the rafting OF lumber. No won
der the proposition calls out-excited protest.
Canada had better join the States, and then it
will not be obliged to cut up the timber lands
OF Maine to reach Dominion seaport Port
land, not 81. John, Is the natural seaport of
Canada for the winter.
Wh@t Mr. Evarts' Election Proves.
(New York Post)
The Republican party is unquestionabIy
stronger today than it was oD the 9th of Nc
vember last The election of Mr.. Eyarts is
proof Of this fact.
The Same Day for beth.
(Rockland Free PressJ
We suppose the principal original reason for
holding the State election separate from the
Presidential election was that each might be
determined upon its merits, uuiBhuenced by
Questions or circumstances which shoald only
affect the other. But as we now elect Repre-
sentatives to Congress in September, thereby
bringing the discussion of national questions
very prominently into our State election, there
seems TO De no sufficient reason that occurs to
us for holding the two elections at different
times There would be saving of time and
expense by the change, and the periods of DO.
hticai discussion would be curtailed advan-
tageously, though reasonable amount OF dis
cossion is profitable for the intelligence of the
people.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-23

schools, such as the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union propose, would really do
little to check intempersnce. Still the evil
is SO great that every remedy which gives
promise, though it be faint, of doing good
ought To be tried
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-23

After revolving the subject for several
days the Boston Herald has finally settled
down to the conclusion that the election Of
Eyarts has no political significance anyway.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-23
AYERS
SarsaparIIIa
my appetite and digestion improved, and
my health has been perfectly restored"
Sold by all Druggists.
Price 81; Six bottles, So.
Prepared by DR.. J. C. Aver & Co., Lowell,
Mass, U. S. A.
"NaryIand, NV nFaryIaud, /,

"MaryIand, Wy Maryland"
y = pretty Wives,
Lovely daughters and noble men,
"My farm lies in rather low and mias-
matte situation, and
"My wifer'
ssWho?''
'Was very pretty blendep
Twenty years ago, became
''Sallowr'
"Hollow-eyedp'
"Withered and agedr'
Before her time, from
"Malarial vapors, though she made no
particular complaint not being OF the grum-
py kind, yet causing me great uneasiness.
A short time ago purchased your rene
dy for one of the children, who had very
severe attack of bliousness, and it occurred
to me that the remedy might help my wife,
as found that our little girl, upon recovery
had
"Lostp'
"Her sallowness, and looked as fresh as
new blown daisy. Well the story is soon told.
My wife, today, has gained her old-timed
beauty with compound interest, and is now
as handsome matron (if do say it myself)
as can be found in this county, which is
noted for pretty women. And have only
Hop Bitters to thank for it.
1.-THE dear creature just looked over my
shoulder, and says I can fiatter equal to the
days Of our courtship,' and that reminds me
there might be more pretty aoioes If my
brother farmers wou do as have done,
Hoping you may long be spared to do
good, thankfully remain.
G. L. JAMES.
BELTsvILLE, Prince George Co., Md,
May 26th, 1888.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-23

The Chicagoans are growing Charmed over
the cold wave which has settled d own over
their city, and is inclined TO stay. For near
ly week now The mercury has stood at zel 0
or blow most of the time. Perhaps if the
legislature could be moved into Chicago for
few days the climate might be improved,
for that body appears to abound in supeIfu
GUS heat, that might be radiated with advan-
tase TO itseli as well as to the shivering deni-
zens of the Lake CITY.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-23

The election of Leland Stanford to the
Senate adds another to the already pretty
long list of miionaires who sit in that bcdy.
Unlike some of them, however, Mr.. Stanford
Is something more than successful money
getier. He has had considerable experience
In public affairs. During The var he was
governor Of California for two years, and bis
administration was an extremely creditable
one. He was member of the convention
which several years ago constructed new
constitution for California. He possesses
wide information of men and affairs. and it
Is safe to predict that he will make a useful
II not brilliant Senator.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-23

3D." Buchanan, of bogus diploma noto-
riety, is at bis old tricks again. He has been
out of the p-ni,entisry but short time, and
now he is in fair way to get back very
aneedily
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-23
FRIDAY MORNING. JANUARY %.

We do noS read ANONYMOUS letters and commnn
cations. The and address of the writer are In
all Gases indispensable, necessarily for publica
uon but as a guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve com
munieations that are not used
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-23

The oklahoma boomers" are simply
squatters on other peoples land. They
have no right whatever to be where they are,
aud they know it. There is no reason for
dea'ing tenderly with Them. Tney ought to
be hustled out of The Indian Territory WITH
out ceremony, and If they persist in return.
ing their leaders ought to be shot up in
penitentiary, like other thieves and bur
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-23

The Democrats will never forgive Mar
sbal Wright of Ohio for defeating their well
laid schemes to roll up an immense fraudu-
lent Democratic majority in Hamilton coun-
ts in October. The talk now is that the
Democrats ON the committee which has been
investigating him will report articles of i'm
peachment against him. That will hardly
be necessary, however, in order to get rid of
him, and that is all the Democrats want to
do. H. undoubtedly comes under the head
Of ''offens,ve partisans," and Cleveland can
be trusted % turn him out, and put some
body in thai will soon learn to let every
Democrat vote as many times as the ext
gencies of the election nay require.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-23

Que of Gen. Wolseles's columns has en-
counered the Mahdi's forces, aud after a
sharp engagement in which the English ap-
pear to have narrowly escaped defeat, re-
succeeded in breaking the English square
shows that they are possessed of reckless
courage aud are by no means a toe to be de-
spise'i. The quality which they probably
lack, and which The English soldier posses
ses in the highest degree, is staying power.
They are brilliant in spurts of fighting, but
they bave not the power TO hold on to what
they gain. Such troops, unless they over
whelm their enemy in The first onset, are al
most certain to be defeated.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-23

EB-None genuine without bunch Of green Hons
on the white label. Shun all the vile, poisonous
stuff with "Hop" or "Hops'' in their name
JAMS FMW&&W1mnrm
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-23
ENTERTAENmENTs.
PARKER PVLLsBURY.

at Mechanics Hail. Library Room, this evening at
eight O'Clock; Subject The staten ent of DR.. BASH
ford on Sunday last that The Methodist in lS4O,
lost 100000 members because of her devotion to
Freedom" collection will be taken to dcfray
expenses. All persons interested are invited 10
attend
Eian23 dit
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-23

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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-15
Is THE END IN SIGHT?

Private kilograms received in this city
Yesterday from Pittsburg announcing that
the scale had been slightly modified at the
reeting of the Amslgamated held after the
adjournment of the conference Saturday
night and conveying the information that
the strike was expected to last but few
days longer, created much excitement
among iron workers yesterday. One Of
Whitaker employees was met By REGIsTER
reporter last evening, and in reply to a
question, he said: AS understand it, the
old rail clause, upon which the hitch occur
red at Saturday afternoons conference, was
somewhat modified by the men after meet.
ing which lasted until nearly 2 o'clock this
morning, and this fact, taken in considera'
ton with the action of the divers, will, in
my opinion, bring the trouble to an end
within few days, possibly tomorrow, thus
making Tuesdays resumption Of the con.
ference unnecessary. However this may
be, you can say our men at Pittsburg aud
elsewhere IN the west are in high spirit over
The events of yesterday, and that them anu
iacturers have lost valuable ground. The
defeat of the mill owners, sooner or later,
uas DSeu AOIcSOuS COuSAoSAOu hOIn tu0
first. They can never be held together,
no difference what promises are
made in their meetings prior to
q strike, and with the men thoroughly
united in a Just cause, the owners will be
beaten every time. Theoretically, it looks
as if the manufacturers could down the men
at their pleasure, By simply closing down
and refusing to have the fires lit until theiI
ideas of "a scale were accepted, but the ex
perience of both sides is that concert Of
action among the manufacturers, for any
considerable length Of time is an utter i'm
possibility. They start ont all right with
any amount Of determination to stay closed
down, but first one and then the othel
yields, and in a short time they are booming
along at the old rates, under which, before
the strike, they were willing to swear theJ
are going into slow bankruptcy. Take tn
average manufacturer word for it, aud b
hasn't made cent for half generation
but that sort Of thing don't go very far wit
US any more
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-15
rxrEnrRrsrSe suneL,ns
MAKE Three attempt. to Raid the CapttAi
Riak.


MAKE Three Attempts To Raid the capttNi
Riak.
At The Capital Riak, LAST thursday night
one Of the wAtconcB wes awakened about
! o'clock BY soue parsons moving over the
roof OF the rink. He fred two or three
shots and the parties lesped from the roof
and ran away. Although not expecting
the sneaks to return sgsin, shu il was
thought best to take precaution, and on
Friday nigh. Charley Meyers, Elmer Fos-
Ter, J. p. Gillespie and others kept watch
Abort o'clock that night the parties were
heard on the roof again, and when shots
we're again fred By the watchmen they
Jumped off and ran as the night
before. On Saturday night, about
three o'clock, they were heard
sgain. This time they were making al a..
tempt TO descend from the ridge of the root
into the window Shots WIRE fired at the
shadow seen at the window. Two of the
watchmen rsa.out, but not Soon enough to
get sight Of the would-be thieves Mr.
Tracy, the nightSatchman, 10 report
I'd to have heard three persons on the
roof of the rink and jumped off at the corner
toward the blscksnith shop on Markatstreet
II is thought some Williams have q banker
ing AFTER the siler~are and the funds con-
tanned in the safe in the rink, or hsd' an
eye on the cakes, candies, etc., belonging
to the Disciples congregation.
Again at about 2 O'Clock this morning.
Mr.. Foster, the Waterman at the rink, hoard
q man on the roof and he ran out and
climbed up Just in time to see the man dis
appear. He fred shot ut the marsu3er
which, however, took no effect.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-15
ALABOR LEADER.
Eloquent Address BY p. ]. Mcclure,
Yesterday,
At K. Of |. HaIl.--A Large Attendance of
Interested WorkmeH - In Iron
Cireses---A Novel Prop
osisioa.

The announcement that p. ]. Mcclure,
Secretary of the Brotherhood d Carpenters
Of America, would address the Ohio Valley
Trades Assembly, brought large audience
cgether at K Of L. Hall, in Beeks block,
yesterday afternoon. The Assembly first
held It's regular business session. with closed
doors, sdjourning shortly before , O'Clock,
when the doors we're thrown open TO out
siders, and in few moments, despite the
intense heat, the room was filed to over
flowing many ladies being noticeable among
those present.
At three o'clock Richard Robertson, of
the Newsletter, called the meeting to
order, aad introduced the orator in q few
appropriate remarks. Mr.. Mcclure at once
entered upon his address, speaking foc two
hours in the most interesting manner, hold.
ing the attention of his hearers until the
close. He dwelt especially upon the value
of organization as a means OF accomplish
ing the great end in view-the improvement
Of the wsge-workers condition-and advo
Gated strenuously the gathering Of all
laborers into compact societies, and the
adoption by such societies of wellconsidered
and stringent laws governing the men com
dosing their membership. One such law,
which should be universally applied, was
that STIMULATING that eight hours shoald
constitute a days work. Whenever this
system was brought about it would be better
for both employer and employe. Another
bit OF advice was for labor organizations to
steer clear Of psrtizan politics. Time spent
with politicians, as general thing, was
time lost. They were prolific of promises,
but slow in fulfilling them. Africans and
laborers had it in their power to themselves
enforce what was Just and right, and that
was all would be asked. He referred to
the idea held by some that sort of warfare
was to be waged on capital. This was
wrong. All that was wanted was justice, and
the employer who was willing to meet his
men halt way in according them what they
were really entitled, to reaped his reward in
The devotion of his workmen to his inter
ests and in the knowledge that he was held
in esteem and respect by those who labored
for their daily bread beneath the roofs OF
his factories or in his fields or mines.
The address throughout was plain,
straightforward and sensible in the last de
gree aud entirely devoid Of anything in the
say OF new departure. 1t was just such
an address as would confer benefit upon
everyone of those who labor for wages aud
Se much regret our inability to print it YER
bal;m
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-15
A CRACK COMPANY,
To Be Independent Of State Control, IN
Course of Organization.

To Be Independent Of State Control, In
Course Of Organization.
The proposed organization of an inds-
dendent military company in this city was
met with fsttering recognition from our
leading young men. The membership roll
includes several old veterans who fought
and bled with the Mathews Light Guards
in the short but bloody campaign OF St
Johns Run and Dry Creek in the palmy
days of '7S. The company will be entirely
independent of the State organizations, and
will probably be able to secure the neces-
sary equipments and arms, without much
outlay. 1t is proposed that three leading
ing merchants of the city shall become
responsible to the State for the seize
return of the guns in first class
condition, at the expiration Of three years
service; the merchants theselves will be
protected BY a personal bond from each
member Of the company. AS none but re-
liable men will be admitted 10 the member
ship rolls, the merchants will be amply pro
tected from carelessness and fraud. A
movement is already on foot among those
interested to secure uniforms at reassns
ole cost. Several of the leading business
men of Main street, who are in favor Of the
establishment of crack military company
in this city, have pledged themselves TOR GER
tain amounts toward the compsny's fund
n.,I. 10 ,ou want v.rk trv THE REGISTER
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-15
Az OLD PROPOSITION REVIVED.

A plan is under discussion by severa
gentlemen high in labor circles to form
Pittsburg what they term a High Court o
Labor, before which all points at issue b
tween employers and employees shall b
argued and the decision If which will be &C
IS final BY both parties. This body is to be
composed Of expert manufacturers and
workmeu, and will have st its command the
fullest information regarding wages, prices
of raw material and manufactured goods,
manufacturers profit, and all other matters
which would help to correct decision upon
matters referred to it. 1t is claimed that
with such tribunal, fully recognized and
authorized BY both sides, strikes, with all
their enormous loss of capital and wages,
would be averted for all time to come, and
that as a consequence there would great
benefits accrue both to the employer and
workman. A plan similar 70 this, in some
particulars, was proposed some years ago,
but it was shelved after some discussion as
unavoidable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-15
c;iua&;nn II on want work try THE RH
PERSONAL POINTS.
Movements of wheelingites, and the Com
ing and Going of Strangers.

Movements Of wheelin CITES, and the Com.
ing and Going of Strangers.
O. G. Sco6ela is in the city.
A. T. Barrett, of Parkersburg, is at the
Howell.
J. B. Graham, of Sistersvills, W. Va, is
at the Howell.
C. S. McWhorter, of BuckAannon, w. Va,
is at the Stamm.
Fred Fisher left Saturday for Pittsburg
on business trip.
Miss Ella Dillon arrived home from Phila-
delphia yesterday.
Miss Sue Elliott, Of Pittsburg, is visiting
South Side friends
Capt. John C. Kiefer, Of Wellsburg, was
in the city Saturday.
Hon. N. Bassell, Of Clarksburg is regis
tered at the St. James.
Miss Nellie Clarke, of Buckhannon, W.
Va, was in the city Saturday.
Mrs. A. z. Mason, OF CsdiE. Ohio, is
guest at the Stsmm House.
r. Barr and John Swickert, Jr., of the
B. d O., are at the Mcclure.
Col. Ran Stslnaker returned Saturday
from an extended eastern trip.
Mrs. DR.. Pinnell, of Buckhsnnon, VIVA,
passed through the city Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Miller returned Satur-
day from pleasant visit in Ohio.
Mr.. ]. S. Lyle, of McCullough's drug
store, left for Plttsburg on a business visit.
Charles Davis, of the Chapline street rink,
leaves today for Cameron, where he will To-
cate.
Mrs. A. T. Castor arrived home last
ev, ming from brief visit to friends in Mata
moras.
Miss MolEe Brannon, South Side belle
has left on brief visit to friends in Pitts,
burg, Pa.
Mesdsmes J. H. McMartin and E. q
Frederick, Of Wellsburg, were in the city
Saturday.
Col. d. D. Johnson, Of Tyler county who
has been in the city several days, left for
home Saturday.
Edward Bowers, of New York, has been
spending the past week among his old
Wheeling friends.
Frank Hupp returned hsme Saturday
from Washinton and Jefferson College, to
spend the summer holidays.
Miss Katie Siebert, of Pleasant Valley,
took in the commencement exercises at
Bethany College last Tuesday.
Miss Clara Yoese, a fascinating young
adv of Washington, Ohio, is visiting
relatives in the city and vicinity.
John G. Crawford, popular young bust
ness man Of Cameron, who has been IN the
city the past week, returned home Sstur'
day.
Messrs. William Sbsfer James Travis
are at M. Clement s priugs, Mich. They
report that it is decidedly healthy loca
ton.
Miss Lizzie Howard, pleasing young
belle OF Cameron, W. Va, returned home
Saturday, after q two weeks visit among
friends on the South Side.
Henry He'll, a prominent young iron
worker Of the east end, left Saturday fol
East Bethlehem, Pa He may make thai
place his future home; but he cannot stay
away very long from the attraction on the
South Side:
Messrs. 81. G. Stoetzer, Geo. aud Alf
Boyd, three popular young cadets from
Morgantown, returned home Saturday
They are a pleasant set of young men and
have host Of friends in this city.
Col Will Yahu, a popular young society
man of the East End, lett yesterday on {
visit to Lancaster, Ohio, and other points
VIII stands in well with the ladies and vii
be warmly welcomed when he returns.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-15
BITS OF NEWS,
Picked Up Hers and rhsrs ~ Register
Reporters.

Picked Up Hers and rhs-s sy Register
Reporters.
YESTERDAY was 6ne large spring day.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS this morning.
But one arrest was on record at head
quarters at 2 o'clock this morning.
TO-DAY "a the anniversary Of the admis-
sion OF Arkansas into the Union in 1886.
Will. HARNsoN had :he misfortune to
severely sprain one Of his ankles Saturday.
The Whittier Literary Society will excurt
down the river on the new Courier on July
Fourth.
A HoRsX attached to o buggy ran away
on South Chspine street yesterday, how
ever, without doing any damage.
A BIG picnic will be held at the new Fair
Grounds to-day under the auspices of st.
Johns Church. 1t will no doubt be an en-
joysble affair.
RICHARD BEUTER desires to say that he
was not one of the parties that took flowers
on North Main street, as stated in the News
Letter yesterday.
WHEELING COANANDERY, N. l., IS sum-
moned to meet at its Asylum tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock sharp for the par-
pose Of paying the last tribute of respect to
Sir knight R W. Morrison.
FRANK L. HUPP has returned home on a
from Wash-Jeff College, and the REGISTER
is under obligations to him for the Pandora
of the junior class, which is a handsomely
printed and inteIligently edited book.
A NEW sewer is being laid on Market
street, below Twenty fourth, to be LOO
feet in length. The sewer on Twenty fourth
street is also being cleaned out. After this
summer Wheeling sewerage will be better
than ever before, IS the whole time will be
occupied in laying sewers in the different
parts of the city where they are needed.