davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21
WHEELING, W. va TUESDAY MORNING.
OUR DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT.

He Won't allow the Politicians or the
Arfstocrscy to Dictate Army Appoint
ments - He VIII Recognizes Merit
Alone.
WASHINGTON, August 20.-A striking
instance of the persistence with which
President Cleveland holds to q pre- deter
mined course of action will shortly come
to light.
There will be retirement in the Sub
sistence Department which will cause sew
eral promotions and leave q captaincy to
be filed by appointment. The position is
desirable and there has been food Of sp-
plications pouring in upon the President.
During conversation which . wCll-known
gentleman had with President Cleveland
on Thursday last concerning army appoint
ments in general, and the prospective
vacancy in particular, the President said:
.'On entering Office found that it had
been customary to fill staff positions and
other places like this captaincy by the sp-
pointment of relatives, or personal friends.
of the appointing power or Of politicians.
In fact, the most flsgrant nepotism pre-
vailed. Old men who had arrived almost at
the age of retirement were appointed from
civilian life to positions which officers who
had served in the army for years should
have received. Second heutenants, fresh
from West Point, and men with strong
political backing were pushed into staff
positions and far more deserving and meri-
torious officers were ignored. The army was
made the tool of politicians. determined
to stop il.
"when have left the Presidency" said
Mr.. Cleveland, emphatically, 81 hope that l
shall have put the appointments Of the
army in such position that no subse-
quent administration will ever revert to
former pratices. These so-called soft
places belong to long and meritorious
services Would it be right to pass over
first and second lieutenants, who have
served from fifteen to twenty years with
out evsn reaching captsincy, and ap-
point to this vacancy youug second lieu
tenant who has served but six years? Yet
tnat IL WnAL am asR6u h 40. lucIo are
over sixty applications for this place, and
I do not know of recent appointment
which has caused more annoyance or
which has made me more enemies than
this one will. There is young second
the one of whom spoke, who
had the strongest possible political back
ing. 1t was necessary to tell his frionds
that he could not have the place. BY
doing 80 have made many enemies, but
it would have been wrong to have prom
ised him the appointment.
81 have sent to all the department conf
and to the Adjutant General ask |
ing who ia best fitted and most deserving |
Of this place. / do not want to see the
man who will get it. He will be appointed
on his record. The man who is found, on |
and comparison of the recon-
to he most deserving and most |
fitted, will get the place. This Is my way |
to fill staff positions in the army, and /
shall adhere to it. The patronage of the
army has been looked upon and treated as
u perquisite Of the President under the
past administrations. 1t will not be by
me- -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21

UNLESS the fisheries treaty he ratified
serious complications are likely to occur
with Canada next year. The treaty Is
patriotic one and especially advantageous
to the American interests involved. But
tine intrieacies Of the subject are not gem
orally understood by the people and it is
consequently a good field for the RsPubh-
can dsmagOguesi in the Senate, because lew
people know the real merits of the case. 1t
is in one respect like the Chinese treaty,
The Republican leaders fear to adopt it
Just now. Il would make President
CLEvELAND's administration altogether
too popular and it is entirely too much
that way now to suit the Republican cam
paign leaders.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21

THE Republican brethren are gathering
at Charleston in small uninteresting hand
fuls to 90 through the quadrennial formal.
ity of nominating q State ticket. They
will lind it q pretty hard thing TO do, for
West Virginia Republican nomination is
but an empty honor and it costs good money
besides. Nobody is talked of in particu-
lar, principally because no one cares much
about being talked of in that connection.
They will nominate q "bar'P' for Cover
nor if they can get one, but beyond this
absolutely nothing is known at present
However, we shall keep our Republican
friends fully informed as usual.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21
: THE YACHT RACE.
ne osarss sAertsasa Ovhg - tAs LsgAs

he Oo1fSo ahoFtonod OWeAg - TIE LegAt
wind.
Nrwporr r L Ap~v.x n -Thi -
,.-s,-.-.1..,.-s. ..,. -.
W.
of the early part of ths night dted oas ..
fore daylight and Il became slnost caln.
Ata o,clo.t A.. lind f,s.A..sd . btsla.
mo ~ ~ ocaocA so1s ~
chance OF IN interesting aoa 1hs yscAss
had than Roue oatside ready % stAst II
there was wind enough. Tbs Puritan and
other hish hysn were amoug The 6rst b
leave.
The conditions OF ths rscs have bsea
changed, In view of ths liGht wind, and
the couree will b hftsn mile and return,
ipstssd of twenty. Several scrub racss
have ben srrsneed. O. bslwssn The
sIoon Purit.n md Pappooes for $500; one
between the Dsantlss: and Intrspid for
Sl COO. 70 be ssilsd under new vorkiAx
canvas, and one between he schooasss
Miranda and Palmer fce . privats purss.
Thcse ere outside The regular Iacs for Ne
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21
Two rrightful Accidents ON the Rail.

CINCINNATI, August 90. Saturday night
John Holmes, resiuent Of Cleves, went 10
q party and drank too much. He started
for home, and when nearly opposite North
Bend grew weary and lay down on the
Ohio and Mississippi Railroad track. His
remains were discovered yesterday morning
literally cut to pieces by freight train
On the same track, and in the same local
ity few hours later, Mrs. Mary Ladd,
sixty-fiye years old, was struck by the ST.
Louis Limited Express and thrown upon
the pilot. The body was not discovered
until the train was passing North Bend,
when citizen of that place called the engi-
neer's attention 10 it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND intends adding
another important reform to his already
long and glorious list. Former admins
trations have been in the habit Of appoint
ing to important vacancies in the Army
political and social favorities and those
who had Influential backing" no matter
what their qualifications might be, and
entirely ignoring the old and tried officers,
who had to recommend them only
their merit and faithful service, and who
were in the direct line of promotion.
This bad system has made our Army =
sort of aristOcratic almshouse in which
young, and frequently worthless, "blue
blOOds" were put in important commands
over veteran officers. President CLEyE-
LAND intends TO stop this sort Of thing,
and he will, in his appointments, recognize
nothing in the Army Of the United States
bat merit. This will make him many
enemies among the aristOcracy and the
politicians. But, bless you, GROVER
CLEVELAND is the sort of President whom
We love for the enemies he makes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21
Their Joint Canvass.

WASHINGTON, August 20.-Represents-
tives Hovey and Matson, the Republican
and Democratic candidates, respectively,
for the Governship Of Indiana, will prob
ably leave next week to begin their joint
canvass for the campaign. Representative
Matson says it has always been customary
for the two candidates to canvass togetber,
and, although the exact time has not yet
been agreed upon, the canvass will prob
ably begin about the first Of September.
"what is the outlook for Democratic suc-
cess?" he was asked.
''If there is any danger OF losing think
II will result from over confidence more
than anything else. The Greenback and
Labor elements, for the most part, are go
ing to vote with rs, and thsn We have .
decided advantage on the tarif reform IL
sue.n
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21

knew that an individual concern could no
more ship coal to this city from Penn.
sylvania than a man could fly. He
thought the strong arm of the should be
outstretched to crush out this evil.
"Then you don't agree" said Mr..
Oates, ''that trusts are private concerns,
which legislators have no right to con-
trol?"
Decidedly not" said Mr.. Powderly,
1--WE regard them in the same way that we
do highwaymen."
"You think then that these trusts are
detrimental to the general interests Of the
country?" said Mr.. Spinola.
"They are, and should be wiped out Of
existence as speedily as possible"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21
TO DOWN THE TRUSTS.
BRBCKRNRIDGB, OF ARKANSAS, TAKES A
WHACK AT THEN.
He Introduces Specific Tariff Bills 10 Out Down the
Duty Behind Which These Enemies Of
Our National Prosperity Operate
Five Bills.

WASHINGTON, August 20.-Represen-
tatiye Breckenridge, of Arkansas, intro,
duced five tariff bills in the honse to-day.
As stated in the titles, they are intended
to correct certain abuses arising under the
present tariff laws, and Mr.. Brecken,
ridge defines these abuses more closely
as growing out Of the system
of trusts. He does not expect general
tariff bill will be passed during this ses
sion of Congress, and introduces the bill
in the hope that Congress may put check
upon trusts by passing these specific bills
reducing the duties on the articles in
which they operate.
BY
THE TERMS OF THE BILL
duties are imposed as follows:
All sugars above No. IL, and not above
No. 16, Dutch standard in color, 2 and
52-1OO cents per pound; above No 16 and
not above No. 20, Dutch standard, 2 and
6O.1OO cents per pound; above No. 20,
Dutch standard, 2 and 7G1OO cents pei
pound.
Coal oil, crude, refined or distilled is
made free. ,..-' A."
Distilled spirits containing so pei
cent of any alcohol is ia
pay duty of 90c. per gallon; alcohol con.
tanning per cent. Of and hydrous alcohol
81. 80 per gallon, provided that no change
of duty shall be construed to apply to
what is known as beverage whisky.
The existing law in relation to collecting
duties on the above articles of greater OF
less per cent. of an hydrous alcohol per
gallon than herein specified shall remain
in full force and effect as determined by
the rates of duties herein imposed.
Cotton seed oil and cotton seed shall be
exempt from duty, on and after March
next. Jute yarns and .all twines Of jute,
jutes butts, sum, steal grass, ceramics,
china and glass are to pay Is per cent. I'D
valorem.
Bags and bagging and like manufac'
tures, not especially enumerated or pro
vided for in existing law (including bag
ging for cotton), composed wholly or IN
part of jute, gunny cloth bags, or othel
material, three-eighths of one cent pei
| pound, .r
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21


Special TslegraiR 10 he Register.
GRAFTON, W. VA, August 2O.-Hon.
James Morrow, Jr. delivered an able and
eloqu address before the Cleveland and
Thurman Club here tonight, Brinkman
Hall being crowded with an attentive and
appreciatiye audience. The Judge is re-
garded A. one of the beet political speakers
in the State, and his arguments and rea-
soniog in favor of Democratic principles
carried conviction to his hearers,
A Joint stock company has heen formed
here for the purpose OF conducting first
class Democratic newspaper. The com.
uany are all responsible gentlemen, and
am a-sarsd that by the 6rst OF September
tina naw oaper will appear.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21
BELLAIRE BUDGET.


Pears are selling at u bushel.
The nail works sent two barxss o. steNl
slabs South yesterday.
w. J. McCIsin viii do The STONE work
IN The new q. q p. depot.
A.. IL. 49,. q. .....,.,, .,..d.
~ ~ ,;aS. aJ ~ fT.;as T ..,.ss '''
sSn "'sn' y.
The Burns Mills Campmeetins Associa-
tion cleared $lOo this year.
Several Powhatan gentlemen arc paint.
ing A. Wards new residences.
Cha, Mvsr. vbo b.. han m for q ,ous
TINA il nc- Iov vi,h corsnmnIion
mn, murIsy, o. ienn,yIssnu. n.
pufcnasec Toe Sonn ni'cnsh proPs'y !"
the Fouitn wA,a. IA.
=, Dsnie. msncnI, VIZ - a qu,
III ioi tne pess tnros weeks " pf0usns
nome 70 'nh Guy yesefdsy In cna0A
coDGison.
Waissf LeWh iAvo u Nv osys '1
Findisy wnere % goes 70 nEs L. q
Wocdbfidesa position - pookksspe o
tnS onio Lantern Wotk
ness men, hss given up tirdiay ana VII
-
cali wnen aIi the beiiaire nsys got ~
murray mcDonald, o. tns ssesme heaI-
are, rescued young iray rom wasery
grave, last sa,uruay. Ips Isdy ~ p
ing rom one perge 70 soctss, o ne rel
mon. ccM NcIn 1nsn - iS g. %, .oot
inB anu .amuieo 'npo sus cuo.
was sudden diappsafsncs Of white skirs..
golden uesses sno os.el ascofesloes wnsoa
go 70 maxe up ? pfesty 'fi, eus soe -
came 20 tne sgnsce a9sln. Inss ~ %
womans snnek o. seytS,rs IL ~.
Inc iair one AioWeo II ncDoneo wno
happened 70 % neef, 70 sos tos esises,
ana sns was socn se,a a: 20 = ~ -
anle 70 rocoyel nst tncuen. - "a 20 81
scoe M~ u.n,s owy ~ IL" . 70 yI 49,
May ~ cDona I,. - ot oas ~, - ,S III
us W. ~ 49,. ~
nv . onS n' ~. T..n,s
o' ~ L Sn aIo
Lne nin' , IL sc'Tn ~. usc s = .,S .ust
- @ -. oamn.i,sa % !" ~ s,srs.d .1.s.ssos.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21
Tha Ye,low seourxe.

WASHINGTON, August 2O.-Dr. S. L.
Posey, of the Louisiana Board Of Health,
has been instructed by Surgeon General
Hamilton to visit Orlando, Sanford and
other towns in Florida and ascertain their
condition. Surgeon Hutton has arrived at
Waycross, Ga, and assumed charge Of the
fumiVation stations there. DR.. Wall, At
Tampa, Fla, telegrsphs to the Marine
Hospital Rnreau ~ follows: Having
houses aud effects fumigated IS sick get
we'll. Authorities are having premises
cleaned and disiufscted. An infant WAS
lost in family which Was taken with the
favar TO-DAY -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21

THE testimony before the Congressional
committee investigating immigration is
intensely interesting just now. Mr. Pow
Derby of the h of L., told the committee
yesterday what he knew about imported
contract labor and he knew . great deal.
He also had something to say about trusts
and he used vigorous, earnest language in
denouncing these natural, tariff-fostered
bloodsuckers. Although Mr.. BLAINE said
st Portland the other day that trusts are
private affairs with which neither Presi-
dent CLEVELAND nor any private citizen
has a right to interfere" Mr.. PowDERLY
thought quite differently. In fact, in his
own language, he looked upon them as
highway robbers" And Mr.. PowDERLH
has seen a great deal of trusts, though
probably from a different point Of view
than Lord CARNEGIE's friend.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21
Tourists Fired Upon and One Killed.

FORT FAIRFIELD, ME-, August 90
Major Howes and family, Of Boston, with
Indian guides, forming party of ten per-
sops in three canoes, while passing up the
Tobique river, thirty six miles from Andc-
yer, yesterday, were fred on by unknown
persons and Mrs. Howes was instantly
killed. No clue to the murderer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21
A Dy,sntsry pIdsunio.

GALKSA, ILL.,, August O.-Ths dysen.
tery epidemic In Iowa and Lafayette ooun.
ties, Wisconsin, 10 spreading. the phys-
clans being totally unable 10 oops with II.
The disease ID malignant dysentsry, fol.
lowed by cerebral trouble, producing death.
According TO reports received here. 81
fresh cases were reported ct Darlington up
to last evening. and many Of tho sick ars
not expected TO live.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21
Mia. w,,lard to Talk prohibition.

CHICAGO, August 20.-The statement
having been publiely made that Miss
Frances E Willard would follow Mrs. J.
Ellen Foster, in Maine, the former asks
the Associated Press to say for her that she
has no intention Of following Mn. Foster
In Maine or elsewhere. She says she goes
10 Main under the auspices of the WO-
mans Christian Temperance Union OF that
State, and is to speak from the point Of
view of that society, tO-wit: An advocacy
of the platform Of the Prohibition party,
and of the election Of Fisk and Brooks, its
national candidates
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21
Blaine's Next Speech.

BIDDEFoRD, MAINE, August 2O.-Hon.
James G. Blaine will address the Republic
can meeting at Old Orchard next week.
The exact date is not yet decided. He
will also speak at South Berwick the latter
part of the week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21

A Free Trader and an Infidel to Debate.
NEW YORK, August 20.-The World
says the New York Free Trade Club has
challenged the New York Protective
League to q debate on Protection or
Free Trade" Henry George is to represent
the Free Trade Club and Col. Ingersoll the
Protective League. The debate will
probably occur in September.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21
False Pretances,

Vendors who by specious representations
as to worthless articles for the teeth, IN
duce the unsuspecting to use them fruit
lessly or with positive injury to the en-
amel, should be punished. Buy SOZO-
DON'T only, escape their snares and bean
tify the teeth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21
Marshall County Democratic Clubs

Special Correspondence # bs< Reotsr.
MoUSDsvILLE, W. Va, August d.
The Democrats of Meade and Liberty Dis
tric.s of Marshall county and Proctor Dis
trict of Wetzel county met at Yoho's
Orchard. Saturday, August Is, and organ
ICED Democratic club, known 20 ''The
Border Democratic Club" Sixty-eight
names were enrolled and the following
officers elected: President, Joseph Cal
vert; Vice President, Elijah Young; Sec
retary, g. L. v. Calvert; Corresponding
Secretary, Samuel Teagarden; Treasurer
G. N. Yoho. The meeting was addressed
by Mr.. Kincaid, of Cameron. Delegates
will be chosen at the next meeting 10 rep
resent the club at the meeting of Demo
cratic clubs at Wheeling. August 18th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21

Mr.. BRECEENRIDGE, Of Arkansas, in
troduced tariff bill yesterday that is
intended to be n specific for the trust evil,
ss he has no idea that any regular tariff
sill will pass this session. Does Mr..
BRECKKNRIDGE hope that his bill to down
the trusts will pass the Senate? Ii he dOes
he is mistaken. The trusts are getting mp
a bill of their own there.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21

STOCKHOLM, August 20.-Ths confer
ence of the Young Mems Christian Aso-
citation was concluded last night with .
meeting for young men, which Wa cd
dressed by Mr.. Robert On, Of Pittsbusgh,
D.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21

LONDON, August 20.-Ths steward Of
the British ship Doyenby Hall, who vas
sentenced 10 be hanged for numbering his
captain during . voyaee from San Fran
cisco 10 Liverpool, has besn reapited.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21
BEHwooD BUDexr.

4 Days Ds1DgS 10 Or Desy ISose Neeg1e
A larrs crowd from hsss VIII - 6swn -
The camp roaad Thundsy.
". King, beskksspse - tbs Rivssi6s
wueks b in Clsysvills sttsodiag ~ -
persl obssqais e hk nsthR,
A siillfui Job of rspaising b bsisg dsss
shuat ths vsssis g ~ upp9 paGat feg
which ths nsjosity & stssl plasts sbst
down, bat usdss H sS1e acd ssssD1ie
regime this piAnt wfli yusuO ~ sssa
tspee Of IT. way.
Hancock Pea q. l. r., viii etvs . Ant-
elau ben baks Dsxt vssk, fos vkiDh sx-
tsnivs psspssstisss sss bisx nadsL
Tbs suit q HsSiek ". Qsna W. pse-
psasd until nsxt Phday. - 90 e ~
psrti0 dsired - seeun egtoin taa1fD0y
fum ths wTit0 q ~ csatxnet ~ nsot q
d prepsfty ~ whieh - sait - -
suisa = 1tWea. Rsk6
Thns viIl - Q nsslingsf - Osvu1nn1
dub ts-nsrsw svssing fss u D9loD
Il maoctise deaeentO - ~ 0t11o Oh
|Ossysntisa - - hsA n Whss1inG
I've nAs eitissm was psneesd befBs
HI WenidD II ASA1inG Oee e. Ghm
- taadk - D0~ts1 y euosfnly
bsrsilhisg - ~ - sssard Il - -
- ssa-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21
NEWS AND COMMENT.
THE WEATHER

For Western Pennsylyanla and West Virginia:
Rain nearly stationary temperature, except
cooler in western portion, northeaSierly winds,
becoming brisk TO high
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21
Third District Republicans.

Special Telegram 10 the Register.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, August 2O.-The
Republican Third district convention meets
here on the 23d. James Fl. McGinnis, Of
Raleigh county, is the leading candidate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21
D,...trou. storm at New Orleans.

New ORLEANs. La, August 20.-An
sasterly wind has prevailed since 6p. m. on
Saturday with itful gusts of velocity Of As
to 80 miles per hour. Great damage has
been done in the city and along the river
front. Several buildings were unroofsd,
fences were blown down, tree uprooted and
the coal fleet Of the Pittsburg and Souta-
ern combination suffered severely. Fifty
boats are known to have been lost They
were valued at s., 600 each.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21

The Old Roman is on the war path once
again aud the z. o. p. il taking to the
woods all along the route.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21
strll the Republicans Won't Ratify 1t.

OTTAWA, August 20.-The statement
of Secretary Baysrd regarding the effect
that the rejection Of the fisheries
treaty would have on the exist
ing modas ripendi is fully cor
roborated by the authorities here, who
state that existing licenses will be re-
spected until their lapse, but that their
renewal next season is matter Of policy
which will not be decided upon until the
next session of Parliament. If the treaty
should be ratified the modas will continue
next year, but otherwise no obligation
rests upon the Canadian Government 10
the arrangement beyond the
present year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-21

The Foraker Mouth win Open shortly.
New YoRK, August 2o.--GOv. Foraker,
of Ohio, to-day notified the Republican
managers that he will speak In this State
nd wind mp the campaign in Indiana.