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Mohave County miner., 1890-12-13
GnardInr the Wnter.

The subject Of the conservation OF the
water supply OF the arid regions has had
much attention from congress, but has not
as yet been upon permanent and satisfac-
tory basis. The urgency OF the subject
does pot grow out Of any large present de-
mands for the use Of the lands for agri-
culture. but of the danger that the water
supply and the sites for the necessary catch
basins may fall into the hands of individu-
ais or private corporations and In part 10
render subSeryient the large areas depend
cnt upon such supply. The owner OF the
water is the owner OF the lands, however
the titles may run. Ubappropriated
natural water sources and al natural
reservoir sites should be held by the gov
ernment for the equal use, at fair rates Of
the homestead settlers who will vel
unfairly take up these lands. The
United States should not, in my opinion,
undertake the construction OF dams and
canals but would limit the work TO such
surveys and observations as viii determine
the water supply. both surface and sub
terranean, the grass capable Of irrigation
and the use, location and storage capacity
Of reservoirs. This done, the use OF the
water and the reservoirs might be granted
10 the respective states and territories, or
70 individuals or associations upon the con-
dition that the necessary works should be
constructed ard the water furnished at fair
rates ithoutdiscrinination tho rates 70 be
subjected 70 supervision BY the legislatures
or BY boards Of water commissioners only
thus constituted. The essential thing 70
be secured is the common and equal use at
fair rates Of the accumulated water supply.
IL were almost better that these lands
should remain arid than that those who Oc-
cupy them should become the slaves OF un-
restrained nionopclies controlling the
essential element Of land values and crop
ra4u1fa
Mohave County miner., 1890-12-13
The Postal TrIegraph.

The use Of the telegraph by the postotice
department ~ means Of transmission Of
written communications IS believe, upon
proper terms, quite desirable The govern
nlept does not own or operate the railroads
and it should not ] think own or operate
any telegraph lines. II does, however,
seem 10 be quite practicable for the govern
Hpent TO contract with the telegraph com
panies, as II does with the railroads, TO
carry .sss x2ssesfiaa rates such eommunica-
tiOns as,tf&84t5&sns may designate for this
method reconinIsnd that such legislation
be enacted as viii enable the p0stofIice de-
partment fairly TO test the advantages Of
such use Of the telegraph.
Mohave County miner., 1890-12-13
rhe Interior rlepartment.

The report Of the Secretary OF the In
terror exhibits with great fullness and clear
ness the vast work of that great depart
ment and the satisfactory results attained.
The suggestions made by him are earnestly
commended 10 the consideration Of con
1ress, though they cannot all be given par
ticular mention here. The several acts OF
congress looking 70 the reduction Of the
larger Indian reservations, TO the more
rapid settlement Of the Indians upon indi-
vldual allotments and 20 the restoration to
the public domains OF lands In excess OF
their needs have been largely carried into
effect, so far as the work was contided 10
the executive.
TIE PATgxTisp or LaHDs.
The policy outlined IN mHslast annual
message in relation 70 the patentlng OF
lands to settlers upon the public domain
has been carried out In the administration
Of the land Office. No general suspicion
nor imputation Of fraud has been allowed
70 delay the hearing and adjudication Of
individual cases upon their merits. Their
purpose has been TO perfect tho title Of
honest settlers with siich promptness that
the value Of the entry might not be
swallowed up by the expense and ertor-
tions 70 which delay subjected the claim
ant The average monthly issue Of agri-
cultural patents has been Increased about
six thousand.
THE PENSION BUREAU.
The disability pension act, which was
approved on the 9Th Of June last, has been
put into operation as rapidly as was
practicable. The Increased clerical force,
as provided, was selected aud assigned TO
work, and considerable part Of the force
engaged 10 examinations In the field was
recalled and added TO the working force Of
the ONCE The examination and adtudica-
ton Of claims have. by reason OF improved
methods, been more rapid than ever be-
fore. There Is no economy 20 the govern
ment in delay. while there ts much hard
ship and injustice 70 she soldier The an
ticfpated expenditure, while very large,
viii not, it is believed, be in excess OF the
estimate made before the eusetment Of the
law. This liberal enlargement OF the
general law should suggest more careful
scrutiny OF bills for special relief, both as
70 the cases where relief Is granted and as
to the amount allowed.
Mohave County miner., 1890-12-13
conditIon of the Army.

The report Of thl. Secretary Of War
shows several gratifying results attained
during the year by wise and unosteptatious
methods. The percentage of desertions
from the army ian evil for which both con-
gress and the department have been long
seeking remedy has been reduced during
the past year "a per sent
concur Ia the recommendations OF the
Secretary that adequate and regular ap-
preparations be continued for coast defense
WORKS and ordnance. Plans have been
practically agreed upon and there can be
no good reason for delaying the execution
Of them; while the dtfsnseless state OF our
great seaports furnishes an urgent reason
for wise expedition.
The aid that has teen extended 10 the
militia OF the states generally and most ap-
propriately designated the Irrational
guard should be continued and enlarged
These military organizations constitute, in
large sense. the l,rmy OF the United
States, while about fyc-slxths Of the an
nual cost Of their maintenance Is betrayed
by the states
Mohave County miner., 1890-12-13

AT Eureka, Cal. miner has pe,
sheep thai fellows him all through the
mine.
Mohave County miner., 1890-12-13
The Departm.at ot JastIee.

The report Of the attorney general 10,
under the law, submitted annually TO con-
gress, but as the department Of Justice Is
one OF the executive departments some
reference as 10 the work done is appro-
pirate here. A vigorous. and ir the main,
an effective effort has been made 10 bring
TO trial and punishment all violators Of the
law, but at the same time care has been
taken that frivolous and technical offenses
should not be used TO swell the fees Of
officers or 70 harrass well disposed citizens.
Especial attention liz called TO the facts
connected with the prosecution Of Siolators
OF the election laws and OF o.fenses ag,a;.ss.. .
United States officers. Tho number Of
convictions secured, very many Of them
upon pleas OF guilty, viii, II Is hoped, have
salutary, restraining influence. There
have been several cases where postmasters
appointed by me have been subjected TO
violent interference In the discharge Of
their duties and to prosecutions and per-
sOnai yiolence OF the most extreme eharac-
ters. Some Of these tases have been dealt
with through the department Of justice,
and in some cases The postofices have
been abolished or suspended. I have d.
rected the Postmaster General 10 pursue
this course In All cases where other efforts
failed 70 secure for any postmaster, not
himself TO blame, ali opportunity peace
fully TO exercise the duties Of his Office
But such action will not supplant the
efforts OF the department OF justice to
bring the particular offenders 10 punish
ment.
THE POSTAL, SERVICE.
The report OF the Postmaster General
shows the most gratifying progress In the
important work committed TO bis direction.
The business methods have been greatly
improved. A large economy In expenditure
and an increase Of ~ millions receipts
have been realized The deficiency this
year Is s, 75s, 800, as against o. $50, ls3 last
year, Notwithstanding the great enlarge
ment Of the service.
BUILDING UP THE NAvr.
The construction and equipment Of the
new ships for the navy have made very
satisfactory progress. Since March 4, 1885,
nine new vessels have been put in COM
mission, and during this winter four more,
including one monitor, will be added The
construction Of the other vessels author
ized is being pushed, both In the govern
uent and private yards. with every energy,
and Is being watched with the most scrn-
pulous care. The experiments condnctei
during the year 10 test the relatlye resist
ing power Of arrnor plates have been so
notable as TO attract great attention ia
Mohave County miner., 1890-12-13

The silver Question.
The oct directing taY purchase Of silver
Mohave County miner., 1890-12-13

The cordial character OF our relations
with Spain warrants the hops that by the
continuance Of methods Of friendly nego-
tiation much may be accomplished IN the
directlcn Of an adjustment ~ pending
qacstions and Of the increase OF our trade.
The extent and the development Of our
trade WITH the island Of Cuba invest the
commercial relations OF the United States
and Spain With peczlLai. importance. II is
not doubted that special arrangement in
regard to ccmmerce based upon the
reciprocity provision Of the recent taria
act. would operate most benehcially for
both governments This subject Is now
receiving attention
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23
PRESERVE TmE SABBATH.

senator BLAIR has introduced bill
which provides that no person or cor
poratiou shall perform, or authorize to
bee performed, any work, labor or bus
ineSS. TO the disturbance OF others
works of necessity. mercy and humanity
excepted; nor shall any person be en-
gagged in any play, game or amusement
or recitation 70 the disturbance of
Others on the first day OF the week,
commonly known as the Lords Day, in
any place subject to the exclusive iuris-
diction Of the United States. 1t is made
unlawful fer any person or corporation
to receive pay for labor or service rem
dcrcd in violation Of this provision.
BLAIR is a crank, but even crank
may sometimes be cranky on the right
line. and BLAIR IS right this time. The
assaults upon the Christian Sabbath are
becoming entirely too numerous in this
country aud if the United States takes
the initiative in an endeavor to prevent
it. the States may be moved to fall in
line.
A distinction should be made between
necessary and unnecessary Sunday
work. II is estimated that there are
q. 100000 people in the country who are
compelled to work on the sabbath. In
some sections there is actual danger Of
the complete secularization Of the Sab
bath and il is time to put stop to it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23
ruAr EuRorEAN WAR cLouD.

Almost an American editors, eSpeci-
al'y those in Chicago. are very much
disturbed over the European situa-
ton"
Why these able men worry themselves
over matter they know remarkably
little about and which will not affect
them. when they have the Harrison adj
ministration and the Reed Congress
which are very close, and very much
more threatening, to worry over is a
mystery but they do.
What is there 90 Dee seen in the "Eu-
ropeau outlooke" a great deal that is
horrifying. certainly-has been horri-
fying ever since the young American
voter began 90 remember. The alarmed
editors assure as that hardly single
country in Europe feels secure. Eng
land is at odds with France over the
Newfoundland fishery question. with
Turkey over the occupation OF Egypt.
with this country iu regard 10 the
Behring sea matter, aud with Russia
ON general principles There is war
cloud In the Balkan region. Burning
issues threaten 20 prccipitate a conflict
between Austria and Russia, Germany
and Russia. and Franco and Germany.
In fact, thcrc are more war clouds
over in Europe than an able.athletc can
shake q stick at.
Bat England isn't going TO tackle
France. nor France. England; nor will
John Bull jump onto Turkey, without
much more cause than he has. 1t is
pretty certain that England will not
put on the mit> with Unce sam. or
with Russia. either. The "war cloud"
in the Balkan regions has been there 50
long. without rain, that people are be-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23
SWIFT Specific Co., Atlanta, Ca
FAIR AND UNFAIR wKASGLINo
The Breach Between Chioago's Commit
tee and the Directors Wldeni"g.

Chicago. July 2l-Thc demand to be
made bv the Alderman for representation
upon the Board of Directors OF the World
Fair was the sole topic of discussion AZ the
fair headquarters yesterday. The directors
are determined that the Aldermen shall
not crowd into the directory They pro
pose TO let the Councilmen rage, and even
intimate that they can get along without
the citv's 5000. 600 if necessary. Jackson
park is not under the city's control. and II
the directors get permission TO use that
and the =. 900 900 amendment is beaten by
the Aldermanic and West Side s0reheads
an appeal will be made to the National
Government to take charge of the fair. 1t
could then be turned over to the National
Commissioners, and the Aldermen would
then be left with no one 10 storm NJ except
Uncle Sam.
Two directors have already resigned be-
cause of the site muddlc, and others Will
step out before the present row is over:
When the real active work is 10 begin IS
still a matter of conjecture.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23
Presidential Real Estate.

There would be no unfavorable com
ment to make upon the discovery that
the Presidents family has been buying
a good deal OF Washington real estate,
IL the Presidents wife had not said a
few DAYS ago that She did not approve
OF such transactions rs Mr. Cleveland 5
purchase OF Red Top. This reflection
upon Mr. HarriSon'S predecessor was
uncaudid, as well as in the worst taste
n. when il was made. the President and
his relations were actually buying the
Glen Echo Heights property.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23

ginning to look on it as a fake. Pc
Austria and Germany are not going to
jump onto Russia, nor is Russia going
to jump onto Austria and Germany,
withom remarkably good cause, which
the present view our able European cor
respondents furnish us, does not dis
close. Neither are France and Germany
anxious TO try a fall with the present
improved engines Of war, and we really
fail TO see any reason why they should
go 20 war.
But, then,our European correspondents
are paid SO much 4 column, and must
have money to live. So, the European
war cloud continues 10 loom and
threaten.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23

Mr. BLAINE is suspected OF taking hand
iu the tariff controversy because he desires
90 be invited out OF the Cabinet II he
wishes % step out doesn't he know the
way '-hEruigHcsr.
OF course the IRtcUgcuctr must Join
with the most organic of the Republi-
can organic brigade. HMRlSoN's fam
ily organ. Judge, in the proprietorShip
OF which Son RUSSELL is associated with
w. j. AEKEr, a wealthy aud influential
Republican politician, started the adj
minis,ration attack on Mr.. BLAINE for
his refusal to put ON the collar OF
REED and Mckinney, and OF course,
the organs are beginning 20 echo the
attack. When BLAINE. himself, played
the Republican organ the TRtcuigHccr
never failed 90 respond right unsteady,
and mp 90 the date OF the above QUOTA
tiou our neighbor has Away, proclaimed
lbs mighty love and great regard for the
"Plumcd Knight" But somebody else
is working the stops now.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23
A GOOD TIME TO SAY SOMETHING.

A GOOD TIME To SAY SOMETHING.
The stalwart character OF the Democ-
racy Of ROane county is worthy OF the
widest imitation. At their county con-
ventlon the other day they passed reso-
lutions specifically and thoroughly con-
dcmning this administration and the
corrupt and inefficient men who
are running things in Wash
ugton from circumference 10
centre. IL was a vigorous denuncia-
tion. and not composed of Stereotyped
words and phrases. Itmeant something,
and one could not hear or read without
being firmly convinced that the conven-
ton meant every word Of il, that its
whole heart was in it, and that If lam
guage could be made stronger to express
It's sentiments its resolutions condemn
ing the Harrison administration and the
Reed Congress would have been still
stronger.
That is the way 10 talk and We trust
that the remainder Of the West Virginia
Democracy will not be- behind their
Roane county brethren when the time
comes 10 express their sentiments re-
garding this administration and Con
grcSS.
The pension proigacy, which is in
fair way To bankrupt the country and
10y means Of which the INSCRIPTIONS
sharks at Washington are becoming
millionaircs; the MCKINLEY tariff
iuiquity. 10y which it is hoped
the Republican corruption fund
will Dee swelled; the infamous
federal fraud and force bill,
which is intended 10 vitiatc the
ballot and rob the people of their right
Of representation ia CongreSS-no words
can bc round too strong TO use in de-
nunciation of these sample partisan
measures OF the most partisan and cor
rupt administration that ever afflicted
the American people.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23

Mrs. JUDGE BEEcutR. of Brooklyn.
FIRST cousin Of the late HENRY WARD
BEEcHER and HARRIET BEEcHER
STOWE, is highly indignant because =
colored family has moved into a house
next door 90 her residence. This looks
odd Ia near relative OF the author Of
Uncle TOMS Cabin.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23

Is another column will Doe found "a
communication Co the REcIsrEn, Of
special interest 20 scientific men. from
the eminent Professor WmcIrr. of Ober-
liu College, upon the subject OF the
piece of maStodou. or mammoth, bone
discovered In the excavations being
made by the Wheeling Bridge Com
pany, and which is ON exhibition ia the
REGISTER Office. This biz of prehistoric
animal is eXcitiug as much interest as q
modern election.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23
Notice TO Contractors.

LtEALED PROPOSALS WILL he Received
- by the undersigned, up To- - o'clock noon,
OF Thursday. July 3lst. $50 for grading and
paving 2JUOJ square yards Of streets Of the
borough OF Washington. Pennsylvania. 90 bee
completed on or before the l>t day of Novem-
beer next
All bids must Doe written with ink. and each
item shall bee written ont In full as well us IN
figures. Each bid must contain the full name
of every person interested IN The same. BIDS
for grading 20 bee done by the cubic yard. and
FOR the paving by the square yard.
Work To Doe paid for within thirty I'D days
after completion OF the same aud acceptance
thereof hy the Borough.
Copies Of specifications and blank bid, viii
Doc furnished ON application 10 the undersigned.
Proposals mus; BE- endorsed ou the outside OF
the envelope with the name Of the bidder and
what the bid is for.
Each bid must be accompanied with certl-
fled check in thc sum of 500 and In case OF the
acceptance of any bid and the refusal of the
party whose bid is accepted To enter into "a con-
tract. the amount deposited 10 be forfeited 20
the Borough. The Borough reserve, the right
20 reject any cor all bids.
Bv order of Council \. VI. LINN,
i,2}a Secretary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23
A Convincing Argument.


A race riot has occurred in South Car
oliua. The argument will now be in
duStriously advanced that so long as the
south is destined TO have race riots dny-
way.thc Lodge bill might as well speed
ny become a law. The Sublimity of this
logical deduction will Doe at once appar-
cut 10 the most careless reader.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23

CLEAR the track, ye original package
mcu. Your brief reign is about over
The senate has passed it's original pack
age bin and the House has passed its
original package bill There viii have
90 bee a conference as the measures con-
aict in some degree. but the conference
will De- OF short duration. Tho original
package is doomed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23

LONDON. July 2l.-The second battalion
of the Grenadier Guards, some of the
members of which recently showed signs
of characterization, will start for Bermuda
tomorrow. The battalion was Inspected
to-day by the Duke of Cambridge, Com
mander in Chief of the British Army.
The Duke addressed the troops and eX-
pressed the hope that they would behave
better abroad than they had behaved in
/ OudOu
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23
A Necessary Alteration.

TNUINFT I7'IN lITI"T"'
II the precedent set by the Fiity-hrSt
Congress shall become the practice In
legislation 10 will be necessary 20 change
the form Of the cnacting clause, and IN
stead of all laws beginning BE II en-
acted" &c. the words BE II ordered
by the Speaker will have to be sub
substituted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23

STOCKS AND BONDS.
u Shares Wheeling lee and Storage Comw.
Il shares llobh, Glass Company.
IL shares Wheeling and Belmont Bridge e.
o. ~ Shares Belmont Nall Company
1000 CITY Bond a., -lSsi-iO-D
~ shares L. Belle Iron Company.
REAL ESTATE-The south one-half of
No. ~. on y. Main St. opposite &. Hes.
Leighton residence ON Chaplue St. Lof. So
/. ? and 3 on y. Front St. Gilchri,t adi.f
Chapliue St Building Lot House So
y Main 81. Two Oue-Acre Lot, 40 LD.f.
wood. House and Lot i3Si Jacob 81.
THOS. O'BRlEN. Secretary " .. AZ I
Real Estate and Stock Broke
Office. Room No. !. Reilly BuilIr,
Market Street, Wheeling. 49, 3D..
TslrrlOue 500 r..
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23
4 Shot From Altar.

Editor Halstead has put forth another
explanation Of the Ohio ballot-boN Tor
gerry. The Brooklyn editor was not
able to participate in the Ohio RepubIi-
can Convention. but lac could not resist
the temptation TO hoodoo the proceed
inrS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23
There are

There are
many white soaps,
each
represented to be
Just as good as the Ivory
They are not,
but like
all counterfeits,
they lack
the peculiar
and remarkable
qualities of
the genuine.
Ask for
Ivory Soap
and
insist upon having it.
lis sold everywhere.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23
Howis YoMrBIo0d?

had malignant breaking out on my
leg below the knee, and was cured sound
and well with two and half bottles OF
S. 5. :. Other blood medicines had fail
ed 10 do me any good.
WILL {. beatty, Yorkyille, 5 {.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23
x;.,,.I,,.o.. Son Uoup,Ied.

PARIS, July 2l-A duel with swords was
fought yesterday between NJ. Menier and
George Hugo, son of Victor Hugo, in which
NJ. Hugo was slightly wounded. The
trnnble arose from private luarrel
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23

There is not a section or a line in the
entire Mckinley bill that viii open a mar
ket for another bushel of wheat or an
other barrel of pork."-From JAMS e
N1in.-. L1Ll.r N S..rlar ~.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23
81. Louis Walters Winning.

ST. Louis, Mo, July 2l.-The latest de-
velopmentS in the walters strike seems TO
be favorable TO the strikers. NEGOTIATIONS
are in progress between five of the roStau-
rants and their men on the latters terms.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23
Ncv.raper Men Excommunicatcd.

ROVE. July 2l-The proprietors Of three
newspapers published ON the Island Of
Malta have been communicated for print
inrarticlcs abusing the Pope and the Bishop
of NfalfQ
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23
OHlOCOUNTY DEMOCRATICTICKET

LET Is DO OUR OWN REGISTRA-
rION. OUR OWN COUNTING. OUR OwN
CERTIFICATION.- Sp.atsr Rs.rs pits.
h.rr f.Ff-.ss
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-23
TO TEACHERS.

The annual examination OF teacher, viii be-
held az thc rooms of the Board OF Education. on
Thursday. August 9Th. al 8 o'clock a. IN. All
persons desiring certificates viii present them
selves az that time, Is private examinations VIII
not BE- held BY order Of Examining Commit
tee. w. II. ANDikSON'
fNo2 914u2G Chairman.