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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-21
MARTINS FERRI.

The foot ball game that was to be
played on Christmas between the Three
AS, Of Plttsburg, and the ViRilant
team, OF this place, has been declared
of on account of the Vigilants being
unable TO get their team together on
that day.
A couple OF youngsters by the name
of Pyle and Burkls were locked up yes
terday aud given a talking TO. They
were two out OF a number Of boys who
have been causing good bit Of annoy
Ance among the people in the First
ward.
Charles Stuart and sister, Miss Kate,
left Yesterday afternoon on their way to
Lafayette, Ind, where they will make
their future home. They will stop at
Cincinnati and spend Christmas with
relatives there.
The grading on Hanover was finished
Yesterday, and the appearance OF the
street st that place is much improved.
Ticket No, 90, held by Thomas Will
llams, drew the fine gold watch rallied
off by E. ID. Lash last night
Mr.. and Mrs. John Grimes and dAugh-
ter, OF Sewickley, Pa, are the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Frazier.
The German Luthern Sunday school
scholars will give q cantata 81 the
church Christmas night.
Miss Lulu Mitchell left yesterday for
Washington @. H., o., where she will
spend the winter.
Howard Stewart Is home from Wash
ington-J efierson College TO spend the
holidays.
Mrs. Chas. Roberts, Of East Liverpool,
is visiting friends in this city for few
days.
Miss Jessie Harrison, Of Mt. Pleasant,
was 10 town calling on friends yester-
day.
Martins Ferry grocers began to lay
in supply of Christmas trees yester-
day.
The West Virginia Glass Works shut
down yesterday till after New Years.
Repairs are being made on the pipe
organ 10 st. Pau's Episcopal church.
Roscoe O0g has returned home, after
q couple OF days visit at Smithfeld.
Miss Maud Medtll, OF TiltOnville, was
calling on friends here Yesterday.
Miss Blanche Gllispie came down
from Portland Station yesterday.
Mrs. j. w. Scho6eld, Of Walnut
street, is on the sick list
Miss Nellie Hanna, OF Pittsburg, is
visiting friends here.
Charles Moore was locked up yester-
iay for being drunk.
George Collins returned home from
Vburg yesterday.
10. Ong, Of Dillonvale, was in town
~day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-21
HELLAIKE.

Strangers at the Globe: G. w.
Wilbur. Boston; E. N. Riggs, Pow
hatan; d. w. II. Jones, Philadelphia;
Robert Sheun, Philadelphia; 5. w.
Harvey, Cleveland; w. w. Richards.
Cleveland; c. M. Pearce, Cleveland;
Harry MUM, Wheeling; G. E. Win
cher Wheeling, Esnest Baer, Wheeling;
WIN. Leppheartt, Martins Ferry; A.
H. Korner, Alledonia; r. Wolf, Colum-
bus; J. NJ. Cook, Columbus; E. Y. Hob
SOD, Pittsburg; Floto, PIttsburg; j.
Cittsburg; Mrs. E. A. Maxwell, Brook
lyn: G. w. Miskmen, Canol Dover; Z.
L. Weems, ST. ClairsVille; L. E. Martz,
Woodsfeld.
The two fairs are progressing fairly
well. Both are making money. The
st. Johns will forge ahead in receipts
as they have more articles and the mer-
chants donated them more freely than
the w. r. c. Still the Corps ladies will
win a good sum Of money for their
charity fund. Last night was a good
night for both; good crowds were pres
ent 10 botn halls and each wed with the
other in trying TO help along the good
cause.
H. c. Kemple, ex.Councillor Of Ply
mouth Council No. -, started this
morning At o'clock for New York, 10
meet the committee of arrangements
for the 0. U. 4. NJ. semi-centennial
celebration, which is 10 be held at Phil
adelphia next September. He will visit
Washington before he returns.
The funeral of David Brown occurred
yesterday afternoon under the manage
ment OF the glassworkers and iremen,
TO which organizations the deceased be-
longed. The Hacket band furnished
solemn music for the occasion. The
attendance was large.
Charles Kern was hurt by the delayed
explosion OF a blast in clay bed. He
failed to wait the usual fifteen minutes,
but advanced to find out the cause Of
the delay, and was caught by the blast.
He had an arm broken and was bruised
badly.
John Tobin, Familiarity known as
Jack" died at Marietta Wednesday
afternoon. Word was telegraphed his
parents, and they went down after the
body yesterday.
Last night the Register carrier boys
had free admission and free supper at
the w. R. c. fair and festival. The boys
were we'll treated and speak we'll Of the
ladies in charge.
The oil we'll on G. W. Yost's farm Is
turning out to be a strong flowing well
aud some think it will be a strong
gusher.
Preaching tonight at the First M. E.
Church at 1880 o'clock, preparatory TO
quarterly meeting services 10 be held
next Sabbath.
Henry Lemsell and wife, Of Muncle,
Ind, spent a night here on their way to
Fairmont, his fathers home, to spend
the holidays.
Mrs. M. Z. Crisswell and son Ellis
start next Monday for Coalburg, O., TO
visit her daughter, Mrs. Maggie Brooks.
A school child lost picture of a class
Of school children between Blum's and
the Weegee toll gate.
Rev. DR.. Wells still holds the pulpit
at the First Presbyterian Church each
night this week.
P. J. McDouough, City Councilman,
keeps at home pretty close now to nurse
the new baby.
James Harrison, of St. Clairsvile, was
in the city to-day.
John Seabrook's child fell off a chair
and broke It's arm.
Mayor Dubois was out at his farm
yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-21
PETKULEUM;

New YORK, December 20.-Petroleum,
strong; Pennsylvania oil, sales none; Janu-
aryopIion, sales none; closed a. csc bid;
Lima oil, sales none.
OIL CITY, PA, December 20.-Opened at
93c;, highest, 9515c; lowest, 93c; closed at
954c; sales, 10000 barrels; clearances,
1000 barrels; shipments SO, 450barrels; runs
IS, Az barrels.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-21
DRY GOODS.

New YORK. December 20.-The auction
sales of yesterday have set the pace for the
market, and with many prices revised in
keeping Herewith there have been fairly
free sales of bleachod cottons, wide sheet
ings and tickings. Printed fabrics and
calicoes have sold we'll to-day as of the
visiting buyers remaining in the market a
good number made tree selections. Print
ing cloths quiet at unchanged quotations.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-21
10 he Editor OF TIE REGISTER:

BENwOoD, w. VA, Dec. IS.
SIR-Will you kindly insert the fol-
lowing in the Benwood items: Lost,
Strayed or SStolen-Ths convenient
brick crossings, so long a-pride of Ben
wood. A liberal reward will be paid
by any OF our enterprising citizens for
the restoration OF same. ana no ques-
tions asked. Yours, MUD.
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The Metal Market

NEW YORK, December 20. Pig Iron,
dull: Scotch $40 a20 90; American 50 5Oa
10 90. Tin, higher and active; straights
S13 921S13 90; plates, market dull. Spell.
ter. easy; domestic So %. Lead, dull.
Copper, steady.
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MAIZE HELP WANTED

cox On TO s5aW PER WEEK USING and
spZiJs W. selling Old Reliable Platter
Every family has rusty. worn kniEs4. forks.
melted metal No sxperienes or hard &erk: .
good situation. Address ". II HARRW0E q
CO.. Clark Ne. Il. Columbus. OAio. ID te0d
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instantly speedily the most obstinate cases Rheumatism
troubles quickly cured
Nervous diseases
Asthma all tema
Complan quickly cured Munyon's life and Vg to
weakan debiitated
Philadelphia up
for doctors have
if benefit be refunded. dec5
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-21

BEAUTIFUL boxes filled with the most
exqulsitely favored FruigCandies, suit
able for presents, at Zlegenfelder's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-21

OHIO RIVER RAILROAD co.
On and after Sunday. December 10. 1924. Pas
4eneer Trains will run follows: tDaily.
tDailv except Sunday. Central time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-21

are al NS and Colored Dress Goods
NdOwn for holiday sales.
y. s. RHODES & Co.
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Two for s5c, worth Handkerchiefs lSc.
~ic. Swabaeker's
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Leave Wheeling. Leave Elm Grove.

tDatly except Sunday.
Sunday Church Trains viii leave Elm. drove
At 9:48 a m. and Wheeling at l2:l7 p. m.
Trims No. 2, 6, "a and - connect vita herdio
line for Triad elphie. Herdic leaves TriAdsl
phiA for Elm Grove At $3.50 a. m. 1880 q. m
Il. 80 g. m. and 6lO ?, m. Daily, except Sun
days and Saturdays hsrdic, will connect with
train No. 81. leaving wheeling at HOO .. m.
Sundays herdic leaves TriHdelphia at 900 q.
m 1900 =. M, $50 p. m, ,snd connects with
trains No. s. 14aad % from wheeling.
II. y. WEISGERBER. Gen. Manage
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New feather
just opened, a, At 75c and 81 each,
RHODES & Co.'S
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'r' goods Ia variety. suasas,,,
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iKErvE
From New Yo.k, Philadelphia Bhlumore asd
Washington, ): a. m. daily.
Cumberland accommodation, $50 2. IN, sI'
Grafton accommodation, I0:l5 a. m. daily
Moundsyills accommodation, 800 a. M ana
l2 IS D. IN, except Sunday, and 80 p. m, Bat
Washington City express, 500 p. m. daily
except Monday.
WHEELING ANDPlTTsBURG DIVISION.
For Pittsburg Washington. Baltimore Phil
adelphia aud New York, 300 a. m, aad o:&1 y.
FOR Pittsburg, 1880 a. m. daily.
Pittsburg express, 1880 p. IN. except sunday.
Washingtc n, Pa, accommodation, 800 p. IN,
except Sunday.
From New York, PhilGdelphlh Baltimore,
Washington and Pittsburg, lO:lO a. M, daily,
Hop. m, except Saturday, and go a n
Pitisburg mail, 1926 p. m. except sunday
and $50 ,. m. daily.
Washington, Pa, accommodation, o;lO 3 m-'
except sunday.
TRANsoHIo DIVISION.
For Columbus, Chicago and the West. 3:Jq
aud IO:l5 A. m. daily. and 4:l2 p. m, daily, eT-
cePt Monday Snd 80 p n ., IoS Isnii o.l,
T. no. daily and 1870 =. m, except SATURDAY
add 2:35 a N. sunday only.
81. Clairsville accommodation, O.l0 a.. -.
and $50 :. m, except sunday.
Newark accommodation, $3.50 p. m, sxcsps
Sunday.
sandusky Nail lO:l5 a m. daily.
ARRIVE.
From Chicago, 2:3J a RI. and 5;35 .. m. daly;
and lO:45 q. N. daily, except Monday, and ll;S,
a. m Monday only.
from 81 Louis. Cincinnati and Columbus,
500 a m. and 5:35 p. m. daily
ST. CIairsVille accommodation, ll;o a. m.
and 5:35 o. m. except sunday.
Newark sccomnodaiion, 1875 A. M, eIcspt
Sunday.
sandusiy Mail 5:S5 p N. daily.
CHAS. o. SCULL.
General Passenger Agent
1T. LANE. 7. P. Agt., WHEELING. W. Va
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1~-'-'A'r' Aprons very cheap
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FINANCIAL.

FINANCIAL.
NATIONAL BANK OF W. VA
IN At WHEELING
CAPITAL. 500, 900
Southwest Corner Main and Twelfth SITS.
DOES A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS.
DIRECTORS:
AUGUST ROLF, JOHN WAGNER,
r. Il. DEv2IEs, X. w: H1zLETT,
E. w. OGLEBAI, J. X. MoCcU RrNKY,
LAWRENCE e. SANDS.
EARL w. OsLEBAI, President.
j. r. MoCoURTNET, Vice President
JOHN WAGNER, Cashier.
LAWRENCE Z. SANDS, ASST Cashier.
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RAILWAY TIME CARD.

Arrivals aud departures OF trains on and
after Nov. 49, 1884, EXPLANATION OF RKFER-
ENcE MARKS: sDaily; sunday excepted;
Monday excepted: Saturday excepted: ISun-
day only; saturday only. Monday oaly.
Eastern Standard Time, which is one hour
earlier than Central Time
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-13
WENT THROUGH "A DRAW.
Eight Lives Lost at Williamsburg,
New York


BROOKLYN, n. Y, Jan. 12.-An iron
bridge over New Town creek at Will
iamsburg was the scene of serious
accident tonight. Employees returning
home from their work assembled at the
entrance to the bridge and waited for
the open draw to close. There are two
draws in the bridge. One draw was
open to permit of the passage of
several tug boats. The workmen,
with their dinner pals in their
hands, crowded each other as they
awaited the opening of the gate which
would permit them to pass over the tenn
porary structure which has been erect
ed, pending completion of the new iron
bridge. They had scarcely gone thirty
feet when the structure gave way, and
every one OF them was thrown head
long into the creek. The water at this
point is about nine feet deep. Those
on the shore who saw the accident
screamed and called to the captains OF
the tow boats to come to the rescue of
those who were struggling in the water.
PlankS were thrown out, and the crews
of the boats jumped into the creek and
saved many of the persons.
AT late hour tonight there were
eight men reported missing, ana three
are In the hospital. Those reported
missing are George Mills, Michael Smith.
Patrick Biehrty, John Kerwin, Hugh
Markee, Bernard Bole. August Blum,
Patrick Kelly, Nicholas Logan. All are
from Williamsburg. The injured are
Timothy Cannon, of Green Point, in
jured leg: John Lorney and John Nc
Avoy, of Williamsburg, bruised legs
and confusion of scalp; Andrew Burns,
l.. DreXel and John Kelly, bruised and
lacerated. All were removed to ST.
Johns and st. GATHERINGS hospitals. A
score or more are slightly injured.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-13
WILLIS AUTHORITY.
Did He Have the Right to De-
mand Dole's Retirement?

WASHINGTON, Jan. lathe consti-
tutional lawyers of the house have de-
tected most interesting legal compli-
cation in connection With the Hawaiian
situation, which may result in bringing
in question the authority of Minister
Willis to make demand on President
Dole to retire. Up to Dec. Is last,
President Cleveland and the executive
branch OF the government were direct
ing the course of Hawaiian affairs.
But OH that day Mr.. Cleveland's mes
sage was sent to congress, stating that
he would turn over the subject to the
broader authority of congress, and
would thereafter cooperate in any just
solution which congress might propose.
The presidents course in turning the
subject over to congress was undOubt-
eddy communicated TO Minister Willis
at once, with instructions of non-action.
No steamer left this country for Hawaii
until Dec. 10, so that the presidents
conclusion to leave the subject with
congress could not have reached Min
lister Willis until Dec. 20.
Under these circumstances there is
hiatus of eight days from Dec. Is to 26,
lis TO act was most obscure. 1t happens
that the date on which Minister Willis
demand was made on President Dole to
retire was Dec. 10. President Cleveland
had given the subject to the broader
authority of congress. Under these
circumstances, the lawyers of congress
are asking as to the authority of Willis
TO act during the hiatus, and particu-
lar!y as to the validity of his action on
Dec. 10, which was two days after con-
gress had received authority to direct
his actions.
Judge Culberson, chairman of the
Judiciary committee, and authority on
legal questions, SAID that Minister Viii
lis was bound by early instructions
until he received notice that they were
changed. 1t made no difference, he
said, that the president turned over the
subject 10 congress on Dec. Is, as this
fact did not become known to Minister
Willis until Dec. 81. so that up to the
latter date he had authority to execute
his early instructions.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-13
THE PURITY OF REFORM.

To say that sensation was produced
yesterday by the revelation in the
GLOBE of the levy made by Aid. Frank
lin on the building inspectors Office is
very mild statement.
The present administration has made
record as business administration"
Mr.. Maybell, member of the same
business corporation as the mayor. sell
ing stationery to the city; Mr.. Reichart,
with letter from tie mayor levying
contribution of four cents ton
on the coal dealers, and eX-Ald. Frank
lin levying SIS per month on the build
ing Inspectors office all go to make up
business" galaxy.
1t is unfortunate, we might almost
say derelict, that the grand jury should
have adjourned for two weeks without
having taken up the Franklin matter,
but upon the resumption of the SEES
sionS it should be the very first bust
ness considered
The interviews with the employees In
the building Inspectors Office clearly
show that the statements OF the GLOBE
were correct concerning Aid. Frank
Inns levy upon them.
1t is further developed by the
GLOBE today that last Saturday
Mir. Franklin offered the en-
ployeS of the building inspector check
for S275 as restitution for the money
which had been paid him, asking i'll re-
turn an affidavit that no such transact
ton had taken place as stated by the
GLOBE.
Mr.. Franklin must have imagined
that perjury was not an expensive
article TO buy. There were five en-
ployes, and the sum named would have
given each one $50 for committing per-
jury. While the men had allowed them
selves to be levied upon, they drew the
line at perjury. and the S275 was not ex-
changed Tor the false affidavits.
While 10 many the GLOBE expose
was a revelation, to those who are post
ed in the conduct of reform and
business" administration, it was no
surprise.
EX-Ald. Franklin was made secretary
of the fire board few days ago at the
behest of the mayor. He is a faithful
henchman and representative of that
official.
And he has Fifteen dollars in his III
SHE pocket to prove it.
But he is minus the affidavits.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-13
PREPARING FOR TROUBLE.
Mohican Ready to Go to Honolulu
and Alert Nav Follow.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12.-The rev.
enue cutter Corwin is still hidden away,
and Capt. Munger, according TO reports,
does not propose to come within reason
able distance of this city just yet. He
is satisfied that in keeping away
the Information that he wants kept
quiet will not leak out. Since he learned
that letters to the Associated Press
came by his vessel he is anxious to locate
them, and as near as can be learned a
diligent search is being made for them,
but as yet he has not met with success,
and it is now likely that he will not.
Capt. Munger refused to carry
any papers or letters for outside
parties, 'and when he left Honolulu
he did so with Instructions from Minis
ter Willis to make as quick passage as
possible and wire his Information to
President Cleveland. The statement
that Dole did not Immediately return
reply is not believed here. 1t is asserted
that Dole did reply TO the request of
Willis, and that the mission OF the Cor
win was simply to bring it here and
send it to Washington at once. This
has undoubtedly been done, and as
Capt. Munger proposes to keep out of
the newspapers. he will not allow his
vessel to come into port until the infOr-
nation comes from Washington The
fact that the Mohican at Mare Island is
ready to start for Honolulu at All hours
notice, aud that work OH the Alert is
being rushed, is said to be evidence that
the navy department has been notified
TO be III readiness for trouble at Homo
lulu,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-13
BoMBARDING RIO.
Much Discomfort Among the In
hnF>itaDtS oF Ruazjlss CanstoJ

Much Discomfort Among the In
habitants OF Brazil's Capital.
BUENos AYREs, Jan. 12.- Advices-
from Rio Janeiro state that the bonn
bardment of the city has commenced.
There is much discomfort among the
inhabitants, both of the city of Rio de
Janeiro and of the provinces against
President Peixoto. This has been coll
tributed to by the action of Pelxoto in
enrolling foreigners for service under
the government. A number of men from
the cruiser Nictheroy have been en-
gagged in serious disturbance at Per
nambuco. They were ashore at that
city, and after a heavy drinking bout.
proceeded to make themselves obnoX-
ious. Vigorous measures were reSorted
to to overpoWer them, and in the Strug-
gle two of the Nictheroy's men were
killed. Tue other men of the party will
be dealt with vigorously by the Nictbe-
roy's commander. 1t is reported from
Rio Grande do Sui that the government
troops have defeated the insurgents at
Itaiahy.
The United States cruiser San Fran
cisco arrived at Rio today, and the
AMERICAN OluceES were dSlOHlSHeu 10
find Admiral de MelIo and his flagship,
the Aquidaban, here, as the last they
heard from the rebel commander at
Bahia was that he was still operating in
the South. Admiral Benham, upon his
arrival here. had long interview with
Capt. Picking, OF the United States
cruiser Charleston, and later received
the visits of some of the foreign officers.
Admiral de Mello is reported to have
been in constant communication with
the shore since his arrival here, and i'm
portant developments are expected
shortly
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-13
THIS SETTLES 1T.

The Evening Dispatch, the leading
Republican paper in The state, comes TO
the rescue of eX-Ald. Franklin, and
demonstrates that he cannot be guilty
III this naive manner.
The charge must be false upon its
face. for Franklin, in his present posi-
ton, Is the personal appointee of Mayor
Wright, and no one familiar with the
political knowledge and business sagac-
iIy of the mayor would believe he would
pass in review and into financial pro-
motion man who could be capable OF
the OtfenSe alleged.
OF course he must be innocent, be-
cause the mayor has just made him sec
rotary of the fire board, where he has a
hundred or more men, instead of five,
To work his confidence games upon.
F. p. should pray to be saved from his
friends.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-13

will at least serve this purpose, that 1t
will make to the nation, in tones which
will attract it's attention. that protest
against this surrender OF principle
which lies suppressed aud unexpressed
In the minds of the great majority of
those whose votes made the victory OF
1892 possible. 1t will have this further
effect, it will serve distinct and un-
mistakable notice upon the protectionists
in and out of our party hat the Wilson
bill, If it pass. will not be considered
hnality; that the tariff question will be
by no means settled by it.; tina. the next
assault will be one before which not
only will protection be totally destroyed.
but the fabric OF tariff taxation will lie
shaken to its foundation
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-13
HIS FLATUI.ENCY.

1t is given out semi-officially by those
who bask in the sunlight of the throne,
that Mayor Wright has decided not to
be n candidate for reelection.
He recognizes his immense popular
ity; knows he can be reelected, but he
cannot continue to occupy such minor
position.
He is therefore in the field for con-
greSS as successor to Mr. Kiefer.
He will rest his congressional cam
paign upon his laurels won as city
officer
EX-Gov. Merriam had better have an
eye on His Flatuleney, or he (Merriam)
may find he has formidable competitor
when Senator Davis term expires.
Mckinley, Tom Reed and Ben Harri-
son are beginning to be little nervous
lest the Speck on the presidential hori-
zon. now no larger than the hole bored
i'll the chief of policies safe. should shut
them out of the presidency.
All things are possible in the imagin-
alton of His Flatulency.
If John Hancock will withdraw that
big signature his 'onor will furnish a
substitute on the Declaration of Inde-
pendence.
And still he has not resigned!