Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-01-01
HARDINGiS BANQUET.
HOW RCsTINGTON PEOPLE TOOK TIE BANK
EXAMINERS APPOINTMENT.
The Judge and The Fighters or The Judiciary in
the Prils Ring "A New Postmaster Wanted
Warren Miller Wants 10 Go 10 Congress-
SIC iai CorresDoroencs or TIE Monster.

warren Ma4AtF ndIlS - 10 70 I01ETcos.
SSe toi CorresDoRdeaes or TIE Register.
HUNTINGTON, W. VA. December 30.
Il had intended giving yon a tele-
graphic report OF the banquet rendered
Bank Examiner Harding upon his re-
turn from Washingtos by the Barnum
Club here, but thought IL wouldn't
spoil by age, and didn't II was
peculiarly interesting gathering, aud
! was u fair rejection Of the fact that
when mans Ia clover there are always
plenty to help him eat IL who fought
shy when he was eking out an exist
ence amidst thistles aud briars. There
were hundred and fifty covers laid,
and all taken. Mr.. Matthews, a Republi-
can, presided as POSTMASTER. lie
feiicitated Mr.. Harding on his success
as u seeker after the loaves aud fishes.
aud assigned TO him toast best suited
TO his taste, ITO the YctOrs belong the
spoils." Harding gave the boys an
hours talk that was good for the sore
eyes. He recounted tho night rides OF
committee workers, the faithful Demo
cratic yeoman at the helm, never finch
ing, always ready, and, without hope
OF reward, lighting the battle that ad-
vances their leaders TO positions OF
prominence and honor, then 10 be told
that civil service rules must be applied
rigidly in the parceliDg out OF Office.
This sort OF usage was not calculated TO
make Democrats stronger In the faith,
or perpetuate and strengthen oTganiZa-
ton. Bucks remarks were timely and
bright. The banquet was great event,
and occasloned no little furry in polit-
ical circles.
Anent the appointment OF Mr.. Hard
ing, as Bank Examiner, rich story
comes out, OF the offrontcry and pre-
sumptuousness OF well known banker
OF this city who is rampant Republi-
can, conceited fOp and imagiues he
controls the destinics OF the nation.
When MIR. Harding received the ap-
pointment as Bank Examiner, had quail
lied and been sworn in he wired his
close friends here of his success. They
were delighted, of course, and as the
news was 100 good to keep it soon te-
came tcr9n talk, and the banker above
mentioned heard OF IT. The idea OF a
plGtn, hard working Democrat, and poor
man. too, appointed To position
in the Federal service to degree OF
prominence that would allow him to
lord IL over so important parsonage
| as himself was so very nauseaJing that
he nearly exploded. Calling his stem
Ographer he at once dictated remon-
STRANGE TO lIarding's appointment aud
had II addressed to Comptroller Eckels
This ne signed with his own glaring
and symmetrical signature and FASTENED
out In town TO present it TO the banking
| fraternity. lie never stopped to think
that some OF them might refuse to
demonstrate. That was farthest from
his narrow mind.
But he struck n snag very carly In
his rounds, and in no .ess per
| sonage than General John Hooe
| Russell. General Russel read
the paper and buntly handed IL back
! The Republican dudelet threw up both
hands aud was astOunded. The Gen
/ eral didn't mince words when he told
| him that ne not only would not sign the
! paper, but on the other hand was
! pleased to know Of Harding's appoint
mcnt.
! And that paper has never been heard
! OF since, although Mr. Harding is offer
/ ing $40 reward for It's capture.
| The term OF Postmaster Adams ex-
| pired seven or eight days ago, aud still
| be holds on, and there seems little pros
! poet at present OF his early retiring.
I But, Indeed, and in truth, Adams should
! be relieved without delay. His parti.
! sanshIp is pronounced and narrow, ard
| his administration OF the Office has be-.
| only mediocre. Republicans don't want
! him 20 stay, for he has been no good 10
| them. lis purse string is always
! tight, except when IL is ID mis-
! pecuniary interest TO let 10
! go, and the only occasion when lie was
I In IN a. VI b. B. ct
| was when c. r. Smith rau Tor Congress
! the last time. ] might except one
| other time when there was SUN mu-
/ moi pal campaign on hand here, and the
| Republicans had fair chance to win.
/ They had 10 TaisO some Doodle and
! went TO Postmaster Adams 10 head tho
! list. lie made q g. mark opposite his
name. There will be no tears " hen
/ Adams is relieved.
prize fight recently took place at a
! certain town in this State. not many
! hundred miles removed from this city,
iu which the participants were two
/ weli-knOwn middleweizhts, and the
! spectators embraced representatives. OF
/ nearly every walk OF life, including
! lawyers, bankers, politicians and a
Judge Of Criminal Court.
! d ne purse was not a large one, Dut q
! sim rivalry existed between the pugi-
I lists, and when they entered the ring
! for business the crowd soon saw they
we're 70 have rare treat for their
\ money.
! Along in tho 9Th and sixth rounds
| the fighters were doing tremendous OK
/ ecutiOn, and the manner boo which they
/ were dIshguring each others frontis-
! pieces was a sight to behold. sWhen the
/ gong called them tD their corners az the
/ close OF the sixth round, and while
/ their attendants we're applying the
, sponge and bottle with viRor, the Grim
3 inaI Judge was seen making his way 10
/ Che centre OF the ring. There was i'm
( slant Disney among the spectators, and
/ everyone supposed Doc would interpose
/ his provocative aud order cessation of
/ the fighting Judge OF the surprise
and applause when ,ne Judge delivered
! himself Of tho following remarks.
"Gentiemen:--T contestants are
| giving as magnificent exhibition OF
/ tho manly art. The purse for which
/ they are doing batte ls so small that
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