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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-24
Let t.h,'e,,iFun Ee.sln.

While the Wheeling organ OF the state
Democracy Is trying to convince itself
that the wings OF the party in West Viz
ginia are tapping together in sweet har-
mony. and That there Is nothing to dis
turb the serenity OF the political atmos-
pherc. SO far as the Democratic party is
concerned. the brethren OF the Demo-
cratic press throughout the state. those
who believe In dealing frankly with the
situation. are speaking fright out In
meeting" The wetzel Democrat, for
instance. which Is presided over by that
excellent Democratic expert authority
and hero Of many campaigns, Col. Bob
McEldowney. doesn't agree with the
Wheeling organ that all Is quiet and
peace within the ranks. and sounds a
note Of timely warning. More than that,
tho Democrat comes sqlarcly out and
acknowledges the corn" so to speak.
when It cries, what shall we do to be
taved?" This query At propounds to
the various Democratic committees
of the state. and pointed1y adds Had
you not better pull yourselves togethcr?"
This IS not only pointed, but the Demo-
crat thinks IT Is pertinent, for 1t further
wants to know: "Shall we suffer the
party to remain unorgalized until the
next campaign is upon us, and then pre-
sent an unorganIzed and undlscIpllned
mob against an organized enemy at the
polls? II so we ehall so down to certain
defeat"
The Fairmont Index, another able
Democratic journal. which doesn't take
much stock in the Wheeling organs
attempt to cover up the real situation
in the party In the state, and It's policy Of
crying Peace. peace. when there Is no
peace" and carrying the state in IT'S
mind, seconds the cry of alarm sounded
by the Wetzel Democrat and realizes
the situation. which 1t thinks should
be faced.
As dlsinteressed observer, the Intel
llgencer trusts that the pulling together
process will begin soon. merely for
the amusement It will afford the public,
IL for nothing else. Involved in all the
movements that vii! be made to organ
lie on the lines suggested by the, Demo-
crat will be several things that will
tend to entertain the galleries, such as,
for instance, the shaping up OF the
various committees" in way that Will
please all the factions. Such little mat
tiers as may come up between tho radical
silverites, who have already served no.
tice on those who couldn't swallow Bry-
anism in 1896 that they must take back
seats until they become regenerated;
the charges OF treachery against Senator
Faulkner. who is candIdat for re-elec-
ton to the senate; the denuneiations Of
Ex-Governor Maccorkle for his leanings
toward protection; the cruel insinuation
that Colonel McGraw, another senator
ial asp!rant was converted to silver be-
tween two ballots in convention; and
many other things, too numerous to
mention, to say nothing Of the fight that
will come between the two factions for
the control OF the state committee, and
other things. will be all Interesting In
their way. By all means let the work
Of pulling together the "unorganlzed and
undlscipllned mob, to face an organ
lied enemy" begin at once. The sooner
the better-for the spectators.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-24
PASSING pLEAsANTRIEs.

T. D.. y. vi : =. n
Commercial .Terms.-"What is invest
mcnt. grandpa?" well, 1T is giving
man a S. dinner. and then selling him
$1,000 Dill OF goods."-Detroit Free
Press.
Both Observation-Disclosures me to
have the pleasure OF returning that
five dollars that borrowed the other
day. Smythe-Thanks; the pleasure is
mine.---Harlem Life.
Matrimonial Exploslons.-'".After ALA
married man has the advantage OF a
battlesh!p." In what respect, pray?"
when he gets blown up he knows
what did it."-Ch!caGo Record.
Boys" said the school teacher, t".who
can tell me George tWashington's mot
to?" Several hands went up. Philip
Perkasie, you may tell" when in
doubt, tell the truth."-Detroit Free
Press.
The Evidence at Hand.-Giles-It Is
said that the scanty garments worn by
the barbarous races account for the
unusual longevity among them"
SmNeS-l DON'T Goupt II. just look Ut
the great age attained by our ballet
girls.-Chlcago News.
A certain DR.. Brown courted lady
unsuccessfully for years, and drank her
health every day. On being observed to
omit the custom, gentlemen said:
Come, Doctor, your old toast" "Ex-i
cuse me-" he replied, "as 1 can't make
her Brown, I'll toast her no longer
Tit-Bits.
y A Conscientious Woman.-Sorah had
been told to say at the front door that
her mistress was not at home when GER
tain callers appeared upon the scene. It
evidently went much against the grain
for her to make herself responsible for
even so small q white lie, but she pro-
missed to do so. and, with certain mod!-
flcations, she kept her word. is Mrs..
Blank at homer" queries the caller.
For this wan toimc, Mrs. Smithers.
she ain't!' said the maid. but Hivin
help ner II yez ashk me again! m not
loi twice for anybody Twin. upon me
sowln-Eorper's Drawer
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-24

Whatever may be mo tate OF zo,a.t
even his most bitter foes in Franco must
admit that he does not lack the courage
OF his convictions. Few men could ,tand
In the presence OF hostile court and
hurl defiance at The moi. tolerated by.
the authorities, as he did on Monday
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-24

Judging from some OF the dispatches
from this country that are appearing in
the Madrid papers. 1t Is evident that
Spain is also afflicted with yellow jour-'
nafism, II
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-24

The arrest and indictment Of the aier:
Ger county iynchers speaks well for the
authorities or ina. county. The oppor-
tunityis AFFORDED for q prompt appiica,i
ton Of Justice, which may have A whole
some effect on the community The
majesty OF the law, should and doubtless
will DO ylndieated.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-24

The. Spanish newspaper, La Lucia, ut
Havana. is publishing some aGgrava!ing
comments Just now, but as taey all
seem 10 be based upon transformation
they are having little effect. It's cri,i-
cisms OF the court Enquiry are utterly
baseless. +
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-24

Tho treasury receipts so far this
month point to an. carly cessation Of the
deficit, and arc bearing out the preaic-
tons Of the trainers Of the revenue bill.
The receipts for the aacal year up to
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-24
.RANDI oPERA HouSE
! EDUCATIONAL. h
NOISES BUSINESS ACADEMY
REMOVAL.
- z Ivy IL e 49,
EDUCATIONAL,

:
\ Owing to the increase In number Of pu.
pills. have been compelled to move my
school to more commodlous quarters In the
LANCE building. southeast corner Market
and Fourteenth streets. The new quar-
tors are elegantly lighted and heated. and
will be found to be every way most ad-
mirably, adapted to the use OF a CONNER
cial school. Each department has sepa-
rate room. I am now better equipped than
ever to offer generous and appreciative
public superior advantages In point OF In
struction facilities and Accommodations.
- fe7 SEs3fi I. R. NOISE, Principal 2
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-24

Matrimonial Exploslons.-".After ALA
married man has the advantage OF a
batt!esh!p." I'm what respect. pray?"
when he gets blown up he knows
what did it."s-Ch!caGo Record.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-24

the present have oyer.aiseh thoss OF the
came period Of the las, rscaisyear. The
Ipesamists who have been confident tha,
the deficit would be Increased are being
idEss nnointed K q " Il y
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-24

Both Observation-Disclosures me to
have the pleasure OF returning that
five dollars that borrowed the other
day. Smythe-Thanks; the pleasure is
mine.-Harlem Life.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-24

Commercial Terms.-"What is invest
mcnt. grandpa 2" s"Well. 1t is giving a
man a S. dinner. and then selling him
$1,000 Dill OF goods."-Detro!t Free
Press.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-24
YOU NEED STRENGTH
Sold by R. Ii. LIST, 1910 Main Street
FOR RENT FROM APRIL !.

A most desirable country residence, WITH
four and one-half acres OF ground. situated
on, Motor line, in Pleasant Valley. ! y
A residence with 0 rooms, yard, eeill,,l
ETC., corner Fifteenth and jacob streeI.
A well located store room, opposite Ne
Lure House. on Twelfth street, seeoa!
door from German Rank. now vacant
Arion store room. No. 2002 Main stree.
I-acre farm miles ptriver road.
46-acre farm in Marshall county. and 20.
more than 4 miles from the city. =
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-24

Boys" said the school teacher, g"who
can tell me George -Washington's mot
to-" Several hands went up Phillip
Perkasie, you may tell" when in
doubt, tell the truth."-Detroit Free
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-24
Relief III Six HOUR.

Ms Family Pills are The best.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-24

= SeIf-saCrIlicInE9 But lew OF her CO.
workers, but fewer sti!i OF the multi
tudcs who have sat entrarced' by her
persuasive eIoquence. choice words and
modest bearing. ever dreamed OF what
It cost this daughter OF the King when
she left all to follow wherever He chose
to lead. And now let her epitaph be
as simple as her own beautiful life: "She
hath done what she could" and her
works do follow her. "
Her friend,
NJ. S., II. (!
wheeling W. Va, Feb. "a, 1888. ~
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-24
beware of ,ointments for Caturrh That
Contain Mercury.

Wheeling. W. Va, Feb. "a, 1888. q,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27
In the Case of Mai. Stubs.

The Advisory Council Of the Grand
Camp Of Virginia, Confederate fete
rams, which met in Lnychburg Thurs
day to hear the appeal of Major James
Il. Stubbs, the Grand Commader, who
was found guilty by an investigating
Committee of his comrades OF improper
association with the agent OF q book
publishing mouse, has partially vindi
Gated Major Stubbs. TIE council sat
for nine hours, and after reviewing the
evidence adduced before the commit
tee and INDUCING at some length in a
discussion OF the case, adopted the fol
loving resolution, which was offered
by Capt. John n. Qpie, and ordered to
be certified to the Grand Commander
and g rand Camp:
ave, the council, find upon exami-
nation of the evidence before us, that
Commander Stubs has not been guilty
of acce pting bribe, but we do find
that his conduct has been 50 indiscreet
that he should no longer be in COM
mand Of the Grand Camp, or a men,
Der of the History Committee of the
Grand Camp"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27

There are said to be some who be-
lieve conscientiously that William ].
Bryan passed from the list of presi-
Dental possibilities in 1896. This is
true, there are many gullible people in
this world, as was demonstrated in the
campaign of 1896. Mark Hanna found
them by the score, yes, by the thou
sand. they were presidents of banks
and those whose Importance in the
financial world was severely felt by
themselves. He bled these gullibles as
the manufacturers were bled in the
Harrison election when Cleveland
sounded his free trade" tocsin. They
were the suckers who furnished the
campaign funds then, but the suckers
were increased by Mr.. Hanna by the
addition Of the Bankers and other
masterful persons Now these same
are screwing up their consciences to
| the point of believing that they were
not really fools when they responded
to the levy made by Mr.. Hanna for
his and Mckinley's glorification. But
1t is hard work, and do the best they
can by proclamation of Bryan's death,
and preaching funeral sermons, they
have not exactly convinced themselves,
much less the public, that they were
not fools of the first wafer. Their
ample means judiciously expended did
postpone the election of Bryan, but 1t
did no more, and today he stands
stronger and more conspicuously the
candidate of the people than ever.
But what is distressing is that the
combined banking wisdom, assisted by
that other plethora of intelligence the
entire manufacturing element, fur
ther assisted by the railroads and
every other corporate interest, should
have been SO gullibie as to have
seen their money go for nothing better
Or more substantial than a postpone
ment. This whisting to keep theil
courage up is all right, but it is posi-
lively laugbable to see how these
know it alls let go their cash. They
will never do it again, and as this il
the only thing that prevented Bryan'f
election last time, there will be &c
power but death which can prevent il
when the polls close in 1900.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27
The On Stone Quarry at Rapp's Mill

The new year has opened with the
revival Of work at the quarries of onyx
stone at Rapp's Mill on the headwaters
of Buffalo (Snakefoot) in tEis county.
E. B. Hassey and son. epresenting the
Virginia Onyx company, have a force
Of hands engaged in opening up the
quarry preparatory TO putting in q
tramway to convey the stone at Rapp's
Mill, At that point they are erecting
buildings into which they will put ma
chinery to SOW and press the stone
The machinery is to be run by water
power. There is enough of this stone
in sight to occupy force of hands for
some years, The stone Was discovered
several years ago in cave on the farm
of J. B. Rapp. Ohio parties bought
the land and opened up the quarry.
They shipped specimens OF the stone
to Cincinnati where il was dressed and
examined by experts. The result of
this examination is that the owners of
the quarry are going Systematically to
work to get out the stone and dress it
for market. Il will be hauled to
Buchanan, the nearest station, which
ten miles distant. The stone is OF
many colors. 1t takes fine polish
and is in demand at good prices for the
inside inish of handsome houses and
for The tops of tables and other fdrni-
ture, Pocahoutas Times
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27
Trouble Brewing.

| 1t does not take much of prophet
to foretell that our legislature is piling
up trouble for the Democratic party
at the next State election. The effect
J Of the various measures it will pass
will by that time have been felt, seen,
tasted and will have nauseated the
public, and reaction will set in which
will make times hard in Old Virginia.
] They are undertaking too much and
will do too little in the right direction.
They will pass a number OF petty, fool
| ish, paternal bills, which should never
see statute book, and they will pass
some unconstitutional measures if
they do not take care, and some bills
which will drive capital out of the
State. They have now before them a
bill known as the Employers Liability
bill, with which they are wrestling
and making great to do. This is a
bill which is intended to secure to an
injured employee of a railway company
the right to get damages for, any in
jury he may receive. Other corpora
lions are mentioned in it, that is all
corporations are included, but every
body knows that no other corporation
is aimed at but the railroads. Now
this is done not for the love the pat
rons of the bill have for those employ
ees. They do not love them, they may
love one particular one who has en-
ployed one Or more of these
patrons to sue the railway company
for damages on a contingent fee of one
half, but apart from this they are not
deeply interested. Some of these pat
rons hold the idea that the railway
employees seeing the great love of the
Virginia Legislature for them will
forever vote the Democratic ticket.
They shoot wide of the mark. They
will vote exactly as Mr.. Ingalls,, or
Mr.. Spencer, or the then President of
the railway desires them to vote, and
the kind and bountiful Virginia Leg
isl&ture with its wise and good laws
will never be thought of in such
crisis. These are vote catchers, because
the motive is no higher, unless it be
the self exploitation of the individual
whose name the bill bears. The
Smithers bill. or the Barkslate bill, or
the Sparks bill, may all sound sweet
to the ears of Mr.. Smithers, or Mr..
Barkslate, Or Mr.. Sparks, bat this is
short lived honor and the recipients of
the bounty viii soon pass from the
memory of the benefieiaries, and the
Democratic party will'suffer for their
misguided philanthropy. We are
bound to have trouble and the present
Legislature will be the cause of it,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27
MEMS OF THE DAY.

Kate Forsytbe, the well known
American actress, died in London Fri
day.
Ex- President Cleveland emphatical-
| ly denies Mr.. Morgan's statement that
he favored Hawaiian annexation.
It is stated that John Deveaux, a
negro politician, is to be appointed
collector of the port of Sayannah.
1t is said that the tax levy for Balti-
more this year will be more than So on
the $1G0 Of property, and may go to
50 25.
| Rev. Dr.. John Hall has decided to
| withdraw his resignation az pastor OF
the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church,
! New York.
Senator Morgan on Friday conclud-
ed his four days speech in favor OF
| the ratification OF the Hawaiian an.
rexation treaty.
Ex-President Cleveland will preside
at meeting to be held in New York
| February IL in aid of colored industrial
| education.
Martial law has been proclaimed at
| Fort Yukon, Alaska, a mob of $50 men
having attacked the warehouse of the
trading companies.
The II s CRY building which the Real
Estate Trust Com oany will erect soon
at the southeast corner of Broad and
| Chestnut streets. Philadelphia, will be
the tallest structure of its kind in that
city.
| Rev. Dewitt Talmage, D. D.. of
! Washington, was married in Pittsburg,
Pa. on Saturday to Mrs. Elemore Nc
| Cutler, a daughter of James Nice.
Cutcheson, an iron manufacturer, and
u widow Of two months.
Rev. E. O. Eldridge, pastor Waugh
Methodist Episcopal Church, Wash
ington, who is named IS co respondent
in the Robertson divorce case, made e
statement to his congregation Sunday
declaring his innocence.
It is rumored that Emperor Francis
Joseph, Of Austria, will shortly an
nounee the betrothal of the Arch
duchess Elizabeth, daughter OF the late
Grown Prince Rudolf, to the King of
Spain. The Archduchess is Is and the
King IL years old.
The resolution of Representative
Saunders in the Kentucky Legislature
asking the resignation Of Senator
Lindsay, was defeated last week by
some of the strongest silver men in the
assembly, headed by Speaker Peck
ham, voting againt it.
The Democratic and the anti Hanna
Republicans in the Ohio Legislature
are proposing to punish Gen. eros
venor for his participation In the late
unpleasantness in the Senatorial con-
test. A gerymandering bill against
him has been introduced in the Ohio
Legislature.
The new Democratic Congressional
Committee in Washington Friday
night elected as chairman Senator
White Of California. The election of
a secretary was postponed. Tue Chi
cago platform was reaffirIned. Reso
luton of thanks was unanimously
adopted on Senator Fau!kner's seryt-
ees to the committee.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27

Mr.. Thomas Reed of Maine, and Mr..
Joe Bailey of Texas, had little mis-,
understanding on last Thursday. Each
accused the other of stating what was
not the fact, and each emphatically
reiterated his statement even after the
other had said he was mistaken. Mr..
Reed is said to have tried to freeze Mr..
Bailey with his frown, and Mr.. Bailey
is said to have tried to scorch Mr..
Reed with the warmpth of his manner.
1t was meeting of extremes. Each
seemed to say: "This rock will fly
from It's firm base as soon as l." But
Mr.. Bailey had the record in his favor.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27
Decidedly Republican.

A correspondent writing to the Po-
cahontas, W. Va, Times from Blue
Spring district, says:
''Blue Spring district is just Blue
Spring neighborhood, composed of two
or three Republicans. This communi-
ty was carried solidly for the Repu bli-
cans in 1896. and will be again in 1900,
no matter who is their candidate OF
what kind of platform they may get
out. 1t may declare for just anything
silver or gold, brass or copper, steel
or pot-metaI-just so its called Repub
lican that is all that is needed to get
their votes.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27

Our Democratic friends in Congress
have made great mistake in sympa-
thizing with the Cubans. The Repub-
licans will oppose anything the Demo
Gratis seem to want. They have set
the Cuban cause back many years.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27

Our State Legislature is pretty sure
to be impaled on one or the other Of
two horns of e dilemma, It's members
must vote to cut down the salaries and
perquisites of their official friends, or
they must face a constitutional con-
vention which will do away with a
large body of those friends altogether
A third horn is so terrible that we had
thought OF leaving It unmentioned-if
they leave Richmond with the knowl-
edge that they have increased the rate
Of taxation, they will also have the
knowledge that they willnever be sent
there again.
The increase of taxation for the ben
eft of our gallant veterans, while the
great host of officials, great and
small, are drawing the very same sal
aries and getting the same fees that
they got twenty years ago-and which
salaries and fees have just double the
purchasing power they had twenty
years ago-will raise a storm among
the tax payers. To increase the taxes
when the simple looping off of useless
Office holders and general retrench-
ment would give money enough
for old soldiers and the increase of the
interest and everything else, is 30
grave a mistake that the people would
rise up against it.
But it has turned out just as was
looked for. Every legislator is willing
cut down expenses in every other
lator's bailiwick, but not in his
n. And so it will always be. The
only substitute for retrenchment now
is a constitutional convention, and
that alert reformer, Mr.. Withers, has
already seen it and introduced a bill
to that effect, as a solution that is
bound to come.
Nothing has better developed what
is the real calibre of this legislature
than this proposition to increase the
taxes. Before the election last Novem-
Der, candidates were talking of re-
trenchment to get money to help the |
veterans; now they say raise the taxes
TO help the veterans. And while saving |
this they are introducing the regula-
ton bills for the "relief' of county |
treasurers. sheriffs and the like. On |
the work of this Legislature depends 4
the question whether a constitutional |
convention will be forced on the State. |