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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-18
BISHOP WILSON SPEAKS A WORD
Wheeling, October 16, 1898.

Wheeling, October 16, 1898.
To Whom it May Concern:
| want to correct a statement made
by the pastor of the NJ. E. church, MIR.
]. w. Waters, relative to myself.
For fifteen years l have been in the
ministry and have pastored the fol-
lowing churches, viz: Jacksonville, o.,
ChillicOthe, O., Cleveland, o., Pitts
burg, Pa, Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, O.,
Oberlin, 0. These are among the lead
ing churches of the denomination, pay
ing from $500 to $500 per year. After
being satisfied that my calling was to
the evangelistic work, for the last
three years l have striven to adopt my
self along that line Of work, and
the Lord is with us. Hundreds have
been converted. I have been engaged
in special work in this city for about
eight or ten months, and during that
time about $50 conversions has been
the result.
Now. what I wish to have the pub
lie understand is: When | came to this
city nearly twelve months ago l came
under no cloud of condemnation, ask
ing no special recognition from any
man or set of men; attending to the
preaching of the Gospel of Christ,
preaching whenever Providence directs
me, and blest be His name. If God calls
a man to preach door will always be
open.
On last Sunday, October 18TH had
arranged to preach for Rev. Mr.. Miller,
of Bellaire, O., which l did, he hay
ing too much manly principle to stoop
to the dictations of such Jealous sug-
gestions as was uttered by Rev. Wat
ers, saying that my own church and
denomination does not recognize me;
and he (Waters) debating who must
fill other minister's pulpits. | wish to
say | admit that l am no angel, but if
Brother Waters thinks he is the only
one to fill other peoples pulpits | am
inclined to feel he is mistaken, because
if he is able to keep peace at his
church it will be blessed thing. One
thing I am proud Of: l am a negro
and stick to my own nationality.
never give a man credit for pretend
ing to be what he is not. Deceit is
something I despise in any sphere of
life. but when it is among Christian
ministers it is almost objectionable.
Now if Mr. Waters knows anything
to stop me from preaching the Gospel,
I would be glad for him to SO inform
me- / am here, and expect to remain
until Providence otherwise orders. Rev.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-18

Yesterday morning Mr.. T. ]. Stafford,
of Parkersburg, arrived in the city and
laid before the police curious in
stance of disappearance, which has so
far baffied all the efforts of the officers.
Mr.. Stafford's father, who is eighty
six years CT age, stopped about the
shoulders, with grey chin whiskers and
grey hair, had been in Pittsburg Wis
iting his daughter. He left Sunday,
over the Pennsylvania road, in COM
rany with two friends, man and wife,
of Parkersburg, who took charge of the
old gentleman s ticket and looked after
him personally. The party arrived
here at half-past eleven Sunday morn
ing, and had but fifteen minutes to
take the down train over the Ohio River
road. While the baggage was being
transferred, after which the Parkers-
burg couple, above referred to, were
looking personally, the old gentleman
wandered away, and since then no trace
of him can be found. A close search
was made about the depot before the
down river train left, to no purpose,
and as soon as Parkersburg was
reached the son was apprized of the
situation, and he took the first train
for this city, arriving yesterday morn
ing. He at once communicated with
Chief of Police Bennett and laid the
facts before him, and the day force was
instructed to keep a sharp lookout for
the missing man. All during yester-
day the search was kept up, but at ten
o'clock last night it had resulted in
nothing. Mr.. Stafford naturally walk
ed slowly, and could not have gone far
in the short interval between the ar
rival of the Pittsburg train and the de-
parture of the one for Parkersburg,
yet he managed to get out of sight,
and where he can be was merely a mat
ter of conjecture last night.
The family of the missing man are
naturally anxious, and any information
sent to police headquarters in this city
this morning will be greatly appre-
ciated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-18

NJ lzl xested ~ bo(h q ! Chris
tian mInlster ana brother. Also Rev.
Bumery has treated me since have
been here as brother. and as far as
courtesy is concerned, Rev. Mr.. Con
has done his share and have no crisi-
cism to offer; but when man, from
narrow, contracted. Jealous DISPOSE
ton, attacks me behind my back and
shakes my hand when he sees my face,
I have more respect for a common cur
that slips up in the rear and bites my
leg, than the man who laughs in my
face and cuts me with his tongue. But
we have some noble men in the min
istry that are not all Pecksniffs.
Yours for right and justice.
BISHOP w. r. WILSON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-18
Card of Thanks.

To Secretary of the Equitable Indus
trial Insurance Company Of Wash
ington. D. c.:
Dear Sir: Permit me to thank you in
this manner for the very prompt way
in which your Superintendent, H Hol-
land, N. E. cor. Of Twelfth and Chap
line streets (this city,, paid claim on
the death Of my brother, Shadrack
Weaver, amounting to one hundred and
ninety-eight dollars, on which only a
premium Of ten cents per week
was paid. mo trouble, mo delay" this
is the company "for the people
Yours respectfully,
MATTE WEAVER,
50 Eighteenth Street.
Wheeling, Oct. 18th. 1898.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-18
DIED AT WESTON.

Sheriff Richards yesterday received
a telegram from the Superintendent of
the Hospital for the Insane. at Wes-
ton, stating that James Dolan, COM
mitted from this county May 18th, last,
had died, and enquiring for relatives.
The Sheriff ascertained that Mr.. Dolan
had been sent to the Asylum from the
county infirmary, but could find no
friends, and so advised the asylum
authorities.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-18
Peerless PIatino photographs.

Life size. elegant, durable, and
prices that are a surprise, at Kinks
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-18
A Rare Opportunity to Visit Michigan
Points

October 10Th you can get tickets via
the Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling rail
way to very many points in Michigan
at one. fare for the round trip; tickets
good so days. Tee trains one at 7;05
a. M, and 2:4o p. m. Passengers on
morning train have opportunity for
dinner in the famous Lake Shore rail-
way dining cars. For particulars, see
o. R. Wood, Trav. Pass. Agent, Nc
Lure House block.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-18
STOVES.

If you wish to see the brightest light
That ever met your visual sight,
Just call along at Caldwell's Store
And see what he has on his floor.
For Cheapness, Heat and Brilliancy
There is nothing in this country
That can with his Gas Fires compare,
Unless it be the Dazzling Sun,
And that, itself, is most outdOne.
Give us a call before purchasing else
where. B. F CALDWELL & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-18

Was That Developed BY the Police,
Yesterday.

CITIZEN OF PARKERSBURG,
EIGHTY-SIx YEARS OF AGE. DIS
APPEARED BETWEEN TWO
TRAINS. ON THE CHIC RIVER
ROAD, AND NO TRACE OF HIM
CAN BE FOUND-HIS SON HERE
ENGAGED IN A SEARCH.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-18

The Ladies' Auxiliary of Parke Divis-
ion, A. 0. H, will give a social in the
High school hall tonight. A very attract
i've programme has been prepared. Among
those who will contribute musical num-
bers. will be Miss Emma Connolly, and
Messrs. W. NJ Clemans and Will Nesbitt
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-18
wbeelin9 Ae9lster
G. HESS g. SONS.-FALL OPENING.

FINE TAILORING POPULAR PRICES
Regardless of advance in Woolens, we are
prepared to make to order Suits, Overcoats
and Trousers at last years reduced and
popular prices. Suits, $4,000 up. Over
coats, $500 up. Pants, $500 up. The
artistic cut and stylish appearance of our
garments recommend themselves. Inspec-
ton invited. &. HESS u SONS,
Fashionable TailOrs and Fine Furnishers
1321-1323 Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-18
We can't Solve.

Why you will go to some other store and
pay. one dollar and twenty-five cents q
yard for
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-18

tEI.
Wheeling, Oct. 18th. 1898.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-18
UNIFORM RANK
Of the Hibernians Organized Sunday-A
O. H. Notes


A largely attended meeting Of members
of the Ancient Order of Hibernians was
held at the hall in the Cathedral High
school building Sunday afternoon. 1t was
called for the purpose of taking the pre-
liminary steps toward the organization of
division of the Uniform Rank of the
order Members of both local divisions
were present. Temporary officers were
chosen, as follows:
President-T. j. Duffy.
Vice President-J. E. Collins.
Treasurer-Daniel p. O'Leary.
Secretary-John j. Shaughnessy.
Another meeting will be held at the
same place in two weeks, by which time
it is expected that the charter will have
arrived. Permanent officers will then be
chosen. There is a national body of Uni
formed Hibernians, and this will be the
first division instituted in West Virginia
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-18
A DAINTY
SLEEPING ROOM

is the desire of every woman that has an
eye to the beautiful and a cultivated
taste. She can fit up her sleeping room
furniture from the plainest to the high
est grade, at pNces that are placed at
the lowest poiEt of moderation and all
in the newest designs and handsome
finish Our brass and iron beds are rich
and dainty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-18

Have you tried maple Leaf" and
Gold Coin Lard? Ask your grocer for
it. F. Schenek & Sons.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-18

Ask your grocer for maple Leaf" and
Gold Coin" Lard. Made by F. Schenk
& Sons,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-25

Il am not going to make silver
Speech" said Champ Clark in one
OF his campaign addresses. 81 have
not time enough. | never AID .A
great claim to practical piety, but |
do believe, as firmly as any man
taat ever lived, in an overriding
providence, and | believe that when
God created this world He did moth
ing in vain, and when He gave US
more gold and silver than He G I'VE
anybody else on the face of the
earth He intended US to use it. Ard
yet here We are, the strongest nation
on the globe, with 75,OOO,OOO PEG
pie, with illimitabIe resources. and
We sit down puslllanimously, like a
lot of idiots, and say that We are not
going to coin our own silver until we
get the consent of every little eight
by ten kingdom in Europe, some OF
them not as big as the District of
Columbia; and In doing that we are
acting with just about as mach sense.
md not one whit more, than the
nan who would sit down on The
banks of the Mississippi river and
lie of thirst, refusing to drink of its
waters because the innab
tants of the African desert
,annot come and drink with him."
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-25

The meager majority Of I6 received by
Mr.. Long III this county, as against the
sweeping victory of the party under
whose banner he ran-the maiorities
ranging from So to 6I5-was certainly a
just rebuke for his disregard of common
civility and decency in using the position
which the voters gave him to foist upon
them disreputable montebank as a
ruler and dispenser Of patronage, and
will undoubtedly be more appreciated by
Mr.. Long than the hundreds of letters
and personal interviews to which he was
treated number Of months ago in the
way of a protest against his high handed
course. Mr.. Longs political neck was
saved along through the great popularity
of the Mckinley administration. If that
gentleman will open his Bible at the
proper place he will find this language,
by grace are We saved, and that not of
yourself, lest We should boast, which we
think is especially applicable in this
case, and should be memorized by him.
South Haven New Era.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-25
flckinley Goes Back on ii S Word

CALI it what you will the fact is that
there is now scheduled for passage at the
next session Of congress, currency bill
which is drafted on the lines laid down
by the indianapolis monetary conference.
1t has McKinley's endorsement It
differs from Mr.. McKinley's past none
tary views in the following particulars:
Mckinley professed to be sincere when
he ran on a plank declaring for inter
national bimetallism. This monetary
measure scouts bimetallism whether
national, international or whether il
embraces the whole planetary system.
McKinly went out of his way to i'm
press upon the people that the Republi-
can party did not propose to retire one
dollar OF the greenbacks or one silver
dollar. All, he said, should remain in
circulation. This currency measure
proposes to retire all of the greenbacks.
and will practically result in the with
drawal OF silver dollars so that the entire
circulating medium of the country will be
gold and bank notes.--Exchange.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-25

One OF the regrets of the late
election was the loss of the Nebraska
legislature by a narrow majority.
which means the retirement of
Senator VIM. V. Allen. Senator
Allen is one of the brainiest men of
the Populist party and the reform
cause will lose the influence of his
able agitation in the senate. II was
reported that Senator Allen wopld
70 east as attorney for a railroad
upon his retirement but he makes .
denial of the statement, and a, the
same time takes occasion to set At
rest the report put afloat that there
was an estrangement between him
sell and Colonel VIM. J. Bryan. He
says; "There is absolutely nothing
upon which to base the assertion
Inc wish is evidently father to the
thought. | recognize in him one of
the greatest living American states.
men, and l shall be for him in
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-25
Bryan on the Result.

Lincoln, Neb., Nov. I5.-Colonel w
]. Bryan tonight gave to the Associated
Press the following interview relative tc
the late election:
while l do not understand that ser.
vice in the volunteer army prevents Z
soldier from expressing opinions upon
political questions, l declined to take
part in the late campaign lest | should be
accused by partisan opponents of attempt
ing to embarrasS the administration
Now that the election is over, | shall ex.
ercise q citizens privilege of discussing
the returns.
Compared with the election of 1906
the Republicans have gained in some
places and lost in others. 1t was not a
sweeping Republican victory. On the
whole, the result is not surprising when
it is remembered that the administration
is Just concluding successful war.
While majority of the soldiers are
probably anti-kepublican, the manage
ment OF the war has been entirely in
Republican hands, and the strongest
argument used during the campaign was
that Republican defeat would discredit
the president in the eyes of the foreign
nations while his commissioners were en-
gagged in making treaty. 1t was not a
trial upon the issues now before the peo-
pie, but a successful plea for contin-
uance OF the case. The people have not
accepted the gold standard; slley have
not fallen Ill love with the plan to give
the banks a monopoly of the issue of
paper money; they have not decided to
retire the greenbacks; they have not
surrendered to the trusts.
These questions were forced into the
background by the declaration of war,
but they must be faced again as soon as
peace is restored. The Chicago platform
presents for public consideration certain
vital economic questions. That platform
has not been Abandoned by those who
Endorsed it in 1896. 1t will be reafirned
in 1900, because it gives expression to
the hopes and aspirations of a large
majority of the party.
when the Democrats, Populists and
Silver Republicans favored Cuban indie
pendence they understood that war
would give temporary advantage to
the party in power, but they were willing
to risk defeat in order to aid the people
fighting to be free.
Neither can the election be regarded
as an Endorsement of any definite foreign
policy. Until a treaty of peace has
been entered into and the terms made
known, the people cannot pass Judgment
upon 1t. Whether the war will raise any
question of sufficient importance to turn
public attention away from domestic
problems remains to be seen"
In regard to the Nebraska election, he
said:
"a light vote was cast in Nebraska,
but the fusionists have elected the entire
state ticket and carried the same con.
gressional districts that they carried in
1896. IT Senator Allen is defeated for
reelection it will be because senators
are elected by Legislatures, instead of by
the people. If Republican senator is
chosen by the new legislature he will 90
to Washington to represent minority of
the people of the state, to thwart the will
of the majority"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-25
How 10 Look Good.

Good looks are really more than
skin deep, depending entirely on a
healthy condition OF all the vital
organs. II the liver be inactive, you
Eave bilious look: If your stomach
be disOrdered, you have dyspepiic
look; if your kidneys te affected, you
have a pinched look. Secure good
health, and you will surely have good
looks. Electric Bitters" is good
Alternative and tonic. Acts directly
on the stomach, liver and kidneys.
Purites the blood, cures pimples,
blotches aud boils, and gives good
complexion. Every bottle guaranteed.
Sold at F. B. Snyder's drug store. 80
cents per bottle. 5
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-25

p P. Elder, of Ottawa, one of the
pillars OF greenbackism in Kansas.
thinks the time for reorganization
OF party lines has come. In an
editorial flying portrait of VIM. 7.
Bryan at the head, he says: Old
greenoackers and peoples party
voters, Democrats and silver Re.
publlcans may as we'll make I'D their
minds to a reorganization and con-
solidation into one party-all the
political factions into one great.
harmonious, political combination
before the second battle of 1900.
This would do away forever with the
eternal dickering for division of
places on the tickets. The m
pleasant contention that "you have
SO many andwe have only SO MANY, u
the constant attacks, charges and re-
charges of the enemy on Our ranks
to lrrltate, divide, and create dis.
sensions would cease and be for.
ever done away with. All this has
heretofore been source of danger
and weakness. The word fusion"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-25

so ofsns We 10 many OF the oid guard
would become obsolete. We ,hen
could present one harmonious dud
impregnqble front to the enemy.
x x x This ne rsm,za-
ton must take the name Of reform
democracy. There are eleven strong
states hat would demand the nam,
democracy.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-25

Why should the government re-
linquiSh its constitutional right to
issue money to the banks? Neighbor,
don't you believe for an instant that
the banks are going to perform this
service for accommodation. They
will get their pay. They not only
get to issue the money and loan it
out at 10 per cent or more, but they
will at all times have control of the
volume of money! power that will
enable them to control the price of
the products Of the country, and the
fortunes of everybody but their own
tribe.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-25

Generel James Longstreet, United
States Commissioner of Railroads,
in his annual report recommends the
building of a double track railroad
by the government from Kansas
City to San Diego, Cal. He is
moved to this suggestion by the
scent of great commerce with the
Hawaiian Islands.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-25
1.-THE Wall Street Market Grows

"The Wall Street Market Grows
More Buoyant" was a favorite head.
line in Republican newspapers for
many days after the election. II
may not have occurred to the penny
a>llners OF the plutocratic press, tina,
there is very wide gulf between the
bondholders of Wall street and plow
holders OF the prairies, but such is a
fact and whatever is "fun" to the
former is death" to the latter class.
Wall street stocks may have ad-
yanced, but there has been no shrink.
age in the farmers mortgage or in.
crease in the price of his products,
as result Of the election.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-25

Governor Tanner of Illinois has
won the fight for the Illinois miners.
They go back to work at the old fig,
ures. If Tanner had been Popu>
list he would have been made famous
as the arch anarchist of modern
times.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-25

A man has been found in Harvey
county who really never heard OF
Jerry Simpson. He is Republi-
can. 1t is feared that when he
hears of "John l. Long" he will drop
dead.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-25

Jerry Simpson was defeated and
Governor Pingree was victorious.
Will some student nf the octopus
kindly explain what all this means
Chicago News.
The "studentof the octopus" would
probably explain oy pointing out the
fact that ran on differently labled
tickets.-Topeka Journal.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-25

Chester has found his 81" again
but it turns out to be "Tohn l."
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-25
ALL FOR THE PARTY.

Eyes, only for two years, for if he is
not running for congress he will be
doing something else in politics." said
Mrs. Simpson. HE has great ambit-
ion to build up the party. Jerry used to
spend every dollar we made to build up
the party"
Hello, there, the cattle are out.
That's troubled" And so saving Jerry
ran to the rescue, which ended the inter
view.