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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20
THE DUTY OF THE VOTERS

AS the facts are brought to light it
becomes evident that the conduct of
the war was stained with jobbery which
in some of its consequences reached the
proportions of shameful treason. The
unquestioning generosity of the people
was traded upon to promote favorites,
to engineer huge contracts, to discrim-
mate against the soldiers of certain
States of whose people the politicians
in power had nothing TO expect, and
to prepare for selling proceeds of cor
ruption in Cuba and the Philippines
Hobson's. heroism accidentally devel-
oped the fact that, against the -n~-t'7ot
of naval officers, some porItlcal broker
had secured the purchase of the Mer-
riraaU at more than twice her value,
netting to those in the deal not far
from 100000.
Scandals, attributable entirely to
Washington, surrounded the entire San
tiago campaign. The worst of the truth
is still to be exposed, but enotgh is
known to compel the conclusion that
the War Department has been a busy
centre of corruption, to the sacrifice of
the lives ofl>kundreds and the health
OF thousands of our soldiers.
an Americans prefer to hold Mr..
Mckinley innocent of knowingly aid
ing in this His fault seems to have
been that of weak unwillingness to
discipline or discharge his unworthy
subordinates, or to resist the pressure
brought to bear on him to appoint per-
sonal and political favorites, altogether
unfit for their duties to responsible
staff positions in the army, especially
in the commissary department. Thus
far only is he personally responsible,
yet all responsibility must rest on
his shoulders, or those of his party pol
iticians who prompted him in these
things 1t is simply part and parcel of
the system that permitted tariff sched-
ules to be made up by contributors to
campaign funds This is the system OF
the present party in power and espec-
tally of the politicians who have con-
troll in Washington, who have been
using the war to enrich themselves
and their private allies.
| An effort will be made to bring these
things before Congress for official in
vestigation. While that Is not likely
to be permitted to amount to anything
! it is certain that enough will develop
TO eternally damn in the eyes of al
good American citizens the whole sys-
TEN row in vogue at the national cap
ital. The wholesale thievery going or
while the armies were nlarshalling ant
the citizens absorbed in the splendid
achievements of the nations arms can
not be concealed. The people have bu
to keep their eyes open.
Ere official investigation, or white
wash. is possia'e, however, the peopl
viii have an opportunity to turn dow
in Congress the party responsible TO
these things and the indications ar
the peopl. will not neglect it. In thi
every good citizen owes sacred dut
10 himself and country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

The proposed new and more power
full and gigantic iron and steel trust
is well under way. 1t will be up be-
fore the KIT Congress demanding
government protection for its schemes
to rob the American consumer Mean
while the American people should see
to it that the next Congress is not
the kind OF Congress to support the
schemes of the trust.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

The American soldiers in Ponce have
been passing Confederate money On
the unsuspecting Porto Ricans, and
one petty officer who was detected at
it has been sentenced to five years in
the penitentiary. The punishment is
hardly severe enough. Such dishon-
esty upon the part of American SOL
diers will do infinite ha. m in preju-
dicing the people of our new acquisition
against us at the start; and first i'm
pTessions are proverbially lasting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20
NO NEED FOr. IT.

of our great coastline or for offense
in war time The ships already plan
ned as additions to our navy are amply
sufficient for all present or prospect
i've needs of this country provided we
are not to embark upon the un-Ameri-
can policy of territory-gra bling and
imperialism.
AS to our army there is absolutely
no need for an expensive increase in
that establishment. 1t has been dem
onstrated that we can put a half mil
lion men in the field-the finest sold
iers on earth-in an incredibly short
time--soldiers who have in every in
stance proven themselves fully the
equals CT the regulars. Why then
maintain an expensive standing army
for which in time of peace we have
absolutely no need?
For sudden emergencies we have
our large national guard. This
body is composed Of trained and
drilled soldiers. who when not on duty
are attending 10 the everyday duties
of the citizen, but always ready to
rcsnond to the call of the State, Or
the country. If it is necessary to keep
a larger drilled army at hand, let the
general government devote its atten-
tor 10 strengthening the national
guard of the States, which is ever
ready and can respond as quickly as
the regular army.
An increase in the efficiency of the
State guard is one of the needs OF
the country rs shown in the recruit
ing for the war just ended, which dis
closed a very unorga1ized, IDLY
equipped and all-around bad condition
Of the national guard Of nearly every
State. in some instances not nan O.
these citiren soldiers passing the re
cru;ting officer. There is vast room
for reform III this branch OF the Stat
service and the federal government
could cooperate with the states 10
lts nerfectica to the decided advantag
If both and in this way accompilsl
all or more than could be accomplish
cd by expensive increase OF the siz
of the regular army.
There is much room for progress i
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

local questions forced upon the people
BY the incompetence and jobbery Of
the party In power
In the next national house OF repre-
sentatives the present corrupt majority
ought to be reversed and clear mayor
ity over all elected composed of meI
who have only the interests of the reo-
pie and the country at heart.
The plain people should come out Of
this campaign well intrenched for the
greater battle of 1900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

In making your trip to Indianapolis
next Sunday, August 21, you will
Aaye to ride thirteen hours or more,
ana no doubt the committee will ar
range 70 harA some lunches, but that
10 ny no means Certain, so to fill your
own SIPS Win some iNnches that will
stalu the Trip come to Gus H. Med
lex s. on south Street, Corner Seven
teenth and Market, there you will ms.
the finest supply of Potted Ham,
Tongue and in fact anything that
would suit for the occasion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

The Naval Board of Construction
will recommend to Secretary Long the
ton battleships with eighteen knots
speed, three armored, six protected
and six unprotected cruisers at a cost
of $32 100000 These with other vessels
to be constructed will be ample for
Uncle Sans present or prospective
legitimate needs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

Gen. ]. Pluvius has been ma-shalling
his forces in great shape hereabouts
lately and has carried the day and the
night, too, in down-pouring. overflow
ing style. He has been rath ~ reckless,
however, in handling the heavenly ar
tillery. stray bolts having zone c M
siderable damage 10 the property Of
non-combatants here below.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

Chickamauga-Chattanooga Nationa,
Military Park, Tenn, August 10
The First Vermont Infantry broke
camp at an early hour to-day and
marched five miles to Rossyi'le sta
ton, where the men boarded trains
waiting to take them to Fort Ethan
Allen, in their home state. The
route of the Vermonters is over the
Southern and Norfolk & Western
lines
The First Illinois Cavai~.; ard the
First Maine Infantry are now MAX.
ing preparations to retur:. to their
state capitals according to orders is
sued them. They are not expected to
move before next week. Tne orders
to return home were reserved with
great enthusiasm by the men OF the
regiment, as the majority desire to
get back to civil life as there is no
longer a chance of fighting.
General McKee's Second Division of
the First Corps and General Sanger's
Third Division of the First Corps will
proceed respectively to Knoxville ard
Lexington early next week, according
to present orders
The various regiments are now maxi
ing their preparations for departure.
Within ten days the army here will
be reduced one-half
The work of sending away the sick
soldiers is now being prosecuted in all
divisions ofthe army. 1t is the dispo-
sition of the department to send home
all sick men on thirty-day furlougns.
The hospital train which arrived
niaht from Philadelphia left to-
aay with 100 SICK rnv--- som the First
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20
A MIDSUMMER WISH.

1t seems to me these summer days
If | could be simple frog,
And nothing do but blink and laze
Upon half-submerged log;
To fall asleep meath lily pads,
To lave no solitary care.
To bend beneath no mortal fads,
I'd find life bliss beyond compare
And surely were l that blest wight,
That frog-with naught to do but soak
In fresh cool water day and night:
I'd not be known like him to croak.
But with q IKE. joyous trill
ia I'LL thu he streams. the bogS.
All Fatei - my will,
I'd ehoV Mig new in frogs.
fencr1ck Bangs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

Washington, August 19.-Gen. Shat
ter has informed the war department
that after consulting with Gen. Law
ton, commanding the department of
Santiago, it had been concluded that it
will not be necessary to SEND any more
troops to Santiago for the preservation
of peace and good order. This state
ment is made with the understanding
that the present military force will b.
reinforced by the arrival of the regular
infantry and the Twenty-third Kansas
volunteers
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

Vermilye & Co., Of New York, rep
resenting a syndicate that bid III sue>
cessfully for New York city bonds, Oh
tanned an injunction restraining Comp
troller Coler from delivering the honis
to a firm in which he is interested.
The coincident is rather suspicious anG
may be worth investigation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20
ARE GlNAGHONE
Regiments at Chickamauga Breaking
Camp to Re urn to Their States.

ARMY REDUCTIONS GOING ON RAP
IDLY-WITHIN TEN DAYS THE
FORCE AT CHICKAMAUGA WILL
BE CUT DOWN ONE-HALF-OR-
DERS FROM WASHINGTON CIV
ING A LIST OF REGIMENTS TO
BE MUSTERED OUT-GENERAL
WHEELER IN COMMAND OF THE
CAMP AT MONTAUK POINT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

Promoter Hooley's charges of bribery
against Lord De La War; and others
were decided by the High Court of JUS
tice to be unsustained, probably on the
ground that the nobility can 90 II"
wrong.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

The Register deeply regrets to an
nounce the death of Hon. John Walton
An cid soldier, Democrat and public
servant of the highest integrity, as pop
uiar and trusted among Republicans as
Democrats, and a citizen of the highest
character, worth and usefulness, the
whole community will deeply and sim
cerely mourn his death.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

Spain has not only fine sailors-as
witness Cervera-but, also, some mag
nificent soldiers. Major Martinez,
Spanish commander at Coamo, went
to death at the head of -
, ,.u.u7 be defeated. He Was
a true hero, fine martyr to SOL
dier's duty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

1t is said that Spain feels that the
loss of Manila has weakened her posi-
ton in the peace negotiations. We
didn't know that Spain had any posi-
ton in the peace negotiations except
that of holding the bag.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

When Generals Lee and Wheeler met
they embraced and kissed each other
lust like overjoyed children Bless
both the gallant old fighters, who have
proven their valor, under the gray
and the blue.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20
OIL MARKET.

OH, CITY. Pa, August 19.-Certificates
closed at 971xc for cash. Shipments. g.
$50 bbls: runs 1914 bbls.
Credit balances. sSc: certificates closed
at e,1sc bid for cash. Shipments, $3.50
bbls: runs, 10, 1874 bbls.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

Washington, August 19.-Orders
were given to-day for the return to
their state rendezvous of the follow
ing named, volunteer regiments: The
First Illinois Cavalry and the First
Maine Infantry now at Chickamauga,
and the Second New York Infantry.
NV at Fernandina, Fla. The First
Illinois is ordered to Springfield, ILL.,,
the First Maine to Augusta, Me-, and
the Second New York to Troy, N. I.
These regiments were mustered into
the military service of the government
at the outbreak of the war at the
places mentioned, and their rntnrn
there is accepted as conclusive eNl-
dence that they are to be mustered
out. The movement Of these regi-
nents will begin as soon as the neces-
sary transportation can be provided.
Another regiment which has been or
dered to return to its recruiting rem
devious is the First Vermont lnfan-
try. That regiment now at Chlcka-
manga is under orders to proceed to
Fort Ethan Allen, VT, and left Camp
Thomas to-day Similar orders will be
issued from day to day to the other
volunteer regiments selected for mus
tering out No official information
on this subject is obtainable at the
war department in advance of the is
sue of the orders. 1t is said, how
ever, that the Third Georgia Infantry,
the Third Alabama Infantry and the
First Maryland Infantry are among
the number already selected for mus
tering out.
The War Department has received
the following:
Santiago, August 10, 1898.
H. C. Corbin, Adjutant General, Wash
ington:
The D. H. Miller, with the First reg
ular infantry and some stevedores. has
just sailed9g SHAFTER
New York, August 19.-The United
! States hospital ship Relief has arrived
here from Porto Rico with sick and
wounded soldiers.
The following passengers OF the Re
lief landed at Quarantine and went tC
New York: B. Tomatsari, surgeon
| Japanese navy; Lieutenant-Colone
Sem: Surgeon-General Terry, Of Gov
| ernor Blacks staff; Captain w. P
Edgerton, returning to West Point
Ernest L. Tosca, late secretary to Gen
eral Lee, but assigned to Genera
| Miles staff as Interpreter; Richart
| Harding Davis. of the New York Her
aid, and Mr. Dunning, of the Associat
ed Press. Health Officer of the Por
Doty boarded the Relief immediatel
on her arrival at Quarantine and con
ferred with Major Torney, surgeon il
charge. regarding the sick on board
Major Torney reported a total OF "A
sick and convalescent. CT this nun
Der 154 were suffering from a sever
type of typhoid fever. These patient
will be taken to New York and Brook
lyn hospitals as soon as arrangement
can be made to receive them.
| Gen. Joseph Wheeler to-day formal
assumed command of Camp Wikoff {
Montauk Point.
The health inspector of the camp Il
! day boarded the transports Mobile an
Ccmanche, which arrived last nigh
The Mobile has on board the detacf
ments of the Second Massachuset
volunteers and the Twenty-second rel
iment of the regular army.
These men will be sent to the d.
tention camp. The doctors have NJ
reported the number Of sick on Il
Mobile
The Mobile brought 1.6c0 troops
all, Of whom 300 are reported on Il
sick list. Ten deaths occurred on Il
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

This will be great day for New
York which will give rousing recep-
ton to the homecoming Santiago
feet, the ships participating in grand
naval demonstration.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

New York is now rolling under its
tongue the sweet morsel of another
horrible murder mystery. The victim
this time was a beautiful and wealthy,
but hayward, young woman.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

On June 80, 1898, there were 993,
pensioners, a net Increase Of 1896.
Of course, all of these are on account
of the late civil war which ended thir-
| ty-four years ago!
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

1t has not taken energetic Gen. Joe
Wheeler, temporarily isl somn I'd OF
the horribly ~ansssa camp al
Moptaik Point, long to put matters in
proper shape for the sick troops. He
is not only Fighting Joe," but
Prompt Acting joe"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20


voyage from dysentery and typhoid
Sergeant Alfred Judson and Fred Gas
lin, Of troop H, OF the Rough Riders,
died III camp yesterday from convul-
| sions.
| Surgeon General Blood and Major
Brown, surgeon of the Second Massa-
| chusetts, have arrived here to assist
i in looking after the health and COM
fcrt of the Massachusetts, volunteers.
| More typhoid patients will be sent
to-day to Roosevelt hospital, New York.
Washington, August 19.-Major
Sniffen, one of the paymasters at San
tiago, who was sent to that place to
pay Gen. Skaters army, sailed to-day
for Montauk Point Owing to the de-
parture of the army only about one
third of the troops were paid while at
Santiago. As soon as the paymasters
are released from quarantine at Mon
tauk they<will begin the payment of
the remainder of Gen. Skaters army.
The war department authorities are
not alarmed about yellow fever among
troops in the United States, but a close
watch is being kept at all points where
there is the least danger The three
cases at Key West are the only ones
reported in the South and no additional
cases have been reported in the last
three or four days. At Montauk Point
there are several suspicious cases, but
if it is yellow fever. it is very mild
type.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

Washington, August 19.-Major Gen.
Kent has been transferred from the
Fifth army corps to the Seventh and
has been ordered to report to Gen.
Lee for assignment to duty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20
IN SUBURBS.

Syracuse Herald.
whats the matter now asked Mrs.
McSwatters.
"Why, Smith has borrowed Jones
lawn mover, Brown has Whites hose,
SO I've got to get out and cut the lawn
with a pair Of shears and wet it with
the sprinkling pot"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

The early bird capitalists are rush
ing to Puerto Rico in hocks. In a
brief space there will be few bargains
left for anyone else.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20
OIL N EWS.

New Wells and observation-disclosures Abou
the Producing Wells.
Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va. August 10
An important suit was instituted to-day
in the United States Court by Jonathan
CARRIER who sues Ira Dewitt and the
South Penn Oil Co. for three-sixteenths
interest which he claims in the valuable
Barnes farm at Whiskey Run.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

What? An Ohio captain of infantry
to be court-martialed for cOwardice.
This breaks the glorious Buckeye
record
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

The annual Moundsville Camp Meet
ing August 18th to 28th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20
ISLAND RESIDENCE FOR SALE

Six rooms, attic and basement; all mod
ern improvements. on South Broaaway.
corner lot 29xl29: a great bargain to i'm.
mediate purchaser
]. c. DEvINE & co.
lei ~ Rooms and s Hub BUILDING.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20
DIED.

WALTON-On Friday. August 18th, 1879.
at 3 O'Clock p. m, Col. John Walton, in his
5Sth year.
Funeral notice hereafter.
HILDEBRAND-On Friday, August
18th. 1898. at 1915 O'Clock a. m. Mrs. VIII
helmina Hildebrard. wife of the late Chas.
Tape Sr., in the 6Sth year of her age.
Funeral from the residence Of her
daughter. Mrs. David Hahne, No. 1893 ia
cob street, Sunday afternoon at o'clock
Friends of the family invited to attend
Interment at Redman's cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20

!. r OR SALE.
Building lots on cor Twentv-ninfi
fand Jacob streets. This location is above
l llsn water mark, and will sell lots very
cheap. Only two lots left.
Lots in Pythian Castle square. on long
easy time If you wish it
Lots on Fifteenth street. East End Sell
you any number of feet you want
Good bargains in some of the very hsst
lots in Pleasant Valley.
Lots in Gilchrist addition north emf 81
Island, for sl65 and long time TO nav II
u y SMITH. Exchange Bank Building
Real Estate, Fire Insurance
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-20
I IsT OF LETTERS

Remaining in the postoMiee at wheel,n~
emo county, w. Va. Saturday Aurnst
20 ITO obtain any of the following The m.
plicant must ask for advertised letters
giving date of list:
LADIES LIST
Barnes, Mrs. Re Moore. Miss Hattie,
oecca, Rench, Mrs John.
Hamilton, Mrs, y. Simlun, Mrs Line
y, Stewart, Mrs. Hat
LanSGon, Mrs. Loe. tie,
GENTLEMEN'S LIST.
Bachtelle, w L., Hutchinson. w c.,
BOYD, q j. Hackenbery j. S,
Boyer ~. {. NJ, jackson, Stone WaI
Brown, n. NJ, Jefferis, ID, T.,
Bruscht Fritz, Jr., MiAer. William
Blue, Bat Mackey. III. O.
Bowen, Wiiiie, Mangus, Lawrence
Briggs. Urias b.
Campbell +. c., Mckinney. / q
Sump, IL. L.. Riley, A F..
Drlehorst. John, Robertson. William,
Davis, William Scott Rich. T.,
Gooowin, ID. e., Schoeian, William
Taught, Jake, Won, James,
FIRMS
Cunningham Bros. Harrison w. p 6
Cleveland Terminal Co,
Valley Railroad Irwin, Peter & SON.
Company,
GEORGE WISE, Postmaster.
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DELIvERED BY CARRIERS.
Daily aud Sunday, by Mail, Postage Pre-
paid.

Pc u sIIc UtI.'IIIIIIds IOII Ul -"U CtIt'
ana less accepted fer amounts less than
one dollar.
correspondence containing Important
news solicited from every part of the sur
rounding country
rejected communications will not be re-
turned unless accompanied by sufficient
postage.
Tributes of Respect and Obituary No
tlces five cents per line.
The REGISTER, embracing it's several
editions, is entered at the Post office at
wheeling w. Va. as second-cass matter.
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WANTED.
For sALE-MscELLANEous.


FOR SALE-A very desirable retail bust
ness on principal street in Wheeling, now
averaging $50 per month net and increas-
ing. practically no competition. ST. 500 Will
buy it. Address Box l4s city. jy2ie&dh
FOX SALr.-Biank OIL leases-differsnt
clauses-Biank rental receipts: rental re-
celpts, zone cen. eacE. ten cents per dozen.
Oil leases two fer five cents, % cents per
dozen Add postage When ordering py
mai. REGISTER OFFICE. Wheeling.
w. Va.
FOR SALE-Phaetor buggy: best running
gear ever made. Will be sold cheap. To
be seen at CTTERSON.S Livery Stable.
North Market street. ap20h
FOR SALE-Second hand Crandall type
writer. Just been ovsrhauled. Good as
new. Will be sold cheap. Apply at WEST
VA. PRINTING co. myl0h
FOR SALE-Typewr!ter. at bargain
One OF the latest improved Franklin type
writers, used but short time. in perfect
order: will sell for cash az 5000. This
machine sells for SI5.00 everywhere: guar
anteeG in first-cass condition Address
Postoffise Box 631. Wheeling. W. Va.
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