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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-07-20

There is some talk that the tax
payers will enioin the levy just laid
by the County Court, as excessive
and unnecessary. IF officers won't
do right by the people. the courts
will COMPEL them to do SO.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-07-20

The disappointed Republican
Office seekers in this county, are
moving heaven and earth to defeat
Hon Warren Miller for re-nomina-
ton for Congress In this District.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-07-20

Uncle Sam must have powder to
burn if he can afford to go hunt
ing Canaries with his 13-inch
ouns.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-07-20

The achievements by the army
and navy the past week, have
thrilled our glorious country. and
who is he that will not say, ] am
glad I am an American2
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-07-20

This county is cursed with a
dirty, scheming, Republican Ring
1t has no honesty, conscience, de-
cency or mercy. The taxpayers
are it's victims. 1t levies tribute
upon the already down-trodden
Taxpayers. The County Court
is but its creature, obeying
implicitly its every behest, and
carrying out all purposes desired,
and all plans matured for the perpe-
tuity of the Ring. The honest
Republicans of this county know
not how sorely they are bossed or
how heavily they contribute to
the gormand's capacity of self
constituted Ring.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-07-20

IF it takes six German war ships
to protect the forty Germans who
are at Manila how many would it
take to protect the whole German
nation in a war with this country? ?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-07-20
WhitewasIl the Cellar.

Every cellar should have a good
coat of whitewash at this season,
in order to keep it sweet and fresh
and wholesome. A rule for pre-
pairing a whitewash that will not
rub off is this, given by a good old
colored aunty, ripe in experience:
Mix one gill of -four with little
cold water, taking care to beat out
all the Jumps. Then pour on boil
ing water enough to thicken it to
the consistency of common starch
when boiled for use. Pour this
while still hot into hucketful of
the Stacked lime and add one
pound of whiting. Stir all well
together and add little blueing
water to improve the color.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-07-20

If they only knew it, boys care
nothing for the girls who chase
after them.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-07-20

The Fair is drawing near, Aug
ust Both and 31st, and September
1st and I'd.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-07-20

We cannot understand why corn
bread is not made all crust.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-07-20

Bob Evans, Sampson. Schley and
Clarke. 1t may truthfully be said
that these houseses have seen bet
ter days.
The whip in the hands of the
Republican boss Isl powerful wea-
pon, and when he cracks it. every
Republican cringes before him,
and does his bidding.
The West Virginia and Pitts
burg railroad will be extended from
Camden-on- Gauley to the mouth
of Cherry river, distance of about
20 miles, this summer.
They who think that territorial
extension beyond the sea line, once
begun, will stop with the Sand
wich Islands. deIude themselves
and are not wise.
The American eagle is a little
hoarse but he is not asking for a
vacation.
Commodore Watson will take
the war home to Spain. His feet
will leave to-day.
1t is hardly necessary to remark
that the water melon is here, and
has been for number of days
If they only knew it, boys care
nothing for the girls who chase
after them
A man looks once in girls face:
woman looks twice at her dress.
Most men feel too dressed up to
work when wearing cuffs.
Anybody or any object woman
hates she calls thing
BARRIERS think nobody ought tc
be in hurry.
We cannot understand why corn
bread is not made all crust.
The Fair is drawing near, Aug
ust Both and 31st, and September
1st and I'd.
Pain has NO show with DIR. Miles Pain Pills.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-11

1t should be constantly borne in mind that
the question of the Maine and the question
of Cuba are separate. The question of the
Maine must be first solved. and the solution
cannot affect the wider issue of the Cuban
struggle except as an element in the final
adjustment. Everything concerning the af-
fair of the Maine depends upon the report
of the naval board. In the event that the
board reports that an external cause is re-
sponsible for the catastrophe there would
be no cause for war unless it was made
clear that the Spanish government is re-
sponslble for the sinking of the ship. If the
Ministry is in no sense involved, the ques-
ton would turn upon the responsibility of
spain to protect a ship in one of it's harbors
against destruction. In that event the Pres
1dent would make a statement and prob
ably submit a claim and assume a firm atti-
tude in its support. Unless the Spanish
Ministry desires war; which is not prob
able, the matter can be settled without war
The one obstacle to such a settlement is
that fear of the populace on the part of
the Spanish Ministry would involve war.
The Cuban problem was in process of so u
ton when the Maine was sunk; indeed. the
situation had something to do with the
presence of the Maine in the harbor of
Havana. Very soon after his Inauguration
the President caused the Spanish authori-
ties to understand his purpose, which was
that the war in Cuba must come to an end
He demanded the release of every Ameri-
can prisoner; the demand has been complied
with and the rights of American citizens
have been respected. The policy of Weyler,
cruel and atrOcious, was objected to- Wey-
Ter has been recalled and his policy of star
walton has been set aside. The suggestions
for liberal policy were ostensibly complied
with in an offer of autonomy. The Presi-
dent had promised that these measures
should have time for a fair trial. 1t was
just as the fair trial had shown that the
Sagasta policy is unavailng and that the
next step must be taken when the destruc-
ton of the Maine forced every other con-
sideration into the background pending in
vestigation.
The next step will be more important but
it will be taken because it is the policy of
the President and because Congress is in
accord with his general purpose. That
action will be to bring the war in Cuba, if
it can be called war, to a speedy close.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-11
Even Radical RefOrmers Believe the
Proposed Changes VIII Greatly
Benefit the Service.
HOW PROSPERITY HAS ACTED
FARMERS HAVE $5OO,OOO,OOO MORE
FOR PRODUCTS THAN IN 1896.
Failures Throughout the Country
Have Fallen OF and Bank DepOs-
its S255,OOO,OO0 Heavier.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special 10 the indianapolis 'JOuTNdI.
WASHINGTON, March 1O.-A final con-
sultation was held this afternoon between
the President and members of the Civil
service Commission oyer the phraseology
of the executive order which the President
is about to issue modifying their civil-serv-
ice regulations. The order, which may be
promulgated any day. takes out of the
classified service about 10000 places, it is
understood. The changes are all for the
good of the public service, it is claimed
and the statement is generally admitted to
be true, even by a majority of ardent
friends of the civil-service system who have
been consulted in the matter.
The subcommittee of the House COM
mittee on civil service reform to-
day decided by a unanimous vote
to report adversely the Evans bill,
taking a large number of places out
of the classified service The report will
be made to the full committee tomorrow.
The action has been generally expected
and it is probable that some OF the leaders
of the anti-civil-service forces will now con-
fer as to the advisability of taking action to
bring the matter directly before the House.
Representative Steele called on the Presi-
dent to-day and remained with him quite a
curiosity of the news scouts who pervade
the White House, and they speedily put into
circulation rumors that his errand had a
bearing on the Cuban troubles. One story
was that he had gone to the President to
propose the construction of an armor plate
plant near Marion out of the $5O,O0O,OOO war
fund This Mr. Steele stamped as absurd
While at the White House Mr.. Steele laid
before the President an application for the
pardon of Edward Hammerbeck, of Koko-
mo, who is under two years sentence for
forgery. The prisoner is boy only nine
teen years old, and his application for par
don is signed by Judge Baker, in whose
court he was convicted, and by numerous
other influential persons. The application
will receive favorable consideration in all
probability.
Mr.. Floyd Woods, of Indianapolis presi-
dent of the Marion Club and son of Judge
Woods, was at the Capitol to-day.
Senator Fairbanks, as chairman of the
committee on immigration, has introduced
an amendment to the sundry civil bill in
creasing the appropriation for the rebuild
ing of the quarantine station at Ellis island
from 100000 to $1,OO0,C0O. The increased
amount will probably be appropriated, as
there is an imperative demand for the ex-
penditure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-11

The st. Louis Globe-Democrat publishes
a special cablegram from correspondent
in Madrid, which he was only able to get
on the wires by intrusting it to a special
messenger. who carried it beyond the
French frontier. The correspondent says:
1t is even dangerous to use the mails for
sion by wire from thence to America. For
from the very moment the authorities here
are aware that you happen to correspond
Tor any paper, especially for an American
one, every letter that one sends or receives
is opened and perused either at the post
office here or on the postal cars between
this city and Irun, on the frontier. This is
IN fagrant violation of the terms of the in
ternational postal convention, to which
Spain is one of the parties.
That sort of espionage is worthy only of
medieval governments. 1t is doubtful if
there is another so-calledr civilized govern
ment in the world that would resort to it,
especially as it involves violation of the
postal union treaty, which makes a sort of
free zone and code Of honor among nearly
all the nations of the earth. The CORE
spondent says the Madrid newspapers are
not allowed to print any news unfavorable
to the government, and that the meager
dispatches which are permitted to go out do
not convey any idea of the situation there
which, from his account, is critical and
volcanic
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-11
MONUMENTS TO THE MAINE HEROES.

The destruction of the Maine and the loss
of the brave men who went down with
her have stirred the patriotism and SYM
pathy of Americans everywhere. This is
right, for a nation that does not honor it's
heroes cannot expect to have any. The
who went to their death in Havana
harbor were as truly heroes as if they had
fallen in battle, and the manner of their
death is calculated to evoke sympathy as
well admiration. This feeling is finding
expression in several movements to raise
money for the erection of monuments to
the victims of the disaster These move
ments are very praiseworthy and creditable
to those engaged in them, but there is some
danger that they may become so numerous
as to conflict or result in a dissipation of
efforts. 1t were better to have one or two
fine monuments to the dead heroes than
several second or third rate ones, as may
happen if the movement becomes too scat
tered. The government will, of course,
erect a monument to the men, and bill has
already been introduced in Congress appro-
priating 100000 for the purpose. The gov
eminent be depended upon to do its
duty in the premises, but besides this there
is a popular movement in New York, an
other in Chicago, one among Americans in
London, another in Mexico City, a school
childrens penny contribution movement,
and perhaps others. The popular move
ments are not needed to help the govern
ment, but they should be concentrated and
directed to a common end. Probably an ex-
ception should be made of the school chill
dren's penny fund movement, as that is dis
tinctly for the purpose of erecting a monu-
ment in the cemetery at Havana, where the
dead sailors were buried. This would be
an appropriate thing to do, and would ap-
peal to the patriotism and sympathies' of
school children in a very effective way. But
it would be we'll if the other movements
could be either consolidated or brought
under a central management that would
prevent the dissipation of energy. The
monument to be erected by Congress will
probably be at Washington, and if the peo-
pie would unite in erecting another equally
as fine, say at Annapolis, where it would be
an object lesson in patriotism for our naval
cadets that would be a sufficiently grateful
recognition. One fine monument erected by
popular subscriptions would be better than
several inferior ones
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-11

There are two sides to the question in
homestead feature of the Indian appropria-
ton bill, which was a Senate amendment.
When the United States had an abundance
of land the settler could purchase at SIPS
an acre. The policy was a benefcent one.
Even if it did affect values in farms in the
older States and the prices of farm prod
ucts in subsequent years, it made million
homes and populated the area of an en-
pre- Subsequently, as in the instance of
Oklahoma, the land was purchased in part
by the United States and given away 1t
is now proposed by this amendment to take
more land for which the government has
paid, or must pay if the amendment pre-
walls. 1t is claimed that, first and last, the
land which it is proposed to give to settlers
will cost the treasury between $50, O00, 900 and
SEC, 100000
If the land is to be offered to settlers
there seems no good reason why the old
price, under which so large an area was
successfully settled, should not be insisted
upon. If this was a good policy when the
government had an abundance of land that
cost it little or nothing, it ought to be
better policy when the amount is limited
and when the government has paid large
price for it. The same reasons can be urged
in favor of the governments giving a man
a pair of mules that can be for giving him
quarter or half section of land. Possibly
better class Of settlers will be obtained if
those getting land are required to pay
small price for it. 1t certainly will be more
valued by those who pay for it. To increase
the area of production, affecting values in
lands which have been paid for, and also
affecting values in their products, is to ben
eft one class of people indirectly to the det-
riment of farmers at large who have paid
for their farms or are paying for them
When Major Steele opposed the proposition
in the House he was mindful of the inter-
eStS of his constituents
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-11

be able to retain Cuba. only by granting
the most broad measure of autonomy
This has been the position of the Pope
from the beginning sympathy with the Gu
bans coupled with advice to Spain either
to make concessions or accept arbitration
as the only means OF avoiding war with the
United States. Significance attaches to the
recent manifesto of the Archbishop of Val
ladolid, violently attacking the present gov
eminent of Spain-a thing he would not
have dared to do without some assurance
that his action would not be condemned at
Rome. So far as known it has not been.
Aside from other considerations the Pope
cannot be expected to feel very kindly dis
posed towards a Cabinet whose head,
Premier Sagasta, is the grand master of
the order of Freemasons in Spain. The
chief point of interest, however, in the
Pope's attitude towards the Cuban ques-
ton is that he is urging Spain to accept
arbitration as the only means Of avoiding
war with the United States. In that case
the Pope himself would be very likely to be
the arbitrator.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-11
THE POPE AND CUBA.

Because Pope Leo XIII is in his eighty
ninth year-he was eighty eight on the &c
of this month--and has been shorn by the
King of Italy of his temporal sovereignty,
1t must not be supposed that he pays no
attention to wars and rumors of wars. The
papal habit OF taking a hand is not ex-
tinct, especially when Catholic countries
are concerned. In the Spanish Cuban war
both people are Catholic. Naturally pacific
and opposed to war on general principles,
the Pope is also opposed to rebellions and
in favor Of established governments. In the
present case, however. it is an open secret
that his sympathies are with the Cubans
to the extent of desiring that they may
succeed in getting better recognition of
their rights and better government than
they have ever yet had from Spain. 1t is
said he has written to the Queen Regent
of Spain several times since the war be-
gan, advising and even urging her to
change the system of government in Cuba
and to recall certain officials. He disap-
proved of the recall of General Campos,
whose policy was conciliatory, and urged
the recall of Weyler. 1t must be remem-
bered that his Holiness has abundant op-
portunities through prelates of the church
in Spain and Cuba to obtain full and re-
liable information regarding the condition.
Of affairs in both countries, and he is
skilled in politics as well as diplomacy A
correspondent at Rome who recently had
an interview with Cardinal Rampolla, the
apostolic secretary of state reports him
as saying:
When the Spanish government decided to
grant autonomy, the Pope wrote again to
the Queen, urging that the autonomy and
amnesty should be broad, effective and
thorough can quote the very words which
he then wrote. His Holiness said: "Remem-
Der that the Cuban population is now no
longer in the minority, and cannot IN
future be treated as q helot race. Remem-
Der that the whole of Europe sympathizes
with Cuba, and that no civilized nation
would dare to hinder the United States
from giving independence 10 Cuba. You will
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-11

'Sir George William Des Vouex, formerly Gov
ernor Of the Bahama islands, and more recently
Governor of Hong-Kong, in an interview to-day
said that Great Britain should seize the oppor-
tunity of expressing cordial sympathy with the
United States III her efforts to secure autonomy
express the determination of Great Britain to aid
the United States with her fleet against any at
tack upon her coast Associated Press Cable.
March 8.
Gigantic daughter of the West.
We drink to thee across the flood.
We know thee and we love thee best,
For art thou not of British blood?
Should wars mad blast again be blown,
Permit not then the tyrant powers
To fight thy mother here alone,
But let thy broadsides roar with ours
Hands all roundl
God the tyrant's cause confound! .
And the great name of England round and round.
20 rise, our strong Atlantic sons
When war against our freedom springsl
speak to Europe through your guns!
They can be understood by kings
You must not mix Queen with those
That wish to keep their people fools;
Our freedoms foemen are her foes,
She comprehends the race she rules
Hands all rouildl
God the tyrant's cause confound!
To our dear kinsmen in the West. my friends
And the great name Of England round and
rOundr
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-11
CANAL COMMISSIONERS.
Tour of Inspection on West side OF
Nicaragua Lake Completed.

SAN CARLOS, Nicaragua. Feb. 1.-THE
Nicaragua canal commissioners passed
through here yesterday on their return to
Greytown from their tour of inspection on
the western side of the lake The accounts
of the progress of the commissions work
in that region are all favorable. Every
thing is going forward in satisfactory
manner, and 1t is probable that the party
under J. w. G.. Walker will have finished
its labors in about three months. The COM
missioners were greatly pleased with the
fine result Of the photographic survey of
the eastern end of Lake Nicaragua, which
has just been completed by Lieutenant
Hanus, U. S. N, and his party of navas
officers and enlisted men Of the navy.
In addition to the soundings Mr.. Hanus
went extensively into the boring business.
thereby saving the commission very con-
siderable expense. All the results of this
work are favorable to the canal. No dredg-
ing will be necessary at any. point more
distant from the entrance of the San Juan
river than eleven miles and the bottom
specimens obtained by Mr. Hanus's boringS
show the dredging within this limit to be
very easy. The work on the San Juan river
has already commenced and at the end
move down the river to a new camp which
is even now in process of construction.
The disturbed condition of the country
has interfered somewhat with the commits
a rebel the other day at Rivas. but was
released very soon with prOfuSe apologies
on the part of the government. There has
been fighting at Rivas and at other points
Carlos and in the immediate neighb0rhood
there have been nothing more than alarms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-11

WASHINGTON, March 1O.--The Presi-
dent to-day sent these nominations to the
Senate: To be United States district judges
Edward r. Meek, for the Northern dis
trict of Texas; Edmund Waddill, jr for the
Eastern district of Virginia.
Lawson d. Melton. to be marshal of the
district Of South Carolina: Henry ]. Lem
derink, of Iowa, to be secretary of the Legal
ton at Santiago, Chile.
War-Lieutenant colonels to be colonies:
Edward B. Williston, Third Artillery; Will
liam Sinclair Fifth Artillery. Majors to be
lieutenant colonels Wallace f. Randolph.
Inlrd Artillery; Tully McCrea, Fifth Ar
tlilery; Frank G. Smith. Second Artillery;
Joseph q. Ramsay, Fifth Artillery First
Lieutenant Moses G. Zalainski. Second Ar
tlllery, to be captain and assistant quarter
Navy-Passed Assistant Engineer Robert
, Grif1ln, to be chief engineer; Assistant
Engineer George w. Lows, to be a passed
assistant engineer; Assistant Engineer Ar
MN Hartrath, to be passed assistant en-
gineer.
The Senate to-day confirmed the follow
ing nominations:
William j. Calhoun, Of Illinois, to be I'M
tefSfate-commerco commissioner.
To be Indian agents: c. Il. Mccoy, at
Cheyenne River agency, South Dakota; Ed
ward Goldberg, at Quapaw agency, in In
dian Territory.