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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21

1t is to the credit OF the American
Federation of Labor that the national
convention voted overwhelmingly
against the proposition to send dele
gates to an International trades union
convention to be held In Paris In 1907
on learning from delegates from Euro
pean trades organizations that the pro-
posed international AFFAIR would be
composed mainly OF socialists. These
delegates advised the Federation to
have nothing to do with 1t. The intellI-
gent American worklngmen belonging
TO the Federation will doubtless COM
mend the action of their representa-
lives.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21
THE INTELLIGENcER.
wHEE1.lNG, DECEMBER 81, ls0s.
Spanish reports From Philippines


The Spanish reports Of unparalleled
cruelties inflicted on Spanish prisoners
BY Aguinaldo's forces in the Philip
pines should be taken with considerable
salt. in view of the reports from Ad-
,niral Dewey to the contrary, and the
indignant denlals by the Philippine
newspapers and leaders, who them
selves make startling reports Of Span
ish cruelties.
Those who are eager to believe the
stories reported by spaniards should
not forget recent history at our own
doors. They should bear In mind that
Il was the brutal conduct OF Spanish
commanders and troops that brought
on the war; that acts so crueI SO horri-
bic as to shock all civilization, perpe-
trated In the name of the Spanish gov-
eminent. aroused this Nation to action;
that in the very heat of the war for hu-
mainly, Spanish reports were heingpub-
lished detailing American reverses. and
American cruelties; that while peace
was being negotiated, themost infamous
lies were being told about the brutality
Of the demands 0: the United States, in
the appeals to Europe for sympathy.
II may be true, and doubtless is true.
that the Filipinos are not versed in the
rules of modern warfare, and have been
guilty of cruelties, but the horrible
stories told of them are not con-
armed by General Merritt and Adj
miral Dewey in their reports.
nor by the letters being con-
SANITY received from our troops. The
admiraIs repeated assurances are that
matters are we'll in hand, that. beyond
incidents that have occurred from time
to time which he has dealt with sue
cessfully. he is having no trouble in
keeping order as well as could be ex-
pected.
1t is possible, OF course. that outrages
have been committed by the natives in
parts Of the Philippines, but until Off
clal information to that effect from our
military and naval commanders Is re-
ceived, the apparently exaggerated re-
ports received from Spanish sources,
which we long ago learned to discredlt,
should not be given much credence.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21

Some Democratic papers have It In
their heads that the Spanish tariff
which kept out Of Cuba American sup
plies while the cubans were starving
was a protective tariff. ''llke the Re-
publIcans advocate here" That is not
true. The Spanish tariff on food pro-
ducts imported into Cuba (products not
raised in cuba), was not a protective
tnrIft or tariff on products raised in
the country to protect the markets for
home raised foods. 1t was revenue
tariff" the very kind advocated by the
free trade Democracy in this country
The Democratic organ that tries to
make a point against the Spanish tariff
In Cuba, condemns the principle 1t ad-
vocates for the United States, and calls
public attention to a striking example
Of the workings of the theory It's party
eu,bodIes in It's platforms.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21

There are many cases Of bad colds In
the city. due to the constant changing
of the weather. and at this particular
time when the conditions are most COM
ducIve to the development Of grip and
pneumonia. and when the city streets
are constantly crowded with Christmas
shoppers, the danger Is increased! Too
much care cannot be exercised in pro-
,ectIng ones self against colds. The
entire season has been the reverse OF
henlthful, and there has been lack OF
mildness. which Is quite unusual in this
WILEY.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21
Tho Cnrnte,s Courtlshp.

A curate once couTted a nice little tiSI miss
He never dared ask for Just one Ntsle
kiss" ,.,,,,t,,, ~
His most passionate speech when they
Was "a very fine day" or Most Singular
weather."
"Ah, me! He is vowed unto silence" she
IT'S fi'eG my mission to make him abjare
Pa must l1i ask him to dinner; 1'llsit by his
Ana i'dei really should think l could cure
So he came, and they all tried their hard
Him Se y really really Mt home; to insure It
He was seated by Grace, and his silence
said = her SFsASf father (whO couldn", endure
ForpettIng the blessing what
will you take?'
81 should like 10 say-Graee,. SAID me
seVpa 20 81. Idul .
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21

Parkersburg state Journal: Cannot
something be done to relieve the awful
pressure under which the editorial
writer Of the wheeling Register is la
boring. We fear for his mental equa-
nlmIty and sOundness. Every day he
grows more and more rabid. To-day
he caps the climax bV discovering the
quintessence OF crime which he deludes
himself into believing the Republican
party Is going TO commit next month
at Charleston. he has made an awfuI
discovery, which he puts into the FOL
lowing words: -,
speaking Of lawlessness and high
handed revolution, a dispatch from
Grafton this morning tells OF doings oy
Secretary OF State Dawson. Chairman
Of the Republican state executive COM
mittee, that surpasses anything we
have yet heard Of In the line OF poilii-
cal piracy-nOt excepting the back
woods practices o. the county court
of his own county Of Preston.
"BrieflE stated. Mr.. Dawson last week
iourneyed in person to Taylor county"
etc. etc. etc.
The rest OF the article refers to Mr..
Dawson's efforts as chairman OF the
state Republican committee. to see
That Justice Is done to Mr.. Brohard'
whom the Republicans charge vas
fairly and honestly elected a member
Of the house for Taylor county, and then
counted out By a most damnaole and
palpablV corrupt scheme.
But the Registers new discovery IS
simply awful. AR. Dawson took MS
perEon there, did he? It's bad enough
10 be in Taylor county In sptrlt-out
when one actually gets his person
tkefe-Horrlble! Madness! And worse
than all, we fear Chairman Dawson ne,
elected to ask the Register II ne couio
take his person with him to Preston
county.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21
slotes with two Capitals,

what state has two capitalist" said
a pretty schoolma'am. according to an
exchange. "Rhode Island, ma'am," re-
piled Benny Bl1obUmper.
What are they?"
providence and Newport.
..That Is right. Has any other state
two capitalist"
YES, ma'am."
"Same the state or states. please.
"West Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina, North Dakota, South
"Hold on there. Benny, and tell me
the names OF West vtrGinta's two caP'-
tols before Fou go ans further.
".W' and W ma'am," replied Benny
very promptly.-Chicago Times-Hera1a'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

The best women friends one has hate
the others.
When. a man loves he is sure 1t is
oRe-slded.
If she is sure she has got Vou she
isn't sure she wants Eou.
Many man gets married because
some other woman wants him to:
Married women are better because
you can sit in corner with them WITH
out their suspectinE you want TO Pc
come husband.-New York Press.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21

An English expert prophecies uni
yersal dearth IN the wheat supply. He
claims that the wheat producing soil IS
uneuual to the strain that will be put
upon h. Even now when the food sup
pIy of the world Is ample, thousands
die because their disordered stomaehs
IAN to properly assimilate the food they
take. Hostetter's Stomach BItters
strengthen and tone up the stomach
and digestive organs. and enable them
10 perform their proper functions. This
grsat remedy cures dyspepsia, torpid
liver, nervousness and fever and ague.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21

The Bryan Democratic organs that
have been opposing the ratification of
the peace treaty doubtless find them
selves In an embarrassing situation on
reading the announcement that Colonel
Bryan's work among the Democratic
senators at washington has resulted in
all but one of them withdrawing oppo-
sItion to ratification. The idea of Mr..
Bryan is to ratiry the treaty and then
settle the questions of the disposal of
the Philippines and the government OF
other islands among ourselves. That is
also IN accordance with the Presidents
desire as expressed in his message.
President Mckinley was warmly de-
nounced for the suggestion to leave the
problem for discussion after the ratlfi-
cation, when he would make the matter
a subject of special message. II this
was weakness In the President. what
Is the same logical position in Mr.
Bryan?
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21
Where Malice Has no place.

It will not do for the Register to
squIrm out of the position It has gotten
itself into by It's sneering illusions to
the Presidents receptions and his
speeches in the south. 1t has been a
matter OF common comment that the
Register is about the only paper in the
country that has mixed up partisan
malice with its references to the stir
ring and patriotic events that have oc-
CURED recently. It cannot excuse it
self by saying in effect that It adnires
the sentiments EXPRESSED by e'Presi-
dent while discredltlng the Presidents
sincerity.
The Register will hardly say that its
readers are foolish enough not to be
able to read between the lines Of It's
comments. An assassin of character
strikes In the dark and under the cover
Of smooth words, Anhonest critic does
not have to apologize for his language
by saying he doesn't mean It in the
sense understood by the public, nor
does he applaud a noble sentiment ez-
pressed in one sentence and cast dis
credit on the sincerity Of the person
who uttered 1t.
II the southern people who have ex-
tended to the President such unparal.
leled and magnificent ovatlons, and
rendered him testimonials in writing as
to his patriotism had the conception Of
the matter the Register has seen ut to
perpetrate on its readers, the things
which have occurred. the hearty cheers
and eloquent terms of commendatton
never would have occurred.
The spontaneous outbursts from hon
est hearts in the southern states, while
they have no political slgnincance-not
changing the party fealty Of any one,
are testimonies Of the national unity
and the generous spirit which pervades
the country. They are broadening in
their influence, wholesome in their eff
fects from national point Of view, and
tend to better feeling among the COM
mon brotherhood of American citizen
ship. 1t is good time to follow out
the line laid down by the President, and
so warmly endorsed by those southern
people and echoed by the north.
Narrow partisanship which forblds
cordial recognition of the merit Of a
patriotic. honest President at such a
time, or falls to sever It from political
considerations and party malice, is not
conducive to the honest, wise and
peaceful solution of all questions which
now present themselves, and which
should be solved outside Of party lines,
nor to the feeling OF national unity
which prevails.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21

A rumor that the President Of San
Domingo had been assasslnated turned
out to be falsefalarm. Such a trag=
edy at this time would have disturbed
the atmosphere Of peace on that island,
and the rumor was regarded with some
concern.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21
PIANO MUST BE SOLD.

About seventeen months ago we sold
n very fine Upright Piano TO family In
This city, who. for reasons which Will
N. alphabetically explained, IL Obliged
10 dispose OF It Mt once, and In order
10 realize quickly. the piano VIII be SOLD
at a very great sacrifice. ANY one neeu,
Ing n piano would do well to come and
soc the instrument. which Is now at our
ware rooms. For further particulars
call on the owner. at No. 3O2S Jacob
street, or at our music store. No. 1910
Market street. /. w. BANNER co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21

a report from Washington to the New
York Herald Is to the effect that Great
Britain demonstrated her friendship for
the United States by supprcssing a NIL
clustering expedition from China for
Aguinaido. There is no ofiicInI con-
GrmatIon Of the story. and 1t may not
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21

with big rise reported to be coming
out Of the Morongahela, and consider
able ice which was broken up by the
warm rains, we may look for quite a
boom In the Ohio, but there need be no
fears Of a stage 50 high as to do dam
age. with the passage Of the ice nav
Igation win be active and heavy ship
ments Of coal are promised.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21

The Pittsbu.g Times aptly suggests
that while Bailey, Of Texas did not so
out to fight himself. he thinks he is
making 1t up by lighting those who did
fight"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21

In the resignation OF Secretary Bliss
the cabinet win lose one Of its best
members. The announcement, made
by the secretary himself, is no surprise.
for it was the understanding from the
hrst that he would not serve the full
term. 4IriBliss will carry with him to
private life the esteem Of the whole
country and the respect and good will
Of the President and his colleagues In
the cabinet.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21

CThc INTELLIGENCER. embracing It's
several editions. IS entered In the POST
once, at wheeling, ". Va, as second
class matter.)
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be true. but .If It is. England may rest
assured that she has our distinguished
consideration. II the further report Is
true that. It Is suspected that Germany
had a hand in the matter, Eugland's
action can be accounted for on double
grounds, But It may all turn out to be
a canard. The German phase Of It IS
doubtless without foundation.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21

NEW frameless eye glasses. which
cling 10 the nose. ETZ, the opticlan.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21
g1eD 9dgerHssneats.

N ouED-A PAIR OF. GLASSES, ~
one Of the principal siFeets 81 ~ M
city Owner can receive g0nlo Al THE ~
ficB ~ payiTs so tk.s .sd, e W.
r osT-A PAIR OF GOLD RIM sPFc
TACLES, Sunday at noon. Al rLss
line street. between .. P. church M
Fourteenth street. Finder Will plessSS
leave AZ Nesbltt & Bro.'s. lsl3 MsFt.,
street desi'
HNHE BELLAIRE AND BENWO06
ferry boat. Charon, now runnlnF y
usual. Take BenWood car to boat. ouiet.
est and shortest route between WheeiinV
and Bellaire. z. n. GtLLELAND, PreSi.
dent. dei5
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21
DON'T fail to see the elegant line o.
gents gold rings, at M'NAMEE'S.

FULL line Of bed room suites. Folding
Reds, Extension Tables, Hat Racks. etc,
nj BRUEAIAIER & HILDEl3RAND'S.
corner TWenty-second and Market
streets.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21

DID YOU say Calendars? Well, we
can only ask you to make a comparison.
We have all the pretty cheap kinds
from iOc 10 SOC. and then we have the
Art Calendars, by Gibson. Archie Gum
and others, in black and white; peSides
the fine reproductions OF .French water
Solors So arranged that each picture
NAV he matted and framed after date
eYnIres Prices range from ST 80 to
SO Discounts on Calendars same as
STATIONS OLD CITY BOOK STORE.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21

TAKE the Ohio River R. R. for Gin
cinnatI. Fare only $3.50.
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THE prices on diamonds. witches and
jewclry are Just rIght at M'NAMEElS.
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TerInSs Per. Year, bT Mail, IN AaNance'
Postage Prepaid.
Daily t8 Days Per week Eear~.S6.e0
Daily, Six Months 600
Dnily, Three MOntlls....-.......,..:...... 100
Daily, Three Days Per Week.,...-'. 800
DAILY, Two Days Per Veelr...,.....'. 200
Daily, One Month";. .....'... 40
weekly, One Year, In Advnnce-.- 100
weekly. six STonths..................-.... go
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Rejected communication win not be re-
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DIAMONDS and Watches at low
price. 1.,,..
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TAKE the Ohio River r. r. for Gin
cInnau. Fare only $3.50.
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ElEPaoH SUHBtRs:
tSi,o,i.I Rooms. szs COua.in0 Roon,.y: sag
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John FRsW. Pres. and Bus. Mop. =.
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THE INTELLIGENCE.
ntelllfencer PubIIshInG GO

5 N q FouFteenth 9treek
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forms, Per Year, by Mail, in Advance,
Postage Prepaid.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-09-21

1 rsgained my sensesl found myself
in bed attended by the missionary and
his wife, and It was many days before
he would relate how came to be under
his care for, alssl I soon discovered
that I was bereft Of both my legs from
my knees down. Then I had relapse
and lay between life and death for
fully three months. can never
sufficiently express my gratitude to
Mr.. NJ and his wife for the
kindness they showed me, and the care
they took Of me. When I was sufici-
emily well to be carried into the ver-
anda, he told me some wandering
bushmen, attracted by the chattering
Of the vultures, 7isited the spot. They
heard groans, and on dragging away
tie skeleton Of the leyiathau to extract
the tusks, they saw my legs hanging
from the cave.-They lifted me from
my living grave and carried me to the
missionary station, whore it was found
necessary to amputats both my legs,
for they had been riddled through and
through by hundreds Of maggots, and
doubles, Yin day or two modification
W ould have set in. I had been impris-
oned eight days, and it was a marvel ]
had not died.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-09-21
BRYAN NURSING HIS SICK.

A dispatch from Macon, Ga, says !:
Colonel Roland Ellis, Of Macon, has re-
turned from Jacksonville, Fla, whittier
he went to invite General Fitzhugh
Lee and Colonel W. J. Bryan to attend
the Macon carnival.
"Mr. Bryan" says Colonel Ellis,
"does not believe that he should leave
his regiment for day, even to receive
attention from his nearest friends. He
is leading the life Of hero among the
fever-stricken commands.
"His tent is pitched with them, out
in the open; his daily place is by the
sick bed, and his nightly occupation re-
lieving some mans distress. Though
wearing the garb Of military authority
he is still the plain American Democrat.
General Lee complimepted Colonel
Bryan and his regiment highly. As ]
took leave Colonel Bryan said: "Tell
the people Of Macon that everything !
do is criticised; that am criticised for
speaking and for remaining silent.
W lille hold this military Office ] ex-
pect to perform the military duties at
tached, and am cot willing to leave, even
for day, the men who are stricken with
fever. I will write a history Of the bat.
ties have won and send it to Macon,
but If you wish the hero type Of the
present war send for General Whe. Ter"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-09-21
SALE OF DESIRABLE
REAL ESTATE


| will sell priva ely the following real
estat in the Town of Lexington Virginia,
belonging to the estate of Mrs. Susan &.
Gold, deceased, to-wit:.
l. a House and Lot fronting 70 feet on
Washington street and extending back 1853
feet to an alley, adjoining the lots of Mrs. j.
Randolph Tucker. the Public Free School
Building and others. The buildings on this
lot consist of a well constructed frame
dwelling bouse, and kitchen, with rooms, a
stable, and other t-buildings. all in good
condition.
9. A House and Lot fronting "A feet on
Jackson avenue and extending back 139 feet
to an alley and adjoining the lots Of Mrs.
J. r. Hill and others. The buildings on this
lot consist of valuable frame dwelling
house end kitchen, with rooms and other
out buildings, in good repair. Both of these
properties are eligibly located, and would
make desirable homes.
Apply to the undersigned, at Lexington,
Va. for price and terms.
J. p. MOORE, Exor
apr Is of Mrs Susan G Gold, decd.