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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-15
LIGHT HARNESS RACING.
BUMPS LOWERS THE WAGON RECORD AT
TERRE HAUTE.


Terre Hautc Ind. Sept. IA big crowd was
present this afternoon to Bumps, driven by his
owner clip quarter of a second Oft the wagon
record Of 2.0si2 made by Sunland Belle, at Cleve-
land. The horse moved like clockwork, and. de-
spite the cool weather and the heavy wind. ne
finished the mile with runner In 2Nsi4, estab-
fishing worlds record 70 wagon, with an
amateur driver W.
In the 2Is pace. postponed from yesterday. RUBY
Mack. the favorte, won the fifth heat. but IN tho
sixth and last heat unable TO beat out silver
Prince. who finished first by a nose In one OF tho
best races Of the meeting The 2li pace was
postponed until tomorrow after five heats had
been rcclcd of and there were four winners. This
race will be the first on tho card tomorrow. The
results are follows:
Pcing 2:is class purse $1,000 postponed from yester-
dar-Ruly VI .ok won h,;h heat, time. 2asi.. silver
Prince sixth h'a' and race, time 2l& Violation.
Marsha1 M.ilun and liarouy also started.
- 10 class parse Si.ooOl-Guy won IN stragf ?
beats best time 2l2 ANmere. second. Rejected stone
third. rcssie S. Louise aQd Miss sligo also started
Pacing i2.li class purse 81 600 unhnishei) -WayRo
Won FIRST heat. time 2li2. Edgar 70. won second and
third heats. best time I'll Jersey Mac Won fourth hea
time 2.l1Aa. Light star hfh heat, time, ILL.,
No,anal Scapeg0af Walnut Lad. AniiN Ei Victor Little
Roundwood also started Race postponed on account
az darkness.
Pacing 2:o4 class: purse 81 ooo)sherman Clay won IN
straight heats time. 2o5'. Indiana Borough Park
AMI Auanlas also started
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-15

ton Of personnel is only OF selection ny sLo
tain Tillman was the youngest colonei ~ , ,n
Spanish war. and is vice commander VI
Snanish War Veterans Association Lieuten"ils
ctrard &c chief OF ordnance and member Oh
the council Of administration Of the same or
ganization
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-15
ROWING.
TEN EYCK

TEN EYCK MATCHED WITH BRENNAN
Halifax y. S. Sept thames A. Ten Eyck. Of
Worcester Mass and John Brennan. OF IiaiiaI
have been matched 10 row a three mile scu.lins
race for 800 a side on Bedford Basin near Halifax
on September 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-15

Grand cIRc1.fr 1T rR0NlDENCE

Providence. T. T., Sept 1.-THE Grand Circuit
meet at Narragansett Park. FOR rs third day was
favored by beautiful weather and a large attend
ance The 210 trot, which postponed from
yesterday with four heats finished. proved o h9t
heat after which -four horses remained to hght
9'l 'te , la- fi -, ~, Ii,,Jeon Tho idges mposad
A fine If 800 which caused the mare 20 step the
next and concluding heat. winning the race Win
concy who was a strong favorite IN the 2:25
rar. was taken iil after winning the first heat
Island wilkes IT, an outs der went IN and won
three straight heats the final In 2ns.
TrorrING-2:io cLAss-PrRsE 5000 CONCLUDED,
Louise Mao Ch 10, by Little Corporal.
dam unknown dIudson) ........... 10 |
h",e'9 an D. a. ,;e y Xxx N'''''.
Gay'on. D. by Alertol dam un- go
s: sic Dam s7s9oT slS 9l' sa aq H. 70 ~
ROGER WILLIAMS sTAKE-225 PACE-PURsE 81 600
THREE ~ FIVE
Island wiKe. f.. gr s.. by Island Wilkes. ~,
c5 Aslsi tis W ' s by MeKcaacy. dam Grace
3@ :...1i "a a.a5...
Mount c'qg. Hs} cs l :Aa'. si,. 2oo
rRoTT1NG-2.25 CLASS PURSE. $500. TWO N
THREE.
Auce Barnes. b. m, by heoton-sidoae. by chn- =,
van r. g. by Eagle Bird dam unknown car
Lucille o. fHafhhuul ........-........ :
Iaaso tGeersi. :
Tme-2:ls4. 2.18i.
PACING-2.iO CLASs-WHAT CHEER STAKES 81 900
THREE ~ FIVE
Hal p b. :. ty Hal ballard. dam Ellen NJ Blue
Lire Thorn. b. z. by Hawthorne-Drector Nc -
}.
Democracy q. fcahD .........-.....- 8
Ian NJ = tMai1neyb. Observation-Disclosures. 3 ;
Fllr hik No. OTlenwictl. y
Time 10 = OH. 20S.
TRoTTING-2I3 cLAss-PURsE $500.
Tudor Chimes =. e.. by Chimes. dam Lavender,
by Mambrino King We'rsl -. m. l /
Woodfori c. hr g. by Redfell lam Pearl Win
SIN bv Legal snder tStef ........-...... ?
1 II Chase en- III. Tread. .......,............. o
Cue.n Alfred b. Clark !
' Tme-2I3. 2l3. 214i4.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-15
THE HUDSON RIVER CHAMPIONSHIP.

par, tIin station. y Y. Sept Il (SpecaD.-The
cbomnionshlp tournament Of the Hudson River
Lawn Tennis Association was continued here this
afternoon on the courts o. the Park IIill Country
club Perfect tennis weather and an enthusiastic
crowd Of spectators favored the players, and some
exciting play rewarded those who came TO see the
matches.
The feature OF the day was the semi-fina match
IN wonen's singles between Miss EWings, OF larry
town and Miss Alliger. OF Park Hill The rival
factions representing rarrytoHn and Park Hill
showed unusual interest IN this match az II de-
cided whether Miss Lowerie. the local champion,
would meet Of her eliminates in the hnals or
a representative from the rival club. At hrst It
looked like an easy victory for the Tarrytown girl.
for Miss EUings the first set, and had what
seemed TO be 4 sure lead all through the second.
From - she crawlrd up 10 5-3 but then Miss
Allger gathered up her energies Tor nnal brace
and played such clever uphill game that she
pulled out the SCI Miss EWings was TOO steady
for her I'm the deci ling set however, and Tarrytown
scored once more hy her victory.
There VIII be three finals tomorrow afternoon. in
the mems doubles. women's singles and mixed
doubles, and after that special feature has been
added to tie programme by the committee In the
shape OF an eN l.htion match between J. p. Paret.
the winner OF the recent all-cOmers tournament at
Newport and =. D. Little. the champion OF Prince
/ I'm Canada .Wo weeks ago.
The scores OF to-day's matches follow;
Championship mems singles Csemi-nnal round,-c 5
Bait rarrytowr beat - Todi PARK I'M. ca. q.
Champ onshp womens singles C.eml round Miss
9 g Miss Ewings Tarrytown. beat Miss Alger.
Championship mems doubles 1semi round,-J L.
Iotert~n. ir. and II : Robertson. Park FIll beat
Bait and Miss Thompson. Tarryt0wn against D. Todd
ami Mis@ Aliser Park Hi. - unanishen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-15

LETTERS TO MANILA BADLY ADDRESSED
Postmaster Van Colt calls attention to the fact
that large number o, letters addressed to soldiers
and sailors stationed In the Philippine Islands are
unbelievable through the failure OF the senders 70
Mace on the envelopes the name OF the company
and regiment, other branch OF the service 10
which the addressee belongs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-15

GOLFER ALENANDkK At FIBKALIAK,
Gibraltar Sept 1.-THE United states collier Alex
ander. which sailed from Norfolk on August 30 with
fun cargo Of coal for the naval station at Manila
has arrived here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-15
In Z brush with Frank Wolfe $500 trotter

In n brush with Frank Works s. TO trottcr
Pilot Boy. 2O9i4 Nathan Strauss road horse
Alves 2O92. redeemed himself on tho Speedway
the other day. The TWO trottcrs had spirited
contest for the lead down the long stretch Of fine
footing north OF Washington Bridge and Alyes was
I'm front at the end OF the brush. His Victory was
enhanced by the fact that Pilot Boys old trainer
Charles Nell. now In the employ ~ Mr.. Work
hold the reina the gray horse while Mr.
Straus himself drove Alves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-15

CLAMBAKE OF THE NETWORK 4 e
The annual cambake OF tho New-York Athletic
Climb will be held at Travers Island tomorrow at
< n m In the afternoon a game Of ball vii he
played between the married and single members Of
club
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-15
FORMING NEW REGIMENTS.

The formation Of three regiments for service ia
the Philippines from DISCHARGED men IS proceeding
rapidly The formidable title at first assumed
the Is, Regiment Veteran Philippine United States
Volunteer Infantry--has given way 10 the 56th
United states Volunteers. or such other numbered
designation. The regimental commanders are Coo
mel Franklin Bell captain It'll Cavalry late
engineer officer General MacArthuTs stan
Colonel Bruce Wallace FIRST lieutenant 2d Cavalry,
late lieutenant colonel Let Montana Volunteer IN
fantry and Colonel James Lockett captain an
Cavalry, late senior aidede-camp TO General Mac
Arthur Colonel LOckett's regiment IS 10 be cav
airy and the others infantry. Colonel Wallace
thfrd battalion is however. TO possess a unique
organizatiOn II will have two companies or
mounted infantry. with machine guns ana one
Of rinernena combination that viii make II an Al
most inde pendent force in the field
The three regiments Will be differed In the grades
above second lieutenant by selected officers from
tho regiments now serving here. That plan insures
having men who are familiar with the local condl-
lions Of service and methods. Colonel Bells regl-
reut the 36th Is already In the field. having re-
rortod 10 General Macarthur at San Fernando
three days ago. II IS in fine condition. newly
equipped throughout and businesske IN appear
ance Though II has total OF only few more
than Eve hundred It is daily receiving additions
and viii be filled up from the States. It Will be
heard Of In the future. Just now everything Is in
sueoension. because any movement now attempted
must have for its ending. And the next day II
raiucd,'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-15

Joe Patchen and Star Pointer had met twelve
times IN races before they came together I'm The
free for all at the Grand Circuit meeting last week
and the bay horse had beaten the black nine
times out Of the twelve Patchena three victories
over the champion PAGER were scored at Bos ton
IN 1896. where he had star Pointer completely at
MS mercy on "A half mile track. at Columbus, in
lsq7 when he won the free FOR all at the Grand
Circuit meeting in 2Oi. 29lie 2 49, and at NIL
waukce the same season. when Star Pointer some
how lost the race in 2lli2 and 2o1i4 after having
won the first heat In 2o3hs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-15

The old pacing stallion Attractive formerly
owned by Jacob Rupert, is doing service as a
road horse the Harlem River Speedway this fall
lie is driven by Or. Burke. Attractive is now
nearly niecn years old. but he stil Possesses speed
nnd has some brushes from younger horses
having faster records than his own. He gained a
record OF 2alH. at Poughkeepsie In 1895.
When J. Malcolm Forbes great four year Old
colt Peter the Great defeated Lord Vincent and
Who Is II IN 20i. at the Grand Circuit meeting
last week. he carried two ounce toe weight on
the right front foot and a three ounce weight on
the other IN addition 70 nine ounce shoes With
OUT this peculiar adjustment 81 weight on his feet
the wonderful young stallion H. -ad 10 be unable
to trot anywhere near the record he made 80
easily last week. II" Is one OF the most d!ficult
trOttcrs I'm the world TO balance exactly right ann
his young trainer, Henry litter. IS reported to have
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-28
REV. THOMAS CHOSEN.

Rector OF the Church of the Holy
Apostles, ofPhIiRdeiphiH, ut n Meet
ing of tho Vestry Board Tuesday
EVeninG-Hc VIII Leave Soon.
At a meeting of the vestry board of
the Church of the Holy Apostles, of
Philadelphia, held Tuesday evening, the
Rev. Nathaniel Seymour Thomas, of st,
Matthews P. E. church. of this city,
was chosen rector. and 1t is said that
his formal acceptance will be given this
week. Already, he has informally ac-
cepted the call.
The time Of Mr.. Thomas departure
from Wheeling is not yet settled, but It
Is said he VIII leave for Philadelphia In
the course of few weeks.
1t Is said the vestry board OF St. Mat
thew's will have q series of trial dis
courses from a number Of clergymen
before AIr. Thomas successor Is de-
cIded upon, SO 1t may be several months
before new rector of st. Matthews is
Installed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-28

Wheeling Is honored by a visit from
the tallest printer in the world. Mr.. o.
L. Comfort, a native Of Meridian. Miss,
and recently employed in Pittsburgh
He is a Linotype machine operator, and
Is here In search of employment at bis
trade.
Mr.. Comfort is tall and slender. his
height six feet nine inches In his stock
ing feet, and weight ITO pounds. he is
"a years of age. BY his intimates he is
called shorty"
Speaking to an IntellIgencer reporter
last night, Mr.. Comfort said he had
met only two persons who were taller,
one being John j, Kelly, of Cincinnati,
a barber, late Of Barnum & Bailey's
circus, and cOlored man whom he had
seen on the streets in Columbus. o.,
and believed to be an Inch or two
taller.
Comfort says his extreme height has
not interfered with his heaith-he hasn't
seen sick day for fifteen years. Speak
ing of his experiences, he said he Is
always looking out for low doorways'
and when he took supper at Van
Keuren's restaurant last evening he
had to dodge the electric fans. He has
never slept in a bed that was his
slze," and usually, he says, sticks his
feet out the window" Several years
ago some Of his friends in Meridian
gave an amateur performance Of ''Trii-
by during the DuMaurier craze. and
in abbreviated skirts he essayed the role
Of TrIlby with great success. Later he
was offered an engagement in the comic
opera wang" but declined. For a
month, some time ago, he was on e:;hi-
billion In a Mobile dime museum, but
he quit because the work" was too
combining. He has had many offers
from cIrcuses, but declined them for
the same reason; Giving giants" be
says, are paid the munihcent salary Of
IS or SO a week by circus owners.
Linotype operating pays better.
Since his advent into Wheeling Mt.
Comfort has been the observed of all
observers. but he doesn't seem to OBJ
ject TO the attentions bestowed upon
him, and personally he is a very mod
est and agreeable young man. He ex-
poets 70 remain in town several days
permanently II he secures employment,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-28

At a special meeting of the Board Of
Directors OF the West Virginia Glass
Manufacturing Company the following
resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty
God to remove from US our esteemed
fellow director. Gibson Lamb.
Resolved, That we depIore the loss
Of cOngenlal companion, worthy as
ISOLATE and faithful friend. and the
Board OF Directors of the West Vlr-
ginia Glass Manufacturing Company
tender their sincere and earnest SYM
pathies to his family. The secretary is
hereby ordered to transmit to them n
copy OF these resolutions and record
same on the minutes.
CHAS. MUHLEMAN.
WM. LIPPHARDT,
A. J. SMITH,
Committee
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-28
Che 5nteItigenfer
Omccs 90 and % Fourteenth street.
NaM AdrortInemonts.

A Ladies' Shoe That Fits-Nay Broth
ers-Eighth Pagh.
French and Latin ClAsses-J, N. Wiley
Asparagus--H. F. Behrens Co.
For Saie-Hownrd Hhzlett & Son.
Wanted--3 Tailers, 3 PresseFs.
$i.9S, $3.50 and SG9O-GeO. II. Shook 8
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Three ROoms-House & Hermann
sc for Boys Knee Pan,s-MeFadden's-
Second Page.
You Are-R. H. List.
Found at Last-Goetze's Drug Store.
Developing and PTinIng-W, C. Brown
Kraut CuttRrs-Geo. w. Johnsons Sons
Lost-LRdies' Gold W0tch.
For Saie-G. O. Smith.
Timber for Sale-Theo. w Fink & Co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-28

In line with the request Of the Dewey
celebration committee of New York, a
salute of seventeen guns-the nnvy's
salute to an admlral-was fired in this
city yesterday shortly before noon. The
salute was fired from the top OF Wheel
ing hlll, and was in charge Of Caleb
Syivis and other civil war veterans. who
hauled Little Tip" the Intelligencer
cannon, to the top OF the hill from Its
resting place in the court house base
ment. The report OF the firing was
distinctly heard. The salute should
have been fired Tuesday at noon, but It
was deferred.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-28
In CIorl RobInson,s omce.

Marriage licenses were the whole
thing in Clerk Robertson's office yester.
day. The following were issued:
Milton L. Fullerton and Margaret
Mary yelling, OF Wheeling.
Henry Grim. nged twenty-four, and
Laura b. Schooner, aged twenty-three,
Of Wheeling.
Clark E. Kennedy, aged twenty-four,
Of Tayiorstown. Pa, and Ida Marshall,
aged twenty-siX, OF Ohio county.
Lewis II. Henry, aged forty-twO, and
Mary Z. Thompson, aged twenty-fnur,
OF Parkersburg.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-28
FALL STOCk--FINf TAILORING.

Your attention invited to our largo
and handsome line Of Fall WOolcns-
all entirely now designs and many e1-
agents. The stylish Ret-up and hIsh-
louRhla appearance of our garments
recommend themselves, Prices reA"
Sonnble. c, HESS l. SONS,
FnShfonablo TnilOrs and Fine Furnish
ers, lB21-I323 Market street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-28

scIo COLLEGE opened on Tuesday,
September goth, with a good attendance
In all departments. In several DEPART
ments there was a marked increase
over the first day OF the term last year.
Enrolment books will be kept open for
some time yet TO accommodate late
.or,aPa
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-28

In the circuit court yesterday the
case of George Ankle. an ex-justIce OF
the peace, vs.. the Ohio county board of
commissioners, was reset for trial on
the second jury day Of the next term.
The case of P. D. Carroll vs.. c. w.
RIKley was continued to the next term
nN nnllrf
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-28
Philadelphia and Return $40 10 by
the Pennsylynnin Lines.

Tickets now on sale to Philadelphia
and return at rate Of SIS 10. For par
tIcu.ars amply To ]. @. Tomllnsen.
agent, Wheeling, w. Va. Tu&S
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-28

Saturday. September 20, above round
trip rate, which includes admission to
the exposition. VIII be IN effect from
Wheeling via Pennsylvania lines, good
returning same day.
Special attraction for September 30:
Godfrey's British Guard band, from
London; 30 pieces,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-28

BREAKFAST menu: Buckwheat
Cakes with Maple Syrup, and the ia
nous Holman Sausage is delicious and
wholesome.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-28
FAMILY WAsHING,

Rough Dry Washed, stnrched and
Dried . cents per pound.
Flat Work, Washed and lroned, o
cents per pound,
pound. At LUTZ BROS.
MTHAP Home steam Laundry,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-28

We have fitted moro than twenty
thousand pairs OF Spectacles. giving us
q record nnd experience uneQunllcd by
any other OpticiRn in West Virginia.
satisfaction guaranteed.
JACOB w. GRUBB, Optician,
No. 1905 Market street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-28

Embossed X. OF p. Address Cards at
reasonable prices at the IntelIIgencer
Many different styles to select from.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-28

Embossed X. or z. Address Cords
Mt reasonable prices at the IntolIigen-
'G sfa Tn GifrcrOnt styles to select from.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-28

THE famous Hoffman, Sausage is
highly recommended by all physicians.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-28
TALLEST PRIMER
In the World Visits Wheeling In
Search Of Employment.
HE TALKS INTERESTINGLY

ofHis Experiences, aud Says He Has
Met Only Two Persons Taller Than
Himself-Was tn a Dime Museum
Once, Played IN Amateur Engage
mcnt as 'TrlIby" ana Has Had
oGers to Go on the Stage.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-28

St.75 Excursion TO Pittsburgh Expo.
sItion, Sept. 80, via Pennsylvania
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-15

Teachers examination papers un-
der the new law are marked under
direction OF the state superintendent.
Concerning those written at the ex-
animation August Z and 8, the Pho
neer Press says: The great bulk OF
teachers examination papers has
been received by Supt. Lewis, of the
state department of public instruc-
ton, all but few more remote
counties having made returns of the
papers through the county superind-
ents. There are not as many papers
as Supt. Lewis believed there would
be. He thought the papers would
number somewhere between $4,000
and 1000, but now is of the opin-
ion that there will not be more
than $4,000 to $4,000. On this basis
he figures that between $500 and
5000 teachers took examinations out
of a total of 10000 school teachers in
the state. Second grade teacher
have to submit eight papers an
those being examined for first grade
certificates, thirteenpapers. The ex-
pert teachers, employed. in reading
and classifying the papers, are hard
at work in the hall OF representatives
and Supt. Lewis expects to- have
the examinations all passed upon
by the opening Of the school year
the first of September.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-15
The Distribution Of Wealth.

Mr.. An3rr,y Ca:,eg!e's statement
:}...t :: Lid, ,;EIht net to Gle nc,
and his determination to r;y and get
rid of all his wealth before death over
takes him have been received with
much incredulity. But there is GER
tainly growing disposition on the
part Of our rich men to return some
portion Of their wealth to the COM
munity in which they made 1t. The
list Of magnificent requests that have
been made within a year will bring
this to view. Most Of them have been
made in favor Of public institutions
and charities. The late Mr.. Robert G.
Billings left $1,50O,000 to be distribut-
ed in this way. A careful computa-
ton of the money given within ten
years by rich men and women to pub
lie charities and educational enter
prises would make one of the most as
founding Of exhibits. This munificence
is assuming an American largeness
and is already attracting the attention
and eliciting the admiration Of foreign
countries. :.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-15
President McCabe of the National

President McCabe of the National
Editorial association, which has just
met in Oregon, called the attention Of
the association to the fact that no pro-
fession or business in this land Of
ours is 40 fettered by foolish laws as
Journalism. But even journalists will
have to take this statement with some
grains Of salt. Among other things,
Mr.. McCabe said that the publisher
of a daily newspaper occupies today
the position in the court that the vii
lage gossip occupied 200 years ago.
This remark is rather unfortunate, be-
cause the courts could not confer that
distinction upon him of themselves.
It is very true that the law Of libel
in some states Is an absurd one, but
If the temper Of the people who make
the laws has grown somewhat severe
in various places one must acknowl-
edge that it is owing almost entirely
to few INSCRIPTIONS publishers, who
have transgressed the bounds of dis
cretion in their search for sensations
and have pushed themselves into the
positions Of gossips. 1t Is worth re-
marking that in those centers where
the violation Of good taste Is most
conspicuous the laws are most in
dulgent.