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b. & d. Train los TO Run Daily.

b. & o. Train o to Run Daily.
On and after Saturday, January 18th,
train los, Cincinnati and St. Louis ex-
press, will run daily, and will not be
held in Pittsburg on Saturdays until
1850 p. m, as heretofore.
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dicating the real intentions toward the
Filipinos OF the administration and the
majority leaders in the United States
Senate. When confronted with the d.
rect issue of Philippine independence
on the s6rne terms we give independ-
ence to the Cubans, the proposition was
lost. Following is the text of the
Bacon amendment or substitute for the
McEnery resolution, lost by the casting
vote of the Vice President:
That the United States hereby disclaim
any disposition or intention to exercise
permanent sovereignty, Jurisdiction or
control over said islands, and assert their
determination, when a stable and indie
pendent government h a have been erect
ed therein, entitled in the judgment of
the government of the United States to
! recognition as such. to transfer to SAID
government, upon terms which shall be
reasonable and just, all rights secured I'M
der the cession by Spain, and 10 thereupon
leave the government and control of the
islands to their people.
This is regarded az marking the issue
in the coming national campaign.
There is no question but that the Bacon
resolution defeated in the Senate re-
presents the sentiments of the great
majority of the American people. In
his st. Paul speech Mr.. Bryan put the
subject clearly when he said:
If (Philippine) independence is more de-
sirable to our people than a colonial pol
icy, who is there or what is there to pre-
vent the recognition of Philippine indie
pendence? 1T is absurd to say that the
United States can be transformed from a
republic into an empire without consult
ing the voters.
The imperialists may be willing to deny
TO the Filipinos the right to govern them
selves, but they cannot deny to the Amer
lean people the right to determine the
policy to be pursued by the United States
in the settlement of the Philippine ques-
ton.
Unit the people express themselves we
can only guess at their views, but is it
not safer to suppose that they will adhere
to the ideas and policies of a century than
that they will go back to the creed of
kings and to the gospel of force?
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can leaders in this State to deny their
connection with this Virginia debt con-
spiracy.

A s25, 600, 900 paper bag trust is the
latest. Is there anything left not
controlled by a trust?
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CHANCES.

UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY to invest $500
or more, securing large permanent in
come. Capital safe, profits sure. H.
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FOURTH PAGE.
Stocks and Bonds for sale-Howard
Hazlett.
Wanted-Men to Sell Tickets.
For Sale-Brick House in Martins
Ferry.
Latest and Most Important Publications
-Stanton's Die City Book Store.
Misunderstanding Salesman.
For Rent-James l.. Hawley.
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Brothers.
New Style Corduroy Hats-McFadden's.
PAGE.
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OIL NEWS.

As soon as the weather permits,
work will be commenced sinking a well
on the Jackson-Simms lease, just back
of Darlington. The lease has every
prospect of being a good one. 1t con-
sists of 1900 acres, and is surrounded
by a number of good producers. Ed
ward Sims, the popular riverman, who
holds the berth of pilot on the steamer
Ben Hur, is one of the owners.
Ground will be broken on Monday
for the building to be put up by Mr..
o. w. Heiskel at Scio. The plan. for
the building were drawn up by a Scio
architect.
W. c. Hutson has drilled in SeyboId
& Thompson's No. 3, on the Smith
farm, at Scio, and it will be good for
100 barrels. The gentlemen named
have a fve-acre lease.
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A DMINISTRATRIX NOTICE
the undersigned. nave this day
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estate Of Chas A. Otterson. deceased. All
persons having claims against said estate
Viii present same properly authenticated
for payment, and all persons Indebted TO
same VIII please call and settle same.
MRS. MARTHA A. MILLER,
wv Administrative.
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conveniences, located near business part
of city. Suitable for two small families.
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The Republican., 1899-04-13
THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1899.
Ratification of the Treaty of Peace.


The final close of the war between
the United States and Spain took
place at the Executive Mansion in
Washington at o'clock p. IN. on
Tuesday last, when the President
handed to M. Cambon, the French
Ambassador representing Spain, the
American copy of the treaty and re-
ceived in return from M. Cambon the
Spanish copy of the same document
duly attested by the Queen Regent
and Premier of Spain.
Thus by this simple act, and with
out any ostentatious display or cere-
mony, the war between the two
countries is formally declared at
an end.
Following this final ratification the
President issued his proclamation
announcing to the world that peace
was again established between the
two countries. Whether the war was
necessary or not all will rejoice to
know that it has finally terminated
and that peace again exists between
our country and Spain.
The Republican., 1899-04-13

Not a Presidential Aspirant.

Admiral Dewey frankly says that
he would not be candidate for the
presidency under any circumstances.
Having been a sailor all his life, he
would be out of place as president,
and would not know, and does not
care to know, how to get along with
politicians. This is the sensible way
for man such as Dewey to talk, and
it is just what was to be expected. If
he were elected, it is doubtful if the
people could think more of him than
they do at present. Everybody feels
that he was the right man in the
right place a year ago, and that he
has been in the right place and doing
the proper thing ever since. There
is a wonderful unnanimity of opin-
ion on this point among the Republi-
cans and Democrats.
No such unanimity would be posi-
BILE if he were president. Almost
every appointment to office by a
president causes disappointment in
some quarters and arouses criticism.
Dewey at the head of the navy has
been, so far, above criticism, and
Judging by his past conduct, he is
likely to remain So In his case, bet
ter be an admiral than president.
The Republican., 1899-04-13
Another Old GrantsvilIer Gone.

To the Editor of The Republican.
Charles Compton died quite recent
ly at Mobile, Alabama, aged seventy
seven years. He was born in Somer-
set county, Pa, but with his parents
came to Allegany county more than
sixty years ago. Was a carpenter by
trade, learned his craft in part under
John Lingo in Cumberland, and
worked several years with Henry and
George Brown, carpenters and con
tractors, in the deep past at Grants
vile. Some of his work there is still
to be seen. Not liking the mountain
climate he left at least forty-five years
ago and went to the place where he
died. He was greatly attached to the
South and it's Institutions In time
he married, his wife dying years ago
without any children. He made only
two or three home visits in his long
absence, the last within the last two
years, but to show a feeble and worn
constitution. He leayes something of
an estate at Mobile, which if no will
has been made will descend to his
only living sister, Mrs. George Mat
thews at Selbysport, and only brother
Henry Compton, at Grafton, w. Va,
and the heirs of six deceased brothers
and sisters. In all there were eleven
children, the progeny of Robert and
Martha Brown Compton, both died
many years ago.
The old ancestor took great deal
of pride in his claim that he was at
one time when a mere boy a messen-
ger for General Washington in his
New Jersey (Jarsey as he pronounced
it, campaigns He and his wife came
from that state to Somerset county,
Pa, nearly century ago. Both sleep
in the cemetery at Grantsville.
Charles Compton was a bright,
lively and attractive man, especially
in his young days. Quick and very
sprightly in his aysand movements.
These family characteristics come
from the old ancestor himself. Coun-
ty commissioner David Compton in
war times, and Phineas Compton
were brothers. The first died in 1866
and the latter in 1868 at the Boucher
estate. He was father-in-law to Mr..
Isaiah Boucher and grandfather of
| his five living sons.
OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
! April 8, 1899.
The Republican., 1899-04-13
IMPERIAMISM.

Not in vain the sacrifice
OF human life that leads
To the betterment of man;
Through weary cycles long
The over-God has played
The game of life with man as pawn
And fields of blood his board.
The right of might is king
And man the tyrant's tool,
Base slave to baser deeds
But 10! the might of right
Usurps the throne, and the world
Swings on from dark to light
And Imperialism falls
Before the resolute arms
OF universal brotherhood.
Ours is the nation of the free,
Baptized with blood of noble men,
Spirit stirred by the Hand that shapes
The deStinies Of the world
The time had come when man
Should be the uncrowned king,
Answerable to none but God.
A righteous war with Spain
The nations sons poured forth
In freedoms holy cause;
San Juan, and Luzon's isle,
A grave for daring men;
Dying that liberty might live
In ever widening domain.
Before the worldly force of arms
We stand pledged to work begun
In freedoms name;
We dare not lay the burden down
AS did John Bright
When brave Gordon called for aid
At ill-starred Khartoum-
Aguinaldo's hand shall not stay the hou
That moves us onward.
The hell of war brings peace,
The darkened sky grows bright
As through the war cloud streams
The guiding ray of light
That points to richer ends.
March 80, 1859. r. L. j.
The Republican., 1899-04-13

This subject is attracting some
attention in many of our states and
has been discussed by our County
Examiner at the last meeting of the
State Board of County School Com
missioners.
We do not propose to consider the
question at this time but would say
that there are school matters claim
ing more attention of the people of
this and other counties of the State
than that of compulsory education.
Is the distributing of the public
school fund of the state fair and just ?
Do we, and other counties, receive
our proper share? Is the plan of dis
tribution the best that can be devised?
The object of the public school sys-
TEN is obviously to remove illiteracy.
Are we adopting the wisest course in
order to obtain the end desired? Is
the curriculum of our schools what it
should be? Is it calculated to fit our
youth for the positions they are to
occupy when they reach the period
of young manhood and womanhood Z
These are questions of vital import
ance and we commend them to the
earnest consideration of all but more
particularly to that of our teachers.
Through those engaged in teaching
the public could and should be in
! formed upon all points vitally affect.
The Republican., 1899-04-13

ing the interests of education. Teach
ing is your vocation. You are occu-
pied in this particular work, and
naturally give it more time and
thought than others in the commu-
nifty. The experience of teachers has
given us all the valuable text books
we possess. Their suggestions have
advanced the cause of educa-
tion. The sculptor leaves the marble
statue a monument of his skill. The
efforts of our educators may be as
easily made manifest to the world as
any marble or bronze object. Give,
then, the questions above submitted
a thorough study. Let us erect our
buildings before we oblige the youth
to attend school-in other words, let
us receive our just share of the public
funds, devise better plan for dis
tributing the school money, deter
mine the curriculum of our public
schools. When these points are fair
ly adjusted, then let us consider
whether it would be advisable to enact
a law making it compulsory for al
children in the State of a certain age
to attend school. Compulsory educa
tion is a question destined soon tc
occupy the serious attention of al
interested in the subject of public
education.
We propose at some future time tC
take up these various topics and treat
thap, ,nnra in datail
The Republican., 1899-04-13

An Increased Appropriation for Oakland.
On Tuesday of this week com
mittee of citizens of Oakland includ-
ing His Honor Mayor Jamison and
several members & the town council,
called upon the county commissioners
with view of obtaining an increased
appropriation in the amount levied
annually for the use of the town in
maintaining her streets, alleys, etc.
After listening to very clear and
forcibly statement of the facts as re-
CARDS our town the commissioners in
creased the amount of the levy from
$500 to $500. In view of the many
appropriations necessary to meet the
many demands of county for the COM
ing fiscal year we consider the action
of the commissioners as exceedingly
liberal and the residents of Oakland,
we are sure, will so appreciate it.
We will state for the benefit of those
of our citizens of the county who may
consider this sum excessiveor extrav-
agant that when it is taken into
consideration that the assessed value
of the property within the corpo-
rate limits of Oakland amounts to
$S00,000 and that in many portions of
our State the incorporated towns are
allowed from thirty to fifty per cent.
of the amount of their road taxes. and
and to the town of Westminster the
entire sum is levied back, it will
clearly appear that Oakland is not re-
ceiving any more than she is Justly de-
serving, in fact, not as much as she is
entitled to.
We make this explanation as a vim
dication of the action of the commits
sioners, who are very often censured.
We are always willing and will be
found ready to commend the course
of our public officials when they merit
it but at the same time we will never
hesitate to criticise when occasion
demands. Our readers should know
how the public affairs are managed
and we propose to keep them in
formed
The Republican., 1899-04-13

Newspaper publishers who have a
proper appreciation of the dignity,
Importance and seriousness of their
work cannot have failed to note with
a keen sense of approval the deca-
dence of the noxious and ephemeral
The Republican., 1899-04-13
News of the Churches.

Services in st. Matthew's Parish
Sunday next-10 a. m, Sunday school
in st. Matthew's church; II a. M,
morning prayer and sermon; p. M,
Loeb Lynn hall 7.30 p. M, Anderson
Chapel, Swanton. Cordial welcome
to all.
The Republican., 1899-04-13
HON. DINKY DINK
To His Oakland Constituents on His Elec-
tion as City Councilman.

To His Oakland Constituents on His Elec-
tiOn as City Councilman.
Well,
What have you to say
About it, anyway?
Did you see the way
| fell
On 'em?
Gee
But it was my day
| tell you
The people of this town
Don't believe in turnin'
Feller down
Jist because he up agin'
Somebody that don't run a news
paper, see?
They've vindicated me
Say, amt that work
A bird
Oh, l know how to throw a nimble
tongue when
It's the thing to do;
| mingle with gentlemen who
Git them kind of words off every min
ute or two.
Yes, it's a vindication of my
High
Standin' as newspaper man.
Nobody could have run
Better than | done.
! 1t was a hundIed-to-one
Shot on me.
s'pose the people from sea to sea
Waited up all night
To git bulletins showin' how
Come out.
1t was my fight,
There amt no doubt
About
That.
Why, if hadn't been on the ticket
They
Wouldn't know where they was at
To-day
| mean the other fellers what
Run.
| pulled 'em through,
That's right That's what l done!
And why was it
| won?
Was it because the issue was drawn
On
Lines that made it a sure thing for
the ticket?
No!
1t was a blow
Against people who claim no man
has right to
Run
A newspaper
At his own expense.
What's the sense of
That kind of talk?
You'll find if you look over
My record that
Don't believe in robbin' no man
OF his birthright,
AS long as he has the price.
| might add
That vice
is lts own reward,
In my estimation.
The people know
Me, and SO
They can't make no
Mistake.
thank the public for this vindica-
tion of my
Course, and l
Promise to do even worse or more
So than | done before.
The Republican., 1899-04-13

BENZ. Ii. SINCELL, Editor and Proprietor
d GRANT SMITH, Local Editor.
The Republican., 1899-04-13
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-07

with her daughter, Miss Lillian Taylor,
who is studing vocal music in that city.
A regular meeting Of the Board Of Man
ayers Of the Richmond Homeopathic Free
Dispensary will be held az the Dispensary
40 6H west Main street to-day at n:3O
A. NJ
Mr.. J. T. Priddy. Of Hanover county,
mention of whose accidental injury was
made several weeks ago. has practically
recovered. and is able to get around his
farm.
Miss Norma boswell, delegate from
Kate Garnett Chapter. Daughters Of the
Confederacy Of Albemarle county, Is
guest OF Miss Bessie Catlin, 1l0i Grove
avenue.
Nfrs Leon Wallerstein. Of west Grace
street has returned to the city after
delightful visit TO New York. where she
was the recipient Of much flattering at
tcntion.
meeting OF the Homeopathic Free
Dfspensarv Auxiliary will be held at Mrs.
Virgie Peasants, corner Twenty-eighth
and Grace streets tomorrow afternoon at
. o'clock.
The Junior Chapter Of the Brotherhood
Of St. Andrew of ST. James church VIII
start a parish paper this month cailed
the Junior Cross" Mr.. George j. Ben
son is the editor.
Miss Viola Kaufman. Of New YORK
who made such host Of friends during
her stay IN Richmond last winter. mas
announced her engagement to Mr.. oscar
Kraus of New York.
Rev Dr. VIM. L. Hatcher has been
called to Fluvanna. He will return 10
the CITY I'm a few days The purpose Of
his visit will be to raise money 10 build
a new academy at Fork Union.
Tbe ENGAGEMENT Is announced OF Miss
Susan Barton. Of Madison, to Mr.. VIII
loughby Newton. of this city. The mar
ri.ee will take place on November the
22nd at Hilton" the home OF the bride
The rains Of last week caused the James
river to rise three feet Sunday. II hood
cd the site of the Virginia Electrical
Railway and Development Company and
proposed power-hOuse. An engine was
kent busy all day pumping the water out
Among the organizations which Will en-
terrain the visiting Daughters and re-
,.nts this week are the Westmoreland
Cub Lee Camp, Confederate Memorial
Literary society, Richmond Chapter.
T-,itod Dauchtert COnfederacy and the
Daughters OF thr Nhitii'a" w
all promise to De brilliant ahairs'
one of the most enjoyable Halloween
parties of last week was given by MISS
Maud Starke at her home. 3l4 west Grace
street. The young people INDUCED III
games of all sorts. and at hali-past ten
ronaired to the dining-room, where an
elaborate lunch was exquisitely served
The decorations were yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS. Those present were Misses Belle
Wilingham, Kathlene Sherwood Viz
einia clark. Rosa Smith, and Messrs.
Leroy sullivan. Ben Willingham'
Lowndes Phippen and Stewart Christian.
thermometers Ia New York.
NEW YORK. Nov. 6.-Special-Rich-
,nond arrivals Gerard-S. ID. Green, Mrs.
II. Jeffries. st. Denis-U. o. Michaels.
Cosmopolitan-P. T. Murphy Hoffman
L.. MhitlOck.
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0. D. BANQUET.
Delightful Occasion Tonight at New
I'orh's Hotel.


I'nrd's Hotel.
Al the last regular meeting of Company
ID. old Dominion Guards, a committee
consisting Of the following members: T.
T.. Johnson, first sergeant, T. b. Harri-
son. quartermaster-sergea John Pitt
second sergeant. c. Weston third SER
geant. ana Ii. L. Bew, NTH sergeant. was
appointed 10 decide on an entertainment
to be given by the company 10 its menl-
bers and their friends. The committee
suggested banquet and smoker,
which the company voted in favor OF and
authorized the committee to make ar
rangements Tor same.
II was decided to gice it at Ford's Hotel
this evening at s o'clock. As this will be
the first opportunity the newly-elected
captain. A. JEFF. Vaughan will have had
OF meeting all Of the members OF the
company in body, It is his especial desire
ana earnest request that there be a full
attendance, and that as many as possible
Will with a friend each, assemble at
their companys quarters in the Regi-
mental Armory at 3 o'clock +. NJ. sharp.
when they will march in body TO the
banquet. Vocal music will be furnished
on this occasion through the courtesy Of
the Keystone Quartette. very delight
ful evening OF songs. jokes and speech
making is assured all who Will be present
al this banquet.