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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-15
CURRENT COMMENT
On Topics Uppsrmost in Sixteenth Ohio
Distrist Politics

On Topics Uppsrmost in Sixteenth ONO
Dfstrist Politics
The remarkable proposition made by
R. P. Scott, the millionaire candidate
for the Republican nomination for
Congress in the Sixteenth district, to
succeed Lorenzo Danford, deceased-to
knock down the nomination to the man
who will offer the~party the highest
bid for it, should not be dismissed as
a joke. Mr. Scott may be only bust
ness man, but there is some philosophy
in the statements which accompany
his proposition. There is too much
truth in his remark that the nomIn-
alton will probably go to the party
that makes the highest bid for it any
how, for it to pass as a bit OF humor
Mr.. Scott has not given all his time
to business. He has evidently been
close observer of current events IN
politics, even if he has not taken
hand in it himself And if it is true
that such nominations, as rule, go
to the highest bidder, why not have the
bidding above board and give all the
bidders an even chance?
Mr.. SCOTS plan ilso contains con-
tribution to the cause OF education
after the manner of prize packages.
AS for himself he has so much money
that the salary is no inducement TO
him. He frankly states that it IS the
honor he is after and he is willing to
pay handsomely for it. He will agree
to distribute the salary attached to
the Office equally among the counties
of the district, to be used in educat-
ing their young men as they see MT.
Manufacturers Scott will probably
never get any nearer to seat in Con-
gress than he is now, but his card
in regard to the nomination in the old
Sixteenth district, is satire on poll
tics as it is in this State, that Will serve
as an education to old as well as
young men in that Observation-Disclosures
Press-POst.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-15
MOUNDSViLLE.

NJ. D. Post and Frank Cox, two well
known attorneys of Wheeling, were in
the city yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-31

One of Mr.. James Gordon Benefits
daily hints from Paris" was ambling
down Broadway switching her train, says
the New York Press. She was as proud
as peacock and prettier thar any pic
cure. Three swells walked behind filled
with admiration. Said one. Charlie. old
chap. III bet a tenner you're afraid 10
speak to her" Charlie took the bet. quick
ened his pace and got alongside. Don't
turn your head. and pretend not 10 hear
what l am saying" ne muttered to the
hint" whom he had never seen before in
his life. Two central office detectives
are shadowing you. They are directly be-
hind. III walk with you until they
sneak away" She was completely IN
strung. and, without meaning to do IT.
took hold of his arm. When opposite the
door of the Hoffman House. he signaled to
his friends to disappear. and at the next
corner informing her ladyship that she
was safe, he bowed and left her. The
tenner went for champagne, and no partic-
ular harm had been done
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-31

"Apropos of this beastly hot weather"
said a fat man between gasps, according
to the New Orleans Times-D Democrat,
"did'y ever notice how confoundedly easy
it is for people in novels TO reduce their
temperature? The facility with which
they do it is perfectly maddening to a
fellow who is trying to dodge apoplexy
with the thermometer al 81 degrees in the
shade. [ was reading popular romance
last night, and took the trouble TO jot
down a few passages bearing on the sub
ject. Here they are:
Footsteps sounded in the corridor. and
1 turned cold with apprehension
She froze me with a look "Sir!' she
cried.
. The bare thought chilled me with hor-
ror'
I opened the door and an icy shock
passed through my veins
Mabel received me coolly; evidently
she knew all.
When l struck that last passage, the
one about the naughty Mabel, l got mad
and chucked the book through the win
dow. Emotions have no such effect on me.
l never turn cold with apprehension; on
the contrary, it makes me sweat Horror
doesn't chill me worth a cent; il simply
wits my collar. I'm thinking of writing
protest against fake realism in AmerI-
can literature"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-31
THE GARTER CASE.

The Carter case is becoming almost as
sensational as the Dreyfus case. The pub
licauon of the brief of Mr.. Wayne Mac
Neagh. one Of the lawyers for CAPT. Car
ter, has given new life to rumors. reports
and speculations in respect to the case.
one Of the reports which is just now
being given extensive circulation is that
Capt. Carter has stated that if the sem
tence in his case is approved some very
prominent people will have to accompany
him 10 the penitentiary
1t is safe to say that Capt. Carter never
made a statement of that kind. The state
ment is that of some enemy of his. and
is attributed to him. A statement of that
kind by Capt. Carter would be practically
an admission of guilt. 1t would in ef-
feet be confession. 1t is well known that
Capt. Carter has never at any time ad-
mitted that there was any Foundation for
the charges on which he was convicted.
On the contrary, he has steadily asserted
his innocence.
According to our dispatches yesterday.
Capt Carriers attorneys are asking for a
new trial for him, and that the trial be
in a civil court. There must be a way.
of course, in which the case could be
transferred from a military court to a
civil one, or else his attorneys would not
make such an application. A trial in a
civil court might be as long as the mill
tary trial was That was very long
tria-so long as TO almost exhaust the
patience of the members of the court
1t is hardly probable however, that IL
there should be a new trial it would be
in civil court. 1t would be a reflection
on the army to assume that army officers
are incapable of finding the facts in the
case, and that, too, in accordance with
the law
Nobody can, of course. say what the
President is going to do in regard to the
case. II is probable that he doesn't vet
know himself. one thing is certain how
ever, and that is that he has brought on
himself great deal of criticism by his
failure to dispose OF the case within a
reasonable time after it went to him for
his action. II is rapidly assuming the
proportions of a national scandal. and UNI
less settled soon will have very impor-
tant bearing on the next national election
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-31

choice blunder was made the other dav
by young curate who was preaching
upon dogma, says the Chicago Daily
News. He brought in the couplet:
For modes of faith let gracious zealots
fight,
His can't be wrong whose life is in the
right.
And appended the explanation, "as Ten.
nyson wrote when he first heard of the
Salvation Army
An Australian coming up on a recent
steamer fell in with two sharpers. who
led him into many wagers. They were
so invariably successful that he became
suspicious that they were fixing" the
bets but each new proposition was so
tempting that he could not resist il. At
last, as they approached the Golden Gate
he counted up the remnants of his roll
Gentlemen he said to them II find I
have just $22 in American money left. Nov,
/ viii risk it all if you will let me name
this last bet" The others were curious.
and knowing they could not lose much
consented, and asked what his proposition
was. 1T is this he said, I'm bet YOU
$22 that I can yell louder than the ships
steam whistle. OF course, III lose" he
added, but by lingo, know the whistle
can't be fixed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-31
PER SONAL.

Nine. Sibyl Sanderson Terry's first pub
lie appearance since her marriage will be
for the benefit of a local charity at AK
Ies-Bains. where she has been taking the
cure. She is much improved in health, but
there is no reason for believing she Will
reconsider her announced determination to
retire permanently from the operate stage.
Mayor Josiah Quincy of Boston an
nounces that after Jan. / he will devote
himself to business interests, rather than
politics He will start on a European trip
as soon as his term of office as Mayor of
Boston expires having a particular desire
to attend the Paris Exposition. He says
there is no truth in the report that he
intends to move TO New York.
One of the men in the ranks Of the
Tenth Pennsylvania is a millionaire. His
name is Morrison Barclay. He had a col
lege education and is worth 100000 be-
ing one of the prOprietors of the principal
bank at Greensburg, Pa, and owner of
many of the principal industries of the
town He was wounded at Malate on July
2S, and is now in hospital in San Fran
cisco.
Some idea of the high quality of cur
rent dramatic art in Chicago may be gath
cred from the suit brought by Mrs. Vir-
ginia A. jackson and Mrs. Edith b. Mil
Ter of Cincinnati for an alleged refusal
by a Chicago theater to allow them to
witness one of its performances. Both
plaintiffs We're delegates to the convention
of the National Council of Colored Wo-
mems Clubs, recently held in Chicago, ana
each wants damages TO the amount of ST.,
800
Prince Sergius Wolkonsky, who has
just been made superintendent of the Rus
sian imperial theaters, is fairly well known
in America. He visited this country in
1893, the representative of the ministry
of education in his own country. He lee
tured at Harvard and at Cornell, and
three years later he delivered a series
of lectures in Boston. He is not yet 49,
but he has employed his time well. Be
sides being an author and a lecturer, he
has won nigh rank as an actor on the
Russian stage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-31
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-31
BRIGHT BITS.

by George, I'm glad I wasn't Methus-
elah!' 'Why?" Think what a strain it
would be to pay the premiums for as many
years as that on the life insurance l car
ry."-Ch!caso Times-Heraid.
Insurance Superintendent (suspiclously
How did your husband happen to die so
soon after getting insured for large
amount?
Widow-He worked himself TO death try
ing to pay the premiums.-Househo
Words.
Mildred" said her father, II am will
ing that the young lieutenant who comes
here should make a coaling station of my
house again this winter, but if he ever
hints al annexation you may tell him l am
unalterably opposed to iL"-Chicago Trib-
une.
-Diplomacy-"W did you place such
a tough fowl before me?" asked the in
dignant lady patron of the waiter in a
downtown restaurant. Age before beau
~. always you know, madam" was the
gallant reply. And then, woman-like, she
smiled and paid her bill without a MUIR
mur.-Ch.cago News.
Once upon time a peasant observed,
with much uneasiness that his goose was
laying golden eggs. OF course, he killed the
goose. For" he exclaimed, were this to
continue, the mortgage on my farm would
presently be lifted, and l should be ceft
without political prestige in the communi-
ty." Some people can't stand prosperity.
Life
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-31
THE KENTUCKY CAMPAIGN.

The campo en- in Kentucky IS surprising
nobody A very lively campaign fun Of
personalities was expected. and expecta-
tons are being realized Mr. Goebel,
the Democratic candidate for Governor.
is striking from the shoulder. and he is
hitting some telling blows
He knows the records Of most Of the
public men OF the state. He seems to De
particularly well posted in respect to the
lives, both public and private, of the lead
ers of the boiling Democrats, and he Is
telling the people what ne knows. If he
continues the kind of campaigning In
which he is now engaged, he win have
trouble OF a very serious kind on his
hands before the campaign is over, unless
che character of Keutuckians has under
gone a very great change within the last
few years.
Some of the leaders Of the boilers are
presented in a light that makes them APP
pear to be anything but good citizens.
They had probably forgotten they We're 50
vulnerable when they began their attacks
on Mr. Goebel.
The main fight that Mr.. Goebel is max
ing, however, is against the Louisville
and Nashville Railway. II seems to be
understood that he and that corporation
are sworn enemies. He is known as n
lawyer who takes damage cases against
railroads and he has won some big YER
diets against the Louisville and Nashville
In cases Of that character. Besides, he is
the author of several laws which, in the
opinion Of railroad people bear very hard
against railroads. Mr.. Goebel has been
against the railroads for years, and now
the railroads are against him. The fact
that he is against the railroads. however,
viii not hurt him with the voters. 1t Will
help him.
The Democratic factions appear to have
forgotten that there is a Republican tick
ct. They are 100 busy paying attention
to each other to take much interest in
what the Republicans are doing. II they
are not exceedingly watchful while they
are quarreling, the Republicans will elect
their ticket. Even when there is harmony
in their ranks the Democrats have not a
very great advantage. The Republicans
therefore have fair chance to carry that
state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-31

DO you belong 90 any societles2" in-
quired the girl from Chicago. according 90
The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
= am d Daughter Of the Revolution DO
replied enc Philadelphia girl. proudly.
3ut ihc Chicago SIR had more money
aud DIDN'T care.
zone revolution" she asked
why tsa. ~ eourne'
THE chicago Firl laughed e laugh With
a allFpny a0fclatic elsie f0 g.
- am fha mranliAuFhtff' fhe SAID. cot
Ihe umW Nhefl SID Dingi fmouf
family A. 4.foYHts
CoHarl0Hs lHf aHt boa gFnu fhf pH
4sinha Fl mruy NuH he fhI#aEy
Nn nestF iHflri tae ssgggi ~ us4i
,tare sAift waists.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-31
SIGNS OF PRosPERIrY.

The fact there is so much building 90
ing on in eli parts of the country. notwith-
standing the very high prices of all kinds
of building material. causes great deal Of
comment. Tin is double the price il was
six months ago. builders hardware is from
. 20 80 per cent. higher, and lumber is
fully 80 per cent. higher.
There is more building going on in this
city than at any previous time in its his
tory. The reason for this probably IS
that there is a demand for houses. and
besides, there was a great deal Of money
left here during the war with Spain. and
the owners of it are seeking investments
FOR il.
There is no doubt that the country is far
more prosperous than II was a couple of
years ago. The cause is that there have
been two or three good crops in the West
for which fair prices were obtained. An
other reason is that confidence has re-
turned. and the money that was boarded
during the panicky times that followed 1893
has been seeking investment for a year or
two. There is plenty of money. and the
people are trying 20 make IL earn some
thing for them. They are investing in new
enterprises and in improvements Of various
kinds. There is work Tor everybody. and
Consequently there is a great deal Of
money IN circulation. Confidence and good
crops which command nir prices are the
main things which bring about prosperity.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-31
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Neutrality-suspicious. order of Hoo
Hoo; Lafayette McLaws Camp $685. L..
c. V.
Special Notices-Paints and House Paint
ing, Savannah Building Supply Company;
Notice of DR.. Van Marters Absence; No
tice of Dissolution. Dahl & Andersen; No
tice, Chr. G. Dahl; The liver Johnson
Bicycles. r. D. & VIM. baltimore; Damas-
Gene Razors r. d. d VIM. T4lttimore No
tice to City Court Jurors
Business Nouces-Imperial Show Cases,
Henry Solomon & Son; Cleveland Bicycles
X. D. & VIM. baltimore.
Steamship Schedules-Merchants and
Miners Transportation Company.
Whisky-Murray Hin Club Whisky.
Medicai-Tyner's Dyspepsia Cure; Cooks
Dandruf Cure; S. s. s; Cuticura Rene
dies; Erie Medical Company; Worlds Dis
pensary Preparations; Graybeard.
Cheap Column Advertisements-IIelp
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent;
For Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-31

certain doctor had occasion, when only
a beginner in the medical profession, TO
attend a trial as a witness, says the New
York Tribune The opposing counsel. in
cross-examinatlon the young physician.
made several sarcastic remarks, doubling
the ability Of so young a man to under
stand his business. Finally he asked:
DO you know the symptoms Of concus-
sion of the brain2"
II do" replied the doctor.
"Well" continued the attorney, Suppose
my learned friend, Mr.. Baging, and nv
self were 10 bang our heads together.
should we get conclusion Of the brain2"
Your learned friend, Mr.. Baginc.
might" said the doctor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-31

Since the advent of Gen. John F. Wes-
ton into the Office of commissary general.
says the Philadelphia Times. there has
been evident satisfaction among the SUI
bordinates and employees of the commits
sary generals department. He is loved by
everybody. Gen. WestOn's army career
has been eventful and interestingly fun
OF exciting incidents, of which the fol-
lowing instance is perhaps as striking a.
any. II was told by an officer at the
Army and Navy Club day or TWO ago;
There was in the army no more reck-
lessly daring suhaltern than was Gen.
Weston in his young days. In 1865 when
lieutenant. h met with Gen. Sheridan
on an expedition against the Cheyennes.
"One evening. after going into camp, a
small herd of buffalo was sighted. The
lieutenant had thrown off his saddle, and
put aside his arms. He caught up his
belt, in which were revolver and knife,
and leaDed upon his bareback horse. Aft
er a race he caught up with a huge bull
and empted his revolver into his side.
TIE bull faced him. Weston was several
miles from camp and had no more cart
ridges.
Determined not to be laughed at he
dismounted and drew his knife. He walk
ed to one side of the bull and the animal
turned. He began to run, but the Duh
kept his lowered head always toward him.
He kept stopping and turning until the
sweat poured from him. At last he man.
ased to get behind the bull, and with a
leap landed upon his back.
The buffalo. with a snort of terror
dashed forward in mad, numbering gal
| lop The soldier worked his way onto the
brute's shoulders, fastened his fingers in
the name and began to hack away a the
throat of the terror-stricken buffalo. It
took time, but finally the knife went
through the hair and hide.
The brute gave wheeling, roaring
cough and fell forward plunging its nose
into the earth and throwing the rider ff-
teen feet in front. Weston was bruised
and stunned, but the brute was beyond
doing him any harm.
In his early youth Weston was for a
short time an iron molder in Louisville,
KY. Recently he visited the city. His
fashionable friends wished TO make much
of him. but their visitor slipped away. and
for a day could not be found. He passed
that day with an old Irisnman, a molder,
now retired"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-31

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THE PRESIDENTS
SPEECH.
PITTSBURG

The Presidents Pittsburg speech leaves
no doubt that it is the policy of the adj
ministration to retain permanent posses
sion of the Philippines-that is, so far as
it has power to do so. Congress of course
VIII decide what shall be done with the
islands. If the President is permitted to
have his way, however, the Philippines
will become a permanent possession of the
United States, just as much as Alaska is
a permanent possession, and it is certain
now that the President is going to use
what influence he possesses 10 have the
policy of his administration adopted by
Congress lie wants the glory of having
a vast territory added to the country dur
ing his administration. The position which
he has taken makes the difference between
his views in respect 10 the Philippines and
those of Mir. Bryan very clearly marked.
If the Republican party sustains the po-
sition taken by the President, and the
Democrats uphole Mr.. Bryan's views
there win be an issue in which the whole
country win become profoundly interested
in the campaign next year.
Greater success Will have to attend our
efforts TO conquer the Fiipiuos if the
Presidents policy is to meet with much
favor. our soldiers have done well there
They have won battles-many battles-but
they have nothing to show for them. They
don't hold much more territory than they
did the day they landed a Manila. They
are not to blame for that. Either Gen. Otis
did not have troops enough TO enable him
to do what he ought 10 have done or else
he was not permitted 10 have his own way
in conducting the campaign. In his Pitts
burg speech the President said that he
was responsible for all that Gen. Otis had
done or failed TO do. In that case, the
President has a good deal to answer for,
if the Philippine situation is understood
in this country.
The dry season will begin in month.
II the campaign which is to be undertaken
at that time should not be productive of
better results than the one that closed
with the beginning of the rainy season.
the President viii be sorry that he an
nounced any policy for his administration
in respect TO the Philippines The country
viii be against having anything more TO
do with the islands than is necessary TO
get out of them with honor.