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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-08-23


Up to the present time the sug-
gestion that Judge Powers has been
has been attacked is, we think, I'M
warranted. 1t is not an attack on
him to say that, having been even
better treated than his distinguished
and able predecessor, John W. Stew
art, it is his duty to his party to re-
lieve them of the necessity of saying:
you have held the office long
enough" Stewart did not wait for
this demand, neither did Joyce. AS
the servant of his constituents Judge
Powers is at all times accountable
to them for any acts of omission or
commission, for which he may at
any time properly be called to ac-
count. 1t is in fact indicative of
their indulgence and good temper
that they have refrained from asking
many proper and pertinent ques-
lions.
1t is a very apparent public senti
ment that Judge Powers retire and
thus promote and secure harmony.
If the Judge does not do so, he should
answer what seems to be the some
what frequent question of to-day,
namely: wherein are you entitled
to better treatment than your pre-
decessors ?" Stewart was forced to
retire at the end of eight years. If
the Judges ability or deservings are
greater than Stewards, why not
vouchsafe us the information so we
can tell where we are at? This in
formation he seems disinclined to
give, and in the absence of good rea-
sons for a continuance, we think we
voice the quite general sentiment OF
the district when we say, Judge,
there are Others, younger and more
vigorous than YOURSELF you have
had your turn, move on and give
them place"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-08-23
lBrattleboro Reformer.l

The Reformerprints Judge Powers
letter and adds
This is, of course, taken to refer to
his course in the matter of the settle
ment between the government and
the Pacific railroads; and if the cat
tack" Of the Page phalanx repeats
any of the malicious gossip of Wash
ington or intimates any personal
corruption, the Judge has right to
be indignant. But we do not see
how in the light of hindsight on the
question and in view of the settle
ment the present administration has
efected-by all odds its most credit
able achievements-there can be any
escape from the conclusion that the
Judge made bad mistake. The
Burlington Free Press says: "He has
often said that he could satisfy any
candid mind that the criticisms are
without good foundation, and he
will be heard from on the subject in
due time" If this is so, the educ
time" is now, for this is the one
thing that is playing havoc with the
Judges strength.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-08-23
Mortified News. ]

Just how the card in question can
be construed as antagonizing the
press is not evident. Surely Judge
Powers ought to be allowed to de-
fend himself. Further on the our
nal becomes still more excited and
says; Probably not more than five
or six papers in the state can be
counted on Judge Powers side ;
thus according to the Judge sweep
ing declaration, the numerous ma
jority are corrupted" Where in the
world did the Judge say anything
about any newspaper being corrupt
ed? And how can anything of the
kind be imagined from his card, ex-
cept in the heated brain of politi-
cal editor? The Journals editorial
is liable to leave an unfortunate inn
preston as to the manner in which
Gov. Page is conducting his canvass.
Setting up straw man and knock
ing him down is funny hut not
always safe business.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-08-23
bennington Banner.)

The new editor of the st. Johns
bury Caledonian claims to the capa-
BILE of naming a man for governor
who will be acceptable to the voters
of the state when the time is ripe for
so doing and says he will perform
the trick. This is the cream of mid
summer jokes. Sault must be cast
ing for the office of secretary and
military afairs.-Burlington Syn
dictate.
Don't keep US in suspense, Brer
Sault. Give us your candidate and
let the Rutland Herald have some
thing besides chicken feed" to worry
about.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-08-23
(Poultnev Iournal.l

The unanimity with which the
state papers, especially the weekly
papers, support the candidacy of ex-
Gov. Page for Congress would be
astonishing with almost any other
man than he, but the people without
regard to party know Gov. Page,
They have had a trial with him as
Governor and they found that he
was full weight, yard wide and all
wool. He is one of the people, no
aristocrat, and a broad minded-man
with a well-balanced mind
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-08-23
montpelier Waterman. I

1--WE believe that none of the organs have
yet indicated preference for Powers -
Rutland Herald.
The foregoing is a specimen of the
contemporary "slovenly writing !"
but it is the statement of fact, and
this circumstance--in the Herald
may properly cover a multitude OF
rhetorical or grammatical sins.
Since none of the newspapers has
indicated preference for Powers
the inquiry may be not impertinent.
How many newspapers are there to
indicate a preference" for Powers
The Journal of Manchester is edited
by man who is postmaster by the
grace of Powers; the Free Press is
practically non-committal on the
subject of its preference but may be
set down to Powers, and the Herald
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-08-23

The general opinion of the state
press is that ex-Gov. Page will, if he
consents to be a candidate for Con-
gresham from this district, prove a
winner and that he will make a rec
ord in Congress that he can point to
with pride. An honorable man,
above using the methods adopted
by politicians of the peanut order,
he will be heartily supported by the
people. Page is
one of the best business men in Yer
mont and his ideas on financial
questions command much attention.
In view of the fact that the free sill
verites will persist in keeping things
stirred up in Congress on the money
question, it becomes the duty of the
voters to send a Representative from
this district who is thoroughly post
ed on this important subject. No
man in this district is better quail
fed for the position than c. S. Page.
He is a safe man and should be
elected.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-08-23
1Barre Telegram. I

Indications are that Burlington is
for Powers. Why? Has the Queen
City anything to gain by supporting
a losing candidate at the start? Do
they expect to start fresh horse "
on the track for the finish p? If this is
the case somebody will be disap-
pointed, for the First District will
rise up in body to place its best
man in Congress, the man who is ac-
knowledged by all to have been one
of Vermont's most competent states
men, Carroll S. Page.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-08-23

Just what Congressman Powers
means by the attack made "by Gov.
Page" is not stated, but the infer
ence is that Mr.. Page has either
written articles himself for publica-
ton or has dictated editorials to the
different state papers which are sup
porting his candidacy, The facts in
the case, as nearly as they can be
ascertained, are simply these: About
three weeks ago Mr.. Page finally
made up his mind to become a candi-
date to succeed Judge Powers as
Representative to Congress from the
First District Immediately a large
majority of the papers of both dis
tricts expressed their preference for
Mr.. Page in unmistakalle terms.
The only connection Mr.. Page had
in the matter was to announce his
candidacy. 1t was not known err
tainly whether or not Mr.. Powers
was to be candidate for reelection,
and the natural question arose,
What does his record show as war
rant for another election ?" and echo
still answers WHAT" No attack
was made upon Mr.. Powers and
nothing has been said for which the
various editors were not personally
responsible. The state ent has
been widely made that Judge Pow
ers has utterly lost heart since the
defeat of his Pacific railroad bill. If
this is true, and there seems no rea-
sonable doubt, how can it be consid-
cred otherwise than a reason for his
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-08-23
For Page or Against Powers.
Wilmington Times.

No one can blame the Free Press
for giving Congressman Powers its
best support. If Congressman Pow
ers had helped other newspaper
offices as much as the Free Press,
don't you think they would support
him? You bet they would.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-08-23
bennington Banner. ]

The Rutland Herald stated in a
recent editorial that it loves every
body We have seen men who were
in a shape to love everybody, and
can't help wondering if the Herald is
in the same condition. No, the Her
aid don't love everybody! 1t don't
love ex-Gov Page.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-08-23

Another week has passed and
Judge Powers is still at his home in
Morrisville and the date has not,
so far as we know, been set for a
meeting between him and his Addi-
son county constituents. It is pos
sible that he may meet a limited
number of those who are right" at
a private consultation, but the rank
and file Of the party will never have
that opportunity. 1t becomes more
evident every day tn It Powers has a
chronic desire to remain in Office
until the proper time" arrives for
him to retire.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-08-23
(Groton Times.)

The card of Representative Pow
ers ITO the voters of the First con-
gressional district" is rather black
mark against the record of his almost
ten years service as Vermont repre-
sentative. We are both surprised
and disappointed To hold for a
moment the thought, that repre-
sentative of Vermont was so indis-
Greet as to make the statement that
I'm view of the attack that is being
made upon me, as your representa-
tive, by Gov. Page in newspapers,
is not only surprising and disap-
pointing but cumulative. 1t was
undiplomatic, unstatesmanlike and
shot wide of the mark he should hit
if he intends to be reelected. The
press has voiced the sentiment of the
public so far as the people have made
their choice known. 1t has made no
"attacks" upon Representative Pow
ers and has handled his record in a
fair and impartial manner. We are
forced to ask the question, is Powers
waning? Weshould not be surprised
if his little card proved a mountain
of despair" and completely barred
him from future Page on the Con
gressional Records.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-08-23
PAGE VS.. POWERS.
[Continued from page Al
A Free Lance.
TEssex Record1

In case the voters in the First Dis
trict fail to return Judge Powers to
Congress he may be expected to en-
bark in the patent medicine business,
and Powers Nerve Tonic" will be
one of the popular connections after
September, 1900!
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-08-23
Mortified News.l

The Springfield (Mass.) Republi-
can speaks of ex-Gov. Page as a
"gumshoe campaigner." This is
worse than anything the Rutland
Herald has said about the genial ex-
Governor. But then, not many YER
monters know what that term
means; we don't.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-08-23

According to the Vergennes Yer
monter's tab of the 26 papers in the
First District 16 have pronounced
for Gov. Page for Congress, two for
Judge Powers and two for Hon. D.
!. Foster. The others are non-com-
initial.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-08-23
Bristol Herald.l

The Rutland News says that the
voters should take an every day in
terest in politics and attend the pri-
maries, thus preventing snap games.
Politics will continue to be rotten
so long as voters allow a few lead
ers to think for them. Read up, fel-
low citizens, and go to the primaries
and vote for the best men.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-08-23

The State press, with few excep-
tions, is making favorable comment
on the candidacy of Hon. Carroll S.
Page for Congress in the First Dis
trict. This has fully brought to
view his many excellent characters
tics and the ability and energy he
would bring to aid in handling the
difficult problems of the day.
The casual observer must take
note of these facts and also that
these words of commentator are
not confined to the people and press
of the First District but come from
every part of the state. Mr.. Page
is broad in his views and his ability
is of a calibre large enough to be
shared all over the state. He is not
a man of any one section, but a loyal
son the whole state delights to hol
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-08-23
BIRTHS.

HIER-In johnson, Vt. August s, 1899, a
son 20 Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hier,
PARK Erin Johnson, Vt. Aug. D, 1917,
son TO Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parker.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19
CLERK RoBERTSoN's OFFICE.

Deed was left for record dated 0c-
tober is. 1899, from Virginia Harrison
and VIM. Fl. Harrison, TO Mary Letz-
kus, conveying lot in Eoff and Chap
lines addition. Consideration, 5000,
Deed dated October IL. 1899. from
John Wendler and wife, to August
Huseman, conveying lot at Twenty
ninth and McColloch streets. Consid-
Grafton, $1,700.
A marriage license was issued to
Adam Brogley, aged 81, and Emma
Fry, aged 81, of Allegheny, PA.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19

home at Proctor. after . brief visit
with relatives here.
A large force of stonemasons are at
work on the foundation for the new
pump station at the Riverside mill.
A number of young people called up
on Edward L~ineberger at his home
Tuesday evening. and very ~agreeably
surprised him in honor of his birth
day. The various features provided
for the occasion were of an interesting
nature, and those present spent a most
pleasant time. Refreshments were
served at the usual hour.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19
RoBBEas


In
In the United States District Court
for Western Pennsylvania, Judge Buff
fngton sentenced James ". shannon
and Thos. kellogg to confinement in
prison for two years each, for the
robbery of the postofice at Coon Is
land, Pa The men both entered pleas
of guilty, and they were allowed four
months off their sentence for the period
they were confined in the Ohio county
jail.
1t will be remembered that Shannon
and kellogg were arrested in Ben
wood. They first aroused the suspic-
ion Of the officers by offering stamps
for sale at reduced rates. Their pre-
liminary hearing took place before
U. S. Commissioner Geo. Z. Boyd, Jr.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19
A $4,000 WRAP.
Expensive Garment bought Bya Baltimore
Society Woman.

Society Woman.
A Baltimore society woman has pur-
chased, through O'Neill & Co, a fur
wrap which is said to be n of the most
expensive garments e sold in Balti-
more. The original price of the wrap
was $4,000, but $500 was added in order
to line it with ermine, in accordance
with the wish of the purchaser, making
the total cost $4,000. The body of the
wrap is made of imperial Russian sable,
the skins being exquisitely matched to
form a three-quarter length circular
cape. The bottom is bordered with
sable tails, which was one of the things
to add to the value of the garment, as
each tail represents the skin of n ami
NAL. A flaring storm collar IS made OF
tails set in and nicely matched. The
cape is appropriate for carriage or the
atre wear, and is so constructed that it
may be worn with either side out.
Baltimore sun, October 16, 1899.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19
Meinhart s stencils Special Announce
ment.

We take this method to inform our
friends and the public in general that
the renovation to which u store
room has been undergoing is now COM
pleted and an extension made to it of
about 50 feet, thus enabling us to make
a much better display of our extensive
stock Of Dry Goods and Notions. In
addition to our daily arriving new Fall
and Winter Goods we carry an entire
new line Of Ladies Dressing Sacques,
Wooden and Sateen Waists in Blacks
and Colors, Dress Skirts, Wrappers,
etc.; prices so low to suit almost every
purse.
Great variety of Blankets and Under
wear at rock bottom prices.
We extend a cordial invitation to our
friends to visit us and have a glance at
our new store.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19

". H. Evans. of the Cadiz Monu-
mental Works, has secured a contract
from Emil Schmidt, of the Exchange
Hotel, Bellaire. for the marble floor,
w~ainscoating, etc, in the reconstructed
hotel building, which, when completed
win be a handsome hosiery and a
credit TO Bellaire. Mr.. Evans has also
received several contracts lately for
fine monuments from parties in this
city and vicinity, and is doing a large
amount of work generally.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19
TEST OF POPULARITY
To Be Made Between Hall aud Henning
in Ohio County.

AN AGREEMENT SAID TO HAVE
BEEN PATCHED UP BETWEEN
THE RIVAL CANDIDATES-MR.
HALLS CIRCULAR LETTER
TELLING ABOUT HIMSELF-AN
EXPERT OPINION ON THE RE-
SUIT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19
A FINE BANQUET.

The local members of the Masonic
order who paid a fraternal visit to The
West Liberty lodge of Masons Tuesday
night, did not reach Wheeling on the
return trip until three O'Clock yester-
day morning. The West Liberty Ma
sons entertained in very hospitable
fashion, the banquet being an especially
pleasing feature. The trip in The big
wagon was very much enjoyed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19
other important factor in assisting .
local candidate"

All counties have not yet been heard
from, but a revised list Of the aspirants
for the Republican nomination for Aud
itor will include the following names:
]. K. Hall and G. II Henning, of Ohio
county; Edgar Lewis, of Marshall; Ar
mold Scherr, of Mineral; Peter Sillman,
Of Kanawha; S. A. Hawk and Elliott
Northcott, OF Cabell; L. A. LaFollette,
of Taylor: Charles Swisher. of Marion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19
Down in Marshan county. who're il is

Down in Marshall county, whore it is
always a question of the size Of the
Republican majority, the party leaders
are unusually modest just now. They
ask for but three places on the State
ticket, but they hint that they can furn-
ish material for Others and they will
see that the Congressional nomination
will not go a-begging. E. NJ. Lewis.
county clerk. wants to be Auditor; j.. E.
Hooten would like to be Attorney Gen.
eral, and S. R. Hanen aspires to the
State Treasurership.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19

WILL VISIT ATLANTA ONLY.

WASHINGTON. October 1S,-Admir-
al Dewey met the Savannah reception
committee to-day. but was forced 10
decline the invitation to visit their city
on his trip South, He stated that his
Southern trip would necessarily be linz
tied to the visit to Atlanta.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19
LOU SWABACKER.
DbeeIin9 Rs9ister
FAIL STOCK. FINE rAlLoRING.

We are Now in Receipt of our entire line
of Fail Wooiens embracing every variety
of new Designs and many exclusive novel;
ties of which we are sole Agents. The
Fashionable cut, and stylish Get-up of our
Garments Recommend Themselves. Prices
Reasonable. e. HESS Is SONS,
Iashiunabie TaiIors
and Fine Eurnishers
1921 and 1898 Marked street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19

by Justice NJ. w. Rogers. and placed
in the hands of Constable Dominick
Morris. The largest claim against the
proprietors is ISL for rent due o. A.
Statler.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19
ME PIE HOUSE CLOSED.

The pie house in the Musee building,
which has been conducted by Fred
Collins and Daniel Gould, was closed
yesterday on distress warrants issued
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19

A straw hat in autumn Is not more
|, unreasonable than an old suit at a time
, when everyone is renewing his ward
! robe for the Fall. 1t may be that style
in mems clothing lies in the little
|, things, but they are important, They
give a well-dressed man a distinction
, that another lacks. 1t is these little
things. too, that give our clothing a
|, special Just right" style that you will
, not commonly find in garments ready
! to-wear. Before visiting your tailor
!, come in and let us show you the finest
Fall Offerings in the very best ready
! o-wear clothes and save you a lot OF
money.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19

It has been announced that Mr.. Rob-
ert Curry and Miss jamie Crawford
are to be married in the near future.
Hartman Herrick has departed for
P~ittsburg to visit friends.
Joseph Slippner has returned to his
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19

The Beebout Club will give a dance
at their hall Friday evening, October
Goth. Prof. Jones will play.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19

For fine pastry cooking, use Schenk's
Pure White Rose Maple Leaf Lard, fin
est in the market.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19

For good doughnuts, use Schenk's
Pure White Rose Maple Leaf Lard,
strictly first class.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19
philadelphia and Return s15.I5 by the
Dauoa T;n..

Tickets now on sale to Philadelphia
and return al rate OF s15.I5. For par
ticulars apply to j. G. Tomlinso1,
agent, Wheeling. W. va
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19

A we'll informed Republican politician
who keeps in close touch with candi-
dates, talked in a very interesting man
ner to a Register reporter yesterday
about the race for Auditor. while a
great many counties have their favorite
sons for this plum" ne said, you will
find that the race will finally narrow
down to LaFollette, Scherr and the man
whom the Ohio county delegation may
unite upon. A divided delegation from
this county may destroy the chances Of
both Hall and Henning, but I think that
matter viii be adjusted in time in the
interest of party harmony. As a mat
ter Of course, a great deal viii depend
upon the geographical location of the
remainder of the ticket. The Governor
and Auditor will not be chosen from the
same Congressional district. Aside from
Col. Curtin, who is and is not an aspir-
ant for the place. there are no strong
gubernatorial candidates in the First
district, which Of course increases the
chances for an Ohio county man zap
turing the place
1T seems most probable that A. B.
White, of Parkersburg, viii be selected
to head the State ticket, as he has the
united support of the office holders and
the present dominant element Of the
party in this State. His selection would
make the fight between LaFollette,
Scherr and the Ohio county man a very
pretty one. LaFollette is fighting
Scherr harder than any other candi-
date. and in the event of his own de-
feat would in all likelihood transfer his
strength to the Ohio county candidate.
Indeed. this county has a good chance
to secure this place on the State ticket.
and If the leaders here are wise they
will not throw away the chance b.
sending a divided delegation to the con
Fention. And, by the way. tie Repub-
lican State convention viii probably be
held in Wheeling. and this viii be 4
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-19

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