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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26
COMMISSIONS ISSUED.

Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, September
pa commission was issued yester-
day. through the Adjutant General s
office. TO First Lieutenant c. G. Hogg.
of Huntington, promoting him to ma
Tor in the medical department Of tho
State Guard, commission to date from
August 9. DR.. George G. Sehoolneld,
of this city was commissioned nrst
lieutenant in the medical department.
TO succeed DR.. Hogg. His commission
dates from September u.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26
"No Women

New York World.
One OF Governor Roosevelt's cowboy
. friends has shot an editor in South Dakota
for criticising one of Teddy's speeches.
That particular ruffian ought to be man
after Roosevelts own heart. He is mo
woman"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26
Both ~ ne same opanfen..

Springf1eld, Mass, Republican.
Bishop Turner'S explanation OF his de-
cision to vote for Bryan is. in substance.
that he believes Bryan 10 be better
friend OF the black race than Mr.. McKin-
ley. William Lloyd Garrison's view that
the negroes have more to hope for from
the Democrats than the Republicans in
the future is considered in Boston real
droll yet there is the curious spectacle Of
the greatest negro churehman in America
holding substantially the same opinion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26
One Trust Hanna Must Recognize.

St Louis Post Dispatch.
Mr. Hanna's declaration OF his belief
that there is nor a trust IN the United
States must have been made without re-
Election Surely there Is the ice trust IN
New York. through which various men,
bers Of Tammany and many good Repub-
licans have profited, and Uncle Mark
could learn OF some others II he were to
industriously apply himself 70 a mvssti-
gation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26
Better Than They Were wise.
Chicago News.

Chicago NEWS.
Mr.. Brayan seems to have struck some
sharp sarcasm between the ribs of Chair
man Hanna over the chairmans PROPOSE
ton to debate Imperialism with the candi-
date for the Presidency. Mr.. Hannas in
tentions seem to have been better than
they were wise.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26
A CLUB CHARTERED.

Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON. w. Va, September
25.-The Logan Diamond Club, Of the
town of Logan, in Logan county. was
chartered by the Secretary OF State
to-day. II is formed for literary. cdr
ucational and social purposes. The
ipeorporators are J. e. Butcher. 8. ;.
Altizer. d. P. Ellis. J. w. Chambers
and J. /. Gllin. of Logan.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26
A Pointer.

Parkersburg Sentinel
If Governor Atkinson could divorce his
prejudice from his duty for a few hours
he might find something right across the
hail from the executive office worthy Of
his attention And a governor who be-
lieved that his duty was tc punish wrong
coers regardless of party wouldn't hesitate
very long about it. either.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26
DEMOCRATIC RATIONAL TICKET.


Fer President,
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN,
OF Nebraska.
For Vice President,
ADLAI EWING STEVENSON,
OF Illinois.
For Presidential Electors at Large.
JOHN w. DAVIS,
OF Harrison.
E. NJ. GILKES9N,
OF Wood.
For District Presidential Electors,
First District,
JAMES b. BREMEN,
OF Ohio
Second District.
+. w. BROWN,
OF Jefferson.
Third District,
JOHN a. PRESTON,
OF Greenbrier.
Fourth District.
JOHN NJ. HAMILTON,
OF Calhoun.
FOR REPRESENTATIVES, IN CON-
GRESS.
First District.
WILLIAM T.. RAYMOND,
OF Braxton.
Second District,
THOMAS b. DAVIS.
Of Mineral.
Third District,
DAVID e. JOHNSTON.
OF Mercer.
Fourth District,
CREED COLLINS,
OF Richie.
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.
For Governor,
JOHN III. HOLT,
OF Caben.
For Auditor,
JAMES II. MILLER,
OF Summers.
For Superintendent of Free Schools,
ROBERT \. ARMSTRONG,
OF Monongalia.
GEORGE NJ. MCCOY,
OF Tyler.
For Treasurer.
j. GARLAND HURST,
OF jefferson.
For Judges Supreme Court of Appeals.
JOHN w. ENGLISH,
OF Mason.
WILLIAM G.. BENNETT,
OF Lewis.
SENATORIAL TICKET.
First District
JOHN KUNKLE,
OF Brooke.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET
For Sheriff,
W. w. IRWIN.
For Prosecuting Attorney.
JOHN b. WILSON.
For assessor, City District,
]. WILSON WHITE.
For Assessor, Country District
MICHAEL MADDEN.
For Judge OF Criminal Court,
LOUIS S. JORDAN.
House of Delegates.
CHARLES A. CAkENBAUER
D. NJ. THORNBURG,
ROBERT SIMPSON,
I. +. JONES.
For County Surveyor,
C. I. SMITH.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26
..AJoR NORTON "ExpLAINs..

Major Thomas H. Norton consumed
about column and half of space In
tae intelligencer Of yesterday in what
purported to be an explanation Of a nalf
column article in the Saturday issue Of
che ssms paper. his drst eommunica-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26

Texas is again entitled to the SYM
pathy and help of the American peo-
pie. The recent floods appear to have
been very disastrous. 1t is certainly
an afflicted State.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26
Doesn't Mind That.

Philadelphia Record.
Chairman Hanna should have made hi.
discovery that there are no trusts in the
United States before the Republican plat
form was constructed and before Presi-
dent Mckinley had written his letter Of
acceptance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26
Mine Operators to Blame.

Kansas CITY star.
The operators in the anthracite coal re-
gions Of Pennsylvania are shouldering a
weighty responsibility in refusing all over
lures for arbitration BY their action more
than 10000 men are out of work. In this
case the operators cannot shift the re-
sponsibility for the strike on the miners.
To the public the attitude of the workmen
so far has been commendable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26

Baltimore World.
Any business man. or any man who win
discuss in his own mind the principles
which u7derlie business progress, will
quickly recognize the absolute fallacy OF
the Mckinley proposition-that it is neces-
sary to buy countries 10 develop our
foreign trade
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26
An Apt Description.

Atlanta Constitution.
Mr.. Woolley, the Prohibition candidate
for President, says of the Mckinley adj
ministration that it has given the United
States "a government without the people,
in spite of the people, against the people
and for the syndicates."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26

Judge Jackscn's charge to the Fed
eral grand jury, published in full by
the Register this morning, is a notable
document, worthy of careful reading.
His remarks upon the Importance OF
securing purity in our elections are
both timely and well expressed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26

1t becomes more apparent every day
that the Pennsylvania troops were
not needed in the mining district, and
yet they are being paraded through
peaceful towns, in a manner which
suggests the idea that somebody is
looking for trouble.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26
K. OF NJ. c. SELECT CASTLE.
The Register.

Special to the Register.
KEYsER. w. Va, September 25.--
The annual meeting OF the Select
Castle. knights Of the Mystic Chain.
began at Elk Garden to-day, and will
likely continue through three or four
DAYS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26

The figures from Washington an
nouncing the population of Wheeling
as a few less than 39,000-38,S7S, to be
exact-will he disappointing to those
who confidently expected $4,000. The
difference is not great, however, and a
gain of 1850 is not so bad, all things
considered
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26
In the Philippines.


W dSHl&S Ton LINES.
Ordinarily. we should consider this act
as an evidence that hostilities of a de-
cided nature were in progress, but, under
the Mckinley definition Of war we pre-
sumo that it is only benevolent target
practice.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26
Ont of pate Long Ago.

St. Louis Republic.
About the best thing Republican will
say for the Declaration Of Independence
these days is that it formulated a good
and expedient doctrine for Americans who
were on earth in f7Ts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26

Chicago Record.
If Mark Hanna is to have regular work
eight hours day as a silver tongued ora
tor. OF course he will take his full dinner
pail along as ne trudges on TO his Job
every morning
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26

Philadelphia Ledger
a Baltimore court has decided that the
Porto Ricans are not enough American TO
vote Politically speaking. Porto Rico Is
neither fish, flesh. fowl nor good red her
ring.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26

laws. enacted by Congress for the pub
lie good, will be vigorously yet impair
tally enforced by him. His voice from
the bench yesterday touched upon Inn
portant topics, and his charge will meet
with hearty and general approval.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26

"The constitution and the
flag, one and inseparable, now
and forever.
"The flag Of a republic for
ever, of an empire never"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26

Earl Ii Hung Chang is keeping his
"chipper, clipper chopper on the big
black block" pretty busy these days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26

Let's try to make ii an even $4,000 by
the end of the next ten-year census
period.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-26

The striking miners appear to have
the best of It. up to date
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
NO INDICTMENTS YET.
of Goebcrs Assassination, the
Public Don't Know NJ.

Frankfort. KY April 16.-In the
circuit court here the amended petit
ton of the democratic contestants
for the minor state Offices, which ask
ed $500 damages for alleged usurpa-
ton. was dismissed.
The Franklin county grand jury adj
iourncd till Tuesday without making
"A report. Nearly 100 witnesses have
been examined during the invcstiga-
ton OF the Gocbcl assassination. IL
is not known whether the question
of indictments has been voted upon,
but the adjournment of the grand
jury without making n report has
given rise TO an impression that true
bills have been found in several eases
and that Commonwealth Attorney
will draw up the indictments between
now and Tuesday.
"Tallow Dick" Combs. in whose be-
half habeas corpus proceedings were
Instituted by his attorney. II. c. o.
Benjamin, was not brought out be-
fore Judge Cantrill. benjamin did
not arrive and there is rumor that
proceedings will be abandoned
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
DEWEY AND OTIS NOT PAID.
The FirSt Philippine Commission
Cost the Government n Total
Amount OF sIt7.IS5.

Washington. April i7-Complying
with a resolution of inquiry the pres
ident sent TO the senate an itcmized
statement fof the expenses OF the
Philippine commission. The state
ment includes the following items.
Compensation OF $4,000 each 10 Com
missioners Schurman. Worcester and
DENLY, 10000; per diem allowance
10 commissioners after their return
to the United States. $5.2s5; sccre-
tary 10 commission compensation
$500. per diem S3.660). Sl2.22O: trans
portation. So 6s7; household expenses
In Manila, so.25e; clerical services.
S3i. TOl: miscellaneous. Si4.90s. To-
tai. Sii7.1s5.
The president also transmits with
his endorsement "A recommendation
from Secretary Hay that provision
be made for payment 10 the naval
and military members of the com
mission admiral Dewey and Cen
Otis) at the same rate as that
paid To the o'her members. lie says
they have received nothing for their
services in excess of their regular
salaries.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
COTTON CROP CENSUS.
An Expert special Agent Has bee.
Appointed 10 Obtain COM
pIete Returns.

Washington. April i6.--There is
probably no single fact the knowl-
edge OF which is more interesting and
important 10 the southern people
than The amount of the cotton crop.
The present methods OF ascertaining
the magnitude OF the cotton crop are
unsatisfactory. There is one method
of ascertaining the amount of the
crop exactly, for there is one process
that Of ginning-to which all cotton
Cor any commercial or industrial use
whatever must be subjected. If one
could obtain from all the cotton gins
of the country reports of the amount
of ctaple they have turned cut, the
precise aggregate OF the whole crop
would be known.
II Is proposed to apply this process
i'm taking the twelfth census, the field
work oi which is 10 begin on June /.
An expert special agent has been APP
pointei whose sole duty will be to OBJ
tain reiarns from all the ginning and
haling Establishments in the cotton
growing region. No ginnery is too
small OF insignificant to be visited
aud asked for a return.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
SUPREME COURT DECISION.
Applies Go Expr-ss CharEes-Fa-
variable Co the Companies.

Washington, April 1.-THE supreme
court Monday decided that eases in
yol,inR the stamp tax a. IL applies
TO express changes. the question in
volyed being whether the shipper or
the carrier shall pay the express
charges on packages. The opinion
was handed down by Justice White
and was favorable TO the express COM
panics. There were two eases he
fore the ceaTt invoking he question
at issue. but the ,pinion was based
upon the ease of the American tx
press co. ". Attorney General May
nard. of the state of Michigan. The
ease came to the supreme court from
the decision of the state supreme
court Of Michigan. which decision was
adverse 20 the claims of the express
companies. The opinion Monday re-
verscd this opinion.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
STATE ITEMS OF INTEREST.
VALUABLE HORSES.
Two Car Loads OF Fast stock VIII
He shipped East Frsm
louisville.

Louisville. Ky. April f5.--CharIey
Patterson arrived from Memphis with
his string of horses. He will ship his
horses east with Madden's string.
making up two full car loads. next
Saturday. Mr.. Patterson brought
with him II horses He brought along
several belonging TO owners at
Churchill Downs, and which had been
sent TO MeIpnlS1 in anticipation of
being able like down purse OF
two. But the track at Memphis prov
ed To be so bad that the Louisville
horses were brought home.
Among the most noted belonging to
Mr.. Patterson, and which were
brought to Louisville. were Lamp
lighted Handwork, Historian, Quiz.
Delmarch and Kentucky. Several 9TH
ers, who have failed to show Mr.. Pat
terson anything. were brought along.
and will be sent to Lexington and
turned out, rs il will prove unprofit-
able TO continue them in training.
Handwork, by Hanover-Worlkma
is thought TO be the best two-year-
old in Patterson's string, and he will
he sent cast to ruin for some of the
rich prizes there. IL is said that Pat
tcrson has some good three-year-olds
that have never been shown in public.
and that they will be sent east for
the purpose OF surprising some of the
boolSmakers on the big tracks.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
IN A DRUNKEN ROW.
ether Fatally Wounded Ia
sPeak-Ea.y In reansylsanin.

Johnstown. Pa. April i7-At a
sprak-easy az Mine Nc. 81 81 the Der
wiud-Nhite Coal Co.. near Nindber.
Somerset county, riot occurred
shortly before midnight. Ia which
three men were killed. one being shot
and two stabbed TO death. and an-
other man was 80 badly stabbed that
his recovery h doubtful. One Italian
g. supposed to have done the killing.
-Four persons are dead and two are
dangerously wounded az the mining
town OF Windber. near here. as the
result of drunken row in "A saloon
there. One Italian il charged with
the wholesals crime. bat IL H. believed
that he Is already beyond the reach
of the law. as "A man answering his
description was ground under
train at South Fork Monday morn
ing.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
DolEGs IN THE ORIENT.
The kperor of Chisn Escaped
FroI rekin-BattIe with the
"hners"-Anotb. Collision.

Nictoria, r. G., April &c - The
steamer Rio Jun Maru, which has just
arrived here from the Orient. bring
a strange story of Chinaman who
was arrested at Wuchang. After ly-
ing in Jail and being beaten he pro-
claimed Himself 10 be the emperor.
he claimed he had escaped from the
palace, where he had been imprisoned
by the empress dowager. and has
since been travelling incogniio. He
possesses documents bearing the seal
OF the court Of Pekin identifying him
as the emperor.
A party Of British government sur
veyors engaged on the work of defin-
ing the Euwnese boundary had col
lision with a large body of Chinese
laborers who some time ago waylaid
and murdered Consul Lytton, Maj
Kyttle and Mr.. Sutherland, OF the
former boundary survey party. This
time The Chinese were completely
routed, % being killed and many in
jured.
Onicla advices have been received
at Pekin Of a severe engagement be-
tween the imperial Chinese troops
andA large body of Boxers" secret
society The battle, which was indie
cisive. occurred az Yen Chin, in Pc
chill province. About 1000 men were
engaged. the forces being equally di-
vided. The casualties were very
heavy.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
PLATFORM OUTLINED.
Planks That Will Likely De Adopted
at the Republican Convention.
strong. Clear Utteranre in Favo'
of the Retention of ve Philip
pines aud Vigorous Foreign
Policy VIII he Delivered.

Washington, April -Adminisira-
ton leaders have agreed upon the is
sues and articles of republican faith
which will be Incorporated in the ma
fional platform TO be submitted TO
the Philadelphia convention for rati-
dcaiion. A rough draft of the repub-
lican party creed has been ne
ceptcd by republican leaders of the
senate and republican national com
mittcemen.
The opening declaration viii he q
hearty Endorsement of President Me-
Kinley aud tribute 10 his personal
management of the most brilliant
military and naval achievements OF
the close of he century. Unqualified
approval will he accorded TO all the
administrative acts. The establish
ment of a gold standard will be dwclt
upon. and a plank will be devoted to
renewed allegiance 60 the gold
standard.
The keynote OF the platform will be
the expansion issue. \ strong. clear
utterance In favor OF the retention OF
The Philippines and OF a vigorous for
cign policy viii be delivered. There
viii bc no positive Affirmation of the
right of this government 10 govern
the Philippines. as that must bc left
for future adjudication. The policy
Of protection viii be affirmed. and the
platform viii pledge the party TO the
support of the doctrine of reciprocity.
A greater merchant marine. liberal
pension laws viii be demanded. and
the Monroe doctrine reasserted.
The Nicaraguan canal viii be sup
ported il no action Is taken AT this ses-
sion of congress. The development of
the near future in Cuba and the out
come of the municipal elections next
month will largely shape the policy
toward the island.
Among other planks ia the platform
will be one in favor of an augmented
navy. others in favor q civil service
free homcstcads and restriction on
immigration. and temperance aud
woman suffrage will also have a place
IN the platform.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20

Washington April -7.-The post
Office az Lake City. 5. C., has been re-
established, and Mrs. Della ID. Carter
(white). appointed posimistress. This
was done upon petitions filed by near
ly all OF the white and colored citi-
zens. requesting re-cstablishment of
this Office and this lady's appoint
mcnt. The c,lored people submitted
n separate petition. requesting her
appointment. There has been no
post-oiiice at Lake City since the col
orcd postmaster there was killed 10y
a mob two years ago.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
CYCLONE IN TEXAS.
Eiahf houses wrecked and several
Live Lost nj RoySe, Thirty
MILES From Dallas.

Dallas. Tex. April i6.-A special 10
the New4 from Royse. Tex, dated
April 16, ! a. M. says:
"A cyclote struck this place at mid
night and il is believed that several
lives have been lost. Eight houses
were wrecked and at this hour the
greatest excitement prevails.
There has been an electric display
early in the night. and ominous clouds
had gathered in the northwest. There
was, however, but little wind. A light
breeze prevailed until about Is min
utes before the cyclone. This came
almost without warning.
"A man in a buggy was lifted from
his seat and blown 100 yards.
Telegraph aud telephone lines were
destroyed"
Royse is 90 miles north of Dallas.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
MONEY FOR THE ARMY.
ON Military Aaairs. Reports the
Appropriation BiIi.

Washington. April Chairman
Ilawley reported Monday from the
committee on military affairs the APP
preparation bill for the army. The
pay for officers of the line - Ia
creased sis3.0o0 The provision for
military telegraph line ia Alaska,
costing sf5o.55O is stricken out.
For library building at Manila,
5000 is appropriated, In computing
length of service for retirement of
officers and soldiers serving in Porto
Rico or the Philippines. they are to
be allowed double time for such serv-
ice
The travel allowance for enlisted
men discharged is increased $780,
1f5
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
COMBS FOR GOVERNOR.
10 Head the Republican Ticket
In Kentucky This Fail.

Frankfort. Ky. April l3.--Very
quietly Leslie Combs. of Lexington.
pension agent for Kentucky, with
headquarters at Louisville. dropped
into Frankfort last night. He did not
register at any motel. but remained at
the home of friend
Soon after his arrival il was learned
that his visit here marked the begin
ming of a still hunt for the repub-
lean nomination for governor of Ken
lucky. providing the supreme court
rules against Taylor aud a special
election is ordered for next fall. Ger
tain of Combs friends were abroad
feeling the republicans pulse, with a
view 10 ascertaiEing how Combs
boom would hc received. Unless Tay-
lor should ask the nomination, il
seems highly probable that Combs
will lie in the race.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
MINERS MAY RESUME.
Prospects for Resumption of work
in the Western kentucky Coal
Fields Soon.

Central City, KY, April 16.-Thers
is a prospect of resumption of min
ing operations in the western Ken
lucky coal fields within a short time.
The operators and miners have agreed
to meet here Tuesday 10 discuss their
grievances. The field comprises over
20 counties in this state ana about
5000 men are employed.
Last month the operators and min-
ers failed to agree upon a wage scale,
the men asking about u cents ton
more than the operators were willing
10 grant. Since then little mining
has been done and the shutting off OF
the supply Of coal has caused great
Inconvenience N a number OF Ken
lucky towns
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20

Tunica. Miss. Npril ~. Moses York.
a negro. was taken from The crstody
Of en officer hy a mob AT the state
le,cc crossing, In the lower end of this
county. and hanged. His body was
then riddlcd with bullets. York muir
dcrcd in cold blood Joe CASTILLO. an
Italian fruit pcddler. Before being
lynchcd, York confessed 60 the killing,
md also told of having murdered a
man some time ago in Arkansas. and
20 several crimes of less Importance.
The mob g. supposed 10 have been
composed Of people from across the
river la Arkansas.