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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-10

OF the majority OF the people, who are
opposing them; they may fear the
worst form OF Imperialism with the
helpless Filipinos in their hands; but
II they do, it is because they have part
ed with the spirit and faith of the ia
theirs and have lost the viriiity OF the
founders of the party which they pro-
fess to represent.
The Republican party doesn't have
to assert its devotion to the Declara-
tion of independence. That immortal
instrument of the fathers remained
unexecuted until the people, under the
lead of the Republican party, in the
awful clash OF battle, turned its prom
ises into fulfillment. 1t wrote into the
Constitution the amendments guaran-
teeing political equality to American
citizenship. and it has never broken
them or counselled others in breaking
them. 1t will not be guided in It's con-
duct by one set of principles at home
and another set in the new territory
belonging to the United States.
Ii our opponents would only prae-
tice as well as preach the doctrines OF
Abraham Lincoln, there would be no
fear for the safety of our institutions
at home or their rightful influence in
any territory over which our flag
floats.
Empire has been expelled from Por-
to Rico and the Philippines by Amer
lean freemen. The flag OF the Repub-
lie now floats over these islands as an
emblem OF rightful sovereignty. Will
the Republic stay and dispense to their
inhabitants the blessings OF liberty,
education and free institutions, or steal
away. leaving them to anarchy or nm
perialism?
Pure Rot.
The American question is between
duty and desertion-the American YER
diet will be for duty and against deser-
ton, for the republic against both
anarchy and Imperialism.
The country has been fully advised
of the purposes Of the United States
in China, and they will be faithfully
adhered TO as already defined.
The nation is filled with gratitude
that the little band. among them many
of our own blood, who for two months
have been subjected to privations and
peril by the attacks of pitiless hordes
at the Chinese capital, exhibiting SUI
preme courage in the face or despair,
have been enabled by Gods favor to
greet their rescuers and find shelter un-
der their own flag.
The people not alone of this land but
of all lands have watched and prayed
through the terrible stress and pro-
tracted agony of the helpless sufferers
in Pekin, and while at times the dark
tidings seemed to make all hope vain,
the rescuers never faltered In the he
role fulfillment of their noble task.
We are grateful to our own soldiers
and sailors and marines, and to all
the brave men who, though assembled
under many standards representing
peoples and races strangers in country
and speech, were yet united in the sa-
cred mission of carrying succor to the
>besieged. with success that is now
the cause of worlds rejoicing
Not only have we reason for thanks
giving for our material blessings, but
we should rejoie In the complete unfit
cation OF the people of all sections of
our country that has so happily devel-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-10
" THE ORDEAL OF FIRE. "
THE ORDEAL OF FIRE. :"

The opening chapter OF onr
New story viii appear in the
sunday REGISTER, September
10th.
was distinguished, be having car
ried on the highest prizes az both
the English and Irish bars. to
both Of which be has been called.
The first book THAI brought him
into prominence was The Prince
OF Balkistan." and this led the way
20 the Secrets OF the Courts az
Europe" when have been translate
ed into various European Ian
guages and bid fair 70 90 round
the world. When the war broke
out between Greece and Turkey.
DIR. Allen Upward formed one Of
the little band Of English yoIun-
teers who fought on the side OF
Greece. lie was the only English
man 10 run the blockade OF Cret.
which be did within a few days
after it had been proclaimed by
the Powers. He penetrated the
zone OF warships In a small steam
er. landed a cargo OF bread for
the insurgents. and returned in
safety TO Athens. after some hair
breadth escapes from detection by
the searchlights. Soon after he
went up 10 Aria, where he arrived
just in time 10 take part in the
first battles Of the war.
As a novelist he has secured
many successes. lie knows the
kind OF story which The public APP
precfate, and THE ORDEAL or
FIRE will further strengthen
bis reputation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-10
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-10
A FAIR SUMMARY
OF MIR. McEkINLlaYss VERY LONG
LETTER ACCEPTING THE
NOMINATION.
GOES INTO GREAT DETAIL
IN HIS EFFORT TO JUSTIFY HIS
ADMINISTRATION

For It's Many Un-American Acts Dur
ing the Last Four Years-Defends
His Course Towards Porto Rico
and the Philippines--A Disposition
to Make silver a Paramount Issue.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-10

FOR SALE-A desirable residence adjoin-
ing WeIlsburg. West Virginia. 90 perches
OF ground supplied with fruit trees. good
water. Overlooking the Ohio river Ap-
ply TO THOMAS BOYD. WelisbHrg. W.
Va. aul5e6db
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-10
FOR SALE.

Property at ls5 Eighteenth street: has
TWO s-roomed houses now rented for 81
per month Viii take sl.25D for whole
property This certainly is a bargain.
Residence at Echo Point. large grounds:
bargain.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-10

SOMETHING All UT THE STORY.
THE ORDEAL Or FIRE n :
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-10
Not At All.

There were those VINO two years ago
were rushing as on to war with Spain
who are unwilling now to accept its
clear consequence, as there are those
among us who advocated the ratffiea-
ton of the treaty OF peace, but now
protest against its obligations Ma
lions which go to war must be pre-
pared TO accept its resultant obliga-
tons, and when they make treaties
must keep them.
Those who profess 70 dIstrust the
liberal and honorable purposes OF the
administration in its treatment OF the
Philippines are not justified Imperi-
alism has no place In its creed or con-
duct Freedom Is a rock upon which
the Republican party was builded and
now rests Liberty is the great Repub-
Iican doctrine for which the people
went to war and for which a million
lives were offered and billions OF dol
lars expended 10 make il a lawful leg
acy Of all without the consent OF mas
ter or slave There is a strain of i'll
concealed hypocrisy in the anxiety 70
extend the constitutional guarantees to
the people Of the Philippines, while
their notification ID openly advocated
at home Our opp0nghEs may disgust
themselves. but they have no right to
discredk The good f1ikh and patriotism
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-10
G. o. sNITH.

G. O. SMITH.
Real Estate. Fire Insurance.
Surety Bonds.
National Exchange Bank Building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-10
Cost 20,o0o,o 900.


Our title is good. Our peace COM
missioners believed they were receiv-
ing good title when they concluded
the treaty. The executive believed it
was a good title when he submitted it
TO the Senate OF the United States for
its ratification. The Senate believed ii
was a good title when they gave it
their constitutional assent, and the
Congress seems not to have DOUBTED its
completeness when they appropriated
twenty million dollars provided by the
treaty. Ii any who favored its ratifi-
cation believed it gave US a bad title,
they were not sincere. Cur title is
practically identical with, that under
which we hold our territory acquired
since the beginning OF the government.
and under which we have exercised
full sovereignty and established gov
eminent for the inhabitants.
1t is worthy of note that no one out
side OF the United States disputes the
fullness and integrity of the cession.
What, then, is the real issue on this
subject? Whether it is paramount 10
any other or not, il is whether we shall
be responsible for the government OF
the Philippines with the sovereignty
and authority which enables us to
guide them TO regulated liberty. law.
safety and progress, or whether we
shall be responsible for the foreible
and arbitrary government OF a minor
ity without sovereignty and authority
on our part, and with only the embar-
rassmert of protectorate which draws
US into their troubles without the
power OF preventing item.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-10

Combinations of capital which con-
troll the market in commodities neces-
sary to the general use OF the people.
by suppressing natural and ordinary
competition, thus enhancing prices. to
the general consumer, are obnoxious
TO the common Law and the public well
fare. They are dangerous conspira-
cieS against the public good and should
be made the subject of prohibitory or
penal legislation Publicity will be a
helpful influence to check this evil.
Uniformity of legislation in the sever
al States should be secured Discrim-
ination between what is injurious and
what is useful and necessary in -busi-
ness operations is essential to the wise
and effective treatment OF this subject.
Honest cooperation of capital is neces-
sary TO meet new business conditions
and extend our rapidly increasing for
elgn trade. but conspiracies and COM
binations intended TO restrict business.
create monopolies and control prices,
should be effectively restrained.
The best service which can be rem
dered to labor is to afford ii an oppor-
tunity for steady and remunerative
employment, and give it every encour-
agement for advancement. The policy
that subseryes this end is the true
American policy. The past three years
have been more satisfactory TO Amer
lean workingmen than many preceding
years. Any change of the present in
dustrial or financial policy of the gov
eminent would be disastrous to their
highest interests. With prosperity at
home and an increasing foreign mar
ket for American products. employ
ment should continue to walt upon la
Dor and with the present gold stand
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-10

Would not our adyeTsaries have sent
Dewey's fleet TO Manila TO capture and
destroy the Spanish sea power there.
or, dispatching it there would they
have withdrawn ii after the destruction
OF the Spanish feet; and il the latter.
whittier would they have directed ii TO
sail? Where could il have gone? What
port in the Orient was opened TO IT. Do
our adversaries condemn the expedi-
ton under the command OF General
Merritt to strengthen Dewey in the dis
tant ocean. and assist in our triumph
over Spain. with which nation we were
at war? Was it not our highest duty
10 strike Spain at every vulnerable
point, that the war might be success
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08
Killed One, Wounded the Other.

Killed One, Wounded the Other.
Word was received at this place last
Monday afternoon that James Lynch,
a son-in-law Of Milo B. Smith of this
vicinity, had been shot and seriously
injured by two bandits who had rob-
bed the ranch house of King l. South
gate near Crook Sunday night. Later
reports are to the effect that Lynch
will recover.
The story OF the robbery and the
subsequent capture of the thieves is
about as follows: Sunday night King
and SOuthgate were entertaining at
their ranch VIM. Baker and Lucien
Kearns, when two men stepped
into the house and ordered them to
throw up their hands. This demand
was complied with and the robbers
then proceeded to relieve each men,
Der of the party Of his watch and cash.
After robbing their victims the thieves
bound and gagged them and departed.
Some time during the night the ranch
men released themselves and early
Monday morning started in pursuit of
the robbers. James Lynch Joined the
pursuing party which overlook the
robbers about 9 o'clock. The latter
were ordered to surrender, and did so.
The party then started towards Crook
and had gone but short distance
when the robbers, who had not been
disarmed, drew their guns and tried
to make their escape, firing as they
ran. Lynch was shot in the abdominal
cavity and his horse was wounded.
AS soon as he realized that he was
wounded Lynch disnounted, dropped
to his knee, took deliberate aim and
opened fire on the fleeing bandits.
One was shot through the body and
killed instantly; the other was shot
in the right side. The wounded ban
dit gives his name as Will Harris and
that of his companion as Will Reed.
Both were taken to Sterling Monday
night, as also was Mr.. Lynch, whose
wound is not considered dangerous.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08
Bigsprings Items.

Mrs. Earl Hoover arrived home last
Tuesday night from Iowa.
Miss Kate Ryburn arrived here last
Friday from indianapolis.
Ned Wilber Is making improvements
on his claim few miles west of town.
Mrs. James Clugston of South Park;
Colorado, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Elias Harrison.
Charlie Douglas has moved his fam
lily into the Beachler house in the west
end of town.
M. Moran ann B. C. Kemp came
home last Saturday and returned to
Oshkosh Tuesday.
j. r. Ford and Charlie WILDER are
working with grading outfit few
miles west Of town.
The Low brothers expect to move
their cattle to new ranch six miles
southwest Of town.
Mrs. Ned WILDER and little daupht-
ers left here for Buda, H., last Friday
evening to spend the summer with her
parents.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08
S. H. Carlson, a Or.

S. H. Carlson, a prosperous
ranchman of the south part of the
county, dropped into our Office
Wednesday and relieved our IT,
nancial depression to a consider
able extent by settling his sub
scription account in full. Mr..
Carlson informed us that he would
begin his work of taking the cen
sus Thursday and requested US to
notify our subscribers to be ready
with quick answers when he made
his calls. The work of the enum-
orator is quite tedious and it will
require considerable time to get
over the county. We believe that
Mr.. Carlson will do it as quickly
and as accurately as any person
who could have been selected.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08

J. W. Conyers, one of the old
est settlers of this section of coun-
try, and who now owns fine
farm on tho reservation, says that
he has never seen a better pros.
pect for good crops than exists at
the present time. Alfalfa. wheat,
corn and oats are all looking fine.
If the farmers and stockmen are
prosperous the merchants and all
other classes must enjoy the
same conditions, hence good times
during the next year are assur-
ed.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08

The British forces under Gen
eral Roberts took possession of
Pretoria, the Boer capital, last
Tuesday afternoon, June 5th.
With this city and johannesburg
in their possession the British may
be said to have conquered the
Boer republic, and the war is in
fact ended. The Beers may con-
tinue for a while to conduct a
guerrilla warfare, but it Is likely
that no further organized resist
ance will be made to the conquer
ing British.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08
The Union Pacific railroad

The Union Pacific railroad
company will present a PROPOSE.
ton to the Boer ENJOYS now in
this country which may lead to
the settlement of a colony of that
people upon the company's lands
in this state and in Nebraska and
Kansas. Dom Paul and his fol-
lowers are thrifty class of peo-
pie and we are sure that they will
be welcomed by citizens of the
United States should they decide
to locate here.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08
In January W. E. Vaughan, 6

In January W. E. Vaughan, a
prosperous farmer living north of
town, paid US for a six months
trial subscription Last Monday
he dropped into our Office and
gave a dollar for a years sub
scription. This proves that he
appreciates a good local paper,
such as we are trying to publish,
and is encouraging to us. We
thank Mr.. Vaughan for his favor,
and hope that others will follow
his good example.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08

Oscar jacobson, successful
ranchman of the south part of
the county, was in town last Sat-
urday. He reports that the pas.
turage in his vicinity is IN fine
condition and that everything
looks favorable for the stock bus
mess this season. Mr.. Jacobson
has.our thanks for money paid on
subscription.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08

In its account of the Memorial
day exercises at that place the
Chappell Register states that Mr..
and Mrs. G M. Robbins of Jules
burg sang a solo entitled "The
Blue and The Gray" The busy
editor probably meant to write
"duet" instead of "solo."
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08

E. r. Waite. representing the
publishers collection agency of
New York, was pleasant caller
at our Office Tuesday evening.
As we have no subscribers on our
list whom we consider "dead
beats" we could do no business
with him.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08

The citizens of Sterling are
trying to raise money to celebrate
Independence day in good style.
The present Indications are that
there will be some difficulty in
securing the requisite amount of
cash.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08

w. F. Miller, substantial cit
izen of tho west part of the coun-
ty, has onr thanks for dollar
paid on subscription last We'd
nesdxy.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08

Pocket knives, table knives,
butcher knives, all kinds of knives
at Dyes hardware store.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05

Hundreds Of visitors were present at
the Corcoran Gsaiery of Art last night to
enjoy IA private view of an exhibition of
paintings by the artists Of Washington
for which invitations had been extended
by the trustees. The hall of sculpture and
the galleries. both on the first and second
Z floor, were filled with promenaders. made
up of society people, artists, and art lovers
generally. who studied the pictures or
strolled about listening to a succession of
insrirating selections from the Third Cav
airy Orchestra from Fort Myer.
At about $3.50 o'clock Senator Chauncey
NJ Depew appeared at the head of the
grand stairway and on behalf of Mr.. JEFF
ferson Seligman, of New York, presented
to the gallery the portrait Of Gen. L. 5.
Grant by Mr.. : .dullerUry. When the
enthusiasm ELECTED by the address and the
unwilling of the painting, which. until
then. had rested against the wall yelled
by the Sta rsand Stripes. the crowd that
had surged about the steps dispersed to
make the rounds of the works on view.
The place of honor in the new heni-cycle
gallery was given to Prince Troubetskoy.
whose collection included a splendidly
realistic portrait of Count Cassini, the
Russian Ambassador, and on the opposite
wall hung Guthrige's grand allegorical pic
ture from the Paris salon. Other artists
represented in the hemi-cycle were Hink-
ley, Uhl, Macdonald. Weyl. Brooke. Powell,
Moser. Holmes. Helmick. Andrews, and
Moss. 1t was thought by the trustees that
the entire collection would not NIL the
room. but. to their surprise and pleasure,
the galleries upstairs were taxed TO &C
commodate the overflow.
Mrs. ]. B. Henderson. to whom the sue
cess of the exhibition is almost entirely
due. stood in Statuary Hall, near the stair
way, to receive the guests. With her were
the majority of the ladies forming the re-
oeption committee, which consisted of Mrs.
Hay Duchess De ARGOS, Mrs. Mcmillan,
Mrs Wetmore, Mrs. Hit. Countess de Es-
| terjIszy. Mrs. Sprague, Mrs. Hutchins,
Mrs Weighuman Mrs. Miles. Mrs. West
inghouse Mrs. Townsend. Mrs. Frank B.
Moves. Mrs. John W. Foster Mrs. Barber,
Mrs Mathews and Mrs Walsh.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05
LARGE CROWDS EXPECTED.
The missioners Prepare for the
Mystic Shriners' Council

The. Superintendent OF Police. in a re-
cent communication TO the Commissioners.
sets forth the necessity for special police
protection during the annual session of the
Imperial Council Of the Mobiles OF the Mys-
tic Shrine, which will take place In Wash
ington on the 21st, 22d, and 23d days OIL,
May.
Major Sylvester anticipates that this
gathering will bring TO the city a class OF
persons who will need every attention by
way OF protection Of person and property
which the police can afford He also noints
out that there will be present not only the
floating population, which will take advan-
tage OF reduced railroad rates TO visit
Washington on that occasion but also a
large following of the disorderly and crimI-
nal element. which is always present 10
prey upon the better class OF citizens at
these gatherings.
IL order 10 have the police protection OF
the District as perfect as possible on the
occasion referred to- Major Sylvester
states that there will be need for the
service of additional detectives and for
horses on the night of the parade. There
fore he requests that 81 COO. or so much OF
that amount as may be necessary may be
set aside for the purpose mentioned
The Commissioners have promptly ap-
proved the suggestion OF Major Sylvester
and have appropriated 81 600 for use In the
manner above set forth.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05
THE NEW DISTRICT BOARD.
Mr. Macfn rland's Friends Say He
VIII Accept the Presidency.

1t was stated by friends of Henry B. T.
mcfarland yesterday that he will not only
accept the presidency of the Board Of
District Commissioners at the reorganiza-
ton next week but that he considers the
position his by right. representing, as he
does, the dominant political power. Mr..
Macfarland's friends further stated that
according to all precedent the presidency
of the board belongs to the Commissioner
whose political faith is the same as that
of the National Administration.
In their opinion Mr.. Mcfarland has all
along understood that the position Of
president of the board went with the
appointment i. is believed that when
the board is reorganized and Mr. Ross
and Mr. mcfarland have been duly in
stalled in office, Mr.. Ross Will nominate
Mr.. mcfarland for the presidency and
Mr. liacfarland will accept.
good deal Of speculation is being in
dulged in with reference to a possible
redivision of the departments over which
the members of the new board Will have
personal supervision. 1t is known that
Mr. mcfarland has preferences along the
line OF charities and the public schools
There has been no discussion of the mat
ter between Messrs. Ross and Mcfarland.
and there viii be none until the new board
is organized and they are brought face to
face with the question in practical way.
Neither Mr. Ross nor Mr.. mcfarland has
given the public any intimation of his
views in this connection, both being Of
the opinion that it would not be proper
for them to discuss such matters prema-
turel-.
Mr. Macfarland has indicated that he
will visit the District Building, probably
on Monday. to pay his respects to the
present Commissioners, and to arrange
with them for taking up the duties OF his
office next Wednesday.