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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
1t is Not Lassitude.

Cincinnati Enquirer.
The administration managers have been
playing the poverty dodge and are now
entering upon their annual warning
against "overconfdence.' This is a year.
however. when the lassitude of Republi-
can voters is not owing to confidence that
there will be plenty of other voters to do
the work for the Republican ticket with
out them. They do not desire the election
of Mckinley and Roosevelt. A great many
of them will vote for Bryan and Steven
son without calling down the wrath Of
Hanna by publishing their intentions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
a BIT OF HISTORY.

Hon. d. /. Murphy, former commits
sioner OF pensions, now residing in
Washington, in an interview made the
following statement. which he is assur-
ed can be fully substantiated:
During the national encampment or
the G. A. II. at Philadelphia one year
ago, the pension question and the atti-
tude OF this administration towards the
civil war veterans was the principal
topic under consideration. A special
committee consisting of r. B. Brown,
OF Ohio. chairman. John w. Burst, OF
illinois; John Palmer, Of New York;
e. G. Adams, of Massachusetts, and Fl.
b. Case, OF Tennessee. had been prev
lously appointed to wait upon the Pres
ldent and protest against the policy be-
Ing carried out in the pension Office.
This committee called on President Nc
kinney on the morning of September 1,
1899. They presented to him the CON-
plants OF their comrades and urged
change in the pension policy They
even went so FAR as TO tell the President
that the q. A. r. might even ask for the
removal OF the Commissioner OF PEN
sions
Replying TO the committee, Presi-
dent Mckinley gave them plainly TO
understand that he would sustain the
Commissioner, no matter how strongly
the encampment might condemn him,
and added this astounding declaration:
There is no use denying the fact. gem
alemen, that the money power OK the
country is against any further expan-
sion of the pension roll
The amazement and discontinue of
the committee were so complete that
| they quickly withdrew from the Execu-
tive presence.
The money power. How does it
strike the men who left homes and
families and staked their all for the
perpetuity of the government? How
does the Presidents declaration sound
TO the American citizen who loves Ais
country and respects its laws and I'M
situations? What will be thought OF
the Presidents statement by the young
man just coming into all the privileges
of American citizenship?
What has become OF that govern
ment of the people. by the people and
for the people that Washington founded,
Lincoln upheld and our veterans fought
to preserve?"-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

Hanna does not exist ii or out Of
American politics His sympathdes are
with the moneyed class. with the COM
hinations, mcnopolies and trusts. His
friends are the rich men who have
grown rich during the past few years
at the expense of the many. These
men are his associates, his confidantes,
and from them he squeezes the Doodle
with which to continue his hold upon
power. He is personally interested in
monopolies, and his intimates control
them. His every material interest,
friendship, ambition and hope is CEN
tered in the continued existence OF
those combinations which extort from
the common people princely profits,
while selling abroad the same products
a. greatly reduced rates. He is inter-
ested in monopolics and friend of
monopolies. He has nothing in COM
mon with the people. And yet he has
THE gigantic assurance and the monu-
mental gall to go about the country.
talking to audiences wholly or largely
composed of wage earners. and stating
to those who toll with their hands that
he is solicitous for their welfare. A
greater hypocrite than Mark A. Hanna
never hoped the earth. Unctuous,
sauve, plausible, soft-spoken and judi
cious, he is prepared on the morning
Of one day to assure millionaires that
in consideration of large contributions
their interests will be safe in his
hands, and in the afternoon address Il
meeting of workingmen in a mill yard
and with his hand on his heart and a
sanctimonious smile upon his coun-
tenance give solemn testimonial to the
assertion that he was ever faithful to
the interests of the toiler, and that the
man who digs coal, the railroad brake
man, the weigher of pig iron and the
workman at the furnace have ever
been the objects of his earnest solicit
tudc.
Talk about hypocrites! He is one
of parts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
They Do Protest TOO Much.

Baltimore sun.
There is no Imperialism declares
President Mckinley in his letter of accept
ance. This talk about imperialism is the
veriest moonsh.ne, the mere coinage Of
partisan brains" asserts Mr.. Schurman,
who was the president of the first commIs-
sion Mr. Mckinley sent TO Manila. The
talk of imperialism and militarism is the
rankest nonsense" maintains senator
Lodge, of Massachusetts,. From President
down to the humblest spellbinder and or
san grinder, the Republicans are kept
busy protesting that an evil which does
exist in palppbe form really has no ex-
istence Their denials are based upon the
assumption that the American people arc
so dull-witted that they are unable TO un-
derstand the difference between republic
can government and the kind of govern
ment which has been established IN Porto
Rico and which is ultimately to be forced
upon the Filipinos.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
THE MINERS STRIKE.

The Intelligencer is in favor of law and
the integrity of the courts. The Register
favors lawlessness and ncense-it can do
nothing else and support the Kansas City
and reaffirmed Chicago platforms The
Intelligencer has said nothing about the
merits or dement's of the present conten-
ton in the anthracite coal field, but If
government by injunction means that
the people shall obey the mandates of the
courts, then the Intelligencer places itself
on the side of law and order against the
anarchy the Register advocates.-Wheel-
Ing Intelligencer.
There is a good deal in the above
clipping that calls for comment
Let's take 1t up by clauses and SEN
fences and assertions.
AL the outset the lnteiligsncer as
serts that 1t is In favor Of law. In
view of the matter under considera-
ton, ohis may be fairly interpreted to
mean that it Is in favor of that spe-
cies of law which denies the working
Csan the right of assembly, of march
iEg, OF free speech, and generally of all
effort to attain legitimate end-the
Improvement of his condition-and the
paper must also favor that sort OF law
which ignores the injustice OF great
corporations, and of plans DELHI
e7ately formulated, as they nave oftsn
been IN Pennsylvania and elsewhere.
With the definite purpose Of bring
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
a Ne.y Crop Needed.

Louisville Coutier-Journal.
An Associated Press dispatch, describing
the footing of Pekln, says that the mis-
sionaries complain because the Sacred CITY
has not been looted. They urge that tho
royal family and other highly-placed Chi
nese personagcs. who were behind all the
trouble, should be made 10 suffer moro
than those who blndly followed them"
Evidently our next shipment OF missions
aries to China should be to work on the
missionaries already there.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

Syer at Martins Ferry the decennial
Appraisement Board has found the
property valuation for purposes of tax
alton was too high, and are proceeding
to reduce the figures. Pity that Board
hadn't authority to sit in Ohio county.
Over here it was thought to be the
business of the appraisers to boost
things.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
Art Rather Than independence.

St. Louis Republic
Imperialists advance the contention that
the arts cannot flourish in a money-get-
ting republic as under the lavish patron
age of a benignly artistic sovereign. Even
If it were a truth, the ultimate fate of
luxurious countries, as shown in history.
would be sufficient proof that they had
chosen the less important consideration
in setting art above independence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
His Most Grievous Fault.

Lafayette Journal
The people do not approve of William
Mckinley. If one were called on to men
ton his most grievous fault the answer
would probably be: Mark Hanna The
wickedness, the hostility to American in
situations. the brutality and the corrupt
ness of that man have damned the Nc
Kinley administration. And Republicans
in general do not view the situation with
Indifference They regard it with alarm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
Strange Thing.

Charleston Gazette.
One of the funny things OF the campaign
is the handful of Democratic bankers at
Baltimore who have organized 20 support
Mckinley because they fear Organs adj
mnistration would be injurious TO the i'm
terests of the wage earnors. These poor
fellows cannot sleep OF nights for fear
something will happen 10 the laborlns
men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
They Are All Alike Thieves.

Kansas City Times.
Stealing is taking what belong to an
other, and whether that stealing is per-
formed by the stealthy sneak thief. the
bold robber or the extortions of COM
mercial combine, which has organized to
plumber the public by throttling competi-
ton, restricting trade or exercising special
privileges through venal public servants,
the moral aspect Is the same.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

Somebody ought to induce Mark
Hanna to keep his mouth shut, in the
general interests of the Republican
cause. He's making a mess of things.
Mark is better collector than he is a
speaker.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
1t Makes n Difference.

Nashville American.
The Republican organs are explaining
Tom Reeds refusal to vote this year on
the grounds that his vote is no bigger
than any other mans. But let prominent
independent say he is going to vote the
Republican ticket and 1t is worth a mil
lion votes"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
a Little Lntc.

Chicago News.
According TO Gentleman Jim" Corbett.
II any OF the Corbett family affairs are 10
be aired In public, IT'S Up 70 Mrs, Cor
bett." Wherein Gentleman Jim" IL
dead right but about eight days lato
with the fact
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
His Claim Allowed.

New York Journal.
Mr. Mckinley ventures to cite as a Re-
publican claim To public condence the re-
funding provision OF the new currency
law, which was designed to perpetuate
the national debt for the prot OF the ma
tional banks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

Minister Wu isn't satisfied with the
last German note. Minister WI should
remember that the German Minister
was killed in Peking, and that Germany
naturally feels somewhat displeased
about the incident.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

In this campaign the Republican en-
blem should be a dollar mark emblaz-
oned upon a blood-stained flag, with
a fringe of war tax stamps around the
edge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

Thanks to the efforts of its citizens
and to the generosity of the American
people, conditions at Galveston arc
rapidly improving. Another week will
work wonders.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
Not tho only Obstacle.

Louisville Courier-Journal.
Mr.. Hanna has seen enough Of the drift
Of events to Justify him IN regarding the
defeat Of his party as a reasonable pos
siblllty. to put 1t mildly, and 70 know that
oyerconfidencc is not the only thing IN tho
wax.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
Frankly lmperiaIistic.

New York Press.
The last vestige of the jefferson tradi-
ton that this land was destined for a
thousand years to be a peaceful, agricu-
tural polty shipping its farm products
abroad, receiving manufactured goods in
return and abstaining from all political
contact with the great world beyond its
borders, is likely to be effaced in the
coming election
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

Buffalo Times.
The few words which the President de-
votes to the great subject OF trusts In his
letter of acceptance are discounted com
pletely and in advance by the fact that
in the three and one-half years Of his adj
ministration ne has done absolutely moth
ing to arrest the growth of these vast and
dangerous combinations
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
Very Much the same.

Chicago Post
This company" said the impresario In
despair, reminds me of the concert OF
Europe"
In what way2"
Every member Of II wants to be the
principal soloist"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

Our purpose in going to China with
troops was to rescue the American
minister and those with him. That
has been done. Now, why not get out
before we become involved in more
trouble?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
Too Much for Even Teddy.

Kalamazoo Gazette.
Teddy Roosevelt says that our title to
the Philippines Is the same as our title to
New Mexico and Arizona. ard we are no
more morally bound TO abandon one than
the other Does Teddy dare 10 recon-
mend the same kind Of government for
New Mexico and Arizona that IS proposed
for the Philippines,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

What's the difference between the
Ohio river at its present stage and the
Republican party? "A nice ripe cucum
Der will be given as prize for the COR
rect answer
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
Eot sneh a. a Prophet.

Minneapolis Timer.
Senator Carter says Montana Is going
for Mckinley. but Thomas has not been
regarded IS prophet Of the FIRST class
since tssa
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

terests of the country are opposed to
pensions. The money interests want
the money themselves. Here is some
thing for the old and new soldiers 70
think about
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

At the present rate of progress the
local Republican campaign clubs will BIZ
in fair trim for the campaign of 1904.
The trouble is, the boys are a little
backward about coming forward.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
The Galveston GhouIs.

indianapolis Press.
The atrocities of the boxers during the
recent months have rightly Mortified the
world, but they are heather. The fendish
work of the ghouls at Galveston has also
shocked the world. and they are civilized.
Our boosted advancement does not lock
so advanced when we keep in mind such
things as mutilation of the dead in the
stricken Texas city
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
No Deprivation.

Omaha News.
Even Wharton Barker himself admits
that his decoration BY the Car viii not
deprive the United States Of a good Pres
ident
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

Up to date Hon. Thomas Bracket
Reed hasn't said word. Thomas
used to be a pretty good man, from a
Republican standpoint.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

indianapolis Sentinel.
Mark Hanna is IN absolute control Of the
Republican party. He directs the action
Of every member o. the machine from Mo-
Kinley down.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
The Mig Coal strike.

Washington Times.
This is what happens when unbridled
power is given into the hands Of trusts
which Marcus a. Hanna-himself coal
baron-described as beneacent institutions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
Terrible Situation.
New York Times.

New York Times.
The enforced absence Of Mr.. Hay from
his official desk really begins 70 take on
the proportions OF q national danger il
not Of : national disastar.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

There continues to be Republican Of
fetal dissatisfaction with General
Apathy, who is in command of the
forces in this and other States.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

We notice with a growing solicitude
that the Parkersburg State Journal con-
tinues in an unhappy frame Of mind as
to things political
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

Milwaukee News.
It would be difficult 70 embody ia the
same space more arrant hypocrisy and
misstatement OF fact than President Nc
Kinley has in describing his generous
treatment Of Porto Rico.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
Chance for Billy Mason.

Chicago Record.
Senator Mason is being so good now
that Hanna may allow him after all to
make torchlight procession out OF his
blush.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

The clean, courteous, conscientious
and cash-soliciting Republicans ara
still importing bogus voters into West
Virginia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
In Colorado.


Denver POSI-
These are the days when docile husbands
remain at home and with soap and wash
rag purify the children while their NAM.
mas are out in the highways and byways
purifying politics
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
Spoke the Truth by Mistake.

Helena Independent.
Imperialism is a bogy.' says the or
gans. The Republican party proposes TO
make the Mckinley administration per
petual." said Senator Hanna, speaking
the whole truth by mistake.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

Kansas City Journal
Perhaps Mr.. Hanna arranged for a slight
falling of IN Vermont and Maine to break
up that condition OF overconadence and
apathy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

The Wheeling relief fund is an ex-
tremely healthy infant.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

Washington Post.
Forty speeches in four days In the State
Of Nebraska is Roosevelt performances
that comes very near 70 being Bryan
esque.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
what They stand For.

boston lTaFSftr.
Hanna and McKinleysm stand for all
that Is most dangerous to the traditions
and PURPOSES Of republin-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

The Intelligencer says it has express
ed no opinion upon the merits or Jemcr-
its of the miners strike. We've noticed
that
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
Washington Post

Up to the present Russell Sage has not
found II necessary 10 try SIR Hanna's
celebrated coigh-drop. Russell seldom
coughs
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

The sympathy OF people of all nations
will go out to Clara Barton in her ILL
ness.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

Germany has sounded a key note ii
the China matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
Another Honorable Man.

Omaha WorId-HeraId.
McKinley's friendship for the Civil Ser
vice reminds one Of the friendship Bru-
tnx had tor Caesar.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

Mark is still passing the contribution
box
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL 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.
EN-. GILKESoN,
OF Wood.
For District Presidential Electors.
First District,
JAMES B. BREMEN, :
OF Ohio. t4j
Second District,
f. w, BROWN,
OF Jefferson
r.. Third District.
JOHN A. PRESTON, .'-
OF Greenbrier.
Fourth District.
JOHN NJ. HAMILTON.
= ...t- OF Calhoun.
FOR REPRESENTATIVES, IN CON-
GRESS,
First District
WILLIAM E. RAYMOND,
OF BraXton.
- Second District,
THOMAS 3. DAVIS,
OF Mineral.
Third District, ~
DAVID Il. JOHNSTON. ~.
Of Mercer.
Fourth District,
e. CREED COLLINS,
OF Richie
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.

For Governor.
JOHN II. HOLT,
OF Cabell.
For Auditor
JAMES H. MILLER,
OF Summers.
For Superintendent of Free Schools,
ROBERT A. ARMSTRONG.
OF Monongalia.
For Attorney General,
GEORGE M MCCOY,
OF Tyler.
For Treasurer,
]. GARLAND HURST,
OF Jefferson
For Judges Supreme Court of Appeals.
JOHN w. ENGLISH,
OF Mason.
WILLIAM q. RENNETT,
OF Lewis.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET
For Sheriff,
w. W. IRWIN.
Hor Prosecuting Attorney.
JOHN b. WILSON.
For Assessor. CITY District,
J. WILSON WHITE.
uer Assessor, Country District.
MICHAEL MADDEN.
ror Judge of CRIMINAL Court,
LOUIS S. JORDAN.
Mouse of Delegates.
CHARLES A. CARENBAUEH,
D. NJ. THORNBURG,
ROBERT SIMPSON,
/, F. JONES.
For County Surveyor,
c. c. SMITH
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

"The constitution and the
flag, one and inseparable, now
and forever.
"The flag of a republic for
ever,-of an empire never"
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-08-04
J.. F. Miller, overseer Of road dis

]. F. Miller, overseer OF road dis
trict No. 40.
The bill OF Hermann Wilde, "a
0verseer Of road district No. %,
amounting to $3.50, was allowed in
the sum Of 500. 90.
The bill of v. w. Washburn,
amounting 10 $4,000, for building
bridge across Mission creek, in July,
1898, which had heretofore been re-
jected by this board, was on motion
again rejected.
The bill of J. N. Morris, amount
ing to $3.50 for timbers furnished fol
road district No. 20, was on motion
rejected.
The saloon license bond Of ]. NJ
Bradley of Standpoint was on motion
approved.
And at this time the board ad
journed IT, meet Thursday the 26tf
day OF July, at 10 O'clock, a. m.
N. G. SISSON,
Attest. Chairman.
JNO. CALLAHAN, Clerk.
BY A. Cook, Deputy,