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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-22

McKinley's webbing over the ques-
tion of justice TO Porto Rico is thus
sptiy delineated by the Springfield,
Macs, Republican: 1.-THE President 10
his annual message said that it was
.our plain duty to abolish all customs
tariffs between the United States and
Porto Rico Now he says that he will
approve the p per cent tariff bill il
sent TO him. The President Is a man
Of principle, but he is above all that q
man Of political expediency, and when
plain duty or destiny or providence
gets in the way of what appears To be
expedient for personal or party success
in the politics OF the moment, duty and
destiny and providence generally have
TO stand aside. y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-22

Here is pension truth, terseiy stated
by the New York World: There we're
in all about 10000 men enlisted 10
the Union armies during tine Civil War.
Not more than million of them ever
heard bullet hiss or shell scream
through the air. Yet the country's
pension rolls thirty-five years after the
wars end have more than a million
names upon them. This is a case 10
which statement is argument. Y And
how will 1t be when all the soldiers
who enlisted for the war with Spain
and all who take part in any manner in
the Philippine war become the bene-
ticiaries of cur very liberal pension
lawsf Will the present proportion OF
those who "hesrd a bullet hiss or a
shell scream through the air. to the
total number enjoying pension stipends
be carried out TO the endg
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-22

Congressman DalzeIl, pushed to the
wall in the desperate undertaking CT
finding justification for the proposed
imposition of tariff tax upon trade
with Porto Rico, made the astounding
assertion in the House that under the
Constitution Congress could legally
prescribe free trade for the territory of
Arizona and high tariff for the terri
tory Of Alaska, IL it saw fit to do So
But Congress will hardly dare to at
tempt such procedure, and it has no
more right to impose tariff restrictions
upon trade with Porto Rico than it has
TO tax the trade between two territories
situated in the main portion of the
United States.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-22

The prisoner before the bar of
Justice was charged with having stolen
aminsd. "a
You say the defendant passed the
yard and whistled to the dog." in
terrogated the attorney.
Then whats''
"Den WHAT"
Yes. You say the defendant passed
the yard and whistled to the doy
Then what foliowed?', o ok
Stats journal. nio
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-22
DELAWARE DOTS.

Peter L. Cooper has been reelected
an alderman at Dover.
George Matthews has been elected
chief engineer Of Dover's public works
Albert Ketzline, first assistant: L. +.
Cook, second assistant, and Michael
ScanloD, fireman.
The Delaware General Electric Rail-
Way Co. has bought from William W.
Taylor for 800 tract Of land near the
Camden Union campmeetinR grounds,
and will erect powerhouse thereon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-22

Affairs in Kentucky have settled
down to a peaceful bnsis, and the COZ
tention over the control of the State
will be referred to the State courts for
settlement, which is supposed to be in
favor OF the Democrats. This, however.
is by no means certain. A Democratic
returning board certified 10 the election
of the Republican State ticket, contrary
TO expectation, and there is no reason
to presume that the courts of Kentucky
will not determine the controversy fairly
end according TO law. At any rate,
the peaceful settlement is infinitely pre-.
ferable to anarchy and bloodshed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-22

A cablegram from Manila states that
General Otis has decided to begin the
policy Of treating the Filipino guerillas
as bandits, and that a military COM
mission met at CaIamba yesterday
10 try Filipino prisoner on charge
of murder and assault with intent to
kill, because he was member of a
band OF guerillas which ATTACHED a
squad Of Americans ON February I'd,
killing a corporal. So, we are to &c
further in the direction of Spanish
methods, and kill prisoners who are
captured while participating in wal
forced upon them. How the "AmeIi.
can heart was fired at the stories CT
Spanish buicheiy Of this character in
Cuba! viii it be any less responsive al
the spectacle of American tutchery il
the Philippines?
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-22

1t is now stated that the report of q
large number Of insane soldiers from
the Philippines having recently arrived
at San Francisco was incorrect, and
that there is 90 such prevalence of in.
sanity among our soldiers as was re-
ported. We sincerely hope there is
truth 10 this denial. The horrors of
this causcless and cruel war were
enough without being aggravated by
soldiers IN large numbers losing their
mental balance, as result OF their
suiferings, and becoming insane.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-22
There are wonderful things we are going to

There are wonderful things we are going tc
do
Some other day;
And harbors We hope to drift into.
Some other day.
With folded hands, the oars that trail,
We watch and wait for fayorite gale
To I'LL the folds Of an idle SAID,
Some other day.
We know we must toll if ever we win,
Some other day;
But we say 10 ourselves, there's time to begir
Some other day;
And so deferring. We ioiter on,
Until at last we lind withdrawn
The strength of the hope we leaned upon,
Some other day.
And when we are old and our race is run.
Some other day,
We fret for the things that might have beer
done
Some other day;
We trace the path that leads us where
The beckoping hand of grim Despair
Leads US yonder out of the here,
Some other day.
-Someryiile (Mass.) Journal,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-22
wANAMAKERy
wANAMAKER'S.
phnadelphi.. Monday. February,
One Hundred and Eight Til
sand Pairs of Shoes

at half to two-thirds vaue-or to put it another
pay half as much again. double if you buy elsewhe
regular prices.
This is the best sale of shoes we have ever had-%
sizes and higher grades The bargains are, otherwi
bigger than they were last year.
We could put in own regular shoes at cost so I
make the line of sizes entirely compete but cost is
entrance ticket into this shoe salethere is not shoe
that is not considerably less than usual cost-exceps
that we shall particularly mention
Every shoe is new-even the leather we bought al
ago we did not have made up until it was clear wha
STYLES were going besx months ago at the earliest
The scope Of this sale is:
llen's shoes, $500 to $685.
Womers shoes, ST. 10 $e.65
Boys Shoes ST 10 SITS.
Girls shoes, Z5e 10 SIS.
Infants Shoes csc.
Women's SLIPPERS Turkish or kni0, soc and Doc.
We could not do such thing this if we had MOI
established business of one and quarter million pal
year-in our New York and Philadelphia stores; and
had not the confidence of other people who for
or another, may regularly buy their shoes elsewhere
who flock to us by the thousands when say Come
bargain fer yoa
Iohn Wanamaker,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-22

i awsked you," protested the moi
he'd ex.coachman, flor certificate
good character, and all ycu say o.
IN this recommendation is thai
Wouldn't steal a red hot stc'
SaWn't you make it a little stron
than that, sir!
Certainly. Let me have it agall
And the ex-employer took the do
ment, creased the words red
store, inserted "active volcano,
banded it back Chicago Tribune,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-22
40 woparTh.y Ar. surpr,.sa.

Members Of Congress, according to a
Washington dispatch, are greatly in.
terested in the reports Of the proceed
ipgs Of Parliament, contained in recent
issues Of the London newspapers. They
are greatly amazed at the refreshing
frankness with which the members Of
Parliament question the British cabi-
net Ministers upon the floor Of the
House Of Commons, and compel them
TO reveal TO the last detail the purposes
ard motives Of tie government ui.h
respect 10 public affairs.
WHAT surprises the members OF Con-
gress is the great difference betxsen
the custom 10 nonarchial Great Britain
aud that which prevails in tie Republic
Of the United States. There the govern.
iDeBt is compelled to make coDfdarl
Of the people Here the President,
while 10 speech ard writing declaring
that i is for Congress TO prescribe the
method Of conducting war and The
policy to be pursued. goes right on
managing everything to suit himsalf,
ard taking progressive and radical STEPS
with contsmptuous disregard Of tbs
views OF Congress or OF public opinion.
Every effort TO Obtain intelligence
throwing light On the action Of lbs
administration Is met With determined
opposition from its henchmen in The
two houses Resolutions OF inquiry
which have finally been pushed through
are answered partially or completely
ignored.
Such is the radical difference between
monsrchial Great Britain and republi
can United States. No wonder III,
members Of Congress are surprised.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-22

British Recruiting Oficer-well, my
man, do you want 10 enlistS
pplicant- Yes, sergeant.
Recruiting Ofiicsr-Any experienced
Applicant = Yea, sergeant. Three
years. active service in India; two in
Egypt; four medals for bravery.
Recruiting Oficer-Ob, skip your
medals. Have you any practical ex-
perience:
Applicant-Sir!
Recruiting Officer-Can you drive an
army mule.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-22

The absurd insistence Of the United
States Senate In forcing pledge in
favor of bimetaliism into the Gold
STANDARD bill is pleasing morsel Of
encouragement FOR the silverites
throughout the country. Tho natural
sequence Of legislation of this character
by Republican Congress would DO
the nomination CT Bryan as Mckinley IS
running mate. by this means, the
friends Of silver would be enabled to
flock together" at the election.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-22

Letters Parliamentary on the estate Of
Harman Mcdonald have been grated
TO Many G. Mcdonald and William T.
Lyman.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-22
UUFRR.

Special Correspondence OF GsIsite and Journal
Dover, Feb. 10. The London & Paris
Art Of New York, with a capital
stock Of $500. and the Momand Light
Co. of New York, with a capital stock
Of 500, $50. filed their certificates Of in
corporation here Saturday afternoon.
Judge Pennewill has appointed
Joseph Mcdaniel, Thomas &. Roe,
John Hum and Henry Pratt commits
sioBers % condemn 3rs. Mary Z.
Shockisy's land at Cooper's Corner,
upon which the Delaware General Elec-
trie Railway Co. desires to construct
its road.
DoTer, Feb 2l.-Work on the Della
ware General Electric Railway Go. Is
road began yesterday. 1t started at
the southern boundary of Dover, and
during the day ties we're laid for dis
lance OF 500 feet. The first rail will be
laid tomorrow. Two carloads Of rails
arrived hero yesterday.
Twenty one parcels OF real estate in
Dover, lands Of the late Jacob G. Lewis,
were sold at executors sale yesterday.
Franklin Temple bought ID parcels for
az. 200, and David A. Lawson bought a
store and dwelling on Loockermsn
street for 81, s25. The proceeds aggre-
gated 81. $50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-22
som q 0THER oar.

True blue is term that isn't ap
plicable to milk.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-17

The practical applications of cleo
tricity are continually increasing, and
will furnish employment to all ambit-
ious young men. Realizing this, thou
sands of young men employed in infer
ior or poorly paid lines of work wish
to enter the electrical field, but feel
discouraged on account of their lack
of knowledge of the principles of cleo
tricity and its practical applications.
They have the ambition to succeed, but
they lack the education. To such young
men we would say, there is no door
closed to the properly qualified and
earnest worker.
The Correspondence Schools change
of-occupation plan is the young mans
opportunity. They are meeting with the
most gratifying success in enabling
misplaced men to change from unre-
munerative occupations to responsible
and well-paid positions in electricity.
The student loses no time from work,
while quickly and thoroughly qualify
ing himself for a better position. An
earnest student and a course in the
schools is a combination hard to beat.
For example, take the electric pow
er and lighting course. In this course,
the student is given thorough instruc-
ton in mathematics, mechanics, draw
ing, the principles of electricity and
their application to dynamos and mot
ors, line and track construction, cleo
tric-railway work, etc.
Before he has gone far into the cleo
trical portion Of his course, the stu
dent will be qualified to successfully
apply for, and satisfactorily fill, a po-
sition as dynamo tender or assistant
in an electric power, railway or light
ing plant. Having once secured foot
hold, his further progress is compar
atively easy. Owing to his electrical
education he can readily understand
the construction and operation Of cleo
trical machinery; and, by applying
each day the information given in the
course, he is enabled to advance sue
ceasively to foreman, inspector, line
or track superintendent, or general
superintendent of power and lighting
plants.
This Is but one opportunity of many
presented through the Registers free
offer to its friends and patrons. Our
contest will close at midnight Febru-
airy 18th, but there is yet ample oppor-
tunity to obtain one Of the ten prizes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-17
West Virginia Pensions.

Specia! 10 the Register
WASHINGTON, D. c., December 16
Pensions have been allowed the fol-
lowing West Virginia applicants:
Original-Fountain Howell, Buck
harmon. IS.
Increase-Alfred Sisler, Terra Alta
$24; MILFORD Watkins, Monongah, IS;
Augustus Riggs, Hartford, s17; James
Bellville, Gebron, IS; John Davis, Ores
ton, s12; Ephriam R. Ayers, Wheeling
$40.
Reissue-Francis NJ. Kildon, Berea
s12.
Restoration and Reissue-Andrey
Miser, dead, Huntington, ST.
Reissue and Increase-Robert A. A
Collins Grafton, s12.
Original Widows, etc.-Sarah Miser
Huntington. s12; Catharine Geldbaugh
Barrackville. IS; Nov %, Alice l.
Pepper, Beattyville, IS; Emily Morris
Flat Rock. IS; Minors of Daniel w
Ash, Bearsville, 81.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-17
THE EASTERN PANHANDLE.
A Bright Budget of News Notes From
Mnrtinsburg.
Special to the Register.

| Special to the Register.
MARTNSBURG, w. Va, Dec. t.
| Charles L. Stuckey,. recently elected
sheriff and county treasurer for Ber-
kelley county, appeared before the
| county court yesterday and executed
bond for 100000, with the United
States Fidelity and Guarantee Com
pany, of Baltimore, as surety. He named
as his deputies, A. H. Walker, for
lHedgesville district, E. B. Kettering,
Gerrardstown district, n. c. Caldwell,
deputy and jailor, and D. H, Stuckey,
clerk.
Capt William Hume, who for forty
years has been running as a passenger
conductor on the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad between Cumberland and Graf
ton, has withdrawn from the COM
pany's service and been retired from
active work He is the oldest paSsen-
ger conductor, excepting one, in the
service OF the company. During his
forty years of service he has travelled
zoo miles a day, and has travelled a
distance equal to about seventy-two
times the circumference OF the earth.
James N. Powell died at his home
at Ruckman on Friday, of typhoid
fever.
Miss Grace Rawlings, a school teach
err, while horseback riding, was thrown
from her horse at Ridgeville, Hamp-
shire county, her foot caught in
the stirrup, and she was dragged, head
down. b. the frightened horse, receiv-
ing injuries from which she is expected
to die.
The citizens of Hampshire county
have resolved to establish a large can
ming factory at the county seat, in
which all the farmers of the county
can dispose of their surplus vegetables,
and a movement is also on foot for the
planting Of large acreage Of corn
and tomatoes for canning purposes.
Hon. William Mansfield, who for sew
eral years has filled the position of ed
itor-inchief OF the Charleston Daily
Gazette, has resigned, and will return
to Wayne, c. H, where he formerly re-
sided, and where he will again embark
in the newspaper business.
Jacob S. Meyers, a prominnet bus
mess man Of Shepardstown, and Mrs
Alice NJ Slonaker, were married on
Thursday at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. McBee, in Ber-
kelley Springs They will reside in
Shepherdstown.
Mr. Clarence Snyder, Of Summit
Point, met with a very serious accident
on Friday while out horseback riding
While running his horse at high speed
the morse felI, breaking Mr. Snyders leg
near the ankle.
Cards are out for the marriage Of
Miss Helen E. Files, to Mr.. Ernest
Z. Cline, Of this city The ceremony
will take place at the home of Mr..
Thomas Files at Kearneysville, on
Wednesday, December 26, at four
O'Clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-17
PARKERsBURG COPS
Fined by the Mayor for Getting
Drunk and Parading the Town
in Female Attire.
A Beautiful Exhibition Given by Two
of the Public Guardians of Our
Sister City, Saturday Night.

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, December
16.-Police Officers Geo. w. Dye and
C. R. Tare were discharged to-day by
the mayor for an escapade in which
they are charged with having been en-
gagged last Saturday night. They are
said to have visited a disreputable
house, and after drinking until mellow,
changed clothing with two of the wo-
men, parading the streets of the tend
erloin district in feminine apparel.
The women in the policemen's clothing
with helmets, maces and badges, pull
ed" several houses and summoned the
inmates to appear at police court.
When the chief of police heard of it
he asked for their resignation, but the
mayor, who is out of town wired him
not to accept them, that their dis
charges would be sent at once.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-17
At st. Mary's Church.

Archbishop John ]. Kahn. of St.
Louis, preached an excellent sermon at
the ten o'clock mass yesterday morning
at the Church of the Immaculate Con-
ceptioa, taking for lis theme, "The
Holy Eucharist Considered as a Sa-
crament and the Sacrifice" There was
a large congregation present, and his
remarks elected the closest attention.
At the close of the $50 o'clock mass
in the afternoon at the church. there
was a solemn procession, in which 25O
children took part. II was the closing
ceremony OF the forty hours devo-
ton.
Archbishop Kahn, Bishop Donahue
and Reverend Fathers Weninger and
Mullen will spend to-day at Wellsburg
the guest of Rev. Father Duffy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-17
GRAND OPERA.
High-CIass Attraction Secured by
the Arab Patrol of Osiris Temple.

HtEh-C1ass Attraction Secured by
the Arab Patrol of Osiris Temple.
The Arab Patrol of Osiris Temple
have secured the International Grand
Opera Company OF New York, under the
direction of Corneau Bohemia, to pro-
duce the opera "Cavalleria Rusticana"
and a concert programme of two num-
bers on the occasion of their reception
complimentary to the Masonic frater-
nifty of Wheeling on the 28th Of this
month. At the close of the opera,
dancing will be enjoyed, and a delec-
table luncheon will be served. The
Opera House orchestra has been en-
gagged. The company comes recon-
menIed by the press of the country.
The DailyTimes, Of Troy, N. Y, says Of
them:
The International operate Company
played at Rand's Opera House last even
ing, and there was a good audience,
and the merits Of the Performance de-
manded full house The same COM
pany will appear again this evening.
The singers include Signor Vicini,
prima donna soprano: and Mr.. Lour-
raine, basso, as we'll as a fine support
ing company. The entertainment is a
rare treat for Trojans This evening
the company will be heard in the sec
ond act of Martha" and "Cavalleria
RuSticana"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-17
COUNCIL TICKET
Selected by the Democrats at Sat
urday's Primary Election.

Selected by the Democrats AT sat
urday's Primary Election.
Below are the candidates for Council
selected at the Democratic primaries on
Saturday. In the Fifth ward there is
tie between Henry Kraft and Char
les Jahnke.
First Ward-First Branch, DR.. S. L..
S. Spragg; Second Branch, Patrick
Moran, Charles Kronjaeger, w. j. En-
mis-, Dennis O'Leary.
Second Ward-First Branch, D. B..
Lavey; Second Branch, Frank Lyons,
William Ellingham, Alex. Updegraff.
Third Ward-First Branch NJ. E.
Tracey; Second Branch, George Nau,
Joseph BREEDING, ". s. Mcdonald.
Fourth Ward-First Branch, long
term, Charles C. Schmidt; short term,
Fred H. Wise; Second Branch, Joseph
Weisgerber, DR.. e. B. Plant, Patrick
Fitzsimmons
Fifth Ward-First Branch, John Och
senkuhm; Second Branch, George Ack-
erman, Jacob Ritz, Henry Kraft, Char
les Jahnke.
Sixth Ward-First Branch, long
term, Thomas Burke; short term, Pat
Howley; Second Branch, ]. A. Bailey,
Thomas w Killeen, George Weisner,
Jesse Shafer, Joseph Weidner.
Seventh Ward-FirSt Branch, long
term, S. G. Naylor; short term, F. E.
Foster; Second Branch, Edward Gross
curth, E. B. Boure, William l.. Lane
Eighth Ward-First Branch DR.. T. NJ
Haskins; Second Branch. William w.
Tracy, w. R. Cooey, Louis Hoelsche
Henry Lewedag.
The new city executive committee
is called to meet tonight at the Office
of R. T. McNichol, for organization
and for the consideration of important
business. The committee is composed
as follows:
First Ward, Thomas NJ. Kelly.
Second, John Shaughnessy.
Third, J. J. O'Brien.
Fourth, ]. Wilson White.
Fifth, Andrew c. Stoetzer.
Sixth, J. J. Byrne
Seventh, Chester D. Shrodes.
Eighth, John Devlin.
Finest line of Rings at OnRERTS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-17
A Letter From Bryan.

Special to the Register.
ELIZABETH, W. Va, Dec. Ian
ice Page Cooper, the 9-year-old daugh-
ter of the late Col Matt NJ Cooper,
without the knowledge of her family,
wrote a letter to William j. Bryan last
summer, telling him of her fathers
death, he having made campaign
speeches with Mr.. Bryan in this State
in 1896. The little girl has received the
following characteristic and sympathet-
ic reply:
'1My Dear Little Friend: Now that
the election is over, I am trying to
catch up with my mail, and l find your
letter Of August IA. l fear you have
become weary of waiting for an an
swer, but when you are older you
will know how busy candidate is, and
forgive me.
Il am sorry to learn of your fathers
death, for we cannot afford to lose
men who are welded to Democratic
principles and are willing to defend
them at all times.
please convey my sympathy to your
mother and accept best wishes fol
yourself. Yours very truly,
Nv. ]. BRYAN"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-17
Found Four Cases.
Special to the Register.

SpeCidI 10 lie fheElStSf
MANNINGTON, w. Va, December
16.-This afternoon DR.. T. F. Lanham,
of Grafton, member of the State Board
Of Health, and DR.. j. A. Jameson, OF
Fairmont, county health officer, visited
the neighborhood of Joes. Run, four
miles from this city, whence reports
have come of the prevalence of small
pox Tonight Dr.. Jameson stated to
the Register that he found four well
marked cases Of smallpox, one man
being in a precarious condition. The
cases are confined to two houses, and
tomorrow morning local health Off
Ger, Debendarfer, will establish a
quarantine about the houses. The
health authorities were unable to trace
the development Of the disease to its
origin 1t is. said that the school in
that locality has been exposed since
q lad who has since recovered from
smallpox, attended the school up to
the time of his disablement by the
malady.