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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14

In a communication to the Baltimore
Sun, Byron w. Holt points out that many
of the most used drugs and chemicals are
controlled by trusts through the operation
of the tariff law. Few drugs and chemi-
calls are now revenue producers. and the
duties merely enable manufacturers 70
form combinations and put up prices. Mr.
Holt asserts that the wood alcohol trust
is charging American consumers nearly
twice as much as it charges foreign con-
sumers. The present price in this country
is 90 cents a gallon, while it is exported
at or about 50 cents a gallon. There is a
trust in Paris green. the chemical which
farmers use for killing potato bugs and
other pests This trust is protected by the
tariff laws, and regularly about twice ev-
cry three years, according to Mr.. Holt, it
puts up prices. If the tariff were reduc-
ed, or knocked out altogether, the farmers
would be able to get their Paris green at
much lower figures and without having to
pay tribute to the trust.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14

I was standing in a Maine drug store
up country few days ago, says a writer
in the Lewiston Journal A man came in
and bought Journal from the pile on
the counter and stopped minute to read
the headlines.
wei, Mike" said the clerk. chow do
the war news look to you Tonight"
oh giss it's only so-sor,' said Mike,
with lovely brogue. 'Nawthin' mooch
doin'. But, aw, wouldn't there be the
divle's own time If the Thransvalley was
up side of Ireland!'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14
The Middle Ear.

This story is told of Prof. Pritchard
who recently opened the Sixth Interna-
tional biological Congress. says the New
England Home Magazine. Reviewing the
progress of the last thirty years. the pro-
fessor referred to Chronic non-suppura.
tive disease of the middle ear" as being
the supreme mystery at present to stu.
dents of otology. "What is this middle
carr" a lady asked a sage physician
Madam" he replied, 1T is the ear with
which we do not listen" In other words
the nose
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14

"Sapho" theatrical organizations are
springing up in all parts of the country.
Many Of them change the name of the play
and the names of the characters, but the
advance agents never let IL be forgotten
that the play itself is "the real thing" BY
the changing Of names it seems. the po-
lice authorities fancy that the objection
able part Of "sapho" is eliminated AMI
hence do not interfere with the produc
lions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14
The Evolution of n Name.

teacher in the Philadelphia Girls
Normal School tells a story of a girl of
humble parentage who gave her name as
Bridget when she was first enrolled. Dur
ing her first year Bridget changed to
Bridgetta. During her second year the
first syllable was dropped, and she became
Eta. That developed into Margaretta, ana
when she received her diploma her name
was Marguerite From Bridget to Margue-
rite seems a far cry, but they do such
things at the Normal school.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14

Mr. C. P. Huntington. who owns the
great ship building plant at Newport
News, Va, is alleged to be working a
shrewd scheme to induce the planting of
a government armor plate mill at that
place. A mill there would of course be
to the advantage of Mr.. Huntingdon
shipyard; still,sthe fact of the proximity
of his shipyard should be no argument
against Newport News for the plant, all
things else being equal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14

An interesting society rumor comes
from London. 1t is to the effect that
Mrs. CORVALLIS West. as a favor to the
Prince of Wales, intends to introduce
Mrs. Lanstry's daughter, Jeanne, at the
next drawing room. and that the Queen
may decide to forbid the presentation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14

The goose of Tiny Tim" Woodruff of
New York has been cooked. Senator
Hanna says he will not do for Vice Presi-
dent. I'VE old fellows don't propose to
have a young fellow like him to preside
over u.s." the Senator is quoted as say
ing, 1--WE want a man of dignity, not a
young man like Woodruff with a pink
waistcoat to conduct our proceedings"
That makes it "all up with the states
man with the thirty-seven waistcoats, no
two alike
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14

Lord Dunraven will not secure any re
cruits for his sharpshooter corps for South
Africa from among the smart yachting set
of New York. But if Tommy Upton were
10 raise company, he might count on a
fair sprinkling of Gothamites on his roster.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14

A cable from Lorenzo Marquee says
Dom Paul attributes the recent reverses
of the Beers to the desire of the Lord to
chasten them for celebrating the ami
versary of the battle of Majuba Hill in a
proud and boastful spirit. The piety of
the Transvaal President is something
sublime
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14

A law recently passed forbids putting
pictures or prizes, or promises of prizes.
in packages of tobacco or cigarettes. In
ternal Revenue Commissioner Wilson says
the law will be enforced strictly. If
there was any way to make the manufac-
turers put the value Of the worthless pic
lures and prizes into the goods which
they sell, consumers would be apprecia-
tive.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14

The Porto Rico tariff bill passed by
the House does not provide for a levy of
10 per cent. straight on Porto Rico traffic,
but Is per cent. of the Dingley rates.
Thus it might be that the actual, ad val
orem duty charged would be quite high.
statement sent to Washington by Porto
Rican merchants and manufacturers, as
summarized in our DISPATCHES yesterday,
pointed out that no class Of goods pro-
duced there from leaf tobacco would be
taxed less than % per cent, while one of
the most important classes Of those goods
would be taxed 100 per cent, ad valorem.
What this means to the Porto Ricans can
be appreciated when ID is remembered
that they formerly enjoyed free trade
with Spain
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14
The Weather.

fair weather, colder in the northern por-
zion, fresh southerly winds. becoming
variable; and for Eastern Florida fair
weather.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14

Some of the Republican congressman
are beginning to canvass a date for the
adjournment of Congress. They hope for
political and other reasons, to get away
from Washington before the middle of
June. Whether their wish will be graft
fed will depend largely upon the SEN
ate. In the House the rules will permit
the majority to manipulate an adjourn
ment almost at will, but in the Senate,
where unlimited debate prevails, matters
are different. 1t is necessary to wait on
the Senate. June l5, however, seems to be
the date towards which the leaders are
working.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14

A son of Senator Caffery Of Louisiana
has become the candidate OF the independ-
ent Democrats. the Populists and the Re
publicans for Governor Of that state. and
has begun a vigorous campaign on the
assure Of fair elections.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14

Senator Allen of Nebraska seems by his
activity TO be trying TO impress upon the
country what dire peril it was in while
he was without seat in the Senate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14

With an American governor general and
an Italian bishop, the Cubans are unable
to see anything like self-government in
the near future
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14

The name of Col Kekewich, the COM
mandant in besieged Mafeking, is pro-
nounced "Cake-witch.' -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14
CURRENT COMMENT.

The Birmingham Age-Herald Dem),
says: THE kind of justice that Congress
metes to Porto Rico will be the measure
the people will apply to Congress next
November"
The Philadelphia Ledger Qnd), says:
president Jordan, of the Leland Stan
ford University, says the real issue of
Imperialism is whether this country shall
be an empire or a republic. 1t is logi-
cal deduction from the drift of events.
For instance, the question now before
Congress is whether Porto Rico shall be
treated al a part OF the American repub-
lie or as a colony of the American en-
pire."
The Baltimore American (Rep), says:
Little Bobs is now the national idol.
But one reverse will suffice to shatter
the pedestal upon which the nation has
exalted him. Pedestals In these days
are very uncertain support. The unreal
soning alteration which raises them
makes no allowance for their quick and
defective construction nor for the re-
luctance of the idol TO mount thereupon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-14
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Sir John Lubbock has been honored
by peerage and has selected the title
of Lord Avebury. He has certainly won
the distinction by his studies and writ
ingS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-03
THE MORGAN GROVE MEETING.

Hon. VIM. J. Bryan, Democratic can
dldate for President, Will dehyeran adj
dress at Morgan's Grove on Wednesday,
September s. 1900, at 10 o'clock a. n.,
and on the same date and at the same
place, Hon. Charles Fl. Turner, OF New
York, also Hon. John I. McGraw and
Gen. J. w. st. Clair, West Virginia'a
most gifted speakers, will deliver adj
dresses on the issues Of the day. On
Thursday, September 8, Senator George
l.. Wellington. OF Maryland, will make
his opening speech Of this campaign,
and on the same date Senator John w.
Daniel, Virginia's eloquent orator. will
also address the people. These gentle
men have positively agreed to I'll these
engagements, and other well known
speakers will be announced later.
Ample railroad facilities Will be pro-
vided. Close connection between the
B. & o. and Norfolk and Western trains
at Shenandoah Junction. Special trains
from Hagerstown and other points ON
the Norfolk and Western.
Everybody invited to attend this
great gathering.
DIR. A. S. REYNOLDS.
E. H. REBNHART.
Committee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-03
Mr.. Hanna's Hat.
Baltimore American.

bditltuOIe AulcTlCdD-
1t is authoritativefy announced that Re-
publican National Chairman Hanna will
not appear in the State of Maryland dur
ing this campaign in the role of the Alb
sent Minded Beggar, bearing his well adj
vertised placard Please Help Victim of
Apathy" Mr. Hanna will probably con-
fine his itinerary of mendicancy to States
of the hat will reap a harvest of more
than buttons. This will lift great weight
off of the minds of some of our friends
down the street. Pennsylvania, the State
which has derived greater results, on the
whole, than any other by the almost pro-
hibitive tariff. is not yet wrung dry of
contributions The 5000, 600 which is said
to have been pledged is a mere bagatelle
compared to the sum which rumor says
was raised four years ago among the
manufacturers. 1t has been limited that
a prominent Pennsylvania, who is now
deVoting his time. energies and money
to philanthropic pursuits, secured in one
or more of the big cities of the keystone
State more than thrice that sum. So IL
Mr.. Hanna can now boast of having raised
100000 1t is more through disappointment
than satisfaction that he does So
But, after all, it is difficult to under
stand why, II as declared the Mckinley
Administration brought all this widely
proclaimed prosperity and these full din
ner pails-why is it necessary to raise
any funds to conduct the Republican cam
paign.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-03
SLIGHTLY MINED TIP.

Talking about the mixed condition
Of the news from China, lately, that
from Washington regarding our army
in the Orient is little bettef. For in
stance, General Chaffee has been or
dered to prepare for the evacuation Of
Picking, and he is preparing to winter
his troops there; we may keep our SOL
diers at the capital city until Novem-
her, but If they remain five weeks long
err they will DE unable to get away,
owing to the advent of winter; trans
ports arriving at Nagasaki and other
Japanese ports are diverted to Manila,
but other transports are sailing from
San Francisco; the administration be-
lieves that a settlement of the whole
question is in sight, but war-like sup
plies are still being hustled across the
continent And so it goes. You can
read it all, and believe what you
please.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-03
A LITTLE POINTER
FOR SCOTT TO STUDY.

JUNEAU, Alaska, Record Mines
August Ex-senator Scott. of West
Virginia, a member OF the Republican
National Executive Committee. issued
on August 9th statement concerning
the Alaska boundary which shows q
remarkable lack OF knowledge OF the
question. or a desire to misiead the
public. 1t is as follows:
Instead Of having ceded 10 Great
Britain territory as large as the State
OF hhode island, not one inch has been
surrendered to that country. On the
other hand we have nor lost in diplo-
matte negotiations, for England sur
rendered TO us by the terms Of the
modus vivendi nineteen-swentieths of
the land which had been In dispute"
The modus vivendi BY the very ma
ture of the arrangement is rlerely
temporary. 1t does not surrender
American territory In any sense OF the
word, for no power LES either in the
Secretary OF State or in the joint High
Commission to do any such thing. This
power is entirely and solely vested In
Congress.
The Senator evidently thinks that
defense OF the modus vivendi is nee
publican party is big enough and pow
erful enough to correct what may be
called serious mistake The matter
is not irrevocable. The only fear is
that Through lack of knowledge and in
difference, the arrangement may DO
made permanent.
The Alaskan boundary, since 1895,
has followed the coast line at ais
lance OF ten marine leagues in long
loops and circles. 1t shows thus on
the maps issued by both the Canadian
and United States governments. There
never was any dispute over the matter
until last year. The Canadian
mounted police maintained camp on
the recognized boundary. 10 miles
above Porcupines junction with the
Klahina.
Gold was discovered on the Porcu-
pine. Canada wanted the port Of
Skagway or Pyramid Harbor and
claimed a line from mountain 10
mountain in it's usual crafty and force
full style. The Joint High Commission
didn't know or didn't care, and tho
modus vivendd was the result. The
danger is in the precedent. Give the
Canadian an inch and he is more set
than ever on the mile If by any
cnance the temporary line be made
permanent, we shall have continued
fight on the whole coast line OF South
eastern Alaska. The Senator from
West Virginia should be promptly
muzzled. II we lost no territory by
the modus vivendi, where Is the one
twentieth which he comedies the Ca
nadians did not cede? The strip turn
ed over to Canada is over ninety miles
long and of varying width. The SEN
ator should understand with little map
of head work that the modus vivendi
does give the Canadian police two
years fun in a strip as big as Rhode
Island and far richer naturally.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-03

Mr.. Bryan puts the Philippine Eltua-
ton into a few words when he says:
IF the Filipinos are to become citizens
then they must be admitted to all the
rights and privileges of American cit
liens. If they are to become subjects,
then we must change our form OF gov
eminent" But the Republican plan
comprehends neither Of these logical
things. If Mckinley ever succeeds IN
conquoring the Filipinos those unfor-
tunate wretches will find themselves IN
the predicament of the Porto Rlcans.
They will be governed and taxed with
out their consent by officials snt out
from Washington, under a pro consul.
There is a striking similarity between
the Mckinley form Of government and
that of old Rome.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-03
yINDTCTIVENESS.

About this morning, or, at the latest,
Tomorrow morning, readers OF the In
telligencer may expect to see tha. Oh
gan break out in a bitter attack
against William Jennings Bryan, just
as it did the day before Hon. Webster
Davis visited Wheeling, short time
ago. 1t is the policy Of Republican
papers this year, lacking argument or
justification for the Administration, to
abuse and bullyrag every opposition
speaker who happens along. They IL
all catch it in turn, for the Fourteenth
street smut machine is in full running
order, and an ample supply of mud has
been provided for the party catapults.
Mr. Bryan is distinguished citizen or
the United States, and is entitled TO
consideration and respect even from
those who differ from him politically.
But he won't get it, He will be called
names, what is intended to pass for rid
icule will be leyeled at him, and he will
be accorded neither a courteous recep-
ton nor decent comment. Yet If Pres
ident Mckinley or Governor Roosevelt
should drop into town, and make a few
remarks. nd the Register should by any
chance herald their coming with abuse
and epithets and speed their departure
with inuendo and vituperation, this pa
per would be denounced in unmeasured
terms as lacking in appreciation for
distinguished guests.
This year the Wheeling Intelligencer
! has assumed the same attitude towards
distinguished visitors of opposite poll
ties that the Martins Ferry partisan
mob took on four years ago. The Four
teenth street organ appears to have re-
! membered the over-the-river incident
and to have outlined a similar cam
| paign for this year. 1t is a pity that we
cannot have a decent campaign, treat
our political visitors courteously, and
| get along peaceably, while maintain
| ing to the fullest extent our political
opinions. The Intelligencer, however,
stands for invictive and personality.
Its course toward Webster Davis, and
others, amply demonstrates that fact
and outlines the programme it has
! adopted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-03
ONE FORM OF JUSTICE"

Judge Mcmahon, of the New York city
Criminal Court, has just performed 2
judicial act in rather extraordinary
criminal case, which will scarcely meet
with the approval of those who believe
that crime In high places should be pun
ished as vigorously as though the Of
Tense was committed by an unknown,
penniless and friendless criminal.
Robert NJ. Morton, confidential book
keeper for the firm of Edward Hills
Son & Co., was also chief usher in the
Calvary Baptist Church, was possessed
OF many friends and stood high But
for tenlyears he had been stealing from
hts employers. until the amount aggre-
gated 4fty thousand dollars. and be
a,so appropriated to his own use trust
funds amounting u six thoaSand dol
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-03

lars. His crime was detected, his en-
ployers determined to prosecute. and
he was indicted and arraigned in the
Court of General Sessions, where lie
confessed. And yet, because ne was
we'll connected, had influential friends,
could employ high priced attorneys, and
promised to never do it again, Judge
Mcmahon suspended" sentence and
Morton walked out OF court free
man.
Had he been a poor man, who had
stolen a needed suit of clothes, OF ten
dollars, or committed any other ordin-
airy crime, he would probably have re-
ceived the extreme limit Of the law.
But he stole fifty-six thousand dollars,
was an old hand at the business, having
had ten years uninterrupted experience,
and he goes free, for sentence will never
be pronounced. This sort of thing
makes it easy for other well-connected
folks who have the desire and Cppor-
tunity 10 steal, and at the same time
creates a popular generation for the
law.
IL will occur to a good many people
thai Judge Mcmahon ought to be de-
posed from his high Office and Morton
recalled into court for sentence. JUS
tice is supposed to be blind and impair
sial
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-03

1t is announced in some of the pa
pers that West Virginia's senior Senator.
Stephen B. Elkins, has come to the de-
termination that he will not be a can
didate for reelection. This scarcely
comes under the head Of news, for it
has been understood among the know
ing ones for some time past that Mr..
Elkins, after careful survey of the
political field in this State, thought it
scarcely worth while for him to spend
his time and money in trying to save
a sinking ship. Mr.. Elkins is shrewd
enough and has had enough ex-
perience to decline to embark in a los
ing political enterprise, and mis- determ-
ination to step to the rear, as reported.
will create no surprise.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-03
THE COUNTY CONVENTION
OF Mineral Republicans Held NJ
Keyser Saturday.


keyser Saturday.
Special to the Register.
hEiSER. w. Va. September The
largest Republican county convention ever
held in Mineral county met yesterday for
the purpose of nominating a county tick
ct. The convention was presided over by
James T. Carskadon. George t. Goshorn
acting as secretary, and a ticket reco4-
nized by both parties as as exceptionally
strong one was nominated Hon F. M.
Reynolds was nominated for the House
of Delegates. j. Frank Dixon. sheriff
from 1892 TO 1896, was nominated for sher-
IN. The other nominations were as fol-
lows: Prosecuting attorney, Charles n.
Finneli: assessor. eastern district, c. E.
iayior; assessor, western district d. c.
Arnold: commissioner county court. Geo.
hienke; surveyor, Daniel Biser
Al the close of the convention, Hon. Al.
B. White, Republican candidate for Gov
ernor, and Hon. L. J. Foreman. Republ-
can candidate for Senator from ths
Twelfth district, addressed a large crowd
in the court house yard.
The convention for nominating a Repub-
mean candidate for state Senator from the
Tenth district, TO succeed Hon. George e.
Cole. of Weston, will be held at Eikins
next Wednesday, and il is believed by
leading Republican lights that Hon. w. B.
Corder, ex-memher of the Legislature
from Barbour county. will be the choice
OF the convention. Hon. L. S. Grant
Young, of Upshur county, will probably
make strong bid for the place before tho
convention, but Corder appears to be tho
most available man for the place.