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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12

The new single turreted monitor
Arkansas was launched at Newport
News Saturday, and will soon be in
commission. The ship is one of four
two improved 12-inch rifles four 4-inch
rapid fire guns, three 6-pound rapid
fire guns and four 1-pounders. The
disrla cement is about 1926 tons, the
draft IL feet inches, coal capacity 400
tons, and the armor runs up to II
inches in thickness These vessels are
intended for harbor defense, but are
entirely seaworthy
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12
.s no PAID SPEAKERS.


In Saturdays Intelligencer there was
a rather remarkable article upon the
subject of paid campaign speakers, IN
the course OF which it was admitted
that the Republicans paid BourKe
Cochran $500 per speech in 1896, ana
the statement was made that he raised
his price $500 to $500, which the Re
publicans- refused to pay, and therefore
Mr.. Cochran went over to the Bryan
side. The statement Is nanifestly IN
true. If the Republican national COM
mittee could have secured Mr.. COCK
rams. services at 5000 per speech TINS
year, after having paid $500 four years
ago. on the Intelligencer's own admis-
sion. it would have jumped at the
chance. and either purchased his voice
and influence, or have arranged, at tbs
very least, to have kept him silent. A
little matter like s1C0 per day would
not have been allowed to stand IN the
way. The fact Of the matter PROBABLY
is. that in 1896 Mr. Cochran being OPP
posed to Mr.. Bryan's candidacy, was
perfectly willing to talk for the RepuD-
lican cause for such compensation and
expenses as Mark Hanna's committee
was willing to pay to orators OF MS
conceded ability; and in 1900. Mr..
Cochran being in favor OF Mr.. Bryan
upon the new issues and changed con-
ditions, the Republicans were unable
to secure his services at any price, and
therefore sent out word along the
route of his tour through the Middle
States that Mr.. Cochran was to be
abused, and the Intelligencer carried
out it's instructions upon the occasion
of his expected appearance in Wheel
ing.
When it comes to paying speakers,
the Republicans are strictly in it.
They have the money They had it IN
1900, just as they had it in 1896. They
hired, upon both occasions, everybody
who was for hire, and paid the price
asked An instance is afforded in the
case of the Hon., Patrick O'Farrell.
He was against Mr.. Bryan in 1885, and
the Republican, committee paid him
$500 per speech. and was glad to do it.
This year overtu res were made to Mr..
OFaArell, but he was for Bryan, and
the Republican Ter of the same $500
and expenses had no charms for him.
He was working from conviction, and
preferred to talk Tor the Democracy
for nothing and pay his own expenses,
and that is exactly V that he did, first
from choice, and secoL> dly because the
Democracy was too poor, to compensate
everybody willing and g bic to expound
its principles from the platform.
The Republicans bought speakers as
they bought voters, whe rever they
could find them, regardless CT cost, and
this in 1896 as well as in 1tWO. They
are perpetually on the m. rket Tor
voice, influence and ballots, and are
always able to pay the price where the
thing they seek for is for sale.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12

Arkansas Gazette
A great number OF votes that have here
tofore been cast for Democratic candi-
dates for the Presidency were polled for
Mckinley They were not purchased
They were unpurchasabIe. They were the
votes of extremely conservative Demo-
Gratis in States that give large electoral
votes, such as New York. Ohio, Indiana
and Illinois Mckinley owes his
election this year to this faction of the
Democratic party as much as he did to
his success In 1896.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12

The Parkersburg State Journal tear
fully wishes to know what the Regis
ter thinks Governor-elect White ought
to have done. Well, for instance. if
he was so immensely popular and such
a good thing, he should have run even
with the head of the ticket.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12

The popular rejoicing of the people
Of jefferson county, O.. over the YER
dict of not guilty in the case OF the
State of Ohio VS.. Quincy Cramblett,
showed how deep-seated was the con-
viction of his innocence among the
masses and the extent of the sympathy
with him. His vindication by jurv,
after the longest trial in the history Of
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12

indorse the administration. have no cause
Of complaint. They had an illustration Of
its criminal aggression. benevolent. as
similation' and true policy antics and
contradictions. They did not heed the les
sons. We have no great confidence they
Will indulge IN any vigorous kicking. The
President is more powerful than ever. and
Mark Hanna just as ''sot in his ways.
and they rule the roost
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12

There is distinct tendency upon the
part of the trusts, now that the cleo
ton is over, to advance prices to con-
sumers and reduce wages. The meat
trust started the ball with an increase
Of cent a pound. The steel combines
have followed suit, with an advance
of two dollars ton. The rest will fall
into line. The workingmen have been
fooled once again, and will now pay
the penalty in stationary or decreased
wages and higher prices for the neces-
saries of life.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12
Tied to a Corpse.

Democracy entered upon this canvass
self-tied to a corpse. 1t robbed the grave
yard of dead issues by attempting to re-
suscitate and regalvanize into life the dead
and deadly issue of 1s to l. That one act
of insensate folly handicapped the Demo-
cratic party from the start. and as the
canvass neared its end. and the business
men were made to fear that the currency
system of the country was menaced. It
had been better for US TINT a milestone
were hanged about our necks and be cast
into the uttermost parts of the sea.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12
A Vote of Confidence.

Louisville Courier-JournaI
The closing yesterday Of trust plant at
Richmond, Ind. suggests strongly that it
was kept going until after the election for
political purposes. The trusts, no doubt,
feel that they have just got a vote of con-
fdence from the American people, and
they will play the confidence game.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12
Bryan stiIl the Leader.

Rocky Mountain News.
Mr. Bryan has lost nothing in the es-
TEEN of his friends. He is still the chosen
leader Of millions of American citizens
representing more nearly the old loyal at
tachment to the principles of liberty than
do those who have elected a President.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12

New Orleans States.
The fact can not be disputed that his IN
sistence on the intrusion of the discredited
silver issue in the Kansas City platform
was a fatal blunder and caused the over
whelming defeat of the Democracy in yes
terday's Presidential election.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12
Prosperity Was the Issue.

Atlanta Journal.
1t was the issue Of prosperity. 1t was
the apprehension which was held. whether
reasonably or without reason does not
matter, by the business interests of the
country that the election of Mr.. Bryan
would disturb the smooth and favorable
flow of practical affairs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12
senator Wellington.

Philadelphia Record.
Senator Wellington. Of Maryland. has
neither received nor expected reward
for his change Of political position. But
there Is alyays a political future for men
Of his character ard Independence, who
have much less need az office than office
has need OF them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12

John J. Lentz was beaten in the
Columbus district by eight votes, and
he was beaten by fraud. It will be
useless, however, for him to enter up
on a contest before a Republican
House of Representatives.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12
the county, must be accepted as con-
elusive proof or complete innocence.

Near Lima, Ohio, Friday afternoon.
a gray eagle was discovered in the act
OF endeavoring to carry OF sheep it
had killed. a man ran to nearby
house for a gun, but by the time he
returned the eagle had escaped. The
spectators declared it measured ten
feet from tip to tip of its wings.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12
Comforting.

Charleston News and Courier.
II the promises of the Republican lead
ers and the business interests are full
filled. we shall all be able in the next four
years to lay by enough money 10 have a
comfortable campaign fund of our own.
and so be in position to fight the devil
with fire."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12

The Mckinley majority in Indiana
has heretofore been estimated at too
high figure by Republican papers
a common fault. The official returns
show a plurality of 1851.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12
Hct on.
Omaha World-Herald.

Omaha World-Herald.
We stand uncovered in the presence OF
a vigorous foe. We extend our congratu-
lations to the McIlinleyites upon the great
triumph and reserve for ourselves the
consolation that we fought for American
principles. followed a great leader and
went to a glorious defeat with a clear
conscience and a firm reliance In the jus
tice and integrity OF our lost cause.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12

One hundred and eighty-nve French
cities have appointed oficial deputa-
tons to go to Marsellles. the French
Danes Committee for the Independ-
ence of the Beers will send a commit
tee of forty of the most noted women
in France, the Paris, Lyons and Med
iterranean Railway has provided its
most luxurious train free of cost, and
at Avignon, Lyons and Dijon, on the
way to Paris, multitudes will greet the
visitor, while at. Paris itself the crowd
will be beyond computation. An esti-
mate of the number of probable visi-
tors at Marseilles is three millions.
If that be realized it will be greater
coneourse than ever greeted any liv-
ing man under any circumstances, and
probably only exceeded in all his
S,tory by the throng which assembled
lin Paris upon the occasion of the re-
turn of the corpse OF Napoleon I. from
st. Helena.
Meanwhile the war in South Africa
has apparently taken on new lease
of life. The country swarms with
armed Beers, despite the presence of
nearly two hundred thousand English
troops, and kilograms from London
say it is realized there that the entire
Cape is honey-combed with sedition,
that even in Cape Colony men are still
Joining the Boer forces, while money
and supplies are being freely contrib
uted. The end is not even in sight
after year, and England, if she per-
sists-and she cannot but persist
must spend many millions of pounds
and suffer the loss Of many lives, be-
fore even a semOlance of order can be
restored. 1t is the story of our at
tempted conquest of the Philippines
over again. Attempts by any nation
to conquer brave and patriotic peo-
pie upon their own soil have invariab bly,
proven costly in money and blood, and
caused many years of fighting as well.
And the result is never satisfactory in
the end. Russia and Austria had that
experience with Poland, Austria with
italy, and France with Mexico, and
with the German states, Spain in the
Netherlands, England with the Amer
lean colonies, and in India, and all the
world with China, while Brazil had
some very umDleqs9nt exDArieceS If
we remembr rightly, with Paraguay
and Uruguay. Spain also had a taste
of it in both Cuba and the Philippines.
A people determined to be free may be
crushed in the end by superior num-
Der and resources. but it IS seldom that
the result is worth the effort.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12

Some of these days wage-earners
will vote for labor candidates for the
Legislature without regard to politics,
but the time has not yet come.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12

The voting machine was given
number Of additional trials last Tues
day, and renewed its claims to popu-
lar favor. One type was used in the
city Of Northampton. Mass, where 2,s00
votes were cast, and It COM
piled the figures 20 quickly that
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12

New York Herald.
II VIII not do for the Republican leaders
IN either the nation or the State to ve-
gard Tuesdays election as a triumph for
their factions and become intoxicated over
Il. They may 50 too far.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12
The End of silver.
Savannah News.

Savannah News.
The Democratic party win never rely
upon silver again as an issue. Its next
battle will be fought with different issues
and under different leaders.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12

China is making d tremendous effort
to save the heads ol some OF her high
officials, whose Death is demanded by
the allied powers. A number or lesser
lights have been executed, but the gov
eminent distinctly refuses to behead
General Tung-Fu-Siang, one of the
most capable of the Chinese military
cficers, and by that same token, one or
those chiefly responsible for the rr-
cent massacres The excuse from the
temporary capital is that General Tung
commands the troops guarding the
Court, and that at present any punish
ment at all is impossible, but in addi-
ton there is statement that if it
were possible Punishment would be the
extreme penalty in his case. This is
not satisfactory to the powers. who de-
mand an eye for an eye and a tooth
for a tooth, and the indications are
that a military expedition will be un-
dertaken from Pekin to the west. in
the hope of bringing the government
to terms, while much reliance is placed
upon the threatened spread of the re-
volt against the Tartar dynasty in the
south.
The southern Chinese have long de-
sired the overthrow of the Manchu gov
eminent and the substitution of one
purely Chinese, and the people of the
southern provinces are rising in i'm
mense numbers to accomplish this end.
The government is thus between two
fres-threatened from without and
within-and it is probable, under the
circumstances, that the demands of the
allies will finally be complied with, and
then allied aid will be Invoked to put
down the rebellion which is rapidly as
suming very formidable proportions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12
Too Much Populism, Etc.

Augusta Herald.
The prominence of populism, of Croker,
Of Altgeld and of 16 to / handicapped Sry-
an and weakened the Democracy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12

It is reported in Kentucky that Pow
ers, Howard and Youtsey are all dis
pleased with the result of the election
in that State. Shouldn't wonder.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12
Mckinley Used as a Bridge.

He was the only bridge to carry across
the raging flood of class hatred and polit-
ical nonsense mighty people committed
to a republican form OF government.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12

Mark Hanna wants to fight for the
vote of Kentucky. One of Marks
troubles is, he talks too much.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12

The Republicans of West Virginia are
for Mr. Dawson for any position he
desires. -Parkersburg State Journal.
Sure. Mike. Mr. Dawson deserves
well of his party. He stopped at moth
ing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12
Chicago Platform to Blame

Mobile Register.
platform did it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12
The Silent Vote Did 1t.

Cleveland Plain Dealer
The silent vote was cast for McKin-
ley. That tells the story of Tuesdays
election.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12
THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.

Expressions of Opinion as to the Late
Election, and What Brought the
Result About.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12

The Republicans are perfectly will
ing to inaugurate another civil war in
Kentucky.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12

Setback Tor the f'Iain FeOpIe.
Evansville Courier.
The cause of the plain people will be set
back for years.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-12
@IJtslits9 Js9ister;

The REGISTER, embracing It's several
editions, Is entered at the Postolllce d.
Wheeling, w. Va. rs second-class i'ia''e'.
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P1ldoras rosadas del Dr.. Williams.
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Vino cordial del DR.. Ulrici.
Maquinas de escribir Remington.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-08
HIS BROTHER DROWNED.

John Mclean of New Gloucester, who
arrived here ON the fishing schooner Grace
Otis, six weeks ago received postal card
from Bath saying that his brother Alfred
j Mclean had been drowned in that city.
This is the case where three young men
spent the night in boat and when the
two awoke the next morning the
othea was missing. 1t is supposed he fell
overheard.
John Mclean was scalded on the
Grace Otis and went to the Marine hos
pital when he came here. He remained
there three weeks and afterwards
stopped at a sailors boarding house.
After that he went to the Open Door
Mission. II earned my board and lodg-
ing there saving wood" he said, land
they treated me finely. / had u bath,
my clothes were cleaned and they gave
me what / haven't worn since was a
little kid, a night dress. Oh, it's fin
place. They like me up there, too"
Mclean has been printer and sail
or, has been shipwrecked and met with
various adventures.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-08

A letter was read from Henry Dennis
regarding plans for a meeting Of the can
ners to be held during Old Home Week.
Mr.. Dennis suggested that committee
from the board might be selected to make
arrangements to this end. Considerable
talk followed the reading of this letter,
Zenas Thompson, Esq, and ex-Mayor
Randall thinking that the matter should
be referred to the Gamers themselves in
stead of the board. Secretary Rich
thought that the matter should not be
smothered In this way and finally 1t was
decided to refer II to n committee COM
posed OF those Gamers Of the city who are
members of the board or OF the Merchants
Exchange. This committee is made up
as follows: II. $. Mecher, Frank b.
Milliken, James II. Hall, James =.
Baxter, William G.. Davis, II. F. Webb,
S. G. Allen, Charles II. Randall, William
II. Gray. Thomas S. Laughlin, Frederick
o. Conant, John Il. Burnham, George
Burnham.
President Boothby reported that the
committee on publication had been en-
powered to issue five hundred books de-
scriptive of the city similar TO those that
had been published last year. These books
We're now ready for distribution.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-08
PERSONALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Francis II. Hoyt of Deer
ing avenue, are visiting New York and
Buffalo for two or three weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther b. Roberts OF
Cumberland street have gone TO the
Rangeley regions ON a fishing trip. They
will be absent several days.
Maurice G. Jordan, who has been max
ing an extended visit with friends at 30l
Cumberland street. returned to his camp
at Sebois yesterday morning.
Miss Philena Winslow and Miss Emily
Dorr Larrabee, arrived from Bryn Mawr
at neon yesterday.
A jolly hay rack party chaperoned by
Mrs. Granville ii. Cloyes, went out to
Spurwink recently for IA shore dinner and
dance.
Mrs. Samuel Spring has returned from
a long absence in the west.
Mrs. Charles f. Webster, who has been
spending the winter in Boston. has re-
turned and opened her home ON Spring
street, for the summer.
Capt. bennett of the cutter Woodbury.
and Mrs. bennett have taken rooms at
the Columbia, Mrs. bennett having just
returned from visit to York, Maine.
Mr.. Thaddeus S. Lewis Of New York
Is spending few days at his old home in
this city,. II. -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-08
ARRESTED FOR FORGERY.

Charles 4. Littleheld, formerly in the
costume and regalia business with his
father, was arrested yesterday and locked
up in the police station ON charge of
forgery.
1t seems that Littlefleld borrowed vari-
GUS sums of money from Henry j Les
sard, OF the jefferson hotel, the total
amount being about SO or $50. As Sc
curity he deposited with Lessard two
checks pnrporting to be signed by A. +.
Ncyes, trustee. 1t Is supposed that he
meant to sign the name of +. A. Noyes
of the Portland Savings bank, but made
a mistake In the initials. There is no
such man as A. +. Noyes. The checks
were drawn in favor Of Mrs. j. IL. Gibbs,
and one of them is endorsed by her
Each check is for 500. II may be ques-
toned how Mrs. Gibbs came TO endorse
one Of these bogus checks. Littlefeld
says that he owed money to Mrs. Gibbs
and told her he would get check drawn
in her favor by Mr.. Noyes.s He present
ed what purported TO be such check and
told her II she would endorse 1t he
would get the money on it and pay her.
One of the checks is not endorsed at all.
1t is probable that Littlefeld win be
put before the municipal court this
morning.
Yesterday, Mrs. j. IL. Gibbs was ar
rested at 10 Portland street,. where she
has some goods stored. Her home ha
been in Denmark Of late. The charge
against her is that she knew Of the draw
ing Of the bogus checks and was party
to the scheme to defraud Mr.. Lessard. On
the other hand she denies that she knew
anything about the matter and says she
endorsed the check, supposing that il was
signed all right by Mr.. Noycs Of the
Portland Savings bank. In this respect
her story and that of Iittlefeld agree
pretty closely. At the hearing this morn
ing she may be able 10 prove her limo
oence.