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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13

Republican Money n West Virginia.
Louisville Courier journal.
1t Is too early yet to tell.much about
West Virginia. The Steve Elkins pow
or In the State is tremendous. He has
loads of money. and knows by iongsand
rascally experience just where to put
it to do the most good. Elkins is lib
eral and smart and INSCRIPTIONS, and is
one of the few rich men in the country
that takes pride in going down into his
own pockets and taking care" of his
end of politics OF course, he gets all OF
his money back with handsome profits
by reason of his interests in government
contracts. and this is why he does polit-
ical work for his party that counts.
Notwithstanding the great influence
of Elkins in West Virginia politics, the
Democratic leaders over there are con-
fident that they will swing the State for
Bryan. In 1896 the State polled about
200. 900 votes. Mckinley carrying 1t by
a plurality of LAST. But really the
political conditions are,so changed from
1896 that one can form no'reliable esti-
mate whatever upon the election figures
of that year.
sequent eections in New York, Mary
land and West Virginia as an illustra-
ton. In 1896 in New York. with no
Democratic organization, Mckinney
(Republican) carried the State by over
268. 600 but in 1899 Roosevelt tRepub-
lican) only carried the State by lS,ooo'
or a Republican loss of just a quarter
of million votes. In 1895 Maryland
gave a Republican majority of $4,000.
but in 1899 a Democratic majority OF
$4,000, or a Republican loss OF 10000.
In 1896 West Virginia went Republican
by 10000. but two years later, in the
Congressional elections, gave only aoo..
1900 Republican, and in 1899, on lts
legislative vote, returned a small DEM
ocratic plurality. so that in basing esti-
mates and figuring on likely results the
election returns from those States that
in 1896 had no acknowledgements
furnish little reliable basis.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
TYPICAL REPUBLICAN ARGUMENT

TYPICAL REPUBLICAN ARGUMENT.
We gather from the Intelligencer
that heavy Republican loses and still
heavier Democratic gains in the New
England States of Vermont and Maine
cut no figure at all in the political sit
uation, and that the large decrease in
Republican majorities has no signifi-
canoe. On the other hand, the Intel
ligencer appears to be DECIDEDLY of the
opinion that suppositious Dmocratic
loss in Arkansas Is of the greatest i'm
portance, and presages Democratic dis
aster.
It's poor rule that,cannut' be work.
ed both ways. There is no doubt about
the Republican loss and the Democratic
gain in Vermont and Maine. The
changes in those States from four years
ago were great, and Republicans can
not legitimately extract comfort from
the figures. Whether or not there has
been falling off in Arkansas we are
HoL duFlSeu, anu uptipt Al tHe 1Htelfi-
gencer is. But granting that there has
been, Republican losses in two States
certainly outbalance a possible DEM
ocratic loss in one. The Intelligencer
and its readers can depend upon it
that the election news from New Eng
land has caused Mark Hanna, Steve
Elkins, Senator Scott and President
Mckinley the gravest concern.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
THE cry re.R HELP.

A Wheeling mercantile house. follow
Ne the suggestion ofathe Register yes
day morning, has started a relief
d for the Galvestonssufferers Now
everybody come in. will His Honor,
Mayor Sweeney, lendshis aid through
an official appealtto our people? The
necessities of the stricken Texas city
are great. The whole country is re-
spending as the full measure of the ca
lamity is realized Wheeling owes a
debt OF gratitude for aid extended in
our time Of distress. We ought to re-
spond, literally and promptly. Let
Mayor Sweeney issue a proclamation,
and the people will do the rest Any
bank, newspaper or business house will
accept contributions, and the money
will be quickly placed at the disposal of
Governor sayers Or Mayor w. c. Jones,
OF Galveston.
Readers Of the papers yesterday NOR
ming gained q comprehensive idea OF
the extent p the calamity. which Is
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
Indications of the Hour.

Washington Post.
The indications of the hour are that Mr..
Bryan is practically sure of election with
out the vote of New York or any of its
neighboring States. 1t is not at all a bad
situation from our viewpoint. What it is
from Mr.. McKinley's he is demonstrating
by his actions. He is a shrewd politician,
and he knows that unless the tidal wave
he is encountering now can be turned back
and made to rush in the opposite direction
within the next two months his chances
of exile TO the village of Canton in March
next are too good to be contemplated with
out grief
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
The Republican Philadelphia Press

The Republican Philadelphia Press
has this editorial regarding the Repub-
lican mayer and Republican police Of
the greatest Republican city in the
land, through persistent and systematic
fraud at the polls:
Those who want TO pursue criminal
business in the city can do so with the
consent of Mayor Ashbridge's police II
they will consent to support Mayor Ash
bridges candidates for nomination at the
coming primaries. AT the same time no
one in honest business is safe from the
annoyance OF a police organization en-
ployed in blackmall and coercion.
It's refreshing as well as unusual to
hear Republican paper speak out thus
in meeting. Philadelphia is a nctori-
ously corrupt city, but as a rule Repub-
lican papers don't say much about that
sort of thing. They prefer to have peo-
pie believe that all Republicans are
good.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
how VIII YE LIVE.

Oh. Christian nations. one and all.
Why do you wish 10 strive and fight.
When happiness might shine around.
II we would only do the right.
And live as God would have us I'VE.
Fer following the Golden Rule.
Wed have no cause for war or crime
II learning at our EaFior's school.
Oh, how much sorrow. grief and pair
VIII war bring down upon mankind.
And degradation, sin and crime.
We ever In It's trail shall find
Fond hearts are broken. aching. too.
For loved ones in the battle slain.
And many souls. in reckless ways.
Lose what they never win regain
LAh. war but Esirs up In the heart
Emotions that are sad to tell.
For death Is not Its saddesf part
On many hare worse trials fell
Can We not live In peacefuinezs.
And cast our seIdehness aside.
That ne may teach our souls TO live.
~ ~ 80 osE r1 szz e s.. ST $780, aR!as
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
AWnrning to Liars.

What was the happiest moment of your
life, dear2" she asked.
1T was when you said Yes. darling. :
he replied.
She sighed and permitted her cheek to
rest against his breast for long time.
Then she said:
Harry, do you remember that diamond
ring we looked at in Blazem's? What a
splendid Christmas present it would
make
After he had reached the next room he
whispered to himself:
That's always the way. Never told a
. lie in my life without having immediate
cause to be sorry for it.''-Chicago Times
Herald.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
No prosper..y by statute Law.

Albany Argus
The main reliance of the administration
and it's supporters is upon the general
prosperity of the country and the hope
that the voters will believe that prosperity
can be created or destroyed by statute
law. Every wage-earner or man on fixed
salary knows how true it is that while
the means of livelihood has been very lit
tie, if any, increased, the price of nearly
every necessity of life is steadily going up.
1t is costing a great deal more to fill the
dinner pail than 1t did three or four years
ago, but wages are not higher, on the
average, than at that time The net re-
suit is that the average man does not see
where the great prosperity comes in.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13

without parallel IN the history OF this
country. Twice as many lives were lost
at Galveston alone as we're sacrificed in
the great Johnstown disaster of eleven
years ago, which shocked thegcountry.i
1t is apparent that five thousand men.
women and children, were killed or
drowned Many thousands are homet
less, without food, and even without
water. They have no light and nothing
to eat. They have neither clothing or
shelter. Their homes are getie, 1.-THE
streets are filled with debris, and be-
Meath the wreckage lie hundreds OF de-
composed bodies. These are being
thrown into the sea, buried in the sand,
or burned amid the piles of rubbish
where death came. little or
no attempt at Identification Of the dead.
The calamity is too great for funerals.
The bodies must simply be hurried out
of the way to avoid pestilence,. while
the survivors are hungry, wretched and
helpless. Galveston was city of sixty
thousand people before the storm, beaa-
tiful, busy, with splendid and substan-
tial public and private edifices. No
public building exists, and no house
but has suffered damage, while thous-
ands have been totally destroyed. The
people need help. The country will re-
spond. Wheeling should act at once.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
EauaI 70 the occn.inn.

Atchison Globe.
There is nothing like being equal to
an emergency. The Lysander John
Appletons gave dinner party recently
and had to borrow spoons.
II see you have children by the
names of Susan. Maria. Jane and Lucy
said a guest, picking up the spoons at
his place. Il thought Marie and
Chauncey were all the children you
have"
Those belong TO the children who
are now safe with Jesus" said Mrs.
Appleton with a dry sob, and her hus-
band fell over In At.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
Hanna.s Doodle Fund PowerIess.

Washington Times.
The fact is rapidly developing that while
men like Boutwell, and Wellington are
deserving the trust and monopoly stand
ard steadily the Democratic organization
is solidly united. harmonious and pulling
together with a wili-so much so that
many political wiseacres believe that even
if Hanna could throw twice the number
of millions he is gathering and expending
into the scale he would be hopeless of car
rying the election.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
As Viewed in the south.

Atlanta Constitution.
An Overwhelming majority of the South
ern people condemn the course of the adj
ministration in the Philippines as unnec-
essary, unjust and cruel. They consider
ii an act of bad faith on the part of the
government. a departure from it's funda-
mental principles. a prostitution of its
powers and a great wrong to the Filipi-
nos that they have not been given the
same opportunity for self-government
which we have promised the Cubans.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
How About This GirIsf

Louisville Courier-Journai.
A Connecticut woman writes tnat
when men have their so-calied snirt
waists made to fit and know how TO
dress underneath the shirt waist, there
can be no objection to the shirt waist
man. but they don't Women wear al
least three garments under their shirt
waists Is that really fact? What
are they? Ii it should be required tha'
a man wear a -, and - under MS
shirt waist, then the shirt waist man
VIII go before he has fairly arrived.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13

The editor OF the State Journel says
he sleeps at night. Sometimes utter
exhaustion, extreme detection or entire
hoplessness brings repose. Perhaps our
contemporary is in the position of the
man who failed in business, his only
child was drowned his wife expired
from sorrow, and his home was struck
by lightning and burned. The poor soul
didn't have a single solitary thing left
to worry about
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
A Question of Art.

Philadelphia Press.
Architect-We've settled about the de-
sign for the drawing room. Now as TO
the study; how do you want that nm
ished?
Nurox-I seen in a newspaper once
about study in black and white that
was very artistic. Suppose you gimme
one o. them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
lint Drinking That water.

A farmer has been arrested near
Poughkeepsie, N. Y, on a charge Oh
murder committed twelve years ago.
"A skeleton was found the other day at
the bottom of a disused well on a
farm owned by the prisoner at the
time of the murder and the cream
stantial evidence is such as clearly 70
indicate his guilt. Some may call the
chance discovery of the murder an ac-
cident, but it looks much like the
Nemesis of the ancient Greeks 1t is
at least a good illustration of the say
ing. Murder will out" even from the
bottom of a well.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
Must Discriminate.

Chicago Tribune.
For mercy's sake Mildred exclaim-
ed Mrs. Highmore, shocked at the negli-
gee attire of her youngest daughter
who had gone to the front door to look
at a fire on the other side OF the street,
don't you know you never ought TO
appear in public with your collar un-
buttoned and your sleeves rolled up ex-
cept when you are playing golf!'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
signs From View York.

Atlanta Constitution.
In the New York Herald is found a
display heading to the effect:
Eight Hundred Bluecoats Guard %
Negro Paraders-Colored Men March
with Fife and Drum Through Tender
loiu Streets
Negro paraders can march through
the streets of Atlanta any day in the
week without the suggestion of a po-
liceman.
But Atlanta,is not withinSthe civil
lied district.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
His Own Row.

Chicago Times-Herald.
Mr.. Henpeck-Maria, there's no use
your trying to deny that our little Ar
thur takes after me in one way.
Mrs. Henpeck (severely)-Oh,f indeed.
What way is that, please?
Mr.. Henpeck-I noticed when YOU
went behind him minute ago that he
lodged and winked as If he expected'to
be hit, just as | do.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
MIR. DovENER IN CONGRESS.

AS the people are always interested
in what their representatives in Con-
gress may have to say in that body, We
speech delivered by the Hon. Black
burn B. Dovener, our present represen-
tative from this, the First West Vir-
ginia District, during the last session
of Congress, this being Nj. Dovener's
third term:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
Political Expediency.

Chicago Chronicle.
For once in his life Senator Hanna
is credited with an intention to do la
boring men a good turn. In order to
save votes for Mr.. Mckinley Mr.. Hanna
will strive.to induce the coal barsns to
pay their men living wages and thus
avert a strike. 1t is earnestly to be
hoped that he will succeed. The fact
that Mr.. Hanna is moved entirely by
political expediency and that under
other circumstances he would not lift
"a finger tosaid the miners is atspresent
immaterial. Not Hanna's motives, but
the miners wages. constitute the DIM
portant consideration.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
silence That Cut. Deep.

Kansas City Times
The silence of Tom Reed and Benja.
min Harrison will persuade more OF
the old guard Of the Republican party
to vote against Imperialism than the
roarings OF Roosevelt, the rantings OF
Grosvenor and the vaudeville oraiory
Of Jonathan Dolliver VIII befool in
to voting for the Hanna-McKinIey poll
icies Of criminal aggression and trust
fattenfng.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13

We earnestly invite our readers to
a careful examination of the official
Congressional Record &c see if they
can find therein any speeches made
by the said Dovener except as above
reported. 1t must not be forgotten
that there were many interesting and
exciting debates had in Congress dur
was the Porto Rican tariff ana the
Gold Standard Bill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13

Philadelphia Record.

Philadelphia Record.
The census returns of the population
Of cities make it possible to correct the
mortality statistics AS rule the
death rate is computed supon.sa basis OF
cver-estimated population. and is. there
fore. misleading. AS corrected the
yearly death rate in Philadelphia per
1000 is 1855. There is remarkable
sameness in the mortality of large
cities London's death rate is 2S.1:
New Works 1927, Paris 23.S: Vienna S
22.1; Berlin's 90 In the next ten years,
with purified water supply, Phila-
delphia will probably be able to take
rank as one of the healthnst large
citieStin the world.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
LITERARY NOTES.

PEARSONsS MAGAZINE-A marvellous
discovery in the realm of science tele-
(, phoning along a beam of lights inter-
esting described in the September Pear
sons by c. Montgomery McGovern. Rob-
ert Barr tells of the feud between the
MacFarians and the MacGregors in his
thrilling story. THE Lost Piper Edgar
Mels tells of the failures of missionaries
| in China and the cause thereof. Cutiiffe
Hyne has splendid story, The Eloping
Princess Edgar Jepson supplies q fine
tracing story, "a Bottle of Water Louis
Becke relates the history of 'sScsani." and
Fred NJ. White continues his .Romances
of the Secret Service with "In the Ex-
press The September Parsons is SUI
perbly illustrated and better than any Of
bits predecessors.
| THE OUTLOOk-s.China. Portraits ana
Pictures Relating TO the Present Crisis.
is the leading article in the outlook for
lSepsemher. A decidedly interesting story
i is 1.-The Vests Golden Harvest" by Chas.
NJ. Harger. Mr.. Mabie's series OF papers
/, on Shakespeare is continued. The Illus
trated paper. The British at Pretoria"
/, by James Barnes. is very timely and OF
great value. "A Renegade" Is rather an
unusual story. by Martha Wolfenstein.
Leo XIII. and the Next Pope viii he
| read with deep interest The outlook cas-
| lily maintains It's place In the front rank
of the leading periodicals.
THE HOME MAGAxINE-The Septeni-
Der Home Magazine is as usual TO the
l front with timely articles on topics upper
most In the public mind. First is ex-Sen-
tator j. Sloat Fassetts What Shall be
IDone With Gilman" This is followed by
an exceedingly interesting article by IL. L.
| Greetham entitled. Are Chinese Missions
Worth While?" Lieutenant General Nell
iison A. Miles writes an appreciation of
Major General Chaffee. commanding the
/ United States forces in China. The 'front.'
Isispiece is a portrait of Governor Roose-
lSvelt TO be exhibited at the Paris EXPOSE
lttion. The artist is the well known por-
strait painter. Hayard IL. Tyler. of New
York.
FRANK LESLIE'S POPULAR MONTH
LY-The opening number OF Frank Les
lies for September is the thrilling narra-
Istive of Lieut.. Gilmore's Captivity" by
w. Walton, U. 5. n. THE Chinese People
Ills an historic sketch OF that peculiar race
ply Hon. Wa Ting Fang. Guy Morrison
liWalker contributes an intelligent paper
tentitled. I'm the Haunts OF the Boxers"
1.-THE excellent serial story OF "a Hazard
of Hearts" by Alix John, is continued
"Money for Everybody" by Milton E.
Allies, is decidedly interesting account
of coming and manufacturing money.
| Francis Gribble contributes a very read
| able story under the caption OF THE Prin-
cess Who Was Treated Badly" Ten
| Millions or Ten years" is a graphic story
| by Chief John Ebert wilkie. The Miss
| sion of Corporal Thompson and 'Reeoi-
lections OF Gen. Robert Il. Lee" complete
ian excellent number
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13

Il suppose you expect him to grom up 10
be bright boy?" said the friend. patron
izingly.
Well answered the young father, Il
think detect tendencies in that direction
He wants to eat the quicksilver or my
pocket mirror. and succeeded In making a
meal of a package of stove polish -
Washington Star.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13

Philadelphia Press Rep.
The Quay machine rnajorities at the
polls and in the conventions are not
honest majorities. This has long been
known to many. The proof OF It f.
now coming out. Happily It has be-
come difficult for these machine
frauds TO succeed as they used TO. and
IT'S downfall is imminent for this very
reason.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
And This was Last riday,Night.

Galveston News, Sept. sth.
At midnight the moon was shining
brightly and the sky was not,as threat
ening as earlier in the night The wea-
Their bureau had no late advices as 10
the storms movements and it may be
that the tropical disturbance has chang
ed it's course or spent its force before
reaching Texas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13

Charleston Gazette.
The Republicans are just now recall
ing great many mean things that
Richard Olney and w. L. Wilson have
been guilty of, that they did not seem
to recall four years ago when these
men were contributing to the success
of Mckinley.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13

Sioux City Tribune.
There is one significance in the Yer
mont election. Senator Ross, appoint
ed by the Governor and taken from
the Chief Justiceship of his State. was
not in the running before the people
They insist upon electing their OWL
Senator in Vermont
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
Tide with Democrats.

I Louisville Courier-Journal.
b From all the best information OBJ
tainable since Mr.. Bryan's short tour.
through West Virginia, it Is safe to
say tnat while the State is in the Doubt
I-ful column, the tide there now is with
the Democrats.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13

The Intelligencer says itdoesn't know
Raymond The InFeTffgencer lacks in
formation upon so many topics that its
ignorance in this particular regard will
occasion but mild surprise.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
Apathy Among the Trusts.

Indianapolis Press.
Mr.. Hanna is said TO be annoyed
over the backwardness" of the CAM
paign. 1t is suspected that the close
fistedness of some of the contributors
TO the campaign fund is the most OBJ
jectionable form OF general apathy,
from his point of view.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
THAT ought to Cause a crisis.

For several weeks she had seh that he
was nearing the vital question.
Tonight she looked at him, a peculiar
feline light in her beautiful eyes.
Freddy" she said, Tets you and I
get married"
Good gracious" he gasped.
Yes. You go and get married to some
other girl, while l go. and get married to
some other fellow."-Stray Stories. 9FeF
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13

The nation is awakening to the cry
for help from Texas. Wheeling has all
ready made start at raising funds.
Dollars and dimes will be alike well
come. Let's get in early.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
Twelve Tickets.

New 1DfE N0ri1,
There are now twelve Presidential
tickets in the ield-SociaIist Labor,
Social Democracy, United Christian
Peoples Pas1y. 1iddle-of-the- Road.
De Leon Socialist, Prohibition. sliyeA
Republican. National Party, Union I'D
form, Republican. Democratic.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
,,ucb To Re Thankful For.

What, another ice bill! Hang it!
1 can't pay"
"Oh, Harold, don't be so violent; you
ought to be thankful that We can af-
ford to buy ice If we can't afford to
pay for it"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
Naturally.

did the chemist find anything
wrong with the milk?'
What a foolish question! He was
looking for deadly germs, wasn't he?
Well, ne couldn't afford not to find
them +"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13

aDenver Post.
i That Californian who has invented
la buttonless suit of clothes for men
Twill no doubt be at once elected an hon
! orary member of the AnTi-Profanity
Society Of Boston.