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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-16
WHEELING. M %. I0OO.
And NOW It is Bribery.

~
That was a remarkable scene that
was enacted in council last night, when
q member of the second branch rising in
his seat when the question of licensing
certain establishments which have been
incontInently turned down several
times, asserted that he had been APP
preached by one of the license appll-
cants or his accredited agent and Of
fercd $500 to absent himself from the
meeting Of council, SO that his license
might go through. 1t was also stated
on the floor of the second branch that
the city solicitor had been offered a
brIbe of $500 for favorable opinion
with regard to the 5000 bond PROPOSE
tlon, which two of the disCredlred sa-
loon keepers offered to give for the
proper conduct of their places of basl-
ness, which they had been conducting
as ante-chambers of hell.
To those who were acquainted with
the methods of this persistent syndicate
OF lupanars the disclosures of last even
ing were not at all surprising, The re.
markable thing is that more councll-
men did not give their experiences with
these desperate elements. 1t has been
the boast of this impudent cotarie of
law-breakers that they would eventual
ly secure their licenses that as soon as
the vlrtuOus spasm of council had cool
ed potent measures would be taken to
have them reverse their commcndable
action. 1t is most gratifying to know
that they reckoned wrongfully. Baci;
of these men who wish licenses to de-
bauch the youth and adult population
Of the city is a power that is well
known, and II this matter is pressed too
hard the public will soon know who is
pulling the string that makes the pup
pets dance.
The shocking revelations Of last
night, 1t Is hoped, will stftep the back
bone of the weak members of council
who have allowed themselves to be
...o.,,oI,, t,,1uapcod
The Intellisencer is confident that its
position with reference to these i'm
proper places VIII be sustained by those
.saloon-keeprs who conduct their places
with proper appreciation of the obli-
cations specified in their licenses.
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The "pittoo Convention.

The action OF the Sioux Falls conven-
tlon of nondescrlpts. a wandering fac
ton of the Populist party, is grinding
on the leaders OF the Democratic party,
at least as many OF them who are real
Democrats. Towne Is u renegade Re
publican, who was twice defeated for
Congress In district he carried by TO-
900 when he was on. the Republican
ticket. A man with SO little strength ut
home is not likely to attract votes
abroad. But what annoys the Demo-
Gratis most" says the Pittsburgh Times,
rs the fact that they seem almost COM
PEELED to accept this ticket In their ma
tlonal convention, which meets In Kan
.sas. City on July 4. 1t seems almost
certain that that convention Will be de-
scrl6ed by two little printers marks
which are an abbrevlatlon OF the word
ditto" It runs a great risk Of being
made the laughing stock of the 'coun-
try, and going down into history as the
ditto" convention. Now, there is some
pride among the rank and file Of Demo-
crnts. That party held power and ad-
ministered the government in this eoun-
try for very many years. 1t has some
great traditions and some great names.
That being the case, 1t Is impossible
that n large proportion OF It's member
ship cannot but feel humllInted. not to
say outraged. that It's national convGn-
tIon, called to nominate candidates for
the offices Of President and vice prcsl-
dent, has no greater or more important
function than simply to indorse and
rntlfy the action Of a sort of a rump,
irregular gathering that had Tepresen-
tatlyes from less than two-thIrds of tho
states"
But W. fail to see how the Democrats
arc going to draw out of the dilemma
they have been placed in. It will be
remembered that four years ago the
PopulIs,s refused to accept Arthur Sc
well as vice presidential candidate,
and nominated the entertaining Tom"
Watson, OF Georgin, Having been swal-
lowed by the Democrats In 1895 the Pop.
ullstB this yplr were forchanded IN
holding their convention first. ind pro-
pose to do the swallowing act than
selves. On the prospective differences
that ars likely to rIar tho Chicago re-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-16
An Object Lesson.

That the bank cleaTings afford the
best guide to the volume of business
that is transacted throughout the coun-
try is beyond the question of dispute.
To prove that business has always
thrived and prospered better under Re-
publican than Democratic rule 1t is only
necessary to quote some reliable figures
given by Bradstreets. During the last
three years of Harrlson's admlnlBtrd-
ton the average yearly clearances Of
the banks amounted to $50, s3S ,O0O, OOO,
while during Cleveland's four years In
ONCE they dropped to &5O,s44,OO 900.
Now comes the comparison of these fg-
ures with the record made during the
three years Of President McRlnlcys
term, which shows the average yearly
bank clearances to have been $73,O29,-
100000.
Under the Mckinley tariff, in PresI-
dent Harrison's administration, the
average volume of business transacted
In the United States was almost SsO,OO9.-
100000 year. During President cleve-
lands administration 1t averaged So
OOO, 100000 a year less. In other words
there was $4,000. 900 less business trans
acted every business day of the year.
Under the Dingley tariff the admlnis-
tratlon of President Mckinley the aver
age volume of business was $2S,OOO.OOo'-
900 a year more than In the preceding
Democratic administration of President
Cleveland. In other words there has
been over 100000 worth more business
transacted every day during President
McKinley's term than there was under
President Cleveland.
It seems that the moral is too obvious
to be pointed out yet We cannot refrain
from asking the voter II he is going to
cast his ballot for a continuation of an
administration that is able to make
such a showing, or will he, through blind
prejudice, vote for a man who advocates
tendency and wholly inImIcal to the flu
ture prosperity OF the country?
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sieniacant words.

Words often spoken in anger have as
true meaning as those uttered in Jest.
1t is nearly four years since Bryan was
defeated for President, yet some one
with good memory has remembered
what the newspaper run by Senator
Butler, of North Carolina, said Just af-
ter Bryan's defeat. That paper declared
that IL Bryan ever wanted to get ths
support Of the Populist party again Tho
must do 1t under some other name than
that of Democrat" THAT NAME" i
added, has become a reproach and Il
stencil among the people, and 1t Will not
be supported any more. now or here
after" The paper asserted that in the
canvass Just ended the Democrats
"played the people false-grossly and
brutally false. There is no virtue In
them. We are done with them now and
forever, and also with any man who
seeks to lead the people hereafter under
anything that may bear the name or
have the smIrch of the word Democrat
upon it, ).
as Senator Butler, who got off these
rabId utterances was very much In evil
dence at Sioux Falls, and an active ad-
vocate of Bryan and fusion, are we TO
infer that Mr.. Bryan came to the Pop
ulIsts under another name than Demo-
crat? Or must we believe that Butler
has eaten the words he uttered four
years ago? At any rate Buffers indies
ment of the Democracy is entertaining
reading In view OF what is likely to hap
pen on the Fourth Of July at Kansas
CIV
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THERE is more catarrh in this Sec
ton Of the country than all other dis
eases put together, and until the last
few years was supposed to be incurable.
For a great many years doctors pro-
uounced 1t n local disease, and pre-
sorlbed local remedies, and by constant
ly falling to cure with local treatment,
pronounced 1t incurable. Science has
proven cataFrh to be n constitutional
disease, and therefore requires con-
stltutlonal treatment. Halls Cat0rrh
Cure, manufactured by F, ]. Cheney &
Co, Toledo. Ohio, is the only constltu-
tIonal cure on the market. II is taken
Internally in doses from ten drops to n
teaspoonful. II acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the sys-
tenn. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case It fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials, Address
F.. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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The vigorous measures taken to pros
ecute the men implicated in the Cuban
postal scandals viii show the lnhabI-
tants Of that island the difference be-
tween Spanish and American rule. II
Spain had maintained her sovereignty
OF the island the world would never
havS heard of the rascality.
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Mr.. W. W. Riley, of Ripley. whose
friends have advocated hls nomination
for state treasurer on the Republican
ticket, writes a very wholesome card of
withdrawal from the race, and which
appears in another column of this issue.
The tone of Mr. Rl3ley's withdrawal is
commendable in every respect and
shows the proper spirit.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-16

The resolution offered in council last
night, prohibiting Sunday base ball
playing, which was defeated, was en-
tlrply unnecessary. as there is already a
law prohibiting such Dissertation of the
Sabbath day. 1t was in no wise VIC
tory for the Sabbath breakers. II was a
rejection on the officers who have net
enforced the law to the letter. That Ia
oil. A perverted prejudice against law
and order docs not vitiate the soundness
OF good laws.
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STATE PRESS e1EAN1Nes.

A quaint old proverb says: Dill
gence is the mother Of good success"
That this verbally redundant apotheg;n
is true is proven every day III the ex-
perience of leading merchants. They
are and have been dlligent, enterpris-
ing, persistent. All these qualities are
discernible In their advertising. They
advertise always, and in consequence
they are blessed with good success. =
MartInsburg World.
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On the National Road, 1000 yards.
PAINTING,
SEALED PROPOSALS.

Bids Will be received at tho city Build
ing, Benwood, W. Va, for paving with
IRE brick tho following streets: Me-
Mcchen street from Fourth to Eighth
streets; also Fourth. Fifth, Sixth and Sew
enth streets, BIDS VIII close May 81, 1900,
to reject any or all bids Address All con-
municatlons, HARRY NJ. STEWART.
Chairman OF Committee ON Streets and
AllcyE. myi-mw&f
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foF an increase in wages, whereas I'M
der Democratic rule they were striking
against reductions. Strikes in these
days have no harmful significance; they
hut Prove the prosperity tie Democrats
would deny.
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southern industrial Convention.


one of the most Important gatherings
of the year was the opening of the
Southern Industrial Convention. at
Chattanooga, yesterday. 1t is not poll
teal in its scope. and was projected for
the purpose OF bringing the north and
the south into closer business and social
relations. The sessions will be held in
the Auditorium. which has seating ca
paclty OF $500. Secretary OF Agricul-
ture Wilson will attend the sessions OF
the convention, as will Hon. F. B. Thur
Der. president of the American Export
Association, which body will have an
other delegate. Hon. W. J. PlowB. Jr.,
one Of the vice presidents Of the asso-
citation. General Joseph Wheeler will
discuss the south and It's relation to the
trade OF the Philippines and the Orient.
The exhibits of the University Of Ten
nessee, the Commercial Museum 0;
philadelphia and the Agricultural and
Mechanical College at Normal. Ala,
have been placed in the Auditorium and
will be a feature Of the convention.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-16

"Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in to days
It's action upon the system is remarka.
BILE and mysterious. 1t removes at once
the cause and the disease Immediately
disappears. The first dose greatly ben.
efits. rs cents. Sold by R. n. List
1910 Main street, Chas. Menisemeller
corner Market and Twenty-second
streets, druggists. mwSf
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-16

Whit is our smooth friend tho
knight Of the Purple Pencil" up to
these days? He has been keeping omnI-
ously quiet since the United States san'
ate refused to endorse his plan for
saving to West Virginia n republicans
form OF government"
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The entire amount, 100000, pledged
by Philadelphia for the national Re
publican convention has been raised,
which shows when the Quakers say they
will do thing they may be depended
upon.
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Tickets to all parts OF the world. Also
Cooks tours to Paris, Sl45 to $685. which
include all expenses.
]. G. ToAtLINSON. Agent.
Pennsylvania Station, Eleventh street.
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II the Kansas City convention re-
fuses to accept Towne the Sioux Falls
tribe will leave the reservation for the
war path.
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WE have an upright ChlckerIng &
Sons PInno which we received this week
from a party to whom we sold Stultz
& Bauer Piano, which we will offer this
week Mt very low price
+. w. BANNER CO.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-16

It can now be seen why 1t took the
British seven years to lick Washington
and his squad of "tatter demalIons."
The British general of to-day is as
pompous and opinionated and knows as
little as he did 125 years ago when no
young buckslSln could teach him to
fight. The British military system will
have to be rejuvenated and remodeled.
-Romney Times.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-16

The coming campaign is the most
important ever occurring in the state of
West Virginia. Let Republicans act and
work accordingly. 1t means much to
the party and to the material interests
of the state.-Keyser Echo.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-16

The amlcable adjustment Of the 81.
Louis street car strike is one of the good
signs OF the times.
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Mr.. Bryan says he is going to take a
two months rest on his farm. He can
make the rest longer without hrousIng
any protest on the part of the people,
Clarksburg Telegram.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-16

The Methodist Episcopal General Con-
ference has yet to learn the difference
between law and sentiment.
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REPUBLICAN MASS MEETINGS.

Mass meetings OF the Republican y9tetA
OF Ohio county for the purpose o. e Nv,
ing delegates to the First District W.,
gressional Convention, which meetSS ~, y
Weston, W. Va, on June 6. VII pS , nv
on Thursday, May Il, 1900. at so 6, e I5S.
p. M, In all OF the districts eNeVps .ri ~ \,
erty district, where the meeting WIZ "
held at o'clock p. IN. 49, al.
The meetings will be held at inc W.
lowing places: ,-l,,,
Washington Dlstrlct-vigilant Ensa'
House. -
Madison Dlstrlct-seventh Ward Hos
House. -.
Clay Dlstrlct-Chemlca Engine HorsA
Union Dlstrict-Pollce Court Room,
Centre District-Hnrtmnn's Hail. co'HN
Twenty-third and Market streets:
Webster Dlstriot-PythlHn Castle a
Richie District-Knoke's Han. No "
TTiadeiphia plstrlct-Hand's Hall EIa
Grove.
Liberty Dlstrlct-Centre School House-
Rlchland DlstTict-Brlck School HoucSs .,.
Washington. Madison, Clay, Union IN
ire Webster and Richie districts ~ W.
elect seven az delegates each. and ~,
delphla, Liberty and Richland d'suS"
will elect six (6l delegates each. IN
The delegates elected under ms W,
shall have the authority to appoint 'n'''
by order OF the Ohio County Republican
Executive Committee.
W. II. HORNIsH, Chairman
w L LYLE Secretary, NlgA
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-16

Slesplessness marks the very climax
Of human suffering. It Is only step
removed from insanity. When sleep no
longer restores the exhausted nature, the
struggle with disease cannot last long
The starting point Of the nervous dis.
orders which produce i'll health and
Sieeplessuess, is generally a diseased
condition Of the Womanly organs. Re
store these organs to sound health and
the appetite comes back, the days work
no longer wearieS, and sleep Is sound
and refreshing. Dr.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription cures diseases Of the wom-
anly organs. It stops the drains which
weaken women it heals the inhamma-
ton and liberation, and cures female
weakness.
There is no alcohol in uFavorite Pre-
Scription" and it is entirely free from
opium, cocaine and all other narcotics.
II is a temperance medicine.
any health has been poor for many year, and
had taken q great deal Of medicine, but Il dig
ne no good,H writes Mrs.. Rose Kennedy, o.
Springfield Adams Co., Wis. "LaSt August my
health was very poor; ] had NO appetite and
eoMM not fLSeb. wrote TO Dr.. Pierce and he
scripGon' took Eve bottles OF the PresefiP
ton and one bottle Of the Golden Medical Dis
oovery,' and feel like new woman
Cure sick headache by using Doctor
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-16

Some are born to be President, some
achieve the presidency, and some have
the presidency thrust upon them Hy
matrimony. All, there, Dewey!--Bel-
ington Independent.
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GOOD Union Workmanship at C. w.
sEABRGdHT'S SON, Twcnty-sceond
and Main Streets
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PRoPosALs.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
CLERKS OFFICE.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE COUNTY OF OHIO.

May II, lsV
sealed proposals will be received at this
otilce until the 2ith instant, at 10 a. M
for the following county work to be done
during the present year upon the roaus
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via the Wheeling & Lake Erie to Chi
caRo and return, 3i2 TO- May Z, IA and
a. st. Louis and return, $40, May IT,,
10, 81 and 20. Limit, June /.
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AUToHARPS at factory prices this
week at f. w. BANNER CO.'S.
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IN A NUTSHELL,


We have enough Of sects.
Fighting each with each;
Had enough OF theories,
Had enough of speech;
Whnt VIC want urc men who will
Practice what they preach.
Down with all the barriers
That so long have stood.
Men should join the world around
Fora common good.
Down with all tho aoclnl walls!
Up with the brotherhood!
From the race goes up q cry,
Light. and yet more liEhtH
Down with the hollow believes!
Up with the truth and right!
Since our Father loves us all,
In his name, unite!
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A Ii KINDS OF PLAIN AND FANCY
N Printing. An entire now line OF slm.
pies OF Ball Programmes, Tickets and In
yNntions n5 an prices AZ the lntelligCncer
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AUTOHARPS at factory prices this
week at l.. W. BAUMl2E CO.'S.
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Crhe INTELLIeENcER. embracing Ito
several editions. is entered In the POST
ofiies at wheeling. W. Va. Is second
class matterl a.
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Mon are tired OF ancient lies
Hvpocritlc emit
Pagan force in Chrigtinn guise
With It's vulgar yRunt.
LeFs OF creed ana more OF Christ
That Is what they want.
Rocky Mountain News.
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IuIPHONE NUMBERS,
tdlt0rlaLRoom. j. s1a coaalIiO Rooa....- o11
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NEW ADvERTIsEMguTs

w A,NlSTED-sECoND HAND ~
st ~ Ties Drop postal to ii@ ,E W.
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y " = y y =
GRADING.

on tho sprlnEers I'M Road, Rlchland
district, 30 cubic yards
on the Wcldman's TO Grcggsvllle, Clln-
ton and Potomac Road 50 yards.
On the eteenrod to Mt dc Chantal Road,
S30 vnFda
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GORHAM.

The programme for the exercises
Thursday, August 9th, Old Home Week,
at the Cumberland County fair grounds.
Gorham, has been fully made and is sub
stantially as follows: The bells of the
town will ring at six O'Clock a, m, and a
salute will be fired at the same time un-
der the direction Of Capt. William II.
Lombard. The exercises at the fair
grounds will commence in earnest at
twelve o o'clock when picnic dinner
viii be served and a table spread with
food for the band and invited guests.
Social family gatherings will take place
on the grounds between the hours of ten
and twelve O'Clock. Chandler's band of
Portland will be present. Under the di-
rection Of Prof. Charles Hinkley there