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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20

majority of the people undoubtedly
coincide The newspapers of all par
ties TEEN with approving comments,
too long to be reproduced, but they
carry the conviction that If Mr.. Harri-
son had given publicity to the views
before the election instead OF after 1t,
they would have been worth million
votes to the cause of the people. 1t is
probably true that Mr.. Harrison had
disposition to break over the political
line during the campaign. That he had
not the courage of his convictions does
not, however, detract from the force OF
his argument, which goes even farther
than any utterance by Mr.. Bryan, al
though the same points are covered.
Mr. Harrison fully sustains the Demo-
cratic contention that the Constitution
follows the flag, and coming from
Republican ex-President this is import
ant. He argues with force that I'M
der the administrative contention and
Interpretation, Congress could make a
law for Porto Rico, for example, that
would suspend the right of habeas cor
pus make an established church, estab-
lish a censor, forbid public meetings,
confer the right of search without a
warrant, prohibit the people from
bearing arms, try for life without in
dictment, and any number of times on
the same charge, deny the right of
trial by jury, and make any sort of
arbitrary tariff upon all sorts of i'm
ports and exports, and vary the tax at
different ports. These and many other
ehings are possibilities under the Nc
Kinley idea of Porto Rica's standing,
and yet a Republican administration,
the Republican press, Republican law
makers, and, during the last campaign,
Republican stump speakers, contend
and contended that the people approve
and stand for that sort of imperial
tyranny and despotic injustice. The
thing, root and branch, is a reproach
to America, and of itself is sufficient
to eternally condemn any man, set of
men or party which sets upon it the
seal of approval.
Mr.. Harrison has voiced the con-
science and the real belief of his party,
and, as the Atlanta Constitution well
observes, IF Mr.. Bryan had uttered
these words anew the Republic press
would ring with ridicule' AS it is
most of the Republican press is dumb,
for it recognizes that an American
citizen of conceded ability, once Re-
publican leader and still a power, has
spoken the truth.
The administrative colonial policy
in detail and as a whole, is as big a
fraud as the protective tariff, and as
bare-faced a steal of popular rights
as the proposed ship subsidy bill is of
the public money. For these three
things, if for nothing else, the Repub-
lican party deserves the contempt and
eXecration of all men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20
HE MUST HANG.

The Supreme Court, at Washington,
has just passed upon an interesting
question. Jack Davis, OF Idaho, was
sentenced to be hanged by the Sheriff
of his county. Before the sentence
went into effect, the Legislature passed
a law providing that all executions
should take place at the State peni-
Tertiary, and that the warden should
be the executioner. Mr.. Davis coun-
sci applied for a writ of habeas cor
pus, upon the grounds that if their
client was to be hanged at all, the
Sheriff must do the job, but as that
official VISA clearly prohibited by law,
there could be no legal exection at
all The Supreme Court, in effect,
decided that it could make no possible
difference to Mr.. Davis as to who &C
tually swung him off the earth, and as
he had been regularly tried and con-
victed and sentenced, he must be
hanged under the existing provision Of
law. 1t was a nice point, but INSULT
cient.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20

manner to enlist popular attention,
cooperation and approval. This is in
line with the action to be taken in
many other American cities and towns,
from Philadelphia to GAINESVILLE.
Wheeling should be able to make a
gala time of it after dark on the 31st
inst The various societies have al
ready formulated interesting pro-
grammes, and numbers of private par
ties have projected popular celebra-
tive ideas which will attract the peo-
pie, one of these being scheduled to
come off on Market street, below
Twelfth. Another suggestion of an ap-
propriate nature is the firing OF
salute of twenty guns, at midnight,
from Wheeling hill, as a welcome to
the new century, and general illumina-
lions, within the city and upon the
surrounding hills, is another. Still
more suggestions have been made, and
out Of the whole will come an i'm
promptu popular demonstration which
will be appropriate to the occasion and
creditable to the city.
The proposition, in whatever form
it may ultimately assume, will receive
cordial support, and enlist the CO.
operative endeavor of all.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20
POLITE SENTENCED.
Ten Years in the Penitentiary for
the Murder of Peter Stanton.

Special 20 the Register.
HUNTINGTON, W. Va, December 10
George Polttz, who six months ago muir
dered his business partner, Peter STAN
ton, and buried the body in his cellar,
continuing BUSINESS at the old stand, al
leging that he had purchased his part
ner irterst and that the latter had re
turned to the old country, was to-day
sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary.
The verdict of the jury was for second
degree urder, with / recommendation
for mercy. In imposing sentence, Judge
McGinnis took occasion to score the jury
in vigorous terms for the finding of so
mild q verdict.
Other sentences imposed were Wilson
Price and Charles Hider, seven years, for
burglary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20

There are decided indications that
he next G. A. R. Encampment will not
be held in Denver, as was decided at
he last session at Chicago, The vet
Grams voted for Den~er, but imposed
he condition that railroad rate of
one cent a mile should be secured.
This has not been done, and the Execu-
tive Committee has discussed the
question. and appears to be favor
able to the selection of another city,
probably Cleveland, although Wash
ington and Pittsburg are also men
toned. The date is September 10. 1901.
The matter will be definitely decided
at a special meeting, to be held in the
future
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20
BIG BATTLE FOUGHT.
six Hundred Knled and Many Hun
deus syounucu in OoiOn Dia.

o GUS sSVUshtAS<A IN OUIOHHU1Rs
WASHINGTON, December 19.-The
State Depa1lmen- has received cable
gram lrom United states Charge d AT
4dlreS Dedupce, a. Lusoel, st.a.IA9 .4Aa.
a great ba1lle has been fought al Cir
eruCI Point, MaSdeIene r4yer, Coon
pa, which ldsteGI Two days anu reSuited
III decisive victory lor the govern
ment. it is reported that oUU were
hn4eu aIIu maAJ uun0FeuS wounUDu.
Cller victories Dy the government
forces OF the utmost importance nave
oeen announced. Inc government Is
caDIlng the victories anu considers it
SELF greatly strengthened by the sue
cess OF It's arms.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20

Governor Mount, Of Indiana, al
though little late, is vigorous in his
denunciation of crime in that State.
This stand is in marked contrast with
his attitude regarding crime in sis
ter State The Governors course has
been widely and carefully noted
by a public favoring fair play and be-
lieving in the strict administration Of
justice
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20

The other day we chronicled the
fact that an army transport had
arrived at San Francisco from the
Philippines with the bodies of fifteen
hundred American soldiers and sail
ors Now two other ships are on the
sea with eleven hundred invalids and
wounded men, clad in kahki and the
telegraph of yesterday brought long
list of other deaths from wounds and
disease. Yet it is proposed at Wash
ington to send many thousands Of fresh
troops to Manila, many Of whom will
meet a like fate. Verify, our colonial
policy is a good thing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20
Republication Arraigned.

Atlanta Constitution.
The lecture delivered in Ann Ar8or
by former President Harrison was as
strong an arraignment OF Republican
policy as could have been made by Mr..
Brysn- during the presidential cam
paign The fact that 1t comes as an
after election echo does lot weaken the
argument, though we must be permitted
to say that II does lessen esteem for
men who, so believing, should have
voted for its political success.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20
Learning Him a Lesson.

Lie.
His Imperial Nibs-Run the fire I'M
der that new arrival up about 10000
degrees.
1mp-Yes, sire. You must want to
give him a warm reception.
We'll, am anxious to disabuse his
mind OF any lingering idea that the
100000 he gave to charity out Of his
$50.000.00o cuts any Ice here"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20
CELEBRATE THE NEW CENT

We observe with qualification that
business men, newspapers and munich
pal officers have unanimously approved
the original suggestion of the Register
of last week that there be some fitting
popular celebration OF the incoming
century, and that the indications aSe
that the matter will be carried out In
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20
MIR. HARR.sON's ADDRESS.

Yesterday morning the Register, fol-
lowing a general comment upon the
late address by ex-President Harrison,
to the Ann Arbor students, published a
very full extract from this notable
public utterance-one which has at
tracted the attention of thoughtful
people throughout the country to a
marked degree, and in which the great
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20
GAS EXPLOSION
Wrecked Building and Badly In
jured Ernest Hartleib, at Sardis,

Special to the Register.
SARDIS, Ohio, December 19-An ex-
plosion which might have proved fatal
occurred at 1245 a. m. to-day, when En-
nest Hartlieb went down in the cellar of
the estal [ishment owned by George Case,
to see about the engine that is used in
operating the machines in Cases shirt
factory. There was a gas leak, and in
striking a match, an explosion was
caused. Mr.. Hartlieb is badly burned
and the building is almost a total wreck
and is liable to fall. Mr.. Humphrey had
a store in one-half of the down stairs,
and the other half was stored with shirts
which is a great loss to both parties.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20

The English in South Africa may be
very fair fighters, but they have proven
themselves the poorest of scouts. AS
a rule they don't appear to know the
enemy is anywhere near until they re-
ceive a few rafting volleys.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20

There is a demand from the regents
of the State University for more money
for the coming year. There are other
things which might well engage the
attention of the regents, aside from
the financial question.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20
Te Counted An RigEt.

Chicago Pest.
you've been fight said his
mother reprovingly.
"0h. not much Of one" answered
the boy.
Did you count leo. as I told you
when you felt your angry passions
rising?"
oh, sure returned the boy. 81
counted 100 ell right. but knocked the
other BOY down first. It's the only
safe way"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20
JUMPED FROM A TRAIN.

Special to the Register
CLAFKSBURG. w Va, Dec. 10
At o'clock Knuble Jumped from the
west-bound train on the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad, and was badly hurt. His
head was cut, but he is now better.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20
ESCAPED TO OHIO.

Special to the Register.
HUNTINGTON. W. Va. December 10.
George Rakes, who has been in a dozen
shooting scrapes about town. this after
noon fired four shots at Okey Church
on a crowded avenue. but fortunately
no one was injured Rakes escaped 10
Ohio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20

1t is pretty fair guess that the Su-
preme Court will decide with the adj
ministration in the pending litigation
referring to the Constitutional status
Of Porto Rico and the Philippines.
The decision of the Court will not set
tie the question, however, in the public
mind
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20

The ENJOYS at Pekin appear to be
hopelessly deadlocked again The sit
uation is not entirely new, however.
1t is simply eXasperating.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20

1t is in evidence that the Republi-
can managers in this city are fighting
little shy of endorsements of can
didates by the Committee of One Hun
dred. The fact is not surprising, but
1t is pity that it is true.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20

The prevailing epidemic of serious
crime throughout the country, prom
Uses to continue to the end of the cen
fury.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20
Hoch Der Kaiser.

Atlanta CONSTITUTION.
The Kaiser CT Germany has deprived
ten-year-old child Of school privi-
lege for lese majestic It is a great
privilege to be Kaiser.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20

How would it do to strike tobasco
sauce from the menu of the West
Point cadets?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20

To-day the Senate is scheduled to
vote upon the pending new treaty with
England.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20

When so many of the administration
Senators fight shy of the ship subsidy
grab it must be bad indeed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20

Ex-senator Don Cameron says there
Is no hope for Quay. Mr.. Quay hasn't
been heard from lately.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20

Santa Claus got in some lively pre-
liminary work, yesterday, in the local
retail stores.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20

Morocco has settled that little
American bill of $4,000
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20

Let's give the new century the glad
hand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-20
Presents For Men.

2 Not any man whose heart would
. not be gladdened by receiving any of
q the following or one of the many more
o things for men that we cannot men
81 ton in this space
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-24
MISTAKEN FOE A DEER.

Waterville, October 23.-Foster Ed
wards of East Vassalboro had the escape
OF his life yesterday. He was hunting
down that way for the two deer that
have been seen in that locality. 1t
chanced that Charlie Cross and Wilmer
PeIton, two young men, were out hunt
ing too. While skirting Pettee's pond
Edwards heard a rustling that attracted
his attention and stopped for moment
Almost Immediately there were the re
ports of two rifles One bullet passed
through the hat that Edwards was wear
ing. The other went so close to the back
OF his neck that he felt the sting of it,
He dropped and at the same time yelled
like a loon. The two boys were very
much frightened but approached Mr.. Ed
wards and talked the matter over with
him. He gave them Instructions as to
how a real deer looked and allowed them
to 90.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-24
WINTER PORr THE ISSUE.

St. John, N. b., October 23.-The po-
litical campaign throughout Canada is
now at its height. Ons week from to-
seats in the House of Commons will be
declared nominated by the election Off
GERS Of the several constituencies, and a
week later baIloting will take place.
The principal issue here is the So
called winter port question. Both sides
accuse each other of negleoting the In
terests of ST. John, and of fostering a
policy which would result In an i'm
mense grain export traffic during the
months that the ST. Lawrence river Is
closed to navigation going to Boston
and Portland This dispute is all the
more interesting to the electors in view
of expenditures of several millions which
have been made to build Wharves and
elevators,
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-24

land. He has won an honorable stand
ing at the bar. His professional career
has been successful and for several years
heshas been one of the best known law
yers of the city. He has made a good
reputation in the Office Of county attor-
ney to which he was elected in 1895 and
reelected two years later. His term ex-
pires on the first day of January.
Mr.. Libby has always been Republi-
can, and has for many years taken oonsid.
erabIe interest in politics. He served as
a member of the board of selectmen o
the town of Deering in the years 1880,
'81 and '82, and was assistant county at
torneY in 1885 and 49, He has long been
identified with the Lincoln olub,and dur
ing the four years from 1894 to 1898 was
it's president.
He is attorney for several corporations
and is a member of the Odd Fellows,
Masons and Knights of Pythias.
He was married August 16, 1874 to
Miss Roeina H. McNally. Mr.. and Mrs.
Libby have one son, George Jr., who Is
in his second year at Bowdoin college.
and three daughters, Mrs. Albert H.
Kinds, Miss May K. Libby and Miss
Fannie NJ Libby.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-24
TRIBUTE TO MISSIONARIES.
Rev. f. r. Clark Says They WIN Go
Down In History as Martyrs.

Chicago, October 93.-Dr. Francis E..
Clark, founder of the Christian Endeavor
ana president of the United Society, told
of his recent trip around the world and
of Christian Endeavorers in other coun.
tries at the annual meeting of the Chica-
go Union last night He said:
''The names of our missionaries who
lost their lives in China will go down
in history as those of true martyrs /
regret their fate, but Z am proud of
them, and believe their example win
be power for good.
"There were rumors of a serious out
break around Pekin, but no missionary
thought of deserting his post. One Of
them ] could never forget, no matter
how old l might live to be. He was
Horace Pitkin, a graduate of Yale, tai
ented and wealthy man. He gave up
everything to spread Christianity In
China. When l last saw him his whole
soul was wrapped up in his work. and
he had no thought OF personal comfort or
personal danger. Others Will take the
places of those who were cut off, and
the work In China win go on and on
until the country is brought to Christ. IS
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-24

During the last few weeks there has
been no little talk In political ciro4es that
a prominent candidate before the Re-
publican caucuses for Mayor next spring
would be County Attorney George Lib
by. This talk has increased daily and
many are the predictions that to MIR.
Libby will fall the honor Of being the
Republican standard bearer in the next
municipal campaign. 1t is thought that
Mr.. Libby~wilI receive the support of a
large part of the prohibition element
by reason of his activity of late against
the liquor traffic.
Mr. Libby is native of Portland and
yesterday he celebrated his 48th birth
day. he Is the son of the late George
Libby, Sr., who was a prominent farmer
and descendent of English ancestors,
who came to this country during the
Colonial period. He was educated in
the public schools of this city, at West.
brook Seminary and Gray's Business col
lege. He read law in the office of Hon.
Thomas B. Reed and was admitted to
the Cumberland bar at the April term
Of the Supreme judicial court in 1884.
Since then ne has been actively engaged
in the practice of his profession in Port
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-24
NO SECRET CLAUSES
In the Anglo-German Agreement As
TO China.

Berlin, October sS.--A high official of
the German foreign office this evening
asserted that Austro- Hungary and Italy
have expressed their formal adherence
to the Anglo-G German agreement, but that
France, Russia and the UnitedG States
have not defined their positions.
The press continues a lively discussion
Of the agreement.
The Hamburg Correspondent, which
is often the mouth piece of the foreign
office, refers to the suspicion expressed in
some foreign newspapers that certain
clauses in the agreement are kept secret
and asserts that no secret clauses exist.
The Vossische ZeitunQ referring to the
report that the United States, before
giving a 11nal answer, wishes Germany
and Great Britain to explain what they
mean by clause three, that is, whether, II
any other power seizes territory they in
tend to reoOup themselves by annexations
and also whether they intend to prevent
seizures by force, says:
1.-The answer to such a question will
probably be that Germany and Great
Britain have not reached a decision on
that point, but intend to decide only ef.
ter seizure shall have occurred. since
the decision must depend upon the inter
ests involved
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-24
MANLEY'S ESTIMATE.
Says MCKINLEY VIII Have es1 ELECTORAL
Votes.

New York, October 23.-Hon. Joseph II.
Manley OF the Republican National COM
mittee, is so sure now that Indiana is in
the Republican column of states that he
gave out what will doubtless be his final
forecast of the campaign.
He figures that Mckinley and Roose-
velt will carry 26 states, giving the Re-
publican ticket PSI votes, while the Dem
oorats VIII carry II states. giving Bryan
l1S electoral votes. They Will also ap-
propriate the electoral vote of Kentucky,
although Mr., Manley says the Republi
cans Will undoubtedly carry 1t. Idaho,
Colorado, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska
and Utah are considered doubtful by Mr..
ManIey, who says among other thinggs
ION October 1 gave the probable re-
suit OF the electoral vote assigning to Nc
Kinley and Roosevelt 266 votes. The poll
received at these headquarters for the
several states corroborates fully the esti
mate gave on October 3, and places in
addition Indiana in the sure Republican
column. III we add to the 282 votes the 13
votes of Kentucky which are surely to he
cast for the Republican ticket 1t will
make 294 electoral votes. Mckinley and
Roosevelt will honestly receive these
votes, but we do not expect these Ken
lucky electoral votes to be given as they
are cast. In the doubtful states, our
information is that we stand more than
an even chance to carry Colorado,
Nebraska, and Utah. Ne are thoroughly
aware that an attempt is to be made to
have the vote of Maryland decided for
Bryan, regardless of how the votes are
cast in other words to disfranohise the
Republicans. But this VIII not work,
and the American people will not be
cheated out OF the honest result Of thesa
votes on November 6. In all the northern
states the votes viii be counted and
declared as they are honestly cast. These
states are surely Democratic: Alabama,
Il; Arkansas, S; Florida, 4; Georgia, l3;
Louisiana, s; Mississippi, o; Nevada, 8;
South Carolina, 8; Tennessee, -; Texas,
10; Virginia, 12; Montana, 3; North
Carolina II. Total, 118.
Doubtful: Idaho, 3; Colorado, 4; Mis-
souri,, II; Nebraska, s; Utah, 8. Total,
50 votes. This gives the remainder to
Mckinley except Kentucky s three max
ing Mckinley S sure vote 2Sl.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-24
TO RIVAL GERMANY.s NAVY.

Washington, October 23.-Three BATTLE
ships, three afmored cruisers, and per-
haps u qunboRts, six of which will be
Of about 1000 tons displacement, and
six or less than 600 tons, will probably
comprise the recommendation for new
construction which the board on con-
struction will submit to Secretary Long.
1t is becoming more and more apparent
that the board has in view the develop
ment of the navy on llnes which viii
make it the equal of that the German
Emperor is creating. None Of the mem
bers of the board will discuss it's proceed
ings In any way, but it is understood
that it Is the general feeling that the In
terests Of the country demand eontinu-
anoe Of construction OF armored vessels.