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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
"BLACI< NAIL"

Colonel Thomas B. Davis was nominated
for Congress in the Second district for the
bank account and enlisting the financial
sympathy of his brother. ex-senator
Henry G. Then there is Hon. David L.
Johnston. vi the Third district Hon.
Greed Collins. Of the Second CThe Intell
geneer means the Fourth and last, but
not least. the Hon. 7. Moore Jackson, of
the First district. all OF whom were Sc
lecteo, some of them virtually blackmailei
into running by the party managers for
the sake OF the money they would she'll
out. = - When IL comes 10 the en-
poyment of wealth the West Vergnia
Bryanized Democracy may be said to be
real menace to West Virginia, the happi-
ness and continued prosperity of her pso-
ple-Intelligencer.
Consider that sort of rot, ground out
by am organ of party which has black
mailed the American people ever since
it has been in power. for the benefit of
alleged infant industries able to I'M
dersell competitors in the markets Of
the world, and which actually do sell
products abroad at much lower price
than they 'blackmail' our people out
of at home. That sort of talk from a
newspaper holding subservient and
cringing alliance TO political party
which only exists by suffrance of trusts
and on condition that 1t plays into the
hands OF the combines. BY virtue Of
the money contributions of these crea-
lures of Republicanism the party was
enabled to carry the last election, and
through the same means it hopes 10
carry the next
Talk about "blackmail Republi-
can paper using the term, in view Of
the record of the Republican party and
It's managers. should be suppressed for
imbecility. The Republican party Is
tie party Of "blackmail. II there ever
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
Pensions Granted.

Special 90 the Register.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3l--PenslonA
have been allowed The following West
Virginia applicants:
Orlginal-Charles II Tensency,
Wheeling, SO.
Addi:ional-Joh Devlin. Wheeling.
s12: Samuel Iasure. 1sstersytile. $40;
Samuel w. AXE. jerks. IS.
Increase-Wiiliam Rexrode, Kettle
S12: william j. Rlneeldne, Beech. $40:
Theodore G. Clark, Spurlocksyille,
si2: william Jones, BuekGannoa, $40;
Boaze I.andernan, sheridan, IS, John
r. MendeI, Wheeling. IS.
Original wsdows, etc.-Rebecca Ham
sley, Browngown, So; Geneva z. Smith.
81. AlhaEs, IS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01

Peoria Herald Transcript.
1t has remained for Senator Hanna to
suggest an issue which touches the stop-
ach. This issue is the full dinner pail.
and it Is characteristic of the gross and
sordid policy of The party in its dealings
with the workingman. The American
workingman has surely the right to expect
mere than bare living. The privilege of
toilng week m and week out for the bare
necessities Of life is not a very enticing
prospect, and We; the Republican party
has seen fit TO elevate this privilege into
a compaign issue.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
1EM0cRATIc COUNTY TIIKEg
AN OPTIMISTIC ORGAN.

The way the Intelligencer wings its
<wav about the political neld like a
bumble-bee in an expanse of clover,
constitutes one of the gladstone sights
of these waning summer days. The
organ fingers over every flower, sip
ping the honey of opticism from the
blossom of hope, and endeavoring with
all possible industry to lay in stock
OF plovender against the coming OF
the inevitable frost. The man who
successfully extracted sunshine from
cucumbers is entirely outclassed by the
Intelligencer. 1t secs books in the
running brooks, sermons in stones,
and good in everything. According TO
this West Virginia exponent of Nc
Kinleyism the blood needlessly shed
in the Philippines was a good thing,
because it may ultimately benefit
trade. which means the trusts and
combines, out OF which Mark Hanna
and his lieutenants hope to extract
enough money to convince" the peo-
ple that we ought TO have four more
years of McKinleyism. The thing APP
pears to work around in a circle-the
government will grab all 1t can get
in the way of territory. the capitalists
will reap the benefit, and the common
ordinary people will pay the bill, part
" in blood and suffering and the re-
mainder in taxes. It's comprehen-
sive and beautiful arrangement. and
one which will attract deserved atten-
tion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
DENLY FIopped Two Years Ago.

Hartford, Conn, Times.
Charles DENLY has published letter OPP
posing and criticising Mr.. Bryan and de-
claring that Mr.. Mckinley ought to be re-
elected. All the Republican papers allude
TO Mr.. DENLY as a lifelong Democrat
For over two years Mr.. DENLY has been a
loyal supporter of the president. and for
his services as a member of the commits
sion which whitewashed the scandals Of
Algersm in the war department and also
a member of the first Philippine commits
sion Mr.. DENLY has received from Mr.. Nc
kinley very large amount of money paid
out OF the emergency funds provided by
Congress for war purposes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
DRIVING OUT THE BoERS.
General Roberts Reports the oper.
action of Butler, French and
Others.

General Roberts Reports the oper.
action of Butler, French and
Others.
LONDON. Aug. S1.-Lord Roberts,
under date of Belfast, August 90 re-
ports 10 the war office as follows
Butler telegraphs from Helvetfa
that only'a few of the enemy are there
and that this morning Frenchs and
Polecarew's forces will move on their
flank. The advance OF Dundonald's
mounted troops on their front caused
them TO abandon very strong posi-
ton. The country thus cleared, our
troops moved eassward. The South
African Light Horse, after lVatle oppo-
sitlon, entered Watervalboven and
Grove The remnant OF the enemy out
OF the town.
"trench's column reached Deorn-
hock. overlooking Watervalonder. with
slight opposition. Dundonald, with
Strathcona's horse. is near Noolt God
acht. We have occupied Waterfall
bowen and Watervalonder.
Butler reports that Nooit G0dacht
is apparently deserted, except by Brit
ish prisoners. who are passing In q
CONTINUOUS stream up the line to-
wards Watervalonder. No Beers are
visible. The natives report unat kru-
ger and all the commanders len yea
terday tor Pilgrims Resi-.
French reports the railway intact
as far as W@.eryaloDder, except for o
small bridge near the station, which
has been destroyed"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
A Pathetlc Scene.

Chicago Chronicle.
There is something very pathetic in
these stories from Republican headquar
tiers which represent Marcus, skillet in
band, going to the back doors of the trusts
and protected manufacturers and being
turned away empty-handed. The only
fault to be found with them is that they
are not true. When Marcus raises the cry
of poverty, look out for a bigger slrsh
fund than ever The trust and tariff bar
ons are not going to lose a good thing for
the lack of a little money.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01

Let our old Cine Republicans read
the following utterances of William H.
Seward in the Senate of the United
States, July 26, 1850. Mr.. Seward said:
1t is a remarkable fecouTe OF the
Constitution of the United States that
is trainers never contemplated COL
ONLES OR PROVINCES. On the
q her hard, they contemplated States
only, nothing less than STATES, per-
feet States, equal States, as they are
called here, Sovereign States. There
is reason-there is sound political VS.
L-m in this provision of the Conlti-
sutton excluding Colonies, which are
always subject to OPPRESSION, and
excluding Provinces, which always tend
to corrupt and enfeeble and ultimately
break down the parent State"
Mr.. Mckinley has had great deal
to say about Duty" anl Destiny" "
maintaining that these have been his
guiding SEARS in dealing with our rev
Colonial Possessions, and more es-
peaaally in having them on our hands.
Il is now beginning to dawn upon the
minds of the American people what
he means by these terms Duty and
Destiny" He evidently means that
Mark Hanna Destines and that it is
his Duty to obey. At any rate, Mark
does the Destinlng and Mr.. Mckln-
ley does the Obeying.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
One of HistOrys tnyaryfnS Lessons.

Springfield, Mass, Republican.
1t is true beyond question. as all history
shows, that no alien civilization can be
imposed upon a race When such an at
tempt is made the race dies out, as the
Hawaiians have decayed, as the Samoans
are decaying, and as the tribes of Mexico
became degraded, as the Inca people faded
away. Such a thing we are now trying to
do with all the force of the government In
Lllzon, Panay and wherever else we have
an inch of foothoId We are destroying,
not building. and we are in the way of ex-
terminating a promising race which was
developing from within either by murder
by our soldiers or by the slower but not
less surcr process of decay.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
Not n Graceful Surrender.

Washington Times.
At last the Pingree mystery Is mys-
terry no longer. That unique statesman
announces that he will not desert the
trust and monopoly fold, greatly as he
finds 1t infected. In a signed statement he
declares that for the sole reason that he
has always voted the Republican ticket
he will do so this time. His own chaste
language is: so l will hold my nose,
vote for Mckinley and hope for the bestV
Here is another chance for Hanna TO
splurge over one who went not astray, al
though widely reported TO have done So
But we do not fancy that the Pinsree
confession of faith wall be exploited from
machine headquarters to any alarming ex-
tent
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01

IndlarSapOIIS SentlntI.
Charles DENLY, McKinley's Philippine
commissioner, insists that we must keep
the Philippines because American soldiers
have been killed there-a proposition
which is equally applicable to Cuba, Mex
leo and Canada. Another reason is that
1--WE have property interests In the is
lands -presumably SPANS worthless tile.
Another is that lit is desirable for US to
have a foothold in the east'-in order to
get more footholds and become involved
in European politics. And, last OF all, we
will, elevate the Filipinos''-with a rope
If he declines to accept our rule. Great
argument.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
Hanna Must Fry the Fat.

Minneapolis Times
Whether Mr. Hanna will take extreme
measures remains TO be seen, but the fact
that the Republican NATIONAL committee
needs money and that the usual contrib
utors are not furnishing 1t is we'll known
Apathy and poverty make a campaign
manager very weary and Mr.. Hanna will
spare no pains to cause enthusiasm to
take the place Of the one and opulence of
the other.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
GREAT PREPARATIONS

Making at Parkersburgf for the APP
penrnpce of Mr.. bryan.
special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, August 81.
--Preparations are being made for tho
Bryan speech next Thursday afternoon.
II Ia expected that it will be the
largest political meeting held here since
BRYAN spoke four years ago, and this
crowd Is expected to almost equal the
one when he was here before. Reduced
rates on all railroads have been secured
and the crowds from the surrounding
counties will be tremendous.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
MANY CHANGES.
Former Republicans Who Are Go
ing to Vote for Brynn.

Former Republicans who Are Go
ing to Vote for Brynn.
Special 10 the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va. August 81.
Old soldiers returning from the G. A.
r. encampment at Chicago are talking
OF the wonderful political change that
is setting in throughout the west IN
Bryan's favor. One OF the veterans, an
ardent Republican, saw ut Chicago two
old Parkersburgers who have been liv-
ing several years In Kansas and have
always been Republicans. and another
Parkersburger now living in Kokomo.
Ind. who has always been Republic
can. All three said they were going 90
vote for Bryan and that they knew OF
many other life long Republicans who
were going to do the same. This vet
eran says # looks mighty blue for Nc
Kfnley In the west.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
Postal Affairs.
Special TO the Register.
WA CiHINGTON Airp

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON Aug 31.-New
po1soffices have been established in
West Virginia at Dizzy, Wayne county,
Thomas Prince, postmaster, and AT
Basnevt, Marion county, Charles o..
Hunter, postmaster.
The following fourth-class postmas-
ters have been appointed in West Viz
ginia: J. o. Chenoweth, Dexter, Roane
county, vice j. l.. McMillion. re-
signed. A w. Coleman, O'Keefe. Min
go county, vice D. E. Reynolds, re-
moved A. L. Mcneil, Buckeye, POGO
hontas county, vice D. T. NELL. de-
ceased; c. e. Dood, Dial, Kanawha
counoy, vice B. l.. Mason, removed; c.
f. Cleveland, Lecta, WIKI county, vice
George Kerns, removed; G. +. Evans.
Link, Brax5on county, vice David
Evans, resigned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
Teddy in Leading Strings.

Kansas City Times.
So the administration is afraid Teddy
will put his foot IN his mouth when he
opens 20 ard proposes TO have MIN chap
eroned. The idea Of renfant terrible be-
ing put In leading strings, His bonnie in
each State where practicable will be a
grave and reverend Senator. but where
none is at hand a man Of meaner clay. a
national committeeman, or stch. VIII be
detailed for the work Really Il looks as
though II were coming 20 bibe for the
erstwhile warrior
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
Fish Commissioners Report.

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON Aug. 31.-FIsh
Commissioner George NJ. Bowers has
issued his annual report It's only ref
erence TO West Virginia is in the s,a-
tisalcaI table showing the number OF
fish planted in the streams OF the
STATE, as follows: Rainbow trout, 500;
brook trout, 900; eggs, 10000; black
bass, large mouth. $3.50: black bass
small mouth, $50; crappie, 1,150.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01

The business man is a great force in
politics" says Mark Hanna. Not a bit
of doubt about 1t. shat is why he sets
aside the constitution, claiming to be act
ing in the interest of the business man
BY the bushes. man he means the trust
combinations II is the big business man.
the plutocratic business man, that he
means. The ordinary tradesman is of no
account; no more than the American SOL
der in the Philippines.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01

His action in regard to China is in per-
feet harmony with his course in Porto
Rico in Cuba and in the Philippines He
has taken the position broadly that in
dealing with these islands Congress is
above the constitution, and. wherever
possible, he has assumed that the Presi-
dent is Independent of Congress. He can
fight a war with China. help conquer the
country and then patch up a peace-all
without the aid of Congress. and in utter
disregard of the federal constitution.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
RcpubIfcanism of To-Day.

Toledo Bee.
To be a Republican under Hanna IS to
renounce altogether the principles on
which America and American prosperity
are founded. To be a Republican, accord
ing to the conditions of to-day, is TO re-
nounce Washington. Lincoln and Grant.
Because TO be Republican you must be
an imperialist. Hannsite. a royalist IL
you like. anti-Republic. ant-freedom.
anti-everything that enters into the wei
fare of the United States Of America
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
Not Needed for Honest Purpose,
PHILADELPHIA Press

PhlIadeIphla Press.
The millions extorted from business men
of the different cities do not make up the
full sum of Hanna's campaign collections.
The trusts provide a separate fund and
few persons have the strength of mind TO
attempt an estimate of its stupendous ag-
gregate. In addition all candidates for Of
flee have to put up enough 10 cover the
legitimate expenses of their respective
districts. The grand total must be an APP
palling sum. WHAT need has Hanna of all
this money? Can he put 1t to any honest
dse9
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
DIED A LEGAL DEATH.
William Black Hanged at Belafr,
Md. for Assault Committed
Upon a White woman.


BDLAIR, Nd, August 31.-William
Black, colored, was hanged here at 7:41
o'clock this morning. He met death
with considerable calmness, although
he was plainly very nervous on his way
to the scaffold and has for several days
past been in a state bordering on COM
plete collapse.
Black died for a criminal assault
committed on Miss Jessie Bradford, q
fifteen year old girl, who lived near
Aberdeen, this county. The negro over
powered her in a patch of woods on
February 81. A searching party was
organized and there Is no doubt the
negro would have been lynched II
caught then, but he made his. way to
Baltimore, shipped on a oyster boat and
was caught down the bay few days
later. His trial and conviction follow
ed, and he has been confined in the
Baltimore city Jail since then. Mean
while another negro, Louis Miller, was
lynched in Belair for similar crime, and
threats We're made that Black should
never die a legal death. For this rca-
son the sheriff of Hartford county took
unusual precautions and company of
militia was detailed TO attend the execu-
ton and preserve order. AS further
precaution the announcement was made
in the newspapers that the condemned
man would be taken to BelaiT ON a
morning train and hanged soon after
10 o'clock a. IN. Instead of carrying out
this programme the sheriff put him on
train which reached here from Bdltt-
more shortly after midnight last night
and hanged him this morning before
most OF the people of Belair were out OF
their beds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
AIschuIer = Sure winner.

81. LOUIS ReDubIlC-
There is little reason to question the
solidity of the foundation of the belief
now becoming prevalent that Samuel
Alschuler. Democratic nominee for gov
ernor of Illinois. will carry that State for
his party by a substantial majority. Mr..
Alschuler is unquestionabiy making a
forceful and vote-compelling campaign. 1t
Is now said of him that he gets closer to
the people than any man known In Illinois
public life for many years. II Is natural
that he should. He Is a man of the peo-
pie, plain, honest. intense in his American
isf. He is young and vigorous, earnest in
his convictions, sincere in his devotion TO
the public good. Such men are apt to APP
pear strongly TO the people.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01

Chicago Chronicle.
The circumstance that the boxers" Of
Akron, Ohio, have warned the editors Of
the local newspapers to refrain from COM
menting upon the recegt riots in that
place, under penalty of having their of ces
burned, indicates that a punitive expedi-
ton is advisable. When the powers have
settled matters in Pekin they can find an
other Job at Akron
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
why Mason Was shelved.
Albany Argus.

Albany Argls.
William L. Mason. the Junior Repubii-
can United States Senator from Illinois
Is rot TO appear as platform orator in
tho aIcKinjey inter-~t. He IS opposed 10
Imperialism and has frankly condemned
.hs ptlicy OF the adninistf ton in the
Philippines. The Hanna campaigners say
that there is no such an issue as inper-
ialism, yet they take from tae stump a
United States Senator WHO is with them
on every other issui.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01

It will occur 10 the average reader
that if the international forces are with
drawn from Pekin, leaving official rep
resentatiyes OF The powers in the I'm
perial city, it will only be to invite
more trouble and perhaps another mas
sacre by the iniuriated Chinese mob.
1t is difficult to see how we are to re-
tain diplomatic relations with any Chi
nc-e government unless the diplomats
are protected 10y an adequate interna-
tional force until the country settles
down and there lis a complete adjust
ment of differences and full settlement
for past offenses. To withdraw the
troops just now would make the post OF
Minister to China a very undesirable
political office
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
Cnmden-TImmonr.

Special 20 the Register.
PARKERsBURG. w. Va. August 81.
Carroll c. Camden, son OF John 6.
Camden, and nephew Of ex-senator j.
\. Camden, was married last night &c
Miss Edna Timmons at the Presbyter-
ian church. II was a brilliant society
affair A small reception followed and
the honeymoon IS now being spent at
Mountain Lake Park.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01

Special 70 the Register
MARTIEsBURG. w Va. August 81
Mr.. Christopher Snyder. one OF the
most esteemed citizens OF Bunker Hill,
this county, died al hts home last night
al stomach trouble, at the age OF 90
years. One son, Mr.. George Snyder. OF
Lima, o., and a widow survive him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01

According to Dovener, because the
Democrats stood by The government
in a time of war they are particeps
criminis in the Philippine mummy.
If they hadn't stood 10y the govern
meL,S they would have been traitors
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
Precedent Against Mckinley.

New York World.
No President has been reelected since
Grant-that is, In twenty-eight years. In
1888 Cleveland seemed to be absolutely
sure Of reelection, but he was defeated
In 1892 Harrison seemed to be sure of!re-
election. but he was defeated. VIII Nc
KinJey furnish a third example andsw will
history repeat itself?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
Another Distinguished "Traitor.,

Omaha World Herald.
1t is now in order for the administra-
ton organs TO begin their accustomed
task OF abuse, directing II this time
against Thomas Wentworth Higginson.
Mr. Higginson worked against Mr.. Bryan
four years ago, but believes now that the
election OF Bryan is necessary TO the per-
petuation of republican institutions.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson is one of
the foremost literary men of the century.
His record as a soldier is above criticism.
He entered the army in 1862 as captain OF
the Fifty-hrst Massachusetts volunteers.
He served for three years. was severely
wounded in 1868 and was mustered out as
colonel in 1864. AS soldier. author, lecturer
and minister he had been in the front
ranks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01

If the Republican party succeeds in
the coming election the standing army
will be increased to at least one hun
dred Thousand men, and we'll go into
the colonization and imperial business
permanently.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
VIII Return TO work.

CARDIFF, Wales. Aug. 31.-A meet
ing OF the strikers at Cardiff to-day
confirmed the action OF their commit
tee in agreeing 10 resumption OF
work, the company having acceded
to the demands OF the strikers. About
&c. 900 GOLFERS went 70 wofx this morn
ing
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01

Mr.. James K. Hall-who wanted to
be Auditor-thinks Wes1 Virginia will
give q Republican majority OF twenty
thousand MI Hall is prophet Of the
romantic school.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
China's Financial Methods

st. Louis Star.
China has borrowed from the foreign
devils" in recent years $4,000 0oo.,and the
larger part of that money has been ex-
pended TO pay for modern arms. China
evidently believes in fighting the devils
with their own arms.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01

BRYAN was as responsible for their ac-
uuisition as President Mckinley, or more
so.-Dovener on the Philippine Crime.
Say. Captain, This is sort OF shift
ing the responsibility for admimstra-
ton acts, isn't it?