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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21
For Revenue Only.
Mem YORK Woyia.

Mr.. Elklns is a conspicuous type OF
the politician for revenue only; the man
who makes of public office and of politi-
cal connections the means OF promoting
private. business undertakings. He is
of the kind that sees in legislative and
in administrative work only an opportu-
nifty to make himself rich; whose associ-
ations are with those who regard gain
as the highest object of human endeavor,
and who look upon the Government as
a legitimate patron of his enterprises.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21
Popular In West Virginia.
Richmond DfspQfch.

The appointment of Steve Elnins, as
he is Familiarity but not by any means
contemptuously called, TO be Secretary
of War seems to have caused no little
speculation amongst the politicians.
For years the Republicans have fiat
tered themselves that they would carry
West Virginia, and for as many years
they have been disappointed. Mr.. FL
kinS, however, may, after all is said
and done, claim that he needed nobody's
influence or good will to aid him in Sc
curing q Cabinet appointment. He is
very popular in West Virginia, not only
with the Republicans, but, as we think
we are justified in saying, with the
Democrats.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21
Town Hall. just as his hearing was

Town Hall. just as his hearing was
about to commence.
Mr.. Frank Moler, of Millville, raised
last season from one bushel of Early
Mastodon corn, seventy-five barrels.
On forty-six acres he raised 4s1 bar
rels. He has some of the variety for
sale as Standardization Free Press.
w. A. Barrett, Jr., & Co. OF Tucker
county, have assigned. Liabilities IN
known.
A peach farm of 1000 trees is to be
sold at auction at Martinsburg, Tues
day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21
He Can Bend

In the Cabinet he can hold his own
with the wire workers, and will not
scruple to bend his views to his ends.
His nomination, however, adds further
complexity and perplexity to the
position of the Republican managers
and organs, who do not know whether
to shout for Harrison or Blaine. Mr..
Elkins is the evident choice Of one as a
confidential and trusted adviser, and he
is the close friend of the other.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21
Hasn't Had a Chance.

Mr.. Elkins' political career has not had
its due development owing to the fortune
which first cast him in Territory aud
afterward in Democratic State. He
has long been an influential counsellor
and ruling spirit in the Republican
party and deserves the recognition i'm
piled in his appointment. He would
make an excellent Secretary of War in
stormy times.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21
West Virginia's Vote in %
Chicago Daily NelCS.

Either Mr.. Blaine or Mr.. Harrison
will be the Republican candidate for
President next year. 1t is "a case OF po-
litical reciprocity, and the zollverein is
well arranged and mutually satisfactory
to the high contracting parties.
Incidentally it may be said that Sec
rotary Elkins will be expected by the
Republican leader to give good ac-
count of the electoral vote OF West Vir-
ginia in November, 1892.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21
A Good War Secretary.
A. Y NOrRipg Advertiser.

The nomination of Stephen 3. Elkins
of WestVirginia and various parts of the
country to be Secretary of War may be
accepted as an indication that Secretary
Blaine is still very considerable force
in the present administration. Elkins
Is too good War Secretary to waste on
what Shakespeare calls "the cankers OF
a calm world and long peace" but we
can't afford to get up war just to uti-
lie his Jove-like talents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21
1t Is u War Cloud.
81. Louis Rspublic.

The appointment Of Elkins is war
cloud. IL indicates trouble with Chile
if we can get it. Steve is not the man
to accept position with nothing more
in it than the control Of the cOmmissary
of nominal standing army on a peace
footing. With Steve Elkins
in the Cabinet, all that will be needed
to make it an artistic whole are places
for Quay and Dudley.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21
Boston Pot.

without passing a judgment upon MI.
EIkins more severe than that which the
political history OF the past twenty years
furnishes, it is enough 10 know that
mention OF his name sronses no remen-
brance of his public services, but only
OF private jobs. This is an extraordi-
nary fact in the case of one who mas
been so long In public life.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21
Hard to Swallow.
R1sfou G[O5s.

1t is rather hard for the conscience
Republicans" 10 swallow Elkins. But
why revert TO bygone issues In the
party, like honest method and civil SER
vice reform? When Headsman Clark
son runs great national committee,
why shouldn't President In great need
of a wire-puller take an all-around ex-
pert like Steve ElkiDs into his cabinet
circle?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21
enough.

De. TALMAGE yesterday preached
sermon for business men. 1t Is IulI o.
practical Christianity put in the phrase
ology and with the peculiar force OF
this great minister, and that it is worth
reading goes without saying.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21
Not just Like Ceaser.
Loutsr;lls Courier Journal.

Caesar thrice declined q kingly crown,
but Steve Elkins yielded at the third
attempt upon his ambition. The new
Secretary of War has no name, aud he
will no more twist the lions tail than
did Mr.. Proctor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21
A Hotel DESTROYED.

NEEDHAM, MASS, December 49,
Fire last night destroyed the building
known as the Hotel Wellesley, for
merly Bakers hotel. The loss will
probably be $4,000, partially insured.
Cause unknown.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21

ALREADY JOHN JACKAL INGALLS, Is
spoken Of as the successor OF Senstor
PLUME, who died yesterday. Heaven
forbid Senator PLuNB's death is sad
arouoh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21

A NORFOLK, Va, woman has just
completed nine sets OF twins. This
looks like an argument for a per-
manent census bureau.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21

When Baby was sick, VIC gave her CastoriA
When she vas Child. she cried for Cestc-ia.
When she became Niss, she chung to Castoria-
when she had CEld-en, sas save them Cast IL
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21
A New Star Route Proposed.

Neip I0Tk ECsRiRg IeItyFdW
Steven B. Elkins, Secretary OF War,
is now at liberty TO devise Star route
to the Presidency.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21

ME-. HARRISON has pressed both the
Golf and Elkins buttons, but who'll do
the rest?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21

The sudden death Of Senator PLUMB,
OF Kansas, yesterday is news OF more
than ordinary interest. II removes one
Of the most important members OF the
United States Senate and reduces the
Republican majority TO five over the
Democrats and Farmers Alliance men.
However. it is not likely Governor
HUMPHREY will delay in appointing his
successor. Senator PLUMB was an
active member of the Senate for fifteen
wears and made an envlable record.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21

IF Senator Faulkner desires a re-elec-
tion to the Senate be should keep Iree
from any alliance that tends 10 check tariH
reform legislation by the present Congress
II the Senator should array himself Win
those who would be Instrumental In COM
uniting such a blunder not a delegate
favoring his reelection could be elected 10
the next Legislature. Even old WelZel
would be doubtful on such an issue. Inc
Democracy Of this State are uait on TINS
question OF tariff reform and any repres-
entauve who is not in accord WIN tnat
sentiment may make his arrangements TO
retire from public life the first time the
people can reach him.-F'Girmont mder.
There is nothing in Senator FAULK-
NER's record that warrants our es-
teemed contemporary in warning him
in this fashion TO do his duty. Mr.
FAULKNER has been answering in his
devotion to Democratic principles, and
in the last campaign was one OF the
bullwarks Of Tariff Reform.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-09-24
CIVIC SOCIETIES.

MASONIC. - REDWOOD FALLS COMMAND.
1'l ERY, No. Is, X. T.-Stated cOnclaves first
Monday of each month, at p. NJ. w. F.
Dickinson, E. Z. E. d. French. Rec.
ANTIQUITY LODGE, No.9l. A. F. & A. NJ
Regular meetings on the lst and Sd Wcdnes-
day in each month, at : 80 o'clock p. NJ. O..
l.. Dornberg, w. NJ. o. W. Mcmillan, Sec.
REDWOOD CHAPTER No "a, X. A. M.-Stated
ConVOcatiUns the 2dand 4th Fridays of each
month. o. L. Dornberg, H. z. W. f. Dickin-
son. SEQ.
90. F.-REDwOOD LODGE, No. 6S, meets
L. every Saturday night, at $50 O'Clock.
Brothers from distance are cordially invited
TO attend. F. F. Hammer. N. G. p. McPhcr-
son, X. S.
ENTERPRISE ENCAMPMENT, No 35. Regular
meetings lst and Sd tuesday evenings of
each month at 7:30 o'clock at I.O.OF hall.
CRYSTAL LODGE. No. 25, n. of R.-Regular
meetings I'd and 4th Wednesday evenings of
each month AT : :3I pm. Mrs.C I Goodrich
NC. Mrs. Nelen Tradcwell, K. S.
A o. U. w.-REDwOoD FALLS LODGE, No.
IA. IS, meets on Monday evening Of each
week. Visiting brethren made welcome. c.
ID. thompson, NJ. W. S. .. Mason, Financicr.
L OF P.--REDwOOD FALLS LODGE. No. AZ.
Ia meets every Tuesday evening in A OK
mann'S Hall. Visiting brothers are cordially
invited e. r. Pcase. c. c. c. Peck. X. X. s.
~ A. R.-JoHN s. MARSH Post, No. IS
~. Regular meetings third Thursday of
each m onth. at their hall. A. l.. Gale, COm.
NJ. H Jones.
REDWOOD FALLS CAMP No. 4, d. of w.
Meets every second aud fourth Saturday of
each month in G. A. II. Hall. Anna SALISBURY,
Capt Elvina Theiring, o. 5.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-09-24
WEST AND SOUTH.

NEAR the Nevada line robbers went
through two Pullman coaches, securing
over $500 from the passengers.
THE governor of Florida has appoint
ed ex-Congressman Davidson to be
United States senator as successor of
Williamson Call.
EXAMINATION of the books of Mai
J. S. O'Brien, of Chattanooga, Tenn.
embezzling treasurer of the Catholic
Knights of America, develors the fact
that he is short $4,000.
AT Barberton, o., a new three-story
building in the course of erection sud-
denly collapsed, killing three men.
The new Southern hotel at Meridian,
Miss, costing $3.50, 900 and just nearing
completion, was ruined by fire, and
two firemen were killed.
THIS year the Ohio tobacco crop will
be the largest ever raised in the state.
In Birmingham, Ala, Mrs. Charles
Bellen gave birth to four children. three
girls and one boy. The mother is 20
years old.
On the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
road near Muskogee, I. T., robbers held
up train and secured So, $50 from the
express car.
FROM all parts of Minnesota and the
Dakotas weather reports indicated
that the 10th was the hottest Septem-
ber day in the history of the signal
service, the thermometer registering
100 degrees in the shade at some places.
On the 10Th the nineteenth annual
interstate industrial exposition opened
in Chicago, and in all the departments
the displays were the most complete
for years.
FLAMES destroyed the business por-
tion of Camargo, Ill.
AT Portland and other places in Ore
gon, several shocks of earthquake were
felt.
AT the Alta mine at Virginia City,
New, five men were killed by cave-in.
NEBRASKA democrats in convention
at Grand Island nominated Judge j.
81. Broody for member of the state
supreme court and F. A. Brogan and
s. F. Heneker for regents of the state
university.
Two ELEVATORS and the electric light
works at Hastings, Mimi, were burned.
Loss, 800, 900.
The Sioux City Qa.) baseball club
won the western association pennant.
EVERETT MOORE and E. Tate, rival
editors, fought street duel at Sulphur
Springs, Tex, and both were killed
ROBERT ATWOOD and John Burba-
, ker were struck by a Burlington, Cedar
Rapids & Northern train at crossing
near Vinton, Ia, and killed.
The death of Lorenz Brentano, a
member of the Forty-fifth congress-,
occurred at his home in Chicago, aged
7S year.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-09-24
AGAIN A WIFE.
Gertrude Potter, of Chicago, Creates An
other Sensation.

Gertrude Potter, of Chicago, Creates An
other Sensation.
CHICAGO, Sept. 2l.-On Wednesday it
was announced that the secret mar
riage between F. Lee Rust, son of
wealthy Wisconsin umberman, and
Miss Gertrude Potter, daughter of O.
w. Potter, the millionaire vice
president of the Commercial bank and
president of the North Chicago Rolling
Mill Company, had been annulled by
Judge Horton, because of the fact that
young Rust was minor when the mar
riage was contracted. Judge Horton
has been severely criticised for his
action, mainly because of the secrecy
surrounding the hearing of the case.
Another sensation is now created
by the announcement that Miss Potter
has been married quietly at her IA
theirs residence, to julius Clarke
Daniels, of New York.
An attorney for the Potters makes
the statement that this is the second
marriage between Gertrude and Mr..
Daniels The first, it is said, occurred in
this city in 1889, at which time Daniels
secured the license under the name of
Julius Clark, giving Gertrude's name
as Gertrude White. The parents of
Miss Potter declare that the
couple never lived together. Ger
trude afterwards was advised
by counsel that the marriage was
invalid, and it was under this i'm
preston that she formed the union
with young Rust When the latter
marriage became known to Mr..
and Mrs. Potter, the fact
of the former ceremony also
came out Therefore, in order to
straighten out the ENHANCEMENT, it was
deemed best to have the Rust union an
nulled and a second ceremony performed
between Daniels and his former bride.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-09-24
SCIENTIFIC FIGURES.

A THUNDERSTORM in hot weather trav-
lis at the average rate of thirty miles
IN hour.
LIGHT through the new Lick telescope
is nearly 1900 times as bright as that
seen by the naked eye.
In lifetime of eighty years the hui
man heart beats 1000, 900 times, an
average of seventy beats minute.
THE number of eggs in six-pound
eel in November is fully nine million.
Under the microscope they measure
eighty to the linear inch.
P. r. BARNUM's executors are about
to erect in his memory building for
the use of the historical and scientific
societies of Bridgeport, Conn. The
building is to cost s15o,O0o.
So FAR as we know the artificial incu-
baton of eggs originated in Egypt,
where it is still carried on. According
to consular report no fewer than To-
ooo, 900 eggs are hatched in this way
every year ON the banks Of the Nile.
The air is admitted to the interior Of
q leaf through minute openings or
mouths, which generally exist in great
numbers. Thus upon an ordinary apple
leaf there may be found as many as
one hundred thousand Of these openings.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-09-24

W. L. L.
| death became manifest about twenty
years ago, and its stubborn nature was
greatly aggravated by Mr.. Scott's
great mental activity and his abnormal
appetite at times.
From page in congress William Lawrence
Scott grew to be the richest member Of the
house OF representatives and q politician Of ma.
tlonal reputation and Importance But
that was perhaps the least OF his achieve
ments. At one time he peddled fish for
| livelihood, and many Of those who bought
OF him lived to see him become what
1t Is the fashion to call great railroad and
coal king" taking rank with the Goulds and
Vanderbits is. The congressional page Of 1s46
had q payroll forty years later with the names
OF 10000 men on it and 22OO) miles Of railroad
under his control In the political councils of
MS party his name was potent it was in
the great exchanges and marts of finance and
of trade.
When William L. Scott was born in the city
OF Washington Ju!y2, 1928 bis father held the
rank OF colonel in the army. Both parents
died when he was a mere lad, leaving to him
poverty as his My Inheritance Some rela-
lives took charge of him and sent him
| to the public school Of the district, and
at the age OF II he was made a page in
the house of representatives. He held this po-
s1tlon from 1S4I to l846. In 184S he settled in
Erie, Pa, where he was employed as clerk in
the shipping business. Two years later
he engaged in the coal and shipping
business, owning and running several vessels
on the lakes. Subsequently he devoted
himself to the manufacture of iron and the
mining Of coal and the building Of railroads
In these various enterprises he was highly
| successful and amassed large wealth. In
1868 he was a district delegate to the ma
tional democratic convention. and in
1880 he was delegate at large from the
| state OF Pennsylvania to the national demo-
cratic convention: from 1875 to 1884 he repre-
| sented his state in the national democratic
committee; he served as mayor OF Erie in 1886
and again in 1871. He was elected to the Forty
ninth congress and again to the Fiftieth
Among the great corporations In which he
was largely interested at one time or another
was the Brazil Block Coal Company, which
owned valuable railroad property in and around
Chicago. He had coal mines in western Penn
sylvania, in Indiana, in West Virginia, in
ILLINOIS and other states. In fact he
may be said to have been the largest individ-
ual coal operator in the country which means
the whole world. He has held the presidency
OF the Erie & Pittsburgh railroad and was one
OF the directors OF the Canadian Pacific elect
ed and reelected from 1883 downward.
He owned controlling interest in the
Spring Valley Mining Company, one OF the
Wealthlest in the country, and in addition
there were 10000 acres Of coal land in western
Illinois, the ownership Of which was vested
largely in him. Altogether his possessions Of
all kinds estimated to be worth from SIS.
900 OO0 to SEQ Oyl 600
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-09-24
|NVESTI CATION

Will show in every case why the road
named below is popular among the
travelling public. 1t is operated through
Central Iowa, Central and Southern
Minnesota, extends from St. Paul and
Minneapolis to Watertown, S. D., and
forms direct line from Mankato to
Red Wing, Mimi, on all of (which lines
are located the many prosperous cities
of Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota.
Its through train service couples
the Twin Cities of the Northwest with
Chicago, Peoria, St. Louis, Kansas
City, Denver, Pueblo, Colorado
Springs, Council Bluffs, Des Moins,
Cedar Rapids, &c, &c.
Pullmen Bullets Sleepers, Free Chair
Cars, Light and CHEEKY Day Coaches,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-09-24
SWEPT BY FIRE.
Immense Districts in tho Dakotas Laid
Waste by Flames-A Farmer and His
Son Burned to Death.

Immense Districts in tho Dakotas Laid
Waste by Flames-A Farmer and His
Son Burned to Death.
BISMARCK, N. d., Sept 2l.-Dis-
patches from points in both Dakotas
show no amelioratlon ct the situation.
The heat is intolerable rywhere, ami
the spectacle is presented in nearly
fifty counties of farmers thrashing by
the light of the full moon, accentuated
in spots by the blaze of prairie
fires. In sections where the crops have
been harvested there is fervent prayer
for rain, without which there is the
greatest danger of the most disastrous
series of fires ever known. The
western counties in this state arc
also suffering and fires are reported
from Clay, Norman and Travers coun-
ties, where fire lines are being burned
in all directions by anxious farmers.
No rain has visited this section for
weeks. The weeds and grass are un-
usually tall and heavy. The time is
ripe for fires, and they are here in full
force. Friday afternoon fire broke
out in Emmons county, adjoin-
ing Burleigh on the south, and at this
writing is wiping ont all before
it. The daily mail stage from Will
Transport, the county seat of Emmons
county, was utterly unable to make it's
usual trip Friday night on account Of
fires. The driver returned to Bismarck,
and reports all in that section a vast
ruin and only smoking embers visi-
BILE as far as he could see. \
fire started near Williamsport and
swept down on the village. A for
tunate change of the wind enabled the
citizens to save the buildings there,
but it was with great difficulty Heavy
losses have been sustained by all the
farmers in the Emmons co ,nty district
of the slope.
George w. johnson and his son, liv-
ing so miles south in Emmons county,
were burned to death Thursday while
fighting one of the worst prairie fires
ever witnessed in this country. The fire
swept over the country from Winches-
ter to the Missouri river for 50 n, lies
southeast. destroying large amount
of grain, hay, buildings, etc. An esti-
mate of the damage cannot yet be
made.
JAMESTOWN, N. D., Sept. 21.-Thc
terrible heat in the past few days has
scorched every stubble field and hay
range in the state until the faintest
spark is sufficient to start an almost
unquenchable fire. Intense anxiety
exists throughout the state at this time
over the danger to crops and lives as
we'll. In this county alone over 81, ,OoO.-
600 worth of wheat lies exposed to
fire, which may be ignited now from
the slightest cause.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-09-24
LATER.

The banking world of London, Eng,
has just been startled by the announce
ment that an important bank robbery
has taken place in the city. The insti-
tuition that has suffered is the London
and Westminster bank Qimited), No.
81 Lathbury, E. c., an important es-
Establishment, having over fifteen branch
houses in this city. The thief or
thieves must have cleverly watched for
the proper opportunity to accomplish
the robbery and to have gained access
trance to the bank. This apartment
was easy of access from the street, and
the parcel of bills is supposed to have
been stolen while the bank officials
were busily engaged in another apart
ment, in going over the accounts of
last weeks settlement. The amount
secured was about 81, 100000.
THE Great Northern Railway has
opened up new branch from Eagle
Bend through Wadena to Park Rapids,
200 miles from St. Paul. Park Rapids
is the nearest railway to Lake Itasca,
the source of the Mississippi. The
Great Northern has also opened a new
branch from Great Falls to Barker ir
the Belt mountains mining district of
Montana.
AT Middleburg, VT, on the 21st, Mrs.
Wimmette and her twelve-year-old son
| were carried into the river by a run
| away horse and drowned
uJ7ppTrA cvorf oro,. %l,o ~:-o.
Mersey, England, the 21st, doing con-
siderable damage to shipping. At
Blackpool, Lancashire, the houses have
been inundated and great amount of
damage has been done to crops. Re-
ports from several sections of North
Wales show that the storm has flooded
the valleys in that section of the coun-
try and that the farmers have suffered
severely.
AT Darlington, Wis, the 21st, a mob
took Anton Sieboldt, and hanged him
to a tree. Sieboldt was a desperate
character, who on Wednesday previous
brutally murdered James Meighan, a
neighbor.
DURING the early morning hours of
the 21st, three masked men entered the
Pacific house, St. Joseph, Mo-, and COW
ering the clerk with revolvers, robbed
the safe of over $500 in cash and valua-
| bles.
ENGLAND, Italy, Germany and the
| United States, have decided to make a
combined naval demonstration in Chi
nese waters.
WHEAT sold the 21st in Chicago, for
d. COX =.