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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19
NEWSPAPER THIEVES.
Island Boys in Trouble for Stealing "sun
day Register."

Island Boys Ia Trouble for Stealing "sun
day Register"
For several weeks past there have
been an unusual number OF complaints
from the Island, by patrons OF the Rec
IsrER, that copies of the paper left at
their residences have been stolen. Like
complaints have also been numerous in
North Wheeling.
The REGISTER. for the protection of
its patrons, has given repeated warn
ings to the thieves, in times past, bat
has contented itself with a single prose
cution, hoping that the example made
would have q deterrent effect upon the
thieves, who are frequently, but not al
WAYS boys. The arrest and the sHose-
ouent warnings were OF no avail, how
ever, for in the two sections Of the city
named-and particularly on the Island
the thefts grew 10 be so numerous as
TO be a source OF intolerable annoyance,
both TO subscribers and TO the Office,
and so MANY were the complaints Ia re-
cent weeks, that the subscription clerk
came to look upon Monday morning
with dread.
Yesterday morning the theits were
again numerous, and included an entire
package Of papers delivered at drug
store agency, and il became apparent
that nothing but further arrests would
put an end 10 the nuisance-for the pc
cuniary value Of the papers, Of course
is as nothing to either the publishers OF
the subscribers. The aid of the police
was accordingly invited, and four boy;
were arrested yesterday. One or two
others wanted succeeded in getting out
of the way OF the officials. The boy:
arrested were taken to headquarters
where their stories were found TO De in
consistent and conflicting, and three Of
them, Max and Pete Vockler, white,
and Earl Nuzum, cOlored, were locked
up for a hearing to-day.
The REGISTER intends to make il
warm for paper thieves from this time
on, and this warning should be needed.
Subscribers would do well as far as
possible, to provide safe places OF de-
post for their morning papers.
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DIED.

CURAN-sunday morning March IS, 1904
at 9 o'clock, at the residence OF his son, =. j.
Curan, at WRrden's farm, LUKE CURAN, aged
20 years.
Funeral from the residence OF his son, on
Tuesday morning at9 o'clock. Interment at
Nj Calvary cemetery. Friends Of the family
are invited TO attend.
sTUFF-sormA STUFF. wife Of Hezskiah
StLh, on Sunday morning, March rs 1894, 90 /
o'clock, aged % years, month and II days.
Funeral from her late residence on Piks
street, Bridgeport, o., Monday, March %, Mt
2p. III. Friends Of the family are invited to
attend. Intermsnt at Weeks cemetery.
Chicago and Hagerstown, Nd, papers please
copy
THOMPSON-At the residence OF her son.
Hugh n Thompson. Mingo Junction, o., on
Friday, March is, 1894, az 10 D. m, MRs. ANN j..
thompson, in The 18th year OF her age.
Fuuera, services at II o'clock Monday morn
ing at the residence OF her son. Hugh vs..
Thompson. Funeral in Wheeling on Monday
afternoon At o'clock from Terminal depot.
Intermsnt atGreenwood cemetery.
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Iiternrv Notes.

Whether the House Of Lords shall be
abolished or continued as an elected up
per chamber of Parliament is openly
discussed in England. Mr.. George w.
Smalley, the New York TribUpGs Lon
don correspondent, will contribute 10
the April Hdrper'S his impressions OF
the Lords as a working legislative body
representing public opinion in Great
Britain.
The hard-money men may find salts
faction in reading paper by Monroe
Smith, which will appear in the April
CcnhTp. He calls timely attention 10
the fact that Goethe, in the second part
Of Faust" makes the father OF all evil
the original creator Of fiji money.
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THE silver seiEniorage bill Isl not q
good measure, but it is noe capable OF
doing serious, if any, harm should the
President sign it which 10 is pretty cer-
tain be viii not do. Itis doing more
harm now that it could DO as law, by
keeping no the distressing agitation Of
the silver question. The addition of
s55,oO0, 900 toour currency would not be
an appreciable initiation nor injure it's
stability. though .t would be- step out
of the right path. The country Is not
caring much one way or the other
what becomes OF the bin so it is speedi-
Is disposed Of. What we want is dnan-
cIal peace.
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Weat Virginia Poetry.

J.B. Morgan, editor Of the Gerards-
town berkeley county, Times, has 10
course Of preparation a volume OF
poetry, to consist exclusively Of the
writing Of West Virginia poets. Hons.
D. B. Lucas, Geo. W. Atkinson, T. b.
Stout, DR.. /. H. Buck and other well
known writer's have endorsed the work
and promised contributions. The book
will, therefore, he one Of high poetic
merit and Of value TO all who feel an in
terest in the development Of our State
literature.
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NOTES OF Tas KIVHR
News Oftas Boats aad BoAszsn AIoug
TIE Ohin.

Af-e OnAO-
The Lizzie Bay and Bedford cleared
yesterday morning for Pittsburg.
The Liberty departs at o'clock
every afternoon for Darlington. Capt.
Booth.
Tbs Courier departed yesterday after
noon for Parkersburg and intermediate
points.
GREENSBORO, PA, March IS.-RiveT
feet 6 inches and falling; weather
hne and as summer heat The Adam
Jacobs is the only boat down Monday.
WARREN, PA, March ls.-Rivsr, 2
feet inches and falling; weather clear
and warm.
OIL CITY. PA, March 1s.-River feet
4 inches and falling; weather warm and
pleasant, but with promise OF rain.
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ANornER IN EAST WEBBING.
Interesting Chicken Fight in That ParI
OF the City.


There were two chicken fights in the
East End near the tunnel Saturday
night, in each Of which there was 3
stake OF $40 a side. One Of the fine
game cocks was from the Island, and
the others we're from East Wheeling,
and the contests are said 70 have been
most interesting. About twenty Of the
sports of that section Of the city went
TO see the main.
The first fight was between black
red game and a pile. These fowls
weighed five and six and one-half pounds
respectively. The black red was Of the
Island, and it woa the honors. The
second fight was between two other
black reds OF East Wheeling, weighing
about five and one-half pounds each.
This fight was the best and lasted for
over an hour. The persons having In
charge Of these fights are arranging for
more in the near future.
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Foraclosurs A,ksd FOR.

Special IfIfqra1i 10 tRs hegisier.
CHICAGO, March 1S-The Union
Trust Company has just filed petition
in the Circuit Court here for the fore
closure OF the $3.50, 200, GOO mortgage OF
the Atchison road. 1t is said that this
is but formal step in the reorganiza-
ton Of the road.
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oulet soolnIirt Celebration.

BERLIN, March ls-A large meeting
organ lied by Socialists was held to-day
TO celebrate the revolution OF ls4s.
Thousands OF persons assembled IN the
grave yard at Friodrichshain, where
are buried many OF those who were
killed in the rioting in ls4S. Many
wreaths were placed on their graves.
There was no disturbance
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D. ". Swecker, Of Highland county,
Virginia. died at his home near New
Hampden. Va, Of pneumonia, on Satur-
day morning. the 10Th inst, To his 10th
Jear. He was the father OF Capt c. b.
Swecker, OF DuGmore, WA, the silver
tongued auctioneer Of the State.
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A sUKEGO
The wheeling Philosophical Society on a
Firm Basis

The wheeling Philosophical society on q
Firm Basis.
Some little time ago the REGISTER
mentioned that movement was under
way 90 form q society 10 this city for
the advancement ia knowledge Of phil
osophical and scientific subjects. The
venture is now on q irm footing, and
there Is little doubt that iJ will be sue
cessfuI JIG is expected that the new
society will have at least two hun
dred members IN this city asd
neishbor.uz places, and the OBJ
ject viii be TO furnish the
members with monthly lecturers, VINO
will be- chosen from among the best in
the field, such as InEersoll,. Bill Nye
and the like. Christian Beck. Of No
3621 Chapiine street, one OF the most
iuteliiCent mill men Of the city, is one
OF the prime movers in the new ven
ture. An the members viii be male,
and they are planning course Of much
interest for the new society. It is the
object 20 rent one Of the large halls in
this city, where an lectures will be de-
livered. IL is expected that the society
will be seli-supDorting from the revenue
from the lectures.
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lcnis g. O. p. consistency.


The New York sea makes a valuable
suggestion in Che following paragraph.
Ttis believed that there is great field
for the expectation OF our agricultural l~-
Elements, the cheapest and most elective
in the world. % the Spanish American
countries The macuete, which IS only a
great knife. serves instead of SIX and spade
in MANY OF these countries. Ine United
States Consul General for Ecudor believes
that III clever AGENTS were sent down 90
show the people bow 90 use better impie-
ments a trace could be created az once.
This is a field to the commercial
value OF which the American manuiac-
turers and merchants should wake up.
In Mexico, Central America and South
America there are ROFo consumers
than there are 90 zoe United States.
fact Is not generally known and
ciated but it is strictly fact
reat market is now practically
ca BY Europe which sells 70 the
F. AHerlcan countries hundred g
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TaE INTERSTATE COMMERCE LAW.
The Interstate commerce law is IN
doubtedly a botched aud unsatisfactory
measure, but it is doubtful IL the pres
ent organized effort OF railraad men 20
secure its repeal win accomplish it's
object There is a conviction among
an transportation companies and
also many shippers, that 10 is
unjust, impracticable and largely
responsible for depression ia
business. This is GEORGE GoULD's
view Of it, and ne voices the SEN
timent oI the railroads This may
be wide Of the mark, but if true, the
railroads themselves are largely TO
blame because of their guerilla ware
fare on the law and attempts 20 evade
it by tricks and frauds instead Of hon
estly abiding by it's provisions and max
ing a square test Of it. The likelihood
is tba. the law viii be amended, so that
it win have 10 be obeyed, rather than
repealed. The ST. Louis Republic says:
Itis undoubtedly responsible for much
of the Generalization which has prevailed
in shipping and, consequently, ln business.
TO has resulted. lld Is resulting, lu Uucer-
taintes. which are everywhere and always
injurious 90 trade. But much of this un-
certainty arises from the constant efforts
10 &. .... Hr. and
from their frequent open violations.
It is evident, Iu tle lght of experience,
that the law was poorly constructed %
meet the conditions and emergencies 10 was
designed 90 meet TO has been the belief
among managers OF transportation lines
ever since It's adoption that It's successful
operation could be defeated and los final
repes. assured. Cy course of systematic
violation and evasion OF 10 which must
fnaiy 0rns lt into contempt
lt might have been better If the trans
pOrtatlou lines had made au honest effort
Do obey the law aud adjust their business
% the demands of the new conditions I'M
TRANSPORTATION TO has undoubtedly created.
Their interests and prospects might now
be better M they had chosen that course.
In spite of tleIr assertion that 10 IS
impossible 20 adapt their business, with
profit 90 such conditions as this
law has raised. 10 is clear that their present
condition could not bs worse than
TO is III they had made am hone
est effort 90 meet the commission Ina It's eu-
f0rcemeut OF the law, iu "a fair and honest
spirit Their constant effort % DEFY the
law. minimize its Importance and ueces-
sty, and defeat its successful operation,
has not only injured their business, but
has forced a conviction that the remedy for
existing evils is not iu the repeal or the
law. but iu It's amendment 90 the point
where 10 can 0e demonstrated whether on
not such method of control of trauspor-
taIi0u IS practicable.
AS our contemporary says, the law
may be- repealed in course Of time. at
may be demonstrated chat no such law
can be- made operative. But the effort
viii not be abandoned until after the
law as amended by Congress has had a
fair trial on It's merits, or until is has
failed from other causes than the law
less resistance of those at whom it is
aimed"
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the President to sign a bin for its
repeal
The law as construed is aiaree. The
idea Of allowing a cranky machine
commission to select by machine meth
eds, the employees Of Departments in-
stead Of permitting the heads Of these
Departments to select their own assis-
taDts, is not only unbusinesslike but
absurd, and a thing never contemplated
By the trainers Of the law, nor provided
for in the law Itself, properly construed.
The object of the statute is a good one,
and If properly carried out would insure
the employment Of none but capable
men in the civil service, though it needs
a deal OF trimming, even from that
point Of view.
If Mr.. ANDERSON cannot secure the
passage OF his present bin, he can pres
ent another embodying the spirit Of
the present law, making il plain
enough to prevent its misconstruction
and the defeat Of true civil service re-
form.
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Point P'sasGat Rfg.ster.
The next Senator from West Virginia
will have 20 be a true tariff reformer
and q bl-metalist, or in other words, a
free silver coinage man. he must be
with the people and for the people
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19

JUICE SUTHERLAND, one OF Boss
MCEANE's assistant rascals, who
jumped his bal. and left for parts I'M
known the other day, should have had
the ioretbought to ioia the other bosses
who are now quietly soiougn.ng in
Texas and Southern California
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19

The area Of the poplar territory is
rapidly drawing its lines closer each
year. 1t is not many years since lndi-
ana, Michigan, Ohio and Illinois furn-
ished the bulk Of the poplar lumber used
in our country. Indiana produced prob
ably three-fourths Of this, and the finest
quality. Now the aggregate amount Of
the four States named is no longer an
important factor in the poplar markets.
To-day West Virginia, Kentucky, Ten
nessee, Virginia and North Carolina are
the principal poplar producing States,
and in the order named, while South
Carolina. Alabama, Mississippi, Arkan-
sas and Missouri contribute consider
able share.
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Putnam Democrat

Fllnann DsuiOcFdL
Like Pt. Pleasant Parkersburg has a
standing candidate for every Office
from constable down to governor.
WIN you ever give Putnam a show?
Putnam delegates to convention have
heretofore been timid, but this year
VIC propose TO hang as bull dog TO a
MIXERS heel.
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CoxEy's army of tramps, cranks and
dead beats, Pc &c gathers recruits on It's
march 90 Washington, viii vastly inn
prove tba sections OF country TO leaves
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WHEN COL BmCRINRDGE took WINe,
co did his prospects in public life. A
woman will stand anything but abzn-
dOnment.
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IF BBEcKINRrDGE were 90 put tn evil
dence the newspaper sa-p-shot photo
graphs OF Miss PoIEAED he might be
acquitted on the ground Of insanity.
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THE REGISTER AT CHARLEsrON.
The DAuI and SUNDAT RHsIsrHR can
10 procured in Charleston as the Hotel
Runner News STAND.
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wEST virginia PRINTING CO.
Pvul,surRs AND Paorrr-~oua


EE-Tributss % Respect and Obituary Nosiosi
lVo conts per line.
Stamps of the denomination 90 tuocsnti and
less accepted for amounts less than one osl1aF
-CoanusrouprEcn CONTAINING IllPoErArE
Hrus SOLICITED FaoH EvusT FAHr oE r11 SUB
hcuEnfEg COUNTRY.
Rejected com nunicationB win net be returned
unless accompanied by 5umoioat postage
Tho ROOSTER, embracing lee several odi-
Hons. lu ontored at the PoutoHcs in Whocis
"a, NJ. w. az souond-oiasa mattor-
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rlIh BnGlsrEE AT WASHINGTON.
The DAmT and SUNBAT REoIsrER can
be procured fin Washington City at The
Newspaper Exchange, opposite Wulards
gotel. and Queens News Stand, Nauona
H8teL
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SOUTHERN LUMBER NOTES

why Poplar is oIasssd With the Hard
WOOas-A Tinber HiRe-BaltimOre'a
Inspection Eulos-NeWs For Our Tim
Der Men.
It may appear somewhat singular
that a soft wood should be classed as
hard wood, but a recent decision in the
Ohio courts made poplar a hard wood.
Technically all the broad leaved or de-
ciduous woods, as distinguished from
the needle leaved or cOnifers, are gen
orally regarded as hard woods, what
ever may be the actual texture OF the
fibre.
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WANTED.

"ANTED-AGENTS EVERYWHERE ON
w salary $50 and commission extra, Tor rap
Ia seller ERclOse stamp An bockCran
Co Milwaukee, Wis. mhls,2iapi,7la2l,1s
VWAETED-CARPETS TO REFIT. CLEAN
w and lay. ELECTRIC CARPET CLEAN
ING CO, Eighteenth and ChspliRe streets.
Telephone 3l3 mrfeadb
NTED-IRDIVIDUALP PARTNERSHIP
w and Corporate Books, Opened. Balanced
and Closed Expert work thoroughly done.
Apply 20 l. 2. NOISE, l56 south Broadway.
fe3skdb
GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSE
w work. Must be well recommended. APP
ply at lO7 virginia street. mTladqeq
ClALESMEN WAETEDeF PREPAID
> out1t one OF our az nts has earned over
S2O0l0 IN Eve years. =. o. Boz 1911, New YORK.
mrl6er
1AJE WANT YOU TO WORK FOR Us,
W thus making $1,000 10 $500 PER
WEEK. Parties preferred who can furnish a
horse and traYe through the country; team,
though. b not necessary A few vacancies IN
towns and cities Spare hours may b. dsed 20
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mnE1esa 18th and Main SIS, Richmond, Va
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TIRE Ssnate should stop the wheels in
its head and start the wheels Of iegisla-
zion.
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- Il Il. ~. ALDnEsoN.

Congressman ADDISON should not be-
at an dishearteDed by the adverse sub
committee report upon his outo radio
ally amend che civil service law. In
fact. the bin has been left in legislative
shape and may yet be acted upon.
Q is one of many measures on the
ct, which shows the trend of pop
sentiment regarding this freak Of a
-ss9N.,js 0rainy and
So. a splendidlnd de-
g." and we know he
uplhe fight after one par
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19

The Page Lumber Company, Of Aber-
deem, n. c., has closed contract 70
furnish firm in Pittsburs, Pa, with
4, 600, 600 feet Of lumber in the next four
months. This is said TO be the largest
order ever received by North Carolina
lumber firm. The company has all its
saw mills at work and will ship the lum-
Der promptly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19

We often hear OF "being let in on the
ground floor" and afterwards dropping
into a cellar, but as rule one does not
go below ground TO cut tim Der. A tim
Der mine" is piece OF property not Of
ten offered TO the public, but in one Of
the Chinese PROVINCES is q genuine
timber mine" At depth of some 20
feet below tho surface are 10 be found
extensive prehistoric deposits Of fine
tim Der, which have been buried as were
the lost cities OF Italy. The wood is in
fine state of preservation, the result OF
the soil Ia which it was buried, as also
of the large proportion OF pitch con-
tanned. The lumber bears a strong re-
sembance to yellow pine, is in logs 3
feet through and so feet or more long.
1t is systematically mined by the Chi
nsse and used for wood carving and for
the best quality OF cofiRs. We do not
know whether any stock in the long
lost Chinese timber mine" is on the
market for sale or not.
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49, JsnkIns, Indle.msnt.

W.T. : "I"III II p y ll|I-l|7-
MINIATURES, Wis, March IS The
Indictment against judge Jenkin nd
other directors of the defunct p
ton Bank of this city, has
stated By the Wisconsin SRRroI
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majority OF the people, or even
majority OF Congress, thoroughly un-
dsrsrood tbe law and how it works. or,
more properly speaking, how ii Is
worked by a cranky partisan cRmmis-
,ion. it would not stand longeA than
vas necessary Tor Congress 20 pasN ana
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19

Red birch lumber is in demand with
the furniture manufacturers on account
of its beautiful and pleasing natural
color when finished, which mere closely
resembles red cherry than any other Of
our native woods. IL can DO finished In
such manner as to require the closest
scrutiny TO detect it from cherry, and
as 1t is hard and close greined, the wood
possesses the durable quality to a high
degree.
Throughout most Of the southern AL
legheny mountain region this excellent
timber is found growing, and in many
places in considerable abundance and
reaching q high order of development,
On the higher attitudes the wood is
more reddish 10 color than In the lower
lands, and is also inclined TO be more
curly and figured, producing when
made into ornamental furniture or
carved work, exceedingly beautiful
effects.
The timber is universally known
throughout the mountain district as
mountain mahogany"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19

The principal dealers in hardwood
lumber in Baltimore, Md, have formed
an association known as the Hardwood
Exporters Association. Baltimore, it is
claimed, exports about four-fiths Of the
hardwood lumber sent from this coun-
try, and 1t is believed that by cOmbin-
ing together the exporters will derive
many advantages, and also promote the
interests OF this important and increas-
ing industry.
The following inspection rules have
been adopted by the association:
Planks-Shail be sawn full size mot
to exceed a inch in thickness and
width, hearts TO be sound and we'll
boxed, 20 DO free from unsound knots,
grub-worm holes, shakes and rafting
pin holee.
Specials 49, Special sizes requiring
hearts out shall be free from heart,
loose or unsound knots and grub-worm
holes; be- we'll and truly saWn, with
square edges and ends. Planks inches
and over will admit of not over inch
of sap; all under 4 inches to be free
from sap.
Coffin Oak-Shall be free from heart,
rot, shakes, large or unsound knots,
grub-worm holes, cracks or splits; and
be sawn with square edges and ends.
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FOR SALE.


nor sALE-VALUABLE MARE. highly
Il bred. fne style, thoroughly broken A
rare bargain. Can be seen AZ No. AZ Fifteenth
street mrlf-eAdra
dor sALE-FIRST-CLAss RESTAURANT.
A corner Tenth nd Market streets, under
Hawley block. A. P BECKER, Prop. mrAh
TIOR 'SALE-FOUR OR FIVE HUNDRED
II fine large building Stone, .suitable)f0r any
kind ~ heavy stons WORK, such a. bridge. cul-
vert. dam and range work. Address W. X.
LEWIS WeIlsburz W. Va. mrlsdreor