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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-09
A WORD TO DAYTON.
Lamar G. Powell, of the Fairmont West
yirginian (Republican) Speaks Out to the
Conoressmau

Lamar G. Powell, of the Fairmont West
yirginian (Republican) Speaks Out to the
Congressman.
Fairmont West Virginian.
Our Mr.. Dayton has a pet measure
duly prepared which he hopes to get
through Congress at the approaching
session. 1t provides for two Federal
districts in this State, which will, of
course, necessitate the appointment Of
another set Of Federal officers-Judge,
Clerk, District Attorney, Marshal, etc.
This to the ordinary citiZen will seem
wholly unnecessary. Judge Jackson has
always done the business Of the State
uncomplainingly, and we understand
that he thinks now at his advanced age
that the duties are not too arduous for
one man. He has never been behind
with his work and yet has always had
time for pleasure and recreation. We
have frequently heard of him going to
the mountains to fish and hunt, and we
have also known him to visit the sea-
shore. We will venture to say that
throughout his judicial career his du-
ties have not required his attention
half the time.
Mr.. Dayton explained the workings
Of his bill to the State Bar Association
at its recent meeting in Morgantown,
and it was approved by the members
generally. This is net strange. Sew
eral of them, no doubt, felt that they
were eligible to Judgeship. and that
two chances for such a position were
better than one.
1t is known that Mr.. Dayton hopes
to be one of the Judges. 1t is a life
position-a soft snap. He thinks he
Is entitled to such a distinction because
be beat Billy Wilson. For that little
feat, which prominent Democrats said
in advance George Andy's dog could
easily perform our Congressman
thinks he can never be repaid We
think that we have shown that his bill
is unnecessary-that it would be simply
piece of extravagance-and we hone
our national law makers will so regard
it.
Mr.. Dayton should be wholly salts
fed with the $4,000 he will have re-
ceive at the END of his present term
in Congress.
We are not unmindful of the fact.
however, that there arb a good MANY
people in Marion county who would
Ike for him to ask for another tara
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-09
SISTERSVILLE.

Sistersville, w. Va, December s.
Last evening at their club rooms in the
McCoach building, the Virginia Club
gave one of their receptions and dances,
which was like all the others, a most
enjoyable affair There was good at
tendance of the club and in addition to
this quite a number of visitors from
out of the city. The music for the oc-
casion was furnished by the band of
the June Agnott company, which is at
the Opera House this week.
R. l.. Henry, of Chicago, vice presi-
dent and general manager of the Henry
& Macdonald Oil Company arrived in
the city this afternoon and will remain
for several days looking after the in
terests Of the company here.
Word was received from Middle
bourne this afternoon that some of the
saloon men who were on trial out
there had been given pretty salty doses.
The report came by telephone and
stated that those who had been tried
had been sentenced to Jail for sixty
days, and also that they had been as
sessed a fine of $40 in each case.
Mrs. Walt Brown, formerly of this
city, but living in Butler at present.
arrived in the city last evening and
will be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Hold
Sweetland and Mr. Frank Sweetland at
their home On Burt street for a short
time.
d. A. Henderson,, the druggist, who
has been very i'll with pneumonia for a
week, is so seriously i'll this evening
week. died this evening.
Brown Betty street from Charles to
Catherine, is being filled in by the city
and will be properly graded in short
time.
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Good Guitars, $3.50.
MILLIGAN WILKIN co.
IN THE SUPREME COURT,

Special to the Register.
Charleston, w. ", December S.-The
Supreme Court to-day handed down the
following opinions:
Maxwell VS.. Burbridge, from Dod-
bridge county, opinion by McWhorter,
decree of Circuit Court reversed and
cause remanded.
Elbon VS.. Adams e Miner, from
Tucker county, decree Of Circuit Court
affirmed by a divided court, Judges
Dent and McWhorter being for affirm
ance and Judges Eglish and Brannon
for reversal
Long vs.. Perine, from Taylor county.
opinion by Brannon, decree of Circuit
Court affirmed.
Crumlish's administrator VS.. the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company
from Jefferson county, opinion by Bran
non, decree Of Circuit Court corrected
and affirmed
Nye, assignee Of Vanderwerker. VS..
the Baltimore e Ohio Railroad Com
pany, from Taylor county, opinion by
English, decree of Circuit Court re-
versed and cause remanded.
Adjourned till SATURDAY..
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-09
JACK" MASON DEAD.

Officer "Jacl" Mason died at 2::3O
o'clock this morning at his home On
the Island, after a lingering illness
He had a host of warm friends. who,
while in a. measure prepared for this
news, will nevertheless be shocked by
the announcement, as they had hoped
for his ultimate recovery. Mr.. Mason
was one of the most efficient officers
on Capt. Benefits force and one Of
the most popular. He was a member
Of Wheeling Lodge No. ia, X. of p.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-09
FARRAGHER ACCEPTS.

Mike Farrag CHER, the plucky Youngstown
boxer. writes to the sporting editor Of
the Register in regard to the challenge is
sued by Jimmy OLeary. Farragher eX-
presses his willingness to meet OLeary, if
.sthe latter will fight at 1873 pounds He
states that if OLeary will deposit for
felt he will cover it promptly, and will
agree to fight within four weeks from date
Of signing articles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-09
ANOTHER CHALLENGE.

VIM. Locke, the well known wrestler
challenges Charles Dadly, of the South
Side, for contest for So to s15C a side
men to weigh 1H pounds. This challenge
may be accepted through the Register.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-09
GUN CLUB MEDAL.

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, December s.
Cole" of the 60 per cert class, who are
contesting for the gold medal to be given
by the Mountain State Gun Club to the
one winning it three times in succession
hit IS out of 20 targets in the contest yes
terday. and if he makes the largest score
at another contest to be held Saturday
he will be the winner.
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THE SIX DAYS RACE.
Miller Ahead OF thu Competitors and Es-
tablishing Record

NEW IOrK, december S.--At midnight
the indomitable eighteen were still ped
aling their way, lap after lap around
the high banked floor of the Madicon
Square Garden. From midnight to
midnight Miller had put more than $50
miles behind him. This marvellous rec
ord on the day OF the race carried him
along to total OF more than 1900 miles
IL Il hours, 139 miles ahead Of thesfor-
mer record. During this weary journey
Miller has left the track but a few
hours With the exception, perhaps, OF
Stephane, the Frenchman, Miller had
UP to late in the afternoon had less
sleep than any other man on the track.
And, Notwithstanding this, Miller is
seemingly in as good condition as he
was yesterday, when experts claimed
that he and Rice, the Wilkesbarre coal
miner, were in the best shape of all the
riders.
The next man to Miller at the pres
ent time is Rice, and he is something
more than fifty miles behind. But he
Is strong and seems to have the same
determination thata carried him al
most to the front in the big race Of
last year. Last years champion, Ted
dy Hale, whose great ride then prom
ises to be far outdone this year, is now
making up ground. He is almost IT'S
miles behind the leader, but neverthe-
less he has crept up from tenth place,
which he held last night, to eighth
place, and is certain to go much high
er before the end is rachd. After
sixty hours of what seemed to Ameri-
cans to be the fiercest kind of rivalry
Etephane has given in to Rivierre, and
the latter has put more than a hum
bred miles between himself and his
fellow countryman. indeed, Rivierre
holds a dangerous place in the front
ranks. He is third man in the race
and has a good lead On those below
him.
Stephane, Rivierre's auondam rival,
took the sulks tonight, which &C.
counts for his lost ground. He dis
appeared from the track for couple
Of hours, and even after that only
rode at intervals. Weller, who made
such a wonderful effort during the
second day, but who, too, got stub
born later on, has returned to his
work with renewed vigor, but he is
now far behind.
The score at lis a. m. was:
Miller, 1233 miles, 4 laps; Rice, 1,l62
miles, laps; Rivierre, 1127 miles. 2 laps;
Schinner, 1,143 miles, laps; Moore, 1,0g9
miles, laps; Waller, 1,096 miles, laps;
Pierce, 1910 miles, laps; Hale, LOST miles,
lap; Stephane, 1,C26 miles, laps; Fixes,
1000 miles, 1 lap; Golden, 1,0l7 miles, 6
laps Enterman, 95S miles; KIM, 922 miles,
laps; Cannon, 932 miles; julius, S73 miles
51aps; Beacon, rs miles, 5 laps; Gray, 726
miles, lap; Johnson, Gil miles laps.
Miller was 100 miles and 4 laps ahead Of
the record for 70 hours.
New York, December SKINNY
Michael, the Welsh wonder, wheeled
q five miles exhibition naced by tam
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PATENTS GRANTED.

Special to the Register
Washington, D. c., December S.-The
following West Virginia patents have
been granted: To Henry B. Curry,
Troy, on spur; and to Thomas Davis
son, Lost Creek, on a stock car.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-09
DAVEY'S DEFI.
Sporting Editor of the Register.

Sporting Editor of the Register.
Sir:-Kindly state in your valuable paper
that I am ready to wrest:e anybody in
the word at 122 POUNDS, for from 500 to
$3.50 side. An answer through the Reg
lister will receive prompt attention.
Respectfully,
FRANK DAVEY
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BOWLING.

Results of LAST Nights Games in AL the
Tournaments
In the Wheeling bowling tournament the
results last night were as follows:
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FOR Observation-Disclosures


FOR SALE-Hotel and bar. centrally 10
Gated. Address 2. o. Box o. city. no30etdq
FOR SALE-A lot OF new shelving. at a
sacrllce. u. Z. GENIHER. no11h
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-09

SLIGHTLY USED PIANO CHEAP.
We offer this week at a very low
price, a fine upright piano used less
than one year. F. w. BANNER CO.,
1910 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-09

New York, December S.-Petroeum,
inal at S5c.
Oil City, Pa, December S.-Credit
balances Csc; certificates, first sales
2,0O0 cash at Csc, and 1,000 regular at
Gee; closed offered at those prices.
Shipments, 1850 barrels; runs, 9S,563
barrels.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-09

New York, December SKINNY
Michael, the Welsh wonder, wheeled
five miles exhibition, paced by tan
dems and triplets, at the Madison
Square Garden to-day in 1925.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-09

The indications are that oil will be
found at the new Hicks we'll The
drilling has not yet been finished, but
gas has been discovered. which gives
every promise that the greasy fluid is
not far away.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-09

Scorers, Plankey and Wees: umpire,
Cook; tonight, The Bowlers VS.. Defend
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-05-15
General Graus. For Horses.

In his Campaigning With Grant"
Ill The Century, General Horace Porter
tells an anecdote Ct the punishment
Grant bestowed upon a teamster who
abused his horses. General Porter says
that Grant referred to the incident,
Which seemed to make a great in res
sion upon him, at the dinner table, and
then said: If people knew how much
nero they could yet out Of Il horse by
g~entleness than by ~harshness, they
would save a great deal Of trouble both
to the horse and the man. A horse is a
particularly intelligent animal. He a
be made to do almost anything if his
master has intelligence enough 10 let
him know what is required. Some men,
fer instance, when they want to lead 4
horse forward, turn toward him and
stare hin Ill the face. He, cf course,
thinks they are barring his way, and he
stands still. II they would turn their
back to him and aoye on, he would
naturally fellow. | aa looking forward
longl1gly 70 the time when we can end
this war, and | can settle down On my
st. Louis farm and raise horses. | love
to train young colts, and I VIII invite
you all to visit me and take Il hand in
the amusement. When cid age comes
Oh, and | get too feeble to move about,
| expect to derive my chief pleasure
from sitting III a big armchair in the
center Of a ring, a sort Of training
course, holding q colts leading line III
my hand and watching him run around
the ring" He little foresaw that a tor
turing disease was to cut short his life
before he could realize his cherished
hopes Of enjoying the happiness of the
peaceful old age which he anticipated.
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BOOK STORE,

BOOK STORE,
On the corner Of Market and ST. Leais
streets. and keeps the largest variety
of goods in that line that was ever
offered for sale IN Lafonrche.
He has also a enc assortment of
Tinware, Granite Iron Ware, Wire,
Flower pots, &c.
Subscriptions received for newspa-
pers. periodicals and magazines at
publishers prices.
All at prices to suit the times.
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TAKE NOTICE

We call the attention Of
justices Of the peace elect of
this and adjoining parishes
that we are prepared to fur
nish them all needed forms
in their line of business on
short notice and at reasona-
BILE prices. Write or call and
see for yourselves.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-05-15

To salute with the left hand j. a
deadly insult to Iohammedans il the
east.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-05-15

An English rector in an agricultural
parish found his own Sermon accepta-
Bile enough to his congregation, but not
so those OF his assistant.
"Why don't you come to hear Mr..
Jones:' he said to the leading farmer.
Hes an excellent fellow and breaches
far better than / DO"
THAT may be, SIR" was the grave
rcjoinder, ''but We've been inquiring
and inqUiring about your curatc, and
We can't find as he's got any property,
and We DONE like to be told of our sins
By 4 person as hasn't got no property"
Strand tI@ca1inp.
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The Vale lock manufacturers have
proved that j. 4 patent lock having six
steps" each capable of being reduced
il height 20 fines, the number of
changes or combinations will be Sc, 400.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-05-15

eCastoriai sso well adapted to children that
1 recommend it as superior toany prescription
known to me" H. A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
III So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, n. Y.
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The biggest cricket field in the world
that is to say, the biggest ground set
apart entirelyfo for the gsne-is the Oval
al KeulingtoQ
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"The use OF 'Castoria' is SO universal and
RS merits SO well known that it seems a work
Of s~upererogation to endorse it. Few are the
intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach"
CARLOS MARTYN, D. D., "
- New York City.
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PAY OF ACTRESSES.
WOMEN ON THE STAGE RECEIVE, AS
A RULE, SMALL SALARIES.

There Arc q Few Who Are Rewarded Lib
orally, but Generally tic business Is Not
Profitable, and Not Many In This Coun-
try Have Made Fortunes.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-27

men in whom natural feeling has not
been burned out by the intense fire
of partisanship; men who believe that
the law should be obeyed by its agents
as well as by it's victims; men who will
see that outrages upon the states pris-
oners are exposed and punished as full
ly as if they were committed upon the
ordinary citizen. That is the kind of
light that the people of Minnesota will
insist shall be turned upon the state
prison, concerning whose history new
chapters, brutal and horrible in their
import, are coming to light day after
day. There will be others than the
warden and his deputies en- trial, If this
attitude of bias on the part of those
who should feel most keely the dis
honor of their state be maintained.
Neither will the people forget or for
give it, They want only the truth and
the right. Let those upon whom the
responsibility rests see that the truth
is told and that light breaks upon the
dark places of the prison system.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-27

Why, then, is a Republican boss ap-
pealing to Republican voters for no
other reason than to maintain party
regularity, opposing an ideal candidate
for mayor because he is not the reg
ular Republican candidate, and then
arranging to transfer, at the last mo-
ment, the Republican voting strength
to the Tammany Democratic candi-
date.
We cannot believe that such lesson
as this will be lost. OF all the hum
bugs that have ever been exposed in
this country, none is so pretentious and
absurd as the alleged devotion of the
bosses to regularity. 1t is the whip
with which they hold in line the fool
ish voters, who are really attached to
party and are willing that bad men
should go into office in it's name,
rather than that it should experience
a temporary defeat. With that one CO.
ercive implement in their hands, the
machine leaders manage conventions
and carry states and divide the SpOils
between them. What reverence or re-
spect can be left now for their plea,
when drama like that in New York
city is being enacted upon a stage in
view of all the masses of our people?
There We see the spoilsmen consorting
with one another, winking the eye and
thrusting the tongue into the cheek,
and arranging for managing the silly
voters as if they were flock of sheep.
The Independent Republican is not
good enough for Platt, but, as a reg
ular" Republican, Tammany Demo-
crat suits him better. How can there,
after this, be found man to assist
in the repetition of such crimes as have
been committed in the past in the name
of party regularity?
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-27
NANsEN AT WASHINGTON.
Reception Given for the Famous
Arctic Explorer.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-Dr Fridt-
jof Nansen, the Arctic explorer, was
given a reception tonight at the Airing
ton hotel, by the National Geographic
society. The parlors and banquet room
of the hotel were appropriately decor
ated with plants and flowers and the
Norwegian and American flags. The
guests were introduced to DR.. Nansen
by DR.. David T. Day, of the geological
survey, and Hon. Gardiner Hubbard,
and assisting the explorer in receiving
were Gen. Greely, of the army, and
Engineer Melville, of the navy. Those
who called included Secretaries Long
and Alger, Assistant Secretaries Van
derlip and Roosevelt, Associate Justice
Harlan, of the supreme court; Hon.
John W. Foster and Secretary to the
President Porter, and other distfn-
guished public men. After the .recep
ton Gen. Greedy made few remarks
complimentary of Nansen and his work,
Engineer Melville introduced Nansen
as the grandest hero who ever went
into the Arctic sea. and the latter
briefly responded,
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-27

reprinting the sort of stuff that it put
in circulation just before the presi-
Dental contest was to be decided. It
is spouting to the galleries. Another
election is about to take place. It is
not national, as the last was, but still
it involves the political control Of i'm
portant cities and states. In New York,
in Maryland and Kentucky, in Ohio and
in Iowa Republicans are looking with
anxious eyes to the outcome Of next
weeks balloting. Every device is to
be worked, every ruse tried and moth
ing left undone to fire the popular
heart and assure Republican majori-
ties. Wherefore, we have this wonderful
tenderness for; Cuba and this willing
ness to try a. bout at arms with the
effete Spanish monarchy. Let no one
entertain alarm. All this rant goes no
further than the surface effect. The
Republican party has had eight months
IN which to- act upon the Cuban ques-
ton. What has it done? Thus far, less
than nothing. There has been no ces-
satlon OF the cruel wrong perpetrated
by Spain in that wretched island. There
has been no help or hope Of help from
the United States. The same papers
that blackguarded President Cleveland
for his policy toward Cuba have been
smltten dumb when President McKin-
ley follows in his footsteps. He might,
bn flo nf
CUBA lying to the breeze. We have
acted the part of the coward toward
brothers in distress, and the less said
about it the better.
1t does turn ones stomach, though.
to hear this Republican repetition of
its bray over Cuba just as the polling
places are about to open. In the name
OF decency and what men hold sacred
let this one issue drop out of the cam
palgn repertoire. If there is not cour-
age enough, sufficient devotion to free
oom, generous humanity, that would
make us hasten to the succor Of the
Needy, let US drop the pretenses that
aggraVate and emphasize our fault.
Ihere is no more likelihood of a war
with Spain, less, if anything, than there
was one year or even two years ago.
Leave a cause so high and holy out
OF the list of campaign catch-words,
and let US cease to advertise our own
shame by firing the popular heart"
with stories Of Cuba's suffering and
need when an election is nendino and
at all other times preserving our at
tltude Of callous and inhuman indiffer-
ence.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-27
HIS OWN AFFAIR.
AitSeld Discusses Mayor HnrrisOn's
Trip to New York.

CHICAGO, Oct. 26.-Ex-Gov. Altgeld
said today regarding Mayor Harrison's
proposed visit to New York and the
report that it would split the Demo-
cracy: THAT idea is too absurd to be
discussed"
What do you think of Mayor Har-
rison's going?' was asked.
ooh, that is his own affair. The peo-
pie who are supporting Henry George
are Democrats and they stand on the
Democratic platform in the present
campaign while Tammany does not. In
Chicago Mr.. George has almost as large
a following in proportion to population,
as he has in New York. Last spring
they united with the active silver peo-
pie and made the nomination of Mr..
Harrison for mayor of Chicago a pos
sibility, and If he now wishes to slap
the people who made his nomination a
possibility why, that is his own affair.
From all the information L can get L
am satisfied that the Henry George
vote is going to astonish the politicians.
1t looks to me as though he was bound
to get twice as many votes as he got
before, and if he does it will elect him"