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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-05
PLENTY OF GOLD.
-sor the Wealth of His

OF BHe bedlIn Oh MS
Seattle Mar Claim.
seattle, Wash, OcDber 4.-George
Stanley, who is mining on Eldora
Creek, in the Yukon, writes to his faith
er in this city that claims owned by
his father and partner Warden, on Ell
dorado Creek, will pan out half mill
ion In gold nuggets this winter. The
letter, predicts that claims on Bear
Creel- will t~-rar vut as rich as those
on Bonanza and Eldorado creeks. pans
averaging five dollars each.
Stanley also writes that the Canadian
government is exacting a royalty Of 25
cents per cord On wood to be used in
thaWing out the gravel this winter. A
similar charge is also made for logs
used in building cabins for the miners.
During the summer forest fires have de-
stroyed large amount of cord-wood
owing to the scarcity of water, but lit
tie sluicing has been done.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-05
DESTRUCTION BY PRAIRIE FIRES

Winnipeg, Man, October 4. -Reports
continue to pour in from all parts Of
the province of destruction by prairie
fires. In some districts not farmer
escaped loss by the fiery wave that
swept over the country. Appeals
v,,ora y,,oda in oil A,---'a-----'---r1 -
were we're n n5r aid for those who sustained
loss in the bush country east of the
city. This was where the two women
and five children lost their lives and
many other families had thrilling
escapes from fires, which hedged them
in on all sides. Several families lost
homes, crops and live stock, and as
they are new settlers, are left desti-
tute.
On Saturday afternoon the fire ran
to within 100 yards Of one of the
principal resident portions Of the city,
south Of the Assinaboine, and firemen
had to be called out to beat out the
threatening flames.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-05
Pianos Are Not
T1e Only Things
ANARCHISTS TURNED DOWN.

Chicago Federation of Labor Condemns
the Coming Demonstration.
Chicago, October 4.-Anarchists who
are arranging for demonstration in
memory Of the men executed for the
Haymarket massacre have dropped a
bomb, so to speak, into the council of
the Chicago Federation of Labor, by
asking for the official endorsement and
cooperation of union labor. The invi-
tation stirred up half hours violent
debate. The executed men were declar-
ed to have been the brothers and the
enemies of man as fast as succeeding
speakers could get the floor and express
themselves. At length the high coun-
Gil of union labor went upon record by
repudiating any implied fraternity be-
tween unionism and anarchy, and fatty
refused to take any part in the COM
ing exercises.
The invitation to take part in the me-
mortal services was rejected by a vote
of about four to one. After the vote a
majority of the anarchistic element left
the hall in body. The Anarchists will
hold the memorial meeting as usual
but it is expected that the gathering
will be tame affair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-05
TRAIN LOAD OF GOLD.

Novel Plan for Shipping Cripple Creek Out
put-Win BE Allowed to Accumulate for
Month and Then Sent East in Batch.
Colorado Springs, October A nov
ell scheme for handling the gold output
Of the Cripple Creek mines will be
put into use by the operators in that
district. The plan is to set aside the
output for one month, take the bull
lion therefrom and ship it to the
United States mint at Philadelphia in
one single consignment.
A special train will be secured for
the purpose of transporting it. The
bullion will be placed in charge OF
some express companies which can
guarantee safety, and all necessary
caution taken to prevent an accident
or theft while the consignment is in
transit.
AS the present output of Cripple
Creek is over 100000 per month
there will be one Of the largest ship
ments Of gold bullion that has ever
crossed the continent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-05
FRANCE AND BRAZIL AT ODDS.

Rio De Janeiro, October 4.-The
French minister here has demanded
the immediate settlement of the
Tampa question: and an explanation
Of Brazil's delay in the matter.
1t is asserted that the French min
lister has received practically an ulti-
matum from his government for pre-
sentation to Brazil, but has not thus
far presented it because OF his belief
that the question would be speedily
settled. France is not, however, re-
solved to Immediately occupy the dis
puted territory.
The French cruiser Dubordieu has
arrived here to look out for French
interests.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-05
a kLONDIKE RAInI...
Two Surveys Being Made Into tn, Col,
District

Two Surveys Being Made Into the Gold
District
San Francisco, October 4.-The con-
struction of a railroad from Vancouver
or from some point east of that place
on the Canadian Pacific line. to Daw-
son City, and the Klondike country in
general, will not be very difficult or
expensive undertaking, in the opinion
of Collingwood Schneider, of Ottawa
who is now in this city. He has arriy-
ed with party of Ottawa people in
Guiding E. Newcomb, deputy minister
of justice.
In discussing the building of a road
to Dawson, Mr.. Schneider said: 1.-TWO
surveys are now being made from diff
ferent points on the Canadian Pacific.
The latter company is making one of
the surveys and the government is max
ing the other
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-05
GOLD TO COME FROM EUROPE.

London, October 4-The Westmin-
ster Gazette says in its financial article
this afternoon that the weekly state
ment of the New York Associated
Banks favors the idea that the money
will soon be dearer, and adds:
"The return indicates that we are
approaching a time when the ship
ments of gold from Europe will COM
mence., es9}e scdf z; "@ 10y ~ has
securities for New York account. Any
such outflow will, we believe, affect
first, by arrangement. the Bank of
France"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-05
WILL REINsrArE THE OLD MEN.

Several Hundred Wabash Strikers Of 1894
win BE Taken Back.
Butler, Ind, October 4.-During the
railroad strike of 1894, large numbers
of Wabash employees were laid off and
their applications for reinstatement
have not been needed. 1t is now given
out here on official authority that all
the old men will be taken back as soon
as possible. This will mean the rein
statement of several hundred men over
the entire system.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-05

The salvation Army and the Volunteers
KAen RonaratA Ways

The Salvation Army and the Volunteers
Keep Separate Ways,
New York, October THE banner OF
the Salvation Army is not going to
wave over the American Volunteers, as
has been stated. On the contrary. the
flag of the Volunteers will shortly be
unfurled to the breezes OF England.
A report from Detroit saying the Vol
unteers and Salvation Army were going
to consolidate is denied.
Commander Ballington Booth is in
San Francisco now inspecting posts,
his private secretary says Booth Tuck
er is also in San Francisco working
for his new labor agency.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-05
APPOINTED BY M'KINLEY.

Washington, October 4.-The Presi.
dent to-day made the following ap-
pOintments:
William r. Finch, of Wisconsin, en-.
yoy extraordinary ana minister pleni
potentiary of the United States tc
Paraguay and Uruguay.
To be consuls Of the United States.
James 1. Dodge, of Indiana, at Ma
gaski, Japan; George W. Dickinson, OF
N:A"- York at Rellauille Ontario. AL.
YIN Smith, of Ohio, at Trinidad We,
indies, and Percy McElrath. Of No.,
York, at Turin, Italy. ->o"
Joseph Perrault, of Boise, Idauu, =,
be surveyor general of Idaho.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-05
STILL MOBILIZING TROOPS.

Gautemala, October 4.-The govern
ment is still mobilizing it's forces at
ioeonicapan and is preparing to make
al attack on the rebels, who have
taken a position in the heights Of
.oxon' near Totonicapan. 1t is be-
ileved that there will be a big battle
there, which will mark the turning
point of the war.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-05

Di0eppeared Thursdny, But HIS Accounts
Arc All Straight.
Denver, October Ralph p. New
man, assistant receiving teller in the
First National Bank Of this city, is
missing. He disappeared last Wednes-
day. The circumstances surrounding
his leave are unexplained by his rela-
tiEes and friends. Persons connected
with the bank in which he was employ
ed say all Of his accounts are straight
there. Thursday morning he failed to
show up for work and up to the present
time nothing whatever has been heard
from him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-05

SPECTA LEXCURSIONs OVER THE
B. G 0. TO THE PITTSBURG EX-
POSITION.
Thursdays, October 7th and 14th, and
Saturdays, October I'd and 18th; round
trip, S2.25, including admission to the
Exposition. Tickets good three days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-05
Books AND STATIONERY.
THE PEN IS MlGdgIER THAN THE SWORD.

De Eaan Co. Pen Manufacturers of Phil
adelphia, have put on sale in Wheeling.
w. Va, their celebrated Aluminium Pens.
These pens have been manufactured for
the past twenty-five years and give better
satisfaction than any common steel pens,
One will outlast five common pens. The
State department of West Virginia has
been using them for the past 20 years, also
Government Department, Washington. ID
81 80 per gross; SIS co doz. gross. Sam
pies, q pens on card. sent to any address
lie Office of manufa cturer. and North
Eighth Street, Philadelphia.
ED RIB
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-05
CONDITION OF THE TRrAsJrpv

NO1>10l IO4N OF ! III TREASURY.
WASHINGTON, October 4.-To-dav's
statement of the condition Of the treas
ury shows: Available cash balance
S213,437,675; gold reserve, s14S.17oS21
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-05

The South Penn Oil Company drill.
&c IN the Koen-Hay well, one mile
east of Glover Gap, yesterday. and cot
good well. 1t started off at ten bar.
rels per hour. This will open another
good Held in the Warrington district
as the leases are well divided. \ Tho
south PENIS Priehard, No. 5. in the
HoIer pool, is due in the Gordon to-
morrow. W.
New York, October 4.-Petroleum
FennsylTania crude nominally at S5c
vi City, Pa, October 4-Credit hal
ances zoe; certificates =: sales at 72c.
, at 72c bid. Shipments, 157275
barrels; runs, 1e5.59S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-05

ing the other. I"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-05

Parkersburg, W. Va. October 4.-b'
F. Shebondy, OF Cleveland. has pur-
chased Of Messrs. Buckley e Bisgantz
the prominent operators, the 450-acre
tract under lease by them in the Big
Run field, back of Williamstown, en-
bracing the Thomas Rowell, Joanna
Drake, Ben Athey, R. c. Way and Da-
vid Green farms, the price paid being
$120O00. On the territory is fourteen
completed wells, making 500 barrels
day, and the territory offers many
more promising locations.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-10-20
Syrian Tobacco.

There are three kinds of tobacco
grown in Syria, varying according to
the place Of origin: Jebeil, grown in
the district of that name; Shekif,
from the district of Tyre and Sidon,
and Abu Riha, from the neighborhood
of Lattakia. Jebeil: Of this kind a
large quantity was shipped for Egypt;
prices varied, according to quality
from IA to Is cents per pound for the
inferior tobacco, from 20 to 22H cents
for the otter class and from rs to 81
cents for the finest sort Shekif: This
was also exported to Egypt at prices
varying from six to eight cents per
pound, and from nine to II cents, ac>
cording to quality. Abu Riha: Most
Of this tobacco was sent to Great Brit
ain the remainder to Egypt; the price
of this kind for which there was a
great demand, varied from five to nine
cents per pound Western Tobacco
Journal.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-10-20
More About Tobacco.

''For the next three or four years, at
least during the life of the present
tariff, there will doubtless be a hand
some profit in cigar tobacco culture,
even if the war in Cuba should termi
nate To enable the novice to grasp
this golden opportunity to the best
advantage, he should possess informal
ton that will equip him to avoid mis-
takes.
''Under normal conditions the island
of Cuba produces annually from $780,
600 to $4,000 bales of tobacco, of
which not 25 per cent is the Vuelta
Abaio or fine, thevalue of which would
be fairly placed at about 40 to 60 cents
a pound The other IS per cent rep
resents the inferior grades, which
would be worth in Havana from five
to 80 cents a pound.
'The natural query would be, which
of these grades does Florida tobacco
resemble? 1t resembles neither one
very closely, but has its own merits
1t will not do to imagine that, because
seed comes from Cuba, it will neces-
sarily produce Havana tobacco 1t
has been demonstrated, however, that
it is best to import the Vuelta AbaJo'
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-10-20
Spotted Sumatra.

In certain district of Sumatra,
which produces an exceptionally fine
tobacco for wrappers, the leaves Of
the plant are commonly speokled in
curious way, says an unknown pa
per. One theory advanced to account
for the spots is that the dew drops on
the leaves from small lenses, which
concentrate the suns rays and burn
the vegetable tissue, but in realty the
spots are due to the work of species
of fungus that attacks the growing
tobacco. The spots have come 10 be
regarded as a kind of trademark OF
the tobacco yielded by the district,
and owing to the demand for speckied
cigars, the price of this tobacco has
risen enormously. So manufacturers
and growers have been trying to coun,
terfeit the Sumatra specl1les and they
accomplish the purpose by sprinkling
the leaves (either of the growing
plant or after they are dried) with
various chemical mixtures. In this
way certain ingenious farmers expect
to add SO per cent to the value of their
crops during the coming season.
Merchants Review.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-10-20

PRECIOUS, and may change; in fact, the
fashion in cigars has, within the mem
DRY Of most men, changed from dark
grades to light. This, is, if anything,
a change in the general direction of
Florida tobacco, and it may eventual
ly go, further.
''Then, too, in Florida, there are
many varieties of soil, yielding many
grades or qualities of tobacco. There
is the sandy blackjack ridge, produc-
ing a wrapper leaf which is quickly
ready for the smoker, but so light,
unless sl1illfully fermented, that it
flies away in burning. At the other
extreme is the flatwoods tobacco,
sometimes of a very fine and silky
texture, yet so dense in it's structure
and chemically so unyielding that, in
order to attain good, burning quail
ity, it requires year in curing.
''To ascertain these aptitudes Of the
soil, to develop well-defned and char
acteristic grades of Florida tobacco,
and, most difficult of all, to win the
national taste over from Havana to
Florida tobacco, must be labor OF
years. Powers in Times-Union
and Citizen.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-10-20

firmly. Some veguerOs or planters, in
the tobacco, do not apply any betun,
and opinions are about equally divid-
ed as to it's use. Unless great care is
observed in it's application, the tobac-
co may become soft and rot or the
leaves may get baked together, so
that when they are separated they be-
come torn and much deprecated in
value.
''After going through this sweat or
fever as the Cubans call it, the to-
bacco is ready for sorting or classifi-
cation, which is usually done by ex-
part of the work and strict attention
must be paid to the sizes, grades, and
colors of the leaves.
'In the Vuelta Abajo there are usu-
ally fifteen distinct grade or classes
made, running from Ia to 15a. The
first eight grades Ga to SAY represent
the wrappers and the numbers denote
the difference in quality and texture
of the leaf, the grades Ia to Ga repre-
senting the strictly fine wrappers. The
remaining seven grades are filters, the
last three sizes representing the small
est and lightest leaves. There are al
so some intervening grades called
quebrados and rezagos, which repre-
sent the torn, worm-eaten and imper>
feet leaves, and manufacturers select
these, according to their own ideas,
for either wrappers or filters. The
principal sizes shipped to the United
States are Ga to la, as these comprise
the best filters.
"Growers should not deceive them
selves into the belief that Florida to-
bacco is worth as much as Cuban tobac-
co: in the present state OF the mar
kets, which are absolutely controlled
by fashions it is not. There is no in
herent, unchanging quality, as in wine
it is question of personal or ma
tional taste. Americans want the
sparkling champagne; Europeans pre-
fer the rich, still wines; and the wine
makers of France and Germany laugh
in their sleeves when they ship to
America 'doctored'' beverage article
that costs them 80 cents bottle,
while they retain for their royal and
noble patrons an article that costs ten
| times as much in the making. SO the
fashion in tobacco governs prices, and
| fashion in America, at present, de-
crees higher place to Cuban than to
| Florida tobacco. But fashion is ca
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-10-20
FLORIDA
7 0 B A c c 0
Lake City Florida,
FAIR.

Lake City Florida,
Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. u
and 20. At this fair will be exhibited
the finest samples of Cuban and SUI
matra Tobacco from every county in
Florida and South Georgia. Liberal
premiums are offered by the Tobacco
Fair Association and the railroads.
Reduced rates on all railroads. The
Georgia Southern and Florida Rail-
way will run special excursion train
each day from Palatka to Lake City
and return.
For further information, address, S.
Boteler thompson, Secretary, Lake
City, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-10-20
TO PREVENT YELLOW FEVER.

No more certain cure exists for Ma
laria or Chills and Fever than Electric
Bitters. IF taken in time Yellow Fe-
yer may be averted. Try it at once
and you may save "a fatal sickness.
Sold by all druggists.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-10-20

would doubtless be the Sumatra seed
because the trade no longer looks
with favor upon the old Florida broad
leaf, but gives the preference to {
small or medium leaf that will wra1
about two cigars.
Method of Culture in Cuba.-"The
seed beds, or posturas, are prepared
in September on virgin soil, usually
near large tree, which protects the
young plants from the direct rays OF
the sun. The brush and underbrush
are burned and afterward raked off
the bed is lightly cultivated with a
pillow or hoe, and the seed is sown
broadcast over it.
"When about five inches high, the
plants are set out in the field, and
they are usually ready by the middle
of October. The plants are set about
two feet apart each way, and the best
crops are usually raised on the up
lands and hillsides.
cat one time guanO was extensively
used as fertilizer for tobacco, but of
late years it's use is becoming less
general, and the planters are substi-
tuting green and well-rotted stable
and think they obtain better
results.
GAS soon as the lower leaves on the
stalk begin to mature the seedbud is
pinched out. This stops the upward
growth and causes the sap to extend
out into the leaves, giving them char
acter and color as we'll as increased
size.
During the growth of the plant in
cessant care is required to keep down
the weeds and remove the worms
which are always to be found in the
tobacco fields Of Cuba. These are
mostly removed by manipulating;
sometimes focks of turkeys are dr1v-
en- through the fields to assist in this
labor. They are excellent helpers In
this respect, but are apt to make
small punctures in the leaves with
their bills.
"About six weeks after being set
out. if the weather is favora BILE, the
tobacco is ready for the first cutting,
and the portion cut at this time is
called the temprano tobacco and usu-
ally represents the finer wrappers.
''The stalk is slit up one side, just
deep enough to remove two leaves,
which the filler holds together, and
they are hung over pole one on each
side; and as many pairs OF leaves as
NAV be ripe are removed in this man
ner
''The leaves are placed close togeth-
er on these poles which are then
carried to closed curing-sheds and
hung about a foot apart, when the to-
bacco dries out and the colors become
set. A second and third cutting are
made in the same manner.
''When the leaves in the sheds be-
gin to show the proper color, they
are taken down and each leaf is de-
tached; they are then laid down in
piles or rows called matules, each pile
representing about 200 pounds. In
making these piles row of tobacco is
first laid down and sprinkled with a
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-10-20
TOBACCO DEPARTMENT.
Address all communications to Tobacco
Department, Agriculturist, DeLand, Fla.

The Florida Agriculturist was adopted
as the official organ of the Florida State
Tobacco Growers Association at the
Quincy convention, March 10, 1897.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-28
CHURCH NOTICE.

st. Peters Church.
Holy Communion and Services q.
IL a. m. and $50 p. m.
Sunday Schocl at - 80.
All Interested are cordially invited
REV. J. B. EDDIE.
Rector.
Metho6ist-Services Sunday at :,
a m. az" 7 80 p. m.
Junior League at 4 p. m.
Young Peoples meeting at 7 D. N
Sunday School at - m.
All are cordially invited.
j. M. WILSON,
Pastor.
Presbyterian Csurch-Services .t
IL a. III. and 7 80 p. a..
Morning subject: On the Down
Evering subject: "Manliness." A
sermon lecture for young men.
Everybody welcome.
FRANCIS. L. NASH.
Pastor.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-28
Cltohing Made to Order.

My new BOOK of Tailoring Samples is
now ready. The line has steadily pro.
greSsed SO that today it is equal to anv in
the market. either in assortment voveI,.
or prices.
The manufacturing department has
Kept pace with the times and turns out
well made and stylish garments.
Every workman is an artist in his
branch. Every yard of cloth is shrunk
before being cut, so that the clothing keen
'nelr shape, A perfect fit guaranteed.
Every order receives prompt and care
full attention.
f 24tf los D,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-28
THE UNION LABEL BILL.

Every days discussion on the Union
Label Bill leads the people Of the
State to suppose that the Silver party
OF Nevada is opposed to organized
labor. NO party who opposes organ
lied labor can succeed in Nevada.
There is a silver majority in the Sen
ate and yet the Sena;e has temporizsd
with the question. 1t is the Reput.
lican minority that is leading them
into a trap to be set this winter and
sprung at the mex election.
If the bill passes a Silver Senate.
with a silver majority it will be held
responsible by the men in this State
who work for wages. 1t should be
brought up Monday and disposed of
by indefinate postponement.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-28
D. G. KitZmeyer.

HAS, after a vacation Of three
years again assumed control
of the business az the Old
stand, No. 80 South Carson
street, and invites all who are
IN want of goods or work in
his line to give him a trial
lie promises to furnish a good
quality of goods, and do good
work at the very lowest prices.
a10
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-28

Inc shirt fronts in the show win
COWS are getting very loud and
sporty.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-28

The Sacramento Bee figures out
that Attorney Delmas Of San Fran
cisco is a bigamist and ought to be
prosecuted under the law. 1t GER
tainly looks that way.