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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-31

Cash quotations were as follows:
Flour. steady; winter patents 81 1901 so:
stralghts 81 $e@4 60; spring specials IS 80:
sprlng patents "a 50N4 50; straishts s. 20Q
:. Wheat. No. spring 93f195c; No. 8 spring
91G9fc; No. ? red 59cG$1 o.
Corn, NJ. 2. 2l7$c: no, 2 yellow 277sc.
oats, No. 2, 23s4m24c; No. 3 white 2t120
Evening star., 1898-09-21

Ihe announcement comes from Chicago
that man in that city has at last discov-
cred the art of color photography. Similar
or less regularity for a good many years,
but none of the methods hitherto discov-
cred ever seemed to be Of any value
About decade ago q handsome photo
graph in colors was shown, the picture of a.
briiiiant-hued japanese vase then in the
possession of famous New York collector
but, whether 1t was really color photo
nothing more was ever heard of the par
ucular method by which 1t was claimed this
picture was made.
The story that comes now from Chicago
appears to have good deal more than the
usual foundation in fact, and according to
II the method has been subjected to many
and severe tests and has proven a success
in every instance.
1t is to be hoped that the problem, which
has for more than a quarter of a century
been attacked from all sides by chemists
and photographers. has at last been solved
The art OF color photography, if it can be
perfected and made practicable, in addition
to its value in portraiture, will revolution
lZe the work of book and magazine illustra-
ton. The ithographer's stone will be su-
perseded and pictures, true to life in
color as well as line, will be within reach of
every one. What boon to the world it
would be If the works of the great masters
could De reproduced in such d way.
Evening star., 1898-09-21
The Plague in India,

Tie English authorities in India are meet
ing with almost insurmountable obstacles
in their Efforts To battle with the plague
Already during the present epidemic the
number of deaths has passed the one hun
dred thousand mark and is steadily increas-
ing. and this only means the number of
deaths that have been officially reported
1t Is known that in this epidemic, as in
those that have preceded it, the natives. so
far from cooperating with the medical
authorities. have done their best to hinder
them IN their work and there have doubt
less been many thousands of cases which
were never reported. The natives claim
that the system of public hospitals is dis
tasteful to all classes and that some other
method must be pursued II the officials wish
for the aid and cooperation of the people
generally. The difficulties in the way of
lighting disease in a country like India
without running counter to the religious
BreJudices Of the people are enormous. In
civilized Countries. where the people appre-
cidte the value Of modern medical methods
the chances Of an epidemic getting a foot
mold and spreading are becoming less and
less every year, but such is not the case
i'll India, where caste prejudice is an even
greater barrier to reform than ignorance
Evening star., 1898-09-21

In his recommendation to the War De-
partment that such Cuban troops as are
willing TO relinuuish all connection with
the cuban army be given employment upon
various works undertaken by the United
States at Santiago, Gen. Lawton seems to
have hit upon at least q partial solution of
a problem which is surrounded with a good
many difficulties. He does not favor their
use In policing either the city or province.
but is, on the contrary. opposed to that
idea. If Gen. Lawton's suggestion is car
ried out 1t will doubtless provide work for a
large number of men who from long service
In the army under trying surroundings
might be said to have got out of the habit
of taking care of themselves in the ordi
nary yocations of life. The whole island
has become so thoroughly demoraIized
through the long continuance of the war
that it will probably take years rather
than months, for the country and the peo-
pie to get back to the conditions which ex-
listed before the attempt was made to throw
off the Spanish yoke. The proposition
presented by Gen. Lawton is unsatisfactory
only because it does not go far enough 1t
is likely that If bill We're introduced in
Congress this winter providing for the en-
listment of regiments of Cubans It would
meet with more favorable consideration
than did the effort which was made last
winter to pass bill allowing the recruit
Evening star., 1898-09-21
Rallying the Voters,

1He congressional campaigns are now
ialriy under way. and the managers of the
TWO parties show by their deliverances that
they are shrewd observers and alive TO the
situation If they are not to be taken too
literally 1t is because of the fact that as
managers they must have regard to the ef-
fect which their views are likely TO have
and which they desire shall be produced
On their respective followers. 1t is permit
ted the general to rally and direct his
forces il the way best calculated to secure
The greatest service from them
Chairman Babcock Of the republican COM
mittee. who has two admirably managed
campaigns to his credit expresses a fear
OF republican overconfidence He rallies
his people on that line. There is not as
he asserts, any danger to be apprehended
from any other source. The people are
still with the party Of sound money, and
need only to be urged to the polls. He
recognizes no changes which threaten a
democratic majority In the next House.
Only apathy is to be feared.
Secretary Kerr, speaking for the demo-
cratic committee, feels cheered up 10 the
Evening star., 1898-09-21
Tipping Ether.

The Russians, who are widely regarded
as class as inveterate tipplers, are now
Charged with the invention of new means
of satisfying the thirst for stimulating
forms of alcohol. Ether is said to be SO
Widely used by the Russian peasants in
certain districts that the atmosphere is
thlckly impregnated with the fumes of this
volatile liquid on market days, when the
people assemble in large numbers The
vice Is said also 10 have spread across the
border and to have become so prevalent IN
Lithuanian Prussia as to cause the gov
ernment much alarm. Heavy excise rates
are believed TO be the cause of the spread
of the new habit, the ether beng more
cheaply obtainabie than the ordinary de-
cocuons of alcoholic drinks. The vice
spreads even TO the children, who are re-
ported as often attending school decidedly
under the influence of the ether, their
mothers having given it to them in uuanti-
ties TO counteract the pains Incidental to
the minor ailments of childhood. The at
tention OF the officials is being pointedly
directed to this evil, and steps may be
taken to deprive the peasants of their free
access to ether, which is medically regard
ed as far too dangerous in its power and
It's e1fects to be recklessly used.
Evening star., 1898-09-21
The B. and o. Situation.

1t is no easy matter to get at the exact
condition of affairs through the haze of un-
certainty and contradictions which sur
rounds the deal for the control of the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad. The infusion of
new blood and capital from the west is the
most interesting and significant feature
Tor the men whose names are mentioned in
connection with the transaction are all men
OF vast resources: but they are men who
are accustomed to getting large and healthy
returns from any investments they may
make 1t is a certainty that they would
never have invested any such sum as they
are credited with doing unless they could
see the promise of dividends in the near
future. This very fact is one of the most
hopeful signs about the deal. The road is
naturally one of the most valuable pieces
of property in the United States Its re-
sources are enormous, and the section of
country through which it runs is among
the richest in the country. When its af-
fairs are finally Strengthened out and the
management is in a condition at last to
carry out the needed changes. many of
which have already been planned, the road
will doubtless take its proper place again
among the best dividend-paying roads in
the United States
Evening star., 1898-09-21

point of enthusiasm. His reports are rosy
as the morn. A democratic House seems
the likeiest thing in the world to him.
There was. he admits. period of depres-
sion. but that has passed The people are
now aroused and the drift is all to the
democracy.
Each man, it will be observed, expresses
himself in a way calculated to benefit his
party. The republicans have really been
flying too high in their calculations. and
need a word of warning. Strong as they
may be, they yet will have to work for
what they get this year. Majorities are
nowhere growing on trees. And so they
had better heed their leader and wake up,
even if his face Is a little longer than the
occasion would seem to warrant.
Mr.. Kerr's extreme cheerfulness like
wise meets the democratic demand. The
gloom on that side has been so dense it
cannot be ightened by any ordinary means
For Mr.. Kerr simply to have said that the
prospect had grown brighter than at one
time would not have accomplished any re-
suits The democrats would not have
needed that, for 1t would have meant moth
ing encouraging. So he announces a sun
burst, and fixes general attention.
1t Is still true. however, that the political
manager proposes and the voter disposes
Evening star., 1898-09-21

ing OF Cubans in the army Of the United
States AT that time 1t was thought that
such action would give offense to the Amer
lean volunteers who were very anxious to
See service in Cuba themselves. The Amer
lean soldiers, regulars and volunteers, are
not as anxious to go to Cuba now as they
We're few months ago. They would pre-
fer to have someone else go, and there is a
noticeable lack of enthusiasm on the part
of the men when any company or regiment
is mentioned for service on the island. Ii
all probability the work of the army of oc
cupation will not be severe, but it will Ea
trying and stupid, and it is not the sort Of
they have no taste for it The Cubans who
have seen service during their war with
Spain are, on the contrary, admirably
suited for just such work, especially if
they are under the command of experienced
American army officers. In the first place
they are acclimated and, after the hard
ships and dangers through which they have
gone during the past few years, they would
look upon garrison life and the ordinary
duties of an army of occupation as pleasant
and attractive in the extreme No one
claims that they are as good soldiers as
those who have gone or would go from the
United States, but they would answer every
purpose and under the changed conditions
would probably approximate a good deal
nearer to our own military ideals than they
have ever been able to do before.
Evening star., 1898-09-21
The Case of Colonel Bryan.

The case Of Col. Bryan presents some un-
usual and some amusing features. His
friends complain that he is being held In
sort of durarce vile: that the administra-
lfor fearing his power on the stump, is
keeping him IN camp for no other reason
bat TO rob the campaign in Nebraska of a
potent anti-administration agency. They
demand his release, as also that Of the
score or more OF other silver orators who
ar. members Of Colonel Bryan's regiment,
and who. Ike him, are represented to be
chatting in these spouting times of peace
under tho restraint of military uniform.
Colonel Bryan himself maintains most
extraordinary silence. Asked for an ex-
p1es~iou Oh the political issues of the day.
he declares that his commission as a SOL
|der forbfds him to speak-but naively adds
hat hy has not changed his mind on those
| |subJy cts since entering the army As he
|ais0oursad at length on the subject of ma
,iOuaI expansion just before starting for
Florida. uO man need be in ignorance as to
where Colonel Bryan now stands. Refer
eEcc 10 thu speech made at Omaha sup
plies fun Information. The sentiments con-
tanned in tuat dcliyerance are still Colonel
Eryau's sentiments
\ question to how he likes a soldiers
life II treated with the same amfahIe and
|lut0Tmiug indireCtiOn- He will only admit
that ~ is not so enamored of the life that
h. may be expected to enter the regular
army when his career as a volunteer comes
10 All cTd. Which is to say that he is
heartily sick Of the life, and is pining for
the end to come.
Well. Colonel Bryan has the matter in
his O"n hands. and need not pine for very
long A motion to resign, like a motion to
|adjourn. is always in order. The war is
over and if Colonel Bryan's interest in
military affairs has lapsed. line from him
To that effect. addressed to the proper au-
thorities. would, in all probability, receive
prompt attention. The unwilling soldier is
of no credit to himself and of but limited
Service 10 the country.
As for the silver cause in Nebraska, that
might profit more by maintenance of the
status quo. Colonel Bryan as campaign
Orator would be enjoyable, as always but
lot new Played through the campaign as
leader bursting with message for the
people. and gagged by the opposition with
tis shoulder straps. he might be capital
ized at good figure.
Evening star., 1898-09-21

In no respect Will the domination. or
even The influence. Of the United States in
me PHILIPPINES work for good more than
IN t-. social life Of the people. An Amer
lean minister who has recently returned
-Ecn tn iSiaHus is the authority for the
statement that the priests have for many
years charged the natives no less than
tE'riN dollars fo- performing the marriage
service As the average native under
Spanish rule was able to earn a5ou. five
dollars a month when times were good"
aHa he had regular employment. * is easy
1" See Why the rite OF matrimony has
been more hCUCrcd in the breach than in
The observance and why common law mar
riaees have always been the rule rather
tAaL Tie exception 1t is safe to say that
among the first reforms introduced in the
Islands Is one that Will have direct bearing
Upon the ~ancttty of :he marriage relation.
Evening star., 1898-09-21
elf they're Rich's
shoes they're proper"
Ten=tWo F.

Hard to understand why
some folks will wear common
place footwear when Rich's
shoes are here-within easy
reach of every one. They're
growing fewer all the time,
though-more Rich" foot
wear sold now than ever.
Our styles are the STYLES
taken up by all fashionable
folk. The vast majority of the
fashionables wouldn't think of
wearing any other sort.
We get our styles direct
from the foremost makers of
America-those whose crea-
tons set the footwear fashions.
We control these styles as far
as the capital city is concerned
in fact only a small circle of
stores-one in each large city
enjoys the sale of them.
So much for exclusiveness.
When it comes to price you
pay no more than what such
high grade footwear is actual
ly worth. Not as much in the
end as for inferior qualities.
Evening star., 1898-09-21

"It's no use talkin'.' said Mr.. Corntossel,
as he knocked the ashes out of his pipe.
This govern ment amt run right"
Whats the natter" asked the neighbor.
There amt enough people to do the
work. They're tryin' to put too much onto
the War Department When it was decided
to have war. the War Department ap-
piled fur men an got EN- it went ahead
an licked the Spaniards an wound the bus
mess up in few months. War was easy.
But II they want to open up an office that
won't have anything but busy days an all
kinds of trouble. let 'em make arrange
ments fur d Peace Department"
Evening star., 1898-09-21
Pharlnaceutic.

Oh, quinine is a bitter dose.
But other things Is worse:
Twill chase away the fever
That you've been compelled to nurse.
It's really blessin' when
It's rightly understood.
Step up an take your medicine;
It's goin' to do you good.
Investigations Is prescribed
Fur men of higher place;
Tain best to sugar coat EN-
Sos the real thing leaves no trace.
Wise men who know it's needed
Wouldn't dodge it if they could;
Step up an take your medicine;
It's going to do you good.
Evening star., 1898-09-21
Elphonzo Youngs Co.
About Preserving?

Cooks who don't know about this
Nudge Patent Preserving Process
are missing the best means of put
ting up the winters supply of fruits
perhaps causing themselves end
less trouble and disappointment.
Ordinary preserving methods
seem entirely out of place when
once you've tried the Nudge Can
ner'-which isn't difficult to use-but
very much easier. less laborious than
the old way. The natural color of
the fresh, ripe fruit is retained-as
well as the delicate favor and plump
form found only when it is taken
from the tree.
Simply follow the few directions
and YOU can be certain of unqualified
success in this seasons preserving.
No woman likes 10 see the Preserving
Jars break yet that's likely 10 Rap
pen with the old-style Heres a
new kind that Won't break eaSiiy-pe
cause They're made Of stronger glnss-snd
better In many ways besides Different
shape-easier 20 handle. Rubbers are
hehrier-wont I slip or hresk
No one else sells them here
Elphonzo Youngs Co.,
Wholesale and Retail Grocers.
1t 42s Ninth street-between ID & SITS.
Evening star., 1898-09-21
S
SulitSo

Some specially made for school
wear at S2-S2. 5o-and $500 that
will give more service than plenty Of
suits costing double.f 81
The fabrics-colors-and making
were all selected with one object in
mind-the getting together of
slightly uncostl tly-uncostly garment
that would stand the hardest knocks
of the toughest boys,
And then come the novelties
military reefer = sailor-vestie--
and brownie suits for the youngsters
for at least a third less than else
where.
We can't understand why some
stores tack such profiibitive prices on
their novelties-here you'll find that
we ask no more for the novel than
the staple styles.
Military suits-braided and
brass buttoned-for as little as $500.
Evening star., 1898-09-21
The Special Sale
Obi Furniture

WI FURNITURE
Begun yesterday, presents rare op-
portunity for the selection of Octo-
Der Wedding Gifts. The purchase
of carloads direct from one of the
best furniture manufacturers of
Grand Rapids, Michigan, enables us
to quote lower prices than otherwise
possible, and the lowest, probably,
ever quoted for goods of like char
acter. For tomorrow's selling we
offer some special values in
Bamboo Furniture,
For which there is, just now, a very
marked demand.
Wall Pockets, 25c. each.
Music Racks, with double pocket,
SI.oo each.
Upright Music Stands, $I.25 each.
Book Racks, $I.oo each.
Jardiniere Stands, 6oc. and $I.oo
each.
What Nots, $1.5o and $2.oo each.
Tables, various styles, $I.65 each.
Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1898-09-21
Gen. Otis and the Manila Insurgents

New Tribune.
In running UP against American Gen.
Otis the Manila insurgents made first ac-
quaintance with the great American OBJ
stacle TENED a snag. He ordered them to
get out Of that city, and they got out
tumbling over each other like the herd of
Gadarene swine which ran down a steep
place into the sea. Gen. Otis appears to be
a worthy and efficient coadjutor of Admi-
raj Dewey.
Evening star., 1898-09-21

Major Count Esterhazy who is now an
exile III LondoI. on account OF his share in
the Drryfus scandal. stands upon the all
enuohiing theory that a soldier should place
MS conscience as well as his sword at the
disposal oi his superior officers. This would
seem 10 b- exactly what this entertaining
scOundryl has done. but it is safe to say
mat l. his sword Is as worthless as his
c'I4Scl'no' II would never have pierced =
lump Of soft dough- much less the heart Of
q sturdy German soldier.
Evening star., 1898-09-21
Perfectly Happy.

Weren't you somewhat dismayed when
the smoke of battle was thick around your
'Oh. dear, no. answered the young man
who is trying to look like the Prince OF
Wales. AS soon as it got dense enough l
rolled up my trousers and in.egined 1 was
in London fog
Evening star., 1898-09-21

Dr. Parkhurst has permitted the pubIi-
cation OF an interview in which he states
that he Will not vote for Roosevelt If the
doctor waits for candidate who COM
pletely answers his ideal. he may be Obliged
TO give up politics entirely and contine him
self to preaching.
Evening star., 1898-09-21
SeIf-Disfranch hisement,


Ex-Representative Bynum, who has re-
signed the craftsmanship of the national
committee of the gold democrats, feels on
the money question just as do thousands of
other sound-money democrats. He believes
1t TO be the duty of such democrats to sup
port the republican party, so as to make
defeat of the free silverites as overWhelm-
ing as possible. Firing ballots into the air
is lf-disfranchisement.
Evening star., 1898-09-21
The Strongest Candidate,


If elected governor of New York there
can be no doubt that Col. Roosevelt would
give the state judicious and honest ad-
minisradon. There would be no public
corruption that he could prevent, and The
laws would be faithfully executed. AS
now indicated. he Is by far the strongest
man the republicans could nominate.
Evening star., 1898-09-21
CaudOr.

What is your opinion of the popular
songs OF the present timer asked the
young woman.
on. replied Willie Washington, II guess
L m like most people on that point L enjoy
EN-, but don't like to own up to the fact
IN the presence of my musical friends"
Evening star., 1898-09-21

A croquet tournament is rather a mild
substitute with which to get along until the
foot ball season. But it is alleged to have
advantages over some specimens of base
hnl
Evening star., 1898-09-21

1t VIII be remembered that war was de-
claied several times on private authority
before the event actually materialized. The
same policy should not be pursued with
reference TO the results OF an investigation.
Evening star., 1898-09-21
May Better Existing Conditions.
From the Providence journal.

A New York shop girl has received five
thousand dollars under the will of a Gus
toner to whom She was invariably cour-
teous. She did not know the customers
name. and had no idea that her politeness
had made such a favorable impression
Perhaps some of the ''salesladies' in New
York and elsewhere may be inspired by
this episode to become shop girls also, and
give purchasers that decent attention
which they have almost ceased to expect
Evening star., 1898-09-21

Col. Bryan is inclined to think that it will
be some time before Cuba attains sufficient
Importance in political affairs to make its
free-silver sentiment worth personal culti-
NatiOn
Evening star., 1898-09-21
1t Will Be Thorourb
rom the Chicago Post.

The proposed inquiry has not been aban-
purpose of whitewashing anybody. The
Presidents influence will make for truth
and the whole truth, and the men he is Sc
lecting will second his efforts
Evening star., 1898-09-21

From the Providence Journal.

One of the new forts in Charleston har-
Dor was to have been named Fort Capron,
in honor of the young captain of the
Rough Riders who was killed at La Quasi
mas. Now that the elder Capt. Capron
who fought most valanty in the Santiago
campaign. even when overcome by the
death of his son, has passed away vic
tim of fever, it would be better to make
the fort d memorial to both these heroes
Evening star., 1898-09-21

There's a certain individual
ity about the new fall and win
ter styles that must prove es-
pecially attractive to every
particular person. Those who
have already been here speak
in no uncertain terms of praise
of our splendid showing. In
spect them-give us your
opinion.
Evening star., 1898-09-21
Let Us Have u Merchant Marine,
From the New York Mail and Express

Ali in all, just i,T92 ships passed through
the Suez canal last year, of which ], i90
We're British. How many, do you suppose.
were American? Only four, and no more
only four! 1t Is time for the American
merchant marine to get into the water and
begin to do business.
Evening star., 1898-09-21
A Much-kissed Man.

The infants small and lasses gay
With lips well pursed his coming wait.
He's both Cts Fates peculiar waD,
A hero and candidate
Evening star., 1898-09-21
o -

4Atre is nothing extraordinary in China's
reported ambition TO be up-tO-date in the
i"or" mechanical aspects of civilization 1t
mas been very modern III some Of its po-
Iuc,.I methods.
Evening star., 1898-09-21

If the W. c. T. z. succeeds in havtn
battle ships christened with water it shoul
be of the best quality. Let it be boiled.
Evening star., 1898-09-21

Inc suspicious that David B. Hill has
Deen carrying concealed political dynamite
are steadily evaporating.