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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

The first reports Of an engagement
between the Spanish and American
fleets in the Philippines are highly en-
couraging. especially since they come
through Spanish sources. When the
Spaniards admit losing several vessels
burned and others sunk TO avoid falling
into the hands of the enemy. among
the destroyed being the Spanish flag
ship, the Spanish loss reported to be
1900 including one commander. while
the same dispatches report the Ameri-
can fleet simply ''severly DANA ged.
with a total loss Of 200 it is easy to
read between the lines a most COM
plete American victory. 1t is evident
that Commodore Dewey has completely
annihilated the Spanish fleet at the
Philippines. and probably silenced the
land batteries at Manila
There appears to have been TWO en-
gagements, one with the Spanish fleet
in the harbor and the other with the
remnant of the Spanish sqr odron
backed by the forts. in both of which
the Americans came off victorious.
A in, In in nd hot
this rews comes by way of Spanish
ports and that what coloring is added
is done by Spaniards The actual de
tails from the American side, giving
the completeness of the American vic
tory will probably not be forthcoming
Until a boat can reach Hong Kong.
comes via Madrid and Lisbon. however
is good enough for present consump-
ton, the later Lisbon dispatch admit
ting point blank and in few words
the utter defeat of the Spanish.
Commodore Dewey appears to have
used magnificent strategy backed by
daring, splendid bravery and brilliant
fighting by his squadron. Il appears
from the fragmentary reports received
that he passed the forts at the entrance
IN no nf dol
defeating the Spanish fleet inside, the
Americans later engaging both the rem
nant of the Spanish fleet and the forts
al the same time
The first and most decisive battle
ought TO do much toward deciding the
war. Ii our little squadron on the other
side of the world and far from its base
of operations can thus practically an
initiate the enemy on its own ground,
what hope have the Spanish of win
ming on this side of the world where
their fleet is vastly inferior to our own
and they in turn are far from their base
of operations and supplies?
The next engagement will doubtless
be between Admiral Sampsons fleet
now in Cuban waters and the Spanish
feet that sailed from Cape Verde. As
Admiral SIMPSONS fleet is capable of
annihilating two or three fleets such as
that reported to have sailed taking a
westward course, from Cape Verde. the
utter destruction or capture of the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02
A JAMbOREE
On Deck for To- Day at Madrid-Vhat the
MayOr saws.

On Deck for To Day at Madrd-What the
Mayor says.
Madrid, May 1.-Noon-All is quiet
here: but the festival organized for to-
morrow promises to be an unusual
demonstration, being the anniversary
both Of the liberation of Spain from
France and OF the naval victory" OF
Spain at Callao, Peru, in 1866, while
interest in the event is heightened by
the hope of the Spaniards that the
Spanish fleet will be victorious over
the United States feet, commanded by
Commodore Dewey, thus giving them
a triple celebration.
The Mayor of Madrid has issued a
manifesto, inviting all the inhabitants
of this city TO participate in the cele
bration. He says:
Spain is engaged in struggle TO
repel the unjustitiable attempts of the
Yankees to rob her OF her rights in
Cuba, but the Yankees will not find
it an easy task to conquer a race whose
history during twenty centuries has
been notable only for warlike exploits"
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ADJUSTMENTS.
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OPERR HOUSE.
MONDAY MAY }

MONDAl. MAY =
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THE CAST:-Richard Garnan las
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Jean Mcllmoyle, J. X. Adams. Jenny Iin5
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Herman. Mabel Montgomery. Harry Wen
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THE ACRoBATIC DANCERS. E,,
ence DeVere, Lizzie Young, Helen RaLer
Nellie Bly, 'i
THE PICkANINNY TRIO-Frankiir
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Prices-sl.oo. Toe and soc Seats on aa II,
AT G. 4 Houses music store. Safnrdsv
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

When one reads in one column of
pension bills now in Congress and in
the next column about the present
war. it brings the fact out forcibly
that the effects of war are long felt
and that the war Of the rebellion hap
pened long time ago-so long ago
that it is but dim memory. while the
now fighting shoulder to shoulder
against a common fee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

The Registers bulletins continue to
be the most popular things in town.
They tell the story of the day il short
metre. and although they represent
heavy outlay by the papers of the AS
sociated Press are a news gift to the
people. The system is so perfect that
it has TO considerable extent done
away in the cities with the newspaper
extra. The newspaper world moves
rapidly and the public is always get
ting the best of it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

The people of the Spanish negro
States of South America are inclined
to indug e in threats and become dem
onstrative against United States con-
sular officials These ho,-blooded mon
grels of Spanish descent would best be-
ware of committing any overt act. for
Uncle Sam will remember ii and after
he is through with Spain will hold
them to a strict account
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

These are not the times when it's
safe to f1ng criticisms at Old Glory.
A Socialistic Kansas editor who tried
it had to run for his life from a mob
who were hot after him with rope.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

The Kaiser's government has wisely
put a stop TO its newspaper organs
snarling at the United States. 1t could
have no effect on the war and could
only result in injury to German inter-
ests in America. Germany will lose
a great deal when the United States
are convinced of tl-at nations I'M
friendliness-and the German govern
ment is well aware of the fact
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

Spain is evidently waiting for Eu-
rope to catch her by the coat-tails and
prevent her getting at Uncle Sam.
Deweys desc of hot shot will still
further convince Spain that European
intervention is the proper thing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

Hats off in honor OF the great battle
ship Oregon on her $4,000 miles trip
around the continent to the battle
ground. May she escape the torpedo
assassin and arrive in time to have a
shot al the enemy,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

These are the times when the dreams
of the night editor are a panorama of
ships and troops and bristling guns.
whistling shot and bursting shell and
all the lurid and frightful parapher-
MALTA of bloody war II beats the mil
itary dramas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

1t is well to discredit rumors heard
during the day until you see il in the
morning Register. The news that has
been sifted over night. as a rule, comes
out with the wheat separated from the
chaff
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02
OIL NEWS.
New Wells and Observation-Disclosures About
the Producing Wells.

New Wells and Locations-Notes About
the Producing Wells.
Special to the Register.
Grantsville. w. Va, May 1.-Oil de-
velopments here are becoming very
lively. and much interest in the out
come of the several ventures started
hereabouts is taken by the citizens.
The Metz No. /. which was thought to
be of no consequence, is being rugged
for pumping, and the well promises
to surprise everyone. Miller & Sibley
will soon begin another we'll on their
Yellow Creek lease.
The lead for the pool does not seem
to be in the direction of this place.
as the venture on the ]. Hardman farm
is strong gasser without the least
showing of grease in the salt sand.
With another well which will be drill
ed in next week near the gasser. it is
expected TO get sufficient gas TO fur
nish this place with lights and fuel.
There has been enough validating
done here to satisfy operators that a
pool exists, and they are all expecting
at any time to stumble onto a gusher.
j. w. Kelley and Robert W. Stiles are
the leaders in the development of the
territory hereab bouts, and they are very
sanguine of a happy termination Of the
ventures now going down.
Special to the Register
Parkersburg, w. Va. May Lit is
said here among the talent that the oil
well at Burnsvile. BraXton county, is
being worked by the owners as n,ys-
terry. and that very soon the residents.
who have been told that the casing
would be drawn and the well abandon
ed, will be surprised by seeing the well
rugged for pumping. now that vast
deal of good territory in that vicinity
has been gobbled up by operators.
One of the finest producers vet COM
pleted in the Whisky Run field is the
Gartlan No. ) Williamson. just COM
pleted. and which is doing twenty bar
rels an hour TO start off with. and is
increasing its production slowly.
The Mallory Brothers No. 8 venture
on the Bumgardner lease is also very
near the above, and is just completed
and Mr. s. T. Mallory informs the
Register to-day that the well is doing
fifty barrels an hour.
-Iuch excitement has been occasioned
in the field over the two strikes men
toned above.
The f. E. Boden & Company venture
on the Lewis farm on Hughes river.
just south of Petroleum. which is in
the Big Injun sand. is showing for
fine well in that formation.
W. NJ Cox & Company, the first
operators to strike a we'll in the famous
CORVALLIS field, have been equally as
successful in their venture in the Elk
Run field. back of Newport, Ohio. and
report their Smith farm venture there
as doing 100 barrels a day. natural
Their No will go down at once.
Special to the Register
Parkersburg, ". Va May 1.-THE
Standard Oil Companys large barrel
factory here. which is run in connec-
/ ton with the refinery, and which closed
down some time ago for an indefinite
period has resumed operations again.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02
URUGUAY UGLY.
The Uuited States Legation Placed Under
(1ua rd

The Uuited States Legation Placed Under
Guard.
MONTENIDEO. Uruguay, May Iva
Galveston, TeXas.-The United States Lee
cation has been placed under guard. The
United States Minister. Mr.. William R.
Finch. has received number of threat
ening letters from people who sympathize
with the Spaniards.
The Cruguayan newspapers are blaming
the government for its action due to its
neutral attitude in the war between
Spain and the United States, in prohibit
ing public performances and other steps
to raise subscriptions here in behalf Of
the Spanish navy. A number of pro-Span-
ish proclamations have been confiscated
and mass meeting of Spanish sympa-
thzers, which was to have taken place at
the Soils theatre, has been prohibited
We can save YOU 80 TO 60 per cent.
on Furniture this week Attend our
reduction sale G. MENDEI. e co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

The wife of the insurgent general.
Gomez, is an American woman, who
comes of an old Tennessee family. One
more bond between Uncle Sam and the
insurgents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

The Spanish navy is little better than
a plaything for our tars How much
better than the Spanish are the other
navies of Europe?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

But SO officers and sol men Of
the State militia have volunteered their
services to the government, owing
largely to dissatisfaction among the
troops over recent events. This will
leave about 500 volunteers to be re-
cruited among the citizens. These will
be forthcoming as rapidly as they can
be recruited and transported. And now
of soldiers will. get to the front with
out further hitch or misunderstanding
in the programme. The people have
grown heartily sick and tired OF
bungling and mischievous officiousness
at Charleston.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

May s. Z and the B. & o. will sell
excursion tickets Wheeling to
New Orleans and return at rate Of
$500. valid for return passage Is DAYS
from date of sale. For further infor-
nation apply 1900 Market street, or 7.
{. Burke, Passenger and Ticket Agent,
Wheeling. ". Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

Six hundred recruits for the West
Virginia regiment are needed. boys
Now is your opportunity to go to the
front
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

The Spanish game Of hide and seeh
in Philippine waters with Commodore
Dewey is at an end. The Spaniards
have been caught.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

said to be plundering and killing Span
ish women, children and priests. The
Spaniards. who taught them how to
fight are being paid in their own coin.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

After our tars get through sinking
her warships and bagging her mer-
chantmen, Spain won't amount to
much on the water.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

1t begins to look now as if the war
ginia regiment got to the front.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

1t looks now as if the navy would
do it all in short order. 1t may not
be necessary to move a soldier.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

THE first blow is half the battle, >
and your Uncle Sam managed to get it
in good and strong on the Spanish
short ribs
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

And the rest of Europe, too. will
take notice in passing that Uncle Sam
is as good as the best on the water.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

Spaniards is practically foregone con-
clusion.
In other words the war would seem
to be practically ended with the defeat
of the Spaniards in the Philippines. 1t
will bring home forcibly TO Spain the
superiority of American ships and
American seamen and the utter futiliIy
of carrying on the unequal combat fur
Their
1t will only remain then for Spain to
evacuate Cuba and indemnify the Uni
ted States for her losses incurred
through the short-lved war.
After which ancient Spain with four
centuries of Infamous rule behind her
may continue with accelerated speed
on her road to perditi0n.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

It's a war of magnificent distances,
The battle field encircles the earth.
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The facts of the war are usually
preceded by a heavy fog of rumors.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

Hurrah for Commodore Dewey and
his gallant Asiatic squadron.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

Commodore Dewey whipped Span
ish squadron, forts and all.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

The real fightings begun on the
other side of the world
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

If you see it in the Register it's usu-
ally verified news.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

We are told that Secretary Long
spent yesterday in the country. We
trust, however, that he did not wander
far away from the telephone. These
are the days when government Officials
should stick as closely as possible TO
their offices even if it is deadly irk
some. If they are in such physical
condition as not to be able to stand the
strain they should not hesitate TO give
way TO men who are The country de-
mands and the situation necessitates
strong. vigorous, alert men at the heads
of the departments at Washington
these times.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02

Dame -rumor has the centre of the
stage.
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$40 OC Hall Racks for. :. 49,. $50 90
35 90 Hall Racks for ;. !. !. % 90
i 90 Hall Racks for . n. - 90
G. MENDEL & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-02
DIED..

JOYENT- On Friday. April 2Sth. 1898. at
1910 o'clock a. m, Patrick Joyent, aged
So years.
Funeral from residence of his daughter.
Mrs Ellen Deiters. cor Indiana and Erie
streets. Monday morning at $50 o'clock.
Requiem high mass at St. Josephs cathe-
dral at clock. Friends OF the family
respectfully invited TO attend. Interment
at Mt. Calvary cemetery.
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EIGHTH PAGE.
To-day in Our Dress Goods Department
Stone & Thomas.
An Open Letter to Girl Graduates-Geo.
L. Stifel G. Co.
Waist Silks-Lou Swabacker.
Cyclist Apparel-Kraus Bros.
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Mbeelia9 Resistfr
CHARLES II. TANEY, GENERAL MANAGER.
Delivered by Carriers.

Daily ,er week. TO be paid weekly. 10c
Daiiy ner month 44c
Daii.- and Sunday. per week .... l5c
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Single ,onias of Daily &c: Sunday, &c
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In the Philippines the insurgents are
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FOURTH PAGE,

FOURTH PAGE
Auction Sale OF Real Estate--Rinehart
Tatum
Wanted-Giri at 12s South Penn Street.
Lost-Lady's Embroidered Handker-
,hief
Wanted-Girl at ll2 South Front Street
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NOT OUR EQUALS.

The firing thus far in the war dem
onstrates clearly that while most of the
shots of the Spanish will find resting
place at the bottom of the sea the pro-
jectiles fired from our guns will, as a
rule. go right where they are meant to
60 Spanish craftsmanship is wretch
ed, while our gunners are cool, nervy.
intelligent and expert shots, who are
without superiors. not to say equals, in
any of the navies of the world
The Spaniards may be brave and
daring enough when put to it. but they
are inexpert from lack of practice and
ot-headed and excita bic and these are
not qualities that win in war. 1t has
been proven especially by the engage
ment at the Philippines, that the Span
iards are no match for the Americans.
In the parlance of the day, they are
not in our class.
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Tributes 9. Respect and OBITUARY NO
tees five cents per line.
Stamps Ct the demon nation of two cents
and less accepted for amounts less tnan
oEe dollar.
Correspondence containing important
news solicited from every part of the sur
rounding country.
Rejected communications will not pc re-
turned unless accompanied by sufficient
postage
The REGISTER embracing its several
editions is entered at the Postofnca at
Wheeling W. Va. as second-class matter
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Special to the Regisic-
Parkersburg, ". Va. May 1.-The
Standard Oil Company's large barrel
factory here. which is run in connec-
ton with the refinery, and which closed
down some time ago for an indefinite
period. has resumed operations again
and large number OF men will go TO
work tomorrow. The works are
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INDEX TO novrRT.srnrNTs.
SECOND PAGE.

SECOND PAGE.
A Sacrifice of Fine Furniture-House q
Hermann.
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Old Glory's on top.
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THIRD PAGE.
Just Little Thinking iligan. VIII
rim & Co.
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v ANTED-A girl for general Homework.
up ,Wasnihg references required Apply
a. - SCUM ffont street. mVleodu
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FoR SALE.

Pellaire Gas and Electric Comn@Hf
Pays 3cc semi-anuat3-
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Wheeling Bridge Comp ay 9H
Wheeling Bridge Company
Wheeling Electrical Companf
HOWARD HAZLETI
Stocks. Bonds K Investments
Exchange Bank BUILDING
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THE OREGON's COMING.

RIO JANEIRO, April 30--6 p. m.-The
arrived al this port.-Press Telegram
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Excursion to New Orleans via h. & o. r. r.
Account Il. p q. EIks

Wheeling, May /.
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FIFTH PAGE.
EIGHTH PAGE

Ribbons-G Geo. NJ. Shook & Co.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-29

\ me outcome or murder trials all over
the land at present eyincas clesrIv .,a o.tr
tae nnWInlngness Of petit 5uries TO ana
CRIMINALS. indicted by a grand jury. r,,iI.v
OF the worst onense against the iayv
ai9 s9ciety namely. premeditated murder
ana the reluctance or judges to prononnea
US extreme penalty. But there is no exa
Gaping the penalties which nature exacts
LOT disregard OF or a deliberate yfoIar,o1
or her laws. Dyspepsia. born OF tnnrr,,.
dences in eating and drinking, rheuusfis,,
caused by needless exposure In inclarnsn,
sulting from unchecked inactI.itv -
the kidneys, and all the Formidable out
growth OF so-called minor ailments ana
.asiI eneRiect, are durable with Hcstet-
preventive or nalarial ailments This mede
icine Is also an Incompatible appetlxer
and sleep promoter.