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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
WHAT'S SPANS GAMEe

The latest authentic news is to the
effect that SPANS squadron is SUN al
the Cape Verde Islands, although the
report is it had been ordered to move
to-day.
Now. what are the tricky. treacherous
Spaniards up to anyway? Do they real
ize that war with the United States
would mean sure loss for them and the
downfall of the present monarchy?
And with this knowledge are they try
ing to hoodwink the people at home
while keeping at a safe distance from
the United States? Are they going to
make a mere pretense of fighting in
order to placate aroused Spain while
saving their skins by practically offer
ing no naval defense of Cuba?
Are the willy Spaniards aiming, also,
to place the United States in the atti-
tude of buccaneering conqueror before
the courts of Europe, who are natur-
ally inclined to be suspicious and jeal-
Gus of the United States. and invoke
their support in a demand for heavy
indemnity against this country for the
loss of Cuba?
The latter theory is supported by
SPANS last note to the powers which
places the United States in the attitude
of a lawless aggressor, against whom
Spain regrets" the necessity Of having
to defend her possessions and hon
or"
This is a shrewd move of Spain,
since it is known that none of the ma
tons of Europe are inclined to take our
side of the question except England,
whose affections for Uncle Sam is a
matter for considerable skepticism on
this side while her ultimate intentions.
also, furnish problem on which the
shrewd Yankee mind is not quite made
up on the score of England's disinter-
estedness. Besides, Uncle Sam treas
ures next his heart the advice of our
UrSt PTeSlQent ana is strongly dVerSe
to foreign alliances or anything
that savors of such, an attitude that has
had its share in alternating European
sympathy from the United States OF
these things Spain is keenly aware and
in her usual foxy and underhand man
ner is making the most of the situa-
ton through diplomacy.
Meanwhile, keeping a sharp eye on
Spain, the United States should push
the war vigorously in Cuba and pay
no further attention to Europe than to
fOrcibly demand of Portugal, as the
Register has already suggested, that
she at once order the Spanish fleet
away from the neutral port of the Cape
Verde Islands, if the report shall prove
untrue that Portugal has ordered it
to move to-day.
For the rest Uncle Sam can take ex-
cellent care of himself and he asks
nothing from the rest of the world but
fair field and square fight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

1t is announced to be the intention
of the government to divide volunteers
and regulars into four army corps Of
about 80, 900 men each, with one regular
and two volunteer regiments in each
brigade. 1t is urged that by this plan
every regiment of new men would have
the advantage of being in close con-
tact with seasoned veterans. and would
quickly pick up information.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

The call for troops its apportionment,
and the general conditions attending it.
has caused an exasperating mix-up in
the ranks of the soldiers of the various
States Some of these days we will
learn that military matters must be re-
duced to common system, to the end
that when a call comes upon a State
for one regiment or five or ten, all the
men will have to do will be to march
to the cars.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, W. Va, April 26.-
Brigade Commander B. D. Spillman, of
the West Virginia National Guard, in
an interview regarding the friction
to-day existing among the officers of
the State militia said: Il have re-
ceived no official information whatever
regarding the matter. which I first
learned to-day through the Register,
and for that reason, / do not wish to
be quoted as having expressed any
opinion"
rs it true the General was asked,
that you received long distance tel
ephone communication from the Adju-
tant General instructing you to ask
for new companies to be recruited,
which now Governor Atkinson claims
was done without his authority?'
81 decline to answer was the re
ply ,"as | have at present no official
information that any misunderstanding
or trouble exists"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
THE IT, s. COURT.

Special 10 the Register
Parkersburg, w. Va, April 26.-1n
the United States Court to-day, in the
case of d. M. Ransdale VS.. The National
Rivet & Novelty Company, submitted
on briefs, upon consideration OF same
the matter was submitted to master
to ascertain the terms upon which the
stocks were sold, and who Ransdale
had paid for them, also if there had
been fraud or false representation made
as to the standing of the company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

Our cause is righteous and based on
nothing but justice and humanity and
these proclaim that the last shadow OF
Spain's four hundred years rule OF
crime shall vanish from the
earth. And down with it, rot
ten in her own corruption and
poisoned with her own venom, will
go Spain despised, unhonored among
men and unregretted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg. w. Va. April %
Brigade Commander General B. D..
Spillman, of the West Virginia Ma
tional Guard, received a telegram to-
day at 4:15 from Adjutant General APP
pleton, of Charleston, directing him to
order forthwith the National Guard to
Charleston. Only such members as
will volunteer are directed to respond.
Orders were sent to the various com
mands throughout the State, and the
companies will at once to go Charles
ton, where the regiment will be formed
and then move to Martinsburg, and go
into camp. General Spillman has ac-
cepted the colcnelcy of the regiment
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

LANDSLIDES ON THE B. & 0.
Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, w. Va, April 26.-Tre-
menGous landslides have occurred on
the Fifth division of the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad between Smithton and
Bridgeport and traffic was delayed on
that division and the branch between
this city and Grafton by large slides
last night The rains have been so
heavy in those sections since Sunday as
to cause several trees to slide down
upon the track together with earth and
stone
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

ought to prove easy meat for the
fiery young Sraniard on the field of
honor Besides, if he monkeys much
with Lee that veteran is liable to get
angry and do some damage to the seat
of the young soldiers trousers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

West Virginia appears to have no
money to move troops, and the Govern
or and the officers of the State Guard
are squabbling over petty points. This
a feeling akin to evaporation
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

Spains favorite epithet against foe
pig" would be a compliment applied
to the average Spaniard. A pig is of
so1ne use in the world.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

The 125C0O volunteers are not the
only men Uncle Sam is calling into
service. by any means. The Hull bill
for the reorganization Of the army in
creases its strength from $4,000 to 61,-
600, and the navy is enlisting men with
out limit. The government will have
something like 100000 armed men at
it's command in a very short time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

For scare war heads, commend us
to the Boston Herald and Globe. They
see the New York spasms and go them
several better.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

The course of Council in deliberate
iy appointing a committee of confer
ence and then as deliberately turning
down the report of that committee, is
as much childs play as building
blocks and tin horses.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

COL Waring is quoted as saying that
the Greater New York scheme has
proven dismal failure, and that the
act should be repealed. What? So
soon?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

The call by the President upon the
States for troops is for one
hundred and eighteen regiments and
six battalions of infantry. three regi-
ments and twenty-nine troops of cav
airy. nineteen heavy batteries and
eight light batteries
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

If Lieut.. Bombastes Furioso Carran-
"a, Of the Spanish embassy. who has
been thirsting for Gen. Lees gore. will
take kindly advice he will instead
tackle aged and decrepit John Sher-
man before the venerable statesman
quits Washington Sherman would be
considered higher game at Madrid and
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

A colored military cook should be
designated to accept that challenge
from Lieutenant Carranza Of the Span
ish navy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

One of the drawbacks of war times
is the rise in prices of the peoples
necessaries and the increase in tax
alton. War is expensive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
CARSTAIRS' RYE WHISkEY

is the purest and highest priced Whis-
ky ever introduced in Wheeling. 1t is
put up by Carstairs, Mccall & Co., Of
Philadelphia. Established in 1888.
MCLAUGHLIN BROS, Agents,
1916 Main Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

The war is proving q bonanza for
Wheat Plunger Letter. On the rise yes
terday he raked in cool half million.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

One of the prizes of Havana will be
that big floating dry dock We need
It in our business
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

Special TO the Register.
Fairmont, w. Va, April 26.-The Ma
tional Guardsmen at Fairmont expect
to receive orders at any time to report
at Charleston, and it is understood that
the two regiments will be combined,
with Col c. L. Smith in command.
The order was expected this evening,
but ND to this time it has not been re-
ceived Major W. r. Standiford and
Captain j. G. Knutti were rendered
places in the consolidated regiment to-
day. and both accepted. They get their
rank from the University, but will be
reduced. They are both teachers at the
Normal school. and will resign their
positions. Capt Standiford. as he now
ranks. has orders to report with the
First regiment. The enlistments in the
Moundsvlle and other companies were
revoked, in pursuance of orders from
brigade headquarters. More men are
enlisted now than they can use.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

The battleship Oregon reached Punta
Arenas, in the Straits of Magellan, last
Friday, took on 500 tons of coal. and
of the Oregon, was advised of the out
break of war, and that there was
Spanish torpedo boat at Buenos Ayres.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

When Spain realizes that her career
of crime is ended, like the serpent she
will sting herself to death.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

Commander-in-Ch Atkinson an
pears to have gotten things mixed q
little right at the start.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

According to the kilograms, the Por
tuguese government will fire the Span
ish fleet from the Cape de Verde ISL
ready been too long delayed. The Span
ish fleet should have been given its
sailing papers a. week ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

The only feature calculated to mar
the American victory in Cuba is the
absence of Weyler. The hanging of
that bloody butcher on the island he
outraged and laid waste would be a
fitting finale to the chapter that is des-
tined to end in it's freedom.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
NOT IN SIGHT.

Boston, April 26-The cruiser Min
neapolis, which left the flying squad
ron at Hampton Roads last Saturday
night and passed in Highland Light
at Gas p. m. yesterday was nowhere
to be seen in the bay this morning,
and incoming steamers from the east
ward and other points this morning
saw nothing of the warship
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

A learned English professor says the
word "hurrah" is derived from the
Egyptian words Hoo and Ra, the latter
meaning God, the king, or man, the
whole forming an essentially sacred
and patriotic battle cry meaning For
God, King and Country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

The newspaper artists are adding to
the horrors of war in a heartless way.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
DIED..

DUSCH-Tuesday April 26th, 1898. at 2
O'Clock a. m, Rose Genevieve, infant
daughter of George w. and Caroline A.
busch, aged weeks and days.
Funeral from residence of parents, rear
of 104i Main street, on "wednesday after
noon at o'clock. Interment at Mt. Cal
vary cemetery.
MDONALD-On Tuesday. April 26th,
1898, at 800 p. m. James w. Mcdonald,
in the 81st year of his age.
Funeral notice hereafter
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

It's a poor and dull day when we
don't run in a couple of Spanish ships.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

The favorite Spanish color is yellow
1t suits EN-.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
OIL MARKET.

Oil City, Pa. April 26.-Credit bal
ances Tic; certificates 7C1ac bid for
cash. Shipments 1865 barrels; runs
log, $50 barrels.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

Huntington, W. Va. April 26.-Col.
W H. Banks. Of the Second regiment
National Guard. tonight received or
ders to have all companies in regiment
at Kanawha City at earliest time pos
sible.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
COMPANY E. ANXIOUS TO GO.

COMPANY E. ANXIOUS TO GO.
Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, w. Va. April 26.-Com
pany f. Second Regiment w. Va. Ma
tional Guard. are assembled at their
armory anxiously awaiting the COM
mand of the Governor to go forward
The rush to enlist is wonderful and
many are applying constantly
Two car loads of soldiers, Company
E, Seventeenth Regiment. Ohio Ma
tional Guard, from New Matamoras,
Ohio. arrived here to-day and remained
for some time, after which they left
for their place of rendezvous.
Captain Jesse Caramer. of Company
f. received orders tonight from Col.
Banks to assemble at once his company
at the armory and TO secure one day S
rations and prepare TO move to Charles
ton tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

CONDITION OF THE TREASURY.
Washington, April 26 .-To-days con-
dition of the treasury shows: Avail
able cash balance. s219. 1881; gold
reserve, S179. 692, 1902.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
A INVOLVEMENT.

The, Webster Springs Hotel win
1 af under 70 n ths m pabs Ths yea juno
desiring rooms and accommodat io 5,yIS son.
do we'll to communicate with TIN, ~ ia
STER SPRINGS CO. Webster S,, w hB.
" Va, or Meyer Newberger. Msns,assss
Parkersburg, w. Va, '"lS5str,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27

Special to the Register.
Charleston. W. Va, April 26.-Gov-
)ernor Atkinson had = conversation to-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
Mbeelin9 Resister
CHARLES II. TANEY, GENERAL MANAGER

The REGISTER. embracing its several
Wheeiinr W, va. as second-class matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
COMPANY BLEAVES TO-DAY.
Capt. Humphrey Will Take Eighty
Two Men With Him.

An Order from Col. Smith to Leave
This Afternoon for Kanawha
City A Dispatch Yesterday
Which Upset the Boys, and
Caused a Great Deal of Talk
Reports on the Matter fir ON Hea d
quarters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
OPERA HOUS e
RAND OPERA HOUSE

G, RAND OPERA House
Monday. Tuesday and "Wednesday ms
and Wednesday matinee apr"
26th and 9th. ,..l. ..orr,-
Miss Sadie Raymond and her cief't
pany, in the big scenic Su,es77'
THE MISSOURI Glkl"
Night prices-l5. q, - ana ~ ctn.9.
Matinee prices-15. . and % cents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
FLORISTS.
LOST
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RELIABLE MAN to handle agents for
Telephone Tablet and Sprinkler. Pays
s.. o0o year. Enclose stamp. VICTORY
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NEW ADlERrlsEMrA.ra


FOR SALE For Rent "pS>1--'>-.,
Rent cards and house leases ff oy Dl,
REGISTER Counting Room. sale
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WANTED.


'WANTED-A girl. Apply at once ut g.
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RAMBLER BICYCLE
JASONC.STAMp
1923 MARKET STREET.
FOR SALE-MlSCELLANEOUS

FOR SALE-MlSCELLANEOUS.
FOR SALE-Blank oil leases-differaut
clauses-B Blank rental receipts rental re-
ceipts, one cent each, ten cents per dozen
Oil leases two for five cents, = cents per
dozen. Add postage when ordering by
mail. REGISTER OFFICE. Wheeling,
w. Va.
The age-herald., 1898-11-12
LONDON WEEKLY PAPERS
Regret That the Success of the Repub'
 Ii ,ans Was Not More Pronounced.

London, November 1.-The Weekly pa- pers, while they see in Tuesdays elections improved prospects of currency legislation. regret that the republican success was not more pronounced and express opinion that the result will influence foreign powers as hostile towards the United States on ac- count of the Philippines 'as the powers are aware that Great Britain would not allow the United States to be overborne by a hostile demonstration"
 The Speaker says: "The statesmen of the continent universally fear the advent of the United States in European politics. They cannot rid their heads of the idea that if they stand together as when they coerced Japan, America will similarly yield.
 "But their representations at Washington are lkelly to irritate greatly the national pride of the Americans, leading to uni- versal support of President Mckinley in a reply which however mild a tone will be a clear defiance. The excessive fear felt of an Anglo-Saxon alliance is hown by the fact that the whole continent sees in Lord Salisbury's Guild hall references to Amer ica all manner of menaces.
The age-herald., 1898-11-12
THE SOLDIER VOTE 5000.
To be Counted on December 2O-Cannot
 Change General Result.

Albany November 1.-The soldier vote IS still to come and while no changes in the state ticket can be wrought by it, some of the close sectional fights may be ma terially affected. Roosevelt and his col leagues on the victorious ticket have land@ ed so safely that the vote of the absent sol .ers is of interest in the state question only as it will affect the size of the ma jorties.
 There is no way to figure the result of tine soldier vote with any degree of pre- cision. Secretary of State Palmer says all that is known in regard to it is that can- vass made among the various commands in which the New Workers are quartered have shown that sentiment largely faVors Colonel Roosevelt. In the private office or the secretary of state in the capitol is a big box in size and shape not unlike the average coal bin. There the ballots of the soldiers are deposited as fast as they come into the office. The ballots and poll books are sealed up together and in most in- stances there are no marks on the package to show where they come from.
 In his desire to avoid any possibility of criticism General Palmer has turned the custody of the box over to an employee Of the office, who is a democrat. This man has the only key to the big spring paddock that holds the cover down, and no one but he has acces sto the box.
 The poll books are sent in by each com mand as fast at its complete vote Is cast. One of these goes with the ballots to the secretary of state, and the other is sent to the governor. The latter also is securely sealed up. The box is now more than half ----ed with heavily sealed packages, and still they keep coming in steady stream.
 General Palmer said today that there is no information upon which any statement to the proba ble result of the vote could be made, and that any attempt to make one would be founded upon wild guesswork. No accurate information will be obtainable until the time fixed by law for counting the ballots. the sixth Tuesday after election day, December 20. The total soldier vote is 5000, 5000 of the soldiers having mustered out in time to vote as citizens.
The age-herald., 1898-11-12
CAR SERVICE REPORT
For the Month of October Shows Big
 Increase in Freight Business.

The report of the Alabama Car Service association for the month of October, shows up most excellently. The total number of cars handled was 27 6S1 which is 2,S01 more than were handled during the same month of last year. This increase shows how active the freight shipments are this season.
 The following shows the number of cars handled by each road in the state:
 Alabama Great Southern, 2.015; New Orleans and Northeastern, 403; Alabama and Vicksburg, 33; Louisville and Nash vile, 13571; Southern. 5,363; Central of Georgia, 719; Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham, 1,297 Western Railway of Alabama, 1,115 Alabama Midland, ZIG; Mo- bile and Birmingham, 273 Georgia and Ala bama, 73; Mobile and Ohio, 1920; Illinois Central, S2; Yazoo and Mississippi Valley 51O Birmingham and Atlantic, 31. Grand total, 27,6S1.
 The following shows the number oi freight cars handled in the city of Bir- ming alone by the associations:
 Alabama Great Southern, $50; Louisville and Nashville 2,1S2; Southern, 1,5i5; Cen. tral of Georgia, 335; Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham, 479 Total, 5041.
The age-herald., 1898-11-12
SINGULAR STATEMENT.
From MfsRank to Mrs. Pinkhsus


 The following letter to Mrs. Pink ham from Mrs. M. RANK, No. 2,S54 East Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia, Pa, is remarkable statement of re- lief from utter Encouragement. She says:
 never can find words with which to thank you for what Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound has done for me.
 "Some years ago Ihad womb trouble and doctored for long time, not see- ing any improvement. At times would feel well enough, and other times was miserable. So it went on until last October, I felt something terrible creeping over me, knew not what, but kept getting worse. can hardly explain my feelings at that time. I was so depressed in spirits that did not wish to live, although had everything to live for. Had hys- teria, was very nervous; could not sleep and was not safe to be left alone.
 Indeed, I thought would lose my mind. No one knows what endured.
 1" continued this way until the last of February, when saw in paper a testimonial of lady whose case was similar to mine, and who had been cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's vegeta- ble Compound. determined to try it, and felt better after the first dose. I continued taking it, and to-day am well woman, and can say from my heart, Thank God for such medi- cine.'"
 Mrs. Pinkham invites all suffering women to write to her at Lynn, Mass, for advice. All such letters are seen and answered by women only.