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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-19
BETHANY COLLEGE.
The Annual Contest Between the Literary
Societies

The Annual Contest Between the Literary
Societies.
The annual contest between the liter
airy societies of Bethany for the purpose
Of selecting a speaker TO represent the
college in the intercollegiate contest to
be held at Waynesburg, took place
there last evening
The speakers, with their subjects,
were as follows: Mr.. A. w. Place, Ohio,
THE Coming Era Mr. O. G. White,
Ohio, Arbitration, the Substitute for
War; Mr. NJ E. Stickney, Virginia,
"A True Government; Mr. II. n. Mil
Ter, Pennsylvania, THE Gem Of the
Antilles" Messrs. Place and Stickney
represented the metropolitan society,
while Messrs. White and Miller spoke
for the American. The judges were
Judge ]. d. Ewing, of Wheeling Hon.
E. E. Erskine and Rev. Thomas H.
Hanna both of Steubenyille.
Mr.. H. n Miller was pronounced by
the judges the ablest orator of the eve
thany in the final contest Mr.. NJ. y.
Stickney and a. w. Plice, by the decl-
sion of the same imperial tribunal, were
placed in order of merit second and
third respectively.
The speeches were interspersed with
music by Misses Yeagley, Shepard,
Lauck, Matthews and the Bethany
Quartette, for the diversion and delight
of the appreciative audience. The eio-
quence Of each of the speakers was OF a
high order. but the decision of the
Judges was almost universally esteem
ed a Just one.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-19
MORGANTOWN.

Morgantown, w. Va, April 1S.-Gro-
yer Dusenberry, twelve year old boy,
was sent to the coal bank by his par
ents this morning to get a bucket of
coal. He was caught by fall Of stone
and instantly killed
Col. c. L. Smith has gone back to
Fairmont after looking after military
business here. There has been no or
ders from the national government
Lieutenant Lockwood, commandant
of cadets at the University, has been
watching the course of events military
with great care and has asked that in
case Of hostlities that he be sent to the
front
The public schools will close with ap-
propriate exercises on Friday next.
Fifty students graduated from the
public schools of the county this year
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-19
once, City Building.
FUNERAL OF MRS. BELTZ.


The funeral of Mrs. Anna c. Beltz,
relict of the late August Beltz who
died on Friday last, took place yester-
day morning at O'Clock from st. Al
pronsus church. where requiem mass
was held Father Anastasius official
ing. At the conclusion of the cere-
mony which was largely attended,
the remains were conveyed to Mount
Calvary cemetery for interment. A
special motor on the w & E. G. line
leaving the station at 10 o'clock. car
ried large number of the deceased's
friends to the cemetery to witness the
performance of the last sad rites. The
pall-bearers were Joseph Buch, Casper
BREEDING, Albert Beltz. George Cole
man. Adam Del and Charles Klein.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-19
Nj. j. LONGS FUNERAL.

The funeral of Magnus ]. Long,
whose death occurred last Saturday,
took place yesterday morning at $50
O'Clock, and was very largely at
tended. After services at the family
residence, which was conducted by
Father 0. H. Moye the body was taken
to st. Josephs Cathedral, where re-
QUEEN mass was held. At the con-
OF the ceremony the remains
were borne to Mount Calvary Gene
terry for burial The pall-bearers were
William Larrel. Alexander Gribbons
Paul klee and Mr. Larrel
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-19
PENSIONS GRANTED.

Special TO the Register.
WAsHINGTON. April II -The following
West Virginia pensions lave been grant
cd:
Original-James Crosson. BorIand. S.
1ucrcase-James r. Smith. st. Adams.
s. to $40 Harmon keenor. Grafton 81 to
IS; Christopher Gale Rohr. $40 70 81:
Samuel sheets, Bridgeport. $50 w $50.
Re-issue-Lewis Geibel. Eli. Sl5; Rice
King, Spring Hill. 81: Hiram Campbell
Creston. $12
Original Widows, etc.-Minors Of Thorn
ton Payne. Peytona, 81; minor Of William
Stanley. Gooseneck. $40.
An original pension Of So month has
been granted to Wheeler Burgess dead
Steubenville. and an additional pension
Sc to S month, to Peter Sherrer, Mar
ietta Q.
Dr. l., A. Ruder has been appointed a
pension examining surgeon at Spencer
W. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-19
CIRCUIT COURT.
Orders Entered Yesterday and Other Bust
ness Transacted.

Orders Entered Yesterday and Other busi-
ness Transacted.
In the Circuit Court, Part One, Judge
Hervey, William j. Lyle was appointed
a deputy sheriff.
In the case of William J. Co.'S VS.
City Of Wheeling, demurrer to declara-
ton Of plaintiff, and case set for May 5
Case of William Carey VS.. City OF
Wheeling, set for May %.
Case Of James Carey VS.. City OF
Wheeling set for May %.
The case Of Byron Husband ct al. vs.
Wheeling Stained Glass & Decorating
Company, non-residence Of plaintlfl
suggested and security for costs de-
manded. Motion to dismiss set for ar
gument April %.
Case of Reymann Brewing CO. vs.
Susan Heneghan and Thomas Heneg-
han, defendants confessed Judgment IN
the sum of S10S4.50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-19
:mbtelin9 Re9ister
SPRING OPENING.

FINE TAILORING. POPULAR PRICES.
Regardless OF advance in Woolens, we are
prepared to make to order Suits. Oyercoats
and Trousers at last years reduced and
popular prices. Suits. $1,000 up. The
artistic cut and stylish appearance Of our
garments recommend themselves. Inspec-
tion in vited. G.. HESS e. SONS.
Fashionable TailOrs and Fine Furnishers,
1921 and 1928 Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-19
WORK PROGRESSING RAPIDLY.

William Carney. who has the contract
for the grading along the line OF the
Wheeling & Elm Grove railroad, IS
pushing it very rapidly The steam
roller left last night to do the ploWng
on Reeds HILL The work is now go
ing on in several places.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-19
HOUSE BREAKERS SENT TO T.,
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register
Weston, W. Va, April 18.-oaEsr
McElvaney, Earl Lovett and St3nton
Smith were tried and convicted to-a.r
for house breaking and stealing. NJ,
EIvaney and Lovett We're remandea -.
jail on account Of not being abIa "a
give bail. Smith waived examinatoo
and gave bail.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-19

It was the best year in the s,istor,-
the county. ''oiF O.
The surveyors of the Pittsbnrg ~:
ginla 4 Charleston railroad are Conn., r.
up the river from Brownsville AM a .','
not very far below here. They an c q,
fldent that the road viii be 5nilt f'I :.
Fairmont this summer, and that il rI
soon go on through to Charleston VIZ
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-19
AMONG THE PosTMAsTERs.

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON. April 1S.--These West
Virginia postmasters have been appoint
ed
AL Elmwood Mason county S. W King.
vice Elias c. Davis, resigned; AL Fair
plain. Jackson county, George M. Har-
pold. vice George ". Phost. removed; at
Linn. Gilmer county. John NJ. sleeth vice
Lloyd Rinehart resigned. AT Marlinton
Poeahontas county, w ". Tyree vice
Henry A. Yeager removed: at Sand Fork.
Gilmer county. Jacob Moore. vice Arcn-
ibald Burk. resigned: At Stumptown. Gil
mer county. r ". Bennett. vice Emily j
stump. resigned: al Twilight. Ohio county.
Thomas Leyland, vice James n Phillips.
resigned: at Horton, Randolph county. 4.
T. Balah, vice D, c. Flynn. resigned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-19
LAST TAX NOTICE.

Call at SherifT's office and pay your taxes,
save interest. costs and trouble. Taxes for
1897 are long past due, and further time
can not be given
III. G.. RICHARDS,
sheriff Ohio County.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-07-08
CLOTHING DEPARTMEN

already bought your Summer Suit you sh ould buy
the opportunity of the season
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-07-08
Exchange Of
Prisoners Made
Hobson His Brave Companions Once More Inside the
American Lines.-The Heroes Return in Fine
Health and Spirits.

KINGSTON 7Rcard obson and his brave
n
pr
sion
one pvat prison mo
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-07-08
Advice of The Times.

LONDON, July THE Times, remark
ing editorially how little disturbance
the war has caused to the interests of
neutrals, and how admirably and cour-
teously it has been conducted by both
Americans and Spaniards, 'settiDg an
example OF humanity" expresses the
hope that the same spirit will be OBJ
served when peace is arranged, and
says:
"There could be no more honorable
ending to war which both sides have
waged in ways creditable to them than a
settlement which should disprove the
charge that the modern conqueror
drives harder bargain with his toe
than was common in times when war
was less humane"
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-07-08
TROOPS ARRIVED
AT HONOLULU
Like the Other Expedition They We're
Received ROyally---Left for Manila
June 24th.

SAN Francisco. July Word was
received here Yesterday stating that the
steamer China, which is heing used as
a transport !" carry tr""ps to Manils,
arr II al Hpuninlu ON the morning OF
the. % / and tNelv. hours later the Ze-
1rrd.a. Cuun end Senator we're sighted.
The following LAY the troops landed
AMI We're '"yally received 10y the people
oi Honolulu. This functiun was carried
ont precisely on the lines of the first
rxpalition. Ladies' waited on the
ta,l=s. The officers were entertained t
,,rny headquarters. There was an
abundance of refreshments for every
body.
Tie Monterey and collier Brntus ar
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-07-08
A Wreck Sighted.

SEATTLE, July 7.-Captain Christen-
son, of the schooner Eliza Miller, which
arrived at Port Blakeley yesterday, re-
ports that on June 23d he sighted the
hull of a wrecked schooner 245 miles off
Coos bay. It is thought that it may
nossihly be the wreck of the schooner
Nornad, y hich left Shanghai for Seattle
last December with ten people on hoard.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-07-08
Company B at Tacoma.

TACOMA, July - Company B, of
Whatcom, was sworn in last night. and
arrived hy boat tins morning under
command of Captain Hardin. The
troops were given an ovation on their
arrival and escorted to the state encamp-
ment at the exposition building.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-07-08

Fved from San Diego on the 24th, hav-
ing left the latter port on the 1Ith. The
Monterey experienced heavy north
lwest swell nearly all the way. The
Monterey recoaled and was ready for
sea yesterday morning, but was delayed
by the Brutus, whose engines required
overhauling. Both vessels left for Ma
Mia today.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-07-08
THE STRIKE
WAS ILLEGAL
Chicago Newspapers Now Publishing
as Usual

CHICAGO, July 6.-President Prescott,
of the international Typographical
Union, who came from Indianapolis to
make au investigation, decided that the
strike of the stereotypers employed on
the Chicago newspapers was illegal and
that they should have adhered to their
contracts. AS the newspaper publish
ers have agreed not to have anything to
do with the. stereotypers' union here
after, the 200 men who struck last Fri
day will have difficulty in finding work
in Chicago, as many non-union stereo-
typers from other cities have come here
and more are said to be on the way.
CHICAGO, July 6.-The Chicago papers
are publishing as usual today. The
striking stereotypers have all been dis
missed and their places filed by nom
union men.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-07-08
FIRING BEGUN
ON SANTIAGO
Dispatch States That the Bombardment
Has Commenced Both Sides Are
Fighting Fiercely.

WASHINGTON, July S.-A dispatch was
received here last night from Madrid
stating that the bombardment of Santi-
ago de Cuba had commenced. 1t stated
further that both Spaniards and Ameri-
cans were fighting vigorously.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-07-08
Portland EleOtrolysls Company.

Superduous hair, warts, moles and all
facial blemishes removed permanently.
Chiropodist work skillfully done. Head
quarters over land Office in the Chapman
block. july1tf
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-07-08

: Every body reads The CHRONICLE.
Evening star., 1898-08-30
Save YOUR Money.

One box of Tufts Pills will save
many dollars in doctors bills. They
will surely cure all diseases of the
stomach, liver and bowels.
No Reckless Assertion.
For Sick Headache. Dyspepsia,
Malaria, Constipation and Bilious
ness million people indorse =
TUFTS Liver PILLS
Evening star., 1898-08-30
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
What the Dancers Will Take Home From the
Barn Ball.
Personal Movements of Washington
ians Notes Here and
There.

The ,favors for Mrs. Stuyvesant Fishs
barn dance tomorrow night at Newport are
rather of an unusual order. Dozens of
Holland rabbits, Portuguese pups. chicks
and ducklings to be distributed in sew
eral of the leading figures A comic quad
rifle and the piroutte will open the ball.
Large temporary additions have been built
to the stable one of which will be an old
Dutch inn, where beer in the stein and
pretzels will be handy. Rehearsals for the
quadrilles are now occupying the idle hours
of the participants, and the entertainment
promises to eclipse anything given this sea-
son at Newport.
Miss Minnie Seuf of Richmond, Va, is
visiting friends here. She leaves for Baltf-
more in a few days for a short stay.
DIR. C. A. Hartleben and wife of Wash
ington are the guests of DR.. J. 3. Carhart
of Philadelphia, and will return to Wash
ingIon on September 1.
Washingtonians summering at Essex. N.
Y, on Lake Champlain, are Chief of Gus
toms Comstoek and daughter. Mrs. Ely;
Mrs. and Miss Probasco, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry f. Davis and Mr.. John H. Ma
gruder and family.
Miss Louise Harrison is at Cape May.
Mr.. ]. B. Dowell and S. B. Henry and
family at Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Walling are with Mr..
E. L. Walter and family at Colonial Beach
, Mrs. w. A Rafferty, is the guest of Miss
Stone at the home of DR.. and Mrs. c. G.
Stone, Brightwood, d. c. Mrs. Rafferty,
expects in few days to join Col. Rafferty,
in New York, soon as his regiment. the I'd
United States Cavalry. reaches Montauk-
Rev. Thomas C. Easton. ID. D., and wife
left Old Orchard. Me, yesterday for Ocean
Grove, Nd. where they will spend the rest
of their vacation. returning to Washing
ton about September 16.
Miss Elizabeth Tyler and her aunt, Mrs.
Robin. have returned from Europe, where
they have been for several months.
Miss Virginia Gregory of Brunswick. Nd,
is in the city for a short time and will be
pleased to see her friends Thursday even
ing. September L.
Mrs. A. Herman and daughters have re-
turred from Front Royal, Va. where they
nave been spending the summer.
Miss Ida PolKinhorn has gone to New
York and PomEton, n. J., for visit of sew
erai weeks.
Evening star., 1898-08-30

Victim of Illness Contracted During
Operations Against Santiago.

Word was received at the War Depart
ment this morning that Col ]. ]. Van
Horn of the Sth Infantry died of heart dis
ease at Fort ID. A. Russell Wyoming. at
an early hour this morning
Col Van Horn WAS born in Ohio Febru-
airy 6, 1875, and was graduated from the
Military academy July 1, 1s5s He was as
signed to the infantry branch. and while
hrst lieutenant of the Sth Infantry, in
May, lSol. he was made a prisoner of war
at San Antonio. Texas, and not exchanged
until April, 1SG2. He served calamity
throughout the war and was brevetted
major June 4, 1864, for gallant and meri-
torious services in the battle of Cold Har-
Dor, Va Subsequent to the civil war he
served on the Yellowstone expedition and
throughout the west and mort Invest couu-
try. He became colonel of the Sth Infantry
April 20, 1891, and commanded that regl-
ment first at Fort ID. A. Russell and then
in the field in Georgia and Florida to May
y, 1873 He commanded the LIST Brigade
I'd Division, 9TH Corps. in the operations
against Santiago until July l last, when
he was taken sick and was brought home.
He was taken to Fort ID. a. Russell in the
hope of benefiting his health, but to no
avail, and, as already stated, he died this
morning. The disease which caused his
death was undoubtedly aggravated by his
hardships and eXertions in the Santiago
campaign.
Evening star., 1898-08-30
$ president of the supervisory committee,

as president of the supervisory committee,
an arrangement that will continue in force
until the successor of the deceased king
has been chosen
King Malietoa succeeded to the throne IN
1850. Seven years later he was deposed by
the. Germans for alleged robberies and In
suits and replaced by Tamatese. In the
Iono"ing Year there was an lnsurrection
against Tamatese. headed by Mataafa, who
won after fierce battle.
Several months later the difficulties re-
garding Samoa arose between the Ameri-
can, British and German governments, and
the Germans declared war against Mataafa,
put Prince Bismarck ultimately yielded to
the American claims and all hostiiities
eea sed- On June IA, 1889, conference. on
samoan affairs was held at Berlin, John
kasson representing the United States. Sir
EDWARD Malet representing England and
Count now Prince) Herbert bismarck rep
resehsing Germany. As the result of this
conference conventions declared the Sa-
moan Islands independent neutral territory.
IN which fhe three powers taking part In
.ne conference should hayss equal rights.
Malietoa being. recognized as king and a
supreme court being established.
In thss antilmn- OF that year Afataafa was
Evening star., 1898-08-30
The Soldier.

Written for The Evening Star.
Dedicated TO the memory of Sergeant Newton
Ferree, LIST Regiment District Of Columbia Nolun-
teers.
he marched to the front ut his eeuntrys call,
And charged over hill and plain;
For, within his noble soul, all,
lie st0utfy remembered the Maine.
And in camp and field be performed his part,
With Dufy his only guide;
Columbia commanded his loving heart,
And for her lie brasely died
Smooth down his wrinkles and brush back his hair
And over his ashes plant flowers;
He'sagone from this world of cankering care,
And blossoms In heavenly bowersI
-JoIIS A. JOYCE.
Washington. D. c.. August o. 1895
Evening star., 1898-08-30

elected king and Malietoa vice king. h,1t
two months later the latter was reinstated
as king with the assent of the three powers
IN lme disputes arose between the king
and Mataafa. Fighting began. and the, for.
eign warshfps interviewed. The upsiaot was
the transportation Of Mataafa to Kakaofo
Island
Ehe late king was highly esteemed bys
Robert Louis Stevenson, the novelist. whns
died at Apia. the Samoan capital. In the
great storm of the 18th and 10th of March,
sioos, IN Which three, German and three
American war vessels were driven ashara
at Apia and destroyed, about fifty Ameri
cans and hundred Germans being drown.
ed, and the British warship Cailiope es-
Gaping by a marvellous exhibition Of sea-
manshfp.- Malietoa rendered valuable ser-v
ice In assisting the rescued men.
Evening star., 1898-08-30
SAMOAS KING Is DEAD
Malietua Succumbed August 22 to an At
tack of Typhoid Fewer.
The Administration Of Government IL
BEING Supervised by the Three
COnanls There

Cable advices from Auckland, N. g.. state
that Maiietoa Lacupepa, King of Samoa
died ON Monday. August %, Of typhoid
fever.
The administration of the government is
being supervised by the three consuis. l.
w. Osborne. representing the United States;
T. B. Cusack-Smith, representing England
and f. Rose. representing Germany. with
the chief justice, William Chamhers,, acting
Evening star., 1898-08-30

). u LOTHIAN, BUILDER, 4oS 8TH ST. NV,
viii repair 81 remodel your house on MONTHLY
MLAiAENIS; M sstimatss cheerfully given: send
Psstsi. 5e13-2ms
Evening star., 1898-08-30

nefore Leaving san Francfsco He
Statca the Tfme.
: SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. August 3g-Jas.
i Corbett. accompanied by his wife, has.
left for New York. In an Interview he said
that he would not ffght. McCux on October
II but would meet him g. month latar..
Evening star., 1898-08-30

Make a deposit and you'll make sure of a
bargain in Hoeke's clearing sale-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-08-30

Eyervtbina In tbs HoekeA clearing sale
Ia big ba-gaia.--Adyt
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-11
ARTICLE xv.
BONDS OF OFFICIALS,

SECTION 1. Officers of the City and County, before entering upon the dis charge of their official duties, shall respectively give and execute to the City and County such official bonds as may be required by law, ordinance or this Charter When the amount of any bond is not fixed by law or by this Charter. 1t shall be fixed by an ordi-
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-11

office of any member or members of the Board guilty of such neglect or refusal.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-11

|
 | Sec. P. All appointments of officers, deputies and clerks to be made under any provision of this Charter must be made in writing and in duplicate, au- | thenticated by the person or person, board or officer making the same. One the Secretary of the Civil Service Com mission and the other with the Auditor. l Sec. 23. Wherever 1t is provided in i this Charter that the members of any l board, department or commission shall so classify themselves by lot that their terms of office shall expire at different l times, such members shall, on the day of making such classification, cause the same to be entered in the records of their proceedings, and copy thereof, certified by the Secretary thereof and signed by all of said members. shall be filed with the Clerk of the Supervisors. In every case such classification must be made at the first meeting of the l Board.
 Sec 24 Every officer and every mem Der of any board or committee provided for in this Charter shall have the power to administer oaths and affirmations, and every such board, officer or con- mittee shall have power to issue subpe- mas, to compel by subpoena the produc- tion of books, papers and documents, and to take and hear testimony concern ing any matter or thing pending before
 
 any such board. officer or committee. If any person so subpenaed neglect or refuse to appear. or to produce any book, paper or. document, as required by such subpoena. or shall refuse to testify before any such board, officer or committee, or to answer any question which any officer or majority of such board or committee shall decide to be proper or pertinent. he shall be deemed in contempt, and any such board, officer or committee shall have power to take the proceedings in that behalf provided by the general laws of this State. The Chief of Police must on request of such officer or of any member of any such board or com mittee, detail Police Officer or Officers to serve such subpenas.
 Sec 25. All publications provided for in this Charter must be made in the official newspaper only.
 Sec. 26. All franchises and privileges heretofore granted by the City and County which are not in actual use or enjoyment, or which the grantees thereof have not in good faith com menced to exercise. are hereby de- clared forfeited and of no validity un- u less said grantees or their assigns shall