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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10
tn CELEBRATE THE VICTORY.

10 CELEbh HE wv
The Register is glad to note that It's
contemporaries and the leading citi-
gems have taken up and approved and
seconded it's suggestion that the glori-
GUS victory of Commodore Dewey at
Manila be made the subject of grand,
patriotic celebration by the people Of
this city.
The only thing that remains now is
for our citizens to get together at the
Opera House tonight, in accordance
with the call which will be found in
another column, and assist in forming
and ratifying plans for parade and
general patriotic celebration and jubi-
lation next Saturday afternoon
municipal and educational officials and
the officers of commercial and other
bodies in this city, and full attend
ance of our leading and public spirited
citizens at to-nights meeting Is urged
and confidently expected.
The Register would again suggest
that adjoining and neighboring towns
be invited to participate in the patriotic
blowout and asked to early acquaint
the proper officers in charge Of the af-
fair in this city with their intentions in
the matter.
The plans for to-night's meeting will
be found in detail in our local columns
and there is every prospect OF d large
turnout of representative citizens eager
to aid and participate in celebrating
the American naval victory-the great
est in history.
In passing it may be remarked that
the average man although he may be
anxious to indulge in shouting and
fireworks himself does not fully APP
preciate that all his fellow citizens are
bursting with the same desire and only
await an excuse for throwing conven-
tional dignity to the winds and giving
full vent to their patriotic pride and
joy However, every one who wishes
to give vent to his pent-up patriotic
feelings will be given a glorious OPP
portunity Saturday.
Meanwhile attend to-night's meeting
At the Opera House and whoop 'er up,
everybody!
Remember the Maine!
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10
BRIDGEPORT.

The funeral of VIM. ]. Bratton took
place yesterday afternoon from his
latehome on Pike street, and was at
tended by a large number of friends
ofthe family Rev. w. l.. Dixon, pas
tor of the Kirkwood NJ. E. church,
assisted by Rev. j. A. Donahey, pas
ter of the Presbyterian church, con-
Quoted the services. The pall-bearers
were Capt. Burgett McConnaugney.
George Giffin, John Koehnline, Rev. w.
Forney, Isaac Henry and Oliver Por-
ter, members of Brannon Pest, Of
which the deceased was member. In
torment was made at Weeks cemetery.
The street car company have given
their conductors orders to strictly en-
force the time limit on their trans
fers.
A brother of the late w. j. Bratton
is lying critically i'll at his home at
Louisville.
In accordance with Mayor Nennin-
gers orders, slot machines have be-
come a thing of the past.
George Pasco has purchased a fine
driving horse.
George Turner is out, after lengthy
illness.
The remains of Bruce McCulloch, the
young man who died in the West End
Saturday, were sent to Proctor, W. Va,
Yesterday for burial.
The festival given by the young
ladies of St Anthony's church in VI
rich's hall last evening. was very sue
cessful affair.
Edward Bratton, Of Lorain, was here
yesterday attending tle funeral of
his brother.
Misses Clara Sharp and Minnie Kuhn
will leave some time this week to visit
friends in Columbus.
w. " Campbell was in St Glars
vile yesterday on business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10

Let the war pause and the big guns
cease their barking; let the depart
ments at Washington wait a bit and
the President hold his hand; let all the
land keep silence and give ear. for those
mighty warriors-Corbett and Fitzsi.n-
mons-are at it again with wildly wag-
ging jaws. Warrior Fitz says he will
accept Warrior Corbett's challenge TO
do battle for SIS 5000 and Warrior Cor
bet wires his war secretary, Brady. to
go after him." which means that these
two mighty men OF valor are to engage
once more in long range hostilities
with their breech-loading, heavy-rifled,
thirteen-inch jaw-artillery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10

American Union. And no American Of
common sense can view such a pros
pect complacently. We want no such
additions to our population, which is
already mixed quite enough to suit the
average American taste To sum up.
the possession of these islands can give
us no advantage we do not already
possess, while it would cause us end
less trouble, worry and expense and
would be radical departure from our
traditional and wise policy that would
surely result in disaster.
Let us hold these islands during the
present war as temporary bases Of
operation for supply and repair and
afterwards relinquish them with the
proviso in the treaties yielding posses
sion whereby we shall retain coaling
stations at available points. This would
be the full extent of our needs as re-
CARDS these islands and anything more
would be worse than useless.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10

The President is quite right in de-
claring that Dewey's victory in Manila
is of great Importance 1t was a case
either of complete victory or over
whelming defeat and destruction and if
the latter had been Deweys fate the
aspect of things would now be consid-
erably different. The nation may well
thank brave Dewey and joyfully cele-
brate his victory
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10
ADMITS IFS ERROR

Berlin. May 9.-The German govern
ment admits in official correspondence.
that no San Jose scale has been found
among the American fruit examined
1t was on the allegation that the scale
did exist that the German government
some time ago issued its prohibitory
orders against American fruit, fruit
refuse, etc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10
MARKS FROM BELOW.

POINT PLEASANT-River 1872 feet and
rising. Clear.
CINCINNATI-River 1913 feet and ris-
ing Clear
CAIRO-River 31.S feet and falling. Fair
and pleasant
LOUISNILLE-River falling: feet 9
inches in canal: feet 6 inches on falls:
"A feet inches below locks. Clear and
pleasant.
ENANSVILLE-Riv p feet and rising.
Clear and pleasant.
MEMPHIS-River % feet inches and
rising. Clear and pleasant.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10

The County Mail Of Clarksburg has
just passed it's first annual mile post
and has celebrated the event by moving
into enlarged quarters and putting in
double cylinder Hoe press. The Mail is
a lively and enterprising one-year-old
and we'll deserves its pronounced sue
cess. We congratulate Editor Cam
SOmmers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10

Madrid has ordered Governor General
August to resist to the death" an at
tack on Manila. More heroics, Ell.
However, Dewey has about knocked all
the heroism out of August, who is
doubtless ready to crawl from under
into any safe retreat
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10
OIL NEWS.
New Wells and Observation-Disclosures About
the Producing Wells.

New Wells and observation-disclosures About
the Producing Wells.
Special to the Register
Salem, W. Va, May Sit has been
the object of the South Penn Oil Com
pany to keep as much as possible from
the public all knowledge Of operations
and existence of the Jarvisville oil
field which is situated five miles south
of this city, Your reporter, having
learned of this field, spent some days in
the neighborhood and is now prepared
to give to the public a description Of
the newly developed territory.
Huntsville is a small village situated
in Union district. Harrison county, M.
Va. about twelve miles southeast of
Clarksburg. or five miles south Of Sa-
lem. In the vicinity Of Jarvisville
some months ago the South Penn be-
gan validating for oil. A. Payne No.
| was drilled to the Gordon and started
off as small producer. making proba-
bly, ten barrels per day. One thousand
feet north of Payne No. 1, Payne No. ,
was located. which proved 70 be a gas
ser from the Big Injun sand. Eight
hundred feet south of Payne No. 1,
Payne No. was located, which came
in January, 1898. making $50 barrels a
day from the Gordon sand. Barnett
NO. was then located leo feet south
OF Payne No. and came in April Is
good for IT'S barrels per day.
Since then E. Starkey No. l, Stout
No. /, Payne Nos. and j. are building
rigs. These wells are all situated near
Jarvisville. and it is believed by the oil
people of this place that this will be the
coming oil field of West Virginia, since
every indication is in its favor. The
land in a southwestern direction TO the
Finks Greek oil field, in Lewis county.
is all under lease and the operators
holding same refuse to SELL The only
drawback this new field has is the ter
ritory is largely owned by the South
Penn, and other companies will have
trouble to get territory. However. the
amount of supplies stored at this place
indicates extensive operations in the
near future.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10
STICK TO THE MONROE DOCTRINE.

In the flush of victory over the
enemy in some of its possessions, it
may be but natural that large part
of our people should look with long
ing eyes on these more or less rich
possessions and desire to hold them
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10

Congress has been commercially
prompt and liberal in recognizing and
properly rewarding the bravery and
valor of Commodore Dewey and the
gallent men of his squadron.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10
CHARLES II. TANEy. GENERAL MANAGER


Tributes OK Respect and cpituai'
tees five cents per line. oerta
Stamps Of the denomination OF Two ian
and less accepted for amounts less ''i"A
one dollar.
Correspondence containing important
news solicited from every part OF the sur
rounding country. - -
Rejected communications VIII NOV a pe
postage.
The REGISTER. embracing Its severai
editions. is entered at the Postomce AZ
WheeNng. W. Va. as second-class matter
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10

Wheat s175! Whew! There is evil
IDENTIFY more speculation than war de-
mand in this rise. A sudden ending of
hostilities would leave some of the
bulls high and dry.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10
MARKS FROM ABOVE.

PITTSBURG-Rive feet inches and
stationary at the dam. Clear and pleas
ant.
and mild
GREENSBORO-River 10 feet inches
and falling. Clear and slightly warmer.
and falling.
OIL CITY-River 2 feet 5 inches and
falling. Clear and pleasant.
MCRGANTOWN-Riv . feet and fall
ing. Clear and warm.
STEU River 10 feet inches
and rising. Clear and cool.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10
To-MoRROw's DEPARTURES.

Pittsburg. Urania, s a. m.
Charleston, Kanawha, $50 a. m.
Pittsburg, Ben Hur. p. m.
Steubenville, r. NJ. Bayne, 2:30 p. m.
Darlington, Leroy, $3.50 p. m.
SistersVille. Ruth. go d. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10
Remember the Maine!

When -four gets too high, try corn
meal The change will be agreeable to
both stomach and pocket.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10
THE SPANISH PROTESTED,

But Without Success Against an Amer
lean Cruiser Coaling at Cape Hay
New York, May "a copyright dis
patch to the Evening World, dated a..
Puerto Plata, to-day quotes the captain
of the German steamer Bolivia as say
ing that while he was in Cape Haytien
on Sunday an American cruiser en-
tered, saluted the flag and coaled.
The Spanish protested without sue
cess.
After sailing the Bolivia sighted and
passed five American warships be-
lieyed to be Admiral SIMPSONS fleet,
steaming slowly eastward in line Of
battle
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10

Remember the Maine and remember
Dewey Day-Saturday
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10
MR.. GLADsTcNE's CONDITION.

Hawarden, May 9-The condition of
Mr.. Gladstone is not changed. He is
comparatively comfortable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10

Don't forget to attend to-night's
meeting at the Opera House.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10
WANTED.
MALE HELP WANTED.

young men to run as
news agents on railroad trains Must
have 5000 cash security. Apply at JJN-
ION NEWS CO.. office B. o. depot
an20a&dh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10

Saturday will be Dewey Day i
Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10
Special TO the Register.

Special TO the Register.
New Martinsville. w. Va, May 3
Near the mouth of Barker Run, this
county, location has been made and
the rig is in course of erection for
venture on the Hoyt farm. located on
the North Fork. The company putting
down the venture are composed in part
of the owners of the Hoyt tract between
Little Fishing Creek and the North
Fork
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10
ROATS LEAVTNG TO-DA7

Pittsburg. Queen City, 5 a. m.
Cincinnati, Keystone State, a. m.
Parkersburg, Argand, II a. m.
New Matamoras, Lexington, Il a. m.
Steubenville, T. NJ. Bayne, 2:30 p. m.
Darlington, Leroy, $3.50 p. nj.
Sistersville, Ruth, $50 p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10

PITTSBURG, Pa. May 9-Seventeen
towboats, hauling two million bushels of
coal, left for the South to-day. Most of
the coal is intended for Louisville
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10

Oil City, Pa, May Credit bal
ances S5c; certificates opened at 90c
bid for cash. first sales 9012c; closed
offered at Sac Cash sales total $4,000
barrels; shipments 1855 barrels;
runs $3.50 barrels.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10

The Ben Hur arrived from Pittsburg
last night at eleven o'clock, carrying
big trip. After leaving off large con-
signments of vinegar and nails among
other items, and taking on a fair
amount of freight, she departed for
Parkersburg. Capt. Kemple, who has
just recovered from a severe attack of
grip, was in command
The Lexington arrived yesterday at
p. n. She departs for New Mata-
moras at II O'Clock this morning. The
Argand departs for Parkersburg at the
some hour to-day
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10
RIVER NEWS

Daily Chronicle of tt . Movements of the
Boats mi sSoatmen.
YESTERDAYS DEPARTURES.
t. NJ Bayne, Steubenville.
Leroy, Darlington.
Ruth Sistersvile.
Ben Hur, ParkerSburg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10

Hurrah for Rear Admiral Dewey!
Go to the Opera House tonight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-10

Inc present rise reached Its height at
the Davis Island dam al feet. The river
at the wharf last evening registered
stage of 10 feet inches at seven O'Clock
and was rising slowly. Local rivermen
expected yesterday that about eleven feet
would be the extent of the rise al the
landing. The river will start to fall some
time to-day, as it was failing at all upper
points yesterday. Though the swell did
not come up to the expectations of river
men generally, it was sufficient to allow
the following towboats to depart from
Pittsburg yesterday morning: Dick Full
ton. 10 barges flats: Pacific No 2 10
barges, 3 flats: Stella Moren barges L
fiat; Little Dick 5 barges: Advance, 6
barges: James Moren. 10 barges, 4 flats;
Coal City 10 barges. 3 flats; |. n. Bunton,
barges. l fiat; Volunteer. 9 barges, l
flat: Pacific, 10 barges 2 fats Rescue, 9
barges, / fiat; Wilmot, barges: George
Shiras, light coalboats, / fiat Twilight,
/ fiat, 8 light boats: Sam Brown. 10 barges,
flats This makes a total shipment of
ia barges. % flats and s light boats. to-
tai of 1,s2S, 900 bushels Of coal.
The popular commander of the W. J.
Cummins, which boat has only recently
entered in the Pittsburg and Cincinnati
trade, is an old time riverman. For a
considerable time he was commander of
the Courier. in the Wheeling, Pittsburg
and Parkersburg trade. Capt. Gamble
built the steamer Sunshine, and after run
ming her for quite while, sold her to the
White Collar line.
Work is being pushed as rapidly as pos
sible on the new boat being constructed
to take the place of the II. K. Bedford in
the Pittsburg and Kanawna river trade.
She will be first-class steamer in every
respect
The James Moren passed down last
evening a seven o'clock.
Capt. Con. Mcdonald, of this city, is at
Pittsburg on business.
The building of Captain Gordon Green S
new packet at Parkersburg is being SUI
perintended by Capt. John Parsons. The
boat is intended for the Gallipolis,
Charleston and Pittsburg trade.
Work will in all probability be com
menced during the week on the govern
ment lock and dam No 8, at Springdale,
in the Allegheny river
The packet leaving for Pittsburg to-
morrow at D. m. is the reliable Ben Hur.
Pittsburg operators are at present very
anxious to stock the southern markets
with a sufficient amount OF coal to last
them until December. Therefore every
coal boat stage will be received with well
come The market at Cincinnati has
stock of coal on hands now that will
run them until December, but Louisville
remains to be stocked. However there is
vet time for barge water, as the June rise
is yet to come.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-22
SPAlN'S RESPONSIBILITY.
The Accidental Explosion OF Mine
Would Not Excuse War.

CHICAGO Feb. 4-1he question o.
responsibility which might attach to the
Government OF spain. in case thc Maine
explosion was due io in.nc in ihc har-
aor o. Hlvane. and was the work of q
fanatic. or an accident hats been "a su3-
Jcct of discussion amcns lawyers.
International laN is % matter largely ot
precedent. ana "a mine explosion in "a
fortified harbOr in time Oi peace has no
precedent AN unite hu saying thHt ii such
an event was by design 10 would uo ~
oaUso fOr war $50 it-s an authority that
kotert r. Lincoln Secretary of Nar uu.
der Presidents Garfield ana Arthur ani
former Minister 10 England SIS positive
that in case of an accident or if the
mine was exploded by "a Spanish fanatic.
spain would not be burdened with any
legal responsibility. Mr Lincoln saia,
'in neither case wouio the slightest lia-
bnity attach 10 Spain. Assuming a mine
exploded by a fanatic or by accident that
woud be- tho end of the afiair Giving in
fornationai law tho widest latitude and
stretching prccedenis 10 their limit there
would be- the END OF the affairs. Giving in
ernmenf ef Spain. "a is an elementary
princi.ie OF international law thai a
Government Is In no way responsible for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-22
WIRED TINE GOVERNOR.

Yesterday morning Governor Tyler re-
ceived a teleeram from Mr. ~ b. Har-
low. citv treasurer OF Alexandria and
secretary ana treasurer OF the hOsslyn
development Company, asking him TO
withhold bis signature from the bill un-
ul "a dclecation could reach here 20 be
ncard IN opposition TO it. The Board Oh
SUPERVISORS OF Alexandria county met
yesterday morning The meeting had
been called to prepare papers asking for
Dids Tor the erection of the new court
mouse. 0ut this matter was passed Bog and
the board came on TO Richmond With
Dig delegation so protest against the
Rosslyn charter
Inose 10 the party were Mcsars. Saeg-
mumeG. Corbctt and Duncan. supervisors;
a. d. Iorrison. Robert Ncitcn, George
RucFcr. A. 5. pcniphan, W. W. Douglass.
George W. Donaldson. j. T.. clements
George =. Robinson. and Mr. HObson, of
AlcXanrla county and Mcssrs ~. T.. Har-
low ana James r. Cation, of Alexandra
city
Governor Tyler received the delegation
I'm his Office at the Capitol 40 4 o'clock.
Colonel Barley, the delegate from Alex
anaua city aud county. was present also.
Ho presented his constituents Go His ES-
cellcncv. Mr. Harlow told of the meeting
of the supervisors and Mir. Saclmuller
presented the resolutions adopted by
mat body. This paper simply asked the
Governor 10 veto thc charter OF Rosslyn
A letter from the commissioners Of the
District OF Columbia opposing The charter
was also given 40 the Governor.
At the outset Governor Tyler remark
ed that De had received several letters
ana teleprams oa the subject of this BILL
WHO ASKED FOR TT?
Colonel james r. Cation. who will be
recalled as a candidate Tor the nomlna-
lion Tor Lieutonani-Go Governor al The
Poanol5e convention was tho first speak
or. lie started ont Dy asking what ciu-
zens OF Rosslyn had asked foi the char
Wnon the bill camc over TO the
House" remarked Colonel Barley. Il
went 10 the long distance telephone ana
called up Alr Frank Hume. gentleman
OF high character ana asked MIN about
tne measure. Tie told me 30 was good
bin and that the people OF Rosslyn want
cd it passed.
Mr.. Harlow.
o'clock. ana il was after that hour re-
piled the Colonel
II am generally IN my Office until o
O'Clock. reioined MI Harlow.
did YOU read the biil2' asked Colonel
Cation.
Il did
"Didn't IL strike you as quite remark
able that this measure sought TO exc
clude lhe county sheriff and the comfy
magistrates from jurisdiction in The ter
ritory proposed to be incorporated?'
NO IL did not understood from Mr..
Hume that the object OF the bin was 20
provide a better government for the ter
ritory
Mr.. Sacemuler: "Di0nt ] ask you II
any bill came mp concerning Ballston 10
lei me know. and didn't yon say You
woald 90 soY
Colonel Barley: Il certainly did"
Mr.. Saegmuller: Then why did YOU not
let me know about tEis bil?'
Colonel Barley: Because you asked
me nothing about Rosslyn.'
Is UNCcNsTlTtTlO
colonel eaton read the bill. and IS
he proceeded. argued that il was uncon-