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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-19

lieutenant. Redmond V. Beach. To be
second lieutenant, Walter c. Kimball.
Second volunteer engineers, to be
captains, George w. Freeman, William
l.. Geary. To be first lieutenant, Jo-
seph r. McAndrews. To be second
lieutenant, Eben t. Tannatt. To be
chaplain, Elias S. Kimball.
Third volunteer engineers, to be cap
tains, John Henry Westerfield, William
B. hcmas, William J. Hardee, William
D. Taylor, George F. Stickney. Garlic
ton w. Sturtevant, Sidney B. William
son, Lyle F. Bellinger, Frank l.. Aver
i'll, John L. Van Ornum. To be first
lieutenants, James H. Bacon, Fingal
c. Black, Charles Smith. Thomas c..
Thomas, Charles A. Miner, Frederick
C. Hand, Henry l.. Reber, John Alfred
Laird, Chester Bailey White. To be
second lieutenants, Sameul F. Greece
Illus, Walter S. Brown, jeff D. Reagan,
James R. Fain, William D. Rhea. To
be chaplain, Samuel w. Small.
Second volunteer engineers, to be
surgeon, with rank of first lieutenanO +,
Edward ]. Barrett.
Third volunteer cavalry, to be sur
geon, with rank of first lieutenanD 4,
Edward S. Grigsby.
Second volunteer infantry, to be sur
geon, Charles Bruning.
Third volunteer infantry, to be sur
geon, William A. Chapman.
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On TO PuFRTO RICO.

The expedition to Puerto Rico which
started yesterday, is engaged in sort
of race against possible peace proposals
from Spain, the desire of the admin
istration being to secure control of the
island before peace terms are sub
mitted by Spin. There is something
else behind this desire to possess
Puerto Rico than the urging of imperi-
alists and speculative jobbers. Ameri-
can possession of the island is prom
inent feature of all peace programmes
now before the administration, and if
not taken now by force it would be
demanded later as part of the war in
demnity.
Madrid, however, does not take this
view of the matter and all the peace
talk from that quarter has uniformly
included the retention of Puerto Rico
by Spain.
Therefore, Washington has decided
to anticipate any dispute on this point
by Selling the island at once.
Our forces will find no trouble in
capturing the antiquated defenses of
San Juan. which are garrisoned by
aboupt 5000 troops
This movement and Watson's raid
ing expedition on the coast Of Spain
will doubtless be the finishing touches
of the war. If Spain does not then cry
for peace, it will probably be because
she intends, as has been more than
once limited. to abandon her army in
Havana, permitting it to fight on hope
lessly to the death in defense of Span
ish honor"
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SITUATION UNCHANGED.
Secretary Alger Has No New Informa
ton from Santiago.

Washington, July 1S.-Several dis
patches from Gen Shafter were re-
ceived at the War Department during
the morning, but Secretary Alger said
as he left his office for lunch that they
related to details of matters coming
up constantly for consideration There
was no change in the general situation
at Santiago, he said, in reply to in
quiries. He hoped, now that the sur
render had taken place, that affairs
would move along smoothly Gen.
Shafter evidently had not communi-
Gated to the department the appoint
ment of Gen. McKibben to be military
governor of Santiago, as Secretary AL
ger said he had not heard of it.
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CONSTITUTIONAL?

Unfortunately the constitution has
nothing to sly in prohibition of the
acquisitiop6 territory not a part of
this Continent, but it has something to
SAXON the question of taxation that
VIII cause the imperialists and jobbers
and spectators to exert all their in
genuity in order to conform to or sue
cessfully evade.
The provisions referred to is that "all
duties, imposts and excuses shall be
uniform throughout the United States"
This provisions has always been held
to apply to the territories as we'll as
dhe States of the Union. Since all the
territorial possessions we may acquire
will be territories of the Union this
Aprovision will apply to them as much
as to Oklahoma, and 1t may be found
very inconvenient to apply it in the
case of the Philippines and other terri
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-19
BRAKEMAN BADLY HURT.

Special to the Register
GRAFTON, w. Va, July s.-James
Flanagan was seriously injured while
working as a brakemen in the yard here
late yesterday evening. He was riding
out on top of a long train of cars. and
in passing under the county bridge forgot
to stoop and his head struck the bottom
Of the bridge, knocking him off and ser
iously injuring him. He was unconscious
yet Monday morning. Saturday was his
first day as yard brakeman.
DR. and Mrs. \. r. Warden were sum-
moned by telegram to Benwood Saturday
night to attend the bedside OF Mrs War
denis father. Squire Pelley, of that
place, who was seriously i'll.
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GOING TO HAWAII.

WASHINGTON, July Ex-senator Cul-
lon. chairman of the Hawaiian commits
sion, will leave Washington to-day with
his family for Chicago, from which place
he expects to make a short tour over the
State before going 10 Hawaii. The APP
pointments of the staff of the commission
have been made and it is largely compos-
ed of employees of the Senate and House
of Representatives. The purpose of this
was TO reduce expenditures. None of
those who accompany the party receiving
any compensation except the official
stenographer. The Senator will sail from
San Francisco about August 10, and it is
expected the party will remain in Ha-
wall until about the time Congress con-
venes.
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Blind SPANIARDS,
They Are Unable to See the Extent Of Their Losses
and are Still Seeking More Trouble,

WASHINGTON, July 18.-The possibili-
ties of peace are as remote as ever. No
move in that direction has been made by
any. of the foreign officials here, and de-
spite the pitiful condition of Spain, her
pride appears to restrain her from max
ing any direct overtures. A cabinet Of
fetal, in sleaking of this situation to-day,
said that it was amazing that Spain
seemed to lack all comprehension of her
deplorable condition. Her best fleets have
been wiped out; her hold on the Philip
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-19

In a communication in another col
umn Hon. John O. Pendleton states
that he is not a candidate for honors
before the First district Democratic
Congressional Convention. Mr.. Pen
dleton's numerous warm friends
throughout the district will regret his
determination. the more since he has
proven himself a hustling campaigner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-19
BIG FIRE IN TYLER


NPeNIttI 10 IIP hSRISItr.
S1STERSVILLE, W. Va, July 1s-The
news of a big fire. caused by lightning,
in the interior of the county, about twen
ty-five miles from here yesterday fore
noon. during heavy thunder storm, has
just been received here. The property
destroyed was the general store of W. H
Furbee & Bro. at the mouth of McElroy
creek The store was one of the largest
in the county, and the loss IS estimat ed
at between $4,000 and $4,000, partially
insured
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CONVENTION CALLED
To Name Candidates in the Seventh
District.

Special to the Register.
MARTINSBURG, w. Va. July 1s-At
a meeting of the Democratic Executive
Committee of the Seventh Delegate dis
trict, composed of the counties of Jeffer-
son, Berkeley and Morgan, it was ordered
that convention be called to meet at
Martinsburg on Monday. August Sth, at
10 o'clock a. m. for the purpose of nomi-
mating two delegates to represent the
above district in the legislature of West
Virginia. The basis of representation
was fixed at one delegate for each 100
votes or majority fraction thereof, based
upon the vote cast for the last candidate
for governor.
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pines is practically at an end. and now
she has approved Gen. Torars surrender
of 5000 square miles of Cuban soil. And
yet, he said, Spain seems to take no ac-
count of her misfortunes, and to adopt
no means to limit the extent of her de-
feat and losses. Under such circum-
stances, ne said, the only thing left for
this country to do is to press on until
Spain reaches some comprehension of her
impotence. 1t is with this end in view
that active steps are being taken for
further aggressive campaigns.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-19

The death by suicide Of Editor Henry
M. Morgan, Of the Morgantown Post,
is chronicled this morning Long con-
tinued and hopeless i'll health, result
ing in melancholia, was undoubtedly
the cause He was one of the oldest
editors in the State, and his sad death
will be shock to his many friends, as
it is sad bereavement to his family.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-19

Before the weeks end the whole
Puerto Rican expedition will be on the
way to that island This includes the
first and second divisions of Gen.
Brooke's army corps at Chickamauga,
the latter division including the First
West Virginia regiment Thus will
our boys anxiety to get to the front
soon be gratified. The Second West
Virginia regiment however, is still at
Camp Atkinson, near Charleston,
awaiting equipment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-19

The water got up to 2 feet inches on
the strength of the recent rains. 1t then
started back, getting to the feet inch
mark, at which point is was stationary
at midnight.
The Harry p. Jones, formerly the r..
NJ Blackburn, recently rebuilt and now
about as good as new, has gone into COM
mission. She belongs to James Jones &
Sons
The bell Of the unfortunate towboat
Percy Kelsey, which exploded a few
months ago, was found a few days ago
in the river not far from where the ex-
posion took place. The safe was being
looked for when the bell was found
Pilot John Douglas, VINO has been on
the John A. Wood for a number of years
in the Louisville and New Orleans coal
towing trade. takes the place of James
White on the W. w. ONeil the coming
| season.
The latest advices from New Orleans
report no improvement in the coal trade,
but it is hoped there soon will be. The
war instead of helping It, as a great
many people thought it would, has dam
aged the coal trade of the Crescent City.
The veteran Capt NJ. A. Cox says that
IN all PROBABILITY the steamer <AudHi
Jacobs, of which he has been in command
ever since she came out, will complete
his river career. Capt Cox, who is con-
sideraby past his three score and ten has
been actively engaged on the river for
more than half a century.
A regular meeting of Harbor q took
place in Pittsburg Saturday and all of
the newly elected officers present were in
stalled Capt. d. NJ. Cooley, of the tow
boat Charley Clark, was initiated as a
member, and a vote of thanks was ex-
tended James Jones & Sons for furnishing
the towboat Tornado free OF charge to
tow the excursion boat Dacotah during
the recent outing of the harbor.
The new steamer building at Marietta
for Capt Dana Scott and others will be
completed about the first of November
AS stated some weeks ago. it is intimated
that Capt John NJ. Phillips, a good
steamboatman and a most worthy gentle
man, will be her commander. For the
past four years Capt Phillips has been
one of the local United States inspectors
of steamboats,.
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NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

In accordance with law, on and after
July LIST Register correspondents In
West Virginia, Ohio. Pennsylvania, and
In fact anywhere and everywhere from
which it Is necessary to wire news, must
affix a one cent Revenue stamp to each and
every dispatch. They will keep an account
Of same and forward it with their monthly
statements for payment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-19
THE PORTO RICAN CAMPAIGN
Will Be Opened as Early as Possible-Wll Serd an
Overpowering Expedition, All to Land Together.

WASHINGTON. July 1s.-Gen. Brooke
had another conference to-day with Sec
rotary Alger in reference to the prepara-
tons for the Porto Riean expedition The
general reports that his army is now
ready. and 1t is believed that they can
be embarked within a fortnight. While
positive selection has not yet been made
It It understood that Newport News viii
be the port of departure Of the larger part
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-19
DELEGATES TO MEET.

The Ohio county delegates to the
Democratic Congressional convention
a. Weston are called to meet this eve
ming at o'clock at the law offices of
Messrs. Handlan & Weidebusch, in the
Hub building, corner Fourteenth and
Market streets, A full attendance is
desired
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-19

Despite all the peace talk, army
quartermasters have been authorized
to purchase supplies OF boots, shoes,
underclothes, hats, mosquito head nets,
Canton flannel, trousers and other
stuff to the amount of millions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-19
THE BIG BANKERS AND THE LOAN.

While it is true that no syndicate
will get the war loan just made. none
of which has been awarded in any
large lot, it does not at all follow that
none of the big bankers will get any
of the bonds. There are other ways
of securing a large amount of bonds
besides bidding for them in a lump
sum. And it will not do to conclude
that the loan has been a great success
as a popular loan merely because it
has been taken in small sums.
The fact seems to be that no very
large part of the total issue has gone
to people of small means The bonds
probably have been paid for mostly by
people of rather large means who have
seen chance to make a considerable
profit in buying through employees and
others for a rise in price. The Secre-
tary of the Treasury was required by
law to offer the bonds as a popular
lean at par But there is every reason
to believe that the bonds will soon go
to handsome premium.
This premium is likely to be large
enough to pay bankers and others well
for the trouble of getting possession
of them in roundabout way. Some
financial authorities say that it is
likely to be as much as six per cent in
short time and may be more.
1t may be seen, therefore, that the
popular loan may have been neither
essentially popular nor a success.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-19

of the expedition. The army of occupa-
ton is expected to consist of about 8 900
men, as it has been decided to take no
chances of repeating the mistake made
in Skaters case Of landing with an IN
sufficient force. and then being obliged TO
lie idle at critical moment awaiting re-
Endorsements. The employment Of an
oyerpowering force Is also expected to
save bioodshsd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-19

Professors Corbett and Mccoy. being
really anxious to meet one another in
the ring found no difficulty in quickly
coming to terms This fstic battle,
which will take place in Buffalo on
September 16. will be probably the
most interesting ever fought in the
rirV These two boxers are the most
highly "scienced' men in the world
and neither is what is known as a
contest and devoid of most Of the dis
gushing brutality that characterizes
the average smuggling match and dis
graces the world of sport
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-19

This would make a splendid winter
war for our troops. But this thing of
fighting in the rank, dank, sweltering
tropics in the dead of red hot sum-
mer is not at all enjoyable. In fact,
it's killing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-19
HOSPITAL CORPS.

Special TO the Register.
MARIETTA, O., July is.-Capt W. l..
West, Co. E, Seventh O. v. l., who is
here recruiting soldiers for a hospital
corps, mustered in a squad of sixty Mar
ietta boys at the city park this evening.
He will leave for CAmn Ager With the
recruits on Wednesday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-19
NEW STATE LIBRARIAN.
by Governor Atkinson in Place
of Guy T. Scott
Special to the Register

Special to the Register
CHARLESTON. w. Va. July 1s.-Gov-
ernor Atkinson To-day appointed Pleas
ants s. Shirley, of Kanawha county,
State Librarian, to fill the vacancy occas-
Toned by the resignation of Guy T Scott
The governor also appointed C. H linn
of Richie county a member of the board
of directors of the reform school in the
place OF j. c. Gluck, resigned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-19

Investigation Of Santiago's splendid
defenses shows that Toral could
have held out a considerable time
against the Americans. who WOULD
have suffered immense losses Id an
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-19

FOURTH PAGE.
University Of Virginia.
Kenyon Military Academy.
Virginia Female Institute.
Wanted-Two Active Old Line Agents
Charles F. Powell, Major, Corps
Engineers.
For Sale-Theo. w. Fink.
Running Meet.ng-W. Va. State Fair
Grounds.
Reduced Rates Of Toll-Wheeling & Bel
mont and Wheeling Bridge Companies.
SIXTH PAGE.
Hot Weather Working Pants-McFad-
denis.
EIGHTH PAGE.
A Hash of Little livingstone &
Thomas
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DELIVERED ny CARRIERS.

Correspondence containing important
news solicited from every part OF the sur
rounding country.
Rejected communications will not be re-
turned unless accompanied by suflcient
postage
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Stamps Of the denomination of two cents
and less accepted for amounts less than
one dollar.
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TO-DAY'S BOATS.
Parkersburg, Argand, IL a. m
Darlington, Leroy, $50 p. m.
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AN HONEST. sober, Industrious man to
represent an old and responsible house in
this section. Position pleasant, permanent
and profitable: no capital required. For
further particulars address, with stamp,
MANAGER, 2. o. Box 1927, Philadelphia
Pa. jyl6es
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The REGISTER, embracing It's several
editions, is entered at the Postoffice at
-Whee ling W. Va. as second class matter.
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MARKS FROM ABOVE.
MORGANTOWN- feet inches
and stationary. Weather clear and
warm.
CIR F'ENSBORO-River feet 8 inches
and rising Weather cloudy.
BRCfWNSVILLE-Rive feet inches
and stationary.
STEURENVILLE-Riv foot 10 inches
ara 80 innary. Weather clear and warm.
WARREN-River 2 foot. Clear and
waltu.
OIL CTTY-River 6 inches and station
airy. Weather clear and warm.
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FEMALE HELP WAN I ED.

WANTED-Girl to do general Homework
Apply at No. II South York street.
jun2Se&d,h
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FOR SALE-Blank oil leases-diferent
clauses-Blank rental receipts; rental re-
ceipts one cent each, ten cents per dozen
Oil leases two for five cents, q cents per
dozen Add postage when ordering by
mali. REGISTER OFFICE. Wheeling,
w Va
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WANTED-Girl for general homework
Must be well recommended. Apply 50 S
Front street. jy2e& oh
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RIVER NEWS.

Daily Chronicle OF the Movements of the
Boats and BE atmen.
YESTERDAYS DEPARTURES.
Darlington, Leroy.
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Circumstances have combined to
make a brisk fall trade,
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Statesmen WANTED.


WANTED-LocaI or travelling statesmen;
permanent position. ELLWANGER &
BARRY, Nurserymen, Rochester, n. Y.
apr26 3d. tu tn, sat
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FOR SALE-Type~riter. at bargain.
One of the latest Improved Franklin Type.
writer's used but a short time, in perfect
order: will sell for cash at 5000. This
machine sells for $500 everywhere; guar
antee9 in frst-class condition. Address
Postoffi se Box 63l. Wheeling. w. Va
ap13e&dh
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FOR SALE-Cneap. fifteen shares Pea
body Insurance stock. Address A. B.
this office. fele&dh
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FLORISTS.
WANTED.
MALE HELP WANTED,

WANTED-Two young men to run as
news agents on railroad trains. Must
have 5000 cash security. Apply at UN-
ION NEWS CO.. office B. & Q. depot.
iVlra.& oh
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BUSINESS CHANCES.
ATLANTIC CITY HOTELS.

TT HE OSBORNE Arkansas and Pacific
= aves., Atlantic City, n. j.; elevator
one square to leading depot and beach
bus to all trains. $50 to $3.50 per day
s. to s14 weekly. MRS. +. j. OSBORNE
jy15erb
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FOR SALE-MlSCELLANEOUS.

FOR SALE-Second hand Crandall type
writer Just been oVerhauled Good as
new. VIII be sold cheap. Apply at WEST
VA. PRINTING CO. myi0h
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MARKS FROM BELOW.
PARkERSBURG-Ri feet inches
and rising Weather cloudy: mercury
IS. Passed up, Argand The Little Kan
aWha is falling.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-02-25
Better for Wage Farmers.

The statements of Bryan, Altgeld
and others that this country is rapidly
going to the demnition bowwows on a
gold standard is not corroborated by a
single fact. 1t is shown, to controvert
the assertion that contraction has not
left enough money upon which to do
business; that while our population
has increased from little less than
sixty-five million people in 1892 to
nearly seventy-four million in 1898,
the transactions shown by the bank
clearings have kept pace, being one
cent per capita less for the last date
than for the first. However, the fact
that $86.37 in 1898 will purchase as
many commodities as 500 would in
1892, shows that people are now able
to purchase Is percent more than in
1892. When it is taken into account
that wages are higher than at the first
named date the improvement in the
condition of the laboring classes can
not be truthfully disputed, despite the
tales OF woe set afloat by those whose
text is calamity from .he curse of
gold.-Ledger.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-02-25
Political Tracts at Public Expense.

The abuse of the ranking privilege
by our national legislators, who annu-
ally flood the mails with vast
amount of political literature under
the guise of "public documents" is
one of the chief causes of deficiency
in our postal revenues. If Congress
man Loud is sincere in his desire to
make the. department self-sustaining,
why not restrict this vast and useless
volume of post-free mail matter in
stead of placing tax on the peoples
reading matter as proposed in his bill
now pending in Cong ress? And while
pursuing this subject, would it not be
we'll to ascertain how much of the
Governments money is expended in
printing and preparing these alleged
public documents. Perhaps saving
might be made in other departments
on the same lines. If the tons of
illegitimate advertising and swindling
publications, books, periodicals, ETC.,
were cut off from the pound rates the
question would be promptly settled.