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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
The Telephone Monopoly.

The Federal Circuit Court at Pittsburg
has rendered a decision which seems like
ly TO confirm the Bell Telephone Com
pany in its monopoly of the telephone
business OF the country, at least for some
years to come, Notwithstanding the eXpi-
ration of patents on receivers and trans
mitters which was depended upon TO open
the field to independent companies. Indeed
a number of companies have already en-
tered the field, in anticipation Of the early
approach Of the time when they would be
able to make use Of necessary appara-
tus, the employment of which. has hith-
erto been enjoyed exclusively by the Bell
Company. In view of the decision OF the
court referred to. 1t is a question IL the
Independent companies will not have to
go out Of business.
The case before the court, brought by
the Chicago Branch OF the Bell Company
against a small local company in Penn
sylyania, has attracted but little atten-
ton, from the fact that considered in
itself it was a very small affair Never
theless, T. involved the patent on an APP
paratus which is essential to small and
medlum-sized telephone exchanges, and
the ownership Of which was claimed by
the Bell Company. The apparatus I'm
question: Is kIONn 10 lIt 'i1fly DIlQRlnk
bell" BY its use it is practicable to
operate a number OF stations upon
single wire, whereas, without IL a COM
plete metallic circuit for each telephone
instrument would have to be employed
TO secure satisfactory results. Its value
TO small exchanges having a limited
number Of subscribers can. therefore. be
appreciated. Indeed the bridging bell
system" has come 20 be regarded as one
Of the several essentials necessary to a
perfect telephone system.
The court held, in tho case involving
this apparatus, that the patent was valid
and its ownership veste0 in the Bell Com
pany and that the little company in
Pennsylvania which was using the
bridging bell system" was infringing
upon the Bell Company's rights. This
means, Of course, that every other indie
pendent company in the United States
which is employing the same system is
likewise infringing. and can be stopped
by legal proceedings. and that damages
can be collected by the original telephone
company. A technical expert is quoted
as saying, with relation TO the matter:
1T is feared that judicial interference
to prevent the further use Of this patent
win, in all probability, seriously cripple.
If not destroy, almost ALL II not all. OF
the independent telephone companies OF
the United States"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
ARTHUR GARDNER KNOCKED OUT.
There Were other Accidents, Too
hill Martin showed His Pluck and
skiII--Coliett Took the Quarter
Mile Championship.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND, August H.
More record-breaking and moro sensa'
tional finishes marked tho second day oil
the national meet OF the League OF Amer
team wheelmen. One serious accident
knocked Arthur Gardner out OF the final
of the great American 1900 handicap
race. and nearly placed pluosy Bill Mar
tin hors de combat. This happened at
the close OF the contest. Gardner could
not ride In the great final, and, Martin
did ride to show HIS pluck. From sixty
yards he gained fourth, leading the back
bunch over the tape. Bald, Freeman,
Becker, and Cooper followed Martin. who
took his hands OF the bars and set up
TO relieve his poor, strained back as no
made the finish.
THE HERO OF THE MEET.
After encircling the track part way he
dsmountod, for he could ride no further.
Martin was the hero OF the meet, for
he came out as badly cut and Jared
man as has been seen on the track this
year. Fred ]. Costello. the ST. Louis
amateur, who qualified to-day for the
great fye-mle amateur champion
ship, took the great American handi-
cap, with Maya, OF Erie. second, and
L. S. Hall, Of Philadelphia. third. This
same trio made tho back-mark men look
foolish in the third heat by working to-
sether and keeping out Of the way.
Owing 20 the withdrawal of Gardner,
Bald went from scratch alone, his great
via hax fUs "
race was a pretty one. but the gener-
osity Of the Handicapped toward the ex-
amateur, who has beaten Peabody in
giving him go yards, enabled the limit
men TO prevail and TO prevent the back
men closing in the time they cut out.
Bald finished fifth in 400, a new handicap
record. by nine and four fifths seconds.
He broke 1t also in the heat, doing AIS %
very handily.
COLLETT WINS LAURELS.
Gardiner and Martin were not the only
big men 10 fall. as Collett the New
Haven amateur, fell in the hve-mile
championship through the foul riding OF
g. s. Porter. the Detroit amateur. Porter
was disqualified for the meet and CEN
surod by the chairman. Collett. however,
took the quarter-mile championship, his
third win in the championship contests,
and with his partner. he made 1t four
by eleverly winning the handicap cham
pionship for tandem teams at the mife
distance. Earl W. Peabody, the Chicago
amateur. took the five-mile championship
by good, clean-cut win. and Erts and
Kremer followed him across tho tape.
EDDIE BALD OF OLD
II was the Eddie Bald of old that shot |
into the lead in the final half-mile cham
his first win of championship !
race at national meeting since 1895, the |
starting OF his career over four years ago. |
Bald was determined and rode the race
of his seasons career.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
C-ergymen Oppose the Proposed
Corbett Mccoy Fight.

BUFFALO, N. Y. August I1.-At an in
terdenominational meeting of ministers,
held here this afternoon 20 take action to
prevent the fight announced to take place
here between Mccoy and Corbett, the fol-
lowing letter from the Sheriff was read
by Bishop Quigley.
BUFFALO, n. Y. August s, 1S9S-Right
Rev. James u. Quigley, ID. D., Bishop Of
Buffalo: Right Reverend and Dear Sir
Your letter Just TO hand. 1 will not allow
prize-hght in this county. This has al
ways been my stand. AS 1 understand
the facts. the proposed contest is a prize
fight; so therefore IT will not take place
IN Erie county while ] am Sheriff.
(SigneO ANDREW KIL.LGALIeON."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
NOT so BLACK AS PAINTED.
General Health OF the Soldiers I'm
Jacksonville is Good.


JACKSONVILLE, FLA, August H.
Correspondents of newspapers seem to de-
light in making false statements as to the
health of the troops here and send out
highly-colored and distorted statements
under the impression. doubtless that they
Hre serving their papers. AS matter Of
fact. the health OF the corps continues to
be excellent. although more or less pay
day" sickness has resulted from eating
and drinking many things.
Colonel Maus, chief surgeon, said to-
hay, however. that the total sick is less
Than per cent, and these are principally
hf a mild character.
The First Louisiana Regiment arrived
here to-day from Miami. The First Ala
bama will come on Saturday. and then
The troops will have all left Miami.
General Lee. with his STAFF and other
officers. went down to Pablo Beach on a
special train this afternoon, and spent
several hours there very pleasantly.
George Telling Of Company l.. First
Wisconsin Regiment. died at the division
hospital Of typhoid-fever last night. He
was q years old. He will be buried here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
Tribute to the Late Colonel ranper.
The State Bank OF Virgin,
Richmond, Va, August IL. lSs

The State Bank OF Virgnl.,
Richmond, Va. August II, 1855
The members OF this Board Of Directors
are again admonished Of the uncertainty
Of life, and in the shadow OF a GREAT be-
reayement are met 10 bear record ID
the character, virtues. and services "
their departed associate and friend, Colo
mel William e. Tanner. On motion il
was
Resolved, That we bear testimony Ia
sadness, but with pleasure. 10 his many
virtues displayed I'm a life OF usefulness.
and in an honorable business career IN
our midst, and as one Of the Oldest IN
point Of service OF the members a this
board he promoted the best interests
OF this institution by his faithful service
in its behalf and by his uniform courtesy
high character, and cheerful demeanor
he endeared himself 10 all connected with
this institution, whether officers, em-
ployees, or patrons.
That this resolution be spread upon tho
minutes OF the board that Il be publish
ed In the daily pap--s. and that "a copy
thereof be forwarded 10 the family OF
the deceased
JOHN s. Elicit. President
William NJ. Hill. Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
BURROUGHS FOR THE SICK.
The III and Wounded to Have a
Months Holiday.

WASHINGTON. August IA general
prder has been issued at the Adjutant-
Generals Office granting one months fur
lough 70 the sick and wounded soldiers,
Ind transportation TO their homes. AT
me expiration OF their furioughs, IL fit
Tor duty, the soldiers must report 10 the
dearest army post, camp or hospital, for
me. purpose OF being sent to their regi-
nents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12

the curious thing IS. they had all left
their lfe-belts behind. These were stu
hanging uselessly below. And herein lies
a problem: How is peoples forgetfulness
to be dealt with? Keep all the belts
on the deck is a natural answer. And
although 600 is a large number to have
hanging round the bulwarks. yet it would
seem that either this must be done. or
else we must decide that those who can
not remember to save themselves had
better not be saved"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
GA 9ToRrA.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12

Our Citizens I'm Guatamara,

SAN FRANCISCO. August 1.-THE
United States ship Albatross left to-day
for Guatemala. She carried large
amount of ammunition, and Is fully pre-
pared to protect American citizens. should
occasion arise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
a bank Fails.

WAVERLY, ILL. August 1.-THE doors
OF the Bank of Waverly. Albert Roher
president. failed TO open to-day. The
banks Liabilities are estimated at from
100000 to 100000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
he Cut His Nose.

Alessandro Braccla. a son Of Italy, has
I had cur on. the nose. and a compa-
riot and former friend, A. Biazi, Is an
Ter bond TO appear before his Honor this
morning. The mix-up occurred In sa-
oon corner Nineteenth and Broad
streets last night. IT is agreed that a
ieavy ring which Biazi wore is response
BE for the wound. Both men were taken
Q The First Station. whore the nose was
nended and the man who hurt Il was
naced under legal obligations 10 answer
Justice JONAS roll-call this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
TwENTY-EIGHT PERSONS BURNED
a Frightful Accident Occurs at Taxu
Har.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMN
BIA. August il.-Advices from the Orient
BY the Empress of Japan, says:
An appalling tragedy has taken place
1t Taku Bar. a big junk laden with
Ipirita caught fire IN the midst OF a storm.
rwenty-eighf's ouIs were first half roasted
10 death ana then in a frenzy, jumped
overheard and drowned 10 a man. So
high sea was running that help was
impossible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
A Rig HauI for Robbers.

KANSAS CITY. MO-. August lit is
stated by railroad officials here that the
robbers secured $1S. $50 from the safe which
they took from the Adams Express Com
panys car tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
Ricbmonders I'm New York

NEW YORK, August n.-(Special.)-
II. Watkins and wife, Grand; w. X. Let
cher, Grand Union; Mrs. f. S. Sparks
GilseV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
The Whiriigig OF Time.

lTruth.)
Mary had a little lamb.
It's fleece was white as snow:
And everywhere that Mary went
The lamb was sure TO go.
Its fleece In still as white as snow,
But Mary's lamb has grown;
And now she'd rather walk three miles
Than face that lamb alone.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
WANTED,

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Portable Room and Board Private
family preferred Central location. Ad-
dress c.. care OF Dispatch Office. giving
terms. etc. au l2-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12

Orders for printing sent "a the Die
patch Company viii be given prompt at
tention. and the style Of work And prices
Mill he sure 70 please you
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-23
WESTON NEWS NOTES.

Special to the Register.
WESTON, w. Va, June 22.-The local
Masonic Lodge is preparing for a picnic
and outing on the oath of June. Several
lodges from nearby towns have been in
vited.
Judge Bennett opened the June term of
court yesterday, with very rigid instruc-
tions to the grand jury. Several felony
cases are to be heard. S. B. Taft is now
on trial charged with shooting with intent
to kill Frank Townsend. Taft and Town
send are rivals in the blacksmith trade at
Churchville, and 1t seems that they have
been at war with each other for over two
years The jury in the case of Cree Erwin,
who was indicted for an alleged assault
upon Dave Peterson, brought In verdict
of not guilty.
The jury in the S. B. Taft case brought
In a verdict of guilty. Judge Bennett i'm
posed a fine of one hundred dollars and
six months Imprisonment.
Captain Jackson Arnold, who has raised
a company of volunteers, received in
structions to be ready to mobilize at short
notice Captain O'Brien. at Genville re-
ceved the same orders Saturday. He will
march his company to Weston afoot. The
preliminary medical examination will be
held here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-23
SECOND DISTRICT
Republican Grumble-Mr. Dayton Must
Fix His Fences in Morgan County.

Republican Grumble-Mr. Dayton Must
Fix His Fences in Morgan County.
The following comments on Mr.. Day
ton and his candidacy for third term
are from the Morgan Messenger, a
Republican paper:
After Mr.. Dayton was elected the
last time he told his constituents if
they wanted a postofice they should
secure the endorsement of the county
executive committee and he would
be governed according to their recon-
mendation. Did he carry out his
promise? No! not in single case that
we have heard of. We know of three
in this county, and any number in 9TH
er counties, who were deceived by him,
and yet in the face Of all this his
friends ask the people to send delegates
to the convention favorable to him.
We think they won't do it.
We dislike very much to oppose Mr..
Dayton this year for the nomination,
as we have thought a great deal of him
since we first met, but considering
everything we take it that he is the
weakest man the Republicans could
bring out, hence our opposition.
When people talk about Mr. Dayton
having so many votes instructed for
him, let them remember that Berkeley
and Jefferson counties together have
thirty-eight votes that will be given Mr.
PitZer, and he is sure of some votes
from every county In the district
Fitzer will get it,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-23
MiNIgan, WHkin ( Co,
We have several good Sec
ond- Hand Pianos which we
offer you at your own price.

rlage far more important and interest
| ing than she had expected it to be.
When her mother presented her the
Count OF Laval smiled pleasantly at his
little bride.
Il had fancied your daughter was
cider, madame" he said, when he had
kissed the slender, childish hand; "she
scarcely looks twelve years DID,
Jeanne longed to say: Il am almost
thirteen, but she knew she must not
speak unless she was spoken to.
Monsieur de Retz, however, saw her
indignant eyes, and gave her signifi-
cant smile.
Jeanne looked away; she tried to lis
ten to the talk between her mother and
the count, but some irresistible power
brought her eyes again to the hand
some, sneering face, and to the eyes
that had an uncanny attraction for her.
The Count Of Laval had brought his
chaplain, and the two priests and their
server stood ready to receive the we'd
ding party as 1t proceeded to the chapel
on the same floor with the hall.
1t all seemed like dream to Jeanne
when the ring was placed on her finger;
she longed to rub her eyes to make sure
she was awake. Then she saw the
clusters of apple blossom in the altar
vases Il must be awake" she thought,
"only while ago l plucked these flow
ers."
She knelt beside her bridegroom to
receive the priests blessing. A few
minutes later she found herself with
him in the sacristy.
While the count was signing the reg
lister a voice whispered in Jeanne's ear:
THE sacrifice is too great; the vic
tim is too fair and young; my heart
bleeds to witness such cruelty
Jeanne raised her head and looked
steadfastly into De Retzs eyes.
There can be no sacrifice, monsieur,
where there is good will,
She signed her name after the
counts, and she felt sense of safety
wien he drew her cold fingers into his
warm grasp and led her from the cha
pei.
ITO be Continued)
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-23
sCIO COLLEGE.
The Annual Commencement in Progress
This Week.

This Week.
Special to the Register.
SCIO, Ohio, June 22.-The thirty-third
annual commencement exercises of Scio
College are being held this week Dr. DIN
Curtis, Of Drew Seminary. preached the
Baccalaureate sermon on Sunday, and
Rev. George l.. Davis, OF Columbus,
preached the annual sermon. DIR. Frank
Bristol, of Washington, ID. c., delivers the
address to students. and Rev. It. n. Leak,
of Pittsburg, the address to graduates, to-
morrow. The graduates from the various
departments are: ]. Y. Crawford East
Liverpool; E. c. Davis, Mogadore: j. l..
Fireoved, Crestline; J. K. Hess, Piatt,
H. w. Henderson,, Sistersvile, w. Va j;
E. F. Hornbrook, GAINESVILLE: w. L.
letters, Olivet; A. NJ. Lyon. Hundred, w
Va: w. B. Mckee, Columbiana: NJ. C.
Ney, Benwood, w. Va; E. l.. Pocock,
Jewett; e. e. Robinson, GAINESVILLE;
George NJ Fowle Quebec Canada
Collegiate-Jennie Foster, Lola Criss, L.
H. Hough, A. E. Yeager, Scio: F. E.
Romig, Lorain; G. f. Rainsberger,
Adamsville J. r. McFadden, New Phila-
delphia; B. E. Goodman, Piedmont: E. H
Roberts, Wintersville; E. e. Jennings,
Tippecanoe; George H. Zeiseger Claring-
ton.
Oratory-R. D. Mckinney. c. A. Vail,
H. S. Mansfield, Scio; Julia B. Grams,
somerton; Belle Schuman, Childs, w
Va; Alice Barkhurst, DilIonvale; Cora
Holland, JeWett
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-23
PIANOS.
TUNING

Having in our employ none
out expert workmen, we are
prepared to TUNE, RE-
3 UILD or REFlNISH
your Piano as if done at the
factory.
We attend to all work en-
trusted to US promptly, and
in all cases GUARANTEE
\ ENTIRE SATISFACTION. /.
Should your Piano need
attention, it will be to your
advantage to call and see US
and GET OUR PRICES.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-23

to any other good Democrat, such as
General C. C. Watts, Ex-Governor Mac
Corkle, or John T. McGraw, provided
Col. Moore should decline to take it,
but this is all bosh, and is only put
forward as subterfuge to veil the real
purpose Of getting the Office for a Re-
publican. The three gentlemen named
above were suggested. because it is well
known that neither one Of these gen.
tlemen coul6 afford to accept the Office.
1t is hoped that by the Industrious cir
culation OF the report that there are
serious personal objection to Colonel
Moore that he will decline to take the
office and thus relieve the Governor of
the embarrassment But the probable
ity is that Col Moore will not be pulled
off so easily, but will see that the issue
is fought to a finish
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-23
FOURTH CLASS PosTMAsTERs.

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON, d. c., June 22.-Fourth
class postmasters have been appointed In
West Virginia as follows:
L. d. Osborne, Osborne's Mills, Roane
county, vice M. F. Osborne removed
Henry c. Lockney, Beech, Calhoun coun-
ty, vice w. S. Starcher, resigned; Hugh
Melrose Bowen, Wayne county, vice
David Bowen, removed; w. N. Edgil
Brown, Harrison county, vice E. E. Mar
tin, removed; Jasper Ball, Dodrill, Cal
houn county, vice w. e. Stump, resigned
Ora NJ. Doolittle, Hinkle, Upshur county,
vice II. 0. Talbot, resigned; e. c. Ben
nette, Livesay, Nicholas county, vice
Malinda E. Livesay removed; Earl w
Thomas, McGill, Putnam county, vice
John C. Fish, removed: G. F. Osburn
Teal, Kanawha county, vice James A
Price, removed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-23
FAIRMONT RECRUITS.
al to the Register,

SpeC1dI 10 CTlt fttSISltI.
FAIRMONT, w. Va, June 22.-Capt. w.
r. Stamford is fast getting his company
into shape. They will be ready when the
order comes to proceed to the point of
mobilization. The examination of the
men last night by DR.. George Mayors and
DIR. c. II. Duncan resulted in several get
ting turned down, but there are others
anxious to take their places. Capt. STAN
diford is capable man ard will doubtless
make good commander. He was OPP
posed by the people of this community at
first because he was appointed over the
heads of Capt. w. w. Scott and Capt.
w. B. Sine, two National Guardsmen, but
as Gov Atkinson was decided about the
matter no more will be said.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-23
AN ITALIAN KILLED.

Special to the Register.
Dobbin, w. Va, June 22.-An Ital-
ian laborer was killed here to-day while
trying to get off the logging train of
the ]. L. Rumbarger Lumber Company
while in motion. He had been work
ing on the grading Of the logging rail-
road near here and was discharged and
on his way to the company's Office to
receive his pay when he met with his
death. He was horribly mangled and
lived few moments after the accident.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-23
PENSIONS GRANTED.

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON, D. G., June 22.-Pen-
sions have been granted West Virginians
as follows:
Restoration and increase-Isaac M.
Locke, Claude, Sc to s12. Original wild
ows, &c.-Minor of John w. Wyant. Glen
vile, $14. Original-Wililam B. Humph-
reys. Moundsville, IS. Increase-Daniel
M. Walker, Walton, Sc to IS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-23
WEST VIRGINIA GENIUSES.

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. June 22.-Patents
have been granted to West Virginians as
follows:
Peter Boyd. assignor to Riverside Iron
Works, Wheeling. apparatus for manufac-
turing pipe: Janet E. Miller, Hinton, cur
tain pole ring.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-23
The REPUBLICANS OF OHIO,
Dominated by Hanna and Mckinley,
Demand Annexation

~ Hawaii and the Adoption of the
imperial Policy - Mckinley and
His Administration Praised-A
Cut-and-D Dry Convention-Finan-
cial Measures Passed by Congress
commended - Greetings to Ad-
miral Dewey-A Demand for the
Modification of Civil Service Law.