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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
THE HULL BILL.
The Official Report of the Committee
Filed by the Chairman.

Washington, December 24.-Repre-
sentative Hull, chairman of the mill
tary committee of the House, to-day
filed with the clerk his report on the
bill for the increase of the regular
army.
The report says the bill fixes no
maximum strength for the entire army.
Assuming that the government will re-
quire about 100000 for defense of the
frontier, for coast defense and to main
tain our authority in the islands for
whose good order and government this
nation is now responsible, together with
a reasonable reserve force, the bill pro-
vices for the regiments of cavalry and
infantry to provide the number re-
qujred for each arm of the service, and
a corps of artillery for our seacoast
batteries
The committee believe the organiza-
ton as provided for in the bill will
make the most efficient military Or
ganization at the lowest cost to the
taxpayer, of any organization proposed
by any bill before Congress.
The official estimate of the cost of
the army under the organization pro-
posed by the bill, Chairman Hull states,
is about $90,000,000.
Mr.. Hull estimates the pay of the
army at $24,4r6, 1897, and the additional
cost for subsistence and all other ex-
penses to bring the total up to $685.
DOC. 900.
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REAL ESTATE SALES:

Rolf & Zane have sold for Mrs.
Emma Taylor a lot fronting 20 feet on
the National road at Echo Point, to
Jess E. McCausland. Consideration,
$1,000.
A lot. 25x10O feet. near the La Belle
mill, for Orloff l.. Zane to John Blatt-
ner. Consideration, $500.
Lot No. % in o. /. Zane's Grand
view addition, to Edgington to Viii
liam Scharf for o. L. Zane. Considera-
ton, $500.
Lot No. SO in the Echo Point plot,
for c. A. Keim, trustee, to George A.
McGinnis. Consideration. $500.
Lot No. 10, in block No. I, in the
old fair ground addition, for w. Z.
Williams and l.. Jones to NJ. A. Hol-
den. Consideration, s1,025.
One lot in Echo Point plot TO Miss
Mary G. Turner, consideration $3.50;
two lots in Echo Point plot for c. A.
Keim trustee, to Clara l.. Lambus,
consideration $500; one lot for G. A.
Keim. trustee, to Cora B. Prichard,
consideration $500; one lot to Mrs.
Mary Schomber in Park View place,
consideration $3.50; two lots to Mrs.
Lena B. Reeves in Echo Point, at $500
and two lots in Park View place to
Victor Weiss, consideration $500.
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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
H0BS0N SAILS.


The Young Hero Leaves San rrAncisco for
0Antle-T Thousands Cheer Him.
SAM FRANCISCO, December N-Ldeu-
tenant Richmond Pearson Hobson sailed
for the Philippines on the steamer Gaelic.
He will report to Admiral Dewey on his
arrival and win undertake the work of
raising and preparing for service the yes
sci of Admiral Montejo, which suffered SO
severely in the attack by Admiral Dew
ey's squadron
An immense crowd was at the dock to
witness his departure. His carriage had
great difficulty in getting through the
throngs of people who simply would not
let him pass in quiet. Cheer upon cheer
was given for him, and he was compelled
at several points to say few words to
the people. Escorted by hundreds, Hob
son finally managed to reach the vessel
side. and as he emerged from the carriage,
the cheers were renewed. Cries for
speech were ignored for some time, but
they became so frequent and prolonged
that Hobson was compelled to speak to
the people His remarks could hardly be
heard save by few people who stood
very close to him. He expressed his sor-
row at having to leave his own country,
but spoke in glowing anticipation of the
work which required his presence in the
Philippines and expressed his gratitude
to the people for the honors showered
upon him. When the vessel got under
way, all the steam whistles on the water
front were given free play and the noise
was terrific The vessels in the harbor
were decorated for the occasion and flags
dipped in Hobson's honor as the Gaelic
passed up the harbor to the Golden Gate.
A public reception was held in Golden
Gate park in the morning, and Lieutenant
Hobson addressed the people from the
PEDESTAL of the Francis Key monument.
A fine band discoursed patriotic airs. At
ter the open air reception Lieutenant Hob
son and his party visited the rooms of
the Young Mems Christian Association.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
TAKE IL0LI0.
Secretary Alger Reported to have Is
. sued an Order to That Effect to
Gen. Otis.

WASHINGTON. DC. December "a
Secretary Aager has called General Otis
at Manila to take possession OF Iloilo i'm
mediately Plans for doing so are left to
the General.
This. step is taken in advance of formal
REIMBURSEMENT of Spanish sovereignty on
account of the gravity of the situation
there, it is supposed. Iloilo is the only
point in the Philippines now under Span
ish control and it has been one constant
fight with the insurgents to retain con-
troll. Admiral Dewey reported recently
that the Spaniards were holding uoilo
with eight hundred soldiers, and that cit
liens had asked him for warships to pro-
tect them.
General Otis will probably send two reg
iments, and Admiral Dewey is expected
to detail the Charleston and Concord to
aid the troops
The Spaniards will willingly relinquish
authority over Iloilo, it is understood. as
they know they must evacuate soon.
What the insurgents will do remains to
be seen, but there is lit lie fear in Wash
ington of serious clash, though our sol
diers will be prepared for any emergency.
The War Department has no confirma-
ton of the rumor that the insurgents have
captured IloiloI Should it prove true,
General Otis may find some difficulty in
dislodging them. 1t is hoped that the re-
port is false, as this government wants
to occupy that position before the rebels
get foothold.
Secretary Alger has issued no orders for
taking any other point in the Philippines,
and he intimates no further step toward
occupying the group will be taken until
the treaty is ratified.
The proclamation to be issued then has
been mailed to General Otis but if it be-
comes necessary to assume control of the
whole archipelago before treaty ratifica-
ton, the proclamation will be cabled for
earlier PRONUNCIATION.
This proclamation, Secretary Alger says,
contains nothing not embraced in procla-
nations issued for Santiago and, Porto
Rico. When asked if it referred to au-
tonomy, he said with emphasis, that it
does not
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
BRIDGEPORT.

Yesterday morning about eight
o'clock James McNamee, target ten
der at the c., l.. & w, and {. d II.
crossing at this place met with a very
painful and unfortunate accident while
attempting to jump off the st. Glars
vile accommodation on It's return
from Bellaire. He has but one arm,
the other being cut off at the wrist
some time ago while employed on the
railroad. In his attempt TO jump from
the train yesterday, his hold slipped
and he fell with his feet under the
cars, which resulted in two of the
toes on his right foot being cut off and
his left heel badly mashed DR.. Hep
Ter was summoned and after rendering
what medical assistance necessary, the
unfortunate man was removed to his
home at Bellaire.
With the death of j. O'Heale, Of
Wheeling Creek, last Thursday a pitt
full case has passed out of existence.
1t is said by those who know, that the
deceased, who was eighty eight years
old, died of starvation. Just a few
days before, the old gentleman was
found in a helpless condition on the
pike by two men who carried him to
his home, which was devoid of table,
chairs, food and fire. His remains
were conveyed TO Linwood cemetery
in a coal wagon, behind which follow
ed two mourners, relatives of the de-
ceased who were the only two, ex-
cepting the undertaken, at the funeral.
This is a case without a precedent In
this vicinity, man who actually
starved to death in the midst Of
plenty. No more charitable act could
be done by charitable society than
to look up his two survivors and as
sist them in their time of want and
distress.
Mrs. Anna Kilgore, a daughter Of
Robert Forsythe, of SCOTS Station,
died at Bellaire Friday night, and will
be buried at Linwood cemetery to-
morrow afternoon.
Supt. Roy Hyde, of the National
pike, was in from Morristown yester-
day on business.
Joseph Warner, a well known COZ
ored gentleman Of this place, who Is
studying for the ministry at Granville,
Ohio, is here visiting relatives during
the holidays.
T. l.. Lewis is home from Kansas
CITY. where he was attending the con-
vention of the National Federation OF
Labor.
Miss Lizzie Culp and Jefferson Peltz,
two well known young people residing
west Of town, will be married during
the holidays.
DR.. Grant McHugh Is here from
Youngstown, visiting his parents back
of town.
Mrs. Clark Pasco, who has been very
i'll the past month, is improving.
Mrs. Anna Trueman, of Massillon, is
the guest of relatives here during the
holidays.
The Wheeling Greek miners worked
yesterday, and viii observe Christmas
Monday.
Joseph McAllister and wife, OF Nor
ristown, are the guest of friends and
relatives.
A. NJ. Majors, mayor OF Morristown,
has secured position as deputy sheriff
under Sheriff-elect Foreman.
George Pasco lost valuable run
ming horse last week.
4 Earl Burns is spending Christmas
with relatives at Toronto.
At the dance TO be given In the Opera
House Monday afternoon and evening
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.
Where the American Warships Are and
What They Are Doing.


Washington, December 24.-The gun
boat Wilmington sailed to-day from
Norfolk. She will touch first at San
Juan, P. R., and then proceed to the
north coast of Brazil, where she will
enter the Orinoco river and ascend
that stream some distance. This will
be the first time in many years that
an American war vessel has floated in
the Orinoco.
The Isla de Luzon and the Isla de
Cuba, two of fhe vessels sunk by
Dewey at Cavite, and subsequently
raised by Naval Constructor Caps,
have safely made the voyage from Ma
Mia to Hong Kong under their own
steam. They are to be locked and
thoroughly repaired at Hong Kong, and
because of their peculiar fitness for the
service, will be kept among the Phil
ippine islands for some time to come.
The Cincinnati arrived to-day at Ha-
bana She is coming north to be re-
paired at New York.
The Annapolis and Vicksburg have
arrived at ST. kits. The Scinda has
arrived at Callao, carrying a supply of
coal for the battleships Oregon and
Iowa. which are closely following her.
The battleships will receive instruc-
lions at Callao which will determine
their course either to Honolulu or di-
rectly across to the Philippines. The
Abarenda has arrived at Norfolk, where
she will fit out for a cruise to Samoa,
carrying a supply of coal and material
for erecting the docks and fixtures for
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
J U N K.
Navy Department Has Big Assert
ment on Hand.

Washington, D. c., December "a
There is now at the Washington navy
yard {. quantity of marine machinery
wrecked from the Cervera fleet after it
was sunk around Santiago. This in
cludes launch boilers, torpedo engines,
hand pumps, and a mass of other mat
ter from the Colon and Maria Teresa,
that would be classed as junk but for
it's historic associations. The best of
the machinery has been ordered ship
ped to the naval academy at Annap-
oils, where it will serve as souvenirs,
and some Of it may be put in suffi-
cient repair to act as working models
for the engineering classes. The re-
mainder will be broken up or sold at
auction
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
TO TRANSPORT TROOPS.

New York, December 24.-Although
Col. Kimble, deputy quartermaster
general, has not received definite or
ders from Washington regarding the
transportation of troops to Manila via
the Suez canal route, he is pushing
preparations to that end. Two steam
ships are being fitted out for trans
port service for Manila, and will be
ready to sail from this city with
troops about January 10. They are
the Mohawk, now on the ways at
Bath, Me, and the Mobile, purchased
by the government at the opening of
the war and at present running regu-
larly between Havana and Savannah,
Ga
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25

novel attraction is offered
evening in the way of a ten
boxing contest between well n
young man of Wheeling and one
this place.
The Wheeling Creek miners recei
their pay yesterday.
Charles He'll and wife are visiting
their daughter at Wellsburg for few
days.
James Ovrey and family, of Beaver
Falls, are the guests OF friends here.
Rev. w. r. Thompson, who has been
pastor of the Presbyterian church at
High Ridge for some time past, will
preach his last sermon to-day at the
church, as he will remove to Lime-
stone, w. Va, this week.
Miss Mary Pryor and Charles Quin-
Station, will be married in the neax|
future.
u. Sharp and family are
relatives at Ironton, o.
The Aetna-Standard conn
received a shipment of nearl
bred cases of sheet bars, "
excellent prospect for the G
the mill.
~. WIN Va 4Oltups
here last evening TO visit his parents
for few days.
Edward Muhleman left yesterday for
Woodsfeld TO visit friends for few
days.
A Bellaire man, 1t Is reported, re-
ceived a bad beating by parties hera
Friday evening.
The members Of the Presbyterian
church at Pasco held their Christmas
treat and entertainment Friday even
ing, which was attended by a large
number Of people.
A number OF foreigners at Wheeling
Creek will go to Long Run to-day to
attend a wedding.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
BIG LUMBER: FIRE.

Burlington, VT, December "a
Twelve acres, containing 100000
feet of lumber, a planning mill, eight
sheds, and large quantity of machin-
cry, the property of the Shepard &
Morse Lumber Company, of Boston.
and this city, were swept by fire to-
day, causing a loss estimated at a
quarter of a million dollars. The entire
plant of the company was practically
wiped out of existence, and it was
with great difficulty that adjoining
property was saved.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
SENATOR HALE
Virtually Declares Against Ratifca-
tion of the Peace Treaty.

Lewiston, Me-, December PA spe-
cial to the Evening Journal from
Washington says that Senator Hale
revealed to-day his determination to
oppose the ratification of the Paris
treaty.
"The newspapers" said the Senator,
''are reporting that this Senator has
yielded and then that another Senator
has gone over. That seems to be the
tactics of the friends of the treaty"
This statement is taken as equiva-
lent to a positive declaration of oppo-
sition by the Senator.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
BOOKS WILL COME.

CLEVELAND, o., December A-Ac-
cording to Attorney Tolles, one of the
Standard Oil legal representatives none
of the books of the company which are
wanted for examination under the Ohio
Supreme Court S recent order, have been
destroyed He says that only useless rec
ords or books have been burned
so far as 1 know" said Mr.. Tolles to-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

The following marriage licenses
were issued by Clerk Robertson yes
terday:
John c. Everett, a native of Wells
burg, aged as, anad Bertha NJ. Hatha-
way, a native of Greene county, Pa,
aged 20.
Charles Fletcher, a native of Mar
shall county, aged 90, and Kate Nc
Groacty, a native of Ireland, aged g.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
COAL FAMIN F
Feared by Ohio Misunderstanding in
Big Emergency Stocks.

Massillon, Ohio, December 24.-Rail-
road companies are laying in large
supplies Of coal to bridge over a pos
sible strike, which may result from
the enforcement, by miners, of the
Jones anti-screen law. The operators,
it is aid, will not pay the present
rate by 25 per cent under the gross
weight system, and will defeat the
bill entirely if they can. In 1894 dur
ing the long strike many railroads
were practically without coal. The
Wheeling & Lake Erie road company
alone now has 5000 tons in it's yards
at Massillon, 5000 tons at Norwalk,
and 1000 tons at Irondale, and the
supply is being increased daily.
Raisin Bread, home made, ten per
loaf. REDEKER BROS, Tel. 739.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
Holiday Rates on the r.. so.

December %. q. 3, 81, January /,
the B. & o. will sell excursion tickets
at reduced rates to and from all sta
tons between Wheeling and Baltimore,
good returning until January 4, inclu-
sive On same dates and also Deem
Der 26 and 80. and January I'd, tickets
will be sold to and from all stations
west of Wheeling. good returning I'M
til January 8. inclusive.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
OIL NEWS.

Special to the Register. -
Parkersburg. w. Va, December z4.---
The United States Oil Company has
purchased the leases and production OF
Barnsdall Il Ranger, at Mo0rs Junction,
in Ohio, just above Parkersburg. pay
ing therefore 100000. The property
includes the los acre wittekind farm
and the acre Causidy farm. The ter
ritory is shallow sand stuff and I've
wells, all large producers. are complete
ed on the lease.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
AMERICAN ARMY N COBA.
General Davis and His Forces Making
Great Progress.

THOUSANDS OF Gu BANS ARE
GREETING THE AME R TCANS'
wITH DELIGHTED EXPRESSIONS
OF AFFECTION AND RESPECT
ADDRESSES AMID SPEECHES BY
THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND
KINDLY RESPONSES BY THE
AMERICAN MILITARY MEM
THOUSANDS HAVE DIED DURING
THE WAFo AND ALL WOMEN ARE
In MOURNING.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
cEtlon Win be pro-
the propll Re comes.
outside THE CITY

Armed Gun Troops Must be Kspt-Gen-
era pde's Kssp0nse.
Havana, Decomber PA committee
Of Cubans this morning called on Gen.
eral Wade, the President of the Amer
lean Evacuation Commission, and in
quired if the commander would OBJ
ject to Cuban troops coming to Vedado
to-day. General Wade replied:
"Prehaps it is better that armed
Cubans should not assemble on par
ade. AS the city will be under the
command of General Brooke, begin
ming January l, it will be better to
consult him."
General Wade, in effect, politely told
the Cubans to keep the troops out of
the city.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25

Something for a Christmas Dinner-A
nice bottle of California Imported
Wine. Go to Schaefer & Driehorst Co..
where you can find all the leading brands
Telephone 1868.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
WAYaEsBuRG.

TEAMS WANTED-Steady work.
winter, hauling oil well supplies.
RUBY, New MartinsvIlIe.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
OIL MARKET

Oil City, Pa. December 24.-credft
balances, $119; no bids or offers at the
Oil Exchange to-day.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
Fine Hungarian Opals in plain solid gold
Tiffany Rings at $500.
DILLON, WHEAT q HANCHER CO.
SATISFACTORY AGREEMENT

Between the Joint High Com omissions Ex-
pected Within Two Weeks.
Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON, D. c., December "a
Senator Faulkner called at the White
House to-day for short talk with the
President. The Senator says that he
thinks the joint high commission will fin
ish it's work in two weeks after the ses-
sions are resumed on January 5. The
Senator also believes that a satisfactory
agreement will be reached by the COM
mission.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25

For holiday rates TO all points con-
suit agents c.. /. & w. Rv.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25

Angelica, Tokay, Muscatel, Madeira for
the holidays. Telephone S63.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25

Small Turkeys and Cranberries to-
day and tomorrow.
REDEKER BROS, Tel. 739.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25

Reymann 81
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bKewed In I
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-14
TO HAVE HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
Use Garland" Stoves and Ranges.
FLORIDA.
A Superior Through Sleeping Car Line Between
st. Louis and Jacksonville.

A Superior Through Sleeping Car Line Between
st. Louis and Jacksonville.
Commencing December 18th the Louis
Vile Air Line will inaugurate for the
season the great through sleeping car
route to Florida. Through sleeping cars
will leave st. Louis 9:15 p. m. daily, pass
ing Louisville a. M, Lexington 1885
a. m, reacnlng Chattanooga 5:55 p. m,
Atlanta 1O:40 p. m. and Jacksonville $40
a. m. lsecOnd mOrning). Stop-overs al
lowed. This route is through large cities
and interesting country, and is operated
over most superior and well-established
lines Of railway. The schedules are fast
and most convenient.
In addition to the above schedule leav-
ing st. Louis at night, train leaving st.
Louis 8:0S a. m. will arrive in Jackson
VILE the next night at $3.50 p. M, making
only one night out from st. Louis to
Jacksonville.
This line affords passengers for Flor
ida trip via Asheville, N. c., the greatest
American all-year-round resort.
Correspondence solicited and informa-
tlon promptly furnished. r. A. Camp
bell, General Passenger Agent, st. Louis,
Mo.
This is also the best line to points in
Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and North
and South Carolina.
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-14

BY MAsLE Dlccs.

several times, and Willie would kiss him
and try to comfort him.
asked the gentleman II he had lost a
child, and he said Eyes" and then went
on to tell.
He said one evening in June he and his
wife we're sitting on the porch and the
baby was out in the yard picking some
flowers and enjoying himself, and he and
his wife were interested in talking and
we're not noticing him, when all OF a
sudden they heard loud cry which
seemed to be high up in the air. Gazing
up they saw their darling In the claws OF
large bird which was carrying 1t away.
Without another word l exclaimed,
"This is your boy, then, for we saw the
bird and 1t allghted in a large willow tree
in our back yard, dropped the baby, and
I quickly ran and picked him up"
"Thank heaven, never can pay you
for IT," exclaimed the man, "and you
may have him, for he has been treated
good, can tell, and you have saved him
from fearful death. You will go home
with me and let my wife see her baby.
She has never left her bed since he was
carried away. The thought Of the death
OF our beloved one took her to her bed
and she has been there ever since. She
will not ask you to give him up, but If
she can see him and know that he has a
good home he will be satisfied"
We rode all that night and until about
noon the next day, then arrived at Will
lies home. The broken-hearted mother
was no more sad, but got up in q few
days. We remained there about a month
On leaving we gave them our address and
kindly asked them to come and see their
little boy whenever they wanted to.