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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-28
FINE RAILROAD PICTURES.

William Dinwiddie, the eminent
photographer of Washington, who has
been taking a series of views, both
scenic and industrial, for the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad, has COM
pleted the outdoor work and is now
engaged in making proofs Of the eight
hundred or more negatives that he Sc
cured during the summer and fall.
About one-third Of this work has been
completed, and Photographic experts,
who have examined it, pronounce 1t
the finest collection of its kind that
has ever been taken. One of Mr..
Dinwiddie's scenic B. & 0. views has
received honorable mention in the Sa-
Ion at the Carnegie Photographic ex-
hibit in Pitt5burg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-28

wears of age would learn to speak Eng
lish in a few weeks. / would say there
are ten to fifteen thousand of these Arctic
neonle in Alaska They are healthy, well
formed. and if they do not starve TO
death. are long-lived. They live upon the
walrlls and seal Their clothing consists
If furs and their houses are under the
earth The women make needles from the
tusks of the walrus, and their sewing
would make American house wives blush.
lhe fat and grease from the walrus fur
nishes the only light which they have dur
ing the long night. which lasts over half
the year Lights are secured from flint,
or by rubbing together pieces OF wood,
which drift ashore from the south. They
can get fire from the friction OF the wood,
in this manner, within thirty SECONDS.
had members of our party do this while
in the United States, many times. They
have no government and no laws. Every
thing is right. They know no wrong, and
commit no wrong. There is no division
Of time When person becomes tired,
he sleeps and when he awahes he takes
up the hunt for that which is to sustain
life Many of them starve to death, and
they are frequently without food for days
at a time They are good hunored, and al
most constantly smiling. There is no
marriage ceremony. They simply mate,
and very frequently the choice of young
man is a woman old enough to be his
grand mother. If a man admireS a wo-
man he makes suit of furs and con-
ceals it in her home. If she wears them
the next time she appears, the sign is I'M
derstood and they are mated for life
Their boats are made of seal skin and
walrus skin, wonderfully constructed,
and infinitely superior to the fragile
craft of the Antarctic people. which We're
exhibited in this country. The men are
athletes, all of them.
Contrary to our expectation, the party
of Arctic people whom we brought to
Washington manifested no surprise at
what they saw. This astonished me in
San Francisco, and I thought there
would be some expression of amazement
when they saw the big buildings in Chi
cago, but 1 was disappointed. Perhaps
there was no cause for surprise, for they
were accustomed to big things, much big
ger than they saw in Chicago. They saw
at their home, for instance, icebergs miles
in length, and much higher than any
building in this country. They seemed
to realize that they were going farther
away from home, and we found them con-
stantly turning their heads towards the
setting sun. They looked disinterestedly
at everything they saw, and even man
ifested the same disposition toward Mrs.
Cleveland. They were, strange to say,
very anxious to return home, to again
take up the struggle for existence, and
made no effort to conceal their pleasure
upon the return trip.
II am very glad the government has ia
ken steps to look after the welfare of its
Arctic subjects.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-28

The Chancel Chapter Of st. Luke
church will serve one of their famous
suppers in the parish house Friday
evening, January rs, from $50 to
o'clock. The menu will include such
choice edibles as fried oysters, chicken
salad, creamed potatoes, hot biscuits,
ham and many other good things. 1t is
sufficient to say the supper will be up
to the high standard of the Chancel
Chapter suppers-for the small sum Of
80 cents. All are invited.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-28

Time Is now to buy SHEETING.
Best 1914 sheeting made at 15c yd
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-28

I. N. Strebig, business manager OF
the Ole Olson CONF any, was in the city
yesterday He is a veteran Snowman,
having spent his entire life in the bus
mess He was with Barnum for seven
years and has also been on the lecture
platform He has travelled extensive
ly, and among other out-of-the-way
points, visited Alaska several years
ago. He accompanied Captain Baker,
on the United States revenue cutter
Bear" which was ordered to the polar
sea. The highest point touched by the
cutter was just beyond the Arctic cir
Gle. Mr.. Strebig's purpose on this trip
was to bring back to Washington some
of the people of the far north, and he
succeeded in his mission. From obser-
walton and knowledge which he gained
from Captain Baker, Mr.. Strebig was
enabled to talk intelligently about the
Klondike gold region.
"The discovery of gold in that sec
ton was not a recent thing. he said
"The district has been worked for the
yellow metal for years, and very pro-
fitabiy The few prospectors, however,
maintained discreet silence. and it
was not until the fact of large deposits
Of gold became generally advertised,
that there was such a rush to the new
Ell Dorado. The Yukon river is $500
miles in length, and for a considerable
distance from it's mouth, is sixty miles
wide. The gold is found along this
river, aid most of it in it's bed. 1t il
nearly all placer mining. I have never
been up the Yukon, but | have had the
advantage of Captain Bakers personal
interviews with prospectors and min
erS.
"The man who comes Pack to the
States with $4,000 of the precious met
al has fairly earned his wealth. for no
description can do adequate justice to
the hardships which spectators in
that region are called upon to endure.
Thousands who joined the mad rush
for the Klondike will never be heard
from again. The Yukon is navigabIe
for perhaps sixty days in the year.
During the balance of the time it is
filled with ice, which forms in immense
gorges. Overland travel is attended
with much suffering and danger"
Mr.. Strebig talked very entertaining
~ of his visit to the far north, and OF
his experience with the Esquimaux
when Worlds Fair visitors were told
that they saw genuine Esquimaux, he
said, they were imposed upon. The
northern people who were on exhibit
ton in Chicago were from Labrador
and were all of Danish origin The
eleven Esquimaux brought down by
Captain Baker and myself were the
only genuine people of that race who
were brought to the United States IN
to that time. They lived north of the
Arctic circle, and in personal appear
ance they belied the usual statements
concerning the Arctic people. They
we're not small in stature, but were OF
ordinary size. One of our men was
over six feet in height.
we experienced considerable trouble
in inducing the party to come. and one Of
them died on the way. They are intelli-
gent, remarkably so. A child of three
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-28
Do YOU WEAR UNDERWEAR?

Getting little late and you will find
stock broken in many stores, but we can
give you almost any size, style and quail
ity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-28
:wbteling Re9isten
VISITED THE KLON]|hE
And Talks Of the Gold Region Of the
Far North est.

I. N. Strebig Went to Alaska on
the U. S. Revenue Cutter Bear.
Brought Back 10 ashingtcn
Some of the People Of the Arctic
Region-The Search for Gold Was
Then in Progress on the Yukon
River.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-28
MARDI GRAS EXC JRSION

The Ohio River R. R. will sell ex-
cursion tickets to New Orleans and
return. account of Mardi Gras, at rate
Of $500 for the round trip from
Wheeling. Tickets on sale February
Is. II. is. 10, 20 and DIST, with return
limit March 9TH D,lIble berth in
sleeper Cincinnati to New Orleans ard
return, $1,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-28
WE HAVE LOST ALL SIGHT OF THE
CHILDREN'S CLOTHING

IN order 70 make room Tor the New Spring Line now coming we m
Suits that worth $500 co. Suits worth
to $500 go at 1912 outfits worth $500 to $500 a. %
$3.50. First get first choice. hint some is as o -
nudge to others; early.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-28
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Deeds Left for Record at Clerk Robertson's
Office Yesterday.
Deed made January II, 1898, by John
W. Glasscock and wife to Charles Mad
den, for the south part of lot No. 5,
in George Zilles' addition. Considera-
ton, 5000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-15
THE PEACE COMMISSION.
Work of the Commissioners Fairly

Work Of the Commissioners Fairly
Entered Upon in Joint Sessions.
Paris, Oct. 15.-The fifth joint ses-
sion of the two peace commissions was
convened at 2 o'clock yesterday. 1t
may be said that the first, second and
third meetings scarcely penetrated the
surface of any protocol point. and less
still the marrow. Last Tuesday. how
ever, marked the Spanish presentment
regarding the Cuban debt. which has,
during the recess, brought the Amerl-
cans to serious preparations, ADJUST
ment of their diplomatic forces anu
formulation of plan upon which they
may ultimately stand in relation to
the Cuban phase of their mission here.
Yesterdays Joint session was two
hours longer than any previous one.
The American reply to the Spanish pre-
sentation of Tuesday was submitted
and read. An oral discussion followed.
occupying the time until after o'clock.
when the commission adjourned until
Monday next.
1t is believed that the Spanlards sub
mitted their construction Of the proto-
col that it was just to consider Spain
as having equities fairly dischargeapie
by the American assumption of Cuban
obligations. 1t Is not unlikely that the
Americans voiced the conviction that
fair equities to the United States, In
war expense, were incurred by the
United States and possibly, though not
positively the Americans may schedule
the value of the battleship Maine as
among the expenditures possible OF
classification against the so-called Gu
ban debt.
However, it may be considered GER
tain that the commissions have arrived
at a point in the negotiations from
which henceforth the joint sessions will
be occupied by oral discussions as we'll
as by written presentations of propo-
sitions. The work is now thoroughly
entered upon. though Is Is not likely
that any segment has yet been poll
ished and finished for place in the
final treaty The Philippine question
has not yet been entered upon. =!
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-15
Delaware Troops For Cuba.

Camp Meade Oct lit is stated today
from authoritative sources that the bulk
Of General Graham corps will get to Cuba
before Christmas, and that the Delaware
command will be included In this move
ment.
Captain Boyd Of Company g, First
Delaware, returned to camp from brief
trip to his home in New Castle and to
wilmington. While in Wilmington he
talked with number Of the $50 men OF
the two battalions now in that city await
ing mastering out. "Many of these men
arc discon tented with their present posi-
ton" he said 'ard should think that
fully fifty of them wanted me to take them
right back to camp and get them into he
vice. They thought they could go
homo, get their pay for the thirty days
furlough and in the meantime secure
work somewhere. But work Is not SO
easily obtained, and they see winter COM
ing on with poor prospects Of obtaining
steady employment
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-15
BOMBS FOR EMPEROR WILLIAM.
Egyptian Policemen Nip an Anarchist
Conspiracy i'll the Bud.

Egyptian Policemen Nip an Anarchist
Conspiracy i'll the Bud.
Alexandria. Egypt, Oct. 15.-The po-
lice of Alexandria have arrested nine
italian anarchists since last night, and
have thereby frustrated a plot against
Emperor William, now on his way to
the Holy Land. TO be present at the
conservation of the Church OF the
Savior at Jerusalem.
The first to be arrested is cafe
keeper, well known anarchist. in
whose house the police have discovered
two wire bombs of great strength full of
bullets.
This arrest was made in consequence
of notification from the Italian con-
sui general at Cairo that Two anarchists
had left Cairo for Port Said.
The police investiga ton showed that
the arrested cafe keeper had bribed the
steward of steamer sailing yester-
day from Alexandria to Port Said and
Syria to take on board a box of bombs.
Apparently the anarchists originally
intended to use the bombs at the Palias
Abidin at Cairo. while Emperor Will
lam and the khedive were there.
When the kaiser decided not to visit
Egypt the anarchists decided to attack
him in Palestine.
The liveliest satisfaction is felt over
the smart captures, and the German
consulate has expressed its warmest
thanks.
The two Cairo anarchists who left for
Port Said have not yet been arrested
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-15
iAE VIRDDN MASSACRE.
Mine Leader Swears Out Warrants
For Mine Owners. .
MURDER CONSPIRACY CHARGED.

Messrs. Lukens and Loucks Among
Those Included in the Warrant-Mil-
ftia Commander at Pana VIII Pre-
vent tho Landing ofImported Miners
Virden, Ills, Oct. 15.--A new culver
of excitement swept over this town
yesterday, and from 2 o'clock until
nightfall rumor followed rumor, -and
not even the best informed had any def
Unite idea as to what would develop
during the night. Rumors that another
train load of negroes was on its way
here kept the excitement at high ten
sion, but the military are in complete
possession of the stockade and are
closely guarding the railroad property.
The coroner's jury heard large num-
Der of witnesses yesterday, but did not
conclude it's work. The wounded guards,
eleven in number, who We're on the
train with the negroes, testified that the
firing was begun by the strikers. One
acknowledged that the guards returned
the fire, but none would acknowledge
that he individually had fired The
men said they were under strict orders
not to fire except in self defense. One
Of the wounded guards, who had been
at the stockade previous to the shoot
ing. stated that he positively knew
there were no guards in the tower over
the shafts, and that none of the firing
came from the stockades.
sWarrants were sworn out yesterday
before the local magistrate by an Of
ficer of the Miners union, charging
President Loucks. Manager Lukens and
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-15
PettIcoat Government.

:. Mr. EDIToR:-It Ia proposed II tho new
proposed City charter shall fail to pass at
the next Legislature that our city shall be
placed in the hands Of the ladies compos-
ing the new Century Club, and that the
City Council and Board Of Education
shall be composed exclusively Of the fe-
male sex. We for one should like to see
such experiment tried and the women
given chance to see what they could do
In giving us model city government.
There are numerous women In our city
that have desire to become politicians.
as they are sure that the morals OF the
people can be safely intrusted to their
care.
Some Of them not having trials enough
of their own In trying to solve the servant
question think they could give Whining
ton the very model government It should
and ought to have. They would begin
with the Board Of Education and run that
tody as IL should be run" Wo should
think that tho mon who composed that
body, would DO more than willing to re-
tire and rest on their laurels. But we are
afraid ttst 1T Is only another one of those
dreams Of the women ruling the world
and the men relegated to scullion work
and the raising Of the children of the
coming generation.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-15
DROWNED LIKE RATS.
Appalling Steamship Disaster OF
the English Coast.
NEARLY TWO HUNDRED LOST.
Out OF Fifty Passengers and a Crew OF
One Hundred and Fifty Only Thirty
one Have Been Saved-The Coast
guards Watching For Bodies.

London, Oct. 15.-The Atlantic Trans
port company's steamer Mohogan, for
merly the Cleopatra of the Wilson and
Furness- -Layand Rne, which left Lon
don for New York on Thursday with
so passengers and crew Of $50, went
ashore off the Lizard, between the
Manacles and the Lowlands. There
has been a great loss Of life.
A coastguard message reports that
the passengers are drowning ike
rats" Another account says: Bodies
are washing ashore, one being OF lady
lashed to ylank, with both legs sew
cred" Particulars as to the disaster
are difficult to obtain. 1t appears that
when the Mohegan struck a gale was
blowing and the sea was running high.
Life boats put off from the Lizard
and from Falmouth, one returning fill
ed with passengers. Several were
drowned, however, 1t is reported. on
the passage of the lifeboat to the shore.
Another lifeboat saved six persons. One
lady died after she reached the shore.
The coast at that point is extremely
dangerous and has been the scene OF
numerous wrecks. Some years ago
there was a movement set on foot to
get lightship placed there. but II
failed.
All the Falmouth tugs went out. but
none was able to approach the vessel.
According to dispatch just received
from Falmouth, out of the 200 persons
constituting the passengers and crew OF
the Mohegan, only 81 have been saved.
This intelligence was forwarded from
the coast guard by telephone to Fal-
mouth. The coast guards are watching
for bodies and wreckage.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-15
THE PRESIDENTS TOUR,
st. Louis, Where He Received Ills Nofni-
nation, Pays Magnificent Tribute
to the Chief Magistrate.

St. Louis, Oct. 15.-Presdent Mc-Kin.
ley was yesterday the guest of St.
Louis, the city in which two years ago
he received the nomination to his
present office. He came from Omaha
by way of Galesburg. Ills, over the
Burlington route. and was brought
= into the city at 9:15 a. M, being pre-
ceded from Spanish Lake by special
train on board Of which were General
Passenger Agent Wakely and the local
committee.
From the time Of his arrival until II
p m.. when the president left the city
he was accorded an almost continuous
ovation. Escorted Y the Southern
hotel by civic bodies and regular and
volunteer troops, among which were
two commands that had gained distinc-
tion at FL Caney. President Mckinley
was met by the cheers of thousands of
people lining both sides of all the
thoroughfares through which he pass
ed
At the Southern hotel. where the
president was entertained, he stopped
and reviewed the parade given in his
honor, and later held reception in the
parlOrs.
There he met many prominent St.
Louisians. At noon the chief eXccu-
tive addressed a large crowd on the
floor Of the Merchants Exchange, and
afterward sat down to an elaborate
luncheon, at which 75 persons We're pres
ent. A drive through the fashionable
west end streets and parks Of the city
completed the daylight program Of
entertainment.
A feature of the drive was the stop
made at the Soldiers Home. where
President Mckinley met and shook
hands with Jack Haynes, aged III
years, said to be the Oldest soldier in
the United States.
Last night at the Coliseum in the Ex-
position building the greatest throng
Of people addressed by President Nc
Kinley under cover thus far during
his special trip gave him magnificent
greeting. AS he entered the Coliseum
the immense crowd of probably 10000
people arose to its feet and cheered
for several minutes. Outside there were
twice as many unable to gain admit
tance. It was some time before quiet
could be restored and the president
could begin his speech, which was in
terrupted repeatedly with applause.
The president and party left at II
o'clock last night for Terre Haute, Ind.
During his stay here the presidents
movements were carefully guarded by
police and detectives.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-15
A FRENCH CONSPIRACY.
Alleged Military Plot Against the
Brisson Ministry.
THE MINISTERS FoREwARNED.


1t Is Rumored That the Conspiracy
InvoIved Prince Louis Bonaparte.
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Party-Leadlng Generals lmpilcated
PARIS Oct lift was announced here
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3 liaue Francaise publish almost fldent1cal
stories on the subject. 1T appears that
the plot was discovered by general
holding an important position. The
n,otters were to have taken action to-
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ue ~. a,,
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determined TO remain III far's'
further appears that when the govern
ment was warned of the plot the min
listers We're not surprised. having al
ready obtained information regarding
the conspiracy.
The Matin says the plot was not In
favor of one of the pretenders to the
throne of France. who has been talked
about for some time, but was only for
the purpose of changing certain officials
of the government, without touching
the president.
The premier, M. Brisson, was among
those who were not surprised when
notified of the plot. He promises to
take action in the matter.
The government officials refuse to
furnish any information regarding the
discovery of the plot. but 1t is rumOred
that the conspiracy involved Prince
Louis Bonaparte, who Is a colonel OF
Russian Lanciers. and in whose faVor
his elder brother, Prince victor Bona
parte recently resigned the leadership
CT the lmperialist party. 1t Is added
that certain political personases hand-
ed the premier important documents
including cipher dispatch compromis-
inr certain military men.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-15
THE WAR INVESTIGATORS.

DR.. Seaman Complains of Commis-
sary Supplies In Porto Rico.
Washington, Oct. 15.-Dr. Louis S.
Seaman was the principal witness be-
fore the war investigating commission
yesterday. He complained that the
commissary supplies furnished tho
troops in Porto Rico were unsuited to
the demands Of tropical climate, and
that they We're especially unfit for hos
pital use. He said he had been in
charge Of the 200 convalescents brought
north on the Obdam, and had been un-
able to secure suitable supplies for
them from the government depots. He
confessed, however, that he had made
no formal written requisiton, but had
acted upon statements made to him
informally to the effect that no commu-
tation of ratinns would be allowed. He
refused to reply to some questions. de-
clarng that he has been misrepre-
sented by the press and saying he
would not reflect upon his superior Of
ficers while he wore the shoulder straps
of United States officer
Lieutenant Hill, of the navy, was
also a witness. He was in charge OF
the landing of the army at Santiago.
and told the story Of that exploit.
The commission is devoting today to
preparation for its southern tour, and
will hold no cession.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-15
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