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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25

Washington, December 24.-Gen.
Eagan, commissary of subsistence, gave
out the following statement to-day in
reference to his contemplated action on
statements made by Gen. Miles con-
corning commissary supplies furnished
the army:
Gen. Eagan has referred to Gen.
Miles the published article purporting
to be an interview with Gen. Miles in
regard to the military supplies, asking
whether the statements attributed to
him (Gen. Miles, were made by him,
or any of them, or which of them, or
to what extent the statements, or any
parts of the statements, are true. Gen.
Eagan does not purpose to discuss this
very serious matter in the public press,
but has asked, first, if Gen. Miles avows
or disavows this interview. and has
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
CASUALTIES.
Clarksburg and Vicinity Came to the
Front With a Sad Record.

Special to the Register.
Clarksburg, w. Va, December "a
A fearful number of casualties hap
pened in this county to-day.
The first was that of James Milan,
a train watcher on the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad, who was instantly kill
ed by a freight running over him near
No. 2 mines, east of this city.
The second was that of James Cor
nell, of Bridgeport, who, while walk
ing on the railroad track. was struck
by freight and so seriously injured
that Doctors Howell and Morgan
found it necessary to amputate his
arm.
The last accident occurred at the
tunnel, a suburb of this city, about
half-past two o'clock this afternoon.
Joe Daugherty, who was in the city.
took No. As, the B. & o. flyer. which
does not stop at his home, and when
near the Tunnel, though the train
was travelling at the rate Of forty
miles an hour, he jumped from the
same and was thrown violently to the
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25

forestall US. The fact is that there is
no such intention here, at least not in
government circles. The meat inspec-
ton bill is only on the point of reach
ing the Bundesrath, which is the first
legislative stage. Then it goes to the
Reichstag. So it probably will not
pass if at all until the end of the seS-
sion next spring. Even then the bill
may not be framed to hit the Ameri-
cans particularly. On the contrary,
Mr.. White Cthe U. S. ambassador at
Berlin) has received conditional assur-
ances that the integral features of the
bill will be the abolition of the re-
peated local inspection of American
meats, of which the Americans have
complained. The bill provides for a
strict inspection. But it will be per
fectly fair and will be applied as equal
ly to the domestic trade as to imported
meats"
The officials of the United States en-
bassy generally express the opinion
that the German government sincerely
desires to improve its relations with
the United States and sees indications
pointing to a successful issue of those
bills simultaneously introduced in the
House of Representative and in the
Senate at Washington foreshadowing
retaliation, have been received with a
great show of indignation by the gov
eminent and government press, while
the Liberals, and especially the COM
mercial papers, have unanimously ex-
pressed fears that the legislative action
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25

also asked the investigating commits
sion for true copy of the statements
Chat were not sworn to, however,
made by Gen. Miles before it. Gen.
Eagan has also asked the investigating
committee to be called before It for the
purpose of rebutting and refuting the
statements alleged to have been made
by Gen. Miles and published in the
press; to answer these. or any state
ments, made by Gen. Miles, under oath
and especially and particularly to meet
the alleged charge Of furnishing any
thing whatever under pretence of ex-
pertinent Gen. Eagan is of the opin-
ion that the proper place to discuss the
merits of this matter is before the in
vestigating commission and before the
courts, civil and military, where the
widest latitude, under oath, will be
given to all concerned where the con-
duct of Gen. Miles and the conduct Of
Gen. Eagan, under oath, will have the
fullest, most exhaustive examination
and analysis, concerning any or all
charges that may be brought by either,
to the end that justice shall be done
In view of this already inaugurated &C
ton, Gen. Eagan deems it unmilitary
and improper TO make charges against
anybody whatever in the service, but
thinks the law. military and civil, is
ample to be invoked In the cause of
truth and justice. Gen. Eagan con-
tents himself with a complete denial of
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
ANOTHER TRUST.
Paving Brick Manufacturers to Com
bine Their interests Twelve Mil
lions Capital.

Special to the Register.
Chicago, December 24.-At meeting
to be held in New York. the first week
in January, the call for which has just
been issued, the gigantic paving brick
trust will be organized. d. V. Puring-
ton, of Chicago, one of the wealthiest
brick manufacturers in the country, is
at the head of the project, and asso-
ciated with him in the formation of the
trust are John Mack, the wealthy con-
tractor of Philadelphia, and F. l. Kipp,
of Massillon, Ohio, manufacturer and
contractor. The formation of the trust
was projected year ago and the trio
of promoters have labored necessarily
to get the options on the various plants
and place matters in shape.
1t will require twelve million dollars
to float the project and the matter of
financing has already been arranged.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
Copyright, Associated Press)

-Af0SONAeAsOA
Berlin, December 24.-rOne of the
leading subjects discussed throughout
the week by the newspapers here was
the present and future relations be-
tween Germany and the United States,
more particularly the commercial side
of the question.
The correspondent here of The As
ISOLATED Press has interviewed a high
German official, who has exceptional
sources of information. He said:
THE reports current in the press of
both countries on this subject are la
mentally inexact. In Washington they
seemed to have jumped at the conclus-
ion that Germany is on the point of
legislating specifically against American
agricultural products, and they are TAX
ing the bull by the horns in order to
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25

The money will be furnished by New
York and Chicago capitalists.
d. V. Purington, of this city, will
likely be president of the trust, which
will be incorporated under the laws of
New Jersey.
The principal plants to be represent
ed in the organization are at New
Cumberland, West Virginia; Canton,
Ohio; GAINESVILLE, Ohio; Jacksonville,
Ohio; numerous Indiana plants, and
the big plants at Galesburg, Ills.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
WILL BE REFUNDED.
War Revenue Tax Collected on Beer in Re-
tailer's Hands VIII be Paid Back.

Washington, December 24.-Some
days ago the Secretary OF the Treasury
submitted to the Attorney General the
question of the taxability of beer I'M
der the war revenue act. 1t is under
stood that in the forthcoming option
il will be held that beers in the hands
Of retailers on the date the act went
into effect is not subject TO the increas-
ed tax This question has been before
the internal revenue bureau for some
time and having some doubt as TO the
legality. its enforcement was not car
ried to the point Of seizure. Consider
able sums. however, were collected
from retailers on this account, and
these will be refunded
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
A F|GAT FOR GENERAL M|LES|
General Egan, Commissary Of Subsist-
ence, After Him.

HE WANTS MILES TO AFFIRM OR
DENY THE STATEMENTS IMPUT-
ED TO HIM, AND IF HE MADE
THEM, He MUST STAND FOR
THEM BEFORE PROPERLY CON
STITUTED MILITARY OR CIVIL
COURTS-WILL NOT CONTINUE
THE SCRAP IN THE NEWSPA-
PERS, BUT IS ANXIOUS TO BAT
TIE TO A FINISH BEFORE THE
PROPER AUTHORITIES.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
100000 ACRES
OF Land Held by the Northern Pacific
Railroad, said to Belong to the Public

Or Land Held by the Northern Pacific
Railroad, said to Belong to the Public
Domain
Seattle, Wash, December 24-The
title Of the Northern Pacific railroad
To nearly nine million acres Of land
in the State Of Washington Is invalid,
according TO a majority report Of the
special State legislative investigating
committee. The Legislature will be
urged to take up the matter with a
view to restoring this tract to the pub
lie domain.
The committee was appointed to in
vestigate the legality Of the transfer
Of granted lands Of the Northern
Pacific in this State from the old
Northern Pacific Railroad Company.
which received the lands under an act
Of Congress, TO the Northern Pacific
Company. of Wisconsin, a corporation
which succeeded the old company in
possession Of the line and its property
Of every description.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
GERMANY GROWS MODERATE
The Threat of the United States to
Retaliate, Has an Effect.

THE MEAT INSPECTION BILL Be
FORD THE REICHSTAG WILL BE
DRAWN WITH THE VIEW OF
MAKING EASIER THE ENTRANCE
OF AMERICAN MEAT INTO THE
GERMAN EMPIRE-LOCAL IN
SPECTIONS WILL BE ABOLISHED.
A NEW EMIGRATION BILL THAT
PROPOSES TO REFUSE TO GER
MANS THE PRIVILEGE OF RE
tNOlUNCING ALLEGIANCE TO THE
FATHERLAND.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25

subjects touched by the treaty, 1t is ex-
pected that this will be either done by
direct negotiation with the Madrid
government or through an entirely new
commission.
1t is a rather remarkable fact that
the commissioners were enabled
TO COMPLETE THEIR WORK
in Paris in almost exactly the time pre-
dicted by Judge Day, the president OF
the American commission, before he
left the United States, although there
was a complete change in the instruc-
tons relating to at least one most i'm
portant subject included in the treaty
while the commissioners were in Paris.
1t is expected that the treaty will be
submitted to the United States Senate
almost Immediately after the reassem-
bling of Congress.
After the presentation and the de-
parture of the commission from the
White House, Mr. Reid would not dis
cuss the published translation of what
purported to be the text of the treaty,
nor would he say anything about Mon
tero Rios recent criticism of the COM
mission.
"As a newspaper man, l should like
to talk" he said But as a public Of
fetal, cannot"
Senator Gray, the only Democrat on
the commission. was told of w. J.
Bryan's recently declared attitude on
the question of expansion.
UNI" said the Senator. Il am not
onto Bryan's curves yet"
The Senator admitted that he had an
opinion concerning expansion. L
have no doubt" said he, that there is
a sober, thoughtful opinion in this
country against eXpansion-there must
be. The treaty merely gives US con-
troll of the situation; we can do as we
please. We can keep the Philippines
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
the statements alleged to have been
made by Gen. Miles"

Washington, December 24.-Gen.
Miles returned to-day from Cincinnati.
He declined to discuss any further sub
jects covered in his recent evidence be-
fore the investigating commission, or
the course of Commissary General Ea-
gan in reference to this evidence. A
copy of the evidence has not yet reach
ed him
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
CRIPPLED FOR LEE
Special to the Register.

Parkersburg, w. Va, December "a
TWO sons OF William Morris, residing
near Oakleys, Richie county. stuck an
old shotgun barrel in the fire to melt
out a breech pin. The gun contained
a load Of powder and shot, and was
discharged. lodging in younger
child's knee. almost tearing of its leg
and Gripping it for life.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
WORK TO BE RESUMED.


Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, w. Va, December "a
President Henry c. Jackson, of the
Little Kanawha Railroad, announces
that surveyors will go to work at once
locating the route for the road, which
will be extended at once from Palentine
To Chenille,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
DIED FROM HIS WOUND.

Special to the Register.
Huntington, W. Va, December "a
l.. T. Smith, Jr., of Wayne county, died
this evening at his home m Round
Bottom from the effects of gun shot
wound inflicted at Catlettshurg, KY,
two days ago. 1t is said he was shot
WAS vary wealthy.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
W. VA. NATIONAL BANKS.
Statement of Their Condition on Decem-
Der 1 st.

Statement OF Their COndltIon on DECENT
Der LIST.
Special to the Register.
Washington, d. c., December "a
An abstract of the reports made to the
comptroller of the currency showing
the condition of the national banks in
West Virginia at the close of business,
December l, contains the following in
teresting data: Capital stock paid in,
1881 600; loans and discounts, $S,S13,-
056.47; individual deposits, $3.50,
9209O; United States deposits, $685.
03S.2S; bank note circulation. $1,34S,-
1885; lawful money reserve, S1,094,-
255.27; average reserve held, 24.S4 per
cent
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
MERRY ENGLAND'S XMAS.
A Cold Snap Promises to Give Season
able Yuletide Weather.

MAGNIFICENT GIFTS TO THE PEo.
PIE AMID TIE POOR TO MARK
THE SEASON OF GOOD wIIL.-THE
QUEEN WILL HAVE TEE USUAL
ASSORTMENT OFF "BEEF Ana -
FOR HER CHRISTMAS DINNER.
EARL OF SHAFTSBURY NOT LIKE
llY TO GET MISS GOELEr'S HAND.
SSANIDSOApB IRISH vISCoUNT
Afofa2 1SlS ELY TO BE THE LUCKY
F'ELLoW-NWS AND GOSSIP.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25

ground. He was a man OF about fifty
years of age, and IS seriously injured,
and when found was in an uncon-
scious condition, and little hope Is
entertained for his recovery.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
PEACE TREATY DELIVERED.
Members Of the Commission Have Ar
rived in Washington

AND THE MONiEJNToUS DOCUMENT
IS NOW I'm TILE HANDS OF THE
STATE DEPARTMENT, WHERE IT
WILL REMAIN TILL THE PREol-
DENT SEES FIT TO TRANSMIT IT
TO THE ,oEN.ATE-THE DOCUMENT
Is AS BIG AIS AN ENCYCLOPEDIA,
AND Is BOUND In MOROCCO-THE
PRESENTATION TO THE PRESl-
DENT AN INFORMAL AFFAIR.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
SENIOR SAGASTA BETTER.

Madrid, December 24-The condition
of Senior SagaSta. the premier, was
somewhat better this morning, and the
attending doctors are now hopeful Of
his recovery.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25
on both sides will eliminate in regu-
lar tariff war

lar tariff war.
The emigration bill introduced in
the Reichstag by Prof. Haase and
Count Won Arnim affects the interests
of the United States 1t advances the
principle of ''once German always Ger
man" and refuses to any German the
right to become naturalized citizen
of any other country. The United
States embassy officials, however, say
that even if the bill is adopted, it can
not override the German-American
treaty of 1868 exempting German
Americans from such legislation.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25

or not, as may be determined in the
future
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-25

II advertising An ex-
pcnse ? Certainly not.
It IL : business invest
ment, yielding . profit
big or little, according
to your skin and judg-
ment in investing your
money. The REGISTER
has no rivals rs an adj
vertising medium.
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Copyright. AssociNSSshp ress.)
london, Deeember SNlggY De-

'1<oAOOu1 bStSIuQ6E @4.hlSSY 1e>
cember is winding up with a CONN.,
which promises a seasonable Yuleticel
The London bus drivers lost a friend
in the late Baron Ferdinand de Roths-
child, who presented every driver and
conductor with a brace of pheasants
and bottle of wine at Christmas. The
drivers made a demonstration on
Thursday, the day of the funeral of
Baron dc Rothschild. expressing their
sympathy with the deceased by fasten-
ing on their whips the Baron's racing
colors, amber and dark blue, the rib
bons being tied with a slip of Grape.
Baron de Rothschild left fortune OF
about 100000 $4,000, O00), and has
made a generous gift to the nation by
bequeathing to the British museum a
magnificent collection of art treasures
of the renaissance period, and certain
jewels, comprising some most exquisite
sixteenth century enamel and gold
work and priceless examples of weap-
ons and armor.
ord Ixhayb ,r.i,Nea ~, = ~. 7onx.A offk
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-25
Board of Health.

President w. o. Smith presided
over yesterday, meeting Of the
Bpari Of Health.
Miss Grub was appointed Matron
of the Hllo Hospita al in the stead of
Miss Marks who il unfortunately III.
1t was decided to destroy the 1913
titus OF opium, balance of lot seized
by the Custom Huu-e.
A petition for the appointment OF
DR.. A. B. Carter as Government
physician at Koolau was received,
but it was announced that Dr. Her
b-rt Wood had already been APP
pointed.
Charles Motley was refused per-
mission to establish a coffee shop at
Kslaupapa.
The Presidents report was dis.
cussed.
DR.. Emerson desired a foood in,
spector, but the President apparent
ly thought one was unnecessary,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-25
Run Over.

A Chinaman on a bike was run
over ~ front of the Electric Lights
Works yesterday afternoon and seri
ou-Iy injured. A bystsnder says
that the driver OF the private team
was to blame, he being on the wrong
side OF the road aud the Chinaman
on the right. The accident occurred
through both turning into the mid
dl. of the road at the same time to
endeavor to avoid each other
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-25
At Cyclomere.

So far as arranged the events for
Saturday nights entertainment will
be as follows:
Half.mile haudicsp-ProiesaIonal.
Two third mile opeu-Amateur.
Nile open-Professlona', Heats
aud Gaal.
Mle neutrality-suspicious., Heats
and i"aI.
Exhibition l 3 mile Island profess
sional.
Exhibition | 3 mile Island amateur
ship.
Entries close at noon tomorrow.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-25

Complaints reach us in regard to
the condition OF the Kalihi stream
which is being contaminated by thu
filth from an adjoining hog ranch.
The people living makai OF the
ranch have to use the water in the
stream for bathing and washing pur-
poses. Now the water is made i'm
pure and filthy from the refuse Of
the pig ranch and the people hope
that the Board OF Health agent will
put 10 an appearance and stop to
the nuisance. The Kalihi residents
are not blessed with a reservoir and
waterpipes, although the suburb is
increasing daily in number of resi-
dents aud in importance aud value.
They have patiently waited for a
proper water system aud used the
water from the stream and the ram
water gathered in their tanks The
contamination Of the stream is, how
ever, more than the good nature OF
the Kalihi people can stand, aud
they are entering determined, and
most vigorous "kirk."
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-25
THEY ARE WELCOME.
Special Races for Hawaiian Bred
Horses

There appeared few days ago
letter ia the evening Bulletin from
"a Supporter Of the Sport" in
which plea is made for one or two
special races for Hawaiian bred
horses at the meeting on March 18th,
The correspondent claims that
there are lots of young untried Ha-
waiiau horses in the country, which
the owners do not wish to enter in
free for all races, where they would
have to compete with imported
stock, aud he thinks that the meet
ing will be greater success If a
plate for Hawaiian BREEDS is offered,
Mr.. W. M. Cunningham, who is
the leading promoter of the reuova-
ton OF the race track and Of the
March meeting, was seen by a repre-
sentative OF The INDEPENDENT in re-
gard to the letter in the Bulletin.
Mr.. Cunningham said: The COM
mittee having arranged for the
March meeting is more than willing
to make one or more events for Ha-
waiian runners. But before doing
so, we want some assurance, that
he races will be filled, and that the
owners will not back out at the last
minute. We don't propose to offer
purses simply to give owners Of aa-
wsian bred stock a chance to ad-
vertise their youngsters and then
disappoint the public by not
tarting. If the owners OF thu young
horses referred to by the Bulletin
correspondent will promise as in
good faith, that their horses will be
at the scratch on the 18th OF March
we will make any events they may
desire and give them ! mile, Z mile
or | mile race or anything to suit
hem, and we will off-r fair purses.
1t is all nonsense OF the owners Of
Hawaiian bred running stock talk
ing about ling their horses with
tut giving them a chance to make
public record. No borsemau pays
good prise for young green horse
| simply because it comes from good
| took. He wants To know what the
horse can do, and the races which
we are inaugurating give the op.
portunity to owners. The buyer
knows all about the performances Of
the sires and dams. What he wants
to know is what the offspring can
do, and If the owners enter their
Youngsters on the 17th Of March
the buyers will know what horse to
select and get in shape for the next
meeting"
In answer to a question Mr. Gun
ningham stated, that the prospects
for successful meeting on the 18th
Of March were excellent. There are
eleven PAGERS now in training, and
runners are expected from the
Kealia stables, the Waikapu stables,
Decker & Norton, besides those now
in town.
The INDEPENDENT hopes that the
interest in this noblest OF sports will
be kept up, and that the owners OF
Hawaiian breds will come to the
'front.' Their horses will be warmly
welcomed.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-25
Cricket.
ENGLIsHMEN VS.. AUSTRALIANS.

MELBOURNE, Victoria, Jan. 5,-In
the cricket match between the Aus
tralians and the visiting English
eleven, which began on Monday, the
la ter followed on to-day with their
second innings, and were all out for
l49 runs. The Australians won by
an innings and 55 runs. The Aus
tralisns 10 their first innings made
b2l runs, and the English in their
f 81 innings made 3l6 runs, or a
total OF 465 runs for two innings.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-25

TIE INDEPENDENT is pleased to an
nounce that the sale and lease of the
Puuanabulu lands, the property OF
the Government, has been post.
poned until further notice The INDIE
PENDENT has again uuearthed a scan
dial aud checked the accomplish
ment Of a public swindle.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-25

The many friends Of Charley Mol
teno will be glad tn learn that he is
to be found at the European Barber
Shop on Merchant street, which he
has purcI a,ed from q. Somma. 1t
is the most comfortable, room in
town
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-25
TOPICS W The DAY.

The Advertiser in its report OF the
Board OF Health proceedings says:
MATERNITY benefits have been de-
rived from the inspection OF meat
by DR.. Mousarrat." What does our
esteemed contemporary mean?
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-25

n ne members OF the commit tee
on Constitution of the Wsverley
Club three we're absent) met last
evening and drafted a constitution
aud bye laws to be presented to the
Club at to morrow evenings meeting.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-25

Company 2, G. @ has elected w.
j. l. wrey, Captain; Gen. p. Castle,
1t -naot, aud H. F, Wichman,
% Lieutenant.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-25

Real Torchon Lace 3 to Al inches
vide just the article for underwear
and Pillow Cases., 6 yards for 81
worth 25c yard at Sachs,