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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30
A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
One Killed and Fourteen Wounded
on the Cheyenne Flyer.

DENVER, December 29.-The Chey-
enne flyer on the Union Pacific rail-
road crashed into the Boulder Valley
train at Brighton, Colo, to-day. One
man was killed and fourteen persons
injured.
Killed:-William Rundleman, bag
gagemaster on Cheyenne train.
Injured:-E. w. Tompkins, travel
ling man, Kansas City; F. V. Davis,
travelling for Nash-Smith Tea & COT
fee Company, Denver; John Payne,
Boulder; S. G. Hurst, banker, Brigh-
ton; Mrs. Margaret G. Young; section
men on Boulder Valley train, John Nc
Govern, foreman, Denver, serious; Jas.
McGovern, foreman, serious; John RE
gan. serious; John Darlington, labor
er; John Kennedy, laborer; John
Flannery, laborer. Passengers: II. S.
Hooker, Olin, Ia; Mrs. McConna, Lar
annie. Trainmen, Fred. Laws, brake
man, Denver.
The Boulder Valley train left Denver
little late this morning and as usual
stopped at Brighton, which is the juno
ton for the Boulder Valley line from
the main line to Cheyenne. 1t was here
that Banker Hurst, of Brighton, got on
the train just before the collision. The
Cheyenne Flyer, Union Pacific train No.
3, also left Denver late, and in coming
into Brighton in the early morning
dusk, ran into the rear end Of the Boul-
der Valley train, telescoping two or
three cars and derailing the passenger
locomotive. The section gangs from
the Denver yards and half a dozen pas
sengers occupied the Boulder train.
Two cars on the flyer were burned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30
Death Sentence Imposed.

NEW YORK. December 29.-The jury in
the trial of VIM Meufeldt for the killing
of his cousin Mrs. Nathan Kronman, to-
day returned a verdict of guilty of muir
der in the first degree. He was sentenced
to death. the execution 20 take place in the
week beginning February 18th.
The body of. Mrs. Kron-naa was found
by her husband upon his return home
from business. on August It'll last. Kron-
man himself was arrested on suspicion.
but he was exonerated at the inquest.
Jewels which had been the property of
Mrs. Kronman were discovered in various
pawn shops of the city. and it was shown
that Neufeldt, the cousin of Mrs. Kron-
man, had pawned them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30
BOERS KNOW THE NEWS.

LONDON, December 30.-The Times
has a later dispatch from Lourenso
Marques, dated December 2Sth, which
says:
The suspicion that the Boer intel
ligence department is in close touch
with a foreign consulate in Pretoria is
confirmed by the fact that the news of
the appointment of Lord Roberts as
eommander-in-chief in South Africa
was generally known in Pretoria on
December goth, indirectly reaching
Delagoa Bay from the Transvaal two
days later Suspicion rests upon CON
sui who is notorious for his Boer SYM
pathies. There is reason to believe that
Pretoria is kept well informed with re-
gard to British military movements.
with reference to the rumors Of
smuggling of contraband, it is signifi-
cant that Major Erasmus, of the Free
State artillery, is here. his arrival be-
ing coincident with that of the French
liner. Considering the freedom with
which the Transvaal secret service fund
is spent, considerable mischief may be
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30

MANILA, December 29.-10: 10 p. m.
The insurgents who evacuated the
coast towns between Dagupan and
Vigan, fleeing to the mountains before
the advancing Americans, are return
ing in small bands to the towns the
Americans do not occupy, terrorizlng
the natives and Cinnamon, who showed
friendship for tie Americans. The
natives and Cinnamon are seeking
the protection of the American gar
risons.
Col. Whitsell's cavalry, while scout
ing in the vicinity. of Trinidad, found
evidence of Filipino soldiers being in
that vicinity, but it was impossible to
bring about an engagement.
The recent increase in the garrison
of Namachapacan against a threatened
rebel attack of Christmas Day averted
trouble.
Col. Luther R. Hare, of the Thirty
third infantry, who has been following
party of American prisoners, lost
track for three days, about December
goth, of such signs and evidence Of
their passage that they customarily
left behind them. 1t is thought the
prisoners were separated and convey
ed to remote parts of the mountains,
thus Increasing the difficulties of Gen.
Young's troopc to effect a rescue.
Gen. Wheeler, who was recently at
Manila requesting an appointment
south in the line Of the expected cam
paign, is now at Panique.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30

LONDON, December 30.-The Mar
settles correspondent of the Daily Mail,
telegraphs the substance Of an inter-
view with the Russian General, Gour-
ko, eldest son Of the famous Gourko,
who is now about to start for Pretoria.
The Russian officer made the following
statement:
81 have been offered the command of
a Boer army corps. In my own mind
/ am absolutely confident of the success
of the Beers. You may take my word
for it that thousands of Russians are
now fighting under Gen. Joubert."
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An ExpInnafIon.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., December a.
The action Of the directors OF the Rog-
ers williams Bank, one Of the Oldest
financial institutions In the State. In
recommending to stockholders yester-
day that the bank 90 into liquidation
and turn over It's business to the In
dustrial Trust Company. is part Of .
movement similar 70 that which took
place In the Boston bank district more
than year ago to concentrate the
business done by several banks into
one institution. The City National
Bank and the Globe National Bank
have been absorbed by the Union Trust
Company. The Third National Is go
ing into liquidation also. the Industrial
Trust Company having offered to take
over its business, and It Is understood
other national banks are ready to fol-
low the example OF the four meme
toned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30
A VAGUE INITIATION
That Some Important Move BY the
British is Imminent.

That Some Important Move BY the
British is Imminent.
LONDON, December 30.-5 a. H.
The latest special dispatches from
Chieveley Camp hint darkly at some
important move as imminent. This is
interpreted, with some misgivings, to
mean that Gen. Butler contemplates a
renewal of his attempt to relieve Lady
smith.
1t is reported by the same dispatches
that the Beers have now retired to the
north bank of the Tugela, being afraid
that the swollen river may bar their
retreat. They are also moving their
laager5 nearer Ladysmith, probably
with the intention of putting further
pressure on the garrison, which now
seems to be suffering pretty heavily
from the bombardment.
1t is difficult, however, to conceive
that Gen. Butler would make another
frontal attack, especially now that the
1IfcE Is Il0llS anu dQulIlOUeSl AAQ4-
cation that this is not his purpose is
the fact that he has removed his head
quarters back to Frere.
The Boer movement northward from
the Tugela is quite in keeping with the
enemy's usual plan of securing safe
line of retreat.
1t is known that further artillery is
due to arrive for Gen. Butler, but the
belief here is that his forces even then
will be too weak. He may. however,
be animated by a desire to accomplish
something before the arrival of Lord
Roberts and to satisfy the keenness Of
his men to retrieve their defeat.
The reported engagement with KAT
frs is very vague, and cannot be ex-
planned pending the arrival of later dis
patches.
The number of members of the House
Of Commons who have volunteered for
the front threaten seriously to reduce
the governments majority when Par
lament reassemblesN
The Rothschilds have donated g.
900 to the Buckinghamshir volunteer
fund. 1t is estimated that 100000
will be contributed privately to volun-
teer funds throughout the country. AL
ready the fund for the relief of the FAM
lilies of the soldiers exceeds $500, 900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30
THE BRITISH SEIZURE
of American Flour in DeIagoa Bay

of American Flour in Delagoa Bay
Areuses Interest in France.
PARIS, December 29.-The virtual
seizure by British officials of vessels
laden with American -four consigned
to the Beers and the statement of the
Lokal Anzeiger regarding an alleged
Anglo-German- Portuguese treaty for
the division of Portugal's colonies be-
tween Great Britain and Germany, have
aroused renewed interest in Paris.
While there is a desire to discredit the
Lokal Anzeiger's statement, its publ
cation has occasioned undoubted uneas-
mess, because the consummation Of
such a plan would be diplomatic
stroke unfavorable to France and Rus
STA. The possession of Delagoa Bay is
believed to be as essential to British
success in South Africa as victor over
the Beers is essential to Great Britain's
international prestige. Therefore, it is
felt that if necessary Great Britain will
take extreme measures.
An official of the French foreign Of
flee said to the correspondent of the
Associated Press to-day with respect to
the seizure of breadstuffs:
Such a seizure is absolutely outside
of international rights and as foolish
as though Great Britain supposing her
to be at war with Switzerland, should
declare blockade of Hamburg for fear
certain goods should reach the Swiss
from that source.
"a decision to consider breadstuffs
contraband would be regarded in diplo-
matte circles as a suicidal policy for
Great Britain, as she would be most de-
pendent for food supplies upon other
nations in case a war arose involving
her."
The official then proceeded to point
a number of precedents against the ac-
ton of Great Britain in this matter.
He considered her own refusal during
the Franco-Prussian war to recognize
as contraband coal consigned to France,
although it was known to be intended
for warships. A still more pertinent
instance arose during the Franco-Chi-
nese war, when Great Britain declined
to accept a declaration of France max
ing rice contraband.
Obviously, however, the chief ground
for apprehension is the belief that if
Great Britain should establish cor
don of vessels across Delagoa Bay, it
would be necessary for all nations to
send naval vessels there to protect in
dividual rights. In such an event the
presence of large number of warships
might create friction that would bring
on grave results.
Great satisfaction is felt in govern
ment circles at the successful conclu-
sion of the negotiations with China in
the Kwangv Chan-Wan affair. France
has obtained everything she demand
ed, including a favorable settlement of
other outstanding questions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30
COMPTROLLER DAWES
OUTLINES THE REPUBLICAN POL
ICY ON TWO VERY IMPORT
ANT MATTERS.
He Discusses the Administration
Ideas Regarding the Philippines
and Trusts With Some Freedom
Mt Republican Love Feast.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, December 90
Charles G.. Dawes, Comptroller of the
Currency, made a speech at the Repub-
lican State love feast in the assembly
hall to-day, which was regarded by
many as outlining the policy of the
administration on two points, the Phil
ippine policy and the attitude of the
Republican party toward trusts.
Speaking on trusts, Mr.. Dawes said
it was the duty of the Republican
party to conserve public interests.
Wherever trusts proved themselves in
imical to the public veal they must
be restrained and controlled and if nee
essary laws passed that would so much
encourage active competition as to
bring about the disintegration of the
trusts.
Rather than have in the hands of
any corporation the power to absolutely
fix the price Of a necessity of life at an
arbitrary figure, the people of the Uni
ted States will eventually and rightfully
do one of two things" said Mr.. Dawes.
They will enact legislation for the abb
solute protection of the people from
extortion by governmental regulation
more or less extended as public neces-
sites may require, or they will enact
legislation for the enforced creation Of
competition by the disintegraion of
trusts. With nothing less than one Of
these two things will or should the peo-
pie of this country be satisfied
Mr.. Dawes spoke at some length On
the Philippine situation, asserting that
encouragement received from anti-im-
perialists had much to do with the pro-
longation Of the war. He said that
President Mckinley would refuse to be
turned from his course in regard to the
Philippines by the protests of the anti
innprialisfS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30
BOER FIRE ACCURATE.

LADYSMITH, Sunday, December %,
via PietermaritZburg.- White
has had a slight attack of fever, but he
is now convalescent
The Boer shell fire has been very
damaging recently. On Friday one
Shell killed six men and wounded nine.
The same missile killed fourteen
horses. Another Just missed the Fifth
Lancers' lines, slightly wounding six
officers. Several shells have fallen
close to Gen. Whites house, compell-
ing the removal of headquarters to
another point.
1t is reported that Gen. Joubert is
again in command of the Beers here.
The military authorities are confident,
but they are very reticent.
Beers have been observed moving
northward and westward in large num-
berS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30
An Appeal Taken.

HARTFORD, Conn, December 20
An appeal has been taken from the de-
cree of the United States Court which
dismissed the tobacco sporting" suit
brought by Clyde A. Richard and Ed
ward y. Long, of Ohio, against John
A. Dubon, of Windsor, Conn, and
which was practically fought by the
Tobacco Growers Association of New
England. The new appeal has been
allowed and will be carried to the
United States Supreme Court OF APP
peals.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30
A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT
Resulted From a Peculiar Cause al
Lock Haven, Pa.

LOCK HAVEN, Pa, December o.
Grant Bathurst, assistant postmaster at
Rote, this county was killed and two
other persons were injured to-day by an
explosion of dynamite in the weign-
masters Office of the Bellefonte Lime
stone Company at Salona, eigh: miles
from this city. One of the men in the
Office raked the fire in the stove with
a poker, and while it was still hot. hung
the poker on nail. 1t slipped from
the nail and fell into a bucket filed
with dynamite and fuses and a terrible
explosion followed. The building was
blown to pieces. Bathurst had an arm
and a les torn from his body and two
other men were injured by flying de-
bris. Bathurst was So years old and
leaves a wife and one child.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30
The Weather.

WASHINGTON. December 2s.-yyestern
PenuSylyantS--Esatr cogz1sngzed cod Eatur-
da yard Sunday. except probably snow
fsurr5es near the lake: fresh 10 north
winds.
Ohio and West Tirgfnfa-Fair cortirs1ad
north winds
Mr. c. Schrepf. OF the Opera House 6-ag
store. furnished the following observations
a. nm 15. Il m. Is. D. NJ. 70. d IA. II
Weather cl2angezble.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30
THE WAR SITUATION
SHOWS NO DECIDED CHANGE FROM
REPORTS OFF THE PAST
WEEK OR SO.
HEAVY FIRING AT sToRMBERG
THE DAILY ROUND OF BOMBARD-
MENT AT LADYSMITH.

The Beers Have Built a Railroad
Around the Town and Are Rum
ming Trains to characterization
Enthusiasm Over the Appoint
ments of Roberts and Kitchener.
Proclamation to the Beers
French Interest in the DelagOa
Bay Rumors-The Views in Lon
don This Morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30
Enthusiasm over Roberts.

LONDON December 29.-Dispatches
from all parts of South Africa empha-,
size the great enthusiasm among tie
troops and public occasioned by the ap-
pointment OF the Generals Roberts and
Kitchener. The announcement that the
former will have supreme command
and that the latter will be chief of stan
has largely dispelled the depression in
Cape Colony caused by the recent re-
verses, while the soldiers anticipate
everything from the presence Of ''Bob6"
from success in battle to cheaper beer.
Advices from Cape Town, dated De-
cember oath, say an investigation shows
that the reported disaffection among
the Dutch in the Victoria West district
has been overdrawn. The farmers. it
is pointed out. are mostly land owners
and will not risk the loss of their farms
by rising.
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WHEELING W. SATURDAY

done unless cargoes are inspected by
British searchers who understand for
eign bills of lading.
1T is felt here that all mining and
other machinery should be stopped, ow-
ing to the possibility of hoodwinking
the officials. The consul who represents
the Transvaal and the Orange Free
State in Lourenzo Marques still con-
tinues to act in the same capacity for
Holland"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30
Military Company Organized.

Special 10 the Register.
MARIETTA. Ohio. December 20
Major j.. II. Hovey, late OF the Seventh
Ohio Volunteer Infantry. has organized
a military company and has been elect
ed captain. The company numbers
sixty OF the best young men in the
city. and will become a part Of the Ohio
National Guard
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30
Engineer smothered.



CHARLESTON. ". Va. December
29.-John C. Wise. engineer on the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, was
smothered to death in Big Bend tun-
mel last night His engine was pulling
a freight train when ii stalled in the
tunnel The gas accumulated and be
was smothered before he could be res
cued.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30
ANOTHER BATTLE.
American Troops Carry a Strong
Filipino Position.

WASHINGTON, December 29.-The
Adjutant General received cable
message from Gen. Otis this morning
telling of the capture of a mountain
stronghold beyond Montalban, north
east of San Mateo, formerly supposed
to be impregnable, and the capture of
many prisoners and a large quantity
of arms and ammunition. The dis
patch is as follows:
MANILA, December %, 1899.
"Adjutant General, War Department,
Washington:
"Col Lockett, with regiment, two
battalions Forty -sixth (Col. Schuyler);
one Forty-fifth (Col. Dorst, and a
company Twenty-seventh infantry, two
guns, Capt Van Duesen. attacked en-
envy, six hundred strong, on mountain
stronghold beyond Montalban, north
east San Mateo. Large number killed
and wounded; twenty-four taken pris-
oners. Loekett captured one cannon,
forty rifles, 10000 rounds ammunition,
500 pounds powder, arsenal, fortifca-
lions, all food supplies, and consider
able other property. This captured
point located on mountain trail and
formerly supposed to be impregnable
Our casualties, Lieutenant Enslow,
Eleventh cavalry, and five enlisted
men wounded, mostly slight Private
Matson, Forty-fifth infantry, drowned.
OTIS"
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Ineksnn nnr ceIehrntion.

TOLEDO, o., December 29.-Jackson
Day, January sth, viii be celebrated
by the Jackson League OF Toledo, with
a dollar dinner at Memorial Hall.
Judge James P. Tarvin, OF Kentucky.
and Hon. Tim Tarsney, of Michigan.
will be speakers.
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Peculiar Accident.
Special to the Register.

SpCCISi 70 lttS fNtElSltK-
MARIETTA. Ohio, December 20
James Rowland, we'll known farmer,
aged seventy-fiye, tried to lead calf
across a ravine to-day. The calf bolt
ed, throwing Rowland to the ground
and when he was picked up 1t found
that he was dead. His neck was
broken.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30
Report Not Believed.

WASHINGTON. December 2e.-The
reports that the Boer authorities have
threatened to reduce the rations of the
British prisoners at Pretoria in case
Great Britain stops the entry of food
supplies at Delagoa Bay, is not borne
out by the Official communications of
United States Consul Hollis at Pre-
toria. BY direction of the State de-
partment Mr.. Hollis is looking after
British interests, and in particularly in
seeing that the British prisoners are
afforded every proper facility and per-
sonal attention. His reports have been
very full concerning the care of the
prisoners and such attending circum-
stances as were warranted. These.
however, give no intimation that the
rations of prisoners are to be reduced.
but on the contrary the entire tenor
of the official report goes to show that
there need be no apprehension that
such threat will be put into effect.
British Reconnaissance RepuIsed.
KIMBERLEY, Friday. December %.
via Modder River. Wednesday, Deem
Der G.-Before dawn to-day a detach-
ment of the mounted forces. with ar
tillery and light infantry. moved out
in westerly direction. Boer artillery
from Kamperdam opened fire at Otto's
Kopje. Kimberley fort replying with
twenty shells.
I The British force reconnoitered ONT
posts along Lazoretto ridge, the Boer
patrols retreating.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30
A Curious story.

A dispatch from Lourenzo Marques
dated December 23d says a curious
story is current, emanating from Boer
sources, that Matt Steyn, brother Of the
President of the Orange Free State, and
eight hundred Free Staters have def
nitely refused to continue the war.
Matt Steyn, acting as spokesman of the
party, is reported to have told the
President that he was only authorized
to intervene in the interest of peace
and that the Burghers did not feel they
were bound by his ''unwarrantable con-
duct" especially as they ran the risk
of the confiscation of their property
and they simply desired to be permitted
to farm in peace and proposed to i'm
mediately return to their farms
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30

HARTFORD CITY. Ind. Decembss
29.-To-night at II o'clock forty-four
window glass factories, representing
100 pots Of the American Wind0w
Glass Company, 90 into operation. The
plants, which have been Idle since last
June. will furnish employment TO is. ]
900 glassworkers in this State. aQ
about 1900 in this city, whaz
largest plant in Indiana il loca,
The fire will be Of six mont
ton. While one OF the Hh,
record. the indications are I
be continuous one
A Big OH Compa
TRENTON. n. J.. Deeem
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30
THE BUSINESS WORLD.
THE CAREER OF HENRY L. MILLS
WHOSE PETITION IN BANK
RUPTcY WAS FILED IN Il
chicago,
WITH LIABILITIES OF $7es, 1000.
AN INTERESTING MOVE ny THE
SOLICITOR OF NEW MEXICO.

Quo warranto Proceedings Instltu-
ted Against Big. companies-why
an Old Bank Goes Into Lfguida-
tion-Forty-four Glass Factories
business and Industrial News.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30

A Big on Compa
TRENTON. n. J.. Deem
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FIRST PRINCIPLES OF AGRICUL
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