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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19

Mrs. Frank Coland, wife of a well
known employee of the Whitaker mill.
was seriously burned in an accident
at her home at No. 1888 Wood street
this morning about 1910 o'clock.
At the time Mrs. Coland was in the
kitchen of her home baking bread and
was standing near a table upon which
was a lighted lamp. In some manner
the lamp was upset and exploded and
Mrs. Coland's dress caught fire. Her
husband, who was in another apart
ment of the house, Immediately ran to
her assistance and in e~ndeavoring to
extinguish the flames had both his
hands badly burned. The unfortunate
woman had her head, arms, chest and
sides badly burned and nearly all OF
her hair singed from her head. DR..
j. w. Mccoy was hurriedly summoned
and rendered the necessary medical aid.
Mr.. Coland's injuries were quite pain
full and his wife received burns of a
very serious nature. The attending
physician was unable to determine
whether or not Mrs. Coland had in
hailed the flames.
The explosion caused the woodwork
and furniture in the kitchen to take
fire and a still alarm was sent to the
Eighth ward hose house. The fremen
responded promptly and succeeded in
extinguishing the flames before any
considerable damage had been done TO
the property.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19
MINISTERS MEET
INT are RcticeEt About the BUSH
ness Transacted-A Statement
Coming.

The Federation Of Churches, en-
bracing the clergymen who are inter-
ested in the anti-slot machine agita-
ton, held a meeting yesterday after
noon. Notwithstanding the statement
that all future movements of the
clergymen were to be open to the pub
lie, none but ministers were present,
and they would give no information
concerning the business under consid-
Grafton. DR.. Sooy said to a Register
reporter last night that all the clergy
men were present except one. I'VE
will prepare a statement which will be
handed to the papers tomorrow" he
said. There is nothing more to give
out tonight"
1t was reported yesterday that one
clergyman who was associated with the
movement has withdrawn his connee-
ton with it, and that another intends
to do so, while popular ruror has it
that a well known Protestant clergy
man spoke in the reverse of compli-
mentary terms about the entire move
ment.
The general impression prevails that
other matters are to be taken up as
soon as the slot machines are disposed
of-in the event that the plans of the
olergymen succeed-and there is a
general curiosity concerning the next
movement on the part OF the Fedora
ton OF Churches. Whether or not this
matter was under discussion at ye5ter-
days meeting. could not be learned on
account Of the i~ndisposition of the
clergymen to talk in advance Of their
written statement.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19

ago. A house On Wylie avenue was
elegantly furnished by the husband.
According to the Journal story, DR..
Phillips did not satisfy the wife; he
was not a m~elo-dramatic husband,
who would treat her meanly. On the
contrary, he endeavored to crafty all
her desires. Says the Journal:
"Ah, you ladies who have dishes
and looking glasses thrown at your
heads, with breakfast, how Mamie
S~itgreaves envied you'll"
On one occasion Mrs. Phillips was to
have given a reception, and an ex-
quisite gown had been made for the
occasion, but at the eleventh hour she
decided, without any cause, that she
would not receive that evening, and
guests were sent home as they arrived.
Later she deserted him to go back to
the stage.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19
A PERTINENT TEXT.

Parson Henly-Bredrin, I onnerstanS
dere Is a deadlock in dis congregashun
whedder toe send de fund on hand OBJ
fo'teen dollahs toe free Cuban, or toe
donate it toe yo' pastor. Pussonly on
dat subject 1 hez nufin' toe say.
(Pause). Nah tex TO- de day bredrin,
am, And charity beginneth at home"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19
Election of Officers.

AT a meeting of the Fort Henry Lodge
No. 2. Shield of Honor, held last evening,
the following new officers were elected for
the ensuing six months:
Worthy M~aster-Joseph Price.
Chaplain-Fred Herzer.
Junior Master-John M~inkemeyer.
Recording Sec~retary-Fred Schaub.
Financial Secretary-Henry Stuck.
Treasurer-Henry Snider.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19
TOO MUCH KINDNESS
Prompts Mamie Sitarcaves to Desert
HCr Husband

Prompts Mamie Sitarcaves to Desert
Her Husband.
The New York Journal contains a
lengthy illustrated article about the
desertion by Mamie Sitgreaves, n for
mer Wheeling girl, of her husband, DR..
Frank j. Phillips, in which the re-
markable plea is made by the wife
that she was surfeited with kindness
by her husband. The husband charged
her in a Pittsburg court with desertion.
and she brought the awful counter ac-
CESSATION of too much kindness on his
part.
The marriage took place three years
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19
will arrive here Friday. He will start
for Cape Town as soon as possible.
Guides. Bodies Found.

LONDON, December ia dispatch
to the Daily Mail from Frere Camp
says that the bodies of two of The
guides who misled Gen. Gatacre at
Stormberg were found on the battle
fed. The men had been shot.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19
NEWS NOTES OF YESTERDAY.
A Collection of the SMALL Events of
Each Passing Day.

A delightful reception was given at
the residence of Mrs. Irene Reilly, on
Fifteenth street, last evening. There
was a large attendance, and some ex-
quisite gowns were worn by the ladies.
The interior of the house was very
tastefully decorated with potted plants
and flowers. Refreshments were
served throughout the evening.
In his sermon at the Third Pres
byterian Church Sunday evening, the
Rev. R. r. Bigger. Phi. D., remarked
"It has been said that the Federation OF
Churches was opposed to the German
people living here. There was never
a bigger liar in hell than the mar who
said that. We are not opposed to the
German people. We are working for
your young men, and you know it,"
20 per cent saved on all purchases at
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19
The AMERICAN SOLDIERS
INCLUDING LIEUT.. GILMORE, he
LEVIED To DE IN THE HANDS
OF AMERICANS.

Col. Howe and General Hunter Be-
Iieved to Have Effected Their
Release from Their Filipino Cap
tors-GeneraI Grants Forces Dis
cover HI : Steamer on which
Asuinaldo Was too Escape from
Subig Bay-Insurgents in Panay
Suppressed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19
THEIR STRONG CARD.

"The Beers" remarked the sober
man, must be adopts in the art Of
making love"
How so?" queried his less thought
full companion.
"Why," said the studious one. 81 see
they have discovered the vulnerable
points Of Lady Smith,"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19

Why do people send to us from
Philadelphia to buy fine Diamonds?
Only because we have superior quality
If gems and sell them at lower prices.
DILLON. HANCHER e. co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19

The Criterian, Olympia and Regina
Music Boxes as low as any house IN
America. Try us for prices and
quality.
DILLON, HANCHER & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19
Condition of the Treasury.

WASHINGTON, December 1S.-To-
days statement of the condition of the
treasury shows: Available cash balance
1921 ,S5S,220; gold reserve, $242, SS5, 1851.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19

We sell a fine reliable AK Chatelaine
Watch at prices that come within the
reach of all.
DILLON, HANCHER & CO.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19

You can get the 20-game combina-
ton Archarena Board at u store for
$3.50, $500 elsewhere.
JOS. GRAVES SON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19

Tool Chests, Drums, Sleds and Iron
Toys. JOS. GRAVES SUN.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19

20 per cent discount on all our Holt
day Stock at the WEDGWOOD, 1908
Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19

20 per cent saved on all purchases at
the WEDGEWOOD, 1903 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19

Ia Karat perfect white Diamond
ring for $4,000 at Shelf Bros.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19

Bargains in Diamond Pendants at H.
F. HILLMAN & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19
BOWLING.
Musee
OLE CIIrI

On the Musee alleys last night Capt. Fu-
gates Daisies showed exceptionally. good
form, and trimmed the Sanatels three
straight. The feature of the evening was
Norteman's and Capt Fugate's fine work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19

Trains on track, at 25c, 4Sc. Csc, S5c,
s1.00. $1.25 and on up to $1,000, at
Graves.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19

Bargains in Diamond Rings at H. E.
HILLMAN & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19
4 SERIOUS ACCIDENT
MRS. FRANK COLAND BADLY
BURNED AT HER RESIDENCE
ON SOUTH WOOD STREET

Early This Morning-She was Nenr
a Lamp When 1t Exploded and
as a Result h YVES Burned on
Her Body and Head-Her Hus-
band Also Slightly Burned-The
Eighth Ward Hose Company Call
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19

MANILA, December 10, 500 a. NIT
is officially announced that Gen.
Young reports that he believes the
American prisoners, including Lieut..
Gilmore, are now in the hands of the
United States troops. Col. Howe and
Gen. Hunter have been operating with
small commands in North Ilocos pro-
vince, and it is supposed that one Of
these has effected the release of the
Americans.
The report has not yet been verified.
Gen. Lawton will start tonight from
Manila with the Eleventh cavalry I'M
der Col. Lockett and battalions Of the
Twenty-ninth and Twenty-seventh in
fantry, under Lieut.. Col. Sargent, to
capture San Mateo, where Geronimo
has three hundred insurgents.
Gen. Grant has nearly cleared Fam
belese province. He discovered hid
den in Subig Bay a steamer, the Don
Francisco, of $50 tons, fully equipped
and coaled. She is supposed to be the
vessel Aguinaldo was keeping for his
escape. Captain Layson, of the Thirty
second regiment, has routed an insur-
killing several officers. Major Smith,
with three companies of the Seven
teenth, surrounded and captured an
other band of guerrillas which were
terrorizing a large section north. The
troops killed several of the band.
Gen. Hughes has captured insurgent
strongholds at Leapiz and Romblon,
the navy cooperating. One man was
killed and one wounded. The insur-
gents in the Island of Panay are APP
parently suppressed.
NEW YORK, December 1S.-A spe-
cial % the Herald from Manila to-day
Gays:
Among the numerous valuable
records of the insurgent government
which have been captured by the
Americans, it is said, are numerous
letters from the Junta. These letters
give the outlines of a plan which had
been formed by the Filipinos before
the taking of Manila to secure arms
and ammunitions from the Americans
with which to fight them after Manila
had been captured.
Other letters found among the rebel
archives indicates that Aguinaldo has
had the active moral support of prom
inent anti-expansionists in the United
States.
Gen. Otis will forward these import
ant papers to the war department in
Washington.
WASHINGTON, December 1S.-Gen.
Otis to-day cabled the war department
as follows:
"MANILA, December 10.
Hughes reports from Romblon ISL
and his arrival at Capiz, northern
Panay, tenth instant, driving out all
Tagalos. Carpenter, with six compa-
MES, is occupying northern Panay,
two companies on Romblon Island.
Hughes, with battalion of Nineteenth
infantry, has gone to Cebu to police
that island. Young, northern Luzon,
reports several minor engagements
with few casualties. Col. Hare, with
small column, still in pursuit of insur-
gents column which has American
prisoners, he passed through noun
tains and is marching on Pamlona, a
short distance east of Apart, navy CO.
operating. Seven hundred and thirty
one Spanish prisoners arrived last
evening; 500 more expected to-day;
1,400 leave for Spain this afternoon"
Wban &c a dior not q daor0 y-L1-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19

20 per cent saved on all purchases at
the WEDGEWOOD, 1908 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19

H. N. Pillsbury, United States Chess
Checker and Whist ehampion-Carroll
Club this afternoon and evening. Adj
mission Csc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19

Sterling Silver at a bargain at H. z.
HILLMAN & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19

When is a door not a door? When
its a-jar.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19

Regina Music Boxes at H. E. HILL
MAN & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19
''BOBS" AND KITCHENER
ARE BRITAIN'S HOPE

Continued from First Page.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-19

Schedule for to-night-Rough Riders VS..
kenmores.
The evening times., 1899-12-05

The unfavorable circumstances connected
with an active campaign have not been
permitted to interfere with the equally
important work Of reconstruction. Again
invite your attention to the re-
port u, Of - the, Commissioners for the
interesting and encouraging details Of
the work already accomplished in the
The evening times., 1899-12-05
PosToFFIcE DEPARTMENT..
Revenues Growing Faster Than tn
Expenditures.


The domestic postal service continues to
grow with extraordinary rapidity. The ex-
penditures and the revenues will each ex-
ceed 800 O.000, 900 during the current year.
Fortunately since the revival OF prosper
Gus times the revenues have grown much
faster than the expenditures, and there
is every indication that short period will
witness the obliteration of the annual de-
fcit. In this connection the report Of the
Postmaster General embodies a statement
OF some evils which have grown up outside
Of the contemplation Of law in the treat
ment Of some classes OF mail matter which
wrongly exercise the privilege Of the pound
rate, and shows that II this matter had
been properly classified and had paid the
rate which 1t should have paid. instead
Of a postal deficit for the last fiscal year
of S.. &c. 600. there would have been on one
basis surplus of $17,637.5 $50, and on an
other Of IS, ,733, S36. The reform thus sug-
gested, in the opinion Of the Postmaster
General. would not only put the postal SER
vice at once on a self-sustaining basis,
but would permit great and valuable i'm
provements, and l commend the subject
to the consideration Of the Congress.
The evening times., 1899-12-05
THE PHILIPPINES.
A General Statement of American
Policy.

n "chcEaA Stotc"cmt Ok American
Policy.
On the 10th of December, 1898, the treaty
of peace between the United States and
Spain was signed. 1t provided, among 9TH
er things, that Spain should cede to the
United States the archipelago known as
the Philippine Islands. that the United
States should pay to, Spain the sum Of
twenty millions Of dollars. and that the
civil rights and political status of the ma
tive inhabitants of the territories thus
ceded to the United States should be de-
termined by the Congress. The treaty was
ratified by the Senate on the 9Th of Feb
ruary, 1899, and by the Government Of
Spain on the 10Th of March following. The
ratifications were exchanged on the 11th of
April and the treaty publicly proclaimed.
On the I'd Of March the Congress voted the
sum contemplated by the treaty, and the
amount was paid over to the Spanish Gov
ernment on the 1st OF May.
In this manner the Philippines came to
the United States. The islands were ceded
by the Government Of Spain, which had
been in undisputed possession Of them for
centuries. They were accepted not merely
by our authorized commissioners In Paris,
under the direction of the Executive, but
by the constitutional and well-considered
action Of the representatives Of the people
Of the United States in both houses of
Congress-. had every reason to believe.
and I still believe, that this transfer of
sovereignty was in accordance with the
wishes and the aspirations Of the great
mass Of the Filipino people.
From the earliest moment no opportun-
ity was lost Of assuring the people Of the
islands of our ardent desire for their well
fare and Of the intention of. this Govern
ment to do, everything possible to advance
their interests. In my order Of the 18th Of
May, 1893, the commander of the military
expedition despatched to the Philippines
was instructed to declare that We came not
to make war upon the people Of that coun-
try, NOR upon any party or faction among
them. but to protect them in their homes,
The evening times., 1899-12-05

sistant Postmaster General, and who united
large experience with administrative ca
pacity. For the pcstmastersip at Havana
the range Of skilled and available men
was scanned. and the choice fell upon one
who had been twenty years In the service
as deputy postmaster and postmaster OF q
large city. This principle governed and
/, determined the selection Of the American
onciais sent not cniy to Cuba, but TO
Porto Rico and the Philippines. and they
were instructed to apply II ko far as
practicable in the employment OF the ma
tives as minor postmasters and clerks. The
postal system in Cuba, though remaining
under the general guidance Of the POstmas-
ter General, was made essentially inde-
pendent. 1t was felt that it should not be
a burden upon the postal service Of the
United States, and provision was made that
any deficit in the postal revenue should be
a charge upon the general revenues Of the
island.
Though Porto Rico and the Philippines
hold different relation to the United
States, yet, for convenience OF administra-
tion, the same principle OF an autonomous
system has been extended to them. The
development of the service in all OF the
islands has been extended to them. The
development of the service in all the ISL
ands has been rapid and successful. 1t has
moved forward on American lines. with
free delivery. money order. and registry
systems, and has given the people mail
facilities far greater and more reliable
that any they have ever before enjoyed. 1t
Is thus not only a vital agency Of indus
trial, social, and business progress, but
an important influence In dfhusing just
understanding OF the true spirit and char
acter Of American administration.
The evening times., 1899-12-05

muda, Jamaica, and Turks and ca.cos ISL
ands. and with the Republic of Nicaragua.
Important reciprocal conventions have
also been concluded with France and with
the Argentine Republic
The evening times., 1899-12-05
THE czAR's PEACE CONFERENCE.
work of the American Delegates to
The Hague.

In response to the invitation of His
Majesty the Emperor Of Russia. delegates
from twenty-six countries were assembled
1t The Hague on the 18th OF May, as mem-
bers of q conference in the interest of
peace. The commission from the United
States consisted Of the Hon. Andrew D.
White. the Hen, Seth Low, the Hon. STAN
The evening times., 1899-12-05

The future government of the Philip
pines rests with the Congress Of the United
States. Few graver responsibilities have
ever been coniided to us. II we accept them
in spirit worthy of our race and our tradi-
tions great opportunity comes with them.
The islands lie under the shelter of our
flag. They are ours by every title Of law
and equity. They cannot be abandoned.
II we desert them we leave them at once
to anarchy and finally to barbarism. We
fling them, golden apple OF discord,
among the rival powers. NO one Of which
would permit another to seize them un-
questioned. Their rich plains and valleys
would be the scene of endless strife and
bloodshed The advent Of Dewey's feet
in Manila Bay instead Of being. as we hope,
the dawn of new day Of freedom and
progress will have been the beginning
Of an era Of misery and violence worse
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-08
Smelling Sulphide Ores.

OF all the processes brought into
play in the treatment of copper bear
ing ores, the utilization of the sui
phur contained in them, as a fac
tor in smelling is one of the most
important and certainly one of the
most interesting. In another column
appears the reprint of an article on
pyritic smelling that will fully repay
perusal by any one not already famil-
lar with the process. That the sulphur
contained in the ore and constituting,
say, one-third of, the entire mass can
be used not only as an agent for get
ting rid of the other base and worth
less material in the ore. but also as an
agent for its own expulsion seems like
a paradox, and in fact it is one Both
in the primary roasting of the ore, and
in the process Of converting by which
pig copper is obtained from the matte
the same principle is applied.
In the article descriptive of the Bos-
ton & Montana smelter at Great Falls
reference was made to the McDougal
roasting furnaces that were being set
up in that great plant. The distinctive
feature of these furnaces Is said to be
the roasting of the ores without fuel
other than the sulphur which they con-
tain. 1t may well be, as suggested by
the article in the Engineer and Miner,
that some little fuel will be required
as an adjunct. This seems quite prob
able in the work of preliminary roast
ing. But there is much ore that is not
roasted, being sent at once to the blast
furnace. Possibly it may yet be found
practicable to treat it all in this way
Even though small quantity of coke
or other fuel may be needed, either as
starter, or to offset losses of heat.
the native sulphur will certainly be the
principal factor and reduce the cost to
a minimum
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-08

of the Northern Pacific is finished from
town to the works The grade for the
spur is finished and when the construc-
ton train finishes work which has been
mapped out for 1t the rails will be laid
here. The distance is about half mile
and 1t is confidently expected every
thing will be in readiness by the LIST OF
September. 1t is If great consequence
to the miners in this section that the
smelter prove a success, for the reason
that there is a seeming abundance of
low grade ore that will not bear ex-
pensive transportation charges.
G. F. Turney was in town yesterday
from the Shafter mine, four miles west
OF town, and reports the continuance Of
the vein uncovered about 10 days ago.
A half interest in the Shafter was re-
HART of Michigan The ore is gold and
copper and averages $5S, per ton. al
though two shipments to East Helena
Melted near $40 per ton. tunnel is
now being driven to open up Stopping
ground and work on the shaft con-
tinues. Ore continues in the shaft and
enough is taken out as the sinking
progresses to pay all expenses. The
vein is about 10 inches wide, but the
ground is very easily worked. When
the shaft and tunnel are completed a
large area of ground will be ready for
stopping and large shipments will take
place.
Among the shipments to the smelter
this week from uD the valley was one
consisting of IL tons from the L. S.
Grant This proposition is in Alder
gulch and. If reports are true. it is a
fortune for the owner. John King. 1t
is claimed that some 1000 tons of ore
are in sight that is worth $40 per ton.
Lon Planalp has returned from