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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
a FLYING SQUADRON.
A Hint to European Powers to Keep
Hands on.

Hands on.
NEW YORK, October ia dispatch
to the World from London says: The
formation OF a British flying squadron
has created considerable bewilderment.
1t is purely defensive measure and
inspired by the bitter hostility 10
England displayed by the continental
press.
The Russian official organs are fore
most in threats and indictments to join
the action against Great Britain, and
although official Germany proclaims it
self neutral. the German press is sec
ond only to the Russian in its denun-
citation of England's South African pol
Icy.
Though not believing that the out
bursts of rancor will materialize the
British government is taking timely
precautions against eventualities. The
difficulty and delay in modifying an
army corps for South Africa is regarded
as most unfortunate and calculated to
induce Britain's enemies abroad to take
advantage of the present crisis TO sat
isfy old animosities.
CAPE TOWN, October 12.-Oelayed
in transmission. "A military order has
been issued directing that no civilians
be allowed to enter he camps in the
colony without permits.
SIMONSTOWN, October 12.-(Delay-
ed in transmission. 1.-The commander
in chief issued a general signal for the
fleet last evening.
The naval brigade is in readiness to
disembark and is now busy with prep
arations for landing. A baggage train
was kept waiting all night for the brig
ade.
BERLIN, October 13.-The German
foreign office informs the Associated
Press that Germany would gladly CO.
operate in courteously. though ur-
gently worded request to the Transvaal
government to permit the creation OF
an international police force to protect
the mines.
CAPE TOWN, October 13.-4:05 p.
m.-The entire crew of the armored
train with the exception of the English
driver, were made prisoners by the
BOprS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
A STRANGE WILD BEAST.
The Size of sheep and the Feet of n Cat
Crowds are Hunting IL.
Special to the Register

Special 70 the Reglster,
WASHINGTON. Pa, October 13-There
is much excitement in the southern end
of Washington county, near West Union,
on the w & w. railroad, over the appear
ance of strange animal about the size of
a sheep of dark grey color, and with feet
like those of a cat. 1t was first seen on
Monday when it attacked dog, the lat
ter refusing to fight. Nightly men and
boys have been hunting for it. hundreds
turning out but their dogs, after getting
on the trail would go a short distance
and then return to their masters. The an
imal makes bloodcurdling cries, and the
women, especially, are terribly frightened.
Nothing else is talked of in that section.
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- 80 - 49,.

United states provisional court and jury
OF prominent natives to-day convicted L.
Goa Diaz, editor or Fl Com5a.e. formerly
La Bombs, which Gen. Guy V. Henry sup
pressed, OF sending obscene matter
through the mails. Diaz was sentenced %
eighteen months Imprisonment with a fire
OF 800 FL Combate mas been strongly
aHu-Ameriean II its policy. This was the
first trial b. jury in The Islands.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
APPEAL FOR RELIEF.
The Afrikander Fund to Aid War-Made
WIDOWS and ORPHANS.

CAPE TOWN, October 13.-Mr. Hoff-
meir in his appeal issued under the
auspices OF the AfrikaRder Bund, ask
ms for subscriptions for the relief Of
the widows and families of burghers
killed in the Transvaal conflict, says
that notwithstanding strenuous efforts
to preserve peace, war has been yir-
tualiy declared. He says that there are
few Afrikanders who are not bound by
the ties OF relationship and friendship
with the inhabitants of both republics,
and that they should express their nat
ural sympathy. Their duty as British
subjects forbids them from taking UP
their weapons and joining in the work
of warfare. Accordingly he appeals to
each 10 contribute the utmost possible.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
HANGED HERSELF.
Miss Lena BeTea, Student, Committed
Suicide in Her Room Had Gotten
Bad News
Special to the Register.

Specla 70 Inc REGISTER.
BEREA, Ohio, October 13.-Mlss
Lena Berea, aged 10, student at the
German Wallace College, committed SUI
icide this morning by hanging herself
to a bedpost in the ladies dormitory
Her body was found by her sister. For
the past two weeks the girl has been
very Respondent because her cousin
had been sent to an asylum. THIS morn
ing she received letter from her moth
CIR in Lowell. Mich. which in all prob
ability contained bad news. as 1t was
shortly after her return TO her room
that she was found dead.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
A CALL TO ARMS.
An Appeal to All Afrikanders to Resist
g eat Britain's Unjust Demands

PRETORIA, October 13.-An official
manifesto has been addressed to Afri-
Handlers throughout South Africa ap-
pealing to resist the unjust demands
of Great Britain and accusing Lord
Salisbury, Mr. Chamberlain and Sir
Alfred Miner of treachery Il blames
the queen for condoning what it de-
seribes as Mr. Chamberlain criminal
policy" and declares that the clear
desire and object of Great Britain are
to deprive the Transvaal of independ-
ence on account of the gold mines of
the Rand"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14

Lord Salisbury and Mr.. Chamberlain.
with other popular favorites, were
cheered as they arrived
Although the latest phase in the sit
uation in South Africa was considered,
the principal business was to arrange
respecting the text of the queens
speech on the reassembling of parlia-
ment next Tuesday, and other prelim-
inaries
The cabinet adjourned at O'clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14

out this morning. He says he assumes
that mining and fighting will proceed
simultaneously The town guards will
parade at o'clock this afternoon. A
camp will be formed and the men will
be distributed at various points. The
banks closed early in order to allow
their employees to attend the parade.
Fortifications and earthworks are
still being rapidly constructed. The
news of the ultimatum was received
with satisfaction.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
WAR OFFICIALLY REC oGnIzEp.
Our Consul at Pretoria Instructed to Care
for British Interests.

WASHINGTON, October 1S.-The
State department was to-day notified
of the withdrawal from Pretoria Of Mr..
Conynghan Greene, the British d4plo-
matte agent to the South African re-
public, and the existence Of a state of
war between Great Britain and that
republic. Mr. MacTum. the American
consul at Pretoria. has accordingly been
instructed to undertake the care OF
the British interests in that section
during the war.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
AN AGED WOMAN DEAD.


Special TO the Register.
sTEUBENvILLE, o.. October f3-sar-
an widow OF the late Robert Davidson, *
Morristowr. Belmont county died here to-
day aged IS years The foliowiug chH-
dFen survive: Mrs. r l. Brownlee and
r. r. Davidson. II sseubeavllle: Mrs Jas.
Taggart. 81 NorristowH. ard james David
son, Of Kansas city. Her remains viii be
taken to Monmouth. IDS. to-morrow. for
intermeat
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N THE FEDERAL COURT.


Special 70 the Register.
PARKERsBURG. w. Va, October
I3.-Judge Jackson, in the federal court
to-day. in the case Of McGraw vs..
Woods, entered an order that the plain
tiff show cause why he should not give
additional bond, and motion was ar
gued to dissolve the injunction now
standing in this case. An order was
also entered declaring Morreu Croos-
ener, OF Wheeling. a bankrupt
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DIED FROM HIS INJURIES.

Special 70 the REGISTER.
PARKERSBURG. W. va, October
13.-Cnarles Moeser, the laborer VINO
had his skull crushed in the Hender-
shot oil field last Tuesday. died Of his
injuries here to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
THREATEN 10 CLOSE.

MADRID, October Is.-The merchants
threaten 70 close their shops as a protest
against excessive taxation. II the threat
is carried out martial law viii be pro-
claimed. as serious disturbances would en-
sue
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14

WASHINGTON. October 17.-Foreoa-s
fur Saturday and Sunday.
For West Nirssnia-Fatr SATURDAY ara
Surazy; cooler Sunday: seufheagteriS
WINS
For western PennSTiyania-Falr safurw
day. except mowers near the lakes; sfo "a
ers ara cooler Suacay. brisk sontherfN
shifting 70 westerly winds
For ttssG--f air IN southern. showers ara
cooler ln nor neTn portion Saturday s.1ns
dag cooler with showers near the sakef
bE84k soutnaestersy winds
afr. C. schrepf the Opera rfouse drug
gist. made ne following observa lions ~
the temperature yesterday: e. M 81.
:. m. az Y m. ~ y. m. 70; p. M. II.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
pI-NIsHED - NATIvEs

LAGOS. West Africa October l2.-The
T'ritish punitive expedition against the Flu
Ella tribes on the Leenus river. who had
stopped the river traffic and murdered .
number OF boafmen. has just returned to
Lagos. having destroyed eight towns affer
prolonged lighting. The natives lost hsav-
ay and the British had eight men wound
ed
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Has ENTIRELY REcovERED.

MILWAUKEE. Wis. October l7-Henry
c. Payne. who fell unconscious 10 the
street last evening from an attack of ver-
tigo. has entirely recovered and vas al his
ofzlea to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
noAkD Of AGRICULTURE
In Session at CharIesron-win Elect oni-
e,.< Io-Day.

Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON. ". Va, October I3-The
State Board of Agriculture met here to-
day for the purpose Of Reorganization and
the transaction Of other business All the
members were present except T. c. Alike
son and j. N. SyGenstricker. Provision
was made for paying for the stock killed
by order OF the board TO prevent the
spread OF contagious disease. The board
viii elect new offieers to-morrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
CORNERSTONE
Of Dewey Hall Laid by the Adj
miral at Northheld, VT, Yes
terday.

N0RTHFIELD, VT. October 13.-Ad-
miral George Dewey to-day laid the
cornerstone of Dewey hall, which is 10
be part of Norwich University, the in
stitution in which the Admiral received
his earliest military training. ADMIRAL
Dewey was escorted from his train 10
the university by the Norwich Univers-
iity Cadets and the First regiment. Yer
mont National Guard. Commander
Brown, president of the university. pre-
sided, and introduced Col. H. 0. Kent.
senior trustee q the institution and a
classmate OF Admiral Dewey, who de-
livered an address of welcome.
Commander Brown added few
words Of welcome and eufogy Of Adj
miral Dewey, who then stepped fog-
ward and spread the mortar. and as the
cornerstone was lowered said: j now
declare this stone daily and truly laid,
and according to my wish"
Senator-eleet Chauneey NJ. Depew, Cf
New York. was then introduced and de-
livered the address of the day.
AT the conclusion OF Mr. Depews adj
dress, Admiral Dewey held a reception
for short time after which he was
escorted back to his train, on which he
started for Boston. where a public re-
ception awaits him.
BOSTON, October 1S.-Admiral
Dewey and a small party OF friends,
including his son ana Lieut.. Brumby,
LETT Northfield. VT, at 1890 this after
noon on a special train of TWO parior
cars. At every station there was a
cheering crowd and occasionally q
Grand Army Post would be drawn UP
in line. Statutes were fred with tor
pedoes or with rifles. At each station
the train was slowed NJ so that the
people could see the Admiral who sat
at the window OF the rear car.
As the train ran through New Bamp-
shire, the enthusiasm increased as the
crowds were larger Factories along
the track blew their whistles, fire bells
were rung and torpedoes were contln-
ually exploded along the track.
At all the stations the train ran
slowly and the Admiral and Governor
Rollins stood together on the platform
bowling right and left. At Concord the
crowd was a big one.
AS the train passed from New Hamp-
shire to Massachusetts, territory the
Massachusetts representatives went in
to the Admirals car and were intro
duced by Governor Rollins. who turned
the guest over to the care Of Massa-
chusetts.
At Lowell the crowd was larger than
any yet seen. From Lowell to Boston
it seemed as if the tracks were lined
with people, so continued was the cheer
ing. The train pulled into the union
station in this city at eos p. m. to find
there was a terrific jam Of humanity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
EoRTY PERSONS DROwNrD

ST Louis. Senegal. October IA ia.
tive craft. while attempting 10 cross the
bar AT the mouth 81 the river Senegal yes
terdayk was wrecked. and forty persons
were kowned-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14

N WHICH HE FREELY CRITICIsES
THE WAR DEPARTMENT AND
SEVERAL OF THE BUREAUS.
COAST ARTILLERY IS NOT IN
EFFICIENT CONDITION. AND
ARTILLERY OFFICERS. ARE NOT
TO BLAME.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
WITH SATISFACTInN

KIMBERLEY. October 12--fDelay-
ed in transmission Cecil Rhodes rode
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
a CABINET COUNCIL.

It's Principal Business Was TO Consider the
Queens speech to PsrIiment
LONDON, October 13-The cabinet
met In council at noon to-day Public
interest in the session was very keen j.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
NINE PERSONS KILLED.
A Collision of Trains Carrying Refugees tc
Places or safety

Places or safety.
CAPE TOWN, October BIT is re-
ported here that a collision has taken
place between trains bearing refugees
near Victoria West, Cape Colony. nine
persons being killed and many others
injured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
TIE FIRST BATTLE FOUGHT.
A British Armored Tran Destroyed
In Becaunanland,

AND FIFTEEN SOLDIERS KILLED.
THE BOERS WRECKED THE
TRAIN AND THEN SHELLED
THE WRECKAGE- THE REPORT
OFFICIALLY CONFERENCE.-THE
BOERS REPORTED TO BE PRE-
PAIRING TO ASSAULT MAZE
KING WITH TWELVE GUNS.
BOER ARTILLERY FORCES
MOVING IN TIE DIRECTION Or
NATAL.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-11-16
XXyIy,

A few seconds passed. Agnes heart
seemed to cease to beat, and a mortal
chill seemed TO permeate the blood as
1t flowed through her veins.
Doorgal fastened upon her a strange
lock, while his smile was at 0nce sroni-
cal and cruel.
All" stammered Agnes, "you make
me fear! In heavens name, let me di..
in peace! Do not thus look at mel"
"Dle.' mOckingly repeated the rajah.
DO you really believe that you are
about 70 dieT'
Am / delirlous?' she asked herself,
aloud. Il hear you, but / do not un-
d~erstand," she continued, addressing
DoorgaL. what do you say?'
Il wish to say that you have thought
to escape me-" replied the rajah; but
that you have deceived yourself. l
wish to say taat you have plunged,
head downward, into the net which |
had spread for you"
"a nett" cried Agnes.
ut was skillfully prepared" contin-
ued DoorgaL You have not drank
death, Agnes Burtell, but defeat. With.
in a few minutes your brain will be
stiH active, your body dead. You shall
be mine. Do you now understand? Do
you still think, in your pride, to brave
mel"
Slowly the rajah uttered these words.
his arms crossed on his breast and thr
same horrible smile upon his lips,
AS the terrible reality gradually
dawned upon the unhappy girl, she ut
tered a cry OF anguish and despair-a
cry so piercing that it reached the ut
termost limits OF the palace and struck
on listening ears.
She strove TO fly, but her limbs re-
fused to obey her. She looked about
for some merciful weapon, but pone
was at hand, and each moment the
drug rendered her more helpless.
She lay pale as death upon the diyan
on which she had sunk, uttering no
sound, making no motion. At a few
feet distant Doorgal watched her.
"You are mine. Agnes Burtellg' ex.
cried; ''and neither the gods nor mar
can now tear you from mer' :
"You lie, Doorgal Sahib!" answered
a ringing voice, and the curtain behind
which Myndha had concealed herself
was abruptly lifted, and revealed
George Malcolm, a hunting knife In his
left hand, a revolver In his right.
CTe he C~ontinues)
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-11-16
The Jolly Egyptians.

An interesting papyrus recently dis
covered shows that many OF the an
cient Egyptians were quite as fond of
drinking good liquor as are any OF the
moderns. In this papyrus, which In
5000 years old, the philosopher Ami
writes the following words of warning
on the subject Of intoxication 10 a
STUDENT In Channu: Il have been In
formed That you are not only neglect
Ing your studies, but that you are also
indulging in the most frivolous pleas-
ures, and that you spend a good deal
OF your time in drinking. Now. how
can 1t benefit you to drink SO much
beer every day? Take advice and shun
that insidious liquor" From other
sources We learn that students in the
and OF the pyramids enjoyed their
beer, and were quite as fond Of pIay.
ing practical jokes as any OF their de-
~scendants. From the diary OF an
Egyptian lieutenant who iourished
about 1000 years g we obtain the
l-iorcsting information that a quart OF
&c.. cost about ) cents, and there ara
F"-lous entries in the BOG. which al
low US to infer that the e srage Egyp-
tlan never dreamed of auenchinr his
thirst with less than a quart at a time.
Indeed" says the erudite Egyptolo-
glst who has deciphered this diary.
there are various facts which Justify
US in describing the thirst Of the an
eient Egyptians as py~ramldal.m
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-11-16

Mrs. Clara Makemer bo...,
Tor the Florence Crittanden sese
Mission, of Chicago. writes ~ aeaors
ing letter from 302 Chestpn,s laIas
Chicago: sired
"Peruna Is the best tonic ! b,r.
known for general debili,v es
cure for liver complaint ana s9
falling adjuster in cases ~ : asas
Il have used it in cases :, "
irregularities and weak nery.s -
mon to the sex, and have fon,s 20 !
most satisfactory"
From early girIhood to TIA =,
the collaborating period fsw J.
are entirely free from some dAr,.. !
catarrh OF the pelvic organs
With Peruna the thousand a.,
ailments dependent upon ra,a-. !, !,
the pelvic organs can l. ~.e
ayerted. %S
Health and Beauty" sen, ~. !.
women only, by The Perupa ysa,a.a
Co, Columbus, Ohio.
MAI
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-11-16
He Objected.

I'm goin' fast, Amos" said os N,
Walker.
Amos held his gray head n i,
hands, but said nothing. She b,5 !,
ways been the spokesman, and ey0s.
ence had taught him that silence 4
the best course.
You'll be marryin' again when r,
gone, Amos" continued the wife an
bosom.
Still there was no word from Amm
Il say you will marry again" rpOs,,
cd Mis- Walker, in sharp reiolpcs,
II don't guess | will," objected b
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES husband.
"Oh, yes, you will" responded d.
with acrimonious conviction. N,
which there was no appeal.
In a tone of demurrlng, he pleaSs
humbly:
Il don't exactly feel like Il lust ns
Sarah."-Waverly Magazine.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-11-16
Pigg. Hogg, and Rac,r ,r...

To the casual observer the other IA
the register of the Savoy hotel looked
more like an inventory book of a pack
Ing house than a hotel register. Early
in the morning a stranger entered
the hotel and sig1ed: "J r P,pp
windsor, Mo-" A few minutes Later
two men stepped up and signed lust
below Mr.. Pigg's signature: &c. a,
Hogg, Canton, Ohio" and Brown IA
con, Chicago" The three gentleman
VINO attached such names In juxtano-
'tion were not acquainted with ea,b
liner but when the hotel clerk saw the
orange signatures, the three gentle
men whose names attracted so much
attention were eagerly sought ont Inv
me curious. and il was but a short
time before Messrs. Pigg, Hogp ana
bacon were good friends. Mr p,.y
sad that he had nothing to do w,s,
any packing house, as he was 4 -.
eminent mail contractor OF Windso.
MO Mr.. Hogg said that he ann ~
racon were travelling men.A-Kansas
City Journal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-11-16
gAa[1IlEkREEaQlEllrM kqs
Mm lyl9aAasN @ByJrT1zAgs2= ,kM

S . skilfuly bronzed. gives you the ap-
pesrance OF a HindOo chief. Make a
turban of your belt, and If we meet
any natives, they will pass you without
remark"
George followed the boys suggestion.
Even his brother declared him un-
dress.
Then the little group divided, and
George Malcolm. accompanied only by
Kali, set out on his perilous and form
idable undertaking.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-11-16
ORDERING A TROUSSEAU.
Beautifully Dressed Dous Sent to the
Prospective Bride.

Prospective Bride.
A vast amount Of very beautiful and
exquisitely skilled work only plays a
secondary and passing part in the econ
omy OF trade. says the New York
Commercial Advertiser. The big dress
makers models are so exclusive and
precious that they are guarded from
outsiders rs one would guard jewels or
gold from a thief. Pattern dresses cost
enormous prices, and the gown build
ers use them bit by bit as ideas for
original" costumes. To their far
western or southern customers they
will send exclusively dressed dolls to
demonstrate the specially designed
costumes they think will suit them.
Not long ago as many as two dozen
dolls were sent to California to a
young woman whose trousseau was TO
be made in New York. When the dolls
were returned their frocks were re-
moved and destroyed: yet the care TAX
en- to make these miniature frocks per
feet in every detail of cut, fit and trim
ming was greater in a way than that
the real costumes will require. Jewel
ers send out designs or make them up
to exhibit to a customer, In wax, US
Ing sometimes paste stones and some
times real ones. The wax is melted
Ia and smooth into a box, and then
the jewels are stuck into it. Black
a throws up diamonds to perfection
and the idea Of the pattern, a tiara,
ring or aigrette is TO take is easily
realized when seen in this form.