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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-27

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON, D. c., November rs.
Judge D. e. Johnston, of Blue1elds,
Democratic Representative from the
Third district, is the first West Virginia
Congressman to take up his residence
in Washington for the approaching
session. Judge Johnston has establish
ed himself in modest rooms at No. 16
Third street, northeast, three squares
from the Capitol and two squares from
the magnificent new Library OF Con-
gress. He has not brought his family
with him, but expects to do so in Jam
uary. Judge Johnston is man in the
prime of life and promises to become
one Of the most useful, as he is one OF
the ablest, Of the West Virginia dele
CATION. A successful lawyer, though
not actively in politics, he was nom
mated by reclamation, and succeeded
in carrying by a plurality Of over 700
district heretofore Republican by
several thousand. He served a term
in the State Senate and a term as cir
cult judge, and presided over the State
convention which nominated Watts for
Governor.
Judge Johnston declines at present to
discuss pending questions, preferring to
await opportunity for a fuller study
and for the development of the Demo-
cratic policy in Congress. He has not
taken sides in the controversy over the
so-called minority leadership, having as
yet had no opportunity to make the ac-
quaintance Of the contestants or to
weigh their respective claims. Nor has
he offered any suggestion to the COM
ing Speaker, Mr.. Henderson, as to his
preference as to a committee place.
His predecessor, Mr.. Dorr, was given
positions on the committees on Public
Buildings and Grounds and on Enrolled
Bills.
Capt. Dovener, who will resume his
cid quarters at the Willard on Friday
or Saturday Of this week, expects to
be again placed on the important COM
mittee on Rivers and Harbors, where
he will be able to be Of service to the
interests of his district. This is the
only committee to which Capt. Dovener
was assigned in the last Congress, and
it is the one which, naturally, he pre-
fers. He will undoubtedly get it, al
though Mr.. Henderson has made no
promise to that effect.
Congressman Dayton will probably
retain his Old committee places, where
he saw active service during the last
session. He was member of the COM
mfttees on Naval Affairs and ON Revis-
ion of the Laws. The first named, in
the present juncture, is one of the
most important in the whole list.
Judge Freeris predecessor was a
member of the Judiciary and Militia
committees. 1t is possible that he may
fall heir to these assignments, but so
far as known has expressed no pref
erence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-27
DISASTROUS OHIO FIRE.

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio November IS.
Nearly one-half of the business portion Of
Weston, a town of 1920 inhabitants, was
burned to-day. Twelve buildings, occu-
pied by about twenty business firms, were
destroyed. The amount OF the damage is
estimated to be from $4,000 to 10000 and
the insurance amounts TO one-half that.
The fire started about 1 a. m. in the rear
of general merchandise store kept by
Baldwin SS Vetter. The fire spread over
a row of business blocks on one side of
Main street for two squares and wiped
them out before the fire department sue
ceeded in checking the flames at IL a. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-27
SILVER.
Bradstreet's.


London quotations for silver bars
were firm to steady this week. The
market, however, was devoid Of any
features of interest, and the New York
prices simply followed the course of the
foreign ones. Shipments of silver from
London to the East from January l to
November are reported as &6,021 600,
against e4,Ss0,000 in the same period
last year. The greater part of this in
crease is due to the large amount OF
silver taken by China.
SILVER PRICES.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IS, 81 1-16d; No
vember 20, 81 lid; November 81,
q Lied; November %, 27Ad; Novem-
Der %, 81 Sled; November "a, 27Ad.
New York-Noyember 10, $3.50;
November 20, 585sc; November q,
5S%c; November %, 59hc; November
%, 591sc; November "a, sec.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-27
PRODUCE.

PHILADELPHIA, November 25.-
Butter firm; fancy western, 27c; dc
prints, Csc
Eggs firm; fresh, nearby, 25c; do
western, 23c; do. southwestern, 22c; do
southern, zoe.
Cheese unchanged.
Refined sugars steady, but quiet.
Cotton firm.
Tallow steady; city prime in hhds.
45s@4%c; country do, bills, 45s05c;
dark do, 43s@41ac; cakes, SIC; grease
3@4Ac.
Live poultry quiet and a shade easier;
fowls, S@Skc; old ROSTERS, 61a07c;
spring chicks, 71a@S1ac; ducks, S69c;
geese, 9@10c; turkeys, S09c.
Dressed poultry steady; fowls, choice
size; do. fair to good, 7R0Sc; old
ROSTERS, 7c; chicks, nearby, large, lie;
small and medium do, 9@10c; western
do, large, 10c; medium do, S@9c;
small do, 6@7c; turkeys, choice west
ern, Toe; fair to good do, 809c; small
DO, 6@7c; inferior do, 6@7c; fancy
nearby do, 11@12c.
Potatoes unchanged; Pennsylvania
choice, per bu., 4S@50c; New York
western DO, 4604Sc; do. fair to good
43@45e.
CINCINNATI, November 25-Floui
quiet
Wheat quiet; No. 2 red, Tic.
Corn steady; No. 2 mixed, 3215c.
Oats firm; No, mixed, 35M@26c.
Rye dull; No. 2, soc.
Provisions steady.
Whiskey quiet, S1.231a.
Butter dull.
Sugar easy.
Eggs firm, lie.
Cheese quiet.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-27

Electric cars Bridgeport TO Wheeling.
BelIaire and Martins Ferry
Consult Agents for best routes and
lowest rates 10 all points.
" G. CARREI..
General Passenger Agent
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-27
FINANCE AND TRADE.

NEW YORK, November 25.-The
Financier says: The release of govern
ment funds on bond purchases has en-
abled the associated banks Of New York
City to largely increase their cash
holdings, the surplus reserve of &c.
$4,000 contrasting sharply with the
deficit of 1912, 900 reported a year ago.
Singularly enough, however, the banks
taken individually do not have seemed
to have strengthened their standing
much, one large institution reporting
gain in cash greater than the ag-
gregate OF all the banks. The deposit
item shows the same result, so that the
benefit the other banks have derived
is in lessened reserve liability, which
does not offset their losses in cash. The
individual reserves, therefore, are lower
than last week. But for all this the
money market has eased up perceptib-
ly. 1t is quite probable that the state
ment does not reflect actual conditions.
The contraction in loans, it may be
noted in this particular, is to be traced
to the same institution that absorbed
the cash, it's loss of five millions more
than equalling the loss of all the banks.
The majority of the banks therefore
would seem to have lost slightly in
cash and deposits and expanded their
loans. So far as the outlook is con-
cerned there seems to be disposition
toward easier rates, although the de-
cline may not be more than nominal.
The steady contraction which has been
going on at this centre for some months
cannot continue indefinitely. Deposits
are. now lower than at this time last
year and loans have shrunk much be-
low the November, 1898, average. The
only difference in the two exhibits IS
that at this time last year the banks
had thirteen millions more surplus re-
serve. AS they have the opportunity
for securing government funds now and
as the interior movement more favors
New York, this discrepancy may quick
ly disappear. It is doubtful, however,
whether the beginning Of the year will
be marked by the wild expansion that
opened with January twelve months
ago.
NEW YORK, November 25.-Com-
mercial Advertisers London financial
cablegram The general markets
were quiet to-day with some inclination
to heaviness under realizing sales. The
selling was due again to anticipation of
dearer money. The news concerning
the Khalifiia had no effect. Con5ols
weakened again to 1924. American
shares opened fairly firm eased off and
hardened again at the close. The MAJ
jority of change were unimportant.
Baltimore & Ohio and Union Pacific is
sues were strong and there was a very
large demand for Pennsylvania, part
of which was to cover local options,
and a part buying for American ac-
count. Between 10 and 20 thousand
shares of stock were bought Copper
shares were easy Anacondas were
quoted at 93s, and Bostons at lie.
Money was easy, but discounts were
firm, the rate for short bills advanc-
ing Il.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-27
JUDGE JOHNSTON.

The First West Virginia Congress
man in the City Permanently for
the Coming Session--Capt. Dow
ener Expects to Be on Rivers and
Harbors Again--Other Committee
Possibilities.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-27
TWO MEN ASPHYXIATED.

NEW YORK. November s.-James
Buckley, a laborer, 10 years old, and Thos.
Hackway, laborer. Al years old, occupy
ing furnished room on East One Hundred
and Twenty-sixth street, were asphyxiated
by escaping gas from a gas heater during
the night. The rubber tube connecting the
heater with the gas jet was found discon-
nected from the heater.
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RAILWAY TINE CARD.

arrivals and departures OF trains on and
aver November l9s 1888. Explanation OF
rsIeTsnce marks: *Daily; SUNDAY except
sus taignuay excepted Saturday excepted.
sunday only. Eastern Standard Time,
Mhlca Is one hour earlier than Central
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-04-08
Six-ShoOter Fight.

El Paso, Tex, April A six-shooter
fight took place in the "tenderloin" dis
trict Of this city between an American
and Mexican, resulting in the death Of
Jesus Mampela, the Mexican. Walter
Durham, the man who did the shooting,
resides at Pecos, Tex, where he owns
ranch He is the uncle OF Seth Burr, the
cowboy who killed three Juarez policemen,
a year ago and wounded several others
during running fight, and was himself
slain by citizen who Joined in the pur-
suit. The man killed claimed to be the
slayer of Seth Burr and boasted that he
had killed the nephew and was anxious to
meet the uncle. Dunham heard Of the
boast and kept his eye on the Mexican
when they met. He said that Mampela
and several companions followed him, and
when he asked them what was wanted,
they said it was none Of his business, and
Mampela reached for his gun. Before he
could draw, the Texan had fred four
shots. The Mexican fell and only lived
few minutes. Durham was locked up, but
subsequently released on bond Of $1,000.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-04-08
SLAIN WHILE THEY SLEPT.
Report Of the Murder Of sixteen
Prospectors.


San Francisco, April IA special from
Juneau, Alaska, to the Call, contained
the report Of the murder Of l6 prospectors
from Kentucky. No details are at hand,
but the story is to the effect that the gold
seekers were killed while asleep by In-
dians who wanted their kits and supplies.
The crime is said to have been commit
ted number Of months ago, while the
prospectors We're near the mouth Of the
kuskokwin river, which, though reported
rich in minerals, has never been explored
by white men. The men who are said
to have been murdered, but whose names
are not known here, sailed, it is stated,
from San Francisco last spring in small
craft called the Jessie, which they pur-
chased for the trip. 1t is said that the
massacre had been reported to the interior
department, which has taken the matter
up. Congressman Ellis Of Owensboro,
KY, is also quoted as having urged the
department to make thorough investi-
CATION
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-04-08
Aguinaldo Supplnnted.

Manila, April 5, 6:20.-There are per-
sistent rumors that Aguinaldo has been
supplanted in control OF Filipino affairs by
General Antonio Luna, commandment chief
OF the Filipino forces. Luna is described
as being typical belligerent.
The proclamation OF the United States
Philippine commission was posted in the
streets in printed English, Spanish and
Tagalos today. 1t was also distributed in
outside towns as far as Malolos and has
been received with marked attention by
the natives generally and has been ap-
proved by a number OF representative
Manilans.
English bankers here who have been
interviewed on the subject are optimistic
that the attitude of the Americans. as
suming that it indicates the decisive poll
cy, will undoubtedly be successful
The editor of the Oceanica thinks the
proclama tion is the most polite document
ever published in the Philippine islands
and that it is bound to convince the way.
ering of the folly of further hostilities.
An English merchant says the first
clause with reference to the establishment
and maintenance of American sovereignty
and warning to the rebels should settle
the question in the mind of every thinking
Filipino.
A Scotch shipowner thinks it does not
leave any further doubt as to the policy
OF the United States and that, consequent
ly, Aguinaldo must submit to the ineyi
table.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-04-08

The Clark sisters sold the old home.
place In Lewiston last week to G. =.
Ekiand for $4,000.
Twenty property transfers ware
placed on the county records last weak
at Wallace, their aggregate value b.
ing $4,941.65.
The law exempting the soldiers Of
the First Idaho volunteers below. the
rank Of lieutenant from taxes this
year will meet with universal favor
and endorsement throughout the state.
A wood hauler named Bushnell. Of
Wallace, sustained fractures Of both
arms last week. He was hauling q
load Of wood to town when the front
axle Of the wagon broke, throwing him
forward onto the ground.
Janitor Thomas Lamb, Of the Rus
sell school, at Moscow, accused Of mis-
treating pupils during the school DIFF
ficulty of February 9Th, has been plac-
ed under arrest, having resigned his
position the day previous.
Jim McCaffrey, a miner. arrived In
Grangeville last week bringing the
news Of the drowning Of his partners.
A. T. Shorthill. Mike O'Brien and Jef1
Turpin. in the Salmon river. four
miles above the old wire bridge.
Mrs. McConville, of Lewiston, has
left for San Francisco. She goes to
meet the body of her husband. Major
McConville. The transport is due to
arrive in San Francisco on April 4th.
Mrs. McConville goes early to be on
the ground when the transport arrives.
The contract for the erection OF the
new $4,000 school house for Lewiston
has been let and material Is being
hauled to the ground for the building.
1t will be built Of brick, and occupy
ing prominent position, will add
much to the substantial appearance Of
the city.
| Among the many improvements pro-
jected at Lewiston this year is the paw.
Ing of Main street through the busi-
ness portion and to some extent In
the residence locality. The charter
of the city was amended at the last
session OF the legislature In conformi-
ty with this desire, and business men
will push the matter as soon as the
weather will permit.
D. =. Kelly, Of Kelly's bar. the we'll
known Snake river fruit man. says
Our fruit Is In good condition. The
! peach buds are now showing very
! prominently, and believe will have
fully two-thirds crop. The other
I, fruits. with the exception OF apricots
! and foreign grapes, will have q full
yield. had $4,000 boxes of fruit last
season, and calculate on marketing
at least $4,000 this year."
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-04-08
AFFAIRS IN PUERTO RICO.
NATIVES MUCH DISSATISFIED
There IL mo- Danger ut Present-Lower
Glass Of Natives and the Ignorant Do
some Loud Talking-They Might start
II Revolution.

San Juan de Puerto Rico, March 27.-
Although there is not at present any dam
ger OF serious disturbances, there is much
dissatisfaction among the lower class ma
tives throughout the island and there has
been deal Of violent talk by the igno-
rant against the new regime.
The chief cause Of this anti-American
feeling is the increase in the cost of living
since the American occupation began and
the ill-treatment that many OF the natives
in the country districts have received at
the hands Of the rough soldiers.
Dissatisfaction is also expressed at the
delay in making the island part or a
territory Of the United States with the
privileges and advantages that would ac-
crue to the island from such relation, es-
pecially In the matter OF trade. This the
Puerto Ricans were undoubtedly led to be-
lieve would be the result OF the acquisition
OF Puerto Rico by the United States.
Cost Of Living Increased.
But, as things have turned out, the
prices OF all kinds Of commodities have
advanced considerably, and the cost Of
living is very much higher now than it
VAS IN the days OF Spanish domain. The
merchant, moreover, is uncertain as to
what customs duties will have to be paid
anu he does not care to order more than
is actually necessary. Nor is the agri-
cultural element in q mood to extend cul.
tivation, until it can be assured OF safe
market for the products.
Everybody Is getting along with the
least possible expenditure and there il
undoubtedly much misery and discomfort
Many who are without employment are
lying hungry about the towns AMI they
constitute the majority Of tne mischief
makers in working up irritation against
the Americans.
| Collision With Soldiers.
The conduct OF the United States troops
in Ponce and other places has aroused
many OF the natives to defend themselves
and III some encounters the soldiers hayt
come off second best. These collisions ar
the United States that Puerto Ricans ar,
strongly inclined to start a revolution. Th'
fact Is that little more courtesy il
dealing with them would not only have .
wonderful quieting influence, but woult
greatly facilitate the settlement OF othe
questions pressing for solution.
Give our commerce and agriculture :
chance said an influential Puerto kical
merchant today to the correspondent
the Associated Press, "open up the ad
yantages OF the country by establishin,
good communication, the want OF whlc
is the chief stumbling block in our path
way Of development; give our people a.
opportunity OF appreciating the new con
dlllons and the benefit OF little more con
sideration on the part of Americans VIII
are sojourning in our islands, and til
Puerto Ricans will be found the casies
people in the world to govern"
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-04-08
Gold Coin Stolen In Daylight.

San Francisco, April l.-One of the
boldest and most daring Sobberies in the
annals of San Francisco WAS committed
Thursday in front of Wells, Fargo & Co.'S
office on Second street, when sack con-
tanning $500 in gold coin was stolen from
the seat on an express wagon belonging
to Joseph N. Fl. Waters, while the latter
was engaged in conversation by atrang-
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-04-08

Tacoma, April 4-Oriental advices throw
light ON the news. from Berlin that Ger
many is to send an expedition to seize
I-Chou, Shan Ii province. According to a
letter received at Shanghai from I-Chou,
Germany's real purpose is to compel the
Chinese government to grant to German
firms some big commercial concessions.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-04-08

Cleveland, Ohio, April s.-Leading man
nfacturers of stoves from all parts OF the
United States have been in session here
with the object of fixing a scale of prices
TO meet the advance in the cost Of raw
material.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-04-08
Huntington Buy. a Mountain of Iron.

San Francisco, April A special from
Durango, Mexico, says: The great Sierra
de Mercedo mountain of iron, adjoining
this city, has been purchased by G. P.
Huntington. The purchase price is placed
at 100000 in gold. The Mexican Inter-
national railway is built to the foot OF the
mountain. 1t is said that extensive steel
works will be established here.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-04-08

For use in excavating for the found
ations of bridge piers and other work
under water a wooden caisson Is fitted
with an air chamber and weighted to
sink 1t to the bed of the stream. jets
of water being used to dislodge the
dirt and cause 1t to flow toward q sue
tion pipe to be pumped out.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-04-08
More Troop. for Manila,

st Louis, April s.-Batteries I, N and
K OF the Sixth U. s. artillery have passed
through this city en- route from Fort Ham,
ilton to Manila. The battalion is under
command of Major F. J. Parker.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-04-08

The stove molders are to receive an
advance of 10 per cent. but according
to disDatches the manufacturers will
advamce prices and compel the con-
sumers to foot the bill.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-04-08
workers BETTER Paid.

Muscatine, Iowa, April s.-The three
largest of 20 pearl button factories operat-
ing here haye announced advances Of Is
and 10 perscent in wages. Six hundred
button workers are employed in the city.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-04-08
Iowa to Relieve the Oregon.

San Francisco, April 6.-The battleship
Iowa, at present at the Union Iron Works
undergoing repairs, has been ordered to
proceed to Manila to relieve the Oregon.
The Oregon has been ordered to proceed to
San Francisco as soon as the Iowa APP
naars.
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-12-25
AUST1N'S HAWAIIAN WEEKLY.

be pushed with greater results and infinitely less
expense: So impressed the Latter Day Saints with the
here that they have purchased great of land
Mexico where the colonizing plan being under
taken The system has also been put into
in Canada and in Palestine There is also Hawaiian
colony in Utah working on the same principle as at Lae
while in Southern Utah this plan has succeeded with the
Indians, where nothing else would hold them together
Lae under the able management of elder Samuel
E. Wooly who first made trip here in 1880 and served
three His second in 1895 and he has at his
work among Hawaians Mr.. Woody has also worked
among the Hawaans in the Utah settlement making his
service with Hawaians alone about thirteen years. The
assignment Hawaii be the most popular service
The presidents of the church, Lorenzo Snow George O.
aries Poygamy is longer practised either in Utah in
other countries The first tenent of the church obedience
existing law in any in which they operating
both in this respect in all others MrWooley has twenty
assistants in the field
have been thus explicit in describing the methods
Laie first because is instance of from in
dustria standpoint dealing with free labor and second
because the experiment that missionary work be
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-12-25

The hottest number at the telephone ex-
change last Thursday evening was 800.
Retail merchants we're greatly annoyed by
the failure of the electric illumination.
One electric transit line the public may be
pretty sure of in the near future and that is
the one to be constructed on Pacific Heights
by Mr.. Desky who keeps his promises.
"a plague on your controversy" say the
readers of the daily press to the doctors, in
spectors, editors and anonymous writer's who
have been indulging in elimination and re-
elimination during the past week.
VIM. Hakalaau. aged about 80, who has
been the pressman of the Austin Publishing
Co., for some time past was taken i'll sud.
denly on Wednesday of last week and died
early Saturday morning
There are thirteen Hawaiian youths at
tending Harvard College. They all keep
we'll to the fore in the mental and athletic
curriculum of the institution, and Old Har-
ward" always boasts the best of everything.
Although the community have become
considerably enlightened, during the last two
weeks, in the scientific terms of medical an
alysis, one doctor has the good common sense
to be plain when he talks to the laity. In
stead of bacilli he says bugs.