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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10
STILL DEADLOCKED.


Pennsylvania Legislature Still Unable to
Select Senator-Quay Thirteen Short.
Harrisburg, Pa, February 9.-There
is still no change in the Senatorial
deadlock. Senator Quay was again
thirteen votes short to-day of the num-
Der necessary to elect. Hugh B. East
burn, the Doylestown lawyer, dropped
out of the race to-day. In the absence
of Senator Sprowl, of Delaware, Posi-
master General Smith lost his custom
airy vote. The ballot follows in detail:
Quay 100; jerks II; Dalzell IS; Stone
5; Stewart 5; Huff 6; Widener 2; r.
vim 4; Rice L; Markle /; Tubbs :;
Grow 1; Ritter 2. Total, 224 Neces-
sary to choice, 49, paired "a; absent
with out pairs 8; no election.
The changes were Senator Rice from
Eastburn to Dalzell, Representative
Manley from Eastburn to Dalzell, Rep
resentative Martin from Eastburn 10
Irwin, Representative Norton from
Stone to Dalzell. Representative Sexton
from EaStburn to Dalzell
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10

ident proclaimed his policy toward the
Filipinos as a benevolent one benev-
olent assimilation, to use Mr.. McKin-
| ley's exact words. In administration
circles and in Congress among the
leaders of the administration party it
has been openly stated there was no
thought of warning on the inhabitants
of the Philippines or subjugating them
by brute force. Yet at the very first
blow struck and after the Filipinos
have been moved down like blades of
grass by our machine guns. when the
miserable, naked wretches sue for a
cessation of the slaughter and to nego-
tiate for peace, we decline to answer"
them and from Washington, from the
very lips that blandly mouthed the
phrase benevolent assimilation" few
days before, the first cry is Follow up
your victory"
How can the administration reconcile
its protestations that its policy toward
these people is kindly and humane with
this brutal refusal of the very first Of
fer looking to pacifcation?
Are we not to give these people even
hearing, but hunt them down like
wild beasts, giving no quarter until
they lie PROSTATE like beaten dogs at
our feet?
Is this the attitude this great Re-
public supposed to hold aloft the torch
of liberty to the oppressed of all the
world should assume toward these peo-
pie who have been and are fighting for
nothing but independence as our own
revolutionary fathers fought?
1t does not answer the question to say
the Filipinos are not fit for independent
self-government, even though we had
not the word of Dewey that they are
better fitted for it than the Cubans to
whom we have promised and propose
to give it. Whether fitted, for indie
pendence or not they are human beings
in dealing with whom we should pursue
some policy more civilized and human
than that of slaughter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10
A RECORD-BkEAK BLIZZARD

The thermometer touched low water
mark yesterday midnight at nineteen
degrees below zero at the steel bridge,
the lowest temperature Of which there
is any record in this city. In the sur
rounding country at various points it
was considerably colder.
This is veritable Klondike weather
Indeed, it is harder on living things
than the much lower temperature fire.
quently recorded in the Northwest.
The atmosphere is dry in that section,
while it is damp and penetrating here.
and fifty degrees below there will not
cause the suffering and discomfort yes
terdays temperature caused in this
section
The difference between the tempera-
ture and the river made the latter steam
like boiling caldron, while navigation
was impossible. Live stock suffered
terribly, the ears of hogs dropping off
like leaves in autumn.
1t was a day to make one appreciate
the blessings of a snug fireside and 4
plentiful supply of natural gas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10
THE PROPOSED NEW POSTOFFICE.

Postmaster Wise and his assistants
are greatly pleased at the clause which
has been inserted in the public building
bill now pending in Congress, making
an appropriation of half a million dol
lars for new government building in
this city. 1t was originally the pur-
pose to ask for but $4,000 for the cree
ton of an addition to the present build
ing, but last Monday this idea was
changed and the new building clause
substituted for it. 1t is the hope that
it will pass in that form, but if not the
original idea will be again incorporated
in the bill
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10
REORGANIZED.
The Cumberland Piedmont Electric
Railway in New Hands.

Special to the Register.
CUMBERLAND, Md, February O.
Some time ago a company secured a
charter to build an electric railroad from
here to Piedmont, w. Va, a distance of
81 miles. AT meeting this afternoon, the
directors and stockholders resigned and a
new organization was effected, under a
new management. E. f. Walker. Phla-
delphia, was made president; John w.
BurchinaL, Moundsville, w. Va, vice
president; F. B. Sweeten, Philadelphia,
treasurer: G. D. Powell, Philadelphia,
secretary. Work viii commence March L
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10
A POLICY OF SLAUGHTER.

Evidently following instructions
from Washington Gen. Otis declined
to answer" the request for a cessation
of hostilities from the cowed and beat
en- Filipinos. And back at once from
Washington flashed approval and con,
graduation and orders to follow up
your victory"
The Filipino commander following
civilized methods of warfare asked
Simply to negotiate for peace.
Was it the proper attitude of a civ
iliZed nation to decline-to refuse to
treat with worsted foe asking a
truce?
But few days ago our Pres
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1
to Eagan has scandalized army OH
GERS. 1t is not only unjustified but a
deliberate slap in the face for Gen.
Miles.
Mr.. Mckinley would better beware
how he sights the head of the army
AS matters now stand Miles is the
only high official that has come out
of the war with an unscathed reputa-
ton and a deservedly high place in the
estimation of the American people
He stands head and shoulders above the
pigmies who are trying to drag him
down to their level.
If our ambitious President wants to
build up an invincible rival for the
Presidency in 1900 let him continue to
pursue the Algerian policy of sighting
and insulting Gen. Miles. Enough has
already happened to make Miles a
strong Presidential possibility. Already
he is spoken of in connection with both
the Democratic and Republican nomi-
nations.
And this is a point on which one
William Mckinley is peculiarly touchy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10
pECEIVER5' SALE.

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f-inia entSrsd an re- Sf6 49, ~ II 5,1,,a,.,,
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-
AUCTION SALE.
Beginning on Monday. February 9th
1899 at ten o'clock a. M at the business
house of the Wheeling Drug C0mnauy at
1909 Main street. Wheeling. ". Va wa
will sell ut public auction TO the highest
and best bidders the stock of goods In our
hands as receivers i'm said suit. at The time
of such auction The sale to lac made in
venient ana as win best suit the bidders,
and we. Will ALSO sell the other tangible
iel 9oL le ptUpellS IN sdlu nous on ured
ntooi, ~ ,CG Hih iiI,t i nes9 ~
ia co'r7,-5l,t - 80 49, a. 81 g
,.,5ii,er s6',Is liz va - -,'t 81" -. p, " iav
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49, 49, "1IOi tuoi7 ~ olc u5uAA'y ,hePt ~
yr"rr1s' ~ go go "''" ""6'HS'
~ = 80 'at''
SEALED BIDS.
The said decree which was entered In
the said suit on the Sth day Of February,
1899, as aforesaid also provides chat AZ
any time before the 2lth Iay OF February
1889 at noon of that day any nerson or
persons who may desire 70 do SO may fila
with US as such receivers. or with Tho
clerk Of the Circuit Court q scaled MA
said stock Of goods and other Tan tanig.bIe
property used IN said business. or the said
stock Of goods and other personal prop
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10

home on account Of the sickness of his
father, Capt J. w Williamson. arrived
yesterday, reporting plenty OF snow
and thermometer registering IS and 40
degrees below. The captain is improv-
ing very fast
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10
Mid-Winter Excursions to Washington
Very Low Rates, Baltimore s. Ohio Rail-

Midi Winter Excursions to Washington
Very Low Rates, Baltimore s. Ohio Rail-
road
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad has
made arrangements for a series of
popular midwinter excursions to
Washington at $1,000 for the round
trip, allowing ten day limit on tickets
including date of sale. These excur-
sions will be run on February 21st,
March I'd and April 18th, 1899. Tickets
will be good going on regular trains
of the above dates and good to return
on regular trains within ten days, in
Guiding date of sale.
Do not miss these splendid oppor-
tunities to visit the National Capital
during the session of Congress. Call
ON T. c. Burke, passenger and ticket
agent B. & 0. R. R., Wheeling, w. Va,
for full information.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10

Judge Hugus in pronouncing sentence
on Johnson and Devinney gave the
police a side-swipe for their laxity in
permitting the condition of open hostil-
tiles that finally led to the murder.
The criticism was we'll merited. Let
us hope the force under the new man
agement will show better results.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10

If ever there was case where exec
utive clemency was not deserved it was
that of Foul Mouth Eagan. What does
the President mean by letting Eagan
down so gently because of mitigating
circumstances? What mitigating cir
cumstances are there in Eagan's case:
No wonder the Presidents clemency
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10
B. & o. OFFICIALS DUE.

The following B. & o. railroad Off
Gals will arrive in the city to-day: F.
D. Underwood, the new General Man
ager; Harvey Middleton, General Sup
erintendent of Motive Power; Thomas
Fitzgerald, General superintendent; w.
T, Manning, Chief Engineer, and ]. H.
Maddy, Press Agent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10

If it be true the vessel seized by
the Filipinos was owned by an American
who has thus been supplying his coun-
try's enemies, will the gallant admiral
kindly furnish US the name of said
American? We would like to embalm
it along with Ayers beef.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10
The City of Marietta Shall Not Build a
Electric Light Plant.


Special to the Register.
Marietta, Ohio, February 9.-The
city of Marietta was to-day perpetually
enjoined from erecting an electric light
plant adjoining the city hall. Work
was begun year ago and was stopped
by a temporary injunction on petition
of the Baptist Church. The gist of the
courts decision was that the noise and
vibration of electrical machinery con-
stitute a nuisance when in proximity
to buildings. 1t is claimed by attor-
neys that the effect of such a holding
if sustained by higher courts, would be
to close most of the manufacturing
plants in the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10
sMOTHERED BY STRAW
TO the Register.

Special to the Register
CUMBERLAND, Md, February 9-Two
tons of straw fell from a rick upon JOS
eph Sanders, farmer, living near Jeffer-
SON. this State, yesterday afternoon,
smothering him to death When found by
mis- brother two hours later, he was stand
ing in an upright position.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10

The American Steel and Wire Trust
never made a shrewder move than ar
ranging to give a portion of its i'm
mense unearned profits to its working
men in increased wages.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10

Joe Letter has just saved from Jail a
man who forged his name to a check.
The forger's wife plead with the young
wheat plunger and he stopped the
prosecution. Joe's heart is in the right
place, anyway.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10
GREATEST SINCE LINCOLN.

Lincoln, Neb., February 9.-The
House to-day adopted a resolution en-
dorsing the votes Of Senators Allen and
Thurston on the peace treaty, and de-
claring Mckinley the greatest Presi-
dent since Lincoln.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10

Johnson and Devinney must hang for
their crime on the ninth day of June.
This is both law and justice.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10

Twelve new warships arranged for.
This is but the beginning of our i'm
perial needs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10
REDEMPTION OF BONDS
Or the Loan of 1877, Known as tia
1890 Loan.

The holders of the above named bonds
are hereby notified that bonds Of the fol-
lowing numbers, namely: 4 4. q. 10 10,
IL, III, lR3 l26. rs 10. E53, 159 f64 10 IL,
1874. l94 3D. 2l5 have been called in accord
anee with the provisions Of the ordinance
AUTHORIZING the same. and are payable at
the National Exchange Bank Of Wheel
ing. March 1sl 1859 at which tine they
will cease to bear interest.
COMMISSIONERS
fel0 Amar1 LOAN OF 1S17.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10

WANTED.
WANTED-A good house of or rooms
and bath, centrally located, by good ten
ant SIMPSON & TATUM teSera
WANTED-Hotel cook: two walters, por-
ter, girls for general homework; solicit
tors: statesmen Boys for store and fac
tory work. WHEELING EMPLOYMENT
OFFICE. zoos Market street de1ec
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10
CAPT. WILLIAMSON IMPROVING

Special to the Register.
Friendly, w. Va, February 9.-W.
W. Williamson, who has been tele-
graphing in Nevada and who was called
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10
MALE HELP WANTED.

WANTFD-En business man with
SI5000 to take charge of a branch office Tor
a large manufacturing company. IN every
county seat of West Virginia and Ohio.
Good salary to right person. Address IA
Reilly Building, Wheeling W. Va. fe9es
WANTED-Man of good personal appear
ance to work in Wheeling and vicinity;
reference required Apply 1913 Main street.
feb7et
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10

Several times yesterday zero was
regarded as marking a rather mild tenn
perature.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10
PERPErUALLY ENJOINED.

Talk about the Klondike-!
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-15
LACK, WHERE BE Yep
Cruel Game Played In the Camps Of
the Lumbermen.


the Lumbermen.
So full of peril is the lumberman's life
that even his sports must be spiced with
danger, or they pail on his tastes. On
the long winter nights a cruel game, call
ed "Jack, Where Be Yep is sometimes
played. The middle Of the largest room
in the camp is cleared. Two men are Sc
curely blndfolded, and, having previous
ly drawn lots for the first "whack,' they
kneel on the floor. In his right hand each
man holds stout leather strap, at the
end Of which is a heavy iron buckle. In
the left hand of each man is held by the
end another leather strap or rope The
left hands must either be kept on or very
near the floor, and the strap that is held
between them kept taut. This guaran-
tees a uniform distance between the COM
batants. They are quite near enough to
hurt each other severely, sometimes IA
tally.
Now, the man who has been lucky
enough to draw the first call sings out,
Jack, where be ye?" to which his oppo-
nent must Immediately answer. Here
be-" Then the first man strikes where
he imagines his opponent to be with the
heavy leather strap. II he hits his man,
he is entitled to another blow-may call
out again, "Jack, where be We" and the
other must answer, Here l be-" This
may be continued until the first man
misses, when he must take his turn at be-
ing struck.
The others form ring around the two
fighters, bets are made, and each faction
encourages and applauds its chosen fight
er. There are regular rounds, and the
game is usually kept up until one or the
other is carried off the scene seriously
wounded.
Hard heads can stand hard knocks. and
volunteers for the cruel sport are easily
found. At the beginning there is usually
no malice. A hard blow is struck-it is
expected, it is the game. But it not in
frequently happens that the game devel-
ops into fierce duel.-New York Sum-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-15
Time to Change the Subject.

ut is the strangest thing In the world"
said one of a group Of gentlemen few
days ago, that these migratory swim
dlers we are continually reading about
ever manage to find victims in the bust
ness community. l can't understand how
an intelligent man Of affairs will allow
himself to be taken in by one of the ras-
Gals. 1t is due every time to an amusing
lack of ordinary precaution."
But one can't 60 on the theory that
everybody is scoundrel," protested
broker who happens to have been bitten
lately for q small amount.
"Well, come pretty near going on that
theory in regard to strangers" replied
the first speaker. II simply take no
chances. That's the only way to do
business nowadays. Always be on your
guard. Why, I'll tell you what it is," he
added, warming to the subject, II would
not cash foreign check for my own
brotherw
Every likely you are correct" said the
other dryly. "You know your brother bet
ter than do" The prudent man chang
ed the subject.-New Orleans Times
Democrat
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-15
SOUTH AFRICAN SITUATION.

Warlike Rumors in Circulation in
the Transvaal.
johannesburg, Aug. 15.-The STAN
dard and Diggers' News says today:
1.-THE Beers are convinced that there
is nothing for it now but the arbitra-
ment of arms" All sorts of warlike
rumors are in circulation. 1t is alleged
that the field comets have received
orders to supply all unarmed burghers
with rifles gratuitously and to substi-
tute Mausers for Martini-Henrys
wherever the latter are still in use.
The Volksraad has amended the
grondwet constitution of the South
African republic), compelling persons
who are not burghers to cooperate
with them in the defense of the ma
tional territory and the suppression of
rebellion.
General Joubert. vice president Of
the republic and commander-in-chief
of the Transvaal forces, denies that the
burghers are loading their rifles and
preparing for war.
Despite General Joubert's denial. 1t
is reported that the government made
large purchases of mules last Satur-
day. Today crowd besieged the Of
flee of the field comets demanding
rifles on account of the war scare.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-15

San Francisco, Aug. 15.-Advices
from Honolulu under date of Aug. 8
were received last night by the China
say that the steamer Columbia came
in on the 9Th inst. with only 72
Japanese immigrants, whereas she was
expected to bring at least 700. half of
them to be contract laborers and half
to be free laborers, Each of those who
came had $50 in gold. 1t Is stated that
the Japanese emigration companies on
account OF the strictness of the gov
eminent regulations refused to de-
liver more than 14O contract laborers
and of these nearly one-half failed to
come up to the health and other re-
quirements.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-15
NJ, Gueriu Defies Arrest,

Paris, Aug. 15.-The assistant chief
of detectives at 1920 o'clock this morn
ing went to the house of M. Guerin.
president of the Anti-Semite League,
with warrant for his arrest. He rang
the bell several times, and finally M.
Guerin appeared at a window, but re-
fused to open the door, saying: "If you
want me come and take me-" There
upon the detective withdrew, M.
Guerin calling after him: you want to
fight. Well, we will fight. Permit me to
tell you you are doing very dirty bust
ness" Then. turning to his friends, he
exclaimed loudly: Come comrades,
let us die. They will only take me
dead" Some of the spectators of the
scene shouted. "Viye Guerin."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-15

The throne of England, splendid in its
trappings Of silk, velvet and gold wire,
lace and tassels, is simply an old fashion
ed high backed chair.
1t has been in use for more than 600
years, but its early history and the name
of its maker are unknown. The wood is
very hard. The back and sides were for
mery painted in various colors. The
seat is made of rough sandstone.
This stone, which is believed to possess
talismanic powers, is 20 inches in length,
II inches in breadth and 1917 inches in
thickness. Legends are told in connec-
ton with it, but the truth probably is
that it was originally used in Scotland as
n coronation stone upon which the Scot
fish kings were seated while undergoing
the ceremonies connected with being king
of Scotland.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-15
.REVOLTNSAN DOMINGO
Panic Prevails in Porto Plata on
Account Of Revolution.


He Is Now In Cuba and Only Awaits
the Opportunity to Assume the
Presidency Alleged FiIibustering
In Cuba.
Puerto Plata, Aug. 15.-The people
here are In wild panic. The revolution
against the government is gaining
ground. The situation is considered bad
for the government forces Surgeons
and drugs have gone from here to
Monte Christi That place is now be-
sieged by the insurgents, and the town
Ia without provisions.
General Pepin, governor of Santiago
province, has telegraphed General
. Cordero, minister Of public works, now
at Monte Christi, to return to assist In
organizing for the defense of Santiago
de los Caballeros. as he is not able to
oppose the revolution. The village Of
Juana Nunez. situated between Ma
coris and Moca. has risen in favor of
Jiminez.
Havana, Aug. 15.-General Juan
Isidro Jiminez. the aspirant to the
presidency of the republic of Santo
Domingo, has received. it is reported,
news of decisive victory Of the revo-
lutionists near Monte Christi, which
place Is now besieged. The garrison
there may offer some resistance, as the
governor last year shot six adherents
of Jiminez after the revolution failed.
The military authorities In Santiago
have almost positive evidence that the
Santo Domingo revolutionists, through
their agents, are organizing expedl-
lions In that province. Some expedl-
tons, 1t is confidently asserted, have
already left with large amount of
military supplies. General Maxine
Gomez is reported to be directing the
organization Of the, filibusters.
General Leonard Wood, the mill
tary governor, has sent the gunboat
Baracoa, formerly Spanish, and an
armed tug to patrol the north coast.
The Discussion publishes state
ment emanating from Jiminez, who
says he is firmly resolved to observe
the laws Of the country and who asks
all that are offering their services to
stop doing SO. as he is not recruiting.
The statement goes on to declare that
despite all the lying rumors put In
circulation by his enemies, the people
of Santo Domingo are ready to support
him, and that If he were not Just
man they would not turn to him at
time when weary of the cruelties Of
Heureux, but would look to some one
else.
La Lucia. having published re-
port that General Jiminez had started
for Haiti. he replies that he cannot
understand how such stories get cur
rency. unless 1t is that there are those
who wish the United States to take
over Santo Domingo, and on that ac-
count are trying to discredit him in
the eyes of the American people.