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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-02
FIRE ALARM vs.. TELEPHONE.

To the Editor of the Register.
AS a citizen, property owner and tax
payer. it occure to me that Fire Chief
Cline is right in making a fuss about the
failure scored on his part to send in still
alarm to the Chemical house, Tuesday
evening, on the occasion of the fire at al
ley nine and Market streets, and that he
is not to blame to any great extent for al
lowing an outsider to be at the Chemical
telephone. The telephones are in the en-
CINE and hose houses of the city by express
contract between the city and the COM
pany, and are there for fire purposes as
much as any other If an outsider was
using the phone, that is subject for
regulation by the company, which has
rules which ought to be enforced.
Here was case where property was
burning in the business portion of the
city, and yet even the Chief Of the Fire
Department could not call up the nearest
hose house, although he reports he eX-
pressiy told central that there was fire.
The same thing, practically, occurred a
month ago, when a telephone subscriber
could not send in a still alarm in the
case of a serious fire, because "the chem
ical was busy" The people at the tele-
phone office, it occure to me ought to cut
off casual takers in engine house phones
when informed that there is a fire in pro
gress oBsf-RV hk'
Sugar and Cream Sets from 15c TO
S.. 90 at. Wedgwood, 1908 Main street.
Rescue Home, corner Market and
Ninth streets, Donation Day Thursday,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-02
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Deeds Left for Record at CLERK Robertson
ntlia.a lestardnv

Deeds Left for Record at CLERK Robertson :
Office Yesterday
Deed made November 1, 1899, by NJ.
j. McFadden and wife and others to
Harry ]. Joyce, for part of lot No. II,
in square No. Z, an the east side Of
Market street. Consideration, $40, 600.
Deed made September %, 1899, by
Elizabeth Carney and E. B. Carney, her
husband. and others, to John ]. STEM
ger. of Richland district, for a tract Of
land in Richland district Considera-
ton, $4,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-02
A HIGH HONOR
Conferred Upon Col. Robert White Of
This City

BY A LETTER RECEIVED JESTER
DAY-HE is APPOINTED CHIEF
MARSHAL OF THE GRAND Ma
SONIC PARADE TO BE HELD AT
WASHINGTON, D. c., DECEMBER
14TH, THE CENTENNIAL ami
VERSARY OF THE DEATH OF
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-02

Thursday, November I'd, Donation
Day Rescue Home, corner Market and
Ninth streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-02

We continue to sell at 20 per cent
discount. THE WEDGWOOD,
1908 Main street,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-02

Discount will be allowed on city taxes
UP to and including Saturday, Novem-
Der 4. j. x. HALL, City Collector
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-02
LOU SWABACKER.
Mbeeltn9 Re91ater'

THE BEST ALL wool KNIT JACKETS
AT G. HE5~ s. SONS.
For comfort and durability there is
nothing better They are Just the thing
for Butchers, Brewers and Mechanics.
Prices moderate.
C. HESS 81 SONS,
Fashionable Taiiors
and Fine Eurnlshers
1921 and 1923 Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-02
THE MARCoNI SYSTEM

NEW YORK, November 1.-Tele-
graph communication by Signor Mar
eoni's wireless system is to be estab-
lished between five Of the Hawaiian
islands by a company of Americans.
Frederick J. Cross, Of the firm of Cat
ton. Neill & Co., engineers of Honolulu,
who is now in this city, has closed a
contract for the American company In
Hawaii.
BROOKLYN LEAVES GIBRALTAR.
WASHINGTON, November THE
Brooklyn has sailed from Gibraltar for
Port Said en- route for Manila
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-02

Discount will be allowed on city taxes
up to and including Saturday, Novem-
Der 4. ]. X. HALL, City Collector.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-02

Sugar and Cream Sets from f5c TO
s.. 90 at Wedgwood, 1908 Main street.
po~o,,o uIon,e corner Market and
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-02

Everything about these Suits from
trouser leg to collar, is brimming with
style. Ours are smart stylish.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-04
THE PEACE MEETING,
Drafting Committee Agrees 70
Russian Arbitration Plan,
OBJECTIONS OF AMERICANS,
Reference Of Monetary and Canal Ques-
lions Must Not he Compulsory.
IMPORTANT MATTER WEDNESDAY,.
This is the Question Touching the
Establishment of an Arbitration
Court-Universal Desire Cor systena
of Permanent Arbitration.
IMPORTANT MATTER WEDNESDAY,.
of Permanent Arbitration.

THE HAGUE, June 3.--The Drafting
Committee of the Peace Conference to-
ray held an important meeting at which
Nj. De Staal. head of the Russian dele
CATION; Sir Julian Pauncefote, chief ot
the British delegation, and Count Nigrs.
of the Italian delegation, were present.
Articles VII. to MI, of the Russian pro-
posals, bearing on arbitration, werd
agreed TO, almost without modification.
though the American delegates declared
that they could not admit the provisions
of Article X. that monetary questions
and questions concerning interoceanio
canals should be compulsorily submitted
10 an arbitration tribunal.
The entire Committee on Mediation and
Arbitration will meet on Monday. TO re-
view the work accomplished by the Draft
ing Committee. The latter will take up.
on Wednesday, the most important ques-
ton OF all. Article MIL. which deals
with the establishment of an arbitration
court.
1t is said that the American, British,
and Russian proposals will be welded
into one, and there Is every Indication OF
n universal desire to reach the establish
ment of a system of permanent arbitra-
ton, the German delegates, whose oppo-
sition was formerly feared, declaring
themselves as DESTROYS as the other men,
bers of the conference to arrive at such
q conclusion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-04
SPANS DEAL WITH GERMANY.
Amount Paid by the Latter for the
Pacific Islands Si.ST5.OOO.

MADRID, June 3.-Germany, II is an
houhced pays 5000 900 pesetas G4.s75. OOM
io' the Caroline, Pclew. and Marianne
isiahds' Spain retains three coaling sta
Vohs-one IN each group-and Germany
undertakes TO defend these stations in
case Of war.
Germany. In addition, grants Spain the
Inost-favored-nation treatment in Ger
many and in the colonial islands.
GERMANY MUCH PLEASED
BERLIN. June 3-The announcement
OF the CessiOn of the Caroline and other
islands TO Germany met with a most IA
Norable reception here. The papers which
commented upon IL laid stress on the sue
cess of Germany policy. which. II IS
pointed out, accomplishes now what
Prince Bismarck was unable 10 do in 1885.
GOOD BARGAIN FOR SPAIN.
WASHINGTON. June 3.-The opinion
here is that Spain has made a very good
bargain In the price she obtains for the
Pacific Islands. The cash compensation
Is about equal TO the sum of 100000 in
United States money, which il is be-
lieved. would alone be full compensation.
but, In addition, the guarantees afforded
by Germany are regarded az eXtraOrdi-
nary. The permission 10 Spain TO retain
three cOaling stations and above all
the undertaking 10 protect these in time
or war. are certainly of great value. In
fact. IL is said the undertaking TO pro-
tect the coaling stations for Spain may
be regarded as in sense committing
Germany to an alliance with Spain. for
IT is conceivable that, 10 execute the
guarantee Germany may be placed in a
position where she must go to war for
SSains sale
FAVORED TREATMENT CLAUSE.
The concession that Spain may enjoy
favored treatment in trade with Germany
and her colonies is said to be of value
so far as the mother country Is concern
ed. but of little Importance i'm respect to
the colonies of Germany.
Ii is said at the State Department that
our government is not in the way to be
advised officially Of this transaction until.
perhaps, Ambassador White, at Berlin,
reports it to the department as an item
Of information
The reason for this is that the trans
fer nomnally concerns nobody save the
two parties to II.
WE MIGHT HAVE HAD UALAN.
II is said that the United states might
have acquired the islands some time ago
ON practically the same terms. Certain
w as 10 the CarOlincs. we might have
had possession of Galan. the pearl or the
group. and perhaps all Of the islands In
exchange for 81 100000 cash and eXcep-
tional trade rights for Spanish trade in
Porto Rico and Cuba.
During the peace conference IN PARIS
the American commissioners offered the
million for ITALIAN. and the trade was
under way when IL was broken off
through the additional demand by Spain
for favored treatment in trading with
cuba and Porto Rico.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-04
LYNCHING IN PROSPECT.
The Usual Crime-Nictim Not Ex-
pectcd to Live.

POWDER SPRINGS, GA, June g.
News has just reached here Of an assault
upon the S-year-old daughter of Mr.. John
Smith, a well-tO-do farmer, who lives
five miles north Of here, by Harvey Min
niheld, a negro employed on Mr.. Smiths
farm. The crime was committed late
yesterday afternoon.
After the crime was discovered it was
decided to keep quiet, and by this means
IT was thought that the capture of Min
niheld would be effected without difficulty.
Up 10 this hour. however, he is still at
large. but is said to be surrounded in
swamp near Dallas. If caught he will
undoubtedly he lynched. The child is not
expected TO live.
NEGRO CAN'T ESCAPE.
Minniheld IS surrounded in a swamp
one mile from the SWeetwater Park
Hotel, 1lthia Springs, tonight. All the
men guests of the big hotel have turned
out and are doing guard duty. The swamp
is absolutely impenetrable after dark,
and the seaTchers have decided TO wait
for daylight before trying to find Mimi
field. The negro Is in the employ Of
the Southern railway, and it is thought
he may try to make his way TO the rail-
way and escape, but the swamp is en-
tirely surrounded and he cannot get away.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-04
WOOD REPORTS on SANTIAGO.
No Brigandage I'm Fact-Whole Gu
ban Problem Work.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. June 3.-The
War Department has received lengthy
report from General Wood, at Santiago,
In which he says he has just returned
from a long trip through the Interior ana
along the north coast of Santiago pro-
vince. The people are all at work, peace
full contented, and. as far as one can see'
fairly happy. ,,,
General Wood, speaking of the alleged
brigandage In his province, says: Inc
reports which had alarmed the ciuZeIls
i'm the vicinity of Sauna and Banes, were,
as far as | could learn, circulated by an
old scoundrel called Feria. He had spent
his time apparently in circulating re-
ports Of brigandage, and actually lncltihe
some ignorant men to commit laWiesS
acts. | took him on quietly ana told
him that my orders to my officers OF the
Guardia Rural were to give all men OF
his description short shrlft if they were
caught engaged in any work of this sort.
The whole problem to-day in Cuba Is
work. Put the idle people who are read
ing the incendiary press to work rele-
gate to a back seat the politicians whose
present Importance rests solely on the
attention they are receiving from our peo-
pie, and they Will not have followers
enough left to give them the slightest i'm
portance or weight in the community"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-04
NEW ARGUMENT AT MANILA.
Fate of Confederacy Held I'D ms
Lesson to Insurgents.

SEATTLE, WASH, June 3-According
to a letter from Washington volunteer
in the Philippines. a novel argument has
been presented by Fflipinos at Manila
who favor the unconditional surrender OF
the insurgents. They have sent letter
into the interior which reads, in part, as
follows:
would to God that the Filipinos might
learn a lesson from the sad history Oh
the Confederate States OF America.
"The Confederates were defeated py
land and sea more completely than were
the Spaniards, and after four years OF
most bitter and bloody fighting they sur
rendered Internationally. Their land was
laid waste. and the country is still behind
other sections OF the United States In
prosperity.
1--WE have certainly shown our patriot
ism and bravery. and surely our honor
has been satisfied. We have nothing to
gain and everything to lose by the I'M
equal struggle We have a group OF
thousand islands, inhabited by s,OJOOO
people. They have S0.NOVo now, ana
5000 900 blacks as well able to stand the
tropical climate as Fillpinos. America Is
generous. as is shown by the treatment
Of the Confederate States after they sur
rendered. Let us give up, although there
is a party in the Union that favors giving
us liberty. but only after American
honor has been satisfied by our complete
defeat"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-04
Nemesis Less Hating Than Usual In
0YertakiDs Him.
HE MAY MAKE REVELATIONS
General Mercier shows Nervousness
Though Not the White Feather
Order Issued for Dreyfus's Return
TO Brest-M,me Dreyfus Ill.

Downright. 1899, by the Associated Press)
PARIS. June 3.-COlonel Du Patty de
Clam is confined in the cell where he
tortured Dreyfus. He showed himself
a torturing inquisitor bereft of con-
science. What an awful awakening there
must be Of the hidden monitor! Meme
sis has been less halting than usual in
overtaking him. l am told that he was
preparing to escape to Belgium when he
was arrested. Feeling himself fOrsaken,
he is likely to make revelations.
General MERCER formerly Minister of
War shows nervousness, though not the
white feather. He, too, was advised to
20 abroad, but he will not do so.
Before Colonel Du Patty de CLAIMS ar
rest his description and photographs OF
him were sent TO the Frontier Commits
sioners of Police.
PATHETIC LETTERS FROM DREYFUS
A pathetic feature of the Dreyfus case
is the eleven long, supplcatory letters
TO President Faure from Devils Island
Dreyfus fancied that General De Bois-
deffre and NJ. Faure were his friends,
and he wrote to them accordingly. His
whole heart, soul, and exasperated nerves
were exposed IN those letters. No won
der that NJ. Faure, in dying. duplicated
all those whom he had injured to forgive
him. "Those" meant, coming from
Faures lips, Dreyfus and his family.
The late President suffered himself to
be blackmailed into hindering the work
of Justice, and Nemesis took him up
also. Were he still alive, the event of
to-day could not have happened. Presi-
dent Ioubet has stood out against all
tamperng with the judicature.
PICQUART SOON TO BE FREE.
Colonel Picquarts memorial was adopt
ed, though not in terms, by the Court OF
Cessation. lie is still in prison, but
will probably be released next week. The
judgment Of the Court of Cessation was
communicated TO Dreyfus, and orders
have been sent for him to be conveyed
to Brest.
Nine Dreyfus is i'll. The great JOY
after the prolonged tension is the cause.
EMILY CRAWFORD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-04
MATiAFA STILL DEFIANT.
Says He VIII Never Acknowledge
Tnnus as King.

ApIA, SAMOA, May 10, via SAN FRAN
CISCO. June 3.-Since Admiral Kautz's
proclamation Of April 29d. directing Ma
taafa and his following TO keep behind
certain defined limits around Apia, the
prescribed district covering an area
twelve miles long and six miles broad,
and which was followed by Il notification
to Mataafa that unless the rebels were
outside the prescribed limits in twenty
four hours fire would be opened upon
them wherever they could be reached.
there has been no conflict with the rebels.
Captain Sturdee, of her Majesty's ship
POrpOise accompanied by Rev. William
Huckett, OF the London Missionary So
ciety. as Interpreter. paid the rebel camp
at Felenla a visit the day following, ana
in order to avoid mistakes i'll the future,
went over the boundary-line with several
Mataafa chiefs, who promised TO keep
the peace until the commission should
have time TO act.
The district which the rebels have
evacuated Is quite large enough to supply
food to the MalietOans in Apia, and thus
one of the great difficulties Of the naval
authorities has been obviated.
Since the rebels went to Falenla
strong patrol of 700 or 800 men daily makes
the rounds. seeing that all is quiet and
that no looting or damage is done.
MATAAFA BUILDING FORTS.
Mataafa is building forts inland from
the town Of Falenla, and his followers say
that even if the commission is unanimous
in declaring against Mataafa. he VIII
never acknowledge Tanu as king, and VIII
fight to the bitter end.
These assertions may be only talk, but
the question of the k'Dgship does not
seem to lie within the scope of the
commission. Tanu was publicly crowned
by the American and British authorities,
and was saluted with royal hOnOrs by
the Philadelphia and the Tauranga on
the occasion of his coronation. and Of his
formal visit to the warships since the
armistice has been in force. The chiefs
and Tamasese. the Nice-King, are carry
ing on the government in a way that per-
forms all the functions of a good and
stable government, and they are in pos
session. Tanu is King de facto as well
as de jure.
HALF OF APIA FOR TANU.
There are now in Apia 800 male adults,
800 rifles, supporting him. This
means that half of Apia is supporting
Tanu as King. In the mean time, the
rebels are strengthening their positions,
sending out messages for their SYM
pathizcrs 20 come and join them, and
are busily employed making cartridges.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-04
pITTsBURG PILLS LUCK.
How lie Won from 100000 to 100000
Yesterday.

NEW YORK, June 3.-Georgc II. Smith
GETTYSBURG Phir) paid $4,000 for Lotha-
rio at the Rogers & Rose sale at Morris
Park recently. Lothario was badly beat
en- a few days ago. In the Carlton stakes
at Gravesend to-day, the racing puohc
regarded L. ]. Dryers Half Time as
certainty. Half Time had beaten FIT
Crane. looked upon by many as the crack
3-year-old of the season. and he had peen
the closest kind of a second to Jean Be
raud and Ethelbert. Lothario, the fourth
starter. had only one friend, his owner,
"Pittsburg Phil" The bookmakers laid
him to |, and TO L. and 10 l. "A uoHeh
energetic young men also made them
selves busy backing Lothario. They were
the agents of Mr.. Smith. How much was
bet on Lothario no one knows, except MS
owner The total must have been well up
I'm tho thousands. After I.othario had won
a leading bookmaker estimated smith 5
winnings at between $4,000 and &OOW.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-04
BEET-sUGAR INDUSTRY.
It's Development in Germany-The
Figures since 1877.

WASHINGTON, June "a report OF
interest to beet-sugar growers has been
received by the State Department from
Consul Henry Deiderich, at Magdeburg.
1t is a collection of the most reliable
statistics obtained since 1871. 1t is almost
entirely composed of tables, showing the
development of the industry in Germany,
but of particular interest only TO those
engaged in the business. In closing Con-
sui Diederich says:
"As the future of the German export
trade in sugar has of late been engaging
many minds, | would call special atten-
ton to the above figures, bearing on TINS
export up to the present date. These very
clearly show that Germany must ma an
outside market for two thirds or her
production, and that most of this SUPP US
for the past five years has been sold to
England and the United states: 1t VIII
also be seen that in 1891 more than dou-
BILE the usual quantity was rushed to our
country. but the following year showed
fair average OF exports. The first three
months of the present calender year
showed no reason for complaint TO the
German exporter of sugar. From January
lst TO March 81, 1899 the values or sugar
declared at the United states consulateS
ar Magdeburg, Hamburg, Dansreich, ana
Stettfn. for export to the United states,
amounted to $3,739, $50, an increase OF
So Tx 695 over those reported during the
first quarter of last year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-04
Mrs MAVERICK SOON TO DE FREE
Her Friends Would Not BE surprised
at Her Release at Any Moment.

LONDON. June "a representative OF
the Associated Press has made inquiries
with the result that he Is able TO conilrm
the report that those who have been
u,orl,ing i'm favor of Mrs. Florence May
brick will not be surprised at her Te.ease
AT any moment, now mat tne united
states Ambassador. Joseph II. Choate,
has had two interviews on the subject
with the Marquis of Salisbury, at winch
his strong representation of the Amerl-
can view Of the matter met with most
promising reception.
Mr.. Choate, since his arrival In Eng
land has taken the liveliest interest in
the case. -. ,.a.,..
instructions from Washington, the gist
of them being that he was to press FOR
an immediate revision of the case, as the
United States Government considered
that the time had arrived for an imme-
date consideration of il. To these in
structions. and the spirit In which they
are being carried out by Mr. Choats' N who
said. 81 will see TINS thlng through, Mrs,
MAVERICKS impending freedom Will be
largely due.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-04
ALTGELD ON HIS RESIGNATION.
Says Chairman Jones May Also
Leave Democratic COMMITTEES.

CHICAGO, June 3.--John Z. Altgeld not
only confirms the report that he intends
to resign from the Ways and Means Com
mittee Of the Democratic National Com
mittee, but to-day made the announces
ment that Senator James *. Jones Is
also thinking Of severing his connection
with the committee. Mr.. Altgeld re-
turned from Louisville to-day, looking
greatly improved i'm health. When asked
concerning his reported intention of re-
signing. he said:
Neither Senator Jones nor myself has
any desire 10 throw down the work OF the
National Committee. We feel, however,
that II Is time for some other members
of the National Committee TO pull OFF their
coats. l have no doubt men will be found,
and that the work will so on just as
smoothly as ever"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-04
CLAMORING FOR 4 BRUTE.
Mob Demands Negro Assaiiant of
Aged White Woman.

ATLANTA, GA, June "a special TO
the Constitution from Cedartown, Ca,
says: The Polk county Jail here is sur
rounded at II O'Clock tonight by mob
of 800 men, clamoring for Grant Bell, a
vagabond negro. who was placed there
to-day for a brutal assault upon Mrs. j.
c. Lumpkin, Il widow, 60 years OF age
at an early hour this morning. Deputy
Sheriff Hogg and his deputies say they
Will protect the prisoner, and trouble Is
feared.
Mrs. Lumpkins husband was j. G.
Lumpkin, a son of Ex-Governor Lumpkin'
of Georgia, and she is related 10 Judge
Lumpkin. of Atlanta. Bell stoutly denies
the charge. He sits crouched in his cell.
trembling with fear. Several prominent
citizens are talking to the mob in an
effort to induce them 10 let the law take
Its course.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-04
HENDERsON's ELECTION SURE.
The Iowan Goes to Chicago to Con-
slider the Matter.

CHICAGO, June 3-Congressman ID. Is.
Henderson, Of Iowa, came to Chicago to-
day in connection with the recent de-
velopments which seem TO assure his
election to the speakership.
The following votes General Henderson
has now pledged 10 him: Illinois, II;
Iowa. II; Ohio Is; Wisconsin, 10 Mime
sofa. 7: South Dakota, ?; Massachusetts,,
10; Maryland, 4.
TO this will be added to a certainty, 1t
is asserted. the votes OF the twelve Mich
igan and nine Indiana congressman, Civ
ing him total of 81 votes, or more
than a majority Of the Republican votes
in the house Later. word came from To-
peka that Of the Republican congress-
men in Kansas were also for Henderson.