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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-06
BRIEF BENWOOD NOTES.


William Blake is confined TO his
home quite i'll of grip.
Edward A. Hartmann, of Brooklyn,
N. y, is guest at the home of J. B.
OHearn, of Main street, while in the
city on business.
Joseph Manley, of McMechen street,
is i'll of grip.
John Hardy. arrested by Officers
kerns and Gately Saturday night on
the charge of throwing a stone through
window of a car on the Wheeling
street railway line Saturday after
noon, will be arraigned before Mayor
Sheppard to-day. A man arrested by
Officer Kerns for drunkenness, will also
appear to-day before the Mayor.
1t is anticipated that things will have
been gotten into shape at the Wheeling
steel plant, which is off undergoing re-
pairs and improvements, for a resump-
ton of operations on Monday after
next.
A number of people from this city
will attend the performance of st.
Mary'S minstrels to take place to-mor-
row night at Seibert's hall under the
auspices of the congregation of st.
Michaels church at Edgington Lane.
John Brooks, of Moundsville, who re-
Gently was granted the right to tunnel
under McMechen street at a point
south of the b. & o. bridge for the pur-
pose Of reaching the coal veins beneath
the surface of the hill at the rear OF
the city, is having the ground in that
vicinity surveyed at present for the
proposed work. 1t is anticipated that
the work of tunneling at the point
mentioned will commence some time
during the present week,
There is considerable talk at present
among quite number of men residing
at various points along Bogg's run, OF
forming a company for the purpose OF
erecting a nail factory at McMechen.
Those who are interested in the pro-
posed project will hold a meeting
shortly for the transaction OF business
concerning the matter. If the factory
is built it will be a structure equipped
throughout with the latest improved
machinery, providing for the manu-
facture OF iron nails.
A number Of young society folks OF
this city will give a select hop this
evening at Holderman's hall in Upper
Benwood. A large number of invita-
lions have been issued for the occasion
Quite a lively fight took place In up
per Benwood Saturday night, in which
a number Of men residing in that sec
ton of the city took part 1t was re-
ported that two OF the combatants re-
ceived bruises and cuts about their
bodies. In fact, everybody in the con-
fiict received a good humping. No ar
rests had been made by the police at
a late hour last night.
Mrs. Martha Cannon, OF this city,
who died at the home Of her son, Ed
ward, at Wheeling, last Friday. Is sur
vived by her husband, John Cannon,
and two sons.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-06
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,
Senate Chamber,
CsharleSt on
CHARLESTON, February 2,

CHARLESTON, February a. 1899.
Thos; v Salisbury, Esq, ,,,.
Dear Sir:@Your esteemed favor of the
31st ult. is at hand and L beg to express
the qualification | feel in your and your
Assembly's commentator of my position
on the fee question, and l desire to re-
turn my sincere thanks for your cordial
1t is my ardent hope that the day is not
far distant when this burning question
will be settled by an abolition OF the
whole system. If the proposed revision
of the Constitution as contained in the
committees report now in the hands OF
our Senate, has no other merit, 1t pos
sesseS the one of elimination of the OBJ
noxious system of fees and gives the, tax
payers and people of the State that which
by right is their own; but there's not a
single proposition contained that does not
commend itself most highly, and II prop
erly and fairly put before the people
would not be approved and adopted.
1t is a pleasure and encouragement 10
know that ones efforts and actions are
understood and approved by those we
have the honor to represent, and there IS
no part of my constituency whose cor
dial endorsement and approval brings
more pleasure than your own and the
Assembly for which you speak.
With fullest appreciation and respect,
I am, Very truly yours
n. f. WHITAKER
Division No. 103, street railway en-
ployes of the Wheeling line, which was
recently organized, has elected these
delegates to the Trades Assembly:
Martin Hassett, H Lafian, John Hef-
ner. The delegates from the Division
formed by the employees of the Elm
Grove line are: VIM. G. Meyer, w.
Leslie Smith, N. Schaffner.
Crescent Lodge No. 8, A. A. of I. and
S. w, has sent Peter Walt, John Wood
and Fred Williams to the Assembly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-06
SCOTTISH RITE MASONS.

The Scottish Rite body of West Vir-
ginia will assemble in this city Tues
day morning for three days session
at the Masonic Temple. and a large
number of representatives prominent
in the Order throughout the State will
be present. On Thursday evening, af-
ter the work is completed, the annual
banquet will take place, at the Hotel
Windsor
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-06
A REGULAR MEETING
Of the Belmont Central Trades and
Labor Union,

HELD YESTERDAY AFTERNOON
AT BELLAIRE-CRE S
RECEIVED FROM A NUMBER OF
DELEGATES - THE STANDING
COMMITTEES TO SERVE DUR
ING THE ENSUING YEAR WE'RE
APPOINTED-OTH BUSINESS
OF A ROUTINE NATURE TRANS
ACTED.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-06
A DESERVED RECOGNITION
OF the Industry and Business Ability of
Mr.George Baird.

OF the Industry and Business Ability of
Mr.George Baird.
Mr.. George Baird, the local repre-
sentative of the Mutual Life Insurance
Company, Of New York, has received
from President w. A. McCurdy, of the
corporation named, a trophy in the
shape of a loving cup, known to the
company and its representatives as the
Presidents Cup, and which is annually
awarded in the contest for new bust
ness among the agents OF the corpora
ton.
For Mr.. Baird to carry off this tro-
ply so soon after embarking in the
business is a substantial evidence Of
his business ability and industry, and
his friends are not less proud Of his sue
cess than is his company.
The cup is on exhibition in the win
dow of the Dillon, Wheat & Hancher
jewelry company.
Boys Purs Gum Boots; Fleece Lined, for
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-06
to the Register.


Parkersburg, W. Va, February s.
A rumor is current in railroad circles
here that John Jay Archer. until re-
Gently the general freight end passen-
ger agent of the Ohio River railroad
here, will succeed Mr.. Robinson, the
receiver Of the B. & o. S.-W. In the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-06
The Modern WAY

Commends itself TO the well-informed.
to do pleasantly and effctually what
was formerly done in the crudest man
ner and disagreeably as well. To
cleanse the system and break up colds,
headaches, and feyers without unpleas-
ant after effects, use the delightful
liquid laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Manufactured by California Fig Syrup
Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-06

Yesterday. under the order Of Chief Of
Police Clemans, OF Saturday night, the
saloons and gambling rooms were open
as usual. In short. thing are lust the
same; no change"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-06
WILL KEEP Tab
On Legislators Hostile to the Labor
Laws.

NAMES OF THOSE VOTING
AGAINST TO BE PLACED IN A
LITTLE BOOK FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE - FREE BRIDGES
ADVOCATED AND THE FEE SYS-
TEN DENOUNCED-ESP
CONCERN FOR THE CHILD La
Dor BILL AND THE EIGHT
HOUR LAVA BOUQUET TOSS
ED TO THE PRESS-TRADES AS
EMILY THOROUGHLY IN
EARNEST AND MEMBERS ON
THEIR METAL.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-06
GEO. N. SHOOK q co.
SHOOK < CO.
They're Dreams"

Said tasty lady who had Just viewed our New
SILK WAISTS. Exquisite they certainly are,
and a decided advance in Waist making; French
fashion plates only give one fair idea Of these
new Waist creations. Silk Waists are one of
the liveliest issues Of the day. Our great Silk
selling proves this. ll0 Silk Remnants here-big
enough for Waists-to further confirm this
statement. These 60 on sale to-day at
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-06
A RAILROAD RUMOR.

Special Sale of Mems $3.50 Felt Boots.
for SI.15 at MeFaddens. 1899 Market st.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-06
no VALLEY TRADES AND LABO,
ASSEMBLY.

WHEELING, W. Va, Jan. 81, 1899.
Hon. n. Z. Whitaker
My Dear Sir:-Noticing in the late news
from the legislative body in our State
that. you are referred to as being opposed
TO the bs fe cosy system desire 70 say to
accord with the above central labor body.
Long ago the Trades Assembly went on
record as being opposed TO. that system,
and now that you are credited as favor
ing its abolition, allow me to convey to
you that the above body is positively with
you.
regret that our regular meeting does
not occur (Feb. Eth in time to place
in your hands our approval of the position
you have taken in this very important
question to our people
L also inform you that the opposition
TO the fee system is not one sidedb poit-
ically. so far as the Assembly is con-
cerned. Delegates of both parties in our
organization oppose it, and l hope you
will succeed. Respectfully,
[Seall THOS. V. SALISBURY,
Secretary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-06
OPEN AS USUAL.

Mems Genuine 22 80 Candee Gum Boots,
for 81 .9S at meFadden.s
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-06

place vacated by him on the Norfolk
and Western.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-06

Mems or Boys Best soc Gum Overshoes
for csc at McFadden's, 1922 Market st.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-06
cure and record names Of all eembers
OF the Legislature voting II and
AGAINST Labor. hills rarr;nd

cure and record names of all Members
OF the Legislature voting 1br and
against labor bills. Carried.
The secretary was instructed to draw
up resolutions expressing the thanks
of the Assembly for the efforts of the
Ohio county delegation in upholdine
labor measures now before the Legis-
lature.
The executive officers of the Assem-
bly, were empowered to respond to any
call from the friends of labor at Char
lesion
Moved that House bill No. 20, provid-
ing for the election of U. S. senators
by popular vote be Endorsed. Carried
unanimously.
A vote Of thanks was extended to
the Register, Intelligencer and News
for the commendable work they are
doing in the interest of labor and the
attitude they maintain toward the pro-
posed labor legislation.
This correspondence between Secre-
tary Salisbury and Senator Whitaker
was read.
OHIO VALLEY TRADES AND LABOR
ASSEMBLY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-06

Boys Purs Gum Boots; Fleece Lined, for
$I.25 at McFadden's. 1922 Market st.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-06
JUST ONE-HALF!

Adouble opportunity presented as we will take
pleasure in showing the New Waists yours to
copy free of cost: The New Antique Silk ALL
Overs, Silk Tuckngs and Shirrings JUDY Trim
mings, RufHed Ribbons, Narrow Laces Enam-
eled Buttons, ETC., received in most liberal guam
titles to-day, will also be needed in the make
up of your waist Come and see these beauti-
full dress accessories.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-06

$3.50 Box Calf Waterproof Shoes, for
S2.4S at McFadden's, 1922 Market st.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-06
Hit Hardest OF All

Are the prices of a great surplus of Stamped
Linens, Spachtel and Renaissance pieces, Cush-
ion Covers and Art Goods generally. This rich
and varied collection covers two counters in
centre Of store. Prices are
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-01
MINERS STRIKE
in ARKANSAS
Coal Being Confscated by the
Railroads.
NO FIGHT ON OPERATIVES
Owners Claim That the Interference
the United Mine Workers ofAmer-
lea accused the Trouble
ers Will Go Out.
NO FIGHT ON OPERATIVES

Fort Smith, Ark, February 28.-The MIN
ers at Huntington and Bonanza and several
other mines went out today. Those at
Jenny Lind have not yet quit work. They
are engaged In the "clean up and the gem
eral strike will occur tomorrow.
The fight is not so much against the min
ers, the operators say, as against the IN
reference of the United Mine Workers of
America. All small important mines of the
country are selling the dealers extensively
and this is the only saving circumstance OF
an otherwise imminent coal famine. The
results of the strike are certain to be Sc
rious.
On Monday the various railroad COM
panies whose lines run through the coal
fields of Western Arkansas and the Indian
Territory began the confiscation of all coal
which came in sight Every car of coal on
the Frisco, Missouri Pacific, Choctaw and
Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf at Fort
Smith and other points has been seized In
anticipation of the strike. AS fast as the
cars were loaded they were confiscated
and not since 1874 has the question of coal
supply been so difficult of solution. The rail-
roads are sustained in the practice of con-
fiscation by custom and the courts, as
they are protected under federal law re-
garding public carriers and by the laws reg
ulating the transmission of the United
States mails.
Four hundred men quit work today at
Altus, completely closing down the mines
at that camp. c9
Made Favorable Impression
st. Louis, February pa special to the
Republic from Fort Smith, Ark. says:
The notice of the Western Coal and Min
ing company posted at its different mines
has made favorable impression on many
miners. The. company announces that the
advance will not be granted and states that
no reduction of wages has been made by
this company for ten years. notwithstand-
ing that the price of coal and the cost of
the miners living have materially de-
creased. The miners at Hungtington, Coal
Hill and Doning quit work today.
Negroes to Take Miners Places
Pana, ILL.,, February 2S.-One hundred
negro miners will leave here tomorrow for
Hartshorn and McAlister I. T., to take the
places OF union miners who are on strike.
The southwestern operators today furnish
ed them tickets.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-01
KIPLING IMPROVED.
Everyone Now More Hopeful of His
Recovery

New York, March lat 1:30 this morning
DIR. Dunham in attendance on Rudyard
Kipling made a statement, in which he
said he was not discouraged.
"Mr. Kipling,' he said, "is better in one
sense and worse in another. We hope to
be able to issue a more favorable bulletin
in the morning"
On being asked as to what he meant by
this, DIR. Dunham said he could not ex-
plain, but physicians would understand it.
1t is taken to mean that Mr.. Kipling has
not yet passed through the crisis of the
disease, but perhaps the crisis would be
reached before the next bulletin is posted.
Although it was impossible to get DR..
Janeway, DIR. Durham, Mr.. Doubleday or
any other persons from the sick room, or
in the confidence of the family or persons
to talk except in the most non-committal
manner, it was evident that hopes have
been renewed for Mr.. Kiplings recovery.
The statement that the respiratory func-
ton has so far improved that the use of
oxygen is no longer necessary is taken by
the friends of Mr.. Kipling to be most
favorable indication.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-01
THE POPE ILL.
Pontifcal Receptions and Ceremonies
Will Be Postponed.


Rome, February 2S,-The pope was taken
suddenly i'll this morning and his audiences
have been suspended .a
The pope had fatigueing day yesterday
receiving congratulations on the approach
ing anniversary of his coronet. and COM
planned of the cold, which has been intense
for two days. This morning the pontin
complained of a pain in his side. DR.. La
poni found some fever and ordered the pa
tient to remain in bed and take complete
rest. The physician has since visited the
pope three times 1t Is almost certain that
the pontificial receptions and ceremonies
fixed for March and will be counter
manded.
DR.. Laponi will sleep at the vatican to-
night. He declines to give any informa-
ton. DR.. Mazzoni has also visited the
pope professionally during the day.
Callers at the vatican have found every
thing in the usual condition there, and all
inquiries were met with the denial that the
popes indisposition is serious.
HIS holiness rose this morning at II
O'Clock but DIR. Laponi insisted on his re-
turning to bed, as he was suffering from
fever following a general chill, with pains
in the lumbar region.
Cardinal Rampolli, papal secretary of
state, paid SeVeral ViSitS " TIC poPe III ehS
course Of the day.
The receptions for March and the SER
vice In the papal chapel fixed for the fol-
lowing day has been countermanded, but
the diplomatic dinner arranged for Thurs
day will be given,
Tomorrow the osservatore Romano VIII
nublish an official bulletin regarding the
nopes illness. In the mean time the cleri-
cal papers are silent on the subject.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-01
FIRED ON THE CALLAO.
Rebels at Malabon Fire on the United
States Cruiser.

Manila, February 2SA:35 p. m.-The
rebels at Malabon fired upon the cruiser
Callao from the jungle yesterday while
Admiral Dewey was visiting the Monad-
mock. Three shells were dropped by the
monitor into the Malabon church. demol-
ishing tho structure and killing a number
of rebels who were inside.
A factory at Malolas is reported to be
running day and night to supply ammuni-
tion for the insurgents.
There has been the usual desultory firing
along the various parts of the line but the
only casualties today are Captain David
s. Elliott, of Company G, Twentieth Kan
sas volunteers, and private of the same
regiment. They are both seriously wound
ed. They were shot by the enemy's sharp
shooters near Caloocan.
A battalion of the Twenty-third United
States infantry relieved the battalion of
Macati today The latter will be ordered to
embark on the transport st. Paul tomor-
row.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-01
NO MORE SHIPS TO Be SENT
Navy Department Cannot Now
Spare Additional Gunboats.
CASTINE SAILS > N PORT SAID
Vessels of F .1rausht Would Be o
$ Service.
OTIS HI 5 SITUATION IN HAND
The Fact That He Can Spare Troops to
Be Sent to Other Portions of the
Archipelago Regarded as
Favorable Signs.
OTIS HI 5 SITUATION IN HAND

Washington, February 2S.-The fact that
General Otis finds it possible to spare men
to go to other islands of the Philippine
group outside of Luzon, as he reports in his
cablegram received at the war department
today, Is taken by the officials as the most
reassuring Indication that has come to the
department lately. Assuming that the gen.
erals declaration that everything has been
quiet for the past three days applies only
to that time it is felt at the department,
that he surely would not send soldiers to
Nergps and to Cuba If he felt any doubt
as to his ability to maintain himself at
Manila.
1t is said at the navy department that
there is no probability that additional ships
will be ordered to reinforce Dewey's fleet
in the near future. The department can
scarcely spare any more of the smaller gun
boats and that is the only kind of craft
needed to police the Philippine islands and
to cut off smuggers. The big ships would
| be very expensive to maintain from their
great draft and would find 1t difficult to
run down the little coasting schooners and
light draft steamers which abound In east
eastern waters.
The Castine Sails
The Castine sailed today from Port Said
for Suez on her way to Manila. She should
arrive in about three or four weeks, and
will prove valuable acquisition to the
fleet. Admiral Dewey's purpose is to make
a determined attempt to cut off further
supplies of arms and ammunition to the
insurgents. These, 1t is known, are going
into the islands in small quantities from
Hong Kong and Singapore, notwithstand-
ing the efforts of the United States secret
service men to spot the sales and inform
the United States authorities.
Conditions in the Philippines favor the
blockade runners to the utmost. and the
task of keeping munitions of war out of
the hands of the natives will be difficult,
provided they have the money to purchase
the goods. The fact that these can be
bought in the open market in Asia cannot
be made a matter of complaint by our
government, for the reason that 1t always
has maintained the right of neutral citi-
zens to engage in such business; SO all that
all can be done Is to try to seize the arms
when they are a1oat and about to be
landed in the Philippines.
General Otis has made no mention in any
of his recent reports of any propositions
to surrender ascribed by the press reports
to the natives. Therefore, 1t Is assumed
at the war department that If the insur-
gents are in this state of mind they have
no, yet found the means to express them
selves officially to the American com.
manderS.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-01
MoLTNEAUx's CASE
Will Probably Be Presented to Grand
Jury Today.

New York, February 2S.-The case Of
Roland b. Molineaux will be presented to
the grand jury tomorrow and an indict-
ment against him for the murder of Mrs.
Katherine J. Adams asked for
David N. Carvalho, handwriting expert,
said today: go
'T don't believe that Molneaux wrote the
name and address on the poison package.
1 told Captain McClusky six weeks-ago
that did not believe Molineaux wrote the
address on the poison package. My mind
was made up then and still adhere to the
same statement. further told Captain
McClusky that If called to the state be-
fore the coroner's jury should have to
testify that after my examination of the
writings submitted IN the case 1t was my
belief that Molineaux did not address the
poison package. told him disagreed
with the handwriting experts who testified
at the inquest"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-01
YOUNG JAMES ACQUITTED.
Son of the Noted Bandit Adjudged Not
Guilty of Train Robbery.

Kansas City, February 28.-Young Jesse
James, son of the notorious bandit whose
name he bears, was tonight sdjudged not
guilty of completely in the robbery of
Missouri Pacific express train at Leeds. In
the outskirts OF Kansas City. The robbery
which the police accused young James Of
leading was committed on September 23rd
last, and was the last of numerous train
robberies in the outskirts of Kansas City.
The jury was out less than an hour and
the verdict Of acquittal was reached on the
first ballot. :