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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
THE PARCELS po,T rRoBa.EM.

On the first day of the present month
the parcels post treaty between the
United States and Germany went into
effect, and under it's provisions pack
ages weighing not to exceed eleven
pounds can be sent to or from Germany,
at a cost of twelve cents a pound. This
Is a good thing, and a distinct advance
upon previous conditions, but it calls
attention to the fact that whereas
eleven pounds of merchandise can be
sent to Germany in one package at the
within the borders of the United States
limits the weight of the package to
four pounds, and the charge is sixteen
cents per pound. This fact demon
strates the necessity for immediate Con-
%gressional legislation, and the establish
ment of a regular parcels post on the
English system, which is perhaps the
most perfect yet devised, and which is
immensely popular.
"A low QdJo o5O llO ltS5lolCl CdllCQ
attention to the demand of the express
companies of this country that mer-
chandise be excluded from the mails,
and remarked that a contrary step
should be taken by Congress. The time
to carry this suggestion into effect is
opportune. There is no good and suf-
ficient reason why parcels up to say
fifteen pounds in weight should not be
sent within the limits Of the United
States, at about ten cents per pound.
The Inauguration of this system would
be of immense service to the people,
and once established, we would Won
der how we ever got along without it.
The parcels post business in England,
where it has reached its highest de-
velopment, is immense, and it pays.
In the year 1898 the English postoffice
department carried and delivered sixty
seven million packages. In Germany
the parcel post, which also covers Aus
tria, has been notably successful,
and in Berlin so, 900 parcels have been
delivered in a single day, while in the
year named Germany sent eleven mil
lion packages through the international
mails, and its parcels business with
other nations exceeded one hundred
million dollars.
The criticism will be made at once
that the postofiee department of the
United States is now running at a loss,
and that the Inauguration Of a parcels
post would Increase the efficiency.
This is not true of any other country
but ours. The postofice departments
of all other countries show a profit,
and there is no reason why it should
not in America. The fact is, the post
office department deserves and should
receive the immediate and serious at
tention of Congress. 1t is possible to
bring about one cent letter postage.
among other things, and there should
be a concerted movement in the direc-
ton of giving this most important and
popular function of the general gov
eminent the attention it needs and de-
serves.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
A AWARD.

The Anglo-N venezuelan Commission Dis
allowed Some Claims of Both Countries.
PARIS, October By the decision
Of the Anglo-VeneZuelan boundary ar
bitration commission. some of Great
Britain's claims as to the interior and
on the coast are d~isallowed. Her
frontier will start at the Waini river.
The award was unanimous. 1t is con-
sidered in the nature of a compromise
rather than as favoring VeLezuela. 1t
was read at 1905 p. m.
PARIS, October 3-The award of the
tribunal, briefly summarized, means
that the 600, 1000 square miles claimed
by Venezuela, that country obtains on
ly 100, 600, formed partly of the marsh
land lea the river Barima, and a por-
ton in the interior; while Great Brit
ain retains all the forest country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
ROT.

This piece of characteristic Republi-
a newspaper drivel is from the col
umns of that ultra administration sheet,
the Chicago Inter-Ocean. 1t is worth
reproduction as an example of the sort
of meat Republicans are Icing fed on
these days:
"A week ago the Republican campaign
in Ohio was opened by Judge Nash and
Colonel Roosevelt, who spoke on expan-
sion and other issues to $4,000 responsive
and enthusiastic people. Or SATURDAY.
John r. Mclean. the Democratic candi-
cratic stronghold, Butler county, 10 5000
indifferent people. Every wcrd said hv
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
CURRENT COMMENT.
WHY ENGLAND is DISTURBED

Memphis Commerciai-Appeal.
1t is no cause for surprise tha the
Orange Free State has concluded to join
it's fortunes with the Transvaal. The
course pursued by the English govern
ment towar the Beers of south Africa
has been stained with every Imaginable
species of hypocrisy. false pretense and
broken promise.
England has no claim to the country re-
claimed from savagery by the Beers. Her
intermed0ling with these sturdy pioneers
in Cape Colony so disguised them that they
left for the Transvaal in order TO be free
to govern themselves. England has
recognized and then Cancelled her recogni-
ton of their independence. She had vir-
tually abandoned all claim to suzerainty
until gold was discovered. Subsequently
to that event ashe revived the claim, but,
according to the last convention. she re-
served only one item of suzerainty, and
that was the condition that the Transvaal
should make no treaty with a foreign
government without the approval of the
English government. She abandoned ali
right to interfere in the internal affairs
of the Transvaal.
But Joseph Chamberlain, as conscience
less a b~uccaneer as any that ever sailed
the Spanish main, has utterly d~ishonored
this virtual pledge and has demanded
that the English adventures and rufians
who have swarmed to the Transvaal on
account Of the gold discoveries should be
allowed to become burghers in the Trans
vaal at the same time that they remained
citizens of England.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
LAID AT REST.

Tie funeral of Mrs. Margaret Floor
took place from her late residence on
Caldwell's run yesterday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock. The services were con
Quoted by Rev. James Smith and were
attended by the many relatives and
friends of the deceased. The remains
were taken to Mt. Zion cemetery for
burial. The pall-bearers were Messrs.
George Acker, Henry Yenke, Charles
McConkey, John Cole, George Lane,
James Wagner, Henry S~hellhause,
Charles Gilmore and Edward Bice.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
B. & o. TANK BURST.

The large B. & o. water tank near
the foot of REIMBURSEMENT street burst
yesterday morning at an early hour
and the water spread over a considerable
portion Of ground in the vicinity, flood
ing the old section of the Spears axle
works The force with which the water
struck the plant caused part of the
south wall to cav in. The interior of
the works was damaged very little.
The accident was reported to the water
works officials and the water was turn
ed off promptly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04

The Sultan of Sulu maintains a
pretty extensive harem. and is being
subsidized to behave himself. This
practically amounts to this govern
ment defraying the expenses of the
Sultan's numerous household. And yet
there is a kick" by some people
on admitting an Utah Congressman
to his seat because he happens to
have married several wives a good
many years ago and insists upon his
duty to take care of them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
NEW DEFINITION OF TREASON.

Helena CMont.) Independent.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt, leader of
the English liberal parliamentary party,
is in the catalogue Of traitors. He Opposes
war by England against the Beers. IN
these days a man is a traitor who does
not indorse the criminaliy aggressive
policy of a strong nation against a weak.
BY this standard the English declared our
forefathers traitors in 1776. We have
adopted that staGard to a considerable
extent in this country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
TICKET.

To the Editor of the Register.
Sir:-Permit me to respectfully submit
this ticket and platform ;or the Democ-
racy. In my humble judgment it wouid
make the Hanna candidate look like
fifteen bad pennies:
For President,
GEORGE DEWEY, of Vermont.
For Vice President,
FITZHUGH LEE, of Virginia.
Platform-George Dewey, Fihzhugh Lee
and the Stars and Stripes.
ANTI-IMPERIALIST.
Cambridge Springs, Pa, October 2, 1899.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
DIED.

LAUGHLIN-At Hot Springs. Virginia,
Sunday, October 1st, 1899, Lucy NJ, wife OF
George A. Laughiin.
Funeral Wednesday morning, October 4,
1899, at 10 o'clock from the residence of
Mrs. Sydney P. Laughlin, Woodsdale. In
terment at Greenwood cemetery.
~O'NEAL-On Tuesday, October Sd. 1899.
at 1870 a. m, Caroline, wife of John b.
O'Neal. in her 51st year.
Funeral services at family residence. No.
9S Eighteenth street, Thursday afternoon
at 2 o'clock. Friends of the family re-
specially invited TO attend. Interment at
Peninsula cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
practical II.LUsTRATIoN.

Only the other day, at Akron. o.,
Teddy Roosevelt talked to the audi
ence before him of the beneficial iniu-
ences of trusts, while Boss Hanna
smiled his approval of the sentiments
and George K. Nash, Republican can
didate for Governor, purred like a
cat taken in out of the wet. Since
that speech something has happened
at Akron. One of the industries of
the town has fallen into the clutches
of the salt trust and has been closed
down, throwing a considerable number
of workmen out of employment. The
beauties of the trust system will have
to be explained oyer again to the
voters of Akron.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04

The Office of the Secretary of State
of New Jersey is a good thing. Dur
ing the last fiscal year 1,945 e COM
panies were incorporated, many of
them big trusts, and the fees reached
the astonishing figure of $72S,023, to
which must be added the regular annu-
a. franchise taxes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
PUBLICITY NOT ALWAYS ATTAIN.
ABLE.
Cincinnati Enquirer.

Cincinnati Enquirer.
We are told that publicity will protect
the country against any abuses by the
trusts. When Congress was held up a few
years ago by the sugar trusts, to control
legislation, publicity was sought as to the
methods that particular trust had EN-
pioyed. An investigation was instituted
by the Senate to ascertain if any Senator's
had been operating in sugar. The trusts
padlocked the mouths OF all their officers
and agents and one broker knew so much
tha ne went to Jail rather than give in
formation as to the stock operations be-
tween Senators and outsiders.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04

The latest foreigner to arrive in this
country in search of a wife and pre-
sumably also of money, is Prince
Alexis Karageorgewitch, of Russia. He
ought to get his name amputated at
both ends, as a starter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04

Judge Nash and Colonel Roosevelt In
favor of the war policy OF 5hc govern
many u~tterances Of Mclean in opposition
to the war policy were applauded at all.
The real facts are almost diametrical-
ly the opposite of the Inter-Ocean state
ments. Teddy Roosevelt, to put it
mildly, made a mule of himself in Ohio,
as he did in New York, when he de-
clared the welcome to Dewey by the
people to be a Republican demonstra-
ton, and the New York Governor will
not be asked to pay a return visit to
aid the Nash campaign, for he did de-
cidedly more harm than good. Judge
Nash received a fair greeting, as was
to be expected in a naturally Republic
can State, and with all the power OF
the State and national government,
backed by the trust influence and the
personal endeavors of Hanna. ct al, to
bring out a crowd. But it was reserved
for Mr.. Mclean to arouse real enthus-
iasm among the people. 1t remains to
be seen what sort of welcome McKin-
ley will meet with when he swings
round the circle ~ostensibly in the inter-
ests of Judge Nash, but in reality in
his own, and an anxious public will
await with interest to hear his reasons
why anybody should vote the Republi-
can ticket in Ohio, aside from uphold
ing the administration"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04

not appear to have relieved the New
York situation to any great extent.
The trouble probably is that the non
ey market is in the hands Of a few men
able to control it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04

OIL CITY, Pa, October 3.-Credit
balances 81 so. Certificates opened and
closed at 81 40 bid for cash oil. Ship
ments 72,601; average 64,879. Runs
33, 747; average 23,02S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
FUTURE PHILIPPINE POLICY.
Washington Times

Washington Times.
Millions of intelligent people are waiting
to learn what the President intends to do
about Otis and how far he means to go in
purging the administration and partlcu-
larly the War Department, of the organ
ization which has made the Philippine
scandal possible. There is a general inn
preston abroad that Secretary Root is in
accord with pubic sentiment in this d.rec-
ton and that from the beginning of his
connection with the war office he has
combatted the influence behind the mis-
takes, corruption and other demoralizing
elements of the Manila NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The mere removal of Otis and the rele-
cation of DENLY to the luxurious private
life now within his ability TO enjoy will
not satisfy the public demand for reform.
Such a sop will not make the impression
upon the popular mind needed by the adj
ministration to promote its political in
terests in Ohio and Nebraska. The as
signment of a real general to the Philip
pine command would help; but it must be
thoroughly understood that the next gov
ernor general is to be given full authority
and is not to be controlled from Wash
ington or anywhere else in behalf of the
trade in arms and ammunition with the
rebels or in promotion of other and and
non-treasonabie smuggling operations.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04

AS a result of the town elections in
Connecticut the Republicans gained
nine towns and the Democrats five. AS
the Republicans expected to show a net
Democratic loss, the result isn't half
bad.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
OIL NEWS.
e Register.

Special to the Register.
MARIETTA. Ohio, October 9.-The Davis
& Ralston Oil Company drilled their well
No. 4, on the Rowell farm, three miles
south of the city, to-day. TIL well is
flowing twenty-five barrels an hour.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04

So H. c.. Payne, of Wisconsin, is to
run McKinley's coming campaign. This
is a. direct insult to Hanna.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04

Captain Oberlin NJ. Carter, late Of
the United States army, is probably
now on his way to the military peni-
Tertiary at Fort Leavenworth, Kan
sas. He should have been there a year
ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04

Senator Hanna, like most other Re-
publicans, is in favor of a law against
the trusts, but is opposed to its en-
forcement.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04

When city officials and ex-city Off
Gals fall out, there is a possibility of
Developments.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
KILLD BY A CAR.

Special to the Register.
HUNTINGTON, w. Va, October s.
A two-year-old child of Charles Lyons,
a prominent citizen, was killed by an
electric car here tonight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04

Wheeling is preparing a royal well
come to the knights of Iythias. It's
going to be a great occasion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04

Governor Roosevelt, of New York, is
the champion egotist. He wears the
belt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
A SUGGESTION.
E W. Va. October

CAMERON, w. Va, October 2
To the Editor of the Register
Sir:I have been a silent. but constant
reader of the Register since 1884, but have
never contributed anything to I'll its val
liable columns. I therefore hope you VIII
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04

Call money loaned as high as 40
per cent. in New York. yesterday.
What is to be the end of this?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04

P%ittsburg exposition xcursion.
From Wheeling via Pennsylvania
Lines Thursday, Oct. 9Th, tickets good
returning until Saturday. Oct, 18th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
A sUPERFLUoUs ENDORSEMENT.

Chicago Chronicle.
Mr.. John NJ. 1nurston's assurance that
he heartily indorses the Philippine policy
of our noble executive is entirely super
fiuous. Mr.. Thurston is noted for indors-
ing anything and everything suggested or
desired by our noble executive. He is i'm
mediately and completely adaptive. Yet
when he assumes to speak for the entire
population of Nebraska We may venture
to doubt his entire reliability. Mr.. Thurs
ton may love the people of Nebraska,
but the people of Nebraska do not yearn
for him to any great extent-a fact which
he has recognized in announcing super
fluously that he doesn't want to go pack
to the Senate. He couldn't go back to
the Senate. He couldn't be elected road
supervisor by the people of Nebraska and
he knows it. Hence, when he assumes to
voice their sentiments he is simply i'm
pudent as usual. 1t is Mr.. Thurston's
favorite boast hat he began life as the
driver of a coal wagon. He ought to be
driving a coal wagon still. Men who drive
coal wagons are usually honest and truth
full.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
PAGE

Single-Breasted Sack suits-D. Gundling
& Co.
A Discount of 25 Per Cent Just at the
Beginning of the Season-stone d Ihomas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04

WANTED-Apples for Cider Vinegar:
highest market price paid for wind-falls
and shaken apples. H. j. HEINZ Co,
Northside, Pittshurg. ocSeqrgr
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
BUSINESS

/ CAN PLACE A MAN with small capital
IN manufacturing business netting 5000
weekly. The best opportunity for going
into business ever offered in Wheeling. In
v~estigate. REYNOLDS, Howell House.
oc4es
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
FEMALE HELP WANT ED.

W~ANTED-Girl for general Homework.
Apply at So Twelfth street. oc1e&dh
WANTED-One hundred girls TO stem
tobacco. Apply az BLOCH BROS. To-
BACCO co. seSe&dh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


Fourth Page.
Card of Thanks-Sisters of st. Joseph.
For Sale-Ohio Valley Manufactures.
Commissioners Sale OF West Liberty
Real Estate.
Wanted-First-Class ~resser.
Excelsior Baking Powder-R. II. List
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04

Mems Fleece Lined underwear-McFad-
den's. =
Stifel & Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04
COMMISSIONERS SALE

OF WEST LIBERTY REAL ESTATE.
BY virtue OF the provisions of a decres
OF tne circuit Court of Ohio county. Nest
NlrEinia, rendered on the 18th DAY OF Sep
Iember, 1879, in the Chaneery cause OF
Nancy Rogers Admir-. VS.. Jane Buck
harmon ct al, / viii sell
ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH. 1895.
between the hours Of 10 O'Clock a. m. and
2 Q clock p, ms at Public Auction, on the
premises IN the town of West Liberty
Vest Virginia, TO the highest bidder, lot
No. a. situate and being in the town OF
west Liberty, West Virginia.
Terms of Sale-Cash.
G.. N. SHORTS,
u Z. Il. HENN1NG. Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Ohio county, West Virginia, do
cetrtfy chat G. N. Shorts, the Commis-
sioner whose name is signed to the fore
gong notice Of sale, has given bond in the
penalty. of two hundred dollars. as re-
cause.
Given under my hand this 4th day OF
oc4ll,lS,25 C. H. HENNING. Clerk.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENT rs.
DT5CoUNT8
GARD OF THANKS.

THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH, in charge
Of the Wheeling Hospital, desire to extend
their high appreciation of the gift of S2lOm
from Mr.. Geo. E. Stifel. For his liberal
DONATION they offer cordial thanks. oc4en
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sixth Page

Fifth Page.
Great Fall Selling-The Racket.
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Judge Mash and Colonel Roosevelt In
favor Of the war policy Of tue govern
ment was ~applauded 70 the echo. Not
to the war policy were applauded at all.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-04

tAfAAsfrn To EgY FOE CASH.
WI n III All Grades of Feathers,
HEV ~ Address, Il. q. Box 500.
Wheeling, w. Va.
oc2eb
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-17
To Our People

There are many small cities like
ours runningtheir own gas and wa
ter plants, and some of them own
and operate electric street railroads
with profit. We clip an article
from a reliable source, which is an
argument in favor of cities taking
hold of such enterprises and run
ming them, not to make money, but
to accommodate the taxpayers at
prices that are 5eyoud our compre-
hension. The article reads
Widues, in Lancashire, England,
owns a gas plant of its own Once
every year since it undertook mum
icipaI ownership it has realized a
surplus from the business and has
reduced the price of gas to consum-
ers. This year there is an advance
Of thirty per cent in the cost Of
coal, butin face Of it, the authori-
ties of Widnes have taken another
penuy, two cents on their charges
for gas, Their charge is now Is Sd
about thirty cents a thousand
feet to large consumers, and Is. 5d
about "a cents) to ordinary users.
Yet even at these rates the town is
making a handsome profit, The
cost of manufacture and distribu-
tion is found to be a triAe less than
halfpenny ll3 cents
cubic feet, the total cost,
including all charges for municipal
administration, interest and every
thing else, amounting to almost
exactly % cents in our money.
This leaves a profit of from six to
nine cents a thousand feet on all
the gas sold.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-17
Palais Royal

Iu passing T s. Mullins & Co.,
our attention was attracted by
their beautiful show window, filed
in a most artisticway with new silks,
crepons, gold embroided yoking,
black lace yokiqg, point de-esprit,
trimming, etc. This window filled
with these high class goods, blend
ing as they do Of perfect harmo.
nious shades, is a perfect gem.
This firm has deservedIy gained the
reputation of being the PaIais Roy
al of the city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-17
Postal Telegraph Co.

The Postal Telegraph company
with its characteristic hustIing
ability, has decided to push the
construction of its line TO this city
using wagons and teams for trans
portatiou of material to the grourd
the former arrangement of await
ing construction of the TeXar5aua,
Shreveport & Natcbez Ry, having
been abandoned. This viii enable
the company to open its doors to
the public about Oct. l5
Manager W. Y. Motley, says that
Mr.. r, C. PaXtOu, now with the
Vicksburg Office, viii have charge
of the night watch here. Mr.. Pax
ton has been with the company for
number of years.-Shreveport
Times.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-17
sEEINd Vii Qua FEELINds.

A physician makes the statement
that we see with our feelings, There
is more truth in this than the
thOughtless will perceive, For in
stance, take a man or woman with
a weak stomach, which has not the
power of giving to the blood the
nourishmeut it requires. The sys-
tenn is filed with poisonous bile.
Poor blood Coursing through the
brain poisons and weakens it, and
the sufferer is utterly incapable of
enjoying beauty of any sort, or even
hearty meal The reason the bill
ious and the dyspeptic who takes
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters finds
life brighter and pleasanter, is be.
cause it cleanses the system and
strengthens the stomach, See that
a private Revenue Stamp covers the
top of the bottle.