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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-05

Another of the young members of the
House is Jake Fisher, of Braxton, who
recently celebrated his twenty-seventh
birthday. The parish records will
probably show that he was christened
Jacob" but he always writes it
Jake" He is plain, unassuming
fellow, but one cf the ablest and most
influential members of the lower House
He has what is sometimes colloquially
termed AN old head" His judgment
is excellent. His mistakes are few.
His Democracy is of the uncompromis-
ing sort, which prevents a man from
scratching his ticket if the name of
his bitterest enemy is upon it. AS a
speaker, he is matter-of-fact and to the
point. He has no more use for ora
torical frills than for plug hat. Jake
is a lawyer, and a good one He has
been practicing five years in Braxton
and Webster. 1t is characteristic of
him that when he believes he is right
he is persistent to the point of stub
bornness. Jake is at ''loggerheads"
with his circuit judge. Recently he
appeared as counsel in a case in which
he had personal interest. The court
decided against him.
You have two remedies left, Mr..
Fisher" said the judge; either to cuss
me around the hotel Hobbies as you
have been doing, or carry the case to
the Supreme Court
IF it please Your Honor" was the
reply, Il will gladly avail myself of
both"
And so he did.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-05
Special to the Register.

Special TO the ReSiSter.
Charleston, W. Va, February A.
There was considerable levity at the
close of a laborious debate in the
House to-day. Some of it was at the
expense of Mr. Darst, who made an
elaborate argument against the re-
lection of a bill to prevent splitting on
the floors of churches and similar in
stitutions. He declared that he had
personal knowledge of the expectora-
ton of tobacco juice upon the floors Of
country houses of worship, which
made them look like hog-pens,
Mr.. Behrens, of Ohio, vehemently
declared that the bill should never
have been offered. 1t would put thj
State in a ridiculous light. Ths~bit
was not rejected, and when it, come
up for second reading. Mr., BehrenI
will offer an amendment 70 preva
members from depositing liquid
sence of scrap tobacco upon
floor of the House.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-05
Routine Proceedings on Fourth Page.
ALICE ATHERToN DEAD.

New York, February 4.-Alice Ather-
ton, the burlesque actress, died in this
city to-day. after a weeks illness, from
pneumonia
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-05

Denver, Colo. FEBRUARY The
weather was fair to-day, but continues
very corr, the minimum temperature
being Is degrees below zero.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-05
By Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
Washington, D. G. February 5.-No
confirmation can be had here of GER
tain published dispatches from Manila
reporting that conflict had occurred
there between the American forces and
the Filipinos. At an early hour this
morning it was given out in official
quarters that no advices had been re-
ceived from Gen. Otis, or any of the
American officials at Manila. The Off
ces at the White House and those at
the War Department through which
any communications from Gen. Otis
would be received were closed at the
usual hour.
Agoncillo and the remainder of the
Filipino representatives went to bed
before midnight and it was said at
their hotel that they had received no
dispatches during the evening.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-05

Two editorials in the Mail TribuTN
said to have been written by Secretay
of State Dawson, threaten to create
row among the Republicans. One IA
vors a constitutional convention. ant
the other is a weak defense OF the lei
syster.
The bin providing for a constitI
tional convention has been given
chance to pass. Party lines wiii~Sd
be drawn upon this matter. Most
the constitutional amendments sd
mitted by the commission created
the last Legislature have passed IA
Senate, and will probably be adopttf
by the House. They will be submitt,N
to the voters for ratification or r
iectiop. "A
blow at the fee system. She -
ger lies in the brief time ~
alton, and the possibility thai
stitutional amendments
crowded out of the calendarf by
matters. H. V. 4RKL
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-05

Not Due to Any Sentiment That the
Army Officers Had Not Vacated
Their Seats.

Washington
developed to,
the frsings
Committee d
Wheeler and !
army conni3
seats, that TIM
sion was main
GLIDING the
Hawaiian and
sions, Mr.. Hit
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-05
A BATTLE REPORTED.
Americans and Filipinos Said to Have Col
lded With Disastrous Effect on Both
Sides

Just how much the officials know is
uncertain. They all refuse to talk at
this writing.
The President has been aroused at
the White House, but he will admit no
visitors except those on official bust
ness.
Efforts to reach Agoncillo, the repre-
sentative of Aguinaldo, the Filipino
rebel leader, have failed at this writ
ing. 1t is his attitude toward the
American government which has caus-
ed much annoyance of late, and now
that the rebels he represents have OPP
ened fire on the United States forces,
it is considered justifable to arrest the
Filipino emissary as a spy. 1t is not
likely that anything will be done with
him save to prevent him communicate
ing with the insurgents.
Already kilograms are pouring in to
the Secretary of War from friends of
those On duty with the troops at Ma
Mia, asking for additional particulars.
News of the battle seems to have
spread on the wings of fire.
None of these inquiries, however,
can be answered.
The dispatches from Manila thus far
received record the American wounded
as numbering twenty men.
Their names are unknown.
Every effort will be made to rush to
the scene whatever aid may be neces-
sary, though it is thought that General
Otis has sufficient force at his COM
mand to cope with the situation.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-05

WASHINGTON. February 4--ForEZesf
yirginia-C Loudly, with rain or
northeast winds
For Western Pennsylvania
Snow In northern, rain or snsa
srn portions, winds becg z 5
north.
Mr. O. schnepf, the Opers a
gist. made the following
the temperature YESTERDAY MI
a m Is. u m. 81. .. q ~ r.
Weather cloudy.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-05

Printers have been working al
but have been unable to keep
the work of printing the
Senate was compelled to n
entire half day because bills
printed. Both houses have q
PEELED on more than one oc\
adjourn earlier than usual
same reason.
In the House to-day a resolutions
inquiry anent the subject was adopt
ed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-05

Mr.. Bowman, chairman of the HousS
Education Committee. has received al
opinion from Attorney General Il. "A
Rucker. on tAe constitutionallty s
the bill to prevent the salaAa
school books by persons other
the county repositories. The
is adverse to this bills-,but
ney General holds tFaVfS futur
tracts need be made with the an
tories.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-05

DEATH OF A SINGER
BERLIN, February l-Amalie Joachim.
the singer. is dead
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-05
From a Staff CORRESPONDENT.

From a Staff Correspondent
Charleston, w. Va, February An
no State in the Union, say those who
know, are the young men so prominent
as in West Virginia. They fill posi-
tions of honor and trust which else
where would only come as the record
of long party service. The personnel
of the present Legislature furnishes
convincing evidence of the truth OF the
statement The proportion of mem
bers who are under thirty years OF age,
is greater, perhaps, than ever before.
Even more remarkable is the fact that
the young men are the leaders. In
point of capability the present body is
said to be one of the most notable in
years, The skirmishes and open battles
for party advantage have called into
play the wit and resources on both
sides, and the young men have not
geen found wanting. In the game OF
politics their intelligence and judgment
have been invaluable in backing UP the
mature wisdom of their seniors.
The baby of the legislature, in point
of years, is Robert O'Brien, of Writ,
who is not yet %. He is merchant.
His diffidence prevents him from TAX
ing an active part in the discussions on
the floor of the House, but he is an ac-
tive worker in the committee rooms.
Stuart Bowman, of Barbour, is three
months older than O'Brien. He is one
of the most valuable members on the
the Committee on Education, and is
thoroughly familiar with the needs of
the common schools, as well as the
higher institutions of learning which
are part of the free school system of
the State. Bowman is ambitious. He
possesses the requisite energy and deter
mination to accomplish his aims. His
future is bright indeed He was born
of poor parents, and the measure of
SuCC6SS WHlCu nc IDS dCIICfCd 10 lcbl So
ly due to his own efforts. At fifteen
he taught a country school. Suisse
quently he attended the State Normal
school at Fairmont Then he entered
the Peabody Normal school, and dur
ing his first year carried off a fellow
ship. He attended the State Univers-
ity for two years. graduating last June.
He won three medals in debate and one
in oratory. The good people of Bar
bour county appreciated his pluck and
determination, and manifested their
appreciation in a substantial way by
electing him to the House of Delegates
by $50 more votes than the remainder
of his ticket received. After adjourn
ment of the Legislature, he will begin
the study of law.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-05

Is advertising an ex-
pense ? Certainly not.
1t is a business invest
ment, yielding a profit
big or little, according
to your skill and judg-
ment in investing your
money. The REGISTER
has no rivals as an adj
vertising medium.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-05

i. d. c.. February At
Ay in connection with
khe House Judiciary
ing that General
members holding
Id vacated their
in the commits
llSl AQuestion of in
HotN nbers of the
/ the q lian commits
tt and Mr.. Hyne, with the
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-17
Boston Welcomes AlRsr,

President Mckinley and several
mem,bers Of his cabinet visited Bos.
tor on the 18th. Among the dis
tingished visitors was Secretary Al.
ger. All Boston turned ont to greet
the visitors and tile reception was
most cordial to all except Alger. His
reception is told as follows by the dis
patches:
Several times during the parade
md amid general cheering, yells OF
derision and Kisses we're heard Tor
Secretary Alger. This was particu-
larry noticeable ut the corner Of Park
and Beacon streets.
@What't the matter with LongP"
frequently was the cry.
"What's the matter with Alger?"
was shouted as the procession passed
along Summer street.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-17
Fixed Him Up.

In one Of the black land counties
OF South Texas is negro doctor who
enjops more or less extensive prac-
tice among the colored population.
A white physician accosted him
on the road the other day, saying:
swell, Doctor Sam, where have you
been?"
"Been to see Bill Johnsing, sah /.
Wraslin' wild Nose Jones he bus a
blood vessel"
@Why, that's serious! What did
you prPscribe?"
"Ah! L done fix him up all right,
wild alum an gum arabic. Alum to
draw dee pants togedaah, an gum to
stick 'em."
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-17
SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE, 7 KEARNnY ST.

"Yah, yah! Beef! heef!" jeered the
the crowd. II took Mr.. Alger some
time to grasp.the sii u ton. At last.
however, he caught the drift of the
shouting, and hs gracious smiles
stIffened into lock of cold mpas-
siveness.
At the corner Of Beacon and
Charles streets, a group of young mi
litlamen established themselves with
the deliberate intention OF giving the
Secretary of Var u snub when he
passed, az was apparent from their
conversation, and when Secretary Al
gers carriage was abreast of the
they shouted in unIso "rhree Cheers
for General MilesT
At several other points attempts
were made to start ii hiss as Secretary
AlIer passed., but cheers for Presi
dent MrKinlcy dire wLed them.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-17
a Rare Chanoe-Ex.mInation Free.

Prof. A. w. Behrens, formerly in.
structor Mt the eye hospital at Bre-
men, Germany, has come to this place
to stay q short time with us.
This offers an excellent opportu-
nifty to those whose eyes are affected
or whose vision is imperfect to con-
suit the eminent German specialist.
They are sure to find the long secked
relief by following his advice. We
can congratulate our friends who will
have this chance to DO benefited
through his guidance mud skill and
the benefit Of his unparalleled know.
ledge OF all eye deficiencies. Prof.
Brehrens is located at the Depot
Hotel for one week.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-17

The Virginia Report saye: Col.
Boyle was IN Carson , esterday max.
ing arrangements preparatory to the
Introduction Of bill in the leglslu-
ture granting permission to com.
panH OF capitalists to tap Lake TaIo.
for the purpose Of securing power for
light and power plant to furnish the
twne of Carson, X no and Virginia
with electric hight and power.
The plan of the company ia To RIM
tunnel four miles III length starting
ON tile eastern slope of the Sierras and
Tap the lake SIX ar eight feet bel.
its present level. Mr.. Boyle thinks it
will take about four ears to con-
plete the tunnel as work can only be
done i'll one force.
The month Of the tunnel will he
ab"nt l.90n feet above the propos...
power plant. With this head at
water unlimited power can be devel
oped ana the head or flow of water
can be regulated to- suit the require
ments.
Concerning the cost of PUMPING
with pumps of the Rlsdon style and
pumps operated by electricity, the
cost Is at the ratio at seven to one,
The cost of the u mp in the G.. and G..
SHAFT will he abont 81 cents pei horse
power for the "a hours. mnd the cost
OF electric pump nR per no, be pnwer
for the same period will be about -
cents. Furthermore, Mr.. Boyle saye,
the shafts of'the Comstork could he
sunk and drained to a de pth of 6,OOu
feet.
1t 10 thought that enough water will
flow from the face of the tunnel to
furnish power for the running Of ali
compressors. machInp drills and cleo.
tr'c motors for hauling cars through
the tunnel. The proposition will ID
no way interfere with the water III the
Iru'kee river, for aa soon as che tun
mel is completed Il hulkhead will I'M
donhtedly be built in or near the
month of the tunnel, and no more
water will he used than is necessar,
to run the plant. The water, after il
has passed the plant, can be used to
irrlgate thousands of acres of fertile
lands IN the valleys.
The prof CT, # successful, will rank
next IN Importance, for the Conistock
to the finhing Of another bonanza OF
the early days. Rock that cannot be
worked now, will. with the advent of
II cent horse pnwer, trove veritable
bonnnzIs.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-17
Episcopal Church.

Divine service next Sunday-first
Sunday in Lent--at usual hours,
morning and evening.
Subject Of morning sermon, @1emp-
tation and Tempter"
Evening subject. "Gain and Loss"
Service every Wednesda evening
during Lent, with lecture. Next
Wednesday's subject, "why the
Church is called Protestant"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-17
Beware OF Ointments for Catarrh that
contain Mercury,

Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh that
contain Mercury,
as mercury will surel. destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reput-
able physicians, as the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good yon
Con possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, man ufactured by F.. j.
Cheney & Co, Toledo o, contains no
mercury, and is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mu.
cous eurfaces Of the system. In buy
ing Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you
get the genuine. 1t is taken inter-
nally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, BY
F. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free.
Solo by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-17
CATARRH or STOMACH.
a Ple1sSnt, Simple. but Safe and Eff
fectunl Cure for 1t.


Catarrh of the stomach has long
been considered the next thing to in
durable. The usual sym. toms are a
full or bloating sensation after eating
accompanied sometimes with sour or
watery rlsings, formation III gases,
causing pressure on the heart anC
lungs and difficult breathing; head
aches, tickle appetite, nervousness
and a general played ouI, languld
feeling.
There Is often d foul taste in the
mouth. coated tongue and If the inte-
rl"r OF the stomach could be seen
1t would show a iml, inflamed con-
ditiou.
The cure of this common and OBJ
situate trouble is found in treat
ment which Causes the food to be
readily, thoroughly digested Inc fore it
has time 20 ferment and irritate the
delicate nu uOus surfaces of the
stomach. To secure prompt and
healthy digestion is the one necess ,ry
thing to do and when normal digeS-
ton rs secured the catarrhal condi.
ton will have disappeared.
According to DR.. Harlanson the
safest and best treatment is to use af-
ter each meal tablet, composed Of
Diatase, Aseptic P.psin, little Nuy,
Golden Seal and fruit acids. These
tablets can now be found at all drug
stores under the name of S,uart's
Dyspepsia Tablets and not being a
patent medicine can he used with
perfect -afety and assurance that
healthy appetite and thorough diges-
ton will follow their regular use after
meals.
Mr.. N. j. Booher Of 27lO Dearborn
ST., Chicago, H., writes: "Catarrh is
a local condition resulting from u
neglected cold in the head, Whereby
tie lining membrane of the nose be.
comes intiamed and the poisonous
discharge therefron passing back.
ward into the throat reaches the stom-
acb, thus producing catarrh Of the
stomach. Medical authorities pre-
scribed for me for three years for
catarrh OF the stomach without cure,
but today 1 am the happiest Of men
after using only one box of Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets. ! cannot find an.
pr"priate words to express my gond
feeling. | have found flesh, appetite
and sound rest FROM their use.'
Stuart's Dyspepsia tablet is the
safest preparation us well as the sim
plest and most convenient remedy Tor
any form of indigestion, catarrh Of
the stomach, biliousness, sour stom-
ach. heartburn and bloatlng after
meals.
Send for little hooklet mailed free,
on stomach troubles. by addressing
Stuart Co., Mf?shau, Michigan.
The tablets can be found ut all drug
stores.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-17
SALMAGUNDI.

There are thirteen patients in the
county hospital.
Wesley Lopman returned today
from visit to Kansas City, Missouri.
Rev. Mitchell writes from his home
at Skyland that he is not sure when
he will return.
kenhart's remnant sale is a big
success. You can get big values for
little money there.
We don't know what the barometer
indicates, hut cur rheumatic leg saws
storm is brewuy.
Governor Sadler has signed tbe
bill t" authoriz, H. e. Cutting 70
compile the statutes Of Nevada.
Slime Aerk.ly and Ike Griswold
were in town yesterday. They report
plenty Of snow in Mound and Ruby
Valleys.
The section men filled up one Of
the mu holes On the post office cross
ing today. They have our permission
to fill up all the mu lholea in town.
On the SD ballot in the California
legislature yesterday Senator Simp-
son, who has been voting for Bulla,
changed to Burns There is no
change in the rest of the deadlocks,
Iost-On the road between Elko
and Shelton last Monday a Leaf her
Vallse. A LIBERAL reward will be
paid for the return Of the valise and
contents to B. T. Phillips at the De.
pot II otel, Elko, Nevada.
Charles Burnham has been con-
Victed Of bbery in the District
Court "f Ormshy county. He was
charged with stealing a watch from
the room Of Roy Crowen in the
Orn.sby Honse last fall.
N. P. Guldagger, at Jones' old
stand, is prepared to do blacks NTH
ing IN all Of its branches at prices to
suit the times. Horse shoemg and
wa"on w"k a speciality. All work
guaran@: ed. Take yonr work t. Mr..
Gn'dagger's sIcr if yon want it done
well and at reasonable prices.
After the pnrer was off the press
last evening the foreman gave each
men Der of the force hunk Of we'd.
dim cake ami peace was restored.
The editor will receive all contribu-
do'e of cake hereafter. AIRY newly
mfrried couple violating this rule
witt he killed on sight.
Rhpuma ism causes more aches
and pains than any other disease. It.
10 due to acid in the blood. and is
cured ny Hoo 20 Sarsaparilla which
neutraGzes this acid.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-17

Silver Stat: -GoIconda ia be-
coming hot town. Hardly q day
pas bnt Il fight NJ some nature
takes place. Yesterday afternoon a
shor'ing scrape waa one OF the ex.
citing scenes ~ the day. The names
nf the participants are not known at
the present writing.
\ snlid silver te1sponn was found
in the center "a block of Lexington,
No. coal bv Mrs. John Bowman at
Sc 'alia. The s,"'nn is Of Spanish or
Mexican workmanship and on the
handle is the number H67" How the
spoon became imbedded in the coal
is mystery
Over s5N0,000 will he spent during
1899 Ivy the burlington road in i'm.
provements to it's track, road-bed and
bridges west ~ the NJ ise ouri River.
Or this amount over S2nO.hOO will he
put into new iron bridges. One
hundred and fifty miles OF 75-ponnd
rails will replace lighter rails, and
over l,000,0O0 new ties will be put in,
There will he dance ut the resi-
den"e of Commissioner Reeds on the
18th Of this month. The email sum
OF 50 will pay for ticket admitting
ladies' and gents, three good meals
and all the hay ynur horses can eat
Those attending can dance M long ia
they want to. Good music has been
secured. Everybody invited. Come
and have good time.
The bill providing for the destruc.
ton Of noxious animals. introduced
in the legisla' nre, fixes a bounty ~ 81
for the scalp Of each mountain lion
killed. Az hunting for mountain
lions Like that Of tiger hunting is at.
tra"tive sport when the lions are not
hunting for you and the killing Of
one involves considerable personal
risk. it is not likely that a serious
depletion Of the State treasury will
follow should the bill become a Inv.
1t has been habit OF we'll to. do.
families in Havana to keep a COW in
the house. But the American san.
itary engineers decided while a COW
in the back bedroom was convent.
cnco when the children wanted milk,
it was not laid down as a q, cd thing
in any book Oh sanitation. and the re-
suit has been TO banIsh the COWS to
the green fields outside tho city. Now
those families are disguised with nm
American protectorate, and are tell
ing in low tones Of the good ld'times
that ruled when Weyler was Captain.
General.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-17
Should Receive Careful Attention.

Shoulu Receive Careful Attention.
"Qu. lqu 'faIs." in the Genoa Court
er, ca lis attention to d matter which
should receive the careful attention of
onr legislators. The correspondent
says that bill is about to be intro
huced which. although apparently
harmless mt first sight, may carry IN
derneath the surface Il great deal
more than is indicated by its title or
protested purpose. 1t processes to
deduct the amount or the mortgage
md to assess the property separ It ,ly
for the whole. This is like the law of
California on hat subject, but It is
very dangerous to Nevada. The, gov
ernment OF the United States IS
mnrtgagee to the amount OF about
s6O.O0O,OO0 on the Central Pacific
railroad property. The government
pays no taxes. Deduct the govern
ment mortgage from the value OF the
Central p citic railroad and where
will Nevada be?