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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-23
CLOSE PRESS CENSORSHIP
Causes Great Hardship to Editors
in Manfla-A Friendly Organ

Causes Great Hardship to Editors
in Manila-A Friendly Organ
Compelled to Suspend.
MANILA, December 22-1O:5o D. m.
The newspaper Democracia, the organ
of coterie of Filipinos, including the
Supreme Court judges, favoring Ameri-
can control in the Philippines, to-
night announces that it has been de-
cided to suspend publication. The
paper was started at the suggestion and
under the patronage of the Philippine
advisory committee, headed by Prof. J.
q. Schurman. The Democracia prints
a single page in big type. The editor
says he has been directed by the pro-
vost marshal to retract certain criti-
ciSm of the clerical methods adopted in
! regard to the management of schools,
and adds:
Recognizing the authority of the
provost marshal, we have no recourse
except to suspend publication. When
we know what laws rule us, by what
mode we are judged and to whose juris-
diction press matters are amenable,
the Democracia will reappear."
nc paper HeS SeueGdlly D66n warm
supporter of the administration. The
provost marshal recently threatened to
suppress it for publishing an editorial
asserting that Manila streets were in a
worse Dopdition under the American
that they had been under Spanish adj
ministration.
The Manila Times was also recently
warned, with an intimation of impris-
onment and confscation for printing
an editorial recommending the creation
of board of charity commissioners to
control the charitable institutions, on
account of rumors of mismanagement
of charitable funds by the church
authorities.
The newspaper complain bitterly
that the authorities exercise a paternal
supervision, threatening suppression,
they claim, for trifling errors in the
publication of news not connected with
public matters. They also say the CEN
s0sship handicaps newspaper enter
prise by suppressing cable dispatches,
received from respectable agencies,
whose transmission is of an exceeding
! ly costly character. The matter sup
pressed includes reports of government
actions, among them being Philippine
and American occurrences which
might give the Filipinos an unfavorable
opinion of the United States.
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ENTHUSIASM NOT LACKING.
ALL KINDS OF OFFERS ARE
REACHING LORD GRESHAM,
OF MOUNTED VOLUNTEERS.
Members of the Stock Exchange
Promise to Put One Hundred
Horses From Their Stables in the
Service-Prince Francis of Teck,
the Duchess of York's Brother,
Sails for Cape TOwn-LOrd Sails
bury and General Roberts Confer
With the Queen.

LONDON, December 22.-The only
news from South Africa of the slightest
importance to-day is the report of
Ladysmith's ability to hold out for
some time.
Gen. Methuen's complaint about the
rudeness of his opponent is the latest
surprise of this surprising war, and,
Judging from the tone of some of the
comments, Gen. Methuen's peevishness
is more distasteful to many people in
Great Britain than his continued ST.
lence would have been.
There is no dimunition Of the en-
thusiasm among the volunteers. All
kinds of offers are reaching Lard Ches-
ham, who is to command the mounted
volunteer force. Members of the stock
exchange have already promised one
hundred horses from their stables, and
an offer of an Irish contingent Of 115
hunting men was accepted this MORN
ing. Prince Francis of Teck, younger
brother of the Duchess of York, sailed
for Cape Town to-day with detach-
ment of the Royal Dragons.
Lord Salisbury and Gen. Roberts had
a conference with the Queen at Wind
sor this afternoon.
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the operation of the new classification
would be in restraint of trade and to
that extent a violation of existing law.
1t was determined finally that the
shippers would offer some testimony,
and B. w. Brown, representing Scho-
field, Shurmer and Teagle, of Cleve-
land, Ohio, was sworn. He said the
new classification on petroleum would
be absolutely ruinous to small ship
pers. On less than carload lots the in
crease above the rates on carload lots
was in some instances as much as 273
per cent. and in no case was 1t less
than So per cent. Mr.. Brown said the
small shippers of oil could not sue
cessfully compete with the Standard Oil
Company, because the rates given to
the Standard on car lots was so much
less than the small shippers could get
on less than carload lots that the latter
practically were shut out of much ter
ritory.
Mr.. G. H. DeGoyer, carriage manu-
facturer of Cincinnati, testified that the
proposed increase in the classification
of vehicles would limit Ohio and Mis-
sissippi valley carriage manufacturers
to territory adjacent to their factories,
and that it would be destructive OF
competition throughout the country.
This closed the testimony and the
hearing was adjourned.
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EXPERT TOLMAN
Gives Evidence Against MoIineux.
Finds a Remarkable Similarity
in the Writing.

NEW YORK, December Z-The session
Of the Molneux trial to-day was brief, the
case going over until Tuesday next, after
about three hours had been spent IN an ex-
animation Of Henry L. Toiman. a hand
writing expert of Chicago. and Charles e..
Warren, chief clerk Of the Lincoln Ma
nonal Bank, who was called to the stand
to identify the handwriting Of Harry S.
Cornish.
Mr.. Tolman. who at one time was pro.
fessor of medical Jurisprudence In the
University of Vermont, went extensively
into the technicalitles Of the handwriting
shown in the various exhibits. and de-
clared that ne had never before seen such
an excellent collection of specimens for
portrsyiRg the most striking Characters
tics Of the writer, strong muscular force
and weak mentality. His testimony agreed
with that given by Experts Kinsley and
Tyrreli regarding many Of the strongest
characteristics exhibited in the writings.
such as the break between the II" ard the
succeeding oval letter.
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EXTENDING ITS OPERATIONS.

The Pittsburg Coal Company Nov
PITTSBURG, Pa, December pa
story was published here to-day which
has not as yet been officially confirmed
to the effect that the Pittsburg Coal
Company, the consolidation of the rail-
road coal interests of the. Pittsburg dis
trict, has just purchased the mining
property of the Mansfield Coal & Coke
Company, with the exception of one
mine at Walkers Mills. The deal in
cludes the 1900 acres of valuable coal
land recently acquired by the Mansfield
company in the Panhandle field and
also the charter OF the proposed new
r. road to be connected with the
Griggs & Montour railroad. This road
will be necessary to develop the new
coal lands.
The consolidated companies have
now practically no opposition in the
railroad coal field of this district, as
the product of the mines on the out
side that are to be operated will be
used by the owners.
The Pittsburg company has also Sc
cured control of the three-fourths in
terest of L. Cuddy and c. Morris in the
Vulcan mine, which has been operated
by the Cuddy-Mullen Coai Company.
The company has decided to pay the
miners tomorrow instead of Monday,
the regular pay day, in order that they
have their money for Christmas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-23

ROME, December ga terrible dis
aster took place this afternoon at Am
ali, the popular tourist resort on the
Gulf of Salerno. About 2 O'Clock an
enormous rock, upon which stood the
Cappuccini hotel, slid bodily into the
sea with a deafening roar, and without
a moments warning, carrying with it
the hotel, the old Capuchin monastery
below, the Hotel Canta Calena and sew
eral villas.
Many people were buried in the de-
bris, which crushed four vessels to the
bottom of the sea, destroying their
crews. The mass of earth which slip
ped was about $4,000 cubic yards.
The population is in a state of terror,
fearing fresh calamities. Troops have
arrived upon the scene and begun res
cue work.
1t is believed that the loss of life is
heavy, including a number of monks
and the occupants of the hotel. AS yet
it is impossible to ascertain the exact
number.
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Amalfi is a small but lively town of
1000 inhabitents, situated at the en-
trance of deep ravine, surrounded by
imposing mountains and rocks of the
most picturesque forms. The Capuchin
monastery was founded in 1912 by Car
dinal Pietro Capuano, for the Cister-
ians, but came into possession of the
Capuchins in 1888 The building which
stood in the hollow of the great rock
that rec abruptly from the sea to a
height of 230 feet, contaiped fine clois-
ters.
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HOW BOERs GET SUPPLIES.
So Long as DeIagOa Bay Is Open to
Them, They Can Keep Their
Army Recruited and Supplied.

SO Long as DcIiSOa nay - ORN -
Them, They Can Keep Their
Army Recruited and Supplied.
NEW YORK. December PA des-
patch to the Herald from London says:
In default of any important news OF
Gen. Butler and Gen. Metheun, public
attention is directed to the question of
the possibility Of the Beers importing
food, munitions of war and recruiting
by way of the Portuguese port Of Lour-
EMO Marques.
Your correspondent. by meeting a
Delagoa Bay merchant, Termed many
side lights which bear directly upon
the present war, and explain how well
the Beers, having no lack Of money,
are able to continue their persistent
and ever increasing resistance.
He said:
when the war commenced, the For
tuguese in Delagoa Bay, like everybody
else in the world, considered victory a
dead certainty for the English, and,
therefore, they at first put certain
curb upon the Boer importation OF
arms, recruits, etc. But since the Eng
lish reverses all that has been changed.
"They have turned round and are en-
tirely against us.
Instead of helping the English In
Delagoa Bay, they have made that port
a base of supplies for the Beers
But" was asked, chow can they
manage to do that? Don't the English
warships patrol the coast and stop con-
traband of WARP"
yes" he said, but what is a patrol
exercised outside the three-mile limit?
Food, munitions and recruits ere
brought in almost openly. Arms are con-
cealed in the lowest parts Of the ship and
covered over with tons Of stuff. Examine
such ships at sea! Why it would take
three weeks to examine them properly
The bills OF lading, of course, are all
cooked.
LAS for the recruits, they come in the
same ships, as passengers, walters or sail
ors, 1t does not matter to them.
They are landed and received with oya-
ton and enthusiasm. After this open
argner reception they are expeditousiy for
warded to Pretoria arms and all. They
come as civilians; they leave as soldiers.
''All Europe is a recruiting ground for
the Boers-Gernany, Belgium, Sweden
Holland and Ireland. all contributing.
I'm the light of what we know there is
nothing to do but for England to remember
that she has feet and to use it to occupy
Lourenzo Marques.
IF England acts thus with regard to
Delagoa bay the war will be over in three
months. If She leaves things as they are
now the war will last for at least year.
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THE B. & 0. S. w.
Animal Meeting Held Yesterday
After Many POstponememnts.

Animal Meeting Held Yesterday,
After Many Postponememnts.
CINCINNATI, December 22.-The
annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
railway, which has been repeatedly
postponed while waiting for the final
reports of the receiver, was held to-
day. Out of total of 10000 shares,
1895 shares were voted, and the fol-
lowing directors elected:
Edward R. Bacon, VIM. Solomon,
Otto Kahn and Charles Steele, New
York; John K. Cowen, Baltimore; VIM.
M. Green and ]. G. Schmidlapp, Gin
cinnati; H. Clay Pierce, st. Louis, and
Frank w. Tracy, Springfield, Ill.
The new board organized by elect
Ing the following officers:
President, E. R. Bacon, New York;
vice president and general manager
VIM. r. Greene, Cincinnati; secretary
M. B. Wild, New York; assistant Sec
rotary, Edward H. Novius, Cincinnati;
treasurer, VIM. E. Jones, Cincinnati.
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QUINCY, Ills, December 22.-Six lit
tie girls were burned to death, four
probably fatally burned and eight
other persons badly injured during the
rehearsal of Christmas exercises of one
of the classes at st. Francis school to-
day.
There were fourteen little girls in
the class and they represented different
characters.
Two of them appeared as lambs and
wore white fleece on their garments.
The fleece of one caught fire from an
open gas jet, and in almost an in
slant the whole ring of little ones was
in flames.
Sisters of the school ran to the res
cue and were also badly burned.
Six died almost instantly from burns
and four of the survivors will die:
The dead are:
Mary Wavering,
Alma Middendorf,
Bertha Freund,
Joce Roszewog,
Miss Hickey,
Irene Frieburg.
The badly, injured are:
Josephine Bohne,
Wilhelmina Kottendorr,
Lena Zeigler,
Laura Menke,
Miss Soothing,
Viola Tempe,
Josie Werner,
Father Andrew Butzkuebcn,
Sister Ludwigs,
p Sister Rodolphia,
Sister Theodet,
Sister Ephia.
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HAVANA. December 22.-Sixty-five per-
sons were present at the farewell banquet
rendered to Gem Brooke to-day.
Major General Wood, who spoke briefly
in response to words of welcome, said:
1.-THE United States is in Cuba in the
person OF representatives who intend to
carry out a great work and to fulfill
strictly the promises of the United States
Congress. AS for myself. | can only do
what the President has sent me to do; but
l hope to enjoy the esteem and confidence
of the Cuban people as Gen. Brooke has
enjoyed them
Gen. Brooke will leave tomorrow for
Tampa.
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Situation is Improved.

BOSTON, December 22.-Another day Of
unrest in Bostons financial circles went
by without incidents of a startling nature.
The receivership of the Globe National
Bank took nearly every banker and broker
by surprise and before business in the
money market began. forebodings were
dire, But prophesying and fears were not
realized, for the situation tonight was
conservatively considered as good il not
slightly better than at any time for fort
night.
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wage. Advanced.

PITTSBURG. Pa. December Z-Tne
Carnegie Steel Company. limited. posted
to-day, at IT'S various works in this vicin-
ity. notices reading substantially as fol-
lows:
Taking effect on January /, 1870. common
labor al these works viii be increased to
$50 per day, ard all other day, turn and
tonnage labor with certain exceptiong]
viii be increased in proportion.
The exceptions are tonnage men working
under sliding scales, where the rates 0.
wages increase and decrease in proportion
10 the prices Of the products.
This adjustment L. TIA per cent advance
on the wages now paid. making a total Of
Is per cent Of increase made by the COM
pany voluntarily since the last general
scale
QuEESSTOWN-Arriy L1car.2. New
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Lost in Wall Street.

NEW YORK, December 22.-William
Mutter, AZ years old, senior member of
the firm of Kimball Bros. & Co., tobac-
co manufacturers at 48 Franklin street,
New York City, committed suicide to-
day by shooting. He is said to have
lost considerable money in Wall street
recently.
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Camp shifted.

CHIEvELEY CAMP, Natal, Sunday,
December 1.-THE camp, which was
pitched to the left of the position taken
up by the union brigade, was shifted
from that point this morning to Chieve-
ley.
The wounded are being entrained for
Pietermaritzburg. Most of the wounds
are in the arms or legs. DR.. Treves is
operating on the wounded. Sir VIM.
Mccormack attended at the railway
platform and several assistant surgeons
are giving every attention.
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A SAD YULET|DE TRAGEDY.
SIX LITTLE GIRLS BURNED TO
DEATH AND MANY OTHERS
INJURED.

The Children of st. Francfs's
School, at Quincy, Ill, Were Re-
hearsing for a Christmas Enter
Them, Who Was Covered With
FIeecy Stuff, Took Fire, and in
an Instant the Whole Glass Was
Ablaze-Teachers and Others
Burned While Trying to Rescue
The Children,
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LONDON, December PA dispatch
from Capt Town dated Sunday, Deem
Der II. says that Gen. Me-huen's pri-
mary object in crossing the Modder
river appears TO have bsen to establish
searchlight communication with KIM
berley, which Is believed to be still on
full rations. The water In the mines Is
plentiful Gen. Methuen Is regarded as
master of the situation and his en-
trenched position Is believed to be IN
assailable.
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SPECIAL 10 the Register.
MARTINSBURG, w. Va. December q
The baggage car and contents Of the Haf-
tirno-s 4 Ohio Express No. was destroy
ed by fire near Shenandoah Junction tlsis
evening. The fire was caused by a lighted
lamp which Baggage Master jackson Yet
drop. The car. which was heavily laden
with baggage ard express burned rapidly.
Nothing was saved No other damage
was done.
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Ended i'm Riot.

PARIS, December PA Pro-Boer
demonstration convened this evening
at the Tiyoli-Vaux hall by the execu-
tive committee of the Juenesse Royal
iste ended in a riot.
The Socialists entered in force and
broke up the meeting amid indescrib-
able uproar and shouts OF "Vive La
Sociale Revolution and "A bias Derou-
lede,' with counter cries of +Vive De-
roulede" and ..Vive LArmee"
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Robbed by a Foot Pad.
Special to the REGISTER.

Special 10 the Register.
MARTTNsBURG. w. Va, December
22.-Foot pads made their appearance
here last night E. r. Willard, a con-
tractor at the limestone quarry. was
held up and robbed Of three dollars.
The robbery was committed on one 81
the most public places in the town. IN.
der the glare Of the electric lightg
Millard WIS unable TO recognize the
man, and he made his escape.
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The LAYTON Fund.

WASHINGTON, December 22.-Ad-
jutant General Corbin to-day deposited
checks and cash amounting to $2,443,
representing contributions received by
him for the benefit of the widow of the
late Major General Lawton. The total
contributions to date amount to $4,534.
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|NbNEN COMEDY OF errors
FAMILIES IN COURT SUFFERING
FROM A DISASTROUS
IDENTITY OF NAMES.

One John VIII Finds a Way, But
the other John VIII VIII Have
to Go His Way without Mary
Win, Who VIII Not Follow His
Way-A Newspaper Announces
ment Brings Grief and suspicion
to the Wife of an Upright Man,
which Nothing But a visit to a
Justices office Would DispeI.
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seven Killed, Fourteen Wounded.

LONDON, December pa war office
dispatch from Pietermaritzburg, Natal,
gives a list of casualties Monday, De-
cember IS, of seven men killed and
fourteen wounded, all n-commission-
ed officers and men.
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THE STANDARDS Oily HlND'
SAID TO BE VISIBLE IN THE NEW
CLASSIFICATION AND RATE
SCHEME,

Concerning Which Shippers Are
Complaining to the Interstate
Shippers of Oil Placed at a De-
cided Disadvantage-The Matter
May be Taken Before the Attor-
ney General With an Appeal for
Action Under the Antitrust
Attorneys for the Shipping In
terests.
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- -
TO-Day's Gold Shipments.

NEW YORK, December 22.-Gold-
man, Sachs & Co. will ship 10000 in
gold by to-day's steamer, making the
total tor the day thus far $4.975,000.
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Churchill at DeIagoa Bay.

LONDON, December 22.-Lady Ran
dolph Churchill has received cable
dispatch from her son Winston, saying
he had arrived at Delagoa Bay.
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EVANGELIST MOODY IS DEAD.
SUCCUMBED TO AN ATTACK OF
HEART DISEASE, AT NOON
YESTERDAY.

Had Been III Since His Break Down
From Overwork in Kansas City
About a Month AgO-First Knew
Thursday Evening That He Could
Not Recoverable Last Words
Were an Injunction Upon His
to Success Certain Work He Had
Begun-A Peaceful End, as Befit-
ted a Christian.
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TERRIBLE DISASTER
At IN ITALIAN RESORT.
AN IMMENSE ROCK, UPON WHICH
WAS A TOURISTS HOTEL,
SLIPPED INTO THE SEA,
TAKING THE HOTEL WITH 1T,
AND CRUSHING A MONASTERY, AN
OTHER HOTEL AND SEW
ERAL VILLAS.

Fifty Thousand Cubic Yards of
Earth and Rock Carried Away.
Believed That the Loss of Life
Was Heayy-The Population of
the Town in Terror, Fearing Fur
Their CaIamities.
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Mr.. c. Gchneps the Opera Heree trz~-
gisE. made me following observations Of
the Temperature Yesterday: q M. Sc.
q. M. IS: u M, z6, p. m. al D. n. a
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-23

WASHINGTON. December For yvegs
Virginia and Western Peunzsyivanza--Fsai1
Saturday. Sunday rain. varIable Wlude
For Onso-Falr Saturday excent rain II
southeast portion. S11ntav rain: fresfs
southerly winds. becoming Variable