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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15
FRUIT CULTURE
In Eastern West Virginia, Receiving
the Attention of Prof G. L. Corbelt
of the Experiment Station.

Special to the Register.
MARTINSBURG, w. VA, September
14.-Prof. L. c.. Corbett of the Expert
ment Station at Morgantown, who has
been visiting the orchards of this coun-
ty and who has recestly been through
New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and
Delaware, says that for quality and
quantity the Berkeley county orcharos,
where spraying and cultivation nave
been systematically carried out, excel
any others he has visited The will
derness" orchard of Miller Bros, which
three years ago was in very critical
condition, owing to neglect and root
cause, is now with clean culture and
scientific treatment for the pests car
rying healthy foliage and heavy crop
of fruit of superior size and colorlng.
This orchard three years ago was SUI
fering with a root pest which threat
ened to destroy it, to-day, after treat
ing with tobacco dust at Prof. Cor
belts suggestion, the orchard has been
restored to health and is upon a per-
manent paying basis. In Alex. Cloh-
ans orchard, where for several years
past the delicate Famuse had lost
much of it's foliage and borne only
fruits too poor to be of market vaue,
the use of Bordeaux mixture as a spray
has almost completely eradicated the
pests and foliage and fruits are both
in a healthy condition. By the use
of spraying above mentioned Mr.. Cloh-
an has also succeeded in holding
healthy foliage upon plum trees, which
heretofore had lost their foliage by
short hole fungus, thus insuring a
crop of fruit from these trees next
season, barring winter killing. Equal
ly good results are to be noted in the
orchards of w. S. Miller and John I.
Janney. The foliage and fruits OF all
sprayed sorts are in perfect state OF
health, while in neighboring orchards,
where spraying was not carried out,
the foliage of the trees is in an I'M,
healthy condition, and while they Will
undoubtedly mature their fruits, the
extra strain upon the trees resulting
from a heavy crop and poor leaves will
necessitate a longer period of rest for
them before they will bear again than
would have been necessary had they
been properly sprayed. Another work
which Prof. Corbett is doing is the
taking Of soil samples for chemical
analysis. This will not only afford a
last basis for comparing the various
orchard soils, but will aid to more
rational use of orchard fertilizers. AS
an incident to the work in which he
is engaged the professor is arranging
with various growers for several bar
rels of select fruits from this region to
be placed on exhibition at the Paris
exhibition when it opens next April.
The idea is to make a large showing
Of the three export varieties-New-
town Pippin, York Imperial and Ben
Davis-which are grown with such
success here These samples will be
exhibited in the West Virginia space
under the name of the grower.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15
JARED W ELL.
West Virginia Got More Than It's
Share of the Army Appointments
That We're Going.

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON, D. c., September IA.
Maj. Charles d. ElliOtt'S declination
CT his appointment as major came near
depriying West Virginia of the two
lieutenancies just given the State in
Elliott'S place. An attempt was first
made to secure the promotion of Capt.
Casteel to the majority made vacant
by Elliott's declination. but the war
department refused to jump Casteel
over the heads of ether officers entitled
to priority in promotion. Senator
Scott was then sent for and induced
the President to appoint White and
Mendel There is ON file in the navy
department a joint letter from Capt.
Sterling, of the Lancaster, Commander
Niles and Lieut. Van Duzer, who were
observers of Mendel's heroism in the
action of July off Santiago, in which
they recommended the young appren-
tice for appointment as cadet at An
napolis, but Mendel having passed the
age limit it was found impossible to
reward him in that way. When his
record was shown to the President the
executive replied That's the KIND Oh
men we want" and at once consented
TO appoint N1Suuel " d llculCAcAANJ.
West Virginia has Jared remarkably
well in the matter of army appoint
ments. Though entitled to but seven
in all the State has obtained twelve
three captains, Atkinson, Casteel and
Martin; seven first lieusenants, GanJot,
Collett, Standiford, Beale, Ruttencutter,
Mendel and White; and two second
lieutenants, Lyons and Monroe. VI
these it is probable that only those ap-
pointed to the first ten regiments called
out will see service in the Philippines.
The feeling is strong in administration
circles that the Philippine insumectlon
is nearly over, and that the last ten
regiments called out will remain in this
country. This was one of the reasons,
in addition to business ones, that in
duced Mai. Elliott to decline his APP
pointment. He had been assigned to
the Forty-seyenth regiment, the last
on the list.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15
ORDERED HOME.
DENLY and Worcester Instructed to Leave
the Philippines at Once.

DENLY and Worcester instructed to Leave
the Philippines at Once.
MANILA, September IA, 11:50 a. m.
Col. Charles DENLY and Prof. Dean
Worcester, members of the Philippine
commission, have received instructions
from President Mckinley asking them
TO return as soon as possible. They
will embark on the steamer Empress
of India, which sails from Hong Kong
September 26. 1t is not known wheth-
er the clerical force will return with
them or remain here. The commits
sioners had just moved into new Of
fees and had expected to spend some
months working on the establishment
of municipal government.
The Nevada cavalry was unable to
sail on the Newport. They will take
the next available transport.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15
INTERPRETER TO BLAME.
DIR. Edward Bedloe Was Innocent of Wrons
Intent-Wnl BE Cared for.


Intent-Vnl BE Cared for.
NEW YORK, September IA
special to the Herald from Washington
says:
AS result of the investigation of the
charges made against DR.. Edward Bed
loe, United States consul at Canton, it
is stated that he will be either ordered
back to Canton or be given another
position in the consular service equally
as good as that he occupied in China.
The inquiry into the charges submit
ted to the department against DR.. Bed
loe has extended over nearly year.
The responsibility for DR.. Bedloe's
trouble, that of issuing fraudulent GER
tifcates to Chinese, is placed entirely
upon his interpreter, a Chinaman
named Chung, who fearing punishment
upon the discovery of his crimes, fed
to Macao, SO as to escape the vengeance
of DR.. Bedloe and the Chinese govern.
ment
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15
IMPORTANT DECISION
Regarding the Rights of individuals to Sue
Toll Road Companies.

Regarding the Rights of individuals to Sue
Toll Road Companies.
Special to the Reg lister
MARTINSBURG, W. Va, September
14.-At the Berkeley Circuit Court yes
terday Judge e. Boyd Faulkner handed
down a decision in the case of the
Berkeley and Hampshire Turnpike Co.
against Raney and others. of interest
TO the people of the State. In 1897 the
Legislature passed an act requiring
turnpikes and toll roads to be built
and made according to certain specifi-
cations as to width, bridges, drainage
and culyerts. such as most roads do
not conform to, and provided that no
toll shall be collected unless they do.
1t was claimed in this suit that the
plaintiffs road did not measure up to
the requirements of the act and was
not entitled to collect toll. The Judge
held that private individuals using the
road had no right to refuse to pay toll
and defend because of defects in the
road; but that notwithstanding the
act OF 1897. a suit on behalf Of the
public in the name Of the State to re-
woke It's franchise, was the only way in
which the failure to keep, the road in
condition could be taken advantage Of;
and that, until such judicial determin-
alton was had, private individuals could
not require the turnpike company to
litigate the question with them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15
PENSIONS GRANTED.

Special TO the Register
WASHINGTON, September 1.-THE
following pensions have been issued to
West Virginians:
Original-Francis NJ. Shepherd, Raw
enswood, So.
Original Widows, &c-Mary J. Grit
fifth, Terra Alta, IS; Sophronia Woffin-
den, Weston, IS; Margaret J. Barnett,
Leon, IS; Alazanah Garrett, Herbert,
So; Hanna Pride, Auburn S.; Mary E.
Balsley, Lubbock, So; Mary A. Cove,
Charlotte, IS.
Increase-Milton Burgess. Rome, IS
to Sl2; John c. Harris, Calls, IS to
S12.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15
SUSPENDED.
A Negro Rapist Hanged to a Tele-
graph Pole in Georgia.

Triton, Ga, September IA ne
gro was arrested at Tyty and positively
identified as one of two negroes who
assaulted Miss Johnson, at that place,
last Tuesday. Two hundred men, heav-
lily armed, assembled at Tyty. People
passing on a train at 2 o'clock this
saw a negro suspended TWEEN
ty feet in the air from a telegraph pole.
Search for the other negro continues.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15
Al THE GATES OF GOD.
Vengeance is Mine. saith the Lord,
will requite."

vengeance is Mine. saith the Lord, I
will requite.'
With face upturned to Luzon's sky. with
The body lay: the indignant soul knocked
at the gates of God;
And his prayer the Angel of Wrath upbore
in haste to the throne of God.
Justice! Do justice, white mans Cod!
They STAY US in Thy name
Thy love their cannonS roar; Thy truth
they speak with tongues Of flame;
And for light to read Chrfst's Word Alright
our pagan rooftrees flame.
'They came as friends from the Great
White Chief and his people over sea.
Spain fights for land and gold they said.
We fight to make men free;
And our deed is born of nations creed
that God wills all men free.
Then we clasped our hands with a trait
faith.
They have kept their word as white men
do-they have made us free Of death;
And their deed is born Of a nations greed,
and its pact with Hell and DEATH"
All heaven stood silent. Each one gazed
Till the Angel of Pity bowed his head and
a murmur swelled: Arise
And the word from gates TO throne rang
out: Lord, God of Vengeance, rise!"
And forth of the host came Love and
Truth and knelt before the throne.
Lord. for Thy name they take in vain,
make Thou this cause Thine own
And the word from behind the veil was
heard: I'm make this cause Nine
own"
But the Angel of Wrath. at the word ap-
palled. fell PROSTATE in his place,
And prayed: Have mercy. God. and
and wept, as he lay upon his face
There is need Of tears when Wrath must
plead ard Pity hide his face. 1.
Let men and angels weep hot tears; but
not for the llfeles clOd
And not for the soul untimely sent with
peoples wrongs 10 God
By their grief for the soul of the Great
White Chief when he stands at the
gates of God!
Baltimore sun.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15
MISSIONARIES DRIVEN CUT.

SAN FRANCISCO, September A spe-
cial from Tacoma, Washington, says: Tele-
grams have been received at Shanghai, an
nouncing that several British missionaries
have been driven, out of the city of Paon-
gangan, situated 100 miles across the Dor
der in Audone province, Thibet. Over 5000
Lamas reside there, the majority of whom
joined the anti-foreign demonstration.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15
BURNED IN A TENEMENT.

NEW YORK, September 14.-Mrs. Cath
crime Kennedy was burned to death to-day
in a fire which invaded a five-story tene-
ment in Atlantic avenue, Brooklyn Mrs.
Kennedys sons David and Peter, sus-
tanned painful injuries, as did also Thomas
Freeman and August Schwartzner, who
lived in the tenement. Mrs. Kennedy was
So years old
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15
ALLOWED TO PROCEED.

WASHINGTON, September IL
Clearance papers have been allowed the
Tartar at Hong Kong. 1t is expected
that she will proceed to the United
States at once. 1t is supposed that
clearance papers were allowed upon the
suggestion of the British foreign Office
to the British consul az Hong Kong
that it would be unwise to interfere
with American transports.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15

KILLED IN CALIFORNIA,

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va. September
Hilary Sargent, aged rs years, I'M
til recently a resident of Parkersburg,
was killed near Hanford, California.
yesterday, by the explosion of a steam
thresher boiler. Sargent was of fam
lily we'll known in this State. and
was watching the operations of the
thresher when the accident occurred
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15

G. a. r. Past Department Commander,
whose death occurred at this place,
Tuesday, was buried from the family
residence yesterday afternoon. The
funeral was the largest ever seen here,
and was attended by a large number OF
his old comrades. He was captain Of
the Ninth West Virginia infantry dur
ing the civil war.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15
PATENTS ISSUED.

Special to the Register
WASHINGTON, September IA
Patents have been issued to the follow
ing West Virginia inypntors: Joseph
R. Francis, Monroe, assignor of one
fourth to j. Dewitt, Harding, electric
lock; Frederick B. ICED Berkeley
Springs, sand washer, drainer and ele-
Tator; Albert T. Meder, Wheeling. de-
sign for a drinking glass.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15

The pleasant effect and perfect
safety with which ladies may use Syrup
of Figs, under all conditions, makes it
their favorite remedy. To get the
true and genuine article, look for the
name of the California Fig Syrup Co.
printed near the bottom of the pack
age. For sale by all druggists.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15
GENERAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO BOND-HOLDERS
~ OF THE WHEELING STEEL AND
IRON COMPANY

The Wheeling Steel & Iron Company, in
accordance with the provisions of its mort
gage deed of trust made on the LIST day of
November. 1852, hereby gives notice OF its
intention to redeem all of its outstanding
bonds secured by said maFtgage, being the
bonds numbered from 1s6 TO 80, inclusive.
by the payment of such bonds on the 1st
day of November 1893, at The National
Exchange Bank of Wheeling. which bank
has been selected by the Wheeling Title &
Trust Company. the trustee under said
mortgage deed Of trust, as the place Of de-
posit for the payment Of said bonds. In the
stead of The Exchange Bank of Wheeling
which has ceased TO do business; and fur
Their gives notice that upon such payment
the coupons then unmatured for interest
on said bonds viii become void.
WHEELING STEEL & IRON COMPANY
f. ". BOWERS. Secretary.
WHEELING TITLE & TRUST COM
PANY l. F. STIFEL. Secretary.
Bond-holders who may desire 10 ex-
change the bonds held by them for new
first mortgage SO bonds of the company at
par, Should make early application at the
o-nce o. the company
auaseh 80 go go
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15
RED MEN IN WASHINGTON.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register
WASHINGTON, ID. c., September
14.-Among the West Virginia dele
gates to the Great Council of the I'M
proved Order of Red Men, now in ses-
sion here, are j. Slidell Brown, II. C.
.Showalter and A. w. Sterling. All
three were given places On important
committees. Major c. D. Elliott was
the West Virginia delegate to the con-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15
NOTICE
TO ADVERTISERS.

REGISTER advertisers are re-
quested to hand in their advsr-
tisements for the SUNDAY
REGISTER if possible, to-day,
or. falling this, as early as pos.
sibIe tomorrow. to insure in.
sertion and attractive display.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15

vention of Spanish War Veterans, and
took a prominent part in the proceed
ings. ]. 4. HALEY, of Charleston, was
a visitor to the city on Monday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15

GRAND OPERA HOUSE-Second week
of Himmelein'S Ideals in repertoire at pop-
uIar prices; matinee and night Lost in
New York first half of next week, His
Better Half
GUERRA HOUSE Saturday. James-Kid-
der-Hanford combination; matinee, THE
School for Scandal" night, The Winters
Tale
His Better Half" What a capital
title to give a farce comedy. 1t is not
only suggestive, but implies a meaning
concerning which there has been many
a humorous misunderstanding, but
there can be no such a misunderstand-
ing about the farce, His Better HALF"
as the object for which the title is given
will strike anybody who attends the
performance at the Grand Opera House
next week. as being applicable to a
highly funny degree, and the complica-
tons arising out of it will not so read
lily be forgotten by those who know
how to appreciate a whole quantity of
merriment. The engagement is for
three nights and a matinee commencing
Monday.
The thrilling melodrama ''In the
Heart of the Storm was given a real
isitic scenic production at the Grand
Opera House yesterday afternoon and
evening by Himmeleinfs Ideals. and
two large and appreciative audiences
witnessed the play For this afternoon
and evening the Ideals announce a
repetition of one of the most successful
melodramas ever enacted upon any
stage. Lost in New York." a play
dealing with phases of life in high and
low circles in the American metropolis.
Howsons Twentieth Century Band will
render an especially selected pro-
gramme of musical numbers. Seats ON
sale at the box Office
''The Great Star Triumvirate"-
Louis James, Kathryn Kidder, Charles
B. HanfoTd-iS announced for an en-
gagement at Opera House, matinee and
night, on Saturday next. These three
artists represent the best traditions of
the Shakespearean and classic drama
on the American stage. 1t would be
difficult TO the average observer TO point
out which of the members of this ex-
tTaordinary alliance is likely to con-
tribute most to its strength. And in
this perplexity lies the secret of its
artistic potency Miss Kidder is an ac-
treSs of marvellous magnetism and in
tellectual grasp: and with these she
combines a gentle womanliness which
enables her to win affectionate regard
as we'll as sincere admiration. She has
the charm of personality: the power
of humanizing a character without mo-
ment's sacrifice of its ideal aspect The
matinee bill will be 'sThe School for
Scandal: night. 1.-The Winters Tale"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15
A LARGE FUNERAL.

Special to the Register.
RIPLEY. w. Va, September IL
Captain George Walker. the veteran
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-15
ADJUSTMENTS

GRAND OPERA HOUSE-Second week
of Himmelein's Ideals in repertoire at pop
ular prices: matinee and night, Lost in
New York first half of next week, Ills
Better Half"
GUERRA HOUSE Saturday, James Kid
der-Hanford combination; matinee 1.-The
School for Scandal" night, THE Winters
Tale
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-20
CHAPTER 40.

AN ACT to nx the salary of the Sheriff of the
County Of Waldo.
Section l. The sheriff OF the county OF Waldo
from and after the first day of January one
thousand eight hundred and ninety nine shall
receive an annual salary OF four hundred dol
lars from the county treasury instead OF the
compensation provided In section twenty.
three of chapter eighty Of the revised statutes,
and 1t is further provided that the sheriff OF
said county shall not receive from any of his
deputies any of the fees earned by said deputies
or any percentage earned thereon after said
date.
Provided, however, that said sheriff on the
first day OF January annually shall state a true
account of the amount accruing to him for
board OF prisoners under his care during the
preceding year. and make a true return there.
of under oath to the treasurer of said county
and when the sum so aocruing to him In any
year for such board of prisoners shall exceed
the sum OF twelve hundred dollars then he
shall not receive any part of said salary for
such year.
Section. O. This act shall take eject when
approved IApproved Mar. 81
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-20
CHAPTER 80.

AN Actin relation to Steam Riding Galleries
Section I. Any person who desires to ope.
rate or run a merry .goround or steam riding
gallery. in any town, shall first procure a H.
cense therefor from the selectmen of such
town, who are hereby authorized TO grant such
license If they see ht. The sum to be paid for
such license shall not be more than fifty dol
lars.
Section :. Any person who operates or runs
a merry go.round or steam riding gallery in
any town, without first procuring license
therefor, as provided in section one Of this
act, shall be fined five dollars for each and
every day that he operates or runs his merry
goround or steam riding gallery without such
Ii license.
Section g. Trial Justices, police courts and
municipal courts shall have jurisdiction of all
offenses arising under this act
Approved March IL.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-20
CHAPTER 81.

AN ACT to nx the salaries of the Judge and
Register Of Probate for the county OF Waldo.
Section /. From and after the first day OF
January in the year Of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety-nine, the salary of
the judge of probate tor the county of Waldo
shall be Ave hundred dollars per year, In stead
Of the sum now fixed by law.
Section .. From and after the first day OF
January in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety nine. the salary of
the register Of probate for the county OF W aldo
shall be six hundred dollars per year, instead
ofthe sum now fixed by law.
Section 8. This act shall take effect when ap.
proved. tApproved Mar. g.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-20
CHAPTER 81.

AN ACT TO amend Section one of Chapter six
ofthe Revised Statutes. relating to Poll Taxes,
by adding TO said section the words which
said poll tax shall not exceed three dollars
and shall not be less than one dollar
Section one OF chapter six OF the revised
statutes is hereby amended by adding to said
section the words which said poll tax shall not
exceed three dollars and shall not be less than
one dollar so that said section as amended,
shall read as follows:
Section l. poll tax shall be assessed upon
every male inhabitant Of the state above the
age OF twenty one years, whether citizen of
the United States or an alien, in the manner
provided by law, unless he is exempted there
from by this chapter, which said poll tax shall
not exceed three dollars and shall not be less
than one dollar Approved Mar. l01
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-20
CHAPTER 81,

AN ACT to amend Section eighteen of Chapter
sixty.three OF the Revised Statutes, relating
10 the appointment of Register OF Probate.
Section eighteen of chapter sixty three Of the
revised statutes is hereby amended. by insert
ing after the word "person" in the second line
the words of either SEX so that said section.
as amended, shall read as follows
Section Is. In case Of the death or absence
OF the register. the Judge shall appoint q suita-
Bile person, of either sex. to act as register,
until the register resumes his duties, or another
is qualified IN his stead; he shall be sworn,
and If the judge requires it, give bond Is in
case of the register Improved March IL
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-20
CHAPTER SO.

AN ACT to amend the title of Chapter two
hundred and ninety.fiye of Public Laws OF
eighteen hundred and ninety seven.
Strike out all of said title after the word
three" in said title, and insert in place thereof
the following: Chapter two hundred and six
teen of the public laws OF eighteen hundred and
ninety.three, relating to disseminating schools
and conveying school children so that said
title as amended shall read as follows: AN
Act to amend section three, chapter two hun
dred and sixteen of the public laws OF eighteen
hundred and ninety.three. relating to discon.
tinuing schools and conveying school children.
Approved Mar. 49,