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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-01
THE VIEWS OF A CITIZEN.
To the Editor of the Register.

To the Editor of the Register.
Sir:-I have read your account of the
conference of Saturday afternoon and
evening, between the wage-earners in
volved, the representatives of the
Trades Assembly, the Directors of the
Company, and the Council Committee,
carefully, and it has struck me, as a
disinterested citizen, subjected to much
inconvenience and some accompanying
loss through the present controversy,
that the propositions of the Company
have been such as to merit not only
careful consideration, but actual ac-
ceptance. To my mind, and recognize
ing fully that there are two sides to
every case, they breathe the spirit of
fairness and compromise.
For instance: The Company volun-
tarily offered to open it's books to an
expert accountant, and if, after a full
Investigation, it is reported that the
corporation can pay twenty cents per
hour, it will do so. Precious few cor
porations would go to that length in a
matter of this kind. I do not, person.
ally recall an instance of the sort.
The Company has offered to recog-
nize the union, and pledges it will en-
terrain no grievance or prejudice
against any man by reason of his be-
ing union man. That appears to be
an important concession.
The Company further offers, as l
understand it, to pay seventeen and
one-half cents per hour for a twelve
hour day. That is s2.10 per day, as
against the old wage of $1.92. Twelve
hours is not remarkable as a day S
work 1t is, believe, the rule in iron
and steel mills, at very exhausting
labor, and also in many factories.
Many men in many occupations work
ployes, by acceptance, would mater
tally better their condition and would
happily end a controversy which has
seriously injured the community and
which promises to do much further
damage.
| present these views in the hope
that there may be a sober second
thought, and some speedy method
found of putting an end to the present
state of affairs. CITIZEN.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-01
INCIDENTS AT BENWOOD.

There were several amusing incidents
at Benwood yesterday. a man, named
Jones, on his way from Wheeling 10
Moundsville, stepped off a car at the
corner of McMechen and Seventh
streets. He was at once surrounded
by about two hundred noisy boys. who
expressed their disapproval Of what he
had done and demanded an explana-
ton. The man evidently did not care
to explain the case in detail nuder the
circumstances. for he quickly made his
way west along Seventh street to the
river bank and thence to the Ohio
River railroad station. The boys fol-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-01
DEWEY CELEBRATION.
A Short Parade and Exhibition Drill to be
Given Tonight.

The meeting or representatives of the
various uniformed bodies OF the city.
which was called for the Carroll Club last
night failed TO materiaiize. possibly on
account Of the very short notice.
Capt George Madison has called the
Knights of st. George to meet at the Carr
roll Club at Gas O'Clock tonight. The
Cathedral High sehol Cadets will meet
at the same time and place The pur-
pose Will be parade IN celebration Of the
magnificent victory In Manila Bay one
year ago The Knights viii wear their
new summer uniforms. and will be headed
by the Opera House band. The Cadets
VIII appear IN full uniform and will be
accompanied by their fife and drum
corps.
The column will proceed down Chspiine
to Fourteenth. to Market, to Eleventh.
TO Main, TO Tenth, countermarch 10 Elev-
enth, to Market. to Twenty-second, TO
Chapine, to Twenty-fourth, countermarch
TO Twentieth to Market, TO Fourteenth,
to Chapllne. At the end Of the parade the
Knights Of st. George viii give a public
exhibition drill The public speaking fea-
ture of the programme has been aban-
doned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-01

composed of the most worthy men in the
community that honest and intelligent
laws may be enacted.
knowledge is power, and with knowl-
edge men can rule. Every business en-
terprise must have brains back of it No
business can run without thought and
meditation. Every institution of learning
must have an educated president. Inter-
national questions must be met by deep
study and close consideration. nation'a
honor and reputation is at stake. Every
| office of our municipal government should
be held by able men; not those of meagre
education, but men that can think; not
only know the law, but how to carry it
| out; men that can understand the great
needs of the community. unravel the per-
picking questions that are constantly fac
ing them. Able, strong men at the head Of
municipal affairs make a good govern
ment. Then the affairs VIII be carried on
with wisdom.
There are many men who seem ~ think
that the gospel of Christ has nothing
whatever to do with political affairs. They
run with their party and never once ask
If their actions corresponds with the stat
utes of God. Many act as though govern
ments existed merely to afford them spoil.
.Rodt.ca1 questions settle everything.
| Whoever gets there is the point, and re-
gardiess of ability, service or patriotism
everyone mast go under the knife" Par
| ty success is the ali-important end. Any
thing and everything is legitimate If it
only brings success to the party. "The
end justihes the means" Truth and
righteousness have been voted old fogies
and have been drummed out of politics.
81, .
that which weakens, they are enemies OF
God. What we want is men that recog-
nize that fact. Give US God-fearing men,
men that recognize the hand of the AL
mighty in everything.
World full OF rogues who are ready to
seN bodies and souls for money and drink
Who has ever heard of an election that
there is not bribery and corruption? Men
are bribed in all directions, and Office
| seekers do not stop to gain a vote here
and there by means of favors. Much is
done in the way of Illicit commission
Men do not hesitate to enter evil places
that they may control certain votes 1t
is not so much the honest vote that elects
man, but how much wire pulling he can
use.
We want men of backbone. not bull
dog courage, but men that can stand upon
principles, men of grit, men that can say
mo- and yes and stick to 1t.
We want the courage TO be honest; the
courage TO resist temptation, to be what
We really are; the courage to live hon
estly within our means and not dishonest
ly upon the means of others.
Men of wealth, rank and education pros
trate themselves before the ignorant that
they may get their votes They are
ready to be unprincipled and unjust rather
than unpopular. 1t is SO much easier for
some men to stoop, TO bow and 10 fatter
than to he manly, resolute and magnani-
nous and to yield to prejudces that run
counter to them. 1t requires strength
and courage to swim against the stream
while any dead fish can float with H. Let
us have men that can face the world. look
people in the face and know they are
right.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-01
A PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

Last evening about six O'Clock. Perry
Hitchcock. who resides near McMechen,
was struck on the head BY a Ratchet,
which was being used by his brother,
and as a result sustained very bad
cut. AT the time of the accident, the
two boys were engaged in digging for
fishing worms at a point near their
home Young Hitchcock's injuries.
though of very painful nature, are
not considered as being serious. DR..
]. Y. Alley. Of Benwood, was the at
tending physician
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-01

1T was ascertalned yesterday that the
trackrnen on the Fourth division Of the
H. 4 o. would Re Az work to-day, as usu-
al, but that the request for an advance
had been forwarded 70 the proper officers
OF the company
It Is reported that Mr.. J. 5. Smith,
former assistant train master OF the b.
e o.. whose office was recently abolished
by General Manager Underwood In pursu-
ance Of the policy Of looping of superfiu-
Gus offices. may be appointed travelling
engineer for the company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-01

STRIKERS AND DIRECTORS OF
COMPANY HELD A MEETING
YESTERDAY-WA QUESTION
ONLY CONSIDERED - DIFFER
ENCE BETWEEN THE ULTIMA
TUM OF THE COMPANY AND
ULTIMATUM OF THE MEN-CON-
FERENCE ENDED WITH NO AR
RANGEMENT FOR ANOTHER
MEETING.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-01
When Nature

Needs assistance it may be best to rem
der it promptly, but one should remem-
Der to use even the most perfect rene
dies only when needed. The best and
most simple and gentle remedy is the
Syrup of Figs, manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-01
hONICPDl GOVERNMENT.
A Very Thoughtful and Timely Scr
mon by the Rev. Mr.. Hardness.

AT THE CHAPLINE STREET NJ. E.
CHURCH LAST NIGHT - HE
POINTS OUT THE EVILS IN
MUNICIPAL LIFE AND ATTRIB-
UTES THEM TO CERTAIN
CAUSES-A HIGHER STANDARD
OF INTELLIGENCE AND PROB
ITY REQUIRED IN. PUBLIC OF
FICIALS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-01
SPECIAL THIS WEEK.

This week we viii give % per cent. dis
count on our entire stock OF Diamonds
and Watches. This means that yon WI
watches 10 select from and get - per cent.
IN our regular prices. A N9G9 diamond
= eaviue on $1,000 70 you We have dia-
rn0rgs from s. o. 10 1900 - each. lao,es' ard
gerts' watches from $3.50 70 si2s o. each,
and we give you y per cent discount OF
regular prices
New style Shirt Waist Sets at % per
cent on regular prices
Rogers Pest SILVER knives and Forks,
e 10 yer dozen.
SterIrng Silver Ring Bracelets. the best
e u quality at s. cents each.
W4 are giving SPECIAL bargains In over
ssg fsD1 worth Of diauorGs. watches and
Silv@rware this week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-01

Special bona fde 10 per cent discount
sale on furniture for one week, COM
mencing Saturday. April 20. at FTew's,
1908 Main street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-01
STEAM BOATS.
Wheeling and Newport, Ohio, Trade.
STEAMER JEWEL.

Leaves Wheeling Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays at IL a. M
Prompt delivery and careful attention TO
freight. Special rates for excursion par
ties. For freight of passage apply on
board or to Henry Bruner. 1108 Water
st. Tel 621. j. A. HYER, Master.
api5eb
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-01
Secondhand
STEINW AY PIANO,
for SIo5.

Owing to a death in the family, Mrs.
Garden offers her Steinway Piano, 1-3
octaves, rosewood case, carved legs, for
$195, with stool and cover. The piano
can be seen at our warerooms, No. 1910
Market street.
f. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-01

10 per cent discount on furniture at
Frew's 5, 1908 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-01

Our Sailor Department is complete,
ranging in price from Csc to $500. All
the latest blocks. NINE. SHIDEL,
1850 Main street.
Successor to A. L. Rice.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13

"We have only one pole in the fire. linn
its, and that one stands in front or our
building" said Mr.. Storror and faint
suggestion of a smile struggled at the
corner of his mouth.
Are you willing. to remove that one?'
asked Supervisor Aigeltinger.
The peals of laughter which followed
the Supervisors question drowned out
Mr.. Storror's answer, but the assuring
shake of his head left little doubt as to
his answer.
w r. Hewitt, superintendent of the
fire alarm and police telegraph system
was called upon to answer several queS-
tions in relation to the technical portion
that though the telephone wire may not
be safe when placed on the same pole
as light or power wire, 1t would be alb
solutely safe If run in the same under
ground conduit.
There is absolutely no reason he said,
"why the telephone wire cannot be placed
on the same underground wire CONDUIT
as the light or power wire. The city can
erect a pole system outside the tlre limits
for about $115 900. If such system was
erected it could be so arranged that the
light and power wires could be strung
on one set of poles and the telephone and
police and fire alarm wires on another
After a long discussion on matters per
tanning to the municipal ownership OF the
overhead wire system and the ultllnate
ownership of the telephone ana electrIc
light and power plants the meeting ad-
tourned the representatives or the Varl-
Gus companies interested agreeing TO meet
with the Merchants Association next
Monday at the rooms of the association
IN the Mills building. w r. Hewitt was
Instructed by Mayor Phelan to be present
at the meeting and report to the coInInl5I l.
fee ALI suggestions and statements mace
by those Interested in the discussion.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13
CLARK'S DEFENSE OPENS.
Experts Will Be Called to Testify to
His Mental Condition.

The case of Joseph Clark, now on trial
for the murder of Joseph P. Gross in No
vember last, again occupied the attention
of Judge Dunne's court yesterday. The
case of the people was completed soon
after midday, and then H. Digby John
ston, an English barrister and formerly
a member of the English House of Com
mons senior counsel for the defendant,
opened his case, occupying the remainder
of the sitting with the story of the de-
fendant's life and the circumstances
which resulted in the homicide.
AT the conclusion of the opening argu-
ment the case went over till this morn
ing. At the opening of court to-day wit
nesses for the defense will take the stand
and give their views of the killing. Louis
2. Boardman, who, with Mr.. Johnston, is
handling defendants case, is building the
technical end of the fight. Witnesses to
testify as to the conditions which might
and as a rule produce temporary aberra-
tion of the mind will be called by the
defense. Among these DR.. S. Bishop will
take the stand. For a period of years
DR.. Bishop was the resident physician of
the Nevada Insane Asylum, and is an au-
thority on diseases of the mind, the
causes of such diseases and their effect.
Other physicians of standing will be
called, and even though Clark's liberty
is sacrificed the defense is confident that
his neck can be saved the pain of frac-
ture on the gallows.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13
BAY CITY CLUBS
VAUDEVILLE SHOW
FINE PROGRAMME OF SELECTED
TALENT.
Wheelmen and Their Friends Will
Crowd Native Sons Hall To-
Night-Dancing viii
Follow.

The Bay City Wheelmen will hold their
annual vaudeville entertainment this
evening at Native Sons Hall. Ala Mason
street. The show will commence prompt
ly at o'clock, and there will be dancing
at 1890 A programme of remarkable ex-
cellence has been arranged, including
Miss Eleanor Giusti, the talented soprano,
late of the Bostonians and now with the
Southwell Opera Company, and three
turns" from the Orpheum. The rest of
the talent comprises the best local anna
teurs, and altogether a fine evenings en-
tertainment is promised.
The programme in detail is as follows:
Billy Hynes, comic selections Miss Mer-
rill +. Dryfuss blindness of Orpheum)'
ballad vocalist; Orr and Atkinson, in
their (shirD specialties; Ben Tarbox.
barytone selections; Al Hazard, ventrilo-
quist blindness of Orpheum); Jack Des-
mond, tenor; Polk and Rollins, banjoists
blindness of Orpheum); Miss Eleanor
Giusti, soprano (by permission of Charles
l. SouthwelD; Hother Wismer, violinist;
George kanzee and his animatoscope.
After the entertainment dancing will be
indulged in until midnight. Judge Frank
II. Kerrigan, Henry L. Day Archie Reid
and other prominent members of the club
are managing the affair.
Reserved seats will be obtainable to-
day at Sherman, Clay & Co.'S music store,
and this evening at the hall. The advance
sale has been large and big crowd is eX-
pected.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13
AROUND THE
CORRIDORS

P. w. McRae, Hanford contractor Is
at the Lick.
O. J. Woodward, president OF a FRESNO
bank, is at the Lick
Judge Frank Short and wife OF Fresno
are guests at the Palace.
j. G. Burton, q Willows business mar,
Is a late arrival at the California
w. H. Norway, an insurance man OF
Los Angeles. is staying at the Russ.
Mrs. D. Vandenburgh of Los Gatos IS
at the California with her daughter
G. G. Clough, former Superior Judge Of
Plumas County, is registered at the Russ
from Quincy, Cal.
Captain R. Mcdonald of Sacramento,
who was recently married, is registered
at the Grand with his bride.
]. A. and w H. Chanslor, who have ex-
tensive oil interests in this State, are
registered at the Palace from Los An
geles.
C. c. schepmoes, ]. F. Dengler and
William Spinney, representatives OF New
York publishing houses, are among the
arrivals at the Lick.
William Koefer of Berlin, who has
come to this coast to inspect mines in the
northern part Of the State for a German
syndicate, is a guest at the Occidental.
D. K. Stoddard, who operates stage lines
out of Merced; A. B. Smith, a Fresno
business man; and c. B. Blethen of the
Seattle Times are guests at the Grand.
]. NJ. Beall, formerly agent at Philadel-
phia for the Southern Railway, has sue
ceeded c. L. Hopkins as agent in this
city for the Piedmont Air Line. A NJ. Bar
mum, travelling agent for the company at
Los Angeles, arrived in this city yester-
dow Yporpipcr for short StaV.
Walter J. Wiley, purchasing agent for
the San Francisco Breweries Qimited) OF
this city, will leave on Saturday on a
business trip to New York. He will be
gone two months and will visit Washing
ton. Chicago and Yellowstone Park His
brother-in-law, Charles Stone, president
of the breweries, will return next week
from London.
w. ]. Lemps, the multi-millionaire
brewer of St. Louis, with his wife and
daughter, returned yesterday after two
weeks tour of the Yosemite Valley. Mr.
Lemps and his family have spent the bet
ter part of the past month in doing De
Monte and the southern end of the State
They were highly delighted with theii
trip into the valley, which Mr. Lemps
enthusiastically describes as the most
beautifully scenery in the world. The
party will return to st. Louis via Ogden
leaving this city Friday afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13
Teachers institute in Mission
High SChoOl.
President Bergerot of the Directors and
Mayor PheIan Deliver Addresses.
Work of Sections.
Very few desks have sufficient

seated. Very few desks have sufficient
slant ,, ,
sighted for lack of light in our school
rooms Very few of our textbooks have
the right sort of print and paper. The
proper slant of the desk has a great deal
Brain workers need physical exercise.
We need more fresh air, more play
grounds. Gymnastics is work-children
The programme for the afternoon con-
sisted OF section work. Section con-
sisted of the teachers in the first and sec
chairman, and the subject discussed was
Does the Kindergarten Prepare for the
Child Study to the Problem of Kinder
garten VS.. Public Schools"
Section 2, Miss Emma E. Stincen, chair
man, discussed the Relation of Nature
Of Natural Study, Composition and
Section 3, Mrs; N. A. Wood, chairman
braic Equations in Arithmetical Prob
Teaeh !Ssac It" fHu CURRENT lhiS'OfS S-i'O" -
section 4, A. L. Mann, chairman, dis
cussed Writing Makes an Exact Man"
and "Literature."
Section s. Elisha Brooke, chairman, dis
cussed The Method of English Study in
Secondary Schools" and 'fhe Value of
Latin to Students not Preparing for Col
lege."
j. Liberty 1aQO illustrated lecture
on New Methods in Education" in the
auditorium of the Girls High School IN
the evening was largely attended. Mr..
Tadd is director of the Public School of
Industrial Art, of manual training in the
Roman Catholic High School and Of
several night schools. all in Philadel-
phia; also a member of the Art Club, the
Sketch and Educational Club and of the
Academy of Natural Sciences of the same
city. He is regarded as one of the fore
most educators in the manual training
branch of the profession in the country,
and his address was listened TO with close
attention by the assembled teachers,
who, it Is needless to say, profited great
ly by it. Previous to the lecture the au-
dience was treated to a solo by Miss
katherine Black and reading by Miss e.
Z. Bartlett.
The principal address at this mornings s
session of the institute will be made by
Professor Ellwood p. Cubberly of Stan
ford University on the Elementary
School of the Future" Mr.. Tadd and T..
J. Kirk will also lecture. Music Will be
furnished by the Philomel Quartet.
The officers Of the institute, in addi-
tion TO Superintendent Webster, who is
ex-officio president, are Miss Josephine
Saunders secretary, and Miss Katherine
Hodgekinson, assistant secretary The
committee on resolutions consists of
Colonel c. H. Murphy (chairman), T. B.
White. Miss A. c. GaVigan, Miss Jean
Parker and w. H. Edwards
President David Starr Jordan will lee
ture on Value of Higher Education" to-
morrow afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13
TIME war ag;

TINE war against the overhead wire
systems of the electric light and
telephone monopolies was warmly
waged yesterday afternoon before
the Street Committee of the Board of
Supervisors, and 1t developed an intima-
tion of what ultimate disposition would
be made by the majority of the board Of
the petition of the Mutual Electric Light
Company to be allowed to erect poles out
side Of the fire limits. The resolution
praying for this privilege was lost at the
last meeting of the board, but Supervisor
Lackmann saved it from absolute down
fall by changing his vote from aye to no
and moving reconsideration.
When the resolution is brought up in
its regular order at next Mondays meet
ing of the board it will be amended
slightly by Supervisor Aigeltinger and in
all probability passed by the board In fact
1t is almost certainty that the majority
of the Supervisors will vote to grant the
Mutual Electric Light Company permits
sion tc erect and maintain poles and an
overhead wire system outside of the fire
limits Supervisor Aigeltingers amend
ment will not affect the general import
Of the resolution. 1t simply makes it in
cumbent upon the Mutual Electric Light
Company to share its poles with all other
competing light companies whether in eX-
istence now or those which may come to
life after the granting of the privilege.
The Supervisors feel that they are
justified in placing this obligation on the
Mutual Electric Light Company in order
that they will not be compelled to issue
privileges of the same kind to other COM
peting companies, thus disfiguring the
beauty of the outside districts. Supervi-
sor Aigeltinger stated yesterday that he
a a tpi n hat
jority of the board would support his
amendment when the matter was brought
up at the next meeting of the board.
The inquiry regarding the attitude of
the various telegraph, telephone and cleo
trio light and power companies on the
proposition to compel them to place all
their wires in the downtown districts un-
derground was particularly interesting
inasmuch as representatives of all the
lighting, telephone and electric companies
were present.
f. w. Dohrmapn president of the Mer-
chants Association and others interested
in the advancement of the city's interests
were present at the meeting. Mr. Dohr-
mann addressed the committee on behalf
of the Merchants Association and made
several suggestions, the adoption of any
one of which would lead the board out of
the present difficulty.
1--WE believe that the various corpora
tions operating overhead wire systems
should be ultimately compelled to place
their wires underground but we believe
in giving the companies sufficient time
In which to accomplish the change.
suggest that we all meet some time next
week and discuss in an informal manner
and in good faith plan whereby this
can be successfully accomplished Mayor
Phelan's plan of municipal ownership Of
one line or system Of poles in the outside