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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-15
A QUESTION OF POLES.

The Bell Telephone Co. and City
Council are having a hot time about
putting up new poles on Charles street.
Some of the poles are already up, but
there was so much kicking from prop
erty owners that the Mayor ordered
the company to cease work till the
matter could be Investigated, Council
has met twice in special session and
the matter is not settled yet. A COM
mittee was appointed last night to
further investigate and report next
Wednesday evening. A strict watch
has been kept the last few nights for
fear the company will complete the
line at night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-15
NEWS NOTES.

w. R. Miller and son, Ledlie. left
for Martinsburg, W. Va, last night.
Mr.. Miller is representative Of the
Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M.
Charles Snedeker, Of East Liverpool,
spent Sunday with his parents here.
Miss Maud Jones spent Sunday with
her cousins, Mr.. and Mrs Clyde Jen-
kins, of New Cumberland.
Major Jones and one or two other
members of his family have diphtheria
Marcellus Roberts left Monday to at
tend the Grand Lodge meeting of Odd
Fellows at Huntington, as delegate
from Wellsburg Lodge No. 3.
Josiah Winn, of Wheeling, spent Sun
day with friends here.
Mrs. John A Wise, nee Miss Lizzie
Cooper, has returned TO her home in
Charleston, after visit at the home of
her parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. NJ. Cooper.
A large number of people went from
here yesterday to Wheeling, to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Amelia P Medium.
Councilman William Cheeks was
taken very sick at the Council meeting
Monday evening, and was taken home
in carriage. He is reported some bet
ter to-day.
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BULLER TO THE RESCUE.

Gen. Butler, in charge of British re-
Inducements, has hot lot of work
cut out for him.
The Boer leaders from the beginning
have proven remarkably keen gener-
ais. Gen. Joubert has Ladysmith sur
rounded with a special view to block
ing the way of achievements from
the direction of Durham, while the
Boer forces are so disposed that they
will have every advantage against
Buffers army of rescue. Meanwhile
Gen. White and his army are so tied
up in Ladysmith that they must early
surrender from lack of provisions or
take a desperate chance and attempt
to cut their way through the Boer
fol es and beat a retreat southwark.
Were the Beers as well up in artillery
practice as in other branches of the
service, doubtless ere now they would
have made Ladysmith too hot for the
English. As it is, however, their ar
waste of ammunition, the lombard
ment doing little damage to the Eng
lish. The situation at Kimberley is
similar, famine adding greatly to the
horrors of the commandment
Meanwhile, the able Joubert's dispo-
sition of his forces, which probably
number a very considerable force of
Boer and Orange Free State troops,
will place the bulk of them in strong
positions right in the path of Gen.
Butler, who will probably find that he
has the work of his life before him
with success by no means certain
to crown his efforts, for the Beers
have all the advantage of position and
prestige and are elated by an almost
unbroken series of victories since the
beginning of the conflict.
Meanwhile, London is feeling very
sober. The strong element that OPP
posed the war from the beginning is
gaining re-inforcements every day
and should Gen. Butler meet a reverse
the government would possibly find it
self in serious straits. A prolongation
of the war will contain a serious
menace to England and increase the
chances of ultimate Boer victory.
The South African drama is nearing
its climax and grand denouement.
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splendid reception. and merited it.
At the close Of the fourth act she was
given two enthusiastic curtain calls,
the audience being apparently not vet
satisfied when she had bowed her ac
acknowledgements. Miss Howard has
youth, beauty and genius, and is des-
tined to rank among the leading
actresses on the American stage.
Wheeling people will watch her career
with interest She spent portion of
her girlhood days here, attending a
local school during one winter, and sub
sequently paying visit from her home
in Cincinnati. Her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Howard, who are accom-
panying her, occupied seats in the
audience, and when recognized by their
friends here. held an informal recep-
ton. MIR. Howard was in Wheeling
during the session of the Legislature in
1882, when he represented a school
book publishing company. Of the sup
port Of Miss Howard in the cast, it is
sufficient to say that it was Frohman
company.
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A PREACHER
Is What he Locks Like, But he is an
Accomplished Swindler-- Arrested
in Pitlsbnrg. =

PITTSBURG, Pa, November A.
Charles E. Stewart. said to be one of
the most noted and dangerous forgers
and confidence men in the country,
was arrested here to-day by Detectives
William Shore and Thomas Kelly, and
he is confined in the central police sta
ton awaiting the arrival of an officer
from Boston. where he is wanted in
connection with a $4,000 swindling
scheme The Pittsburg police have
been On the lookout for him for sew
eral weeks.
Stewart is said to be member of a
notorious gang of bunco workers that
have been doing business all over the
country. Stewart is about so years of
age and would be picked out for a
preacher rather than criminal
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W ELLSBUR G
National Guard Inspection "A Boy
Accidently Shot---News Notes and
Personals.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
WEELSBURG, w. Va, November IA.
Col. Simms, Inspector of National
Guard of West Virginia, arrived from
Charleston Monday evening on the 1870
train. He was met at the depot by
Capt. Amick and Lieutenants Fowler
and Myer, Of Company c, and escorted
to the Hotel Hudson. At 1880 p. "a.
Col. Simms, in full dress uniform, made
his appearance at the armory. Shortly
after his arrival there Company c fell
in" and answered roll call All were
present or accounted for. They then
made ready for inspection of arms,
which was soon gone through without
hitch or mistake. After a march
over the city and a short drill on the
streets, they returned to the armory
and stacked arms. The Colonel made
short talk to the boys, telling them
how we'll they had done at inspection
and how much interest he had taken in
them ever since he first saw them at
kingwood last August while on that
long practice march. He said he was
the originator of the practice marches
and supposed he had been cursed and
called all kinds of hard names, but he
got the idea from his experience in cur
late war with Spain. He noticed that
nearly all the men in the hospital were
those that knew nothing Of taking care
of their health, and that all who were
on the practice march would be more
or less benefited by it some day. His
talk was full Of kind words and good
advice to the company. After the Col
onel's talk they marched to the Granite
House, where a light banquet was CIV
en- in his honor. The Colonel stayed
over Tuesday to further inspect equip
ments and camp utensils.
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idential year, especially when her own
favorite son was the candidate.

idential year, especially when her own
favorite son was the candidate.
But unfortunately for the Republican
contention, Mr. Hanna is on record a
few days before the late election de-
claring that Jones would draw three
to one more heavily from the Demo-
Gratis than from Republicans. Grant
ed that this is true, the bottom is
knocked out of Mr. Hanna's claim for
1900. In round numbers Jones receiv-
ed 10000 votes, Nash $4,000, and
Mclean, 301 900. AS Jones will doubt
less not be factor next year his vote
will be divided up between the two
old parties. Now, if rs per cent. of
this vote was cast by Democrats, as
Mr. Hanna, good authority on such
matters, says was the case, then next
year the Democratic candidate for
President will receive $1,000 more
votes than Mclean did, giving him a
total of at least 1888, 500, while McKin-
ley, adding the remaining one-fourth
of the Jones vote to Nash's total
vote, will receive altogether but 372,-
500, which will defeat him by 1100O
These are not our claims, mind,
they are simply based on figures given
by Boss Hanna, himself. And he
ought to know.
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IN OLD KENTuCKY.

There is nothing new in the situation
with regard to the returns Of the late
election in Kentucky further than that
both sides are still strenuously main
tanning their claims to a majority of
the vote, neither, however, claiming
over 5000, which will doubtless be mar
rowed down to closer figures as the
tangle is unraveled
The Democrats have brought num-
erous contests in Republican counties
on specific allegations of fraud of va
rious sorts and these cases will be
fought to a finish doubtless in the
courts with the Legislature as the fin
al arbiter.
The Republicans in the absence of
specific allegations of fraud against
the Democrats threaten rebellion
against the Goebel election act, which,
however, is the law, and are endeavor-
ing to retaliate by bringing against
Democrats charges of intimidation of
the negro vote-calling in the aid
of the United States Court. This adds
an ugly complication to the other fea-
lures of the situation since it brings
I'D once more the old animosities and
prejudices that the South has so long
labored to dissipate and which have
done more than anything else to re-
tard Southern development and pros
perny. This invocation of federal in
reference, by which the Republicans
hope to gain partisan advantage by
re-opening old wounds and bringing
out the bloody shirt, will be resented
in Kentucky as it would be in almost
any Subsequently, in the South
the political complexion of whose gov
eminent might be altered by such in
reference.
The outlook is anything but prom
Using in Kentucky. The Republicans
seem determined not to let go if they
can hold on by hook or crook, while
the Democracy are equally determined
to stand by their rights, maintain tho
law of the State, and sift the charges
of fraud to the bottom.
Meanwhile much bad blood is APP
parent and all sorts of wild and fool
ish threats are made, and whichever
side wins in the contest the fair name
of Kentucky will be the loser by the
lawless actions of foolish partisans
and political rascals.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-15
CRACKSM EN-
Made a Desperate Attempt to Rob
Savings Bank a t Euclid, Near
Cleveland

CLEVELAND, o., November 14.-An
unsuccessful attempt was made by
cracksmen early this morning to rob
the Garfield Savings Bank at Euclid,
an eastern suburb. The safe in the
bank was completely wrecked and the
front of the building blown out by a
powerful explosive. So far as can be
learned the robbers secured no money,
although large sum was in the safe.
There were two heavy explosions which
awakened people living nearby cit
izen opened fire or the robbers some
four or five in number, and they fed,
all escaping without injury SO far as
known
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-15

John Wanamaker in published
statement says that fraud is so preva-
lent in elections in Pennsylvania that
Republican government no longer ex-
lists there. He urges stringent ballot
reform for the entire country. He Is
right. But how is it to be secured in
States like Pennsylvania where the en-
tire machinery of government is in the
hands of corruptionists? Yet there it
is most needed.
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SIGNERS BEING SECURED.

Yesterday afternoon Mr.. j. A. Nc
Comas, one of the leaders in the pro-
posed electric line from Bridgeport TO
Mt. Pleasant and beyond, began the
work of securing signatures to the pc
tition asking the commissioners TO
grant the right Of way. 1t is expect
ed that the petition will be signed
unanimously, as all the property own
ers are very much in favor of the pro-
ject
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-15

Marcus Aurelius Hanna, boss of the
administration, says there is no doubt
that the State of Ohio will be safe for
Mckinley in the Presidential election
of next year.
Now, If the big oily boss before, as
well as after, the election had been
content to let it go at that without
making further explanation or enter
ing into details, he would have been
fairly on safe ground, for it would
be a rather strange thing. indeed. if
Ohio did not go Republican in Pres
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-15
THE LOSS OF THE CHARLESTON.

The cruiser Charleston which met
with disaster on patrol duty in the
Philippines caused by the vessel run
ming on an uncharted coral reef which
tore a hole in her and flooded her en-
gine5, was one of the first vessels of
our new steel navy, having been built
in 1887.
Fortunately there was ample time for
the entire crew to land with guns and
ammunition for their protection and
ten days provisions.
The accident occurred on the north
coast of Luzon a week ago and fortu-
nately on an island where the natives
are friendly, although the crew num-
bering about 400 jack tars fully arm
ed could doubtless stand off the entire
native army. There is no danger Of
attack from that source, however,
Aguinaldo being busily engaged on the
mainland hunting way out of anoth-
er trap the Americans have drawn
about him.
The Charleston was an unarmored,
steel, protected, $3.50 ton cruiser.
She had a speed of 1872 knots and car
ried two eight-inch and six six-inch
guns in her main battery, besides IA
smaller rapid fire and gatlings. Her
cost was $1,017,500 She can possibly
be righted and repaired without much
difficulty.
Among her officers was Lieutenant
Van Duser, we'll known In Wheeling,
having served as military instructor
he inc Incfif11fo
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The name of Major John A. Logan
is added to the roll-fortunately very
small-of those American officers who
have lost their lives in the Philippines.
The young man will be remembered as
having created a sensation and had a
falling out with Gen. Miles over the
question of uniform to be worn by
him as American representative at the
coronation of the Gar, and, also, for
having spent the major portion of
$4,00O,000 left him by his father-in-
law, for horses. His gallant death,
however, should cause the veil of char
ity to be drawn over his youthful fail
ings.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-15

Mr.. Charles Cowles and his strong
supporting company entertained very
large audience at the Grand Opera
House last night in their finished pro-
duction of the Yankee drama, "A Coun-
try Merchant" The play has made a
splendid impression here, AMI the work
of the star is particularly pleasing.
The singing and dancing specialties
interspersed during the action of the
play were heartily encored. The play
will be repeated at the matinee to-day,
and the engagement will close with to-
nights performance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-15
AN CID FIRM TERMINATED.

AS will be seen by a notice appear
ing elsewhere in this issue, the drug
firm of John G. McLain & Son, at
Eleventh and Market streets, has been
transferred to Mr., R. S. Waterman.
for whom is solicited the patronage
of the old firm. The retiring firm will,
however, continue the manufacture of
Dr. A. S. Todd's pills and Laugh
Inns Cordial. The firm of McLain &
Bros. or McLain & Son, have been
continually in the drug business in
Wheeling for forty-two years, and are
known to the trade aud public over
many States.
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DIED..

COOKE-On Tuesday. November 18th,
1899. at Bridgeport. Ohio. liberia d., wife
Of Harry l., Cooke, aged 2S years.
Services at the house Wednesday, No
vember 18TH at p. m. Interment at Lit
tie Rock, Ark.
KRAEUTER-At City Hospital, Monday.
November 18th. 1899, at 5:i5. P. m, Anna
~ Kern wife of Prof. Hermann
Kraeuter. in her 18th year.
Funeral from her late residence. No. 50
Indiana street. Thursday afternoon, No
vember 18th. at O'Clock Friends Of the
family invited to attend. Interment at
Peninsula cemetery.
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needed insight into the Good Book, It
is probably work OF profit. Otherwise
1t is a curio.

With the National Tinplate Company
entrenched with it's new process on
this side of the river and the American
Tinplate Company doing a rival bust
ness just over the river, it looks as if
Wheeling was destined to be the battle
ground of the tinplate trusts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-15

The critics OF fioyt are continually
worrying themselves and the public,
by trying to find out the secret of his
success. When theatrical business is
bad all over the country, Hoyt's shows,
one and all, continue to roll up large
profits; when other managers are re-
trenching, Hoyt is charging; when
other playwrights are waiting for the
royalties that never come, Hoyt is
counting enormous receipts from his
ridiculous skits, with a regularity that
makes his rivals green with envy. The
solution of this problem is that Mr..
Hoyt values the dollar in one city or
town just as highly as the coin of New
York city, and gives the same compe-
tent cast and stage accessories in this
city as he does in his own theatre in
New York. ga Contented Woman" Mr..
Hoyts greatest success and most laugh
able comedy, will be presented in this
city at the Opera House next Friday
evening, November 18th, with all the
scenery, stage accessories and mechan-
ical effects precisely the same as given
ait Hoyt's Theatre, New York. The
cast is headed by beautiful Belle Archer.
Secure your seats in advance at the
Opera House box Office
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OFFICERS DISMISSED.

Special to the Register
PARKERSBURG. w. Va, November
14.-Lieut of Police Frederick King
was discharged from the force tonight
by the committee investigating the
charges of immoral conduct fled
against him recently.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-15

The coming of Tim Murphy to the
Opera House next Saturday will prove,
undoubtedly, one of the star drawing
cards Of the present theatrical season.
A comedian of Mr.. Murphy's standing
and high standard is always sure of an
unequivocal welcome by the lovers of
legitimate comedy, and in no city in
the union does the legitimate have such
support as it does here. and as Muir
ply is an ever-delightful visitor his
advent in Wheeling this season is
fraught with especial pleasure, for he
comes amongst old friends again and
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-15

Out-of-toMn subscribers who
have paid our travelling collect
or and fail to observe the proper
credit for same on the yellow
tab on their paper, will confer a
favor on the management by
reporting the omission imme-
diatAIX
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SHOT TO DEATH.

ROUND LAKE, Miss November IA.
The negro Dickerson, who assassin
ated Arthur Maxwell and NJ K. Grey,
on Friday night, was captured near here
last night and shot to death. The negro
resisted arrest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-15

~ AND MUSTARD MILL.
The sickness Of j. w. Hunter having ne
cessitated the winding up OF the affairs of
the J. w. Hunter Company Of wheeling,
West Virginia. the undersigned. BY author
ity duly conferred on him. viii offer for
sale at public auction at the factory build
ing Of said company, In the city OF wheel
ing W Va. for cash, on
TUESDAY. THE 18th DAY OF NO
VENEER, A. u. 1899,
commencing a. Q clock p. m, the plant
OF said company. which Is In first-class
condition, embracing machinery for the
manufacture OF tomato catsup. twelve
mills for wet mustard, one hydraulic press
and twelve Founders for the manufacture
of dry mustard, mustard oil or ilnseed OIL,
steam engine. boiler, shafting. betting. etc.
materials manufactured. uumanufactured
or in process Of manufacture, the lease
Of said factory property, expiring Marfa
3lst 1893 the purchaser 10 pay the rental
under said lease from the time Of bis pnr-
chase and all other assets Of said company
excepting dents due it Or rs receiver ana
money OF his trust in the receivers hands.
Such plant has a railroad switch and Is adj
nsirsbly situated. An inventory and iull
Information as 10 the property % be sold
will be mailed or furnished BY the under
signed to any applicant, and N inspection
Of the property cheerfuly permitted
ociGoawt r u. DARRAH. Receiver.
The above sale IS adjourned until Tues
day, November 18th. 1898. At oe49eh p
n, at place above stated.
r. NJ DARRAH.
nol5.22@ Receiver
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AN ASSIGNMENT.

Special to the Register
PARSONS. w. Va, November IA
]. N. Robinson 6 Co., merchants at
Davis and Pawpaw, to-day made an as
signment. Liabilities are $4,000; as
sets, $4,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-15

The most notable dramatic event of
the season was the production of
"Zaza" at the Opera House last night.
The name of David Belasco and the
reputation of this latest production Of
his gifted pen, were sufficient to at
tract very large audience, but many
more came through the desire to see
and hear the remarkably gifted young
lady who appeared in the title role,
Miss Mabel Howard. Every seat was
sold. and more than a hundred per-
sons stood down stairs, a very unusual
thing considering the advanced prices.
The play which Mr.. Belasco has con-
structed is somewhat different from his
previous work as a playwright, and is
one of the most original productions in
recent years. The role of ''Zaza" is as
important as that Of Hamlet in Shake
spears immortal tragedy, and is ex-
tremely difficult. but Miss Howard was
more than satisfactory in the part.
She is a true artist, and those who have
seen Mrs. Carter in the role, say that
Miss Howard Is in every sense of the
word her equal, in her conception Of
the part, her reading of the lines. and
her dramatic action She was accorded
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-15

among friends who are worth the hav-
ing. Mr.. Murphy, with his excellent
company, appears at the Opera House
on next Saturday night, with matt
nee.
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SALE CONTINUED.

The sale Of the j. w. Hunter catsup
factory and mustard mill was to have
been made yesterday by Receiver
Thomas NJ Darrah, but was continued
until the 2Sth inst, at p. m.
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OIL MARKET.

OIL CITY, Pa, November 14-Credit
balances. s156; certificates. no bids Ship
ments, 77,SS6 barrels; average. SS,27s bar
rels. Runs. 81, S52 barrels; average, 81, 522
barrels
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Stocks.

Tube quotations opened at % asked for
preferred and A asked for common: closed
at "a asked for preferred and "A asked for
common.
Federal Steel preferred opened at 70;
closed at rs bid and 1875 asked.
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NASHVILLE AT PORT SAID.

PORT SAID. Egypt, November IL
The United States gunboat Nashville,
from San Juan de Porto Rico. Octo-
Der IA, for Manila, has arrived here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-15

Gov. Atkinson's Thanksgiving procla-
nation is wonder. 1t consists of
verses from the Bible in which the
word thanks" appears and to these
the Governor signs his name and places
the seal of State. Inasmuch as it doubt
less gave his clerical force q much
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BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL.
THE HAzLETT QUOTATIONS.

THE HAZLETT QUOTATIONS.
The following quotations on American
Tin, Federal Steel, Hoop and Tube stocks
were received yesterday by Howard Haz-
lett & Son, National Exchange Bank
Building: