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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13

Don't tear the electric arches down
after the knights go home. The Christ
mas holidays are not far off. and the
arches would look very pretty above
layer of snow, while all the world is
out shopping. Besides. we have strang-
ers in town every day or two.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13

The police arrangements on Market
street last evening were admirable,
and reflect credit upon the authorities.
The street was kept clear for the first
time in many days. on a public occa-
sion, and, the fact illustrates what can
be done when the work is rightly un-
dertaken.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13

Emperor William has been interro-
eating General Benjamin Harrison re-
garding the war songs of this country.
Is the Emperor becoming dissatisfied
with "De Wacht am Rhine?"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13

The Nicaragua canal concession has
expired by limitation, in the opinion of
the department officials at Washing
ton, so far as the Maritime Canal Com
pany is concerned. This opens the way
to further negotiations, more surveys,
another commission, and an increased
expenditure Of cash.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13
GRkENE'S FAREWELL VISIT.

The British Diplomatic Agent Has Taken
Leave OF President Kruger.
CAPE TOWN, October 12.-News has
been received here that the British dip
lomatic agent in the Transvaal, M !.
Coyngham Greene, paid his formal
farewell visits to President Kruger and
the high Boer officials at Pretoria last
evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13

from the simple fact that its columns have
been open to honest criticism. Irrespective,
It seems Of editorial approval. Of any pub
lie incident, Institution or person SONG
thing that cannot be said of its neighbor
ANTI-BARBARISM
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13

The speculative enterprises chartered
in New Jersey and irrigated in Wall
street are responsible for the late
stringency in the money market in the
East
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13

Giuseppe Verdi, the noted and world
famed Italian composer, has just cele-
brated his eighty-sixth birthday. May
he live TO celebrate many more.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13
A STATE De WAR

PARIS, October 12.-secretary Wander
Hoven, of the Transvaal European
agency, officially notified the French gov
eminent this morning that state of war
between the South African Republic and
Great Britain exists, and has existed since
last evening
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13
BOERs MINE A BRIDGE.

LORENZO, Marques. October 12.-In-
formation has reached here that the
Beers have mined three piers of the
bridge at Komatinpoort on the Koma-
ii river.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13

The New York murder mystery is
still as much of problem as ever. al
though another portion of the womans
body has been found. The three frag-
ments show no sign of a wound or
any mark of Identification. 1t is
very pretty example Of CHASTITY kind.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13

1t is gathered from the expressions
of departing Knights of Pythias that
they have bad real good time in
Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13

The paucity of news from South
Africa, in the present crisis, suggests
the idea that somebody has started an
imitation American censorship.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13

The Register has information from a
source not to be lightly cast aside as
unreliable that the suggestion of DR..
Frissell for Governor is no joke.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13

The Council Of Archbishops of the
Catholic Church. which met at Wash
ington yesterday, was one Of the most
important religious gatherings in the
history Of the country. and brought
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13
BRIDGEPORT.
Chronicle of Daily Events in the
Town Across the Way.

The announcement of ]. w. Root
from the dispatcher's Office to train
master Of the C. L. & w. has been al
together satisfactory to the local EN-
ployes of the road, all of whom know
Mr.. Root either personally or by repu-
tation c. E. Snyder, who has been chief
clerk in the superintendent Office at
Cleveland, will succeed Mr. Root as
train dispatcher. The new trainmas-
ter fills position with the company
which has been vacant since the hard
times came on in SO. Since then the
superintendent has been doing all the
work of looking after trains but the
heavy freight business has made it nee
essary to re-establish the Office of
trainmaster.
Council will meet in adjourned ses-
sion tonight.
Hon. w. T. Lewis is here from CO.
lumbus.
NV W n 1 AOAA4lSCAAs NAO AdS tcSu
resident of Belmont for the past
eighteen years, shipped his furniture to
GLADDEN.. Pa, to-day. He and his fam
lily will leave for their future home to-
morrow morning.
Probate Judge Smith was in town on
business yesterday.
Contractor Berry is being greatly
hindered in his paving contract by his
inability to get the brick as fast as he
wants them.
Miss Dora Heinlein very pleasantly
entertained the Luther League last
night An interesting programme was
rendered. after which refreshments
were served.
Chris Hethsr viii build q summer
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13

Don't fail to call M look at our line OF
Overcoats, Especially our $7.55 and $40
Grades. NJ. GUTMAN s. Co,
18th d. Main SITS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13

Don't fail to ca i and look at our line of
Oyercoats, Especially our &1.T5 and $40
Grades. Vi. GUTMAN g. co.
18th g. Main SITS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13

The Knights deserve vote of thanks
for last evenings entertainment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13

a telegram from Atlantic City, N J.,
conveys the somewhat doubtful infor-
mation that Dr.. Charles Smith, one hun
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13

Of Parkersburg. was in the city yester-
day
Al I.easure. of the Manhattan res
taurant. left the first Of the week for
West Union. where he has leased hotel.
lie will take charge al once.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13
WANTED.
MALE HELP WANTED.


WANTED-Agents to handle special line
OF goods; can be sold on payments or for
cash, Now is the time. Apply at once No.
$50 Market street. ocl0et
WANTED-Two young men to run as
news agents on railroad trains. Must
have $1,000 cash security. Apply or add
dress UNION NEWS CO. Ot1ice B. & O.
depot, Wheeling. ocle&dh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13

The weather man has been kind to
the knights.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13
ADJUSTMENTS
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Under tho DC
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. October
IT, II and - usual Wednesday matinee
Mr Jule Walters. presenting his new play
HOW HOPPER WAS SIDE TRACK EDH
strong Company Good specialfies
Night prices-f5e. &c. 35c and SC. Nat
intee prices. 15c. sc and 55c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

MAGNETIC HEALING by L. :. ShatYer
W. Cuses all manner of diseases without
medicines; does many wonderful cures by
at sent treatment. Address q. ;. SHAFRER,
Benwood, w. Va. ocl2rA
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13
MONEY ID LOAN.
DO YOU owe n1NrY1

II so, remember that g cents on dues and
IL cents interest weekly on each one hun
bred dollars borrowed Will pay of your in
debtedness IN six and one-half years. No
loans.
The Consolidated Building Loan and
Trust Company. 1908 Market 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16
Scratches and GruDH'

To the Editor of The Dispatch
cam YOU tell me anything mat Is
cure Tor scratches i'm horses? j.. IL H.
Wineina. Nelson county Va.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
WHATS the cause. preventive. and SIM
,le-t cure for what is known as SiuD-
,,,,r, in horses? by answering so lar
ms You can YOU will greatly obnge -.
a SIRSCRIBER TO YOUR VALUABLE
PAPER.
The disease inquired about
"scratchcs"-is usually treated most sue
ecssrruy with applications which are
,t tbe same time disinfcctant, gstringent'
and scdatiye. y preparation when Oh
tep pivcs GOOD results is made by mix
inc vaseliue. one ounce; sugar OF lead
one dracm: cIrbolic acid, ten drops
However. when one mixture Of this kihd
calls another. containing remedies OF the
same character, may succeed
@ I'm answer to the second query we
would state that grubs in the skin OK
horses are the larvae OF a fly which has
neeo called the "hypodermia shenus.
,rncse Iarvac pass the winter under the
sl,in forming small, tumor-like nodules'
I'm the early summer they escape ana ue-
v.lou into "a n.y. The only treatment Is
IN remove the grub by pressure on the
skim It is possible that the inquirer
does not refer TO this grub but to the
larvae OF another ny, which accumulate
i'm the stomach. and are often called
bots" For these there is no satisiac-
tory treatment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16
4 Proposed " i'll.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
I noticed I'm your paper yesterday that
the courts have found flaw i'm inc will
Of "a prominent citizen whom 1
knew. Now. ! have a little property
and no one but wife-not relative IN
the world. l want her to have every dol
lar ] leave. Win YOU tell me how TO
make will so that she can get my en-
tire estate? Inclosed i send a copy Tex
acO OF my will. written by myself. Is it
right. or would YOU advise me 90 nave a
will written by some one that UNDER
stands the law? y. W. l..
Hanover county.
Here is the instrument / have drawn up:
II. A. W. T., make this my last will.
] give to my wife Rebecca p, every
thing / possess. personal and real, TO do
with as she please. Given under my
hand (and seaD this 18th day Of Noyem-
her. 1895. in Richmond, Va.
(SigneO y. w. j..
We always advise our readers TO con-
suit lawyers i'm matters Of this sort
though we venture the assertion that
your will would pass muster, providing.
Of course. you have it written wholly in
your own landwriung and that your real
name and that Of your wife are written
out in full and not with initials. as We
print it. You do not have to place your
seal on a viii. therefore the expression
we have in parenthesis is superiiuous.
OF course. you could make the will still
mo.e specific than you have done, but
we believe your language is sufficiently
comprehensive. 1t really wouldn't make
so much difference I'm your case any
how. as you say your wife is your only
living relative" If this be actually Il
fact she would take all your property
Subject. OF course. TO your debts). even
i'm case you made no will, for section
e5lS OF the Code of 1851 subdivision 10,
provides that IF there be neither mater
nal nor paternal kindred. the whole shall
go to the husband or wife Of the intes-
tate"
Read the following (section 2514 OF the
Code Of 1SSO very carefully, and you will
see exactly what the Virginia law re-
ouires in the making of wills: Mode Of
Executing VIII Prescribed-No will shall
be valid unless it he in writing and
signed by the testator, or by some other
person i'm his presence and by his direc-
ton. in such manner as to make it mani
fest that the name is intended as a sig
nature, and, moreover unless it be wholly
written by the testator, the signature
shall be made or the viii acknowledged
by him in the presence of mt least two
competent witnesses, present at the same
time. and such Witnesses shall subscribe
the will in the presence of the testator,
but no form of attestation shall be neces-
sary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16
Examination Tor Law License.

TO the Editor Of the Dispatch:
VIII you oblige several law students.
and others who are interested in law. by
publishing the last examination questions
propounded by the Judges of the Supreme
Court TO applicants for licenses TO prac-
uce? TI4E ANXIOUS CONTINGENT.
Yes. Here they are;
Questions Propounded by The Court Of
Appeals TO Applicants Tor License to
Practice Law, July Z, 1899.
NOte-When satisfactory reasons are
assigned for tho view taken OF any given
proposition It adds greatly 10 the value
of the answer
!. What is the supreme law under our
government? Compare the authority of
an act OF the English Parliament with
that of an act OF Congress. and give the
cardinal rule ia the exposition Of statutes?
2 What is The common law. what are
its sources, and how far Is 1t considered
the law OF this State?
3. What are the incidents belonging TO
an estate in fee simple? What is base
or qualified fee; conditional fee; re-
maindcr and "a reycrsion?
1. Give the requisites of an estate by
dover and also by the curtesy? state
why "a widow j. not entitled 10 dover in
lands conveyed to her husband ~ trustee.
nor ina lands sold, but not conveyed by
him before marriage?
:. 4 married woman owns an equitable
separate estate in Zee; the instrument
creating the estate does not prohibit 81
devise of the same, but II contains no
power Of appointment in hei; she dies
leaving a will deyisiug lhe estate 10 her
children. All the requisites for curiesy
existing. what are the husbands Fights
I'm tins estate? Give reasons for your
view.
6. What are conditions precedent and
conditions subsequent? Give an iilustra-
ton OF each. and state which is con-
strued strictly and why?
T. What IS "A Will give the cardinal rule
in its construction. and cOnstrJe the fol-
lowing residuary clause, sieing reasons
Tor your view: IAN the rest and residue
of my estate. real, personal, ANA miNcn
desire shall ~ 10 and be divided Ia equ"i
parts among those who would De 10y
heirs az law under the statute OF de-
scents and distributions In virginia III
case / had died intestate." Do The 'es'"-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16

upon personal experiences of the author
I'm many localities. from the coral lagoons
of the Gulf Of Mexico to the islands Of the
Pacific.
PATENTS AND HOW TO MAKE
MONEY OFT OF THEM. by W. Il.
Hutchinson and J. \. +. Cris well, Mem
bers of the New York Bar. Published
by d. Van Nostrand Company. New
York.
The main object Of this book is 20 tell
how to make money out Of inventions
and patents. Il treats chiefly of the
business side of inventions, ana offers
many practical suggestions. Its authors
claim "a large experience I'm matters re-
lating 20 patents. and believe that "a
little honest and reliable advice as TO
how To invent. 20 patent, TO introduce.
90 sell. and To protect an invention Will
be- appreciated by all who have or are
likely To have business In this line.
There is of course a chapter ON copy
rights and a carefullyprepared index.
The book is written I'm simple language
and will be easily understood by those
who utilize il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16

/ but one stamp shah be required 10 be
placed upon such papers: provided. that
the stamp-tax placed thereon shan be the
highest rate required for said inst,u-
ments or either Of them.
In all instances regarding bonds and
notes secured by a mortgage, the instru-
ment on which the tax does not accrue
should have indorsed upon IT that the
contemporaneous instrument Is duly
stamped according to law
% Under this amendment 10 Schedule
4 the bond Of private person secured
by n mortgage would be subject TO taxa
ton II the amount Of money secured does
not exceed $500. because up TO this
amount the greater tax accrucs on the
bond. said tax being so cents. the mort
gage not being subject TO a 5o-cent tax
unless the amount secured exceeds 1880
and does not exceed $2,oo). When the
amount secured exceeds 81 go and does
not exceed 5000 the tax is equal. and
when this occurs the mortgage should be
stamped. and not the bond but the bond
should have an Endorsement that the
mortgage has been duly stamped as re-
Quired by law.
There is no such thing as bond with
out a seal. No stamp is required on n
deed Of trust until It exceeds 1900; there
fore the bond must be stamped with 81
cent internal-revenue stamp.
g. Mortgage OF lands. estate. or pro-
perry. real or personal, hcritahle or NOV
able. made as security for payment Of
indefinite sum of money, also any con-
vcyance of lands. estate, or property
whatsoever. as security, exceeding 5000
and not more than $500 p cents; on each
$500 or fractional part i'm excess of $lg0,.
. cents. Same as above in all assign
, ments or transfers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16
Wnr Tax on BOnds.


10 the Editor oi the D'Sp"'S"'
Tsit necessary 30 put a 5o-cent internal,
revenue stamp on an ponuS WI" ,,.,i, -
s,ached for money duc2 II SO VIII Il
., ' ,a, stamp be sufficient when the prin-
c ci-'1' seeds 800? Is "a bond valid w9 s,
g !, Is aiven under the indorser's hand. but
moi Under his seal, with 2-cent stamp amp
ON 'o IL for each 500 named? When 9ee ca
of frust is given on tract. o iu',' ,pe
tho value of less than $500 should the
honds secured be stamped? H. r. H.
prlor 10 February 2S, 1899. bonds WIN
seal IN the form of promissofy hpv,s'
were faxed as promissory notes '0"'7
ON the 500. or fractional part thereof
On February 2s 1899 an amehamen' -
Schedule A of the war-revenue ACT was
approyed to the following effect:
Whenever any bond or note SHAH De re-
cured by mortgage. or deed Oh u"S''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16
Who Buys tbe stamps :

TO the Editor ~ The DIspatch
When 20 person gives his bond does hc
have ID pay for the revenue stamp PLACED
ON 10. or does the obneee Of The bond cay
s.r ue D.. T.. y.
stockton, Va.
rhc act. june 49, 1870 section T. reads as
follows: "That 10 amy person or persons
shall sign. or issue. or cause 20 DEE made.
lncd. or issued any Instrument, docn-
mont. or paper of amy Kind OF description
whatsoever. without the same being ouiY
stamped for donating th, tax hereby in-
posed thereon. or without having there
.0u 900 adhesive stamp to denote s1la
tx. such person or pltsons shall Do deem
H eunty of ml-lemoauor and upon
conviction thereof shall pay "a hme of not
more than N0. at thc discretion Of ne
ort. and such instrument document or
r.r. ass aforc.aid shan not D. comp e
,..t evidence in any court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16
IN Oh IIOnSc.

20 The Editor OF the Dispatch:
There is an old frame house standing
on The southeast side of Elan street.
near Rockets. which is said TO have
been used as quarters by British troops
during Braddock's war. The late Mr..
Craven. who lived nearby. informed me
that he had this account from Captain
Ghird. whose residence is but few
steps below it,
This relic of the past. 7 am told, was
Ions The residence of captain Rowlett a
ship-m5ker OF the first half OF this CEN
tury. II SIS. still in good state of pre-
srvati0n with its three stories including
basement An inspection of its interior
undertaken recently mclines me 10 think
that il may have been used as hoadquar-
tiers by British officers. ont hardly by
amy considerable body OF troops. The ola
wainscotng the high-raised and plain
lv-c3rved mautels, the small-paned vim
dov~. the wide flooring. the gable ROOF .
the tan brick chimneys exhibit nninls-
taxable proofs Of its age. Should captain
Chords statement be- true. ana j see no
good reason to doubt IT, is not this as
precious a rc1c of the old time as St
Johns church, or the old stone mousse?
We know when the old church was found
cd: we have reason to believe It's GENE
terry uveraid still older one OF the IN
dians. and the stone house carries i'm us
face evidences of its antiquity. The stone
of which IT, is built has not been quar-
/ ricd. but consists of granite bonlders
drawn from the surrounding heius-
debris of the old river drifts.
1t is highly probable that the OLDEST
/ houses are yet TO be- made known To our
citizens. and that they are I'D ana near
/ Rockets. or ON Church Hill. These TWO
/ ,I G.. VI. w.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16

10 inc Eutor OF the Dispatch.
please answer the following question:
.,,r- 81 ag-acre tract of land. and
...,.- b 100 acres. and makes him deed
g.. ... 1ee acres. He CAD owes hve-years
,...- GOD The 500 acres Can B pay ihe
l.... Odd the 100 acres. OF Will hc have to
NV tH. taxes on AN the place To- get DIS
,.....dg TANES.
u.r.riy to The court to redeem his
r.. .. u land from The taxes ON the
r u-a The court fixes The value of
f..r.lt ODD which D., wishes 90 pay, and
... IBIS payment OF the taxes and levies
-... the valuation nN,d Dog The court he
.s entitled 10 hold h's part free from amy
I.u for taxes and levies due ON the resi-
cue ol the tract
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16
,,uoiutments for Census work

10 tne Editor OF The Dispatch;
pI,.e. state. through the columns of
Your valuable paper what are the u,u-1
of clerk i'm the general census once
and how should one proceed to secure
am appointment as CLERK? hEADr-H'
Grafton, Va.
The worl, of clerks in the census Office
is that of copying. typewriting. steno-
eraphy and the like.
I'm selecting the force for this ONCE
tb, director has decided TO make an all
Lament TO each state and territory oil
an ,opi+able proportion Of the appoint
nenis and then TO make a SUBDIVISION
..,,o,,, the congressional districts, ana
.os tbe Senators and Representatives from
,t, ,.,rious states aud districts are more
,',,,,,,iar with the qualifications Of per-
CONS residing therein than the direo'"i
~, the census it has been decided 10 "SA
,ben 10 furnish the names only oil sue"
..rson. "a. they desire to be examined
e,, ,ositions I'm the Census Bureau; "ho'
sbould they pass successfully ana arc
.opnointcd., are to be accredited To '"'
senator or Representative 50 recoiniheiu-
ing them and charged TO his quota
Your application will not De re'e''''
r,r filing unless accompanied by the r.
ou,st Of a senator or Representative III
accordance with the foregoing statement
anon such Recommendations are received
by the Office the persons so recoi''iii'i'''
cd viii be given practical examination
- determine their fitness for the WORK
Examinations. viii be held III various
parts of the country next fan for the
purpose above indicated. Commitment
,,itb the Representative or one OF IN,
,.1n9tors from your state on the SUBJECT
- ,,l,ttr gDDliCatiOu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16

weight become heavier or lighter as 81
asccnds?
.. II TWO balls OF the same metal and
same specific gravity--one weighing I
pound and the other 100 pounds-be drop
ped from the same height at the same
time. which, will reach the ground first?
y.
Yes. The more distant team must
exert more force because the traces. etc,
are longer and heavier; the same force
If The traces etc, are left out OF the
calculation.
p Lighter because the rope becomes
shorter; but the weight is the same, leay-
ing tho rope ont Of the calculation.
g. In % vacuum they VIII reach the
ground at the same time. but the resis-
lance OF The air will make some difference.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16

which # is determined whether an offence
belongs IN one grade on the other?
49, Upon what tribunals is conferred
original criminal jurisdiction and of What
grade Of crime has each jurisdiction!
Define murder. robbery assault. burglary
and grand and petit larceny?
Pledge: .
hereby certify that l have neither
Given nor received aid duringlthi eXaml-
nation.
Give post.ofiice address.