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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-04

Squire Henry Riddle has handed in
his resignation as manager of the coal
mines of the Wheeling iron and steel
works, and it has been accepted with
regret by the company. Mr.. Riddle will
not retire from his present duties until
some time during the week, and it is
very likely that he will be succeeded
by party from Fairmont. Of late the
Squire has been in i'll health and there
fore deemed it wise to resign. He has
been in charge of the mines for the past
fourteen years, filling the position quite
creditably. The Squire will devote his
attention undoubtedly to his office work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-04
ADMIRAL WATSON ILL.

Save your tin seals from Wheeling
Bakery Bread. Valuable premiums.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-04

Among those who departed yesterday
for Philadelphia, Pa, to attend the
Grand Army encampment were Mrs.
Maggie Van Curen, Mrs. Fannie New
ton and Mrs. Walter Greenwood.
Miss Gertrude Fritz was hostess to
quite a number of her friends at her
home on McMechen street on Saturday
evening. Miss Fritz acquitted herself
charmingly in entertaining her guests
and all present spent most enjoyable
evening. Dancing was one of the chief
features of the affair. At a seasonable
hour refreshments were served.
Miss Alice Fox has returned home
from a pleasant trip to points in Ken
lucky.
Mrs. May Riley, of Mortified, Mimi,
who is the guest of her mother, Mrs.
Snodgrass, will return to her home to-
day.
Council will meet in regular session
tomorrow evening.
H. Vance, the grocer, and Charles
Schad, the butcher, have purchased
new deliveray wagons.
Miss Nellie Riddle is visiting friends
at Graysville.
Will Porterfeld and family will move
to this city from Wheeling during the
week.
The Ladies Aid Society met at the
Lutheran Church yesterday afternoon
and transacted business Of a routine
nature.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-04

All of the district schools Of Pultney
township begin to-day with but one ex-
ception, that of Center Hill. This is
national holiday and the scholars are
legally entitled to it, but the teachers
have an understanding with the Board
to teach to-day and have vacation on
the Friday following Thanksgiving.
The Township Board left it optional
with the local directors to say when
school should open, but there appears
to have been uniformity in the date
selected.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-04

There was a lively scrap at Twenty
third street, in the Fifth ward, early
Sunday morning, between John Rouse
and VIM. Colson. The trouble began
with a dispute and ended with blows,
but officer Keyser, who was soon on
the ground, stopped the quarrel before
it had proceeded far and placed both
parties under arrest. They will appear
before His Honor Mayor Freese this
morning to pay the usual fee for such
attractions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-04

None but Wheeling Bakery Bread
will satisfy you once you try IT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-04

A citizen has the following to say on
the question of street lighting:
To satisfy the self-appointed Union
street critic, l will say a word in be-
half of Councils action in awarding the
street lighting contract. The present
contract is eighty-five dollars per light
per year, and upon the advent OF the
new company the Union street knock
err" even objected to Council granting
a charter. "The Oracle did not have the
Council by the ears in ''the not very
long ago." and the charter was granted.
Every concession asked for was grant
ed by the new company; the new COM
pany agreed to furnish arc lights at
$50 per light and give one hundred in
candescent and one arc light free OF
charge for the charter. The old prices
for incandescent light were cut in two
and then CHARTERED by the new COM
pany, and as result the new COM
pany's bid to the city was along the
line of their charter prices, saving the
city $25 dollars per light on the arc
light. The old company knowing the
prices offered the city did not want
to be outdone in generosity, and made
what they thought the master-stroke
of financiering-a bid of ten dollars
less per light. At first thought the
fifty-dollar bid is rather catchy. What
was the cause of this. low bid from the
old company? Was it to stifie the new
company in it's infancy? They had
something else besides the moon to
compete with this time. and thinking
TO give the new company a final coup
and forever place it hors de combat,
they thought to catch Council by the
low bid, but the sign was not right for
suckers. Council did right and every
man, woman and child will back them
in their action except those who own
stock or get their light free. The citi-
zens are glad to free themselves from
the present lighting octopus and will
save thousands of dollars to the city.
The new company should receive en-
couragement from the Council and cit
liens. After they are once established
we may look for cheaper light from
competition. The new company could
not possibly have existed without en-
enlargement from the city. With two
companies in the field. the prospects
for the city to get cheaper light at $50
are better than with one company at
$50, with only two years Of contract.
Where, o, where would the city be with
the old company as the only bidder?
Ask Jimmie.
To see the energy of the old company
soliciting business would lead one to
think they had received an injection
of elixir of life, and what prices, Sun
shine is dear in comparison. Hereto
fore if you wanted light you had to
call at Office hours, but with a little
competition, what a change. You are
solicited in your own domicile, thus
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-04
A BRITISH SHIP CHARTERED.

Always ask your grocer for Wheeling
Bakery Bread Good. Big. Cheap.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-04
BELLAIRE.
Budget of News Items from the
Belmont County Metropolis.

The great tide of travel which will be
directed toward Philadelphia this week
began to pass over the B. & O. at one
O'Clock Sunday morning. Train No.
had five sections, one of which was
from points west of st. Paul, and was
in charge of r. C. Haase, travelling pas
senger agent. Train No. 46, due at
$40, had two sections, one OF which
was loaded with veterans from Day
ton, Springfield and vicinity. 1t was in
charge of Division Passenger Agent d.
s. Wilder. a special c., L. & w. train
from Canal Dover and Urichsville came
in at 10: 80 last night, and the passen-
gers, numbering rs, were transferred
to a B. & o. car here. The Bellalre
veterans leave tonight.
Considerable good timber is coming
to the front for land appraiser on the
Democratic ticket, and there will likely
be contests for the place in both the
city and country districts when NOM
ination day arrives. Among the posi-
BILE candidates are ex-Mayor Frank
Williams and j. H. McGraw, OF the
Fifth ward. Both gentlemen are well
qualified for the place and would COM
mand the support of property owners
generally. Robinson Workman, Jr., is
the only candidate yet mentioned for
the township outside the city.
Yesterday evening there was an un"
usual accident on Gravel Hill. A
young child of John Horner's, of JEFF
ferson street, was playing in an up"
stairs room at it's home and in some
manner fell from the open window to
the ground below, distance of fifteen
feet. TIE infant was stunned and re-
NAMED unconscious for some time, but
after being brought around appeared to
be little the worse for its experience.
No bones were broken, and on the
whole the little chap got off most for
tunately.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-29
nnIlert u. Lee.

Charleston News and Couricr)
The 18th DAY % January is saffed 10
tho memory Of Robert Edward Lee. who
was spoken OF on the day Of his deatn
BIZ John Mitchell. the irish patriot as ms
noblest and grandest character OF o'S
Continent the most conscientious. hu-
name. and faithful soldier; the most
chivalrous gentleman en- the world. tn9
best. the most superb. sample or me
American warrior" Long before the war
FOR southern independence Winfield scote
declared that Lee was the GREATEST living
soldier I'm Amcrica-"thc very best soldier
that / eyer saw in the field said INC
Halifax Morning Chronicle In long re-
view ~ his lie and character ana
achievement:
I'm every particular he possessed the
requisites ~ true soldier. He was brave;
his whole military record and his lie
long scorn az danger alike bear testimony
10 his bravery he was wise: MS great
successes acainst great odds and his al
most constant Anticipation Of the enemy's
movement were prUofs az his wisdom
re was lfnl. his forced marches and
unaxpoctcT victories assert his skill. he
was patient and linyielding MS ~ssfy
struggle against the mighty armies " tnS
North and his stern defence OF Rica-
mond win forever preserve the memory
gentle and just; the soldiers who fousAs
under him. and who came awe out o,
the great fight. remembering and cherish
ing the memory ~ the man, can one and
All testify 20 his gentleness and bis JUS
tiee Above an. be was faithful when
he gave up his sword there was no man
i'm mis- own ranks or IN those OF the ene-
..my. that doubted his faith or believed
that he had not done al that mortal
could do for the cause Tor which he had
made such noble struggle"
There b. none Ike him Ia his. Dry. and
his name should be honored through all
time. Ills Incompatible genius as SOL
der. his sweet aud gentle modesty IN all
the relations OF NE. his splendid self
control In defeat not less than IN victory.
perfect Ia suffering and triumphant In
death. he should ever be the highest IN
spiration and example for hts people. and
for al who can appreciate what u divine
In human character and achievement. II
( IS our duty 10 hold HIM i'm remembrance.
He lived end fogghs Tor us. lie died true
! 10 the faith for which he would have sac
: r.fsced his hfe. Honor him always. cherish
Z his ms mofy. initiate his character, follow
/ his steps. Thank God that he lived.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-29
A Compliment to Colonel Branch.

The New York Financier i'm page re-
view of the report just issued\of the
proceedings of the oath annual conyen-
lion of the American Bankers Associa-
ton. held ar Denver. Col, August sd,
9Th and 18th last, pays high compli-
ment TO it's secretary. Colonel James X.
Branch. formerly of this city. The FL
nancier prints an excellent picture OF Col
onel Branch and in its article says:
''In short. the volume Is bank dlrec-
tory as well as history, and as such Is
well worth the cost of membership in The
association. one fact that cannot es-
cape the attention Of the casual reader
of the book Is the length of this member
ship list. IL includes $500 names OF banks
and Individual members. including OF
course. the largest and most representa-
tive institutions in every section OF tho
country. To the untiring efforts OF Sec
rotary James n. Branch, great deaf
OF the credit for this accession to the
ranks of the association must be extend
ed Mr.. Branch was elected secretary
an the meeting at Atlanta, something
over three years ago. The membership
uos then approximately 800 and the IN
crease OF 1876 per cent. made since then Is
a tribute, OF his untiring and systematic FL
for,s to make the association one whicn
should be representative In every way Oh
t,s name. In this connection. II Is no'
impro,er to say that the association py
reason OF its excellent features mer'e0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-29

old thing" just because she is wearing a
hat that prevents any one behind her
from seeing the stage 1t IS a mistakon
idea 20 think that men alone complain OF
the Einel tower hats. The ladies' recog-
nizo tho injustice Of thus blocking the
view. and many Of them express their
opinion I'm language not 90 be misunder-
stood by the woman who has thus caused
her wrath. An incident which shows that
some X the fair theatre-goers do not be-
neve in wearing headgear Of abnormal
size occurred IN the Academy last week.
A group Of matinee girls, sitting in the
orchestra, espied one Of their tribe occp-
uving a chair a few rows back Of them.
Beckonng TO her. the girls pointed OUT
q vacant seat beside them, and contrary
10 the rules of the house, the young lazy
who found herself separated from the
rest Of the fold promptly accepted the
invitation. and occupied the chair, for
which. however. she held no coupon. As
soon as she had comfortably seated herr
self she discovered that the girl in front
of her wore hat which made view OF
the stage Impossible. After making some
uncomplimentary remarks intended to be
heard by the unfortunate woman VINO
had distracted her vision, she bounced
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-29
LEE RETURNS 70 HABANA.
his Welcome ut GuInsS, where He
Addressed tho Cuban..

Gable 70 y. /. Jllbhne.l
HABANA. January @--Gcneral Lee re-
turned 70 camp tonight from trip to tho
southeastern part Of the province, end
ing at Gulnes. which Is the next largese
town after Habana. Tho journey 70
Guines was made with team OF mules
along the highway and the return by ran.
The battalion of the Fourth Illinois pre-
ceded General Lee. and was encamped
there OH his arrival. battalion OF tho
Second Louisiana reached Guines before
his dopariure this morning. The Ameri-
can troops were welcomed everywhere,
and thei presence was made inc occssion
Of demonstrations. General Lee reeeiNeo
ON enthusiastic welcome at Guines. IN
si,rgent troops escorted him, and thu
town was decorated with American ana
Cuban flags a public reception was given
I'm tho Council Chamber OF which eeserat
Lee took advantage 10 explain his funcT
tions which ne was delighted with, ~
Military Governor Of the province. He
said he was exercihlng functions which
portainsd 10 n temporary military oeSu-
nancy: that the American soldiers caInS
as friends: that there Yves no disposftion
an tho mart of the United States Govern
ment 10 interfere with the CubanS Ia tho
MANAGEMENT OF the AFFAIRS Of the Island;
that its only purpose was 10 carry out
the pledge of maintaining order and ID
assist I'm the administration until the une
when the people wore ready TO declare
for themselves what their wishes wers-
He counsoiled liberation Or all CLASSES
tovnrd ore anopber and comphmettea
tho community on the geed order when
bad bocn preserved General Lee also
ovplaired how rations were being dis
tributed by direction OF the President. he
! said their distress was fully understvod,
/ and the American authorities Hopsu 70
adopt measures Of permanent feMf. no
boroa ulfinro toly TO sec the establishmenC
! az agrirultural banks Personally, no
/ favored making q losn Of oxen ana seet
/ 10 the people. SO that they coo!d put IN
next seasons crop.
Regarding local affairs, General Leo
/ said In was the policy OF the AMERICAN
/ o,tbori,ies 10 have the towns sefeot as
/ far as possible their own officials by get
/ ting tosether and Indicating whom they
! desired Then he would make appoint-
/ ments in conformity with tnelr wishes.
He also advised that they change tnen
municipal regulations 70 meet ise new
/ conditions.
! General Lees speech was received Ia
J excellent spirit Various peutiuAs W.
presented 10 him. The Spanish colons
/ i'm a formal document made Known li
satisfactio' with the ins1reent SOLDIERS
for preserving order. General Lee VIII
! make trips 10 other parts OF the province
! lie received many private Assurances that
as soon as arrangements are made tof
] their payment the ingurgcnt troops VIII
dlsband without trouble.
The practice marches o. the psHahons
have been quite beneficial and VIII DO
continued. General Lee has preeueaiiy
, decided 10 move a full brigade from u
present camp near Habana. to the NUS
! Of Candida. close 70 Guines. me loc@-
ton Is unusually healthy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-29

gives some clever representations. that
Of the German professors music ing
one q his greatest. Miss jackson sings
some OF the latest popular songs, ana
has q splendid stage presence. The other
are Mcbride and Goodrich, singing and
dancing comedians; Eldora and Norine,
enullibrists and juggIers; Hooper and
Davies. in their sketch Love at First
Sight; Lawson, the tramp 'cyclist "
and Miss Namon, in a clever exhibition
Of bag punching" and Bertie Fowler
and Eleanor Falk. dainty soubrettes' win
n bunch Of new songs. The vitagraph
with new pictures. will be seen for the
last week This is one Of the best pic
ture-proiecting machines ever seen here.
There will be the usual ladies' and chill
dren's matinees on Tuesday. Thursday.
ard Saturday.
The views 10 be presented this week
will be those OF the sensational Mexican
bull fQht. This is one picture. and con-
sumes fifteen minutes IN It's presentation
the view being continuous for a quarter
Of an hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-29

this advance, and should have had 1t
without work on the part Of the officers
but any businessman will instantly real
ize that no matter what virtue or eX-
cellence anything may possess. steady Ell
fort and hard work. coupled with enthu-
sasm and a single purpose TO bring the
merits of what he may be Interested IN
before those TO whom IT ought to appeal,
are quite necessary to achieve success.
Mr.. Branch has exhibited these qualities
I'm a marked degree. and the results con-
stitute a monument TO his DEVOTION,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-29

herself bacl, to her original seat, ana as
il 80 .,assed me imagine my astonishment
y y5SeS D"is saw towering above her own ~,
sh H head a hat which was certain;
,b '', f ,afcest had noticed that afternoon
''~
And this reminds me Of a young 5,, Iaqy
a. ~" once SAT In front Of me in Wash
inrton theatre, but who put the ma ma. .ho
80 nicely when 1 meekly objected lor ,ii'
drst time fin my life, to any woman ~ a.
hat ! VA content 20 SIT ltlloush ~
performance and ponder over heI tho
while for amusement cou"''"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-29
The Boss system in Our Universities.
professor Percy Gardner in the Nine
fepnth Century,


oxford and Cambridge are perhaps the
most compIete demOcracies in existence.
The congregation al oxford and the Sen-
ate az Cambridge. comprising all the resi-
dent teachers. have a power which Is al
most unlimited i'm matters Of finance
OF organization. and OF ordinance. Ghe
Senate at Cambridge includes also nom
resident Masters OF Arts; but these sell
oom come up To v0te) They can do al
most anything except where restrained
by the wills OF deceased benefactOrs. In
American Universities power Is less even
~ divided. Some matters are decided al
a general meeting OF the faculty. In cach
university there is an external board or
trustees or overseers, 20 which grave
questions are referred. m head profes-
sor i'm each particular branch OF study
exercises over his subordlnates an au-
thorlty which is extensive. And the
president Is often the real repository OF
power IN the organization
IL Is the most marked feature OF Amer
lean life whether political. commerclal.
or educational. that power IN every insli-
tuition seems to gravitate into the hands
Of one man. Every one knows that IN
ancient DAYS democracy led 20 tyranny.
In America democracy has led 10 the
rule of the boss. who is tyrant OF q
kind. basing his authority not on an
armed guard. but on the power OF the
purse and on superior knowledge ans
skill BY their presidents universities arr
made or unmade. and as long az the In
stltution IL prosperous (Which Il car
scarcely fail 10 be- in America, the presi-
dent can ordinarily carry oct his viii ~
regards the direction OF study, tho ap
pointment OF teachers. and, in fact. II
all matters Of finance and organization
The vice-chancellor az oxford or Cam
bridge is merely a chairman VINO gives
a casting vote: the president OF an Amer
can university. like the President a
| Washington or the president Of rail
way company is a real ruler who car
, make peace or war. and appoint thos'
! OF whom he approves TO almost any posi-
| ton OF influence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-29

plumes In her stunning millinery adorn-
mont, and wondered II, like those OF Abb
gail Prue, they were the tail feathers
or lulu bird" Tho hat in question was
seriously in my way, and as Thad noticed
that gentlemen in the Capitol city made
no bones" Of politely asking lady to re-
move her headgear whom it happened 10
obstruct their view, 1 screwed up my
courage. and in hesitating manner
asked her If she would object 10 taking
off her hat. eArning her eyes full upon
me. sho onquired: what am / 10 do with
1t if l take it OFF," "Why. place it in
your lap" I replied. "Then." said she,
81 won't be able to see the stage myself"
That settled st. have never SINCE asked
a woman to remove her hat. The bald
headed row Is good enough for me now,
anyway.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-29

re as tears from their eyes du-
greater portion of the perform
he others win De giggiins.
their conversation, the dear
ve but two adjectiYes IN
larry. ana these they apply
nero i'm the play is always
..ri-e is che heroine. and go
man who is sitting just
.rlad Of them. The heavy
.mean old thins.' ana me
r-.nt M her is also a mean
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-29

81. LOUIS StAfl
Chicago f0ospads are addicted To hoid>
ing up the police of that city and rob
bing them OF their guns. In 81. Louis the
footpads are not Afforded this opportnA
nilv