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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17
ABcUr THOSE ~PANtsH GUNS.

After the Spanish war was ended it
was announced from Washington that
one captured Spanish cannon had been
allotted to each of the States and Terri
tories of the Union, as a memento of
the occasion, and fefore the distribu-
ton was made the Register suggested
that early steps be taken to secure the
gun due West Virginia for Wheeling.
The suggestion was passed unheeded for
the time being, and Governor Atkinson
was prompt TO see his chance and had
the cannon sent to Charleston.
When it was too late the matter was
taken up in this city and some cores
pondence passed between our city Off
Gals and the War Department, and the
services of Senators and Congressman
were enlisted. The only reply received,
however, that the quota of guns, one for
each State, had been exhausted, and
that nothing could be done about the
Wheeling request.
This reply looked a little strange in
view of the fact that the many Spanish
forts in Cuba and Porto Rico fairly
bristled with cannon at the close of the
war, and it was reasonably certain that
hundreds of pieces, many of them OF
rare value as relics, if for nothing else,
had been removed to the United States.
Precise data could not be procured
from Washington, however, and the
Wheeling gun question was dropped,
apparently for all time.
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle has now
solved the problem of why Spanish can
non in the hands of the government are
so scarce. Hidden away in a yard in
the rear of the United States bonded
ware houses at Boards stores, Erie
basin, are two hundred and fifty
bronze and brass cannon, the trophies
of SPANS defeat Many of them are
Of rare beauty Of design, and almost
every gun has a history. They were
stacked up there early in the year, and
the Eagle announces they are to be ex-
ported to Europe to be broken up, and
the owner. B. Lissberger, says he
bought them at auction at Havana, last
December. He said: I'VE bought
about $50 of those guns. Many have
been sold in Europe, and more here.
We sold one million pounds to one
American millionaire" He declined to
say who the American millionaire was
An inspection of the guns showed
among them one F ench cannon mark
ed la Fayori." and dated "A Janvier,
1776." Another gun, Spanish, is mark
ed Dos Can. Seville, 1885," and many
others bear date in the last century.
Among the lot are many four and one
half and FIVE inch rifles, every one per-
feet and without a flaw.
Government officials at New York
profess ignorance of the whole matter
and have referred the subject to Wash
ington. Evidently, little investigation
of the Spanish cannon matter would do
no harm. and meanwhile the city Of
Wheeling might buy a Spanish cannon
at the price Of old junk.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17
President Dom Paul has a great an

President Dom Paul has great and
deserved reputation for wisdom in
South Africa An illustration is the
case of two brothers, who could not
agree over the division of farming
property left them, and went to Pre-
toria for advice. The venerable Presi-
dent heard the case and then decided:
THE elder brother shall make the diyis-
ion, bat the younger brother shall have
the right of selection" That property
was divided fairly. beyond a doubt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17
OBSTACLES IN ouAYs PATH.

Albany, n. Y, Argus.
According to Washington advices Mat
thew 5. Quay's chances Of being seated as
Senator from Pennsylvania are not so
good as they were heretofore considered.
The Republican majority in the next United
States Senate is large. They can get along
without Quay's vote. The Senate is con-
sentative body, tenacious Of its precedenis
and all recent precedent is against the
seating of Senator appointed, as Quay
was, by the Governor to fill a vacancy
caused solely by legislative failure to per-
form its duty ~ election. Hence. it is said
that several Republican Senators. who
might not be unwilling to vote to seat
Quay were his vote needed in a parry
sense, are indisposed to upset precedent
for his sake
There is another and probably more
forceful objection which initiates against
QHay's chances. To seat him would estab-
lish a precedent for like action in like
cases in the future. This might encourage
minorities in various legislatures to create
deadlocks, in the hope of Gubernatorial
action favorable to their candidate for
United States Senator. United States. Sem
ators do not enjoy deadlocks when it comes
to their own reelection, and while Quay
has many friends in the Senate the rule
is the greatest good to the greatest num-
ber-and the greatest number is No. l.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17


town to New Castle. which has been
seized, and this army threatens the inn
portant British post of Dundee, while
a second army has poured through Van
Reenen pass with Ladysmith as its ap-
parent objective point. This latter
movement successful, the English COM
munieation with Dundee will be cut,
and they will there be threatened front
and rear. There is as yet no record
of force Of Beers entering Basuto
Land, Southwest of Natal, but the Free
State border there is strongly guarded.
The above was the situation, in brief
Sunday night and yesterday morning,
and the Boer movements show care
fully studied campaign.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17

Via. Pennsylvania Lines for National
Export Exposition. Reduced rate tickets
to Philadelphia over the Pennsylvania
Lines may be purchased by anybody on
Thursdays, October 10Th and 26th; Nov.
9Th and 23d. The round trip rate will
be single fare plus so cents. which in
cludes admission coupon to National
Export Exposition. account of which
low fare is offered Return limit ten
days. For particulars apply to J. G..
Tomlinson, Ticket Agent, Wheeling. W.
Va. 17,fS,21,24
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17
THE INVITATION.

Nv lady leaned from her cushioned seat.
An0 her Hyes looked into mine.
Their depths were warm and their shadows
sweet.
Ard Z thought her breath was wine.
The rudy freight tirged nsr skin.
And Ger her hair played out and in.
She smiled, and her smile was pleasanter
Than wind on a Little hill.
Where the wide steppe knows no friendly
fir
And the sun has all his wilI
Beneath her pale skirt hem. down hung.
Her slipper peeped ike a FURNISHED tongue
She laughed as she sat and her fingers
drew
Nv fingers TO her cheek
Oh. Il was thsecaH OF he land I knew.
When the late eh5 tide Is weak
When the great deep turns and the Moons
desire
Blooms out In the trembling rose Of fire.
Post WnesisF.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17
MrrcH-NEEpED REFORM.

Philadelphia Press.
Secretary Root in one OF his western
speeches had something favorable to say
of the War Department system of doing
business. That is an encouraging sign.
The one thing of all others that needs TO
be reformed in the War Department is
the wretched permanent staff, which prac-
tically broke down IN the Cuban war. If
Secretary Root will take hold of this mat
ter he may induce Congress to change the
system so that the best men can be Sc
lected fc staff officers and changes made
whenever it is found necessary General
Eagan afforded fair illustration Of the
complete failure of the present system Of
selecting staff officers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL.
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

The following quotations are furnish
ed by ]. c. McManon & Co.. room s,
Hub building. who have private wires
to Parnell, Hagaman & Co.. 70 Broad
way, n. Y, and L2mson Bros. & Co,
room s, Board OF Trade. Chicago, and
who operate directly en- the New York
and Chicago exchanges:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17
Special 70 the Register.

Special 10 the Register.
PARKERSBURG, W. Va. October
16.-Another big oil deal has been clos
ed here, the result OF which is that ].
NJ. Guffy and o. H. Patch, of Pitts
burg, and Senator C. D. Dotson, Of this
city, are now owners Of large block
of leases in the Lima. Ohio. pool.
There are eight producing wells and
eighteen locations on the tract for
which the purchasers paid $4,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17
BROKE JAIL.
Prisoners Tunnel Their Way Out
of the Romney Prison.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, October To-
Harry Anderson in jail at Romney.
w. Va, awaiting sentence for robbing
old man Cooper of large sum OF mon
ey last May. and Tom and John Morri-
son, awaiting trial en- the same charge,
broke jail at an early hour this morn
ing Anderson and one of the Morri-
sens were re-captured. the other made
good his escape. They tunneled
through the wall of the Jail, and when
opportunity presented itself made
dash for liberty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17
ABOLITION OF THE CENSORSHIP.

Boston Herald.
The concealment Of the abolition Of the
censorship at Manila for more than four
weeks would look strange if the ability of
the Corbin-Otis intriguers TO shape official
matters 10 their will-at least in a tempor-
airy way-had not been made so plain at
Washington. The wires were pulled to
save General Otis from open discontinue
The country. both in this country and in
the Philippines. was left under an errone-
Gus impression on the matter Corbin has
not pull enough to keep the unpopular
censorship in force, but his influence avail
ed TO keep its abolition unreported for a
month.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17

Just as winter is coming on the I'M
derwear trust announces an advance Of
fifteen per cent. The river coal combi-
nation has also ordered an advance
The combines are great and good
thing for the people.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17

Hanna wants another addition to the
Cabinet, this time a Secretary of Com
merce. Of course this means a big
staff of subordinates, and every APP
pointment is supposed to aid the cause
more or less.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17

Englands latest torpedo boat de-
stroyer. the Viper, has a speed of forty
three miles an hour, and Is the fastest
ship in the world This may be read
lily believed from the fact that while
her displacement is but 800 tons her
horse power is 10000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17

They had a forest fire in one of the
grape districts of California the other
day, and hose was run into wine
tank and 10000 gallons Of wine poured
in the flames. This is enough TO make
q number of men shudder.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY.

Special to the Register.
cLARKsBURG, ". Va. October TO-
The Koon Marble Company Of this city.
to-day filed a petition in bankruptcy. As
sets. $1,000 Liabilities. $4,000. They have
shops at Philippi, Weston and this city.
in this State, and in Pennsylvania.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17
Steamship Tickets.

]. G. TvnIinson, agent Pennsylvania
lines. No. Eleventh street, is agent
for the North German Lloyd. Cunard,
American, French, Anchor, Red Star,
and White Star lines. See him for
lowest rates.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17

Hanna and his disciples are still
hearing echoes of the st. Paul filings
of Rev. DR.. Rufus w. Clarke against
the Germans, Irish and Poles. 1t will
be many day before the reverbera-
tons cease.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17

The old trouble has broken out again
in Samoa. and the Office of King has
been revived since the departure of the
commission. More ships and men for
the Pacific.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17
OIL NEWS.
Special to the Register.

Special TO the Register.
MARIETTA. o.. October 16.-E.
Clark. Jr, sold his lease on the farm
of Col. T. W Moore, to the United
States Oil Company for 100000. The
farm is three miles west of the city,
and contains thirty producing wells.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17

The Missouri and Kentucky mule is
going to be great factor in the South
African war. Each side has something
like a thousand of him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17
PERSONAL.

LADIES needing confidential treatment, a
safe and sure relief IN all diseases and COM
plants peculiar to their sex constipation,
irregularity &c. PRIVATE Lying-il san
itarium with all hoH comforts Infants
adopted II required MRS. BIRCHLER' s
SANITARIUM. 723 West Sixth street, Gin
cinnau sepl0iu.th,d,yb
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17
OIL MARKET.

OIL CITY. Pa. October 16.-Credit
balances 81 so. Certificates opened
81 4215; closed 81 474 bid for cash oil.
No sales. Shipments 95,176; average
1880; Runs 1882; average 1858.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17

The political news from Kentucky,
this week. will indicate that the De-
mocracy still lives.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17

The Intelligeneer is still harping over
that penitentiary oyster supper. If 1t
was such small matter. why make so
much fuss about it?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17
A OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES VICTORY.

The defeat, on last Saturday, of the
noted foot ball team of the more noted
University of Pennsylvania, by the
eleven Indians from Carlisle school is
triumph for the young Red Man
which ought not to go unnoticed. The
athletes of the Varsity team were nee
essarily picked men, coming from the
length and breadth of Pennsylvania,
with possibly some choice material from
other States. and yet the Indians,
drawn from what are popularity believ-
ed to be degenerate and decaying tribes,
made the white men look like seven
teen bad pennies The game was a
walk over, from first to last, and hence
forth the Messrs. Lo of Carlisle will be
entitled to the respectful consideration
of other foot ball aggregations, coming
from no matter where There is a
cherished tradition that young and
vigorous white man can out-walk, out
run, and Outright the Indian or repre-
sentatives Of any other aboriginal ma
ton. But every once in a while some
thing crops up to make the statement
appear at least doubtful The Indian
under proper conditions, is a pretty
good man, as the students of the Penn
sylvania University have ascertained.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17

Venezuela's share of disputed terri
tory awarded by the commission re-
minds one foreibly of a trust. 1t is
mostly water
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17

Hetty Green now claims relationship
with Dewey. But ali the same it's a
safe bet she didn't subscribe to any Of
the Dewey funds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17

The telegraph line to Dawson City
has been completed, and messages can
now be sent there from the United
States.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17

A competing telephone company, with
a capital of ten millions and represent
ing assets of seventy-two millions. This
will make things little rough for the
Bell monopoly. A spasmodic reduction
of rates in few scattered towns will
scarcely save the big fellow this time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17

If England shipped her American
mules to South Africa with the same
disregard of care that our War De-
partment bundled animals off to Manila
the British would have to win in
walk if they won at all.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17

When people ask Hanna why he
looks worried he says its rheumatism.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17

Ladies' Tailored Gowns-Geo R. Taylor
& co.
Engineering instruments and Materials
Nicollis Art Store.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17

The Cincinnati Enquirer warns its
readers that it is about time to look
out for news of a great and glorious
victory in the Philippines with the end
of the war in sight-this to aid in the
carrying of Ohio for Nash, Hanna and
the administration.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17

THE HAzLETT QUOTATIONS.
The following quotations OF American
Tin. Federal steel. Hoop ard Tube stocks
were received yesterday by Howard Haz-
lett & son. National Exchange Bank
Building:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17

Columbia wins! Now for the next
heat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17
HELP WANTED


WANTED-Agents TO handle special line
Of goods can be sold on payments or for
cash Now is the time. Apply al once No.
$50 Market street. oclfet
WANTED-coat maker: sack coats, S.,
cutaways ST. Steady work. Apply at once.
j. L. REYNOLDS. Martins Ferry, Ohio.
ocl7er
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17
Fourth Page
Sixth Page.
Eighth Page

Furniture-G. Mendel & Co.
Mems Fleece Lined Underwear-McFad-
den's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-17
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Third Page.
The People Responded-House & Herr
mann.
Fourth Page.
Wanted-Girl for General Housework.
Wanted-Agents.
Wanted-Salesladies
Wanted-Three Rooms.
For Sale-Biliard and Pool Tables.
Wanted-Coat Maker.
neutrality-suspicious. Dressmaker.
Wanted-Bookkeepe
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-11-14
RAILROAD improvements.

The Standard says that j. A. Fill
more, General Manager, and Super
intendant OF Motive Power H. J..
Small, Of the Southern Pacific we're
III Ogden Saturday making gener-
al inspection of the system at that
end. The result of their visit is that
there will be some further improve
ments tc the roads equipment along
the division from Ogden to Wads-
worth in the shape of new sidings,
and at the Ogden yards from one and
a half to two miles of new side track
is to be built.
MIR. Fillmore stated that among
other improvements now contemplate
ed was the cutting off Of Promotory
hill by building track across Salt
Lake, the track to be laid on a large
pile trestle. The water is not very
deep and is OF such chemical nature
that it will preserve the piling rather
than effect it deleteriously.
a corps OF engineers is now work
ing out from Lucin to escape the
grade east from Terrace and they will
also complete the survey across the
lake. The completion of this cut off
and the consequent elimination Of the
heavy grades will make the G.. p.
one Of the fastest tracks in the world
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-11-14
Saw Trouble Ahead.

In the mountain district Of Ten
nessee there are many people who
never saw train, and when rail-
road was surveyed and constructed
through u wild part of the State but
little work was done by the natives
for about year. They put III the
greater part of their time watching
the workmen, but the greatest event
OF their lives was when the first train
came along. Some of them we're
afraid of the engine aud gave it a
wide berth. The track was finally
laid as far as the Cumberland river,
and, owing to the delay in the arrival
OF bridge material, they crossed the
river and began the construction Of a
tunnel.
One day tall, raw. boned Tennes-
seean stood watching the work with a
puzzled look on his face and he fin
ally said
"Tbey may be able to hit that hole
every time, but if they miss it thereIl
be he'll to pay"
The man actually believed that NO
bridge would be built and the trains
would make flying leap across the
river and dash into the tunnel on the
othes side.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-11-14

J. II. Tolley left for Overton, Cal,
this forenoon to take charge Of the
blacksmithlng department Of the
lumber company.
j. d. Bridges, Editor Democrat"
Lancaster, N. H., says, zone Minute
Cough Cure is the best remedy for
Group ever used" Immediately re-
ieves and cures coughs, colds, Group,
asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, grippe
and all throat and lung troubles. 1t
prevents consumption. Elko Drug Go.
There has been no change in the
situation in Kentucky since Sunday.
The Republicans still claim the State
by 5000, and the Democrats by cafe
plurality. There is likely to be hot
times IN old Kaintuck before the
election muddle is settled.
Frank Reckhart has turned the
water off in front Of the bakery and
filled up the mudhole caused by the
waste water from the bydrant. II
others would do the same, the mud
holes that disgrace the street north
Of the track would soon dry up.
As the second section OF freight
train No. 205 was pulling through
town this forenoon at speed Of four
or five miles ali hour, an old Indian
attempted to get off and fell under
the cars. The wheels pasasd over his
right leg, mangling 1t 30 badly that
il will have to be taken off below the
knee. He was taken to the hospital.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-11-14
Grateful Soldiers.

Miss Ida M. Russell, President of
the Red Cross Society of Elko Coun-
ty, has received the following appre-
ciative letter from Captain F.. M.
Linscott OF the Nevada Cavalry:
Preside, San Francisco, Gala.
Miss Ida M. RUSSELL,
President Elko County Red Cross
Society, Elko, Nevada:
Your letter dated July 81, 1899, re.
ceived upon our arrival at San Fran
Cisco. Many thanks to your Society
for the kind offer. The money the
Red Cross Society of Nevada has
given US, with the savings from our
rations, has kept the command sup.
Piled with nearly everything that
money could buy. I believe every
member Of the command is satisfied
with the way the Red Cross money
was spent.
l know that had the healthiest
command in the islands and believe
that returned with the healthiest
command to the States and it was
due to the energy and kindness of
the people of the Red Cross.
Every member of the command
will always lave a fond memory of
the Nevada Red Cross.
Thanking your Society for their
kindness,
l am very respectfully,
f. M. LINsCoTT,
Captain list Nevada Volunteer
Cavalry.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-11-14
A Strange Find.

s. @. Weston has made strange
discovery at the Baltimore copper
mine on Lone Mountain. There is
an old shaft on the mine about 20
feet deep and considerable ore has
been taken from the vein on the sur
face north Of the shaft. About ten
days ago he concluded to strip the
vein extending south of the shaft. In
doing 80 he went through about
eighteen inches of black loan and
found evidence OF old workings hav-
ing been filled in with debris. Pass
ing through this debris he discovered
two-foot ledge of malachite, with
three-foot ledge of red oxide of
copper adjoining it. The strange
part of the discovery is how the vein
OF malachite came to be covered with
filled in matter. The loan, which
appears to be of the same depth as
that edjoining it, must have taken
ages to form over the debris.
Mr.. Weston is of the opinion that
the vein was discovered by the Span
iards and for some reason covered up
with foreign matter packed from the
surrounding country. He is of the
opinion that it occurred several
hundred. years ago. Mr.. Weston will
leave the ground as it is in order to
give scientific men chance to inves-
tigate the find. Should old tools Of
that period be uncovered on the ledge
it would prove Mr.. Weston's theory.
Here is chance :or some scientist to
tell us all about it.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-11-14
Leasing Arid Lands.

The arid land question will un-
doubtedly be an important question
before Congress this coming winter.
Stockmen all realize that something
must be done, but there is still big
difference Of opinion as to what plan
is best.
Governor Richards OF Wyoming
issued request to the Governors of
the arid lands States and territories
to hold meeting at Salt Lake City.
December 18th, to formulated plans
OF legislation to be submitted to
Congress looking to leasing OF graz
ing lands in the west to stockmen
and ranchers, che rentals to he devot-
ed to building irrigation works for
the reclamation of lands susceptible
OF cultivation.