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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30
REEDS OBSERVATIONS ABROAD.
The French Interested the Er-Czar--
our Foreign Problems.

our Foreign Problems.
LONDON, July 29-Thomas b. Reed.
formerly Speaker Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives. greatly enjoyed his run on
,he Continent.
Mr.. Reed said to a correspondent Of the
Associated Press to-day:
Il spent three weeks i'm Brussels and
was there during the recent acute crisis
Belgium has yet other crises 20 meet. but
her tremendous resources will enable her
To- come out on top. In Berlin ! met
many leading statesmen one learns
much from such men. and obtains a point
OF view totally different from that Of
America. 1 found everywhere ON the
Continent evidence OF a continued and
growing good will I'm the best circles and
among those whose opinion every Ameri-
can values. ] spent a month In Paris
and watched the French and the French
Constitution with wondermeut. The IN
finite wit of the French, with the casual
view they take OF things which We Anglo
5aXOus hang TO with serious tenacity,
makes them a most fascinating study.
Naturally 1 cannot express opinions on
home politics. The United States and
,he administration are now tackhng a
held Of foreign politics never presented
10. or dealt with by any former admin
istrauon. Time viii straighten out this
Tremendous problem presented 20 us. All
! can say Is that We will solve II wall
and hOnOrablV."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30

fed the State OF Iowa that they will go
TO the Federal Supreme Court with a
case seeking 20 prove the unconstitu-
tonality OF this States insurance-taXa-
ton law Judge Shras, IN the Federal
Circuit Court. held the law c0nstltu-
tionaI II provides that Iowa companies
must pay annually / per cent. Of pre-
NUNS received; American companies OUT
side OF Iowa, . - per cent; non-Amcri-
can companies Per cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30
SENT POISON TO HERSELF.
west Virginia WOman's Littl'
Scheme I'm SIM FrunCTscn

west Virginia MOman's Little
scheme I'm san Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. July 2).-The
mystery OF sending a basket Of poisoned
fruit 10 Miss Florence Campbell, Of 80.
60 Ellis street has been solved by Chief
of-Police Lees. and the result shows that
there was no attempt made % take life.
and ;hat 10 one was even made iil by the
poisoned fruit. 10 appears that Miss
Campbell sent the poison TO herself, 10
furthcrance Of little Plot by which she
hoped 10 keep her name from figuring as
correspondent i'm a divorce suit on being
confronted with The evidence Miss Camp
bell confessed. There is no law under
which she can be prosecuted. ana it Is
said she will soon return 20 her Old home,
in West Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30

4 meeting of Democrats OF Surry
Courthouse was held in the courthouse
Thursday night for he purpose of organ
izlng a TYLER club BY request =. L.
Holmes called the meeting TO order and
stated the object. Those present who
wished TO join had their names enrolled
after which they went into the organizd-
tlon.
i. l.. Holmes was elected president;
A. p Bohaunan, yicc-president; +. A..
Cooke. secretary.
A committee was appointed 10 make ar
ranpcmeuts with distinguished speakers
TO address the club in Governor Tyler
Ienaf Ii is also hoped 70 have the
Governor address the club.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30
BISHOP BECKER NO MORE.
Head of Savannah Diocese Pnsses
AWAY in Washington.

WASHINGTON. CA, July 29.-Blsh0p
Thomas a. Becker, OF the Diocese OF Sa,
yaunah. died here az $50 o'clock tonight.
lie came here some time ago TO take
charge Of the summer school here. during
the absence OF Father Riley I'm Europe
The Bishop was token seriously ill Thurs
day night. and continued 90 grow worse
The last rites were administered By fa>
Their Kelley, Of savannah. The end wa{
quiet and peaceful. The funeral viii Il
held from So. Parlcks church. sayan<
nah. Monday morning ~ 1920 O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30
GROOM 1O2, BRIDE 81.
The Happy Pair Were Sweethearts
seVcnty-FiNe Years Ago.

CHARLESTON. W VA. July 29-J K
Shoemaker. aged lo2 and Mrs Irene
Polling. aged 50. have just been married
in Barbour county. The groom leaned
on a cane during the ceremony. and the
bride laid her pipe on the window-sil.
Mr.. Shoemaker has been married twice
before and the bride once. Both nave
gray-haired children The couple were
sweethearts seventy-fiye years ago. Each
has = small fortune.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30
r. " Blankenship. General Manager.
PUDDLERs HAVE \ MEETING.
APPEAL TO COTTON FARMERS.
Natche1 Paper Urges Them To Hold
Back One Third 81 crop.

NATCHlcZ. MISS, July 2).-In ITS leads
ing editorial tomorrow the NatcheI
Democrat viii make an appeal 10 cotton
farmers 10 hold back one-thlrd OF theie
glnnings until after December or Janu-
airy.
'Tho two-thlrds viii bring nearly az
much money. marketed in this way. -
the whole crop marketed in the usual
way" says the editorial.
''The government says the July condi-
ton Is 40 90 per cent. Jess. or a total
depreclation of II 40 0LD per cent.
ESTIMATING the current crop at l.2oo.-
900 bales. IL means shrinkage OF 12T0q
bales. or u crop OF $4,000 bales. for 1884
1900"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30
BIG LUMBER-YAHD FIRE.
Town Of Chippewa rails Threatened
by the Flames.

by the Flames.
CHIPPEWA FALLS. WIS. July "a
fire. which started from a spark from a
locomotive, destroyed the shingle-block
lumber-yards of the Northwestern Lum-
Der Company, at Stanley, this evening.
Ii soon got beyond the control Of the de-
partment, which was assisted by all the
citizens. forming bucket brigade. About
five acres of wood and shingle blocks
We're soon enyciorci in flames, and the
fire advanced rapidly toward the city. At
O'Clock the Mayor OF Stanley wired TO
this city for help. ana 30 steamer, with a
crew of mca. is now there. The citizens
are working hard o. save the town. At S
o'clock to-nilnt two houses on the out
skirts of the city. near the burning yards.
were destroyed. but il is believed now
chat the nIe is under control.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30

PHILADELPHIA, PA. July @.-The
British tank-steamer Acrara to-day clear
ed from this port for Japan, Win
probably the largest cargo Of OH ever
shipped from this city. The steamer IS
ono of the largest Of its kind, ana Its
cargo weighs about 1000 tons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30
Ex-MoToRMAN WITH DYNAMITE.
Charged with Intention Of blowing
III Trolley Tracks.

NEW YORK, July 29.-Francls J. Cur
ran, formerly a motorman on the Sc
cond-avcnue undersround-trolley line,
was arraigned to-day In a police court
and held in l.OO0 bail on charge Of hav-
ing dynamite IN his possession. The de-
tectives who arrested him alleged that
Curran intended 10 cause an explosion on
the Secoud-ayenue trolley tracks
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30
Thc Orange Primnry.

ORANGE. Va. July . (Special)-
The total returns in the Democratic pri-
mary held in this county give Judge
William G. Williams l0 majority over
Thomas Bond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30
The Price Advanced al Harrisburg and
Consequently Here Also,
WORK THIS WEEK At OLD SCALE.
The Advance 90 Become Enecsivs
After Next saturdny-Men Agree 10
the Terms, After Little Ues3.
tatiov

The strike Of the puddlers at the Ola
Dominion IRON and Nai-Works on Bella
Isle Is 90 an end
The strike was settled yesterday. when
the puddlers. 90 a man. agreed 20 90 10
work tomorrow morning. Tire men VIII
work this week at tho Old price Of S75
per ton for iron puddled. Next week they
will receive 81 per ton-the amount they
asked for, and not receiving which they
declined TO work longer.
Yesterday was payday at the works.
and the puddlers went 70 set their money.
while they were at the Office AIr. Arthur
y. Clarke, the president OF the company,
received telegram from Harrisburg.
Pa. informing him that the works there
would advance the price 90 81. beginning
August 7th AIr. Clarke at once told tina
men to remain at the works, for as soon
as possible ne would have a notice much
to their interest posted In the hallway
below.
THE PRESIDENTS STATEMENT.
In q few minutes they were reading the
following address:
Richmond, Va. July %. 1899.
10 the Puddlors:
We have advlces that the price Of puf-
ding will be advanced at Harrisburg TO
81 per ton taking effect Monday morning.
August I'm. Following the long-ostsb-
Iishcd rule OF paying Harrisburg wages
in this mill. we viii pay the same figures
from date named.
We take this opportunity Of expressing
our dlsapproyal Of the suspension OF work.
recently in this mill without the custo.
mary two-wceks' notice. and we truss
such a violation OF rules viii not occur
again.
We will further say that, y sufficient
men desire 10 work during the coming
week and viii so advise to-day. the mill
will be lighted up. and 1915 viii be pait
no TO next Saturday. after which 81 VIII
be paid. ARTHUR B. CANINE
President.
r. NJ Blankenshp, General Manager.
PUDDLERs HAVE \ MEETING.
The puddlors Immediately held mees-
| INK and reached n decision not TO 90 10
work until tomorrow week, when mo
price would suit them. A committee -
Informed Mr. Clarke. The president went
down where they were assembled and
calmly reasoned with them. After bis
brief talk he LETT them 10 their own d.
liberauons They rec0n5idered, and soon
n second committee waited on Mr. Clarke.
and told him they were instructed by the
puddlers to inform him that they had
unanimously decided 10 80 20 work to-
morrow morning.
This settled the matter once for all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30
MILES no SECRETARY ROOT.
General WIZ Ak Decision ms to Hi.
status.

status.
WASHINGTON. July 29.-The Post to-
morrow will say: General Miles will ask
Secretary Root for speedy decision as
20 the relations existing between the gem
cral commanding the army and the Sec
Rotary of War. lie is now preparing his
Side OF the case. which will be submitted
I'D the new Secretary. The condition
which has existed ln the War Depart
ment since the campaign I'm Porto Rico Is
reviewed. SHOWING that General Miles,
while maiOr-genaral commanding the
army. has had little or no voice in the
management Of the affairs OF the army,
and IL IS stated that with the incoming
Secretary he hopes the present conditions
will change"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30

COLON. COLOMBIA. July 2s-lt f. Of
Gcally announced from Panama that TAG
yellow-fever has ceased % De epidemic
there The total number OF cases report,
ed since the outbreak OF the disease Is IS
OF which b resulted fatally.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30
GENERAL HETH VERY Low.
The Intensely Warm Weather Hav-
ing Bad Eject.

WASHINGTON. ID. A.. july 29-)Spe-
al.)-Goneral Heth is very low Tonight.
Tho intensely warm and depressing wea-
Their Of the past few days has had a bad
effect I'm his case. He j. naus,lted, and
can't retain even milk or milk t0d1y. Ills
physician. however. does not anticipate
any Immediately serious result
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30
Rev. Mr. Abbit, at st. Andrews.

Rev. MIR Abbitt formerly rector OF 81
Marks church. is in the city. and has
taken charge OF 81. Andrews durins the
absence OK Rev. Nr. Semmes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30
LIBEL SUIT AGAINST NEWSPAPER.

verdict I'm Favor Of Paper on the
Merits.
NEW YORK, July 29-After nearly a
month OF trial Of the suit Of W s. Brew
err against the Denver Times. for libel,
before Justice Thomas and jury in the
United States Court. this city. verdict
was this afternoon rendered against
Brewer and in favor Of the Times on the
merits The jury was out two hours aud
twenty minutes framing replies 20 three
questions formulated by the court as de-
termindtiVe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30
ApDIcNs BUYS 100000 ACRES.

Tie NecOmts NNnFr OF tftH nv InFEc
ms Delaware.
PHILADELPHIA. PA. July PA spc-
cial 10 the Press from Dover. Del. says:
The purchase Of 10000 acres OF farm
ing land In Arizona was consummated to-
day by J. Edward Addicks. Of Delaware.
Mr.. Addcks bought the land from the
Santa Fe railroad.
This stretch Of agricultural land is SD
great that 10 occupies the larger part Of
Yayapd county and represents an area
as large as all the State Of Delaware"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30
The Me atfler.

-, WASHINGTON. July 2o.-Fore-
lTalR east for Sunday and Monday.
For Virg.nia--Fair weather sun
| dag. with prospects OK thunder-
storms and cooler weather sunday after
noon: fair Monday. The cool weather
Will last until Tuesday. at least. Light.
southerly winds. becoming noIthwcsterly.
Tor North and South showers
and cooler weather sunday afternoon:
probably fair westher Monday. variable
winds. becoming norhwesterly.
THE WEATHER ~ RICHMOND
YESTERDAY Was partly cloudy and
warm. with clear skies az night.
state ~ Thermometers.
4. M........ ........, ..............,f
> 4. M....t... .........ss. .s-s............ap
y M......... .......... ....,s.. ...ss.s..0
4. M.,....... ...s......... ...ss.......0
o L. M......... .......s.... .............~
II night ........ ......... ...............S
-
Mean temperature ...............~.s42 -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30
Towns Insurance Law.

DIES MONIES, Ia. July 2S.-Thirty
European Insurance companies have nou-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-30
~ NEWPORT NEWS.

II learned as / came through Newport
News to-day" said the Governor. that
TIE Democratic Committee OF that city
az a mecflng lost night. az which just
one-hat the members were present, or
aefed ward meetings 10 be held next
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-21
THE OLD BELL
OF the Steamer sherley Wrecked Two
Years Ago Now on the Bedford.

OF the Steamer Sherley Wrecked Two
Years Ago Now on the Bedford.
While the steamer H. X. Bedford
was running in the Maysville and Gin
cinnati trade during low water this sea-
son, the owners purchased the bell Of
the old steamer Sherley, and it now
adorns the roof of that boat 1t will
be remembered that the Sherley struck
a snag and sank some two or three
years ago and became total wreck.
Her machinery was removed recently,
and the Bedford people got the bell.
1t is one of the finest and sweetest
toned bells on the river, and the Bed
ford was very lucky in getting hold
of it. The Bedford is considered as
the most reliable and lightest low
water boat that enters the port Of
Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-21

The arrangements for the bazaar OF
St. Johns Evangelical Protestant con-
gregation, which will take place at
Arion hall, have been completed The
various booths will be appropriately
decorated by skilled artists. The Ger
man Village, Japanese booth, candy
kitchen, Madame Paraside, the palmist,
musical entertainments, are a few Of
the many features. An elegant supper,
with change of menu every evening.
Ice cream and refreshments of various
kinds will be served. The endless num-
Der Of dolls, fancy and common sense
articles will make novel and useful
Xmas presents. The flower booth. with
potted and cut flowers and palms CT
every description will be a special at
traction. The ladies win be appropri-
ately costumed, representing the vari-
Gus societies. Every visitor can be as
sured Of hospitable entertainment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-21
ana falling. Cloudy; mercury 81. Little

The marks on the wharf at midnight
showed IT. II in. and falling slowly.
The steamer keystone State will
leave Cincinnati Wednesday for Pitts
burg.
Capt. Charles Muhleman, of Buckhill
Bottom. who Was at one time COM
mander of the old Andes. was in the
city yesterday.
The E. r. Andrews, of Cincinnati,
passed up light yesterday afternoon at
2 o'clock.
The Catharine Davis passed down at
2 p. m. yesterday with coal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-21
OIL NEWS.

About four years ago, during the
Colerain oil boom, several wild cat
wells were put down all around that
territory. Among those drilled were
two wells near Laurelton, a mining
town on the Wheeling & Lake Erie
railroad. One of the wells had only a
showing of oil, the other being a pro-
Queer, and has held steadily under
pumping the average of seven barrels
day. The boom at Colerafn dying out,
this part of territory was overlooked
until some months ago, when Martins
Ferry and Pittsburg people commenced
to lease adjoining land. The Mar
tins Ferry people have nearly 5000
acres. The Pittsburg people have over
1000 acres, and it is reported that these
two parties have pooled interests. At
least one thing is sure, a well is being
drilled on the Gerke farm, about four
miles west of Portland station, on the
W. & L. E., by Fittsgibbon Bros, who
have quite a number of farms leased.
The outlook for this field will depend
on this well. If it is a producer it will
open up field of lively competition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-21
FUNERAL OF FRED. cox.

The funeral Of Frederick Cox took
place from his late home on North
Market street yesterday afternoon at 3
o'clock. The services over the remains
were conducted by the Rev. Charles NJ
Oliphant, pastor of the First Christian
church, assisted by the Rev. NJ. MaIoney,
pastor of the Zane Street M. E. church.
The pall-bearers were selected from
the Sunday schools of the two
churches, the deceased having attend
ed the former church, Of which he was
a member, and the Sunday school of the
latter church. The services were at
tended by the many relatives and
friends of the deceased. The interment
was at Mt. Wood cemetery. AS is
known, Mr.. Cox died from the effects
of injuries which he received in an ac-
cident at the Wheeling hinge factory,
where he was employed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-21

vices III the streets AS philosophy
tells you, the church is . positive I'M
stitution. Let me ask you older fathers
and mothers why it IS that multitudes
Of children are. turning away from the
church. 1t is because we are training
thep to it. 1t is a good thing to have
parks, geological gardens and other
places of amusement, but who is it a
good thing for? Some will say it will
mot take me away from the church. 1t
will affect the boy of sixteen or seven
teen years, who will take his girl to
these places, where he can talk foolish
ly to her. This is the question: Are
we going to protect these thousands of
boys and girls who are being taken
away from the church through these
infuences?' What we need is courage
and conviction. We need to feel this
irresistible influence to do Gods will"
THE Christians have wrought
mighty conquests, when Gods words
have come to them, and we must have
the union of Christian forces. / do not
believe that Christ will send a sweep
ing revival until we stand together and
cease to criticise each other. When /
look back and see how Christ inspired
every church / thank God for every
church. We want that inspiration and
spirit to bring Gods people together.
There's great victory for the church
of Jesus Christ to-day. If you will
stand hand in hand for the righteous
ness of this community, Wheeling will
soon become better CITY,"
Before the meeting closed DR.. ]. L.
Sooy announced that the pastor of the
Simpson M. E. church had requested
that meeting be arranged for his peo-
pie, and that Thursday evening of next
week had been selected. He also called
attention to the large number of men
present, saying that the voters were
largely in the majority of the congre-
cation.
The meeting to be held at the Fourth
Street NJ E. church this evening will
be addressed by the Rev. Samuel
Schwarm, and Prof. Work, of the High
School,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-21
PILOTS ARE Ri RM.
Pittsbure Man Refuse to Accept
the Combine Scale Harry Brown
Has Hard Time Getting Home.
Other River Items.

PITTSBURG, November 20.-The
members of Harbor No. rs, Masters and
Pilots, have almost unanimously decid-
ed to stand by their wage scale. The
scale of the Monongahela River Consol-
idated Coal and Coke company was read
at the meeting of the pilots held Satur-
day, but no action was taken on it. AS
predicted, sliding scale was present
ed. The scale caused one of the pilots
to make drawing on the blackboard in
the harbor room of the association.
There is pilots wheel and above it a
wreath. At either side of the wheel
is this legend: United We Stand,
Divided We FALL" and the yearly wage
scale s2,40O and 81 800. representing the
pay of pilots by the year and that of a
master and pilot. Underneath this is a
toboggan slide and there are several
men on the toboggan.
The scale presented by the combin-
alton offers pilots $3.50 and SITS trip
to Louisville and return, the power of
the boat regulating the price. To Gin
cinnati, the scale calls for SIPS and
$3.50. Masters and pilots are offered
$4,000 a year and pilots $1,000. Pilots
working in the pools are offered 500
and SIPS month. For short trips
down the Ohio $40 will be paid and S.
day for other kind of work From the
expression of a number of pilots to-day
it is evident that they will not concede
anything to the combination and will
The men, with few exceptions, feel
confident of success. Some pilots have
been hired at the scale price. Neither
side has asked for conference and
pilot said this morning that he did not
think the pilots would ask for one as it
would be classed as an evidence of
weakness. The real strength of the
movement will be known at the first
shipping stage.
The engineers will be paid 500 a
month, but only working time will be
paid to second engineers. In the pools
second engineers will receive only $S5
a month.
The Harry Brown arrived at Pitts
burg last night with empties, but
grounded at several places before she
reached here. The boat had trouble at
Merrill. The river needs improving
there. The boat swung with her tow
and was saved by colliding with the
lock wall only by being forced aground
as she swung. The boat was aground
at the Trap, at Sewickley, and also at
Duff. She had considerable trouble at
Duff. 1t is probable that rivermen will
make some effort to have this place
improved, as it is one of the worst on
the Ohio river
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-21
Card of Thanks.

M'MECHEN, w. Va, November 20.
The Wheeling Register:
l desire to publicly thank the Rev.
clergy of the diocese, the military and
civic organizations, Prof. Rafferty, and
the members Of the Catholic chior who
assisted at the laying OF the corner
stone of st. James Church, MclMechen,
last Sunday afternoon; and in partie-
ular / desire to thank the Rev. Father
Werninger and his committee of st.
Johns Church, Benwood, for their in
valuable assistance in making the
necessary preparations.
T. H. COLLINS, Rector.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-21
BIDS WANTED.

The Council Committee on Fire De-
partment inspected plans and drawings
Tor the new engine house on McCol-
loch street around the hill, which have
been fully described in the Register
The committee decided to advertise for
bids for the work. When the contract
is awarded the work will be pushed
rapidly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-21
A LONG CHASE

Saturday morning Matte Weaver, a
negress, who conducts a restaurant on
Jacob street. between Seventeenth and
Eighteenth streets. swore out a warranc
against a negro, William Wise, charging
him with jumping a board bill amounting
to IS. The papers were given to Constable
Thomas, who chased Wise from noon Sat-
urday until early Sunday morning before
finally securing him. Before Justice FTtz-
patrick yesterday Wise was fined SIS and
costs ana given 80 days in jail.
Before Justice Fitzpatrick yesterday
Clarence Patterson. a negro, swore out a
warrant on the charge OF assault and
battery against Rond Jones.