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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-05

What fiirt that Artalissa isI'' put
in Mrs. Dennison, hitching her chair
nearer and settling herself for the SIM
pie dish of gossip her soul loved. Il hear
she's all for that horse trainer now. 3"
AN Jim Kittery is all for that horse
trainer, too" laughed Mrs. Campbell,
quite delighted with her own wit. IAN
that horse trainer'd better watch out
for hisself if Jim comes home from the
dance drunk tonight, as he most likely
will He only needs to get little bit
uglier, an there'll be some shootin done
on this range-now you see. The boys
was hectorin Of him this mornin-I was
inside peekin out through the curtain
while they was waitin for my boys to
saddle up-an they was all shngin talk
at Jim, gassin him because this Teller
had cut him out. Well says he, look
IN for all the world like bulldog, Jest
}ou wait an see who comes out ahead.
If the boys would jest leave him alone,
but they amt natchelly got any more
sense What can you expect? An Ar
talissa. she don't help matters none, I'll
warrant. There's jest enough cussed-
ness in that girl to find yictuals an
drink i'll maxim trouble. -
Mrs. Dennison nodded comprehen-
sively. II know. Jim was in an awful
tantrum the night of the dance. He got
madded somehow, and over he went to
the barn, swearin like he was crazy.
Brown come along and stood listenin-
he was just ruInin down Brown for
fool broncho buster that set himself up
for masher, and they said Brown just
up and laughed in his face, walkin
round in front of him cool as cucum-
Der. Everybody jumped, thinkin Kit
terry was goin to shoot sure, but Brown
kept just lookin at him like he looks an
ugly horse in the eye, they said, and
next thing Kittery just kind of quieted
down and sneaked off like lamb But
my husband said looked to him like
Kittery was just layin low for another
chance when there want so many
around to see fair play
Yes, he's layin low, ali the horse
trainer'd better keep one eye over his
shoulder while he's moseyin round, for
Kittery's jest the sort that likes to shoot !
from behind,'' remarked the older |
woman ominously, finding no little en-
tertainment in the grewsome prophecy.
The bonfire burned low at last, and |
shortly after o'clock the guests were |
taking their departure, the Lowering |
party volubly lamenting that they had |
hot gone sooner, winch, however natur- |
al, in view of the very indefinite charac-
ter of their road was still not calculated I,
TO cheer their weary hosts.
THANK heaven, it is over at lastr'
cried Nelsine fervently, examining her |
wet shoes by the light of the parlor |
lamp And when l have them here |
AGAIN. she added i'll a tone eloquent |
of fixed determination.
1t is one of the inexplicable mys-
teries the way woman will insist up
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-05

not quite so contemplate as that. Even
to gain my very hearts desire, if that
were possible, l could not do it. Do you
understand, and do you forgive me?''
There is nothing to forgive Her
smile was strained. Womanlike, she
was more chagrined that she had not
the power to bend him to her wishes
than for the actual point involved.
You are of course free to do as you
like in the matter. 1 only hope you
will excuse me for meddling."
Il have vexed you,' he exclaimed
miserably, his glance following her in
helpless appeal as she rose from her
seat But, oh, Miss Ellery, can't you
see?''
Il think your srcuples are rather
morbid aud farfetched so far as un-
derstand them,' she returned coldly,
drawing her shawl more closely about
her shoulders as, half turned from him,
she stared at the burned out debris over
the bank. But / cannot stay to argue
the case with you. must be going''
Must you, really?" reluctantly ris-
ing also. lyon have been here such
little while. -
But am afraid to think what time
it must be. What if any one were to
see US? would better go around by the
clubhouse, don't you Think" turning,
with shade of apprehension upon her
face, after sweeping survey Of the
house. 1T would be dreadful to meet
anybody, to have to explain
The farther around the better, - he
said, with breathless little laugh.
But 1 am sure you need not be nerv-
Gus, Miss Ellery. There is not a soul
stirring besides ourselves
sit is fortunate there are no dogs"
she observed. evidently uneasy in her
mind, as they walked down the hill.
1T is rather "a singular circumstance
that there are not. How does it hap
PEN" He hoped to divert her from her
fears, which, he saw, were growing
upon her ''On most ranches there are
dogs galore. Thieves would have reg
ular walkover here. -
''Oh, Mrs. Ellery dislikes dogs. She
has horror of hydrophobia. Butch,
what was that?'' laying her hand in
terror upon his arm. ''It sounded like
a footstep.
why, are you so frightened as
that quickly covering the small, cold
fingers in reassuring pressure ct
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-05

She slipped into the hammock
on eating crow and then fall to kicking
about it afterward, -" her husband paren-
thetically observed, addressing the cell
ing.
Now, Hugh, you know perfectly
we'll that we had to have them,' re-
monstrated Nelsine. They had all in
vited us until / simply was ashamed to
look them in the face. -
''And now they will begin inviting
MS all over again to spend the after
noon and stay to tea,'' groaned Hugh
rniserably. But / tell you plainly,
Nelsine, that when the evil days come
/ shall have other engagements. pos
itively will not be killed with kindness,
whatever you may say
when L take up my desert claim
/ think L will look up more deserted
section than this" observed Edith,
emiling YEARLY. Il forgive you this
time, Nelsire, but / hope that your So
cial obligations are now all disposed of. -
"Oh, Edith, how can you'll When you
helped me out so beautifully tool 1t
ought to be such a satisfaction to You. :"
1T is. l cannot remember time
when i have felt more perfectly virtu-
GUS and happy, Edith declared, with
sardonic little laugh. Il deserve to
sleep the sleep of the just, l am sure,
and so good night
But she was not sleepy, she found,
when she was alone. Restlessly pacing
her room back and forth, she opened the
door leading out upon the piazza. The
nson, large and red as the flame from
the heart of the bonfire, was rising be
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-05
To be continued mex. SATURDAY

An elegant line of white sbirs
waists. from so cents to $50 each, at
the Boston Store. POT San Antonio St.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-03

HARD FIGHTING AHEAD.

The latest reports from South Africa
show that the British army under Lord
Roberts is preparing for an advance.
They also show that the Beers have in
every instance slipped away before the
advance OF columns, overwhelming III
numbers, have successfully carried off
all supplies, wagon trains, herds of
stock and guns, and with these essen
tial impediments of retreat in safety
the commands have within the past
few days shown an aggressiveness not
before equalled. Several small English
detachments on Roberts front have
been cut off and captured, large sup
ply train near Dewetsdorp only escaped
capture by the opportune arrival of
strong force, and the whole country
east, west and north of Bloemfontein
fairly swarms with Beers, who threaten
the English front, flank and rear. These
forces have the apparent mobility OF a
fight of swallows. Often encountered
with cattle, great guns. long trains of
wagons and all imaginary impediments,
they move through even the toughest
country with an ease and rapidity
which the English have never equalled
and cannot understand. Only in the
case of Gen. Cronje have any consider
able number OF Beers been captured.
and that was the result Of the Boer
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-03

A special telegram to the Register,
published yesterday morning, gave in
formation Of the times and places for
sessions of the State Boarc 81 Equal
ization and Appeals, to consider the
subject uf the 1evaluaton of the realty
in the various counties of the State
Tho session for the Panhandle coun-
ties will be held in Wheeling, on the
8th and 9Th insts., and this fact should
receive the immediate attention Of in
terested parties in Ohio county. This
county and city are particularly inter
ested in the revaluation and in the
meetings and actions Of the State
Board. The value of the real property
of the county has been increased more
than three million dollars, the valua-
ton of our farm acreage is far and
away the highest in the State, and
many small realty owners have had a
figures placed upon their holdings
out of all just proportion to previous
assessments, and in some cases the
basis of taxation equals or exceeds the
actual cash valuation. The county
Board has so far failed and refused to
afford any relief, and thus the coming
meeting of the State Board becomes
of extraordinary importance, and Ohio
county taxpayers and business men
should take immediate steps 10 be adj
equately represented.
The action od the State Board in de-
termining to hold meetings in various
portions of the State is to be heartily
commended. 1t is the impression of
the Register that heretofore this has
not been done, the meetings being'con-
fined to Charleston. By visiting differ
ent localities the Board will be brought
in touch with local conditions to an
extent impossible at the capital Of the
State, and it will be enabled, through
thorough investigation, to arrive at a
clearer understanding of the situation
and thus be more competent to form
a correct judgment as a basis for ac-
ton. In this determination the Board
is to be commended heartily. 1t now
rests with our people to take such ac-
ton as will result in the degree of
relief to which they are entitled. The
Board will he glad to hear evidence,
and that evidence should be prepared
at once. without the loss of Il day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-03
THE UTAH NINE HORROR.

The Utah mine disaster apparently
surpasses in actual loss of life al the
previous long list of similar ealamities.
Surely, modern science, care and COM
mon horse sense can prevent these hor-
rors. If the existing laws relating to
mining are insufficient the Legislatures
of the coal States could do nothing
better than to make the necessary
amendments; if the official system Of
inspection is inadequate, a prompt
remedy should be applied; if there is
negligence Or a Sinking of plain duty
on che part of officials or owners. there
should be punishment in harmony
with the crime, and it should be meet
ed out without regard to the PERSONAL
ity of those involved Mining is a
hard life, at the very best. 1t is pos
sible to make the avocatlon reasonably
safe, and that is the result to be ar
rived at. 1t is somebody's business
to see to it that this result is brought
about.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-03
The Democrats did very we'll in the
Indiana town elections, thank you.
Our State Campaign.

Pittsburg Post.
Both parties in West Virginia are pre-
pairing for lively State contest in this
Presidential year, when Governor and
other State officers, United States Senator
and four Congressman will be chosen. Mr..
Elkins, of course, desires reelection 10
the Senate, but he will have a hard fight,
smart and resourceful as he is. On the
Democratic side, ex-senator Camden is in
the field. There will be others. Mr.. Cam
den is encouraged by the present Legisla-
ture being very close on joint ballot and
by the fact that the Democrats have a
majority of the followers. Senator Ell
kins viii be in the Republican field alone.
1t is generally conceded that Judge Tav-
enner, of Parkersburg, will be the Demo-
cratic nominee for Governor A. B. White
of Parkersburg, will be the Republican
nominee Congressman Romeo II. Freer,
who put up the only opposition to White,
has withdrawn from the race.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-03
the Standard Brick and Stone Company
1,ayd q ,,nao+in0 vocfordav

the Standard Brick and Stone Company
held meeting yesterday.
Joseph L. Gordon, of Powhatan, has
had his pension increased from IS to
$40 through Squire Mason's agency.
A lodge of the Ladies of the Macca-
bees is being organized in this city
About twenty-five members have been
secured so far.
E. S. Barker while working on the
Hughes building fell from the first
floor yesterday, painfully bruising him.
self and cutting two large gashes in
his head. His wrist was also badly
sprained.
George Fox yesterday created quite
disturbance at his fathers home by
kicking in the door and making some
very ugly threats. He was arrested by
Constable Brainard and taken before
Squire Morrell, where he was given
thirty days in the county jail as les
son for such actions. He will be taken
to ST. Clairsyille to-day.
George H. Chorfel died Tuesday at
the home of his son, G. E. Chorfel, on
South Guernsey street. He had only
been in the citysa few weeks and his
death was very sudden. His home is
at Taylorsville, Muskingum county. He
was 81 years old The funeral will
take place to-day at p. m. The in
terment viii be at Rose Hill Cemetery.
The Odd Fellows fair and festival
was largely attended last evening, and
the cake walk by the Wolf midgets
was enjoyed by all. A large number
of the Elks were in attendance. To-
night the X. of P. will attend in a body;
also, the Misses Asker will render sew
eral selections on the autoharp. The
two young sons of Moses Duga, aged
five years, will entertain the audience
by several rounds of scientific boxing.
This programme should surely attract
a large crowd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-03

was a notable and extended one. He
was three times chosen to the United
States Senate, first from the State OF
Virginia, under the restored govern
ment, and the last two times from
West Virginia. But long before the
war he was prominent in political af-
fairs. Studying law at Wellsburg in
1928, with the noted Philip Dod-
bridge, he married Elizabeth Ray,
daughter of Patrick Ray, of this city,
in 1884, and at once removed to Mon
ongalia county. In 1910 he was an
elector in the Harrison and Tyler cam
paign, from 1841 to 1852 he was Clerk
of the Courts of his adopted county,
in 1850-51 he was a member OF the
Virginia Constitutional Convention, in
1852 he was a Wing candidate for Con-
gress, but was defeated. in 1859 he
was a Whig candidate for Lieutenant
Governor of Virginia, and was also
defeated. In 1860 he was delegate
to the National Convention which
nominated Bell and Everett. In 1851
he was a member of the Virginia con-
vention and voted against the ordi-
nance of secession. The next year he
was a member of the loyal Virginia
Legislature at Wheeling, and was
elected to the United states Senate
to succeed James NJ. Mason. He was
an influential member of the Consti-
tutional Convention of West Virginia
in 1867, and again in 1872; was elected
United States Senator from West Vir-
ginia in 1867 for the short term, and
was reelected to the full term in 1865,
serving until 1871. AS an orator he
was among the first in the land-elo-
quent, logical and convincing, and his
voice was ever at command in the
cause OF right.
His son, Prof. w. P. Wiley, who
survives his distinguished father, was
editor of the Register for years, and
afterwards a distinguished member OF
the faculty of the State University.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-03

Having eaten up the horses, mules,
dogs, ETC., the Mafekine garrison is
now down to locusts, a swarm Of which
lately passed over the town. Locusts
are generally rated as curse; in this
instance the insects have proved a
blessing. The locust is not at all bad
eating. For centuries. dried and packed
in salt, it has been staple article of
food in Arabia, Persia, Egypt and
Northern Africa generally, while plain
grasshopper soup was not wholly I'M
known in our own far west not many
years ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-03
A SENSATIONAL TURN

Taken in the Wrangle Over the En-
trance Of SteubenvilIe's New Troll
ley Line.
Special to the Register.
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio, May 2.-The
wrangle over the construction of the
Steubenville, Mingo & Ohio Valley
Traction line, in Lincoln Boulevard, at
another point from where Council de-
sires it located, took a sensational turn
to-day when seventeen men employed
by contractors Hallock & Sands were
arrested by the police. After an all
day hearing Mayor Means reserved his
decision till Friday evening. The rail-
way people claim that an attempt is
being made to block their entrance to
the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-03
A NOTABLE CITIzEN NO MORE.

The death of the venerable Wait
man Thomas Wiley at his Morgan
.own home, yesterday morning, re-
moves one of the oldest and most
noted and esteemed of West Virgin
ans. During all of his long life of
lightweight years and a half he re-
iided within the territory now forming
his State. and death came to him
IN a ripe old age when he was honored
and revered by thousands of his fell
low citizens. Men in every county
knew him personally: many more
knew him by name and reputation,
and from the banks of the Monpnga-
heia to the Big Sandy his DEATH will
be deDlofAd.
WaitmaA r. Willey's political car el
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-03
A Good Selection.

Parkersburg Sentinel.
Capt. Geo. H. Moffett will problbly be
the Democratic nominee for the House of
Delegates from Parkersburg this year.
He is an experienced legislator and would
be valuable quantity in the Legislature
There is quite a sentiment in his favor
wherever his name is mentioned. With
Capt. Moffett from Parkersburg, George
Romine from the lower district and Her
bert Ross from Waverly candidates for
the House of Delegates the. Democrats
will have reached the maximum of
strength in their selections.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-03

General hoping to hold position until
reinforcements arrived, whereas he
should have fallen back steadily until
he was in touch with the expected re-
lief. 1t was military mistake which
has not been repeated, and Cronje paid
the price by capture. With this ex-
ception the Beers have SO far outgen-
eraled their English opponents upon
every field, and have demonstrated the
fact that past masters of strategy guide
and direct their armies. That hard
fighting is now ahead appears to be a
safe assertion. The preliminary spar
ring for positions and to gain time
must be about over.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-03
BELLAIRE.
General News From the Metropolis
of Belmont County.
Less Dust.

Yesterday Rome Ramsey, of this
city, purchased a street sprinkler and
will use it here in The city. His plan
will be to charge each residence and
business house SO much per month or
week. 1t is thought this plan will be
very satisfactory to the people The
town certainly needs a sprinkler, as the
dust is very annoying. 1t is not yet
known when Mr.. Ramsey will start his
new enterprise.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-03

Speaking of his compilation, Chair
man Jones SAYS:

man Jones says:
you see l concede for the sake of ar
gument, all the Pacific coast States TO
Mckinley because on the Western coast
the imperial policy is strongest. The Pa
cific ocean ports get the advantage of any
shipping to the East and the eyes of the
people there naturally turn westward
across the Pacific instead of to the At
lantic.
New York I make doubtful State be-
cause the Democratic party is as united
there as it was when Roosevelt Il popular
war hero, carried the State by only rs 900.
Nobody calls Mr.. Mckinley popular
minnesota is doubtful because although
Mckinley carried it by $1,000 in 1896 the
State voted for fusion and defeated the
Republican ticket in 1899.
ohio is assuredly doubtful, because
Mck ,on1 when f FAY son carried it
Republicans were in minority. Mayor
Jones, independent, who received 100000
votes for Governor in 1899 drew from the
Democrats more than the Republicans
Mayor Jones himself says that the State
will go for Bryan this year.
Indiana everybody admits to be a
doubtful State in all years; Mckinley car
ried it by only $4,000 in 1896, and neither
the Mckinley trusts, Imperialism nor Por
to Rico tariff are popular there.
LAS PA electoral votes are required to
elect, Bryan requires only IS votes of the
doubtful States SO. New York alone
would elect Bryan even if Mckinley car
ried New York, New Jersey and Connec-
tcut, the entire Northwest and all the
sure Republican States
You see it is to be a very close fight
If the platform is made on the right
tines. The Democratic issues should be
aimed at New York and the Middle West
and the fight concentrated there. Then
victory is almost certain"
This is very fair statement of the
situation, except as to the Pacific
States, which are surely debatable
ground, and where the Democracy is
reasonably certain to get some votes.
Indiana, too, ought to be counted as
surely Democratic instead Of doubtful.
The situation is full of encouragement
and the outlook for the future is
bright.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-03
A PRESIDENTIAL FORECAST.

Numbers of Republican statesmen
and newspapers have prepared fore
casts of the coming Presidential cleo
ton, showing that Mckinley is to be
a sure winner in the electoral college
by many votes. 1t is only fair to give
a Democratic version of the coming
event, prepared by Senator John +.
Jones, chairman of the National Demo-
cratic Committee 1t is as follows:
The Democratic Estimate.
224 ELECTORAL VOTES NECESSARY
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-03
MALE HELP WANTED.

WANTED-One good wood turner. Apply
to j. w. BELrZ & SONS co. maSetl
ANTED-EXperienc young man for
clerk and solicitor for retail grocery. Ref
erence required. Address in own hand
writing, EXPERIENCE, care the Register.
ma2Gr
WANTED-Baker, first hand. Apply "A
Zane street. w. II. II. REID. ap2ee&dh
WANTED-Boy to learn the drug business.
Address ARSENIC. care this office.
ap2le6dh
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HOW TO REMIT.

send all remittanccs by Registered
Letter, Express Order, Check or
Postal Note. Patrons run n risk
of losing remittances sent in any
other way. All amounts for $500
or less can be Aent by postal order
eOr three cents. Address
THE REGISTER,
Wheeling, w. Wa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-03

Yesterday mornings papers con-
tanned kilograms from eighteen cities
telling Of labor strikes. Over $4,000
men are involved in these events of a
single day. Is this another evidence of
prosperity?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-03
NOTICE.

~
The stockholders OF the Virginia Copper
Company Of Wheeling, West Virginia, are
requested to attend a meeting Of sand com
pany at Rooms Il and Is, Masonic Temple,
Wheeling. on Tuesday. the SIN Gay Of May.
Mr.. f.. II. Carney, vice president Of the
company. has just returned from q trip
TO Graham county. Arizona. where he Went
in the interests Of the said company for
the purpose Of fully investigating Their
properties, and ascert aiming as far as pos
sibie the extent and value thereof. and
particulars as 10 the management and de-
velopment oT the company mines.
This meeting is called for the purpose Of
giving to the stockholders flill Information
regarding the company's properties. and
reports OF the stEpertntfnNRR and Secre-
BY Mr.. Carney ard DR.. d. II. Taylor. who
have both visited the premises. and are n
position to give valuable and interesting
information. These reports are OF highly
era tify.ng chaTacta-. ard the directors
have the greatest confidence IN the out
IL is therefore deemed advisable that
the stockholders should be il possession
of the facts concerning the company S
prospects and Intentions. ard III s hoped
that many Of the stockholders Will be able
JOHN WATERHOTSE.
II. =. CARNEY.
p. III. TAYLOR,
rios. O. JENKINS
w j. MAYS
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