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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

The coming century must bring the
truer builder the artist, who shall
combine nature and art and have
truth in both. The pessimists regard
ed the realistic school as retrogres-
sion, because it destroyed their ideals
of the plastic and classical, but just
as the train passing in a tunnel
energies finally from darkness into
light finds itself nearer its destina-
| ton, so is the drama emerging from
| the tunnel, getting nearer its goal
perfection. CLARA LIPMAN.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
The Treasury Statement.

WASHINGTON. December 29.-To-
days statement of the Treasury bal
ances in the general fund exclusive of
the S150,000,000 gold reserve in the di-
vision of redemption shows:
Available cash balance S143, 456, 607;
gold S95.366,382.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

My most sincere and earnest good
wishes for the prosperity of the coun-
try, and may we be spared the disas-
ters that in the past year have sad
! dened many a heart
FREDERIC DE BELLENILLE.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

The fact that Christmas comes but
once a year should not mean that
people should reserve all the good
cheer of their sentiment for that one
occasion. Rather let Christmas reign
all the year around in the grateful
hearts of mankind and let it breathe
a benediction that shall last from
January to December
WILLIAM NORRIS
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

Christmas comes but once year,
AS well as New Years day,
But Christmastide brings us no cheer;
We have a matinee
And two performances, you see,
Before we get our Christmas tree.
DE WOLF HOPPER.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

fun and gymnastic hilarity. this may
be rated as the most laughable-we
might more properly say, the most
side-splitting play seen in many years.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

GOOD things are always welcome. and
to judge from the reception accorded
Edward and Libbie Blondell in the
laughing sensation, 1.-THE Katzenjam-
mer Kids" they must be reckonad
among the bright stars of the season.
Their appearance at the Grand on the
hail week commencing Monday night
will undoubtedly inaugurate a BUSH
ness such as we seldom see The past
year has shown a decided fondness on
the part of the public for farce comedy,
but the success of this production has
been extraordinary. In all the princi-
pal cities The Katzenjammer Kids"
have been greeted by enormous audi
ences, the recurrent echo of their vo-
ciferous laughter emphasizing that the
New York Journals famous cartoons
relative to the funny pranks of these
meddlesome Kids has not been exag-
gerated upon. The production is uni
versally acknowledged the most pro-
nounced success in years. Edward
and Libbie Blondell are too well and
favorably known to need commenda-
ton. They undoubtedly rank first and
foremost among all opponents Of
broad comedy in this country. With
out exception, taking only into consid-
GRAFTON the mirth provoking and laugh
ter producing situations, the verbal
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

All l can wish is that everybody at
the beginning of the new year may
feel as happy and see a new life
ahead. as Monte Cristo did when he
landed on the rock.
JAMES O'NEILL.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

lIy best wishes that the twentieth
/ century viii tend as much toward the |
/ amelloratlon OF the poor of our race |
as the past ages nave Deen beneficial |
| to the rich HILDA SPRONG.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
AMpsEMENTs.
CnAND opEnA HoISp.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
~ Three days. commencing Monday,
December 81, New Years and Wednesday
matinees. Blondell Il Fennessys New
York Journals laughing hit,
THE KATzENJAMMER KIDS.
Prices. Is. Is. IS and 80 cents. Holiday
matinee prices same as night. Wednes-
day matinee prices, l5, Is and IS cents.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

May the parent stalk of the depart
ed year give forth fresh tendrils that
will blossom with peace, happiness
and prosperity in the year to come.
ANNA HELD.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

I hope that the twentieth century
will witness a renewal of admiration
for Shakespeare, which will lead to
the further development of dramatic
literature and dramatic art
HELENA MODJESKA.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

A Happy New Year to you all!
Let's drown our sorrow in a ''ballv
You laugh, you think
/ mean a drink.
But If we meet by chance,
I'll invite you to dance.
LAVINIA SHANNON.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
DAWSON A COLONEL.
A Commission Issued to the Secre-
tary of State Yester-
day.

Chief Clerk Corder, of the Secretary
of states Office, Has Resigned, and
f. *. Reedy Gets the Place-Other
Changes and Appointments in
PPOSDect,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
No Session.

CHICAGO, December 29.-There will
be no session Of the Board of Trade
January l.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
IN THE Play HOUSES.
CURRENT AND COMING ATTRAC-
TToNs IN BOTH THE LOCAL
OPERA HOUSES.
SPLENDID NEW YEAR BILLS
Provided by Manager Feinler-The
Midnight Performance VIII Not be
Given ct the Grand-1he Blondells
and Thos. G. Seabrookes this Week.
Theatrical Amusement.

GRAND OPERA HoUsElFfrst half of
week. Tuesday and Wednesday matinees,
the Blondells in The NaCzenJammer
Kits.
OPERA HOUSE-Tuesday matinee and
night, Thomas Q. Seabrooke, in The
Founders
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

May the new year bring health and 7
comfort to every household. truth and |
charity to the clergy and renewe !
life and purity to the stage
STUART ROBSON. |
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

On New Years afternoon and even
ing the Ladies Auxiliary, Knights of
ST. John, have arranged to present the
sterhng five-act drama, "The Confed-
crate Spy" at Tile Carroll Club audi
torium. The play is thrilling and deals
with incidents of the Civil War, and
one that holds interest throughout. 1t
is interspersed with an unusual amount
of wit and repartee by the German
character, Sackery Schmicklebocker,
and Irish recruit, Mulgary. The cast
is a good one, and follows:
George Waterman. w. D. Cochran
Philip Bradley (the spy. Charles Ray
Ainsley (RebeD :..............J: o Kane
Gen Banks, of Union army. Will McGuigan
Col. Willard of Union army JOS. Weitzell
Mulgary -lgnatIuSs, bTehilen
Clay (Southern darky) VIII Tucker
Sockery Schnickelbocker.. .... VIII Hess
Mrs. Waterman. .............Jul Gaughan
MAUD BfdQley. 1NoAt liOS,e al
Nora NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Nora O Brien
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

With the new century come hope
and dreams fed and nourished by the
happy hours of the past. Goodby,
old friend. l trust | may know your
successor as long and pleasantly.
KATHERINE FLORENCE.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

Turk, Seabrooke Seabrooke is an
Irish Turk, a protege of the Sultan,
is said to have a capital role, from his
opening "Harem Song" in which he
recites the trials OF a husband with a
hundred wives, until his final appear
ance in the last act.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-22
TRAINS ENTER GALVESTON
Several Ships Taking on Cargoes. Business
Along the Wharves Brisk.
(Rv the Associated Press.) J

Galveston, Texas, Sept. 21.-At noon to-
day martial law was abolished and the
civil government resumed control of af-
fairs. The contract for clearing the
streets hes been awarded TO a local firm.
They will establish boarding companies
on the beach and commence work Monday
morning with an army of laborers at 81
per day.
Adiutant General Scurry. of the Texas
Volunteer Guard, has placed his regiment
of militia at the service of the city, and
they will remain here for guard and
patrol work. No saloons will be permit
ted to keep open. There will be no inn
pressment Of men to work and there is
plenty of work, both for mechanics and
laborers.
A. j. Youens, inspector for the Calves
ton Board of Underwriters, is figuring up
the losses.
He has finished the district east of
Twenty fifth street and finds that in the
territory Of total destruction east of that
street 1,649 houses were destroyed. His
diagram shows that from five to seven
blocks of the district lying along the
Gulf of Mexico and west of Forty second
street were shorn clear of buildings.
Mrs. Mussey, vice president of the Red
Cross Society. will leave for Washington
Sunday night and will explain to the peo-
pie of the country exactly what is needed
in Galveston. Her idea is that meetings
should be held throughout the United
States end the needs of Galveston thor
oughly explained.
The Galveston Bay bridge was COM
pleted at 3 o'clock this morning and the
first train to arrive since September Sth
pulled into the Union Depot at 6:25 o'clock.
1t was Santa Re train No. 5, due here at
9:05 last night. Full passenger train SER
vice hes been resumed by all the lines
entering the city via Virginia Point. The
Gulf and Interstate Railroad, which en-
ters via Bolivar Point and Ferry, will not
be IN operation for several days. The
five lines which cross the bay bridge
operate thirty passenger train daily and
they have an enormous quantity of freight
10 come in and go out.
With the resumption of railroad service
today business along the wharves began
in earnest. Several ships are taking on
cargoes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-22
Leads all NorthC Carolina DaiesinNews andC Circulation
buildings were wrecked and number of

buildings were wrecked and a number OF
persons were injured.
The foreigners held a meeting tonight
and more trouble is feared unless the
militia arrives before the morning. The
sheriff has asked the Philadelphia and
Reading Company to abandon the idea of
working the collieries here tomorrow, and
the company consented to do so.
Tonight it is raining and the mob has
scattered and up to a late hour the Hun
garian that was killed was allowed to lie
in the gutter where he dropped. Foreign
ers of this class say a dead man Is Of no
use. and they refuse to care for the re-
mains.
Shenandoah Council held a meeting and
passed resolutions calling upon the Gov
erhor to send militia. They also decided
TO enforce martial law Special officers
were sent out to order saloon keepers TO
close their places and keep them closed
until peace was restored. 1t was also
decided to prohibit the sale of fire arms
and ammunition. etc. The council also
swore in the members of the fire COM
panies and other citizens to aid in restor-
ing order.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-22
four MEN TREAD AIR.
Taken From PontchatouIa
Jail and Hanged.
Participated in Robbery in Which a Lady
WIS Choked and Beaten Until She
Became Insane.
(By the Associated Press }

New Orleans, La, Sept. 21.-In
Bloody Tangipoah Parish last night
four negroes We're hanged after the
Jail in the village of Pontchatoula had
been broken open and the prisoners,
accused of robbing. the family of
Henry Holtfelter had been taken from
their cells. Mrs. Holtfelter, who re-
sisted the colored men, was choked
and beaten so numerically that she
lost her mind Wholesale lynchings
are feared. The men lynched were:
Isaiah Rollins, IS.
Nathaniel Bowman, AZ.
Charles Elliott, 20.
George Bickman, 20.
There were fourteen colored sus-
poets in the Pontchatoula jail, ac-
cused of various robberies. Last night
at Q O'Clock a committee of white
citizens called on Sheriff Nix and de-
manded the keys to the Jail. The
sheriff refused to produce them. Axes
were brought and the Jail was inn
mediately broken open.
-Four suspects were hanged to n tree
about two blocks away after being
made to confess having participated
in the burglary OF Holtfelter's house.
Not until z O'Clock this morning
were the bodies cut down. Meantime
the coroners jury returned cerdict
of death 'by unknown hands,"
Citizens secured the parish through
out the night, arresting all the ne
groes they could get their hands on.
These were crowded into the little Jail
at Pontchatoula. and wholesale
lynching is feared.
Mayor jackson and the sheriff are
using every means to restore order,
but are making slow progress. The
better element among the colored pop
ulation is fleeing TO the churches,
where the time is being spent in
n~aycr.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-22
THE THREAT OF GREED.
CoIer on Spirit of CONNER
CiaIiSm in Politics.
Every Trust Creation Of Dishonest Trading
in Public Affairs. The People Must
be Aroused.
(By the Associated Press.)

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. 21-The Ma
tional Municipal League held it's final
meeting of the annual convention today.
Charles J. Bonaparte, of Baltimore, was
the principal speaker of the forenoon ses-
sion. His paper was entitled THE Es-
sentia Element in Good City Govern
ment"
A paper on Municipal Political Par
ties" by Milo r. Malthie, of New York
city, was read by the secretary.
One of the principal topics of the after
noon was paper by Bird s. Coler, Comp
troller Of Greater New York. He was
unable to be present and his paper was
read by the secretary.
Mr.. Coler's paper was on Danger Of
the Commercial Spirit in Politics.
He asserted his belief in our system of
government, it's plan and endurance, but
in recent years, he said, our material pro-
gress, that should safeguard the perma-
nence of our Institutions, has in reality
been the nursery of the gravest dangers
that confront the people.
A spirit of commercalism has invaded
our politics and our craftsmanship. Pub
lie interests have been sacrificed to pri-
vate gain.
Men have discovered that there is
money in the business of politics and with
many of them their greed is greater
than their public spirit.
The root Of this evil which is so dam
gerous to our institutions, may be found
in the mistakes of our system of poll
tics. Our machinery for the maintenance
of political divisions has become so vast
and complicated that large sums of money
are required to keep it in motion.
Every trust in this country today is
in whole or part a creation of dishonest
commercialism in politics. Honest gov
ernments conducted on business princi-
pies. do not grant to combinations of men
or capital special privileges or powers
that are denied to the individual citizen.
Such legislation is a radical and danger
Gus departure from the true spirit Of our
system of government
In conclusion Mr.. Coler said
The remedy for the evil of corrupt
politics is to arouse an intelligent pub
lie opinion The masses Of the people in
this country are honest and that is why
/ believe in them. Aroused to a full
knowledge of their rights and the wrongs
they are now suffering, they will apply a
remedy, and once aroused no political ma
chine of combination of politicians can
stop them
The convention closed with the reading
of paper by NJ N Baker, of New York,
on Municipal Accounting" which was
discussed by James b. Cahoon, Of SYRIA
cuse, N. Y.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-22
RAILROADS THEIR REAL FOES.
President Mitchell Tells of Exorbitant Rates
Charged by Nine Roads.
(By the Associated Press.)

Nby TIE ASSUCtdICu GTeSS.)
Hazleton, Pa, Sept. 21.-President
Mitchell tonight issued an open letter
to The public, in part as follows:
The striking mine workers recognize
as their real opponents in this struggle
for slight amelioration of the hard
grinding conditions of the average miners
life nine railroads which besides pro-
ducing approximately seventy-two per
cent of hard coal, are the sole carriers
to tidewater of all coal mined in the an
thracite field of Pennsylvania, and for this
service of carriage a charge from 40 to
GS per cent per ton according to the
size of the coal is made. Incredible as
1T may appear, they charge three times
as much to carry ton of anthracite coal
100 miles as is charged to carry a btu
minous ton of coal the same distance.
So exorbtant are the rates that the legit-
innate profits which should be credited to
the mining interests of these railroads
arc absorbed by freight rates, and as a
consequence their coal properties are
made to show a very small profit on their
capitalization.
Speaking for the 10000 mine workers
this day on strike. / recognize these rail-
roads as our real enemies and name their
presidents as the men responsible for
refusal to arbitrate or even confer upon
the differences which have grown up, not
between them and the organization l
represent, but between them and their
own employees, who through delegates Sc
lected by themselves, met in convention
in this city, on August 18th and framed
a list of grievances which were mailed
to the general superntendents of the
mining departments of these railroads ac-
companied by an invitation to meet in
joint convention on August 27th for The
purpose of discussing such changes in the
scale of mining and conditions of employ
ment as We're warranted by the conditions
of the coal industry. The cordial invi-
tation extended was not even acknowl-
edged by those in charge of the coal de-
partmcnts
Mr.. Mitchell then gives his reasons for
not consenting to arbitration in the Mar
kIe case. saying Marbles coal would be
appropriated by the Lehigh Valley Com
(Contirued on second page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-22
JUDGE J. W. LANCASTER DEAD.
Marriage. The Wilson Graded Schools. Tobacco
Market in Full Swing.
Especial to News and Observer. }


Wilson. N. c., Sept 21.-Judgc j. w.
Lancaster, one OF our Oldest and most
highly esteemed citizens. died this
morning at o'clock. Judge Lancaster
was so years old. and during this long
life no blot of dishonor ever darkened
his name. He was a dignifed, courtly,
high toned gentleman. and his graceful
demeanor and courteous bearing have
left behind him stream of delightful
memories.
Mr.. w! T. Skinner and Miss Laurine
Davis were married last night in the
Briggs Hotel by Justice j. f. Farmer
Mr.. Skinner Is the able manager of the
Richmond Maury Tobacco Company in this
place, and his fine social Qualities have
made him a universal favorite. The bride
is one OF our most beautiful young ladies
the very incarnation of enrapturing
charms and witcheries.
Our admirably equipped graded school.
under the efficient management of Sup
erintendent Mangum, is growing in popu-
larity and public esteem, and has al
larger number OF pupils than ever before
in its history. The new principal, Prof.
Gray King has won golden opinions from
all, and Wilson felicitates itself upon hav-
ing such superb gentleman and profound
scholar in our school. To praise the
learned Mangum is to carry coal to New
CASTLE for his reputation is as brilliant
as the stars that gem the coronet of
night as she goes on her glistening path
way through the skies
Our tobacco market is now in full blast,
and big breaks are had every day. The
prices are good. and the farmers seem
well pleased with the sales. Our expert
enced warehousemen are wide awake to
the interest Of the farmer. and guard it
with Jealous care and the most jealous
energy, and that is the reason the weed
brings in Wilson the very highest price
obtainablc anywhere.
Mr.. l.. e. Cooper, brainy gentleman of
most excellent judgment-yea, one of the
finest business men in this country-says
the tobacco crop will be Short but a
blessing to the farmer. as it will make
prices higher. $50 mote it be-"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-22
ON HIS OLD STAMPING GROUND.
Bryan Makes a Canvass Of His Former Cor :
gressional District
(By The Associated Press J

Weeping Water, Neb. Sept. 21.-Wil-
liam Jennings Bryan today conducted a
canvass of MS old Congressional district.
He left Lincoln at o'clock. At Elmwood
he took a carriage and drove twenty miles
across the country to Syracuse in Oloe
county. He spoke to large assemblage
of people there, and when he concluded he
made another twenty mile drive to Weep
ing Water. He spoke here tonight TO a
large and attentive audience. The speech
was addressed mainly to Republicans ard
was an appeal to them to consider the
new questions presented in the campaign
without regard to past party affiliations
or prejudice. He paid special attention
to the increase Of the army and the Phil
ippine question.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-22
A TWELVE DAYS sTOPPAGE.
To be Recommended to English Mills Using
American Cotton.
lRy the Assoclated Press. }

Manchester, England, Sept. 21.-At a
meeting of cotton sDinners here today it
was decided to recommend that all mem
bers of the trade using American cotton
stop their mills for the first II working
days OF October
The vote was nearly unanimous. The
mode of carrying out the resolution was
left to the discretion of the individual
manufacturers. 1t is estimated that If
it is Loyalty supported, the consumption
of the cotton in question will be reduced
by 10000 bales.
The action of the spinners today was in
response to a circular issued by the en-
ployers federation asking for II days
stoppages which was not as definite as
wished on account of the varying cir
cumstances OF the mills.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-22
MCKINLEY RETURNS TO CANTON.
He Will Take no Active Part in the Cam
paign.
tBy the Associated Press.)

tBy The Associated Press)
Washington. Sept. 21.-President Nc
Kinley, accompanied by Secretary Cortel-
you. left Washington at 7;45 o'clock this
evening for Canton, Ohio
The President has not made up his mind
how long he will remain in Canton. 1t
will depend largely upon developments in
the Chinese situation. 1t can be stated
positively that he will not take any ac-
tive part in the campaign and will not
make campaign speeches. He will make
no public speeches whatever according to
the present program, and he will not
make any campaigning tour of any sort,
despite the reports Of movement to
try to persuade him to take such action.
There likewise will be no receptions OF
visiting delegations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-22
Mckinley Receives Odd Fellows.
(By the Associated Prcss.)

Washington, Sept. 21.-several State
delegations which have been attending the
session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, /.
Q. Q. t., at Richmond. Va were re-
ceived by the President in the East Room
OF the White House today The delcga-
tions aggregated 1,50O members OF the
order, 800 of whom were in uniform. Cen
eral E. M. Emerson, Department COM
mander of Massachusetts, and General M.
A. Ramey. Department Commander OF
Iowa, were in charge Of the visitors.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-22
BRYAN CANCELS DATES.
He Will Speak in the East on Dates Set For
Speeches in Illinois.
(By the Associated Press. J

Chicago, Sept. 21.--William Jennings
Bryan has cancelled all his dates in
Illinois and will make speeches in the
East instead. The dates for Illinois, Oc-
tober Sth and 9th, were cut out of the can
didate's itinerary today.
Chairman Jones brought from the, East
such glowing reports Of the chances for
Democratic success there that it has been
decided to concentrate heavy work in the
so-called doubtful States. Mr.. Bryan may
be prevailed upon to speak in Delaware,
Maryland and West Virginia, as we'll as
New York.