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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-02
Major AIonzo Loring,

The Parish Record, a commendable
monthly publication devoted to the in
terests of the P. E. Church. and I'M
der the immediate management of
Mrs. e. c. Ewing and Mrs. G. A.
Aschman, is out for the current
month. The following brief though
interesting sketch of a prominent cit
izen of the community is extracted
from it's columns:
Major Alonzo Loring was a native
OF Batavia, n. Y, and was born Au-
gust 20, 1920. When quite a youth he
became interested in an iron plant
near his home and thus quite early
became acquainted with the business
in which he was more or less actively
interested throughout his career. In
3 he first visited Wheeling and
soon afterwards settled here and was
employed in C. H. Senseny's dry
goods store. In 1916, when the Mex
a wal broke out, young Loring.
who was captain of the famous Wheel
ing Blues, went to the front and served
through to the close of hostilities with
credit and gallantry, coming out with
the rank of Major.
In 1864 Major Loring became identi-
fed with a company, which bought the
benwood Iron Works from the Nel-
leys, and he was the new concerns
secretary until 1892, when the consol-
idation known as the Wheeling Steel
and Iron Company was formed. In
1892 he was elected director in the new
company and continued in that posi-
ton until his illness made it impossi-
BILE for him TO attend the frequent
meetings of the board of directors.
He was also stakeholder and interested
in many other enterprises.
In 1862 Major Loring married Mrs.
Mary Chapline Patterson, relict OF
James Y. Patterson. There were two
children. Minnie and Lucy.
Though Major Loring was not a
member of the church. he was for
twenty-eight years a vestryman of st.
Matthews Church, Wheeling, and
much interested in all church affairs.
He was also a member of the A. f.
and A. NJ, the 1. o. o. F. and Red
Men. He died December s, 1898.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-02
BELMONT CENTRAL BODY
Held q Session Yesterday Which
Was Enlivened by One or Two
acrimonious

The Belmont Central Trades and La
Dor Union met yesterday in regular
session and transacted very little bus
mess. The session was short but be-
came quite spirited at some times. The
matter of the two blacksmiths OF Mar
tins Ferry that were placed on the
unfair list, was brought up for discus
sion and a list of about forty patrons
was read and a resolution passed that
these anne be given to each local in
Martins Ferry and Bridgeport and that
they use their influence to keep patron
age away from these shops. AS to the
Martins Ferry Stage Hands Union. it's
delegates were not admitted into this
body and for this union a charter will
be secured so as to put them on regular
standing.
A lively discussion came up from a
charge made against the carpenters
and joiners' union, by the painters and
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-02

decorators union. In this discussion
many members were involved and at
times the debate was very warm and
almost resulted in some personal
charges, but were saved from being
stated by a speech from the chair,
which was so reasonable that the body
became reconciled, but did not keep
down harsh words that were said dur
ing the debates.
Vice President Lewis of the U. M.
w. of A., gave the delegates a good
talk on unionism and asked all to give
a helping hand to the body; be a union
of all unions and all work together,
and that the result would be a grand
rally of all workingmen to enter into
unions. Mr.. Lewis also stated that the
strike of the machinists would soon be
settled and that same would be salts
factory. After some further talks on
the welfare of the union, the body adj
journed to meet April 18th at the usual
time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-02
Piano Bargains.

We offer as bargains this week one
Krell Piano, walnut case. in fine con-
dition, one McEwen Piano, ebonized
case, in good condition. Call and see
them and you will admit that they are
bargains at the price at which we
offer them. F. W. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-02
Piano bargains.

We offer as bargains this week one
Krell Piano, walnut case. in fine con-
dition. one McEwen Piano, ebonized
case, in good condition. Call and see
them and you will admit that they are
bargains at the price at which We
offer them. f. w. BANNER CO.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-02

Liberty Bicycles. $50, $40, $50, $50.
Brass lined tubing; tool steel bear
ings, tempered, ground accurately and
FURNISHED. Special sprockets and
hubs. Jason C. Stamp. New Store, 112S
Market street, Peabody Building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-02
Piano Tuning.

After moving, your plano will 10
doubt need overlooking to see If It is
in proper tune. We employ one but
experts in u tuning department.
+. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-02

Ideal Bicycles, 500. $3.50, s25. $50.
Jason C. Stamp, New Store, 1928 Mar
ket street, Peabody Building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-02

Mrs. Kate HandIan's Millinery
Opening Tuesday and W~ednexday
April Sd and 4th, City Bank Building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-02

Millinery Opening Wednesday
April Attn THE FAVORITE, III6
Main Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-02

Easter Opening Carts, Wednes-
day and Thursday, at 1901 Jacob st.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-02

Spring and Summer Opening We'd
nesday, April 18th.
l.. n. SOMEHOW.
The Leading MilIiner, HOS Main st.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-02

in influence for good. great in love.
great in the greatness of the Christ"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-02

Opening Wednesday. swnbackcr's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-02

Mrs. Kate Handlan's Millinery
Opening Tuesday and Wednesday,
April 3D. and 4th, City Bank Building.
Easter Opening Carts, Wednes-
day and Thursday, at 1901 Jacob st.
Opening Wednesday. Swabncker's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-02

great work before 1t. 1t depends upon
the churches for It's financial support.
Only about X Of our churches last
year gave to its support. yet we made
a good showing.
We have Al State Missionary Socie-
ties. These do missionary work In
their respective States. All these last
year raised a good amount, and In full
it was s165 900. West Virginia has
such a society. Its largest support
comes from the churches in the Pan
Handle District.
This Board was first organized
in 1888. Receipts, 1883. s712.S0;
1893, $21.So2; 1899. s39.647.0S, a
larger net gain than in any previous
year. The amount of this permanent
fund is now over $4,000. 1t will be
over a quarter of a million before the
close of 1900. This is one of the most
important missions of our people. Let
US support 1t.
Organized about 4 years ago. Re-
ceipts, 1899, &c. AS; 4 years, SIG, 3d.
81. In 1899. s5.S27.3s was paid out for
relief. Assisted 1os needy persons, in
Guiding 35 ministers and their wives,
also "a widows OF deceased ministers
and Is children whose fathers died
young. But in its infancy, yet, very
worthy of our help.
The Foreign Missionary Society was
organized in October, 1875; tie coming
October will be the Silver anniversary.
his society does its work in foreign
fields. 1t has a great history; and
hight is its future. 1t has 229 mis-
bionaries at work in the field. besides
rative helpers. 1t aims TO raise $780,
600 this year. 1t will do it easily. Re-
ceipts: 1876, 81, TOO 5; 1880, s12, IA. 90;
1885, $30,260.1 10; 1890, SGT, 750.49; 1896,
s~S3,514.O3; 1898, 13o,925.7O; 1899, $751;
727.3S. The totals for missions in
1Soq was as follows.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-27
QUAY DEFEATED.
Declared Not Entitled to Seat in the
Senate. -.

Declared Not Entitled to Seat in the
Senate.
WASHINGTON, April 25.-The resolu-
ton declaring NJ. s. Quay not entitled
to seat IN the senate was adopted by
the following vote:
Yeas-Allen, Bacon, Bard, Bate,
Berry, Burrows, Butler, Clay, Cock
rell, Culbertson, Hale, Harris, Heit-
field, Hawlev, Jones of Arkansas, Lind
say, Mcbride, McCumber, McEnery,
Mcmillan, Martin, Money, Platt of
Connecticut, Proctor, Quarles, Ross,
Simon, Teller, Tillmau, Turley, Turner,
Vest, 4Wellington-33. ,G ~ at
Nays:--Allison, Baker, Carter,
Chandler, Clark of Wyoming, Cullom,
Daniel, Davis, Deboe, Foraker, Frye,
Gear, Hansborough, Jones of Nevada,
McComas, McLaurin, Mason, Morgan,
Nelson, Penrose, Perkins, Plat of New
York, Scott, Sewall, Shoup, Spooner,
Stewart, Sullivan, Taliaferro, Warren,
Wetmore, Wolcott-32.
Pairs were announced as follows, the
first named in each instance being
favorable to Mr.. Quay. and the second
opposed to him: ..-..,.5,szss
Pritchard with Gallinger, Depew
with Hanna, Foster with Kean, Lodge
with Thurston, Kenney with Caffery,
Elkins with Chiffon. Fairbanks with
Mallory, Hoar with Pettus, Kyle with
Rawlins.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-27
BRITISH CLAIM A VICTORY.

Say Brabant and Hart Turn Position Of
Beers.
. LONDON, April 25.-The report that
the seige of Wepener had been practi-
cally raised was apparently premature.
The Boer attack upon Colonel Dali
gety's northern position as described
from Maseru, was probably final at
tempt to rush the garrison before Sc
curing safe retreat, and, as Colonel
Dalgety successfully repulsed the at
tack, little further anxiety is felt on
his account. Lord Roberts has now
spread a net with some 10000 or more
men and $50 guns, covering the whole
western semi-circle around Wepener,
while General Hamilton has occupied
the waterworlis, practically without
opposition. Lord Roberts reports
that General Brabant and Hart have
turned the position occupied by the
Beers at Wepener, and it is now be-
licved they cannot ESCAPE.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-27

The free town library, one Of the
best educational gifts to the nineteenth
century to the world, bids fair In
the twentieth century to become still
more than it is now . stimulant to
intellectual progress. Collections Of
books for the scholar and the rich
there have been from the earliest
times; but library belonging to the
whole community, rich and poor.
learned and ignorant, laboner and pro-
fessional man, is purely a product Of
the last half century. Fifty years
ago there were about score In Mas
sachusetts. Today all but seven Of
her $50 towns have a free library. In
the whole country there are not less
than 10000 such Libraries. But a
mere collection Of books, without q
faithful librarian, however valuable,
IL like an undeveloped nine, practice
ally Of no use. The town librarian Is,
iike the library itself, a product Of the
closing century, and has become new
intellectual leader in the community.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-27
SUED FOR $4,000.

Standard Oil Company Defendant in a
Big Suit.
DEs MONIES, April 27.-Attorney f.
S. Dunshee has fled in the district
court a suit for $4,000 against the
Standard Oil Company for alleged
damages sustained by the Crystal Oil
Company, of Des Moines, in which the
plaintiff alleges that amount of dam
ages was brought on by the destruc-
ton of the plaintiffs business. The
suit is entitled f. s. Dunshee VS.. the
Standard Oil Company, Milton Storer,
John D. Stewart, Lee Ellington. In
his petition, plaintiff states that the
Standard Oil Company is the most
wealthy, influential and potent cor
poration in this country or elsewhere.
and possesses vast power and influence
in the city of Des Moines.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-27
DE VETS DoRP OCCUPIED.
General Chermside Takes Possession
without Opposition.

General Chermside Takes Possession
without Opposition.
LONDON, April 26.-The war office
has received the following from Lord
Roberts: .".s .-s ..E -.,a b..
'.BLoEMFoNTEIN, April 25.-Po]e-
Carew's division reported at Roodekop
yesterday evening without casualties.
Its advance was covered by cavalry
and horse artillery, which drove back
the enemy with heavy loss, their dead
being left on the ground. The mount
ed troops halted for the night at Groot-
fontein and at 1870 this morning were
crossing Modder river at Valsbank in
accordance with my instructions to
French to place himself astride the
enemy's lines of retreat. French's ar
rival near Modder evidently, however,
alarmed the Beers, who evacuated
their strong position near DeWet's
Dorp during the night and it was oc-
cupied by Chermside's division this
morning. Mounted infantry drove the
enemy off the kopjes in the neighbor-
hood of the water works without cas-
ualties on our side" @'a,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-27
WRIGHT FOUND GUILTY.
Muscatine Man Must Suffer for Murde
of Mrs. Mary Crippen.

Muscatine Man Must Suffer for Murder
Of Mrs. Mary Crippen.
MuscAT1NE, April 27.-The jury in
the case of George Wright returned
verdict of guilty of murder in the first
degree and fixed his sentence for life
in the penitentiary. This was Wright's
second trial. Last July Wright shot
and killed Mrs. Nellie Crippen, the
attractive young wife Of a planning
mill foreman, with whom he had
maintained secret relations for some
time. The crime was committed upon
the eve of the departure of the woman
and her husband for a new home in
another state, the fatal shot being
fred while the woman stood in the
doorway of her home in the presence
of her husband and seven witnesses.
Wright has family, His attorneys
pleaded insanity. 49, ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-27

In Europe there are many young
men whom fate has destined to be
the rich men of the next century. For
q long time it was supposed that Lord
Belgrave. who inherited the wealth OF
the Duke Of Westminster, would head
the list, but since the dukes death 1t
Il reported that his fortune has been
greatly overestimated. At present
this young man is but 20 years Of age,
but it will not be many years before
he will become one of the richest men
in the world, according to accepted
belief in England. At the same time
he has succeeded to every rank in the
British peerage from baron to duke.
"a we'll as to three of the finest estates
In the united kingdom, and racing
stable that cannot be surpassed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-27

Consular reform Us brought per-
ceptibly nearer than it ever was before
by the action of congressional COM
mittees. Both in the Senate and In the
House OF Representatives. favorable
report has been made upon bills deal
ing with the organization Of the con-
sular service. The bills differ IN de-
tails. but are one in purpose. They
aim to make the foreign service OF the
United States something like q pro-
fession, for which men may TT them
selves with a reasonable assurance OF
finding employment, and from which,
when their fitness has been proved.
they may not be dislodged by political
caprice or the restless ambition OF
some one who wants place. ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-27
i fHE sEW IN lO|y a
sPEOPLE's PAkTY.

Coavsation at Des IIoihes % select
NationAl Delegates.
DIES MONIES, April Is. The peoples
party OF Iowa held . state convention
In Observatory hall yesterday to select
delegates to the national convention,
which is to be held at Cincinnati May
o. L. H. Weller, of Nashua, was
chairman, and A. w. Kicker, Of Lone
Tree, secretary Of the convention. As
members Of the national committee
from Iowa, the convention elected l..
II. Weller, a.. W. Kicker and Z. N.
Morris. Delegates were selected as
follows: LII. Weller, Nashua; Chas.
A. Lloyd, Muscatine; A. W. Kicker,
Iowa City; J. O. Beebe, Burlington; +.
A. j. Gray, Wilton; s. w. Coomber,
Cedar Falls; Orville Potter, Fredericks-
burg; c. Wirth, Van Horn; j. R. Nor
man, Abba; S. Z. Tucker, Abba; 7. G.
Wheeler, Des Moines; Andrew Macom-
Der, Ord; c. A. Wickes, Davis City; J.
F. Syp, Alton; A. NJ. Hutchinson,
Council Bluffs; William Murray,
Wiota; NJ. E. Smith, Fort Dodge; A.
Norellus, Kiro; Fred Hunt, Alta, and
w. w. Smith, Hartley. The conven-
ton adopted no platform except to re-
affirm the national platforms of 1892
and 1896, and to add the following
resolutions: s.
1--WE deplore the conditions OF war existing IN,
South Africa and the Philippines, where fmpe-
rinl governments are seeking to deprive the in
habitants OF their right to liberty and self-gov-
eminent and desire to express our sympathy
with the defenders OF home and liberty every
where whether the race be brown or white"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-27

There is general desire for de-
cision by the Supreme Court Of the
United States to determine the ques-
ton whether the new island possess
eions are a part Of the United States,
or its property. It was thought that
q suit brought by New York firm Of
importers to recover duties paid on
Puerto Rican goods might furnish =
basis for the desired Interpretation;
but this suit has been halted by the
refusal of the lower court to grant the
Injunction which was applied. for. A
case has now arisen at San Francisco.
occasioned by the collection Of ton
mage dues on vessels from Hawaii. In
the same manner as from foreign
countries, which may afford an oppor-
tunity for the settlement Of the broad
constitutional question.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-27
THE DEMOCRATIC ISSUES.
Anti-Imperialism and Anti-Trusts Lead
ing Questions.

Anti-Imperialism and Anti-Trusts Lead
ing Questions. g f..
New YORK. April 25.-Following is a
summary of the replies from twenty
three democratic national committee
men to the Journal and Advertisers
questions regarding the campaign
issues and candidates:
Anti-imperialism as the leading issue,
2l; antitrust as the leading issue, 2l;
the money question as the leading
issue, l6; anti-militarism as the lead
ing issue, 6. >.-..@ 49,. ....
The Chicago platform will be re-
affirmed, 20; non-committal as to Chi
cago platform, 3. -. ..... 49,.
Dewey's candidacy not taken serious
ly, II; Dewey's candidacy would not
hurt Bryan, II. .>....f
Bryan by reclamation, 8; Bryan
unanimously or on first ballot, 10. Is.
Admiral Schley for vice-president, ?;
no personal choice for vice-president,
Is; Cumming, Sulzer, Van Wyck, Will
]iams. Pattison and Daniel for vice
president, each /. F's-,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-27
BRITISH SUFFER DEFEAT.
Bulletins From Pretoria Give Beers the
- Best Of 1t. .--

Bulletins From Pretoria Give Beers the
- Best OF 1t. --
PRETORIA: April 25.-An official bull
letin issued here saws: 17
THE federals continue fighting at
Wepener and have captured herd of
Brabant's cattle and horses. ,Dewett's
losses at Dewet's Dorp were one killed
and six wounded. Twenty British
were captured. The British appear to
be retiring beyond Dewet's Dorp.
Cronje reports that with a strong COM
mando he has attacked the British
northeast of Boshof. A heavy engage
ment followed and the British were
driven from kopje to kopje. The fed
erals displayed great courage and reso-
luton and chased the enemy in the di-
rection of Boshof. Only two burghers
were wounded. The British lost three
killed and left three wounded. Eight
prisoners are in the hands of the
burghers." ~. -a--
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-27
NET FAILED TO WORK.
Beers Leave wepener and Escape to the
North. - r. ~.

Beers Leave wepener and Escape to the
North.
LONDON, April 26.-It is now appar-
ent that the chances of Lord Roberts
catching the retreating Beers in net
are very slender. The Beers have
everywhere retired at the first pressure
of the British advance, and the hope
that Gen. Rumble would be able to in
duce them to remain at DeWet's Dorp
until they had been forced to fight or
to surrender has been disappointing.
No attempt was made to pursue the
commando and others retiring from
Wepener.
LONDON, April o6.-The war office
has issued the following from Lord
Roberts, dated Bloemfontein, April rs,
1928 p. M: 800 ST.
''The enemy retired from the front
of Wepener last night and this morn
ing fed northeasterly along the Lady
brand road. Their number was be-
tween four and five thousand"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-27

A recent review of the progress OF
the University of Illinois reveals tho
eact that there are six different COL
lages and four schools united under
one head. These are the College OF
Agriculture. College of Literature and
Arts, College Of Science, College OF
Engineering, College of Law, College
OF Medicine, the School Of Library
Science. School Of Pharmacy, School OF
Music and the Preparatory School. The
following official figures indicate the
remarkable growth of the institution
In number Of students, during the last
thirteen years: 1898, ST.: 1888.
go; 1ss9-90, 469; 1s9o-91, $40; 1922.
$50; 1894, ia; 1s94-95, $40; 1855.
SIS; 1867, 1,075; 1898, 1855: 1885,
%, 1924; $4,000, $3.50. ...,,.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-27
ErR y rAr ! 'oivEN OEF ICTt ~
assrStsry Rsst Replies e kssolstiohs ~ q
che senate. a

SECRETARY Rest Replies e kssolstion a ri ~
the senate.
WAsHINaToN, April n. Secretary q
War Root sent to the senate his reply
70 the resolution, Of April q, as 70
whether officers Of the United States
army in Cuba or Porto Rico have re-
ceived any compensation for their ser
vices there other than the compensa-
ton to which they were entitled by
law to receive as salary and allow
ances; and il SO asking the names and
rank Of the officers and the amounts
received by them. The reply in part
follows: .
Pursuant to the orders of the secre-
tary of war, dated respectively March
l, 1899, April 10, 1899, and May 9. 1899,
copies of which are annexed hereto,
allowances have been paid four officers
Of the army who have been required to
live in the city of Havana and to per-
form important civil functions in con-
nection with the administration OF the
government of Cuba, as follows:
TO the military governor OF Cuba, at
the rate of 81, 800 per year.
To the military governor OF Havana,
at the rate of SIS, 900 per year.
10 the collector of customs for the
island Of Cuba, at the rate of 81, 800 per
year.
TO the treasurer of the island of
Cuba, at the rate of 81 800 per year.
These payments were.in addition to
the salary and allowances which the
said officers were entitled to as such to
receive out of the treasury OF the
United States. am not aware OF any
other payments of the character des-
cribed in the resolution to any officers
in Cuba. annex hereto a report re-
ceived some months since from the
headquarters, division of Cuba, show
ing that none other have been made.
The payments have been made month
~ from the dates stated in said orders
until the present time.
No allowances have been made to
any officers in Porto Rico other than
the statutory salary and allowances
out of the treasury of the United
States. Ia A.. -asy Elag
The said payments were authorized
by the president of the United States
upon oral advice of the attorney gen.
eral, that the same were in all respects
lawful. .--.. n