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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27
Policy FIOuriShinx.

While the slot machines are closed,
and other gambling devices stopped
the game of policy seems to have taken
on new life and at present no less ttan
three policy writer's of Wheeling are
visiting the city daily, and all appar-
emily doing a good business. Many
dollars from this city go to Wheeling
each day and seldom any of it returns.
This gambling vice would not be so
bad if only men played it, but at pres
ent the money of young boys is taken
in just the same. Would it not be well
for the authorities to look into this
matter and see if there cannot be
found some measure to stop this sort
of gambling. Strangers who come into
the city and offer goods for sale are
promptly arrested and fined and com.
PEELED to take out license. Why, then,
should men come into the city and for
their money only be given a slip of
paper to show that they have given
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27

English reports have credited them
with being.
The most likely explanation, how
ever, especially considering the strange
ease with which Spion Kop was taken
from the Beers, seems to be that Gen.
Warren simply fell into another Boer
trap, attractively baited, and recognize
ing the fact, has done his best to beat
a mastery retreat" as quickly as pos
sible. He was not able to do this,
however, before the Beers had inflicted
heavy loss upon him-Spion Kop, in
stead of commanding the advanced
positions, as alleged, evidently being
completely at the mercy of Boer artil-
lery.
The incident is additional evidence
of the superiority of Boer strategy,
while it effectually disposes Of Spion
Kop as a point of vantage for the relief
of Ladysmith.
Meanwhile, Gen. Butler seems to
have been fought to a s~tandstill, and
the outlook for the relief of Lady
smith grows darker than ever.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27

wages of labor. in the profits Of in
dustry, nor in the value of products or
property have begun to justify the In
crease of % cents on the dollar re-
ported by the State assessors.
The mere presentation of these facts
and figures shows the absurdity OF
this increase.
How many wage-earners and farm
ers in Ohio county have had their
wages or earnings increased in this
period % per cent? Yet Oh the farm
ers and w-age-earners will fall the bulk
of the burden of taxation, which is al
ways passed on to the last man. Let
us ask especially how many Ohio
county farmers have had their ability
to pay taxes increased SO per cent.
which is the increase throughout the
country districts?
Beyond one or two counties in the
State, where peculiar and extraordin-
airy conditions may have prevailed,
there is nothing like the increase OF
taxable valuation that has been sad
died on Ohio county to be found, while
in many counties substantial decreases
are reported.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27
THE BRITISH

The sudden abandonment by the
British of Spion Kop. the alleged
Boer stronghold and point of vantage,
which was believed to be the key to
Eadysmith, is one of the most signii-
cant features of Buffers campaign. 1t
would seem to show that Gen. Butler
is at the end of his tether. that his
plans have been fully developed but
have miscarried at the crucial point.
The easy ~recapture of Spion Kop
by the Beers after the British
had seized and entrenched themselves
therein would seem to show either that
the British forces were desperately
weakened or that the Beers are better
at storming fortified positions than the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27

Paul Thomas, who recently went to
Titusville, Florida. for his health,
writes back that he finds the climate
very fine ana thinks it will be OF much
benefit to his health. In his letter he
stated that in the last few days he
had been spending his time in pick
ing oranges. His many friends will be
glad to know he is so well pleased in
his new place.
Charles A. Hamilton has secured the
contract for furnishing plans for the
remodeling of the business blocks at
Wellshnrg, w. Va.
A. j. Smith returned last night from
Pittsburg.
ArEsteln & Wolf opened up their
store yesterday. after having been
closed for about two months. Their
many friends are glad to see them
back in business again and wish them
success.
Howard Smith left yesterday for
Cadiz to spend a few days with friends.
Nathna Hunker was picked up by
Officer Bailey Thursday night, drunk,
and was landed in Jail. The Mayor
fined him the usual 81 and costs.
Paw Paw Sam was taken to St.
Clairsville yesterday by Marshal Lin
demuth, where Sam will stay for sew
eral days in the county Jail.
The social given by the Young Peo-
pies Society at the Presbyterian
Church last evening was largely at
tended, and the entertainment fur
nished was very good. All had a very
enjoyable time.
E. H. Rider will leave for Pittsburg
to-day in the interest of the Stanton
Heater Company.
Charles Williams and John A. Moore
are in Columbus attending a meeting
OF the Shriners.
Thos. Shelton, a brother of Superin-
tendent Shelton, is in the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27
OUTRAGEOUS ASSESSMENT.

The Intelligencer ~endeavors to ex-
cuse the twenty-three per cent aver
age increase in the recent State valua-
tion of taxable property in Ohio coun-
ty by quoting the wide range of the
changes made in other counties heard
from, which is all the way from GA
per cent increase in Tucker to IA per
cent decrease in Jefferson.
What our neighbor aims to eluci-
date or prove by these figures is not
apparent. Extraordinary conditions of
development or retrogression in some
other counties, or the extraordinary
incompetence of the assessors, which
ever it may be, certainly cannot be
cited as a justification of the out
rageous increase in the assessment in
Ohio county any more than rank fav-
oritism or the reverse in other parts
of the State could be made to justify
The apparent fragrant discrimination
against this county
Doubtless extraordinary changes
have taken place in a few counties of
the State which may justify a very
great increase of the taxable valua-
ton of their property. For instance,
whole towns have sprung up in Tucker
in the past ten years. AS to this we
have nothing to do. But every intelli-
gent man in Ohio county knows that
the taxable valuation of property in
this county has not increased in the
past decade an average of 20 per cent,
or anything like those figures. The
valuation of city property in Wheel
ing has not increased IS per cent in
that time any more than the valuation
of country property has increased SO
per cent, as shown by the assessors
books.
What has happened in the past ten
years to cause the value of property
here to rise an average of % per cent?
In 1898 we had a disastrous financial
panic, from which we had scarcely be-
gun to recover before the country was
visited by another costly period of de-
preston three years later, in 1896,
when values were again sacrificed. 1t
Is only at the end of the decade that
w are beginning to see daylight again
md to recover lost ground
Neither the increases In the
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mass will be held ct ( !. %. and 10 =
m, and yespers and benediction st
7:30 p. m, Sunday school win open
at 8 q. m.



The members of the Young Peoples
Society of the Lutheran Church will
meet next Tuesday evening to rehearse
their play, "Fisherman's Luck" to be
given at the Bridgeport Opera House
on the evening of February 6.
1t is learned from a reliable source
that the property of Mrs. Keck. in
the North End, was purchased by the
National Tube Company for $500, on
Thursday. The newly acquired ground
is said to be in line with other prop
erty purchased at various times dur
ing the past several months, with a
view of making an extension to the
Riverside mill.
Mrs. B. F. Peabody, of Glendale, was
here visiting relatives yesterday.
The Aid Society of the Lutheran
Church is arranging for a bazaar, to
be given some time during the coming
month.
The employees of the Wheeling steel
plant will receive their wages to-day.
Mrs. George Vance has departed for
Warrington, where she will visit her
daughter.
The funeral of the late Mrs. James
Barrett will take place from the fam
fly residence on Water street, this
morning at 9 O'Clock. Regular mass
will be held at the ST. Johns Church,
and the interment will be at Mt. Cal
vary cemetery.
Prof. C. E. Carrigan is arranging a
dramatic entertainment, which will be
given by a number of local people Of
talent in the ear future.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27
Editor McEidowney poin. Wen.

IhcAlhuoNney DOfnS wen.
Editorial Corr. Wetzel Democrat.
We are doing well enough in the
way OF recovering our health, but oh.
how slow seems the progress. A can
Ger cannot be removed, any more than
Rome can be built. in a day. We be-
lieve that the last portion has been
eradicated from our system, but it
takes days and days to get well after
that, to r~ecuperate and to recover. The
mar who is cured of cancer by this
method. and we believe it to be the
only method, earns his life. His suf-
ferings entitle him to the right to live.
What days of anguish and pain, what
nights of suffering and unrest he must
undergo! But if a a gain the whole
world and lose his life it profteth him
nothing. For what would a mar not
give in exchange for his life,
Let me thank. once for all and with
out special mention, the many good
people who have sent to me their ex-
pressions of sympathy. Politics has
not interfered. Some of the kindest
and sincerest wishes have come from
Republicans. We are all brethren.
The same glorious sur is above our
heads and the same dear and blessed
country protects us. Nc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27
DIED..

M'KELVEY-On Thursday, January 18th,
1900, at 7:25 O'Clock p. m, VIM. p. Nickel
vey. in his 42nd year.
Funeral services will be held at his late
residence, No. IS North York street. Is
land, Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock,
Friends of the family invited. Interment
on Monday, January 18th, 1900, at St
Clairsville, Ohio. Train will leave the c..
L. & W. depot at Bridgeport at 10 a. m.
BARRETT-On Thursday, January 25th,
1900, at $50 o'clock a. m. Annie F.. wife
of James e. Barrett, in her 5Sth year.
Funeral from her late residence, No. All
Water street, Benwood, on Saturday morn
ing at $50 o'clock. Requiem mass at St
Johns Church at 10 o'clock. Friends OF
the family respectfully invited to attend
Interment at Mt. Calvary cemetery.
WAGNER-At 10 O'Clock Thursday
morning. January %. 1900, John. son of Guy
A. and Mary Bankard Wagner, aged 2
months.
Funeral at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon
Interment private. Pittsburg papers copy
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27
MARTINS FERRY.
Local News from the ~Ity of Mills
and Workshops

j. II. Philips Remembered.
Tonight at the Star Theatre, the
employees of the Laughlin Tin Plate
Company and their friends will take
great pleasure in presenting Mr.. ]. r.
Philips, their former manager. with
a magnificent silver chest, with a COM
plete outfit of silver spoons, knives ana
forkstand other silverware. The chest
and contents cost about $3.50. The OBJ
ject of giving this present is to fully
complete a silver service given Mr..
and Mrs. Philips when he left the ELL
wood City mill prior to coming to this
city. Mr.. Philips was lately trans
ferred from this city TO Pittsburg.
which was a much better position.
While in the management of the mill
here he made many friends and was
held in high esteem by all the en-
ployes of the mill, and this present is
only a fitting tribute to be paid to the
genial manager. Mr.. Philips will ar
rive here to-day on some special bus
mess and this affair will be quite a
surprise to him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27
BENW0OD.
News Notes of Interest From tn
MARSHALL County Town.

News Notes of Interest from h
MARSHALL Comfy Town.
The agreement reached in the cleo
trio light question between the local
electric light company and the Coun-
Gil is said to be unsatisfactory to some
of the merchants. In speaking OF the
matter yesterday a well-known grocer
stated that he does not consider it just
that all the merchants + requested
to pay the commercial rates for the
use of incandescent lights, which
means an increase of s1.40 in the price
of each additional light over five. For
instance" he continued, "the grocers
in their places of business use only
about half as much electric light as
some of the other merchants that keep
open all night, and therefore ought to
be granted cheaper rates"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27

If it be true that ex-Consul at Pre-
toria Charles E. Macrum, of Ohio, has
become a citizen of the Transvaal Re-
public and comes as President Kru-
gers diplomatic representative to the
great republic of North America,
everything is made clear, especially
Mr.. Macrum's declination to trust his
messages to British. cables or his per-
son to British vessels. He also risks
getting a severe snubbing from Mr..
~Chamberlain's allies in Washington,
d, G..
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27

The Republican leaders in Kentucky
show their hand by filing Frankfort
with Republican militiamen, who have
stacked arms in the vicinity of the
capitol building, and also with armed
mountaineers in the guise of witnesses.
The Republican leaders plainly do NOT
intend to abide by legal procedure, but
to resort to force if the law does not
sustain them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27
NOTICES.

T JAMES N. VANCE, president of The
L, Riverside Iron Works, do hereby certi-
fly that a resolution reading as follows:
THAT this company. The Riverside Iron
ed and its business as a company be discon-
tinued." was unanimously adopted at a
stockholders meeting of The Riverside
Iron Works, held at its principal Office, IN
the 18th day of December, A. ID. 1899.
In Testimony Whereof, | have hereunto
set my hand as such president and afnxeu
Works, this 18th day of December, A. ID.
1899.
de30Satv ]. N. VANCE. President.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27
VIII Beat Any of Them.

PennsbOrO News.
The number of dark horses that are
brushing up for a scoot around the
track in hope that White and Freer
will kill each other off is positively
amazing. But we think Andy Edmis-
ton can trot any of 'em a heat that
will keep then. busy to get past the
distance flag.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27
in Time,

Commencing Sunday, January 2Sth,
Wheeling & Lake Erie trains will
leave Wheeling for Cleveland. Can
ton, Akron, Toledo, Detroit and the
West at 1880 a. M, Ills a. m. and $50
p. m.
Trains for Brilliant, Mingo and
Steubenville at $40 a. m, 11:15 q. M,
3:15 p. M, $50 p. m. and 1890 p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27

0AliSlo oSNA o0oN
transactions with the Standard Oil
! Bank in New York, quotes the New
| York Journal of Commerce, an organ
of the moneyed interests of the
metropolis, as follows:
Instead of being a great favor to the
banks to deposit public funds with them
upon a bond security, the profit is so mod
crate that ii has been repeatedly declined.
The myth that the treasury is conferrlng
great benefits upon certain banks dies
hard. but the spread of knowledge may De
trusted to eXterminate it in the course Oh
time.
This sort of sophistry is too broad.
1t carries it's own reputation.
If Secretary Gage was comforting no
great favor" to the Standard Oil
Bank by placing the Treasury's mill
lions in it's vaults without interest,
to be loaned out at high rates of in
terest on Wall street by the bank, why
| did President Stillman, of this bank, in
urging that these deposits be left a
while longer with the bank, write and
ask the Secretary to glance over
our list of directors and you will see
that we have also GREAT POLITICAL
CLAIMS in view of what was done in
the anvas in 1885,?
Was it pure patriotism that actuated
President Stillman, or was he quoting
his banks great political claims
because he hoped for great favors
from the Secretary of the Treasury?
The organs of Wall street may de-
claim until doomsday, but they will
never convince the people against the
plain facts of this case. To claim
that the banks-'pet banks" Mr.. Nc
Kinley called them when he d%enounc-
ed the Cleveland administration on the
floor of Congress for loaning to many
banks less than half the sum his adj
ministration has loaned chiefly to ONE
bank-to claim that these banks, we
repeat, do not make money out of
government deposits loaned to them
WltlOuI llltlCoI dlu lOdllcu NY JlClu
at high interest, is the height of alb
surdity. 1t has been shown that the
Standard Oil Bank has made millions
loaning these government funds in
Wall street at exorbitant rates of in
terest. Indeed, if Cages scheme to
farm out the $500, OOO, 600 of internal
revenue receipts to this bank should
be carried out, it would make the
Standard Oil concern the dominating
factor in American finance! Is there
no great favor" in this?
1t would seem hat the least the adj
ministration and the bank ring or
gans could do in view of the Treasury
disclosures would be to keep a shame
faced silence. Effort at palliation or
excuse of Cages acts'is simply an af-
front to the intelligence of the coun-
try.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27

l.. n. Tavener for Governor.

Chenille Stranger.
The Kanawha News pays a high
compliment to that renowned and pol
iShed jurist. L.. N. Tavener, and sug-
gests him as the favorite and ideal
Democratic candidate for Governor.
Nothing is too good for Lew Tayen-
ner. He would preside over the des-
TIMES OF the State with an ease and
charm that would add lustre to that
exalted position.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27

There is to be no rest for Gage. The
Senate demands fuller. information con-
corning his transactions with the Stand
ard Oil Bank than he has yet given.
Republican Senators decline to publicly
defend Gage, while they do not hest
tate to condemn him in private.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27

The Chicago News has published in
book form the illustrations that have
appeared in its columns for a year.
1t makes an attractive and interesting
volume.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27
God Timber.

West Union Record.
Among the many men mentioned
for the Democratic nomination for
Governor is Ron. G.. Wood Daily. of
Elkins. Mr.. Daily is a fine orator and
n of the strongest men in the State,
and would make an excellent candi-
date.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27
Church Services.

At the NJ. E. Church tomorrow SER
vices will be conducted as usual by the
pastor, Rev. S. w. Bent. In the morn
ing he will preach upon the theme,
Goods Dealing With Men Compared
to the Stirring of the Eagles Nest"
In the evening he will deliver a SER
mon to the young people, and his sub
ject will be, "The Good Fight of
Faith" Sunday school will convene
at 2 p. m. At the meeting of the Ep-
worth League in the evening at 6:15
o'clock, the subject, Lessons for
Simon and U.s." will be thoroughly
discussed.
Rev. Paul. Metzenthin will conduct
German services in the morning and
English services in the evening at the
Lutheran Church tomorrow. Sunday
school will convene at 2 p. m.
At the ST. Johns Church tomorrow
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27
WANTED.


AGENTS WANTED-1W,0 900 agents wanted
at once, to sell Life and Work OF Dwight
Written by his son. VIM. r. Moody and
Ira d. Sankey. Liberal terms. freight paid,
credit gwen, outfit free. Write to-day. r..
w. ZIEGLER & CO. 25 Locust, street,
Philadelphia, Pa. Jalfwed,s at,d,V
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MALE HELP WANTED.

ing man for country trade on commission,
Spring season. Good side line. FRANK
d. LA LANNE & CO., Phila., Pa JAZZ, fe3
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Letter List.
Travelling Man Wanted-Frank D. La
lame e. 20.
Notwithstanding Delivery Wagon.
New Goods-H. f. Behrens Co.
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r IsT OF LETTERS

Remaining in the postoffice at Wheeling.
Ohio county, W. Va. Saturday, January
"a. To obtain any of the following thu APP
plicant must ask for advertised letters.
giving date of list:
ladies' List.
Becker. Miss Minnie Morgan. Miss Alice
Burton, Miss louan C.
Bell, Mrs. Frances K. Snyder, Miss May
Cooke, Mrs. Jane Starke, Ida A.
Caster, Mrs. Emma Weir, Miss Annie
Funer. Miss Synthia Wood, Mrs. c. X
Kelly, Mrs. Margaret Wilson. Mrs.
McMurchy, Mrs.
Mary
Gentlemenss List.
Bar, Giovanni Fitzpatrick. r. p.
Bel, James Lacey. Thos. y.
Chrocco, Michele Matthews, Jim.
DAILY, Thomas Movers, Godfrey
DUFFY, Chas. McFadden, A. II.
Fisher, II. X. McC1elland. Darwin
Guisttes, Arch. Overholt, Frank
Hughes, James Raybum. c. G,
Helfenblne, Lewis Richardson, Robert
Hendricks, j. ID. Riggs. S. V.
Huck, NJ. Schmauitz, Harry
ldeVar, Robert Shores, ID. +.
Irwin, n. s. Nrayton, George
Johnston, j. b. Wayt, j.. r..
Miscellaneous.
Agent for Faultles Chemical Co
Habeeb and Bro, T..
Walker and MCGOWAN, Messrs.
GEORGE WISE, r. M.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27

1t seems to be the Beers turn now
to drive the British from copje to copje,
in the language of the English CORE
sDondents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

FINEST cutlery grinding lone right hera
In Wheeling; concaving razors a spec
ialty for barber use: clipper. scissor and
knife work done promptly. prices reasona-
able. Wheeling Scale Works, 1888 Market.
Tel. 965. ja22esb
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Personal.

HAVE FOUND a positive crre for
drunkenness. Can be given secretly. Will
gladly tell you what it is. Don't send
money. MRS. MAY HAWKINS. Lock
Box K. l.. 1871, Grand Rapids, Mich.
de9satc
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27

away SO much money? II this game
keep& on growing, slot machines would
be better. for at least the small boy
would not be in it.
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Page
sixth Pag,

Just Eighty-One Suits to Sell Before
February 1-Geo. NJ. Shook & Co.
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INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Third Page.
Fourth Page.

Virginia Street Residence for Sale-J. C
Devihe & Co.
Fof Rent-Howard Hazlett & Son.
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WANTED.

WANTED-A good secondhand horse de-
livery wagon. also set of single harness.
Address NJ, care Register. ja27eq
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HELP WANTED.

WANTED-In Wheeling and vicinity. re-
liable, energetic men to sell Teas. Coffees,
Baking Powder, Spices, Extracts, etc.i TO
consumers. Address c.. G.. LYDlCk, Man.
ager Grand Union Tea Company, 400
Fifth avenue, P%ittsburg, Pa ja3Sea
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-27
metropolis, as follows:

banks to deposit public funds with them
upon a pond security, the profit is so mod
crate that it has been repeatedly declined.
The myth that the treasury is conferrlng
hard, but the spread of knowledge may be
trusted to exterminate it in the course of
time