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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14

President Mckinley, it is announced,
has decided to withdraw all American
troops from China. 1t does not, how
ever, absolutely follow that he will do
so, for the only stable thing about the
Canton Mandarin is his instability Be-
ing dependent upon the trusts and the
Would-be empire builders for his con-
vlctions, he is necessarily everything
by turns and nothing long" What is
criminal aggression" to him to-day
may be plain duty" tomorrow. What
ever moral and intellectual stamina he
once possessed has been surrendered to
Mark Hanna, and it is the strong and
selfish face of this man, not Mckinley s,
that ought to stare from the campaign
button OF the good and unthinking Re
publican. 1t is not innate depravity
but lack of backbone that ais him
However, it is to be hope that his bosses
will permit him to stick to his present
Chinese policy. The mixing up with
the imperialistic robbers was a bad job
at the best, and the only sensible thing
now to do is to sever relations with the
wicked partners and clear out Of the
Flowery Kingdom as quickly as posi-
bic. To remain there is to run the risk
of getting into war which the jeai-
ousies or plumbers of European land
grabbers is likely as not to bring about.
The best and safest open door" is that
eF.idcif ieaJs from Jtfe path of entangling
alliances.
1t is well that the President has or
dered American troops out of China.
1t is a step in the right direction, and
looking towards placing our govern
ment on it's original foundations. We
have no business with conquering arm
les abroad. AS Mr.. Bryan lately said:
A firm adherence TO the American pol
icy of justice and fair dealing will not
only set an example to othef nations,
but will give to our citizens residing in
China the best promise OF security. 1t
will be better for our merchants to
have It known that they seek trade only
where trade is aqually advantageous.
1t will be better for our missionaries
to have it known that they are preach
ing the gospel Of love and not the fore
runners of fleets and armies"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
MAINE NEARLY COMPLETE.

Republican Majority Has Been Cut
Down to 33,245.
LEWISTON, Me-, September 13.-Re-
turns received from all but two of the
251 cities, towns and plantations in the
State show the following vote for Gov
ernor: Hill, Rep, 1856; Lord, Dem,
1891; Rogers, Pro, 3,1O7; Leermond,
Socialist, ass. Republican, plurality
33,245.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
ment among Iowa Democrats.

ment among Iowa Democrats The
Germans have accepted the Democratic
position on Imperialism and militar-
ism seriously, and there is universal
movement among them towards Bryan.
For the first time in the history OF Iowa
politics the Germans and Irish seem
to have joined hands to support the
Democratic party. Chairman Weaver,
of the Republican State committee,
seems to have good and sufficient rea-
son for the alarm he is sounding lest
Iowa shall do the heretofore unheard-
OF thing-get into the Democratic col
umn.
Former Governor James B. McCreary.
chairman of the Democratic central
committee of Kentucky, says:
THE Democrats have the best State
organization and are the most enfhu-
siastic. they have ever been since l
have known anything of politics in the
State. 1t is proper, however, to say
that the Republicans are well organic
ed and prepared to put up a good fight.
In Kentucky the majority OF white yot-
ers are Democrats; a majority OF the
taxpayers are Democrats; a majority
CT the workingmen are Democrats; a
majority of the farmers, mechanics,
business and professional men are
Democrats. The State has been con-
trolled by Democrats for many years
until Bradley was elected Governor
in 1895. OF course, it is not necessary
to dwell on Taylor and his conduct
and the assassination of Goebel. By
peaceful methods and through legal
tribunals the Democrats have been put
in possession Of every State office. |
Believe that Bryan, Stevenson and
Beckham will carry Kentucky in No
yember by good majorities.
Thomas Kleinogel of Fargo, chair
man OF the Democratic State commit
tee of North Dakota, and NJ. A. WHIP
perman, independent and Democratic
candidate for Governor, were in confer
ence with the national committee this
week in regard to the campaign in
North Dakota. Mr. kleinogel said:
North Dakota is a Republican State,
but owing to local conditions the
prospect for the success of the indie
pendent and Democratic ticket is un-
usually bright"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
WESTERN

Election In Maine
eonrngement for the
1.-The Current Setting
rom the Republicans.
FANS Remarkable Recep-
1t Chicago University-En-
hEing Reports From State
knnixations.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
FOR SALE.

Modern Il roomed dwelling, cor, Twen4
tieth and Chapiine streets, Everything
about this property is In perfect condition..
one OF the best locations in the city for
a doctor.
Six roomed dwelling on Erie street. near
New Jersey. for $3.50. It's a good house,
and viii pay from 1914 10 10 per cent as All
investment, II you don't want TO live ia IL {
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14

Amsmber Of the Faculty will be at
the Institute building daily from
1890 to 1880 a. m, and from 200
TO 800 p. m, where new students
can be enrolled and courses Of study
arranged.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14

Tne above rale Is adjourned 70 saturs
day, September 18th. 1866
GEO. J. MATElfS0N.
sei3es Trustee.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
A HANDSOME PRESENT.

A very pleasant event in the official
life of Justice Charles w. Rustic, of the
county, occurred last night at that gen.
tleman's office on Queen street ex-
tended
Justice Rustic has made friends dur
ing his incumbency as q magistrate,
and they. with the officers connected
with his Office. determined to show their
appreciation. of him by presenting him
with token of their esteem. A black
ebony gold headed cane was settled up
on as an appropriate gift. and the same
was presented to him at the time
stated. the cane bearing the inscrip-
ton: &C w. Rustic. compliments of his
friends, 1900"
MIR. Job P. Manning. In short speech
replete with choice language. acquaint-
ed Mr.. Rustic of the admiration and af-
lection his friends bore for him, closing
with quotation appropriate to the oc-
casion.
Mr.. Rustic responded feclingly, ac-
cepting the gift, which he said should
be the staff upon which he should lean.
Knowing the purity Of friendship and
the -heartedness with which it
was given.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
LATEST NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

4 Examination for Commissions in the
Marine Corps to Be Held To-day.
Lieutenant ii. B. Wilson will so on
duty as inspector of equipment at the
Cramp Ship and Engine Building Com
pary and at the plants of Neafe &,
lIeavy Philadelphia, and Harlan Sc
Hollinssworth. Wilmington, Del.
/ Lieutenant Ct. Kaemmerling is given
additional duty at the naval training
station, Newport r. /.
Lieutenant G. +. Hughes will report
for duty as assistant inspector OF equip
ment at the works of the Cramp Ship
and Engine Building Company and
Neafic e Leavy. Philadelphia, and Har-
Ian & Hollingsworth. Wilmington, Del.
| Examinations for candidates for COM
missions In the marine corps will be
held at the barracks IN this city on
January 9 and February before u
board OF marine corps officers. of which
Major Charles III. Laubheimcr, assist
ant adjutant and Inspector, United
States Marine CORDS, is president.
Fourteen persons have been authorized
j TO appear on January 9 and fourteen
permits for the February examination
t have bten issued. The following are
the candidates for second lieutenancies
in the marine corps who have been
I designated for examination on January
Cd:
1 j. G. beaumont, Maryland; John II.
Muir, District of Columbia; Charles Il.
Taylor Virginia.; Thomas a. Mott,
North Carolina; j. p. Y Gridley, Penn
sylvona; ]. w. Wadleigh. New Hamp-
shire; II. II Lay, at large; Harold
iColvocoresses. at large; III. G. Reisnger,
mt large; II. ID. f. Long at large; S. J.
Is. Gallery, louisiana; Charles Henry
Rich, Massachusetts; Alfred .Adamson.
j. C. lSaumont is son of the late
( Rear Admiral beaumont United States
1 Navy: John T V. Gridley is a son of
the late Captain Charles V. Gridley, of
the navy; S. a. w. Patterson is
graduate of the Naval Academy: j. w.
Wadlesh is son of Captain G. II.
/ Wadleiah. of the navy; Harold Colvo-
coresses Is II son of Lieutenant Com
mander George p. Covocoresses, of the
navy; H. G. Reisinger Is son of Com
mander w. w. Rcslnger, of the navy;
II. D.. Y. Long IS n son of the late
CAPTAIN a. X. Long. comissary Of SUBJ
IStance. United States Army.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
BUSINESS HOUSES BURIED.
"A Large Confagrationsi in the Village OF
tlisS5.9 ltf.5 tfsvtlI o 3 Nit


- Scottsville. 8 ~ &
A few minutes after 10 o'clock Sunday
'Scostsvilie.. just across the city boun-
dairy line. destroying the saloons OF
Messrs. c.. NJ. sturgis and L. l.. Hud-
gins. the two buildings adjoining each
other they bsing Stu tel across tale
Scottsv lie bridge. on the south side of
the road.
The buildings were OF wood and burn
ed pdly. The Indep ndent Eng ne
Company and Hook and adder Com
pany were unable TO get across Scost's
Creek bridge on account of the heat,
ard there b ing no plug within coupling
distance on the western side of the
bridge, and the creek bed dry. thu n G.
men found 1t imposs. BILE to ender as
s.stance.
Mr. Sturgis carried $1,000 insurance
and Mr.. Hudgins 5000 in ance, in tie
agencies of Mr. Z. l.. D hi II OF tn S
ity aud these amounts will prob
ably cover the less.
The origin of the fire Is unknown.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
A STOVE HxPLoDEs.
It Painfully Injuries a Lady and Sets
IS y Fire to the Residence ~

Sunday morning about $50 O'clock
IRE was made in the stove at the res
luence u OF Mrs. j. Rogers, No. 710
washington street. and the cook was
preparing. toRcook breakfast The wa
Ter pipes had all been thawed out and
the water seemed to be running free
~. About 90 clock Mrs. Rogers went
In the kitchen to look after some mat
tiers. There was no one In there at
the time but herself. Just as she adj
vanced to the stove the entire stove
collapsed, flying in every direction.
A portion passed out through two
windows, carrying sash, glass, etc.
with It. A flying stove cover struck
Mrs. Rogers in the stomach, Knocking
her about IL feet, striking her head
against Partition. Knocking her
senseless. During this time the kitch-
en- caught on fire in three places. In
the meantime the Kitchen was flled
with smoke and steam. Her daughter,
May, was in the sitting room and
heard the explosion and ran there and
found her mother down on the floor
nearly smothered with smoke and
steam. She ran to The front door and
screamed for help. Mr.. Gerke. a next
door neighbour. ran In. He was follow
ed by some colored men who were ap-
pealed to. They came in and in a
short while succeeded in putting the
iiiC Jul. LII .tIle TIlC0nllllle MIS-. IkOS-
ers was removed to another portion of
the house. DR.. f. S. Hope was sum-
moned and found that She was badly
bruised abort the stomach, head and
arms, but no bones were broken. Her
injuries, while painful. are not serious.
The damage to the kitchen will amount
TO about $40. The stove could not have
been worse mutilated IL q person had
taken n maui and mashed 1t up. Some
pieces of the stove were thrown forty
feet away; others were buried in the
side of the house. A lock on a door
twenty feet away was split open. The
noise was heard back ON Green street.
Several persons, who heard 1t and saw
The smoke, ran around to assist in put
ting the fire out. Some of the neigh
bors claim that it shook the crockery
in their houses. They thought 1t was
an earthquake. quantity of crock
cry was knocked down in Mrs Rog
FRS house and was broken. The loss
~ all will amount to about s1T5.
The escape OF Mrs. Rogers from
death was almost miracle.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
A WONDERFUL POOL PLAYER.
Fred. B. Hall and B. c. Dozier to Play
a, Match Game.


The billiard parlor OF Browns Hotel
was crowded with gentlemen last night,
all. eager to witness the playing Of Mr..
Fred. B. Hall. the wonderful pool ex-
pert. The large number of spectators
were in no wise disappointed, for Mr..
Hall fully sustained the great reputa-
ton which had preceded him.
He is said to be the champion exhi-
bition pool player of the world, and his
performance last n ght at Browns was
of the very highest order, he making
the most difficult and intricate shots
with ease and grace. which added brill
iarcy to his excellent playing. He un-
doubtedly deserves the title which has
been conferred upon him through his
mastery of the cue and worries.
Mr.. Halls advent in this city has
brought about a very interesting pool
match. This gentleman and the cele-
brated pool player OF Norfolk, Mr.. b. G.
Dozier, have been matched e play a
match game of pool for purse OF $500
side, $50 points.
Mr.. Charles H. Brown Is managing
the match, and through his efforts Ar
mory Hall has been secured. and will
BE- comfortably arranged for the match
which will take place Thursday night OF
this week at s o'clock. Several arc
electric lights will be put in and the
table upon which Mr. Hall played last
night will be conveyed there and upon
which the contest of nerve. brain and
accuracy of touch will take place. Com
Portable seats and everything else nee
essary to help while away a pleasant
hour or more will be provided for those
who enjoy sport of this interesting
character.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
HNTERNIENT OF MRS. REED

! Tic TGmAInS OF MIS-. Cnrf1c 3. Reed,
nee Holiday, wife of c. b. Reed, of Bal
timore, arrived by Bay Line boat Sum
day morning, December 31st, 1899
They were met by friends and Rev. u.
S. Farlnnd. who administered the last
sad rites of burial in Cedar Grove Gem
etery.
n Sire frfefITaserr=off s 5offfI
Church, but had been a resident OF
Baltimore for several years, where the
funeral took naco. She leaves a hus-
band two children, a mother and two
brothers, who are Frustrated with grief.
She was a loving and devoted wife
and mother, faithful and affection
ate daughter; none knew her but to
love her.
"A fair flower gone to bloom in the
unknown world"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
Communicated
STREETS IN BRIGHTON.

Portsmr nth Editor of Virg'nian-Plnt:
There are quite a number Of streets
in Brighton through which the street
cars pass. There are no names telling
WIN the streets are and when person
who is not familiar wi h them ge's on
car and asks the conductor to put
him off at n certain street he is told
by that gentleman that he does not
know where that street is: but If the
passenger will tell him he will stop the
car.
Now. Mr.. Editor. would 1t not be
we'll for the street railroad to have
men on the lire ] Ian the Mares of the
st cts which their cars croes? It would
certainly be an accommodT ton to the
public. CONVENIENCE.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
MErRY wEDDING BELLS.

Mr.. Willie C. Mitchell and Miss Der
TIC Revere were married ut the resi-
dence Of Rev. Frank j. Hall last night
at o'clock. The ccremcifT was per-
formed III the presence of a number of
friends and relatives.
The bridesmaid was Miss Dot Revere.
sister of tile bride. The best man was
Mr.. John Carlton, of Cohcnchock. Va.
After the ceremony n reception was
given nj the residence of Mrs. T.. l..
lloagand, No. 9l3 Green street. sister
of the groom. Air. and Mrs. Mitchell
We're the recipients of many handsome
and useGul prescnts. :,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
CALVARY CHURCH oFFIcERs.

The annual meeting OF the Calvary
BAPTIST Church was held Friday night
and elected the following officers:
VIM. L. L. Shepherd, clerk; Jesse Duff
fee, financial secretary; Il. p. Rodman
treasurer; Vlcior j. Hutchinson, must
cal director; Miss Eva West. organist;
Lemuel Skeeter, sexton.
The following officers were elected
Sunday for Sunday school: Il. P. Rod
man. superintendent: w. Il. Watkins
assistant superintendent; VIM. r. l.
Shepherd, secretary; M. G.. Pendleton
assistant secretary; Romulus Rodman
treasurer: Miss Georgia l3ensten, or
ganist; John w. WVson, musical di-
Saunders, Jr., mi*ionary secretary.
Sunbeam Society: Victor J. Hutche.
son, president; j. T.. Owens. vlce-pres-
ident; w. f. Watkins, treasurer; VIM
II. /. Shepherd. secretary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
Fairly CLOSING or STORES.

The clerks in this city have been try
Ing for some time to get the store keep
ers to close ND their places of business
by night in the week. except Saturday
nights al Z O'Clock the entire year. cx-
cept during the month of December.
Their efforts have failed on each oc-
casion. The proprietors claim that the
Norfolk stores did not close ut that
time, but since then the Norfolk stores
have al decided to close. so an effort
viii again be made to effect early clos
ing; and. at this time, it looks as if
II will be successful
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
MIDNIGHT MASS.
Celebrated for the First Time in the
History of the Catholic Church in
This CITY

History or the Catholic Church In
This City.
| For the hrst time III the history of the
Catholic Church in this city, the holy
sacrifice Of the mass was offered up in
st. Pauls Chapel at midnight on the
lst of January, 1909, the feast of the cir
cumclsion OF our blessed Saviour and
the octave OF the Nativity-a season
which recalls wildly to the true Catho-
lie the adorable Saviour in the humilia-
ton of his birth, and the remembrance
OF that infinite love for man manifested
by the effusion of his blood and i'm
pels him to renew his confidence in the
mercy and goodness OF Him who takes
the name of Saviour.
lie will also, If he be a good Catho-
lie, look back with regret on the past
years of his life, form n generous and
firm resolution to employ more profita-
bly, the year just commenced, imploring
The light and grace of the Holy Ghost
to assist him. The congregation which
attended the midnight mass crowded
Inc chanel to its utmost capacity and
surGed into the aisles half way to the
chancel rail. 1t was evident to all pres
lent that the people OF ST. Paul's will
need all the room in the new church,
soon TO be completed. 1t Is hoped on
every extraordinary occasion, as very
many failed to get inside the chanel and
had to return home
The services were Impressive and
the rendition of the mass by the rep1,-
lar choir, assisted by Mrs. j. Griffin Ed
wards and full orchestra, was excel
lent. There were other services dur
ing the day. consisting OF mass at Q
o'clock n. m and Rosary and benedIc-
ton at o'clock y. m.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
spend the winter here with her par
eats, Mr. and Mrs Robert j.. Skun-

spend the winter here with her par
cats, Mr.. and Mrs Robert j.. Saun-
ders. &
The Seabcard Real Estate Company
adversses bargains which they offer.
Mr.. Fred Brandon, of Nashville.
Tenn, was in the city yesterday on
business for his firm.
The w. c. 4. u. will hold their reg
ular noontide prayer meeting at the
Y. NJ. C. a. to-day at II o'clock. &
Robert Saunders. who has been
spending the Christmas holidays at
home, viii return to Williamsburg to-
day.
Henry Thomas and Moses Capps.
colored. were sent to Jail for a period
of sixty days last night by Justice
Peed on charges OF disorderly con-
duct.
Three white tramps applied for and
received lodgings at the station house
last night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
cu1Er ryNAN,s RrpoRr

Chief Of Police f. 7. lyman reports
the following from his Office for the
month OF December, 1899: Arrest !. viz /:
pisoydefly conduct .; INK and disor-
derby, 4; drunk aness is; assaults a..
larcny. IA; ( long. .; violation city or
dinanccs. 0; violation tax BILL Q; com
hitting nuisance, 2; uespas ing. l.;
cnrcesl Il. Weapons, 1. Total CO. Fec
trio ilghts reyolte9 81; tr mps FIJI nish-
ed lodging ID; st6rss found open. TO-
e For cold in head Capudnc is a
spcedy. safe remedy; also for all aches.
l5 and 2oc. at druggists.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
.8DIsSO,I,I1TrnN

8 Notice Is given through these colunaas
that the firm OF VIM Schmole Jr., and
VIM. Schmole has been dissolved by
mutual consent, Mr.. Will Schmole
withdrawing from the said firm. All
debts due the firm can be paid to VIM.
SEMINOLE. Jr., and all moneys due by
said firm will be .oaid by him. Tie
business hereafter will be conducted by
VIM. SEMINOLE, Jr.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
Bargains im Rrni Estnte.

We have some bargains in real es-
tate for you for cash or installment
The best building lots In Park View,
Cottage Place, Prentis Place, Port Nor
folk and other sections Call or address
The Seaboard Real Estate Co., 214 High
street, up stairs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
EVENTS TO-DAY.

men.
Harmon Newell Post. No. So, G. A
r.
Sensible Lodge, No so, X. OF P.
Naval Lodge. No. S3S X OF II.
City Council, council chamber.
Portsmouth Council. No. 8, o. of C. r
Magnolia Camp, No. II, w of w.
w. G. T. u. benevolent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
.'YOUECAN FIND
RIGHT herr
IfsYou Are Looking fol the Latest
g335} News in Brief.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL

"a column or Condensed Ncwa or mn
SiByS Interesting Nature Concerning
; nj. the Movomcnt, of. People Won
know ma lanvo Ilenrd or nEnch
is3S Information in Iatno space Cons
'piio.i Tor Those 10 whom .srimc Is
nioncy'' nnd Who EuIoy Ne"spa-
pcr map Shots.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
DEATHS SINCE LAST REPORT.

The following deaths have occurred
in the city since Saturday night:
William t. Dayton, Fayette street.
near Fourth.
Calvin Brinklcy. 53S Harrison street.
Thomas. 15-months' son of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Casey, % Lincoln
street
The wife OF Walter Burke, we'll
known colored man, living in Queen,
between Washington and Dinwiddie
streets.
The funerals took place Sunday and
yesterday.
Charles r. welton & Co. will remove
to 208 High street on Januarv 1Qnn
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
FIREWORKS Candies and Nuts.

II you want Candies. Nuts. etc.. for
Christmas. call on H. o. PIJARSON'S
fun line of fireworks. etc, and lowest at
the lowest prices in the city.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-12-05
INDIAN BRIDES IN DEMAND.
White Men Flock to the Territory to
Get Red Wives Who Posness
Fortunes.

Thousands of white men have
moved into the Indian territory with
in the last three months in search of
Indian wives who have the large for
tunes told about in the eastern news
papers. 1t is not uncommon for ten
or fifteen men seeking these dusky
brides to pass through Wichita, Kan,
every day. Nearly all of the wife
hunters make no effort to conceal
the fact; in fact they are glad that
they are On the right road to rich
wife, no matter as to color or man
ner. Reports from the various mar
riage license clerks in the Indian ma
tons state that within the last three
months over 5000 marriage licenses
have been issued, and that all of them
are between white men and Indian
women. All of the women are
anxious to marry white men.