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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
GERMAN SOCIETIES
of Pennsylvania to Have a State
Organization for General Benefit.

of Pennsylvania to Have a State
Organization for Genera Benefit.
PITTSBURG, January 2S.-At a
meeting of the Amalgamated Associa-
ton of German singing and Turner So
cieties of Western Pennsylvania held
to-day, it was decided 10 drop its old
name, retain its autonomy an become
a member Of a State organization,
which is far-reaching in its object. 1t
is now the Pittsburg branch Of the
German-American central union.
A circular sent out from Philadelphia
which explained the objects of the or
g~anization was read. The preamble
states that German societies have been
uniustly attacked in various portions
of the State, and that all organizations
should amalgamate for one purpose,
that of lettering themselves. Its OBJ
jeets are the spreading of the German
language, teaching of manual training
and gymnastics in the public schools,
the extension of rights of all citizens
and more liberal legislation-the wip-
ing our of the blue laws.
1t further states the organization
shall not attach itself to any political
party, and that any of its officers that
seek political preferment must resign.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
SENATOR MASON
Speaks Out as TO Liberty and Self
Government.


WASHINGTON, January 2S.-Sena-
or Mason, of Illinois, in a signed state
ment concerning the published report
that he had been requested to with
draw from the Old Tippecanoe Club,
of Chicago, tonight said:
81 notice by the paper that | was ex-
PEELED from the T%ippecanoe Club in
Chicago. / never applied for member
ship. I heard through the press that
charges against me had been preferred
by Col. CD McWhirter that l did not
agree with the President on Philippine
and Boer questions"
The Senator Their makes a personal
attack on the integrity of Col. Nc
Whirter and adds:
"This (the reference being to a per-
sonal and not political matter) is the
only communication as to any charges
against my Republicanism, directly or
indirectly, l have ever had with Col.(?)
McWhirter, chairman of the committee
on political action of the Old Tippeca-
not Club, of Chicago. Had / known
that I was a member of the club and
that McWhirter was chairman of any
important committee. l should have
resigned. Meantime, l am for liberty
| and self-government in Cuba, Philip
| pine islands. South Africa and Chi
| cago, McWhirter or no McWhirter.
(Signed) "WM. E. MASON"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29

BERLIN, January 28.-An Official
Of the R%elchsbank who was interviewed
to-day regarding the financial situation
said: TN deciding to reduce the rate
only one-half per cent the bank was in
fuenced by the large volume Of dis
counts, which were $50. 900 900 marks
above those o. last year, by the heavy
money demands Of domestic business
and by the ~unfavorable foreign ex-
change rates. Moreover Great Britain
will raise a big war loan and We under
stand that Russia will make another e.
fort To raise q loan"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
Manifest Great Interest.

WASHINGTON. January 2s.-Ad-
ministration officials are manifesting
great interest in the legislation now be-
fore both Houses of Congress providing
a form Of government for the island
Of Puerto Rico and regulating the ia
riff rates on imports from the island
into the United States. 1t can be stat-
ed that the President is willing a small
or nominal rate Of duty shall be impos-
ed on imports from the island, and Il
IS understood that he is not urging de-
lay in legislation affecting It's status
pending a decision by the Supreme
Court as % whether Puerto Rico Is a
part of the United States.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
ADDITIONAL DETAILS.

SPEAMANS CAMP, January 2S-AbOut 2 O'Clock o N he morning of
January "a wednesday, when heavy clouds rested upon n kopjes,
IN mainp point Of IN position. Tabany m was stOrmedb b h
british infantry sunder Gen. woodSate. force crossed v e a ra-
vine climbed h mountain-si steadily, getting within thirty
yards Of the enemy's frtl line of trenches.
The GER who "a beer asleep decamped, leaving ryth
hind am h British with a rim aging cheer climbed t. h summit.
they had taken completely b y surprise N their resistance a
fantry crept along h top of h hill
It daybreak. however, h eBoer from a high point on h extrem
east ser a hheri re h British, which momentar1Iy
staggered hen The Ger al fixed to a nicely, and
their artillery several shells right o h p o. he resi-
forcing IA infantry ro TX " A Boer Nordenfeldt also a
worked with great precision.
The British heIdt thu position against ren odds. At 10 o'clock
trong re-infOreementsw er sent u p tn hill d advanced in skele-
ton formation, enemy being driven back to the extrem point.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
Senator Elkins / under
a majority.
stand to be
The Chief Promoter

h Chief Promoter
and the principal advocate of this con-
tention, and If it be adopted by the
Senate of the United States it may rise
to taunt him when he, too, next year
comes before the West Virginia Legis-
lature asking its credentials to again
represent the State of West Virginia
in the Senate of the United States. In
this | mean to make nc threat as to
what has been in the past accomplished,
or that which in the future may OBJ
tain in West Virginia in respect to the
election of United States Senator, but
l simply apply the conditions which
will obtain next year In West Virginia
with that which is insisted upon this
year as the common law in respect TO
the election of a United States Sena-
tor"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
GEN. BULLER'S OWN STORY.
WAR BULLETIN:

NAh btIhLbAi
LONDON, January 2s-FoIlOwinG is the X o 4 Gen Buners de-
spatchd dated spearmansC Camp. Saturday, January 26, 81 p m:
January Goth, Warner r back Ia enemy N obtained
ssess of h southern crest o f II hill extending from the line of
then II January 25thh e rename in lose contact with n envy
II enemy held a strOng position on a I'M O # small kOpjes,
stretching from northwest to across h plateau from Acto
Homes. through spon kOp, o h left bank o h TugeIa.
actual position held wa perfectly tenab1e, did N o EN- lit
self to a N advance, n h southern Hop wer so steer Wnrren
could not gt an effective ariller v position N h water supply
wa n Mcu
h night o January 2d L nssented to his attacking Spion
Kop, a rye Hill, indeed n mountain, whichw was evidently h re- of
h position, N a la more accessible rom h north rOm
h south.
son the night of January I'D e attacked spion Kop, b u found 1t
very difficult IL hold, a its erimeter wa too large, INT water,w which
he a e lee to believe EXISTED in his extraordinary eason
was found ery deficient.
heavy heI Are u men fought with great gaIantry. L would
special mention h conduct # tn Second Cameronians, N h
Third Kings Rifles, who supported he attack o N mountain
h steepest side n m "a fought their a to o
h eco Lancashire Fusliers nj Second MiddIesex, magnif-
Gently maintained n best radtions Of he British arm throughou
who fought throughout the day equally well with them.
"Gen. Woodgate, w val in cOmmand at h esumnft. havingb een
wounded. the office h succeede ii him decided o. h night of IAN
uary 18th IL abandon ne position, and did SO before w n ]. 25th.
that n Second attack spion WI useless N ha h
my.s right a 90 o to alIOw IN e o force it,
"Accordingly L decided Ito withdraw h forces to h Out of h
TugeIa. At O a. m. we commenced withdrawing h train, by 9
N. m. January 2sth( Saturday Warren force was concentrated south
If the Tnsela without lsso + a IA or a pound of tores
some cases h lines were Iess AN a thousand yards apart-witb he
nem in IN ann it did. is, L Think sufficient evidence of the
ale of the troops mi that w wer permitted to withdraw VI um-
hrou OK n mule transport acros river eighty-hve yards broad,
think, proof IA the nemy "a beer taught to respect our soldiers
sighting powers"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29

HAZELTON, Pa, January 2S.-Gas
escaping from a defective stove in the
home OF Stephen Kandolf, OF Honey
brook, while all members of the fam
ily and six boarders were fast asleep
early this morning caused the death Of
Mr.. Kandolf. aged 80, and almost suf-
located all who were in the house. The
gas was detected by the boarders who
returned home at 3 o'clock this morn
ing and who thereupon awakened the
household. Mrs. Kandolf and two OF
the boarders are in a serious condition.
but will probably recover.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
BULLER'S EXPLANATION

Is characterized in London as Unpleasant" N Yer Weak"
LONDON, January 2S-Durng the morning and the earlier part of the
afternoon a placard bearing the words: mo news" hung on the iron
railing in front of the a Office, and the shiverng sentnes who stood guard
IN Pail Mall in the rain and sleet had the district all to themselves.
About 8 p M, however, the placard IA taken in and on the bulletin
boards inside, Gen. Buffers long dispatch was DISPLAYED.
The Sunday papers issued extras, but only the faintest interest was
manifested in the streets. At the Service clubs the situation a. revealed
by Gen. Butler IA considered very unpleasant His excuses Or exphna-
tons were characterized as very weak. The absence Of water which Sir
Charles Warren wa lied to believe existed and that facts that Spion Kop
was indeed a mountain" and that its "perimeter was too large" are all
matters which ven Gen. Buffers warmest admirers hold should have
been ascertained before he attacked.
One comforting of the situation, however, is the fact that General
Buffers retirement across the Tugla was accomplished without loss,
which puts a n end to the unpleasant rumors that werein circulation here
and o the continent
The splendid gananty of the mn in capturing spion Kop is read of
with great pride and satisfaction. 1t is taken as N assurance of the uHi-
mate success of British arms
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
No demonstration Made.

CHICAGO, January 2s.-The ex-
pected anarchist demonstration did not
take place to day at the burial OF Ed
ward A. O'Connor. who was killed dur.
ing au alteration with a n~on-u7ioa
man at the factory OF Winslow Bros.
Five hundred men followed the ae-
mains 10 Waldheim cemetery. The rel
flag OF the United Metal Workers. Of
which O'Connor was a member. was
carried in the procession, but it was
furled and was preceded by the stars
and stripes in the hands Of a police
man. as ordered yesterday by Chief OF
Police Kiehley. Besides the parade
there was no demonstration Of any
kind
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
A QUIET DAY
Spent Yesterday by the Kentucky
PoIiticians-A Republican Denial.

spent Yesterday by the Kentucky
PoIiticians-A Republican Denial.
FRANKFORT, KY, January Is
Politicians of both parties took a rest
to-day, and the lobby Of tie Capitol
Hotel was more quiet than it had
been for several weeks Last night
the leaders of both parties were in
in caucus, that OF the Republicans be-
ing prolonged until "a late hour. NO
action of any kind WIS taken during
the day, however. There were persist
ent rumors all day that another detach-
ment of men from the mountains would
arrive in Frankfort during the first
half of the week.
Z. G.. Sebree, campaign manager for
the Republicans, denied the story pos
itively. Nobody is coming that |
know Of" he said, "and if there was
any organized movement among the
Republicans to come to Frankfort. ]
would know it. No such thing is con-
templated by anybody"
Tomorrow morning another contest
will be heard in the House. that of
Gill, Democrat, against Brister, Re-
publican, from Logan county. This
case was made a special order for Sat
urday morning at the same time as
the Van Meter-Berry case. The ma
jority of the contest committee is com
posed of Republicans and will report In
favor of Brister. A minority report
will be presented in favor Of Gill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
Father aud SON Killed.

KANE, Pa, January PA falling
hemlock tree crushed Edward Reede
and his son to death, near here yes
terday. The hemlock had lodged
against a beech tree and they we're
endeayoring to dlslodge 1t when the
wind swayed the hemlock from it's po-
sition and it fell on the men. killing
both Of them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
The storm Continues.

ST. JOHNS, n. F., January 2S.-The
continuance of the storm makes it i'm
possible to obtain definite knowledge OF
the identity of the vessel which went
ashore on Wednesday. January 18th,
on the Foxtail point. Much ~apprehen-
sion is felt among the shore folk at
Bay OF Islands as it is feared that more
than one vessel has been lost
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29

Austin. Tex, January 2s.-Al
South and Central Texas was to-day
visited By q very severe blizzard which
increases in severity "a the night grows
and from present indications viii be
the worst blizzard of the winter. The
temperature has fallen thirty degrees
since noon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29

Machinery Ont of Order.

GIBRALTAR. January 2s.-The
United States collier Alexander has ar-
rived here with her machinery out o.
order.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29

BERLIN. January 2s.-The Prince
Regent Of bavaria has conferred the
order Of St Michael. first class, on DR..
hansen, the explorer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
BUTLER HAS REITERATED.
WAR BULLETIN:

LONDON, January 2s-Gen. Buffers despatch to wal office
statest h spion o "A abando ned o Of # water,
inability to bring artillery here, N the heavy firing. Gen.
Butler gives N o list If casualties. His h force withdrew sOuth
of h TugeI river with tn evident intention o # reaching Lady,
smith " another route.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
Gen. Butler Claims That His Artillery and Bag
gage Was Saved.
THE FATE OF LADYSMITH NOW SEALED
Unless General White Abandons His Wounded
and Cuts His Way Out.
A HORRIBLE TOTAL.
WAR BULLETIN:

BoER HEAD LAGER, LADYSMITH, January q, 6 !. NTH British
lea left o the battlefield yester day numbered 1,5OO.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
P0PuL|STS OF TEXAS
HAVE FORMULATED A PLAN TO
CONTINUE THE EXISTENCE
OF THE PARTY.
SAY W. ]. BRYAN WILL ACCEPT
THEIR PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION.
If RENDERED HIN,

And They VIII Then be in "A Position
to Force the Endorsement of Free
silver Republicans and Demo-
crats-A Letter Which Gives De-
tails of the Programme Mapped
Out.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29

Mr.. c. Schnepf. the Opera House drug
gIst made the following observations Of
the temperature yesterday. A. m. 30. 3
Wearher chauxeabia-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
ANNOUNCES NO MORE NEWS.

LONDON, January rs. II a35 p. m.-The War Office
has no news from he front.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29

WASHINGTON. January 3-Fasr Mon
day with warner IN northwest portion.
Tuesday. fair ard warmer: fresh westerly
shifting ~ southeriy Winds.
For West Virginia and Western Penn
~sy1vznia-Falr ard cold Monday. Tuesday.
fair and warmer; bTlzk nortkwexterIy
winds.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-10-24

with all that goes TO make acity Of that size.
It is lighted with electricity, has 5OO-bar-
rel per day Touring mill, an sO-ton per day
cottou seed oil mill, local and long distance
telep phone, two wholesale grocery stores, ten
retail grocery stores eight dry goods stores
four gents furnishing stores, four hardware
and implement houses. four lumber yards,
three banks, five drug stores, two iewelry
stores, one steam carpenter shop, three no
telsslodging houses and restaurants in.num-
bers, together with all shops Of blacksmiths,
boot and shoe, etc., that go TO make up q
growing, pushing city. IL has six church
buildings, with stated preachers, two school
buildings in which school Is maintained ey
erY year.
The people of the city and surrounding
country are intellectual and cultivated peo-
pie, gathered from nearly every state In the
Union. No better people exist anywhere.
The city is incorporated, has mayor and
board Of aldermen, and law and order pre-
vail here as in older states and communities.
Business is carried on, debts are collected,
offences against morality or any disorder or
crime punished, the same as in the states.
Don't think that because this IL the Indian
Territory that the people are outlaws, and
that all is "wild and woolly." The "Indi.
ems" in this vicinity are among our most res
pected people-psogressiye educated and
refined. These are the Indian Territory
Indians" The reservation indian Is not
the same, yet be is peaceabIe and fast civil
izing. Your life, your property and your
earnings are as safe here as in the Oldest
state in the Uuion.
The city of Chickasha Is improving very
fast. having doubled its population In the
past IS months. Brick and stone buildings
are going up all the time. Prices on prop
orty ara advancing all the time.
If you want to keep up with ihis eountry's s
development send a dollar for the Wee2ly
Express, one year, and you will get 1t all.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-10-24
FIxING THE TIME OF OPENING
Quotations From the Law
Setting Forth the Time
Eor Opening Kiowa
Reservation.

We are often asked when will
the KiOwa and Comanche reser-
walton open. In answer to this
we do no more than quote from
the law passed by the last con
gress and approved by the Presi-
dent June 6, 1900. That law
says:
That all allotments of said land
shall be made under the direction
of the Secretary of the Interior to
said Indians within ninety days
from the passage of this Act, sub.
ject to the exceptions contained
in article fuor of said treaty; pro-
vided, That the time for making
allotments shall in no event be
extended beyond six months from
passage of this Act.
Another question that is often
asked us: Will townsites be
established and surveyed when
the land is opened for settle
ments. In answer to this we
again quote the law.
"When said allotments OF land
shall have been selected and TAX
en- as aforesaid and approved by
the Secretary of the Interior, the
titles thereto shall be held In
trust for the allottees, respective
ly. for the period of twenty five
years, in the time and manner and
to the extent provided for in the
act of congress entitled "An act
to provide for allotment of land
in severalty to Indians on the var
ious reservations, and to extend
the protection of the laws of the
United States and Territories
over the Indians and for other
purposes" approved February
2S. 1891.
sand at the expirations of said
I Q iod of % years the titles there
to shall De conveyed in fee simple
to the allotees or the heir, free
from all incuberances.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-10-24
READ AND REFLECT ON IT.
THE RESERVATIONS

The Indian reservation is located be-
tween the washitas river on the north and
Red river on the south and between inc
9sth meridian of west longitude on the east
and north Fork or Red river on the west,
and contains in round numbers, 4OOOO,Vc
acres. From this will be deducted about
one million acres taken up by the noun
tains, and like amount to be allotted 10
the Indlaus, leaving about two million acres
to be thrown open to white settlers. The
lands occupied by the mountains Is only
available for grazing purposes and rich In
gold, silver, tin and coal. These are still to
be developed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-10-24
WELL wATERED.

The lands outside OF the mountains are
undulat,ng prairie, well watered with liv-
ing streams Of water is found by digging at
depths. Of. twenty to thirty feet All the
streams bear more or ess fringe OF tim
Der, while large areas are covered with
growth OF mesquite trees, timber which
make good fence posts and is excellent
fuel. Other sections and some streams bear
a growth OF timber large enough TO saw into
lumber. Any or all Of these timber lands
are productive, and will make line farms.
BY an act OF congress approved June D,
1900, the above reservation is to be opened
TO settlement. On the north side Of this
reservation is another known as the Wichita
reservation, which may be included at the
same time, but this is not yet known. The
law opening the reservation, provides that
the allotments shall be made in from three
to six months, and makes it abe duty of the
President to issue proclamation opening
the country within six months after the al
lotments are made. 1t is not likely that
the President will take the six months, and
and he may issue his proclamation immedi-
etely after the allotments are made Thus
it may be seen the lands may be open at any
time from the early spring to summer OF
next year
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-10-24
pRoDUCTIvEYEss.

Tkere need be no doubt of the product
iveness of these lands. They Lave been
tried in every qnar,er with result that has
produced 20 to 30 bushels Of wheat, and 40
to 30 bushels of corn per acre. These cropa
have been raised BY FARMERS living on In
dian lands. The valleys Of the washiti, Of
Cache creek, Beaver and other streams are
more or less cultivated every year, and al
ways give good returns. Tee uplands are
productive of all cereals and afford the nm
est grazing in the world.
The lapds to be opened to white settle
ment, aster the Indian has taken his allot-
ment. will give comes to nearly 10000 fami-
lies. The price Of these lands will be S1.2j
per acre, payable at the end of five years
residence. No better chance to get a home
in this superb climate will ever be known
again. This climate is all that can be desir-
ed, being happy medium between the hot
climate Of Texas and the cold climate OF
Kansas or Missouri The days are never eX-
cessiyely hot nor the winter excessively
cold. In summerddays the mercury seldom
goes above hundred, while the nights are
invariably cool. In winter the mercury
seldom goes below zero, and then for only a
day or two. The reservation has one line OF
railroad on it, northern border, following
The Washita river, with two more surveyed
and Will probably be built before the OPEN
ing, which will give market facilities equal
to an older country.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-10-24
cHICKAsHA.

Chickasha, Indian Territory, lies TWO
miles east Of the eastern border Of this In
dian reservation, and isa city Of 1000 people,