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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-29

urine scalds the flesh or if, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able tc
control the passage, ii is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting depend upon it. the cause of
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due 10 diseased condition of the
kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect OF
Swamp-RoOt is soon realized. 1t is sold
by druggists. in fifty 81
cent and one dollar z :ess:ls
sizes. You may have u: ~
sample bottle by mail sl 1s4.:si:5
free, also pamphlet tell Home Of swnmpRoot.
ing all about it, including many OF the
thousands of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Dr. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. Y, be sure and
mention this paper.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-08

utes before the hour fixed for adjourn
ment. that the President pro tempore
of the Senate (Mr. Frye announced
his signature TO the naval bill. With
some other measures it was hurried
TO the President who was in waiting
in his room in the Capitol. and was
signed by him few minutes later.
The concluding hour of the session
was purely social session. No BUSH
ness beyond the adoption of the cusJo-
mary resolution of thanks TO the
chair (Mr. Frye) was accomplished In
acknowledgment of the compliment.
Mr.. Frye delivered brief and graceful
speech which was received with cordial
applause throughout the chamber.
The conclusion of the work of the
Senate was quiet and perfunctory. at
tended by no exciting scenes such as
are often incidents to the close of a
session, and when the gavel fell final
ly expressions of relief and gladness
were heard from all Senators.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-08
CHARTERS GRANTED.

Special to the Register
CHARLESTON, w. Va, June IA
charter has been issued by the Secre-
tary of State to the Union Supply
Company, of Romney, W. Va, formed
for the purpose OF dealing in timber.
bark, cross ties, fertilizers, goods and
merchandise of all kinds. The incor-
porators are Evan P. Pugh, l. II. G.
Pancake, A. b. G. Whitmore, Robt ].
Buchanan, Joseph l. Kellar. Robt M.
Washington. c. s. White and John S.
Pancake, all OF Romney, w. Va.
A charter was also issued to Cook
Coal and Coke Company, of Fairmont,
W. Va. The incorporators are James
f. Cook, of Fairmont, William Waltz,
Of Wick Haven, Pa, Francis S.
Schneider, of Grafton, Pa, Joseph Pea
cock and Oswald Ende. OF Carnegie,
Pa.
A charter has also been issued to the
Western Kanawha Coal Company, of
Midkiff. Lincoln county, w. Va, with
an authorized capital of $4,000. The
incorporators are Joseph II. Hill, OF
Huntington, W. Va, VIM. D. Whit
more. P. Emmett Murphy, Chas. s. Nc
Mullen and John w. Rooster, OF Day.
ton, O.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-08

assertions of the Republican press and
destroyed the hopes of the Republican
politicians that he would give at most
only a half-hearted support to the
ticket
Tonight half of the delegates have
departed, and others are making prep
arations to get away on early morning
trains A portion of the Ohio county
delegation left over the Ohio River
road this afternoon. The remaining
delegates will be up tomorrow morn
ing on the Urania Ohio county dele
gates and ''rooters" are rather disap-
pointed over the defeat of Handlan,
but all regard the ticket as particularly
strong and deserving of the support
of all Democrats and independent voI-
ers. This opinion is shared by all the
delegates, and it is conceded that the
ticket is one of the strongest the party
has named in West Virginia in many
years.
Chairman Mckinney raped for or
der in the wigwam at ten o'clock. at
that hour the delegations were not in
their places, and the band had not yet
arrived. Delegates began TO file in in
a steady procession, however, all LOOK
ing weary, but evidently eager to take
up the fight where 1t was discontinued
last night. There was not quite so
much wire pulling as upon the previous
day. but the friends Of .ne candidats
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-08
SECOND DAY OF THE STATE CONVENTION

may be lighted. And at last the Re-
public itself will pass away and be no
more.
I'VE have heard much talk about
silver and about gold, and we will con-
tinue to hear the financial question
discussed, but what does this all profit
a man without a. government? You
lose your money and it may be re-
stored to you; you may lose your prop
erty and get it back again, but When
once the foundation of government
shall be Slapped both you and your
chattels will go where there is nc hope.
How you shall furnish and conduct
your house is matter of great import
ance and the party will have no apol-
ogies to make for the financial views.
structure itself is threatened by a
food of Imperialism, should we not
equally at least, if not first, devote our
attention to damming back the tide?
Let no man mistake the seriousness
of these affairs. Let no man be put TO
fight by the scornful laugh of the ben :
efciaries of this new policy. We have
but to let the people understand and
when once they comprehend and APP
preciate there will be a voice in the
presence of which all else will stand
dumb, and an uprising before which
the enemies of our country and the
constitution will not melt away like
frost beneath the morning sum-"
One of the most gracious acts of the
convention was Judge Tavenner's visit
to the wigwam and the happy speech,
in which he effectually disproved the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-08

The Hon James H. Miller, who was
nominated by the Democratic conven-
ton for State Auditor, was born De-
cember 20, 1856, in that portion of
Greenbrier county, Virginia, which is
now Summers county, West Virginia.
He is son of the late William Erik
slSine Miller, who had been resident
of this section of the State throughout
his long and useful career, and who
died in February, 1900.
In his early youth Mr.. Miller was
given the advantages of the public
schools of his county and in 1877 en-
tered the Concord Normal school, from
which he graduated with honors in
July, 1879, receiving in addition to
other college honors the medals given
in the oratorical contest and for the
best essayist in the senior class.
After leaving school Mr.. Miller de-
voted his attention for the two en-
suing years to teaching, during which
he was made a member of the board of
examiners of Summers county, and
was also elected county superintendent
OF public schools, in which position
he acquitted himself with great credit
and honor, and laid the foundation for
the beginning of his political career
in the county, which has never met a
reverse, the county always having
given him what he desired.
In making a final choice for his life
work Mr.. Miller chose the law, and en-
tered upon the study of the profession
under the tutilage of the Hon. w. ".
Adams, with whom he formed part
nership after he had completed the
law course at the University of Vir-
ginia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-08
From a Staff Correspondent.


PARKBRSBURG, w. Va, June T.
The delegates to the Democratic State
convention, weary from the excite
ment of Wednesday night, and tired
from loss of sleep, were slow to assem-
BILE in the wigwam this morning.
When they got to work it was with a
determination to complete the ticket
in time to enable the delegates to re-
turn to their homes tonight. Several
attempts to adjourn were voted down
by overwhelming majorities. From
ten o'clock this morning until FIVE
o'clock this afternoon, the delegates
remained in the wigwam, not more
than half hundred leaving for lunch
con.
Everybody appeared to appreciate
the situation, and to be willing to be
governed accordingly. The speeches
were short, and the balloting was con-
Quoted with less confusion than last
night. With this disposition mani
tested by all the delegates, Chairman
Mckinney found it comparatively easy
to control the body. The speeches
were more numerous than on the first
day, and some were really brilliant eff
forts. Every contest was spirited, and
although not more than one ballot was
taken upon any nomination, the
changes which were made in the votes
by the various delegations represented
an outlay of much energy and political
sagacity.
The convention was harmonious.
whatever the Republican press may
say to the contrary Notwithstanding.
In every instance in which a defeated
candidate was in the wigwam, the mo-
ton to make the nomination unani-
nous came from him or a personal
representative, and the thanks of sue
cessful candidates were mingled with
congratulations from the defeated.
There may have been an almost i'm
perceptible trace Of bitterness in some
Of the contests, but after the nomina-
lions were made there was no sore
ness. Candidates were forgotten in
the general desire for party success,
and the pleasant relations among the
contending forces tonight augurs well
for Democratic success in November.
When the last report from the wig
wan to the Register was in the wires
this morning, Judge Holt was address
Ing the tired but enthusiastic Demo-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-08

Handlan Defeated by Mil
Ter After a Very CreditabIe
Fight by the Friends of the
Ohio County Candidate---prOf.
Armstrong Nominated for
State Superintendent of Free
Schools, and j. Garland Hurst
for State Treasurer---Jugdes
English and Bennett Nomi=
mated for the Supreme Bench.
7 he Presidential Electors.
Not More Than One Ballot for
Any Nomination. proceedings
We're Harmonious, DeCorous
and Enthusiastic Ticket
is Remarkably Strong and
PleaSeS all Democrats.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-08

Holt The measures up to the stand
ard required for Democratic success
in November.
Senator John ]. Cornwell. of Hamp-
shire, said he did not propose TO name
man from his section. Hampshire
did not have TO secure a place on the
ticket TO do her full duty. He warned
| the delegates that they should make
j no mistake. He complimented them
upon preventing enthusiasm from
overriding political sagacity IN max
ing their choice for Governor He be-
lieved IL would be little short OF a
crime for the convention to turn down
such a man as James H. Miller
Hon. B. L. Butcher, OF Marion, sec
onded the nomination OF Corbin. Dr.
Yeater took the platform when Nc
Dowell was called, and was applauded
Justify from all parts Of the wigwam
THE Independent State of Mellow
ell. he began in husky voice, is for
! Stokes for Attorney General. We
have no candidate for Auditor, but we
have got a candidate for Attorney
General" There was general laughter
throughout the hall. and Col. Bob Carr
yelled out. A better Democrat don t
live than DR.. Yeater.'
When Ohio was reached. Col. w. w.
Arnett took the stage. and was en-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-08

for places of minor Importance upon
the ticket, were very active in their
behalf.
Mr.. Mckinney appealed to the dele
gates to assist him in facilitating the
work of the convention. to the end
that its work might be completed to
enable all to reach their homes as
early as possible. Mr.. Brady, of Har-
rison, was authorized to select a suffi-
Gent number of assistant sergeants to
keep the aisles clear and the delegates
in their seats.
Without further delay, the roll call
OF counties for nominations for Aud
ltor was begun. When Fayette was
reached Senator Chas. w. OSenton ap-
peared upon the stage to place the
name of James H. Miller before the
convention. His clear ringing voice
penetrated all parts of the wigwam
He said the Democrats from mis- sec
ton We're actuated by the purpose OF
nominating ticket which can be
elected in November. He eulogized
his candidate as man who never fall
tiers in his allegiance to the party, and
credited him with making his congress
oAohoi uAoll fNL DSnOtIdllC- ne Sdlu ne
would poll more votes in the Third
district for the whole ticket, than any
man ever nominated in the State.
w. H. Jack, of Gilmer, in vigorous
and effective speech, named G. Walter
Corbin, Of Marion
]. w. Arbuckle, of Greenbrier, sec
onded Miller in strong speech, de-
voting himself largely to a recital of
his splendid service to the party in his
congressional and senatorial districts.
Major a. W. Mcdonald, of Jefferson,
named Sims Powell, of Wood county
He eulogized the nominee for Cover
nor, and urged the delegates to select
his candidate as the strongest and
most available running mate for Judge
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-08
TOWN DESTROYED.
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
Worth of Property Burned ut vir-
Giuia Minnesota.

DULUTH, Mimi, June THE en-
tire business and most of the residence
section of the town of Virginia, on
the Mesaba Iron Range, was wiped out
of existence to-day by fire. In one
hours time, fully one hundred and
twenty-five buildings were reduced to
ashes. The flames broke out at
the Moon & Kerr mill on the
shore of Silver Lake. southeast of
the town The plant consists of
a number of large buildings be-
side the mill, and it was among these
that the fire started. Within one hour
the fire destroyed everything between
the mill and the railroad station, eight
blocks away Tonight there is not a
business house, hotel or store standing
in Virginia
The loss is estimated at $500, 900. The
insurance is believed to be over $685.
000
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-08

About one year after Mr.. Miller had
entered the active practice of law, the
commence of his countrymen in his
ability and integrity as a public ser.
want was again shown by their elect
ing him Prosecuting Attorney of Sum-
mers county, which office he has con-
tlnuously held until the present. He
was also member of the Board of Re-
gents Ct the State Normal Schools for
SIX years, and was captain of the Hin
ton Light Infantry Guards. which was
afterwards formed into Company ID.
Second West Virginia Regiment, in
which he held the position of Lieuten-
ant Colonel, but owing to the pressure
of business and other duties he re-
signed.
In 1888 he was chosen chairman OF
the Democratic Congressional Execu-
tive Committee for the Third West
Virginia district, in which position he
developed such marked ability as an
organizer, that he has been unani-
mously chosen to the position until
the present time.
1t is but due to Mr.. Miller to saw
that in his long service as a public
servant Of the county, in the capacity
OF Prosecuting Attorney, both friend
and foe are united in saying that he
has served them faithfully, diligently
and impartially, fearlessly obeying the
behests of duty, hewing to the line. no
matter where the chips might fall.
The high esteem in which Mr.. Miller
is held by the people of his section OF
the State, regardless of political affili-
atoms. asa lawyer of ability, scholar
of rare attainments and 3 gentleman
OF sterling worth and stainless char
acter is enjoyed by him throughout
the State. and the placing OF his name
on the State ticket adds materially to
the strength OF the party, and insures
Democratic success in the Third Con-
gresional district.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-08
boy scaIded TO Death.

Special to The Register.
TORONTO. o., June while play
ing in the Toronto ice plant to-day
Willie Falls, aged 9, fell into a tank
of boiling water and was literally par
boiled before rescued, the flesh falling
from his body. He died several hours
later. after enduring awful sufferings.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-08
BEARS DO DAMAGE.
Farmers Lose Sheep and Hogs Ncnr
Maysyil1e-A Prominent Citizen
Dead.

Special TO the Register.
KEYSER, w. Va, June bears
are doing much damage to farmers in
the vicinity of Maysville by killing
their hogs and sheep Arnold Becker
has just lost nine hogs, and William
Franz seven sheep in that manner.
Efforts are being made to capture and
kill the marauders.
Squire George w. Hawse, one Of
the most prominent citizens of Hardy
county, is dead, having been found
dead in bed few mornings ago.
Jay Johnson. small boy, of Points,
while riding behind Charley Williams
on bicycle. had his toes caught in
the sprocket of the wheel. cutting two
of them off.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-08

WASHINGTON. June 7.--To-days state
nent OF the treasury balances In the gem
eral fund exclusive Of the $3.50. 0a9. 90 gold
reserve in the division OF redemption
shows: Available cash balance. SIS, 49,
Sl4. gold. ~ q. 81
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-08

an orator of known ability. His fam
lily are Democrats and one of the old
est and most influential in the State
He is comparatively young man, be-
ing but So years old, physically not
extremely robust, but with natural
ability peculiarly fitting him for the
position.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-08

The nomination of Attorney George
NJ. Mccoy. of Sistersville, as attorney
general by the Democratic convention
at Parkersburg is the deserved Gull
mination of life time Of industry and
business integrity.
He Is one of the most prominent
lawyers In his section Of the State and
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-08

Mr.. c. Schnepf. the Opera House drug
gist. made the following observations of
the temperature yesterday. Z a. m. IS, 8
a. m, 7s Y m. 81, p. m, So; 7 p. m. 81.
Changeable-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-08
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. June For Western
Pennsylvania. Ohio and West Virginia
Showers. followed by fair Friday satur-
day, fair, brisk westerly winds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-08
AMID A Splendid ODTBURST
OF PATRIOTIC SENTIMENT AND
SONG, CONGRESS ADJOURNED
AT 5 O'CLOCK p. NJ.

The Closing Half Hour in the House
Was in Marked Contrast to the
Scenes of Contention That Had
Prevailed Almost Continually
During the Preceding Forty-Eight
Hours-The Entire Membership
Joined in Singing and Good Fell
1owship.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-08

Continued on second Pase.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-15
PER SONAL.

The Princess of Monaco is unique in
that she is the first Hebrew to sit on
European throne. She was a Miss Heine
and was first married to the Duke OF
Richelieu. Her present husband has also
been twice married, his first wife having
been Lady Mary Hamilton.
This anecdote of the crown prince of
Japan explains why he is so popular
among all classes of his people: Ten years
ago, when in his 18th year, he spent a
summer al Futamigaura, Ise. While out
gamboling in the water one day the prince
noticed fshermans boy of about the
same age as himself whose consummate
skill in swimming drew forth his ad-
mration. The lowly youth, whose name
was Yei, had the honor of being presented
TO the prince, and there sprang up a
boyish friendship between the two. de-
cade had elapsed since then and his high
ness was once more back at Ise, the other
day, on his wedding tour. The memories
of the past came back and the prince
thought of Yei. He wanted to see his
old friend and, after a good deal of
trouble, the order was conveyed to YET,
now grown a sturdy young man, but still
poor and aowly. Yei approached the i'm
perial presence. In high delight the prince
talked freely of the past and then allowed
Yei to take leave of him loaded with
various presents.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-15
BRIGHT BITS.

-Touched-The Pastor-Don't YOU think
touched them rather deeply this morn
ing?
The Deacon-I don't know. I haven't
counted up yet.-Indianapolis Press
And now a silly literary journal comes
forward and volunteers the information
that Kipling gets So per word for his
work. And the uninitiated believe it.-At-
lanta Constitution.
Necessary Correction-"I am told. Col
onel, that the anti-Goebelites in your state
are working secretly, and there is further
trouble brewing" mo, sahl Distiling
ah."-Chicago Tribune.
-Oversight-"What are you looking so
glum about, Borus? The reviewers all
praised your last book didn't they?"
yes, but not enc of them said it was
story of intense human interest "-Chica-
go Tribune.
A -"Confdentially," said
the statesman, 81 wrote that plank in
The platform" IT congratulate you" said
his friend, heartily. 81 read it over three
times, and I'm blest if 1t commits the
party to anything !'-Puck.
"A Double Blow-"Yes, we had quite
blowout at our house early this morning"
Peculiar time for it." Eyes. The new
hired girl blew out the gas in the gas
stove, and the gas blew out the side of
the kitchen. "-Cleveland p ain Dealer.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-15
STARVATION OF PORTO RICO.

Efforts are being made 10 collect money
in this country for the starving people of
India. The amount collected is already
very large. Nothing has been done, how
ever. towards relieving the distress pre-
vailing in this country. Porto Rico is now
a part Of this country, and If yhere is to
be an exhibition of charity on a large
scale the needs OF suffering people in
our own country should be attended 10
first
In our dispatches yesterday it was stat
ed that a large number of Deo9le had
walked twenty-seven miles to San Juan
to ask the governor for work-that there
were thousands of people in Porto Rico
who were actually starving. Il seems that
these suffering Porto Ricans were TOO
proud TO ask for bread. They asked for
work. Steps were taken by the governor
to employ them in building roads. The
prevailing distress in Porto Rico is large
~ due TO the terrible hurricane which
devastated the island months ago, Many
of the plantations which were destroyed
then have not yet been restored. and con-
sequently those who depended upon them
for employment have been without the
means OF earning living
On account of the lack of food diseases
of one kind and another have seized on
the people, and the death rate is apall-
ingly large. In Pence it is not uncommon
for persons TO fall dead in the streets.
Instances are known where the dead have
been abandoned in their huts, because
the otter inmates had not strength to re-
move the bodies. In Ponce the death rate
has reached 100 per 1000 per annum. In
some Of the towns there is a much high
er rate. 1t is rather remarkable that the
governor of Porto Rico has not taken
steps to relieve the distress either by an
appeal to the charity of the people of
the. United States or by application to
the government. The government sent aid
to the suffering people directly after the
hurricane, but did not continue the aid
for the reason that 1t found if il fed the
people they would not make any effort
in their own behalf. From all accounts,
however, the people are willing to work
now, but no work can be had The gov
eminent cannot afford to allow them to
starve. It ought to extend TO them a help
ing hand. or see to it that there is an
opportunity for charitably disposed per-
sons to help them.