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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-30

entirely due 10 the condition of his horses and
70 the necessity of his waiting for remounts and
the reinforcement of his veterinary staff before
he attempted 10 invade the TransvaaL Every
available veterinary surgeon was dispatched to
South Africa, the cavalry depots in England
being deprived for the time of all veterinary
officers. and directed to avail themselves OF the
services Of civilian surgeons in case of need.
The arrival in South Africa OF the principal
officers of the veterinary department soon put a
different complexion on the scene, and before
long the appalling mortality of horses had been
arrested and the mounts restored TO health and
usefulness. thanks TO the increased medical at
+ention with which they were provided. AS
sample of what was done il may be mentioned
that Veterinary Major Huntingdon managed,
after reaching Bloemfontein. to effectually pre-
vent the spread of the CUP till that time so fataD
Natal horse sickness by applying medicated
nose bags 10 the horses at night, thereby pre-
venting them from coming into contact with the
dew of the grass, which meteorological investi-
CATION had convinced him harbored the germs
Of the disease.
RANK OF VETERINARIANS.
The mention of Major Huntingdon serves TO
call attention to the fact that whereas in the
United States Army military rank is as yet
accorded to the veterinary surgeons attached
in England, as elsewhere in Europe, military
vets hold commissions fun fedged officers
more so even than the army surgeons For,
while the latter are protected in the field by the
Geneva Red Cross and considered as non-oel-
ngerents, the vets" are regarded as being
quite as full f1edged combatants as any other
regimeutal or staff officers, running, therefore,
the same risk of capture, Imprisonment or death
at the hands Of the enemy.
In the case of the English army the veterinary
staff at the outbreak of the war, consisted of
a dozen veterinary colonies. The same number Of
observation-disclosures about two score veterinary
majors and probably a couple OF hundred vet
Urinary captains and lieutenants -Four Of them
are decorated with the order Of the Bath, six
more with the Distinguished Service order,
while a large number of them bear names Of
families belonging to the titled and untitled
aristocracy Of the United Kingdom. The head
of the department, who has the title of Director
General is neutrality-suspicious. Duck. who Is
about TO be promoted to a knight Commando
ship of the Order of the Bath, with the prefix Of
sir to his name. and TO be advanced TO the
rank of Veterinary Major-General. while sev
eraI Of the veterinary observation-disclosures are 10
be rewarded for their invaluable services in
South Africa by promotion, TO the rank
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-30

and guns can only be obtained by means OF
sr-ses. for reasons which are obvious Nor does
a1eTe seen TO be any prospect Of the horse being
sUppl2nted as means OF Iocomotion in war
z-oos automobiles and bicycles are useless over
broken ground while the science of aerial navi-
CATION has not yet reached the point Of develop
1ent where il viii be possible TO carry on move
nents OF large bodies Of troops and Of artillery
above the surface Of the ground. floating in
ulldair.
I nay add that the reports which reach US
rom the Philippines serve 10 confirm these
south African views with regard TO the i'm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-30

i" It IS evidently the fruit Of a most careful and
loving study Of th- subject, in the light of an
haustive research, such as no other one Of his
biographers has undertaken, certainly not with
equal success. =. They present the character OF
our great sailor in its true light, and give Just
conception of his distinguished abilities and his
wonderful career not by the mere assertions OF par
tial biography, bu, by the unfolding OF evidence
carrying conviction in every line. Army and
Nary Jon1nak
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-30
IN THE GREAT WEST.

Of brigadier-generaI and others 70 ordinary
knighthood. The veterinary officers rank as
staff rather than regimental officers and wear
blue uniforms slashed with gilt lace, somewhat
similar TO the Hussar officers uniform but
with a cooked hat and red plume They are en-
titled to retire on half pay after twenty-five
years Of service and reach the age limit at
ffty-five- The British army in India has it's
own veterinary department, which is taxed
even still more severely than that of the home
forces. For the military vets" in India are
called upon to exercise their skill not merely on
horses, but also elephants, carnels and other
beasts of burden, and likewise to take part in
the training of large numbers Of natives as
members Of the profession. The need for this
will be perceived when it is stated that the loss
in India from what may be described as pre-
ventabie animal diseases has been estimated at
$300OQO00 year.
IN THE FRENCH ARMY.
The French army is at the present moment
engaged in reorganizing and extending its vet
Urinary service, which has hitherto consisted
of twelve principal veterinary surgeons with the
full rank of colonel two hundred with the rank
of captain, two hundred and ninety with the
rank of first Lieutenant, and ninety-One with
the rank of sUb-Ieutenant. In the case Of the
German army there is attached TO the staff of
each OF the sixteen army corps a principal
veterinary officer Of the rank of colonel Each
brigade has veterinary officer with the rank
Of captain or of major, and in addition 70 these
there are one hundred and sixteen regimental
vets with the rank of first lieutenant and
two hundred and fifteen with the rank of sec
Ond lieutenant The veterinary service of the
Italian, Belgian and Austrian armies is organ
lied on the same lines the chiefs in each case
being officers with the rank of full colonel, tha
Russian army being the only in which the
principal veterinary surgeon ranks as a general
Uncle sam alone seems TO be reluctant &c
cCncede rank of commissioned officers 10 the
veterinary surgeons needed for the medical care
Of the horses Of mis- Army, and apparently fails
TO realize that the welfare of the latter is suf-
GENTLY important from a military point Of view
TO render il polite 70 attract better class of
professional and more highly educated than
the so-caliad horse doctor Of olden days. whose
status vas about the level with that of a
farrier americans ara justly proud Of their
splendid cavalry. They should. therefore. lend
their support to the bill awaiting the action
Of Congress providing the mounted branches
Of the service with the same safeguards in
the shape Of a finely differed veterinary depart
ment as the armies of the Old World
-~-ATTACHE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-30

" Nor is popularity the only reward which this
work deserves The books, correspondence, State
papers, magazines and newspapers Of six languages
and two centuries have been gone over and the
great libraries seem to have been ransacked. in
search OF material. Not only has no data been
neglected or sighted, but the whole has been so
ordered and arranged and presented in so pleasant
manner as 10 make il evident that only the dis
covery OF some unjream-d-of material vii make
new biography of Jones necessary for years to
come. '-PFiLGdeLbfl4 Press.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-30
"a Perfect Biography of the Famous Sea Fighter
PAUL JONES:
Founder of the American NAVY.
A History, BY AUGUSTUS c. BUELL. With
portraits, maps and plans 2voIs, 12mo So 90.

eN
Feet BIOGRAPHY FIGHTER qoor zck should
and definitely bh
Based aide research here and abroad demands
bell the bor
cherished profound sympathy for the bse shines h sueh baacy
the repoL1ton.
touch of his naaDe
JUDGMENT n rich in bfhy and interest Ne1y YORK Tribune.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30
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A CLYDE STEAMER
Arrived mt Philadelphia with Her
Cargo on Fire.

Arrived at Philadelphia with Her
Cargo on Fire.
PHILADELPHIA, July 29.-The
Clyde steamer Goldsborough arrived
here to-day from New York with a
portion OF her cargo In flames. The
fire started in the fore-hold, and is
supposed to have been the result Of
spontaneous combustion.
AS the Goldsborough came up Della
ware Bay her distress signals were seen
by the tug Atkin Hughes. which went
to her assistance and pumped water in
to her hold. At Chester the fire boat
Edwin s. Stewart drew alongside the
burning vessel and proceeded up the
river with her.
When the Goldsborough arrived op-
posite her dock she was towed to the
Camden side OF the river and beached
in the mud Her cargo IS still burning
and the fire boat and several tugs are
playing streams Of water upon the
flames.
The steamer is loaded with general
merchandise and the forward hold con-
tains large amount OF dry licorice
root It IL impossible at this time to
estimate the amount Of damage.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30
BENWOOD.

George Drum, of the Junction, has a
very sick child.
]. T. Barger the jeweler, is spending
weeks vacation at New Freeport, Pa.
Mrs. Alexander Hood, of Shirard, is
visiting her sister, MrsgJ.7 n. Alley.
Mike Potraski, a Polander, who
works on the pipe line, was set upon
by two men at Bogg's run about Z
o'clock last night and very badly
beaten up. 1t is said that the assault
was unprovoked. Potraski's injuries
were so severe that the attention of a
physician was necessary. He was
taken to the Emergency hospital. His
face was very badly bruised.
This evening at Snyders Union hall,
at the Junction, there will be meeting
of all the parties who have subscribed
for the proposed bank to be establish
ed. By evening the full amount will
in all probability have been sub
scribed, and the institution will be
fully organized. The officers will be
elected and a charter applied for i'm
mediately. All other necessary bust
ness concerning incorporation will be
transacted. As soon as the necessary
auohtrity is received from Charleston
site will be chosen, in order to put
the institution in working order as
soon as possible.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30
PROGRAMME COMPLETED
For the knights of Pythias Encamp-
ment at Detroit.

ment at Detroit.
DETROIT, Mich, July 29.--The pro-
gramme Of the twenty-first biennial
meeting of the supreme lodge knights
Pythias, and of the encampment OF the
uniform rank of the order, to be held in
this city, August 25th, to September
LIST has been completed. Major General
James r. Carnahan, speaking OF the
outlook, said:
Il am satisfied that the Detroit en-
campment OF the uniform rank will be
greater than any ever held by this
order. In Milwaukee, we had 10000
men In camp, but my correspondence
with brigade commanders during the
past two weeks indicates that the at
tendance will go far beyond that fig
ure."
The camp is to be located on attrac-
tive grounds in the eastern part of the
city at convenient distance from Belle
Isle. The field inspections, reviews and
competitive drills win be witnessed on
the island. The city will be illuminated
and the order of Knights of Khorassan
are to give an electrical and fireworks
parade
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30
RATHB0NE
Is stiII I'm Confinement, Pending the
Question of Hail.

HAVANA, July 29.-The court be-
fore whom Estes G. Rathbone, former
ly director of posts, of Cuba, was ar
raigned yesterday after bis arrest on
charges of fraud, issued an order
directing that the prisoner be removed
this morning to Carcel; but Lieut..
Colonel Scott, acting governor general.
advised that he be allowed to remain
In the Vivac until IT was known
whether bail would be secured. His
attorneys are confident OF getting
satisfactory bondsman tomorrow.
Many persons called upon Mr. Rath-
bone to-day to express their sympathy
with him in his predIcament. Among
them was General Lee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30
8 NEW BOAT.
The GOvernnaent nays Gasoline
Motor Launch--0ther Pfttsburg

The Governnaent nays Gasoline
Motor Launch--0ther Pfttsburs
River Notes.
PITTSBURG, July "a new craft
will soon be seen on the local rivers.
Maj. Charles F. Powell. United States
engineer, ordered 1t few days ago,
ana it will be paid for and owned by
the government. It will be one of the
finest launches on the rivers here, its
cost being s4,65O. The boat is being
fitted out by the American Motor
Company, of New York, and will be
shipped to Pittsburg shortly. It will
be 90 feet long and will have 20 horse
power, and a speed of 10 miles an
hour. The motive power will be gaso-
line, the machinery to be of the most
improved pattern, and so simple that
most anyone will be able to operate it.
The launch is to be used in patrol,
survey and harbor work, and as its
draught will not exceed one foot, the
craft can be used in very shallow
water. Bids for a launch or small
sternwheel steamboat were asked for
by Major Powell in June, over 80 bid
ders responding. Among the boats
offered We're many varieties, SO that
1t required some time to make a selec-
ton. An agent has been in the east
for some weeks past examining all
kinds of launches. When the new
launch arrives the government will
have two boats here suitable for river
engineering work. The Iona, now N
use, is very serviceable little craft,
but is too heavy for light work such
as Is sometimes necessary.
Two more coal tows were sent south
this morning in charge OF the steam
ers Nellie Walton and Enterprise. The
lows were made up of light barges
and flats, and are all that will be ship
ped on the present water. The total
amount OF coal sent south yesterday
and to-day will not aggregate much
over 100000 bushels, contained in 81
barges and go flats. 1t was hoped TO
get more coal out but the rise seems
to be on the wane now, and both the
upper rivers have commenced to fall.
The crest of the swell did not touch
the seven-foot mark, hence for some
distance down the Ohio the steamers
and lows will not have any water 10
spare, and the progress OF the boats
was retarded somewhat last night and
this morning by fog. The river COM
bine officials, however, reported :his
morning that all the steamers were
getting along as we'll as could be ex-
pected on such water, but that they
would rot be surprised to learn OF
some one of the tows grounding at
any place this side of Parkersburg,
where the gauge shows 7.3 feet From
that point southwark there is an
ample barge stage. AT Davis Island
dam the marks registered 66 feet this
morning, and the official forecast is
that the river will fall
The John Moren, Cruiser and other
towboats coming home with empties
are said to be making good time, and
some of them ought to reach here to-
morrow night. The Belle MCGOWAN
left Parkersburg to-day for Cincinnati
with the tow that has been laid up at
the place named ever since the last
rise.
Work on the hull of the new tow
boat, George Shiras, building at Park
ersburg, is progressing rapidly, and
will be finished in a week or two.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30


CINCINNATI, o., July 29-Captain
Gordon Green's new boat, the Cricket,
which is being built at Gallipolis, will
be launched next week. She will take
the place of the Greenwood during the
low water season.
Work ON new bridge that will span
the Ohio river at Marietta has COM
menced.
The Mt Clare, E. r. Andrews, D. T..
Lane, Otto Marmet, r. K Wells and
George w. Murdoch dropped out with
coal from the mines at Kanawha Fri
day. The E. R. Andrews picked up a
tow and started down for Cincinnati.
The R. X. Wells and George W. Muir
dock viii probably leave there Sunday
with tows for Cincinnati.
The Annie L. arrived Saturday morn
ing with tow of Kanawha coal
The AL Martin did not get away Fri
day night as was expected. She is re-
ceiving some repairs.
A deck barge belonging to Oscar Bar
rett will be hauled out on the Coving-
ton floating docks as soon as the NJ
P. Wells is taken off.
The Henry Dubois was still in the
harbor Saturday morning. She may
get away from here Saturday afternoon
for Green river to bring up tow of
slaves.
Capt R. W Wise left for st. Louis
Friday night on a business trip.
Mr.. James A Wirthlin. general
freight and passenger agent OF the
White Collar line, and George P
Quiggin, secretary of the same line,
will take trip down the river Sunday
to take look at the new boat Indiana
Billy Samson has accepted a position
as steward on the City of Cincinnati in
place of Thomas Morissy. who resigned.
Samson was formerly steward on the
Queen City.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30
EN- ROUTE FOR CHINA.
The Fifth United states Infantry
Coming From Cuba.

The Fifth United states Infantry
Coming From Cuba.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 2s.-The
Second battalion of the Fifth United
States infantry. Major Borden COM
handing. win leave tomorrow for tbs
United States by the transport Nc
Pherson. The companies of Guantan-
amo end Baracoa Will be taken aboard
en- route.
The officers have received instruc-
lions to prepare warm clothing for
hard winter campaign. and to be ready
to re-embark shortly after arriving at
New York. All the men are enfhusi-
astie at the prospect Of active service
in China.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30
Niagara Falls-Toronto-Tho
Islands.

The c., L. & w. will run a special
train excursion to Niagara Falls Satur-
day, August 18th. Pullman sleepers
and ladies' day coaches through with
out change Leave here Saturday even
ing after business hours, and arrive at
the Falls for breakfast. Only five dol
lars round trip to the Falls Only one
dollar additional TO Toronto. Liberal
return limit on tickets
For particulars, apply to O. R. Wood,
Trav. Pass, Agt.. cor. Twelfth and Mar
eet streets. Phone 81
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30

Special to the Register
HUNTINGTON. w. va. July 2o--Jos.
'eph Stevens and Gaylord Rennert en-.
gagged in a fight In singo county. last
night. Reviewers were used and both
parties are reported seriously injured.
The trouble arose during card game.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30
Marks Fro,n Above.

PITTSBURG-River feet and falling
Clear and warm.
BROWNSVILLE-Rive feet inches
and falling.
OIL CITY-River inches and falling
Weather cloudy and warm.
MORGANTOWN-Rive feet inches
and falling. Cloudy and warm
GREENSBORO-River S feet inches
and falling. Warm and threatening.
STEUBENVILLE-Riv feet inches
and falling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30

We are bona fide Osteopaths, as our
diplomas and our names in the Oste-
opathic Directory will show.
Genuine Osteopathy has nothing
whatever to do with magnetism, clair
voyance, hypnotfsm nor fortune tell
ing. A. l. DONEGHY, D. O.,
C. NJ. CASE, NJ. D. D. O.,
Tenth and Main streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30
To-yorroyv,s packets

Parkersburg, H. X Bedford, 1890 a. m
Steubenville, T. M. Bayne, 2:30 p. m.
Sistersville. Ruth, $3.50 p. m.
Darlington. Leroy, $3.50 p m.
Cincinnati, keystone State. 5 p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30
Low Rates to tao Mountain Chan.
tauuua.

Commencing July Both and continu-
ing until August both inclusive. the B.
& O. will sell excursion tickets to Mt.
Lake Park. Nd, and return at the low
rate Of one fare for the round trip.
Tickets good returning until August
31st inclusive
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30
Pinnn bargain.

We have an Upright Pease Piano
walnut case. which is but slightly
shop worn. which we will sell for 1925;
former price, $500.
F. w BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30
Piann Rargafn.

We have an Upright Pease Piano,
walnut case, which is but slightly
shop worn, which we will sell for 1925;
former price, $500.
F. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30
To-Dny's Boats.

Steubenville, T. NJ Bayne, 2:30 D. m.
Sistersville. Ruth, $3.50 p. m.
Darlington, Leroy, $3.50 p. m.
Parkersburg, Ben Hur, 8 p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30
Plano Rnrrnin

We have fine Lawrence Upright
Piano. mahogany case, second hand,
but which has been refnished and ID
now practically new. which we will
sell for 500; former price, $3.50.
r. w. BAUMER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30
Thursday August I'd SO TO the Sea
From Wheeling via Pennsylvania

Atlantic City and other ocean re-
sorts excursion tickets will be sold
from Wheeling August I'd. SO. For
particulars please call upon or address
John G. Tomlinson, ticket agent, Penn
sylvania Lines, Wheeling. 2s.30.3I,l.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30
Yesterdays Departures,

Pittsburg, Ben Hur.
GAINESVILLE, Lorena.
Pittsburg, Kanawha
Pittsburg, Keystone State.
Sistersville, Leroy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30
LOU SWABACKER.
Dbeelin9 Register;
Great Bargain.

OF NegIigce Shirts at soc, former
price $500, $3.50 and $500.
ID. GUNDLING 81 CO., 1918 Market St
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30

One fine Upright Sterling Piano,
ebony case, was $350.00, but we took it
in an exchange and will sell it at the
low price of $4,000.
F. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30

Aeolians and Pianolas at bottom
prices. F. w. BAUMER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30

OF Negiigee shirts az soc. former
price ~ 90. $3.50 and $500
ID. GUADLING a CO.. 1915 Market 81.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-30
Cincinnati River News.

The marks on the wharf at midnight
showed feet 6 inches and stationary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25

A PIttsburg woman, in court proceed
ings against her husband, alleges that
he posted in his house such rules as
these That he should be head of the
house, that he should handle all the
money, that he should hire and dis
charge all the servants, that the mem
bers of his wife, family should not be
permitted to enter the house, and that
in correcting the children no pick
handles, rolling pins or sadlrons
should be used. No man with a spark
of affection in his bosom would thus
dare attempt to relieve his wife of all
worry and household cares, and leave
her nothing to do but dress up and go
visiting, of course, and instead of turn
ing him out on the cold world, the
long-suffering wife should have hun
safely locked up as a warning to other
brutal husbands,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES.

Christmas day might be called Tia
Feast of Memory. Let the Christmas
merriment run as high as it will, let
JOY reign in our hearts, let contentment
dwell in our souls, yet the tender
ghost of other Christmases will rise up
IN pallid splendor and walk beside us.
In the midst of present delights old
memories lay their softening touch
upon us. They lead us gently back
among the dreams and shadows of long
lost days They take US to the vacant
dwellings. They guide us to the green
hillside spots where Love and Life
have laid down their idols. How in
significant become the cares and am
billions of life when we think of them
who no longer keep Christmas on
earth, whose lives made our own more
radlant-more blessed, whose departure
left over us the awful, brooding
Silence
From the summit of this Christmas
tide we turn and look back over the
valley of the year past, and beyond
upon the hills and dales and solemn
spaces of other years gone by. There
rise in review before us the meadow
lands of pleasures, the hills of duties
and mountains of opportunities for ex-
pressing our energies or realizing our
ideals. Christmas is the day when the
soul instinctively reckons with itself.
All the good advice and the admonition
of lifetime weigh as feathers against
the stimulus it receives from the con-
seriousness of tasks we'll done and eff
forts honestly made to reach a stand
ard approved by that Other Self.