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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31
CHARTER ISSUED
To the New Railroad Company-Th
Incorporators.

To the New Railroad Company-The
IncorpOrators.
The following self-explanatory tele-
gram was received from the special
Charleston correspondent of the Regis
ter last night:
A charter was issued by the Secretary
Of State to-day to the Benwood &
Wheeling Railroad Company, Of Ben
wood, with a capital stock of one mil
lion dollars. divided into shares of
$500 each. The purpose of the COM
pany is to connect the various rail-
roads now existing and hereafter to
be built into the town of Benwood, and
into Wheeling.
The proposed road will begin at or
near Benwood. and run thence to
Wheeling.
The incorporators are F. J. Hearne,
of Wheeling, 496 shares; ]. N. Vance,
J. w. Culbertson, L. E. Sands and N.
B Scott, one share each, all of Wheel
ing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31
Miscellaneous Business


The committee on cemeteries report
ed the transfer of a lot in Peninsula
cemetery from Isaac Turtle to Byron
Bodley.
A petition for a sewer in alley E,
Sixth ward, was referred to the finance
committee.
A resolution directing the ordinance
committee to frame an ordinance
against firing air guns in the city lin
its was referred.
A resolution requiring the Wheeling
Hide and Tallow Company to do haul
ing after night was referred to ordi-
nance committee.
A resolution for a board walk on
Twenty-ninth street was referred to the
Board Of Public Works with i~nstruc-
lions to act.
A resolution was adopted requiring
the City Engineer to submit plans for
a new market house in the Second
ward.
Aug. RAIDER was granted permission
to use natural gas for Illuminating pur-
poses until the city main IS extended
to Coal and Third streets.
A petition from residents on New
Jersey street for needed Improvements
to that thoroughfare was referred to
the Board of Public Works.
A petition for paving alley F, between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets, was
referred to the finance committee.
The appointment of Harry Watson to
be Assistant City Engineer, was con-
firmed.
A communication from the Board Of
Public Works, complaining about the
lateness of appropriations and conse-
quent embarrassment in street improve
ments, and asking that the ten cent levy
appropriation be made not later than
the last meeting in March. A motion
was made to refer to the finance COM
mittee with instructions to comply with
the request of the Board. 1t was found,
however, that the request could not be
complied with, as the matter is gov
erned by ordinance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31
SHOOTING WAS ACCIDENTAL.



Result 81 the C0ronerss Investiga-
tion of he Case Of wiIli.n Press
cett.
After thoroughly investigating the
case of William Prescott, who died at
the City Hospital Monday morning
from the effects of a gunshot wound.
which he received about two
weeks ago. the o came
to the conclusion that the shoot
ing was purely accidental. Coroner
Schultze, Sheriff Richards and Frank
w. Nesbitt repaired to the Prescott
residence, on the National road, east of
the Thompson residence, yesterday
morning, Tor the purpose of becoming
more thoroughly acquainted with the
circumstances In the case and the story
Of the shooting, as told by Mrs. Pres
colt, the wife Of the deceased, was ac-
cepted as being correct
According to Mrs. Prescott's story her
husband came home on Monday even
ing of week before last in a state Of
i~ntoxication and later started to leave
the house, saying that he wished to see
one of his gentleman friends who lived
near him. He walked out on to a
porch and was about to go down stairs
when he accidentally upset a stand. In
the drawer Of the stand was a self
acting revolver which became discharg-
ed and Mr.. Prescott was shot in his
right knee.
Last evening the coroner stated that
there seems to be absolutely no reason
to credit any Of the stories circulated TO
the effect that the shooting was not
accidental The family of MI. Prescott
is said to be grief stricken over his
death.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31

At the regular monthly meeting of
G. w. Mathers division No. %, U. r.,
K. of p. of Benwood. held at their
hall on Monday evening. the following
officers were elected: Captain, S. b.
West; first lieutenant, w. c. Weisger-
Der; second lieutenant, Geo. Garrison;
right guide. Geo. Attelberger; left
guide, r. MeFann; treasurer, F. w.
Reese; secretary, Geo. Artz.
The division voted unanimously to
take part in the Dewey demonstration
on the 22d of next month in Wheel
ing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31
An Employe of the w. 1. & s.. Com
pany Injured Yesterday After

An EmplOye of the w. I. & s. Conn
pany Injured Yesterday After
noon.
William Kitson, of the North End,
who is employed by the Wheeling Ice
and Storage Company as a driver, was
painfully injured by IN accident yes
terday afternoon about two o'clock.
Mr.. Kitson was engaged in unlocking
the rubber on his wagon on South
Main street near the stone bridge,
when the horse became frightened at
a passing street car. In ~endeavoring
to hold the horse in check, the driver
slipped and fell to the ground. Before
he could arise he was struck on the
head and left shoulder by the horses
hoofs. Mr.. Kitson received painful
bruises and later was compelled to re-
turn to his home, where his injuries
were properly attended. He will prob
ably be off duty for some time to
come.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31

an opera. boat.
c. E. White, of Wheeling, is circulating
among Moundsville friends a few days.
Albert Hicks returned to his home in
Cameron, after visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Booher, on Tenth street.
j. D. Burley is reported much improved
in health, and will soon be able to go out.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31
Chronicle of Daily Events of the
Town Across the Way.

About a month ago Mrs. James Van
Pelt had two mattresses and a Di-
cycle stolen from her wash house. The
police were unable to find any clue
to the thief, and after some days the
matter was dropped, but to Mrs. Van
Pelt's surprise, Monday morning she
found the bicycle back at its place
with no explanation Why the thief
who had evaded the law during this
time, should have returned the wheel
is unknown except that he thought
some recent actions Of the police
were suspicious. and he thought ii
best to return the wheel. The police
have no idea who the thief was. but
they are glad to know part of the
goods have been returned.
Yesterday being Chinese New Year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31

Arrests were made by the police last
night as follows: William McWilliams
disorderly, by Chief Clemans; John
Moore for being drunk and begging,
by Officer Bickerton; Charles Ellis for
begging, by Officer Everett and James
Johnson for vagrancy, Lockup-keeper
Brandt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31

Gum Boots, for Men or Boys, Hip
or Knee Height, at lowest prices.
McFadden's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31
New York.
3Chic'g,

First figures bid; second asked.
TIL advance is due to the Z per cent.
dividend declared on American Steel and
Wire common stock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31

Rulings of the Minor County OIL
cials in Criminal Cases Heard
Yesterday.
Christian Herpick was arrested yes
terday and taken before Justice Dun
ming on the charge Of stealing iron
from the B. & o. railroad. He was
found guilty and fined $40 and costs, in
default of which he was committed to
Jail for thirty days. Herpick is a boy,
whose parents live on the South Side.
Mrs. Annie Weidman was arraigned
before Justice Fitzpatrick last night
charged with abusing a step5on, George
Weidman. The charge was preferred
by State Humane Officer w. W. Echols.
Mrs. Weidman was compelled to furn-
ish a peace bond Of $50 for the term OF
six months.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31
ADJUSTMENTS.

A very satisfactory rehearsal of "a
Bachelors Romance" was given by
The Players last night, and the few who
were privileged to attend are out5poken
in their praise Of the work of members
OF the cast. The fact should not be
overlooked that The Players have gone
to considerable expense to secure Sol
Smith Russell's famous play, when
some other drama might have been
secured without royalty. The Players
desire to give a high class, artistic pro-
duction and the public should show it's
appreciation. The principal roles are
in the hands of ladies and gentlemen
who have amply demonstrated their
~capability in past performances, while
the minor parts have been assigned to
persons whose ability will surprise
those who see "a Bachelors Romance"
at the Opera House tomorrow night.
The reserved seat sale opens at the box
Office at nine o'clock this morning.
Subscribers reserved seats have been
marked off the chart, and may be Sc
cured at the box Office.
Mr.. Charles G.. Craig, an actor Of
recognized ability. is again playing
Nathaniel Berry. in James A. Herne's
famous play of homely life, Shore
Acres" Mr.. Craig was Mr.. Herne's I'M
derstudy for this ideal character, and
when Mr.. Herne had that serious fall
from the lighthouse tower Mr.. Craig
played this part to the entire satisfac-
ton of the DAILY Theatre audiences.
Since then Mr.. Craig has played this
part in many of the larger cities and
given the utmost satisfaction, and it
has been arranged that he shall head
the company that is to visit Australia
and Hawaiian Islands in 1902. Mr..
Craig thinks Nathaniel Berry the great
est character ever presented on the
American stage, and says he would
rather play it than any other part ever
written. A fine scenic production Of
Shore Acres" will be given at the
Opera House next Tuesday, February
9th. and also . special matinee Tuesday
afternoon. .haA
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL.
Iron and Steel Stocks.

The following quotations were receive
yesterday by Howard Hazlett &c Son, Ma
tional Exchange Bank Building:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31
NESDAY
GREAT
COLD WEATHER
selling.
HOT STUFF.

Ear MuffS............ ........4c pan
Mems 35c Gloves
Mems 1Sc Wool SoX,.............1Oc
$3.50 Warrant Clothes Wringer. .$1,S9
Ladies' Rubbers, only.....-.......15c
Mems Rubbers, INTERCHANGEABLE
Childs' Rubbers, only ..............1Oc
Fine Toilet Soap.................. 1c
5 bars Shineall ...................lUc
Arbuckle's Coffee .............. &c
d bars Soan Csc
10 bars Fine White Leader Soap...Z5c
10c Sox &c
6 doz. of Pins &C
| ID. best Baking Powder ......... &c
1Oc Line Gents Collars ............ &c
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31

Felt Boots, for Men, Women or
Children, at closing out prices, at
McEadden.S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31
BRIDGEPORT

Ear Muffs. MufYlers. Gloves and
Pulse Warmers at McFadden's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31

Warm Caps, with pull
down ear protectors, for 25c, Mt Me-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31
MINISTER'S LOSE AGAIN
IN THEIR ANTI-sLOT MACHINE
FIGHT IN THE CITY
COUNCIL. +.
DECISIVE VOTE LAST NIGHT

Killed the waterhouse Resolution.
The Refunding Ordinance Passed,
and Will be Submitted to Popular
Vote In February-Other Business
Transacted by Council Last Night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31
PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

Lambs Wool Lined Leather Mitti
for 4Sc, at McFadden's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31
Elected.

Mems S1.25 Wool Lined Arctic
0~yershoes for 9Sc, at McFfadden's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31
JUSTICE COURT ITEMS.

Mems CSC Gum O~vershoes for 4Sc
at McE'adden's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31
HOT SHOT BARGAINS.

Mons Heavy leans Pants ........ 500
Boys Heavy Jeans Pants ......-..49c
Mems Heavy Wool Shirts
Mems s1.00 Fine Laundried Shirts. .35c
$3.50 Fine Stiff Hats ..............S5c
zoe Ladies' Fleeced Hose ..........l0c
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31
City Clerks Report.

The committee on accounts reported
to Council the annual report of the City
Clerk, with the recommendation that it
be published in the Register, Intelli-
gencer, News and Staatz Zeitung, and
400 copies in pamphlet form be printed
for distribution. The recommendation
was complied with.
Bond Redemption.
The finance committee reported that
it had examined the reports Of loan
commissioners showing redemption Of
bonds as follows:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31
the Finance COMMITTEES.
Boer Resolutions.

the Finance COMMITTEES.
Boer Resolutions.
In the First Branch. Mr.. Scal1y Of
feerd resolutions Of sympathy with
the Beers, which were read by the
Clerk, and upon motion by Mr.. List,
seconded by Mr.. Mccormack, were
laid on the table. The resolutions
were as follows:
Whereas, A state Of war exists be-
tween the Kingdom Of Great Britain
and the Boer Republic and Orange
Free State in South Africa, and,
Whereas, the success of the British
arms means the overthrow and dis
tribution of the Dutch Republics,
thus striking a deadly blow at free
government, and ~arresting the pro-
gress and growth Of republican in
situations; therefore 'ie it
Resolved, That the Council of the
City of Wheeling and the American
people in general, extend their sym
pathy to the Boer republic in their
present struggle, and we declare it to
be the duty of the people Of the United
States through their representatives
in Congress, to call on the President
to mediate and bring about a cessa-
ton of hostilities honorable alike to
both sides; at the same time to pre-
serve absolute freedom Of the people
of the Boer republics and the Orange
Free State.
Bills Paid.
Bills reported by committee with
favorable recommendation were order
ed paid as follows:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-31
HOES


so per cent. off regular prices.
Mems Atwood Fine Suits. 81 S,
81 so. SO. SO, s4.5 so. $500.
Boys Atwood Suits. $ $3.50, s1.9S,
$2.2 5 81 so.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-21

party. in the next presidential cam
paign would be sure to revive it in
1904 ana it mi ght again fad 10 Bryan
its leader, for his campaign just con-
Guided was in spirit wholly Populistic.
TIE polisica! revolution which began
ia 1896 and continued with increasing
momentum in the canvass just closed
seemed, therefore, to indicate read
jastDent Of political relations which
intelliaent men Of both the Republican
and Democratic parties will be com
PEELED to recognize as necessarily per
maaent, if the dangerous political
movement represented by Bryan is to
be kept in restraint aud is not to con-
tinue il un5iminishcd asgressiveness.
The questions Of policy which have
arisen iu this campaign will assert
themselves the more in their para
mountey as time passes and they will
render necessary the maintenance of
the new political alignment which
came IN with 1896. The forces behind
Bryan in his two Campaigns represent
a sentiment Of discomfort powerful at
this time in every country Of civiliza.
ton which inevitably viii crystalline in
a political party wnstever its normal
designation may be, that will be as in
tolerable to conservative Democratic
feeling and conviction as was Bryan
ism IN 1896 aud 1900.
In short, The Sun sees that defeat Of |
Bryan encourages more extreme pol
cy by the opposition and it regards it
IS necessary to the continued success |
If the Republican party that it shall |
absorb permanently the Cleveland ele
nent formerly Of the Democratic party.
L sees that an attempt to give the
Democratic organization the aims OF
he Republican organization would il
uccessful drive the mass Of Democrats
nto new and more radical party
rhe State.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-21
Unforrunate Insane.

The regents of the state hospital for
insane at their recent meeting had
some facts presented to them which
are startling in some respects. The
daily average attendance" has been
steadily growing. DR.. Babcock in Civ.
ing the statistics says: Last year the
average was barely over one thousand
day, but this years average will run
over one thousand and forty. The re-
cords show that the great increase has
been since 1870. This is accounted for
first by the large increase in the negro
popu alton Of the hospital for the in
sane, and until 1870 the counties had
to pay the expenses Of patients sent to
the hospital, whereas DOW the state
bears the expenses directly and the
county authorities feel very much freer
to unload patientn on the state, and
they send patients here who ought to
be kept at home OF in the poor housee,
If no other place can be provided. The
problem Of housing all of these patients
is becoming quite serious and the state
will have to take hold of the situation
soon and provide quarters, instead of
building here to meet present needs"
DR.. Bsbcock, with the cooperation of
the board has make every cent of the
annuel appropriation 60 its farshest.
Bat the report of the regents, which is
being prepared to be submitted to the
legislature will show that much more
must be done for the unfortunate class
Of citizens who have to be treated at the
hospital.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-21
Attacked by a Burglar.

A negro burglar forced his way to
the apartments Of Mrs. Grin ". Pot
ter, wife Of the millionaire steel man
and banker, ia her home, l30 Lake
Shore drive, Chicago, shortly after l
o'clock Wednesday morning, and when
discovered in the act of applying a
sponge, saturated with chlorform, to
the nostrils of his victim, struck her a
fierce blow on the head with slung
shot. The shock Of the blow rendered
Mrs. Potter unconscious, and the doc
tors who were called fear that sac may
not recover. Just before being struck
Mrs. Potter reused the household with
shrill cry for help.
Mrs. Potters daughters, Miss
Margaret and Miss Bessie, heard their
mothers screams for help and rush
ed to her bed chamber. When they
saw the robber they fed into the
street and called for help. The robber
fed as soon as the young women began
Dreaming in the street. After ne had
gone the daughters returned to the
house, called a physician for their
mother, and then notified the police
of what had happened.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-21
NOT 50 EASILY DONE
The Reorganization Ct the Osm-
ccra:ic Party.
a SEN SiSLE VIEW.
The Party Neither Moribund
Nor Crippled. sryan a
Grsat Leader in the
Face Of D~feas.
Face Of DS{eat.

The Democratic party has been
beaten, badly beaten oo tn, electoral
vote and in lesser degree on the pop
ulsr vote. Nevertheless it remains
true, as IL 1896, that change OF votes
IN certain States equal to but l per
cent. cf the Democratic total would
have sufi,ed to give it majority CT
the electoral vote. We are indebted
to the ultra. Republican New York Sun
for this caIcIlation:: The Sun says:
Il IS, 600 citizens who voted for Nc
hlniey "a certain STATES of the union
had voted instead for Bryan, lie k:nley
would have been defeated and Bryan
elected.
The table below mentions y States
with the electoral votes belonging to
them and their several pIuyalities Tor
Mckinley and Roosevelt, as unofi ;ially
sscclta;neo or as estimated Thursday.
Changes in the figures by later returns
will not greatly afec: the general prep
ositicn:
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-21
q Good Health Party.

"a Coed Health Party" the very
latest, is suggested by q Western wom-
an who has the courage Of his hygienic
convictions. 1t would begin operations
she says, by so ststioning the polling
places that every voter would have to
walk FIVE miles to deposit bis ballot
or hers, for this would be woman's
suffrage party, the ballot being granted
to every woman who could show waist
measurement Of from 2S to 35 inches!
Every candidate would be required to
prove that he toek a cold plunge bath
every morning, and the candidate for
president would have to be the health
lest man in the United Statcs-''a
man who had never used tobacco OF
tasted alcohol; who never drank tea or
coffee or water at meals; who had 80
sound natural teeth; who always went
to bed at 10 o'clock; who had studied
foods and always ate for nourishment
and never for fun; who sbhorred pep
per, vinegar and mustard and believed
that ice cream should be eaten ho;."
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-21
smalls Issues Circular.

The negro ex congressman Robt.
Snslls is the author Of circular letter
which he is sending to prominent
negroes throughout the country advo-
eating concerted action in their part in
opposition to what he calls an attempt
to disfranchise his race in the Palmetto
State. The negro ex-leader wants the
congressional representation from
South Carolina reduced in accordance
with the fourteenth amendment of the
Constitution which reads ''That when
the male inhabitants OF any State, being
5Eenty-one years Of age and citizens Of
the U. s., are denied the right Of suf-
frage except for participation in rebel.
lion or other crime, the basis Of repre-
sentation therein shall be reduced in
the proportion which the number Of
such male citizens shall bear to the
whole number Of male citizens twenty
one years Of age in such State" If
Snalls would take into consideration
the number Of his race who have for
feited all claim to citizenship by the
commission Of crimes and felonies it
would be impossible to enumerate
doubtless he would understand the Wis
dom Of South Carolins's registration
laws. The negroes here heartily detest
SmalIs, but are afraid of him. Many Of
them are jealous because he is such a
pet of the present administration and
he certainly does seem to be able to
get about any appointment he desires
under Republican administration.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-21
The Trusts Are at It.

A few days ago it was the meat trust
that tightensd its squeeze upon the
people, and now it is the salt trust that
is demanding more tribute. This lat
ter trust with characteristic greed, has
more than double the price of the COM
modify which it controls. Tomorrow
and the next day we shall probably hear
of other trusts that have raised prices
on the necessaries of life. The mono
poles evidently think that the success
of Mckinley has given them license to
rob without restraint. They are fast
furnishing the Democrats with a win
ming paramount issus" and with an
abundance of campaign material
Savannah Morning News.