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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
4 GREAT TIMBER STATE.

West. Virginia has long been in the
front rank of timber producing States.
Now there are not half dozen States
In the entire country that lead her.
She ranks with Michigan, Wisconsin,
Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and
Washington, while she outranks Indi-
ana and Pennsylvania. Her only rival
in the production of oak and poplar
is Tennessee, with possibly Virginia
and North Carolina following at a
distance. In addition to these staple
woods the State is rich in walnut,
maple, beech, Eastwood, cherry, ash,
chestnut, hickory, pine and hemlock.
West Virginia has larger proper
ton of uncleared timber lands than
any other State in the Union, not
excepting Alabama, with its rich yell
low pine forests. And it is to be
hoped that this proportion of unde-
nuded timber lands will remain. A
country that loses It's forests, loses
VIC VI 40 SAiCl AtSuCo dhu PAObCStlOA
from the elements. The country
without forests is a prey to disastrous
visitation of floods. 1t is as wrong
and cruel to denude nature of her
grand and beautiful forests as to de-
prive beautiful woman of the crown
ing glory of her hair. 1t Is a matter
for congratulation, therefore, that in
the great forest counties an average
of less than fifty per cent of the tim
Der lands has been cleared. This is
saying nothing for the future, how
ever, for it is only within a compare
lively few years that systematic effort
has been under way to bring the tim
Der wealth of the State to market.
Speaking on this subject the Fairmont
Index says:
"A new impetus has been given this In
dustry by the construction of numerous
short line roads and tramways into the
back counties. Formerly the timber was
brought to the mills only by water, and 1t
was then necessary to await log-tide,
wait which often reached into months.
This also required that the mills for con-
verting it into lumber should be construct
ed along the rivers and streams. Now,
however, lumbermen can put UP their
plants in the midst of the forest and get
their timber to the saw at any time they
choose without regard to season or tide
West Virginia's chief market for oak
and poplar is in the east, the first
named being for furniture and the last
for building, etc. Considerable West
Virginia timber however, goes abroad.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

PITTSBURG, Pa, March IA
rapid rise in the rivers is predicted
and stage of not less than Is feet of
water is expected. Last nights rains
were very heavy at all up-river points
and the rainfall also seems to have
been general throughout the Ohio val
ley, This will cause the heavy float
ing ice to disappear and once more
enable steamboats, to navigate without
much difficulty. Very little ice was
floating out of the Allegheny river to-
day, but the Monongahela river was
bank full of it at Pittsburg. The
stream should be free of ice by to-mor-
row morning. The Youghiogheny ice
should all be out by morning.
q There is much coal loaded and If
the water holds out any length of time
fully 100000 bushels will be ship
ped, as most of the coal is loaded in
coalboats.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
The Finance Committee.

The Council committee on finance
ed to secure a quorum. The meeting
was the first to consider the prepare
ton of the annual appropriation ordi-
nance Inasmuch as the different COM
mittees have not yet prepared their
estimates, the committee could have
accomplished nothing beyond dis
cussion of matters generally. An hour
or more was devoted to discussion of
the refunding ordinance and other
matters. Mr.. Maxwell. Clerk O'Brien
and others expressed the opinion that
It would carry II again submitted to
the voters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
The Limited Mail.

Elmer E. Vance's realistic railroad
comedy drama, which comes TO the
Grand the first half of next week, is
a we'll conceived melodrama with a
remarkable series of exciting and de-
cidedly thrilling situations. 1t deals
with railroads and railroad people. 1t
contains telegraphers, tramps, section
men and train wreckers. There are
clicking telegraph instruments, real
istic engines, palatial Pullman and rail-
way postal cars. There are tracks,
band-cars, switches and tunnels, and
the railroad is utilized on the stage as
it has never been before, for the au-
thor was a telegraph operator and
train dispatcher at Columbus, Ohio,
for years. The successful production
CT his conception is the result Of years
OF study. A matinee will be given On
Wednesday as usual.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

PITTsBURG-River 1919 feet and rising.
showing.
STEUBENVILLE-Rive II feet inches
and rising. Heavy ice running. Weather
cloudy and cold.
OIL CTTY-River 8 feet inches and ris-
ing Weather cold and cloudy.
WARREN-River feet l inch. Weather
cold and showing.
MORO ANTOW(N-Riv IA feet and ris-
ing Weather showing and cold.
REENSBORO--River Is feet inches
and rising. Rainfall 19. Weather colder
and snow.
BROWNSVILLE-River II feet inch
and rising. Weather cold and showing to-
night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
OUR RAILROAD DEVELOPMENT.

Railroad-building which is remark
ably active in this State at present, Is
an excellent barometer of industrial
conditions and prospects. At present
there are in West Virginia, according
to the Manufacturers Record, out of
twenty-six lines protected by COM
panies financially able to carry them
out, fifteen railroads are under con-
struction at present. while work on
the others will begin probably before
July of the present year. A conserv-
alive estimate places the total mileage
projected by responsible corporations
at 1,155. 1t includes branches of the
Baltimore and Ohio, Chesapeake and
Ohio, and Norfolk and Western, in adj
dition to Independent roads, back of
which are not only northern but local
capitalists. Out of the total mileage II
can safely be said that fully 1000 miles
are projected to develop the States
resources. The other new mileage
consists principally in cut-offs to
shorten existing routes and to avoid
grades and curves. with the view of
cheapening the cost of transportation
and saving time.
The Record adds in this connection:
The mileage actually under con-
struction is $50, nearly $50 miles or
more than the mileage planned for
which no contracts have been let. This is
a remarkable showing. AS rule, the dis
lance of railroads projected on paper is far
greater than those which are constructed
When it is taken into consideration that
the completion of these means the estab-
lishment of more or less industries along
each, faint idea can ge gained of what
may be expected in industrial activity in
this State within the next few years"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

Clara Scott, colored, swore out a war
rant before Justice Rogers against her
husband, charging him with threat
ening to kill her, by cutting her
throat from ear to ear; also, war
rant charging him with assault and
battery. The woman's face certainly
furnished evidence that an assault had
been committed.
Officer Wells served the warrant.
When he went to arrest Scott, the de-
PENDANT jumped through a window in
a Second ward joint, where he was at
the time, taking sash and all with
him, but he was captured on the
street. The hearing has been set for
this morning at 10 o'clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

In Pittsburg Judge Freer said to
reporter: Il feel confident that can
be nominated. My strength seems to
be gaining every day and the people
of the State are with me in this fight"
We don't know about that. but the
Register will state the fact that the
best element of the Republican party
is with Judge Freer in his magnifi-
cent fight against the ring.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
After 10 these many moons Lady

After 10 these many moons Lady
smith has been relieved and the gal
liant garrison of Gen. White rescued
from their terrible predicament. Lon
don, of course, rejoices. 1t doesn't
take a great deal to make London re-
joice these days. 1t will be recalled
London went wild over the capture of
brave Gen. Cronje's army of 1000 by
10000 British. Neither of these vic
tories, however. will do much thunder
ing in English history. Neither are
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
HOW THE BoER KILLS HIS CATTLE.

show just what
still This
cattle The Boer not poeax his
then casually selects
bullet its brain with the utmost
skiful
ard He pick off with the utmost
while full gaop horseback
generation of Beers perhaps such expert
Africa
shooting n to be depsed
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

Splendid Bills To-Day.
Actual merit is the magnet at the
Grand during the Peruchi-Beldini en-
gagement, despite the inclemency Of
the weather and the fact that Lent has
begun. Two large audiences were
present yesterday. The night bill was
"A Western Romance" and it thor
oughly delighted the audience, con-
tanning as it does, elements to please
everybody. The specialties were of a
high order. This afternoon the COM
pany will repeat Monday nights bill,
"The Galley Slave" and this evening
there is promised a first class produc-
ton in every respect Of Joseph Jeffer-
sons version of rip Van Wrinkle"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
THE MINOR COURTS.

Rulings of the Justices In Various
Criminal Actions.
DIR. T. M. Haskins swore out war
rant yesterday before Justice Rogers
against negro, John Fisher, on the
charge OF embezzlement, on behalf OF
Floyd Rabb, boy Is years old. in the
employ of the doctor. 1t is charged
that the negro was borrowing money
from the boy with no intention to pay
it back. Lieut.. Michaels arrested the
negro. He swas committed to Jail for
hearing this morning at 9 o'clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

Yesterday the Register remarked:
Hail, Gentle Spring." and Gentle
Spring did its best to. 1t rained and
showed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

these victories at all decisive. In re-
lieving Ladysmith John Bull simply
holds his own and rescues his garrison
from a deep hole.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

Justice Rogers will pass on two in
sanity cases this morning. They are
those of Mrs. Sophia Entlinger and
John Storm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

A Large Amount of Coal is Loaded
and Waiting at Pittsburg-Ice
Should All Be Run Ont By This
Morning-Other River News.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

You may talk about your "Saphos,"
but what this country wants to sup
press is the grounding.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
The Ragged Cavalier.

The Ragged Cavalier.
Mr. Creston Clarke, whose name has
heretofore been so closely associated
with Shakespearean roles, will present
his new romantic play "The Ragged
Cavalier" at the Opera House Thurs
day night. Mr.. Clarke has wisely
concluded that the public no longer
cares for tragedy, and in going for the
romantic he is merely catering to the
wants of the theatre patrons. 1.-The
Ragged Cavalier" has something Of
the delightful flavor and charm of the
Zenda stories, and well known news
paper writer's have gone so far as to
declare that as dramatic production
it is superior to the dramatization of
Anthony Hopes stirring romance. 1t
tells an interesting story, in which
love- the spirit of romanticism charm
ing sentiment, and thrilling incident
form the chief elements. Mr.. Clarke
will be accompanied by Miss Adelaide
Prince, who was for five years lead
ing member of Mr.. Augustin Days
company, and the supporting company
numbers twenty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

An enjoyable feature at the Loan
Exhibition tonight will be a soiree
musicale, beginning at S:45 o'clock.
A programme of choice vocal and in
strumental selections will be rendered
by an attractive array of home talent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND OPERA HoUsE-An week, the
Peruchi-BeldIni Company, in repertoire;
night, rip Van Winkle:'' first half Of
next week, The Limited Mail"
OPERA HOUSE-Wednesday Hoyt's "a
Milk White Flag" Thursday, Creston
Clarke in THE Ragged Cavalier"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
They Scored a Hit.

They Scored Hit.
The feature of last nights produc-
ton at the Grand was the first Wheel
ing appearance of Miss Lillian Ander-
son, an Island girl, who recently clos
ed her first professional engagement
with the Chas. Mortimer Company.
With Mr. Frederic Bilger she did re-
fined, up-to-date speciality, consisting
of songs, followed by an ideal south
ern cake walk. They were most en-
Enthusiastically appiauded. Miss An
derson and Mr. Bilger will repeat
their speciality at each performance
during the remainder of the week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

unmistakable confession either that
the administration agents In the Phil
ippines were inconceivably ignorant
or deliberately played the Filipinos
false. Nothing else can be made of it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
A RAPID RISE

Which VIII Bring a Coal Stage in
the River Has Been Predicted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

AGENTS WANTED.

WANTED-Agents to handle fine line of
installment goods. Commission paid every
Saturday: good inducements to the right
street. fe25et
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

March came in like a coyote.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

Auction sale of Bicycles at 81
Twelfth street, Saturday, March Sd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
MALE HELP WANTED.

MALE HELP WANTED.
WANTED-Office boy. Address in, own
handwriting. stating age, P. o. Box 50.
mh2eq
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., intelligent, thor
oughly posted credit man. Must be famil-
lar with methods Of all mercantile and col
age and references. Address
G. F. S., Wheeling Register. mh2es
WANTED-Men TO learn barber trade. We
can teach you more in two months than
you can learn in shops in two years. We
furnish constant practice, expert instruc-
ment, grant diplomas, donate complete out
fit Of tools and allow anyone to earn schol-
arship and wages Saturdays If they desire.
Catalogue with special offer mailed free.
MOLER BARBER COLLEGE, Chicago,
Ill. fe24ev
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
W. w. SIMPSON.

General Agent, wheeling, w. VA.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

WALTER r. GILLETTE General Manager
ISAAC r. LLOYD ed ViSc-Prcsideut
FREDERIC CROMWELL Treasurer
EMORY NcCLrSrCc= Actuary
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

have carefully examined the foregoing State
ment and ind the same to be correct liabilities
calculated by the Insurance Department.
CHARLES A. PRELLER Auditor
The age-herald., 1900-10-01
SHORTS COVERED
 ON BANK STATEMENT Bears Covered on Favorable De-
 yeIopment of Strike Situation kss-- ..... STEEL STOCKS WERE FIRM sTssf Early Selling of Stocks Was Encouraged
 By Selling For Foreign Account Market Was Narrow Pro- fessional Affair
STEEL STOCKS WERE FIRM

New York, September 29.-The stock market was a narrow and professional ai- fair today which ended with show or ah- imation and strength on account of an ac- tive demand from the short interest which covered on the bank statement. This eie- ment saw encouragement in the fact that the inroad upon the banking surplus was restricted to less than s400,0o0, while much heavier depletion was expected This sentiment seemed not to be affected by the fact that a decline in the reserve re- quirements of over s3.000,000 was responsl- ble for this result which was brought about by a contraction of S5,66S,4 400 in the out standing loans of the banks. The actual decrease in cash was slightly in excess of last weeks, as had been expected. Be- sides the liquidation in the stock market a large volume of time loans is said to be maturing at this time and the proceeds of these banks are inclined to hold for high CT rates as explained below.
 The prospects of favorable developments in the coal strike situation of Saturday increased the disposition of the bears to cover, and the recovery in prices from the early low level ran between 1 and points for the principal active stocks, not few of which showed net gains of point or more. The early selling of stocks was en- couraged by selling for foreign account and by rumors of financial difficulties in Berlin, where the exigencies of a settlement caused jump of ? per cent in the rate for short discount bills.
 The steel stocks were rather firm throughout. Limitations from officials of several of the great trunk lines of an in- tention to provide for the years need forthwith at the present of s26 for steel rails helped the group. Large receipts of raw Sugars, doing away with some of the danger of shortage helped Sugar. A feature was the further marking down of sterling exchange rates by the exchange bankers, in spite of the nominal character of the Saturday market.
 Prices of stocks have shown some vio- lent fluctuations during the week and mounted to a level considerably higher than on last Saturday.
 The bond market was weak in the earlier part of the week, but recoveries in some issues made the market irregular later. Dealing were not large at any time. United States new As, registered, advanced B and the old As and 5s declined A in the bid price.
 (By Private Wire to Murphy & Col
The age-herald., 1900-10-01
Birmingham City Bonds
TruIts md Produce

 Butter-White clover, pound prints, 27c; EIein (standard), 23c; best creamery, 25c; Mississippi best grade, 2sc; country 130 15c.
 Irish potatoes, 6Oc per bushel Sweet potatoes, s1.50Q1.75 per bushel Grapes-Concord, l21sc per small basket and 200 per large basket. Apples $2 256f3.00 per barrel. Pears-Kiefcr, N.75@200 per barrel Bananas, 756I90c per bunch. Lemons, s. .099450
 Poultry Best friers, 25c; medium, 1S1 200: hens, 271z@SOc; ducks. 2O@25c. Eggs, 15c.
 OnIuns, 1hc per pound. Cabbage, 1Ac per pound.
 ocaI staple GTcrcrIe. Flour-Best patent, A.65; half patent, $4.0O. Coffee-Green, 1zQD13isc; Arbuckle's pack ages. .45; Lyons packages. $2.46 Lard, Sssc basis.
 Meats-Clear ribs sides S%; bacon bellies. lie: dry salted bellies, 91sc; best hams, Pc: Four x hams. He; California hams, Sc: breakfast bacon, 12c. Molasses-centrifugal 15@ssc; sugar house, 20Q35c; Georgia cane, 35Q36c. Rice-4hc; fancy, 7c. Corn-Mixed, 5Sc; white, 59c. Meal-Jim Dandy, 96c; Joe Darter, 92c Hay-Choice timothy. $500; No. l. Sl7.0o: clover mixed, sl600; prairie, s1i.00 Oats-Mixed. 35c: white. 36c. Bran-Mixed, HOO; pure wheat, $1S,O0 Cotton seed meal. $22.5o.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01
Live Stock Markets

Chicago September 9-Cattle-Receipts zoo; nominally steady; native good to prime steers $5.45q5.85, poor to medium $4.5O@ 540, selected feeders $S.S044.50 mixed stockers s2.50a3.6 .65 cows $270@4.20, heifers s2 9O694.S5, canners s2.00@2.65. bulls s2.75@ h.5o calves $4.50@6.50. Texas fed steers $40 @4. 30, Texas grass steers SS.25Q4.1O, Texas bulls S2.5093.25.
 Hogs-Receipts today 2S,0Oo; best light steady, others Sc lower; top price s5.55: mixed and butchers $5.05@5.55, good to choice heavy s5. 5.O5@5.47, rough heavy si.9O@ BOO light S5.15@5. .55, bulk of sales at $5.2O G5.4e
 Sheep-Receipts 25OO; sheep and lambs steady; good to choice wethers sS.9og4.2 20. fair to choice mixed $3.5O449O, western sheep S4.0094 Is, Texas sheep $2.50Q3. 60, native lambs s4.25q5.5o. western lambs s4.75@5.s5.
 Receipts this week: Cattle 6O,2Oo hogs a7l, 900, sheep 76,600. Estimated receipts for next week: Cattle 6O,SOo. hogs 135,500, sheep 61,Oo0.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01
PrOUoSaIS for Coal.

Sealed proposals will be received in the office of the Board of Revenue up to and including the 1st day of October, 1900, for furnishing to the county coal for court house. jail and Almshouse for one year. be. einning October 15, 1900, coal to be deliv cred at courthouse and nearest point on railroad to almshouse.
 The right to reject any and all bids is reserved. VIM. s. MORROW,
 a2-3Ot Clerk Board of Reyenue.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01
Sugar and Coffee

New York; September 29-Spot: Rio, dull; No. ' invoice. S1sc; mild, quiet; Cordova, 9&@14c Futures opened quiet at points advance and ruled slow, but generally steady on better cables than looked for which led to local covering without stimu- lating popular speculation Transactions were moderate. Closed steady at , to 10 points net higher. Total sales, 975O bags including: December, 7.10; January, il0; March, 7.25; July, 7.5O
 Sugar: Raw, firm; refining, 4Ac; cen trrifugal, 96 test, 5c; molasses sugar, 4c; refined, firm; No. 6, 5.6O No. ', $50; No s. $40; No. 9, 5.30; No. 10 525; No. Il, 525; No 12, 520; No. 1S, 5.15; No. II, 5.15; stand ard "A," 5.95; confectioners' "A." 595; mould "A," $40; cut loaf, 6.55; crushed, 655; powdered, 625; granulated, 615; cubes, 6.3o.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

the local market, closed at the best of the day, or 14 points higher than the closing of last night. The improvement in ths, Chinese situation as regards the attitude of Germany, also had some influence on values. Ideal weather prevailed through out the South today with temperatures re- maining about stationary. Spots closed steady 1-16c higher, sales $50, f. 0. b. 72O0; middling 10hc.
 New York Cotton Futures
 By Private Wire to H. D. Cothran & Co.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01
Special Rates Via Louisville & Nashville

Round trip to St. Louis, Mo. Tickets on sale September 30 to October 5, at one fare. Round trip to Indianapolis, Ind. National Association of Democratic Clubs, October and 4, certificate plan.
 Round trip to Louisville, Ky, October 15 to 19, certificate plan
 Round trip to Lexington, Ky, one fare. Round trip tickets sold September 30-Oc- tcber 1.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01
REPORTS INDICATE SHORT COTTON CROP Market Scored Additional Gains
 Saturday. ENGLISH ADVICES BETTER Receipts at Ports and Interior Towns Lower Than Expected-Ma
 Closed 9 to IS Points
 Higher

New York, September 29.-The cotton market opened with prices to 15 points higher and scored additional gains imme- diately following the call on healthy buy ing for all branches of the trade. Senti- ment was bullish on reports from the crop center that indications daily pointed more clearly to a short crop and to an eXcep tionally early completion of picking and marketing.
 The English market advices were decd- edly better than expected. Europe bought in our markt as well as in Liverpool. The weely statement of the Chronicle was readily summed up as strikingly bullish and private cables declared the report of that paper had done much to advance prices there. As for the crop movement, receipts at the ports and many of the interior towns were lower than expected doubtless due largely to scarcity of cars, as exporters are known to have purchased enormous lines of staple for shipment during the nex. fhree months.
 The inability of railroads to meet the demands of shippers bids fair to be an important factor in the near future. Wall street appeared quite conspicuously as buyer of the winter months; the South purchased the late deliveries. Fall River reported firm but quiet market for cloths. The market closed steady with prices net to 15 points higher.
 New York, September 29.-Cotton steady; middling 10Ac; net receipts 2S; gross re- ceipts 1897; sales 52O; stock 31, ,35S; exports coastwise 407.
 Total today: Net receipts 51,679; exports to Great Britain 16,316; exports to France NOO4; exports to the continent 75,aS0; stock 333, 214.
 Consolidated: Net receipts 51,679; exports to Great Britain 16,316; exports to France 2l,0O4; exports to the continent 75,3S0
 Total since September 1: Net receipts 6l3,522; exports to Great Britain 12S, ,9i0; ex- ports to France 45,O24; exports to the con- tinent 166119