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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08

That night ten boxes Of cigars came
addressed Metcalfe, paid Two days
later the cigar man called and took
them back He said he had been fooled
on bad check.
And umbrellas! Hundreds Of them,
and sets of dishes, silverware, glass
ware. wheelbarrows, goats in harness
and everything anyone can think Of ex-
cepting an automobile. l have told the
policeman on post, but still the goods
come. / don't know think 100000
worth of good. Of course, that includes
the goods sent to be paid for on de-
livery and those that were sent after
being paid for by check. | wish the
merchants of New York would put
stop to 1t. The druggists seems to be
the easiest fooled, for they have sent
medicines here almost every day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08
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INTERESTING REPORTS.

The remarkable thing about the re-
port from London that the English are
about to embark upon conciliatory
measures in South Africa, with a view
to bringing hostilities to an end, is
that they should 90 anything of the
sort. 1t is contrary to British rule and
ICecedent AS a general thing John
Bull prefers to conquer by harsh means
rather than through a resort to kind
ness and consideration for the feelings
CT others, but here we have the Lon
don Times giving prominence to views
favoring ending the war by statesman
ship instead OF by military force, and
the Westminster Review suggests gen
eral amnesty and comp ensation to the
Dutch for property taken or destroyed,
while it is general gossip that the gov
eminent has about come to the conclu-
sion that repressive measures have fail
ed and that lenient policy will bear
good fruit 1t is even asserted that
overtures along these lines have been
made to prominent Boer leaders, they
including a Boer republic in the North
ern Transva3l region. In view of this
unexpected change in affairs it is said
the opposition in Parliament may pos
sibly abstain from moving an amend
ment to the Queens speech, thus giving
the supporters of the ministry an oppor-
tunity to announce any change in policy
in contemplation. There will be an at
tack upon Chamberlain and his policy,
however.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08
AFTER GATES AGAIN.

The big Wall street bankers are
after John w. Gates, of American Steel
and Wire notoriety, and it is reported
that the Rockefellers, the Whitney syn
dictate, and others equally powerful
have combined to depose MIR. Gates
from the Presidency OF the American
Steel and Wire Company at the annual
election to be held February Dist, The
specific charge is that Mr.. Gates, hav-
ing paid two million dollars for a GER
tain block of the Companys stock,
held on to it while big money was be
not so prosperous, unloaded his hold
ings on the company for five millions
a clear and rather neat profit of three
millions, or $50 per cent. There is an
other count in the indictment, dated
something over a week ago. At that
time Steel and Wire was quoted at 52ls.
Mr.. Gates is alleged to have tipped his
friends to buy for rise, and there
were heavy investments. Mr.. Gates
quietly unloaded his personal stock
and whatever else he could cortro!
and the price slumped off to 40, . the
great disgust of the friends aforesaid,
while Mr.. Gates packed a few things
and went OF to Texas for shooting
trip, jingling his gains in his pocket
and smiling sweet self-satisned smile.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08

We congratulate Huntington upon
becoming the second city in the State,
with a population of just II less than
$4,000. 1t was very close race be-
tween the capital, Parkersburg and
Huntington, but the latter won by
nose, with Parkersburg only slightly
behind and Charleston good third in
the contest for second place. Martins
burg makes brave showing for the
fifth city in the late, with a population
of 1854. Incidentally, it may be pointed
out that Wheeling has a slightly
greater population than Charleston,
Huntington and Parkersburg combin
ed, with Hinton thrown into the
balance for good measure. The total
of these four progressive cities is 49,
400.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08

The Chicago Chronicle is OF the opin-
ion that Cecil Rhodes would be receiv-
ed as a pacifcator, by the Beers with
the same joyousness and enthusiasm
which would be accorded his satanic
majesty in a religious community"
We submit that this is an unfair COM
parison in that it does not do the relig-
ioUs community justice. Would not
such an element rather seek to point
out to the arch-eneny Of mankind the
error Of his ways and endeavor to work
at least some reformation in his char
acter?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08
GOOD NAMES SUGGESTED.

Thursday evenings Democratic ward
meetings resulted in the suggestion Of
splendid material from which to make
selections of Council candidates at the
coming primary election. The meet
ings were large, and there were many
among those present who are not usu
ally seen at such gatherings. That was
a good sign. 1t now remains for the
party to make the best possible choice
at the primaries, and this done, the
people will do the rest at the polls in
January. Every possible vote should
be gotten out at the primary, and not
only that, but each vote should be cast
with the object of placing before the
people men who, when elected, will give
us a better, cleaner and more econom-
ical city government than that accord
ed us for some years past. The time
is an opportune one fer reformation in
Wheeling, and the path to the desired
goal leads through high-grade sugges-
tions and careful selections of candl-
dates later on. We have the first; now
for the second.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08
two hundred occupations, are taking adj
vantage OF these opportunities.

two hundred occupations, are taking ad-
vantage OF these opportunities
The Registers free coupon contest,
closing at midnight February 18th, af-
fords an opportunity for every one to
select and profit by any one of ten
courses. It is only necessary to send
in coupons clipped from the Register
andN have your friends and acquain-
tances aid you. The contestant having
the biggest number of votes has first
choice Of the courses, the next highest
second choice, and so on through the
ten highest contestants. Let the cou-
pons come in promptly, that they may
be counted and credited promptly.
There is prize of five dollars for the
highest number of votes by the 18th
inst. On and after Monday the Reg
ister's display will be in exhibition in
the window of Hugo L. Loos' cigar
store, No. 1920 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08
A telegram from St. Petersburg So

A telegram from St Petersburg says
the Russian forces in Manchuria have
discovered an Independent state of
which nothing has heretofore been
known. 1t is the republic of Chapigou
in the upper valley of the river Sur
gari, and has existed Tor almost a cen
fury independent of China. Its popula-
ton is but 10000, and ats head is an
elder, elected by the people. This is
another opportunity for England, if
she can induce Russia to get out of
the way England makes a speciality
kof extinguishing republics wherever
be can find small ones.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08
a particularly large batch may be
looked for Immediately the new army
bill becomes a law.

1t is we'll to remember that at no
time in the past history of the country,
either in war or peace, has any other
President except William Mckinley had
or sought the power to increase either
the regular or volunteer army at will.
And the Presidents excuse for this I'M
precedented power is what is officially
termed an instruction" in the Philip
pines, long said to be practically over"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08

Those folks who urged the advance
ment of General ShafJer to a Major
Generalship, that he might retire on
that grade, should have remembered
that Skater would have retreated from
before Santiago after the first days
fight. had it not oeen for his more
plucky and more capable subordinates.
The item was properly stricken from
the army bill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08
THE BROKEN DOLL.
For the Register.

For the Register
Poor little girl. thy doll is broken,
And nothing seems TO pacify
Thy little mother heart. now aching,
Which bitterly doth 500 and cry.
Thy grief seems great as larger mothers
When heayenwsrd her child is called
Thou hast no comfort in thy griev!ng,
And sobbing, thou dost stand appalled,.
All, little Edith, cease thy grieving,
Thy little one no pain doth feel.
And thou shalt have another dollie
That soon thy aching heart shall heal.
We know thy grief Is deep and grievous
And that thy love was fond and true,
But take thy thoughts from broken dollie
And dream of one that will be new.
MARTHA SHEPARD LIPPINCoTT.
Meorestowu. New Jersey.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08

There is much ado among Pennsyl-
vania politicians over the proposed
ballot reform bill. What Pennsylvania
appears to need most is some reforma-
ton of her politicians, from the high
est down through the list.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08
The HaZinR Habit.

Philadelphia Inquirer
Before this campaign against hazlng
is over the American student is likely
to find that he is running counter to
American sentiment. and Of course
that is only another way OF saying that
the American student is bucking his
head against a stone wall.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08

Dowager Empress Frederick, of Ger
many, is seriously i'll, and it is re-
ported in London that. the Queen may
go on a visit to her.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08
MURDED NEAR KENOVA.
Robert Bailey Shot Through the
Heart by Charles Smith.


Heart by Charles Smith.
Special to the Register.
KENOVA, w. Va. December 7.-Robt
Bailey, a wealthy farmer, who is also
an extensive timber merchant along
the Twelve Pole river, was shot and
instantly killed by Charles Smith,
The murder occurred on Carrots creek.
twenty miles south at the home of
Smith. Smith was a renter of Bailey.
and no one was present save his i'm
mediate family. The supposition is
that they quarrelled over a debt which
Smith owed Bailey Smith alleges
that Bailey was attempting to strike
him with a club when he ran into the
house seized his rife and fired a bullet
through Baileys heart. Smith is in
Jail. Bailey is 40 years old and was
prominent in county politics. being a
life long Democrat
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08

These be bright and joyous days for
the average legislator at Washington,
for the lobby is large and filled with fat
ness. 1t is also humorous and enthus-
iastic, and withal its members are a
bit careless in playing their poker
hands G. evenings, having the reputa
ton Of being beautiful losers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08

The English authorities are about to
put into service the memorial beacon
light erected to William Black, the
novelist 1t stands at Quart Point, at
the extreme end of the island OF Null,
one of the Inner Hebrides, Argyllshire,
Scotland.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08

The story is that some of Mr.. Gates
most intimate friends were nearly
ruined by this little scheme to add to
his wealth at their expense, and hence
the movement against him has solid
backing and is characterized by liked
purpose to throw him down and then
dance upon his PROSTATE form.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08

The suggestion that West Virginia will
present Secretary Dawson as its next
candidate for President fails to meet with
a second.-Parkersburg Sentinel.
Whoever expected to second such
preposterous proposition?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08

two rooms 1t is owned by a local
company.
Louis Kitzmiller, county clerk-elect,
OF Taylor county, was a visitor here
to-day.
George Morrow, the merchant tailor
Of Fairmont, was greeting friends here
on Thursday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08
NORK|AGhEN
HAVE GREAT OPPORTUNITY IN
THE SCRANTON CORRESPON-
DENCE SCHOOL.

An Education in Almost Any Es-
pccfa1 Line Can be Acquired During
Leisure Hours, and at Personal
CONFERENCE.-The Registers Con-
test Gives You a Chance Free of
Cost.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08

The Duchess of Fife has distinguish
cd herself by catching one twenty five
and two twenty pound salmon in the
river Dee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08

1t may be casually observed that
Wheeling's retail business men have
made great preparations for Christmas.
Some of the displays are magnificent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08

must close at eleven at night and re-
main closed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08

Would Senators Hanna, Frye, ct al,
support a bill substituting farmers or
small tradesmen, or even seamen? II
not, why not?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08

The Sultan's censorship over the
Kentucky is one of the early winter
international jokes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08

1t was all right to cut Shafter out
of the army bill, but why Lee and
Wilson? They are both good soldiers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08
POPULATION OF LEADING
STATE CITIES AND TOWNS

WASHINGTON D. population prn
her
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-08-12

Copper and Gold and Highland Boy
smelter plants yesterday by H. l.. ].
Warren The party will leave for the
coast either tonight or tomorrow.
Neal Carmack, an old Parkite, came
in from Cripple Creek Friday night, and
yesterday went out to Park City for
the purpose Of packing his effects and
moving his family to Canon City, Colo.
The removal Of Mr.. Carmack deprives
the Park of another Landmark"
Tintic Miner: Superintendent Under
wood is cleaning up some excellent val
ues in spar and quartz on the 100-foot
level at the Carissa. The ore averages
about $50 IN gold and three to four per
cent in copper, and had been left by
leaserS as not containing shipping val
lles.
Mercur Miner: The experimental op-
eratiOEs at the Overland at Sunshine
did not prove entirely satisfactory and
the new method has been abandoned
for the present. An additional force
was put on this week and the mill will
be put in shape to begin operations as
quickly as possible.
Treasurer George H. Dern of the
Consolidated Mercur company came in
from camp Friday night, after giving
Ills UcISOudl attention 10 the maj Cledn-
up of the old company, which arrived
a day in advance of his coming. He was
at his desk in the new cOmpany's Of
fees yesterday.
There was a meeting of the direc-
tors of the Mercur Consolidated Gold
Mines company yesterday afternoon, at
which matters were arranged so as to
permit President and General Manager
H. A. Cohen to leave on a few days
business trip to San Francisco, for
whence he will leave tonight.
Morris Dusseldorf. manager of the
COmstOck. who left the hospital week
ago thinking he was getting better, was
compelled to return again yesterday.
He is suffering with some sort of stom-
ach trouble, and is unable to take nour-
iShment of any kind His friends were
feeling alarmed at his condition yes
terday.
Tintic Miner: Don B. Gillies, who has
served the Sioux and Utah Consoli-
dated Mining companies as local man
ager for the past year, and his chief of
staff, Julius Smith, left Monday morn
ing for Butte, Mont. The gentlemen
have many friends in Tintic district
who regret their departure and Iope
to see them return. The extensive prop
erty of the company will remain idle
for the present.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-08-12
THINKS HE Is CRAZY.
William Oft Calls at Police Station to
Give himself Up.


William F. Olt, a butcher, who has
been employed at Adolph Heller's mar
ket at COZ East Fourth South street,
came into the police station last night
and wanted to give himself up, claim
ing that he was crazy. Oft, who is a
comparatively young man, said he had
had a spell short while before, in
which everything changed, and he
knew that he was either crazy or going
so. He said he had been feeling badly
for some time, and last night, while
sitting on the front porch at Mrs.
Levy's rooming house, q East Third
South street, he was suddenly attacked
by a spell in which he seemed to change
and everything became different.
He went TO Mr.. Samuel Binder, a
friend from Butte, who is stopping at
the same place, and told him that he
(OlD was crazy, and wanted to go to
the police station and give himself up.
Oft couldn't be dissuaded from his pur-
pose and his friend went with him.
At the station Oft declared he was
crazy, but his conversation on other
subjects was perfectly rational and the
police sent him home and had DR.. Col
burn, his regular physician, called to
attend him. The doctor. when asked
in regard TO Otis condition, said that
it was the result of fits. The latter.
he said, has been subject to fits for
some time past, and that his condition
last night was the result Of that all
ment, and that. it is nothing serious.
Oft is an unmarried man and former
ly lived in Butte, where he is a member
of the Masons and Shriners.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-08-12
RESPECT FOR COL. LISCUM.
Resolutions Adopted By James B.
Mexican Post, G. A. R.

AT a regular meeting of James B.
Mexican post No. l, G. A. r., held in
it's hall in Salt Lake City, Utah. July
"A. 1900. among other proceedings the
following resolutions were passed and
made q matter of record:
Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme
Commander of the universe, in the
death of Colonel Emerson H. Liscum
of the Ninth United States infantry.
commanding the United States forces
in China, who fell in the forefront of
battle before Tian Tsin, China, July Is,
1900 while at the head of his army,
storming the works of the enemies of
civilization and of Christianity. to re-
move from the rolls of the James B.
Mexican post No. !, G.. A. R., depart
ment of Utah, one of its host hoEored
comrades, from the army of the United
States an illustrious soldier and pa
triOt, and it's chief commander in China,
and from a most devoted and beloved
wife a true and noble husband; there
fore, be it
Resolved, That in the death of our
comrade the United States army has
lost a great soldier; the government has
lost one of her nOblest and truest pa
triots and defenders; a true heroine is
bereft of an heroic companion, one who
as well as at home, while his noble
wife, with her own hand cared for the
suffering heroes of the army in the
hospital and camp; and this post has
lost most illuStriOuS comrade. Yet in
our universal sorrow there comes to all
of rs the sad cheer that our hero fell
while leading our army on to victory,
with a clear mind, fully comprehending
that upon the herOism of his army de-
pended the safety of the chief repre-
sentatives of the civilized nations of
the world in pagan China, as well as
host of Christian heroes, and with his
last breath shouted: Men, don't re-
treat and thus dying encircled the
name of the American soldier with a
fresh glory.
Resolved, That we tender to the be-
reaved widow our deepest sympathy in
her bereavement, and implOre the God
of battles, the widows God, in her be-
half. That these resolutions be spread
upon the minutes of this post, and an
engrOssed copy sent to the bereaved
heroine in Manila. That a copy be
published in the daily papers. That the
post room be properly draped for thirty
days, and the colors placed at half
mast in honor of our deceased comrade
FRANK II. CLARK, Commander
"A. B. RICHARDSON, Adjutant."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-08-12
Mining Notes.

James W. Hill went down to Provo
yesterday.
Wilson L Snyder came down from the
Park last night.
The South Swansea sent in four. cars
of ore yesterday.
The Star Consolidated yesterday for
warded two cars of ore to market.
Senator Clark's Ophir Hill shipped in
five cars of concentrates yesterday.
The Horn Silver had three cars Of
concentrates on yesterdays market.
The Conklin sampler yesterday re-
ceived four cars of ore from Tintic.
The Bullion Beck company had four
cars of ore on the market yesterday.
G. S. Holmes of the Knutsford re-
turned from a weeks trip to Denver
yesterday.
Another car OF copper bullion was be-
ing loaded at the Highland Boy smell
ter yesterday.
General Manager J. E. Bamberger
Of the DAILY West left for a short bust
ness trip to Denver yesterday after
noon
William A Parish, the eminent min
ing engineer and expert, accompanied
by his son, came in from Denver yes
terday
Hon. Urban H. Broughton. president
of the Utah Consolidated or Highland
Boy company. spent yesterday at that
big Bingham bonanza.
After a week under the doctors care,
Judge James It. Mcconnell will leave
for Vernal, and the properties of the
Raven company, OF which he is man
ager, today.
Rome Wheeler and L. E., Ritter of the
South Swansea company, accompanied
by their families, leave today for a
several weeks outing in the Yellow
stone park.
The Taylor and Rrunton sampler yes
terday reported the receipt of six cars
of ore from Tintic. two from Bingham,
five from Stockton, one from Nevada,
and three from Frisco.
The Edward A Cade party was
shown over the ground at the Bingham
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-08-12
TO GULL EASTERN INVESTORS.
Scheme of Californians Exposed By a
San Francisco Paper.

San Francisco, Aug. 1.-THE Exam
liner says: A number of mining pro
motors. holding titles TO some mineral
land near Oroville, Cal, have been en-
deavoring during the past two months
to unload u0on eastern markets 1,0OO,-
600 shares of stock in a mining COM
pany which, during its entire existence,
has taken out just $170 in gold.
None of it's mines are in operation,
but, nevertheless, this organization and
the Sunset Mining company of CalifOr-
MIA agree to pay monthly dividends OF
not less than 2 per cent on all its out
standing stock. G.. w. Rumble, who tes-
titled on the witness stand a few days
ago that he had been interested in
game similar to the clock game,
which the police of this city have raided,
is the secretary treasurer and general
manager of the company, Its nominal
president is Mrs. K. e.. Arlington of
Rochester, n. Y.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-08-12
MINING IN sAwTooTH.
The Fisher Company Putting In a
Mill and Doing Much Work.
Especial CONTEMPORARIES

Especial Correspondence
Ketchum, Ida, Aug. 10---Mr. c. Rich
ter, superintendent of the Fisher COM
pany's mill, now In course of construc-
ton in the Saw Tooth range. sixty
miles from Ketchum, states the mill
will be in operation in about ten days.
About 600 or 700 tons will be run
through the mill this season, and every
thing put in good shape for next sea-
sons work. The ore is free milling in
character, averaging s25 to $50. The
shaft is down 275 feet. Eight hundred
tons of ore is now or the dump, and
5000 or 5000 tons are blocked out.
Steam hosting machinery will be in
stalled shortly, and the shaft sunk 500
feet.
In prosecuting the gold lead on the
200-foot level a two-foot spur of copper
ore was encountered. Thirty tons were
taken out, which assayed s. per cent
lead and s34 gold and S12 silver. This
is an old property. and has laid idle for
twenty years as result of litigation.
New York and Kansas parties are now
in control, and active development is
expected.