davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1900-06-08

Here's assortment OF 81 80 garments gathered
from the sale now in progress Muslin and Cam
brio that are sheer and fine. in Drawers, Gowns,
Skirts Chemise and Corset Covers profusely trim
med with lace and embroidery. All the praise Of
the sale descends to these garments-eyen II the
price is cut lower
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23
MARTINS FERRY.

The city turned itself over to Dewey
yesterday and most of the business
houses closed. The street car company
put thirty extra cars on and were then
unable to take care of the traffic. 1t
was stated by one of the conductors
that from eleven to two o'clock his
register had not shown less than sew
enty passengers.
The following is the programme of
the hose house dedicatory services,
which will be held at the Star Theatre
March 3rd. The firemen are using ev-
cry effort to make this event a great
success. 1t is said an addition will be
added to this programme which will
be very interesting feature. Invoca-
ton, Rev. Chas. Muhlearn; music,
quartette; dedicatory grafton. Rev.
Arch R. Robinson; club swinging, Ross
Fowler; presentation of keys, Mayor
Shipman; response, Chief A. R. Ong;
solo, Alb. Hughes; horizontal bar exer-
cises, c. Jerger; delivering of keys to
captains, Asst Chief d. D. Parks; re-
spouse in behalf of companies, E. J. A.
Drennen; music, quartette; song and
dance, Harry Morgan; solo, Allen Nc
Kee.
ST. Mary's fair and bazaar has very
bright prospects. It's attendance last
night was very large and tonight the
Knights OF ST. John of Bellaire will
attend in body. Rev. Father Muhl-
hearn is hustler and always makes
his affairs a success. The supper
served by the ladies is very fine and
is well attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. T. Williams, of
South Broadway, will leave to-day for
a few weeks stay at New Castle, Pa
Mr.. Williams will attend the Eistedd-
fod held at New Castle tomorrow,
representing the Welsh Press, etc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23
ed over by two OF the ablest teachers
OF the Pennsylvania Academy Of the
Fine Arts. The term begins May /.
EXPOSING THEIR WEAKNESS.

EXPOSING THEIR WEAKNESS.
One of the truthful organs of the re-
funding iniquity states that the Reg
lister accuses the City Council of ex-
travagance and mismanagement and
intimates prospective plundering by
that body, and in the next breath it
is voluble in praise of its work, main
tanning that the city has been getting
along nicely and gradually extricating
itself from a financial dilemma"
The city is gradually extricating it.
self from its debt because Of the pres
ent wise and businessIike method of
paying that debt. This Council now
aims to reverse that common sense
plan through the refunding ordinance
and to place the city in a deeper and
darker hole than ever before, from
which it could not get out in gener-
alton. If our debt has been reduced
under the regime of this Council it is
because this Council could not pre-
vent it under the present intelligent
law on the subject. Now that body
wants to repeal that excellent law and
substitute this outrageous refunding
scheme, which would keep the city
burdened with debt for generation,
when otherwise it could be practically
out of debt ia ten years and long ere
that have a growing annual sum Of
money to spend for improvements.
We have before remarked to our
neighbor that honesty is the best pol
ICY" It's failure to accept this advice
and it's effort to falsify and misrepre-
sent only result in exposing the exceed
ing weakness of its case.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23
BELLAIRE.

County Treasurer w. C. Burganthal
was in the city yesterday on business.
The Mayor gave three plain DRINKS
the usual fine yesterday morning, and
like the usual plain DRINKS the fine
was easy, but all were financially broke
and the buns were turned out. 1t is
economy to let them go, as while in
the station they live off the city.
Wednesday evening, at the home OF
Edward Harris, Miss Maggie Harris
and Mr.. Edward Carr were united in
marriage. The newly welded couple
left for GAINESVILLE, their future home.
Miss Harris is one of Bellaire's popu-
lar young ladies, and Mr. Carr is
we'll known young man Of GAINESVILLE.
Their many friends extend their con-
CALCULATIONS.
The local papers fell down on re-
port of the coroner and trustees quar-
rel, also the Wheeling evening paper.
The latter devoted much space to the
harmonious ending of this controversy,
but failed to publish any facts, and
both failed to even consult the cor
oner or commissioners. The coroner
will likely win, as the commissioners
have very weak grounds for their
charges.
Louis Daub is lying very low at his
home in the Fourth ward.
Miss Mamie Merkle has returned
from a visit with Ravenswood friends.
The Heatherington band is having
large attendance at their fair and
festival. The city Elks and Mounds
vile Elks attended Wednesday even
ing in a body.
The city was almost deserted yester-
day, as large number of citizens were
in Wheeling. The B., q. & G. brought
the largest number to the city.
Rev. TIE Wrinkle will lecture at the
First M. E. Church tonight, his sub
ject being the Battle of Gettysburg.
Miss L. Beard, of Woodsfeld, is the
guest of frineds in the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23
A COSTLY ACTION.

PAARDESBERG, February 22.-One
of the eostliest actions of the was oc-
Cured at Paardeberg drift Sunday,
February IS. Gen. Kelly-Kenny, in his
pursuit of Gen. Cronje, caught his rear
guard at Kip drift and followed the
Burghers to the Beers lager at Kood-
oosrand. The drift action began at
daybreak, the mounted infantry driv-
ing the Boer rear guard up the river
toward the main body, while another
body of mounted infantry Unanswered
on the right front and flank of the
Beers. The British main body advanc-
ed to outflank the Boer lager on the
north bank of the river. Gen. Kelly
kenny having seized two drifts found
the Beers strongly enclosed and order
ed an attack, with the Highland bril-
gaed on the center and right, while
Gen. Smith-Dorrien's brigade crossed
the river and advanced along the
north bank.
On both the north and south banks
the ground is level and the advance
across this was deadly and the British
losses were heavy. The battle was an
exact replica of the Modder river.
The soldiers were under fire all day
long, and all the fighting had no de-
finite result as the Beers lager was
we'll barricaded and they remained
therein. The British guns shelled
lager vigorously and the Beers con-
fessed to q loss of over 800 men.
The terrific Smelling was resumed
Monday when Gen. Cronje asked for
an armistice The Smelling was con-
tinued Tuesday, over so guns pouring
lead into the Boer camp.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23
THE KENTUCKY REyoLUTIoN1sT

While the Taylor anarchists have
been forced finally to agree to submit
a test case in the Kentucky contest
to the courts, it is notable that Us
upper Taylor is reinforcing his troops
at the capital and augmenting his
army of armed thugs from the moon
shine districts of the mountains.
Although forced by overwhelming
public sentiment to permit the assem-
blage of the legislature, which of
course by rousing vote decided
against him and in favor of Governor
Beckham both in separate and joint
sessions, it is surmised that ii the
courts uphold the Legislature as they
must, that the revolutionist who by
armed force has seized and held the
office of Governor, intends to continue
to hold on by the same foul means il
fair ones fail.
We would advise the revolutionists.
however, to think twice before they
thus defy the law and the Legislature
backed by the courts. Such madness
can be productive of but one result
the destruction of the revolutionists
and the Republican party of Ken
lucky. The Republican party of the
nation, barring foolish and hot-headed
partisans and their irresponsible or
gans, has repudiated Taylor. The Re-
publican United States Senator from
Kentucky, Deboe, has warned Taylor
he has absolutely no ground to stand
on. If Taylor is wise he will bow to
law, justice and public sentiment He
is at the end of his tether
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

Wen begin with box. and the plural Is
boxes,
But the plural of OK should be oxen, not
oxeS:
Then one fowl is goose, but two are called
geese,
Yet the plural of mouse should never be
meeSe.
You may find lone mouse, or a whole
nest of mice,
But the plural of house is houses, not hice,
If the plural of man is always called men,
Why shouldn't the plural of pan be called
pen?
The cow in the plural may be cows or
kline,
But a COW If repeated is never called kline,
And the plural of vow is vows, never vine,
And if l speak of a foot and you show me
your feet,
And 1 give you a boot, would a pair be
called beet?
If one is a tooth and a whole set are
teeth,
why should no. the plural of booth be
called beeth?
If the singular's this and the plural 10
these,
Should the plural of kiss be nicknamed
keese?
Then one would be that and three would
be those,
Yet hat in the plural would never be hose;
And the plural of cat is cats. not cose.
We speak of brother and also OF bretn-
rem,
But though we say mother we never say
Then masculine pronouns are he, his and
him,
But imagine the feminine she, shis and
SHIN.
So the English, think, you all will agree
Is the dOd rottest language you ever 90
see. Cheyenne Sun-Leader.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23
WORD FROM ROBERTS.

LONDON, February 22.-The war Of
flee has received from Lord Roberts the
following message, which was delay
ed in transmission, dated Paardeberg,
Wednesday, February 81:
Yesterday afternoon l was satisfied,
by careful reconnaissance in force of
the enemys position, that / could not
assault it without very heavy loss,
which l was most anxious to avoid.
Accordingly l decided to lombard him
with artillery and turn my attention
to the enemy's reinforcements. The
result was most satisfactory. The
Beers were driven off in all directions,
losing good many killed and wound
cd and about so prisoners, who say
they arrived from Ladysmith two days
ago by railroad. They also say it was
our artillery fire which caused them to
abandon the kopje they were occupy
ing. Our loss was two officers, Capt.
Campbell, of the Ninth Lancers, and
Lieut.. Houston, of the artillery, and
four men, all slightly wounded"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23
BRIDGEPORT LOCALS.

Mrs. Joseph Coture, of Cleveland,
was in the city yesterday, visiting
friends.
r. H. Oyler, of Columbus, is in the
city calling on friends.
The c. L. & w. brought over four
hundred in yesterday on one train,
and the officials stated that it was one
of the largest crowds ever brought in
on one train.
Captain A. c. Thomas, of Somerton,
is visiting friends in the city.
Mrs. John MCGEE died Wednesday
evening at Brookside after lingering
illness of dropsy. Mrs MCGEE was
well known in this vicinity and had
many friends A husband and seven
children are left to mourn her loss.
The funeral arrangements had not
been made yesterday.
The attendance at the Columbia
High school entertainment was very
large and the excellent programme
was highly appreciated by the aud
fence.
Miss Pearl Young. of Rochester,
Pa, is in the city visiting friends.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

The refunding organs are making
their main point in favor of the re-
funding ordinance that Democratic
Councilmen supported it. This is true,
but most of them did so not because
they believed in the merits of the pro-
posed scheme, but because they
thought it best to submit the question
to the people. The majority Of the
Democratic members of Council will
vote against the ordinance at the polls.
The Register has the very highest au-
tbority for this statement, which is
sufficient answer to the silly prattle of
the organs on the subject.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

PAARDEBERG, February Fl, $50
d. ma BOer kopje has been cap
.tured with fifty prisoners. General
Cronje's position il unchanged.
LONDON, February 22.-The War
Office has received the following dis
patch from Gen. Roberts:
"The Beers have been driven of
in all directions, leaving many kill
ed and wounded"
LONDON, February ga dispatch
from Paardeberg, dated February Fl,
says:
"Commandant Botha has been Mt
tempting to relieve Gen. CrOnje.
There has been severe fighting.
Gen. Botha's force is scattered, with
heavy losses"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23
DEWEY DAY.

Yesterday was a day and an occa-
sion to be remembered despite accom-
panying drawbacks. But how much
greater would have been the celebra-
ton and how much more enthusiastic
and enjoyable in all of it's varied fea-
lures had the weather been tolerably
decent. Suffice it to say that the cal
endar of latter February and March,
the most uncongenial and altogether
disagreeable season of the year might
have been searched with miscroscope
without yielding worse day than yes
terday. 1t is no use repining, but it
is pity we did not think to select
more propitious season, say May /, the
date Chicago, whose invitation i'm
mediately followed Wheelings, wisely
selected.
Still, with all the drawbacks of vii
famous weather, it was a great day
a red letter in Wheeling's calendar.
Although case of what-might-have-
~ sA weather, it was mem
'ofabNevent and under the circum-
stances creditably handled, and the ADJ
miral, who is man of keen judgment
and discrimination can take away
with him only the kindest remem-
berance of Wheeling's hospitality. AL
though in anything but robust health,
Admiral Dewey braved the elements
like the true sailor he is and in spite
of untoward circumstances f1inched
from no part of the lengthy all-day
programme in which he had agreed to
participate.
Here's to the gallant hero of Manila!
May he visit us under more propitious
skies.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23
OUR OHIO NEIGHBORS.

The News of Yesterday From Bell
afre, Martins Ferry and Bridge
port.
The three towns of Ohio furnished
their full quota of attendants to the
Dewey and Doddridge demonstration
in this city yesterday, and on that ac-
count most of the business houses clos
ed and a general invasion of Wheeling
was made. The street cars we're
crowded, doing the largest business in
the history of the line .4-...s:,.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

LONDON, February IS, 80 g. M
The War ONCE has issued the fol-
lowing from Lord Roberts:
"PAARDEBERG, February 22.-Me-
thuen reports from Kimberley that
supplies of food and forage are be-
ing pushed on ms fast as possible
There will be enough coal to start
the De Beers Mines In ten days. By
this means great misery Will be al
Ieyiatcd. Hospital arrangements
there reported perfect. He hopes
Prieska and the adjoining country
Will soon be settled"
At the same time the War Office
announced that nothing further
would be Issued tonight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

wanna Hill and Colenso, February u,
and the British advance infantry was
subjected to severe musketry IRE,
but they had excellent cover and the
casualties were very few.
The Beers had the railroad running
from Colenso to Bulwana.
The British continue to discover
large quantities of ammunition The
Beers are well supplied with food and
a quantity of provisions was left be-
hind.
It is expected that further resist
ance will be halfhearted, and that
Ladysmith will be reached in few
days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23
and cold weather consigned to us for
Dewey Day?
The city's past experience with sink
ing fund arrangements has been ample.
Come again. Cousin George!

Lieut.. Doddridge will visit the City
Hospital Loan Exhibition this, Friday
morning at II O'Clock. where an OPP
portunity will be given the people of
the Ohio Valley to see Wheeling's he
70 and his new sword The $4,000 feet
of floor space will accommodate every
body. A most delicate lunch served
in the building for 20 cents. Admis-
sion to the Art Gallary has been re-
duced to rs cents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23
STEADILY PROGRESSING.

CHIEVELEY CAMP, February 21.
The steady progress of the relief
column is uninterrupted. The Beers.
Tuesday, were forced from their last
position south of the Tugela, result
ing in the Evacuation of Colenso,
which was pAbmptly reoccupied by the
Dublin Fusiliers and the Thorneycroft
horse. A Transvaal flag was captur-
ed, IS was handkerchief inscribed
with Gen. Botha's name. This Is
treasured asa great trophy.
The Beers heavily shelled Hang
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23
DIED..

MORAN-On Wednesday. at Grafton.
Edward Moran, Jr, in the 18th year OF
his age.
Funeral from residence of his sister, Mrs.
Kate Dorsey, 2251 Main street, Saturday
morning at $50 o'clock. Mass at St. JOS
eph's Cathedral at o'clock. Interment at
Mt Calvary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

If the refunding scheme is adopted
the city will not be able to enter the
field of commercial electric lighting for
many years without an increase in the
rate of taxation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

The prospectus of the Darby, Pa,
School of Painting for 1900. shows
many improved features in this ex-
cellent institution, which now num-
beers among It's pupils many from
several other States far and near.
including West Virginia. The
school is located in picturesque
suburb OF Philadslphda and p pTes!d-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

Lieutenant Doddridge received the
beautiful sword presented as a token of
esteem from his fellow citizens from
the hands of the Admiral in fitting and
graceful fashion 1t is merited trib-
ute to a gallant sailor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

The refunding ordinance proposes to
about double the city debt and spread
it over thirty-four years. Defeat the
scheme at the polls tomorrow and the
city will be wholly clear Of it's present
debt in less than half the time with
half the money.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

Secretary Hay says former Consul
Macrum, at Pretoria, never notified the
department that his mail had been
opened by British officials. However
this may be it has no bearing on the
fact that Hay now knows said mail
WAS opened by British officials.
What is he going to do about it?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

Men behind this refunding scheme
are the very men who euchred the city
out of it's rights in regard to municipal
electrict lighting some years ago. They
were false to the city's interests then,
and they are false to them in this or
dinance now
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

FOR SALE-Several brand new Brit
ish flags very cheap. Only used a
VERY short time as Dewey Day decor
ations. Apply Wheeling Intelligencer
office.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

vote for this refunding ordinance
orroy will be a vote to take away
fity's option to pay it's debt as it
~ Under the ordinance the city
could pay only $4,000 a year on the
debt, no matter how much she might
be able and desire to pay. and it would
spread our Indebtedness over thirty
four years.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

Vote against the refunding ordinance
tomorrow and see that your neighbor
does. 1t is a matter of great import
ance to every citizen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

Defeat the refunding ordinance at
the polls tomorrow and open the way
for the city to engage in commercial
electric lighting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23
EXPERTS AT WORK.

LONDON, February 22.-The war ex-
pert of the Morning Leader says:
THE struggle with Cronje seems to
have begun early on Sunday, and he
held his own with an inferior force al
Koodoos Rand, south of Boshof, until
yesterday. 1t is confidently stated that
he has not brought more than 5000
men from Magersfontein, but he may
have been reinforced from Spyfontein
and Colesberg. He has made us pay
severely for getting him into a trap,
for Gems. Macdonald and Knox are
wounded, nine officers killed and forty
wounded.
There can be no doubt about the re-
suit, for we are three to one; our COM
munications are intact, while Cronje
can get no supplies and further rein
forcements for him will be headed of.
Gen. Butler is gaining ground. but
the actual relief of Ladysmith is not
vet accomplished despite all rumors.
If the Beers are going from there,
they are taking their time It is i'm
possible to see how they could reach
Cronje in time to influence events"
The morning Posts second edition
publishes dispatch from Ladysmith,
dated February 10, which says that
the bombardment continues with I'M
usual persistency and activity from
Bulwana and Blaauwbank, but is do
ing small damage. The garrison is in
good spirits over Gen. Roberts's sue
cess and the advance of Gen. Butler,
which is now visible
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23
BRITISH VICTORIES
REPORTED BY ROBERTS.
THE BOERS DRIVEN OFF IN ALL
DIRECTIONS AFTER SEVERE
FIGHTING.
THEY SUFFERED HEAVY LOSSES
GEN. BOTHA ATTEMPTED TO RE-
LIEvE CRONJE's ARMY, BUT
REFUSED.

The Fighting Has Been Continuous
Since Sunday-Buller's Army
steadily Advancing Toward Lady
smith-The BOer Defenses Crum-
bling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23
In Europe.

Maybe the Beers is giv.n' ould England
a dale O. trouble" said Cassidy. bun O
notice there's an Irish family thot's kap:n
her guessin', too.''
"Phwat's THAR" asked Finnigan.
THE Powers Press.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

If the refunding ordinance is adopt
ed the city will not be out of debt nor
able to reduce taxation for probably a
generation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23
BULLER'S CASUALTIES.

LONDON, February 22.-Gen. Bull
Ter reports that his casualties. Mon
day, February 10, were: Killed
Capt. Thorburn. of the Royal Fusil-
iers; wounded-two officers and four
teen men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

Had the weather not been twice as
bad as expected, the spectacle would
have been twice as great.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

Defeat the refunding ordinance to-
morrow and clear the way for reduc-
ton of taxation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23
Tn Chicago.

Small Boy-Papa, Do they kin more hogs
in Chicago than anywhere else in the
United States?
Papa-Thats what they say. but it
doesn't seem Ike it when you ride in the
street cars-Detroit Free Press.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

The National Democratic Convention
goes to Kansas City, July 4-an excel
lent place and a patriotic date.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

After raising our expectations to the
skies, the weather man threw us down
hard yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

Put in your vote against the refund
ing ordinance before you go to work
tomorrow if possible.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23

/ 1t costs us &C to return sc
by your grocer, if you don't
like Fels-Naptha soap-we
pay the postage both ways.
We have been asked for it
once in six months we don't
know why; the woman prob
ably didn't follow directions.
fsls . Co. .alsas PAi'adIsA'a-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23
Nrw ApyrRrIsEMrNTs.

FINEST cutlery grinding done right hers
In Wheeling. concavng raxors spec
ialty for barber use; clipper, scissor and
knife work done promptly. prices reasona-
able; Wheeling Scale Works, 4eSS Market.
Tel. 966. ja22esb