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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-15
LInslY Institute Notes.

The senior class has elected officer.
for commencement day ns follows:
edictorian--Hcrbcrt Sonncborn.
Salutntorinn--George Caldwell.
Prophet-Arch Hugus.
observation-disclosures Deignan.
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Paddy Rvn, pen,d.

NEW YORK, Dsc. H.--A special to
the Journal and Advertiser from Al
bany. N. y. says: Paddy Ryan. at one
time champion pugIlIst or the world.
VINO was defeated by John l.. Sullivan
IN their famous fight In Mississippi,
sntne years ago. died at his home In
Glen Falls. N. y, this afternoon.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-15
SLEPT AT HIS POST.
American Soldier Ordered to be Shot
on Christmas Day.

SOUTHAMPTON. Conn.,. Dec. a.
News has reached here in the form of
an official communication from General
Macarthur. that Linas Skinner. for
mer Southampton boy. has been sem
tenced 10 be shot on Christmas day for
sleeping at his post when on sentry
duty. His father. John P. Skinner. who
is seveuty-one years old. is nearly heart
broken by the news and has left for
Washington. 10 plead with President
Mckinley for his sons life.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-15

Tho nnal examinations for the first
hnlf of the year viii begin Monday and
continue during the week. The stu
dents are working hard on their studies
and considerable midnight oil' Is be-
lnE burned r..g. .aat t
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-15
COMING HOME. lone
- I-7IE - = -T1- 8
Soldier Boys in the Orient Will Start
to Return at Once, by Order Of Sec
retary, ~ .IIyor 5{ 4

Soldier Boys in the Orient will Start
to Return at Once, by Order Of Sec.
fretary OF War. II
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE secrre-
tary of war has cabled Instructions to
Major General AIacArthur at Manila,
to begin the work OF returning the vol
unteer troops from the Philippines in
order to. permit their discharge In this
country by the S0th OF June next. This
action has been taken In anticipation OF
the authorization by Congress of the
enlistment Of regular regiments to re-
place the recalled troops.
The opinion Is expressed ut the war
department that there Is no prospect of
n general re-enlistment on the part OF
the volunteers in the Philippines. The
records Of the department all tend to
show that only 4 small percentage OF
the state troops are likely to serve be-
yond their present term Of enlistment.
The plans Of the war department for
bringing home the volunteer troops are
shown In the following cable message:
Message to Macarthur.
War Department.,
Adjutant Generals Office,
December II. 1900,
Macarthur, Manila.
Send volunteers convalescent to the
capacity of the next transport return
Ing and a volunteer regiment by trans
port following. As you report $1,000
now, the secretary Of war directs that
you start home the volunteer regiments
until the force is reduced to $4,000, the
regular numter fixed before. beginning
reinforcement by regulars. Will send
you regular regiments to further relieve
the volunteers.
(Slgned) CORBIN.
s.i Is MANILA. Dec. 13, 1900
Adjutant General. Washington.
With reference to your telegram of
11th, the Thirty-seventh infantry regl-
ment United States Volunteer Infan-
try. sails on transport Sheridan Janu-
AIRY lst; and the Eleventh regiment
United States Volunteer Cavalry on
January 18th. The movement will con-
tinue as directed until completed.
Transport Sherman leaves December
18th with about 500 volunteer convale,
scents and the transport Warren. De-
cembcrS 22nd. with the same number.
Any remaining will go on transport
Sheridan. January 1st.
tSigned) M'ARTHUR.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-15
Czar Takes an Airing.

LIVADIA. European Russia Dec. A..
Emperor Nicholas. for the first time
since his Illness began. went, into the
open air yesterday, sitting on n veran-
da. Subsequently he received one Of
the ministers In audience.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-15

The preparations have been. complct.
ed FOR the annual senior reception or the
Linsly Institute. TO be given ut tho
nrmury, Dcccmbcr 2l The nimory will
be artisticully decorated with the class
Colors, orange and white. Little Tip"
the lntclligcncor cannon, WIN Figure In
the decorations, which nrc military.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-15

The newly organized hockey team
will practice this week md 1t is expect
ed that tho boys VIII develop into n
crack team. lH55
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-15
TWO JUDICIAL DISTRICTS FOR THIS STATE.

WASHINGTON, D. c. Dec14-Thc com e on judiciary
to-day reported favoraby bills establishing States Judi
cal districts in Kentucky and West respectively and
making the requisite provision for additional judges
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STORM SWEPT


Torrents = Wind Played Havoc
With Telegraph Lines-No One
Hurt. y.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Dec. 14.-one
of the most severe storms that ever Wis.
ited San Francisco. broke over the CITY
at an early hour to-day and has ragged
in fltful gusts, rain and wind sweeping
over the city with unusual violence, ac-
companlrd by thunder and forkcd
lightning. a rather unusual occurrence
In this city. At one time rail fell In
such torrents that many thought n
cloudburst imminent. During the
height OF the storm several houses were
overturned by the wind fences blown
down and other damage done. One of
the great receiving tanks OF the San
Francisco Gas G. Electric Company was
struck by lightning. the gas taking fire.
No one wns hurt In the explosion, but
the tank was completely demolished,
During the storm this city was entirely
cut on from telegraphic communIca-
ton with the rest OF the world, the
Western Union and Postal Telegram nh
companies every wire out OF San Fran
cisco FHt 'E#
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-15
:Wenther Foreeast for To. .pay.

FOR Ohio nnd Western Pennsylvania:
Fair Saturday. except snow iiutrtes near
tho lakes; continued cold. Sunday: FAR
For Wcst vlrginin: Fair and continued
cold Saturday, Sunday, fair; north to
east winds. -. ztsI 81 q
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Damage to Wires Repaired.


The damage TO telegraph wires is be-
ing repaired rapidly, but this evening
only partial service Is being given by
the companies. Much OF the damage TO
wires was caused by the blowing down
OF about one hundred poles on the Oak
land Side OF tho bay. Some damage was
done In the mountains. but nothing de-
f,nite can be stated MS 10 Its extent.
The telephone company also lost mcny
VI lis ,uiiS uiatnhcr wires.
I So far no marine disasters Of my mo-
mcnt have been reported. On the bay
several boats were capsised, but no one
was drowned so far as is known. Sew.
crnt vessels dragged their anchors, but
no damage In reported. Reports from
points ut short distances from San
Francisco tell of much damngc by the
storm. Buildings were blown over and
unroofcd IN many sections, 4 chimncys
blown down ana other damage, done.
but no far no fatalities have been re-
ported. The storm ceased almost On.
tlrcly at noon 80 19S}.}'31S
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Local Temperature.

i The temperature yesterday. rs observed
by c.. sehncpf. druggist, corner Market
and Market strcnts, Is m folloMst - ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-24
AMENDMENTS BY COMMITTEE.
THE FALLOWS BILL RECOMMITTED-
CHANGES IN THE MORGAN MEASURE

THE FALLOWS BILL RECOMMITTED-
CHANGES IN THE MORGAN MEASURE.
Albany, Feb. % (SpeciaD.-There was a con-
test of rather warm nature in the Assembly
Committee on Cities last night, 1t was reported,
over the bills of Assemblymen Fallows and
Morgan. which have been drawn to prevent the
granting OF a contract to the Ramapo Water
Company by the city of New York. and while
the majority of the committee refused to vote
in favor of reporting the bills favorab!y. certain
amendments made to the bills which may
strengthen the hands OF their friends
Thus the bill OF Assemblyman Fallows was
amended to deprive the Municipal Assem-
bly, Of any authority over the execution OF a
contract with private water company, and
Mayor Van Wyck and Controller Coler were
each clothed with authority to veto proposed
water contract. The BILL amended, reads
follows:
1t shall not be lawful for the Commissioner of
Water Supply to enter into any contract what
ever with any person corporation engaged in
the business of supplying or selling water for
public or private use and consumption, unless
preliminary to the execution OF the contract,
the assent Of the Board Of Public Improve
ments and the approval of the Board Of Esti-
mate and Apportionment together with the
separate written consent and approval Of both
the Mayor and the Controller OF the city of
New-York Of the proposed contract in all its
details. shall be given by resolution to the exc
cutiOn or such contract as submitted, and II
shall not be lawful for the said city of New
York or for any department thereof to make
any contract touching relating to the public
water supply, and especially the increase there
Of with any person or corporation whatsoever,
save in accordance with the provisions and re-
qurements of this act which said provisions
and requirements are hereby declared TO
tablish the exclusive rule for the making OF
such contracts.
The bill amended then recommitted
to the Assembly Committee on Cities, and thus
has made no actual progress
The bill of Assemblyman Morgan was amended
to declare that the Commissioner of Water
Supply shall have power to acquire water rights
by condemnation proceedings, provided that he
shall not have power to acquire and to extin-
guish the property rights Of any person
actual at the time OF the initiation of pro
ceedings for condemnation, which, in the
opinion Of the Court on such proceedings, may
reasonably become necessary for the supply OF
the waterworks Of the people of any other city,
town village in the State"
The amendment to Mr.. Morgan's BILL it
said made at the suggestion of residents
of Suffolk County. but 1t be looked upon
with suspicion, since 1t apparently ties the
hands OF the people of New York when they may
endeavor to acquire increased supply of
water, and also may force them to make con-
tract with some water company like the Ramapo
Water Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-24
NERVOUSNESS AT PRETORIA.
SIX THOUSAND BUTCHERS SENT FROM
LADYsMITH TO BLOEMFONTEIN.

SIX THOUSAND BUTCHERS SENT FROM
LADYsMITH TO BLOEMFONTEIN
Lourenco Marques. Delagoa Bay, Feb. 22-
The Transvaal Government is reported to be
seriously alarmed at the defeat of the Beers at
Kimberley and the retreat OF their most famous
general Cronje The newspapers are most reti-
cent but 1.-The Standard and Diggers' News
SAYS that General CrOnje's movement is bene-
fetal as 1t increases the mobility OF the
burgher army. enabling it TO conduct more ef-
fective operations a carefully prepared plan
There are persistent reports that the seat OF
the Free State Government Is being removed to
Wynburg,
It is also said that six thousand burghers have
been sent from Ladysmith TO Boemfontein.
London Feb 24.-The Lourenco Marques cor
respondent of THE Daily News" telegraphins
Tuesday, says
We are in a state OF doubt and anxiety re-
garding events in the Free State. We hear that
the telegraph wire between General Cronte and
Bloemfontein has been severed. and the news
from the front is conflicting.
1t is a symptom OF the present trend Of events
that storekeepers in the Free State have wired
here stopping the forwarding Of goods. learn
that the TranSvaal Government has five millions
of bullion at Pretoria and is coming $4,000 SOW
ereignS month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-24
WORKING FOR RAMAPO.
ASSEMBLYMEN HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR
DELAY OF REPEAL BILLS
tpY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

tBY TELEGRAPH TRIBUNEl
Albany, Feb 23.--Four members OF the Assem-
bly, Committee on Cities are said to be RESPONSE
bic for the delay in passing the Ramapo water
repeal bills 1t was learned tonight that at the
executive session of the committee yesterday
strong fight made by two Assemblymen
from New-York to have the Fallows and Nor
gan bills reported favorably. The members who
thus urged action were Assemblymen Davis and
Trainor. These two men were supported by Mr..
Lewis, of Monroe County who has urged speedy
action the bills since the last hearing
upon them on Thursday of last week. In spite
Of the arguments of these Assemblymen, how
ever, the solid opposition of four men from
Brooklyn prevented the deadlock from being
broken.
These four were. II is said. Assembly
Brennan De Graw. McKeown and Cain,
Mr. Brennan it may be remembered is the
author of the famous Bridge bill which pro-
vides for two bridges and two tunnels between
the different boroughs of the city of New-York.
Mr.. De Graw has also attained considerable dis
tinction because of his Coney Island Park bill.
by which he would provide for the poor work.
ing girls who visit Coney Island picnic ground
along the ocean for three miles Mr.. McKeown
is recognized by the Brooklyn Democrats of tile
Assembly as the leader of the minority. Mr..
Cain is also from Brooklyn
The attitude of Mr.. Kelsey of Livingston
County, chairman of the committee, cannot be
aSCertained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-24
The International
Geography.

By Seventy Authors. including the Right
Hon. James Bryce, Sir w. NJ. Conway.
Prof W. NJ. Davis. Prof. Angelo He'll
prin, Prof Fridtjof Nansen. Or. ]. Scott
Kettle. and F. c. SelouS With 4SS IL
lustrationS Edited by HUGH ROBERT Mill,
DISC Svo Cloth. 1888 pages, $3.50.
The last few years have proved so rich IN
geographical discoveries that there has been
pressing need for a resume OF recent explora-
tons and changes which should present in con-
venient and accurate form the latest results
OF geographical work. The want which Is
indicated will be met by The international
Geography a convenient volume for the IN
telIigent general reader, and the library which
presents expert summaries Of the results OF
geographical science throughout the world al
the present time. The book contains nearly I'VE
hundred Illustrations and maps which have been
specially prepared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-24
ROBERTS STILL SILENT.
Continued from first page.

wounded six officers and ninety-seven men;
missing five men.
Chieveley Feb. 22.-The main body OF the
Beers has fed evidently with the object OF
stemming the advance of Lord Roberts.
London Feb. pa dispatch from Chieveley.
dated Thursday, February %. to THE Daily
Chronicle" says:
At dawn on Tuesday we found that the Beers
had vacated all their positions south of the Tu-
gela and were in positions among the high nils
midway between Ladysmith and the river and
making a determined stand. Two Creusot guns
were In action.
All the British naval and other heavy guns
were brought to bear upon the new POSITIONS
We believe that this show of Beer strength was
only intended to cover retreat. Yesterday
"wednesday the Beers were retiring all day.
General Butler continues to harass them, COM
pelling them to give way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-24
PURSUER MTSTAKEN FOR THIEF
POLICE ARREST THE WRONG MAN AND THE
ONE WANTED ESCAPES.

ONE WANTED ESCAPES
Through a mistake made by several policemen
or the West e-hundred-and- twenty fftb-st sta
non last evening, a diamond thief was allowed tn
make his escape. The policemen detained for cav
eral minutes young who had Joined in the
chase Tor the thief. and would have captured him in
a few minutes more
Just before O'Clock a Well dressed youns man
entered the jewery store OF r. KopIik. AT No los
west ne-hundred-and-twanty-h fth-st The pro-
pHetor's father showed him tray of watches and
then put them away and brought cut a tray Of dia-
mond scarfpins. 1t was warm and the customer
asked to have the door opened He selected A
scarfpin, and then asked 10 see the watches again
When Mr.; koplik getting the tray the custom
ef dashed out of tie store aud down the street
with the scarfpins. Mr.. Koplik who is sixtv-two
years old ran after him.
The thief ran east and turned down Lenox-aye
to One-hundred- and invent v fourth-st Charles
t3ergmann, citizen. OF his feetest and
foremost pursuers. He closing upon the man
when several policemen of the One hundred and
twenty-nfth-st. station, thinking he was the thief
stopped him While he explaining the thief
entered large store by the back door and pass
ing quickly out at the front, got away 1t was
closing time, and the back door was bolted when
the policemen reached it. The loss is about $500
The man was twenty-eight years old wore a
black derby hat, blue overcoat and light colored
trousers He was OF light complexion and had
light hair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-24
PUSHING THE BOERS NORTHWARD.
BRITISH ADVANCING AGAIN IN THE COLES
BERG DISTRICT.

Arundel. Feb %, evening.-COlonel Hender-
sons squadron of the Inniskillings. with two
guns, reconnoitred westward 10 Mooifontein
Farm, on the direct road to Colesberg and Han
over They got close to the Beers in the hills
and were fired on. They quickly got their guns
in position and shelled the hills. Eventually
the Beers were driven out, retiring northward'
when they under fire OF two other guns
supported by a company OF Australians. near
the British western post on Dragon HILL Colo
mel Henderson proceeded to Mooifontein Farm.
which he now occupies The British patrols
from Hanover also came out that far The
Beers are not in great force. They have been
persistently followed all day long. and have
withdrawn considerable distance northwerd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-24
d. APPLETON&CO'S
New Books.
BY COMPTROLLER COLER.
Municipal Government,

AS illustrated by the Charter. Finances. and
Public Charities Of New York. By the
Hon. BIRD S. CoLER, Comptroller Of the
City New York I2mO Cloth s1,OO.
The broad scope of the government OF modern
cities, the magnitude of the questions presented
in New-YOTk since the extension Of it's limits
and the distinguished part taken by the Comp
troller of New-YOrk in municipal affairs viii
commend Mr. COer's book TO the consideration
OF all who are interested in questions Of munich
pal government. MI COler surveys the existing
conditions. analyses the charter. and makes
striking exposure OF abuses OF public charities
He deals with the questions of water supply and
franchises and also discusses the relations OF the
individual citizen to the municipality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-24
ASK CONGRESS TO INVESTIGATE.
NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS WANT INQUIRY RE
GARDING PRICE OF PAPER

GARDING PRICE OF PAPER.
The American Newspaper Publishers Assoca-
tion representing many well known newspapers
for the last three days in convention at the Wal
dorf-Astoria in this city, considered the increase
in the price of white paper and the reasons there
for. The following resolutions unanimously
passed yesterday. and committee of newspaper
proprietors will personally present them Con-
gress within the next few days:
Whereas, The price Of printing paper used by
trsfly increased IN price from % to 100 per cent
ditions of the industry itself; and
Whereas, It is the common belief that this in
fore be it
only its members but the $4,000 newspapers OF
inquiry. by meanc Of a special committee into the
conditions above described to the end that suit
ecndtan Of arair IN the interest of t6e b 5
source Of public information provided for the peot
the founders OF the Republic held in the highest
The attention Of Congress is directed to five bills
now in the hands of the Ways and Means Commit
them specifically but evidence of a great de-
which the inquiry we request would be preliminary.
We believe that the entire agitation against trusts
your petitioners relying upon the desire OF Con
gress to egslate in the interests Of the people be
lieve you will accept the opportunity to make this
inquiry in the spirit in which IT is demanded.
other forms Of industry. Sells at fixed price. and
has OF putting the Increased cost on to
the consumer. In many instances It the
complete confiscation OF profits and In many others
creates actual loss.
The apparently sincere desire OF all parties to
deal with the trust question removes this inquiry
from the charge OF partisanshp and makes II what
1t is intended to be, an inquiry in the public in
terest.
The following officers were reelected: s. H.
Kaufman Washington star" president: NJ A.
McCrae, Cincinnati Post" vice president w. C.
Bryant. Brooklyn Times" secretary: Edward p
CaIl. New York Evening Post" treasurer; Execu-
tive Committee. ". l.. Mclean. philadelphia Bull
letin': c. n. Palmer, Cleveland; A: A. Mccormick.
Chicago Times Herald; F. E. Whiting. Boston
Herald: 6 W. Knapp "St. Louis Republic;
Charles II. Taylor, Boston Globe" and Joseph T.
Nevin, 'Pittsburg Leader"
The association held its fourteenth annual BAN
quet last night at the Waldorf-Astoria. The din
ner served in the Aston Gallery. and $50 mem
bers and guests attended. S. H. Kaufman, OF
The Washington Star" presided. and William c.
Bryant. Of The Brooklyn Times" acted as toast
master. On either side of Mr.. Kaufman the
head OF the table the speakers Stephen
0Meara, OF The Boston Journal; Charles A.
Towne, Philip 7. Dodge, Robert G. Ogden, General
II. G. Otis and Judge w. b. Green.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-24
BERKSHIRE SOCIETY HAS ITS DINNER

The Berkshire Society which is made up or
former residents OF Berkshire County, Mass, who
live in this city, held its thirteenth annual din
last night at the Hotel Manhattan. About
hundred persons attended. President Charles Bulk
ley Hubbell presided. and informal speeches were
made by Rear-AdmiraI Henry Erben u S. N; AL
bert Suckney the Rev. DR.. Addison Ballard,
Colonel William L. Brown and Stevens P. Duggan
of Brooklyn. Mr.. Duggan read an original poem
entitled THE Man With the Berkshire Hoe" .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-24
THE NEW GERMAN STAR.

Carl Wagner, the new star Of the Irving Place
Theatre arrived on the AIler from Bremen last
night He had a stormy voyage and although this
was his first trip the he was the only
cabin passenger not suffering from seasickness
He expressed his pleasure to be at last in America
which he has for many years desired to visit He
Will make his American debut next Thursday at
the Irving Place Theatre in Gerhart Hauptmann's
play, 1.-The Sunken Bell" Among the other prin-
cipa parts I'm which he will be seen shortly are
Schilers Don Carlos. Hamlet. Mortimer in Marie
Stuart" Marcus. In ARIA and Messalina" and
Leander In Hero and Leander"