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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01
ONE LIFE LOST
In a Serious Hotel Blaze at Mingo'
Yesterday Morning.

Special to the Register.
sTEUBENvILLE, O.. December 81
Fire destroyed large frame Dulialns
on Commercial street, Mingo junction.
at two O'Clock this morning. H was
owned by Edw. McIister and occupied
by his saloon and ]. c. McDevitts
hotel. The fire originated In the room
of P. j. Hughes. boarder, who tried
to put it out and then called IN NC
Dewitt and both men failed in their
efforts to keep it down, SO they be-
gan to notify the nineteen other occu-
pants Of the house and all but one got
out carving their clothes, and losing
everything else.
David Carnahan, who did not get
ont was not remembered till it was
too late to save him, and he was
burned to death, nothing but the trunk
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01

of his body being recovered. His hojba
was at Dennison. He was s. gls n
years old, and a machifis st fhs
Aetna-Standard, where ne ed but
six weeks.
Ihe SIX members OF the sntieth
century Mandolin Ciuo, aTtin's
Ferry, had narrow escapf setting
out, losing all their music seneral
conf1agration in other b 4g was
only avoided by hard wor$ : 4 high
wind prevailed, 1t was bit cold and
the water works was OF Of renair
there being no water to ght tie fire
with. McDevitt's loss is $2O0O: snsur-
ance $500. MeListers loss $4,000: i'm
surance, $1,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01
In OIden Times

People overlooked the Importance OF
permanently beneficial effects and were
satisfied with transient action; but
now that it is generally known that
Syrup of Figs will permanently over
come habitual constipation, well-in-
formed people will not buy other laxa-
tives, which act for time, but finally
injure the system, Buy the genuine,
made by the California Fig syrup Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01

The Wheeling Business College opens
Tuesday, after weeks vacation. This
school has just passed through the
most successful four months of it's
history, and prospects for the next few
months are most encouraging.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01
Two Rrakemen Injured.

Special to the Register,
MATEWAN, w. Va, December IT,
Charles Vawter, brakeman, fe frnm
a freight train on tne y. W.n here
this morning, and SUSTAINED I lable
fatal injuries.
Hanson Cowperg another bra nan.
lost his left hand While couplir carr
at Vivian last night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01
e Hygeia RIM

! the Hygfia ice rink
has Qate special
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Bridgeport & Caai

The survey for the Bridgeport &
Cadiz trolley line is Progressing rapidly.
AS heretofore announced, the right of
way and franchise has been granted
from Bridgeport to Mt Pleasant by the
Belmont County Commissioners. The
survey for the other end OF the line is
now completed to HarEisville and the
whole work Of SURVEYING II radiz win
pc completed within the next ten lays.
Inc projectors are pushing, the u e
rapidly as possible. -
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19
The Spectncle Habit.

at is singular and grotesque fact"
said an eye specialist of New Orleans
to a Times-Democrat man, that a
great many uneducated people get into
the spectacle habit without any need
whatever for wearing glasses. Take
for instance, a man whose eyes be-
come a little inflamed from exposure
to the sun or some other cause. His
sight is all right, and what he really
needs is a soothing lotion of some
sort to allay the irritation of the
membrane. Very frequently, how
ever, he will imagine that he requires
a pair of spectacles, and will buy them
at the cheapest place he can find
without the slightest regard to the
suitability of the lenses. In nine cases
out of ten il is almost impossible for
him to see through the things, but
he will wear them as much as he can,
believing that his eyes are being bene-
flied. Such instances are astonishing
ly common among the poorer classes,
and the peddlers who go through the
country districts always carry several
dozen cheap specs in their packs.
They find ready sale. have had
several country people come to me for
treatment who were wearing glasses
that contained only one lens. They
would explain that they took the other
one out so they could see to get
around. When they were fitted with
Droper lenses they were very much
surprised to find they could see better
through them than with their natural
eyes. The wearing of spectacles In
some remote rural districts amounts
almost to n superstition-when peo-
pie arrive at certain age they believe
they ought to put them on, regard
less Of their actual vision"
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19


See here!" he said in a tone that
could not be mistaken. Il am not
quite so bad as Elvin or as Starne.
| saved you twice. But if you think
l am going to run my head in a moose
to take you to your uncle, you are
mistaken. You stay here, do you I'M
derstand? Obey me and you will get
along But try to play me false and
l will kill you before Elvin has a
chance to kill me-"
Rob looked at him appealingly.
There was no mercy in the dark and
now scowling countenance. He stroll
ed on deck and gave sundry orders.
The dark crew sprang to work. the
anchor was raised, and sails spread
The BLACK Cat" headed down the
river.
Where are we going? Where are
you taking me?" asked Rob, who had
followed Torrevo on deck.
ITO Rio de Janeiro," said Torrevo,
calmly. I'VE go to get another cargo
of rum and tobacco"
Rob stood heiplessly. with beating
heart, sorrowfully watching the waves
made by the BLACK Cat" as she gath
cred Roadway.
Was he never to find his uncle? Was
he never to see his dear mother again?
Was he to live and die a prisoner
among these outlaws?
There was no answer to his frantic
thoughts.
He was on his way to Brazil What
disasters might not befall him before
he ever saw Buenos Ayres, or even
New York, again-if, indeed, he ever
saw either?
go get some Sleep" said Torrevo,
now losing his severe manner. you
need sleep; go get it,"
Rob did not dare disobey even so
simple a command So he went to
his cabin, and on the comfortable bed
sobbed himself to sleep once more.
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19
Fight Sure on Roberts.

Washington, Jan. 16.-The special
committee that has been investigating
Brigham H. Roberts, the polygamlst
member-elect from Utah, is hopelessly
divided over the method that shall be
employed to GUST him. Chairman Tay-
Ter and four other members of the COM
mittee insist that Roberts seat shall
be declared vacant. Mr.. Littlefield Of
Maine and three democratic members,
including Mr.. De Almond of Missouri,
declare that Roberts must be expelled
by a two-thirds vote. There will be
two reports, and it is certain there will
be long and bitter fight on the floor
Of the house over the merits of the
conflicting reports. Neither one rem
ders the final ousting of Roberts. Both
sides to the controversy admit that the
fight will be over the method of getting
rid of him.
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ss@Ep So

of my age Just because his son hates
me?"
Captain Elvin will kill anybody he
wants to get rid of. He is the most
suspected and the most feared of all
men in Buenos Ayres. But he is so
crafty that the government cannot
catch him."
But you! Why do you stick to a
man like that?"
"Oh! /! Because it is to my ad-
vantage. You see, young senior, we
are not all in favor of this govern
ment of ours. 1 did something once
that brought me in disfavor. l was
to be shot. l escaped, with the help
of Elvin, and turned-well, became
the captain of the Black Cat Richard
Elvin owns me body and soul. Now,
you know why l am afraid to let him
know l saved your life"
"But of course the danger is over
now" said Rob. you can take me to
Buenos Ayres and let me find my un-
Gle. Then your danger will end"
captain lOTTeNO lOOheu at bOD Will
wide-open eyes. 1t was as If he
thought Rob had taken leave of his
senses.
Take you to Buenos Ayres! Take
you to Buenos Ayres! What! Why,
my danger would just begin. AS long
as l can keep you here with me and
make Elvin think you are my nephew,
l am safe. But once let you to get to
Buenos Ayres, and Elvin would have
my life in an hour"
But 1 would not tell that you saw
ed me-"
Torrevo shook his head.
mo, no. 1t will not do" he said.
you must give that up. You are one
of the crew of Eel Cato Negro now.
You must so remain. What 1t is
not a bad life. You see the world.
We live on the best. What more do
you want?"
Il want to reach my uncle"
Torrevo turned on him savagely.
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19
VIII sneaIk I'm tho Senate.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Hoar
declined to take any notice OF the
statements attributed to Mr.. Barrett,
former minister to Siam, in an address
in Chicago on the Philippine question.
The senator said that Gen. Otis re-
ports give the fullest account of the
events that led to hostilities, and that
he expects, as he has already given
notice, to deal with the whole matter
in the senate.
Chicago, Jan. 15.-In the address re-
ferred to, Mr.. Barrett said the Philip
pine uprising followed closely upon the
wide dissemination among the Filipi-
nos of copies of a speech delivered in
the senate by Mr.. Hoar demanding
liberty for the natives and withdrawal
of United States troops from the
islands.
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19
Durbln FaVOrs Bliss.

Anderson, Ind, Jan. 16.-"Say for
me-" said Col. w. +. Durbin, national
republican committeeman for Indiana,
last and all the time for vice-presi-
dent He is undoubtedly the strongest
man the republican party can name.
He will be particularly strong in the
great west among business men and in
trade centers. l am kindly disposed
toward Gov. Roosevelt of the empire
state but / do not deem him as avail
able man for President McKinley's
associate as Secretary Bliss"
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19
CHAPTER VIII.

There was no answer, and Rob's
heart sank again. Torrevo was in the
plot against him, too, and had simply
come to satisfy himself that Rob was
in his deadly prison.
After a short time-perhaps fifteen
minutes-when Rob had given up all
hope,he heard a greater noise outside.
Now" he hear Torrevo say in a
voice of command. "All together"
There came to Rob the sounds of
men granting as if straining at an
effort, and suddenly the stone rolled
away, letting in a flood of daylight.
There stood Torreyo and a half dozen
of the men from the BLACK Cat"
whom he had brought to move the
rock-a job too great for one man to
accomplish.
MY jewel! My jewell" exclaimed
Torrevo, in an extravaganza of ecs-
tasy, grasping Rob and hugging him.
You did that we'll! You did that
well! By the saints, you did that
Welt"
This was a sudden change again.
Rob wondered what kind of a man
Torrevo was to brutally strike him
one hour and hug him and call him a
jewel the next.
Il don't understand" he said. 81
didn't think you were my friend"
mot your friend! Indeed, what do
you call the man who let's you out of
that placer"
Yes, but that ropes end!"
Captain Torrevo burst into a bois-
ferrous laugh.
'Oh, that! Why, didn't you under
stand? If l had treated you with
kindness Elvin would have asked
questions. And, when Starne came l
dubbed you well, so that you would
not raise your face for him to see it.
Ho! We did it well! But fer that
We would both be dead now"
Did they miss me-" asked Rob.
"No, thank me for that, too.
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cursed you and said l had sent you
on board the schooner. They went
away, and / set sail for the mouth of
the river. Then, when they had time
to get far away, came back. | knew
where to find you. Oh! You are wise
enough. But come on board. You
must be hungry"
II am starving"
Torrevo led the way back to the
river, where the boat from the BLACK
Cat" was waiting. They were soon
on board, and a substantial meal was
at once set before Rob, who did full
justice to it. Captain Torrevo sat near
him smoking while he ate.
81 tell you, it was a close shave"
said the captain. when l saw the
young man l thought it was all up.
But / dubbed you well, did l not?'
II should say So" said Rob, shrug-
ging his shoulders, which still ached
from the drubbng. But what is the
meaning Of it all?"
"The meaning of 1.-THE meaning of
my part of it is this: For some reason
or other, Starne wanted you to die.
If he or Elvin knew / saved your life
either one would kill you and me.
They stop at nothing. / don't know
why Starne wanted to kill you, but 1
know enough not to let him kill me-"
"Who are these menu"
Well, Elvin-Richard Elvin, the
captains the chief of the Independ-
ents. That is a party opposed to ev-
erything in the present government.
He is the boss OF the smugglers, is
rich, lives in Buenos Ayres, and is
constantly conspiring in some way
against the government, as we'll as
getting richer in every way he can.
The secret of his wishing your death
must be connected with your relation
ship to Horton"
but who is Lemuel StarneT"
"He isn't Lemuel Starne at all. He
Is Lemuel Elvin, the captains son."
But he hates me-"
Perhaps not. He may simply want
10 get you out of his way"
"But how can be in his way?"
II don't know. / am not in their
secrets"
Us Elvin so cruel as to kill boy
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19
Pleased with Cars Rescript.

Vienna, Jan. 16.-The ears New
Year rescript addressed to Count
Mouravieff, meets with APPROVAL in
diplomatic circles here, where it is re-
garded as a deserved recognition of
the Russian minister's exceptional
service. and the press considers it an
authoritative statement that for a con-
siderable time at least "all causes for
misunderstanding in east Asia are be-
ing removed, and Russia, having at
tanned her goal, will devote herself to
the peaceful developing of her wide
spread Asiatic possessions"
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19
Germany Makes SECOND Prote,t.

Berlin, Jan. 16.-According to the
Munich Allgemeine Zeitung the gov
eminent has made a second protest to
Great Britain against the seizure of
the Bundesrath, reminding the Lon
don officials delay in coming to a set
Element will increase the amount of
the indemnity which Germany will de-
mand. The National Zeitung urges
that Great Britain be required to give
a guarantee that it will seize no more
German vessels.
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19

is the title of a new illustrated pamph-
let just issued by the Chicago, Mil
waukee G st. Paul Railway, relating
more especially to the land along the
new line it is now building through
Bon Homme and Charles Mix counties
in South Dakota. 1t will be found very
interesting reading. A copy will be
mailed free on receipt of 2-cent stamp
for postage. Address Geo. II. Heafford,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago, III
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19
Things He Could Remember.

Tourist-How many children have
you, Mr.. Green? Farmer Green doubt
fully)-Well, now, l dunno exactly
There's Bob, an Jack, an Alice-wife,
how many children are there? Mrs.
Green-Seven; five boys and two girls,
Tourist-A fine family and fine farm,
Mr.. Green. You've a largo stock, l
presume. Farmer-Aye! I've 173 head
of cattle, horses, 7S1 sheep and n
pigs. Then, there's 915 geese, IS tur-
KEYS an just 259 fowls,
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19
sends More Troops to the Cane.

Melbourne, Jan. 16-The second
contingent Of troops supplied by the
colony of Victoria for the imperial
government was dispatched to the Cape
Saturday amid scenes of immense en-
thusiasm. Additional contingents will
be sent as required. -
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Larger Navy Il Favored.

Washington, Jan. 16.-The house
committee on naval affairs has already
taken up the naval appropriation bill,
but it probably will not be reported to
the house for several weeks. The
opinion of the members of the COM
mittee seems to be unanimous in favor
Of increasing the navy. though there
is doubt in the minds of several as to
how far this increase should go.
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19
CHAPTER TX.

The journey to Brazil lasted about
two weeks, and passed without any
noteworthy incident or course Rob
was sorrowful over his gloomy pros
poets, but he was wise enough to hide
his feelings when Captain TorreY3 was
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19
Rains Delay British Troops.

Modder River, Jan. II. - Rains
throughout Orange Free State have
caused the Modder to rise threefeet and
the current is so swift because of the
increased flood that fording the stream
is impossible. All transit for the Brit
ish troops across the river is therefore
now confined to the use of pontoon
bridges.
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19

The facilities of the Louisville q
Nashville Railroad Tor handling tour
lists and travellers destined for all
points in Florida, Cuba, Porto Rico,
Central America, or for Nassau, are un-
surpassed Double daily lines of sleep
ing cars are run from Cincinnati,
Louisville, Chicago and St. Louis
through Jacksonville to interior Flor
Ida points, and to Miami, Tampa and
New Orleans, the ports of embarkation
for the countries mentioned. For fold
ers, ETC., write Jackson Smith, ID. p.
A., Cincinnati, o.
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Lat Of Monitor neroe. Dead.

Washington, Jan. 1G.-Lieut Samuel
Howard, U. S. N. the pilot and last
Of the officers and crew of Ericsson
monitor during her memorable engage
ment with the confederate ironclad
Merrimac, died here Sunday from con-
cussion of the brain, the result OF a
Foil
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19
Canada Is TatrloiIc.

Toronto, Ont, Jan. 16.-Canada is
not to be content with sending two
contingents, each 1000 strong, to aid
Britain in the South African war, but
will send more men and will pay the
cost of maintaining those already in
the field
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19

Jan. 9. They returned to Kimberley
after brisk artillery exchange. There
was apparently no damage on either
side.
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price 25 and soc.
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Advance Into Free State.

Modder River, Jan. 11.-Gen. Bah
ington, with the Ninth and Twelfth
lancers and a battery of the Royal
horse artillery, left camp On Jan. z
and Honeynestkloof on Jan. s. They
were there Joined by the Victorian
mounted troops, and early on Jan. 8
they advanced into the Orange Free
State. This was the first time during
the campaign that a large force en-
tered the enemys country. Gen. Bah
ington advanced twelve miles into the
Orange Free State, bivouacking at ram
dom. There were no signs of the en-
envy.
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19

Winking at sin will soon ruin the
oversight
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Kruger stIn Confident.

Pretoria, Thursday, Jan. IL, via Lou
renco Marques.-President Kruger, in
the course of stirring address just
issued to the burghers, afilrms that
providence is on their side, that their
cause is just and that they must sue
ceed
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19
THE GRIP CURE THAT, DOES CURE.

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets removes
the cause that produces La Grippe. l.. w.
Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19
The Land of Bread and Butter.

Nothing is gained by starving tho
soul to feed the body.
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Important 70 Mothers
Lane,s FamIlv MedIclne.

1t takes religion with sunshine in il
TO attract n child.
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To BE Tried as Rebeis.

Cape Town, Jan. 16.-Col. Pitchers
prisoners will be tried as rebels, it is
understood, before the Supreme court,
as the military authorities have no
jurisdiction, martial law not having
been proclaimed in Cape Colony.
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19
VIII Equip Rough Riders.

London, Jan. 16.-Lord Lansdowne,
secretary of state of war, has accepted
the offer of Lord Strathcona and
Mount Royal, Canadian high commits
sioner in London, to provide, distinct
from the Canadian contingents, a
force of at least 400 mounted men
from Manitoba, Northwest territory
and British Columbia, and to arm,
equip and convey them to South Africa
at his own expense.
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19

When you pray don't forget those
who treat you despitefully.
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Beers Retreat After Attack.

Pretoria, Jan. 10 (vla Lourenco Mar
ques, Jan. 49, delayed in transmission.
Detailed reports of the Boer attack
on Caesars camp near Ladysmith have
just arrived. The fighting on both
sides was of extraordinary fierceness.
The burghers stormed the first line
of the British position with the utmost
daring and a hand-to-hand fight,
rifles muzzle to muzzle, followed, the
British defending their forts with the
greatest gallantry. Two British cam
non were destroyed, but the Beers
have finally retreated. The British
Notifications are too strong and the
burghers are outnumbered by the
overwhelming mass of British troops.
The Boer losses were fifty killed and
ninety wounded.
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19

Some very large trees bear very little
fruit.
The Yale expositor., 1900-01-19

From the standpoint of the bulldog,
this is a very quarrelsome world.
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British Wounded Doing Well.

Cape Town, Jan. 10 delayed. The
situation at this place is splendid. The
wounded are improving at Wynberg,
only twenty having died out of 1900.
The Majestic, which has been fitted
out as a hospital ship, will sail on
Monday. e. F. Knight, the war cor
respondent whose arm has been am
putated, following injury, will be a
passenger.
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waiting for Ammunition.

Durham, Natal, Jan. 12.-There is a
Boer commando in zambaans country,
Zululand, within days march of the
sea, with wagons. 1t is believed to be
waiting for supplies and ammunition
secretly landed near st. Lucia bay.
The Beers have looted all the stores
and mines in the Swaziland territory
and the ruined natives are completing
the destruction.