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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-12
SECRETARY CAGES COUSIN

Refuses to Be Removed to an Infirm-
AIRY HospitaI-WiII Not Appeal to
His Cousin.
TOLEDO, Ohio, January 11.-Eforts
were made to-day to remove VIM.
Gage, a cousing of Lyman J. Gage,
Secretary of the Treasury to. the in
Urinary hospital, but the patient refus-
ed absolutely to go, insisting that he
would not survive a removal. He says
that his cousin would assist him If he
should make an appeal, but this he
also declines to do. He may be taken
to a charity hospital tomorrow, upon
order of the Probate Court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-12
ENORMOUS LOSSES

Reported to Have Been Suffered by
Both Sides in the Battle of Lady
smith.
LONDON, January 12.-The Daily
Mail says:
I'VE learn that in the attack On Lady
smith last Saturday, January G., the
British losses were IA officers killed,
"a wounded and over 800 non-commis-
stoned officer and men killed or
wounded.
1.-The Boer losses, we hear, are esti-
mated at between 1000 and 3,000."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-12
Morrantown Alarmed.
Special to the Register.

special TO the Register.
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. January IL.
-Morgantown was seriously alarmed
over a dispatch received this morning
stating that Elsea Rinehart, student of
the University from Lewis county, had
gone home with symptoms of measles
which developed into smallpox. There
was no cases in town. however, and the
practitioners of the town state that no
outbreak of the disease IS to be expect
ed. There has been no smallpox here
for twenty years.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-12
SENATOR GoEBEL TO MARRY.
His Engagement to Daughter o.

His Engagement to a Daughter of
Senator Blackburn Announced.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, January IA
Lexington, KY, special to the Times
Star says:
Senator William Goebel, who is con-
testing the seat of Governor Taylor, it
is stated to-day, is engaged to be mar
ried to Corinne Blackburn, the only sin
gle daughter of United States Senator
J. c.. S. Blackburn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-12

LORENZO MARQUES, January IL
Several Portuguese who were on their
way to join the Beers have been in
tercepted by the frontier police. No
body, in future, will be allowed to pass
without a permit from the governor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-12
BOOKS.
Chicago Beard of Education Prepar-
ing to Furnish Children with
school supplies.

ing to Furnish Children With
school Supplies.
CHICAGO. January 11.-Action ia
ken last night by the Board of Educa-
ton is expected to result in the pub
fishing and furnishing to pupils at
cost price of all books used in the
public schools. By a unanimous vote
the President was instructed to APP
point a committee of seven to investi-
gate printing and binding, ascertain
ing the cost. They are called upon to
make a recommendation on the ques-
ton of whether the board shall pro-
vide itself with facilities for printing
and binding Or let work to the lowest
bidders.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-12

SOUTHAMPTON, January 1.-THE
Cunard line steamer Umbria, which
has been chartered as a transport by
the British government, will sail from
Southampton this afternoon, with 1000
soldiers bound for South Africa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-12

posfpffce Robbed.

UNIONT0WN, Pa, January 1.-THE
p~ostofice at California, Pa, was enter
ed last night after IL o'clock by thieves.
the safe broken open and robbed of
$500 in cash. $500 of which belonged
to the government, two thousand two
cent stamps and some stamps of other
denominations and some valuable
checks and receipts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-12

SpeNIhI 20 IIFs IOtktsttI-
FAIRMONT, w. Va, January IL
Charles Wilson. well known through
out the State. died here of lung trouble
late last evening. He lived for many
years at C~larksburg. Interment will
be made tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-12

WASHINGTON, January 11-For Ohio
Fair Friday and Saturday. preceded by
n0rfnwesierly winds.
For Western Penrsy5vanfa-Fafr FRIDAY
ard Saturday. preceded By light rasu m
westerly.
For West Virg!nia-Fafr and colder Frf-
day, fair Saturday. northwesterly winds
Mr.. C. Schnepf, the Opera House drug
gists made the following observations az
the temperature yesterday a m. Il. 3
q M e; u IA ~ , M, 5s J p M. 4
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-12
THE BRITISH PEOPLE
GROWING IMPATIENT.
AN AMMUNITION FAMINE AT THE
FRONT is NOW SERIOUSLY
SUSPECTED.
INACTIVITY

Among the Forces Gives Rise to Ru-
mors that Are Far FrOm
aging-A Battle Reported in Pro-
gress Mt Tugela Riyer-GeneraI
Methuen Said to Have Gone Crazy.
His Foolish Dispatches and Worse
Than Foolish Tactics Give Weight
to the Rumors Concerning His
Mental Condition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-12
Engineers, Demands GRANTED.

CLEVELAND, o., January 1.-THE
recent demand of the engineers employ
ed by the Lake Shore road that the sal
cry classification be abolished and a
uniform scale of $3.50 be paid for a
days work, has been granted by the
company. The advance will benef. two
hundred engineers and amount TO about
$40 per month for each man. The pay
of yard, or switch engineers, is not af-
fected by the new order.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-12
MRS. w. NEWTON LYNCH
an Absolute Divorce from
Her Northumberland to Her
Maiden Name,

Special TO the Register.
MARTINSBURG, w. Va, January IL.
In the Circuit Court to-day Isabella
G. Lynch was granted an absolute di-
voree from w. Newton Lynch. They
were married at Wheeling, where they
formerly lived. She resumes her maid
en- name of Isabella G.. Morris.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-12

Delagoa Bay have been instructed to
proceed instead to Cape Town. This
indicates a belief in German Official
circles that the oontraband contro-
versy will be amicably settled.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-12
THE SUCCESS OF THE Beers
ARE RECEIVING FROM GER
MANY AND FRANCE.
EUROPEAN ARMY OFFICERS

to be Planning and Executing
the Campaigns Which the Beers
Are Carrying Out So Successfully.
An Englishman, Who Was For
merly in the South African Ser
vice, and Who is q Relative of
Lord Roberts, Says it Will Take
q Long Time to Win.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-12
NOT CONTRABAND OF WAR.
FOOD STUFFS NOT LAID UNDER
THE EMBARGO By GREAT
BRITAIN,
EXCEPT WHEN DESTINED

For the Use Of the Enemy-Ambas-
sador Choate Cables Her Males
tvs Governments Reply to the
Representations Made by Secre-
tary Hay Regarding American
Goods Seized-The Answer Deem
ed Entirely Satisfactory - Some
Points Left Open for Further Con-
liberation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31
Women as spIes.

The Boer women are described as not
one whit less patriotic IN the present
war than their husbands, and the story
or how Mrs Jouhert actually won the
battle OF Maiuba Hill is an illustra-
ton OF the active patriotism they have
more than once displayed When the
English were stealing upon the Beers
az Matuba Hill Il was Mrs. Joubert
who first discovered them and fastened
to arouse her sleeping husband. Cen
eral Joubert was fast asleep. and he re-
fused 10 believe that the English had
got by the plckets without the alarm
being given II was not until Mrs. Jou-
bert actually pulled him out Of his bed.
and made him see the enemy with his
own eyes, that he would admit the
truth Of her words.
When the Jameson raid proved such
disastrous failure because the Beers
possessed their secret beforehand. It
was generally supposed that one OF the
,Englishmen In the plot had turned trail
tor and had given the secrets away.
This, however, has proven 10 be untrue
Kruger having good reasons for sus-
pectlng some kind OF treachery, con-
suited his wife. and her advice was TO
enlist as spies the barmalds OF Johan.
nesburg. This was done. and the Sc
crets which the English gave out, or
conyersed about over their cups. were
transmitted 10 Kruger by the
pretty barmalds. So we'll did this SOY
system work that President Kruger not
only knew beforehand all about the
for the Jameson raid but
he had inside information OF the plans
Of the English government which
placed him in a position 10 meet every
move with counter-move. Military
secrets leaked out in this way. and
when the English increased their fight
ing force In South Africa by secret en-
,istments Kruger added a larger num-
Der to his regular army. Likewise
when more guns were shipped from
England 70 South Africa. Kruger had
even a greater number shipped almost
simultaneously from Germany and
France. These important steps were
taken upon the Information supplied by
he women sples-the pretty barmaids
)f johannesburg. Golfers Weekly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31
Women's Brains.

Women have brains and they have
proved H. They have demonstrated
that they are in commendable. appre.
clatiye working order As a substance
they have upheld a theory. But this
Is not an. once when men were weigh.
INK bralns-that IS. o. course, dead
mems brains--and were expressing con,
gratulatory "Ohs' and "Ah's" with the
dignity OF masculine superiority. the
women dug up lue brain OF a poor
old washer-woman. and 10! Il weighed
the same as Daniel Wcbster's brain
That exploded the theory IN regard TO
weight IN its relation 10 quality. Calves
brains are valued by the pound. But
the end Is not yet. Women demand
recognition for their brain quality so
now they beQueath their brains 20 coll
leges that are making brain collections.
Cornell leads In this idea. and Helen II.
GARDENERS and Elizabeth Cady Stan,
toms brains are promised as soon az
their present owners are through with
them. In the future stone and water
will not be the only substance upon
which 10 depend for the perpetuation
Of merits and demerits-indeed not
while there are shelves In Cornell on
which 20 place Jars Of alcohol labelled
with names, and containing the evil
dence that women have once thought
thoughts. 1t will be a legacy OF com
paratlye value. OF course. but what
values are not comparative? Women's
brains shall testify that they have
lived
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31

by the advertising wolf. He came to
her In the guise Of a patent medicine
man and she wrote him a testimonial
ON stationery sacred 20 the National
council OF Women. as proven I'm head
lines bearing the name of the society.
Miss Wolcott went further. She put
down in black and white that she was
vice president general Of the ID. A. r..
and a member Of Sorosls.
When Sorosis OF New York heard this
us blue blood turned royal purple with
Indignation, and II was officially an
nounced that Miss Wolcott was not a
member Of the" Sorosis. but Of q lit
lie somewhere else Sorosis. Then
Mrs. Jones Of the d. A. r. rose 10 ex-
plain and said that Miss Wolcott is not
at this time " p. g, IN that honor
able body Miss Wolcott's testimonial
Is being reproduced I'm large tyne
newspaper advertisements. with careful
preservation OF the council letter head.
Mrs. May Wright sewall, honorary
president OF the council. says.
The National Council Of Women.
through It's president and myself. whose
official note head during the time OF her
presidency Is used in connection with
an advertisement, have entered a pro-
test against this outrage upon private
rights and against this use OF what
ever prestige may belong 70 the name
Of the society and Of an officer con-
splcuously connected with Il. The
matter has been placed In the hands OF
an attorney for redress
Both Mrs. Lowe and Miss Wolcott
know more Of the ways OF advertisers
than they ever did before and many a
woman win take warning by their
sorrowful experience.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31
\ Feminine Raedekcr.

The address-book Of any intelligent,
experienced naval officer wife is an in
stItut'on mat must not be overlooked.
There is scarcely a sca-c0ast town in
lhe J. nllrd states where she rs by any
possibility likely 10 10. I'M which she
mas not among her notes the names u
one or Two at least possible boarding.
houses. me least undesirable hotel. and
me terms summer and winter Her
book on Europe. enlarged and altered
year after year By returning pilgrims.
Us q thing that might with profit BIZ
mace more accessible 10 the general
public There IS also the names Of ply
hcians. Of music and language masters:
perchance an American dentist. mlllin.
ers. dressmakars Of the homely. ayall-
able order not found In suide-books: a
laundress, perhaps tried and true, each
town fairly complete and up 10 date.
The whole a sort q purely practical. en-
tirely feminine Bae1pker
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31
The Importance of Breakfast.

Sallie Joy White contributes TO the
April Woman's Home Companion an es-
sentally practical article on THE
Breakfast Hour" In the course Of which
she says:
"A teacher In one of the large city
schools says that II any OF her pupils
complain Of headache during the morn
ing. or are peevIsh and hard 20 get
along with, the first question she asks
is II proper breakfast has been eaten.
II she finds II has not, she sends the
pupil for a luncheon. She also advises
the mothers Of her pupils that when
child shows little disposition for break
fast the mother should see that II rs
supplied with d luncheon to carry 10
school TO eat NJ recess period. | don't
know how many housekeepers | have
heard say that the meal they most
dreaded was bIeaakfast. They know
what TO have for dinner. and could get
up dainty tea or appetizing luncheon,
but they never knew what 10 get for
breakfast always think these house
keepers either must have very little or.
iginality or must be too indolent or in
different to think things out There may
be just as much variety in the break.
fast as In any other meal"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31

absolutely transformed by one OF these
lace boleros. or with the chiffon bow.
or with lace bow and long ends. II
would never be advisable 10 recommend
any fashion that would be an untidy
one, such as covering up marks OF wear
or soil by trimming. but often a waist
has lost It's freshness without being
solled, and IN that case It ls a good
plan 20 re,rlm g. but Il never pays TO
remake anything that Is solled. The
black waists are maryellOusly improved
By the b0ler0s made OF velvet flOwera
outlined with Set and held together
With strinugs Of Jet beads. They are
20 be found az all the shops. In different
col0rs, and make gown look quite
new.
The braids thar are 20 be used this
year on the spring gowns are rather
hard TO find. and are quite pretty when
found There IS a braid Of black with
@ little silver through Il that Is very
charming 10 trim black cloth gowns,
and looks particularly well with a
cloth gown that has q waistcoat or a
front Of white satin The braid As not
used IN any great quantity. but out
lines the Jacket and Is put In one or
two rows on the skirt the straight
rows being broken by loops and buttons
made OF the braid. while the Jacket Is
fastened with buttons OF the braid
fastened with loops OF the same.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31
Early Spring Fashions.

This Ii a very good time OF year 10
buy remnants In trimmings. There are
bolero Jackets Of lace and passemen.
terle, there are fronts OF embroidered
and jetted tulle and net, and there are
all.lace waists and jackets, besides the
capes and collars that can be utilized
10 good advantage on the summer
gowns, or. indeed, TO make over winter
gowns that have lost their first fresh.
ness. Another month and these same
things Will be much more expensive, al
though there will be a greater variety
TO choose from; for what Is going on
now taking stock, as It Is called means
simply that what remains on hand is
OF rather than carried over
for another season.
The lace boleros ore remarkable
those In renaissance lace, IN Irish point,
and In guipure, some OF which have
trimming OF narrow black velvet rib
bon run through them others. again
are fastened In front with a large bow
Of chiffon. 1t is surprising how a silk
waist that has lost its first freshness is
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31

historical incidents which nave ~.
2. NV 10 mon its banks, was reaa ny
oecu' San A thorough and careiui,y
Mrs., 49, "a naper on the lives and w9rks
prspa'' va British authors sm9liett
o. Fielding, was given py Mrs' ''V'
gi.aRaa n yS for next week Is IN
10. M Mrs Wells, and the subject
ehaissseisu, sculpture and lncludes
Z A ,,en Chaldean and Persian topics.
sgyp ., Grams FOR the month OF April
Ihs ~ no make II one OF the most
big ls1l months Of study IN the clup
nue. GDrl Ord Is given 10 Ancient
year Aprll 10Th TO Greek
sculp,, S gu and the club Is endeayor-
scu'P .O' engage one OF the University
ihs s,,tv 10 lecture TO them on creek
i. !. and Greek ideals on April l'th'
~. i'tah Woman's Press club meets
=. i"' syenlng at the office Of the Wo-
tms Exuonent at 5 o'clock. The
l nae : for the evening Is as follows;
pnlSesJsnsl Sentiments" by members
~ ,se club: "A Paper on Manila
~ e. Phoebe Young; poem by Mrs.
Lucy Clark
:, DENT n question OF talking too
.t T" Int OF writing too freely that
~ ~ brought crown Of thorns to Mrs.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31

v. b. Lowe. president OF the General
recreation Of WOmen's clubs. When
MIS-. Mary Dame Hall. president Of
sofosls, humbled that august body to
,he aust by giving her signed" In
uoisement TO an article Of wearing APP
patel, all the clubs In New York In
suyuled season OF sack cloth and
sshes and Sorosis refused 10 take of
ner mourning until Mrs. Hall rendered
her resignation.
she went out OF Office In a halo OF
seals and pathetic as the scene was,
soross agreed that its honor had been
lmpeached when its presidents name
was used FOR advertising purposes. The
value OF the article didn't count. IL
elust De- understood, once for all, that
Soioss ana trade could not travel un,
ger The same banner.
The trouble between Mrs. Hall and
2oiosls az large was only a matter OF
,N4claental interest to clubs outside OF
When Mrs, Lowe, the other day gave
complimentary testimonial 10 A
Pathological doctor In Atlanta, Ca,
PUG ilI'le lhought-in fact to be per-
10y Just she didn't think at all
and more.s the pity.
This testimonial appears in a pam.
pn,et which the wlde-awake doctor has
FPguushed, Thoughts. Experience and
naiAA' 10y this time Mrs. Lowe
,ba ouuotess tasted the bitter cup OF
'ne Hist two propositions but II will
80 long time before she reaches the
gratitude clause.
me ihe little book contains a chapter on
v pS1,Io,, and Confusions Allayed," In
~ TINS statement is recorded:
we The undersigned, having com.
hVl course OF three lectures upon
srrit law OF psychic phenomena ana It's
rsl rIl.sauoh 10 life. feel that we have
ns,eu 10Th mental ENJOYMENT ana
H. 1870, ~ benefit hence II Is a pleasure
n, Il. express 10 DR.. - our sense
49, ".e value TO us OF this instruction
a. W scknqwledge an especial debt"
Ill lA loves signature appears here
sc1S H others. But the doctor knows a
NV nine when he sees II and he nuts
So he snais N every promising vein.
clpbo s5ils Circular letter 10 leading
wbich az over the United States. In
OF NJ. SAYS AT the suggestion
,bs ~ Eebecca d. Lowe president Of
ti.s,yuefal federation" he calls their
ana ns' 70 MS psychological magazine
aSS,eueis' iQr complete club lists with
as a fros.i attached. free subscriptions
thous,, loves only defense can be
"''essness. Just how far that
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31

rect In paper 20 the Paris academy.
NJ Leon Diguet distinguishes between
the fine pearls and intrusive bodies
coated with nacre, regarding the former
as true pearls and finding that the lat
ter have only the lridescence OF the
shell or mother-of-peail,T They occur be-
tween the mantle and the she'll. usually
attached 20 the latter The true pearl
is formed In any part Of the shellhsh
except the mantle, has 20 connection
with the shell aud Is a Qualification
seemingly due 70 parasites, Unlike the
pearls Of intrusion, Il Is perfectly sphor-
ical II begins In a small sac Of humor.
which gelatinizes and calcihes In ser
les OF concentric layers, and It's heart Il
a cavity holding calcareous crystals and
remains Of what may have been the
parasites provoking the shellhshs NAL
adv.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31
FEMININE FL0TSAM.
Unique Suggestions for an Easter
Party.

The invitations should be written on
heavy quality Of light. old red cart
ridge paper. and tied with wlllow-green
fope-silk and sealed az the place Of
tying with deep mahogany sealing wax.
Extending from the upper left-hand
corner 10 the lower right-hand corner
In fancy lettering should be the words
Who Will sing an Easter carol2 o
pussy Willow At the left side, little
above the center. should extend a row
Of six or seven cats done In orayon or
water-colors with their backs showing
and long. straggly tails hanging down,
every succeeding cat on the right grow.
ing smaller Below this In the open
space the invitation should be written.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31
DEsERET EVENING NEWS. SATURDAY, MARCH 81 1900.

There should be a border OF ussy-wll-
low and cat-tolls done In oils or water
coiors around the invitation The paper
should then be folded over to about the
SIZE OF a very large postal card, the
silk cord put In place. the wax put on,
and the address written on the outside
OF the Invitation. The house decora-
lions should consist OF pussy-wlllow
and cat-talls, with lilies banked or in
lardinieres. There should also be nests
Of colored eggs, some downy chickens
ana rabbits fcotton.hannel ones) IN un.
expected places. Refreshments may be
as for any party.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31
South African Women.

A niece OF President Kruger, sannie
Kruger, who was In this country at the
outbreak OF hostlllties, Is typical Of the
South African women, and though edu-
Gated In France and Belgium, she spent
her glrlhood on the veldt and farm OF
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31

Couldn't help getting a cold never
cures 70; bat carrying home a bottle Of
BALLARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP.
ana using Il 0s directed. WIN cure The
worst Kind Of cough or cold Price, 20
cents. u. G. N. 7 Drug Dept.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31
The Origin of Pearls.

The origin OF pearls has been a much
considered problem--one theory being
that they are a result OF disease In the
oyster and another that they are
coating OF nacre formed over an in
trusiye object to shield the soft flesh.
II appears that both views may be cor
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31
The Conventional woman's danger.

women lille realize how the conyen-
uohai Ideals n self-possession and good
FORM are sapplng up the vital He OF ar
lection that is within them. one hears
otten the expression "colorless women"
una many women pride themselves on
me adjeclve-ConsIder Il the hall mark
OF refinement OF good breeding. like
an etchlng as compared 20 gaudy
lhIng N oils! One wonders whether the
inner NE of our cold and correct wo-
men WI not blaze cut some day. uncon-
lroiIlhle tor Ms long confinement. Or
VIII X die for lack OF fuelY
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31

50 simple that they can themselves ap.
ply H. Grammar may In this way take
loot N their understanding without the
use OF text books, and q saving OF time
pe accomplished In the space devoted
to school education.