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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12
rgE swATH DEATH CUTS.

The number of recent deaths of very
prominent men calls attention forcibly
to the great loss this community has
sustained in the last few years, and
the large number of our most emil
nent and best known citizens who have
gone from us, never to return. What
a distinguished and powerful assem-
blage it would be, could we gather
together the men who, one by one,
have dropped silently to rest within
the easy recollection Of those of us
still young. Did you ever attempt to
recall the list? Think moment!
Mayors Egerter, Sweeney and Sea-
|. bright; Judges Jacob, Cochran and
PAUL; bankers Crangell, Dalzell, Dob
bins, Lamb and Seybold; Doctors Win
gerter, Hildreth, Frissell, Bates, Stifel,
Pipes; newspaper men, Baker, Camp
bell, Long, Faris, Whittmeyer, Cozad.
Steiner, Caldwell, Hubbard, Johnston;
business men, Frew, Speyer, Logan,
Mcclure, Paxton, Laughlin; Coen, Reil-
ly, Collier, Snyder, Sheppard, Water
house, Prince, Rogers, Happy, Peter
son, Thomas, Britt, Smythe, Paul,
Wise, Dinger, Davenport, Brown; and
such men as Major Mitchell. John Wal
ton. John K. Bottsford, D. Lamb, and
many others. What a swath death has
cut in Wheeling, almost without our
knowledge. ~
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MIDDLEBOURNE.

MIDDLEBOURNE, Viva. April u.-At
o'clock this morning the regular April
session. of Circuit court convened with
Judge Farr on the bench. The grand jury
was instructed and regular business be-
gun at once. A large number of promi-
nent attorneys from other places are in
attendance. The trial of Alma Bowen for
killing Harry De4fenbaugh has been set
for Saturday. Special Commissioner c. B.
Riggle sold at public auction this after
noon the James Joseph land in Centre
vile district for s., 70o and also the A. j.,
Ireland farm in the same district for sl,562,
and Special Commissioner John NJ Smith
sold the o. P. Pratt land for s., 400. A
large number of jury cases are set for
or more weeks.
county, and NJ. H. Willis. of West Union,
the two Republican candidates for Judge
of this district, are attending court this
week and shaking hands with their many
friends
Squire Hissom, Democratic candidate
for sheriff In this county. is attending
court
Judge D. F. Pugh, of Columbus. O., will
lecture thursday HlRut at the court
house. Subject, Lincoln"
Lillian, little daughter of J. G. Mays
field, is very sick with pneumonia
The B. & o. engineers are now encamped
al the mouth of McElroy. They have Sc
cured the "Gallows lot for their camping
ground when they reach this place.
The town is full tonight of leading cit
liens from all parts of the county, as a
great deal of legal business will be trans
acted during the next two or three days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12
DELEGATE CONVENTIONS.

At a meeting of. the Democratic State
Executive Committee of West Virginia,
held at Charleston, or the 25th day of jan
uary. 1860, it was. ordered that. the twelve
delegates to which the State Of West Viz
gnid is entitled in the next Democratic
National Convention Ito be held at Kansas
City, Mo-, on the 4th day of July, 1900. to
nominate candidates for President and Vice
President OF the United States, be selected
as follows:
The Democrats in each county in the
state shall appoint at such time and place,
and in such manner as the Democratic Elk
termi-e, Delegates to the Congressional
District Conventions to be held in each OF
the founr Congressional Districts of 'the
State on the
10th Day of May, 1900,
at the following places:
In the First Congressional District, a t
Clarksburg, in the County OF Harrison; in
the Second Congressional District, at
Charles Town, in the County of Jefferson;
IN the Third Congressional District, at
Charleston, in the County of Kanawha; in
the Fourth Congressional District at Point
Pleasant, in the County of Mason.
Zach of said Congressional District Con-
yentions shall appoint one Delegate-at-
Large, and one alternate therefor, and Two
District Delegates, and two alternates
West Virginia in said National Convention:
The basis of representation In each OF
said Congressional District Conventlons
Will be one vote for each one hundred
for w. ]. Bryan for President, at the No
vember election of 1896, and each county
IS requested to appoint such number OF
Delegates to each Congressional District
Convention as is equal TO the number OF
votes 1t may be entitled to by the above
basis of representation.
ADREW EDMGSTON, Chairman.
WILLIAM A. OHLEY, Secretary.
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More soldiers Wanted.

Boston Herald. q. ,.
The news from the Philippines published
yesterday is not reassuring. 1t does not
look like immediate peace there. Coinci-
dent with the announcement Of the relief
of General Otis, IT almost forbids welcom-
ing him on his return as a successful con-
queror. II this kind of report keeps COM
ing he will hardly be of much use as a
supporter OF the Presidents second term
Fighting still going on all. around the hor-
.zon, the generals IN the field, north and
south of Manila, earnestly calling for re-
endorsements in order to enable them to
maintain themselves in the territory they
lately overran, the rainy season coming
on-this is not a comforting prospect.
Meanwhile, If it be not an impertinence
to ask, what is the overwhelming majority
OF the Filipinos, who, we are informed,
hate AgWnaldo and desire our success.
doing to help defeat him? If he is mere
despot and robber, with few adherents, it
would seem as II 5000 soldiers, operating
among friendly population ought to be
able to compel peace and order. What
ever happens, it is unlikely that our army
in the Philippines VIII be reinforced be-
fore the November election. What may be
done afterward is another matter.
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WEST VIRGINIA,s CHANCE.

Consul General Guenther, writing
from Frankfort to the State Depart
ment, says that never before in the
history Of Germany has there been
such a scarcity of coal as at present,
Notwithstanding the fact that last
years supply was 100000 tons above
the previous year. The same condi-
tons are reported from Russia, and,
indeed, from Northern Europe general
ly, and there is serious consideration
OF the proposition to abolish all duties
on foreign coal.
Here is a chance for West Virginia
mine owners to find large and profit
able market. We have coal to burn,
and Europe should be given an early
opportunity to start a fire. 49,
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DIED.

20 Reed No 80 Twenty-Tifth street. on
Wednesday, April 18th. 1900. at 8 o'clock
p. m. Matthew b. Reed, in his STth year.
Funeral notice hereafter.
FIEMING-On Wednesday, April 18th,
1860, at II oclock a. m, Mrs. Mary Flem-
ing. aged rs years.
Funeral notice hereafter.
oHNsON-Wednesday April 18th, 1900
at ] 80 o clock p. m, Stephen G. johnson.
aged 60 years.
Funeral notice hereafter.
LEFFLER-on Wednesday. April 18th.
1900 at $40 o'clock p m, Frank, son Of
Mrs Della and the late Peter LETTER. in
his 22d year.
Funeral notice hereafter.
BROWNE-At the residence Of her
grandmother Mrs. NJ Ziegenfelder We'd
nesday. April 18th, 1900, at $50 p. m, Dor
othy Rupert daughter of s. p. and Jennie
z. Browne. Of Chicago, Ill, aged years
and 3 months
Funeral notice hereafter.
TAYLOR-Wednesda April 18th, 1900
at 3:45 o'clock p. m. Chester Emmett. in
FAINT son of NJ. p. and Sarah j. Taylor,
aged / year, months and q days.
Funeral will be held at the family resi-
dence, No. 135 Zane street, Friday after
noon at 2 clock. Friends Of the family
are respectfully invited to attend. Inter-
ment private at Peninsula cemetery.
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Lord Byron.

Q cold and cruel Nottingham,
In disappointment and n tears,
Sad. lost and lonely. here I am
To question. rs this Nottingham
OF which l dream'd for years ana years?'
] seek in vain for name or sign
OF him, who made this mold a shrine
A Mecca to the fair and fond
Beyond the seas, and still beyond.
In him whom men condemn as III
| find so much OF goodness still,
In him whom men pronounce divine
l find so much of sin and blot
| hesitate to draw a line
Between the two. where God has not
He stood-a solitary light
In stormy seas and settled night
Then fell. but stirred the seas as far
AS winds and waves and waters are.
JOAQUIN MILLER.
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wHEEL1NG's COMING RAILROAD.

For fifteen or twenty years past it
has been the hope, wish and dream of
the business men and manufacturers Of
Wheeling and immediate vicinity That
they might at some time enjoy the adj
vantages which a direct railroad to the
coal and coke fields of Western Penn
sylvania would give. To that end
company after company was organized,
and survey followed upon survey, via
the valley of Little, Middle and Big
Wheeling creeks, but, although at
times several of these ideas appeared
to be upon the eve Of successful con-
summation, they all eventually failed,
for one reason or another. Now, after
months of preparatory work, the lat
est plan and idea appears to be upon
a substantial basis, and to promise
speedy success. 1t is good and vel
come news.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12
A Fortunate Thing.

Charleston Gazette.
The resignation of President Raymond,
which is to take effect at the close of the
session of the University, is the most for
tunate thing that could have happened for
that institution. 1t is said that one or two
of the professors under him have acted as
busybodies and talebearers in order TO hold
his favor and their positions. A searching
investigation should be made into this
matter and If the charges are true the
welfare Of the University would be pro-
NOTED by their designations.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF PREPARED


A new scourge, pneumonia, due to want
OF warm. winter clothing, is appearing
-afnong the troops in both SectOnS.-Lon-
don Special 20 New York Herald.
When will war offices and war de-
partments ever learn? 1t appears to
be almost useless to expect even Or
binary horse-sense in any military es-
adjustment, outside of Germany. In
our own war with Spain we sent troops
to the sultry and semi-tropical climate
of the West Indies and made elaborate
preparations to feed them on baked
beans, salt pork, canned beef, and the
rest of the heavy rations suitable to the
latitude of North Dakota. We sent
cavalry to Cuba without horses, and
armed our men with Springfield rifles
to fight veteran troops supplied with
Mausers, and gave our infantry and
field batteries black powder as against
smokeless powder on the other side.
England has blundered terrifically.
She, indeed, sent her troops to South
Africa equipped in kaiki uniforms, but
she neglected to provide heavy cloth
ing and blankets for the winter now
setting in. and as a result thous-
ands are i'll and many dead.
Not appearing to know that the
campaign to the north would
be disastrous to horsefesh, spare artil-
lery teams and remounts for the cav
airy were not provided, and one result
has been q lack TOT any movement of any
sort for two weeks, in which period
the Beers have again taken the often
sive. and Roberts has lost $500 men
in a week. Medical supplies are also
reported short. The men charged with
the direction of armies and the fate
of nations ought to know the business
of war at least as we'll as dry goods
clerk knows his avocation. In the
present war the Beers appear to have
anticipated every contingency, just as
the Germans did in the war with
France The English, with military
record extending over thousand
years, appear to be still in the kinder
garten class.
Another illustration of the almost
universal idea of how not to do it is
afforded in our National Guard. 1t
numbers $4,000 men, or did before the
Spanish war. 1t was supposed to be
ready to take the field at a days no
tice, and to be the reliance and hope
OF the nation in a sudden emergency.
Yet it was quickly found that to lean
upon it was to seek support from a
broken reed. Not one-third of the
Guard, upon which millions had been
spent, was able to take the field for
the lack of a proper physical examina-
ton, and on countless instances equip
ments were defective or lacking, and
as a result of these and other vital
! things, numbers Of regiments had to be
\changed and men enlisted as volun-
yteers, after proper medical examina-
ton. Had this been done in the first
place, the Guard would only have had
to be called to the colors. and an army
would have been on hand in one night,
needing only to be concentrated. This
was the truth taught by the Spanish
war, and yet the lesson has already
been forgotten. and the lame, the halt
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12
The Wrong Way.

New York Journal. ~
Some time. ago an examination Of candi-
dates for army commissions was held in
this city. All but few of the candidates
were fiat failures Some were mentally
lacking. Others We're physically weak.
Two were caught cheating. One was
drunk.
All this was reported to Adjutant Cen
eral Corb.n, yet every one of the candi-
dates-the ignorant. the drunk, the cheat
and the weaklings-were commissioned as
officers. Thanks to Mr.. Corbin, the day
will come when we shall have to retire all
these officers on pensions, if they live long
enough.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12

The situation in the famine districts
of India appears to grow worse IN
stead of better Late reports are to
the effect that five million people are
in danger of death from starvation.
and that sixty millions are in want
of food If England had turned her
effort and her money in tho direction
of her Indian Empire instead of South
Africa, the result would have been
distinctly to her credit
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12

Wheeling at the Haskins Hospital few
days ago of dropsy of the heart. after an
illness of only few days, took place yes
terday afternoon from his late residence
on Russell avenue. Intermente was made
at lakewood cemetery.
Peter Gold Of Cincinnati, Ohio, arrived
here this afternoon
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12
Contract Awarded.

T
HUNTINGTON, w. Va, April IL
Hon. James A. Hughes, postmaster,
has been awarded the contract for
building the connecting link on the
street car line between this city and
Big Sandy river. Eight miles of road
will be necessary to make the counsc-
ton e CatlAttaburg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12

Should Judge Johnston decline the
denomination 70 Congress on the Dem
ocratic ticket in The Third district
the honor may fall to Hon. .ohn A.
Preston, of Lewisbnrg.
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OUTPOST FORTS AT MAFEKING.

Here two They couple Oh
and that long beged city, Inc man
most features OF the South Aina
all
remarkable There We're sey
the beagured garrison lney were .
In the accompanying illustration
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A Masonic Reception.

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, April 1.-THE
Scottish Rite Consstory are arranging for
a reception and banquet to be rendered
Hon. j. d. Richardson, Congressman from
Tennessee, and leader of the minority in
the House of Representatives on Saturday
night, when he will deliver an address be-
fore the Wood County Central Democratic
Club. Many Wheeling Masons will be
present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12

The representative gamblers Of the
country, in kilograms to the New York
World, express a willingness to offer
odds on Mckinley as against Bryan.
They should recollect that there is
nothing so uncertain as dead sure
thing"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12
THE CASE STRONGLY PRESENTED.

In this issue the Register presents a
full outline OF the views Of the minor
ity of the Senate Committee in the case
Of the contest brought by Hon. John
T. McGraw against N. B. Scott. The
statement, embracing as it does, all the
essential points in the case, Is clear
and convincing one, and should be pre-
served for future reference by Demo-
cratic and Independent voters in all
portions of the State, for this matter
will be heard of often and emphatic
ally during the coming campaign.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12

Reports from ParKersbuig are that
ex-senator j. N Camden Fill be a
candidate for delegate from the Fourth
district to the Democratic National
Convention.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12

Now it is proposed to devote s4,S00,-
coo to memorial bridge over the Po-
tomac, at Washington, dedicated to
American patriotism. If the govern
ment would dedicate a few millions
to intelligent care for soldiers in the
field, it would be more to the purpose.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12

ONE OF THE OLDEST and largest sfinan-
cial institutions of New England is desir-
Gus of securing a representative in Wheel
ing. A man of integrity and ability, with
can furnish a bond. can secure des.r-
able position, but 1t will require his en-
tire time and energy. You will he fur
nished with full particulars by address
ing &c. B. care the Register An COM
munications will be treated as conilden-
tial but none will be responded TO who do
not furnish full name and address. and
give an outline OF past experience. ap12es
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12

ending June 80, 1900, is s7o,ooo,ooo,
and for the year ending June 80, l9ol'
ST., OOO, 900. Reduce the war taxes.
They are no longer needed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12

The Philippine war has now lastei
fourteen months. and $4,000 American
troops are still compelled to remain
in the field, unable to master an elu-
sive enemy of doubtful strength. How
long, o Lord, how long!
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12

Wanted: A Vice Presidential can
didate. Apply, with money, to Re-
publican National Committee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12

The great New York dailies are
throwing boquets at each other This
is a sure sign of trouble.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12

It's up to Otis, now, to explain why
so many army officers and men go
crazy and commit suicide.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12

Is South Africa to be the grave OF
Lord Roberts reputation, as 1T has
been of other English Generals?
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WANTED.

WANTED-A position by an Al pharma-
cist; Is years experience: registered in w
Va Address PHARMACIST" The Reg.
lister. epr11e&da
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AGENTS WANTED.

WANTED-For an "Old Line" New York
Accident Company, a General Agent TO
business men necessary. Contract liberal.
Address "OLD LINE" this office. apIler
WANTED-Agents TO handle our line Of
installment goods. highest commissions.
payable every Saturday; reference requir-
ed G. Il. ADAMS & CO. No $50 Msket
street. aplOet
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12

One of the police methods OF DEAL
ing with gambling has just been Illus
trated in New York. A st. Louis man
named Drummond lost $4,000 in the
Garfield Establishment on East Forty
fourth street. and he made a fuss
about it. The Police Commissioners
directed Chief Devery to find the
house and raid it. The house did
business" up to the time this order
was given, and then it suddenly
closed, it's costly paraphernalia and
furnishings were removed, and the
police found nothing. Did the tip
come from headquarters?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-12

and the blind. from professional
military standpoint, are on the rolls
of commands in the various States.
Wars are, unfortunately, inevitable:
The nation which is always ready and
upon whose behalf all contingencies
have been provided for, will in the end,
when war comes, save men and money,
and reap a reward in that glory which
rests upon victorious battlefield.
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MALE HELP WANTED.

WANTED-Baker, at once. Apply at this
office apl2er
WANTED-Two young. men 10 run as news
agents on railroad trains. Must have 5000
cash security. Apply or address UNION
NEWS CO., b. & o. depot, Wheeling.
mhlSe&da
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FOR Observation-Disclosures.

FOR SALE" For Rent" Rooms for
Rent" cards and house leases for saie at
REGISTER Counting Room.
FOR SALE-Ifartford Typewriter, good AZ
new. Address WEST VIRGINIA PRINT
ING CO.. wheeling. w. Va de3h
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NEW ApvERr1sEMENrs.

Z XCURSIONS-The new Steamer URA-
~ MA is offered to excursion parties
during the season. For rates etc. address
CAPT. NJ. b. DAVIS, or clerk Str. Ruth,
1lf4 Water street, Wheeling apl2eQb
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The estimated surplus for the year
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What. Ho! Woolseley! Can you
save the day? a-.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-01-13
OCEAN VOYAGE ON DRY LAND.
The Novel CyclOrsa ma That Is Being
Built for the Paris Exposi-
ti0n of 1900.

One OF the interesting sights Of the
coming Paris exposition is the mareor-
anna, the invention of NJ. Hugo d'AIese.
The idea is to give the seeker after nov
city the opportunity to take real
steamer trip without loss of time or
strength. 1t is, in reality, an otfshoot
from the cyclorama. which had such
a run of popularity few years since.
In the mareorama one embarks on
board real steamer-steamer chairs,
state-rooms, dining-room, bridge and
a surrounding eXpanse of green sea
water, all lend their aid to the belief
that the voyager is really saying good
by to terra firma for long sea trip.
One saunters about the deck, looking
and talking, arranging the details of
his comfort. Suddenly the big boat
begins to move--or seems to-which is
the same thing, so psychologists say.
By an ingenious arrangement of ma
chinery the various movements of big
steamer putting out to sea are. exactly
initiated. One can even be seasick if
desired. The plunge, the shake, the
recovery the up and down, fore andaft
motions are all given with startling
likeness. By and by the scenery be-
gins to change, the city of departure
is left behind and new one appears.
Sometimes the boat appears to stop,
and then all the hustle of landing, the
crowds of sight-seers, the interesting
going and coming Of belated travellers
and departing ones are initiated.
In the mareorama which is to be put
on exhibition the boat is supposed to
start from Marseilles, and in turn Al
giers, Naples, Venice and CONSTANT
nople are to visited. Besides the nov
city of the sensations, the would-be
traveller will have an opportunity to OBJ
tain an accurate view of the cities
named and the country of their loca-
tion.-Chicago Tmes-Herald.