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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-18
MAKING GREAT PROGRESS.
Galveston VIII Soon be RehabiIi-
tated--InformatiOn Concerning the


GALVESTON, Tex, September IL
Great progress is being made in the res
toration of the city. Horse cars were in
operation in the business part of the city
and the electric line and water service
has been partially resumed However. the
remaining portion of the city has not been
put in anything like its normal condition;
but order and system prevail and the peo-
pie who have been giving Galveston SUCH
noble assistance have good reason to be
satisfied with what has been accomplished
in the face of such fearful odds.
According to General Scurry. Mayor
Jones and others, the progress of the work
during this week will be even more salts
factory.
To-day the board of health began a sys-
tematic effort to obtain the names of the
dead so that the information can be used
for legal purposes and for life insurance
settlements. Charles Z. poherty was sta
toned at the headquarters Of the central
relief committee to receive and file sworn
statements In lieu of coroners' certificates.
Persons who have left the city but are in
possession of information concerning the
ments to Mr.. Donerty.
General Manager Polk, OF the Santa Fe
railroad, stated to-day that the bridge
across the bay will be repaired sufficiently
to permit of the passage of trains by We'd
nesday or Thursday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-18

CINCINNATI, O., Sept. 1.-THE old
four-story tenement building at No. 403
East Front street, used as branch nur-
sery of the Salvation Army, burned this
morning, and it's occupants were so i'm
prisoned that six were suffocated to
death, and others were seriously in
jured.
On account of the cold weather to-day
fire had been started in the stove for
the little tots who are cared for there
during the day while their mothers are
engaged at work elsewhere. 1t is
thought that this caused the fire
through some defect in the fiues.
Most OF the mothers knew nothing of
the calamity until they were through
with their days work At the morgue
and at the hospitals, as well as about
the burned building, the scenes were in
describable.
The firemen made heroic efforts to
rescue the women and children, but
most of those on the upper floor were
beyond help.
The patrol wagons dashed with all
possible speed to the hospitals with
those that were rescued, and their cries
were heard along the streets. All Of the
hospital physicians were called in, and
the nurses did their utmost to relieve
those suffering from burns.
The first floor of the building was
used as church, the second floor as
headquarters for the destitute and for
cooking, and the upper floors for the
nursery. The women and children could
be seen from these upper stories, plead
ing for help when the stairways were
envelOped in flames. The fire was soon
controlled, but not until six had died
from suffocation and others were sari-
ously burned.
The fire occurred near the river front,
the most densely populated part of the
city. The nursery is near the Spenser
House, and children from that tenement
were in the burned building.
Captain Lodge was suffocated while
carrying children from the upper floor.
John Hawkins, who lives in the old
Spenser House, now used as tenement
quarters, lost his life while endeavoring
to save his child
The mission was in charge of Staff
Captains Erickson, Anderson and Nc
Kenzie, who conducted kindergarten
for the little ones while their mothers
were working out Captain Erickson
recently arrived from New York to SUI
perintend the institution.
Early in the evening it was currently
reported that a dozen were killed and
as many injured, but later all were ac
counted for except six killed. two fatally
injured. and four seriously injured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-18

LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 1.-THE letter
OF the Hon. William Jennings Bryan, ae-
cepting the Democratic nomination for
President. was given out to-day. and ia
as follows:
Hon. James D. Richardson, Chairman,
and Others of the Notification Com
mittee of the Democratic National
Conventions:
Gentlemen-In accepting the nominal
tion rendered by you on behalf OF the
Democratic party, l beg to assure you
of my appreciation OF the great honor
conferred upon me by the delegates in
convention assembled. and by the voters
who gave instruction to the delegates.
! am sensible OF the responsibilities
which rest upon the chief magistrate OF
so great a nation, and realize the far
reaching effect OF the questions in
volyed in the present contest.
In my letter of acceptance of 1896,
made the following pledge;
SO deeply am / impressed with the
magnitude OF the power vested by the
Constitution in the chief executive of
the nation and with the enormous in
tluence which he can yield for the bene-
fit or injury of the people, that | wish
to enter the Office, ii elected, free from
any personal desire, except the desire
to prove worthy of the confidence of
my countrymen. Human judgment Is
falllble enough when unbiased by sell
fish considerations, and. in order that
| may not be tempted TO use the patron
age of the office TO advance
Amy Personal Ambition,
1 hereby announce, with all the empha-
Sis which words can express, my fixed
determination not, under any circum-
stances, to be candidate for reelection,
in case this campaign results in my cleo
ton"
Further reflection and observation
constrain me to renew this pledge.
The platform adopted at Kansas city
commands my cordial and unqualified
approval. lit courageonsly meets the
ISSUES now before the country. and
states clearly and without ambiguity
the party's position on every question
considered Adopted by convention
which assembled on the anniversary OF
the signing OF the Declaration OF lnde-
pendence, it breathes the spirit of can
dor, independence and patriotism, which
characterizes those who, at Philadel-
phia in 1T6, promulgated the creed of
the republic.
Having in my notification speech.
discussed somewhat at length the par
amount issue, imperialism, and added
some observations on militarism and
the Boer war. 1t is sufficient at this time
to review the remaining planks OF the
platform.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-18

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. II. - The
great strike of mine workers in the an
thracite coal fields of Pennsylvania
which represent practically the hard
coal output of the world, began to-day.
According to President Mitchell, of
the United Mine Workers OF America,
who is personally directing the strike
from his headquarters at Hazelton. the
success of the four days effort to tie up
the mines exceeded the expectations Of
the strike leaders.
The hard coal region is divided into
four great districts, the Lackawanna,
yoming, Lehigh and Schuylkill regions.
In the first two, representing nearly
10000 men, the tie-up is practically
complete One mine employing few
hundred men is being operated, and this,
the strikers say, they hope to close soon.
In the Lehigh region the situation is a
stand-off, about 5000 of the $4,000 mine
employees having quit work. Principal
~ DSNduSC bIlC QLAOtl mas NCAAA PNttSN -
little strength in the Schuylkill region,
the workmen there have no decided
grievance, as in other districts, and the
strike was not general among the up
ward of $4,000 men employed. Indica-
lions tonight. however, point to the
closing tomorrow of some mines in the
last named district, that operated to-
day. despite the assertions of the Phila-
delphia & Reading Coal and Iron Co.
and other companies operating in the
region, that they will continue their col
lieries in operation. Nearly all the
efforts of the strike leaders are being
devoted to organizing men in the weak
Schuylkill and Lehigh regions, and to-
night their organizers and orators are
redoubling their efforts.
No violence worth mentioning has
marred the first day of the struggle.
Practically no progress has been made
in the efforts of some of the clergy to
bring about settlement of the trouble
through arbitration.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-18
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, September 17.-For
Ohio. West Virginia and Western Penn
sylvania-Fair; continued cooler Tuesday
and probably Wednesday; fresh norther-
" winds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-18

Christ. Schnepf. the Opera House drug
gist, made the following Observable of
the temperature yesterday: 7 a. m. S.:
a m, 80; Il m, s.; p. m, IS; p. m, s..
Weather cloudy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-18
THE GALVESTON RUINS
YIELD Up MORE BODIES.
ONE HUNDRED AND SEVEN CORPSES
RECOVERED AND CREMATED
YESTERDAY
A MOTHER FOUND WITH BABE
CLINGING TO I8f1R BREAST, WHERE
SHE HAD PRESSED 1T CLOSE

just as the Fatal Shock Came and
Took Both Lives-The Work of
Opening and Disinfecting the
Streets Going on HerOically-Re-
lief of Sick and Injured Well in
Hand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-18
THE TRUSTS.

The platform very properly gives
prominence to the trust question. The
appalling growth of combinations In
restraint OF trade during the present
administration, proves conphsfveIy
that the Republican party lacks either
the desire OF the ability to deal with
the question effectively. II as may 10
fairly assumed from the speeches aud
conduct Of the Republican leaders, that
party does not intend to take the peo-
pies side against these organizations,
then the weak and qualified condem-
nation Of trusts TO be found tn the Re-
publican platform is designed to dis
tract attention while industrial desp0t-
ism IS completing its work A private
monopoly has always been an outlaw.
No defense can be made OF an indus
trial system In which one, or a few
men, can control for their own profit.
the output or price Of any article OF
merchandise. Under such a system the
consumer suffers extortion, the produ-
Ger Of raw material has but one pur-
chaser. and must sell at the arbitrary
price fixed; the laborer has but one
employer. and
~ PowerIeSs To Protest
against injustice, either in wages or
in conditions OF labor; the small stock
holder IS at the mercy OF the specula-
tor. while the travelling salesman con-
tributes his salary to The Oyergrown
prods Of the trust. Since bat a small
proportion OF the people can share in
the advantages secured by privats
monopoly, It follows that the remain
der Of the people are not only eX-
Guided from the benefits. but are the
helpIes victims 81 every monopoly or
gained II is difficult 70 oyerestimate
the immediate injustice that may 80
done, or 70 calculate the ultimate ef-
feet Of this injustice upon the social
and political welfare OF the people.
Our platform. after suggesting certain
specific remedies pledges the party y
an unceasing warfare against private
monopoly in nation. STU and city.
heartily approve OF this PROMISE IL
elected, II shall be my earnest and con-
slant endeavor TO fulfill the promise n
letter and spirit. I shall select an at
torney general who VIII without fear
or favor, enforce existing laws. / SHAH
recommend such additional legislation
as may be necessary to dissolve every
private monopoly which does business
outside OF the state u It's origin. aud.
If CONTRARY 10 my belief and hope, a
constitutional Amendment
IS found TO be necessary. shall recon-
mend such an amendment IS win, With
out impairing any OF the existing
rights OF the State. empower Congress-
10 protect the people Of all the states
from injury at the hands Of individ-
uals or corporations engaged IN inter-
state commerce
The platform accurately describes
the Dingiey tariff Law. wnen Il con-
dennis 1t as a trust breeding measure.
skillfuIly devised TO give 20 the few
favors which they do not deserve, a1a
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-18
CHILDREN NET DEATH
IN TENEMENT NURSERY.
A DEFECTIVE FLUE IN AN OLD
BARRACKS CAUSED FATAL
BLAZE.
CHILDREN LEFT BY MOTHERS
WHILE THEY WE'RE OUT DURING
THE DAY EARNING THEIR
LIVING,

The Victims of Terrible Disaster.
The Building Was Under Direction
of the Salvation Army and Was
Used as Church, Lodging House
and Kindergarten-The Babes
Were on the Top Floor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-18
JAMES HOWARD THE MIN
WHO TOOK GOEDEL SL|FE.
ACCORDING TO THE TESTIMONY OF
JAMES STUBBLEFIELD, OF
CLAY COUNTY.
SAYS HOWARD TOLD THE STORY.
STUBBLEFIELD HIMSELF A FEUD-
IST, WHO LACKS AN ARM
AND A LEG,

Which Members Were Lost I'm Clay
County Fights-AnOther Witness
Positively Identified Howard as
the Man Who Jumped the Fence
After the Shooting-Another Wit
ness Who VIII Identify Him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-18

HAZI4ETON, Pa, Sept. 1.-THE great
struggle between the anthracite coal
miners of Pennsylvania and their en-
ployers was begun to-day. Each side
is confident of winning, and neither Of
the contending forces shows any dis
position to yield.
With the exception of trivial incl
dent at No 3 colliery of the Lehigh
Coal Company, where a gang of boys
compelled a mule driver to seek cover
by throwing stones at him, the contest
thus far has been entirely devoid Of
violence of any kind.
The exact number of men who struck
cannot be told at this time as only esti-
mates of the number of men who did
not start were made to-day.
Hazleton to-day presented an ami
mated appearance. Strikers from all
the surrounding mining towns came
here early in the day and gathered in
groups on the street corners and dis
cussed the situation. 1t was a most
orderly crowd.
Around strike headquarters at the
Valley Hotel, there was more or less
OF a crowd of men all day.
President Mitchell. who arrived from
the west last night, was kept busy all
day and evening receiving reports from
every section of the region. Messengers
bringing information to him from near
by points kept coming regularly. Mr..
Mitchell decided an important point to-
day in the matter of arbitration in the
case of the miners employed by G. b.
Markle & Company, who decided not
to strike until the firm had passed upon
set Of their own grievances, which diff
fer somewhat from those Of the United
Mine Workers. The firm has an agree
ment with it's men that il any differ
ences fail Of adjustment then the griey-
ances shall be arbitrated
Mr.. Mitchell says: Il wish TO say that
we intend to ask the men employed By
! Mr.. Markle to cease work. We intend 10
use all lawful means 70 induce them to
join the strike. This strike IS probably
different from any other strike in the
| anthracite region before. II the miners
employed by one big company IN the
anthracite region fail. they all fail They
may prove successful in some companies
for brief time. but the rate Of wages
In the entire anthracite region viii get
| TO g certain level. II We succeed at one
place and fail at another, the low wages
| must be brought up TO meet the high
or the high must come down 10 meet the
| law. so that am not now, and do not
| propose to. officially accept or reject FOL
our organization any proposition 70;
i
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-18
THE DEAD.

james HarE1ins. painter, aged 40.
Herbert Earl<ins. aged four years,
son of James Hari<ins.
Rhoda HarlSins, aged five months.
Maggie williams. aged three months.
Edward Mullen. aged four years.
Myrtle Terrell, aged six years.
THE FATALLY INJURED.
Post Captain Elizabeth Erickson, of
New York, aged %.
STAFF Captain Bertha Anderson, of
Chicago, aged 35.
SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Bessie Atkins, aged five years.
Frank HiII. aged two months.
Albert Hill, aged three years.
Joseph Benton, aged four years.
al of the dead bodies were burned
to a crisp.
All of the victims and those injured
belong in the nursery except James
Hawkins, who came to the rescue of his
orphans.
There were only twenty persons in the
nursery on the upper floors at the time
of the fire, and eight Of them escaped
without injury.
The property loss was only $1,000.
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Continued ON Sixth Page.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-18
RELIEF FOR TROOPS.

DALLAS, Tex, Sept. 17.-More troops
were called to-day to relieve the worn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-18

ContInued On sIxth rass.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-06-28
What They Said.

"Did the girls say anything when
they heard of my engagement? the
asked with natural curiosity.
Every little" was the reply OF her
dearest friend.
But they said something?"
"Oh, yes; they said something"
"What was it?"
"Well, most Of them merely ex-
claimed, AT last!"
There was a pause. and then she
asked: "Wsll. what did some of the
others say?"
Zone Of them said: Who'd have
thought it.? another, Will wonders
never cease" and a third"
"Oh, never mind the rest" interrupt
ed the fiancee. 81 never did have much
curiosity. Chicago Post.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-06-28
EVIL AssOciatiOns,

III understand" said Mrs. Kostique.
"that you have been seen promenading
with my husband; 10 that true?" The
governcss drew herself up defiantly.
"Yes, It is." she replied. "Well. Miss
Primer" the other continued, calmly,
III you wish to remain here you'll have
to keep better compsny."-Catholic
Standard and Times.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-06-28
Figs and Thistles.

rover with man proceeds from pow
er with God.
Ihe saddest truth is less severe than
'he merriest lie.
The sun is always shining to the
man who walks by faith.
wrists rule is everywhere, but His
'nrone is in the heart.
The Bible Is the mirror of conscience
held mp to mans heart.
ing human heart is like a graphic
prone cylinder and the sweetest rec.
Ics ere often cut by the stylus of
ainr-kam's Horn Z. Z. .>e-
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-06-28

IS. nv dear" sand New York
man To his is-year-old daughter. II
wish you would do your best to cap
tivate the heart of our coachmau."
"And'elope with him. papa?"
"Yes. my dear"
"Ah. | see: you dear. cute papa!
lou want all the papers to say am =
fascinating beauty and reiguing
belle"
well. that would help a little; Su:
that Is not the main point"
What is it, then. pnpa?"
"Why. the papers will all say yoa
are the daughter OF millionaire. and
that will enlarge my credit. See.
Now, you run out to the stable: that't
n good girl. State Journal.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-06-28

Mrs. Ollabout-I thought you and
Mrs. Selldom-Ho were hardly on
speaking terms, but saw you talking
with her last evening in the friendiest
manner imaginable.
Mrs. GotfrequenvYes, found out
she'd been having the same kind Of
trouble with her hired girl that I've
had with mine.-Chicago Tribune.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-06-28
Memory.

"I suppose you find good memory
Of great assistance in your work."
"No, sir" said Senator Sorghum.
Remembering is all well enough in its
way. but good forgotten, who can
change his opinions on short notice and
not worry over promises is the man
who gets on bes, in my par, OF the
e."-Washington Star.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-06-28

Perry Patetic-Please, lady, help a
poor man watts been outer work fer
more'n year.
Kind Lady-Here's quarter, poor
man. Can't you find anything to do a,
all?
Perry Patetic-No, lady. it's so long
since | done jab o. work dat I don't
tink I'd reckernize one now If it come
up an took its hat Off ter mc.-Phila-
delphia Press.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-06-28
Prcjudiccd Against u.

Friend-Pat, what do you think "
this new-fangled absent treatment"
that we hear 30 much about nova.
days?
Pat-Begorry. Oi don't think much
OF it. Oh was absint only one nigh,
recently and the tratcment OF re-
ceived from the wolfe OF me buzzun
upon me return was a discredit to the
family. 1t cured me all roight. but Oi
cont cnre fer no more absint trate-
ment in moine, tank yen. Y.
World
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-06-28
The Registrar,
State College, Centre County, Pa.
$500 REWARD!

We viii pay the above reward for any case OF
Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia. Sick Headache.
Indigestion, Constipation or Costivcncss we
Liver Pill, when the directions are strictly
complied with. They are purely Vegetable and
never fail To give satisfaction. 25c boxes con-
tain 40 Pills l0c. boxes contain ~ FILLS, Sc.
boxes contain l5 Pills. Beware Of limitations
and substitutions Sent 10y mail stamps taken.
NERVITA MEDICAL co, Cor. Clinton and
jackson Streets, Chicago III. Sold by Middle
burg Drug Co., Middleburg, Pa.
sold by MIDDLLBURG DRUG co., Mlddleburg
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-06-28
Amiable Hut Pathetic.

what is your object in dwelling so
persistently on abstruse philosophic
topicsT'
WELL" answered the man, with n
very gentle but unprosperous look.
II suppose It's because it's one Of the
few places where can dwell without
paying rent"-Waxhington Star.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-06-28
No Danger of Emerge n ciss.

Mother-Does your fiancee knowsny
thing about cooking? In case OF an
emergency, you know.
Son-WeIl. no, but shes an ex-col-
lege football player. and could easily
prevent any cook from leaving until we
secured Q new one!-Puck.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-06-28
Paper for J0ksrs.

Mr.. Funniman-I see kind Of paper
is now being made from seaweed which
is transparent.
Mrs. Funniman-Why don't you get
some Of 1t to write Jour jokes on. SO
that people could see through them?-
Yonkers Statesman.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-06-28
A Fair EHch nngc.

Angry Poet crushing into the office)
See here, sir! That check you sent
me for my poem is no good!
Editor (coldly)-Neither was the
poem. Shut the door. please.-Harlem
Life.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-06-28
Putting Him Next.

Bunco Steerer-Ah! isn't this my
old friend, Joshua Squanch, OF K"-
hack?
Farmer Hornbeak-Wa-al, no; not
exactly. But all the same, young
man, you've struck q good thing la
me II you jest work It up right
Puck.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-06-28
Oh, Love, sweet Lovsi

"You have not kissed me-" she pout-
ed, "for Is minutes!"
II know it," he said. IT have very
sensitive tooth, which 10 liable TO achn
II do"
What do ySu mean. sir?"
"Why, you are 30 sweet, you know!"
IN. Y. World.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-06-28
Al Exception to the Rule.

Al EXceptSOh 70 the HW1e'
Bronxborough-They say "two
heads are better than one"
Richmond-That is al, mistake.
Both my wife and want to be the
head OF the house, and it doesn't work
at all.-N. Y. Journal.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-06-28
Hereditary Garmenta-

Tommy-Pop, what is the meaning
Of hereditary"
Tommy's fsther-Anythins thst De-
scends from father to son.
Tommy-Then Jour old clothes that
ma makes over for me are hereditary.
amt they?-Philadelphia Record.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-06-28

sngsby-Ah! my dear young lady,
I remember you when you were the
Same height Al that umbrella.
Miss 6morCM-yes; and l should
cay we're about the same age, judg-
ing from The look OF it.-Ally Sloper.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-06-28
Inequality.

The orator oft charms the crowd;
His talking-fnen adore II.
The auctioneer talks just as loud
And gets no notice for II.
Washington Star.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-06-28

"Do you know" he said. that every
time look at you | have thoughSA Of
revenge"
"Why?" she gasped.
"Because," he answered. revenge is
sweet"
Then she told him che thought to-
morrow would be as good time Us any
to see papa.-Chicago Tmes-Herald.