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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-07
CIRCUIT CLERKS OFFICE.

In the case of Hennel r. Gaul VS.. The
Guarantee Loan & Trust Co., before
Judge Hervey, demurrer was argued
and submitted. Court was adjourned
until Wednesday next. Judge Hervey
will open court in Brooke county, on
Monday.
Naturalization papers were issued
yesterday to James Hughes, George
Hale and William f. Davies, Of this
county. All are of English descent.
George A. Laughlin was appointed a
trustee of the Young Mems Christian
Association.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-07
Chew o. V. Scrap.
COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE.

In the office of County Clerk Robert
son yesterday, Albert G. Hadlich was
appointed administrator of the estate
of Hedwlg Hadlich, bond $4,000. C
w. Welty, security.
A marriage license was issued to
Macmillan Singer, aged 80, of this city
and Lena M. Burkhart, aged 20, Of this
city.
One deed of David NJ. Alexander and
wife, to Emily Nixon, for two lots in
Graysville Consideration $3.50.
One deed of VIM. Knoke, to the trus-
tees of the Third Presbyterian church
for half Of lot s, in square II, on the
South Side. Consideration $500.
One deed of trust was admitted to
record tt ~efF
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-07
Mrs. Orrin Stiles,

Co., Wis, writes: II have been intending to
write you ever since my baby was born in re-
gard to what your Favcrite Prescription has
have not been as we'll for Eve years as now am.
In July last had a baby boy, weight Il pounds,
and was only sick a short time, and since got
up have not had one sick day. have not had
any internal trouble since got up. was not
only surprised myself but all of my friends here
are surprised to see me so weilp
DR.. Pierce's Medical Adviser, every
womans friend, is sent free on receipt
of stamps To-Day cost Of mailing only.
Send al one kstanps for book in pa
per covers, OF npps in cloth binds
ing. to DR.. r =, Buffalo, n. y,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-07

b. & o. ExcuTsion to Pittsburg Ex-
-r+ position.
&. Thursdays, October Attn, 18th and
18th, the B. & o. will sell excursion
tickets to Pittsburg and return at rate
of s2.25, including one admission to the
Exposition, good returning three days.
including date of sale.
On Saturdays, October 9th and goth
tickets VIII be sold for $l75, including
one admission, good returning only on
date of sale
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-07
sTEUBENyILLE INDUSTRIAL.

STEUBENVULLE, O., October g.
Our people are beginning to realize the
importance OF the glass marble indus
try With was started here this week.
No marbles are made ir this country
except a glazed gray marble made at
Akron. Mr.. J. H. Leighton, who is the
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-07
First Anniversary.

La}t evening the members of Friend
ship club very appropriately observed
th9first anniversary of their organiza-
A by e. lining their friends at
guy p the East End. The
htfully devoted to So
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-07
Young MalPoIlS

Who preserve the charms of face and
figure in spite of an increasing family
and the care of growing children are
always to be envied. As preservative
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-19

plan was brilliantly como vsd and Wis :
orously ex' cntsd But Cronje hss - n
able to evade the blow. When Gen ,Isl
French reached Kimberly 1t was found
that Cronjs, with the bulk OF his force,
had moved OF towards Elosmfont5in,
apparently By ths Boshof road, or by q
short routs along the north bank Of tho
Aodder The laagers and stores sban-
donsd and the convoy captured prove
that Cronie LETT In haste; and one of Gen
srsl Kelley -ksnny's brisshes wa last re-
ported to. be pursuing and engaging the
Beer rear guard. Gen. Kitchener Is ST.
perinteudiug the pursuit. which may b g
effective.
"Of the frat and ninth divisions no
mention has been made In the kilograms
and the inference is that a part OF the
design is as Jet undisoiosei. Possibly
their function Is to complete the circuit
on the west. Perhaps too, force is
making to the east ward. south Of the
Modder river,t to intsrospt Cronjs though,
rs the mounted Beers uover thirty niles
q day. no infantry can catch them. A
part Of the Beers may have retreatsd To
the northwest toward Barkley ami " III
no doubt lie pursued.
"TheIe can bs no doubt that kim tsrlsy
is relieved and that the railway will soon
be reopened. This Ia success, ut the
more valuable result-the de5truc ton oil
q part of the Roer Rrmy-has not been
secured, IL cannot be said, in the circum-
stances, that this Ia attribu tabls to weak.
ness in the British gsneralshlp which
feems to have been excellent.
There are disgusting features in the
news. The capture by the Beers, said &c
have come from Colssburg, OF largt
| British convoy, may diminish the robil
ity OF the British forcs and Is a proof Of
the judgement and energy of the Ice!
lss1srs The vigorous attack on the b. II
ish rost at Rensburg shows that tt'
Beers mean TO reply to Lord RobsrtI ;.
advance by striking a. his oonmunica.
| tions.
| ''Until the issue OF the operations
around kimterley Is fully known 1t II
useless to speculate upon the next move
of Lord Roberts. The fact that kimber
| Icy has teen relieved and that Cronjs had
! 70 rake u hasty retrta ut are to the good
| side Of the account but the fact tint
/ Cronie has not Mt any rats up so this d te
/ OF the latest relegrams | have seen well
! teAtsn in fight IS disappolDtm emit.
! The opinion IS widespread that the nva-
sion Of the Hree State will bring the Roel
army or at least the Bres State oontin-
/ gent out Of Natal. Upon this point Am
less sanGuina taau most of the I'm Rllst
observers even those who5s judgment
mort deserves ooofldence; but the rev
OF Roberts's advance viii encourage
White and his men to proioDg their de-
/ Tense
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FOUND IN POOL OF BLOOD.
Almost IifeIess Body OF Woman la
Webster, Mass.

Webster, Msss. February ls.-IE a
large pooi of blood the almost lifeless
body of Miss Katherine Booth, 20 years Of
sge, was found about 5 O'Clock this morn
ing on a lonely road about ons and half
miles from Webster Center. The woman
was unconscious when found and died
soon after without being able to make
known the oause Of ther condition. On
her forehead WAS a large wound, made
by some sharp instrument which had
penetrated the SKULL over the right eye,
with the exception of this and another
pruiss on the back OF the head, no marks
Of violenoa were found.
How death occurred Is mystery,
which Webster otlicsrs are trying to solve.
1t is stated that Mss Booth has on
several occasions had her life threatened
by a man with whom she was said TO
have been Intimate, but there is no evil
dence at hand to show that this party
was in town last night. The Webster
officials are of the opinion that he is In
some manuer connected with the affair.
The authorities have today mads
searching investigation of the case and
everything indicates that the woman lest
her life through violence and exposure
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-19
GATHERING AT FRANKFORT
Legislators WIN Meet at Kentucky
Capital To-day.

Frank fort, KY, February iS.-Mspy VI
the Dem sorstio legislators returned hsrs
tonight and numerous conferences were
IN progress during the evening relating
to the political programme tomoErow
when the democratic and Republic;
bran bes CT tire leg islatUre will meet to-
getber for tie first time since the esRassi-
nation of Gcebel. lie question Of whether
Lieutenant Governor Marshall. Rtp1bli-
can, or president pro tenn Carter, Demo-
crnt, will preside in the Senate tomorrow
is as wide cpan tonight MS ever.
The question of re-opsning the contest
over the goveTnorsbip by press nting reso-
lutions In hol h,houses ralifying the action
ia ken by the democratic Legislatures on
two oocE slous declaring GoeDel governor,
was fayorably discussed by some CT the
democratic memtsTs today. They say
this would not be concession that the
former proceedings were illegal but
would probably put an end to the contrc-
yersy sooner. The matter has OF been
decided on officially, but majority OF
tie mem tiers who ara outspoken n the
matter express themselves as opposed TO
reopenipg the matter In any form. They
will anide by the decision of the party
IT anagers however and there may be
some reference to 1t in the session Of the
legialatuIe tomorrow,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-19
THE FINANCIAL BILL.
Republican Conferecs SIN at Odd,
After Much Discussion.

Washington, February 1.-THE Repub-
lican members Of the conference commit
tse having charge OF the ilnance bill, held
a protracted session today from II a. M.
until shortly before 6 Q. m. During
part of this time Secretary Gage was
present, having been invitsd 70 give hls
view upon certain features of the me as
ure. At the clos Of the days session, 10
was stated by the mem bers OF the CONFER
enos that no conclusion had been reached
on the bill as a whole or on any single
proposition, the entirs tims bslng given
to preliminary discussion on the general
principles involved. Secretary Gage
was called In to give Information con-
cern.ng adm illustrative features Of the
bill. the issue Of notes ana other matterI
Of "a technical nature relating to carryins
out the provisions of the bill when 1t
hould become law.
The confsrees went over both the House
and Senate bills and IL was found that
differences exists all along tina line. The
House conforess insisted that their meas
ute beat met the requirements OF the sit
uatlon and tas Senators wsrs equally
firm In standing by their bill. strenu-
Gus objectlon Is made by the HOUSE. Don
fesees to the bimetallic section Of the
Senate bill and they also oppose the re-
funding section of tbs measure. The con-
ference did not reach stage where any
proposition to adjust any Of the ditiloul-
ti es was favorably considered, 1t is not
NEE mt thst there is a deadlock heoau GO
the O consideration has not reached that
stage. The conference will continue
Monday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-19
TO FREE SKATERS.
Lord Roberts Issues a Proclamation
90 Burghers.

Cape Town, February IS. Lord Roberts
has issued proclamation to the burghers
of the Orange Free State eaying that he
fesls IL his duty to maze known TO all
the burghsrs the cause CT the comins OF
the British as we'll as to do all In Is
power to Terminate the dsva station caused
by the war; and that he issues tbs pro-
olsmation In order that, If the burahers
oun tinus fighting, they may not do so
ignorantly, but with full knowledge
| Of their responsibility before God for the
| lives lost in tie camI align.
The procla goes on to say: The
| British government believes that the
wanton and uniustlflable invasion Of
| British territory was not committed
| with the general approval of the people
Of the Free State, with whom the British
government has lived in complete amity
| for 70 many years. 1t believes the rsspon-
s,bility to rest wholly with the govern
ment If ths Fres Stats, acting not In the
Interests Of the country but under mis-
| ehievous influences from without
ssGreat Britain thefsfCrs wishes the
people of the Free State to understand
that 1t bears them no i'll will and that, so
far as lie compatible with the successful
conduct of thsiwsr and of theire'estAblish-
ment of the peace. 1t is anxious to pre-
serve them from the evils, brought upon
them by wrongful action OF their govern
ment."
In conclusion Lcri Roberts warns all
burghers to deslst from further acts OF
hostility toward her Majesty's govern
ment and troops and he gives directions
regarding acquisitions and complaints.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-19
THE SITUATION REVIEWED,
Roberts success Gratifying, But The
Beers Are Full of Fight Yet.

Lcpdon, February 1s-Mr. Spencer
Wilkinson. the military expert. review
Ing the situation In South Africa for the
Associated Pres. at midnight said:
"Lord Roberts mas begun his campaign
by striking at the principal Boer force in
the western theatre OF war-.that OF Com.
mandaat Cronje. covering the siege Of
kim berley.
"In a little over three weeks Lord
Roberts had completed the organization Of
his foTcel. b. then quietly massed some
50.Oc0 men, four infantry divisionns ard
a cavalry division, near the ssieeted
points, reaching Modder river station on
friday, Eabruary o He must have put
hts TROOPS IN motion with the least pos.
slhie delay, for on Monday the action bs-
gan. IL was an attempt to turn the Boer
position By "A marJh round It's left, or
snEtsrp lznk.
"on Monday, General Frenoh's oaval-
ry solzsa the passes Of the Riet river,
southeast of Jacohsdsl, and were az 1ncs
followed up by two infantry divisions
On Tuesday the cavalry moved north
and seized the crossings Of the Modder
river, the infsntTy following at their
heels On Thursday, when enc division
Of infantry was on the Modder and the
other dose behind it, between the two r!v
era, the cavalry moved forward toward
Kimberley, dispsrsing the hesiegsrs from
the South east ern front and opened con-
nection with the town.
The same day the troops from the old
camp at Meddder river station opened
communications with Jaoobsdal which
had already been taken. Thus Roberts
had a ssmi-oi role around the Beer posi-
ton at Magersfontein from Kimberley on
the north to Moddsr river station on the
South, and possibly ths line was pro-
oIngsd from Aodder river station to tn 9
northwest 50 that General Brsnch might
hope. by passing through Kimberley, to
complete the circle and thus enable Lord
Roberts to envelope aud capture Cronjs's
whole force.
'sThis was the result hoped fer. Ths
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-19
DEBATE In THF HOUSE.
Hot Between Gen. Grosvenor and Mr..
SuILer.

Washington, February l7-Late this
i've, executive and judicial appropriation
bill, after having 1t undsr consideration
four days. A spirited coiloquy between
Mr.. Sulzer, Democrat of New York, and
Mr.. Grosveuor. Republican of Ohio,
was the feature of today's session. Fresh
from the ansi-tr lss conference In Chica'
go. Mr.. Sulzer dlreossd the attention oil
the House to the ''monstsr rnonopolils"
which he said were bsing fostersd by the
Republican administration. lie advested
In passing to Ohio politics. These ut
teraness drew the lire of General groove
nor who referred to the political gar
bage" which Mr.. Sulzer had brcug hit
hack to Washington after his hippo
droming'' tour through she West as a
twice Presidential candidate.
Tho civil servics appropriation, which
was stricken out of the appropriation
bill IN the committee Of thu whols. WAS
restored IN the House n t, 123.
The incident of the day came when In
order to present his visns upon trusts
and the financial bill, which is now in
conferences, Mr.. Mters OF Indiana offered
an amendment. He antagonized the
provision OF the financial bill which au-
thorized national banks TO Issue currency
and denounced the fastening of this gold
standard upon the psople as glazing In
EQUITY. de declared that the retirement
of the rsenbacks and the placing OF the
national banks above the government
was the compilation of the most wonder
full blundsr CT the age. AIR. Misrs de-
olarei that sitter the passage OF tina Nc
Kinlsy tariff law, thirty -four new trusts
vera organized and since the Mckinley
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-19
TOWARD LADYSMITH.
An other Movement Reported From
Chieveley.

Chieveley, Wednesday, February IA Ode
Iayed by Cens0r. 1.-The movement north
eastward began this Wednesday ncrn-
ing. Lord Dandona.t, with cavalry. In
fantry and artillery, occupied Huzzar
hill, five miles north Of h eyeley. TIE
Infantry entrsnchs6 tbs hill.
General Lyttlston worked around to
tie right and Sir Charles Warren in front
and to the left.
The Beers were heavily eutrenshed at
Hlangnape and Monte Cristo hills.
"A steady, inde pendent fire, with occs-
slonal vollsys, was maintainsd for s me
hours and the enemy's trerchts were
vigorously snellsd.
The Beers had one gun In action dur
ing the early part Of the day hut when
We began Smelling they moved 1t aoros:
the river
They used one Nordenfeldt In the af-
ternoon. Our casualties were few.
WAR OFFICE SILENT.
London, February ls.--Ths war office
hss announced that 1t has no nsws fer
publication tonig hit.
REAR GUARD SIGHI.
London. February Ia The spond-
ent OF the Zines az Moddsr River wiring
yesterday ssysi
seen. Cronje's army Of ten thousand
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-19
DREW A PISTOL.
Almost Another Shooting ARRAY In
Frankfort,

Fran xfcrt. Ky, February rs A polit-
ieal argument between ex-State Senator
Charles b. Er0rston of Lexington and
Ciaud Desha, chief clerk Of the Senate,
cnme near prsoipitating shooting
ARRAY On Chesapeake & Ohio train
crowded vita returning Demoor attic leg
islators tonight. Bronston is said TO have
denounced the Goebel men as revolution
lists. Desha to whom ths remarks were
addressed denominated Bronston bolter.
Angry words passed and senator Bron-
ston drew pistol. Several Legislators
stood be tween them and prevented
tr ouble. Desha's friends say be was not
armed. Later both men agreed TO drop
the matter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-19

men with q thousand wagons Is In full
retreat toward Bloemfontein. hotly pur-
sued by General Kelly -Ksnney. 1t will
probably be rear guard fight all the
way to fBloemfontein. Our cavalry has
already returned from Kimberley to join
IN the pursuit"
AMERICAN CARGO SEIZED.
Port Elizabeth, February 1S.-The Brit
ish steamer Sabine, Captain Taylor from
New YorK. January 4, with q miscellsne-
GUS cargo, has been seized by the British
gunboat Thrush and brought to Dslagoa
Bay on Suspicion of having on bosri arti-
o'es contrAband Of war.
Ths Saline sailed from New York.
CANADIAN TROOPS ARRIVE.
Cage Town, February 1.-THE British
steamer Laurentisn, Captain NunaD.
which sailed from Halifax Janusry Il
with the first artillery section Of the seq
ond Canadian contingent of troops for
service as ainst the Beers, arrived at this
port today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-19
LATE MARINE.

Boston, February IS. - Arrived.
Schooner Rather. Grand Manan tug
Ply Gouth, Portland.
London, February IS Arr we'd. steam
ers Cervona, Portland. Me-; Dalton Hall,
Sc John. N. b.
Reedy Island, Del, February Is. -
Passed down schooner Chauncsy Il.
Burke, for Portland.
Baltimore, February 49, - Sailed
schooners Frank T. Stinson. for Port.
land.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-19
IN OLDEN TIMES

People overlooked the Importance OF
permanently beneficial effects and were
satisfied With transient action; but now
that IL Is generally known that Syrup Of
Figs will permanently overcome hsbitual
CON patton, well-informed people will
not buy other laxatives, which act for q
time, hat finally ipjure tia system. buy
the genuine, male BY the CalifcrDia Fia
syrup Co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-19
Beers LEAVE LAAGERS.

Frere Camp, February 16.-The Beers
have abandoned several laagers. Gen.
Butler renewed bombardment of the Boer
position without elioitiug reply. An
other forward movement Is regarded as
imminent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-19
PORT ELIZABETH REJoIoEs.

Port Elizabeth. Friday. February TO-
Tho news of tie rel,e' OF Kimberley was
received here with great enthusiasm and
a scene Of excitement ensusd. All avail
able bnntina was displayed though some
Iisrr,an firms refFained from taking part
in the femonstI IA tton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-19
AT ARUNDEL.
The Retirement Of the British Made Ia
Good Order.

Arundel. February 16.-ELe retire
Irent Of the British from Rensburg was
most orderly. The railway had with
drawn the stores on the previous day and
the baggage wagons LETT before the evao-
uation took place. A part OF the two
companies of the Wiltshire regimen t
which we're missing and the members Of
which wero presumably asleep after hay-
Ing been on cutrost duty, have ncs az
rived. The other IneIubers OF tie two
companies have probably been take n
CANADIANS IN II.
Montreal, February IA cable de-
spa.ch 10 the Star dated Jacobsdal, Feb
ruary 10. says the Royal Canadian regi-
mont was given a show In the operations
which have resulted In the occupation Of
Jacobsdal by the British forces. The
Canadians were In the oh division and
participated In an attack on Waterfall
Drift. In the advance from Wagedraal
the following Canadians fell out and are
either in the hospital or captured: Pri-
vate James Drake and 81. Munnis. form
erly of the esd Halifax rifles; PrivEtes
III. Walsh, formerly of the Goth Princess;
Louise Fusili rs of HALIFAX, Private
Bordoneas Of ID Co., Private A. W
wo0dw formerly OF the 26h Middle
sex light infantry; Private 3. CoFbould,
fcrlnsriy of the 9TH regiment Canadian
artillery.
The name Of Bordonsas Is not recorded
In tho official lis5 Of the Royal Canadian
regiment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-19

Photograph via Wesnen. 1.-The Beers
have Teen very active here during the last
few days and are evidently making q
move somewhere.
The garrison, greatly delighted to learn
of the relief Of Kimberley. Is In excellent
gpirits and 1T for anything.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-19
DIR. JAMESON SICK
BULLER's CASUALTIES.

Chieveley. February ls.-GeneFal Bull
srs casualties during the last three days
OF erations have heen about eighty. The
British forces have now PARTLY assembled
Monte Cristo hill.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-19
CANADIAN TROOPS ARRIVE.
PRETTY LIYELY SALT.

London. February is.-A despatch from
the Swaziland border dated Friday
rebrusry 16, ssys;
The Beer agent at Bremersiorr has
been mai ntainina regular communication
with Delagoa Boy, via Swaziland. Twr
cool!e carriers havs been bearing sacks
supposed TO contain salt, through Tonga
land. On examination 10 was found that
the sacks contained gun-powder.
DIR. JAMESON SICK.
LABYRINTH, Tuesday, February IL (By
Telegraph and Native Runnerl via
Chisv clay. DIR. Jameson has the fever.
The heat IL tremendous, hut ths morale
CT the camp Is excellent
Major Dnyeton died Wednesday. Febru
AIRY "a
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-19
Stops the Cough
md work off the Cod.

Laxative BrOmo- Quinine Tablets cure cold
ia ons day. No cure No Pay. Price 2oc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-19

srBANY. Feb, . ~Asscmbiyran Cooley
Of westchestsr will introduce Several cor
porat,on bills One will provide that stock
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-30
DROPPED
Forty Degrees In Three Hours
Reservoir News.
Special Correspondence.)

Especial Corrcspondence.)
Reservoir, Jan. 30.-The mercury fell
40 degrees Thursday in three hours.
Samuel Pipher and wife are both on
the sick list.
Rev Moody preached at the U. B..
church Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Ries is able to be about
again after being confined with n
sprained ankle.
Our school is doing excellent work
under the able instruction of Frank
Sours, teacher.
Frank Germany and Samuel Kepler
are preparing TO build large bank
barns in the spring.
Joseph Germany will remove to
Comet in the spring.
Those having Ice to put up are jub-
liant over the present outlook.
Curtis Z. Robinson claims the banner
on producing fat pigs. He dressed six
pigs that We're only five months old.
They averaged 1856 pounds each.
The boys of District No. $, are very
much in sympathy with the Beers and
are taking daily drills preparatory 10
lending u helping hand If the war is
rot at an end when school term closes.
The proprietor of the White House
removed to Akron Thursday. Arthur
Sours moves into the place in the ncar
future. NELLIE.