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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-11
RUssIA's EYES ON PERSIA.
Relieved TO BE strengthening Her
Forces on Frontier.

London. Jan. 1.-THE Calcutta corre-
spondent Of the Daily Mail says:
y have good reason 70 believe thar the
Indian government has received disqulet-
ing Information regarding Russian move
ments in the direction Of Persia
Russia is taking advantage Of the
Transyaal trouble to strengthen her arm
anents ard TO push forward her outposts
along the Persian frontier. With a view OF
ultimate auusxation. a design In which
Germany would probably acquiesce In con-
slderation Of receiving railway conces-
sious"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-11
GALES on the FRENCH COAST.
Number of small Vessels and Their
Crews Reported Lost.

paris. Jan. lo-Heavy gales are blow
ing along the entire French coast ana a
number OF small vessels. Win their crews
have been lost. although several life boat
rescues are reported.
A fishing boat foundered of Bologne-
sur-Nler. nine Of the crew persnins, me
bSrk Jeanne Eugene sank near Cheroours
ana FIVE persons were drowned.
Heavy weather is rePor'ea nom d"
Mediterranean ports.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-11
SITUATION AT FRERE CAMP.
Continued SheIIing of Boer Positions
by Naval Guns.

London jan 1.-THE Daily Mail has the
following dispatch, dated Jan. s, from
Frere Camp;
with the exception of the usual she'll
ing OF the Boer positions by the naval
guns the British forces remain inactive
Eight Boer camps were seen to-day by
a patrol along the Tugela in a westerly di-
rection. All were quiet.
Natives say that when the British re-
counoitered near Colenso on Saturday the
Beers hurried from Springfield This sup
ports the belief that Colenso was weaken
Il 10 attack Ladysmith.'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-11
NATIVES WITH the BRITISH.
'o'rN Reported az Attempting to
Foment Rebellion.

L5tlon Jan. 1.-THE Cape Town CORE
'oA.,at OF the Daily Chronicle, telegraph
's Monday. says:
i. Beers assert that eighty natives
''sa. on the side of the British at Kuru-
D'o They say their object IN capturing
W I.ae was 10 pave the way for a COM
n''' 10 20 south into the Preska and
10 districts. where the Beers hope
n '... nt rebellion. II is reported that
Y. leaders allow every burghcr to
'-iH .ome one week out of every seven
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-11
Mothers Horrible Deed.

Mcpherson. Kan. Jan. l0.-Mrs Joseph
Christie tonight cut the throats OF her
two children. both under years Of age,
and then cut her own throat and set fire
to the house. All are dead. Her husband
on Monday was sent to jail for drunken
ness. Il Is supposed that worry over this
condition led the woman to commit the
horrible deed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-11
MCLURE WAS AssAssINATED
Body of Probate Judge Found Filled
With Ruckshnf.

Florence. Ala. Jan. 10-Judge W. B.
Mcclure, Of the Probate Court Of Lau-
derdale county was assassinated last
night Early this morning his body was
found IN the. street, the rain beating upon
the upturned face Judge Mcclure had
been riddled with buckshot. Bloodhounds
have been put on the track OF the muir
derer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-11

London. Jan. ia dispatch 10 the Daily
Telesrauh dated Monday, Jan. at noon
from Frere Camp, says;
'.Firng from the Bor positions around
r,.i,.srn5tb began early to-day. II still
conrinIes. but tine caunonad.ns is light and
irreguIarI
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-11
ACCIDENT TO THE suFFoLKs.
watson Wns Addressing His Men
When They Were Fired on.

Renzburs Cape Colony. Monday Jan. s.
1t is reported here officially, with ref
erence to the disaster TO The First Bat
Gallon OF the Suffolk Regiment. thai Lieut..
Col Watson marched the regimen, in
close column to the top Of the hill at mid
night. He assembled The officers. and
vas addressing them just at daybreak
when the enemy voileyed at a distance Of
thirty PAGES. The Colonel, his adjutant
and owo other officers were killed.
The Suffolks, who had scarcely fired a
shot. fled back to the thickets. about 100
yards away, some one having shouted
Retire" About $50. however, remained
lost heavily, and finally surrendered
The operations since have been unim-
portant. Several reconnalssances have
been made, and these show that the enc
my is zealousiy guarding his communica-
tons 10 the north.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-11

He Has Been Declared Elected sena-
fnr From INentucky.

Frankfort, Ky, Jan. lo.-The two houses
met In Joint eession at noon to compare
the ballots for United States Senator
taken by each house In separate session
yesterday.
Speaker Trimble announced that CON-
,arison Of the journals showed that Mr.
blackburn had received a majority and
declared him elected.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-11

Berlin. Jan. lO.-The Conservatives have
t-.r'5,,rad in the Prussian Diet an inter-
relation. asking the government 10 etFe
,ts constitutional warrant FOR disoiplinlus
tba ofBcials who voted against tAe taiai
bm last autumn. This means eol.'..'- ..'I..-
.d tbe conservative members OF the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-11
RENEWAL or THE FIGHTING.
Many Indian Stretcher-Bearers Sent
10 the Front.

London. Jan 1.-THE Durham corre-
spondent Of the standard telegraphins
Tuesday says thar 80 Indian stretcher-
bearers started for the front the previous
rfrhr and that their departure was re-
earded in Durham as indicative OF re-
newal Of the fighting
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-11
Trust companr opens DOOR.

New York. Jan. 10.-The Produce Ex-
change Trust Company, which suspended
on Dec. IS. resumed business to-day. The
company has been entirely reorganized
the old officers. including President T. A.
Beal. and Vice President +. a. Mcintyre
having all resigned The places Of
Messrs. Bean and Mcintyre are taken by
Edwin Gould and Gen. Samuel Thomas,
resuectikety.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-11

Colon. Colombia, via Galveston, Jan. 10
,rhe Insurgents have again been deieat-
"a at Cerritos and Bucaramanga; san
Tose de Cucuta has been occupied by the
Government troops. Gen. Valez' Win 9vD
Antioauains, is on the way to BosoIa'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-11
GEN. Mlle.' Daughter Married.

Washington. Jan. l0-Nlss Celia Sher-
man Miles, daughter OF Gen. Nelson A.
Miles end Capt Samuel Reber u. 5. A.,
we're married at noon to-day and left on
Southern tour. The wedding was an ultra
fashionable one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-11
rransvaaI orders Gun stocks.

Frankfort Ind. Jan. 1o-Local manu-
farturers of gun stocks have received
rnsb order from the Transvaai Tor l-''0-
eun.stocks. 20 ce shipped wa Ne" loIA 10
Sttb Afric, The factory is also getting
o,,t 9oo 40 gun stocks fer the German
-anNernment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-11

Washington. Jan. 10.--It was reported
at the home Of Gen. Greeley tonight that
while the attendant physician does not
pronounce the Genera. out Of danger, his
condition Is slightly better than It was
yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-11
HEE srArERs pUT IN FRONT.

''re iiayonetted at Ladysmith and
here Why Be a Quarrel.
L"al.1, Jan. 1.-THE STANDARD has re-
.''l The following, dated Jan. 8, from
eial correspondent from Frere
anp.
Dear on good authority that Presiaent
usa' sent word to the Boer headquar-
" ting why Ladysmitn had not been
''Aed, aud that the reply was, we
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-11
TO RUN AGAINST cULLoM.
Tanner Is Candidate for Senator
From Illinois.

Springfield, H., Jan. lo.-The State Reg
lister tomorrow Will say:
Gov Tanner yesterday confirmed the
report that he was candidate for United
states Senator against Senator Cullom.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-11

NEW THANs-ATLANTIC RECORD.
Kaiser wilhelm der Crosse Lowered
IL by Two Hours.

New York. Jan. i0-The North German
Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse
established a new eastern record to-day
having made the distance between New
York and Cheroourg IN FIVE days. fifteen
hours and fifty minutes. The steamer
Travelled 3077 knots az an average speed
OF 226 knots per hour. and lowered The
best previous record by two hours and
six minutes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-11

Dec. IS a financial panic occurred. Prices
OF investment securities fell ruinousiy. and
the situation became 50 grave as TO Justify
the utmost interference. The rece pts Of
the treasury Ter December. Il was per-
ceiyed. would exceed the expenditures by
10000 or 10000. Under these condl-
tiOns a peculiar responsibility was thrown
upon the treasury. The statutes conferred
authority 20 place public money. except
customs. IN designated depOsii0ries, and
gave power 10 relieve the situation With
OUT possible prejudice to the treasury's
needs. II was, therefore, announced, Dec.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
FACTS ABOUT THE SALT TRUST

~ AbO0I XII SAL1 It0SAs
The combine discussed by the Tariff
Trust letter we print to-day is the Ma
tional Salt Company, a $12, 600, 900 New
Jersey corporation formed in 1899. By
ownership and lease of factories and by
purchase of product, it now controls
about 80 per cent of the American pro-
duct. 1t and the smaller combinations
it has absorbed have, since 1896, nearly
doubled the price of common salt to
consumers in this country. 1t has
dead rented" and closed many of its
plants and is now being prosecuted in
our n%eighboring State of Ohio because
it has, for purposes of monopoly,
bought up and closed three or four fur
naces at Pomeroy, Ohio. In addition
it has contracted for the output of the
most of the factories which it does not
own or lease. In this way, it has, dur
ing the last few months, obtained a
monopoly of the salt industry east of
the Rocky mountains, except in a few
coast States. It has raised prices from
40 to 100 per cent above those of 1896
when salt was on the free list.
Our fish industries and the meat ex-
uorters-the Chicago Meat Trust-still
get their salt free of duty and are not
compelled to pay tribute to the Salt
Trust. But the American housewife
has to pay this tribute.
The officers of the National SAT-
Trust and of the United Salt Company,
the local Ohio corporation, are NANNY
the Standard Oil crowd. In fact. THIS
trust appears to be an adjunct to tie
Standard Oil Trust. With such backing
we may expect it to do much in the
next few years in the monopolistic ard
price raising line. The present admia-
people nothing.
While the removal of the duty upon
imported salt might not kill this trust,
it would surely lessen it's power for
plumber. At any rate it is absolutely
impossible to frame a sound economic
reason for the duty on salt. The nat
ural protection in cost of tr~ansporta-
ton amounts to about 80 cents per bar
rel. 1t is absurd to increase this pro-
lection by duties amounting to from 20
to 80 cents per barrel more.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29

his recent files he will acknowledge
that the Intelligencer is right, for be
surely did warn Judge Freer II
not against Senator Elkins, at
least against the Office holding
ringsters of whom Mr.. Elkins
is the supreme boss. In fact, In a
succeeding paragraph Editor Morris adj
mits that
1.-The State Journal, however, gave Judge
Freer some advice as to those who were
supporting him for Governor, that seems
to have opened his eyes as to what is go
ing on in a political way in this State"
And those Republicans supporting
Judge Freer are opposed to the Elkins-
Scott awson-White combine to whose
selfish rule Editor Morris himself is a
leading opponent.
Following up his statement just
quoted, our Parkersburg contemporary
proceeds to give the Wheeling organ of
the ring a few stiff upper-cuts in this
fashion:
L ID pei maps AACOUiCSS " soy thO
ligencer was not included in the mind of
the State Journal in the list of Freer's
friends. Would it like to be so? Is it will
ing to give him an equal chance in its col
umns? Hasn't it a preference in another
direction?
'The State Journal might ask the Intel
ligencer questions that would embarrass it
more than these, but it will refrain for the
present. 1t desires to say, though. and
does say that it considers itself pretty well
equipped to discuss West Virginia politics
in all its aspects and especially from the
side of real good to the Republican party
of the State, and if the Intelligencer and
those with it wish light thrown on the
matter the same may possibly be done in
these columns"
Keep your eye on Brother Morris,
who has an inveterate habit of speak
ing his honest convictions right out in
meetin' in a way that is as delightful
to the honest rank and file, who find
the organs tiresome, as it is confusing
to the ring politicians, who are looking
out for themselves first, the party after
wards, and the State and the people last
of all.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
BENWOOD.

Many Paid Their Last Tribute of
Respect to the Late Edward Helms
Yesterday AfternOOn-Other News
Notes of Interest.
The funeral of Edward Helms, who
was killed in an accident at the lower
mill, took place from his late home
near the plant yesterday afternoon at
one o'clock. Requiem mass was held
at the ST. Johns church at 100 o'clock,
and the interment was at Mt. Calvary
by the Rev. John w. Werninger, and
were very largely attended by the sor-
rowing relatives and friends of the de-
ceased workman. Many of the Wheel
ing steel workers and members of the
local lodge of the A. o. H., with which
Mr.. Helms was associated, attended the
o~bsequies and accompanied the re-
mains part of the way to their last
resting place. During the services at
the church the choir rendered some
pleasing and appropriate selections.
The p~all-bearers were Messrs. John
Bristol, John McMann, John Scully,
David Watson, Tim O'Brien and Henry
MCGEE. The funeral procession was
headed by Hackett's band, of Bellaire,
and quite a number of persons accom-
panied the body to the grave. There
were many handsome floral tributes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29

The funeral of Cal Crawford, one of
the victims of Friday nights fatal ac-
cident at the lower mill, will take place
from the residence of his sister, Mrs.
Henry Krebs, on Boggs run. this after
noon Services will be held over the
remains at the NJ. E. church, and the
interment will be at the McMechen
cemetery. The Wheeling steel workers
will attend the ~obsequies in a body.
The services will be conducted by the
Rev. George W. Bente.
The title of the play to be given by
q number Of local people Of talent. UNI
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29

CINCINNATI, Ohio. January Is
In an "Over the Rhine" tenement to-
day, Charles Bartruff, a tanner, muir
dered his wife, his son Carl. aged five,
and his daughter, aged three, and then
tried to set the house on fire by over
turning the hot stove and piling fnrni-
ture on it. The skulls of all the vic
Tins were crushed with a blunt instru-
ment. Bartruf remained in the burn
ing room until arrested by the police.
He suffered from dementia. The boy
Carl was an imbecile.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
SENATOR ELKINS AND VICE
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION.

Our esteemed contemporary, Editor
Presley Morris, of the Parkersburg
Journal, comments upon recent re-
marks of the Register anent the Vice
Presidential bee in NJ. Elkins's bon
net, thus:
The Wheeling Register is trying not
only to belittle Senate Elkins in the dis
cussion of his name in connection with the
Republican nomination for Vice President,
but ridicules the office as well. 1t Tugs
into an article in it's columns this morning,
matters in connection with West Virginia
politics not legitimately connected with
the other question at all. 1t seems strange
that the Register, edited with ability as it
is, can not at any time separate any dis
cussion of anything from the vile person.
alities.'
Now, what "vile personalities does
our contemporary accuse the Register
of Juggling into" the discussion of Mr..
Elkins's worthy ambition? The Reg
lister knows of none even after a care
full examination of the utterance in
question to make sure. Editor Morris
is confused and is simply mistaken
for we do not accuse him of deliberate
Misrepresentation which, notwith-
standing his rank partisanship, the
Register does not believe him capable.
So far from indulging in per-
sonalities concerning Mr.. Elkins or
"%ridicule" of the Office to which he as
pires the Register heartily agrees with
Editor Morris and if the next Vice Pres
ident shall be a Republican the Regis
ter would rather he come from Veg
Virginia than from any other State in
the Union.
On this particular point there is far
less difference in the ranks of the West
Virginia Democracy than in Editor
Morris's party. The Democracy and the
Register would as lief the honor should
go to Senator Elkins as to that other
able West Virginia Republican states
man, Judge Nathan Golf. Can Editor
in his own party-not to mention MS
own mind-on this point?-for. we
have serious doubts if the honest State
Journal editor, who so Loyalty and on
sistently supports the anti-ring candi-
date of the Republican rank and file
for Governor, Judge Freer, really is
ardently in love with the big ring
boss.
However, the Register heartily
agrees that the nomination of Mr..
Elkins on the National Republican
ticket would advertise" the State. 1t
would, indeed. 1t would advertise West
Virginia to the extent of barrels of
printers ink and miles of newspaper
space. And no one is willing TO con-
tribute greater effort to secure Sena-
tor Elkins's nomination at the Phil
adelphia Republican National Conven
ton this year than the Register. Our
only concern is lest Senator Marcus
A. Hanna may have some one else on
the slate. Still. this little difficulty,
if it exist. may be overcome if Mr..
Elkins can be persuaded to go the
other fellow q few shekels better in
the Hanna campaign barrel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29

In no production in which Sol Smith
Russell exploited his abilities as a fun
maker, was he seen to better advantage
than in the exceedingly clever comedy
"a Bachelors Romance" This famous
play has been secured by the Players,
Wheeling's most prominent and sue
cessful dramatic organization, for pre-
~sentation at a single performance on
Thursday night of this week, at the
Opera House. The cast embraces ladies
and gentlemen who have appeared pre-
yiously under the auspices of the The
Payers, as we'll as some hitherto latent
talent of high order. The rehearsals
show a familiarity with the respective
parts, and a conception of the roles,
which is truly artistic, and justiies the
promise of an exceptionally capable
and pleasing production Of the play.
The early inquiry for reserved seats is
indicative of lively interest among pa
irons Of the play houses, in the forth
coming production.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
THE WORST DEFEAT YET.

In the annals of the British army
Majuba Hill no longer stands alone.
1t is overshadowed by Spion Kop.
Fifteen hundred dead, with wounded
and prisoners yet to hear from, tells
the tale of British defeat.
Gen. Warren rushed his gallant SOL
diers into a veritable slaughter-house.
His division was caught like a rat in
a trap, and those that escaped did SO
only by fleeing for their lives and
leaving everything else behind.
1t was a rich haul for the willy Beers
and a defeat that will shake the Brit
ish Empire to its foundations.
1t leaves Ladysmith farther from
relief than it was a month age and
the British inworse shape than ever.
Bulled has been forced to retreat across
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
h Brief Notes.

A number of the Democratic voters
of the city held a meeting at the city
building Saturday evening, and COM
mittees were selected from each ward
to investigate the local political situa-
ton and to determine upon plans for
the coming municipal election. The
following committees were appointed:
First ward-Henry Stair, Jacob Kess-
Ter and Samuel Morris.
Second ward-John Blake, James
Mahood, and Bruce Dolbeare.
Third ward-Joseph Mahood, Jacob
Debold and Louis Cooke, Jr.
Fourth ward-John Manley. Morris
Pendergast and George Garrison.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
A QUERY FOR THE RING ORGAN

Editor Pres. Morris, who is an es-
p~ecially active factor in Republican
politics these days, is rather unjust to
our %neighbor, the Intelligencer, in
this:
If the Wheeling Intelligencer were to
read the State Journal directly, instead of
in The Wheeling Register Il might NOT
make such remarks rs the following. which
is clipped from its issue of this morning:
The State Journal goes out of its way
to caution Judge Freer ABOUT his native
affection for Senator Elkins."
And Editor Morris goes on to say
that he did nothing of the kind. Here
is where Editor Morris's memory
seems to be at fault. If he will consult
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
After Daxton,s shoes.

FalrmOnt IndeX.
At this time 1t looks as if Congressman
Dayton will not a. plain sailing for the
nomination. There are now three avowed
candidates in the field against him, Grant
Pitzer, of Martinsburg; Judge Holt, of
Grafton, and Judge Meredith, of this place,
and If the forces of the three can be COM
bined upon either one of them. Dayton can
be beaten, and if this opposition keeps up
the Congressman will have very rocky
Shedding, but it all may melt as snow be-
fore the midsummer sun
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
Lucas and Freer.

Charles Town Free Press.
Judge Romeo Freer has his
candidacy for the Republican Gubernator-
ial nomination. Judge D. B. Lucas is men
toned as a possible candidate for Governor
on the Democratic t~icket.-These two en-
inent jurists were once co-~partners in law.
They know each other. Wouldn't it be
fine for them TO confront each other on the
hastings and tel all they know about-not
eact o~ther-politics. poetry, law and SIGH
like.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29
Ohio COunty's Wants.

IyIeF Sldr IFep.J
Ohio County has a United States Sena-
tor, a Governor of West Virginia, a Mem
Der of Congress from the First district.
and now modestly offers one of her citi-
zens for the position of Auditor. Does she
van the earth? Nay, nay, only the sur
face thereof, and to the depth of four or
five miles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-29

The varied forms of life in Greater
New York are an interesting study. No
section of the Metropolis contains sc
many peculiar phrases as the famous
Bowery, especially after dark. 1t is a
street crowded with novelties that are
more interesting at night than in the
commonplace business of daylight. I'm
der the gas and electric light the Bow
cry is one vast Kaleidoscope variety
of constantly changing colors that daz-
zle the vision of sight-seers. These
things are all brought wildly in the
new melodrama THE Bowery After
Dark" that will be the attraction at
the Grand the last three nights of this
week with Saturday matinee. The in
terror of the famous resort, Suicide
Hall" is accurately produced. The up
per ten" and the Clover five," a society
Summing party and an oliO are intro
duced. Oscar Gardner, the local feath-
erweight, will make his last appear
ance in this city previous to his going
into training for his bout with Terry
McGovern for the featherweight cham
pionship of the world. Gardner will
appear in the Concert Hall scene giving
a sparring exhibition with his brother,
Eddie Gardner.