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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
BELLAIRE.
News Notes of Interest from the Bel
mont County Town.
RurgIars and HOfd-Cus.

On Wednesday evening, about $50
a man entered the jewelry store Of
Mr.. Dorer, and asked about getting
a ring fixed. Only Mr.. Dorer and his
12-year-old son were in the store, and
as Mr.. Dorer reached for the ring the
man drew two revolvers and covered
both father and son, telling them to
hold up their hands. The boy was
much frightened, and lodged under
front dood and out AS he went out
he tripped the mans pal, who was
keeping guard outside. The man fell
heavily to the ground, and the boy
called for help and started for the
man, but he got up quickly and es-
capped the boy. The man inside seen
his partner fall, and started for the
door, and as he was going out the
boy tripped him, throwing him. He fell
on his back with revolver in each
hand. The son and Mr.. Dorer grappled
with the fellow, and secured one gun.
The boy also kicked him twice in the
face, but the man got away. Mr.. Dorer
fired twice at him, but his aim was
poorf By this time large crowd had
gathered, and the police Immediately
started to hunt for the thieves. Early
in the morning Marshal Johnson cap
tured one in the First ward, but the
other is still at large. The prisoner
is George Wayne, of GAINESVILLE, and
has only been out of the Ohio peniten-
tiary about ten days. He was identified
by Mr. Dorer and his son, his face
showing where1 the boy had kicked
him. Wayne seems to have been
busy since he has been at liberty, and
is wanted at Cambridge for the robbery
of a hotel there last Sunday. He has
been in the penitentiary twice, aud
is an old hand in the business. When
taken before the mayor he waived eX-
ANIMATION anu WdS DOuuu over 10 COuT
in the sum of $500. He would say moth
ing to anyone.
This is not the only place thieves
visited. Mrs. Benfeld of the corner
of Thirty fifth ad Belmont streets,
complained to the police yesterday
morning of an attempt to enter her
home.
A man also entered the home of
Rachel King on Twenty-seventh
street about II o'clock and succeeded
in gaining his way to the second story,
where he aroused two young ladies
from bed who, by their screams.
frightened him away. Mrs. King was
down stairs, and as he passed her she
threw a lamp at him. He escaped
through window, and the police
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
have no clue. This is pretty good
record for robberies in one night.



Yesterday at high noon occurred the
marriage of Miss Elizabeth Nerf and
Mr.. j. F. Mellott, at the home OF
the bride, west of the city. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. d.
D. Dodge, of Belmont, in the presence
of the near relatives and friends. After
the ceremony an elegant wedding din
ner was served. The happy couple left
over the B. & o. for an extended east
ern trip. They will make their home
in this city. Miss Neff is an estimabie
young lady living west of this city.
and has large circle of friends. Mr..
Mellott is the popular clerk in the
First National bank, and is we'll known
in this city. The many friends of the
happy couple extend their best wishes
Joseph Michaels died last evening at
$50 O'Clock, at his home in the Second
ward. He was IA years old and had
been resident of this city for num-
Der of years and was we'll and favor
ably known. He leaves several chill
dren.
Miss Maude Corbett of Gravel Hill
is confined to her home with rheuma-
tism.
George w Yost is at Round Bottom
w. Va, attending the funeral OF his
brother.
Mrs. R. G. Richards, who has been
visiting friends in the city, returned
to her home at Bethesda.
A. 0. Hall has moved from Arm
strong's Mills to this city.
DR.. Starkweather has returned from
Columbus.
Frank Heller, trainmaster of the c.
& P, was in the city yesterday on bus
mess.
A. R. Kelsey, OF Kelsey's Station,
was in the city yesterday on bust
ness.
The funeral of John Rutter took
place yesterday afternoon, and was
largely attended.
Charles Stewart, clerk in the su-
pervisor's office of the c. & P. road,
left yesterday for Baxter, Ia, TO visit
his sister.
John Mullen and Anthony Lyden will
be given their trial to-day in common
pleas court. Both men were indicted
for manslaughter and placing obstruc-
tiOns on a railroad.
The Shakespeare Club will be en-
tertained next Tuesday evening at the
home of Miss Elsie Leasure on Gravel
Hill
Two buns wer placed in Jail We'd
nesday night When supper was served
last evening to the other prisoners
IL anFa~
faces presented a sad appearance. II
was not learned if they were given
supper later or not. This way of treat
ing these buns would soon drive them
out of town, which would certainly
be benefit to the community.
Thomas Craig was before Mayor
Freese- yesterday on a charge OF as
sault and battery. He was eiven S15 and
costs, which he paid.
Several B. & o. linemen from New
ark were in the city yesterday doing
some work.
Ben Kapner of the Bellaire Enamel
ing Company has sold out his inter
est in the business to his father, who
will continue the business.
j. H. Milligan, who has been sick
for several days, was much improved
yesterday.
I DR.. W. Harris, of Shadyside, was in
the city yesterday.
A humber from here will go out to
st. Clairsyille to-day as witnesses in
the Mullen and Lyden case.
Manager Edward Moore of the Co
lumbia theatre has secured that great
Spectacular play The Evil Eye" for
Dec. 18th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07

The street railway lines known as the
Bellaire, Bridgeport and Martins Ferry;
Moundsville, Benwood and Wheeling,
the Wheeling Street Railway, and the
old Citizens lines were consolidated
yesterday into the Wheeling Traction
Company. The move has been gener-
ally anticipated for several weeks past.
4 short time ago charter was granted
to the Wheeling Traction Company.
The incorporators were Henry Ford, A.
M. Snyder, F. A. Henry, A R. Manning,
Jr., and L. M. Hildreth, all of Cleveland.
1t then became the even more general
opinion that the consolidation would
be effected. Yesterdays special meet
ing of stockholders consummated it.
The Wheeling street railway has had
control of the four lines for some time
past. Only lately have the overtime
river lines of the company been oper-
ated as a part of the Wheeling city
lines. The work of connecting with
the Moundsville line is now in progress
and will be pushed rapidly to compile
ton. At present the company has
about forty miles of track.
Owing to the large amount of money
which has been and will have to be
spent in improving the company's lines
a bond issue and a re-capitalizatiOn was
decided upon at yesterdays meeting.
Although the figures could not be veri-
fed it was stated on good authority
there would be $2,500,000 bond issue,
bearing 5 per cent, and 100000 in
stock will be issued.
The stockholders of the Wheeling
Railway Company will receive under
the new deal their original holdings in
stock and eighty per cent in bonds.
The remainder of the bonds will remain
in the treasury to be issued at future
day to take up the present bonded in
debtedness when due; also to pay for
the purchase of the Benwood and
Moundsville street railway line and for
extensive betterments and improve
ments.
The meeting yesterday was special
one for the purpose of effecting the
consolidation, in order that the numer-
Gus big improvements contemplated
to put all the lines in shape may be
started by the first of the year. Pres
ident T. H. Conderman,o of Philadelphia,
presided at the meeting He was the
only out-of-the-city stakeholder pres
ent. He returned to his home at $3.50
last evening.
Mr.. Conderman was seen. He said
the meeting was merely for the purpose
of re-fnancing the company in order
to do away with large floating debt,
and making some needed improve
ments to raise the system to par with
the best electric roads in the coun-
try.
General Superintendent Shirley was
seen last evening concerning the pro-
posed improvements, which will be
started Immediately The work of con-
Meeting up the Benwood & Mounds
vile lines at Benwood from Fourth
street along Kentucky Heights to the
crossing east of the Wheeling Steel
plant is about ready for the ties
At Boggs run an undergrade cross
ing will do away with the only rail-
road crossing between this city and
Moundsville. On the Island the pro-
posed new barn will be started in
March. When they are completed the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07

For ChristmaS-GeRtlem inits3t
silk handkerchiefS, zoe, at McFS>--
denis.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
THE CARS CONDITION.

LIVIDIA, European Russia, Deem
Der 6.-The following bulletin was is
sued this morning by the Cars ply
sicians:
THE Gar slept well all night long.
His general condition and spirits are
very good. His temperature and pulse
are normal"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
THE RE CAPITALIZATION
AND CONSOLIDATION OF THE BIG
WHEELING TRACTION COM
PANY EFFECTED.
THE STOCK AND BOND ISSUE

VIII Total Four and a Half Million
DoIIars-The Company Proposes to
Make Some Very Big Improve
ments in the Near Future, in Or
der to Have System Which Will
Z be on a. Par with Any Electric
Road in the Country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07

acquiring real estate, 10 be exploited in
the production, manufacture. refining.
supplying and selling both natural and
artificial gas. or gases and petroleum. and
in the construction and maintenance OF
waterways and producing. supplying and
selling water. and for such other things
as are necessary to carry out these pur-
poses. The incorporators are Joseph H
McDermott David II. Courtney, Thomas
p. Reay, Richard f, Fast and John NJ.
Gregg, all of Morgantown. The capital
stock subscribed is $500 and privilege
is retained of increasing it to S5o0.0oo
SILK mufflerS for Christmas. "a all
coIors, 4Sc TO %I.9S. McFADDIlgS.
---~MMEna~----
CLOSING OUT SALE
OF Ladies'. Misses and ChfIdren'a
Wraps at L.. y. Good a. Cos. new store,
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a CHARTER GRANTED

pany-Has Numerous Privileges.
Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, W. va. December G.
A charter was issued to-day to the Nor
gantown Oil & Gas Co, OF Morgantown.
for the purpose of leasing and otherwise
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07

H. Z. Hillman & Co. was never
known to give such low prices on Da-
monds, Watches and Jewelry as they
are this year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07

Christmas neckties, the latest
STYLES, in handsome boxes, soc, mt
McFadden's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07

There is snap, vigor, life, inspira-
ton in Ballantine's xxx Canada Malt
Ale. (13)
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07

For Christmas-Lntest style cuff
buttons and scarf pins, 20 and soc.
McFADDEN'S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07

Ladies'. Misses and Children
Wraps at and below cost. at l.. g.
Good & Co.'S. new store.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07

Ladies'. Misses and ChiIdren's
Wraps at and below cost, at l.. ;.
Good & Co.'S. new store.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07

CLOSING OUT SALE
of Ladies', Misses REd ChiIdren's
Wraps at l.. y. Good 81 Co.'S. new store
New-York tribune., 1900-01-25
THE HACRUM MYSTERY.
NEW THEORY TO FIT THE Ex-CONsULs
ECCENTRIC ACTIONS ADVANCED
washington. Jan. 24 lspeciaD.-aThe star.,

Washington, Jan "A Especially The STAR to-
day advances a new theory to fit the eccentric
actions Of ex-ConsuI Macrum It says:
Ex-United States Consul Macrum viii return
to this country as represen tative Of the Trans
vaal. Whether he VIII come as an agent or with
diplomatic credentials is unknown If he comes
as a regularly accredited representative to claim
recognition in a diplomatic capacity, ne VIII
bring with him citizenship papers Of the Trans
vaal Republic There VIII be little surprise here
If il should develop that he has become a nat
uraliZed citizen OF the Transvaal, to qualify
himself TO represent that republic Wash
ington.
The refusal Of Mr.. Macrum to undertake as
American Consul to look out for the interests of
British subjects in the Transvaal during the
is explainable on the theory that he had
disqualified himself to act in that capacity by
becoming q citizen Of the TransvaaI republic.
That he is coming 70 this country in the interest
of President KRUGER and is q bearer of a COM
muncatiOn to this Government is we'll under
stood Whether he is acting merely as a mes
senger or will make claim 10 full diplomatic
functions is not so clear. but il is regarded S
pTobabl that he viii bring credentials with him
pleuipotentiary.
The statement made in foreign dispatches that
Macrum wears a flag Of the Transvaal in his
buttOnhole adds some color to the theory that
he may have declared allegiance TO Krtger's
Government. There is no doubt that, in what
ever capacity he represents the Transvaal he
IS the bearer of an important communication 10
the Government at Washington.
The State Department is finding it difficult to
repudiate Mr. Macrum. No less than three au-
thoritative statements have been issued to the
effect that Mr.. Macrum is not Consul to Pre-
toria, or, in fact, in the United States consular
service in any capacity, yet 1t appears that he
is under different impression The fact that
the United States Senate confirmed a successor
TO Mr.. Macrum as Consul 10 Pretoria is regard
ed by the Department sufficient evidence
that he was thereby ousted not only from his
post at Pretoria but entirely out Of the service
Of the United States Government Through
statute intended TO prevent consular officers
from being left in the Iurch at q distant post,
an allowance is made TO pay travelling expenses
back TO the United States which is technically
regarded as consular pay in order to fall within
the law. but any claim 10 a place in the consular
service based on this allowance would, it is said
at the Department. be purely technical
New-York tribune., 1900-01-25

Washington. Jan. 2-The following Army and
Navy orders have been issued:

Captain JOHN X. wARING. ID Infantry. having been
found physically incapacitaed for active service by
as major Of infantry.
Major RoBERT r J. GIBSON surgeon g is de detailed as
Captain William o. owen. assistant surgeon
The resignation by Captain GEORGE NIX WILLIAM- NJ
first lieutenant OF cavalry 9th Regtmenp only, has
been accepted by the President
The Leave q absence granted First Lieutenant HoRP
one month on surgeons certificate OF disability
Leave OF absence for months srgeons certificate
18th Infantry.
The leave Of absencs. granted Captain RAMSAY D.
csed to Tampa, Fla for further orders.
The S % yE Il ags Ct 1b aRsfRfs 6sn EanS5 b 'in n
further extended two months on surgeons certif
cate Of disability.
The extension Of leave Of absence granted Captain
m zti frts gxteadsd t0P months
on Surgeons cerfthcaie Of disaDfi;y
The 6 sf r eO'e4 Ng aRsa as.st 5 Ls9a .sTs0n Dea cH
is extended twenty days on surgeons certificate Of
The leave absence granted LeutenanColoneI PETER
J a. CLEARY. deputy surgeon-general. October IS.
Acting Assistant Surgeon CEAE2IEs FARMER viii pro
annument Of contract
The following officers are relieved as members
of the Board of Ordnance and Fortidcations:
GaBtan T4 52sERH p KN c2Egs 5aI Of Ensnesrs ea..
the Board Of Ordnance and Fortifcations:
BrtgaderGeneraI JOHN NJ WILSON. chief OF engineers;
BrsaGier-General ADELBERT r BUFFINlIrON,
chief of ordnance Colonel JOHN l. RODGERS, 9th
Artillery
fcers recently promoted are made:
Colonel CHARLES W MINER (promoted from lieutenant
colonel. 9th Infantry the 9Th Infantry, vice kel-
logg. appointed brigadier-genersI.
Colonel JAMES NJ J sANO Cpromoted from Lieutenant
penter appointed brgadier general. He win join the
18th Infantry.
Lieutenant Colonel CHARLES L DAVIS promoted from
major. lth Infantry. 10 the 9th Infantry, vice Miner
promoted He win remain as at present assigned
until further orders.
1.ieutenant-Coonel FRANK D. BALDWIN tpromoted
major. Sd Infantry 10 the 4th Infantry, vice
promoted
The retirement active service OF Brigadier General
THOMAS NJ. ANDERSON. by operation OF law. is
announced.
Second Lieutenant HENRY wIEGENsTEIN. recently
appointed from corporal. Company c. Goth Infantry,
is assigned 70 the 18th Infantry
MITCHELL 18th Infantry January IS, is extended
month
Captain PETER c HARRIS, 9th Infantry. detailed
10 represent the WaE Department member OF
the Board Management OF the Government exhibit
at American Exposition the Niagara
frontier be held al Buffalo in 1901
Colonel CHARLES D. VIELE. 4th Cavalry. having been
found incapacta1ed active service account o.
disability incident thereto, his retirement from active
service is announced
ertsuaut-Canmander J NJ HELM is detached from
duty as inspector IN charge Of the Fifteenth Light
house District February Is and continue duty as
Inspector charge OF the Sixteenth Lighthouse Dis
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS e. P. HARRIS is ordered to
duty INSPECTOR IN charge Of the Fifteenth Light
District
1Aeutenant-Conmander c THOMAS is ordered home to
await orders.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-25
THE SAMO4N TREATY.
IMPORTATION CORRECTING MIsUNDER-

INFORMATION CORRECTING MIsUNDER-
STANDING SENT TO THE SENATE
Washington. Jan. 24.-The State Department
has sent 10 the Senate the material 10 set at
rest the story that provision had been made
Tor the establishment Of civil government on
the Island of Tutuila, which appears TO have
been started by an erroneous newspaper report
The Samoan Treaty, which had been ratified by
the Senate was recalled on this story and the
Department regarded it as expedient TO correct
the error n view Of the reasons for speedy rati-
fcation Of the convention.
According n the information sent 10 the
Senate, the State Department has never con-
s.dered the formation Of a civil government for
the inhabitants OF Tutuila, ana even the plan
Of placing a naval governor on lne lsland. as IN
the case OF Guam has been held IN allegiance
out OF consideration for the courtesy due the
Senate.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-25
REJECTION OF THE HOLLAND BOAT
REPORTS OF THE NAVAL CONSTRUCTION
BOARD TO SECRETARY LONG.

Washington, Jan. q CSpeciaD-In explanation OF
the Navy Departments rejection OF the Holland
submarine boat, Secretary Long to-day made public
two official reports from the Board on Construc-
ton. The Holland company had offered to sell
the boat 10 the Government for S65.O00 TO embody
certain improvements in her and sell her for $4,000
or finally 10 build two and larger boats for
$4,000 each.
Four of the members Of the Board united in
majority report favorng the rejection Of the prop
ositions based on the fact that the company is
delinquent in the case OF the submarine
boat Plunger. On account Of which the Government
has already paid S99,715 with likelihood Of her
completion in the future. If the company
makes satisfactory settlement for the Plunger
then the Board VIII be willing TO build one OF the
larger boats, but not to purchase the Holland
The Chief Constructor, Admiral HIckborn sup
Inits a minority report declaring that the
jority did give sufficient credit and encourage
Tuent TO the enterprise Of the company. He de-
cIares that the results obtained with the Holland
were satisfactory, and that in view Of the small
cost Of submarine boats the Government should
accept the Holland and order two larger boats.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-25
DEMOCRATIC SENATOR'S CONFER.
AN UNDERSTANDING REACHED ON CUES
TIONs OF PARTY POLICY.

Washington. Jan. A-The Democratic members
Of the Senate held conference to-day to consider
party policy on the various questions before Con-
gress They have found themselves following
somewhat divergent paths some of these ques-
tions and concluded that their party interests de-
nanded that they should have q better under
standing among themselves. Hence to-days
ference No definite conclusion was reached. but
when the conference adjourned there gem
eral understanding of the lines 10 be pursued.
The policy 10 be pursued toward the Philippines
attracted more attention than any other question.
on this point there a general exchange OF
views the consensus Of opinion evidently favoring
the policy outlined in Senator Bacon's resolution
~ protecting life and property in the islands until
ou,ef is restored when the United States shall
nrovide the opportunity and prescribe the method
for The formation Of a government by and OF the
people Of the Philippines Islands TO De independent
~ Exercised and controlled oy themselves.
There was also more less discussion or me
hills rrOvidng a form OF government for the
L5ea,zFan Islands and Puerto Rico. The PFC
nonderance OF opinion concerning these bills was
fal0r. Ne 10 absolute free trade between the United
ststas a nd these islands part OF this country.
Wtrb reference to the financial bill II pFac-
ticaiiv decided 10 offer substitute providing for
New-York tribune., 1900-01-25
PETTIGREW IN ERUPTION AGAIN.
THE SENATE ADOPTS HIS sULU TREATY
RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY.

Washington Jan. :. (SpeciaD.-The Senate got
through Monday and tuesday OF this week without
q burst Of anguish from Mr.. Pettigrew. To-day,
however the delayed eruption came, and the South
Dakota Senator spent the better part Of the morn
ing hour in plainttve recital Of the enormties Of
the American policy IN Sulu. Mr. Pettgrew pleaded
tearfulIy for the Immediate transmission to the
Senate Of the report General John c. Bates, who
concluded fall treaty Of arnity with the Sui
tan Of Sulu and exhibited some apprehension lest
that document would show the United States 10 be
paying inflated salaries for the maintenance OF the
Sultan and his court Having charged that the
Administration was seeking to countenance the
istence slavery the Sulu Islands, Mr.. Petit
grew was confronted by President Mckinley's eX-
pcit denial OF that sander in his last annual mes
sage 70 Congress: But this interruption gave the
trivial jolt, The Senate passed the resolution OF
inquiry without opposition, Mr.. Lodge explaining
that the Information had already virtually been
asked for in his resolution, adopted last week
New-York tribune., 1900-01-25
SMITHSONIAN REGENTS MEET.
CHANGES IN THE BOARD-sENATOR FRYE
SUCCEEDS MR. HOBART.

Washington. Jan. 24.-The annual meeting Of the
Board Of Regents Of the Smithsonian institution
was held to-day. Chief Justice Fuller presided,
and all the Regents We're present except Andrew D
White the Ambassador 10 Berlin; William L. VIII
son and Senator Lindsay. The secretary announced
the death during the year of Regents. President
Johnston Of Tulane University, New-Orleans, and
Vice-President Hobart. The following changes in
the Board were announced. Senator William P.
Frye was invited 10 serve in place Of Mr.. Hobart;
Senator Lindsay has been appointed 70 succeed eX-
Senator George Gray. Representative DInSmOre was
appointed to succeed General Joseph Wheeler, ana
REPRESENTATIVE Hit and Representative Robert
Adams were reappOinted.
The secretary's report showed that the affairs
OF the institution were IN a satisfactory condition
4 communication received from a committee repre-
senrng the American Association of Agricultural
Colleges and Experiment Stations. requesting the
institution 10 organize q bureau Of postgraduate
study in washington mad been referred TO COM
nittee This committee reported that while the
project is a worthy one the institution cannot now
adopt the plan because Of lack Of funds.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-25
Of the American Congress

sit a member of the American Congress- -,
(Applause)
The other speakers were Messrs. Powers 0Rep.
VI ana Mlers Dem, Ind9 for the majority
resolution; Snodgrass Dem Tennl and Wilson
lSll Rep, Idaho) for the minority resolution:
Lacey (Rep, Iowa.. for his proposition TO expel
without swearing in, and Crumpacker CRep
Ind) for exclusion by a two-thirds vote
The speeches to-day greatly strengthened the
majority resolution. which seemed in danger of
failing after Mr.. Littlefield's speech Yesterday
and Chairman Tayler was confident tonight
that it would be adopted when the House votes
tomorrow afternoon.