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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01

If the assassin who murdered Gov.
Goebel was seen as he fred the shot
and recognized as stated, his arrest
will be awaited with interest. 1t is
significant that the Office of the Secre-
tary of State, whence the shot came
was known to be occupied by several
of Taylor's armed thugs at the time.
the conspiracy guilty of this awful po-
litical tragedy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01
MARTINS FERRY.
Chronicle of Daily Events from the
City of Workshops and Mills.
New NJ. e. Church.


The committee appointed by the
head committee of the First M. E.
Church held meeting Tuesday night
and appointed soliciting committee,
which will be divided into their respec-
tive wards, and the members living in
these wards will subscribe to the mem
bers of their respective wards. The
subscription for the new church is ar
ranged as shares, each share being $40,
and all those who subscribe for shares
will not be held binding unless 1000
shares are subscribed by June LIST. The
payments are to be made in quarterly
installments, as in this way it will
make the payments easier. The mem
bers of this f1ourishing church expect
to build an edifice costing about S35, 900
to $4,000, and the time for the full
payment of the shares is limited to
five years. Much enthusiasm is being
shown by the whole congregation, and
no doubt the new church will be
certainty. The following are the mem
bers of the soliciting committee: Geo.
W. Burton, S. G. w. Morrison, Robert
Bevins, Roger Jones, Geo. w. Nc
Glumphy, J. A. Wilson, J. R. Williams,
Robert Carmichael, Theo. Snodgrass,
f. Morris, Oliver Vanpelt, w. M. Cat
tell, B. F. Brady, S. Huskins, H. G.
Wood, S Palmer, R. Slaughter, John
Henderson, E. o. Padleford, David
Jones, R. Barr, Charles Hessley. The
Fourth ward committee will meet to-
night to make arrangements for solic-
iting in that ward.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01

According to the New York Journal
William F. Miller, the swindler who
operated the Franklin Syndicate on
the $40 per cent. plan, is merely the
fgurehead of a regular swindling or
! ganization. Recent developments in
the case show that prominent inan-
ciers were the real hackers of the
scheme, and that many branches of
the syndicate are still in operation.
Effort is being made to identify Mil
ler's colleagues and sensational devel-
opments are not unlikely.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01
The Debt Question.

opIrlI OF JtILtTSOn.
The Virginia Senate passed bill looking
to a settlement with West Virginia of her
proportion of the public debt of the original
State if Virginia. The bill authorizes the
Attorney General of Virginia to bring suit
against West Virginia in securing a settle
ment of the debt the holders of West Vir-
GINA debt certificates agreeing to abide by
such settlement as Virginia may secure.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01
COUNCILS SUSPICIOUS MOVE.

The peculiar action of Council in re-
solving to recount the vote cast in the
lefunding ordinance election is the
subject of much comment and consid-
cradle suspicion as to the motive be-
hind it. IS The talk throughout the city
is more or less indignant over what
is suspected by many to be desperate
move to overturn the will of the peo-
pie as plainly expressed at the polls.
And this Indignation is by no means
confined to the opponents of the ordi-
nance. Good citizens who mistakenly
voted for it, are equally outspoken
against this needless going behind the
returns.
If the vote had gone their way
/ would the majority in Council think
# entertaining suggestion to re-
mt the ballots? They would laugh
ca out of the chamber.
e election went against them
clear 1853 votes, despite the
6erate efforts of the machine. in
Idding all the city departments and
scores of paid workers, whose number
on election day was estimated at
twenty-five in each ward of the city.
ION what Ineligible ground does
Council base it's recount?
1t would be interesting to have that
question honestly answered.
No fraud is alleged anywhere. Coun-
Gil chose the election officers who pre-
sided at the polls. three-fourths of
whom were of the same political COM
plexion as the majority in Council
and nearly all of them in favor of the
ordinance. These friends of the ordi-
nance completely controlled the cleo
ton machinery. They received the
ballots, put them in the box and after
wards counted them.
Does Council distrust these election
officers of its own selection-most of
Lem its own partisans? Hardly. If
it had not perfect confidence in them
it would not have appointed them.
Does Council claim that there was
special liability to error in counting
the ballots?
Such plea would be absurd The
ballot was the simplest possible, con-
tanning but two lines for the consider
alton OF the voter-"For Ratification"
For Rejection"-in large black type
there being the least possible oppor-
tunity for error in marking the ballot
or counting it. A simpler ballot could
not be devised.
This being true, the ballots being
especially plain, easily marked and as
easily counted. and all counted by
Councils own selection of election Off
GERS, on what ground, in the name of
common sense, does Council base its
proposed recount Of the vote?
The people of Wheeling are long
suffering and slow to anger, but if any
trickery or treachery is attempted. if
the plainly expressed will of the people
Shall be reversed by this alleged re-
count, then the public will be justified
in resorting to summary measures to
Protect their rights and the sanctity
OF the ballot-box. We will tolerate no
Kentucky methods in this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01

MIR. CARNEGIE ON MIR. MKINLEY.
Mr.. Andrew Carnegieis epistolary eff
fort to get on the right side of the adj
ministration results in a strange and
humorous mixture of back-handed
compliments and open condemnation
for the President. He starts out in
each instance by loudly praising the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01

Heretofore the fighting has been on
English territory and aggressive on
the part of the Beers. Now they are
on their own ground and fighting on
the defensive and it is likely to be q
stonewall defense they put up against
Roberts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01
NEWS NOTES OF YESTERDAY.
Collection of the Small Events O,
Each Passing Day.

Each Passing Day.
The third month of the year.
The weather departments snow
scheme fizzled out.
One deed of trust was Admitted to
record at Clerk Robertson's Office yes
terday.
The Board of Commissioners met
yesterday as a general auditing COM
mittee.
A nickeling and enameling works
will soon be started on the Island by
Myers & Co.
The second furnace ut the Cen
trail glass works is once more in sue
cessful operation.
The Republican conference called
for last evening was declared off, for
some unknown reason.
The Council Committee en- Fin
ance is called for this evening. and the
Committee on Ordinances for Friday
evening.
The contest between the nartisans
VI AucSSIo. w AlIC anu lccFs III IllS
county, is much warmer than appears
on the surface.
The Wheeling Novelty and Ma
chine Company will conduct an auc-
ton sale, preparatory to removing,
commencing Saturday next.
The local Republican magnates are
good deal at sea as to whether the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01
WHEELING REGISTER THURSDAY. MARCH /. 1900.
primaries shall be early or late. And
on some other things as well.

primaries shall be early or late. And
on some other things as well.
The remains of the late Mrs. Quig-
ley, who died at her home on the
South Side on Tuesday, we're taken
yesterday afternoon to Cameron for in
terment.
A telegram has been received by
Health Officer Jepson, addressed TO
Vaccine Agent" from Johnson, Bar
bour county, asking for virus. There
is no such agent in this city.
The work of tearing down the
northern section of the Stone &
Thomas building will commence in a
few days, preparatory to erecting the
new structure heretofore described.
AT the Fourth Street VI. e. Church
this afternoon special services will be
held under the auspices OF the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union in
memory of the late Frances Z. Will
lard, the renowned temperance work
er. The exercises for the occasion Will
be of most pleasing nature.
Mrs. Richard Miller accidentally
fell down a flight of steps at her home
and had her foot and hack very pain
fully sprained. A physician was i'm
mediately summoned and SIZE was
given the necessary medical aid. Mrs.
Miller's injuries will cause her TO be
confined to her residence for some days
to come.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01

In every respect Fels
Naptha soap is a labor-saver !
saves rubbing, saves wear OF
clothes, makes cleaner clothes
with half the work.
sc, and the grocer returns
the sc, if you want it.
Tsls q Co. nakszs. PhladelphiA.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01

THE CAPTURED BoER GENERAL.
1t Is difficult to decide whether
Cronje's surrender is -esis British
victory or not. His army was sent
to delay Lord Roberts's entry into the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01
DIED..

BELL~On Tuesday. February 9th, 1900,
at $3.50 p. m, Mrs. John NJ Bell, at her res
idence in Moundsvile.
Funeral notice hereafter.
FLANAGAN-On Wednesday. February
18th, 1860 at 4:5S O'Clock p. m, James P,
son Of Bridget and the late Timothy FIan-
agan. aged p years and 2 months.
Funeral notice hereafter
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01

And still the British are long way
from Pretoria.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01

The Afrikanders have certainly
proven their title to independence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

FINEST cutlery grinding done right here
in Wheeling; concaving razors a spec
ialty for barber use: clipper. scissor and
knife work done promptly. prices reasona-
able; Wheeling Scale Works, 1888 Market.
Tel. 800. ta22esb
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01

The Spring poem crop appears to be
little backward this year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01
INDEX 10 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


Third Page.
Heal Estate for Sale-G. Q. smith;
desirable Residence for Rent-Ho"aro
Hazlett & Son.
Fourth Page.
Wanted-Collector.
Grand Opera House-The Limited Mail.
Wanted-Millinery Trimmer.
Opera House-A MIX White Flag.
Fifth Page.
Spring and Summer-Geo. NJ. SnooK q GO.
Sixth Page.
Statement of the Condition If the Fidelity
and Casualty Company.
Sweat Proof Rubber Collars-Mcfao-
dens
Statement of the Condition of the Ger
man American Insurance Company.
Eighth Page.
Wash Fabrics-Geo. E. Sttfel & co.
Ladies' Jackets-Stone & Thomas.
From the Orient-Nicolls Art Store.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01

A DOLLAR BILL,
WRINKLED AND SOILED,

Is worthless but for the promise of nation
on its face. Our promise to furnish the
BEST PIANOS and ORGANS for the LEAST
money is as reliable as government note.
High quality and low cost is star combna-
ton that can always be found at this store.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01
Citizens Ticket.

1t is said meeting was held Tues
cay evening by some disgruntled Re-
publicans, the object being to get up a
citizens ticket. What the outcome of
the meeting was no one could learn,
and it is thought the project will end
in failure, as the promoters are said
to be very few in number and they
will make no further move until the
party hold their primaries next Satur-
day.
VIM. O'Neill, of Cambridge, was in
the city yesterday.
Miss Sallie McClery left yesterday
for Sistersville to visit friends.
Mrs. Charles Under has been grant
ed a divorce through her attorney,
Geo. Cooke.
The case of Rothermund VS.. Evans
was settled yesterday, the defendant
paying the amount of the verdict CIV
en- in their recent hearing.
The missionary society of the u. p.
Church will give a social and supper
at their church next Friday evening
The Etude Mandolin and Guitar
club will give a dance at Mechanics
hall Friday evening
Roy Pyles, a young man working
at the Laughlin mill, had two of his
toes on the right foot badly mashed
yesterday. The large and second toes
had to be amputated. Drs. Blackford
and Wilson performed the operation.
Guy Bros Ministries had fair audi
ence at the Star Theatre and their
show was a most excellent one and
deserved much larger attendance.
Mrs. John Boston, of Milwood, w.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01
FEMALE HELP WANTED.
statesmen WANTED.

WANTED-Exper travelling shoe
Salesman; territory open B, & o. and c. &
q, lines in West Va, also Ohio River val
lev In Ohio and West Va. Apply, stating
references experience. NJ. SAMUEl5S q
Co., Baltimore, Md. iezoes
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01
WANTED.
AGENTS WANTED.
MALE HELP WANTED.

WANTED-Men to learn barber trade. We
can teach you more in two months than
you can learn in shops in two years. We
furnish constant practice, expert instruc-
men{. grant diplomas, donate complete out
fit of tools and allow anyone TO earn schol-
arship and wages Saturdays II they desire.
Prepare now for busy season this spring
MOLER BARBER COLLEGE. Chicago,
Ill fe24ev
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01
G.. A. HOUSE.
1924 and 1926 Market Street.

Va, is the guest of her brother, D. D.
Paris, of Zane street.
Miss Ada Lisby, of Third street, has
recovered from a protracted seige of
typhoid fever.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01
THE AUT0RAMA.

Automatic coin operated moving pano-
rama; latest public attraction; reproducing
battles of Manila and Santiago: scenes or
gay sS9 me N Farls' music plays with eyery
address McNAMEE, The Jeweler.
fe2lee2drb 1901 Market Street.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-03-08
OPEN DOOR.

Within a month it is said complete
official statement will be Forthcoming
OF the negotiations entered into by the
state department in relation to the
question of the open door in the far
east.-Toledo Ohio Blade =
Very we'll. Then why do you insist
that it is necessary to retain the Philip
pine islands in order to get an ''open
door" to China for sale of our goods,
when it has been accomplished by
diplomacy and not with guns )? 1t
seems our expansion across the seas,
10000 miles away, will place burden
Of debt upon the people of the United
States that will more than counterbal-
ance the benefits of our "open door, "
effected by negotiations and agreement
with other nations The Mckinley
policy of conquest and criminal ag-
gression" is one OF the greatest mis-
takes sensible men could make
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-03-08
ICE AND MARBLE PLANTS.

Judge Geo. f. Gober and Mr.. +. p.
Dobbs have bought the lot and cottage
of the Mcneil Marble Co., plant for the
location of the ice factory, situated on
the W & A. II. r., near the Marietta
Paper Mill The McNeel Marble Com
pany have bought from these gentle
men three acres of land of the John G
Campbell property in front of Mr.. Geo.
II. Camps residence, near the Knit
ting Mill, and will place their marble
shop and machinery there, thus getting
more room for their growing business
having the w. e. A. and the A. K. & n.
railroads both in front of their new
plant. The McNeel Marble Company
will move off their shop buildings and
the ice factory will build new build
ing suitable to their needs. Work will
commence at once.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-03-08
WHITE PRIMARY.

The democratic primary to nominate
county officers this year should be con-
Quoted and governed by rules similar
to those we had in the recent city cleo
ton. Those who vote should be legally
registered and thus fair expression
of the peoples will. Fora man to vote
in primary, who cannot in the regular
election, is for him TO decide who shall
be elected when he is not invested with
the legal franchise and thus an illegal
voter kills the vote of legal voter II
this is adopted by the Democratic Exc
cutive Committee, then the registra-
ton of voters should begin imme-
diatelJ. Let everybody register at
once. The Tax Collector is the one
with whom you register.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-03-08
OWN MASTER.

To be sure, many country-bred boys
have succeeded, and succeeded won
derfully, in the city, principally because
they were country-bred, says the
Southern Farmer But for the great
mass, whether born in the country or
city, life in the city means, at the
greatest, the ability to spend ones life
in working for another in the effort to
make q living. with but little time for
self-improvement and with nothing
material to show at the end. On the
other hand, the country employe of
steady habits, Of integrity and energy,
has before him the prospects of own
ing his own farm, where every lick of
work he does is for himself and tending
to improve his investment of money or
labor. He has the satisfaction of be-
ing his own master, and even though
he may leave to his family nothing bur
the original farm and his good name he
will have had opportunity to make OF
himself a well rounded character
which, after all, ought to be the main
object of a mans life. Country boys
and even city ones, should be taught
that the opportunity for independence
diminishes as the drift from the coun-
try to the city increases.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-03-08
GONE UP,

The -four trust is in the hands of re-
ceivers. It's working capital is ex-
hausted by the purchase of mills, and
its available resources are reduced to
less than II 600 as against floating in
debtedness of 81, $500 The idea is
for the business to be conducted by re-
ceivers until reorganization can be
effected, which may be six months
hence or never Reorganization really
means the securing of more capital as
the trust though capitalized at $25, OOO,-
600 never had more than ten per cent.
of that amount to do business on.
However, it expected on this small
fraction to pay dividends on the whole
capitalization If few more trusts
would burst it would be good thing
for this country.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-03-08
AN ABLE SPEECH.

Senator A. S. Clay delivered a mag
nificent and able speech in the United
States Senate on Thursday in opposi-
tion to the retention of the Philippines
He did himself credit and his home
people endorse his views and applaud
his effort. The Washington cores
pondent of the Atlanta Constitution
has the following in regard to it:
Senator Clay delivered an admir-
able speech on the Philippine question
in the Senate to-day, and won real
laurels as a senatorial debator. His
was the principal. speech of the day on
the problem which is just now mostly
discussed by the American people, and
he was complimented by universally
large audience of senators and crowded
galleries.
In view of the criticism made by
some of the republican orators of the
house against those senators who had
voted to ratify the treaty of peace and
who are at the same time opposed to
the permanent retention of the Philip
pines, there was much interest mani
tested in Senator Clay's treatment of
the subject, as he was one of the sena-
tors who voted for ratification.
At the beginning of his speech, Sena-
tor Clay paid especial attention to
these criticisms and quoted at length
from different republican senators who
at the time the treaty was under con-
sideration, disclaimed any purpose, not
only on their own part, but on the part
of the president and of their party, of
retaining the Philippine islands perma-
nently. The republicans squirmed WIS.,
IDLY under the fire which cut home, and
several of them endeavored to break
the force of the Georgian's argument
by questioning him and interfering
their own views, but he met all of them
with the skill of seasoned debatar,
putting one after the other to rout.
This running fire of debate is what
tries the mettle of young senator's more
than any other one thing, and it is not
exageration to say, by the way he met
his questioners, and by the splendid
manner in which he presented his clear
cut democratic views, Senator Clay ad-
ded distinctly to his reputation as a
senatorial debater.
At the conclusion of his remarks he
was warmly congratulated, and many
complimentary things were said of his
ability, not only by the older demo-
Gratis, but by the leaders on the repub-
lican side as we'll. 1t was indeed a
mastery speech and deserved the
hearty commentator which it receiv-
ed.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-03-08
COTTON SUPPLY.

The mills in England have just real
lied that the crop of cotton is deficient
in America and they have not a sufii-
cient supply or hand to run their mills
through this year. They were deceiv-
ed at the start by Neill's estimate of a
100000 bale crop. They say, howev-
er, that the high prices they are now
paying will induce the southern plant
ers to plant big crop this next season
and they can get it at lower figure.
Our farmers should remember that the
output in Texas will largely control
the prices, and they had better go slow
on planting too much cotton, and make
plenty Of breadstuffs
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-03-08
MARIETTA MAN.

Mr.. J G. Talley has purchased the
Little Gem Pinery, the deal being clos
ed Wednesday. Mr.. T l. Arnold, one
Of the best pineapple men in the state,
who has had charge of the pinery since
it was built, and who has brought it
up to list present high standard of ex-
cellence, will be associated with Mr..
Talley in the enterprise. The purchase
carries with it several acres of land adj
joining the pinery. Mr.. Talley is to be
congratulated on securing this valus-
BILE property, which is acknowledged to
be about the best in the state. -Orlan-
do (Fla.l Sentinel
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-03-08
A NARROW ESCAPE.

How little we know of the danger
that sometimes hangs over us. During
one of those cold nights recently, at the
home Of Mr. A. M. Dobbs in this place,
a dangerous fire ragged for short time
in the room of his daughter, Miss ALA,
while the family was wrapt in uncon-
scious sleep Miss ALA occupied
another room that night. Next morn
ing when Mrs. Dobbs went into that
room, she discovered that the two large
split baskets of fancy work on table
had been burned up, the woollen cover
partially consumed and the table badly
charred, while the flames had leaped
and caught the ceiling on the side and
overhead and charred it considerably
After doing that much damage the fire
went ouS of its own accord. The mys-
terry of the fire can only be accounted
for by attributing it to some matches
left on the table and they were ignited
by rat which caught the infammable
baskets. The table was in about one
foot of the bed, but fortunately the
flames did not spread to it. 1t was a
narrow escape from destructive con-
tiagration, and Mr.. Dobbs says he feels
thankful that his family was not turned
out into the cold that night
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-03-08
Legg Brothers.
THE YEAR 1900 is HERE.

First allow thank you all for the liberal patron
age that you have given in the past that
dealings together have been pleasant you they
to and we hope that by fair dealing good goods and
low prices to make it your interest trade with this
year and you that shall do best to
you the very best goods that be had for the
and know that is better prepared you in
line than This the time of the year that
all have lines goods that wish close out goods
that will be out of and have things that
going close very cheap Come and let us show
them to you, We will take pleasure in showing you
whether you buy not.