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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-22


mer minimum was $4,000. The, new
law also permits national banks to is
sue notes up to the full par value of
their bonds deposited in the United
States treasury instead Of 90 per cent.
as heretofore. The increase in circu-
lating notes from March IA to Nov. 80
of this year is 77,ss9,570, all of which
means more work for Mr.. Dawes.
Mr.. Dawes is very young man for
his responsible position, for he was
born in 1855. He Is native of Ohio
and was graduated from Marietta col
lege and from the Cincinnati Law
school. He formerly resided in Lin
coin. Neb., where he had large BUSH
ness and legal interests. In 1895 he
moved from Lincoln to Evanston, Ills.
to assume the presidency of the North
western Gaslight and Coke company.
Mr.. Dawes accumulated a moderate
sized fortune and became president OF
Chicago bank, besides holding other
positions of financial responsibility. He
wrote book on finance which pleased.
President Mckinley who had served in.
congress with the father of Mr.. Dawes
In the early part of 1897 the president
offered Mr.. Dawes the position OF
comptroller of the. currency, which he
accepted.
Mr.. Dawes is q quiet, kind hearted
and companionable man. He is devot-
ed to children. his own youngsters
among them. Should Secretary Gage
retire from the cabinet it is quite with
in the bounds of possibility that the
young comptroller of the currency
would succeed him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-22
From PARKWAY Honolulu

The remains OF Dr.. VIM. T. Timber
lake, of Company L, Eighteenth Infantry,
who died Of fever in the army hospital at
Honolulu, passed through here over the
Cumberland Valley Railroad and were
inferred 10 Winchester, Va.
The remains had been shipped from
San Francisco on December 7 and We're
enclosed in a metallic coffin and outer case.
DR.. Timberlake was a son ot Mr.. ID.
w Timberlake. OF Jefferson county and
had relatives in this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-22
A Youthful Star.

Miss Eulu CHASER gained quite a rep
Htation as leading lady of the Francis
Wilson opera company when she was
the youngest leading lady on the Amer
lean stage. She is now only about &c
years of age, and she has achieved the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-22

dignity of stardom and has a company
of her own. Miss CHASER is singing the
title role of Sweet Anne Page" a
comic opera whose scenes are laid in
England at the time Of the landing OF
William III and has achieved consid-
cradle success In the character. Miss
Chaser has sung in number of comic
operas, among them The Devils Dep
uty,' "Ermlne" and "The Lion
Tanner
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-22
COMPTROLLER DAWES.
Ehe Young Man Who Has Charge Of
Uncle sans CURRENCY

Charles Gates Dawes. comptroller of
the currency Of the United States, Is O
very busy official these days. since the
passage Of the new financial act. This
modification of the national banking
laws permits the Incorporation of ma
tional banks with capital of not less
than $4,000 in small places. The for
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-22
Rncklen,s Arnica Salxa.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruisers, Sores Ulcers. salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles. or nc
pay required, 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price % cents per box. For sale py l.,
q. Matthaei, Druggist,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-22

Take One of DR. Agnew's Liver Fills after din
ner. 1t will promote digestion and overcomcgany
evil effects Of hearty eating. Safe, prompl,
tive painless and pleasant. This effective little pill
supplanting all the old school nanseous purgatves
40 doses, 10 cents.
Sold by c. 2, Matthaei and E. C. Williams
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-22
Those Worrying: piles .--one

Those Worrying. Piles :--One Of Dr. Ag-
news Ointment will give you comfort, Applied every
night for three 10 six nights and cure is effected in
the most stubborn cases Of Blind Bleeding or Itch
ing Piles. Dr. Agnew's Ointment cures Eczema aud
all itching and burning skin diseases 1t acts like
Sold by =. 2. Matthaei, E. C. Williams.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-22
With the Officers.

Richard Palmer was arrested by Police
man Martin, Gill Mosby and William
Jones, colored, by Chief of Police Freeze
for being drunk and dsorderly on the
street. Mayor Henshaw sentenced Pal
mer and Mosby to fifteen days behind the
bars and fined Jones S. and costs. in de-
fault of which he will eat his meals with
in the gloomy prison walls for twenty
days.
Palmer s fine was paid by Mr.. George
Schll and he was released this morning.
Peter Mclaughlin, James Robinson
and Frank Richards,a native of the West
Indian Islands. were arrested by Officers
Freeze and McBee for beng drunk and
disordsrly on the street. Mayor Henshaw
fined them $40 and costs, in default of
which they were remarked to the lock- up
for thirty days,
The city officials decided to make the
prisoners work their time out on the
streets, with balls and chains attached to
them and they were put to work this after
noon.'
STOLE TROUSERS.
Frank Walker, a notorious negro from
| tidEGtSlOWu, WHO Has OGCu living WIFI
George ] 4ckson, back of the B. & 0 shops,
Tor several days, walked out OF the rear
door of the house last night while the
members of the family were eating sup
Der in the kitchen, walked around to the
front door, broke it IN, walked into the
h use and appropriated two pairs of trous-
ers. He was arrested by officer McBee
and is being held for hearing,
CONCEALED WEAPONS.
Frank Doran, of near Eagles Schoo
House, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff
Tabler on the complaint OF 2. H. Hensel
on the Charge of carrying concealed
weapons He was given a hearing before
Justice Martin, who, after he ring the eyi
dence, dism. ssed the case.
Frank Doran then had a warrant sworn
out for Howard Iensell, son OF p. H
tiensell, on the charge that he threaten
ed TO kill him while armed with revol
ver Justice Martin dismissed this cas-
also.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-22

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9Elater than Thursday noon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-22

Treasurer ana Librarian.
CoLPoRTEURS REPORT.
No Of families visited, SIS
persons in families, 1923
:" families without Bibles, 20
/" supplied by donation. 81
Value of Bibles donated, S5.o5
: sold, So3.4o
Cost to Berkeley Co. Aux. for ssA
doing this work, $4,000.
With the canvass of 1895 the b. c. Aux.
has gone to 772 homes, representing $500
of our people. Supplies by do ations
have been made to amount OF 50 S. and
Bibles to the value of SII8,6o, have been
sold. The cost to this AUX. for this work
has been $500.
On motion OF Rev. s. c. Ferguson the
old officers were reelected.
On motion Of Rev. c. S. Trump IL was
decided to hold the next annual mseetins
on Sunday evening the same as this
year.
The meeting adjourned with singing
and benediction. LEE M. BENDER,
Sec'y
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15
THE FALSE TAX PLEA.

The plea that taxes will have to be
increased if the refundfng plan is not
adopted is absolutely and unqualified
ly false. It is without any foundation,
whatever. Defeat the ordinance and
Council will then have no alternative
but to at once submit another ordi-
nance refunding the compromise loan,
which is the only city debt now due.
And that ordinance will be. ratified by
the practically unanimous vote of the
people. Where, then, will be any pos
sible excuse for increasing taxes?
Moreover, in submitting another or
dinance to refund only the compromise
loan, Council would be compelled to
put in also a provision for the pur-
chase of the electrical company's
plant, since it has endorsed that pur-
chase in the present ordinance, trust
ing to the popularity of that plan to
carry the whole iniquitous scheme
through.
Such an ordinance, we repeat, would
receive an overwhelming vote at the
polls. Then the city could not only
enter the field Of commercial electric
lighting, with no danger of necessitat-
ing an increase of taxation, but by pur-
suing the present business-like plan of
paying the city debt, clear the way in
a comparatively short time for a sub
stantial reduction of taxation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15
A CHANCE FOR REFORM.

The Mayors messags to Council ad-
vocates the exercise of more careful
scrutiny by Council of applicants for
saloon licenses. This will meet with
general approval.
1t is we'll known that there are GER
tain unlawful and d~isgraceful saloon
dives in this city that are not coun-
tenanced by the vast majority of the
saloon keepers themselves, who as a
rule are respectable, responsible and
law-abiding citizens. The means by
which these dives secure their licenses
and are enabled to enjoy immunity
from the police and the law need not
be described here. Every voter
knows what they are and that politi-
cal pull is not the least potent of them.
So far as the Mayors recommended
ton refers to these places, which are
a disgrace to the legitimate saloon
business, to say nothing of the COM
munity, the Register can heartily
commend his utterance.
If those energetic gentlemen who
now are making so much ado about
slot-machines would devote their eff
forts to securing this much more
needed and practical reform they
would stand a much better show of
accomplishing something in the line of
true reform.
Council and the police as well as the
Mayor are thoroughly posted on this
matter. The only question is: Will
they act in pursuance of decency and
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15
A SUPREME COURT.

Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, February IA
The regular January or argument
term of the Supreme Court closed to-
day. The court adjourned till March IA
next. when a special opinion term wiki
begin. The following orders were en-
tered:
Lawson VS.. linn, from Richie county
re-hearing allowed.
Cecil & Hall vs.. E W. Clark and
others. trustees. motion to modify opin-
ion refused.
Bank of Kingwood VS.. Murdoch and
Others. from Preston county. appeal and
e~upersedeas allowed
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15
SAMPLE HIGH TARIFF "IN-
FANT.v

The disagreement in the Carnegie
Steel Company between Mr.. Andrew
Carnegie and his manager, Mr.. H. G.
Prick, has brought to light some Sc
crets of this great business which the
owners and high tariff benefciaries
generally would just as lief not have
the dear, confiding public know any
thing about.
wants what he claims. is a fair price
for his holdings in the company,
which Mr.. Carnegie declines to give,
and to prove the enormous value of
the Carnegie business he makes these
astounding revelations through his
lawyer, which we reproduce from the
Geographic columns of yesterdays
Register:
In business, from 1892 to 1900,
| was enormously profitable, growing
by leaps and jumps, from year to
year, until, in 1899, the firm actually
made on low priced contracts in net
profits, after paying all expense of
ali kinds, $21 100000.
In November, 1899, Carnegie esti-
mated the net profits for 1900 at
$40, OOO, 900, and Prick then esti-
mated them at $42, 700.
Carnegie valued the entire prop
erty at $25O,OOO,OOO and avowed his
ability, in ordinarily rOsperOus
times, to sell the property in the
London markets for one
million pounds sterling, or 100000
900.
In May, 1890, Carnegie actually
received i'm cash, and still keeps
$1,17O,OOO, given him as a mere
bonus for his ninety days option to
sell his So 1-2 per cent interest in
this steel company for 1857 ,95O,O~O.
Frick'si six per cent, on this
basis, would be worth $16.23S,OOO.
These are figures calculated to stag
ger the average mind. No wonder the
chief owner of this tremendously prof.
table business has been enabled to
scatter public libraries over the u
try to every community that might
ask for one. Well can MI. Carnegie af-
ford such philanthropic diversion.
And this concern, whose profits for
1900 Mr.. Prick estimates at $40, SOC, 900,
is one of those infants that are per-
petually knocking at the door Of Con-
gress when the tariff is under discus
sion and demanding more protection"
more government pap!
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15

The taxpayers must bear. in mind
that by this refunding ordinance
Council is empowered to levy special
direct taxes to cover principal and in
terest of the entire loan. 1t won't do
to say that this is a mere formality
for the protection of the bondholders
and that Council would not take adj
vantage of it. What guarantee have
the people that Council would not
take advantage of it? Has this Coun-
Gil shown itself to be so economical
and careful of the peoples interests as
to be worthy of such great confidence?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15

E4fEtfN
thousands It ~ now paying on the
debt for other purposes viii not hold
water. And. by the way, Council can
a V much more money than this an
nually If it will exercise some sort Of
economy. But aside from that fact,
by pursuing the presnt plan Of reduce
ing the debt principal and annual in
terest charge in progressive ratio, a
gradually increasing sum is being re-
leased every year, which may be APP
piled to other purposes-a sum which
will soon be far greater than the few
thousands now being paid on the debt
on which Council wants. to get its fing-
ers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15
FOR A NoN-pARTIsAN JUDICIARY.

COIL NONsI IN ASAN 4
The State Bar Association at its
last meeting originated a move, which
is being actively advocated by law
yers of both parties throughout the
State, for the holding of separate judi
cial conventions for the nomination
of candidates for the Supreme Court
of Appeals. The motive is an excel
lent one, being to eliminate party pol
itics from the selection of the judi
ciary.
Another plan that has been suggest
ed looking to the same end is the Sc
lection Of it's candidates for judge by
each party and the endorsement OF
the candidates so selected by both
parties. This plan, however, did not
meet the approval of the Republican
leaders in the State, who do not seem
to be in love with a non-partisan or
bipartisan judiciary, for reasons best
known to themselves.
1t would seem that the separate jul
dicial convention plan of the Bar AS
ISOLATION was the proper solution OF
the difficulty.
At its recent meeting the Democrat
ic Committee appointed a sub-commit-
tee to consider the plan and it is diff
ficult to see how the Republican com
mittee can escape following suit.
The judicial ermine should not be
tainted with the passions and preju-
dices Of party politics.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15

The trouble with this Council is, it
knows it will soon have to step down
it's e~xtravagant fashion while the sun
shines. 1t is looking to the immediate
present alone and cares little for the
future of the city. But it is different
with the taxpayers. They view the
city's finances as they would any 9TH
er business proposition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15
While the unwisdom Of the refund

While the unwisdom Of the refund
scheme is plain it behooves business
men and taxpayers generally and in
dividually to put in all the hard work
they can between now and election
day-the 24th-to defeat It, for the
entire city machine is working for it
as it never worked before and paid
heelers in every ward in the city are
industriously deceiving the uninform-
ed as to its provisions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15
the law, 81 will political pull con-
tinue to prove TOO strong for them? J

The numerous friends Of Hon.
John D. Anderson will regret to know
that he is Still suffering from the dis
location OF his shoulder. which acci-
dent occurred last October. He is now
undergoing treatment in New York
and it is hoped with a prospect of
speedy recovery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15

If this refunding scheme is passed
1T is not at all probable a penny of the
money we are now paying on the city
debt would be spent for improvements.
But the chances are it would go in
salaries to new henchmen given
places in the departments to further
entrench the ring in power.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15

If Mr.. Prick succeeds in selling out
the Carnegie Company, the head of
that concern may be forced to cut
down his expenditures for philan-
thropic purposes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15

Every citizen should take a personal
interest in securing the defeat of the
refunding ordinance. It's advocates
are fully organized and are spending
money lavishly to pull it through.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15
MarIx. Frou, ReIow

Parkersburg-Ohio river q feet and fall
ing; weather cloudy; mercury 80. Passed
up: Bedford, Greenwood. Due down: Ka-
nawha. Little Kanawha is rising. Tim
Der coming down rapidly. Locals on time.
Point Ple~asant-River % feet l inch and
rising; cloudy and cool. Down: Sam
Brown. Jesse and keystone.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15


7 Fels-Naptha soap is so
good that no woman, who
knows it, will have any other.
1t washes cleaner and winter
with half the work and no
smell, because it is used with
cold or warm water-not hot,
no steam.
SC; and the grocer returns
the SC, if asked.
EsA 3 C. naksrs. P~AuaddpaA.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15
EXECUTORS SALE
IL OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

l will sell at auction at the north front
door of the Court House. on
Tuesday, February 18th, 1900,
commencing at 10 o'clock a M, the follow
Ing pieces of valuable real estate, to wit:
Lot No. 2l05 Market street: improve
ments, a two-story brick house, containing
s rooms and hall: lot fronting SO feet on
Market street, depth 122 feet to alley b;
in good repair.
Also lot No. 10 on Twentieth street. now
occupied by Bethel Mission, fronting 40
feet on Twentieth street, about 90 feet at
rear. and 30 feet deep to a private alley.
Also lots Nos. II and % on Twn1eth
street, fronting 4I1s feet on Twentieth
street, 80 feet deep 10 a private alley; Inn
provements, one double two-story brick.
containing eight rooms each, with base
ment; both gases and water.
Also lot No. 244 Eoff street, fronting
16 1-3 feet on Eoff street, running back 100
feet to an alley, improvements, one two
story brick house, containing 5 rooms.
Also vacant lot No. 2142 Eoff street, 'front.'
ing Is 13 feet on Eoff street, running back
100 feet TO an alley.
TERMS OF SALE-One-third cash on
day of sale, and the balance in two equal
installments of one and two years, with In
terest. The deferred payments to be SCI
cured by deed of trust.
JOHN M'KEE, Executor.
c. S. GREER, Auctioneer. felStu,th,i
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15
Yesterday,s Denarturc,
To-Dax,s Boata.

Pittsburg. Lorena, 5 a. m.
Pittsburg, Greenwood, Z a. m.
Cincinnati. Queen City, s q. m.
Matamoras, Jewel, II a.. m.
Parkersburg, Bedford, IL a. m.
Steubenville, 7. M. Bayne, 2:3O p. m.
Darlington, Leroy, $50 p. m.
S~istersville, Ruth, $50 m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15
To-MorroN,s Packets.

Pittsburg, Virginia, 5 a. m.
Parkersburg, Ben Hur, IL a. m.
Marietta, Eloise, IL a. m.
Steubenville,- T. NJ. Bayne, 2:3O p. m.
Darlington. Leroy, $3.50 p. m.
Sistersville, Ruth, $3.50 D. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15
MALE HELP


WANTED-A competent registered phar-
macist: salary good for amount of work
Address JARVIS PHARMACY, Amos, w,
Va, fel4e&da
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15
NEW ApyERT1sEMENTs.

FINEST cutlery grinding one right here
i in Wheeling; c~oncaving razors a spec
ialty for barber use; clipper, scissor and
knife work lone promptly: prices reasona-
able. Wheeling Scale Works, 1893 Market.
Tel. 96S. ja22esb
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15
FEMALE HELL WANTED.

WANTED-Good tailoress to work oil Gus
tom work Must be hrst-class. MORRIS
STE1NMAN, n2 Market street. fel5eq /.
WANTED-Cook. reference required. APP
ply at 1l0a Chapline street. felSes
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15
WANTED.

WANTED-A good house to rent, of about
s rooms, with modern conveniences and in
respectable location. One with roomy lot
preferred. No objection to suburban resi-
dence near motor line. Address P. 0. Box
LOT. fe14emda
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15
BUSINESS AM INDUSTRIAL.
Iron and Steel Stocks.
DIED.

SCHMID-At her residence, 622 National
Road, on Tuesday. February 18th, 1900, at
1890 o'clock p. m, Mrs. Christina NJ.
Schmid, in her 69th year.
Funeral services this Thursday after
moor 1T 8 o'clock. Friends of the family
respectfully invited to attend. Interment
at Mt. Wood cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15
Mardi Gras Excursion,

The annual New Orleans Mardi
Gras excursion of the C. & p. lire
steamers leaves this city this morn
ing at 10 o'clock on the palatial Queen
City. At Cincinnati the passengers
will transfer to the big side wheeler,
New South, plying in the Cincinnati
and New Orleans trade. The Wheel
ing people who will make the trip
this year are Mr.. Simon Keim and
wife; Mrs. DR.. Hobensack, Mr.. Fred
Myers, Mrs. Fred Schwertfeger and
daughter, Miss Helen, and Miss Nellie
Schmidt, Mrs. John Pfarr and daugh-
ter, Mr.. George. Hook. wife and
daughter.
Yesterdays Departures.
Charleston, Kanawha.
Newport. Eloise.
Pfttsburg, Ben Hur.
Steubenville. T. M. Bayne.
G~iar1ngton, Leroy.
Sistersyille, Ruth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15
Marks From Above.

Steubenville-River is feet inches and
rising; clear and cold. Down: John w.
Allies, George Shiras, Mariner, Fred Will
son, Jim Wood, j.. c.. Risher, Ed. Roberts,
Coal City and Tom Dodsworth.
.Brownsville-River II feet IL inches and
rising.
Greensboro-River is feet n falling:
fair and cool. Adam Jacobs and Dewey
down Thursday. Woodward up.
Oil City-River 5 feet 8 inches and sta
tionary; colder and light snow.
Morgantown-River Is feet and station
ar: cloudy and cool.
Pittsburg-Rdver 14s feet and rising;
clear and cool.
Warren-River 5 feet A inchess; fair and
cool.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-15

The marks on the wharf at midnight
showed 20 #. 1 in. and rising fast.
There is quite a swell out of the up
per valleys. The water started to rise
at this point early yesterday morn
ing. 1t is thought the stage will
reach the % it. mark before it starts
back again.
The Queen City is this mornings
Cincinnati packet. She leaves the
wharf at the foot of Twelfth street at
s a. m.
To-morow's Pittsburg packet is the
Virginia, leaving at s a. m.