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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
REMARKABLE TESTS
Applied to the Kearsarge without a
Show of Strain Anywhere.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, April g.
The new battleship Kearsarge has re-
turned from short trip to sea with
the naval inspection board. The test
of the ships turrets proved entirely
satisfactory.
When clear of the coastwise steamer
course, the guns of both batteries were
tried, each gun being fired twice. The
four guns of the forward turret, two
eight and two thirteens, were fired
simultaneously, and the four guns of
the aft turret in the same way. This
was the first time in the history of
navies that four guns of that calibre
were ever fired at the same time from
one turret. The structural strength of
the turrets were found to be remark
able, there being no strain whatever.
The supreme test was the simultaneous
discharge of the eight guns of the two
story turrets. Here again the turrets
and the ship stood the terrible force
of the discharge without the slightest
evidence of strain. The broadside bat
teries of fve-inch guns also stood their
tests.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
Mormons Get a Hall.

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, April g.
Joseph Byrd, president of the North
ern West Virginia Mormon conference,
Is here arranging for the meeting of
the conference on Sunday, Monday
and Tuesday next. Mayor Turner last
night vetoed the action OF Council
granting them the free use OF a hall
in the city building, but to-day they
rented the hall from the committee
having 1t in charge About twenty
elders will be present and plans will
be formulated for the next years
work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
a JOINT CONFERENCE

o. Republicans. Democrats and Rep
resentatfves Of the Bar Associa-
t1On, Looking to Securing Good
Men for Judges.
Special to the Register
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, April g.
Committees representing the Demo-
cratic and Republican State Executive
Committees and the State Bar Asso-
citation met here this afternoon to con-
slider the proposition for the election
of non-partisan Supreme Court.
Andrew Edmiston and Col. John T.
McGraw representing the Democratic
Committee, District Attorney Gaines
and w. N. Miller, of this city, repre-
senting the Republican Committee, w.
p. Hubbard, of Wheeling, and P. ].
Crogan, of Kingwood, representing the
Bar Association, met at the Jackson
Hotel
Mr.. Edmiston proposed that each
party nominate one candidate, but this
was not acceptable.
After several other propositions had
been discussed, it was decided to give
up efforts to that end and agree to
nominate the best men in each party.
The plan adopted was to induce both
State conventions to refuse to nom
mate candidates for the Supreme Court
judgeship and for both parties to hold
at the same time and place, later con-
ventions to select candidates for judge,
or, If this did not prevail, to induce
both parties to change the order OF
business at the conventions so that the
Judges might be nominated before can
didates for other offices.
All parties recognized the necessity
for greater care in nominating judges,
and it is believed the conference will
result in good.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07

TOPEKA, Kans., April Gov.
Stanley presided at a mass meeting
held last night for the purpose of in
augurating a movement to raise mil
lion bushels of corn to send to the
famine sufferers of India. The Rev.
Mr.. Sheldon was the principal speak
er and started the subscription by
pledging $1,000 of his share of the
profits resulting from the Sheldon edi-
ton of the Capital.
A committee of which Gov. Stanley
is chairman will meet and arrange for
a systematic canvass of the State for
funds.
Fifteen hundred dollars and a car
load of corn were pledged at the meet
ing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
Caught the Stone Thrower.

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, April g.
VIM. Greene, of Wilsonburg. got on the
MISUNDERSTANDING accommodation
at Clarksburg last nigh. and had troub-
lie with the conductor. At Wiisonburg
he threw stones and struck brake
man and a lady. Conductor Ham
Rose stopped the train and with 20
passengers pursued Greene half mile
and caught him. He was turned over
to the officers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
DEWEY'S HOME STATE

VIII Instruct Its Delegates too the
Democratic Convention to Vote
for Bryan.
NEW YORK, April 6.-B. P. Smalley,
Democratic national committeeman
from Vermont and formerly secretary
of the Democratic committee, IN an
interview upon Admiral Dewey's can
didacy for President, said that dele
gates from Vermont-Dewey's home
State-will be for William ]. Bryan.
He said:
ut has long been apparent to me
that the nominees this year will be
William Mckinley and William }.
Bryan. The Vermont Democratic con-
yention will be held in June at Mont
pelier, and the delegation will be IN
structed to vote for Mr.. Bryan, regard
less of the candidacy of Admiral Dew
ey."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
SCARED HIM TO DEATH.

Mormon Elders Alleged 10 nave
Caused the Death of Boy They
Meant to Heal.
Special to the Register.
CUMBERLAND Md, April g.
About one year ago a Miss Kiffer, liv-
ing in the lower end of the county,
where the Mormons have gained
strong foothold, became insane from
reading Mormon literature and attend
ing their meetings. They are now
holding large conference in that
locality. Wesley Collins, a prominent
farmer, has become strong advocate
of the Mormon faith. While attending
their conferences his 13-year-old son
complained of feeling i'll. Mormon Ell
ders said they could effect cure by
laying on of hands. A dozed gathered
about the boy, who died soon after, it
is alleged, from fright.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07

An old Time sh0wman Dea1.
NEW YORK, April s. John William
Rey, famous minstrel 60 years ago, Is
dead at his home in North Patterson.
N. J., aged n years. Hc was the last
surviving member of the original
Christy Ministries. He became mana
ger in 1854 and took the show to
England in 1857 1t became popular at
once and its success there was repeated
in the principal cities in Europe. In
1860 he arranged a special performance
for Napoleon III. in Paris and received
from the emperor pin in the shape
Of a ball of diamonds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, W. Va, April g.
The price of oil was pushed down three
cents more to-day. West Virginia and
Pennsylvania is now quoted at s1.60,
eight cents lower than the price on
Wednesday.
The Henderson Oil Company is get
ting out rig timbers for a well on A.
A. Kellar at Boaz.
The Six Brothers Oil Company's well
on C. D. Uuhl. near Williamstown, is
due in on Saturday.
The South Penn well on the ]. =
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
VIII Divide the Fun.

Special to the Register
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, April g.
Next Monday the postal run on the
Ohio Valley express will be divided,
one crew running from Pittsburg to
Kenova and the other from there to
Cincinnati Three new men will be
put on the lower run, and the old men
will take the northern run.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
A Jefferson Celebration.

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, April g.
The Wood County Central Democratic
Club is arranging for big meeting
in honor of Jefferson's birthday, April
14th. Judge L. N. Tavenner, who has
been in Washington to secure speak
ers, wires to-day that Congressman ].
D. Richardson, of Tennessee, anG
Congressman David E. Johnson. OF
West Virginia, will speak.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
Asplum Contract Let.

Special to the Register.
WESTON, w. Va, April 6.-The hos
pital board to-day awarded the meat
contract to w. H. Hall, of Freemans-
burg at 81 per hundred. The -four and
meal contract will not be let until to-
morrow. President Meighen left for
home on the afternoon train, called
there by pressing business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07

Special to the Register,
KINGWOOD. w. Va, April 6.-The
Irona Coal & Coke Co., whose owners
claim to have three million dollars to
invest in this State, has purchased land
at Tyrconnell and will operate the
property.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07

Special to the Register.
HINTON, w. Va, April 6.-Adam
Mason, married, aged 20, was found
dead under the railroad bridge near
Sewell, having fallen from the bridge.
He would have fallen heir to a large
fortune in Scotland, upon coming Of
age
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
Big Laboratory Rurned.

BETHLEHAM, Pa, April 6.-The
physical laboratory, one of the largest
and finest buildings of the Lehigh Uni
versity, was this morning destroyed
by fire. The loss probably will exceed
$500, 600.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
Dwelling Burned.

Special to the Register.
TORONTO, o., April 6.-The large
two story frame residence of Claring-
ton Cooper, of near Knoxville, this
township, was destroyed by fire this
afternoon. Loss. $4,000, partially insur-
ed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
Alaskan Conventions.

VICTORIA, B. c.. April 6.-Both po-
litical parties of Alaska will hold con-
ventions in May, the Republicans on
the 18th and the Democrats on the
2Sth, to name national convention del
egates
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
The Oil Market.

OIL CITY, April 6.-Credit balances, SLIGO;
certificates no bids or offers. Shipments,
90, est bbls: average, 1858 bbls. Runs, 95,-
446 bbls; average, S1,072 bbls.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07

a number of purposes. They are chiefly
called into service by the field service
corps and come in very useful for holding
water when the base of operations
chances to be some distance from stream.
as is often the case in the present South
African war.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07

Uhl farm, in the Wiiliamstown field,
was drilled in yesterday and is good
for ten barrels day
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
WINTER Tanks in War.

Here is a picture showing some OF the
tanks which were sent to the front for use
bv the British. These tanks are made OF
corrugated pressed steel and are used for
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
Was Over 100.

Special to the Register.
HINTON, w. Va, April 6.-Moses
Allen, colored man. over 100. died
this week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07

GENERAL WOOD POSSIBLE NOMINEE FOR NONRESIDENT
the Capitol Washington and who the Military Governor
Republicans
likely nominee He suggested by
been highly successful This he expected General
Miles, visiting
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07

TO CURE A COLD in ONE DAY.
Take Laxative 3romo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
is on each box. Use.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
TOR RENT.

No. 100 South Front street, 7 rooms. hail,
bath, all modern eonveniences, large yard,
river view.
Nine rooms. bath, all modern: lot 10iH
10 feet. on National road al Leatherwood,
Six-room house at Park View. rent 2l1.Oo
a month.
Six rooms No q Florida street.
Storeroom and cellar. No. 22i5 and 22i7
Market street
storeroom and cellar. No. 747 Market
street. $500.
Seven rooms, both gases, No. Q South
York street.
Five rooms North Huron street. upper
end.
Three rooms 11H Main street. for offics
use.
Office room, 81 floor % Fourteenth street.
StoFeroom and cellar, No. 1875 Main
street, 500 a year: possession at once.
ROLF & ZANE,
Tel $50 No 30 Fourteenth Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE,
DARN FOR SALE.

Sixty-two and one-half acres, one-half
mile from Wellsburg, w. Va, on Wash
purchased by Myron Hubbard, Of Wheel
ing. Fine orchard, ten years old. v.ne-
yard. 800 vines: brick house, slate roof;
watered, and mostly In grass.
To a quick buyer win sell at a bargain.
Possession at once. Can make satisfactory
munications to WIN. I. ONG, Lock Box
294, Morgantown, w. Va. ap6e&da
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
For RENT.

FOR RENT-Store room, No. 113S Water
street Possession given May LIST. Inquire
1874 Water street. ap7evdq
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
Dr:;pieTCG'S
Golden Medical
Discovers.

~ feel that owe debt of gratitude to you
for preparing such grand remedies, for chronic
diseases especially which the doctors failed to
reach writes 1. B. Staples, Esq, of Barclay,
Usage Co., Kans. +" / am railroad agent, and
four years ago my work keeping me in warm
air gave me bronchitis. which became chronic
and deep seated. Doctors failed to reach my
case and advised me to try higher air, but ior-
kunately for me, friend also advised me to try
DR.. Picrce's medicines. / commenced taking
your Golden Medical Discovery and by the
time had taken the FIRST bottle was better,
and after taking about four bottles my cough
was entirely gone. This was year ago last
winter; and again last winter took about three
bottles to prevent return of the trouble have
found no necessity for seeking another climate"
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are power
full aids to the cleansing of the clogged
system. By all dealers in medicine.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07

FOR RENT-Two-story frame dwelling
at 80 Virginia street, with all modern con-
veniences. Apply c. II. MERKEL, Frank
lin Insurance Company. apIe&da
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doctors failed to
reach my case and
advised me to try a
higher air. -

There is no greater irony than a recon-
mendation of change of climate to those
whose circumstances make change of
climate impossible. How many a suf
ferer in such case has wistfully watched
the flight of the south-seeking birds, and
cried with the Psaln1ist, ooh that l had
wings" But suppose you can fit the
lungs to the climate instead of fitting the
climate to the lungs. That is what has
been found possible by those who have
used DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. 1t so purifes the blood, relnov-
ing the clogged and poisonous conditions
favorable to disease, that the whole body
is strengthened With new strength
comes new power, and disease is resisted
and thrown off.
There is no alcohol, whisky or other
intoxicant contained in
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07

FOR RENT-Farm of 80 acres with Groom
house and outbuildngs; desirable, Address
A. B., p. o. Box lS5, Wheeling, w. va.
ap6erdq
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ToR SALE.

$50. No. 30 Fourteenth Street.
The Worthington advance., 1900-12-14
GOSSIP OF EUROPEAN COURTS.

There is Q story current in Paris
that Emperor William twice visited
the Paris exposition incognito.
There is movement on foot to
bestow on Queen Victoria the addi-
tional title of queen of Australia. T..
+ During the short period that King
Victor Emmanuel II. has reigned over
Italy he has received million beg
ging-letters. -. .".. ssa% .:%~,.<..'E
The queen wrought four scarfs with
her own hands, to be given to the
four ''best all-around men" in tho
South African wars. T., ~, -.
Emperor William has purchased the
Villa KONG, at Bonn, for 100000
marks, as residence for the crown
prince, who will probably enter the
university there: next summer. al.
Physically many of the sovereigns
of Europe would come under the gem
eral classification of "squatty." The
new king Of Italy is five feet three
inches. tall, but still he is not the short,
est sovereign. The czar of all the
Russias is only five feet two inches.
The prince of Wales is five feet four
inches. !, ,5.. ta5sr,@ >.r -
King Victor Emmanuel Of italy has
announced that for the future the
palace Of Capodimento is to be the
country residence Of the italian royal
family, instead Of Monza, which Is
now associated with the tragic death
Of the late king. Capodimento is
beautifully situated, and is in many.
respects superior to Monza. ,, 3. .s,.st
The Worthington advance., 1900-12-14
THE EAST.

At the leading clearing houses in
the United States the exchanges dur
ing the week ended on the 9TH ag-
gregated $2,253 ,62o, ,544, against $1,7s2,-
744,333 the previous week. The in
crease compared with the correspond
ing week of 1899 was 1873.
In the United States there were 2s7
business failures in the seven days
ended on the 7th, against 1874 the week
previous and 221 the corresponding
period of 1899.
The Harvard men won the annual
debate with Yale at Cambridge, Mass.
H. J. Hayden, second vice pres
ident of the New York Central road,
was killed by fall from his residence
in New York.
The barge Charles Foster foundered
off Erie, Pa, and the crew of eight per-
ished. e..
In New York John McAuliffe, we'll
known artist, aged 70 years, was killed
accidentally by falling from window
of his residence.
James Parker, of Ellisdale, N. j.,
was found to be innocent and released
after serving seven years of 13-years'
sentence in the penitentiary in Phila-
delphia.
The death Of George Knight, aged SO,
whose prison service of 43 years is a
record unequaled, occurred at the state
prison at Thomaston. Me.
The Worthington advance., 1900-12-14
COATS NAMED FOR MEN.

The best known Of all IL the Prince
Albert, named after the present prince
Of Wales, and which has been held IN
favor for many years. \ IS
A topcoat was named for the earl
of Chesterfield, who died IN 1773, and
was the most distinguished courtier;
and politician Of his time.
The Cardigan warm, close -httinR,
limited, WOODEN jacket, OF swaistcoat,, !,
was named after the earl of Cardigan,
HeSwas born IN 1877, and died IL 1885,
being British general.
Lord Raglan, who lost lis right arm
~ the battles OF Waterloo, and s wasI
commander IN chief of the British
forces s. the Crimean war, gaye the
name to this loose oyercoat Nit cape
asleeves, which has been worn more 81.
less since 1855. Il
The Worthington advance., 1900-12-14

Whether Mr.. Kruger's reception in
France has any political significance
and results or not, it furnishes a pic
turesque page in history. It is a re-
markable experience for an old man
who has spent5most of his life in trek
king and fighting savages in South Al
rica to find himself suddenly lionized d
by one of the greatest nations and most
cultured peoples in the world. OF
course the animus Of the whole bust
ness, as far as the French are CON
cerned. is plain enough, but that does
not lessen the contrast between Dom
Paurs former occupations and his pres
9ent position. 55l5 \. Il 8s J, /. d .%s
The Worthington advance., 1900-12-14
SOUSA GOING ABROAD,
Make Tour Of ENGLAND, SCOT
land and Ireland.

New York, Dec. 10.--The interna tional
exposition OF 1901 at Glasgow, Scotland.
has engaged John Philip Sousa and his
band to play at the exposition for four
weeks next October. After his Glasgow
season Sousa will take his band to Lon.
don for series of concerts, after which
he will make tour Of the principal
cities of Great Britain and Ireland. re.
turning to America about Christmas
time. Sousa starts on a.17:weeks' tour
of the United States on January 3
playing in 100 different cities in al,
parts of this country y !
The Worthington advance., 1900-12-14

The two trains came together with a
zawful crash. Some one had dblundered SThaf..
$however, was q matter which would shaysE
TO be left for future investigati
AZ soon as those who were nniniured could
Se1tricste Themselves from the wreclk they.
turned manfnlly TO the work 5of rescninrs
Their le1s fortunate fellow.passeneers.s sayss
the Chicago Times-Herald. ,sI8s.I
& lt was = sickenins sight Cars were heaped
on top Of one another. People were pin.
Toned under seats, beams and trucks. Steam
was kissing from the overturned boilers, the
rails Of the track were warped and torn
loose from the ties, and the means and cries.
Of the injured could be heard afar off.
Finally, after long, hard work, the res--
Icuers reached the bottom Of the mass, where
the legs and body Of a man protruded from
beneath twisted platform. Beside him lay
= cane decorated with colored ribbons, and
long tin horn. 5 = S..55
1 Fearfully and anxiously 4 score Of strong
men lifted the weight from the head and
shoulders Of the PROSTATE one and carried
him up the embankment. As they reached
the higher level he opened,his eyes, passed {
hand in front Of them, as if brushing away
dlm screen of some kind, and shouted:
/, ARah! rah! rah! Sizz! boom, ah! Ki-yi!
zhlp-hip! hoo.gah-yah! Come on, fellows!
W hlch side has the ball!" S..
The Worthington advance., 1900-12-14
LOST 0 ll!'l|| lliIlEI, ID,
The Barge Charles 4 qstsr Found
d ers n i oale.


Erie, Pa, Dec. 10. II Tie midst
Of one Of the most bitter gales
that ever swept Lake 8rie ]. the
iron ore barge Charles Foste, in tow
Of the Iron Duke, went to Il e bottom
at four o'clock Sunday morning ten.
miles of Erie, and eight perl were
drowned, as follows: Cal bt. John
Bridge, OF Cleveland; hrst mAte, name
unknown; second mate, name un-
known; seamen Robert Wood and Wil-
liam Kelly, 81 Port Austin, Mich; Cook
Mrs. May, Of Detroit; two unknown
deck hands. The Charles Foster was
oneeof the fleet Of James CorriRan, OF
Cleveland, and for two months has been
running from Duluth to Erie with iron
ore. Her cargo consisted Of 1 500 tons
OF ore. Capt. Ashley, Of the Iron Duke,
made Erie in safety. In an interview he.
said: -. rJ:.,, sssI ,5=3 zS 81 =
The Foster was In tow, about COO feet
astern. was up all night, and there were
three men on watch with me. The seas
were rolling tremendously from the north
west, and the gale carried with It a binding
snowstorm. We made the harbor light all
right. When we turned for the harbor a
sea much heavier than any other eXperl-
eiced struck us. ran to the stern. Just
as I got there the Foster plunged in an
awful sea and dove down nose first. There
was not cry from soul Of the crew OF
eight she carried. Just as. she pitched
down saw q man on her forecastle with
lantern. The tow line parted when she
went down. The storm was 50 heavy that
could not put about to hunt for any one.
There would not have been particle of use
anyhow, because in those tremendous seas
no one could have lived a minute, even II
the water had not been icy cold Had there
been cry for help, I would have turned
and risked my ship, but 1t was no use. had
all could do to make port in safety myself.
Apparently everything was all right aboard
her until she took that fatal dip. There had
not been single signal of distress from
her up to that time" Il r: 50
There are 80 to 100. feet of water
where the wreck occurred, and there
is little hope of ever; being able*to To-
cate the place. The Foster was valued
at $4,000, but there was no insurance,
as it elapsed December 1. The cargo
was not insured. s~>@.3
The loss of the Fosters crewruns the
number of lives lost on the lakes this
season up to 11s. The previous total of
40 was already the largest for many
seasons. ,
The Worthington advance., 1900-12-14
FROM WASHINGTON.

During the past year the total re-
ceipts from all sources of postal rev.
enue amounted to $102, ,354,579 and the
expenditures reached $107,740,267.
In the last fiscal year 44s,572 immi-
grants arrived in this country, an in
crease of 136,s57 over the previous
year.
The postmaster general in his annual
report says that during the fiscal year
the total receipts from all sources ag-
gregated $1O2, ,354,579 total expendi-
lures, $107, 1868, leaving deficit of
$685. ,6ss.
Mary L. Mclean. mother of John r.
Mclean, of the Cincinnati Enquirer,
and of Mrs. Dewey, wife of Admiral
Dewey, died at her residence in Wash
ington, aged - years.
The exports from the United States
to Cuba, Porto Rico and the Phl!ip-
pines, Hawaiian and Samoan islands
will aggregate $4,000, 900 this year,
against $41 ,00O, 900 in 1899.