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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
CENTRE P0PULIsTs
Held Largely Attended Meeting at
St. Louis Yesterday.

ST. LOUIS, December ga confer
ence of Middle of-the-Road Populists
met here to-day in response to a call
issued by j. A. Barker, of Kentucky,
chairman of the national committee
of that party. The future policy of the
party was the matter to be discussed.
About ninety members of the national
committee were present in person or
represented by proxy Wharton Bar
ker and Ignatius DonnelTy, candidates
for President and Vice President in the
recent election, were not present.
Chairman Parker opened the meeting
with a short address, in the course of
which he said that the conference was
called for the purpose of considering
the future policy of the Middle-of-the-
Readers, who stand for no compro-
mise. He believed in enforcement
from both the old parties and declared
that the fight should be carried for
ward without any compromise. Mr..
Parker said he had issued the call to
representatives of all branches of the
Populist party, but that the 'fusionists"
had ignored it entirely. The time was
ripe, he said, for a great political bat
tie and he desired to ask the represen-
tatives of other reform movements to
stand with the Middle-of-the-ROade
Prof. George d. Heron, of Grinnell,
Ia, who had been invited to be present,
then spoke as a representative of So
cialism. He declared the real issue
in this country is a clear-cut conflict
between industrial democracy and cap
italism, or the old political dissolution
brought down to date" The only way
to obtain liberty, he declared, is
through industrial democracy.
After a general discussion as to the
desirability of union with other reform
elements, and, if so, on what basis, a
committee was selected to prepare an
address. A recess was then taken.
Members of the Middle-o Oft he-Road
Populist National Committee and other
leaders in various reform movements, de-
bated all of to-day at the st. James no.
tel over the advisabil:ty of forming a COM
bination with the Social Democratic and
Union Reform parties. The tenor of the
speeches made by the committeeman was
practically unanimous in opposition to the
plan and in favor Of carrying on the work
of the Populist party strictly along its
own lines. 1t was decided to issue an
address setting forth in detail the views
of the committee.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
Whiting Room Wanted.

To the Editor of the Register
Sir:-A long felt want is a waiting
room at the end of the street car line
at Elm Grove. 1t is an imposition on
the travelling public to have to wait in
all kinds of weather for fifteen or
twenty minutes for a car There is
also no place to leave freight or any
kind of packages. 1t has to take care
of itself or impose upon the storekeep-
ers at the end of the line. Packages
are often stolen and lost. The accom-
mOdations are very poor, and at night
there is no light to guide one as to
how to step to same him or herself
from a fall. Some patron will break a
leg and a lawsuit will be the result.
We trust the company viii give this
some attention and look into this mat
ter soon and remedy this long felt
want. TRAVELLING PUBLIC.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
GOVERNOR PINGREE
Declines to Answer summons of
the Michigan Circuit
Court.
He Wires the Judge Statement, Set
ting Forth His Reasons for De-
Ginning to Recognize the Judi

He Wires the Judge Statement, Set
ting Forth His Reasons for De-
Ginning to Recognize the Judi
ciary.
DETROIT, Mich, December 29.-
Governor Pingree, who was summoned
to appear before the Ingham county
Circuit Court to-day to answer to the
charge Of contempt. as the result of
an interview in which he attacked the
court and prosecuting attorney, has
refused to answer the summons. He
was cited to appear at / o'clock to-day,
but at 1870 the Governor sent the fol-
lowing telegram to the court:
las executive of the State of Mich
igan and representing one Of the indie
pendent, equal and coordinate divis-
ions of the power of the government, |
am constrained (meaning no disre-
spect to the judicial Department. to
deny the authority of the judiciary in
the premises
Were |, as chief executive of this
State. disposed to recognize the author
ity of the judicial department on this
particular occasion, the official duties
pressing upon me in the closing hours
of my administration would not permit
Of my giving the matter attention.
H. S. PINGREE."
After he had given out the telegram.
Gov. Pingree was asked whether he
had anything to say in connection with
his action.
Not word" he answered. The
public can read the telegram and draw
its own conclusions"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
4 BAD ERROR.
The Scenery Hill Postmaster Took
His Wife for a burglar

The Scenery Hill Postmaster Took
His Wife for Burglar.
WASHINGTON, Pa, December 20
Mistaking his wife for burglar. Henry
Hopkins, postmaster at Scenery Hill
shot her in the back Of the head a.
their home last night. The bullet cut
under the scalp. but did not injure
the skull, coming out behind the ear.
Mrs. Hopkins had heard a noise. gone
to the window and putting her head
between the blind and window was try
ing to raise the window.
Her husband asked who was there,
and not hearing on account of the
noise of the shaking blind. she failed
to answer. He slipped his revolver
from under his pillow and fired, think
ing she was a burglar No serious re-
suit is anticipated
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
OIL NEWS.

Special to the REGISTER
PITTSBURG, Pa. December 29.-The
oil market is making rapid strides to
get back to the 1925 mark. where it
stood for so long before the Sand Fork
scare was introduced. The advance Of
four cents for credit balances to-day
brought the quotations to $1.20 for
PENNSYLVANIA crude, making a total of
l3 cents advance in four days. The
appreciation since it began is more
rapid than was the decline when Sand
Fork looked so threatening. In Mon
roe county, Ohio, near Graysville, Sam
uel Galley & Co. have completed their
No. on the Margaret Penn farm and
have a show for 25-barrel pumper
The Fisher Oil Company has completed
its test on the j. VI. Smith farm. and
has a small pumper not good for more
than five barrels a day.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
More Light Wanted.

To the Editor of the Register.
Sir:-Why don't the County Commits
sioners provide more light for the vault
in the Office of County Clerk Robert
son? Every up-to-date county makes
special provision for the accommoda-
ton of attorneys and others who have
occasion to search through the records.
The County Clerks vault is a dingy
place. poorly lighted, and very trying
on the eyes and on the patience of
people who are compened to make
daily examination of the records.
Wheeling, December p.
ATTORNEY.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
ART AND STARVATION
Going Hend in Hand Over in
Paris.

Going Hend in Hand Over in
Paris.
PARIS, December 29.-Alice Worth
ington, a young American art student,
was found Yesterday in the Latin quar-
ter in a starving condition. She cccu-
pied a small room in the top Of an OBJ
scure hotel. Two American girls who
met Miss Worthington while copying
pictures in the Luxembourg. say she
gave her home as either Rochester or
Buffalo. Miss Worthington came to
Paris in February last to study art
She lived very quietly. making few
friends, and telling no one where she
resided.
When found Miss Worthington was
in a state of exhaustion and was with
out food or fire. American women are
caring for her
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
Holiday Rates, baltimore & ohio r. n

On account of the Christmas and
New Year Holidays the Baltimore &
Ohio R. r. will sell excursion tickets at
greatly reduced rates to and from
points on its line between Baltimor-
Pittsburg, Wheeling, Parkersburg.
Strasburg Junction and intermediate
points, good going December %, %, "a.
%, 81, and January /, 1901, valid for
return until January ?, 1901. inclusive.
Splendid Royal Blue Train service.
Pullman Palace Cars and B. & o. Din
ing Cars on through trains.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

operators candidly say the treatment
results in increased production. and
pipe line reports bear this out. There
fore, taking into account the state
ments of one crowd and the acts of
the other in connection with fact that
about rs strings of tools are going, it
is reasonably certain that it improves
wells TO drill deeper.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

SCIO, o.. December 29.-The develop
ment of oil in producing formation
below the Berea in this field is much
discussed here. The operators here
prevent the public as far as possible
from knowing anything about their
success at drilling deeper. The ma
jority Of the operators tell inquirers
it does not pay, yet in the face of this
statement they go on and drill well
after well. and hence the operation of
SO many strings of tools causes COM
ment While many declare there is
no profit n deeper drilling. several
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

With the operation of the Board of
Trade, the Chamber of Commerce will
likely pass out of existence. as the pur-
poses for which the last mentioned body
was organized, are fully covered in Lne
scope Of work Of the board. President
Hullihen Quarter has issued a call for
a general meeting next Thursday after
noon at three O'Clock, when the matter
of disseminating the organization will
be determined. The Chamber OF Com
merce has been in existence a number
Of years. and has accomplished great
deal of good
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

Special to the Register
CADIZ, Ohio, December 29.-Well No.
on the northern end OF the Snyder
farm, in Greene township, is in and is
said to be good for from twenty to
twenty-five barrels. IN the Conversion
field, in Monroe township. several new
wells are small producers. steadily in
creasing the output OF the field. An
other big gas we. has been struck near
Amsterdam, and other wells are going
down. The advance in price is stimu-
lating new work
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
DbeeIjng Re9ieter
c. HESS & SONS,
WINTER SuGGEsTIC

WlNIEH SUGGESTIONS.
JarOs Underwear.
Dent end Adler Gloves.
Wool Knit Jackets.
Wool Office Coats.
Wool Gloves, Zoe and soc.
Wool and Caai.mere half Hose; a
leader. 2bc pair.
Suit of Clothcs, OVcrcOat and Pants
made to order on short notice.
L. HESS d SONS.
Reasonable TaiIors. Eine Furnish
e@S. I321-J;S%.; Market street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
The oil Markets,

OIL CITY. Pa, December 29.-Credit
balances, s120; certificates. s.25. Sales.
5,e00 at s1.22; 1000 at 1.24; three at SIPS
Shipments. 81, 800 bbls; average, 95, ass bbls
Runs. 110,7S9 bbls average, 9O, 69S bbls.
NEW YORK. December 29-Standard
oil stock S00GS09
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Printing Plant Skinned.

II FLfEfSIEE-
PARKERSBURG, W. Va, December
29.-The Methodist Episcopal Times
plant was shipped from here to-day to
Buekhannon. where it will in the future
be published. Rev. A. B. Rohrbaugh
will continue to be the editor and VIII
E. Swan will remain the business man
ager.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
WATER RENTS ARE DUE.

water rents for the six months end
ing Marcia Stst. 1901, are now ready.
II paid on or before December 3ist,
1900. discount of 10 per cent. will
be allowed.
Monday. December 31St, viii he tn e
last day 10 save the 10 per cent. dis
count on your water rent. Office.
open evenings Cntil y O'Clock.
THE CIfI WATER BOARD
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

Latest styles in ladies' tailor made
Suits and Jackets. Workmanship I'M
eXceIled at c. VI. NAGLE
Ladies' Tailor and rurrier.
1913 Main street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

New Years rates via the c.. L. & w.
Ry., December 81, January /, good I'M
ii January 2, apply at City Ticket Office,
corner twelfth and Market streets.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

If your gas engine refuses to work,
the A. D. Howe Machinery Co. will
soon set it right. Phone No. 4, Wheel
ing.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

Attend the Anadora Rod and Gun
Clubs dance at Turner Hall New
Years eve.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

Monday Night Club masquerade,
Pythian Castle, Monday, December 81.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
THE SUNDAY LETTER BOX.
QUERIES AND COMMENTS FROM A
FEW OF THE THOUSANDS OF
REGISTER READERS,
OF INTEREST TO EVERYBODY.

What Correspondents Think About
the New Factors in Municipal Po-
Iitics-The Board of Trade Move
ment Commended-SomeK Kicks and
Criticisms-Views Upon a Variety
of Topics.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

Attend the Anadora Rod and Gun
Cubs dance at Turner Hall New
Years eve.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-20
BRISTOL.
NOTES OF THE BAPTIST GENERAL
ASSOCIATION.
Especial to Virsinian-P llot)


Bristol. Va. Nov. 19-The Baptist
General Association of Virginia, in
session at Bristol. has received reports
this year decidedly the best in the his
tory OF the association.
treasurer Ii. A. Jacobs, of Richmond,
read his report. which showed an in
crease In the gifts to all the boards
except the Educational Board.
Inc hour appointed for the discus
sion or general education and the in
terests of the Southern Baptist Theolo-
sicai seminary was given to Rev. L. Y.
Muiiens. ID. d.. the president of the
seminary. DR.. Mullens gave a master
iy presentation of what the twentieth
century preacher ought to be.
DIR. VIM. IL. Hatcher read the orphan
age report, showing that about 1884, 900
mad been received during the year. The
planS for the central building, which Is
to cost about $500, are ready. The
report was discussed by Drs. McCon-
nell and Hatcher.
DIR. Mcconnell then presented the
nome mission report, which was much
better than ever before. Stirring
speeches were made by DR.. Holt, of
tennessee: Drs. Hawthorne, Pitt and
Mcconnell.
ministers relief was then presented
by L. II. Elicit. of Richmond, and dis
cussed by Revs. Ed. Richardson, j. Lee
Iayior and Mr.. Mayes, of Lynchburg.
The evening session was given en-
tlreiy to State missions. The good re-
port showing about one-third increase,
made plain the fact that no mistake
was made in employing a field secre-
tary. Rev c. j. Thompson has accom-
plished great work during the past
year as field secretary. Drs. Smith,
Hatcher.Lawle and Brethren Weights
Kaswick and VIM. Ellyson made stir
ring speeches on State missions.
me Baptists throughout the State
have cause to thank God for the en-
couraging reports which come from
every quarter.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-20

the Hon. Austin c, withers, then Com
monwealth's Attorney for the county
or Nansemond. which partnership was
dissolved by the death OF Mr.. Witliers
In 1883. From 1883 to 1885 he served as
mayor of Suffolk, and during that Pc
riod his superior judicial powers were
plainly made manifest
IN 1877 he was appointed one OF the
PRESIDENTIAL electors from Virginia, and
IN 1885 he was elevated to the exalted
position which he now graces and
edorns. as Judge OF the First Judicial
District of his State.
AS a man Judge Prentis has always
Iivec without reproach and above sus-
piclon. AS q practicing lawyer. before
ne was promoted to the Bench, he
stood In the front rank of his profess
sion, and was regarded as a safe and
wise counselor. an able and successful
advocate. He has been a lifelong
democrat and has advocated the prin-
Sipies and advanced the interests of
ms party with answering loyalty and
signal ability.
He has discharged the onerous duties
OF the Judge of the First Judicial Cir
curt with such unerring wisdom, with
Sucn comprehensive and accurate
learning, and, above ALL with such uni
versal justice and with such incorrupt-
lpie, scrupulous and fearless integrity
us 10 prove conclusively that he is the
peer of any jurist in the State.
with proper regard. therefore. for the
claims of his able and noble competi-
lots, 1T is modestly, but confidently,
submitted that no man more compe,
tent or better qualified in any way.
10 NIL the exalted position made vacant
py the death of the beloved Judge RE
~. could be selected from the Bar of
Virginia than the Hon. Robt r. Prem
us, whose claims are most respectfully
put earnestly presented to the Iegisla-
ture In behalf of the people OF the Tide
water section. who feel that they are
justly entitled to recognition.
TIDEWATER.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-20

Every mother information of vital velue M or
ys daua o That 6sr @
mother The mysterious change develops the tb VI
less girl into the thoughtful should find the mother
on the watch day and night AS she cares for te
children also ~ 70 ~Au nef
When the young girls thoughts become sluggish when
she headaches dizziness fntness exhibits
limbs eyes dim desire for solitude and for the
friends then the mother should go to her aid prompv At
such time the greatest aid to nature Lydia E Pink
hams Vegetable Compound 1t prepares the younu
this hour of trial ~ o IL
The following letters from Good are practical nroof
OF Mrs PInkhams efficient advice to young women
Miss Good asks Mrs. Pnkham for Help
uDr.n NJ. ,.
IT, and put myself in
1o
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-20
PETERSBURG.
NEWS GATHERED ALONG THE
APPOMATTOX RIVER.
Especial to virslninn-Pnot.)

(SpeC1aI 10 NlrSlnlan- PilOt.)
Petersburg, Va. Nov. &c. A.
| Slaughter, city treasurer, to-day re-
turned to the Hastings Court list of
| lands delinquent for the payment
of State taxes thereon for the year 1899
and list of insolvents in the capita
ton and property taxes for the same
year. The delinquent land list is a
large one, amounting to S1,740.02, and
| unless the land is promptly redeemed
will present a perfect harvest for the
| land grabbers.
The insolvent list amounts to S6595.17.
Mr.. Slaughter hopes to collect quite a
large part of these taxes before the an
nual sale takes place at December
court.
HYArENEAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
Mr.. Samuel a. Reinack and Miss Es-
Their Miller will be united in marriage
at the home of the bride on Wednes-
day evening next at . o'clock. Three
hundred and fifty invitations have
been issued. SiNty-five invited guests
outside of Petersburg will attend. The
marriage will be followed by Il brilliant
reception. The bride-elect is 81 most
attractive young lady of this city, and
the groom is the junior member of the
Petersburg Hosiery Company. and n
most popular young man. The couple
will go on u bridal trip to New York,
Boston and other Northern cities. They
IL
number of useful and handsome pres
ents, including nearly $1,000 in money.
SEARCHING FOR MURDERER.
Mr.. j. j. Branch. Of Suffolk, better
known as Hurricane" Branch. is just
below Petersburg with his bloodhounds
searching for the negro who murdered
Andrew Jones. colored, near Dispu-
tanta and placed his body in n rocking
chair on the Norfolk and Western
Railroad. 1t is said that the murderer
lnn fNf
near Disputanta and got a meal and
offered in payment a pistol, with which
he said he had fired four bullets into
the body of Andrew Jones. 1t is said
that the negro told the woman that he
wished he would be captured. as he
saw Jones every time he closed his
eyes Hurricane" Branch has been
employed by some of the best citizens
of Prince George county to- arrest the
murderer and it is thought he will be
captured.
y NARROW ESCAPE.
Mr.. Robert l.. Watson, Jr., OF this
city. came very near being seriously
| injured last Saturday while hunting in
| ing suddenly reared and Mr.. Watson
fell from him. receiving. however only
| slight injuries. The horse was fatally
injured and died shortly afterwards.
ELKS' BAZAAR.
The bazaar under the auspices OF the
| Petershnrf- Lodge oN4,,llffs- opened at
Library Hall tonight with n large at
tendance. The bazaar will be contin-
ucd during the current week 1t is held
to raise funds to establish an Ellls'
| Home in Petersburg.
PERSONAL.
| Mrs. Mildred Holiday. of Ports
mouth who has been on visit to Mrs
| S. r. Mitchell. returned home this
| morning.
Mr.. John S. Webb. OF Disputanta.
| Prince George county, was in the city
to-day on business.
| Mr.. Frank l.. Dean. of Belefontaine.
| o. is visiting DIR. George Potts. of this
| city.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-20
The Happy Result.

February 10th, 1900
- DEAR Mrs. PrNKHAM:- II cannot praise Lydia
e. Pineham's Vegetable Compound enough T. 10
just SIMPLY wonderful the change your medicine
has made in me-, feel like another person NV
your medicine it burden To-day / am q
healthy and happy girl I think if more women
would use your Vegetable Compound there would be
less suffering in the world. 1 cannot express the
relief have experienced by using Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound."-AfIssP PEARL Coop
Cor 2oth Avenue and Yeslar Way Seattle, Wash
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-20
THE r. F. AND p. ROAD.
THE STOCKHOLDERS ELECT OF
FICERS AND DIRECTORS.

FICERS AND DIRECTORS.
OBy Telegraph TO Virginian-Pilot)
Richmond, Va. Nov. 19.-The stock
holders of the Richmond. Fredericks-
burg and Potomac Railroad Company
met here to-day.
Ell d. Myers was reelected presi-
dent. and the following We're reelected
directors on the part of the individual
stockholders: Henry Walters. l.. f.
Newcomer, w. J. Leake and Charles
Chauncey. j. II. Ellyson was announc-
cd as director on the part of the state
y YEARS EARNINGS.
The directors report showed the
gross earnings for lS99-1900 TO he 1858.
252.i5. an increase of $9l 500 80: net
earnings. $42l, 202. 90; an increase of $50. =
14i.2G. After deductng $4,000 for con
tcmplated improvements, a surplus of
SS5.093.74 remains. decrease of s1i.-
l6g ~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-20

in Aiken, where the bridegroom is a
stenographer.
The bride. an attractive young
woman. is the third daughter. She
was born in Allegheny. Pa.
ELABORATE PRODUCTION.
Leavitt's beauty show. as 1.-THE Spider
and Fly" has been called this season
from the number of pretty girls in the
company. is to appear at the City Hall
Theatre next Thursday night. 1t is a
musical spectacle. with galaxy of
handsome women, headed by that
statuesQue beauty, Miss Georgia Put
nam. the artistic ingenue of extrava-
ganza Miss Florence Wolcott operate
prma donna: Miss Margaret Mayfeld,
dramatic contralto. and many others.
The production is most elaborate one,
the scenery and costumes being en-
tirely new. Many novelties have been
introduced, such as character ballets,
electrical ballets, Transformation
scenes. the automobile girls and every
thing that money and experience could
procure to make up n complete and
well equipped organization. For fur
Their particulars see "ad."
PARAGRAPHS
Read Town Treasurer Boykin's notice
to taxpayers.
The name of Mrs. John NJ. Shepherd
was omitted from the list OF those who
rendered valuable assistance to the
success of the WAR Time Wedding"
Mr.. j. d. Dickinson left to-day for
Baltimore.
Rev. l.. r. Christie. of Norfolk
preached In the Baptist Church here
Sunday.
The condition of Mrs. Mary S. Oar
den. whose left side was paralyzed Sat-
urday. was considered more favora BILE
tonight
The remains of Mary Lillian, infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. S. ]. Miller
who died Sunday in Portsmouth. were
buried here to-day. DR.. Staley con-
Quoted the services.
A white man was slightly hurt on
the Norfolk and Carolina railroad to-
day. He received attention from Dr.
w. w. Murray. surgeon.