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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17

first Monday in August, 1902 and every four years thereafter, was read, and MT. Brooks of Mobile spoke against the adoption of the section. He was opposed to quadrennial sessions.
 He declared himself opposed to such radical changes.
 Governor Jones made an argument against the section. He favored bien- nial sessions of the General Assembly.
 Elections in November.
 General Harrison of Lee. sent up an amendment providing for the holding of elections in November at the same time as Federal elections.
 MT. Chapman of Sumter. spoke against the amendment and Governor Oates. Chairman of the Committee. also supported the change.
 The amendment of General Harrison was adopted and State elections will be held in November.
 By a further vote the amended sec ton was adopted and the Convention adjourned until 3:30 o'clock.
 When the report of the Committee on Retrenchment was made and it was about to be considered MT. Beddow of Jefferson. undertook to explain that he was ruled out of order Monday when he desired to nave an immediate consideration of the report of the Com- mittee on Printing. He made the point of order that the President had ruled that reports of Committees must take their place on the calendar. President Knox ruled that the point of order was not well taken and MT. Beddow appealed from the decision of the President. The President was overwhelmingly sustained and the in- cident was closed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17

the fremen were unreasonable: that they had received a 10 per cent. in- crease when the miners wages were raised last fall and that the demands now made upon the companies are equal to 20 per cent. advance.
 The strikers held a meeting in this city shortly before noon. Reports were received from all the districts and they showed that the strike in this companies were unable to secure new men to take the places of the strikers, although 1t was claimed they had made desperate efforts to do so. The best they could do. 1t was said, was to press foremen and fire bosses into the service. This was done at a great many of the mines. Somebody had to do 1t. because there was danger of great damage being done by water and the accumulation of gas.
 The strikers claim that the engineers are friendly to them and they will not work with non-union men. President Mullahay said tonight that he had in- formation from all over the northern region that the men were standing firm and that the engineers were with them. He thought the coal companies
 would be unable to get new men and
 that the strike would soon come to an end.
 At the headquarters of the operators 1t was claimed that the demand of the strikers would not be entertained and that as soon as new men could be secured. operations would be resumed. The duration of the strike will depend upon the miners. If they stand by the
 striking firemen the lockout may be a
 long one; but if the miners return to work as soon as the companies fill the places of the strikers, the strike will!
 be lost to the firemen. Despite reports
 to the contrary. sent out from head | quarters of the United Mine Workers | 1t is known that there is considerable 1 friction between the United Mine Workers and the firemen. The miners think that the strike is inopportune
 and that the firemen should have wait. ed until April next. when the present
 agreement between the operators and
 miners expires. before making thei, demands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
TRAINS COME TOGETHER.
Fireman Was Killed and Other Per
 sons Were Hurt.

Galliopolis. O., July 16-The Hockins Valley pay train and freight collideo near Vinton at noon today, and Fireman Secia Of Nelsonville. O., was killed. En. gineer James kanerty of WaverIy was DAaiy bruised about the body, legs and arms; Freight brakeman Deitricn was cut and bruised about the face, Paymas- were painfully, but not seriously, injured
 The collision occurred in the open and there was nothing to obstruct the view of either crew. Both engines were badly wrecked. Passenger traffic was delayed two hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
so,ooo MEN THROWN OUT.
Strike of Bremen Ties Up the
 Anthracite Region.

Wlkesbarre. Pa., July 16.-The strike order of President Mullahay of the Stationary Firemen's Association of Pennsylvania was promptly obeyed at I o'clock this morning when 900 mem bers of the organization in this section of the State refused to go to work. Most of the strikers are employed as firemen at the coal mines, and their failure to report for duty caused nearly all the collieries in the northern an- thracite region to suspend operation, throwing out of work, 1t is estimated, 30,O 900 men and boys. Some of the in dividual coal operators conceded the demands of their employees on condi- tion that the short hour day was not to hold if the men employed by the big companies did not get the same conces. sions
 The big coal companies. however, re- fused to make any concessions. The orlaials claimed thsk the demands .H3
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
HEARD GUEST OF HONOR.
Being Entertained on United States
 Gunboat Stranger. .

Pensacola, Fla. July 16.-The United States gunboat Stranger, Commander J. Bostick, having on board as guest of honor Governor w. w.. Heard Of Louisiana. put into this port Sunday afternoon and remained until this this morning, when the vessel weighed anchor and sailed for Mobile, where the Governor will leave for Baton Rouge.
 The ship also had on board about fifty members of the Louisiana naval miii- tia, the number being limited to the capacity of the vessels accommoda- tions.
 A committee consisting of Mayor Jones and others boarded the Stranger and extended the party the freedom or the city. Commander Bostick tendered the reception committee invitations TOT a trip to the sea buoy, ten miles out, but the weather became stormy ana the program was not carried out.
 The coming of the vessel was not an nounced,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
WORSE THAN cHARBoN.
Governor Longino Says the Corn
 Crop is Ruined.

Jackson, Miss, July Ex-Governor Lon gino has returned from the Delta, where he went to Investigate the char0on cpl demic in company with Professor Ron mated every mule owned by the State and are satisfied that the situation IS lm- proved. sA.r,,v Issanuepa
 poii,,ar Counties In the latter county nearly all the stock died before inc virus was procured. .,.
 Worse than charbon and all the me @o;no Gls- easeG t.sE tSS drouTht. The corn crop is ruined. rSe wi yield in the delta and the section throuRh which I travelled will not make one. fourth of a crop. Cotton looks Ialr- 1v well, but is beginning to suner
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
Hail Storm Destroys Crops.

Muskogee, l. T., July 16.-A severe hail storm three miles north of Mus cogee last night killed some stock and completely destroyed crops for con- siderable distance over stretch of a mile wide. Heavy rains fell over the Creek and Cherokee nations. generally saving crops.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
Hogs Rushed to Market.

Kansas City, July 16.--Because of the drought in the Southwest which is causing farmers to rush their stock to market to save 1t. the record receipts here were again broken today wheD s1, ,50O head of hogs were received at the local stock yards. The hogs re- ceived from the Southwest this week have been of common grade. averaging fifteen pounds lighter than the general
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
MosBY GETS A JOB.
Ex-Confederate Appointed Federal
 Land Agent.

Washington. July 16.-Col. John S. Mosby. a Confederate leader during the civil war. has been appointed d special agent of the Federal Land Office He claims his present residence in Cali fornia He has been assigned to duty in Nehra ska,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
Committed Suicide.

Mena, Ark, July 1s.-Frank Neison LiiIsd himself at his home last night in the presence of his wife by shooting ans himself hi in the head. Mrs. Nelson says that her husband was constantly m dread of being arrested for killing as Sa ssid two men, white man and a nsgro. in the Indian Territory
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
Rain in Mississippi.

Jackson. Miss. July 1s.-At the close of another sultry day the rain is com ing down steadily and apparently over a wide scope of country. The hot wave Is broken and there Is general rejoic- ing. The rain is too late to save any late corn. but means much for cotton, potatoes. cane and gardens.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
Transport Indiana Arrives.

San Francisco, July 16.-The trans port Indiana arrived here twenty-six days from Manila. She brought 11O passengers and 1000 soldiets of the 42d regiment and the Sd artillery. One death occurred during the yoyagel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
SENATOR PUGH WORSE.

Heat Aggravated His Otherwise
 Debilitated Condition. Washington. July 1s.-The condition of ex-senator Pugh of Alabama was not so favorable tonight, the heat ag- gravating his otherwise debiiitated condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
HORSE THIEVES HANGED.
Three of Them Strung Up by a
 Posse

Helena. Mont. July 16.-A posse organ ized at Big Sandy to capture three ai- legged horse thieves. "Bucking Bill" Fred Commo and Pete Walter. has received word that the three men were hanged by another posse Saturday on the Mis- souri River. near Judith.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
corbin and sternberg in Manila.

Manila. July l6.-The United States Army transport Hancock has arrived here
 with Adiutant-Gen II. (. Corbin and Surgeon General George NJ. Sternberg on board The Hancock. made the record trip from San Francisco in twenty-one
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
rahIa oil Cloth Trust.

New York, July 16.-officiai announce. went of the organization of the Standard Table oil Cloth Company was 1iasiiTsd maEs neae at s1" nco ooO and will take over large plants snOi in iBTcHanan. N. r.; Passaic. N. J.; Akron O ' YoungstoWn, O., and Norristown, Pa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
rrauds i'm Turkish Customs.

Iondon, July 16.-A dispatch to The paii Mali Gazette from Constantinople says: Great frauds have been discovered in the Turkish customs. The em6ezzle, ments are said to exceed G120,0O0. Several of the higher customs officials have been av-raaf pd
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
carnegie's Gift to New York.

New York. July 16.-Mayor Van. Wyck received from Andrew Carnegie the agreement recently drawn by the Board of Estimates covering MT. Carnegies gut of S5hO0 GOO to the city for public libra ries. IThe agreement now bears Mrs. CarneRie's signature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
Old Edition of Shakespeare Sold.

London. July 1s.-A copy of the first folio edition of Shakespeare. printed in 1923 was sold at auction this afternoon for ,I2O which is the record price for copies of this edition. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
Farmsrs Slain by Lightning.

Columbia, S. C.. July 16.-Henry Da- venport and EXell Harvey. two we'll known farmers living near William ston, S. C.. were killed by lightning this evening. Both leave large faml-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
Assessment of Railroad Raised.

Cleveland. July 1s.-The City Board of Equalization, majority of the members of which were appointed by Mayor John son. today increased the taxable value of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17

the Cleveland City Railroad, better known as the Little Consolidated system, from S595 600 returned by company to 5000. 900. The action of the board. 1t Is said, will result in the beginning of an interesting legal battle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
Registration still Heavy.

Fl Reno. July 16.--Registrations for homesteads in the Kiowa and Conan che country continue here and at Law ton without a hitch. Today's resistra- tion was not quite up to the lo.s1e of Monday, but still was heavy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-17
THOUSANDS ARE REGISTERING
Commissioner Richards May Have te
 Increase His Force.

Washington, July 16.--The telegraphic report from Assistant Commissioner Richards of the General Land Office on the progress of the Oklahoma regis tration. dated last night. says:
 Registered at Fl Reno today. 1o.s76. If the rush continues 1t will compel us 10 put on more men. Everything working smoothly here. The com manding officer. Major Scott, and all the officers. are cooperating most heartily with our men and are con- tributing very materially to the perfect order which prevails here.
 "Lawton registered 3,370 Monday. To- tai there and here to last night. 42,- IS4."
 Secretary Hitchcock today sent to Assistant Commissioner Richards a telegram of thanks for the prompt and efficient work of himself and stan since the registration began.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-22

yet offered any evidence of any kind
to the investigating committee.
r. ]. Johnson, who was accused by
Charles Drake with saying that Presi-
dent Mckinley ought TO have been
shot long ago, denies the charge and
supports his statement by the affidavit
Of four fellow miners who were pres
ent at the time of the alleged CONVEX
sation between Drake and Johnson.
Council did not meet Thursday night,
as but two members appeared in the
Council chamber, and all business goes
over until the Sd of October Mr..
Booher, who was present, stated that
he had intended asking for wooden
curb on the west side of Tomlinson
avenue, between Ninth and Tenth
streets, and told the street commits
sioner that he would assume the re-
sponsibility of payment If he would
place the desired curbing.
Steps are being taken toward form
ing bar association here. At meet
ing Of the mem bers of the bar held this
week a temporary organization was
made by electing ]. C. Simpson presi-
dent and w. A. Mculumphrey secre-
tary. The following committee on by
laws was appointed: J. B. Mcclure, j.
E. 4ooton, Charles A. Showacre. Char
les McCamic and Charles c. Newman.
A meeting to effect permanent organ
ization will be held in a short time.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-22

10 the Editor of the Register.
Sir:-Well, young man, you say that
the sway-back girl only excites the
contempt and disgust of sensible men.
Well, thought it always took man
with brains to be sensible, and that Is
what the majority of the men haven't
got, for If a young lady did turn
sensible young man down, he would
not show his ignorance by passing re-
marks about her laeing her form, or
showing her hosiery either, and in re-
gard to their laeing, | will inform you
that they are not laced, though, true,
they are very thin, the greater part Of
them, from working in factories Of all
kinds to keep their brothers, who re-
fused to work. All they can do is
stand on the curb along Market street
and pass vulgar remarks about every
young lady they see. But now as the
big strike is settled, 1t will be impossi-
pie for you to go home and sing that
old, old song to your ma: looking for
work and wishing not to find any but
just shake off that tired feeling now
and seek work, then perhaps you would
be able to win one of those sway-back
women. A LADY.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-22
The People Congratulated.

TO the Editor of the Register
SIR:-This isn't kick" On the
contrary, quite the reverse. I wish to
congratulate the people of Wheeling
and the paraders, last Thursday after
noon, upon the fine public order OBJ
served during the passing of the
marching column, and particularly to
call attention 10 the fact that. for the
first time in Wheeling. pedestrians
sight-seers and vehicles were kept off
the streets over which the procession
moved. 1t was an enjoyable innova-
ton. and | hope the precedent set will
be maintained for all time to come.
There is ample room on the sidewalks
for the average crowd of sight seers on
occasions of pubic demonstrations.
and no occasion for crowding into the
streets. Let every one remember this
in future, and leave the streets clear
for marching columns The effect is
much better, and the people can see
just as well. SPECTATOR.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-22
The National Guard.

To the Editor Of the Register.
SIR:-I have read in the daily pa
pers Of some of the pranks of the mem
bers of the National Guard of the State
since they have been encamped in the
vicinity of this city, have heard of
some things not published, have in
spected the men in camp, noted their
conduct while on guard, and witnessed
their parade last Thursday afternoon.
Without prejudice, and with only the
kindest feelings for the State soldiers,
cannot help saying that there is a
palpable lack of discipline and entirely
too much horse play The average
guardsman appears to regard the State
encampment as a sort of picnic or out
ing, rather than as a school for serious
work in learning the duties of soldiers.
The trouble, to go to its fountain head
is undoubtedly with the commissioned
officers first, and secondly, with the
non-coms. / do not believe that Off
GERS should be martinets, but | do be-
lieve that discipline should be enforced
at all hazards, even to the dishonora-
be discharge of one-half the force.
There is no excuse, for instance, for a
sentry on post carrying his rife under
his arm like an umbrella. or. for anoth-
er appearing without his blouse. The
parade Thursday can best be described
by the word "slouchy" The sets OF
fours were ragged in alignment, the
distances improper, and the general eff
feet not in keeping with the occasion.
| understand, too, that many privates
were absent without leave, including
some of our local company Personal
ly, saw a dozen soldiers on the streets
while the parade was moving. They
should have been in line or under
guard in the camp. A National Guard
is good thing. but as it exists in
West Virginia it is susceptible of i'm
proyement. There is a screw loose,
someysf.sre. and General Smith should
lose no time in finding it and tighten
ing it up. OLD SOLDIER.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-22
Wheeling, September 20. 1901.


To the Editor of the Register.
SlR:-It is a great and grave mis-
take to hold an encampment of the Ma
tional Guard close to a city or town
In fact, it should be far removed from
any town, but near the line of rail
road, for the transportation of sup
plies, etc. Here in Wheeling there
have been too many officers loafing
around the city or walking the streets,
when they should have been in camp.
setting a good example to the men.
The private soldier cannot be expected
to refrain from running the guard line
and going away for time" when he
knows his captain and lieutenants are
enjoying themselves. The officers
place is with his command; not away
from camp in search of pleasure or So
cial enjoynents. One of the things
wrong with the National Guard OF
West Virginia is contained in tvs
kindly and brief
CRITICISM
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-22
A SINGULAR COINCIDENCE.
In the Suicide of james Ferguson. in
1851. and samuel HuRncr, Last
Thursday Evening.

1851. and samuel HuHncr, Last
Thursday Evening.
The suicide of Samuel Huffner, at
the City Hall, Thursday evening, the
day of the burial of President McKin-
ley at Canton. has recalled another sui
eide in this city. almost exactly twenty
years ago. and the two make stran Sc
coincidence.
At noon on Monday, September &c,
1881. the day of the burial of President
Garfield. like Mckinley. the victim OF
ar assassin at the southwest corner
of Market and Fourteenth streets,
James Ferguson, aged 30. member OF
the Golf Guards in which organization
he was a sergeant, blew his brains out
with a revolver, dying instantly. The
cause was grief over the death of his
brother, who expired in the previous
March. Each of these men fixed upon
the day of the burial of President
stricken down by an assassin's bullet
to end their own lives.
But the coincidence does not stop
there. James Ferguson was mailer,
and as such had a wide acquaintance
ship among mill men, while Hummer
had also worked in a mill, and was
equally well known.
There is yet another point. Fergu-
son was buried from the residence OF
John Cummins, the B. & o. engineer,
on South Main street, and Huffner was
a relative of Mr.. Cummins, but resided
as has been stated, on Twenty-third
street.
The tragic death of Huffner has re-
called the former suicide, and the va
rious similar facts and episodes have
been much commented upon the past
two DAVIS
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-22
NO MISTAKE MADE.
Nothing Could Have Saved the Presi
dent, Medical Journal Says

dent, says.
PHILADELPHIA, September I'll
The Philadelphia Medical Journal to
day says:
Now that the track of the wound has
been laid bare, an exclamation Of sur.
prise has swept over the land. Can
creme the result of intense devitaliza-
ton of tissues or possibly of the irri-
tating action Of some unrecognized
germ or virus had destroyed the pa
tient. The unexpected had happened.
The proper course had been pursued
the dreaded complications that were
common had been averted, and The
medical and surgical men who had la
bored so Loyalty and conscientiously IN
behalf Of their patient. had the salts
faction of knowing that no mistake hal
been made. The unusual sequel
against which no precautions could
have been taken. had only revealed it.
self in it's latent stage by rapidity OF
the pulse, symptom which might have
been purely functional and one com
mon to many conditions. We. as med
zeal men, may point with satisfaction
to the surgical records Of the two great
national patients. President Garfield
and President Mckinley, as an exem-
plification of the vast strides that have
been made in the technique of surgery
during the last two decades.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-22
GREATLY IMPRESSED,
Was Secretary Root by the Universal
sorrow and the Unprecedented

W as 7ttHtthby itoot ny iHt HhNtFsal
sorrow and the Unprecedented
Tribute.
NEW YORK, September 21.-Because
of the serious illness of his eldest son,
Elihu Root, Secretary of War. hasten
ed back to his home in this city Mr.
Roots son has been i'll two weeks from
typhoid fever, and the father will not
return to Washington until the patient
has passed the critical period, which
will not be reached until next week.
Mr. Root said last night that he was
greatly impressed with the stirring tri-
butte which had been paid to the dead
President in all parts of the country.
The citizens of the United States had
a deep and personal love for the Presi-
dent he added. There was evidence
of this all along the route of the fun
eral train. Every where, men stood
with barred heads, or singing the Presi-
dents favorite hymn, as the car passed.
Mrs Mckinley has borne up bravely
under the great strain. Now that the
excitement of the funeral is over she
may give way; but she mas shown
such fortitude that it would not be
strange if she proved to be able to bear
her burden"
Mr.. Root declined to discuss poll
tics or the reported cabinet changes