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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
THREE DARING RoBBERIEs
Perpetratea by a Negro at w est Alex
ander.

TcrpetruteG ny q Negro At est Alex
Rnder.
Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON, Pa, February 81
News was received here tonight that
three daring burglaries were commit
ted at West Alexander, this county, a
few nights ago, by q negro robber.
The houses Of William Gibson and j.
". Chambers and the Central hotel,
G. E. CLANCY, proprietor, were entered
and jewelry and other valuables
worth several hundred dollars were
taken. The man was frightened away
from the hotel, but not before CLANCY
perceived that he was a negro. The
man is supposed to come from Wheel
ing and a number of officers are on
the lookout for him. The negr is
supposed to have been connected with
a number of burglaries committed in
that section over a year ago, when
George MoCammon was killed while
attempting to arrest a man whom
they thought was guilty of house
breaking.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
~AGUINALDO'S UNCLE

Made Governor of n Province by the
Americans.
GUIGUINTO, Province of Bulacan,
Philippine Islands, February 81
1926 p. m.-Jose Serapio an uncle
of Aguinaldo and formerly an in
surgent colonel, has been appointed
governor of Bulacan province.
There were several candidates, in
Guiding two army officers, but the
United States commission was unani-
mously in favor of Serapio, who sur
rendered during Gen. Lawton's pro-
gress northward and who has since
been such a consistent friend of the
United States that Aguinaldo pub
lished an order degrading his uncle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
SAMPSON PRONOUNCEs HIS OWN
DOOM.

The country will heartily applaud the
scathing remarks of Senator Allen.
who handled Admiral Sampson with
out gloves for protesting to Secretary
Long that enlisted men in the navy
were not refined enough to meas
ure up to the social requirements of a
naval officer.
AT last Messrs. Long and McKinley's
special naval pet has come out fairly
and squarely in his true colors as q
contemplate snob. He gave an ink
ling of the stuff he was made Of in
that famous Fourth of July dispatch to
Washington in which he endeavored to
hog all the glory for the great naval
victory which Schley won over Cervera
and In which Sampson had no part
In his statement to Secretary Lcns
anent the application Aer Z promotion
- Chied oanAw Morgan, Admtal
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
THE SEVERED HEADS SEWED
UPON THE TRUNKS AGAIN,
The Bodies Placed in Splendid Ccf-
tins and Returned to RnInfiven

Fms and Returned to Relatives.
BERLIN, February 27.-Germany
will endorse the proposition of the
United States, Great Britain and
France for the punishment of the
guilty provincial authorities and will
support the same In the conferences
of the ministers OF the powers in Pc
kin. This statement is made on the
best authority. 1t is regarded here also
as practically certain that the proposi-
ton will be adopted unanimously. Ger
a officials emphasize the fact that
the proposition is non-German, but
that Germany is friendly to it.
The report OF the suicide of Ying
Lien and Chao Shu Chaio is officially
confirmed, but the report that Count
Won Waldersee has ordered a discon-
%tinuance OF punitive expeditions is not
confirmed, although it is regarded as
very probable.
The Lokal Anzeiger's special CORES
pendent with Count Won Waldersee,
gives the following particulars regard
ing the execution of Chih Stu and Hsu
Cheng Yu:
Major Launenstein represented
Count Won Waldersee, and the Chi
nese government sent the minister OF
justice to witness the execution. After
it was over, the executioners served the
heads upon the trunks, and, having
placed the bodies in splendid collins.
turned them over to the relatives Of the
beheaded officials
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
UNDER A A

NEW YORK. February IA building
in the course Of construction at No s2a
West Nineteenth street. collapsed early
to-day. Four men were buried under the
ruins and instantly killed The work OF
construction had progressed as far as
the fourth floor. The collapse. IL is be-
lieved. was due to weak foundations. Over
a hundred men were put TO work digging
for the bodies OF the men buried unde
the huge mass of brick. timber and iron.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
THE DEADLocIl IN COUNCIL. ENDED.

THE IN CooNSA"
Thanks to the backbone OF the
Democrats in Council, assisted by the
three independent Republican mem
hers. who manfully stood for the peo-
nile in determining to GUST the ring,
and by a Chief of Police resolved TO
do his duty without fear or favor, the
disgraceful deadlock which the loom
ed ringsters and their partisanS IN
Council so Ions maintained in dem
ance OF the public will and in disre-
gard of public interests, has finally
been broken, the ring turned Out OF
power and a non-partisan, or bi-par-
tisan, administration of the city OH
ces elected in it's place
The people thoroughly understand
what reasons were behind he evolu-
tionary action of the ring partisans
in maintaining the deadlock and pre-
venting the regular election of city
officers. Their motives were no less
scandalous than their actions were
reprehensible in the highest degree.
Yet these same unworthy public
servants. who refused to perform
their public duties now have the sub
lime effrontery to loudly attack the
Chief of Police because in pursuance
of his sworn duty in executing the
law he used force in compelling their
attendance, in Council.
To get the full flavor of the impu-
dence involved in this injured attitude
of the ring partisans it is only neces-
sary to recall their own recent ac-
lions when they desired a quorum
in order to maintain the ring in
power in opposition to the will of the
people. Then, they wanted to arrest
Democrats who had not yet been
sworn in as Councilmen and therefore
were not amenable to arrest for nom
attendance. When it was pointed out
that this would be clearly exceeding
their powers they wanted to arrest
them anyway. Which shows how
much these arrogant revolutionists
really care for the law, or legal meth
DDS, or the rights of citizens.
Suffice it to say that Chief Ritz took
no step not fully warranted by law.
Moreover in carrying out the orders of
Council he was careful to first get
legal advice on his method of action
and then proceed accordingly without
fear or favor. Indeed, Chief Ritz is
to be commended for his firmness and
decision. An official with less back
bone might have been bulldozed out
of performing his duty by the bold
bluff of the ring partisans, but Chief
Ritz showed the stuff that is in him
and that he was not to be bulldozed
or bluffed, and it did not take Ions
to convince the arrogant ringsters
that they were dealing with an officer
who was not afraid to use all the
force necessary to accomplish his
duty.
The people are to be congratulated
on the possession of such an officer
and upon the firm stand maintained
by the Democratic and independent
Republican members of Council in
forcing the issue and ousting the
ring and, lastly, in breaking the dead
lock that has prevented he transac-
ton OF public business since the jan
uary election.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
FLOUR MILL BURNED.
Disastrous Morning Blaze at Hinton
Loss VIII Reach $4,000.

special TO the Register.
HINTON. w. Va. February 27.-At FIVE
o'clock this morning the large Touring
and meal mills of the Hinton Milling Co,
of this city, were completely destroyed by
fire. A small residence near the mill was
burned TO the ground. The mill had been
in the hands OF the present owners but A
short time. They had placed the latest
the best Touring mills in this entire sec
ton. There was also in the mill al the
time of the fire 1.50 bushels OF grain and
a large amount of -four. The loss Is con-
seryatively estimated at 1880, on which
there was So 100 insurance. A high wind
was blowing at the time Of the fire and
portions of the roof Of the burning build
ing were carried two hundred yards. set
ting fire to several residences, buf fortu-
nately no serious damage was lone to
them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
AGAINST KIDNAPPING.

HARRISBURG, Pa, February 81
Among the bills introduced IN tho
Senate to-day was one prepared By
Judge Thayer, Of Philadelphia. MAX
ing the crime for kidnapping and ao-
duction, for the purpose OF extorting
money, a felony, and fixing the PEN
atty like that OF murder in the first
degree. The passage Of the bill viii
be expedited.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
SPREAD DUE TO RATS.

CAPE TOWN. February z.-Sever
fresh cases of bubonic plague were re
ported yesterday. Two OF the victims ar
Europeans. . mar ard q woman Tn.
deaA body Of . Kanir was found In :
house near the cathedral yesterday. In q
majority Of the cases the spread of 4.
atmaae y tyaeeabis - rata
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28

WAS ONCE a TEXAN.

LONDON, February 1.-THE Hon.
Claud Arson, a brother OF the Earl
OF Lichfeld, was married TO Lady
Clodagh de La Poer Beres.ord. a SIS
ter Of the Marquis Of Waterford. m
London to-day. The Marquis OF
Waterford gave the bride away. The
bridegroom passed some years On a
ranch In Texas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
FOR A NEW CABINET.

MADRID. February 27.-The queen re
gent to-day consulted with the presidents
Of the Senate and Chamber and both of
these officials advised her majesty to en-
trust Senior Silvela with the work of form
ing a cabinet. Seniors Silvela and Sagas-
ia afterward were consulted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
EIGHT BODIES RECOVERED.

K-EMMERER, Wyo., February 81
Eight bodies were recovered to-day
from the Diamondville mine where
thirty-two men persisted in Mondays
fire. Fire damp finally drove out the
searchers. and it Is probable no more
bodies win be received for several
dave
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
JANUARY COLLECTIONS.

WASHINGTON, February q. - The
monthly statement of the collections of
internal revenue issued to-day shows that
during January, 1901, the total collections
from all sources were s23, 947, IT'S, an in
crease as compared with January, 1900, of
SOS, S92.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
THE ARROGANCE OF AN ORGAN.


THE ARROGANCE OF AN ORGAN.
1t is difficult to determine which pre-
dominates. gall or asininity, in the In
telligencer's recital of events in Coun-
Gil and its comments thereon. 1t is
amusing to read it's remarks about a
Democratic ring" as it is pleased to
call the new bipartisan administTa-
ton elected by Council in spite of the
lawless opposition of the ring crowd.
How the organ figures a Democratic
ring" out of the situation is not ap-
parent, since in the selections made
and put through with the aid of the
independent Republicans, a majority
of Republicans are included.
The organ, however, always did
have a profound contempt for the rules
of logic.
But what superfine, what sublime
gall, its attitude now evinces! Ever
since 1894 there had been gradually
building up in this city an ~oligarchy
of ofice-holding Republicans, which
was one of the closest political rings
on record, which came to look upon
the city Offices as their special per-
quisites inherited by divine right and
that this community was in existence
for the special purpose of promoting
their own personal and political ambi-
lions. They looked upon the public
welfare as altogether a secondary con-
sideration. The people put up with
this for years and until patience had
long since ceased to be a virtue. Dur
ing this time the Intelligencer has been
the steady apologist for the rings mis-
doings, and the consistent supporter
of its high-handed proceedings. 1t rode
over the Democratic minority rough
Shod and stole the seats of Democrats
in Council with piratical nonchaIance
whenever it saw a point to be gained,
the faithful Intelligencer never failing
to applaud.
1t is the first time in the history
OF city politics, We believe, that the
situation had become so altogether rot
ten that members of the dominant DO
litical party were forced to join with
the minority to bring about a change.
1t is a situation brought about by the
very condition of things which the In
telligencer has consistently upheld and
steadily ~apologized for. And now. that
the people, and even members of its
W party, unable to stand the stu
alton longer. have revolted, the Intelli-
gencer is up in arms in behalf of the
discredited and discarded ring, and
even has the ~effrontery to speak of
this reform demanded by the people
and accomplished by the combined aid
of Democrats and disguised Republi-
cans, as the formation of a Democratic
ring
The organ ignores the fact that the
Democrats We're powerless without the
assistance of Republican members who
combined with them to Dust the ring.
And 1t ignores the fact that in filing
the offices a majority Of them were
given to Republicans. Does that look
Like the formation of a Democratic
ring or like anything but what it is
a fair and honest division of the city
offices which will effectually prevent
the formation of any ring and insure
the faithful and non-partisan conduct
OF the departments of the city gov
eminent in the interest OF the public.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
SHOULD BE A WARNING.

The resolution Of impeachment
adopted by the Second Branch of Coun-
Gil at Tuesday nights session, remov-
ing President Hill from his office,
should serve as a warning to presiding
officers of deliberative bodies for all
time to come. Mr.. Hill was chosen upon
the presumption that he would exercise
the duties devolving upon him fairly
and impartially. AS a matter of fact,
however, Mr.. Hill was cruel, unreas-
enable and partisan in his rulings, to
a degree which has no parallel; for in
stance, in declaring the Branch ad-
journed when it had not so determined.
His ousting was a natural and inev-
liable result, and the action taken in
his case will be universally commended
by all fair-minded men. Mr.. Hill was,
apparently, unable to rise above par
tisan considerations and the extreme
necessities of the faction which, in the
EFFORT to prolong ring rule, went down
to ruin.
In the quietude of his chamber Mr..
Hill might be excused if he thus solil-
oquized:
IF so soon l am done for,
What was ] begun lor?"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
REGISTER AGENCIES.

WHERE THE REGISTER CAN BE
PURCHASED OUT OF TOWN.
CHARLESTON, w. Va. Richardson's
Book Store, Capitol Street, opposite
pogtoffice. Hotel Ruffner News Stand.
WASHINGTON, D. c. Queen News
Stand. National Hotel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28

The Registers exclusive publication.
yesterday morning, of the official facts
In connection with the big steel COM
bine attracted wide attention from
business men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
SENATOR EVARTS BETTER.

NEW YORK. February N~.-Ex-Senator
VIM. NJ. Evarts passed a comfortable
night last night and slept during the whole
night and morning. 1t is said at his home
early to-day that he was better than yes
terday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28

The Register this morning pub
fishes a complete list of the various
acts passed by the late session of the
Legislature, with the object briefly
stated and the action of the Execu-
tive. The compendium will be useful
for future reference.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
NOTHING TO GO IN THE RECORD
AGAINST HANNA.

"A brand new rule was established
BY Speaker Henderson when he held
up = speech of Representative Lentz,
a ohis. and refused to allow It to 20
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
ANOTHER DENIAL.

ST. LOUIS. February T-Joseph RAM
seq. Jr. vice president and genera man
ager Of the Wabash railway. to-day de-
MED the report that he had confirmed .
statement that this wzbaah " ~ eatsf
.Pfttsbuxg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28

The people evidently made a mis-
take in electing to Council men who
hold their own private business takes
precedence of that of the public.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28

It seems they have contracted h
brutal negro lynching habit IN the
good Republican State OF INDIANA.
This will be painful news to some
northern editors.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
MUSICAL.

The following programme will be rem
dered by the Opera House orchestra, at
Arion Hall, next Sunday evening, COM
at S:15 O'Clock:
PART L.
/. March-"American Republic. .Thiebe
,. Observation-Disclosures" ......Suppe
3. (a) Trombone Solo-"Am Meer"....
Mr.. j. Yahn.
(b) Mexican Dance-'La Rosa de
PART II.
4. Gems from Herbert's THE Singing
Girl ................arr by o. Langey
S. Flute Solo-"My Lodging is on the
Cold Greund'' Cox
Mr.. ]. Hunnl.
6. Waltz-"Spring and Love"......v. Blon
PART III.
Z. Selection from THE Royal Rogue"
8. (a) Idyl-'In Beauty's Bower. .Bendix
(b) 1ntermezZo-"Salome'...... Lorraine
9. Selection-"Fiddle De Dee. .~Stromberg
Next concert, Sunday, March 81.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28

Now let US have a session OF Coun-
ell for the transaction Of public busi-
ness.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28

The life OF Congress is rapidly
ebbing away.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28

The ring died hare, but = DID.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
p-rLrvERED By CARRIERS.

Stamps of the denomination of two cents
and less accepted for amounts less than
one dollar.
Correspondence containing important
news solicited from every part OF the sur
rounding country.
Rejected communications will not be re-
turned unless accompanied by sufficient
postage.
Tributes of Respect and Obituary No
tfces, five cents per line.
IL REGISTER. embracing its several
editions, is entered at tSe Postoffice at
Wheeling, w. Va, as secend-class matter.
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4 E D D

Hoy, eddie, diddle. the cat and the nddla.
The COW jumped over the moon
tn little dog loughed to see szch sport
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28

If so soon l am done for,
What was ] begun lor?"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-10
LETTER CAUSES ARRESTS.
Foar Men Charged with Robbery ssd
burning the nuiidlng.

New York. Oct. "a letter purport-
Ing TO be signed by Chauncey NJ. De-
pew. John ID. Rockefeller and Mark
Hanna was turned over to the police
az Newark. n. j.. by a storekeeper Of
that place. and as a result four men
are under arrested charged with bur-
glary and arson. The letter was ad-
dressed 20 John Tortelli and contain
ed the statement that the slgners had
set lre 10 the storekeeper's place OF
business and referred to articles stolen
from the building. Oscar Steiglich,
Marcus Dusslot, Chas. Hoyt. stepfath-
er OF Dussler. and Ralmon Catenavali
OF Newark. were arrested and are
charged with the onense OF burning
the building. robbing II and then send
ing the letter. Il Is said the men have
confessed
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-10

Victoria. b. c., Oct. 9.-James VIII
son. superintendent Of the Canadian
Pacific company telegraphs that Mr..
Lockwood. who has charge Of the work
OF preparing the landing OF the Pa
cihc cable. and two engineers. have
started for Barfeld Greek. on the west
coast OF Vancouver island. 10i miles
from Victoria. 20 make arangementS
for the site for the landing place OF
the Pacific cable. Wharves VIII be
built and houses constructed u accom-
modate the stan. which wil! consist OF
about 40 men. The cable repairs ship
will not have its headquarters on this
coast as previously announced, but at
Fiji
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-10
Gsnsral smIlh s.Il. fer s.m.r.

Manila. Oct 9-Genera1 Smith has
sailed from here for the relief OF the l..
land Of Samar. He viii take command
Of samar and Leyte 30 as 70 enable Gen.
Hughes 10 devote himself to the Island
OF Cebu where trouble is possible unless
strong measures are adopted. General
Smith is accompanied by battalion Of
the Seventh infantry. who are anxious
10 avenge the disaster 20 company q OF
the Ninth II fantry. Further accounts
from samar received here show that
horrible indignities were perpetrated on
the dead bodies.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-10
BRISTOL ON STAND.
'ms.
lie Was Wg.sgL ,,,p1ooi the TeYas
in ilSa rSattle
OTHERS AXE CALLED.
Lieutenant Bristol Declined 10 Change
Ills Statement a. 10 the Distance
Of the BlockadIng Squadron
at Cienfaegos.

Washington. Oct. -Notwithstand.
ing today marks an important turning
point In the career Of Rear Admiral
schley being nothing less than the date
of his transfer from tho active 70 the
retired list of the navy. he was In his
accustomed seat within tho railing Of
the Schlsy court Of inquiry and gave
his usual attention 70 tho proceedings
Of the court. Ths retirement Of Ad.
miral sohley Is IN accordance with law.
he having reached the age Of 02 years.
II was generally remarked he did not
look his age.
Formal proceedings Of the day began
with the reiutroduction Of Lieutenant
l. Bristol. formerly watch officer ON the
Texas, as witness. lie was under
crossexaminaiion when court adjourned
Tuesday night and Mr. Rayner contin.
ued his questions WHOM he resumed the
stand.
The other witnesses on the list for
the day included Lieutenant Comman.
der Templin VI. Potts. who was nayign.
tor on tho Massachusetts during tho
war with Spain; Lieutenant A. w.
Grant, who was also on the Massachu-
setts; Rear Admiral Taylor, who as
captain commanded the battleship In.
diana; Commander William II. Schuetze.
who was navigator on the Iowa. and
Lieutenant Jones H. Holland, who a.
officer on the Scorpion. made the log
record Of the communication Of Com
mander Sutherland 10 Commodore
Schley concerning the condition or San.
tiago.
Mr.. Rayner questioned Lieutenant
Bristol as the reliability Of thu stadi-
meter In measuring the distances at sea
and the witness admitted il was not
very reliable for distance above 1000
yards
The witness declined 10 change his
statement made Tuesday that Schley's
blockade OF Cienfueges was 10 10 miles
out.
Mr.. Rayner also interrogated Lieut.. |
Bristol concerning his estimate made
soon after the arrival Of the feet on |
Santiago. that the Spanish shore bat.
teries amounted to but little. He said
the elevation Of these batteries was from
i5O TO 200 feet Mr.. Rayner produced
q chart 10 show MORO battery was 22o
feet above the water line and Zocopa
battery was 230 feet
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-10
AmsrIe.n Mlnsr. HAIRED.

Seattle. Wash. Oct9.-D Evanoff.
representative Of the Russian govern
menf, ~ho has returned from n trip Of
inspection 10 Nome, states tina. the
american miners will DO strictly proh.b.
ited from oi her mining on their own
account or we.king for wages in Siberia.
He also states that next spring the treas
ufy department Of the Russian govern.
ment will patrol the Siberian coast with
revenue steamers whose duty IL will be
TO zee that no trading is done with the
natives except by persons acting under
permits from the Russian government.