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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-12
FROM OCEAN TO OCEAN.
The Fame of the Convention Hall
Guessing Contest Spreads Over
the Land.

The Fame of the Convention Hall
Guessing Contest Spreads Over
the Land.
The fame of the convention hall
guessing contest. with its thousands of
dollars worth of prizes to be given to
the purchasers of twenty-five cent tick
cts for the convention nall promenade
band concerts. has extended from ocean
to ocean. Orders for tickets have been
received by mail from San Francisco,
Cal, and Boston, Mass. e. NJ. Clenden-
ing, secretary of the Commercial Club,
has received a money order for $50
from George Wise, of Wheeling, w. Va,
requesting him to buy and forward 100
convention hall guessing tickets, says
the Kansas City Star. Mr.. Wise is at
the head of a pool which expects to
guess near enough to Ohio's vote next
fall to win the $1,000 capital prize, and
several of the other prizes, to be given
away by the convention hall directors.
The Wise pool has 12O guesses coming,
but it may be wiser after the votes in
Ohio are counted next fall.
A Kansas City man sends in a num-
Der as his estimate of Ohio's vote
which, he says, was tipped off" to him
ny Il CTOSo-tytu ueSlO, WIZ SAW luc
number on a tombstone while riding a
white mule through a cemetery on a
dark night. This man also expects to
win the $4,000 capital prize.
The convention hall prizes, valued at
more than S15, 900 in cash and mer-
chandise, will go to those persons who
guess the nearest to the total vote Of
Ohio at the election to be held there
for Governor next fall. One guess goes
with every twenty-five cent lcket. and
those who make guesses will be given
receipts by the convention hall direc-
tors. showing their estimates of Ohio's
vote. A cash prize of $500 is to be
given for the best guess made before
August 1st. The headquarters for the
sale of tickets is at the Burlington road
Offices, Ninth and Main streets. Mail
orders for tickets and guessing cou
pons which have been filled out should
be addressed to THE Convention Hall,
Kansas City, Mo-"
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THE BLUNDER STANDS.

The Russian government has had the
liberality to offer Secretaries Hay and
Gage an easy way out of the hole they
have got the European commerce OF the
country into, by the asinine Russian
sugar bounty decision. But the ad-
m4nistration has apparently learned
nothing, or, more likely, the power of
me Sugar trust is too great to permit
the acceptance of Russia's offer to va
cate additional duties on American
manufactures if the United States will
vacate the unjust sugar d~ifferential.
On the plea that the matter is in the
courts, Mr.. Hay refuses this offer of
the Russian minister to call the trade
wal off.
fen millions Of dollars worth of
American trade is to be sacrificed SIM
ply to keep out a few hundred thous-
and dollars worth of Russian sugar
that might have been sold to the Amer
lean people a trife below the prices ar
bitrarily fixed by the Sugar trust I'M
der its tariff monopoly.
Such is McKinleyism. Such Is protec-
ton for trusts only.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-12
WELTSBURG

WEBLSBURG, W. Va, July 11.-Miss
Amelia Bresock is the guest of her
aunt, Mrs. Fred Neininger, of Bridge
port.
Mrs. Thomas Nahan, of Crows Creek
district, is the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. q. Z. Watson.
Mrs. Thomas Amig and children are
the guests of relatives at Wheeling dur
mig the Carnival.
Miss Margaret Blythe, Of East Liv-
erpool, is the guest Of Mrs. ". &. Boyd.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Barth and two
children were Wheeling visitors We'd
nesday
Miss Mary Flowers, OF New Cumber-
land, has returned from a visit with
friends here.
John Basford. OF Creentown. Ind, is
visiting with relatives here.
Col. and Mrs. w. w. Beal are at Buff
falo, taking in the Pan-Ameriean expo
sition.
Miss Bird Wright is the guest of her
grandparents at Eldersyille, Pa.
Misses Margaret Buoy and ina Bow
nan are the guests of their cousin,
Miss Belle Green, of Martins Ferry.
l.. w. Clemens is at Wheeling attend
ing the State Funeral Directors Asso-
citation convention.
Prof. Alex. Logic. =. A. Van Vooris
and Bernard Dorman were at Wheeling
yesterday seeing the Carnival.
Jay Mitchell, of Martins Ferry, has
returned home from a visit with Mr..
and Mrs. G. w. McCluskey.
Scott Plantz. of Cao-z, is the guest OF
relatives and friends here.
Mrs. Mary McCreary is at Toronto.
called there by the serious illnness of
her father, Rev. Hastings.
Miss Mayme Burns is the guest of the
Misses Garvin at Wheeling.
The livery sale and feed stable, one
of the best in the city, belonging 10
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-12
A POOR CORN CROP.

Reports from the west indicate that
the ORR crop there will be much below
the normal yield, il it is not a failure.
The oats crop is also reported as being
practically a failure where lack Of rain
has damaged corn. Kansas. Oklahoma
and Missouri are probably affected
most. Nebraska. iowa and Illinois are
expecting large yields Of the later GER
eals.
Not tong ego . failure Of the corn
crop meant ruin for such . State as
Kansas. But the western farmer has
learned > thing or tive n ths bitter
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-12

school of experience and no western
State now stakes its prosperity on n
crop. The agricultural industry is more
diversified. Kansas, for example, which
used to raise practically nothing but
corn is now one OF the principal wheat
producers. The yield Of wheat last year
was about 70, 900, 900 bushels. The year
before it was nearly 10000, 900 bushels.
Much flaxseed is raised. Alfalfa has
grown to be one OF the staple products.
Broom corn, sorghum and milles are
raised in large quantities. Some OF the
largest and best apple orchards in the
world are located in the northeastern
part of the State. Potatoes, enough TO
feed a good-sized nation, are raised
along the Kansas river. Small fruits
are on every farm.
This diversifhcation OF her crops has
made Kansas almost Independent OF the
corn crop. According to a western edi-
tor, even II estimates place the loss oh
corn and other late crops at 500 ,O0o,-
900 In Kansas alone, the State will not
go into bankruptcy. For the last few
years crops have been uniformly boun-
tiful. The corn crop last year was
about 200, 900, 900 bushels. The year be-
fore the yield was 259, 900, 900 bushels,
valued at about $4,000 900.
This year the wheat crop is mate
at 10, coo. 900 bushels, about an average
yield. All the early fruits are OF aver
age productiveness. The State Is IN
good financial position to withstand the
effects of a poor corn year. Abunfalt
farm crops have paid the mortgages ana
nearly every farmer has a surplus IN
the bank.
What is true OF Kansas is true also
of Oklahoma and Missouri, and Is true
throughout the west. A failure OF the
corn crop will oe a heavy loss, but VIII
not mean the universal disaster II
would have meant fifteen years ago.
the western farmer has learned not
to put all of his eggs in one basket.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-12

and capable Of 'intelligently presenting
1t to others.
II is the mistake Of a great many
investors TO leave their money in the
south, and returning to their northern
homes, TO await the reports OF agents.
Gen. Warner has set a good example
by following his investment, and now
with wife and family, he has located
himself in one Of our militia districts,
and roposes to watch the growth OF
his own capital.
This is why va congratulate him
in a double sense-that he has Invested
in Georgia property. and that he has
become a citizen SO as TO give Georgia
the benefit of his wise counsel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-12
General A. j.. Warner.

Atlanta Constitution.
The Constitution congratulates Gen.
eral A. ]. Warner, late of Ohio, upon
his wisdom in becoming a citizen of the
State of Georgia.
Gen. Warner has established himelf
in Dahlonega, and declares his faith
in the future of hat section of Geor-
gia. He has already secured the in
vestment Of much capital, and is
engaged in the promotion of an cleo
trio road from Gainesville to the thrifty
little mountain city. He has other pro-
jects OF like character, and to a man OF
his energy and capabilities there Is
great opportunity In the undeveloped
OF northeast Georgia. Gen.
Warner is a man Of strong business in
stincts. He has about him none OF
the characteristics OF the promoter,
but is a genuine common sense business
man. knowing . fact.when he sees It
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-12

In selling out the Ohio River railroad
to the Pennsylvania. & o. syndicate,
Senator Camden and associates have
yielded to the inevitable. They have
built up a railroad property of which
they have a right to be proud. but in
the nature OF things 1t was subsidiary
TO and dependent upon the great
trunk lines, and its ultimate ownership
and management by them was newt
able. 1t is all in the line of business
economy-for the railroads. 1t is a Sc
ripus question if the shipper, thus de-
prived of the benefits OF competition,
will be better or worse off.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-12

Now let's make II a hot finish.
The second hot wave arrived yester-
day.
The Sultan has finally coughed up
that $95, 900.
Lets have the flower parade repeated
this evening, If possible.
Last nights pageant was a revela-
ton to citizens and visitors alike.
The Register is under obligations to
a number of bands for delightful sere-
nades,
There'll be some doin's to-day, not
withstanding the end Of the week is ap-
preaching.
For a wonder, some OF the Pittsburg
papers paid adequate attention to the
Wheeling Carnival.
Not half a dozen intoxicated men
have been seen during the entire week.
1t was a great record for sobriety.
thing like fairness, but is disposed to
charge two or three prices for every
thing. Apparently the honors are about
even.
The races and base ball thinned out
the crowd on the streets, yesterday af-
ternoon. The warm weather also kept
many at home.
The Mississippi valley reports that it
boiled Wednesday. Well, We We're
pretty we'll lone here yesterday, and
the outlook is for a roast for to-day.
The Buffalo paprs are bowling that
the railroads haven't given the EXPOSE
ton a square deal. 1t is also whispered
that Buffalo has not given visitors any
Governor E. P. Savage, of Nebras-
ka, approves the bull fight, as given at
South Omaha. Does this mean the in
production of a new amusement to eff
fete and baise America?
Judge Kline, of Ypsilanti, Mich, has
granted an injunction against the lover
of the wife of Charles IS. Young. If this
injunction business goes on, there's no
telling where it will stop.
Lord Roberts has decided that here
after British soldiers must discard
swords, lances and %bayonets, and stick
to the rifle. Boer marKsmanship is
probably responsible for this.
Mr. Charles r. Yerkes, Of Chicago
street railway notoriety. has actually
secured the entree into London society
circles. There vas a time when mere
money wouldn't accomplish this feat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-12

WASHINGION, H. o-&uSNh NoWS
stand, National Hotel
THE OHIO DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.
III any portion OF THE good work OF
the Ohio Democratic State Convention
stands out pre-eminent for excellence
II is its platform.
1t is essentially American all the way
through. 1t turns down the silver issue
and everything sayoring Of populism.
but is essentially the platform OF the
Democracy-the party of the people
and Is radical in its demands for re-
form In the interests of the people. 1t
Il declared that the municipalities Of the
state should be radically reformed. The
z denial Of home rule has fostered spe-
cial legislation and the imposition OF
~burdensome taxes. 1t Is demanded
that no franchise. extension. or renewal
thereof shall hereafter be granted ex-
cept on the vote of the people.
These are points which other States
land municipalities outside of Ohio.
Every Democratic convention yet to &c
held, local and State, could not 10 bet
ter than adopt these sections of the
Chic platform. They are in the ma
ture of a new declaration OF indepen-
dence from slavery to corporate in
fluences in government.
THE acceptance OF free passes or
other favors from railroads by public
officers or employees, shall be made ade-
quate grounds for vacating the offices
held by them. All public service cor
porations shat. be required by law to
make sworn public reports, arc he
power and duty of visitation and pub
lie report shall be conferred upon the
proper State and local auditing officers,
to the end that the true value Of the
privileges held by those corporations
shall be made plain to the people.
Steam and electric railroads and
other corporations possessing public
franchises shall be assessed in the same
proportion to their saleable value as
are farms and city real estate"
Thus speaks the Democracy of Ohio
and it's announcement of principles will
find an echo in the intelligence of the
whole country-for there Is not a State
in the Union that is not suffering from
the same abuses and the same %encroach-
ments Of corporate wealth upon the
rights of the people.
There is nothing in the platform that
the most conservative citizen cannot
freely endorse. 1t simply mounts to a
demand that trusts and corporations
pay for their special privileges the same
as private citizens; that they pay their
fair share of the taxes. If the farmer
is no to the full value of his farm
Zsd the workingman on his little home
and possessions, why not the wealthy
corporation on its most valuable pos
session, the franchise. which secures its
public utility?
These are sample planks relating to
State affairs of special interest. The
platform is just as sensible and Demo-
cratic all the way through. There is
hardly room for improvement. 1t
Sounds a keynote for the Democracy of
the country.
II our Ohio brethren are equal to
their opportunity, and they seem to be
-as evidenced in the nomination of so
able and thorough a Democrat as Col.
Kirbourne-they will win. They have
thrown all the dead wood overheard and
enter the race without handicap.
Ohio is again a doubtful State.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-12
TO INCREASE MILITIA EFFICIENCY

According to a Washington CORE
sponoent, the Wa Department is con-
sidering plans whereby the National
Guard organizations of the States may
receive the benefit of instruction from
trained officers OF the regular army,
and the militia troops may engage IN
Joint m%anoeuvres with the regulars.
The idea Is to place the National
Guard on a better basis, hat the state
troops in time of need may be better
prepared for service than they were
when called into the field at the out
break OF the war with Spain.
Congress will be urged to make lib
eral appropriations for carrying the
scheme into effect.
Posts like those at Leavenworth and
Fort Riley. it is contemplated, Will be
enlarged and given facilities for quar-
tering large bodies Of troops, the idea
being to make points OF rendezvous
where brigades and even divisions, may
be assembled for practical field drill
under expert drill masters.
1t is believed that by next summer
cooperative manoeuvres by the regu-
lars and the militia will be possible to
a certain extent.
The plan is a good one. 1t does not
contemplate Federal jurisdiction over
the State troops, but a mutual agree
ment, which will be to the decided ad-
vantage of the States and will greatly
increase the efficiency of the citizen
soldiery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-12

has beer visiting for several months at
friends ia Northern New York has re-
turned 10 the city. They spent a coupe
of weeks at Buffalo. taking in the slghts
at the Pan-Ameriean.
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REGISTER AGENCIES.

WHERE THE REGISTER CAN BE
PURCHASED OUT OF TOWN.
CHARLESTON, W. IL Runnse
News Stand. -
WASHINGTON, D. C.-Queen News
stand, National Hotel
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What do we cart for a hot wave? It's
cooler in Wheeling than most any
where else.
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Chronic Constipation Cured.

The most important discovery of
recent years is the positive remedy
for constipation. Cascarets Candy
Cathartic. Cure guaranteed. Genu-
inc tablets stamped c. C. C. Never
sold in bulk. Druggists, roc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-12

The "a track is in splendid condi,
ton and the racing is equally fine.
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Don't pick confetti off the street,
boys, and don't throw it is the girls
eyes.
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The Ohio Democratic platform Is EN-.
inently correct on the question Of fran
chises.
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And the railroad trust is still a-gob-
bling.
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Wheeling might put in a bid for the
Worlds Fair next trip.
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The warm weather brings every on,
out doors.
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Its a red hot article of base ball that
Is served up at the Island park.
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Is it a success? How could 1t b;
more so?
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The prettier the girl. the more sh
is contettied.
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King Hal is now on the pinnacle Of
his glory.
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The weather is warming to the occa-
sion.
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The platform Of the Ohio Democracy
meets the needs Of the hour and It's
ticket has all the elements OF a WIN
ner.
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There is almost too much to see in
one week.
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1t is truly worth coming miles tc
see.
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Stamps OF the denomination OF two cen,s
one dollar. -
Correspondence containing imporsare
news solicited from every part OF the sui
rounding country. Ma
Tributes of Respect and Obituary N"-
tices, five cents per line.
Rejected Communications Will not Uesn,,
postage.
THE REGISTER, embracing its several
editions, liz entered at the Postonlce a !
wheeling, w. Va, as second-class matter.
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And there's still more to see.
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and Blank Deeds and Deeds of Trust for
sale at REGISTER COUNTING ROOM,
l2z5 Narketsaf.~>G
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The action OF the Ohio Democrat,
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meets the approval of the Democracy
OF the nation.
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Rex is the real thing.
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w TIME CARD.

Arrivals and departures of trains on and
after May 18th, 1901. Explanation of
Reference Marks: Daily; Sunday ex-
cepted: ! Monday excepte; s Saturday ex-
cepted. fSunday only. Eastern Standard
Time. which Is one hour earlier thar
Central Time.
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Now let's make it a hot finish.
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Boom Greater Wheeling.
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It's a big thing and it grows.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

Amusements galore.
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The second hot wave arrived yester-
day.
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Lets have the flower parade repeated
this evening, il possible.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-12

MIR Charles T. Yerkes, Of Chicago
street railway notoriety, has actually
secured the entree into London society
circles. There was a time when mere
money wouldn't accomplish this feat.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-08-03
MAY GET MONEY
FOR IRRIGATION
Believed That Next Congress
Will Make Appropriation.
EAST TAKING INTEREST
WESTERN CoNGREssMEN PRE-
PAIRING TO WIN FIGHT.
fsDeclal Correspondeneel

washington. July 31.-The prospects
for the western and intermOuntain
states securing q congressional apprO-
priation for irrigation purposes seem
to be brighter at the present time than
at any time in the past By this it is
meant that the coming session of con-
gress will probably be more willing to
appropriate the necessary amount Of
money to irrigate arid lands in the
west than has been the action of any
past congress.
Even the big metropolitan papers of
the east are considering whether it is
not wise for the government TO further
the irrigation project by the amount
of money necessary to put it upon a
successful basis One of the eastern
papers referred to is the Philadelphia
Evening Bulletin. In a recent editorial
this paper says:
Perhaps the most interesting fea-
ture of the census returns for Arizona
is the statement that out of nearly
5000 farms in that territory over 1920
are irrigated. Nearly the whole of this
work of irrigation has been achieved
in the last ten years, over $40 miles
of canals and bitches having been con-
structed, and 120, 600 acres of farming
land out of a total of 185, 600 having
been irrigated in this period This
shows what can be accomplished in the
way of irTigating the arid stretches and
wastes of the west without federal APP
preparation"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-08-03
VIII Ask For Money.

For a long time the eastern news
papers and eastern congressman have
been opposed to the appropriation of
money for utility in making the arid
lands of the west valuable for agricul-
tural purposes. This, of course, is be-
cause they did not desire the United
States congress to appropriate the nee
essary amount of money required for
this work.
The representatives from Utah, Ida
no, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Cal
ifornia, Montana, the Dakotas and Ne
braska are coming to congress next
winter prepared TO ask for more money
for irrigation purposes than they have
in any previous session, and it is IN
derstOOd that they are satisfied that
some measure which will be highly
beneficial, will be enacted during the
hfty-seventh session.
1t is quite possible, however, that
the representa- Of these states
might not be able to get the amount
of money they will ask for to irrigate
the arid lands of their states at the
coming session. They believe, however,
! that this money will be allotted them
/ by coming sessions.
J. 5. VAN ANTWERP.