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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27

The prosecution in the Fosburgh case.
happily ended yesterday, seems to have
been directed with view to maintain
ing the police theory rather than to
establishing the truth. This is too fire.
quently the case. especially in such
celebrated criminal trials. The public
prosecutor in trying to make record"
or TO vindicate a preconceived theory
too often simply works for a convic-
ton rather than to serve the ends of
justice
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27

China is now trying to borrow cash,
instead of trouble.
There are surface indications that
England is anticipating some small
trouble in Afghanistan.
It's a very pretty race for first place
in the Western Association between
Grand Rapids and Matthews.
Despite the late spring and the hot
weather, the indications are that the
peach crop will be a record breaker.
One side to the strike dare not yield,
and the other side won't while neither
will listen to compromise talk. The re-
suit is bad situation.
The rumor comes from Picking that
Minister WI is to be recalled and to be
succeeded by Li-Ching- Fang. adopted
son of Li-Hung-Chang.
The Elks, in session at Milwaukee.
have decided to postpone for year the
building of the Elks Home. Among
the sites offered is one at Greenbrier,
White Sulphur Springs.
1t would not be strange il the evolu-
ton of the submarine torpedo boat put
a stop to the building of monster iron
clads just as the construction of the
little monitor settled the case for the
old wooden line of battle ships.
The trust companies of New York
City are said to have made an average
of profits amounting to "a per cent for
the six months ending July LIST This
bit of news may cause a good many
struggling authors To quit writing and
go TO starting trust companies
The completion of the MARYLAND
State census shows a population Of
, about 5000 less than that given by the
Federal census OF last year 1t turns
out that in Baltimore about 5000 peo-
pie were not counted by the Federal
tnumerators, while in the heavy Re-
publican legislative districts about &c.
900 more names were enrolled than
there were actual residents.
The Omaha World-Herald puts II
truthfully in this brief compass:
When the people want anything
from Congress they make a big ado
for short time and then quit. The re-
suit is that Congress pays no attention
to them. But when the trusts want
anything, they keep hammering away
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27
A MYSTERIOUS DEATH.

RACINE, Wis, July &c. E. Pen
wick. wealthy banker of Charlton
Iowa, who was a passenger on the
steamer Virginia, bound from Chicago
to Milwaukee, was missed when the YES
sci locked to-day at the latter CITY.
Later his hat and purse were found IN
the harbor here The body has not
been recovered. 1t is not known now
he lost his life, as he retired TO his
state room In good health.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27
WAS NO INTERRUPTION.

PHILADELPHIA, July 26.-Officials of
the Reading Company took no notice of
the demand of u per cent. increase in
wages made by the shop men at Port
Richmond, and the workmen failed to
carry out their threat to strike to-day in
the event of the company refusing the de-
mand. The works are running to-day
without interruption.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27
THE SECRET OF THE LATEST RE-
FUNDING SCHEME.

FUNDING SCHEME.
In another column will be found a
communication from a prominent citi-
zen of high standing, which throws a
rev and brilliant light on the motives
behind the proposed new refunding
loan.
In the present instance neither the
friends nor the opponents of former re-
funding ordinances among the people
could understand why the promoters OF
the new refunding scheme should thrQw
overheard the only features that might
make such loan popular-such as the
provisions for municipal electric light
ing. a new market house, etc.
Our correspondent throws powerful
searchlight on this obscure point. In
fact it is suggested that the whole re-
funding scheme is instituted at this
time for no other purpose than to de-
plans of the city for municipal electric
lighting.
1t is alleged in the communication re-
ferred to that the same parties who
fought the city in the Legislature last
year when the bill was under consid-
Grafton authorizing the city to buy out
the Wheeling Electrical Company at
fair valuation and thus resume con-
troll of municipal lighting-both cleo
tricity and gas-are the very parties
who now have Joined with what is left
vive the old and twice defeated refund
ing scheme.
The proposition to include in the
proposed rounding loan a sum to pur-
chase. the Wheeling Electrical Com
pany's plant as provided by the last
Legislature is ignored.
While the elimination of this and
other provisions for necessary improve
ments must very decidedly decrease
the already almost hopeless chances for
the ratification of another refunding
ordinance at the polls, the opponents
of municipal electric lighting, it seems.
do not mind that, for it is not the sue
cess of the refunding scheme they par
ticularly care about, but the defeat Of
the city in the municipal electric light
ing project. If the SAP, 400 refunding
loan should carry so much the better
for their purpose, for they figure that
still another and separate loan on top
of that for municipal electric light
plant would stand poor show at the
polls and with the help OF their news
paper organs they hope in that event
to finally defeat the municipal electric
light proposition. On the other hand,
If the refunding scheme were defeated,
at least long period of delay in the
city's plans would be gained. Either
way, whether refunding succeed or
not, the opponents of municipal cleo
trio lighting hope through the submits
sion OF that old scheme again to gain
II not their whole object at least many
points in their favor-to delay if they
can not kill this most popular and nee
essary mprovement-and this in face
of the fact that ii is absolutely neces-
sary TO save our municipal gas plant
from ruin. to say nothing of the adj
vantages it would give all of our citi-
gems who would be furnished electric
ity at the lowest figure and the great
additional revenue it would provide
even al the reduced rate-thus lessen
while making Wheeling in public and
private the best and cheapest lighted
city in the country-a point of vast i'm
portance in connection with Greater
Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27
167.OO6 REGISTRATIONS.

Ell RENO, O. T., July 26.-When the
booths closed here tonight at o'clock
the total registration for both districts
had reached 167 ,006. This was the last
day of registration and all who came
were able to register.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27
TIN PLATE ADVANCED.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July 26.-The
strike of steel workers has raised the
price of tin plate in this city from 20
to 80 per cent. Before the strike tin
plate sold at 81 box in the mill and
SALT in Philadelphia. Prices to-day
average So and $525
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27
3. G. O.. ACCIDENT
Results In the Death of an En- gineer
and the Fatal Injury of a Fire.

SYKESVILLE, Nd, July 26.-F c.
Holman, engineer on local eastbound
passenger train on the Baltimore q
Ohio railway, was pinned beneath his
engine and instantly killed near here
this morning The fireman, G. ".
Holiday was seriously but not fatally
hurt. The engine left the track and
turned completely over, but the balance
OF the train remained on the rails and
none of the passengers were injured.
Holman lived in Martinsburg, w Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27
TO DEFEND THE CUP.

CHICAGO, July 2s.-Illinois, the fin
keel yacht, won the fifth trial race to-
cup defender. Detroit was second.
day for the selection of the Canada's
nearly two minutes behind, and Mil
waukee and Cadillac were far in the
background. To-day's trial had been
expected to end the series and give the
final victory to either Milwaukee or
Cadillac, each Of whom>had wone twice.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27
GEN. BADEN--POWELL ARRIVES

SOUTHAMPTON, July 26.-GeneraI
Baden-Powell arrived here this afternoon
He was formally welcomed by the mayor
and civil authorities of Southampton al
the pier-head He boarded train LOT
London amid a scene of intense enthusf
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27
REGISTER AGENCIES.

WHERE THE REGISTER CAN BE
PURCHASED OUT OF TOWN.
WASHINGTON D. C.-Queen News
Stand. National Hotel
CHARLESTON, ". Va.-Hotel Runna
News Stand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27
SERENADERS BARRED.
PicketinE Will Be Permitted But the
Music Must Cease.

Music Must Cease.
NEW YORK, July 26.-Permanent
injunction papers restraining the strik-
ing weavers of Drank & Dugan's silk
mill in Paterson, N. j.. from "serenad-
ing" or otherwise annoying non-union
workers. were received in Paterson to-
day. The papers permit the strikers to
post pickets and to urge workers to-
leave their places, but all of this must
be done in peaceable and orderly man
ner. The temporary injunction forbade
the picketihg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27
EARTHQUAKE IN COLORADO.

ELKO, New, July ga heavy shock
of earthquake was felt here at - 20 this
afternoon. The vibrations were from
north to south and lasted three or four
minutes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27
KILLED BY LIVE WIRE.

BALTIMORE, July pr. Franz
Waters, druggist, 1901 East NORM
avenue, was killed in his store tlis
morning by coming in contact WIN d.
electric light wire.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27
WITH THE STRIKERS.

Mayor of MingO Junction VIII Give
Any Aid Legally Within His
Power.
Special to the Register.
MINGO JUNCTION, O., July 26.-Dr.
w. J. OConnell, mayor of this town,
said to-day: Il am with the Amalga-
mated men in this fight to the end
with my head, my heart, my muscle and
my money. If it ever comes to the
point in this town, the municipal Off
GERS will not stop the men from doing
picket duty or any other legal acts to
keep men from coming in here and
taking their places"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27

The U. S. Corporation strike is get
ting still closer to Wheeling. 1t ex-
emplifies one of the most dangerous
phases of trust monopoly, from which
Wheeling has suffered before, and in
other lines of industry which have been
gathered into combines.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27

The Brooklyn bridge break booms
business for the ferries, which reminds
one that the periodical East river ferry
boat disaster is about due.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27
NOTICE
TO ADVERTISERS.

Our patrons are requested
to bring in their copy for
advertiser e nts for the sun
DAY REGISTER as early As
possible to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27
NATIONAL TUBE WORKS
ASKS ITS MEN TO SIGN
EON-UN|ON CONTRACTS.
Continued from First Page.

to the United States Steel Corporation.
it is believed that further delay in or
dering the strike in these mills will be
impossible.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27

The directors of the Wheeling Nat
ural Gas Company have declared a
stock dividend of so per cent, increas-
ing the capital from 100000 to $780,
600. Last month the companys quar-
terly dividend rate was increased from
TO 3% per cent, placing the stock on
Is per cent. annual dividend basis.
While no official action has yet been
taken, ii is understood that a further
increase in the eompany's capital will
be made. the purpose being the absorb
ton of the Ohio Valley Gas Company,
which is practically owned by the same
interests as the Wheeling Company.
Both stocks have a par value of $25,
the market value of the Ohio Valley be-
ing between $40 and $50, while Wheel
ing Gas was bid up to $780, Thursday,
at Pittsburg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27

weather, the indications are that the
peach crop will be record breaker.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27

The Catholic women Of st. Louis pro-
pose to raise 500, 900 for the erection OF
a bronze monument in honor Of the
late Archbishop Kenrick. Many Pro-
testants, 1t is thought. will contribute
to the fund because of their personal
admiration for the prelate. Even II
the subscription should be limited to
those whom Archbishop Kenrick con-
frmed at the altar, a contribution of
25 cents from each would more than
build the monument.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27

Astronomer Garrett p. Serviss says
the present hot blast will continue over
four years, the result OF sun spots,
or the rending of the blanket of vapor
surrounding the sun through terrific
commissions on the surface of the glow
ing orb And DR.. w. J. S. Lockyer has
Just shown that there is a great sun
spot cycle. everything the 11-year cycle,
once in thirty-fiye years, and that we
are just now at the beginning of this
great cycle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27

Stamps OF the denomination OF two ceIit .
and less accepted for amounts less Imam
one dollar.
Correspondence containing lmpofsas,r.e az
news solicited from every part "a 'he
rounding country. - >-o
Tributes of Respect and OBITUARY w
tees, five cents per line. - -
Rejected communications Will moi pe
turned unless accompanied by sufficieh'
postage. -,
THE REGISTER embracing It's severa,
editions. is entered at the Postonice az
Wheeling. w. Va. as second-class matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27
until they get 1t. The shipping subsidy
grafters are still at work"

oh" gasped the beautiful woman,
as she fell back, clutching at her heart
and permitting the telegram to futter
to the floor.
Her fashionable guests rushed for
ward, crying:
What is It? Has your husband met
with an accident?'
Mono" she moaned; "it Is from
my son-in-law. | am a grandmother.
Chicago Record-Herald.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27

It's a very pretty race for first place
in the Western Association between
Grand Rapids and Matthews.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The thermometer % still on top.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27

One side to the strike dare not yield
and the other side won't, while neither
will listen to compromise talk. The re-
suit is bad situation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27

The rumor comes from Peking that
Minister WI is to be recalled and to be
succeeded by Itching Fang. adopted
son of Li-Hung-Chang.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-27

China is now trying to borrow cash,
instead of trouble.
There are surface indications that
England is anticipating some small
trouble in Afghanistan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-16
BoERs TALKING PEACE.
Commanders Meet to Talk over
Question of Continuing the War.

commanders Meet to Talk Over
Question OF orConttnntng the War.
London, March 16.A dispatch from
Durham, Natal, says the Boer COM
r,anders are holding a meeting at Pie
tersburg, northern Transvaal, to discuss
the position and advisability of a con-
tinuation of the war. Whatever the re-
suit of the peace negotiations between
Kitchener and Dewct. it is tolerably.
certain that the ruinors of the inclusion
of Dewet in any form Of amnesty are
not based on fact. Kitcheners' 8 personal
views of the Boer leader are not known
in Pail Mall. but If the war office was
consulted the officials there would rath-
crs see Dewet killed in action than taken
alive. One official responsible for the
direction of the affairs of the army said
TO the Associated Press:
I can not see how Kitchener can pos
sibly accept pewet's surrender. If he
ever gets him he will be obliged to try
him for his recent alleged murders of
prisoners. have no doubt the verdict
of either a military or civil court would
be death, and if such verdict was car
1ied out there would be a horrible howl
on the continent and in America, and
indeed one would be sorry to see such a
brave leader meet such an end. There
fore. we can only hope he will either be
let out of the country or shot in battle" :"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-16
the population in the central districts of
Vienna is slowly decreasing, and the
most rapid growth is in the outskirts of
the city,.
LONDON PAPER In DISGRACE.
Times May BE Suspended for Breact
ofConfidence.

Times May Be Suspended for Breach
of Confidence.
London, March 16.-Members of the
Eouse of commons are greatly stirred up
by the London Times alleged breach of
secrecy in regard to publishing in adj
vance of the governments announce
ment the civil list of proposals. A Curl
Gus feature which has not leaked out IN
the papers is the implication of the Bir-
ningham Post in the same charges. and
there is a half humorous. half serious
attempt upon the part of the Irish mem
bers to connect Joseph Chamberlain
with the affair The Birmingham Post
is one of Chamberlain's warmest sup
porters and if the liberals can get this
organ punished they will take it as a
personal score against the much
.disliked colonial secretary A conserva-
tive member of parliament informed
the Associated Press that majority of
bis party would be delighted to see the
London Times suspended, for, say a
week not with the idea of seriously af-
fecting its news service, but with giving
it much needed lesson. Balfour,
government leader in the house, and Sir
Henry Campbell Bannerman, liberal
leader, and Speaker Gilly have been
consulting together during the week.
Among the suggestions which they will
consider is one to examine all members
of the civil list committee separately.
under oath, and so run down the culprit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-16


was drawn UP to one side and, then,
while the military presented arms and
the drums rolled softly, the casket was
porne into rhe state house, where sur-
rounded by i.s guard Of honor With
fixed bayanets. il was 70 lie until night.
HLoug bsfcre ii was possible to admit
them line Of people thousands long
WAS stretched away from the state
house door. waiting for the time to come
whsn they would be admitted
Before the doors opened for the fnulti-
tude tie state officials and officers of
1.-THE city and county passed by the cas-
ket. The handling of the crowd by the
police and commuters was excellent.
Their task was rendered comparatively
easy bs- the fact that it was not diff
cult crowd, 70 control
There WAS H. josllfng ard pushing
ard the line. once in motion, moved
swiftly into the state house pas the
icasket and out at the opposite side Of
The building. The police had nothing 10
do but stand and look for possibl trou-
bic that never came All during the
afternoon the crowd PASSED thru the
state heuse INCREASINGLY and never on ce
was there a Fitch or a jar.
The caske: stood an two circular sup
ports which were swathed III crepe and
over it hung q great flag which vas in
other days flutrering from the mas
head OF the battleship Indiana The
natural gloom of the state Rouse was
heightened BY the black streame,'s
which were in evidence upon svery
side. TIE marble pillars We're nildsn be-
meath the broad bands which were
Wound around them from the top to she
hoor The only relief was that in each
one WAS hung "a wreath Of golden laurel.
All along the corridors We're large ban
liners variously arranged, but all Of them
bsarng the deep mark of mourning
Here and there in the corners We're
groups of palms and other plants. but
lthey orly served 10 accsntuate the deep
black which was on every side. As a
mark of respect to Gen. Harrison every
business house was closed at noon and
from then until O'Clock no work 81 any
kind was do,se in Indianapolis. livery
thing was closed without exception.
None of the distinguished visitors who
will attend the funeral tomorrow WAS
i i,isstlat i5i,as aii,i rG..e .. than -
peeted before tomorrow. President Nc
Ilinley. who will be the guest OF Gov
lsernor Durbin. will arrive az $40 n the
morning and he is expected 10 be the
first. The Others will arrive at differ
ent tines between Z O'clock and noon.
Iby which time it is expected all viii be
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-16
BIG STRIKE PROBABLE
United Mine Workers Author
ize General Strike in the
Anthracite Fields.
Strike Will Be Ordered Unless
Operators Agree to a Con-
ference.
Latter so Far Have Refused
to Discuss the New Wage
Scale.

ifazelton, Pa, March 16.-Delegatest to
the United Mine Workers convention
say there will be a strike of anthracite
coal miners ordered April / unless the
operators make additional concessions.
Hazleton, Pa, March 16-The United
Mine Workers convention adjourned
shortly before noon today. The conven-
tion, after an all morning conference.
instructed the national executive board
@ negotiate for another joint confer
ence With the operators, failing 10 se-
cure which the board has authority to
declare a general strike in the anthra-
cite fields. The strike, If no conference
is held Will probably be ordered 10 go
into effect April L, altho the time may
be changed BY the board if ii deems fit.
The report Of the scale committee was
presented this morning, but has not yet
been made public.
President Mitchell this afternoon gave
out this statement:
The following resolution was unani-
nlously adopted a the forenoon session
| of the convention. Whereas. We have
on several occasions invited and i'm
plcred tAe operators to meet with us in
/ Joint conference is mutually agree upon
and establish scale of wages ana con-
Editions of employment for the term of
one year; ard
& Whereas. They have repeatedly ige
nored our Invitations and demands
alike. and
Whereas. We believe we are en-
titled to much more consideration than
w receive and arc fully entitled TO
Inject With those who en- ploy us and are
sour equals under the law and the con-
stitsltion Of our country and with them
discuss ind decide matters Of mutual
/ interest: therefore be 1t
Resolved, That We authorize our
natienal executive board of officers Of
4 districts /. ard to negotiate il pos
4 sihle fur a Joint conference of n.inerss
land operators between this date and the
Il LIST Of April, 1901.
In the event OF their failure 10 Sc
cure a joint conference they. may. by
majority vote. decide the policy Of our
/ movement, even if it is necessary to
resort 10 suspension of work to force.
! the justice due us as producers of
4 wealth. fully equal with our employ
Eers.
a motion was then made and unani-
4 naousiy agreed to that all anthracite
miners who would respond 10 a call for
suspension of work should the executive
lotticsrs fail TO arrange a joint confer
/ ence With the operators. 1t was agreed
lif the operators ignored the overtures
lsbf their employees and forced the miners
TO engasesin a strike the officials Of the
torganization Mere empowered r, re-
quest all men employed in or about
nlines, strippinss and collieries TO cease.
work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-16
LAWYER Goesto poorhouse.

Lebanon. Ilil.. March 12- Felix G.
Cockrell, a few years ago one of the
most prominent lawyers of southern
Illinois, is now an inmate of the Marion
county poor farm, broken in health and
without relatives able to support him.
He is 80 years of age. AT one time was
schoolmate of William j. Bryan After
iIis admission to the bar he moved to
Louisville, Clay county. where he was
associated in the practice of his profess
SION with Ex-Governor Tanner. Under
President Cleveland he was postmaster
of East st Louis He was a,sn onca
corporation counsel of East ST. Louis.
About six Years ago he suffered stroke
CT paralysis and since then has been a
charge upon his friends.