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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-04

IN Interview yesterday afternoon With
4 Register representative. He said:
In the first place In point Of organ
ization there is quite a similarity. The
Utah church believes in prophets. apos-
ties, seventies, bishops elders etc. It also
is similar in the fundamental princi-
| pies Of the gospel, namely, faith, re-
pentance, baptism and laying on of
hands. At one time the Utah faction
was a part of the church-from 1880
to 1847. At the time of Martyr
Smiths death the church numbered be-
tween $50, 900 and 200, 900. The divis-
ion occurred on the strength of who
should succeed Smith in the presidency
Of the church. AS a church we believe
in lineage, that is, that the son sue
ceeds the father in the presidency in
case of death or disqualification of the
father. Therefore, the present Joseph
Smith was the legal heir to the presi-
dency. He was too young at that time
to assume charge of the office, hence
the twelve apostles should have pre-
sided, they being the next quorum in
authority, until he was old enough to
preside.
Brigham Young was the president
of the quorum Of twelve apostles, and
1cnirad 10 tho nrocidnnay which uroc
not his right in point of lineage or in
point of the law governing the presi-
dency. However, six of the apostles
supported him in his position and
made him president of the church, as
they supposed, and abHtt 10000 of
other officers and Numbers of the
church supplemented this movement
and followed Brigham Young to what
is now called Utah. Afterwards they
introduced the doctrine of polygamy,
Adam God theory, and many other
evil practices, which have given them
such a bad reputation in the world.
There were at least 100000 members
Of the church who did not follow
Young into Utah and the majority of
them dwindled into six or seven other
factions.
However, there were some who
stood aloof from all these factions. In
the earlier "fifties' Joseph Smith, son
1f fha NTo,-fur i-cred n nrna1o uoofinr
to all those who had become members
of the church during his fathers life
time, asking them to return to the old
paths and those who accepted this in
vitation were r~eorganiZed through the
instrumentality of him and others who
were prominent in the priesthood prior
to 1S47. He was made president of
the organization and has remained in
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-04
DEVOTIONAL SERVICES
THE REV. NJ 7. GRIFF1THs.

An Active Member of the District,
Discussed the Difference Between
the ReOrGanixed Church of This
Denomination and the Utah Nor
m0ns-ExpIanation Of the Doc
trlne.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-04

Great Rebuilding Sale. Read ad.
GEO. NJ. SHOOK & 20
The Washington times., 1901-11-06
REPUBLICAN GAINS IN IOWA.
Cummins' Plurality for Governor
Estimated at 10000

DES MONIES. Ia, Nov. 5.-Republican
managers estimate a plurality of $1,000
for A 3. Cummins. Republican, candidate
for Governor. This is on a vote of about
5000. or less than that in the election
of two years ago when Governor Shaw
received 5000 plurality. Returns from
the first 100 precincts show a gain of
about twenty-three to the precinct. There
are 2.l40 precincts. The plurality is a
great surprise to the Republican manag-
ers even, who did not expect such a
change, but thought the vote of this
year would be about like that of two
years ago, and but slightly more favor
able to Republicans.
The estimate of the managers was 75-
900 plurality for Mr.. Cummins They be-
lieve tonight that full returns tomorrow
will show at least 10000, and some If Inc
more sanguine believe Il will roacn IOO,-
600. or more than Mckinley got last year
when nearly $4,000 votes were cast.
Not only the falling of in the Demo-
cratic vote. but the change from the
Democratic to Republican ranks has sur
prised the managers Of both parties In
dications are that the Republicans have
gained at least eight members Of the
Legislature. and that it will show a vote
as follows on joint ballot:
Republican, l23; Democratic. q.
Senators Allison and Dolliyer will be re-
elected by the Legislature elected today.
The Washington times., 1901-11-06

orator of his literary society Mr. Mon
tague won the medal for debate during
his first year at college. and 1t was soon
predicted of him that he would in time
occupy the position that he does as a
speaker of ability.
After leaving college Mr. Montague
taught school for two years, though he
had no idea OF making that his life work.
In 1891 he took the summer law course at
the University of Virginia. and IN eight
months graduated as a bachelor Of law.
In 1884 the youiS lawyer went to the
practice Of his profession. He soon built
up good practice. although among
strangers. In 1855 President Cleveland
appointed him United States Attorney Tor
the Western district of this State, a po-
sition he occupied until July o. 1897. Mr..
Montague rendered his resignation upon
the election of Mr.. Harrison but it was
not accepted. owing to the fact that the
Republicans could not agree upon his sue
cesSor.
During the first Bryan campaign the
successful candidate for Governor took an
active part in advocating the claims OF
that candidate. In 1897 Mr.. Montague
was nominated for Attorney General Of
Virginia over Judge w. II. Mann. of Not
toway. one of the mcst popular men in
southside Virginia. Those in attendance
upon the State Convention at Roanoke
which nominated Mr. Montague will not
soon forget the splendid speech of his
defeated opponent in seconding Mon
taSue's nomination.
Mr.. Montague has won some Of the
most important cases In the history of
the Commonwealth during his term of
Of the Commonwealth. Mr. Montague
was married on December 9. 1899 to Miss
Elizabeth Hoskins. The couple have three
children, two girls and a boy.
The Washington times., 1901-11-06
A NORTHERN PACIFIC BASIS.
Groundwork of n settlement, but No
Details Reached.

NEW YORK. Nov. 5.-James J. Hill.
President of the Great Northern Rail-
road, said today that a general basis of
settlement OF the Northern Pacific-Bur
lington controversy had been agreed
upon, but that the details had not been
arranged. He was confident that the out
come would be entirely satisfactory to all
parties interested. Mr. Hill did not look
for an immediate public announcement
of the result. The interests involved he
said, were so extensive and so coEs?ii-
Gated that 1t might take considerable
time to adjust matters.
1t is believed that the Northern Pa cific
stock will be transferred to an invest
ment company. in which both the Union
Pacific interest aud the Morgan-Hill in
terest will have an equal share. The pre-
ferred stock of the Northern Pacific will
not be retired at present, but will go
into the new company at about 10. Mr.
Hill has Withdrawn his demand that this
preferred stock be retired on January ],
1902. His withdrawal. 1t is stated on the
best authority was caused by the posi-
in favor OF giving the Union Pacific in
terests all the protection and permanent
rights asked for ky Mr.. Hartman.
Both Mr.. Morgan and Mr.. Hartman
are disposed to await the decision of w.
X. Vanderbilt regarding certain disputed
points before declaring any final settle
ment of this much-talked-of controversy.
traitor on these points and inasmuch as
he will he here Thursday there is no like
lihOod that any conclusive statement will
be made for several days.
The Washington times., 1901-11-06
MUST LET THE CONTRACT.
Havana AyuntamientO without
Power 10 Reject All Bids.

HAVANA, Nov. Sat a meeting of the
ayuntamiento today a letter from Gov
ernor General Wood was read, saying
that all the bids for the sewer contracts
fulfilled the conditions. and that the ayun-
tamiento, therefore. could not reject them
on the ground that the bidders had not
fulfilled the stipulations. General Wood
said that one of the bids should be ac-
cepted.
The matter was discussed several Of
the councilmen saying that the ayunta-
miento wished 30 do the work, but did
not have the funds. A commission was
appointed to see General Wood. and varl-
GUS ways of raising money for the work
were discussed among others proposal
to tax every package of cigarettes. and
another to raise the tax on alcohol These
were COZ rsidered favOrably.
The commission agreed to recommend
the acceptance of the lowest bid. but the
work will not be begun until the money
for 1t is obtained. 1t is hinted that there
was collusion between some of the bid
ders, and it is said that If this Is estab-
lished it might have some effect in letting
the contract
The Washington times., 1901-11-06
THE LABOR CANDIDATE WINS
Several Surprises in the SAN Fran
cisco Municipal Election.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 5.-The munich
pal election today proved surprise in
several respects. The total vote cast
was fully 20OO0 below that cast two years
ago. and Eugene Schmitz, the Union
Labor party candidate. is probably elect
ed by large majority. Schmitz's large
vote was due to all labor unions voting
solidly for their candidate and to the
fact that many disgruntled members of
the two other parties also cast their bal
lots for him.
Sehmitz is a local orchestra leader
and also manager of a large machine
works. When other men struck his re-
mained because he granted their demands
for a nine-hour day and higher wages.
He is man of considerable intelligence
and much executive ability. but he has
had no experience in public affairs.
Wells, the Republican candidate, is an
old officeholder. who is the present audi
tor. He is an honest man, but in this
campaign ne was badly handicapped by
the fact that he was controlled by local
bosses
Tobin, the Democratic candidate. has
been supervisor for two years. and is a
young man of good ability. 1t is prob
able that n Democratic board of super
visors will be elected Many of them are
now in office and have proved their hon
esty and efficiency
Partial returns from 1l3 precincts give
Wells I,2Sl, Tobin S9l. Schnitz ,5s4.
These returns show that Wells is gaining,
but 1t is not thought he can secure
enough votes TO overcome Schmitz's $
lead.
The Washington times., 1901-11-06
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Nov. 5.-The cleo
tion held here today was unusually quiet.
There was no disorder whatever at the
polls. AS forecasted in The Times. the
Democratic candidate. Andrew jackson
Montague, for Governor, polIed well over
his opponent J. Hampton Hoge, by a
majority of 657 votes. For Lieutenant
Governor MIR. Willard received a majority
of ii5 votes. and for Attorney General Mr.
Anderson received a majority of 622 votes
James r. Cation. of this city. candidate
for the House of Delegates. received / s95
votes. having no opposition. This gives
the Democrats a majority on their whole
ticket. Mr.. Hoge never carried a ward in
the city.
The total vote cast in the city was as
follows: For Governor: Montague 1.363;
HoSc. 700. For Lieutenant Governor:
Willard. 1927; Dic<enson. 6SL For Attor-
ney General: Anderson. 1850: Groner. 6sS.
House of Delegates: James r. Cation
DemCcratic). 1895. Mr.. Cation had no op-
position
The other candidates who were on the
ticket for Governor did not receive a total
of more than ten votes. The amendment.
which was voted upon, did not create any
interest. Many OF these tickets were
thrown out. The vote for and against
the amendment was about evenly divided.
The remains of Mary E. Mills. wife of
William Mills, who died in Washington
on Sunday last, will be brought here to-
morrow afternoon for interment.
The Washington times., 1901-11-06
PARALYSIS AND COFFEE.
symptoms Disappear When Drug Is
Abandoned.

Tea and coffee were forbidden by my
physician, for / had symptoms of paraly-
sis, and II was plain that the coffee was
the cause of the trouble. l began using
Postum Food Coffee. and am now a
steady advertisement for Postum The
old symptoms of paralysis disappeared in
a very brief tine after / began the use
Of Postum and quit the use of coffee Do
not use my name publicly. If you please >"
----. Morrow, O. The above name
can be given by the Postum Cereal Co,
Ltd. Battle Creek. Mich.
Coffee Is such "A direct poison to the
nerve centres Of many highly organized
people that IL produces all sorts OF dis
orders, from stomach and bowel troubles,
palpitation of the heart. kidney troubles,
etc, etc, up to more Intricate nervous
diseases, such as paralysis. The way to
keep well is to leave Off coffee or any
nerve destroyer of that sort, and use
Postum Food Coffee, which is a direct re-
builder of the nerve centres. Sure and
well-defined improvement in health will
follow this course. as can be proven by
any person who will make the trial
The Washington times., 1901-11-06
INFLUENCE OF UNIVERSITIES.
DIR. ID. J. Hill Addresses the WASH
ington Congregational Club.

The Washington Congregational Club.
an organization composed of many of the
leading members of the Congregational
denomiI alton, held its regular autumn
meeting at the First Congregational
Church, Tenth and Streets. last even
ing The entire meeting lasted for over
four hours, and there were fully fifty
members in attendance.
A reception was held at o'clock in the
church parlors. The male members of the
club were accompanied by ladies, and an
elaborate collation. was served Before
dining, grace was offered by Rev. Jere-
miah E. Rankin. d. D.. LID. Mrs. A.
D. Melvin. accompanied by Miss Beulah
B. Chambers, rendered a vocal solo.
A few remarks introductory to the
speeches of the evening were delivered
by Dr. Merrill E. Gates, former President
of Amherst University. the president OF
the club Following came the address OF
the evening. 1t was delivered by Dr.
David j. Hill. the Assistant Secretary of
State Dr. Hill took as his subject. The
Influence of Universities Upon National
Life"
DR.. Hills address was exceedingly in
teresting He spoke extensively concern
ing the evolution of the university. and
it's influence upon the great nations OF
Europe He also referred to the elements
OF university culture that were brought to
this country in the very earliest period OF
its foundation. he also spoke OF the Ell
fects of the universities upon public life
in the United States. discussed at length
the educational needs of the present day,
suggesting changes in our educational
system which will be necessary to meet
the requirements. The changes he advo-
Gated were of a social nature. and the
needs of the educational system were OF
the same character.
Following DIR. Hill, the Rev. Dr. Teunis
HamIin. pastor of the Church OF the Cow
enant, addressed the club, conveying TO
them the greetings of sister churcheS or
the city. He said that every church in
WASHINGTON wished this club great sue
cess. and that its career was being no.
ticed by every close-obServtng churchgoer.
Benediction was said by Rev Augustus
Davisson, of Herndon, Va. Music was
rendered by the First Congregational
Choir Cuartette. under the direction OF
Professor Bischoff.
The officers of the First Congregational
Club are: President. Merrill Edwards
President of Rutgers. later Of Amherst
College; Vice Presidents, Rev. +. \.
Kirby, Rev. Augustus Davisson. Gen. Ell
lis Spear. Prof. George J. Cummings; Sec
retary, G.. A. l.. Merriheld. Treasurer,
Alfred Wood: Executive Committee. the
foregoing officers and Mr.. John B. Sic
man sr Mr.. ]. +. Johnson, Mr.. a II.
Chatfield: Outlook Committee, Rev. B. w
Pond, Prof j. w. ChickerinS. Mr.. George
Redwav, Mr.. william l. Marsh, Rev. B.
N Seymour; Nominating Committee.
Prof. II. E. Sawyer, Prof. c. X, Wead,
Mr.. o. Nj. Mcpherson. Mr. NJ. w. Bald
win. Mr. J. H jennings; Reception Com
n.Ittee, Mr. Charles b. Bayly, Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. \. L. Merrifield, Mr.. and Mrs.
I. SturteVant
The Washington times., 1901-11-06
ELECTION CASES IN COURT.
Man Who Made n bet Not Allowed
to Cast n Vote.

NEW YORK, Nov. 5.-The machinery
for handling disputed election cases in
the Supreme Court today was not taxed
but several interesting questions were
presented. The work seemed rather
lighter than in former years. but there
were more lawyers on hand to attend to
the business
The rare case of a man having the
right to vote denied by the Supreme Court
because he had bet on the election was
witnessed today. The clerks have no rec
objection of a similar case in this depart
ment Alexander Rogers. of SfS West
Twenty-sxth Street. had bet two boxes
OF cigars on the election of Shepard for
mayor, and when he went to vote in the
Sixteenth election district of the Ninth
Assembly district. someone who heard
of the bet challenged the vote. and the
inspectors refused to accept it The Tam
many lawyers had him taken TO the SUI
preme Court on an alternative writ of
mandamus The man had admitted to the
inspectors that - had made the bet:
but the legal form the case took in the
supreme Court was that an agreement to
make a bet had been entered into, but
that the bet had not been actually made
in law, because the cigars had not been
put up. Justice Giegerich told him he had
no right to vote under subdivision 10 of
section "a of the election law, saying that
a person cannot vote who shall make or
become directly or Indirectly interested in
any bet or wager depending upon the re-
suit of the eectiorD'
The votes of perhaps 100 men were in
YolVed in test case brought before the
Supreme Court. They were employed in
lighters and barges belonging to the New
York Central and Hudson River Railroad
Company, and they Sought to vote in the
Nineteenth Assembly district. where their
boats usually moored. Word got about
tlat some OF them were eschewing the
Iammany ticket. and to make things sure
the Tanmany lawyers resisted their ap-
pication The points were raised that
the boats were not long enough mOored in
one place. and the men had not declared
10 the inspectors when they registered
that they were floating voters. and the
judges held they could nB4 vote.
The Washington times., 1901-11-06
GENERAL STEWART PAIRED.
An accident Prevents Him From APP
pearing at the Polls.

HARRISBURG. Pa, Nov. 5.-For the
first time in twenty-five years Gen.
Thomas Stewart took no part in the poiti-
cal campaign and failed to rouse the
masses by his oratory, owing TO his be-
ing confined to the hospital il this city
from broken leg But If General Stewart
took no part in the campaign he at least
voted at his home in Norristown. or as
much as voted, for two weeks ago, when
it was determined that he should remain
at the hospital until fully recovered, the
general set about finding pair in Nor
ristown.
He wanted to pair with Democrat who
was going to vote a straight ticket. and
he asked a friend to find the Democrat
He not only found one Democrat but
twenty who wanted the honor of pairing
with General Stewart. Advices received
at the hospital from Norristown today
are that the man who paired with General
Stewart had gone fishing
The Washington times., 1901-11-06
MISS STONE PROBABLY ALIVE.
Present Indications That Her Re
lease May BE Effected soon.

The State Department, while declining
to affirm or deny that it has received any
very recent information from Mr.. Dick
inson at Sofia, as to progress made In the
efforts to secure the release of Miss
Stone, expresses the belief that Miss
Stone is still alive and that reports indi-
eating that she is dead are without any
Justification.
There is reason to believe that Mr..
Dickinson has communicated with the
State Department within the last day or
two expressing the opinion that Miss
stone is still safe and that her release can
probably be effected If the present nego-
fiations do not fan. 1t is known that the
state Department has opened up commu-
nication with representatives, of the bri-
gands. but what the result will be unless
the full amount of the ransom is paid Mir.
Dickinson does not say.
The Washington times., 1901-11-06
GAINS BY THE DEMOCRATS.
The Republican PIuraIities in Rhode
Island Greatly Reduced.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Nov. Slate re-
turns show that the Republican plurality
is the smallest in several years. The
Democratic vote, on the contrary, is
larger than last year. The city of Provf-
dence re-elccts its Democratic mayor
by an increased plurality on a reduced
vote. and the city Of Woonsocket does
likewise. d. L. d. Changers plurality in
Providence is about 1900 and George w.
Greenes plurality in Woonsocket Is l26.
The Washington times., 1901-11-06
vIRGINIA's NEXT GOVERNOR
MIR. Montague the Youngest Man
Ever Elected 10 That Office.

Andrew Jackson Montague viii be the
youngest Governor to occupy the execu-
tive chair of Virginia He was 70 wears
old on the third day of last month
Mr.. Montague was born in Campbell
County. where his family went during the
war between the States. Mr. Montague
Is the son Of Hon. r. l. Montague His
father was at the time of his SON y birth
a member Of the Confederate Congress.
having also been a member If the con-
ventiOn of Virginia which passed the
ordinance Of secession.
When the war ended and the family
could return to their old home in Middle
sex. Il was seen that but little was left
them Of their property. So the Montagues
had TO shift foE themselves, as so many
other Southern people had to do at that
trying period. Jack" took full share of
these responsibilities. Notwithstanding
the financial stress under which the fam
iiy was placed, he went 20 the best
schools In the neighborhood, and laid the
foundation Of his education
When he was prepared for college
course young Montague borrowed the
money necessary to pay his way through
Hlch5nond College. He WIS student at
THAI institution from 1886 to 1882. He made
good record at college and passed every
Examination save one. and was the final
The Washington times., 1901-11-06
KILLED IN A STRUGGLE.
Negro Desperate Slain by an Of
hcer in Georgia.

ROME. Ga. Nov. Sat Cave Spring
Officer Hill was sent to arrest Ben
Lamkin. a notorious negro desperado.
He found the negro in a house with three
negro women, and when the officer pre-
sented his warrant Lamkin swore he
would die before he would be taken.
Hill went in to get his man. when the
women closed the door to prevent other
officers from entering. A desperate strug-
gle began. and the negro was about to
get the best Of 1t. Hill finally managed
TO draw his pistol and, with Lamkin
choking him almost to death. placed the
muZzIe against the negro's side and
pulled the trigger. LamlCn died In
few minutes.
The Washington times., 1901-11-06
REPUBLICANS MAKE GAINS.
May Have Twenty Members in the
Virginia Legislature.

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. Slate figures,
while not changing the majority of the
gubernatorial ticket. show that the Re
publicans have made great gains in the
legislature. electing twenty members and
probably more.
Nelson County has gone Republican for
the first time in its history; also the
town OF Salem. The southwest, not fully
heard from, may increase the gains of
the Republicans in the Legislature.
The Washington times., 1901-11-06
Cleveland Votes for seymour

PRINCETON, y. J., Nov. 5.-Grover
Cleveland voted here this morning at
1915. 1t took the former President only
a few seconds to prepare and deposit his
ballot Mr. Cleveland undoubtedly voted
the straight Democratic ticket He an
nounced few days ago that Mayer Sey-
mour. the Democratic nominee for Cover
nor, had his hearty support.
The Washington times., 1901-11-06
TO IDENTIFY A DEAD MAN.
Photograph ana Description of Mn
nassas Suicide Sent Here

The police of the city have been re-
ouested to assist in identifying the man
who committed suicide at Manassas, Va.
A photograph. taken after death. was re-
ceived by the local police. to assist in
the Identification. A letter. containing the
njcttIre and description of tine man, was
sent by John Roach. proprietor of the
Howard House, and gave no information
concerning the manner in which the man
died.
He is described as having been about
five feet six inches in height, twenty eight
or thirty years old. smooth face; sandy.
curly hair. inclined to be 'kinky.' He
had on a blue serge suit, patent leather
shoes and black derby hat. a portion OF
photograph. showing half of face.
with moustache, that resembled him. was
found among his effects. He registered
rs .Blum Providence r. l."