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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22
COULD RUSSIA DO WORSE.

Now and then samples of how good
Mr.. McKinley's scheme of benevolent
assimilation is being carried out are
waited to this side in copies of the
Manila press or in the private letters
of American soldiers. Sergeant Riley
of the Twenty-sixth regiment writes
to friends in Massachusetts describing
a recent raid on a Philippine town
where "disloyalty"wa suspected:
Arriving at Igbaras at daylight
the next morning, we found everything
peaceful, but it shortly developed that
we were really 'treading on a Volcano
The presidente, the priest and another
leading man were assembled and put
on the rack of inquiry. The presidente
evaded some questions, and was soon
bound and given the water cure
This was done by throwing him on his
back beneath a tank of water and run
ming a stream into his mouth, a mar
kneading his stomach, meanwhile, to
prevent his drowning. This ordeal
proved a tongue-loosener, and the
crafty old fellow soon begged for
mercy and made a full confession"
Then follows an account of the burn
ing of the houses on the trail, and f.
nally of the burning of the town of
~lgtbaras. 1t is said: "Only 80 houses
of the 500 were left standing, and
these were spared because they were
near a large house belonging to a
Spanish family"
There is benevolent assimilation
with a vengeance. But that is not the
worst of it. 1t appears that Weyler's
cruel and infamous "reconcentrado"
policy has been adopted in these is
lands by good Mr.. McKinley's emissar-
les. The following is a sample para
graph of ordinary Philippine news in
Manila:
Major Smith, commanding the
American garrisons on Rombion is
land, has issued an order requiring all
natives to live in the five principal
towns where American troops are sta
toned. Those natives who continue to
live in the country will be considered
insurgents. A few insurgents have re-
Gently been killed or wounded near
these towns and their supplies have
been destroyed. The inhabitants of
this island favor a drastic policy to-
ward the insurgents"
When Butcher Weyler practices pre-
cisely the same thing in Cuba a wave
of righteous indignation swept this
country from ocean to ocean and swept
tyrannous Spain out of the island.
Now Mr.. Mckinley is pursuing exactly
the same methods in the Philippines.
L. nAinn -nf nnnn,1ntn nnI rnicnn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22

King Edward seems to be terribly
alarmed these days lest some of the
ancient splendor of royalty be cut out
IN his case. Therefore he has put his
veto on the frock coat at court func-
lions and demanded that court dress
or uniform be worn. This is not a
republic" said he. That is true, but
the civilized frock coat could not be
more anomalous at the modern English
court than to see a worn out old roue
like King Edward become the official
head of the church.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22
TO MAKE TIN PLATE.

WASHINGTON, Pa, March pa
large plant for the manufacture of tin
plate is to be erected at Waynesburg,
Pa. at a cost of $3.50, 900. The con-
Germ is expected to begin operations
August l, and will employ $50 men
Officials of the company are w. Fl.
Griffths, president; John A. Scott. sec
rotary, and J. B. Rinehart, treasurer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22

JUMPED INTO A RESERVED COM
PARTMENT AND WAS OFF
TO LONDON
BEFORE BE WAS RECOGNIZED
TERvIEWERS ON SEVERAL
IMPORTANT TOPICS.

SOUTHAMPTON. March 21.-An-
drew Carnegie to-day expressed sur
prise that his donation for New York
libraries had caused a sensation. A
cablegram from the workingmen Of
Pittsburg evidently gave Mr.. Carnegie
great satisfaction.
1T vas a pleasure to make both of
these gifts" said Mr.. Carnegie, but
the contribution to the workinmen
is of greater Importance. The working
men always specially appeal to my SYM
patty. l had ne idea that my requests
for the benefit of the New York libra
ries would be regarded as in. any
way extraordinary"
Questioned concerning the Sunday
opening of these Libraries, given to the
people of the city OF New York, Mr..
Carnegie replied:
Mr.. Carnegie is a very wise man
and silent as the grave regarding such
matters. | simply desire that the people
of New 4ork -,llow their own wishes
as to the use of these institutions.
Whatever they determine will be quite
satisfactory to me-"
When questioned in regard to the
suggested mayoralty candidacy, Mr..
Carnegie pooh-poohed any aspirations
in that direction.
Mention of the Chinese question led
Mr.. Carnegie to say:
my views are known. America has
been a great fool in her foreign affairs
and England a greater fool"
Mr.. Carnegie said he had no plans
for donations to English institutions.
Mr.. Carnegie avoided the check hunt
ers by jumping into a reserved COM
partment before he was recognized.
LONDON, March 21.-To an English
interviewer here, Mr.. Carnegie talked
freely concerning the United States
Steel Corporation, which, he thought.
would not affect Great Britain much
one way or the other.
Asked whether the existence of trusts
did not tend towards national bank
ruptcy, or whether they might not
prove a step in an evolution towards
socialism, Mr.. Carnegie said:
"The man behind the trusts is just
as important as ever. Consultations
are the tendency of our age and will
prove beneficial. The chances of An
drew Carnegie, if he landed a %penniless
boy in New York tonight, would be
as bright as they were in 1S4S, and he
would have even a wider field"
When asked whether the people OF
America were not likely to pass strin-
gent antitrust legislation, Mr.. Carne-
gle said no. He thought the tariff was
a back number for many things, hav-
ing done it's work. But" hhe added.
where it is still needed you may rely
1t will be freely used"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22
HI CHIEF OBJECTION.

LONDON, March 22.-The Daily
Chronicle, protesting to be able to give
an outline of the negotiations between
Lord Kitchener and Gen. Botha, says:
"The chief obstacle to a settlement
was Lord Kitchener's refusal to grant
complete amnesty to the leaders OF the
rebels in Cape Colony. He offered self
on the lines of Jamaica
Immediately upon the cessation OF hos
~tilities with legislative bodies partly
elected by the burghers."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22
WILL DEMAND ADVANCE.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, March 21.-At
a meeting Of the blast furnace m
ployes of the Mahoning Valley held
to-day a number of new applicants
were admitted to the union. A call
has been issued for a general meeting
of the union tomorrow night when a
demand will he made for an advance
of 90 per cent. in wages, taking effect
April /.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22
THE RAILROAD TIE.

1t is a YER. Important Feature in the
MaEc-Up of n Line.
Washington Star.
The drummer in railroad supplies
handed the drummer in cotton goods
his silver-mounted flask as he settled
himself comfortably as the train pulled
out of Philadelphia for Washington a
few days ago.
THE reason why you chaps in the
South used to have many years ago
80 many accidents IN your old lines
was because pine trees, being SO con-
venient, were used extensively in the
making of railroad ties, than which no
more important element enters into
the makeup of a railroad" he said.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22
WILL MAKE THE RACE.

NEW YORK, March 21.-Fire Com
missioner John j. S%cannell announced
this afternoon that he had decided to
agree to the condition stipulated by
Thomas w. Lawson, of Boston, that
the proposed race between thhe trot-
tiers, The Abbot and Boralma should
be four heats in seven.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22
AMERICAN VOLUNTEERS.

LONDON, March 22.-"It is reported
here" says the Amsterdam c~orrespon-
dent of the Daily Mail, that a COM
pany of American volunteers, mostly
Bostonians, recently landed at Kobi
Bay, Tonga1and, crossed Swaziland and
Joined Gen. Louis Bothas
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22
ELECTRIC RAILWAY ENTERPRISE

Philadelphia would to be the
last place in the world for the street
railway promoter to select for the
building of new lines, yet A. L.. john
son, of New York, brother of Tom
l.. Johnson, wants the privilege OF
erecting trolleys on such Philadelphia
streets as are not already occupied.
The bait he holds out is three cent
fares and universal exchanges" Ii
he succeeds it may soon be cheaper to
ride in the Quaker City than to wear
out shoe leather.
Mr.. Johnson proposes to build a troll
ley Line from New York to Philadel-
phia and has already secured charters
and rights of way from New York and
Allentown to Philadelphia. He de-
clares the fare between these cities
will not be more than fifty cents. The
road will be laid with fifty-pound rails
and a speed of fifty miles an hour is
guaranteed.
OF course all sorts of obstacles will
be thrown in the way, of the new en-
terprise both by the existing street rail
way system of Philadelphia and by
the steam railroads, whose suburban
and New York traffic would be prac-
tically ruined by the cheap rates of
the electric road, for Mr.. Johnson pro-
poses to carry. both passengers and
freight. But Mr.. Johnson says he
is used to litigation and will fight
the matter to a finish. Meanwhile he
will arouse public sentiment and at
tracing it to his side by holding pub
lie mass-meetings in the wards of the
city. eff the people want my rail-
roads" says Mr.. Johnson, they will
demand that the Councils give me the
privileges of the streets in return for
the low fares-three cents and univer-
sal exchange tickets on all connec-
lions. | propose to get the best la
Dor to be found, and will give my men
twenty-one cents per hour and in
crease each year of service until their
pay shall reach twenty-five cents per
hour
AS Mr.. johnson is wealthy and is as
determined and shrewd a character as
his brother, "Tom," the chances for
his enterprise look exceedingly bright.
In all this there is a hint for Wheel
ing, in passing upon applications
for the renewal of old and the grant
ing of new charter rights for street
car companies. What Mr.. A. l.. John
son can do for New York and Phila-
delphia and other towns the companies
seeking renewed rights or admission
into Wheeling can do for this city.
Council should not only open wide the
door for all trolley lines seeking en-
trance into Wheeling-such roads be-
Ing fully as valuable to this city as
steam trunk lines-but should take ex-
ira ~precaution to secure it's own rights
and that of the people. 1t should de
mand a guild pro quo for valuable
charter rights in cash or by means of
mileage to be paid the city or a per-
centage of receipts, or all Of these. ana
the time would seem also to be ripe
for the demand that the ordinary fare
be not over three cents, extra fares
to be in proportion. We repeat that
what Mr.. johnson can do in the East
and make ample profits can be done
even more easily here, and Council
should see that it is done.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22
JOB FOR THE MASONS.

BUFFALO, N. Y, March 21.-John
Held, of 931 Freeman avenue, Cincln-
natl, a travelling salesman for an In
dianapolis house, shot himself through
the heart in his room at the Mansion
house to-day. In his pockets was his
address and a message reading:
Let the Masons take care of my
h0dv
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22
SHOT G FATALLY.

CUMBERLAND, Nd, March 21.-
Conductor Henry Smith, in charge OF a
Balimore & Ohio fast freight, order
ed two negroes who were stealing a
ride off his train at Bear Run on the
Pittsburg division this morning. They
opened fire on him and he returned it.
fatally shooting one of the negroes in
the head.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22
SEEKING RELIEF.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico. March I'll
The San Juan Chamber of Commerce
has called a mass meeting for Sunday
OF the principal planters, bankers, ag-
riculturalists and merchants with a
view to agreeing upon some feasible
plan for the relief of financial depres-
sion. r.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22

1t Is suggested that Russia prefers
a foreign war to tumult and disorder
at home. AS the lady remarked when
she put on her shoe with a mouse in
it. there is something in that"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22

Boston, March 21.-Thomas W. Law
son said tonight when asked if there
was any possibility that a race might
be arranged between Boralma and The
Abbot said:
Il will not reopen the matter. AS
said in my statement of Wednesday
evening, the incident is closed"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22

The more the people learn of ring
methods the more they congratulate
themselves upon the ousting of that
crowd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22
Bowling,

Wheeling League-Ar/ Alikes: aos,
926, $50, 2,779; A. A. hooters, 929,
S76, 831, 1885.
Monarchs-91S, 900, 95S; Crickets,
913, 951, GAL.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22
REGISTER AGENCIES.

WHERE THE REGISTER CAN BE
PURCHASED OUT OF TOWN.
CHARLESTON, w. Va.-Hotel Ruffner
News Stand.
WASHINGTON, D. c. Queen News
Stand. National Hotter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22

No wonder the ring crowd secreted
the books. The latter are telling some
things about them that are enlighten-
ing the people as to ring rule.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22

The chief study of Russian students
seems to be the raising of Cain.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22

classification of accounts and misap-
preparation of the public funds are
some of the things it looks as if the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-22

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-26

Lawson can cruise around Bar Harbor.
Camden, Rockland, vfnal Haven and
Bucksport, and be within signaling dis
lance OF his Venice.
From Sadd1eback the sea view is
grand. Mount Desert can be seen in
the east, and Camden Mountains loom
in the west.
The Lawson islands are grouped
around Saddleback, and every one is
within easy range. Their formation is
such that they make perfect harbor
for even bigger vessel than Mr.. Law
sons steam yacht, the Dreamer.
The main boat landing will be built at
point on Saddleback near the upper
end of the harbor.
Mr.. Lawson has been negotiat ting for
these islands since January Everything
has been conducted quietly for the rea-
son that if it became known that the
Copper King" wanted them. the islands
would suddenly appreciate in value.
The islands around Stonington have
been looked upon as almost worthless.
They are owned by Tom, Dick and Har-
~, have been sold for taxes, and their
ownerships are all mixed up In many
cases it is difficult to establish and buy
a clear title.
The estimated cost of the island is
100000 The total cost of the Venice in
America" it is said will be $1,000, 900.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-26
CASTRO is cALMER.
President of Venezuela Now Hesitates
to Engage in War.


Washington, Aug. 26.-Information re-
ceived in Washington indicates that
President Castro hesitates to plunge his
country into war with Colombia, the
outcome of which no one can see.
1t is believed here that there has been
a slight Improvement in the South
days. and it is hoped that war between
Colombia and her neighbors may be
averted.
There is reason to believe that Presi-
dent Castro has been much disappointed
in his expectations of support from Nj
caragua and Ecuador, and that he will
pause before taking any steps in which
he would not have the united support of
Venezuela or the backing of his hoped
for allies, or in which he would encoun-
ter the opposition of the United States.
If peace is maintained it will be largely
due to the influence of the United
States
The strength of the position of this
country lies largely in the fact that the
administration has not given hard and
fast definition of policy which will pur-
sue under the treaty of 1876, by which it
is bound to maintain the sovereignty of
Colombia over the Isthmus of Panama.
The governments of Venezuela, Nicar-
aqua, Ecuador and those European ma
tions which are looking anXiously for an
opportunity to NEEDLE in South and
Central American affairs all know that
the government at Washington is keep
ing close watch on the situation, and
that there is line somewhere that can
not be crossed without bringing from
Washington command to halt, backed
up, if need be, by the entire power of
the United States. AS long as this line
is not closely defined President Castro
and all others will be disposed to move
slowly, as they can no, Know what step
may bring them face to face with the
United States.
The arrival of the Machias at Colon
today Will put this government in po-
sition to speak with authority in regard
to the sthmian situation, and it is be-
lieved that her mere presence. with the
knowledge that the battle ship Iowa and
the gunboat Ranger are rapidly nearing
Panama, will be all that will be neces-
sary.
While it is believed that some Nicara-
guans have been participating in the
guerrilla operations on the isthmus it is
not now believed here that they are sup
ported by the Nicaraguan government
the latest information received at the
various legations seeming to indicate
that the Niearaguan government is
holding aloof. Nicaragua Is evidently
afraid of becoming involved with the
United States and does not propose to
allow Castro to use her to pull his chest
nuts out of the fire.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-26
Business Opportunities for All.

Locations in Iowa, Illinois. Minneso-
ia and Missouri on the Chicago Great
Western railway; the very best agri
cultural section of the United States,
where farmers are prosperous and
business men successful. We have a
demand for competent men, with the
necessary capital. for all branches of
business. Some special opportunities
for creamery men and millers. Good To-
cations for general merchandise. hard
ware, harness, hotels. banks and stock
buyers Correspondence solicited. Write
for maps and Maple Leaflets. w. j.
Reed. industrial agent, 6O4 Endicott
Bldg, ST. Paul, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-26
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For the a. "A. r. Enoampmsns d
CleveIand.

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In September very low rates viii bS
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ing, afternoon and evening trains az
convenient hours G. a. r. folder sents
on application to F. M. Byron, G. w. AZ
Chicago. or NJ. s. Giles, T. P. Al. CHI
cago.
Pam American Exposition, Buffalo.
Ny.
The Chicago Great Western railway
sells thru excursion tickets at very low
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Chicago, Detroit or Cleveland and lake
journey thence to Buffalo. Equipment
and service unsurpassed. A valuable
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information and folders address ]. IA.
Ellis. ticket agent, Marshalltown, Iowa.
Very Low Rates TO X. T. conelavs ~
Louisville, Ky.
Via the Northwestern line. Excursion
tickets will be sold at one fare for the.
round trip, Aug. "a to rs, inclusive, linn
tied to return Sept. 2, with extension un-
til Sept. 16, inclusive. Apply to agents
Of the Chicago & Northwestern railway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-26
LAWSON PLANS A VENICE.
The Copper King Buys Islands on
Coast of Maine

Coast OF Maine.
Boston, Mass. Aug. 26-Thomas w.
Lawson is going to build miniature
Venice on the rugged coast of Maine. He
has bought and paid for two islands off
Stonington and has an option on twelve
others, which he will pay for when the
titles are proved to his satisfaction
These islands are situated in Isle Au
Haut Bay. and are fifteen miles from
the mainland,
These islands are not little bits of rock
and earth on the surface of the ocean,
for one of them, saddleback. the largest
of the group, contains over forty acres.
The islands are close together and many
of them can be connected by bridges.
They are all covered with heavy
growth of spruce and fir, altho there is
plenty of space that is free of wood
land.
1t 10 said that Mr.. Lawson will build a
magnificent castle on Saddleback and
clear the island for golf links and tennis
courts. What he will do with the other
islands adjoining is a matter of specu-
lation. Those who know him best say
he intends to put the matter into the
hands of famous landscape artist who
will furnish plans which will transform
the Lawson group OF islands into a
"Venice in America" The smaller is
lands will be cleared of everything un-
slightly, and everything which shows the
rugged beauty of the group viii be left
untouched.
The location is one OF the most scenic
lard delightful on the Naips coase, Mr..