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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-14
THE SPEECHES.
The "OId Romans" Eloquent Enort-He is
Cheeretl TO the Echo.


While delivering an eloquent speech
i'm which he dwelt at some length on the
occasion for holding the banquet, his
illusions 10 Cleveland and Thurman
were received with tremendous cheers
and applause. At its conclusion he in
troduced Hon. Joseph IL. Cultivate,
the toast master of the evening. His
sDcech was warm tribute TO the "Old
Roman.
Those Of us who know him the best,
love him the best" Prolonged cheers.
simultaneously one thousand people
rose 10 their feet as the tOaStmaSter con-
cluded: ''TO the health, long life aud
continued happiness OF our guest
Applause.
The applauSe which had greeted the
toast was renewed rs the "Old Roman
rose TO respond. IL was five minutes
before the ovation which greeted the
toast subsidized sufficiently to enable
Judge Thurman u respond.
"Our Guest" was responded TO oy
Judge Thurman, the hOnored man oil the
occasion, as follows;
MIR. PRESIDENT AND FELLOW CIrI-
zENS:-I am not here tonight TO make
an elaborate speech. | am here to eX-
press in few sentences my heartfelt
appreciation Of the honor you have so
kindly seen fit TO do me, to thank with
my whole sole my neighborS, my fellow
citizens Of Ohio and the distinguished
gentlemen from other States for their
mark Of friendship and esteem. am here
at the age of - 70 repeat my testimony,
so often given of my confidence in the
benefcent effects Of free institutions
and my firm belief of their duration on
this continent, and their gradual but
certain extension over other and larger
portions ef the continent. | hope it Is
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-14
SENT TO JAIL.
Edward Cloud, the Colored Despcrado
CnmnnIffed ON Two Charges.

Edward Cloud, the Colored Desperate,
Committed on Two Charges.
The police yesterday morning took
Edward Cloud, the colored tough who at
tempted to shoot Officers Moran and
Donnelley, before Justice Davis, and he
was committed TO Jail, in default OF
bail. on two warrants. one charging
him with shooting at another, under
Sec. II of Chap, l4i of the Cope, and
another with carrying concealed wea-
pons. His case will be investigated by
the Grand Jury Monday. The section
of the Code above referred to reads:
al. If any person unlawfully shoot at an
other person in any street in city, town
or village. or in any place OF public resort,
he shall be confined in Jail not less than six
months nor more than three years. and be
fined not less than 500 nor more than
$1,000"
This section will make it pretty inter
esting for Cloud.
Cloud seems to belong to Wytheville,
Va. but has been In the workhonse in
Allegheny City and in the Pittsburg jail
for several short terms since April last.
1t is the opinion Of some Of the police
that he has been guilty OF some serious
crime. which would seem 10 account for
his determination not to he arrested.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-14

OF Representatives, that it must alb
dcate its traditional function as a
deiberativc body, and content itself
with being hereafter mere enacting
council. This means the substitution
of Committee of Rules for a system of
rules. This means that the Speaker of
the House, with two party associates
chosen by himself, should decide what
measures shall be considered what
amendments shall be offered to them,
and what debate shall be had upon
them. Such degradation Of the House
would be Il confession of the failure Of
representative government in its most
important branch the law making
power.
1t is of the definition of free govern
ment that a people make their own
laws by their own representatives after
free, adequate and open discussions:
otherwise those laws be mere legislative
DEGREES. need not say that this is not
the Democratic idea of relief. We are
trained TO prefer even stormy liberty to
sluggish despotism. For US ttbbe dqtvd W DEF d9f
stroy, to Establish and widen liberty,
not to narrow and undermine it. Our
plan would not be retreat but an ad-
vance.
Let Congress keep within the unques-
toned field of its constitutional legisla-
tion, reserving to the States unimpaired
control over those matters of domestic
concern with which alone they have the
right and competency to deal. Moreover,
let us never forget there are barriers
which no government has the right to in
wade, and which free government es-
pecially exists to preserve and defend.
This would be the Democratic method of
retrieving the efficiency OF the House OF
Representatives in our constitutional
system. 1t would save the representa-
tives of the people from serving a mas
ter, place law and not man in the
Speakers chair, and insure better laws
by insuring more time and care in their
enactment. This is reform, and not
revolution, progress toward the goal Of
free government, not ignOmnious re-
treat beneath the shelter of arbitrary
power.
Free government, let us remember, is
not made to order by charters or declar-
ations. 1t cannot be established by
laws or constitutions, written or un-
written. or all things human growth
is slowest, for it comes only by most
thorough successive generations into
the very stamp of evil, the great truths
out of which liberty is preserved and
transmitted.
Let us always remember the true
foundation of our Democratic faith,
that freedom does not have its abiding
place in any form of government, but
only in the breasts of people them
selves. A free people anywhere will
make Il free government. No more
of government can anywhere make
| free people.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-14
TWENTY-FIVE INITIATED.
The Degree Work and Banquet Of the
Order of United Workmen.


Order of United Workmen.
Last evening occurred another me-
morablc event in the history Of that
Gourishing beneficiary organization
known as the Ancient Order of United
Workmen. IL was the occasion OF a
special meeting called to initiate twenty
two candidates, and the occasion was
memorable from the fact that, outside
Of initial formalities, II was the largest
initiation in one night ever recorded by
any secret society in Wheeling. The
work was carried on In McLain's Hall,
there being n liberal turning out OF the
members The officers officiating were
Joseph Freize, i. NJ. W.: w. o. Me-
Cluskey, NJ. W.: w. j. Bogg. Foreman;
Thomas Cameron, Overseer: ). NJ. Hath
away. Recorder. Robert Clark, Receiver:
William Rogers, Financier: John Rietz,
Guide: William Hamilton, !. W.: Joseph
Bero, o. w. The work was eXempified
by Grand Master Workman ;. VI. Hath
away.
At the conclusion OF the work all re-
paired to Hotel Van Keurcn, where a
sumptuous banquet was served. Fully
ninety members participated in the
feast, in addition to which were news
paper men and one or two other invited
guests. The banquet was prepared
with much care, and embraced many
choice delicacies, all of which were dis
cussed with the most evident relish.
Nearly all the members of this order all
well known and familiar citizens OF
this city and the social interchange and
general merriment that waXed warm
over the tables enlivened the scene.
Among those present We're rep
,,,s,,s,,,a,i,c,- OF -Lo Ballc and hcrmai
Lodges.
Appropos of the initiation last nigh
it may be interesting to know that tn
Central Order In Pittsburg Is soon t
initiate thousand members in on
evening.
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that he hoped to become the Speaker of
the Fifty-tirSt Congress.
At the conclusion of the reception at
the Capitol. the President drove TO the
residence of Judge Thurman and con-
graduated him on the anniversary Of
the Scyenty-Seventh birthday. He as
Sured the Judge that the Democracy of
the Nation were reiOiced at his cOntin-
ned viSor and hoped he might yet be
spared many years Of usefulness. Judge
Thurman replied that no years or future
acts Of his could possibly increase the
warmth Of the congratulations which
he had received to-day from all parts of
the nited States. and that he was con-
tinually asking himself whether his ser
vices had really been such rs 70 deserve
all this homage.
From Judge Thurman's residence Mr..
Cleveland returned to Governor Camp
bells mansion, where he and a few Of
his most intimate friends were enter
tained NJ luncheon at 3 p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-14
A GAS EXPLOSION
AwAKENS THE SLUMBERING PEOPLE OF NOR
GANTOwN YESTERDAY.
A Main Breaks Loose, Shaking the Hills Like an
Earthquake and Frightening The Residents-A
Narrow Escape From Very Disastrous
Resuts-The Force Of the
Upheaval.

Special Telegram 10 the Reaister.
MoRGANTowN, November 13.-The
most terrific natural gas explosion ever
known in this vicinity occurred here at
4:30 o'clock this morning.
The pressure was regular all day
yesterday, but gradually increased un-
til the tension of the pipes was at its
utmost, when the explosion occurred.
The first intimation was adeafening re-
port that Jared the very foundations
of the hills, followed by roaring, hiss
ing sound like an earthquake shock.
No more excitement would have pre-
vailed had volcano burst forth from a
neighboring hill. An examination de-
veloped the fact that the accident oc-
Cured on the west side OF the river at
the brick yards. A destructive blaze
seemed imminent, but prompt efforts
saved the buildings.
A curious sight greeted those who to-
day visited the scene Of the explosion.
About 60 feet of heavy piping was seen
hanging from the top of locust tree.
Although buried in the ground a consd-
cradle depth, it was torn from the line
and hurled with inconceivable force into
the air, no one knows how far and on
alighting penetrated the earth over five
feet, rebounded and Tapped over the
top of locust tree, from which it Is
still depending. The conclusion was so
great that the dry kiln was partially
wrecked, being thrown from its founda-
ton and almost rent asunder. Had the
accident occurred two hours later almost
every employe of the yards would have
met instant death. Another thing that
added to the excitement was the burning
of the South Morgantown regulator at
midnight, which threatened to culmin-
ate in a disastrous conflagration. A
great amouLt of gas was escaping, due
to the increased pressure, when some
vandal evidently thought to try an eX-
pertinent by applying match, with the
above result. The mighty tongue OF
flame seethed and Kissed and roared,
leaping high in the air and lighting up
the midnight sky with a bright glare
that portended dire results. ltwas fully
half an hour before the supply could be
turned off and the fire extnguished just
in time to save the lumber yard and
neighboring buildings.
1t is said that the flames shot several
feet from the chimneys Of South Nor
gantown, so great was the pressure.
Repairs will be completed and gas
turned on by six o'clock this evening,
but many residents still step gingerly,
as treading the crust Of slumberins
volcano.
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The North American Company.

New YORK, November l3.-Thc follow
ing statement is authorized by the officials
of the North American Company: THE
reports as to the condition Of the North
American Company are unfounded and ex-
tremely unjust. The company has no out
standing call obligations, and its time loans
are held by comparatively few persons and
institutions of great financial strength, and
are abundantly secured by collaterals,
which even at the panic prices prevailing
during the last few days could
have been sold for sum sufficient
TO pay all its obligations and leave a
large and substantial surplus to the credit
of the company. The company has also
large amount Of valuable assets in its treas
ury which are not pledged at all, and is and
always has been perfectly solvent. Owing
to the feverish and uncertain condition OF
the market it was thought was thought
wise TO call the creditors together in order
to get their assurance that the assets Of the
company pledged to them as collateral
would not be sacrificed. These assurances
have been cheerfully given and commit
tee of creditors has been appointed TO CO.
operate with the officers of the company in
preventing any needless sacrifice OF its Sc
curities. The creditors were called to-
gether simply TO satisfy them OF the sound
condition of the company and to obtain
their cooperation. This committee has
made no assignment and intends to make
none"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-14
Flight Between Students and Militia.

ANN ARBoR. Mich, November 13.-A
serious row occurred here last night be-
tween the students and company OF
militia who were treating one of their COM
rades to a charivari in honor of his mar
riage Yesterday. The company fired a
salute. which attracted about one thousand
students to the spot. When the company
moved off the students fell in behind, much
to the annoyance Of the company and ex-
asperated Lieut.. Granger, who order
ed the company to charge the
students. Then ensued one Of the
fiercest hand-to-hand conflicts ever wit
messed here, the militia using their mus
kets as clubs and the students using any
thing available as weapons. The injured
are numerous, and one fatal result is just
reported, Irving Dennison, Of Dennison,
Ohio, who died at an early hour this morn
ing from injuries received from being
struck by stone.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-14
BIRCHALL'S LAST HOURS.
He VIII be Hung To-Day-His Widow Will
Not Get the Remains.

WOODSTOCK, ONT, November l3.-
This is a busy day about the Woodstock
Jail. The Sheriff's officers were early
astir this morning experimenting the
erection OF scaffold and arranging the
other preliminaries for the execution OF
Birchall, which is to take place at o
o'clock tomorrow morning. Thomas
Rattley, who Is TO be the executor, ar
rived in town from Toronto this after
noon. He tested the scaffold with the
$50 pound weight. Birchall, although
repeatedly urged by his wife to make a
full confession of his doings on that
memorable day in February, refuses to
crafty her desire. He still asserts that
he did not actually do the shooting, but
this does not satisfy Mrs. Birchall's de-
sire fora full and frank confession of
what transpired after her husband and
Benwell left Buffalo. Mrs. Birchall
spent several hours in the doomed mans
cell.
The ministrations of Rev. Wade have
had some effect on the murderer, but
how much is only matter for conjec-
ture. The Associated Press represen-
tative here had conversation with
Rev. Mr.. Wade to-day. On being asked
If he thought the condemned man had
experienced change of heart, Mr..
Wade was inclined to give an evasive
answer, and after pause said: ''Well,
he acts nicely towards me-"
''Will you be with Birchall to-night?"
"Yes," was the answer. III expect to
spend the night with him."
"Mrs. Birchall, | suppose, will also
be there?" said the reporter.
"Oh no, said Mr. Wade, "she will not
be allowed to remain all night"
1t is learned that the Attorney GEN
eral has decided not to allow Birchall's
body to be turned over to his widow for
interment, and that the remains will be
buried in the Jail yard. The hotels are
crowded with newspaper reporters, and
it is estimated that fifty press repre-
sentatives will witness the execution.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-14
A.sad Confirms Stanley.

LONDON, November l3.-Thc Times
publishes the full texto AsSad Farran'S
affidavit. 1t is written In bad English.
and the original is Assad's handwriting.
Assad commences by explaining that be-
was obliged in London to contra
diet his account for certain reasons,
especially because the committee did
not desire him to reveal anything. lie
proceeds to describe how Bartollot,
after Stanley left Yambuya. finding
food scarce. employed armed Soudancsc
to attack neighboring villages,
but found them deserted. lie
then had recourse to capturing
native women and demanding food Tor
their ransom. Bonny did the same
thing. The women escaped often.
This caused isolation in the camp, the
natives each fearing kidnapping. Assad
relates how Barttclot daily ordered the
men to be given from % to 100 lashcs
for various oiIenses. His story confirms
Stanlcy's assertions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-14
NOTES OF THE RIVER.
News About the Boats and Boatmen %
the Ohio.

News About the Boats and Boatrnsn on
the Ohio.
The Scotia left at midnight for Pitts
burg.
The Congo Is due up this morning al
o a. m. for Pittsburg.
The Ben Hur leaves for Parkersburg
this morning at 1880.
The Bachelor is t0-day's Cincinnati
packet. leaving at o a. M.
The Courier departed for Parkersbnrg
yesterday afternoon at one o'clock.
The Bedford got away for Pittsburg
yesterday at two o'clock. six hours late.
The Matt +. Allen is due here for
Pittsburg this morning at eight o'clock.
The Joseph Walton passed down yes
terday afternoon with heavy tow Of
coal.
The Charles Brown passed down last
evening with tow OF coal for Southern
points.
The marks at the landing last night
indicated u feet inches OF water, and
stationary.
The Belle Prince will tow the caison
out for the west channel pier OF the new
bridge, to-day.
The steamer Charles Brown sunk 4
barge and fiat, yesterday, below the
west channel pier Of the Bellaire bridge.
All the boats were delayed yesterday.
on account OF the heavy fog OF Wednes-
day night. Some were twelve hours
late In leaving.
II was $50 o'clock yesterday afternoon
when the Hudson swung out from the
wharf with heavy freight and large
passenger list. She stopped at the La
Belle landing and took on $500 kegs OF
nails for Southern points.
Brownsville, Pa.-River II feet and
rising: weather clear and cool.
Warren, Pa.-Riyer 4 9-l0 feet and
falling; weather clear and pleasant.
Morgantown-River 10 feet inches
and stationary; weather clear; ther-
mometer.
Pittsburg, Pa.-River IL feet 0 inches
and rising; weather clear and cold.
The JOS. w. Gould passed up for
Pittsburg yesterday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock, with tow Of empties.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-14
IN FOREIGN CLIMES.
MORE NEWS FROM THg UNFORTUNATE BRIrISE
CRUISER, SERPENT,
Which FOuzdsrsd OF the Spanish Coast-Shs Was
Putting in POr Rspairs-Ths Syrian I,terprt-
ter Confirms the Statement Of Stanley
in Regard I, Bsr!slOt.

LONDON, November l3.-Additlonal
details regarding the loss of the British
torpedo cruiser, Serpent, have been re-
ceiyed here from Corunna. The dis
aster occurred at II o'clock Monday
night. a heavy storm was prevailing,
and the night was densly black. When
the vessel struck, her keel was torn of
and great hole was stove In her bot
tom. She slipped off the rocks into
deep water and Immediately foundered.
tons OF water rushing through the hole
in her hull. A majority Of the
officers and crew were below
when the vessel struck, and she
sank so quickly afterward that none
OF them had time to reach the deck.
The disaster was so sudden and COM
plete that ii was impossible for those
who We're on deck To get boat into the
water The time between the striking
and the sinking Of the vessel was 80
short that nearly all on board went
down without making n sign. The
three sailors who managed 10 reach the
shore were badly cut and bruised.
Orders have been sent them from Lon
don to proceed to England A. soon as
they are in condition TO do so. The
Admiralty will hold an investigation as
to the loss OF the Serpent, and the three
survivors will be called upon to give
evidence.
1t is officially stated that the Serpent
had become partially disabled in a hur-
ricane, and that IL was necessary for her
to repair before proceeding on her
voyage. Her commanding officer there
fore decided to put into Corunna or
Vigo, and while attempting TO make a
port the vessel was lost. An official
statement regarding the loss OF the Ser
pent has been issued. IL shows that the
vessel had l7G men on board. OF which
number only three seamen were saved.
The Spanish government has been asked
to assist In recovering the bodies of the
lost, the British government Offering a
reward for each body. The British Vice
Consul at Corunna has gone To Gamer
mas to make inquiry Of survivors re-
garding the disaster.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-14
METHODIST MISSIONS.
Appropriations Made for the Work in the
Various Countries.


BOsToN, November l3.-The second
days session OF the sevcnty-second an
nual meeting OF the general missionary
committee of the Missionary Society Of
the Methodist Episcopal church was
opened with Bishop Merrill in the chair.
The matter OF apportioning the appro-
priation decided upon yesterday among
the various fields was the first business
taken up, Africa being the first on the
list. DR.. A. X. Sanford, chairman of
the subcommittee appointed yesterday
to consider the report of Bishop Taylor
recommended the appropriation Of
$1,000 as against 81, 800 last year. Sec
retary Leonard read a communication
in regard to the work in South America,
asking that S71 900 be appropriated for
1t. He said the subcommittee esti-
mate, however. was S56,050. Bishop
Walden, who has recently visited that
field. spoke of the situation there.
South America, he said. was an open
door to the numerous people that use
the Spanish language. In Mexico and
Brazil the church South was doing good
work, also, the Presbyterians and
Baptists. But the vast number
of Spanish speaking people was
not reached by them, and
among them the Methodist denomina'
tion had an opportunity to do 4 splen-
did missionary work. Bishop Fowler
said: "We had been doing our best foi
many years to throw the work in South
America out of our hands and into
those of tho sons Of nnaen Victoria
TApplause. The Argentine Republic
with its thirteen great States was in
creasing more rapidly in population. /
is for us to mold that country"
Twenty-Five hundred dollars wa
voted for the existing work in Africa
and $4,000 for that in South America
also 1000 for educational work in Tho
latter country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-14
Mashed by Machinery.

ERIE, PA, November l3.-Whilo a
number of machinists were moving an
engine In the Jarecki manufacturing es-
tablishment to-day the mass OF seven
tons fell. crushing two men fatally.
James B. McStoy, conspicuous mem
Der OF the mechanics fraternity of this
city, died in an hour. and ;. Benson. a
Swede, later. Henry Sutler, a veteran
in the navy, upon hearing Of the death
of McStoy, who had been firm friend
of his. went home, and, locking himself
In his room, shot himself through the
head
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-14
North River Bank Falls to Open.

New YoRK, November l3.-The North
River Bank did not open its doors and re-
sumo business at 10 o'clock this morning, as
some expected it would. The cashier stat
ed that, although the bank officials felt
sure that 1t would pull through all right, it
could not resume business for several days
to come. Assistant State Bank Examiner
Cahill said that a statement of the condi-
ton of the bank would be made about noon
to-day. Up to o'clock this afternoon the
State Bank Examiner had not prepared
his statement At the Clearing House it
was learned that large contractor was
debtor to the extent of $500, 900; also that
there were six or seven other customers,
also contractors, who were also debtors to
the bank for large amounts. The collat-
erals for the securities of the loans are
said TO be claims against the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-14
Ten Indictments Against Clouston'
,D,c;0[ Tsle0rdJn 10 the Register.


PARKERsBURG, November 13.-The
court house to-day has been crowded TO
the utmost capacity by the citizens oi
this city and county anxious to hear
what was to be done in case OF Circuit
Clerk Clemens and Deputy Clerk Clous-
ton. The Grand Jury came down this
evening with ten indictments against
Clouston for forgery, conspiracy, OBJ
taing money from the State, etc. IL Is
believed that not less than forty iIndict,,
-..ill be brought against MN q,
this term of court None was Droueh'
against Clemens to-day.
There was considerable talk and ad'
verse criticism on the streets when il
was learned that Clouston had been al
lowed to go before the grand jury.