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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-19
THE INDIANAPOLIS FIRE.
The Corrected List of Those Who Perished.
The Mayor Starts a Relieffor the suffer


ers.
INDIANAPoIIs, March 1s.-A great
throng surrounded the ruins of the
Bowen K Merrill book concern to-day.
An army of workmen are busily en-
gagged carting away the debris to cx-
hume the bodies of the dead and injured
buried there.
The voices of several persons in the
ruins can be clearly heard above the
noise of the wOrkmen removing the
piles of brick and broken timbers.
The correct list Of the dead. so far as
known at this hour. is as follows: An
drew O. Cherry, Superintendent of the
Fire Alarm Telegraph; George Foulkncr.
engineer Company No. /. still pinioncd
in the ruins; ESpy Stormcr, pipeman
Engine Company No. /. still in the ruins:
Daniel K. Lowry. pipeman Engine Com
pany No. ., still in the ruins: Ulysses
&. Glazier, substitute Engine Company
No. 3; Henry d. Woodruff, pipeman.
Engine Company No. ); Geo w. Glenn.
pipeman Reel Company No, 10; Albert
HOfmann, pipeman Keel Company No.
10; Andrew Volz. driver Of Hook and
Ladder Company No. =; Thomas a.
Black. truckman of Hook and Ladder
Company No. 3.
The injured number eighteen. The
fire originated in the basement, from
the furnace, but in what manner is not
known. The furnace was recently re-
fitted and was supposed to be in good
condition. New flueS were supplied by
a Chicago firm at the opening of the
winter season.
Thomas Dillon, Superintendent of the
Brush Electric Light Company, and
VIM. Long had miraculous escapes
They were on the roof Of the burning
building, cutting the electric wires.
when the crash came. BY quick jump
ing both succeeded in reaching an add
joining roof and escaped injury.
\ fund has been started for the relief
of the injured iircmcn, and the families
Of the dead and injured. 1t has already
reached the total of 5000. Mayor Sui
livan has issued a proclamation calling
for subscriptions. The coroner has been
investigating and will hold an inquest
this evening.
1t will take fully twcnty-four hours
10 remove all the debris. and until that
is done there is no estimating how many
lost their lives The fireman who cS-
capped think it is possible that there
may be several bodies in the cellar as a
few minutes before the crash came Sev-
eral men were in the rear lower floor
room of the building attempting to get
out some of the firms books that had
not been burned.
Tonight John Burkhart. one
of the iiremen taken from the ruins
alive. died at the city hospital.
The relief funds thus far raised ag-
grcgatc nearly $1,000.
The body of Stormcr was taken out at
2:45 o'clock with one leg burned entire
ly of. lie must have died in terrible
agony, rs there are no evidences Of his
having been killed by falling bricks or
timber 1t seems that he must have
died with the agony of the burning Of
his leg. Woodruff only now remains in
the mass of ruins. 1t is hoped to Sccnrc
his body in few hours.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-19
An OctocenarIan JnIIed.

POrrsvILLE, PA, March lS.-John Me
Grassland. once wealthy citizen Of this
place. and some years ago a candidate for
Congress. was jailed yesterday on SEN
tence of six cents fine and costs.
In November last he was convicted OF as
sault and battery on Henry W. Sellers,
from whom he claimed seventy-two dollars
rent. He defended the case himself, made
a speech to the jury and was recommended
to mercy. He declined the services OF
counsel appointed by the Court. and after
waIds. when his regular attorney moved
for new trial. forbade further proceed
ings. He even refused to allow friends TO
pay costs. which all the Commonwealth
asked
Yesterday he was called into court for
sentence. He made long speech, declar-
ing that he was without money. property
or friends. that hc was 80 years Of age. and
had lived here more than 90 years. The
prosecutor he said, owed him 81; if the
District Attorney would collect it. and give
him ~ per cent, he could pay the costs.
When led away by the officers. Mr.. Nc
Grassland said his legs were not made to
carry him 10 Jail. He refused 10 walk, and
was carried across the street and into the
Jail by the officers. The costs amount to
S1163.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-19
Rcnwell,s nody ENhumed.

WOODSTOCK. ONT, March lS.-Detective
Murray and Miss LocShart went to Prince
ton Yesterday. where the body of Benwell
was exhumcd for Identification by Miss
LOckhart.
Miss Lockhart was on the train winch
conveyed Birchall and Benwell TO Eastwood
ON February Il. She sat two seats behind
them and noticed them particularly. Hei
description of the two men conceded exact
lv with that of the deceased and Birchall.
ON arriving at the cemetery in Princeton
Miss Lockhart viewed the remains OF Ben
well and positively identified them as onC
of the men whom she saw on the tram
Benwel's body was well preserved De
tective Murray considers the identification
as very important, and considers the cham
of evidence against the prisoner about com
plete.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-19
BANGED HIS HEAD.
More Damaging Testimony Against Com
mander NcCaIla. of the Enterprise.

mander McCaIla, of the Enterprise.
New YORK, March lS.-The inyeSti-
CATION Of the charges Of cruelty against
Commander McCalla. Of the Enterprise.
was resumed this morning at the Brook
lyn Navy Yard, jeremiah Shay. fire.
man was the first witness. lie charged
Lieut.. Mulligan with cruelty while at
Constandt. The witness said ne was put
i'm irons and tied up with single line at
one o'clock i'm the morning because he
did not toe the mark properly on the
quarter deck. where an hour before the
witness had been placed by Lieut..
Lumley. u''
The witness said he was tied TO pre-
vent him from leaning ON the bulwarkS
To rest. Michael Murphy, coal hcav-
cr. corrObOratcd the testimony of Fire
man Shay. VI. +. lIoovy gave similar
testimony in favor OF Shay. +. w. Bel
zcr. foreman. charged Lieut. mgerSoll
with treating him as Shay had been
treated. The witness also charged
Lieut.. Mulligan with having had him
tied up 10 the Jacobs ladder. Witness
told how Lieut. IngcrSoll struck Seaman
Fitzgerald and banged his head against
the mast. Ia this witness was corrobo-
rated by VIM. Murphy, a seaman.
Lieut.. Mulligau was questioned on this
point but ne could remember no such
occurrence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-19

As has already been announced, the
building on Market street. recently occu-
pied bv Mcssrs Hogan and Sawyer Tor
Evangelstic work. has been rented for The
purpose of making the experiment OF "a
permanent Mission Yesterday Rev G..
w. Cushing. said:
"Evangelistic meetings will be continued
several evenings each week; but in addi-
ton TO this, 1t IS proposed 10 open a smali
reading room. where men who have no other
placc for resort but the saloons, can find a
comfortable place for rest and reading.
Connected with il also will be- cheap
lunch. consisting Of the best coffee. sand
wiches. cold meata, etc, instead OF the
free lunches. so called, furnished in
saloons. This will make IL unnecessary
for these men 10 resort 10 saloons at an,
unless they desire TO 20 there for drink.
Such an undertaking will necessarily
cost some money: and with the hope Of pro
viding what is needful for initiating the
work. Mr. c. T.. Bolton has been engaged
IN Give three lectures and one matinee.
vith stereopticon illustrations. at the
Opcra House on the evenings OF March ~,
81, and April /. The date Of matinee Is not
yet fixed
Mr.. Bolton has no superior, il is said, ia
this line Of entertainments His apparatus
Is the most expensive and his lectures the
most instructive and entertaining. Those
who were delighted with Mr. Reagan a
year AGO will find a still richer treat M
store for them in these lectures OF Mr.. Boi-
ton. Fuller particulars will be given here
after
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-19

Al the regular meeting Of the Board Of
Director, of the Commercial Bank. held
March 18th. 1s4O. the following resolutions
were adopted -.
WHEREAS. The Almighty Father. in His
wisdom has taken from our midst. one OF
o,,r most esteemed and worthy cO-workers
and trusted officers. = =. Hildrcth. Cashier
Of this Bank. IL seems fitting that we bear
testimony To our sorrow and loss; Therefore,
Re.0Ired. That our friend was worthF "i
the high regard in which we heid MN,
being in life kind courteous and oDiein-
in ali his intercourse with Us, with q Dug.
sense Of integrity. honor and justice a.lp
uyo feel that In his death We WIN
tbe community. have sustained "s'
,,,..,,.,. than mere words can tell h"At"
.alie1 IN ,hc twinkling OF an eye. tcl ~
v.as ready. not found sleeping Wn'u .iiD
~; r.'j ,io',roo11, came He so lived ihal Wheh
~ came he could wrap the drsi-
IL. - bis couch about him and lie down 10
r. sssnt dreams May be rest 10 peace.
To the grieving wife ana reia'.oiis; lei1 ~
mourn their loss. we sincerely thu.r out
,varruest sympathies III lhls eIcd"sl ol
earthly trials. May the Great comforter
minister kindly 10 them.
D|.olr,d That this action be spread upon
.bn minutes of this Board and a copy BE-
furnished 10 the bereaved family. also
,onv furnished the city daily papers. with
, request 20 publish them
W T. Burt,
W \. WILsON,
NJ W. ANnCK,
Committee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-19
INDICTED on THREE COUNTS.
\ Sensational Trial That VIII Come Before
the Kanawha County Court.

"
Special Telegram 10 tie r.. .isicr.
CHARLESTON, w. VA. ~ y->eA
very sensational case will come up be-
fore the Kanawha Circuit Court ON
Thursday next 1t is that Of Andrew
EStcp. a man about - years of age. who
has been confined in Jail for some time,
and was indicted by the recent grand jury
ON three counts. one being for rape and
two for incest. the victims being his
own two daughters, whose testimony
before the grand jury secured his indict-
mcnt.
1t is rumorcd that the evidence that
will be produced before the court in the
trial of the cases will develop a pccul-
iarly aggravated case OF infanticide
which, if it be proven. will place EStep
i'm aS bad or worse position than that re-
Gently occupied by Felix Kampf (who
was hanged ON the 9Th inst. in this city
for the murder of his two children un-
der the laws Of this State. The penalty
for rape is the same as in case of mur-
der unless the jury recommends coniine-
mcnt i'm the pententiary when bringing
i'm its verdict and it will be seen at once
that EStep occupies most uncnvlable
position.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-19
DRAWING THELINE.
THE DUTIES OF A SOLDIER AND WHERE THEY
SHOULD END.
The Court Martial for the Trial Of Second Lieutenant
Stsele-Priyate Wild, the Complainant
Tells the Story Of the TrOuble-Says
He Was Roughly Used.

CHICAGO, March lS.-Thc court mar
tial for the trial of Second Lieut.. NJ. T.
Steele, Eighth Cavalry. L. 5. A., con-
vened at noon to-day in Battery d
armory. Judge Advocate Captain Ar
thur Murray read the formal charge.
1t alleged in one charge and two Speci-
fcationS that October Path last, Lieut..
Steele used insulting language. which
was preiudical TO good discipline and
contrary TO the proper conduct of an Off
Ger To this charge and specification,
Lieutenant Steele pleaded not guilty.
Private Dell Z. Wild, the complain
ant was then brought into Court and
sworn. He said: He had been ordered,
he said, To carry "A piece of canvas To
Lieut.. Steele'S headquarters. He was
told To take it to the back yard where
he was met by Lieut.. Steele. who re-
QueSted him to assist in placing the can
vas on a storm roof leading from Steele'S
back door TO an OuthOuSc. Il did not
think he had any right to ask me To do
that" continued Wild. ''and So SAYS:
A4lfMAhUANAs iflu>f ~ uO Audi
work because don't have to
act as servant 70 no officer. If you ask
me 10 split or carry in wood, I'll do it.
but won't do nothing of this kind.
think it is mcnial work. He then called
me Il deSerter and SwOrc at me. and fin
ally struck me in the face, knocking my
hat into a tub OF water then started
ont of his yard. when he ordered me to
halt and had me placed under arrest.
was taken To the quarters and then got
permission To 90 back and get my cap.
which was still in bucket in the
Lieuteuant'S yard The defense
then examined Wild and attempted To
prove that ne frequently expressed the
wish that he had killed Lieut.. steele
In reply to a question as TO the truth of
this statement. Wild replied: Il refuse
20 answer that question; | amt got
nothing 10 do with this case. amt ON
trial here" He finally admitted that
he had said that he would have rather
killed steel than To have struck him.
because he said. Il could get justice in
a L. :. Court but | can't get no Justice
ia a Military Court" Adjourned un-
Ill tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-19
THE TARIFF CHANGES.
some OF the Provisions in the New sched-
ule-Iron and steel Articles


WAsmNGroN. March ls.-In the new
tariff schedule there are but few changes
from the existing law. There are
number of important changes In the
metal schedule. Existing rates are main
tanned upon iron ore and pig iron.
Earbcd wire for fencing Is
made dutiable AT 6-lO a
pound. which is below the duty upon
chat kind ot iron entering into other
uses. Beams girderS and structural
iron is reduced from Ia To G-lO cents a
pound. which is reduction below that
oi tine senate bin. Railway iron
is reduced 6-lOc pound, the present
rate being Sl7 "A ton. reduction OF
about - a ton and reduction In the
rate fixed by Senate bill. The duty ON
steel rails is reduced - "a ton.
The duty ou tin plate is increased to
2-IO. 10 is believed that with this en-
couragcmcnt our tinplate will be manu-
lacUrcd i'm this country, Already We
make the sheet iron and steel. which is
g0 per cent of the tin plate, and with
assurances that there is tin i'm the Black
Hills 10 is thought great industry will
spring up I'm the wool schedule. woods
of SECOND class known as combing woOlS
ls cents. carpet woods valued at II cents
or less cents "a pound; valued at over
% cents. cents pound. This
D., reduction of ~ cents
o. pound from the senate
hil and au increase of lis cent from
thc present law. 10 is believed. how
ever. that the definitions and clas>iica-
t.un> and restrictions provided for will
make the duty even more valuable
to wool growers than the duty
fixed hy the Senate bill. In
thc Mills bin wool was put
on ,hc free list, and the duty given to
thc manufacturers OF wooden fabrics was
from go To- Is per cent. As this bill
makes wool dutiable il gives compcnSa-
tion tO the manufacturers for the duty
imposed upon wool The difference be-
tween the duty given the manufacturers
hy Mills Dim and the proposed measure is
only lO per cent. After giving 10 the
compensatory duty for
the duty upon wool. yarns and cloths
lrr made dutiahle 40 40 per cent ad Va
.orem additional: woolen goods at 80 per
.cut.. and rcady-made clothing at go per
.pur.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-19
Claim .Ium,er Blown Up.

Butte. MoNT.. March lS.-An attempt
was made here Yesterday morning to XII
J.. Y. Sllidmore by blowing him up with
giant powder. Skidmore last fall jumped a
claim and built cabin, which he now oc-
cupies. He was absent from the CABIN u
few minutes yesterday morning and when
he again entered an explosion took place
which knocked him senseless, killed ms
dog. Knocked hole through the roof and
floor of the cabin and shattered things gen
erally. Skidmore's face was lacerated by
two pieces of iron, one of his legs was. a
mass of wounds and the other was also IN
iured. 1t is supposed an enemy put can
of giant powder in the cabin during SKID
mores temporary absence and lighted Il
elo1V fuse
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-19
Rnmnrs Denied.

A rumor was current on the street yes
terday that Holiday x Son were weaken
ing in the strike Mr. Ed. Holiday stated
Yesterday that the report was without
foundation. and doubtless arose from the
fact that they notified their old men that
they would give them notice when the firm
wanted them to return to work, and then in
case they did not do so other men would be
secured. 4 rumor was also atloat TO the
effect that the Builders Exchange had re-
ceived notice from the National organiza-
tiou that they would supply number of
workmen to the planning mills here as soon
as they determined to put in other men than
the old ones This was also denied by
President W. \. Wilson. who said the only
communication they had received from the
National organization was letter from the
Secretary in answer to letter in refer
ence 10 another matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-19
DOWN AND OUT.
BISMARCKS RESIGNATION OF THE CHANCELLOR
SHIP ACCEPTED BY THE EMPEROR.
The Entire Prussian Ministry Also Resign-How
the Announcement Was Received IN
London-A Resume Of the
Political Difficulties.

BERLIN, March Is, ) p. Mt Is an
nounced that Prince BiSmarck's resign
alton Of the Chancellorship was ac-
cepted by the Emperor at noon to-day
All the members of the PruSSian Min
iStry resigned at the same time that
Prince Bismarck rendered his rc>igna-
tiOn.
This morning the Emperor had not
vet decided whether he would accept
Prince Bismarck'S resignation. but IL
was believed in official circles that His
Majesty would give final decision dur
ing the day Some of the morning pa
perS affirmed that the Emperor yestcr-
day informed Prince Bismarck that he
would not insist upon his remaining m
Office If it was his desire to retire To pri-
vatc life.
The Empcror'S reason for delaying
action on the resignation was that the
Constitution does not admit OF an inter
regnum in the tenure of the Chancellor
ship. and aS the choice of successor to
Prince Bismarck is beset with difficulty.
His Majesty deferred his acceptance un-
ill he finally decided whom hc should
appoint as Chancellor.
1t was stated to-day in wcll-iniormod
political circles that the present differ
ence between the Emperor and Prince
Bismarck j. irrcconcilable. IL arises
from the ChanccllOr'S refusal tU acccdc
to request made by DR.. Windthor>t.
the leader of the Clerical party in Ger
many. to restore 10 the Duke Of Cumbcr-
land, the claimant OF the throne of Han
over. the larger portion of the Guelph
fund.
The report was repeated to day that
the Emperor proposes To appoint General
Won Caprivi who is now commander of
the Tenth Army Corps, to the Chanccl-
lorShip.
When the Public Worship estimates
came up for discussion in the Lower
House Of the PruSsian Diet, to-day. DR..
WindthorSt said il had been his mtcn-
tiOn To review the position of Catholics
in Prussia. but that hc would desist.
owing To the uncertainty Of the political
situation.
The attitude Of the Emperor in OPP
posing Prince bismarck in this matter
Is taken a. AN indication of his desire to
conciiatc the clerical party. II the
government iS To secure working
majority in the new rcichstag, it cannot
well get on without the party Of th"
center. which DIR. Tindthorst controls.
The National Gazette says; The
gratitude toward the rcStOrcr Of Ger
many that is filling the heart, of Ger
mans at this critical time proves that
Prince Bismarck will long be- regarded
as the pcrsonlication of Germany
growth and Improvement.
The National gazette believes that
Count Herbert Bismarck will remain boz
Office. 1t says that the PrusSian Minis
try has not resigned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-19
pcnus, win Make Its Own Ice.

PirrsBrRG, March 1S.-The Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad will this year make its own
ice.
Il me e0mpat.- a4os over 5000 tons an
nually. and the officials have decided to put
in five ice manufacturing plants at differ
ents points along the road. The capacity
of each plant will be - tons each day.
One of the plants is nOwat Miilin, and ready
to be put up. The company has enough ice
ON hand TO last until the summer season
sets in. and when their present supply
runs out they will begin to make their own
ice
The ice will be made in two sizes one oi
the tanks i'm the passenger ears ana lhe
other for use in the refrigerators. The lee
is distributed along the line AT PlttsOurg-
Altoona. Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-19
BASE BALL.
The Tri-state Meeting Postponed Inter
esting Notes.

The meeting 10 adopt schedule for
the Tri-Statc League was set for ycstcr-
day at the Hotel Buchtel. Akron. Ohio.
but for some reason the meeting was
postponed until the 18th inst The
postponcmcnt. no doubt. was due To the
fact that one or two of the cities hav"
not yet been definitely organized.
# is said that Manager Morton. oi
Youngstown. is hnstling hard to raise the
-. 900 necessary to start the club there.
and there is fear hc will not bf able To
get there. Sandusky is waiting for q
vacant place. however
Galveston claims To have the finest
coachcr in the Texas League 10 First
Rascman McGuirI: but We imagine that
when Jack Crogan. Of the Houston
team. lets out that calliopc voice Of his.
the people Of Saudcrabyille will acknowl-
edge that their man is not in il with the
Houstonian. The young man on th"
Columbus Press says: Wheeling has a
pitcher named Etling. Such unwar-
rantcd combination of the poor Celcs-
tials ought to be- punished. Npoding
Nc,rs. We fail to see the joke in the
latter item.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-19
Cnme LIN TO See Ills Son.

Mr.. 5. C.. Love. of Fraziers, Putnam
county, came up to the city yesterday morn
Ing to see his son, who was knocked down
and robbed near the intersection of the
"Pewiky'' railroad with Ninth street, sev-
eral days ago. Mr.. Love went up TO the
Hospital Immediately after reaching the
city, and found his son was getting along
very well. He is of the firm opinion that
his son was robbed, as indeed is nearly
every one who has made careful examina-
ton into the facts Aside from the con-
vincing circumstances of the case, there are
collateral matters which point strongly 10
robbery. and revenge rs well.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-19
NEWS IN ALINE.

A conference was held at Cleveland Mon
dav between the Hooking Valley and Pitts
burg coal men and railroad operators TO
agree on transportation rates. No agree
ment was reached.
A bill was introduced in the Ohio Legis-
lature Monday making il unlawful TO I'M
port or transport western cattle through
Ohio In November
James II. Young. executive clerk of the
United States Senate. will resign.
Ex-Assemblyman Daniel w. Talmage' oI
Brooklyn. has gained a 81, damage SUIT
against the New York World.
\ sister Of fighting General Joe Hooker
is living in Tennessee in dire poverty.
Elton Chamberlain. the famous pitcher
of tho 81 Louis Browns, may sign with the
Ruffalo PLAYERS League team
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-19

Capt T. c. Stewart, now Of kenton, o.,
is M the Windsor Hotel. Capt. Stewart,
we are glad TO note. is to locate among us.
He viii soon bring his family to this city
to reside permanently. The Captain has
been manager Of the KentOn Iron Com
many for some time past, but VIII
establish himself here as general
manager OF the Globe Contract Company,
of which ". ID. Updegraif Is President
W. p. Hubbard. counsel and John NJ.
Sweeney secretary and treasurer The
concern will do a general business in elec;,
trical and mechanical engineering and
contracting: are and incandescent station
and isolated plants. electric railways; iallsS
and Jail cells in steel and iron, steel 9 ana
iron bridges. safes. vaults, bank WORK ana
ali lrinds of steel and iron structural work,
Including plans and estimates. ~,
Cant Stewart believes there IS splendld
oneninc i'm this city for operating IN the var
ions branches outlined above ana no DOUBT
he is right He also believes the time Is mol not
far distant when plants for the manuiacture lii,1
20 20 ,a,,cb ~ the Material enumerated Will
he erected in our midst