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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13
OVER THE BANKS.
THE WHITE AND BLACK RIVERS IN ARKAN-
SAS on THE RAMPAGE.
A Rise Of Over Thirteen Feet in Twenty-FOur
Hours at Fort Smith-All the Railroads
Suffering from Serious Washouts or
Lost Bridges

ST. Louis, March l2.-Flood news
from various points along the MiSSiSS-
ippi river and other streams this morn
ing. is that the White and Black rivers
in Arkansas are on the rampage. Both
are out of their banks and OverflOwing
the country on each side for miles.
Heavy rains have fallen and continue to
fall along these streams, and a general
innundatiOn is looked for. The Black is
a tributary of the White, and the White
emptieS into the Arkansas at a point
just above where the latter pourS its
flood into the Mississippi. At Fort
Smith on the Arkansas rise of over 10
feet took place in n hours, and at last
accounts the swell was proceeding at
the same rate. This great rise added TO
the minor floods pouring out of all the
small tributaries below Fort Smith will
greatly add to the volume of water in
the Mississippi below the mouth of the
Arkansas. and increase the peril of the
lower country.
All the railroads in the vicinity of FIT.
Smith are suffering from serious wash
outs or lost bridges and trains are aban-
doned temporarily. At Arkansas City
ON the Mississippi water from the Sap
pingtOn Hook crcvaSSe has inundated
the rear part OF the town and lands in
the back country are being flooded. 1t
is not thought, however, that any great
damage will result from this break, aS
the bayOuS and interior streams are ca
pable of carrying the water away rapid
ly. All the available boats of the gov
ernment fleet have been put in levce
service and are rendering all the aid
possible. The river front from Arkan-
SaS City down is being carefully watched
and all low places are being filled up
with sacks of sand and earth and other
means used to hold back the waters. \
report prevailed that the levee at AlSa-
tia. La. 20 miles south of Lake Provi-
dencc. had broken, but this has not been
verified
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13
WHEELING, w. VA" THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH
HUNTING FOR THE CAUSE.
The Coroner's Investigation of the LAX
shore Disaster.

SnoTt DlsdStef.
BUFFALO, March 12.-The inquest on
the Lake Shore victims was resumed
this morning.
Coroner Kenney visited the New
York Central depot and tested the hand
brake ON the Wagner sleeper He said
that he set the brake tight, proving to
his own satisfaction that il can be set
by one man and does not require two,
as stated by Conductor Houghtaling yes
terday.
Before the session the coupling
which connected the sleeping car Salina
with the forward part of the train was
brought into the court room.
The first witness sworn was William
NJ. Covey, train runner and check agent.
His duties were TO go to Dunkirk and
return to Buffalo on trains Eos. $ and
L. to take checks, when desired, for
passengers baggage. He was the man
who first discovered that the train had
broken in two. He testified that on the
night of the wreck he was performing
his duties on train No. II, which was
smashed. Il commenced to work the
train at Irving and Silver Creek. and
passed through the two day coaches
from the baggage ear. Ihad got nearly
through the third coach, when the bell
cord broke, and smashed the globes
in the lamps over my head. Ny
first thought was that we had broken in
two. | stepped to the rear door of the
car and found that this was the case. |
went forward and informed Conductor
Houghtaling that the train had parted.
Mr.. lIoughtaling asked where the head
brakeman was. and | told him he was
up forward. The conductor sent me to
tell him to come back. He then started
for the rear end of the train. | told the
brakeman that the conductor wanted
him."
Now, then, as to that cord at the
end of the ear, did it hang outside the
door? Do you know of your own knowl
edge whether anybody pulled any cords
on the train?" asked the Coroner.
Il don't know, sir" was the reply.
''Whcn | came back from telling the
brakeman he was wanted, | did not
know the train was running with five
cars out of control"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13
THE DEATH ROLL.
ONE HUNDRED VICTIMS OF THE ENGLISH
NINE DISASTER.
kilograms Of Sympathy Sent by QlssH yici'ua
and Lord Mayor Of Loadon-Ninsiesn
Bodies s. Far Recoyered-Fames in
the Nine Still Spreading.

LONDON. March l2.-Tclcgrams OF
sympathy have been sent by Queen Vie
'oria' the Lord Mayor Of London aud
Others To the families Of the victims Of
the MorSa Colliery disaster.
Nineteen bodies have been recovered
from the mine. The flames in the
mine are still spreading. and there is
very little hope Of recovering more bod
les. Gangs Of volunteers are al work
trying To check the progress Of the fire.
Fully three fourths were married
leave large families. IL Is estimated
that 100 az least lost their lives.
There have been an unusual numl.r
OF fatal collicry disasters IN Great Hr.f.
tain during the past few months or
September last there was an cNnlo>iou
IN the iron-Stone pit of the Maurice
Wood collicry. in Midlothian. Scotland
by which 80 miners lost their lives. onl,
II OF the 60 men at work I'm the pii af
the time Of the Explosion being rescued.
On October l6 an explosion occurred m
the Bentricr collicry. in SiafIonl,hlre.
an English inland county. There were
20 miners In the pin at the time. and
only II Of them were rescued. making
the list of killed -.
The most serious accident of recent
occurrence was the explosion in the cul-
licry AT Abcr>ychan. Monmouth,hirc.
near the border Of Wales. ou February
Il. There were about 300 men m The
mine at the time. aud for several hours
no communication could Doe had with
them. over 100 Of the imprisoned min
crS were finally rc>cu>cd. but 800 lost
their lives.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13
FELL INTO EVIL HANDS.
The Latest Reports Concerning the Where
abouts of Roland Leach.


CHCAGO, March l2-The Times this
morning says the body Of Roland Leach.
the missing New York commercial trav-
eler, will probably be found in the river.
Peter Otis reported last night that
while passing the corner Of Michigan
and Market streets after midnight Sun
day. ne found wcll-dressed man lying
on the sidewalk With difficulty Otis
aroused the man. who seemed To be i'm a
StupOr, either from liquor or drugs. He
could not tell who ne was or where he
belonged. Otis carried him 10 a saloon
ON North Franklin street. aroused the
proprietor Patrick Casey, and request
ed him 90 care for the stranger; While
they were talking the man became ina
patient. and turning away stag
gercd across the street 10 where
a gang of five or six fellows
stood outside Of notorious
barrel-houSc. lie was given cor
dial welcome by this gang. and almost
Immediately was led away by them.
Otis and Casey could do nothing more
They remarked that he would soon be
by the gang into whose clutch
cS he had fallen. They thought no more
of the matter until night before last.
when Casey reported the matter 10 po-
.iceman. Mr.. Fucker. one of Leach'S
employers. says Casey identified a pho
.ograph OF the missing man as am exact
likeness Of the unfortunate who fell into F.
the clutches of the barrcl-houSe thugs. /
Mr.. fucker now thinks there is no
ioubt that Leach was murdered. and /
Intends 90 have the river dragged AT /
luce.
Latcr-The body of Roland Leach. /
he New York drummer who has been /
missing for several days was fShed out /
,i the river near Market this afternoon. /
He was last seen alive i'm that neighbOr- |
hood about week ago. lie was intoXicat- /
I'd and was iu the company of gang of /
lo0dlumS who infeSt that portion of the /
Town. The police have no doubt that /
be- was murdered and thrown into the /
liver 10y those ruliianS. The identity of /
he murdcrcrs has not been established. |
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13
KILLED FOR MONEY.
4 New York Architect Murdered by High
Maymen.

New YORK, March l2.-From Belle
vue Hospital was removed. last night,
the body of Michael p. McDonough, 56
years old, who lived with his family ON
Park avenue.
McDonough was unqueStionably muir
dcrcd by highwaymcn. He left his
home last Wednesday evening and start
ed for his Office. He was found near
midnight by policeman in a hallway
adjoining Browns saloon on Third
avenue, unconscious. His skull was
fractured and his face terribly mutt
lated. no less than nine wounds having
been made. The murderer evidently
used blunt instrument
When he left home Mr.. McDonough
had $500 in his pocket. This, together
with gold watch and chain, other jew
clry and some drawings, were taken
from him. The officials were notified
of Mr.. McDonough'S death and detec-
tive was detailed To investigate it. Mr..
McDonough was senior partner of the
firm of McDonough Il Sullivan, archi-
tectS and builders, Second avenue and
One Hundred and Thirteenth street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13
CLICKS FROM THE WIRE.

Jacob :. Kellar was bound over at Lex
ingtOn. XIV He was charged with having
in his possession stock certificate belong
ing to the Belt Line Railroad Company.
Miss Jennie NJ Paul, of Chicago, has
sued Louis G. Wachsmuth for SlOO,OOO dam
ages for breach of promise of marriage.
4 bill was introduced in the Kentucky
House yesterday pertaining TO landlords
and tenants in Covington.
The Missouri antitrust law has been de
clared unconstitutional by Circuit Judge
Indiana Quakers are protesting against
the appropriation by Congress of money TO
build WAY vessels and for additional coast
defenses.
The V. s. steamer Iroquois has arrived
at Port Townsend, after being driven about
the Pacific Ocean since December %.
An impostor. who claimed to be clergy
man of the Church of England, was run
down at Cleveland.
The eleventh annual session of the lndi-
diana G. A r. began at Indianapolis Mon
day. General Alger spoke and warmly
indorsed the service pension bill.
Chicago pork-packers object to the COM
pulsory inspection clause of the Edmunds
export bill.
At St. Augusta. yesterday, the Chica-
Cos defeated the Brooklyns at base ball
4 to3.
Last Sunday the twO-year-old child OF
John Blunt, farmer near Stockton, Rocks
county, Kansas. found bottle of laudanum
and drank quantity of it. The child died
in a short time The next day Mrs Blunt,
crazed by the death of her child, drank the
rest of the poison remaining in the bottle.
She cannot recover.
Six prisoners escaped from county jail
in Wisconsin yesterday morning at
o'clock. They are all charged with burg
larry.
Deputy Sheriff David McGonigle and
Warden James T. Heating, Of Ludlow
street Jail. New York, We're yesterday in
dicted by the grand jury on charges Of bri-
berry. Judge Fitzgerald placed the bail at
81 900 in each case.
A committee, among the members OF
which are Lord Salisbury, the Arch
bishop of Canterbury. Earl Granville
and the Vice ChancellorS of Oxford.
Cambridge and London Universities.
has been formed. to collect and forward
gifts of books to the Toronto University.
whose library was recently destroyed by
the fire which consumed the University
buildings.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13
AN ACTION FOR WAGES.
An Incident of international Importance
mt Tacoma.

TACOMA. WASH, March 12.-lntcrna-
tional complications are likely To grow
out of an incident that has taken place
here. practically involving an insult to
the British flag and possible violation
of the British subjects.
The crew of British vessel, the
Craigen, deserted the ship here. and al
though they were not to be paid till
their return to Liverpool, they brought
an action in a Justices court here TO re-
cover their accrued wages.
Justice of the Peace Patrick issued a
writ of attachment against the vessel,
and deputy constable was put III
charge. Yesterday Captain Hamilton
went ashore and left Edwin Hamilton in
command. Hamilton went ashore and
hired a gang of men to put lining IN
the ship. When he returned Deputy
Constable Won Bibber, thinking the new
force was to help get possession OF the
shin. hauled in the ladder to prevent
Hamilton from coming aboard. Hamil-
ton threw plank from the wharf 10 the
rail. but as lac was about midway OF the
plank Won Bibber jcrked il from its
place and landed Hamilton In the water.
injuring him so that he is confined Ia
his bed.
The officers. thinking it was too warn
| for them aboard. took the ships com
pass and chronometcr and went ashore
These articles. being British property
was seized by the customs officer, ano
the constable was charged with snug
Cling. The British Consul at Port
Townsend will investigate the matter
The case has been reported by telegraph
to the State Department at Washing
/ ton
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13
Democratic Through and Through.

Sptctdt Iettgfdm 10 me HtYiSF.
COLUMBUS. O.. March 12.-Thcre is
considerable opposition to the Buchanan
plan Of selecting Presidential electors
among the Democratic members of the
Legislature. One of them is now pre-
pairing a substitute which will provide
that electors shall be appointed by the
Legislature instead of elected by the
people. OF course. Democrats have all
to gain and nothing to loose in Ohio.
With the law so amended. Democratic
Legislature in Presidential year would
give the State To Democrats. As the
State Senatorial districts are now ar
ranged, the State Senate is quite sure TO
always he Democratic. Upon this DEM
ocratS rely to make what laws they pass
bearing on this matter stick.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13
Death of E,-senator meIlman.

LEBANON, Pa, March l2.-Ex-State Sen
ator Jacob b Heilman, Of Jamestown, died
yesterday from apoplexy. after weeks
illness. He served two terms in the State
Legislature 1861 and lS'js-and was
elected Senator from Lebanon and Dauph-
in counties in 1872. He received the nom
ination several times from this county for
Congress. He was vice president OF the
state Agricultural Society. secretary OF the
7 lebanon Insurance Company and direc-
tor of the Johnstown Bank. He served IN
the war. and was captain Of Company r.
National Guards, during the railroad riots
IL
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13
Passengers shaken Up.

CHICAGO. March IA passenger ana
freight train on the Chicago hocA
Island and Pacific railroad came in col
lision at the suburban town OF Blue
Island last night. Both trains were con-
siderably damaged and the passengers
on the express were badly shaken up
and some OF them were cut and bruised
John Berry. brakeman, was 80 Dadiy
injured that he died this morning, ana
the conductor Of the freight train was
severely. though not fatally hurt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13
SHROUDED IN MYSTERY
\ New Theory of the Death of Junehaus.
His Valise Found.

PEORIA. Ill, March 12.-Thc murder
of JunghauS still remains ShrOudcd in
mystery, but certain matters relating to
his violent taking off are being cleared
up.
a reporter found on the river bank,
yesterday, the dead mans valiSc. No
letters were in it, but papers containing
accounts of big sales of houses at Lcip-
sic. in which the dead man and his son
figured, were found in the valiSe under
an assumed name. This also shed some
light on the failure to find where Jung
hauSe had drawn any money from the
banks, as it is supposed it was sent in
another name.
Many people are inclined to believe
that the old man lost his money during
a spree and then committed suicide in a
fit of dependency. They cannot, how
ever, account for the murderouS cash in
his head. which could not have been
sclf-milictcd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13
Republican League subcommittee.

New YORK, March 12.-PrcSidcnt
ThurSton, OF the Republican League,
has appointed the following Sub-Ex-
ecutive Committee to manage the
affairs of the League for the
comiug year: James A. Blanchard,
Chairman. New York; j. Henry Gould,
Massachusetts; G.. w. Patton, Illinois;
j. f. Hendrix. Pennsylvania; Horace
Deal. Ohio: f. l.. Lindsey, Connecticut:
Charles f. Pierce, Missouri; f. RowenS,
Michigan; T. f. ByrneS. Minnesota; T..
C. Harwin. Alabama.
President ThurSton and Secretary
Humphreys are eX-officio members of the
committee. The committee will meet
soon and outline work for the year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13
HELD ON SUSPICION.
\ Young Dabbler in oil Thought to BE
Concerned in the Claiiey Robbery.


Concerned in the CIaney Robbery.
Special 10 he Register.
WASHINGTON. PA, March 12.-As yet
no trace of the 81. 800 which was so myS-
teriouSly stolen Monday night from
William CafTrey, has been found. Mr..
ClatTcy to-day found the empty pocket
book i'm an oil derrick close to his house
and the rumor was Immediately started
that ne had found the money. which of
course was incorrect. To your CORES
pondcnt to-day he made statement to
the effect that he felt reticent about
bringing chgrgeS against any one since
he was afraid. or rather diSlikcd, to ac-
cuSc those whom he had trusted. The
police refused to search his house Oh
Tuesday. but on Wednesday morning
arrested Il young oil man named John
Wilson. who has been very intimate
with ClaiIey'S daughter, and has been
about Clatfcy'S house a great deal during
the past few weeks. He is married. and
was consequently charged with wife de-
scrtion. An interesting ease is expected
in this. The police authorities are work
ing the case quietly and have an eye to
the reward OF $500 offered by ClaiTcy for
the recovery of the money.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13
PEACH BUDS DAMAGED.
How the Recent Cold Snap Affected Mich
igan Orchards.


KALAMAZOO, MrcH., March 12-Over one
hundred leading peach cultivators, mem
bers of the Fruit Growers Association,
assembled at South Haven, Mich, yester-
day
They submitted specimen branches from
their orchards, showing the fruit buds TO
be badly damaged as the result of the re-
cent plunge of the mercury TO ten or more
degrees below zero.
The destruction appears to vary good
deal, the older trees and less elevated situa-
tions, contrary TO precedent. showing the
larger proportion of live fruit buds This
is believed to be due to the fact that the
young orchards, and especially the elevated
ones have been more unduly developed by
reason of the open winter. II was assert
ed. however. that many of the small or so
called dormant buds. would now be pushed
forward and, together with the larger ones
remaining uniniured, would produce one
third TO One-half an average crop.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13

san Francisco, March l2.-Ihe trlaI oI
Mrs. Sarah Althea Terry on charge OF
contempt in resisting the United States
Marshal in the Circuit Court room in lsSs,
when that officer had been ordered TO re-
move her from the room for creating dis
tnrbance during the reading Of decision
in the sharon case by Justice Field, OF the
United States Supreme Court, was concln-
ded to-day. The jury, after remaining out
ali night. announced disagreement, the
vote standing eight for acquittal and four
fof. conviction
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13
Grand hI,nnld. Mr.trrr.

DETROIT. Micu. March le.-A,prc.a
from Grand Rapids. Mich. says. IF
mystery surrounding the strange d.,air
pcarance of Clarence =. Toof. tl' m.--
Sing L. :. EXprc-, Co.'S cashier At tHI-
place /. cleared mp. Stories OF i"n.
play were freely circulated 90 ih'
limo of Toor, disappcaranc" larsr r'-
wards wer. offered Tor ans news of him-
A. time passed however. the express
company discovered that sumoi money
disappeared at the same time "iln l"oi.
This circumstance incr'ar'" '"' "'
80. ,ri,b which the search wa, being
c,rried ON. but without avail The
whole matter was cleared mp to-day.
When loot, father received a letter
from hi, son. written al sea aud mailed
At Lisbon. Clarence lays hc is coming
bomc 10 receive punishment. lle exc
Dlaln, his actions a, a crazy freak.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13
.IncLsnn Tnkes a Rest.

DETROIT. March l2.-Peter Jackson and
his shrevd manager have about come to the
conclusion that a vacation is the proper ca
per lust now. Jackson's reputation isn't so
good. and dissatisfaction over his show Is
heard IN SYSYy tNw2 he has visited. Jack
SON will now rest for ten days or more, put
ting i'm his vacation at Mt. Clemens. Pc
ter has been boxing without intermission
since his return from England six weeks
ago" saws Parson Davies, ''and IN view OF
the fact that he will meet some good men
on his way to the Pacific coast, l think II
better for him to lay off awhile and build
mn "
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13

C,vcryxAn. ONO. March l2.-The
,owr If Coalton. Jackson county. Ohio,
was reported to have ouiier'd from a
,,r,.,t fire this afternoon. which de-
s,royed five Of the principal stores and
,xo If the main halls Of the town, a.
,veIl a. some dwelling houses. The loss
l. estimated at So, 900, with $50 in
surance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13
QUESTION or APPEiL.
An Insurance Case That VIII Iia,ea widc
Interest.

Bo,roN. March l2.-Therr wa- 3D.
large attendance of insurance mcu at
the legislative committee hearing to-
day on the question Of allowing in,nr-
ancc companic, to appeal from tho
decision, oftbc Insurance Commissioner
The ease involved that OF Ncw AUrk
Life insurance Company Tor the rrmon-
stranccs Of cN-Spcakcr Noyo-. appeared
appeared and said that OF the 30 come
pamrs irm nih,Y SiAiV> 30l0g NN.lVo-,
i'm that State the New York Life Na-
the only one that had Withdrawn FROM
the STATE and Do" other twenty
companic> demonstrate against tIr
granting of the petition. THE
New York Lif-'- polidy. which -
In dispute. he claimed !, not what
pretend. to bc W D. Whiting a Nca
York actuary Of 20 year, cXpcr.eucr.
testified that thi. policy was deceptive boz
that II gives an impression that it ALLOW
q rate which IL does not II gives flr
insured no financial adyautagr. and 10 If
was understood il would not add to ihr
cOmpany's business. II l- % durH-
mcntary Misrepresentation. 10 is nnf
an ordinary life policy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-13
CHARGES AGAINST McCALLA.
The Court of Inquiry Opened in New York
Yesterday.


New YORK, March 12.-The Court of
Inquiry into the charges against Com
mander K. II. McCalla, of the L. $. ves-
sci Enterprise, opened here to-day at
the navy yard. Admiral Kimberly pre-
siding. The first witness was EXccu-
tive Officer IngcrSoll. of the Enterprise.
He said the men ON the ship were con
fined in straight jackets for trifing
offenseS. The charges against the Cap
tain In this respect were true. The wit
ness described how two men were tied
up to Il ladder and left in that position
for four hours. The commander had
directed him to keep the men continu-
ally at work about the ship. In all
these cases the punishment was for
drunkenness. Regarding the assault
on Fireman Walker, the witness said
Walker was very drunk and was abus-
ing the commander roundly. Captain
McCalla ordered the men to stop, and he
told the men to get ready the water.
Walker was still defiant and the Cap
tain ordered the water to be thrown on
him