davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-15
WIDE OVERFLOW.
SAD SCENES OF DESTRUCTION IN THE FLOODED
DISTRICTS
Over 200 Niles Of Leyee on the Arkansas En-
dangersd-The Swollen Ohio Causing Back
Water in the MissisSippi-The Sit
uaiOn al New Orleans.

st. Louis. March l4.-Additional
adyices from the lower MiSsiiSSippe, re-
gardng the flood in that section, are
I that the country between the Arkansas
line and NickSburg, on both sides of the
river, is in imminent danger of inunda-
tiOn
The Arkansas lcvecS have been aban-
dOncd. The water is running over the
Arkansas lcvecs In several places. This
means that the TcNSaS Basin in Louis
lana, will be inundated. All efforts are
being concentrated To save the leVccS
In Louisiana between NickSburg and
the Arkansas line, and those on the
Mississippi shore between NickSburg
and Greenville. II Louisiana goes I'M
der Mississippi may be safe, and vice
versa.
On each side of the river the most he
role cXertionS have been made for
weeks. and are now being rcdoublcd.
Rain has fallen in torrents everywhere.
At all endangered points work is kept
up day and night. Lcve stock and mov-
ablcS are being taken to places OF safe
". Stock ON the Richardson planta-
tiOn, in Louisiana, will be removed to
Bolivar county. Miss. in the upper Mis-
SiSSippi levec district, which is conSid-
safe. LOngwOod, Pecan Grove and Al
Satia leveeS, in Louisiana, are barely
maintained. Over 200 OmileS OF levee are
endangered. and a general overflow is
considered inevitable by the majority of
experienced people.
\ dispatch from Natchez says that
seven inches OF rain fell there during Is
hours and it still continues. The planters
in the lcwlandS are counting upon their
plantations being overflowed, as they eX-
pect a break at any moment in the weak
lcvceS below Lake Providcncc. This
would send the water down the TenSaS
basin and flood the plantations all the
way TO the mouth of the Red river.
The latest reports from the upper
leeveS Indicate that general overflow in
Louisiana and the lower Yazoo delta
may be expected.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-15
WHEELING W.. VA, SATURDAY
THE PROSPECTS FRIGHTENING.
The Money Market Relieved and General
Business Oh the Increase.


New YORK, March l4.-R. G. Dun &
Coz weekly review of trade says: The
money market has been relieved by
treasury disbursements, by another re-
duction in rate by the bank of England,
and by fall Of three-quarters of a cent
in the rate of Sterling Exchange.
The weekly output of iron furnaces
in blast March l, was 1909 tons,
against l74.03s January l, end 1878 a
year ago. To many, this furnace in
crease of over per cent for the month
will seem surprising, but it was an
nounccd u month ago that sew
eral large furnaces were about to
go into blast With production
exceeding that of year ago more than
20 per cent, already at the rate Of
9,4O0,O 900 tons yearly, the tone OF the
market has been weaker and prices have
again declined. 4 reduction of Sl.50 in
the price Of Birmingham iron. so that ii
is now offered in Eastern markets 80
cents below similar iron from PennSyl-
vania, cOmpclS sellers 10 make conccs-
SiOnS. and causes "A nervous and disap-
pointed feeling. Rails are quoted half
a dollar lower. and one lot is said to be
for sale at S34. The demand for bar
iron is better. but on the whole there is
as vet lack of evidence that the cOun-
try can consume at the rate ii is now
producing pig iron and lower prices are
apprchcndcd. Reports from other cities
indicate some improvement in the vol
umc of trade where change is noticed.
At Chicago receipts Of grain equal, and
Of meats and provisions largely exceed,
last years.
At PittSburg the general business is
good, but weakness is felt in iron and
flint glass works are restricting output
because Of dullneSs. At all points re-
porting any change in collections, they
are more satisfactory and the western
money markets are all fairly supplied.
Railroad stocks are about - cents per
share higher than week ago, but
Trust stocks are weaker. The Specula-
tive market for products have been a
little stronger excepting for oil. which
has dropped three cents; wheat and
corn are half a cent higher. Coffee
quarter higher, and pork products lit
tie stronger.
The business failures the last seven
days number 2j2 as compared with
total Of 260 last week, and for the cor
responding week last year, 2Gl.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-15
THE WOOD BRIDGE.


Small Cost.
\ REGISTEg reporter yesterday was
shown a map of the southern portion Of
the Island. prepared some time ago by
the Cleveland. Lorain and Wheeling
Railroad Company. upon which was
laid down the lines Of the road at one
time proposed to be- constructed across
the Island from a bridge 10 be con
structctl across Back" river al the
west cud Of Ohio street. 10 a point ON
the river front Of the Island near the
corner Of Ohio and Front streets.
1t is stated by Capt. John Mcclure.
who has given the matter great deal
OF thought. that bridge embracing a
railroad track in the centre. with wagon
roads and foot walks on either side. can
be constructed over Back" river for
about 81. 900. and that il the town Of
Bridgeport would unite with the c. j..
Il W. and c. =. roads aS well as with
citizens ON this side Of the river, a
bridge could be- constructed which
would do much to further the CONNER
cial interests Of the railroad companies,
as well rs be Of great benefit to very
large number Of citizens.
With such bridge placing the freight
and passengers of the Ohio railroads
within short distance Of the center Of
the city 10 which convenient access can
be- had by two bridges. and with clcc-
tric freight ears bringing light freight,
etc. from Martins Ferry over the
street railway. the Island would cX-
pcricncc boom to which all previously
existing real estate activity would
dwindlc into insigniiicance.
That such a structure would bca good
thing. no one can doubt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-15
MINISTRY FALLS.
TO THE ADVERSE ACTION OF The
FRENCH SENATE
lie fTsnlers Notion Restd-All the Members
Of the Cabinet Hand il Their Resigns
nons-Ihs Siele Denies the Is
nelishmeli q Blockade.

FAEIN' March 1.-THE adverse action
oi the Senate, yesterday. on Prime Min
's'er Iirard'> demand for the adoption
ol the order Of the day. when m. ma,.
Yer oi the commercial treaty with Tur.
key was brought up. has caused m.
u"Whlall ot the entire ministry.
An Interpolation WAS submitted dur
ing yesterdays sitting regarding tho
treaty, and ln rc>pon>cto this NJ Tir,rI
moved the adoption of the order of m.
day. ''''
The senate, by a majority Of e., r.-
FUSED To adopt W. Tirard's motion.
which Was tantamomt to refusal d,
vote confidence in the Government NJ
lirard then rendered hiS resignation d,
President Camot. but the latter p.r-
>nadrd hlm Ia remain in Office until sf.
ter Easter.
\ Cabinet meeting WAS held to-da, to
discuss th" matter. az which Premier
Iirard rccon>idcrcd Dbl, decision to ra-
main. After the meeting was over he
went To the palac" Of the El,>cr. Prr,.-
dent Cam0tS residence. and rendered
the resignation of all the member, of
the Cabinet.
VI De Frcyciuct Minister of War boa
NJ Tirard'S Cabinet. will probably form
new Ministry. II is rumorcd that VI
ConStans. who Recently resigned from
the Ministry of the Interior. and "
lIihot will hold portfolio, iu tho new
ministry. IL is also understood that
Admiral Barley. Minister of Marine.
VI. Faye. Minister of Agriculture. and
VI. faillerc, Minister of Public lu,truc-
tion. will remain iu the Cabinet.
The Scicic denies that France will
establish blockade un the coast of
Dahomy. The situation. the paper SAYS.
Is favorable 10 the French. Rising, Boo
the interior Of the country were the
cauS" of the retreat from Godomn,, of
the King Of Dahomy and his female
warriors.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-15
THE STRIKE.
Meetings of Interest Held Last Evening.
No Prospect of IA Settlement.


There were two meetings in the civ.
last evening, that had bearing on the
strike of the building trades. but As far
aS could be ascertained no steps Were
taken that would indicate that there Is
any prospect that the matter will be
settled any ways soon.
The Builders Exchange met in the
Chamber of Commerce. last evening.
and il was about 1880 o'clock before
they got through with their business.
The meeting was very largely attended
and as on the last occasion Of meeting.
the blinds were pulled down. and no one
could get even peep at the orators of
the occasion.
1t was understood that the Exchange
at this meeting was to promulgatc an
ultimatum. but this report seems 10
have been unfoundcd. Members Of the
Exchange said last evening that nothing
Of public importance was dOne.and that
only general discussion of the state Of
affairs was had. IL was decided. how
ever. that no aggressive movement
would be- made by the Exchange.
The Carpenters Brotherhood held a
meeting at Trades Assembly Hall,
which continued until midnight. II was
very largely attended, and while the
subjects Of discussion were interesting
to the members they would prove Of
little interest to the public, being most
ly Of a purely private character. One Of
the members said last evening that the
only matter Of interest to the public
considered by the meeting was that the
carpenters decided To stand by the stone
maSOnS in their demand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-15
STRUCK OIL.
Another nIs Well Hit out in Marion

Another Big Well Hit Out In Marion
County.
Yesterday Senator Scott. J. +. Swccn-
cy, and one or two other gentlemen in
tcrcsted IN the Fleming Oil Company.
operating out in Marion comfy. received
a telegram that the COmpany.S well.
located about two miles from the Dolls
run district. in advance of developments.
hat come in big. and that the outlook
was most promising. The well is located
about ten miles northeast of FairmOnt.
and will open up large amount Of ter
ritory heretofore looked upon with con-
Siderable doubt. The Fleming Com
pany is composed Of eight gentlemen,
located here In Wheeling. in Washing
ton county. and in Marion. and they are
to be congratulated upon the success
attending their venture.
The following telegram was received
last night
Special TiegrdB, 10 ne Register.
FARMoNT, W. Va, March H. Fleming
Bro. 5 oil well. located about twelve miles
north Of this place. near the town Of Fair
view. came in "guShcr' to-day The well
is down 800 feet. 10 the biz njun said
When the tools We're pulled il oycrilowcd
The suppOsitOn is She will be good for JO
barrels per day There is great deal Of
excitement among oil men. rs it opens a
vast amount ef new and undevelopcd terri
tory.
There is a good deal of activity down
in the Peasants county field. Several
wells are down to'or nearing the sand.
aud vii lbc drilled in the first Of the
week. The yield of oil from the prin-
cipal producing wells IS about as fol-
lows: Cochran No. :. 80 barrels per
day; Big john" $50: Mccullough. 200:
Cochran No. i. 80: big John No. ..
30 to 80, while a number Of other wells
make from 10 TO 80 barrels. At Bel
mont there is not much drilling going
ON. but good deal of monkey busi-
ness" The well on the head Of the
Island is not yet drilled in. and il t. sup
posed will not be- until the parties inter
cstcd get the leases In that neighbour
hood to suit them. Whether they
want more territory or want t.
unload what they have j. a
matter about which there j.
difference OF opinion. In the mean
time the well is a mystery The
Hendricks well above French creek is
in the shallow sand, and has a good
show Of heavy oil at 200 feet. II will
make ten barrel well. II will prob
ably be- tested in few days. if thcr
does not drown them out. The Green
wood well below Newport is reported
down two thousand feet with no show Of
oil \ prominent farmer Of PlcasantS
county leased his lands to a Scalpcr for
big bonus and took 4 draft for pay.
Result. >calper gone with lease and draft
returned diShonorcd. Moral-Don't
take mans draft in place Of money
brc1use ne i A slick talkrr
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-15
EXCITING ADVENTURE.
Three Young Rumans Captured by a Plucky
Physician.

BLAIRSvu.LE. PA. March 14.-Dr
Frederick Chapman had an exciting ad-
venture Tuesday morning between and
4 o'clock
He lives in the suburbs. and at the
hour named was awakened by the cries
Of murder" coming from an adjoining
residence occupied by a railroad en-
plOyc named Reuben GarriS. Mr.. GarriS
works at night and his wife and children
were left alone.
1t seems that three young men who
were out on a spree broke into the Gar
riS home and presented themselves in
Mrs. GarriS' bed room with drawn re-
yolvcr in possession OF one of the party.
The doctor scattered them. and, SuppoS-
ing they were gone for good, retired.
but they returned and when the woman
screamed again an attack was made on
the doctors house. and he heard a rock
crashing against his koor. He went
out. captured them, and held them aS
prisoners until morning. The affair Is Il
great surprise to the citizens, aS il was
thought these young men would have
hardly gotten into such a Scrapc. War
rants are out for their arrest and for
the present their names are suppressed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-15
THREE YEARS BEHIND BARS.
Only Thirteen Years Old, hut He Is "a Hard
ened Criminal.

PHILADELPHIA, March l4.-Wm. Boil
ton, l3 years old, was yesterday SEN
fenced to three years imprisonment, at
solitary and separate confinement. at
hard labor in the Eastern pcnitentiary.
Bolton, although 50 young. has be-
become hardened criminal. He was
the leader of a gang of boy thieves, and
had been breaking into stores and smash
ing windows for some time. He and
Frank Henry, who is only 10 years old.
and Bennett Keller, who is about the
same age, were put on trial yesterday on
the charge Of stealing lead pipe. Frank
Henry pleaded guilty. Keller was ac-
quilted and Bolton was convicted.
Judge Bragg had the boy stand up be-
fore him and Said Il have disposed Of
one boy under thirteen years of age to-
day for stealing. and YOU are the worst
yet. 1t would be mistake to send You
to the House Of Refuge. as that would
probably interfere with some boys that
are there and are trying TO reform and
make good citizens. ] shall therefore
send you to place where you will be
made To work and learn trade, and if
at the end of that time you desire to do
better you shall have an opportunity.
shall send you to the Eastern Pcnitcn-
tiary. at solitary and separate coniine-
mcnt at hard labor, for Il period Of three
years
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-15
SAD ACCIDENT
4 Man Fails Ifny Feet Prom Bridge and
Alfght. on His Back.

Ed. Wendell ana cmployo OF flr
Union Bridge and Terminal Rail-
road Company met with a serious ac-
cidcmt az Martins Ferry yesterday
morning. H. was 40 work .on thr
bridge. when hc Slipped Boo some manncr
and was prccipiiatcd 10 the ground bc-
low. distance of hfiy feet IT, fc.l ou
hi. back and shoulders. and when picked
np be- was in au iu,ru-iDlr condition
H. was carried 90 DR.. W. y. shuttle
worth's office. aud all that could De- wa-
done Ia make the unf0rtunat" man easy
He was brought over to the Wheeling
Hospital later and hi- inJurlo, were rN-
ammed. A, far q, could Doe discovered
no bone. had been broken. Dat ih" nn-
fortunate Young man had received such
a terrible shock thar 10 i, doubtful about
his recovery. although he was resting
comparatiycly easy 20 q late hour 'i-f
night The physcianf are unable %"
speak a, % the seriousness Oi ihc case
and will have 10 await Developments.
Wcndrll's father lives in Canada, and hr
ha. been notified.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-15
AMU>EME>TS.
4 Fine Production.

The sweet singer. Karl Gardner. VIII
appcar in his new comedy, Faihcrland.
a romantic aud picturesque drama oi
life In the Tyrol at the Opera House
his afternoon and evening. The play
is the work Of Sidney K. Ellis, with
whom Mr.. Gardner colabOrated IN the
production. Mr. Gardner. IN the part
nf Herman Leopold. a Tyrolean peasant
half hunter half guide-prcsents a
character natural. but picturesque
withal. and he j. the central hgur' ",l
many stirring incidents. His voice j.
heard to advantage in charaetrri>lI,,
song, Of the Tyrol. and his singing oil
the Lilac" the accompaniment L" one
NJ the most dramatic episode, in inc
pIay. is an interesting featur" oil tn'
performance. Reserved seats can ~
secured al Houses music store. MI
carIncr l. ycrv popular in Wheeling,
and will doubtless meet with warm
welcome.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-15
FOURTH DAY OY TESTIMONY.
What the McCalla Naval Inquiry il Re-
ycaling-Some of the Witnesses.


New YORK. March l4.-This was the
fourth day Of taking testimony in the
McCalla inquiry. Michael Gallagher.
First Sergeant Of Marines on the Enter
prise. told what he knew about punish
ments on the vessel At Gran. Africa,
In April, 1883, three men took catam-
rem and went on shore without leave.
They were ironed together with two sets
of hand-ironS. At CronStadt, Russia.
some drunken men had to be brought
aboard. Their hands and feet were iron
cd together. because the sentry could
not be responsible for men separately
ironcd. They were ironcd together at
night, but separated during the day
time. Under croSS-cXamination the
Sergeant said that most Of the trouble
on board the Enterprise was OccaSiOned
by a tough gang" Of which Walker
was one Of the toughest. The reason
some of the crew were irOncd with their
hands behind their backs was because
they generally broke the irons when
their hands were secured in front Of
them. Witness said it was common
occurrence for the crew to drop the
irons overheard. Sergeant Alfred ii.
Monroe related the Walker incident
I'm characteristic language. He said
he thought Walker was in double
irons when struck and afterwards
he was gagged with bayonet and
water thrown over him. lie used bad
language, would not stop it, and the
captain struck him.
John Brandon. private, corrobora-
ted the testimony Of the other witnesses
relating to the Walker affair, and mar
rated the story Of his own confinement
for jumping ship. Other witnesses
examined were Corporal Francis Dean.
Private Samuel Cuddy. Corporal VIM.
G.. Cook. Master-at-Arms John Brooks.
QuartermaStcr Hand and Custayc john
son. Their testimony corrobOrated
that Of the preceding, witnesses. The
taking of testimony will be- continued
tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-15
ELECTRIC NEWS BOILED down.

Two hundred and fifty snow shovelers
are al work opening the snow blockade on
the Rio Grande Railway across the san
Juan range, ut Cumbres.
A New York drug clerk was arrested Tor
selling digitalis for licorice.
The women Of Atchison, Kas... have nom
mated full School Board ticket.
The Indiana Supreme Court, by major
itv vote. has decided that the school book
law Of that State is constitutional.
An Indian who got drunk and murderous,
lv assaulted a squaw at a camp on the Red
river was burned alive.
The Duckworth Club will have TO expel
Governor Campbell for appointing Re
publican on the B. p. !. or violate its con-
stitutiOn.
JB. Albaugh accidentally shot himself
while duck hunting near Dayton. q.
The President has approved the act
amending the act constituting columbus,
O.. port Of delivery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-15
SAWTELLE'S CASE.
His Counsel Complains of Unfair Treat
ment by the Court.

ment by the Court.
ROCHESTER,, y. H.. March l4.-In the
continued hearing this morning Of the
ease of Isaac Sawtellc. charged with the
murder Of his brother, Sawtclle'S coun-
sci complained Of unfair treatment by
the Court.
He said he had expected that witness
cS' expenses would be paid by the State;
that the prisoner had been deprived of
his money. so that witnesses for the de-
fcnSc could not be Summoncd; that near
" all objections raised by respondent :
counsel had been overrulcd. while those
Of the other side were allowed. He con-
cluded by stating that under the exist
ing circumstances he would refuse to
put in any more testimony here and
would go to a higher court.
Isaac Sawtcllc was then committed
without bail to await the action of the
Grand Jury.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-15
RAID On THE GEMS.
Work of Bold Gang in Chicago Three
Firms Nictimixed.

CWCAGO, March A.-SiN weeks ago
the police of the Central Station became
aware that "a number OF expert diamond
thieves were in the city.
Little else lwaS known at that time eX-
ccpt that there were al least TWO men
and one woman ia the gang. Since
then little or nothing has been learned
concerning the movements of the
thieves further than that three rob
berries have been planned and executed
successfully, and one very clever at
tempt made and iOiled.
The mi>crcantS first began operations
by sending "a messenger boy. with am or
der over the forged signature of some
wealthy and prominent business men. 10
dealer iu diamonds. None of the dia-
m1ud dealers We're victimizcd. however.
On this way, as they were suspicious and
made inquiries by telephone or other
wise before sending out goods.
Finding the forgery plan would not
work. the thieves adopted another aud
more successful one, by which the
Wholesale jewellers of the downtown dis
trict have lost $1,000 worth of fine
stones. a few days ago a member of the
hrgl of Oiill Bros. az State and Washing
tom streets, was engaged n showing
diamonds 90 "a customer The customer
was known tO the salesman. aud enter
cd thc room. as the salesman thought.
iu company with friend This second
person followed the purchaser al short
distance, and thc salesman had mo- Sus-
piciou that an was not right. The
stranger remained I'm the store until the
customer had departed. The next dav
Che diamonds belonging tothc firm were
examined. as usual, and it was discover
cd that something like Sl.sOO worth
were gone. The police have a dcScrip-
tion of the stranger who was in the
store at the time mentioned. but they
have been unable 20 locate him.
ON Tuesday "a faShiouably dressed
man entered the store Of = LYMAN &
son. Tie presented "a letter Of recon-
mendatiou from one of the best custom
cr> of the house. and asked 10 see some
diamonds The letter. aS it was found
was forgery. The man
finally left without purchasing. and it
was shortly discovered that the highly
recommended stranger had departed
with "a pair Of diamond ear rings and a
diamond brooch. The value of the prop
crty is Sl.SOO. and good description Of
this man was obtained. but hc has thus
FAR cVaded arrest.
Yesterday a finely dressed woman en-
tered 90 store on Madison street and in
>pectcd considerable jcwelry. but found
nothing to suit. When she had gone IL
was found she had managed 10 retain
two rings containing valuable settings.
and iu their place were two other rings
with paste" settings.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-15
Whole Town Flooded.

NEWPORT, ARK, March l4.-Thc riv-
ers commenced running over the leVecS
at 10 o'clock last night. aud the whole
town. except Fort street, is now from 4
inches to = feet under water. Business
is entirely suspended. The White and
Black rivers commenced falling this al
tcrnoon. and it is hoped the worst is
over. The damage to the adjacent
country is immense. The LOSSES at
Newport are very heavy, regardless oil
Tho loSS of business.