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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
INDUSTRIAL ITEMS.

On Sunday some alterations were
made in the boilers at the La BELLE,
which resulted in an inability to raise
steam Monday morning, and the pud-
dlers were thrown of, after making but
one heat. The factory was also idle,
on account OF shortage Of plate. The
forge resumed work Monday night and
everything went on in full yesterday.
Kraft Bros. yesterday received the
contract to erect for Lawrence Ray, a
two story frame store room and dwell
ing. 10 contain five rooms, on the corner
OF Thrty-eighth and Eo1 streets. Cost
about s., 200.
The Secretary Of the local Bricklay-
erS' Union Monday morning received
word that the long strike against No.
had been settled by the reinstatement
Of the union.
The handsome new two story dwell
ing being erected on Jacob street, above
Forty-eighth, for VIM. Murrns, by
A. c. Fisher, will soon be ready FOR oc-
cupancy.
The Crystal Glass Works, at Bridge
port. started up Monday morning.
On account of becoming chilled, caused
by shortage OF natural gas, four pot'
were broken Sunday night.
VIM. Bailey. machinist at the Bel
mont. is laid off on account OF a
sprdined wrist.
John Baker has taken charge Of the
tack factory engine at the La Belle
mill.
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THE PENNSYLVANIA COMPANY
And It's Relations to the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company Explained.

PHILADELPHIA, March l0.-The an
nual meeting of the stockholders OF the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company was
held to-day in Musical Fund Hall and
was well attended. Congressman Rich
ard Vaux was chosen chairman OF the
meeting. The forty-fourth annual re-
port of the President and Board OF Di-
rectorS, which was published several
days days ago, was presented and was
turned over page by page in order to
whomSoever desired, information re-
garding any particular portion of the
report.
When the page showing profit of the
united railways of New Jersey was
reached, Mr.. VIM. L. Lockwood arose
and congratulated the officers of the
company, stating that it was the first
time the united railways OF New Jersey
have ever shown net profit. In regard
to the Pennsylvania company, Mr.. Lock
wood asked General Solicitor Scott: "If
We increase the Pennsylvania Company
guarantee to S37, 900, 900, is that guar
antee a claim in advance of the claims
of the stockholders? In other words,
would that claim have to be paid of be-
lore the stockholders got any divi-
dendS?"
Assuming" said Mr.. Scott, "the
statement of Mr.. Lockwood To be true,
that the Pennsylvania railroad made
any such guarantee, the principle is
always universal that the debts OF cor
poration have always to be paid first be-
fore the stockholders get anything out
Of the profits
"For the information OF the stock
holders" said President George b. Rob-
erts, 81 will explain the relation be-
tween the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany and the Pennsylvania Company.
The Pennsylvania railroad has not
guaranteed one penny Of the securities
of that reorganized company. There
is no obligation connected with it
except the privilege of holding
a large amount Of its securities, which
we hope will become profitable by the
reorganization of the property. The
Pennsylvania Company is really Il bu-
reau OF the Pennsylvania Railroad or
ganiZation, for the purpose of enabling
an executive department 10 be main
tained at PittSburg to take the man
agement of those lines. A number OF
securities of the different roads in the
reorganization were transferred to
the Pennsylvania Company, for which
the Pennsylvania Company paid to the
Railroad its entire
capital stock of twenty million
dollars. Having started with
this stock, the Pennsylvania railroad
company took hold OF the lines and I'M
proved them, until the capital now con-
SjstS OF this 100000, 900, and about So,
OOO, 600 Of bonds, for which they have
investments in these western lines.
very much in advance Of their ebliga-
tiOnS.
The Pennsylvania railroad company
is absolute owner OF the entire corpora
tlou. and merely makes use of the Penn
Sylvania company to manage its lines
west of Pittsburg, aud has been enabled
to greatly increase its profit and loss
arrnuut
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THE END IN SIGHT.
TIE GREAT STRIKE IN THE COKE REGIONS OF
CONNELLSVILLE
Stands Chance Of Settlement in the Next Week
or Ten Days-The Strike Said to Have Been
Succession Of Failurss-The Situation
al Raineys Works

CoNNELLsvILLE, PA, March ILL
Is just four weeks to-day since the in
auguration of the strike in the COnnells
vile coke region, and it Is evident thai
the beginning of the end is at hand
The best posted operators privately ex
press the opinion that there will be 9
general resumption on their terms with
in the next week or ten days, and the
facts seem 10 justify this conclusion
The progress of the strike has been
an almost unbroken succession
of failures. The original demand
for an average general advance of Is per
cent. weigh scales on tipples and other
expensive and vexatious requirements
have been abandoned, and the small OPP
orators who were temporarily refused
the privilege of continuing In operation
at the old wages, both in and out OF the
Columbus convention, aro now being en-
courged to resume upon the terms here
tofore so emphatically denied chem.
The various attempts, peaceful and
otherwise, to compel Rainey's men TO
Join the strike have been futile, and the
leaders are now in court to answer for
their recent outbreak.
The victory OF the Monongahela min
ers aud their resumption this week has
encouraged the strikers considerably,
and many of them are more hopeful
now than they were n week ago, but
there is widespread dissatisfaction
among the men, which will eventually
lead to resumption at the operators
terms
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Speci1i Isisqrgu, 20 ne Register.
COLUMBUS, o., March lO.-The House
to-day passed the Senate bili requiring
college and boarding school buildings
oAar TWO stories high 20 provide fire
telegraph companies tO bury wires, and
tbc House bin authorizing insurance
companies 90 insure against explosion.
Spscig. Tslsgrqza 70 ne Register.
COLUMBUS. o. March l0.-The bill
making the Office of the State Food and
Dairy Commissioner elective, which was
defeated in the House last week. was
rccous'dered this afternoon. IL was
again defeated by Democratic votes.
This bin was introduced 40 the request
of the Farmers Alliance.
The House this afternoon passed the
Worlds Fair bin in It's amended form
As amended the bin provides for the ap-
pliutment by the Governor Of com
mission Of fifteen. ltapproprateS S25,.
600 for immediate use and pledges So
600 more. It provides that the expenses
of members appointed by the national
commission shall be paid by the STATE
WuNlN AuN uoti"u"t Nt'liitl' l''S''f- ~ saw
make provision for the same.
The House Committee on Finance 10
night decided 20 make no appropria
tion for the GaliipOlis Epileptic ASy
Ium The project has been opposed be
cause the commission located the pro
posed asylum in "a remote corner OF the
state. The Finance Committees actor
virtually kills the projected asylum
although Gallipolis people will endeav
or 90 secure "a Senate amendment TO th'
general appropriation bin.
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LORD wOLSELEY'S VISIT.
A British Naval Oficer Thinks 1t Means
Preparations for War.


MONTREAL, March l0.-An officer oi
the British navy, who is in the city OF
business. states that there Is more sig
nificance to be attacked to the approach
ing visit OF Lord Wolseley to Canada
than is generally believed.
Lord Wolseley. he says, will shortly
sail for Canada, and will at once pre-
ceed to the Pacific coast, where in com
pany with Gen. Herbert, he will inspect
the defenses of British Columbia, and
more particularly the naval yard at
EsQuimault. He will remain at Victoria
until the United States has given its
ultimatum with regard to the Behrng
Sea question.
When asked what he thought OF the
outlook and the possibility OF an early
settlement of the matters in dispute be-
tween Canada and the United States
the officer said: ~ would not be sur
prised to find Great Britain and the
| United States at war before the year Is
out. The British Government has been
remaining quiet, in view OF the POSSIBLE
ity of the Liberal party in Canada get
ting into power, through whom Lord
Salisbury believed a more satisfactory
settlement of matters of dispute could
have been reached than through the ad
ministration of Sir John Macdonald
whose policy has been more in the di'
rection of intensifying hostilities than
effecting reconciliation"
In conclusion the officer said that the
activity about the British dock yards
clearly showed that England was pre-
pairing to be ready for any emergency
'Just mark my words" he added, al
Great Britain and the United States dc
not measure swords before the yeal
closes they will come so near it that only
the greatest amount Of strategy viii
avert it,"
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WANTS TO BE HANGED.
Murderer Crawford Emphatically Objects
to a Stay of Execution.

DECATUR, ILL, March lO.-Bill Craw-
ford. who will be hanged Saturday for
the murder Of Mrs. Matthias, has distin-
guShed himself again.
A motion for Il stay Of execution was
DELAYED because the defense had no
money to carry the case to the Supreme
Court. Saturday, however, they sue
ceeded In getting the necessary cash,
and made preparations accordingly.
Yesterday Judge Vail ordered Craw-
ford brought into Court, so that the mo-
tion could be formally made. The Judge
had told the defense that the stay OF eX-
ecution would be granted. When the
officers went after Crawford he declined
to leave the Jail and appear in Court.
His attorneys, he said, were making the
move without his solicitation and con-
trary to his wishes. Crawford also de-
clared that he would try to Kill the first
man who came into his cell with the in
tent 10 take him to the court room
The attorneys visited the condemned
man. but all their arguments were in
vain. Crawford said that he was guilty,
and that everyone knew it. lie was
sentenced to hang, and did not propose
to interfere with the programme. An
appeal to the Supreme Court would only
DELAY the execution, and he wanted 1t to
be over with. The attorneys for the de
fense then appealed to Judge Vail Tor
an inouiSitiou as To Crawford'S sanity,
but the motion was Overruled.
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STREETER's NAME Is DENNIS.
The Two Farmers Alliance Men VIII Vote
for Palmer To-Day.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, March l0.-There
seems to be no longer possibility OF
the election of A. J. Streeter to the t..
). Senate. At meeting of the i. NJ.
r. A. and independent leaders from all
parts OF the State this morning,
Streeter made strong but unsuc-
cessfu attempt TO induce Moore and
COckrell, the recalcitrant +. NJ. Il. a.
To alter their determination and come to
his support. Cockrell refused to enter
the conference and at the conclusion OF
Streeter'S explanation, in which he
averred that he made no vital cenceS-
SiOns to the Republicans and had not
promised to support railroad measures.
Moore said that his constituents by petit
tions and personal letters had instructed
him TO support Stceter no longer, but
TO vote for General Palmer, the Demo
cratic candidate. The Conference then
dissolved, and Moore and Cockerell sub
Scquenty held a conference, at which
they decided to refrain from voting to-
day In Joint Assembly, but that to-
morrow after conference with General
Palmer and fully defining their position
to the public they would vote for Pal
mer.
If this decision is adhered to aud the
lOl Democrats vote FOR Palmer tO-mor-
row 1t will give him the necessary vote
to elect him.
When the joint assembly had pro-
ceeded to take the 153rd ballot to-day,
the Republicans and +. NJ. b. A. men
refrained from voting, the result being
IOl votes for Palmer. The joint assem-
bly, then adjourned.
There appears no doubt tonight that
the Democratic candidate, John NJ.
Palmer. will be elected tc the emitted
States Senate tomorrow. After long
talk with Gen. Palmer this afternoon,
Representatives Moore and Cockrell is
sued lengthy address 10 their party,
the Farmers Mutual Benefit Associa-
tion, setting forth the efforts
they have made to secure the
election of an independent candidate
to the Senate and the inability to Sc
cure Republican support, and declaring
in favor of Palmer. who, they say, does
not fully represent them, but he forced
them to believe he is an honest man.
Messrs. Cockrell and Moore called on
Gen. Palmer tonight, and had quite a
conference with him, returning well
pleased. 1t is understood that their
votes will be cast for the General to-
morrow
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Wanted to OIL the Wheels.

New YORK, March l0.-Considerable
publicity has been given the statement
that a fund of $4,000 was raised by the
police force of this city to oil the wheels
OF legislation and secure nearly $1,000,
600 in additional pay for patrolmen.
The Board of Police Commissioners to-
day ordered the Superintendent of Po-
lice to make rigid examination. The
Commissioners directed him to discover
as soon as possible what members OF the
force had been trying to improperly in
nuence the Legislature. The board
further directed the Superintendent to
take measures looking to the arraign-
mcnt OF those who have tried to innu-
ence legislation in court. Everything
possible is to be done to secure the con-
viction and punishment of the guilty
members of the force.
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TIE GOYERNoR.s VETO
OF Senate Bni No. so, Which Conflicts
with the Constitution.
g.,s-irf Tsi,ru,a 10 ~ Rsr.sfer

II NIaEANAAa ArNAINAHA 60 a.Hr nrltefrf-
CHARLESTON. w. Va, March lO.-In
/ his message accompanying Senate Bill
/ No. 50, ITO enforce the lieRS of common
carriers for freight aud charges on un-
claimed articles" the Governor says:
/ 'Ihe object sought iSa proper one, and
have no objection TO the first section,
which provides how express and railroad
companies may dispose OF un-
claimed articles. My objections
are confined % the section which pro-
videS that after deducting certain costs,
charges, etc. the surplus shall be paid
into the state Treasury 20 be held for
the owner. 90 whom the Treasurer shall
pay the same upon satisfactory proof of
such ownership But 10 no such
proof be made within three years
then such surplus shall be turned
into the distributabie school fund. /
think 10 uuw.Se tO make the Treasury a
place of deposit for private funds. or
that the Treasurer should be REQ uired
% perform judicial functions in ascert-
aiming the pc persons entitled 20 funds
in the Treasury, and that a departure
should be made In the
mode OF drawing funds from
hhe Treasury. But over and
above these. and perhaps other minor
objections, rises q constitutional QueS-
tion. am Of the opinion that the duty
required OF the Treasurer. in so far rs
be is required TO pay the money to the
persons who within three years pro-
duce him satisfactory evidence Of own
erShip, and In default Of such claim
and proof, then 90 the diStributable'
school fund is in conflict with Section 3,
Article no. Of the Constitution. which
reads; No money shall he drawn from
the Treasury but iu pursuance Of an
made by law, and on
warrant issued thereon by the auditor.
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AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
The Corn Crop surplus is Less Than
Known for Years Past.

Known TOT 1edEh Il trhs
WAsHrNGroN, d. c., March lO.-The
statistical returns Of the Department Of
Agriculture for March are estimates
of the corn and wheat in the hands Of
farmers. the production and present
value of merchantable corn. the weight
of wheat measured by the buShel, aud
other points in the commercial distribu-
ton OF grain. The result of the CON
.olidation makes the farmers reserve OF
corn 36.4 per cent. of the crop in com
parison with 45.9 per cent. last year, in
bushels 5f2, O0O, 600 against 100000, 900
last year. 1t is the lowest recent re-
serve except that from the smaller crop
OF 1857 and that from the crop Of 1883
The percentage retained in the seven
corn surplus States is less than in
others. The proportion estimated for
consumption where grown is relatively
large, S7.4 per cent. instead OF 6l.S last
year. The quantity shipped, or to be
Shipped. from the farms is therefore
only lSS. 600, 600 bushels, or less than
half the surplus OF last year. The pro-
portion Of the crop merchantable Is
20. > per cent. against So per cent. last
wear. 1t is therefore slightly under tue
average in quality. The average price
of merchantablc corn is 55.S cents per
bushel. OF understandable 500 cents.
The aggregate value of the crop
on this basis is S76l, 100000, nearly
=. 900. 600 more than the December
valuation, an advance of about
per cent, establishing the sub
stantial sccuracy OF the December
estimate. The proportion OF wheat still
i'm the hands OF farmers is lower than an
average of the last ten years, the range
being from 26 10 33 per cent. IL Is IS
per cent, or l19.0OO.OOO bushels. 1t
has been lower only in two years of the
past ten. the meagre crops Of 1851 and
iSS5. and which were smaller than that
of 1890. Including the visible stocks
the supply is l35, 900, GOO bushels. Ihe
consumption OF the last two months Is
estimated at 93a, 900, 600; seed used 3d.
oOo OnO
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PARKERsBURG POINTS.
A big Kick Against the Board of Puo'ic
Works-A Nuns Death.

NpfCiNk ltlf0fNNt ~ ttf AtfstNNtfs
PARKERsBUEG, w. VA, March TO-
There is a great deal of opposition to
the bill presented to the Legislature for
the establishment OF a Board of Public
Works Of this city. The Council last
night passed series of resolutions con-
demning the bill, which passed with
unanimous votes. Mayor Gibbons and
two others to be appointed by himself,
will 90 to Charleston to defeat the
passage of the bill, which was gotten
M privately and without the knowledge
OF citizens.
1t is openly alleged that leading
Stockholders of the PdrkerSburg Eiec-
tric Light Company are At the head OF
the big four arrangement, rs 1t Is Stig'
matized here. The condemnation Is
general. not one person in twenty IA
yoring the bill rs gotten up. The peo-
ole now threaten with political retriou-
tion the members of the star chamber
proceedings. Very little else is talked
OF on the streets to-day.
Sister Philomena died at the Convent
OF the Visitation to-day of conSump,
tion. The sister was in the world
known as Miss Maggie Murphy, OF this
city. who entered upon 4 religious lie
six wears ago. The funeral will take
place tomorrow
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CAUSED \ SENSATION.
Failure of a Prominent Commercial Firm
ia Boston.

ia Boston.
BoSroN March lO.-The failure OF
Dudley Hall Il Co. was announced at
noon to-day.
The firm, which is composed of Dud-
ley c. Hall and Dudley Hall, has for
many years carried on an extensive tea
importing trade. The business has been
profitable. but the endorsement OF paper
by the senior member of the firm, Mr.
Dudley c. Hall, for the accommodation
OF personal friends proved 700 much for
the firm.
The aSsignees are Francis Flint, of
Cambridge. and Wm. B. French, OF Win
chester. meeting Of the creditors will
be- held Saturday next, when the debtors
will make full statement OF affairs.
The liabilities of the firm itself are riS-
ing SlOO, 900, large part Of which is Sc
cured by conveyanceS Of real property
and deposits OF collateral securities.
The firms assets consist largely OF real
estate which has been conveyed by the
senior member as collateral security for
the firms debts. The other available
assets consist chiefly in stock and bills
receivable. amounting In value 10 $50
900 or 500, 600.
If the assignee can secure time to dis
pose of the large interests in real estate
held by the firm, and the members in
dividually. to the best advantage, the
creditors. it is thought, will ultimately
receive a large dividend. The firm was
the second largest tea house In the
United States, doing business Of over
81. 900, 600 year. The announcement
of the failure created a sensation, as the
firm was considered one Of the soundeSt
on the street.
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Tie MccnrihrIle. nonefnI.

DUBLIN. March lO.-The National
Federation convention opened ln th
city to-day Mr.. Justin Mccarthy pre-
SIDED. 4 letter from Archbishop Walsh
was read, in which the Archbishop said
that four-fftLs of the constituencie-
were ready to follow the lead Of k
kenny. Mr.. ParuelI, policy involve
the destruction Of tine work Of Tie ll-'
ten years. Letters OF approval ~ tho
course adopted by the McCarthy.te.
were received from Archbishop Crot
and most Of the Bishop boz ireland.
Sir Thomas Esmond, Secretary of tho
Convention. stated that llj organic
ticns had sent delegates. Lettcrt haa
been received from ninety other organ.
cations stating that these organization
would support Mr. Mccarthy.
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Eurnlo's Destructive Fire.

BUFFALO. y. Y. March l0.-A fire.
terrible in It's swiftness, it's fierce intcn-
sity and its destruction OF property. oc'
Cured In this city this afternoon
About 1880 this afternoon flames were
discovered bursting from the eastern
side Of Henry W. Burt's fve-Story
brick and iron building at the north
west corner of Court and Pearl streets.
The Burt building was occupied in the
first floor by c. V. Formes Il Co., whole
sale dealers in w0olenS and trimmings.
Schauroth & WonlerS, shoe manulac-
turers and wholesale dealers, occu-
pied the upper floors. The fire soon
spread and soon attacked the Dental
Company's building. At $50 the centre
OF the side wall Of the Burt building
fell out in the street. a mass OF brick
and twisted iron. Six horses in barn
I'm the rear OF the Dental Company
building were burned to death. The
Dental Company had considerable stock
in the barn. which was all destroyed.
The Burt building was burned to the
ground The Dental building was com
nletely ruined. The Tucker building
was somewhat damaged by fire and
water in the upper stories. IT IS esti-
mated that the total loss by fire Will loot
ND about s925,O0O and that the insnr-
ance will very nearly cover the loss.
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xoTTs or TIE RIVER
News Aboul the Boats aud Bos'me" on
the Ohio.

Sexs About the Boats aud Bos'men On
the Ohio.
The Pacific passed mp yesterday with
u empty barges.
The Frank Gilmore passed up yester'
day with eleven empties.
The Bennett passed down yesterday
with two barges Of brick.
The Jacob HeatheringtOn passed ~
Yesterday with tow Of three barges oi
crossties.
The Andes for Cincinnati. and the
Bachelor for Pittsburg, are the packets
scheduled for to-day.
The Hudson swung of for Pitts
burg yesterday morning at eight o'clock
with a good freight and passenger list
The Joe Williams is the only boat on
her way southwark with a tow OF Goa
at this time. Another tow awaits heI
return from New Orleans, at Louis
vile.
The marks on the landing az mid
night indicated about - feet Of water
in the channel.
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A CnsilX Vote.

CHICAGO. March lO.-"What do you
think of bringing a man over SIX thou
sand miles to vote and paying the entire
expenses of the journey" asked Mr..
Thos. A. Wilson. OF Bridgewatcr, y. D.
al the auditorium to-day.
THAT is what the Canadian Pacin'
Railroad did Just previous to the elec
tion. There was a precinct in Winnipeg
that was known to be doubtful, with
the liberals slightly in the lead. Ihl'
man. whose franchise was needed To IN
nuence others, was In Honolulu, Hawaii
He consented to return 20 Winnipeg u
vote. providing his expenses were paid
Some one was out over GljO for tho
! trim" "