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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
SERIOUS WRECK.
4 Reading Passenger Train Collides Will
u Work Train--Several Killed.

4 Reading Passenger Train Collides With
Work Train--Several Killed.
TRENTON, n. j., December 3.-The
four O'Clock trair from New York, on
the Reading railway, collided with a
construction train at Pennington this
afternoon and made terrible wreck.
Frederick Milarr, of Philadelphia;
Michael Maloney, OF Trenton, and
Thomas Fitzpatrick, Of Philadelphia,
the crew of the gravel train, were all
killed. All were unmarried.
Several others were injured more or
less. They are Charles Wilson, of Ger
mantown; Frank Roderiques; of Phila-
delphia; Isaac Marques, of Philadel-
phia; DR.. A. II. Dick, Of Trenton;
Charles Druldine, of Philadelphia; Oscar
Tessner, of Philadelphia, and John
Ward, of Trenton.
RoderiQues was engineer Of the ex-
press and was probably fatally injured.
Tessner was the fireman, and was seri-
ously injured. The dead were brought
to the morgue here. The injured were
removed to their homes. The express
had the right of way.
The construction train was slow in
getting to the switch. The engine OF
the express train and the smoking car
were thrown from the track nown a
steep emOankment. The engineer and
fireman jumped from the caboose and
saved Sheir lives.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
FOR BETTER SERVICE.
Mr.. Rosewater Tells About European
Mail Facilities---Better Than Ours.

Mr.. Rosewater Tells About European
Mail Facilities---Better Than Ours.
New YORK, December 3.-The Elec-
tric club gave a reception tonight in
this city. E. Rosewater, editor OF the
Omaha Bee, and President OF the old
time Telegraphers' Association, spoke
on "The Government Telegraphs OF
Europe"
During his speaking, Mr.. Rosewater
said: Our Postal system can not attain
its full measure Of usefulness until the
electric telegraph and long distance
telephone has been made an integral
part Of our postal facilities with the
pneumatic tube post as an adjunct.
To the public, the greatest benefit OF
the tube system is its cheapness. In
New York, city message Of ten words
or less costs you twenty-five cents. In
London you can send as many words as
you can write for twelve and one half
cents, and your message will be de-
liyered before an operator would have
time to copy 1t.
A telegram with the proper stamp
attached, dropped into any postoitice
box In any city or Great Britain, VIII De
wired from the nearest telegraph sta
tiun just the same as If the sender had
gone through the tedious formality OF
handing it directly to the receiving
clerk at the telegraph station.
For the accommodation Of business
men and other patrons who use the
telegraph frequently, stamped blanks
are supplied at a trifling extra charge
for paper. Similar conveniences are
enjoyed by the people of France, Ger
many, Austria and other countries in
Europe.
The impression has prevailed in this
country that the postal telegraph SER
vice of Europe does not afford as good
facilities and as cheap rates to the press
as do the telegraph lines in America.
This Ifound to be erroneous.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
MONEY FOR ORDNANCE.
Commodore Folgsr Makes Important
Recommendations
CONCERNING NEW ARMAMENTS.
SmOkslsSs Powder and Submarine Guns Spoken
of-A Demand for Sixteen Inch Guns
GunpOwdsr to Be Abandoned
in Small Guns.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December a.
Commodore Folger. Chief OF the bureau
of Ordnance, in his annual report estl-
mates the expenses OF the Bureau Ior
the next fiscal year at S4,7S0, 29l, OF
which total the sum OF "a, ls6,e50 Is TO
be applied towards the Improvement oi
new vessels.
The number Of guns required to arm
the new vessels Is placet at 347, ranging
in caIibre from four to thirteen inches:
Although none OF the ships authorized
10 be built required guns OF sixtteen-
inch caIibre, IL is believed that such
guns may be needed, so the necessay
plans have been made and authority is
sought for construction OF one OF them.
IL is believed that the difficulties ex-
perienced abroad with these large guns
can be overcome. In order TO facllitate
interchange OF ammunition In case OF
war. IL is recommended that all project
lies used by the army and navy be MADE
of uniform sizes and weights.
The trials of smokeless powder invent
ed and manufactured at the torpedo
station are said 10 have resulted salts
factorially, and be believes that within
very short time the use OF gun powder
will be entirely abandoned In calibres
OF six inch and below II, being replaced
by some one of the numerous forms OF
so-called smokeless powder.
After describing successful trials
made with emmenite, the report says:
at is the Bureaus intention TO recon-
mend the adoption of relatively short
gun OF largo calibre, using powder as
the propulsive charge and firing pro-
jectile containing a charge OF emmen-
mite or gun cotton, for a. leature OF the
armament OF vessels, with view OF
utilizing an aerial or submarine torpedo
effect at ranges which the question OF
accuracy Of fire is absolutely ellmina-
ted
The experience OF European countries
Is said TO be conclusive as 10 the merits
OF the new small calibre smokeless
powder rife, and the navy is only walt
ing the action OF the Army Board to
arm the sailors with new small arms.
Touching the submarine gun now
approaching completion, the report
says" A further consideration OF the sub
lect of submarine artillery iDcllnes the
Bureau to belief that IL will prove a
valuable and important adjunct TO our
defensive armament, particularly when
mounted on board OF vessels Intended
especially for rammng.
1T seems probable that the chances
Of the ram being able 20 reach her an
tagonist with destructive effect Will be
quadrupled by the addition OF this
weapon to her means OF offense."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
biggest Week in History.

WASHINGTON, December 3.-During
four and a half days of last week, the
general land Office issued 4,252 land pat
ents. This is the highes record ever
made by the offie. There are now
approved for patent $50 mineral entries
in various parts of the West, and an ex-
ira force of clerks has been detailed to
write these patents, so that within
ninety days it is expected the whole
number will be in the hands Of the en-
try men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
4 Soutbcrn Train Robbery.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, December 3.-The
midnight south-bound express on the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia road was
robbed by two masked men. Three miles
from Rome, near curve, the engineer saw
a lantern waving frantically across the
track. They slowed, and two
masked men got on board between the
express car and the front passenger car.
Locking the passenger car door they en-
tered the express car and with drawn re-
volvers took the keys from messenger
Lewis and robbed the safe. They then
Jumped off and escaped. 1t is said their
booty did not exceed 81, 900. 1t is thought
the robbers were railroad men. Fifty men
and twenty dogs are in pursuit.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
NIother and Chlld Burned.

DENVER, Col, December 3.-Last night
an accident was caused by the little child
of Mrs George Masten attempting to
climb up to the table, and in doing so
caught hold Of the cloth, upsetting the
lamp. The lamp fell and broke, the oil
running down and catching fire in mo-
ment il was a mass of flames. The mother
seeing the child in flames took it in her
arms and dashirg into the street threw her
self and child into sand bank and began
rolling over and over to quench the flames.
Neighbors ran to her and covered both
mother and child in blankets, quenching
the flames, but not until both had been
burned beyond any possibility OF recovery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
The Chimes situation.

LONDON, December S.-Sir John Wal
sham, British Minister TO China, in tele-
gram says:
1.-The insurgents have been joined by
Chinese Mohammedans from Mongolia.
Two or three important town have been
captured and hundreds Of natives have
been massscred. There is no reason TO be-
lieve that any Europeans have been killed.
s'The {. 900 picked troops which the Gov
erument has dispatched To the scene ought
10 be able 10 quell the rising. There is one
British gunboat at Tien Tsen aud another
has assembled the Yang Use Kiang 10 Ich-
ang. This region is quiet"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
~. FieId,s ConditIon.

New YORK, December 3.-There was no
bulletin issued this morning as TO the con-
dition OF Cyrus w. Field, but member Of
his family stated that he had passed com
Portable night, and had not lost any
ground since yesterday. The condition OF his
daughter, Mrs Lindley, still remains very
serious, but there has been no change since
yesterday.
About one o'clock this afternoon DR..
Chas. Lindley said Mr.. Field was some
what better and that he might recover, but
il he did he would never be the same man
again.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
AHAPPY THOUGHT.
An English Toastmaster Says Some Hand
some Things of Our Country.

some Things oi our country
LONDON, December 3.-The inaugural
dinner OF the Shipping Exchange was
given last evening, w. Il. Hill, OF the
Allen Line, presiding. There were
$50 persons present, including
representatives OF many prominent
lines and other shipping interests.
A. resolution was unanimously adopted
declaring 1t desirable In the Interests OF
the shipping community OF London that
shipping exchange be forthwith cstab-
lished.
Toasts were proposed TO the health OF
the Queen. the Prince OF Wales and the
President OF the United States. pro-
posing the last mentioned toast
the chairman said: "Tbe Presi-
dent OF the United States rules
over powerful and energetic peonle--
over more EnglIsh-speaking people
than are ruled over by Queen Victoria.
We have all received from the United
States and from America Consnls every
attention 20 our interests. We must
love our dear cousins across the water
and should stand shoulder TO shoulder
and whip creation"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
In the Mcdonald Yield.

PIrrsBURe, PA, December S.-The oil
well struck in the Mcdonald field to-day
was the Boyce No. l. of Husler, Bolt Il
Co Ii tapped the sand this afternoon and
is doing seventy-five barrels an hour. The
production was 5000 barrels, stock in
feld, 10, 900 barrels, and runs 80, rs bar
rels. The Wild Cat well, Of the Littleton
Gas Company, one mile west of Littleton,
Wetzel county, w. Va, which has been
drilling nearly a year, struck oil to-day,
and the hole filed up GOO feet. There is
great excitement in the neighborhooO.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
Shot in the act.

PrrTsBURG, PA, December 3.-Henry
Bowmaster, a burglar, was shot dead this
morning while trying TO break into the resi-
dence of James Taylor OF Dusquene. Tay-
lor was awakened by his wife who heard a
noise at the front window on the first floor.
He arose and taking revolver went down
stairs and seeing Bowmaster prying open
a window, fired, shooting him through the
heart.
Taylor was arrested tonight for murder
upon the order of the coroner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
Won't Talk Till Mason Comes.

WASHINGTON, d. c., December 3.-Mr.
Wilson, acting Commissioner Of Internal
Revenue, has received the report of the
agent who investigated the charges Of
irregularities in the Office of Internal
Revenue Collector Warmcastle, Of the
the Pittsburg district, but refused in the
absence of the commissioner to say any
thing about it, or to take any action in the
case. Commissioner Mason is detained at
Grafton, w. Va, by the Illness of his wife,
but is expected to come to Washington to-
morrow or next day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
.no,hs- of AIIerheny.s Mayors.

PIrrsBURG, PA, December 3.-Suit was
entered this afternoon against ex-Mayor
Richard Pearson, of Allegheny, for en-
bezzlement. He is charged with retaining
S794 of Jail and workhouse commitments.
Controller James Brown made the infor-
nation before Alderman McMasters. The
ex.Mayor was arrested and furnished bail
in the sum Of $1,000 for a hearing next
week. The charge against ex-Mayor Pear
son is similar to the one preferred against
Mayor Wyman.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
Suspicious Character Locked Up.
5peciOl TsIe0rGm TO the Register.

PARKERsBURG, w. VA, December s.
Chief of Police Mehen arrested a sus-
picious character to-day, and holds him
for Identification The fellow gives the
name of w H Spangle, Of Orange, G. H.,
Indiana He had in his possession valu-
able skiff loaded wi h new cables cut evil
IDENTIFY, from barges or boats, and boxes
marked Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
lot of pig iron, etc.
Memorandums and letters show that the
fellow has been in Wheeling, Pittsourg,
Darlington, South Carolina, and other
places. Chief Mehen thinks he stole the
slslff somewhere about Wheeling. The tel
low is about thirty-five years old, and is
evidently slick article.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
A Receiver Appointed.

New YORK, Decemb 3. Judgment
was entered in this city to-day against
Gies & Co., Lithographers of Buffalo,
for Sls,4T4in favor OF the Peter Adams
Co., of New York, on demand of prom
issory notes made In 1887. dispatch
from Buffalo says that George w. Hay
ward has been appointed receiver for
Gies & Co., that the liabilities are $685.
oOO. and assets S475s0OO.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04

LONDON. December 3.--A dispatch from
Pekin says: "The Chinese Government
has received an ofiicial report from Briga.
der General Nieh, commanding the troops
in the Kinchow district, announcing that
he enga q and defeated the rebels on No
vember q and %, killing their leader and
SIX hundred men. Tue General COMMAND
ing the Imperial forces at Jeho also an
reDeis.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
Car Famine in Chicago.

CHICAGO. December 3.-The car situation
has become serious. The yards of the
Eastern lines are crowded with loaded cars
marked for transfer The Western roads
refuse to allow their equipment TO be used
east Of Chicago, and the Eastern connec-
tious are unable to maketransfers.
Before the close of the month there will
be a blockade from the Missouri river to
the seaboard. The farmers have insuffi-
cient storage for their grain, and are una
BILE 10 ship the surplus.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
A Telenbone Sensation Promised.

BosroN, December 3.-There may be a
sensation in the Bell Telephone case. The
hearing, from which the press is rigidly ex-
cluded, is in progress to-day. Rumor is
that Mr.. Bell wrote certain letters to Prof
Dolbear admitting that Dolbear first used
the permanent magnetic.
Mr.. DOlbear has been on the witness
stand for several days. has been examined
and eross-examined and is now on redirect
examination.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
Admitted to the Bar.
speetol Ts.sOram totAs Register.

COLUMBUS, O., December 3.-The Su-
preme Court to-day admitted tifty-seven
out of sixty-three applicants for admis-
sion to the Bar. OF these the following
were from Eastern Ohio: w. r. Deemor,
Niles: Louis F.. Farr, New Lisbon; d. l..
Gaskill, Granville; Chas. ID. GIBBONS,
Warren; E. o. and John G. Petit, Logan ;
w. w. Stewart, Cambridge; Sidney G.
Vesev. Warren; e. II. Sargent, Andover,
and Emery Hays, of Miller's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
Boy Preacher in Good Field.
,..;nI 7lsleoroua IN m, Rsoister.

PARKERsBURG, December 3.-The hoy
preacher, Rev. ]. A. O'Hara, who conduct
ed series of meetings so successfully at
Wheeling some time since, is now in this
city carrying on services at the Market
Street Baptist church. He is meeting with
considerable success already. The meet
ings are increasing ininterest and numbers
nightly, and are being participated in by the
members of other Protestant churches OF
the city. The reverend gentleman IS doing
a much needed work in reviving religious
interest in this town.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
GarfieId Park Raeing.

CHICAGO. December Clarified Park,
track heavy; weather rainy. First race,
six furlongs, selling; Gunshot won.
Time 1870. Second, flve-eighths mile,
selling; Big Man won. Time, lila.
Third, mile. selling; Luster won. Time
2:O31S. Fourth, Glenoid won. Time
1913. Fifth, tive-eigbths mile; Dan H.
won. Time 1:15. Sixth, mile, selling;
Gomorro won. Time 2:05.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
Ga. Explosion n. Glasgow.

GLASGOW, December 3.-There was an
explosion OF gas In the new underground
rail ay, beneath Anderson Cross, In
tHs cty. today. The force Of the
explosion was NJ great that the street was
blt wn up, comp ling suspension OF
trafilc. Dix p,tsOn were injured by the
explosion. Immediately after the explosion
flames burst forth from the portion OF the
street below where the explosion occurred,
and force Of firemen were sent . quench
Z ,eu.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
TO FILL SCOTS PLACE.

The Democratic State Committee OF Penn
sylvania Acts.
WASHINGTON, d. c., December g.
The Executive Committee Of the Demo
cratic State Central Committee, Of
Pennsylvania, met tonight for the pur-
pose of taking into consideration the
question Of filing the vancancy in the
National Committee caused by the death
Of VIM. l.. Scott.
1t was decided to call meeting Of the
State Committee at Harrisburg, two
weeks before the next meeting Of the
Democratic National Committee, to fill
the vacancy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
RnrnedinaGI Gin MiII.

LONDON, December ga dispatch from
Sunderland states that a fire occurred in q
drink shop to-day which resulted In The
death OF three men. The flames fed by the
spirits in the place, and burned with the
most intense heat and spread with fright
ful rapidity. When found the bodies were
burned out of all mblance Of humanity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
orerpowered by Damp.

LONDON, December 3.-A fatal accident
occurred 10 day in the Agregroft colliery,
near Manchester. Thirty men were work
ing in the pit, which gradually became fill-
ed with damp. When they became aware
of the deadly gas. they made
rush for the pit entrance. All OF them
with the exception OF SIX succeeded Ia
making their escape uniniured.
The other men were eyerpowerd and
were choked before they could get 70
place of safety. Two Of them were rescued
but their condition is critical. The other
four were suffOcatod
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
A MERCIFUL ACCIDENT.

A Freight on the c. o. Wrecked In
Time to Save the Fast Flying Vir-
ginian.
Special TsIegrcm 20 the Reoistsr.
CHARLESTON, W. VA, December B.
Freight train No. 271 on the Chesapeake
and Ohio was wrecked at Caperton this
morning at 2;20 and six cars were thrown
over an embankment and demolished.
No lives were lost. The accident to
this freight seems to have saved the lives
of no one knows how many passengers on
the f. F. V. fast train from Cincinnati to
New York and Richmond. The engine OF
the freight struck chain which was fas-
tened around the rail and was thrown from
the track.
The general opinion was that the chain
was placed there with the intention Of
wrecking the passenger train, which was
due to pass in about two hours, PROBABLY
with the intention of robbery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
HE STOLE WHISKY,
And as Result is Now Minus A Hand.
Ceught In the Act.
Special telegram 10 tAs Re0istsr.


Special telegram 10 TIE Re0tseSr.
CHARLESTON, w. VA. December g.
For some time J. C. Montgomery, who
keeps a saloon at Montgomery, Fayette
county, has been missing whisky from
his saloon. Night after night little
would be taken, until it is estimated
that barrel or two were gotten away
with.
Last night watch was kept for the
party with such fondness for other
peoples red liquor, and a negro known
iu the vicinity as "Clint" was caught in
the act of going for the whisky.
The watchman, a white man, turned
double-barreled shot gun on him and
blaZed away, tearing the negro's right
hand all to pieces. The negro was
taken before a Justice to-day, and in
default of bail was sent to jail at Fay
etteville.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
\ Paris Editor Married.
,ial Telegram TO TIE Register.

MARIETTA, o., December 3-Mr. James
Creelman, editor Of the Paris edition Of
the Nslr York Herald, was married here to-
day 70 Miss Alice Buell., an artist Of high
reputation
The ceremony was performed in the
Episcopal church at high noon. The couple
left this evening for the East. On We'd
nesday next they will sailfOr Europe.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
Fire on Pond Creek.
sn..,nr n.,.nram 70 tas Rsqsstsr.

PARKERsBuRG, w. VA, December s.
The residence of George Milbaugh, on
Pond Creek, this county, caught fire Sun
day night and burned to the ground, to-
gether with all Of the furniture and other
Contents. Several hundred bushels of
wheat were also destroyed. Loss, 1880;
no insurance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
No Clue to smith Yet.
S,...inl 1slArrsm 10 tl1 Rsqtster.

PARKERsBURG, W. VA, December 3-As
vet NOT the slightest clue has been found of
the whereabouts of Charles Smith, the col
ored fellow charged with the outrage on
Mrs. Marquis Smith is probably in hiding
Somewhere in the neighborhood Of Wheel
ing, where, it is understood, he has rela-
tives living.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
Ohio Dental Association Affairs.
,sn.aL JSkeOrd1s 10 the Register.

CoLrMBUs, o., December 3.-Before ed
iourning, to-day, the Ohio State Dental As
sociation elected the following officers
President, J. r. Callahan, Cincinnati !;
First Vice President, Charles Welch, Will
mington; Secretary, Otto Arnold, Colum-
bus; Assistant Secretary, Henry Barnes,
Cleveland; Treasurer, C. j. Kelley, Hamil-
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
The Bear Don't Need One.

LONDON, December 3.-The Cltroniele's
St Petersburg correspondent says that the
Gar has refused to receive deputation
of noblemen desiring TO present an ad-
dress, asking him to grant constitution
daily in Russia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
In AbouinAbl.,

to go through life with snsgs in the mouth
Abominabls not more to the sufferer than
his friends. Buy SOZODONT and cleanse
the teeth which remain, or, better still. use
it now aud save your teeth. SoZOD0NT
Is economical.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04

BEKLrs, December 3.-Elght kiIns IN
''briquettep factory at Kupperhammcr,
near Halle, exploded to-day. Five WORK
men were killed and a number Injured.
Six ef the injured are In a critical condl.
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
Cure Yourse,n

Don't pay large doctors bills. The best
medical book published, Que hundred pages,
elegant colored plates, will be sent You on
receipt Of three 2-cent stamps to pay the
postage. Address, A. p. Ordwsy & Co.,
Boston, Mass.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-04
Two Belmont County Convicts Pardoned.
!Sp,eiat TsLs0rdys TO tie REGISTER.

CoLUwBUs, O., December 3.-Charles
Marinott. Belmont county convict, sent
up in January. 1890. on a three-and-a-half
years sentence, for grand larceny, is
recommended for pardon. Edward Steele,
also of Belmont county, serving two years
for grand larceny, was pardoned tonight.
He is nearly dead with dropsy.