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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-23
FOR NINE LONG YEARS
Papers Worth Thousands Of Dollars
Lie in a Depot at
DENVER, COLORADO, UNCLAIMED.
Sold at Last for Storage They Fall Into III
Hands of Man Who Makes Public
Their Value-What Has Be-
come Of Their Owner.

DENVER, COL, March 22.-Albert
Poole, a purchaser of auction and un-
claimed stocks, living at 1914 Central
street, has in the direct line OF his busi-
pesS brought TO light a fortune for some
body. As a result Of this there is
trouble 10 the mountains for somebody
else.
The reason of it allt is that Col.
Henry Altman came to Colorado in
July, 1857, and from number Of min
ing deeds, preemption certificates and
other mining papers seemed to have en-
gagged la speculation In mines. 1t would
also seem from these papers that
he had amassed considerable prop
erty, and also that he was an
exceedingly careful man as to
the records of allspoints. His every
action is distinctly traceable from these
papers in the possession OF Mr.. Poole,
dating from the time he arrived in
Colorado in 1857 up to nine years ago,
when seven boxes and one trunk arrived
in Denven en- route to Marysville, Col,
and here remained owing TO the failure
OF the owner to make his appearance
and further forward them.
These boxes have therefore been in the
storage rooms Of the Denver and Rio
Grande warerooms for nine years, aud
were put up on public auction on the
4th of February, 1892, by the railroad
company.
Ninety days is the limit of holding
baggage before selling at auction, and
it is somewhat remarkable that this
particular property was held for period
of nine years before selling. Poole
bought, among purchases amounting
to 81 900, this collection Of goods for the
sum OF $40.
BY far the most important part OF Mr..
Poole's purchase is about 200 pounds OF
documents and letters, which will ap-
parently establish a claim to Col. Alt
mans heirs, who are said to live in
Pennsylvania, to large fortune.
Among them are deeds for min
ing claims situated most part in
the Nevada mining district Of Gulphin
county and certificates of stock in valu-
able properties situated in the oil re-
gions of Pennsylvania. These consti-
tute a part of what Poole has already
Op6DeQ, Uub JuoIc dIO OuhuiOS winch
have not yet been disturbed since Col.
Altman bound them together over nine
years ago.
Other articles in this discovery show
long residence In London, England,
where he seems to have gone from Col
orado. The oil stocks mentioned, and
which are regarded as extremely valu-
able to the owners, are now believed to
be worth some 100000.
There are 1000 shares in the Conti-
mental Oil Company, now consolidated
with the Standard Oil Company. Among
the papers is mining contract with an
English company representing S40O, o0O.
Many of the mining deeds are in the
name of w. P. Altman, Col. Altman's
brother, who has already been found
and communicated with.
Henry j. Altman seems to have en-
gagged in all sorts OF enterpries, railway
construction among the rest. Tne
leaving OF these valuable possessions in
a Denver warehouse for nine years
seems most peculiar proceeding.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-23
THE FREE SILVER BILL
Discussed at Length in the Lower
House Yesterday.
BLAND OPENS THE DISCUSSION
By Presenting the Report Of the Coinage Committee
Considerable AcrinOny Likely to Come Ont
-Fihbustsring Feared-What the
Rules Committee May Do.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 22.-The
prospects are that the silver tight
which opened in the House to-day will
develop considerable bitterness before
the close. The speeches delivered to-
day were extremely earnest on both
sides of the question, and 10 is quite
apparent that both the Silver and the
Anti-Silver men fully appreciate the
gravity of the situation.
The expectation is that as soon as the
previous question is moved by Mr..
Bland on Thursday the Anti-Silver men
will begin a series Of tllioustering
movements which will result In the eT-
haustion Of the time fixed during which
silver shall be a special order, without
a vote having been reached.
This will leave the bill in about the
same condition OF any other having no
privilege. However, the Committee on
Rules may be depended on 70 bring in
another order for a vote on the bill,
giving no time for debate. This bill
cut of all fih0usterlng, and the result
will be measured by votes only. There
are a few members who indulge the
hope that a substitute proposition may
be adopted for the Bland bill, but these
men are regarded oy a very laree ma
jority OF the House as altogether more
sanguine than is warranted by the sit
nation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-23

TOWNSEND THE FAKIR.
he MIsrepresents senator German Some
thing like His West Virginia Letters to
tho sEnquirer."

He NIsrepresents Senator German Some
thing like His West virginia Letters to
tho "Enquirer."
Spsetdl 7sLsOrdn 10 the RsoIstsr.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 22.-Con-
siderable discussion has been provoked
here by the publication OF the alleged
interview with Mr.. German, which
George Alfred Townsend had in New
York paper on Sunday. Mr.. German
has been sick for some time and has not
before been questioned on the subject.
The interview which presents him to
the public in very different light from
that on which they have been in the
habit of regarding him, being bump
tious and arrogant, he denies. He says,
in substance, that he had visit from
Mr.. Townsend some time ago, and they
talked together for two or three hours,
but that the statements made in Mr..
Townsend's article are very large
ly Mr.. Townsend's own state
ments, and that the article
does him an injustice which he does not
believe Mr.. Townsend intended. Were
the writer Of the article not now out OF
the country, Mr.. German believes that
he would take pleasure in saying that
he was responsible for many OF the
statements attributed 10 the Senator.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-23
HUNGARIAN PEASANTS
Who Were Hungry and Enraged BY
Their Treatment
TRY TO BURN THE BURGOMASTER
And His Family for Rsvengs-A Very Bad Snh
Of Affairs in the Upper Part Of Hun
gsry-Many People in Want
and Desperate

BUDA PEST, March 2s.-The dis
patches have frequently reported the
distress and discomfort prevailing In
Northern Hungary among the peasants
and the situation continues 10 grow
critical. Teis discomfort has more than
once resulted In acts OF lawlessness.
The latest instance OF riotous conduct
comes from 0recho in Northern Hun
gary, where number OF peasants
thought that they had been badly
treated in the distribution OF relief.
They determined to take revenge on
the burgomaster for their fancied
wrongs.
They went in body TO the house OF
the burgomaster. which is on q farm
near town, aud noiselessly barricaded
the doors and windows so as to prevent
/ any one from getting out OF the place.
Then the peasants set fire TO the place,
their avowed intention being 10 burn
the burgomaster and his family 10
death. They would have succeeded In
their nefarious design had IL not been
for the fact that the fire was seen by
number of farmers. who fastened TO the
rescue.
They were surprised 10 see large
body OF peasants standing about and
making no attempt to fight the fire, but
they soon gained information OF the
peasants'intentIons They were thunder
struck at the cold-blooded brutality dis
played, and at once attempted to rescue
the imprisoned bnrgemaster and tho
members OF his family. The peasants,
however, were not disposed 10 let the
farmers do anything. and desperate
fight occurred before the latter conld
overcome the resistance offered 10 their
work OF rescue.
The fire gained In strength every min
ute and the farmers fought with des-
peration, knowing well that II they
were defeated those In the burning
building would be consumed. The
peasants we're finally put TO flight. The
barrlcades were then hastily removed
aud everybody In the house rescued.
In the meantime the flames had gained
such headway that IL was impossible To
save the house. The peasants who took
part In the affair are known and they
will be severely punished.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-23
OHIO LEGISLATION
Making IL Easy to Change Ones Name
Sunday Barber shop&


spseial Telegram 10 ths Registr.
COLUMBUS, o., March 92.-The bill to
make it unlawful TO keep a barber shop
open on Sunday passed the Senate to-
day with an amendment that those
whose religion recognized another day
than legal Sunday as Sabbath may keep
an open barber shop on Sunday. When
the House agrees to this the bill will be
a law.
The Columbus Ripper" bill was de-
feated In the House by vote OF thirty
three to fifty-fve. IL is a great sur
prise and was the result OF the Foraker
Sherman quarrel.
The Senate has passed Grlffin's bill
to create eight more assistant work
shoD and factory inspectors. 1t Is
now law.
The Senate passed the bill TO double
the number of members OF the Supreme
Court, also Coxwell's bill, making II
obligatory that Common Pleas Judges
appoint visiting committees to county
benevolent institutions.
Parker's bill repeating the Stock jury
law, passed the Senate and now goes to
the House.
Klingman's bill providing that JUS
tices OF Peace throughout the State
shall be paid $500 per annum, except
where they now get more than that,
passed the Senate.
Senator Stewart introduced bill pro-
viding that Probate Courts shall have
power to change names OF persons on
reasonable grounds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-23
Spreading Eastward.

MONTREAL, QUE, March 22.-The
strike on the Canadian Pacific is spread
ing eastwardA The assistance of the
Montreal police was sought to-day to
assist the railroad authorities in keep
ing the trains moving and to pro-
tect its property. Provided with
a baton and revolver each, a
number of policemen were placed on
board of a special car on the 800"
train, which left shortly after noon. 1t
is understood that their first halting
place will be North Bay, from which
point they will proceed TO Port Arthur
and other places.
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rh.reI.no definite Information.

BERLIN, March 22.-The latest reports
concerning the ministerial crisis are 10 the
effect that Gen. Won Caprivi will retain
the posts OF the chancellor OF the empire
and Prussian foreign minister, but will re-
sign his position as president OF the Prus-
sian council OF ministers.
II can oe again stated to-day as was
stated ia these dispatches yesterday that
nothing definite whatever Is known and
that the whole question Is held In abeyance
pending the return OF the Emperor from
his hunting seat at Hubertusstock. The
Emperor is the source OF ministerial power
and until his decision in the matter is made
public every statement regarding his, or
his minister's action must be- taken with
salt
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-23
THE BERINe SEA MATTER.
The Cabinet Spends Its Whole Session on
the Note from Salisbury.

WASHINGTON. D. c., March %
The entire session OF the Cabinet to-day
was consumed in consideration o! the
Bering Sea question. Lord Salisbury's
reply to Mr.. Wharton'S note of the Sth
inst, insisting upon renewal OF the
modus vivendi for the present
season, was read and formed the
basis OF discussion. Lord Salisbury's
reply as to the main point is said to be
indecisive and although he contends
against the renewal he does not commit
himself so far as to decline to give his
assent to it.
1t is said that a reply is now being
prepared in which the Government will
in no sense recede from its former posi-
tion, but, on the contrary, will stand
firmly by it. Lord Salisbury's note was
received by cable and was not of great
length.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-23
DECLARED CONSTITUTIONAL.
The Supreme Court So Decides the Mining
Laws Passed by the Legislature of 81.
Special 7slsgram 10 tie Rs1fstsr.

Special 7slsgram 10 tie Rsgtstsr.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, March g.
The Supreme Court Of Appeals handed
down It's opinion to-day affirming the
constitutionality Of the act OF the Leg
islature of 1891. forbidding employers
to issue to laborers any scrip or checks
payable in goods at the company's store.
Also the act requiring coal operators to
pay miners according to the weight OF
the coal before 1t is screened.
The constitutionality OF these laws
has been closely contested by both sides,
the miners organizations employing
attorneys to represent their interest,
which was to have the laws declared
constitutional and the coal operators
opposing the acts. A test case was
made by mutual agreement, the under
standing being that the hearing OF II
should be given al possible speed to-
ward decision, and that the miners
should not bring suits against other op-
orators under the laws till that case was
adjudicated, and that In the mean time
the mines should continue in operation
under the rules that prevailed prior TO
the passage OF the laws.
The decision in the Court Is de-
cided victory for the miners.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-23
CHARGES AND COUNTER CHARGES
Husband and Wife Both Want Divorce,
but on Different Grounds.

Sioux FALLS, ). d., March 2e.-A
tremendous sensation has been created
here by the announcement that {. ID.
Scott, of the firm OF Scott Il Thompson,
wholesalers of farm machinery, had be-
gun an action from his wife, Jennie B.
Scott. Mrs. Scott left In December FOR
Chicago to complete her education In
elocution. Scott alleges that his wife
treated him cruelty and has called him
harsh names aud otherwise has griev-
ously annoyed him. Mrs. Scott, in an
swer, denies these allegations and
charges her husband with being an
habitual drunkard.
She specifically charges him with
adultery with two women, one OF whom
was formerly quite prominent hgure
in society. She alleges shat her hus-
band induced her TO leave for Chicago,
in order to begin the action for divorce,
She asks for the custody OF the child,
5000 month aimony, and divorce
with division of the property. Scott has
been to Chicago TO induce his wife to
withdraw the charges, but she refused,
and all the efforts to hush up the matter
were abandoned when the papers were
filed this afternoon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-23
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
The Days Proceedings-Commit Ap-
pointed--rwo Interesting Addresses.
6oeetsI TeIeord1p TO the Register

pointed--rwo Interesting Addresses.
Special telegram to the Register.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, March 22.-
AT the meeting of the State Sunday
School Convention to-day the following
committees were chosen:
Resolutions-Rev. Il. G. Johnson,
Charleston; Rev. c. S. Trump, Martins
burg; A. b. Rohrbaugh.
Organization-J. II. Spence, Rev. A.
L. Williamson, w. A. Strickler, Rev.
Henry Runner, Rev. A. B. Riker, Rev.
c. s. Trump, Levin Smith, Rev. s. s.
Moore.
The afternoon exercises, after the
election Of the above, consisted in ad-
dresses by Prof. Hamil, Superintendent
of the Illinois Sunday School Normal
work and Prof. VIM. Reynolds.
These gentlemen entertained a vast
audience for several hours by chalk les
sons, map illustrations and by simplify
ing the work OF instruction as formerly
given in Sunday school.
The number Of delegates was increas-
ed this afternoon by the arrival Of great
numbers. The services at night were
largely attended and the addresses were
unusually excellent. The session will
continue during the day and evening Of
tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-23
Minter Wheat Pro.peet..

CHICAGO, March 90. This weeks
Farmers Rertc,c will say regarding the
condition OF winter wheat:
Itwas feared that the winter wheat nso
been greatly injured by the recent heavy
freezes. Reports from all OF the counties
OF the States covered, show that wniie
widespread as was feared. In llhpois
three-fifths OF the CORRESPONDENTS say tnat
the outlook is still fair 10 good The others
report the condition as bad.
In Indiana 20 per cent. OF the CORE.
spondents report the condition as ialr ana
good and the other report poor. Inc con-
ditiou in Ohio ia little worse than ~ .ns
two preceding States. Only hall OF t1s
correspondents report the condition as ,..r Is.r
TO GOOD. The fest report them from poor
10 bad - - good
In Michigan, two-thirds fair ana scos,
others poor. Kentucky. reports ncal5
half rood. Missouri, two.thlrss ia.r ~
good Kansas. bali good: fourth IsaI ll,'S' 80
resr % moor. In Iowa very few cofIespo,,sus ,ss
s,ts report. OF them two-tnirds e,'' 80,
urs nrosneets fair 10 good Wisconsin, olE
lRnoT decidedly bad; not more tnan '
ehs~d 0nnd
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-23
THE SOURCE,
From Which the Information that Hill
viii Not Run, Comes.

DETROIT, MICH, March 22.-The in
formation printed in the Tribune this
morning in regard to an alleged state
ment made to certain Michigan Demo
Gratis by David B. Hill that he does not
aspire TO the Presidency, was furnished
by Chairman Crogan, OF the Democratic
County Central Committee.
Chairman Crogan says that he called
on MIR. Hill about the time that a COM
mittee of two Democrats from certain
faction of that party in this State con-
ferred with the Senator. Their confer
ence was for the purpose OF ascertain
ing whether Hill would allow an ag-
gressive campaign to be entered into in
this State in his behalf for the Presi-
dency as against Cleveland.
Mr.. Crogan refuses TO divulge the
names of the two prominent Democrats,
and declares, so the Tribune says, that
the information given out was similar
to what Hill told the committee.
Whether or not Hill made the assertion
in good faith is not known.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-23
May Cause a Lynching.

SAVANNAH. Ca, March 92.-News
was received here to-day OF the murder
OF Virgil n. Butler, near Sarge's Creek.
twenty miles west of here. Buffers
body was found in the road riddled
with buckshot. Suspicion rested on
three brothers, John. Judge and
Cyrus Sherman, with whom Bnt-
Ter had quarreled about the firing
OF a strip OF woods. They were
arrested and are now In Jail. The en-
tire county is in a state of excitement.
and the officers fear the Shermans will
be lynched.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-23
TURPIE ON WOODS.
He Never Was Intimate With Him and Did
Not Care to Be.

Not Care to BE.
WASHINGTON, d. c. March 22.-In
the Senate to-day, Mr.. Turpie, rising to
a personal explanation, sent to the
Clerks desk and had read the newspa-
per report Of an interview with Judge
Woods, of Indianapolis, in which Judge
Woods spoke of Mr.. Turpie In his oppo-
sition to his confirmation as playing the
part of a hypocrite, he (Mr. Turpie)
having always conducted himself to-
ward him as personal friend and hav-
ing congratulated him on the Supreme
Court decision in the "Tally Sheet"
case.
Mr.. Turpie said that he had seen that
interview only yesterday. 1t was mis-
statement of the relations between him
self and Judge Woods. He had never
had any personal or social relations with
Judge Woods. He had never called
upon him socially or personally. He
had never called upon him formally but
always at his chambers in the Federal
building in the course OF business in
his court. There had never been the
slightest personal difficulty between
them or the least personal intimacy. His
attitude towards Judge Woods had al
ways been that of guarded courtesy of
due difference and civility, of pro-
nounced neutrality. and Of distinct and
decided Indifference. The fact that he
had always treated the District Judge
Woods with the utmost personal kind
ness, courtesy and decofum was no rea-
son why he should have supported the
Judges unfounded pretensions to pro-
motion or failed to denounce his official
malfesance, if opportunity offered there
for
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-23
R,o,ous Canadian RaiIrosdcrs.

WINNIPEG, MAX, March 22.-The Canad-
ian Pacific strike has now extended TO the
eastern division from Fort William TO
Chalk River, 400 more miles being locked
up. 1t is expected the division from
Montreal east will be under strike to-mor-
row. More violence is reported from Rat
Portage, the train being stopped by toTrpe-
does on the track, and Superintendent
Mckenzie and Conductor McNa6b, who
were in the caboose, were roughly handled.
They were both badly hurt, but are now in
the care of friends.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-23
NEWSLETS.
Interesting Pieces of Telegraphic News In
small Space.

Interesting Pieces of Telegraphic News In
small Space.
The Supreme Court Of Wisconsin de-
clares the Assembly. Senatorial and Con-
gressional appointments made by the last
Legislature TO be unconstitutional.
The New York Stats ZeitunO's dispatch
from Berlin declares that there IS not a
word of truth in the reports that the En-
peror is seriously i'll.
The New York Senate has concurred In
the Assembly amendments 10 the Senate
bill appropriating 10000 for the Worlds
Fair, including the amendment for the
closing OF the State exhibit on Sunday.
A dispatch has been received from Gra-
NADIA, Spain, stating that the Marquis OF
Corarelic was found dead In his room yes
terday. He had been shot with pistol.
Nothing Is known as 10 the motive that
prompted the assassination.
Chancellor Won Caprivi has issued invi-
tations as Chancellor 10 diplomats and
others 10 dinner parties TO be given on
Wednesday and Saturday.
Bismarck Is recovering from the sudden
illness with which he was attacked yester-
day.
The case OF the Beaver Stars editors,
who were convicted Of libejhng Senator
Quay was heard yesterday by the Board
of Pardons. No action was taken.
Mrs. Nancy Coyle, aged 81 years, hanged
herself in the barn yesterday, at George
town, Ky, where she was found dead. IL
is supposed her mind was unbalanced by
recent sickness.
Prospects are good for strike Of the
building trade at Cincinnati MAY ], unless
the carpenters and bosses settle their diff
ferences before that time.
At Anderson, Ind, the large residence OF
Jasper Pastelle was blown TO pieces by
natural gas explosion late last night and
the debris burned. Pastelle was fatally
injured. The other members Of the family
escaped without serious injury. Pastelle
had neglected 10 turn out the lights while
repairing sudden leak.
Hon. j. S. Ciarkson arrived at Hot
Springs, yesterday, accompanied by his
wife, and G. +. Meek and Charles Nc
Aleer. Of New York. Gen. Ciarkson's
condition remains unchanged. but bis
tigue on his journey from North Carolina
A fire in the folding room Of the House Of
Representatives last night burned up fi5,-
0OO worth of public documents.
Representative Parritt, OF Indiana, yes
terday introduced IN the House OF Repre-
sentatives bill providing for the appoint
ment of an Ohio River Commission Of five
persons 70 consider plans for the improve.
nent Of the river from Pittsourg 70 Cairo
The Chester County, Pa, Democratic
convention, yesterday elected National
delegate and instructed him for Cleveland.
The present Board of Directors OF the
Pennsylvania railroad were elected at Phil
adeIphia. yesterday, withoutoppositon.
ssThe Grange" located near New York,
the property OF General Alexander Hamii-
ton. of Revolutionary fame. was sold yes
terday to Orlando B. Potter at auction
for $40, 800.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-23
WILL Nnminate nIoEnerr.

New ORLEANS, La, March 22.-The
indications are that McEnery will carry
the city by between 1000 and $4,000
majority and Foster will probably come
to the city with about 1000 majority in
the country parishes, given McEnery
the Democratic nomination for Gov
ernor by about 1000 votes. The vote
throughout the State was not as heavy
as eXnected
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-23
Prohibition In Iowa.

DEsMoryEs, IA, March 22.-The bill sub
stituting county option for prohibition In
Iowa was finally disposed OF to-day. being
indefinitely postponed in the lower house
of the Legislature. The vote was strictly
partisan one, the Republicans favoring the
postponement and the Democrats opposing.
A large crowd of spectators were in attend
ance. The result OF the vote was greeted
with cheers by Republicans.