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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
WEST VIRGINIA DEVELOPMENT.
100, 900 Acres of Coal Land Sold for $780,
600 to Drexel. Morgan & Co.
S.,.iSl grsLS0rara In tn R41fster


CHARLESTON, w. VA, December H.
One of the most prominent lawyers In
this end of the State consumated sale
of coal land last week, reference to
which appeared in Saturdays REGIS
TER, which in extent aud value has not
been equalled by an any single transac-
tion in this State for many day. The
transaction is none other than the sale
Of 100, 900 acres of coal land lying most
ly in Fayette and partly in Raleigh
counties. 1t is known as the
McKell lands. 1t is part OF the New
river coal field and the quality OF the
coal to be secured therefrom is said to
equal that from which the famous Con-
neIlsville coke is made. The price paid
for the land is $4,000 and the pur-
chase was made for Drexel. Morgan &
Co., who are supposed to rep
resent the Vanderbilts. There is
now railroad from Riverview
to Thurman Station on the c. & ..
railroad up Soap Creek seventeen miles.
1t will be extended on through TO Ral-
eig county and develop the Piney River
country. The development OF this
county means a great deal for the
southern end of the State, The c. ~
o. are preparing for it by double-track-
ing their road. This county, many OF
the eastern capitalists think, will soon
be formidable rival of the Connelsville
country.
The development OF the New river
country means more railroads, as rail-
roads 90 hand in hand with mining and
manufacturing. In view Of the pos
sibilities Of all the Southern country the
Kanawha e. Michigan Railroad which
now finds It's terminal at Maiden, Few
miles above Charleston, is extending
The road TO the Kanawha Falls on the
mouth of Gapley. The extension Will
be completed neat spring and connec-
tion made between, the Kanawha &
Ohio and the c. & Q. road. The
bridge across Gault =. and New
rivers ara now In cLe=Se. OF erec-
ton and will be compieted oy
the time the extension is made 70 the
falls. By this connection the N az Nj.
will get large share OF the coal ana
coke trade for the north ald northwest,
and no doubt through train Will be
run srom Toledo to Richmond aud the
| south via the K. g. M. The Chicago
and Michigan are now running hand
some and convenient coaches. being
the best and having more conveniences
than any local road in or out OF the
State, and the road bed is in the best
of condition. Much better time Is
made on the road than formerly, and a
great future is predicted by the people
of the Kanawha Valley.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
ME- Blaine Much Better.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December Hon.
r--es- =, Blaine is much better this eve
caught q sS5-,--usEs aFo while out driving be
lowed oy return Of stomach tronbtSyy r5Sy ~ ~
S..,, Slle au.lce OF his physician and family he
; nas eli'S Ie-Ha;oeo IN oed during the interven-
tSsrs nc t'1IoC bee1 1t no e~qe, however, mas
except that he did not gain ll 1oI .tl lelIli' m
rapidly as was wished BY himself aSS
family. This evening Mr.. Blaine spent
a brief period in his library and was ex-
tremely cheerful By reason of his recent
set back, Mr.. Blaines departure for a
more cOngenlal climate has been delayed
Tonight II was given out by member OF
his family that it was not absolutely GER
tain that California would be the point of
of his destination. but that he would 90
somewhere for brief period as soon as he
could travel without serious Inconvenience
was settled.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
How Was He Killed?

WILMINGTON, DEL, December l1.-Beni.
Strickland, an engineer on the Washington
express on the Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore Railroad, was mysteriously
injured last night between Landith and
this city, while the train was running at
full speed. Shortly after the train lett
Landiith, few miles from this city, the
firemen noticed the engineer hanging partly
out of the cab window. He touched Strlck,
land and spoke to him. The engineer did
not reply. He was found to be unconscious,
with the left side of his head badly cnt.
The fireman took charge of the locomotive
and ran the train slowly into the city. II
is supposed that Strickland was struck by
a passing train or projection He was re-
moved to the hospital, where he died this
morning
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12

members OF Congress who would consent
to talk about the matter. They assert that
no matter what Mr.. Crisp's position on
party questions might be, as the occupant
of the great Office of Speaker OF the
National House Of Representatives
it was a glaring breach of courtesy
not to request him to make an address,
and especially as be had been repeatedly
urged TO attend the dinner. Mr.. Crisp
himself takes the matter very calmly and
and good naturedly, and declines to discuss
it further than TO say the reason he did not
make speech was because he was not IN
vited. He had prepared speech for the
occasion, desiring TO be ready If he should
be called on. Mr.. Crisp denies the truth
of the story that he left the banquet nail
before the other guests departed. He did
leave his place at the table for while out
did not leave the hall. The general BELIEF
here is that if the incident was arranged 70
fniure or discredit Mr.. Crisp, those resDon-
sible for it viii soon discover they have
made q mistake.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
AMlwaukee Contractor HglsslnC.

New YORK, December 11.-Albert De-
Leur, wealthy contractor of Milwaukee,
Wis, has been missing since Sunday, De-
cember 4. He came TO this city about two
weeks ago and stopped at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel, where he left an unpaid board bill
and his luggage. The missing mans wife
came to this city on Saturday in quest of
her husband She states he took about
5000 with him when he left home. She
also admitted that on former occasion Mr..
DeLeur absented himself from home for
several weeks and ne explained his absence
on business grounds, but it was subse-
ouently learned that he had been taken
suddenly insane aud confined in an asylum.
She thinks however that he recovered at
hat time.
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Arre.tlnr YaIe College Bors.

New HAVEN, Conn, December 1.-THE
excitement among the Yale under-gradu-
ates over the arrest Of several of their num-
Der for iudulging in last Saturday nights
disturbance. which had partially subsided
since the cases against the accused were
nolhed, was renewed this afternoon. Short
" after three o'clock Detective Sergeant
Cowles arrested Fred Wyrehauser, a mem
Der of the freshman class, whose home is
in Minneapolis, Mlnn. He is charged with
breach of the peace and released a few
moments after arrest under $3.50 bonds,
furnished by Town Clerk Brethaur. Other
arrests are expected to follow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
A Steamer spIIt In Two.

LONDON, December 1.-THE British
steamship DilsberR, Captain Davies. was
wrecked of Long Rand near Harwich last
night. Her rocket signals were responded
TO by HarWich life boat. When the life
guards reached the scene Of the wreck they
found the vessel split in two and partly en-
bedded in the sand They were unable 70
board her until high tide at daybreak,
when they found seaman drowned below
deck. The others Of the crew were miss
ing and are supposed to have perished as
fragments Of the boats were found hanging
to the davits. 1t is reported that schoon-
er was wrecked in the sands In the vicin-
ity of the wreck of the Dilsberg and that
her crew is missing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
A WORLDS Fnir Emplore KILLED.

CHICAGO, December u.-Charles Chant
er, a botanist employed in the Horticultur-
al Department Of the Worlds Fair, to-day
fell from the fifteenth door of the Masonic
Temple 70 the basement. His body was
mashed into jelly. The elevator stopped
at the fifteenth floor aud as it started up
without warning the man in charge at
tempted TO open the door and get out. He
was caught between the elevator and wire
grating on the side of the shaft. This
grating bulged out allowing the car to pass
Chanter who fell to the floor fifteen stories
below. Chauter leaves a widow and
daughter in Klbourne City, Wis.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
A 400 600 Railroad Fire

SALTDA, COLORADO, December 11.-At
six o'clock this morning the Denver & Rio
Grande railroad round house was discov-
cred on fire and despite the efforts of the
fremen 5he stalls, after almost totally
burning that building and its contents
spread to the machine shop which togeth-
er with its valuable plant was also des-
trOyed Seventeen enginos were burned
in the round house, it being impossible to
rnn them out because Of the track outside
being crowded with other locomotives.
The loss on engines, machinery, round
house and shops is estimated az $400, 900,
but lust how much the insurance is not
known at present. The burning of the
shops throws 100 men out of employment
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
- zine Limo War.

BINeHAsfPToN, n. Y, December ia
Hancock special to the Republican says the
pipe limo war there is practically un-
changed. The Standard Oil Company
gbout thirty men on guard at the Delaware
river, where the Erie tracks cross and
where pipe line people are expected to lay
pipe. II. j. Hammond, of the United
States Pipe Line Company, said he had re-
ceived letter from United States Senator
PETER, Of Kansas, who wanted information
with view to investigation by Congress
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
Lack of Ordarn-

SCRANTON, PA, December 1.-THE up
per mill of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel
Company shut down yesterday on account
Of lack of orders. This movement throws
600 men out of employment. Superiutend-
ent Moffatt states he did not know how
long it would be before the works would
start up, but that it depended upon the
number Of offers received. Some badly
needed improvements around the mill will
be made during the time it is idle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
Son Mnr to Colleot RIlla.

New BRUNSWICK, N. j., December H.
When pretty Annie Steel couldn't pay a
travelling salesman his bill, he attempted
TO pay himself with kiss Her screams
brought a quick response from the neigh
bors and the bold young man was brought
to bay with a shot gun. He was marched
before Jnstice Simmons and fined t6, after
which he left town in a hurry without CIV
ing his name.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
rramcKing in Girls.

Nv YORK, December ll.-Agents OF the
society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children have arrested Clementina Cornitz
and her husband, Francisco Bargilligrio,
charged with importing from Italy young
girls for immoral purposes. The couple
live in St. Louis, Mo. and left Naples three
weeks ago with fourteen girls taken from
country places in Italy and brought over in
ignorance Of their fate, to be farmed out to
Italian men, who would pay the price de-
manded for them.
The federal law makes the offense pun
ishable by FIVE years. Imprisonment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
Lover sues For His Presents.

CHESTER, PA, December 1l.-Pretty
Sadie Otey was defendant before Alder
man Mercer, and her lover, Andrew Alley,
was prosecutor. He sued to recover a gold
watch and t2O65, which he had advanced
to her. A few days ago they were discuss
ing the arrangements for their coming
but a quarrel arose, and when Andred de-
mvnded thereturn of his gifts Sadie scorned
him. The terrors Of Court frightened her
and she made restitution and also paid the
costs Of the suit.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12

AsBURY PARK, n. J., December IL
John Marshall. of AsburY Park, has be-
gun suit for an absolute divorce from his
wife, Mrs. Agnes Marshall, charging her
with bigamy. They were married in
Philadelphia seven years ago, the woman
alleging at the time that she was a widow.
Two years after their marriage they
moved here, where they have since re-
sided Marshall recently discovered that
Thomas Johnson, bis wiie's first husband
is still living, and he declares that she
knew 1t before she became Mrs. Marshall.
She is now in Philadelphia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
seoret seallno Commisslon.

SAN FRANCIsCo, CAL, December 10.-A
Secret Sealing Commission has been gath
ering evidence to be used for the Canadian
and English side Of the Bering Sea contro-
versy. The commission consisted of
Messrs. Sherwood and Mcpherson, who
were appointed by the Premier of Canada.
They have collected evidence from a large
number Of men engaged in seal poaching,
as well as in legitimate sealing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
Tho Nav Frencb CapInet.

PARIS, December 10.-The new cabinet
is generally approved by the moderate sec
tion Of the public, although many assert
that the ministry must fail before long.
A more general opinion is that M. Ribot
will retain this position until the elections
in June Thus rentes come out Of the crisis
higher and with good tone. international
funds generally improved slightly yester-
daV
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
steamship Arrivals Yesterday.

At Sicily Island, passed Doubledam,
New York, for Boulogne.
At Liverpool, sncastrian, Norseman
and Lake Superior. Boston.
At Havre, LaC4Hscogne, New York.
At New York, Kaiser Wilhelm, Genoa;
Russia, Hamburg
At Boston, Cephalonis, Liverpool.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
Tommy warren Gets Six Years.

WACO, TEXAS, December 11.-Tommy
Warren. the featherweight champion pu-
Mist, was convicted to-day Of murder and
santeuced to six years in the penitentiary.
~ had killed negro porter in a saloon
wlAle he was trying TO get shot at anoth-
er AaQ.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
Mr. C1e,eland,s Blrthrlace.

NEWARK, N. J., December 1.-THE citi-
zens of Caldwell. which is the birthplace
OF Grover Cleveland, are making exten-
sive preparations to entertain the Presi-
dent elect when he visits Caldwell as be
has promised TO do before his insugura-
ton. The old house in which Mr.. Cleve-
land was born will be profusely decorated
and brilliantly illuminated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
A dig Jail Break.

Knoxville, TENN, December IL
Twenty-Five inmates of the Knox county
wOrkhoUse Overpowered the guard yester-
day end escaped. They were mostly
coiored. Anumber Of citizens have been
held up and robbed in the suburbs by
these outlaws.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
The Spree Docked.

QUEENSTOWN, December 1.-THE North
German Lloyd steamship which was re-
Gently towed to this port in badly dis
abed condition has been docked. One bag
of New York mail, badly soaked, was
found in the flooded compartment and has
been forwarded by the Gala, Sixty tons
Of the Spree's cargo have been landed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
10 reed 70 Relsase Her.

LONDON. December lit is said THAI
the physicians appointed to examine Mrs.
MAVERICK with reference TO her chances OF
life. and the advisability Of releasing her
from prison, have decided that there is no
need Of liberating her.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
ANOTHER Irlsh Election shIndy.

DUBLIN, December u-While returning
to Ennis to-day from an election meeting,
Timothy Healy and other members Of
Parliament were attacked with stones and
other missiles. The carriage windows were
smashed and the wood work was broken.
p. A. Chance, NJ. P, was injured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12

LOUISVILLE. XII, December 11.-At
Mayheld last night Albert Colley, Xoung
farmer, was shot and killed nesr house of
ill-fame. Dave Sheriff. and two other no
groes with whom Colley had guarded
were arrested for the crime.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
The Operators Win.

DEs MONIES, IA, December 1.-THE
following notice was sent out by tue strlk-
er's committee late last night: ''All oper-
ators O., r. I. & p. railroad, The oper-
aIors win. Company grants all demands
(Signed) COMMITTEE"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
An Ereontion Aralnst Mrs. Potter.

NEW YORK, December 10-The Sheriff
Yesterday received an execution for s., 696
against Dora Urquhart Potter, the actress,
better known as Mrs James Brown Pot
ter, in favor of Henry G. Miner, on judg-
ment obtained on July II, 1890, for money
loaned in 1857.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
A STARTLING STORY
Of a Conspiracy to Poison Non
lists at Homestead.
SEVERAL OF THEM HAVE DIED.

Prominent Labor Leaders and Or
ganizations Implicated--Several
of the Alleged Conspirators in
the Hellish Plot Under Arrest
and Heavy Bail = The Poison
Administered by Cooks-Fur-
ther Developments and More
Arrests to Come.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
nne ~ tha CrnnIn nInrd.rera RurIad

CHICAGO, December 1.-THE funeral of
Martin Burke, who died in Joliet peniten-
tiary while serving a life sentence for the
murder Of Dr. Cronin. took place this after
noon. There was not q large attendance
The interment was in Mt. Olivet cemetery
eighteen miles from the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
- One Klss at a26.

SPHiNGFIELD, Mass, Dec. u-Pretty
Mrs. ahilomene Poidean was kissed with
out leate BY jeremiah O'COnnell, and sued
for SL0e0. The jury gave her SIS, and
OiCon4sl must also pay the lawyers fees.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12

HEADACHE. Neuralgia, Dizziness. Drunk
enness. Spasms, Sleeplessness, cured By
DR.. Niles Nervine. Samples frss at the
Logan Drug Company's and r. B. Burt's
and at Bowie Bros, bridgeport
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12

LrsBoS, December 1.-The Minister Of
War has resigned owing 70 the failure Of
the Cabinet 70 agree upon his proposed
army reforms The stability Of the Cani-
net IS threatened.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
Ohio Wheelmen.

Special IeEegT or, . tAs Rs1istsr
COLUMBUS, o., December LITTLE Ohio
division OF the League of American Wheel
men decided here to-day to hold its annual
meeting at Sandusky July and 4.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
John Sent Back Home.

PIArTsBURG, N. Y. December 1.-THE
twelve chinamen smuggled At this port into
the United States from Canada some time
ago have been ordered back to China bt
United States Commissioners Weller.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12

To Houses and see the endless variety
OF Pianos. Organs and other Musical
Instruments, and note their low prices.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12

lScrkrIcA and lumbag0 readily yield 70
walton Oil A few applications win
duce che desired result Try it 25cts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12

enough for Hoods Sarsaparilla
s no need Of embelishment or
alism. Simply what Hoods
ia does, that tells the story Of
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Daily Chronicle OF the Movement of
individuals.

Daily Chronicle OF the Movement 81
Individuals
Rev. Father Bauer. formerly Of the
Cathedral, is IN the city.
WINDsoR-Edward ". Hoyt and wife,
of the Hanford Company.
Miss Bird Wickam was guest Of friends
in Mouudsville yesterday.
Col. Jos. Gallaher, Of Moundsville, was
calling on friends here yesterday
STAMM-W. z. Parker and +. Parker,
of Amos; w. Z. Mcbride. OF Sistersville.
Hon. Sep. Hall, Of New Martinsville. ar
rived in the city last evening. en- route 70
Pitfsburg.
McLuRE-L. NJ. Skinner, Of Parkers-
burg; E. l.. Ross. Of Grafton; j. f. Miller,
Of Wellburg.
BKHLER-J. w. Neuman, OF New Mar
tinsville; part of the julius Caesar Com
pany; G. G. Davis, Of Richie g. H.: ]. NJ.
Bigclow, Of Sistersville; jos. n Polling,
Of Jackson, G. II.
Rev. Mgr. J. 7. Sullasan left yesterday
for Baltimore to atDLhd the funeral Of a
priest who was ~ college friend. He had
intended going east for q few days needed
rest, and was about 70 start when he re-
ceived telegram, notifying him OF the
death Of his friend.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12

PrrTsBURe, PA, December IA
Sunday paper Published a startling
story to-day of a conspiracy to poison
by wholesale the non-union workmen at
the Carnegie steel plant in Homestead.
The developments may, it says, impli-
cate members of the advisory commit
ee, members of the Amalgamated AS
ociation and officials Of some OF the la
Dor organizations sympathizing with
the locked out men at Homestead. AS
a result Of this conspiracy, it is alleged
that several persons have lost their
lives while others are still suffering at
their homes and in the hospital from
the effects of the poisonous drugs ad-
ministered to them with criminal >49l
tent.
To-day nine or more persons, more or
less identified with the strike, are un-
der arrest, ostensibly on less serious
charges, but really for the purpose OF
averting suspicion until all those who
are claimed to be in
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12

DR. BULDs C96gh Syrup has always
same it was fogty years ago, he best sold.
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The Crisp ,sSnub.r p


"|I| 7 III I-II| y " I-"II|I|-I1
WINGrON, December 1.-THE fact
9eaker Crisp was not called on for
bv the tOast-master at the New
1rm Club" dinner last night has
1erGl comment here to-day.
discOurtesy 20 the Speaker.
highest rank present at the
,rOusly condemned by most
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12

us are easy, Jet eHicieDt..
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THE HELLIsH CONSPIRACY
have been secured.

have been secured.
The only name given Of those chaged
with administering poison is Robert
Beatty, who was arrested at Louisville
last night. Several others, however,
under heavy bail on other charges and
the new charge will probably be made
tomorrow, as all are under surveillance
and can be taken at any moment.
The poison, it is alleged was admins
tered by the cooks who placed it in the
victuals. The price to he paid when
the mills were closed down was $1,000.
Z. Y. Breck, counsel for the Carnegie
Company, said tonight that his infor-
nation was that at least six had died
from poisoning. Among those impli-
Gated is a druggist and physician OF
iiomesteau.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-12
FORETOLD IN A DREAM.

A Horrible and Fatal Railroad Accident
on the w. Va. & p. Near Weston Occurs
just as Willie Lively Dreamed it Would
the Night Before.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-30
At Vermeulen's.
PENS SONS.

Soldiers and.Soldlers' Heirs, Atten-
ton.
Lumon Gee, Pension Attorney from
Jackson, Michigan, has moved his bus
mess to Alma, Mich, where he is pre-
pared to do all kinds of pension bust
ness. He has had some years of eX-
perience, is as successful as anyone
else and devotes his whole time TO the
prosecution OF government claims.
One line of business well followed is
better than two or three half done.
Call and see me at my office opposite
the RECORD Office or write me. think
! can convince you that | understand
what | am doing and mean business
No fees unless successful. No charge
for consultation. LUMoN GEE,
Lock Box 80, Alma, Mich.
Late Of Co. b. 1st Mich. Cav.