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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
THE RESERVOIR BURST.
A Solid Column of Water, Ten Feet
Deep and Three Miles Wide,
SWEPT TMADLY DOWN HEVALLEY
Bridges and Houses Crumble Be-
fore 1.-THE Second Largest
Artificial Body Of Water in the
World-No One Known to Have
Been Drowned.

URBANA, O., May 3.-The greatest
calamity that ever came to the people
in Logan and Hardin counties was that
of last night when the Lewiston reser-
vor broke and turned an immense
food of water upon the residents IN
it's course.
The break was in the northeast cor
ner of the reservoir. where a wasteway
sixty-three feet In length Is located. A
break 200 feet wide occurred, and the
water came rushing down in flood ten
feet deep and three miles wide, COM
pletely snbmerging the country around
and carrying everything in Its way.
The big covered bridge $50 feet In
length was swung completely round
then torn loose and swept away. In
the course OF the flood stood the houses
of Jack Smith and VIM. Devault, and
large number OF tenement houses and
souatters and bachelors homes.
All of these are submerged, though
fortunately everybody managed TO es-
cape from the danger. People fled In
terror from their homes, while the
swift and rushing food came on down
the valley taking everything before It.
The first town Hong the course OF the
flood is Port Jefferson where the dam
throws the water into the Miami canal.
A portion OF the town isvery low and
IL was badly flooded. Quincy, Logans-
Vile, Degraff, PiQua, Troy and Dayton
are also in the course of the flood. The
artificial bank OF the reservoir is i've
miles around and most OF the way fully
twenty feet above the land, and the bot
tom of the reservoir itself is at least ten
feet above the immediate country be-
low. The water averaged ten feet deep
over the whole reservoir, so some idea
can be imagined Of the great volume
that came rushing down on the country
below.
The Lewiston reservoir Is located
five miles northeast of Huntsville, Logan
county and contains 12,O00 acres. Hun
dreds of families left their homes and
fled out of the reach OF the coming tor
rent.
So far no loss Of life is reported, but
when the floods subside IL will likely be
revealed that more than one unfortun-
ate perished. The damage TO property
III COuAby dlOhO 10 80
$50, 600. Many farmers will lose every
thing bnt their land and they will be
financially ruined.
The latest reports tonight from the
scene OF the flood are reassuring and 1t
is believed that such progress has been
made as will prevent further opening
at the present places, but the entire
lower banks are saturated and in very
dangerous condition. Should further
rains fall no human power can stay an
awful catastrophe.
kilograms have been sent to the au-
thoritjes at all the threatened points to
prepare for the worst as well as they
can, and to hope for the best. The
Lewiston reservoir is said to be the Sec
ond largest artificial body OF water In
the word.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
Damage at Portsmouth.

PORTSMOUTH, o., May 3.-The Scioto
river at this point is the highest in its his
tory and it is rapidly increasing, the rise in
the last ten hours being from l inch TO
2inches an hour. The damage cannot be
estimated.
The heaviest damage will be sustain
ed by Pike county and by the Norfolk
and Western railway. Near Higby's
the largest iron bridge in Pike county
was swept away to-day. The Norfolk
and Western railroad track was badly
damaged, but trains are able to reach
Waverly. A number OF small bridges
across Bear creek and other small
streams have been either destroyed or
badly damaged. The loss between the
city and Waverly will aggregate $780,
600.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
Peunoyer Thinks Hes Been Insulted.

PORTLAND, ORE, May 3--The following
telegraphic correspondence to-day passed
between Secretary of State Gresham and
Governor Pennoyer:
"WAsHINGroN. D. c., May 3.
"Gouernor Sylvester Pennoyer, The Capitol,
Sdlem, Oregon:
Apparently reliable reports indicate
danger OF violence to Chinese whom exclu-
sion act takes effect, and the President
earnestly hopes you will employ all lawful
means for their protection in Oregon.
Nv. Q. GRESHAM"
Governor Pennoyer Immediately sentth
following reply:
SALEM, OGN., May 8.
W. Q. Gresham, Washington, ID. c.:
az will attend to my business; let the
President attend to his.
SYLVESTER PENNoYER,
Governor"
Gov. Pennoyer, speaking to the Associa-
ted Press reporter, said
"The Gresham telegram is al insult to
Oregon. will enforce the laws of the
State and the President should enforce
the laws Of Congress. 1t comes with poor
grace for the President to ask me to en-
force the State law while he without war
rant suspends the exclusion law"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
THE GEARY LAW TEST.
Tho United States officials Aiding in Sc
curing Legal Opinion Upon It.


curing Legal Opinion Upon It
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 3.-The
proceedings to test the constitutionality
of the Geary Chinese exclusion act are
being prosecuted by the Chinese Six
Companies OF San Francisco. The con-
currence OF the federal authorities TO
expedite the hearing was secured by
the Chinese legation through the de-
partments Of State and Justice. The
Chinese residents Of the United States,
to a very large extent, are sub
servient to the Six Company and
following the advice given by its OFF,
cials in all matters. The Companys aG-
vised the Chinese not to register as re-
quired by the act. but the Chinese Min
lister advised the subjects Of his govern
meht to respect the law. Within the
past two days there Has been break
ing away from the Six Companies TO
some extent, and the applicants for reg
istration at San Francisco are more nu-
merous than can be accommodated by
the present force. Should the law be
sustained by the Supreme Court 1t Is
said there can be nothing like a general
enforcement Of it until Congress makes
ali appropriation to meet the accom-
panying expenses.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
THE GREAT AMERICAN TIN FOG horn.
Napoleon Mckinley Blowing Buncomoe
From It's Capaclous Throat.

Napoleon Mckinley Blowing buncomoe
From It's Capaclous Throat.
BosToN, May S.-The Home Market
Club tonight rendered compliment
ary dinner at the Vendome to Gov. Nc
Kinley, of Ohio. Among those present
were Hon. Henry l.. Dawes, Senator
G. f. Hoar and Senator Henry CABOT
Lodge.
On being introduced, Governor Nc
Kinlsy received warm welcome. he
spoke in part as follows:
"The Republican party requires
neither eulogy nor apology. 1t values
It's principles no more In victory than
in defeat"
After rehearsing at some length the
achievements Of the Republican party,
the speaker continues:
Defeat has usually followed some
great public measure, where sufficient
time had not elapsed to demonstrate its
wisdom and expediency, and the widest
range was given to the demagogue to
create popular prejudice.
"Let us with one voice give notice
that we do not intend TO lower onr COL
ors. We still believe that protection Is
not a robbery and unconstitutional. that
tho act OF go IS not the eliminating
atrocity of class legislation. that
reciprocity Is not q sham
and that the State banking
currency is not the best with which to
measure the exchanges OF the people;
and the party that believes and declares
those things to be so, >utters the senti-
ments that are unpatriotic, unsound, un-
American and libellous.
"There are those all about US who sey
we have nothing TO fear and point TO
the administration Of Mr.. Cleveland
from 1885 to 1889, saying there was no
shock given to business during that ad-
ministration. But we must remember
the political conditions then are not
those now.
"Now they have the entire response
bility OF the government and yet the
robbery goes on and has been going on
for two full months. We do not hear
so much about wiping out the tariff
as Just before election, but now
they say they propose to reform or
revise the tdTiu, Anu W ucs piOpOo0 w
do ID In the old-fashioned way, through
the Congress OF the United States, but
through the Cabinet Of the President, a
body unknown to the constitution. IL
is to be prepared in the treasury and
then accepted and adopted by Con-
gress.
THE Constitution OF the United
States gives to the House OF Represent
atives the sole power to originate a
tariff because the people were very
jealous Of the taxing power and gave 1t
to the body nearest the people. The
only reason given for this change is
that they have no confidence In the
Congress OF the United States.
"While that may be the best reason
in the world, II is most remarkable
declaration to come from Democratic
President six months before the assem-
bling OF Democratic Congress elected
at the same time, upon the same ticket,
and by the same constituency.
"That our business Is to walt and OBJ
servo. Whatever they may do 1t can
only be hurtful to the country. What
you want is steadiness In your busl-
ness, not sudden changes"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
l. o. R. NJ. Elects Omoers.

Special TtlegrGUl TO The Register.
HUNTINGTON, w. Va. May 3.-The
Great Council Of the Independent Order Of
Red Men, of West Virginia, which has
been in session in this city, elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year, this
afternoon, and adjourned; Great Sachem,
A. N. Farmhouse, Grafton; Great Saga
more, Sr., j. X. Carwithiu, Charleston; {;
Great Sycamore, Jr., DR.. j. w. Sterling,
Palatine; Great Keeper Of Records. 81. Z.
Ulrick, ,Lazearville; Great Keeper of Wam-
pam, John Schnider, Wheeling; Great
Prophet Z. M. Noel, Benwood: Repre-
sentative to Great Council Of the United
States, L. NJ. Noel, Benwood; First Great
Lanuapp, A. :. McDougal, Ritchie 9. H. t;
Great Mishinewah, DR.. @. w. Shepherd,
Spring Hill; Great Guard Of Wampum, C..
c. Haynes, Sewel; Great Guard of Forest
]. s. Sanday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
CONDITION OF TIE TREASURY.
Secretary Carlisle Says Everything 10 sat
isf,sctory-Gold In the Country.


WASHINGTON, d. c.. May 3.-Secre-
tary Carlisle was at the Treasury De-
partment at an early hour this morning
and, from the crowd of visitors which
was present In his room during the day,
it was apparent that the public was
we'll acouainted with the fact OF his re-
turn. The trip he took was evidently
beneficial to him, for he appeared
bright and free from the expression OF
care which was noticeable when he lett
the city.
Probably the information which he
obtained on the gold situation was
pleasing to him and relieved him con-
sderably. A reporter asked him to-day
whether after looking over the condi-
tion of the gold in the West and bis con-
ference with the Chicago bankers there
was anything to say regarding the
financial situation. Mr.. Carlisle re-
piled:
"There Is nothing to be said, as az
fairs are In most satisfactory condi-
ton and the Department is not anxious.
There is plenty of gold which can be
utilized. No." he added, II made no
absolute AUTOBIOGRAPHY WhliO o"oy IVA
the acceptance OF any gold by the Treas
ury."
The Secretary said this in a tone OF
confidence which was significant that
the dminist1ationwas well pleased With
the present situation and felt it could
meet whatever demands might be made
on 1t.
An official statement of the gold IN
the treasury. made to Secretary Carlisle,
at the Cabinet meeting this afternoon,
shows gold in the treasury, S97, ,40l, 600;
gold in transit, $3.50, 900; total, S97 957,-
900.
There is some talk of Secretary Car
Isle going to New York for confer
ence with the bankers there, but Roth-
ing positive can be learned. The total
gold in the country, as estimated by
the Treasurers official circulation
statement, aggregates $631, ,0oo.0 900, OF
which S5Is, 900, 600 is in circulation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
overrun with Once Seekers.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. May S.-Secretaries g.
Gresham. Lamont and Herbert resumed
their Official duties to-day and were over
run with office seekers during the entire
forenoon. The special Cabinet meeting In
the afternoon gave them brief respite.
The financial situation and the alleged
Cuban insurrection we're among the topics
said to have been considered. No official
information has been received OF the lifting
out of Cuban filllbustering expeditions in
this country, but it is understood that as
measure of precaution orders have been
issued to the revenue vessels in the vicinity
of Florida to exercise extra vigilancein IN the
preservation of the neutrality laws.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
YESTERDAYS BASE BALL GAMES.

At St Louis-The game to have been
played betwesa Louisville and St. Louis
has been postponed until June 81
The Washington-Bro Philadel-
phia- Boston, ald New orK.Baltimore
ball games were postponed on account Of
rain.
Al Pittsburg-Pittsburg, with Terry in
the box. won its first game Of the season.
Weather threatening. Attendance, l,3SO.
Chicago l, Pittsburg 2; earned, none; er-
rors. and g; hits. Z and 3. Pitchers,
Terry and Mauck Umpire, Lynch.
At Cincinnati. after long. tiresome
game. the CleveIands lost the contest
through errors and bases on balls. Wealth
er cold. Attendance,E z, 900. Cincinnati IL;
Cleveland II: earned. and S: errors, 2
aud S; hits, IL and -; pitchers, Dwyer.
Mullane, Davies and Hastings. Umpire,
EmsIie.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
EIGHT HOURS A DAY
For Miners-The Bill Passed tho second
Reading I'm Commons.


LONDON, May 3.-In the House OF
Commons, to-day, Mr.. Samuel Woods.
Labor M. p. for Southwest Lancashire
and Vice President OF the National Fed
Grafton OF Miners, moved that the bill
establishing eight hours as legal days
work ia the mines be read q second
time.
Mr.. Gladstone commented on the
probable effect OF the Measure. He did
not believe. he said, that dimunition
of the output would produce an increase
OF wages. All were agreed that 10 was
not a party question and the Govern
ment could be identified with II. He
was personally unwilling 10 interfere
with the freedom OF adult labor, bus
the present cases seemed TO justify an
exception TO the general principle, since
the majority OF the miners are IN favor
OF the proposed restriction. He would.
therefore, support the BILL u1dsr resef-
yetlons and would not consent 10 the
extension OF It's provisions to Northum-
berland and Durham. where there Was
strong opposition 70 the proposed lin.
Itation.
Mr.. Gladstone having been asked
whether the Government was prepared
10 apply the same principle OF local OPT
tlon 70 the Government OF Ireland
which IL was proposed to apply 70 q
question OF eight hours ia the min
rerainded the House that In submitti
the Irish Home Rule bill. he had o
pressed a willingness 20 entertain sucI
a proposition II Ulster 50 desired. Tbs
Government. Mr.. Gladstone said, had
never Withdrawn from this position. al
though. OF course. the Government had
NOT tried TO give IL effect 10 view OF the
dlsinclinatlon, of the people OF Ulster TO
accept such pIsd. The eight hours
bIl, for miners was passed 10 o second
reading BY vote OF 279 70 pol.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
A Big Batch of cele.tlal..

WASHINGTON, May 3.-The health officer
at Astoria, Oregon, to-day Jelegrsphed the
Treasury Department that the steamer
Danube had arrived at that port from
Hong Kong with quo Chinese on bosrd.
These Chinese were destined for Portland,
Oregon. In the course of his medical ex-
animation he also examined their papers
and expressed the opinion that nearly all
OF the COO Of the Chinese have bogus GER
tificates, Assistant Secretary Spaulding
st once telegraphed the collector at Port
land, Oregon, to exercise the greatest eau
ton in examining the papers Of this batch
of celestials.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
meAullfr. vec.p,. Abbott. Challenge.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, May SACK Nc
AulifTe tonight cabled Stanton Abbot OF
England that he would accept his chal-
lenge to fight for purse 70 finish.
McAuliffe Is presenting his new play
here this week The match has been
pending for some time, and its consumma-
ton has not come about because Abbott re-
fused 70 make side bet Of $4,000 as was
desired by McAuliffe.
McAulifie now comedies this point, but
SAYS ne is still ready 70 bet $4,000 or any
part OF IL. He is willing 70 fight within
six weeks after the articles are signed.
The match will probably take place Ia the
United States.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 3.-Vhe tin, sheet
iron and cornice workers national conyen-
tion has adjourned to meet in Denver, Col,
April 5, 1894, after eiecting the following
oficers: President. f. A. Pouchondof,
Chicago; Vice President, J. Cross, Den
YER: Second Vice President. G. p. Benton,
Richmond, Va; Secretsry, Thos- McMas-
ters. Allegheny. Pa: Gtneral Treasurer,
J. II. Koran, Louisville, Ky.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
NEWSLETa
Interesting Pieces OF TeIegrsphio News In
Small space


The City Council, OF RichmQnd, Va. has
appropriated 1900 to defray The expenses
incident to the interment OF the remains Of
jefferson Davis
The whole Of Sicily was shaken BY an
earthquake yesterday. Telegraphic COM
munication with the island is interrupted.
II is feared that great damage 70 property
and some loss Of life was caused BY the
earthquake
At Rome, in the course OF heated de-
bate in the Chamber Of Deputies yesterday
Signer Rosano, Under secretary OF the
Ministry Of the Interior, referred TO Dep
uty Demartino 10 an insulting manner. A.
a result preparations are being made for .
duel between the men, The president OF
the Chamber Is doing all he can 70 bring
about a reconciliation
The trustees Of Lane Theological Sem
mary yesterday accepted tn resignation
Of Prof. ROBERTS. one Of the prosecutors of
Prof. Henry Preserved Smitn 10 hisorial
for heresy The trustees also reelected
Prof Henry Preserved Smith foe the e.,
suinR year. -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
H,ph water at Little Rock.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, May S.--The river
at this place still continues 10 rise. The
rise from a. m. to 3 p. m, however, was
only a tenth of an inch and the weather
bureau predicts a fall tonight. Much
drift wood is coming down the stream.
Several largo barns and outhouses went
down the stream this afternoon. Very
little apprehension for the safety OF bridges
is felt. as the bridges are all substantial.
Reports received from Salina county to-
day saw that all farms in Perkins town
s1ip are overfiowed and crops ruined.
Much damage has been done 70 cotton
crops.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
Ex-Presideut Harrison Selected.

CINCINNATI, o., May 3.-Ex-President
Harrison was elected to-day by the Ohio
Commandery of the Military Order of the
Loyal Legion of the United States as It's
Commander for the ensuing year. Major
E. G. Dawes was chosen Senior Vice Com
mander, Major w. r. Warner Junior Vice
Commarder. and the other officers were
nearly all reelected. The annual banquet
was enjoyed at 8 o'clock by nearly two
hundred companions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
rh. PrasInant ON the FaIr.

WASHINGTON, May 3-When asked to-
night for on expression Of opinion regard
ing his visit TO the Worlds Fair President
Cleveland, through Private Secretary
Thurber, said: I'VE received a very cor
dial welcome and everything that could oe
done was done for our comfort and pleas
ure. 1t was an occasion which | shall al
ways remember with q sense OF genuine
pleasure. was much gratihed at the en-
terprise. skill and taste displayed in the
arrangement and appearance OF the build
ings and the results thus far attained be-
speak to my mind a great success for the
Worlds Fairn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
burglary st HuatinRton.

Specfds 1steGF0Nt 70 u1s hs0Ste--
HUNTINGTON, W.. VA, May 3-The
wholesale and retail clothing store of j..
Zeigler was entered by burglars at an early
hour this morning, who forced an entrance
through the rear window and then ran
sacked the place Of goods 10 the amount OF
$500. The store is located in the principal
part of the city, and was passed at fire.
quent short intervals by the regular and
merchants police, who say that they heard
nor sa y anyone about the place. 1t is the
biggest theft ever committed here, and the
authorities are making every endeavor to
get the guilty parties.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
Death OF n. Alexander.

cpectQs leieQTdM 20 1le hegtSteF'
SrEUEENvuLE, o., May S.-Moses Alex
ander, q well known coal dealer Of this
city, died suddenly this morning at five
O'clock, aged So years. His illness only
extended over period OF two days and
was caused by stomach trouble. He leaves
a wife and four children, and has two
brothers and two sisters living in County
Down, Ireland, where he came from when
only boy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
Loss at springfield.

SPRINGFIELD. o., May S.-The damage in
this CITY and vicinity from the foods will
run up into the thousands. Two hundred
houses were flooded on the first floor and
the furniture ruined. Two bridges are
gone on the Ohio Southern railroad. The
total loss in this vicinity will foot up t2OO,-
600.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
A1sbernscIe pillar Broken.

New YORK. May S.-John Wood, a
Brooklyn furniture dealer, who is the chief
lieutenant of Rev. T. De Witt Talmage,
and supposed to be the financial pillar OF
the Tabernacle, made general assign
ment to-day. His liabilities are heavy,
and the assets will, it is said, barely reach
$4,000. Depressed business and tight
money was the cause.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
Ther Fought Mlth Kpires.

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo, May 3.-Last night
at Harvieville, miles south OF here, w.
Rowe, prominent citizen about nifty years
old with wife and several children, ac-
cused Joe Kushlin, Jr, with too great init
macy with his daughter. and it led TO q
fight with knives. Rushlln is dead and
Rowe cannot live. Rushlin was married,
and was about 80 years old.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
Fire ON the Fair Grounds.

CHICAGO, May S.-A fire broke out this
afternoon in the Casino building at the
Worlds Fair grounds. The fire was caused
bv an overheated fiue which was used oy
one Of the kitchen stoves in the restaurant.
The prompt arrival Of the tire department
extinguished the flames in few minutes
and the damage will not exceed one TO two
hundred dollars.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04

WASHINGTON. d. c., May 3.-Tbs Presi
dent, late this afternoon, after the Cabinet
meeting, settled the postofiice at Shilacel-
phia by appointing VIM. Carr poEmaster,
vice John Field, resigned Mr. Carr was
strongly recommended by Chairntan Har-
tee His chief opponent was ir. John
Huggard.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
Licking and Mu,kingur Swollen.

ZASEsvILLg, o., May 9.-Both Licking
and Muskingum rivers are higher than
since 1884. Fully hundred houses in the
lower parts of the city are flooded midway
the first story. and the loss viii aggregate
thousands Of dollars.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-04
A Child's Awful Fate.
,riql Tsl,grau 10 tls Rselster.

lUtCIII LttFIFtIIIt 70 90 AkastaVei'
HUNTINGTON, w. Va, May 3.-Ethel
O'Connor, a thirteen-year-old girl, was
found in low house of i'll fame this even
ing by the Chief of Police. Sue had been
enticed to the place by Alferra Hairless,
the proprieress, yesterday, from her
mothers home. The latter was arrested
sud will be prosecuted to the full extent Of
the law. The girl was most brutally
abused