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Alexis Dennis Estate.

DisrRicr D OF CHTE2nrx concer n in the
estate Of Alexis Dennis, late OF Jericho,
in said district deceased.
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05
THE TELEGRAM TO PENEOYER.
Secretary Gresham Gives Good Reasons
for ascending It-Will Make No Com

Secretary Gresham Gives Good Reasons
for Nsending It-Will Make No Com
ment.
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 4.-Secre-
tary Gresham reatfirmed to-day his
statement OF yesterday that he had sent
kilograms TO Governors Of Western
States, asking them TO take precautions
against violence TO Chinese when the
exclusion act takes effect. He did not
care TO state how many or what Gov
errors had been asked 10 take action,
but said the text of the dispatch
over his signature, given out for
publication by Governor Pennoyer, OF
Oregon was correct. The Secretary
declined 10 comment on the answer sent
him by Governor Pennoyer. 1.-THE tel
egrams speak for themselves. he said.
81 sent 4 perfectly respectful message
to Governor Pennoyer, and received In
reply the dispatch which has been given
to the press. Representations had been
made TO the department that violence
might be done Chinese subjects when
the law went into effect. and the dis
patches were sent as precautionary
measures. do not believe there ia any
prospect of trouble, but the dispatches
were sent nevertheless TO allay appre-
hension."
The serious trouble in which theUnited
States became involved through the
conflict between State laws and treaty
stipulations over the killing Of ltal-
ians in New Orleans and also over the
killing OF seven Chinese and the wound
ing OF many others at Rock Creek, Wy
oming, for which the United States
made reparation, induced the admins
tration to take every precaution TO
avert violence toward Chinese citizens
over the enforcement OF the exclusion
law. Foreign governments have al
ways required explanation from the
United States with reference TO the par
amount authority Of State in regard
to crimes committed within It's
borders, even in cases where the
crimes were not In violation OF trea-
ty stipuiations. The State Department
decided to give the Chinese government,
in the event Of trouble. assurance that
every precaution had been taken for
the protection Of Chinese subjects so
far as the advice and authority OF the
general government could go. 1t will
be remembered that President Harrison
strongly recommended TO Congress TO
pass a law giving the United States
courts Jurisdiction over offenses
against treaty supulations committed
ia the States, but Congress declined 10
adopt the recommendations.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05
YESTERDAYS BASE BALL GAMES.

The Brooklyn and Philadelphia game
was postponed on account OF wet weather.
Five thousand people saw the Colts win
at Cleveland Young was batted hard.
'rhe weather was cool Cleveland, 3; Chi
cago. 5. Errors, and L; hits, 10 each f;
pitchers, Young and McGill; umpire,
Lynch; earned, and 3.
At Washington, Cranes wildness and
several bad errors contributed TO defeat
New York. Weather cold. Attendance,
1000. Washington, s; New York, 5;
earned, l each; errors. and 3; hits, 10 and
IL; pitchers, Meekin and Crane; umpire,
Mclaughlin.
AT Baltimore the Boston club made their
first appearance, and defeated the Orioles
bv timely batting and brilliant, timely
fielding. Attendance, 942. Baltimore 4,
Boston IL: batteries, Schmit and Clark,
Stivetts and Camel; hits, 9 and IL; errors,
7 and 4; earned runs, Baltimore 4, Boston
z; home run, Tucker; umpire, Hurst.
AtLouisville the first league game Of the
season was played, and Pittsburg defeated
Louisville. The Colonies could not hit Xii.
len, while the men from Pittsburg batted
Hemming all over the field. Louisville 2,
Pittsburg g.; batteries, Hemming and Har-
rington. Killen and Miller; hits, 3 and 10;
errors, and /: earned runs, Pittsburg 2;
umpire, McQuaid.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05

.ish Young Lady Unable TO Decide
stween Rival Lovers-The Guests to-
Have-Been Recovering Their Presents.
SPECIAL 1slsgram TO the Register.
COLUMBUS, o., May 4.-Jewish soci-
ETY. circles heresare excited tonight over
a wedding that was declared of at the
last moment, and whose place came
near being supplied by tragedy be-
tween rival lovers.
Miss Ray GoIdstein, daughter OF a
wealthy widow, living at GIG South
Fifth street, was to 30 --arried to Nor
ris Misler, young business man. IL
was to be an event In Jewish society
annals. The elite were invited
and great preparations made; but
last night Harry Steinberg. OF
Pittsburg, also lover of Miss Ray, ap-
neared here and claimed her as his
bride. They met at her home. In their
presence she declared she could not de-
eide between them, and in despair said
she would kill herself, and thus settle
the matter. She grasped one Of the re-
yolyers the lovers had drawn and would
have carried her suggestion into execu-
tion II she had not been prevented. She
finally concluded TO marry neither just
now and the wedding WAS declared off.
Young Misler had bought all his house
hold goods. and had his house fitted up.
Pros pective guests to the wedding were
sending to recover the presents they
had ordered to the house this afternoon
when the reporter called.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05
COUDERTS ARGUMENT CONTINUED.
Question as to the Sex of the Seals Most
Commonly Taken.

Commonly Taken.
PARIS, May 4.-Mr. f. r. Coudert
continued his argument In behalf OF
the United States to-day before the
Bering Sea Tribunal of Arbitration,
Mr.. Coudert analysed the joint report
OF the Commissioners appointed by
Great Britain and the United States, to
ascertain the facts in relation TO seal
life in Bering Sea, and the measures
necessary for its proper protection and
preservation.
In response to question by Baron
De Courcel Mr.. Coudert said that Cop
per Island seals, caught by Pelaglc seal
ers, came to the market as having been
caught in Japan.
The British counsel exclaimed in cho-
rus: THAT is quite wrong"
Mr.. Ooudert answered: I'VE have am
pie proof that it is true. We have
proof, also, that three-fourths Of the to-
tai number Of skins sold are those OF
females"
Mr.. Coudert read evidence in support
of his statement.
Lord Hannen, one Of the British ar
bitratorS, asked: "Durlng the prepara-
ton of the skins is anybody's attention
called to the distinction between male
and female skins?"
Mr.. Coudert continued to read afida-
Wits in support of his statement.
whereupon the President, Baron DE
Courcel, said:
Lord Hannen's question is uuanswer-
ed. l suppose nobody could answer
it,"
Mr.. Coudert; eff nobody can, then
cannot, but I should not like to admit
by silence my inability to answer the
question.
Mr.. Coudert went on to show that the
sex OF the seals naturally presented It,
self 10 those engaged in preparing the
skins. Recurring to the question OF
the territorial limits within which the
seals were caught, Mr.. Coudert con-
trasted the statements of British seal
ing captain TO the effect that the ami
mails were never found ten miles from
land, with the evidence of another
British witness to the effect that he had
found seals at distances Of between 10
and $50 miles from the coast.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05
TO ROB AN EMPRESS TRAIN.
Ihe Thieves Wanted to Secure the Money
Carried


LIMA, ONO, May Am attempt was
made last night to wreck the west
bound express on the Lake Erie and
Western road, due at Lima at 1925 p. m.
A heavy shipment of money was on the
train and that is what the wreckers
were after. The plot was arranged
about three-Quarters of mile west Of
Paxton, one Of the most desolate pieces
of territory along the line. At the foot
OF a grade near curve an obstruction Of
ties spiked together was placed across
the track. The robbers lay In AMBUSH.
The express train was behind time
aud the right of way was given to a
second class passenger train.
This train came against the obstruc-
ton aud the engine and two coaches
were ditched. No one was injured but
great excitement prevailed.
A heavy freight train was following
the accommodation closely. The flag
man started back and had proceeded
about 100 feet, when he was suddenly
confronted by the highwaymen with re-
volYers and compelled to return to the
wreck. The robbers thought it was
his intention to flag the express, which
they had planned to rob. The brake
man notified the train crew, who started
in a body and were not molested. After
stopping the train the alarm was sent
over the wire to both Paxton and
Peoria. Great excitement prevailed at
both places, and posse was promptly
organized for the purpose OF securing
the surrounding country in search OF
the fugitiyes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05
WHEEffz
How the Waterway Spread when
Broken-The Damage.

Broken-The Damage.
TOLEDO, o., May 4.-The Blade
respondent at Lewiston reservoir Civ
additional details of the break. Ihe
great Miami river has its source i1/Iew-
iston reservoir, and begins at the waste
wav which broke. The first break took
away one hundred feet OF the water
break, and a covered bridge one hun
dred feet long, which spanned the
Miami river only about seventy-tve
feet from the reservoir. This bridge
was supported by heavy piling driven
into the ground eighteen feet, but when
the rightly force of water, covering
o7er seventeen thousand acres, and
making the second largest (the st.
Marv's being the largestl arti-
fetal body Of water in the world,
struck the bridge, these pilings were
as matches, and the heavy wooden
bridge, Weighing tons, was hurled down
stream and lodged upright 200 feet from
It's original place. The continual rush
OF the water toSe away another fifty feet
and then only q short time elapsed until
the entire country for three miles south
Of the reservoir was inundated, and the
distance across the water east and west
is three miles. Colonel Perkins, Chief
Engineer; Colonel Bachtek, Assistant
Engineer; John O'Connor, Superintend-
emit of Division, and Hon. Frank Nc
Culloch, Member Of State Board Of Pub
lie Works, are on the scene aud
doing everything that can be done
TO repair the break. Colonel
Perkins places rough estimate
Of the damages at $1,000 The loss
to Logan county in pixies being washed
out and the displacement of the large
bridge near the reservoir will amount TO
S12O, OO0 Farmers along the river will
not lose much but their fences and crops.
The water is still Spreading over the
country around Lewiston. As soon as
the level Is reached then the river will
begin to rise rapidly. This evening
will see people between DeGraff and
Sidney watching anxiously for the re-
suit and the high water mark will be
more than reached. Then those on low
ground will be in great danger. The
damage to growing wheat along the
river bottoms will amount to thousands
OF dollars. Their warning has been
ample and no great loss Of life OF man
or beast should result.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05
OUT OF POLITICS.
Ex-ConEressmsn Wilson Talks About a
New Railway Enterprise.

New Railway Enterprise.
Ex-Congressman Benjamin Wilson, Of
Clarksburg, w. Va, arrived in the city
on the western express this morning,
aud is registered at the Seventh Avenue
Hotel. Ii is eight years since be last
served In Congress, and he says he is
now about through with politics. He
thinks that the old Democratic States,
like West Virginia, should no expect
so much in the way Of presidential ap-
pointments. The country is grow
ing, new States are being admitted to
the Union and all Of them must have
some recognition, therefore. many fed
eral Offices that were formerly distrlbut-
ed among the leaders in tire old Demo-
cratic States are being served out to all
sections Of the country. All must be
accommodated.
The people of our section, said Mr..
Wilson, are now interested In new
railway line which is being surveyed
through the town. l understand IL is
an extension Of the PittSburg, Virginia
and Charleston road, or the Mononga-
hela division OF the Pennsylvania. 1t
will connect Clarksburg with Browns
vile and give US direct communication
with this city. The distance between
these two points is 100 miles and the
new line will open up one Of the finest
timber tracks in the country. Rich
coal fields uDderlie this track awaiting
development. II the truth were known
believe the coal fields Of West Vir-
GINA are fully as rich as those of Penn
sylvania. There is great deal Of IN
developed territory in our State, and
we are just beginning to realize how
richly nature has endowed the soil on
which we live. Work has already been
commenced on the Brownsville section
Of the proposed railway line.-PittSblrg
Press.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05
state Board of Agriculture.
speeial 4slsOrans 10 ms Rsutstsr.


CHARLESTON, w. VA, May4.-The State
Board of Agriculture failed to get through
with its business yesterday as was expect
ed, but adjourned at noon to-day to meet at
Anderson, w. Va, the first Monday in Oc-
tober, 1898, at which time Farmers In
stituter will be held in that city. The
whole forenoon was taken up In discussing
many plans for the advancement Of agri-
cultural interests of the State, education
ally and materially The Board has de-
cded to become more aggressive in the ad-
vancement Of the interests under their
charge and we expect it TO give a
good account of itself during the next two
years The members called upon the Gov
ernor by invitation yesterday afternoon
and were more than pleased by his cour-
teous reception. In company with the
Governor they visited all the available
rooms in tie capitol building and selected
one of the most comfortable rooms in the
building, where the permanent office OF
the Board was located, and where the new
Secretary will be pleased TO receive any
citizen of the State and especially the
farmers who may choose to call. He will
take pleasure in expiaing the work OF the
Board and what it is trying to accomplish
in the interest Of the farmers OF the State.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05
ORDERED NOT 10 REGlsTER.
The Chinese six Companies Instructing
the CeIestiaIs in Oregon and Washing

The Chinese six Companies Instructing
the CeIestials in Oregon and Washing
ton.
PORTLAND, ORN., May 4.-Collector
OF Internal Revenue Wider estimates
that there are $1,000 Chinese In his dis
trict, which comprises Oregon and
Washington. Only 1000 OF this num-
Der have registered. The following
circular has been posted in all cities:
"From the Chinese Sir Companies to
Our Chinese Brethren:
"You are forbidden to register with
white officials or to have anything to do
with them. We have engaged four en-
ipent lawyers. May 5, four Chinese in
New York are to be arrested by the
United States Government for not reg
istering and their cases will be tried In
the Supreme Court. Our minister has
asked the President not to arrest any
other Chinese until the case is tried.
The American President has graciously
said: Let this be so.' You will, there
fore, not register under the heaviest
penalties, il you disobey."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05
ANOTHER COMPARATIVE STATEMENT
Which Shows That the Present Admin
istration Has Been Very Lenient With

Postmasters.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May "A state
ment prepared from the record OF the
Postoffice Department shows that dur
ing the first two months OF the. present
administration the total number OF
fourth class postmasters appointed
was 1884, as against 5,104 made during
he first two months of Harrlson's ad-
ADMINISTRATION. The number OF appoint
ments made during the last two months
to fll vacancies caused by designations
and deaths was 2,6Ss, as against 1,5O5
during the corresponding period OF the
last administration. The number OF re-
movals made during the last two months
is shown to have been only 1,209, while
the number of removals made during
the first two months of the Harrison
administration reached 3,4s6. The ex-
cess OF appointments four years ago
was therefore 1910, and the excess OF
removals 2,2S7. while the number OF ap-
pointments made on account OF resigna-
tions and deaths was LOTT more than
four years ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05
MYSTERIOUS FLoATER FOUND.
He is Well Dressed, and About Thirty
five Years Old.
-, ,,.,...o., RI m, Rs0ifrer

SpectGB 7eteQrQf1 20 tle HsHhtF.
HUNTINGTON, w. VA, May 4.-This
morning, at 10 o'clock.T ]. ,. Cook found
the body of man floating in the Ohio
river at Guyandotte. The coroner was
notified and an inquest held. Constable
Frampton found some indications that
would indicate foul play.
The clothing upon the body was OF
excellent quality, and In the pockets
were found couple Of shoe buttons, a
comic valentine with the name John
Wilson written thereon, representing q
dry goods clerk, piece of paper look
ing like bill for groceries, and letter
which could hardly be deciphered. The
only words that were made out was
where the letter was addressed, Dear
Bond" and signed Martha l. Harris"
The letter is supposed to have been
dated In Mason county. The man
shows signs of having been cultivated
gentleman, is about feet 7 inches high,
and though his face Is BADLY swollen,
his age would seem to be about 80 or IS.
The authorities here are bending every
effort to ascertain his identity and re-
quested the newspapers to help them
out In solving the mystery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05

THE Council Committee on Finance
made enough progress at last evenings
meeting TO ascertain that the most
rigid economy must be practiced in all
the departments Of the city government,
this year. Last year the Committee re-
sorted to the doubtful expedient Of lay
ing aside the estimate Of receipts made
by the City Clerk, and fixed up one OF
its own. larger by goOd-deal than that
prepared by Mr.. THONER. The effects
Of this Injection Of water into the city's
cash box are still apparent. 1t is much
better TO trim down expenditures TO q
safe limit, than to 90 to work at the
estimated receipts with a bellows or a
funnel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05
wELLsBURG.

WELLsBURe. w. VA, May 4.-Cir-
cult Clerk S. P. Lazear was 10 Wheeling
yesterday on business.
There was party at the home Of
Mayor G. w. McCleary last night.
At the Christian Church there were
three baptisms last night
The water In Forbes IL Carmichsel's
coahmine has temporarily delayed that
cor 1aDy from filing its orders.
Mr.Ehas. SchwersfeEger.o of out Beth
any PiSe, who was riously injured by
his horsN<unning away two weeks ago.
4 improvlas and now able to go about.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05
An Auful pIss.tsr Reported.

ALDEN. May 4.-The destruction is
reported of the British steamship
Khiva, off the Arabian coast, probably
with an appalling loss Of life. The Khiva
sailed from Bokhay on April 10, carrying
a large number Of Mahommedans bound as
pilgrims 70 Mecca. The pill zrims were so
numerous that they crowded the vessel,
taking up all available room. 1t is learned
that the Khiva was burned OF Cape Mar
bet. on the coast of Arabia. or the great
number on board nine hundred are SAID 70
have been saved, the others perishing in
the sea or the flames which consumed the
vessel. The details Of the event are
vet lacking.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05
SCARED BY joan j. INGALLS,.
A School Marin and Her Flock Not Ac
customed to such Sights.

ATcHIsoN, KAs., May 24.-Ex-Sena-
tor John J. ingalls, went Tuesday at
tired in his farming costume into the
country south OF town, to look after
some property. Being in need OF some
information he dropped into school
house to question the teacher. A re-
port had been in circulation that there
was a crazy man wandering about in
the vicinity, and Miss st. Clair, the
teacher, taking the odd looking visitor
for the insane person, became brighten
cd and ran from the building, followed
by the whole school. Discovering her
mistake the teacher returned TO the
school house. but the distinguished Wis
itor had disappeared.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05
WELL, THIS Is TOUGH.
Columbus Democrats Cannot Gust he
publican Oflceholders.


publican Ohiceholders.
WASHINGTON, May 4.-Charges OF Of
fensive partisanshIp against federal Of
ficeholders are said to be coming in from
every quarter. The Congressman say
this seems to be the only way to get
some OF the Republicans out, and va
cancies they must have. In this condl-
ton the President must have been
relieved to find that there Is
one district where the Republican
incumbents cannot be arraigned. This
is Mr.. Outhwaite's district, in Ohio. He
called at the White House to-day and
in conversation remarked that the Fed
eral officials at Columbus cannot be
onsted by bringing charges against
them, for they not only abstained from
undue participation in politics, but
they are all good men and efficient Off
Gals.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05
sent 70 the Asrlum.

CHICAGO, May 4.-The woman who stop
ped President Cleveland in the corridor OF
the Lexington Hotel last Monday morning
was insane. Her name is Annie Rink and
she is interested, she says, IN procuring
pension papers. She was examined to-day
as to her sanity. A case of insanity was
clearly proved and the woman was ordered
committed to Kankakee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05
A New Charter Issued.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, May "A charter
was issued yesterday by the Secretary OF
State to the Bank Of Mercer. Of Princeton
Mercer county, w. Va, with capital OF
So, 600. The privilege Of increasing the
capital to $500, 600 in ali is reserved Shares
are 800 each. and are held by II. W. Stea'
lev, David E. Johnston, II. w. Stealey,
Jr., ]. w. Hale, S. V. Stealey, E. W. Hale
aud D. A. Johnston, all Of Princeton. w
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05
Al Rewards yYithdrawn.

Spscicl 7eI.oram 20 tas Hs9'ste--
CEARLRsToS, w. VA, May 4.-Governor
MacCorkle has issued an order to the effect
that all rewards for fugitives from justice,
now standing on the executive journal as
offered oy the State Of West Virginia, be
withdrawn and that the orders offering
such rewards be recalled.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05

TIE State League Of Republican
Clubs, with an alleged membership OF
16. 600, held funeral services at Parkers-
burg yesterday. All but 1870 Of the
Number we're present. The gathering
was hopelessly harmonious, very quiet
and appropriately sad-eyed. The na-
tIonal obseQuies will take place later at
Louisville. Friends invited. No flow
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-05
VIII Hold Rerirals.

CHICAGO, May Ara D. Ssnkey, the IA
nous singing evangelist, has arrived here,
bringing with him party Of English
Christian workers. In company with MIR
Moody, who is now in the city, he viii con-
duct revival meetings here at various
times during the Worlds Fair.