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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-07
A Reservoir Bursts.

HDRrLANp. Ms, August 6-The great
restrvoir OF the Portland Wafer Company
on 1he Eastern promenade burst this morn
ing, letting loose its twenty million gallons
of 1ater in the short space Of about fifteen
minhtes- The immense mass Of water thus
suddenly loosed, dashed with mighty
power upsn the two houses occupied by
the families OF NJ chael Lappin and Dennis
Nj. Qonley. The buildings were crushed as
il they had been made Of card
boatd and four persons lost their lives,
Mrs Dennis Conley, Miss Agnes Conley,
Mist Mamie Conley and James Mossley.
The break is supposed TO have been caused
by a leak around the overflow pipe. The
RESERVOIR cost sl25, 900, was designed by j.
h. $hedd of Providence and was built un-
der his supervision. The damage TO the
reservoir is about $4,000.
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RELATIVES,
But They Fought Like Tigers-Four Men
Soon Lay Stretched Upon tho Ground.

But They Fought Like Tigers-Four Men
Soon Lay Stretched Upon tho Ground.
NEWARK. O., August 6.-The farm
Of George w. Smith, wealthy citizen
of Mexican township, was the
tragedy to-day. Asa Smith, son OF
George W.. was shot dead, Charles
Matherson was sdot through the left
lung, and the old gentleman himself
was shot through the hip.
The men doing the shooting were
William and Eddie Howell, related by
marriage TO the Smiths.
A feud has existed between the fam
lilies for some time. This morning,
however, they resorted TO desperate
means. They had assembled on the
place to thresh, and shortly afterward
a quarrel arose. The result was
that the men drew revolvers and COM
menced firing. The Smiths were on
the one side and the HoweIls on the
other, and there was no surrender an
I'll Asa fell dead with bullet hole In
his head, and Charles and his father
fell, the former mortally wounded.
The elder Howell was also badly wound
ed. The news was soon brought to
this city, and Coroner Creighton,
with Drs. Smith and Wattlngly
hastened to the place. DR.. c. H..
Stinson was also called, and the ply
sicians from Chatham. The men
guilty of the crime of murder were
placed under arrest as soon as posi-
Bile. 1t is stated that the shooting was
done principally by Edward Homell,
who is only "a years OF age.
The greatest excitement prevailed In
the neighborhood over the fearful
tradgedy.
The difficulty was about some wheat,
Mr.. Howell, who is a son-in-law OF IT,
w. Smith, having sowed field on
shares, and was living on the place.
The quarrel commenced several days
ago and was renewed to-day. William
Howel's wonnd is considered fatal,
the ball taking effect In the
groin. The other men present when
the firing began fed for places Of safe
ty aud could give no accurate account
of the firing. The dead man was aged
about 40 years and Howell is about As.
Old man Smith isaged 20. The men
will probably be in jail here before
long.
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REFUSED TO SELL SPIRITS.
DistilIing and Cattle Feeding Company
Holding on for Decision on Tax Pay

ment.
PEORIA, ILL, August 5.-For the
first time In its history the Dlstill-
ing and Cattle Feeding Company
to-day refused the sale OF spirits
and alcohol. As result the internal
Revenue collections in this district to-
day reached minimum. At Trust
headquarters IL was stated that the
failure TO sell was due to the action OF
the Government in compelling the pay
ment OF the tax at the sub Treasury
in Chicago instead Of New York. The
Trust has funds sufficient for all pur-
poses, but the cash is in New York, and
cannot be gotten TO Chicago, for the
New York banks refuse to sni p the cur
rency or give exchange on Chicago
banks.
Application has been made to Sscre-
tary Carlisle for a continuation Of
the old order, and pending set
tlement OF the question no goods will
be disposed Of. The trust managers
are somewhat out Of Sorts over the new
turn Of affairs, and declare 1t has been
brought about solely by the action
of the New York banks, who receive
from the Trust more than 1000
per day for this district alone. They
also charge the Government with assist
ing the banks In the retention OF
the cash. The Trust people do not
object TO the payment in Chicago II 1t
could be done with equal ease. No
meeting Of directors has been held, for
the Treasury Departments decision
will finallo dispose Of the question,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-07
MRS. ARMSTRONG
Adds Another Sensation to tho Upton
Ind, shortage Case.

lnd., shortage Shse'
TIProN, IND, August 6.-The last
sensation in the Armstrong short
arge case came this morning when
IL was announced that masked men
had entered the Armstrong residence
last uight and attempted TO extract
from Mrs. Armstrong the hiding place
OF the money which the deianlting
officers are alleged TO have secreted.
Officers went at once TO the
house and found the household goods In
q chaotic condition. The carpets were
tore up and furniture was scattered
promiscuously about the rooms.
Mrs. Armstrong says there were
three OF the midnight visitors, and that
they were heavily armed, one OF them
placing revolver at her head and
threatening TO take her life unless she
revealed the secret. She claims she
was In the house for two hours. There
are few who believe the story, as
Mrs. Armstrong is a courageous wo-
man, and would not have submit
ted without fight. When the officers
went TO arrest her husband Thurs
day night, she begged him TO
resist arrest, and said II she were
In his place she would die before she
would 90 to jail. She armed herself
with club and attacked the officers,
but was Overpowered. A great many
believe she concocted the robbery story
in order TO create sympathy for her hus-
band and son.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-07

Spscia! Tslegrar, 70 tAs Rsgii,sr.
WASHINGTON, D. C., August 6.-BY
the arrival Of Senators Faulkner and
Camden tonight, the roster Of the West
Virginia congressional delegation in
town was completed. They are all ia
good spirits and ready for the work Of
the session, which they 10 common with
Democrats generally are confdeut will
be fruitful In good results for the couu-
try and the party. They have no doubt
that safe and wise solution Of the
financial problem will be reached in a
short time, and that congress will speed
lily take up the great task Of tariff reyis-
ion and carry out the pledges Of the
party on that score, without hesitation
and with justice to all interests.
There is nothing vet 10 indicate what
the committee assignments OF the West
Virginia members in the House will be,
except 10 the case Of Mr.. Wilson. That
he will be the Chairman OF Ways aud
Means remains the common impression.
II may be that definite light will be
thrown on this bject tomorrow, when
Il is expected that Speaker Crisp will
an6ounce the names OF the members
Of the Committee on Rules. IL is the
usual practice TO put the Chairman OF
the Ways and Means on the Rules Com
mittee. II Mr.. Wilson's name is among
the Democrats on the latter committee,
IL will be regarded as settled that be
will be given the chairmanship OF Ways
and Means.
There is no doubt that Speaker Crisp
will give Messrs. Pend Teton, Anderson
aud CaDehart more important commit
tee assignments this time than they
had 10 the last Congress.
Mr.. PendletOn would make a good
mem Der Of the Appropriations Commit
tee, and be may go there. If not, h is
likely to be made Chairman Of a Com
mittee.
Mr.. Alderson's name is mentioned In
connection with a place on the Rivers
and HarbOrs Committee, In the work Of
which his district Is largely interested.
Mr. Capehart, 10 is thought likely,
will be placed on the Committee OF
Agriculture, a very important Commit
tee.
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E,,.n.iOu Granted the Suspended.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. August o.-Judge
I.ochren, Pension Commissioner, has ex-
tended until October 10, 1893, the period
within which pensioners whose pensions
have been suspended may make proof Of
their right 70 receive them. The Conmis-
sioner says in regard 70 the order: II have,
therefore. concluded 70 extend the time
within which pensioners already notified,
but perhaps nisled, as | have indicated,
NAV take steps 70 retain their pensions, II
thew are in fact entitled 70 them"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-07

New York, Aug. 6.-The Central Labor
Union took hold Of the financial problem
to-day. Resolutions were offered declaring
that the distrust created by the Sherman
law is the cause OF the business depression
and of the distress that threatens working
people In all trades, and calling on all or
ganized labor 10 cooperate in agltating for
the repeal OF the law.
The resolutions were carried. Alta meet
ing of the Central Labor Federation the
delegates of a number OF unions reported
that there had not been so mucn depression
in their trades for many years as at pres
eut:
The delegate of the Cigarmakers' Union
reported that 1000 ciga:makers At leas'
were idle in this city alone.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-07
THE EXTRAORDINARY SESSION.

3 r the twelfth Time In Our History-A
Forecast and the Probabilities.
WASHINGTON, d. C., August g. Fo
the twelfth time in the history OF the
United States. Congress will at noon to-
morrow be convened in extraordinary
session"
The history which the session will
make for itself will probably justify
that title In more senses than one. Con-
vened for q single specific object-the
repeal OF modification OF what is pop
ularly known as the sherman act-it
will not be restricted 70 that bare pro-
gramme, but will have, in connection,
20 legislate upon the whole subject Of
finance, including probably a thorough
revision of the tariff. Those two sub
iects, distinct and vet connected, will
supply material enough to occupy the
attention OF Congress for many months
10 come.
While the Senate will have the great
advantage Of being guided and con-
trolled by experienced leaders and de-
bators on both sides OF the chamber, il
will also contain many members en-
tirely new TO It's proceedings. Its pre-
siding officer, Vice President Stevenson,
when he took the gavel on the 4th OF
March last from the hand Of the retir-
ing Vice President, Mr.. Morton, had
had no familiarity with the rules OF a
legislative body except that derived
from bis service In the House OF Repre-
sentatives during two Congresses, but
during the six weeks Of the extra ses-
sion be presided with dignity and
ability. In the coming session when ex-
citing conflicts may be anticipated and
when parliamentary ruling may have 30
be prompt, sharp and decisive Mr..
Stevenson will have reliable subSti-
tute 10 call to the chair In the person
of the President Of the Senate pro
tempore, Mr.. Harris, OF Tennessee.
The SESSION TOMORROW
will be opened with prayer bv the SEN
ate's new chaplain, Mr.. Milburn. Its
two principal officers, Mr.. Cox, the new
l Secretary and Mr.. Blight, the new Ser
leant-at-Arms, viii tso represent the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-07
An Assessment Expected.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, August 6-As the
Bank Examiner gets deeper into the ansirs
of the suspended Indianapolis National
Bank, it appears inevitable that the stock
holders Of the bank shall be assessed
on their stock. II has been estl-
mated that assessments on the hold
ers OF 100000 Of stock will yield
at least slSO,0O0. The Schuyler Colfax
estate, II is said. will have TO pay heavily:
The widow Of the late Vice President OF
United States holds el3,0O0 Of the stock
and her son $4,000. The estate was orig
inally valued at about 500, 900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-07
Ratified.

BANGKOK, August o.-Rati6catlons OF the
Frauco-Siamese agreement were ex-
changed on Friday. NJ. Psyie, the French
Minister, will resume his post here on
Monday. The French flag has been hauled
aown at Koh-Si-Chsng, and the Sismese
customs officers have been allowed TO re-
turn.
PARIS, August 6.-m. Payie has caoled
20 Foreign Minister Develle the receipt OF
Slams official acceptance OF the French
ultimatum This confirms everything
effected through Prince Vadhana, the 81
amese representative in Paris.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-07

HRooKLrN, n. Y. August 6-While
Frid Zeigler, Lizzie Topel, Ernest Topel
and John Maher were returning from East
Nelw York 70 night they were struck by
lishtninR. 'or and the girl were in
stinuy Ii ed an Maher was severely
shhcked al. 10cked unconscious 10 the
pavement The father OF the RI, Ernest
Tbpel, received shock on the leg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-07
Tn. Desarts CUP.

LONDON, August 6-The Britannia,
valkyrie. Navzhoe, Callunpa and satan
tita viii compete for the Earl OF Desarts
cup in the Royal Victoria Yacht Clno re-
getta. AZ Ryde. Isle Of Wight, on Tuesday.
The Valkyrie will sail for America on the
2gth inst. Prior 10 her departure she will
sail a match with the Nayahoe-prooaoly
early next week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-07
New Cholera Cases.

ROME, August 6.-It is officially an,
nounced that between noon on Fridoy and
noon to-day twenty new cases OF cholera
and thirteen deats have been reported 10
Naples, and three new cases and one death
in Rome.
BUCHAREST, August 6. - Cholera has
broken out in the Garrison AT SoolinA
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-07

Sax JUAS BAuTIs, MEXICO, August g.
Two prominent young men OF tbs eity,
Aureiio Amoro and Jesus Sugo, who had
quarrel over q trivial business matter,
fought duel with pistols on the principal
street. Both were killed and EncsnAcion,
father OF Jesus, was seriously wounded
while attempting 70 stop the anair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-07
THE JOY THAT KILLS.
sam Cole Got His Pension sooner Than
Expected

BRAZIL, IND, August 5.-Samuel
Cole. a veteran Of the late war, living
north OF the city, came here to-day
on load OF hay. He was
so overjoyed TO End that his pension
came one day earlier than he antici-
pa;ed that be got drunk. He
started home on the hay, and when
the big bridge over Otter Greek was
reached the team ran away, throwing
Cole down an embankment, demolish-
ing the rig and badly injuring both
horses. Both Of Coles legs are broken,
and II is believed his injuries may re-
suit fatally.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-07

DASvILLE, LIS. August 6.-Train No
"A, conductor McCawley, while pulling up
grade coming into Danville about two
O'Clock this morning, broke In two parts
upon trestle one-haf nile long, seventy
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-07

LrvxRPooL, August Sire broke ont
On SATURDAY night in timber yard sdjoin-
ing the Mersey Docks. % the boundary oe.
tween Liverpool and Bottle. Timber and
e,her proUerty covering three acres Wsre
d.-stroyed. The loss is $1,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-07
RAN INTO A FREIGHT.
A Terrible Wreck on the Lake Shore
Yesterday.
THREE KILLED, MANY INJURED.

The Rear End of a Passenger Train
of Three Coaches and Five
Sleepers, all we'll Filled, Bound
for Chicago Jumps the Track
and Dashes into Freight at
Lindsay, Ohio-A Miracle that
the Occupants Of the Sleepers
Were not all Instantly Killed
A List of the Dead and Injured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-07
The washington ARTILLERY Arrives.

CHICAGO, August 6.-The Washington
artillery Of New Orleans. which is 70 par
ticipate Ia the celebration OF Louisiana
Day at the Worlds Fair this week arrived
to-day
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No DEVELOPMENTS.

OrARAxTISE STATION, ;, l., August o.
There have been. no Developments a. guar
antine to-day beyond the transfer oI me
remaining 2l2 passengers OF the hsra-
mania 70 Hoffman Island
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-07
IT MEETS TO-DAY
THB EXTRA SESSION
For the TWel' b Time in Our
History,
A SENSE OF CONFIDENCE
. Prevails Among Members That the
y Right Thing will be Done.
WEST VIRGINIA'S DELEGATION
Is on Deck and in Excellent Spirits
In Fact
CONFIDENCE REIGNS SUPREME
That T. National Legislature will
Properly Adjust Matters
Prevails Among Members That the
Right Thing will be Done.
WEST VIRGINIA'S DELEGATION
Is on Deck and in Excellent Spirits.
In Fact
CONFIDENCE REIGNS SUPREME
That T. National Legislature will
Properly Adjust Matters

West Virginians viii Probably go
a Step Higher on the Committee
Lists-Mr. Wilson will Doubt
less Head the Ways and Means
Committee-A General View of
the Situation and What is
Thought of it-Views Of Con-
gressmen and the General Out
look-Everything Rose COlOred.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-07

ALTON, Ill, August o---Aeivlile Lam
ana James N Kirby, two WelEknown
,,onnlar xoun0 men Of gerseyvilie, W
drowned this evening while bathing IN
river.
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-. ..r,.l,.,-Kuxsf.n treaty.

gxRLrs. August Q. The Italian eg1bassl
-. ofsicislIy dsuiss the truth Of the re
oort tsat : treaty has been concluded b
s~seu Italy and REssiA
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-07

changed political complexion OF the
body. All the committee clerkships un-
derwent political change during the ex-
ira session in March, and most OF the
aDDolntees under the prior Secretary
and Sergeant-at-ArmS have only had
their official decapltatiOn postponed, not
averted.
The question Of the admission Of three
new Senators must be one Of the first to
be settled aud decided after the Senate
meets. The point in regard TO them is
whether a State Legislature, having
been in session and having failed to elect
a Senator TO fill vacancy, can the va
vancy afterWard be filed through An
appointment by the Governor.
The question has arisen before sew
eral times in the history OF the Senate,
bus It's decision has not been uniforms;
but now a precedent has TO be estao
lshed in the case of Senators appointed
by the Governors OF Montana, Wash
inEton and Wyoming. 1t was debated
throughout several days during the
extra session and may occupy consider
able time Of the extraordinary session"
before any legislative subject can be
disposed OF.
But it Is to be the old leaders Of both
political parties In the Senate that the
public will look for action. Foremost
on tho Republican side Is Mr.. Sherman,
who gave his name TO the act now the
OBJECT Of so much condemnatiOn-an
act which he has defended as COM
promise measure, and which he is now
willing aud anxious TO see repealed. he
will probably be supported in whatever
position he takes on the silver question
by such able adjutants as Allison,
Aldrich, Frye. Hale, Hawley,
Hoar and Morrill, and he will be as ably
anssgonized by such Republican Sena-
tors as Jones, Of Nevada; Teller, Wal
cott, and Stewart. There are quite as
many experienced debatOrs and parlia-
mentsrians on the Democratic side, in
Guiding Senators Gorman, Gray, George,
Harris, Morgan, PuEh, Vest, Vance aud
Voorhees,; but they will all range them
selves not on party lines, but on their
Individual and State views Of financial
policy.
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will be opened with prayer by the SEN
ate's new chaplain, Mr.. Milourn. It's
two principal officers, Mr.. Cox, the neW
Secretary and Mr.. Blight, The new Ser
E leaRs-at-Arms, Will Aso represent The
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-07

fully one-tnlIos
The farmers favor is
would get freight RAJ
not be All the "trstie
thereby absorb all ms
Mr. Wsshburn will
lngtOn tomorrow 70
presented 20 Congres
support Of Western
gressmen.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1893-03-04
OUR Y Al HAGEN,S.

There's only one thing that beats boys
and that's girls.
Consequently, the next best thing to
an entertainment given by the girls is
one given by fellows of the other sex.
Our boys, which means a 'gang" from
Wentworth, gave an entertainment at
Hagen's opera house Monday night that
was one of the most enjoyable affairs of
the season.
These young chaps call themselves the
Mandolin and Glee Club, and have been
follows:
MANDOLIN CLUB.
Capt. H. G. Ford, LIST guitar; Cadets
H. Moore, End guitar; Finks, I'd a
dolin; Haggard, 1st mandolin; Fitzhugh,
LIST mandolin; Ryus, banjo; Wagner,
violin; Anderson, %cornet; Carr, basso.
aLEE CLUB.
Capt. H. G. Ford, bass; Capt. d. c.
McCue, baritone; Cadets Haggard, bass;
Rountree, baritone; Payne, bass; Hartley,
BARTON Anderson, baritone; Carr, alto;
Edwards, alto; Finks, tenor; Hall, tenor;
Moore, H., soprano; Ryus, soprano; Fall
loon, tenor; Moore, W., alto; L%ingaman,
soprano; Tucker, alto; Westlake Soprano;
Nelson, soprano.
The entertainment consisted of songs
and instrumental music interlarded with
q silent drill by a section OF cadets,
REGULATIONS by McCue and Kelley. A
soprano solo by Miss Berta Richardson
and a violin solo by Prof. Raphael
Rooster, of the Baptist Female College.
Miss Richardson's singing was fine, a.
it always is. Few artists "a draw more
sweetness out OF a violin than Prof
Rooster and Mr.. g. w. Kelley was never
In better voice nor wore a prettier rose
than IN this occasion, but Sour boys
took the cake-and ate 1t.
Fitzhugh's manipulation of the man
dolin was faultless. He is q musician o
rare talent. Haggard's playing was als'
fine. Capt. Ford knows just how II
thum q guitar or lead in sacred singing
and no mistake. Fiuk's tenor was a
thrilling as Ryus soprano was musical
McCue's recitation took the house b.
storm.
The silent drill was as near faultless a
could be and was executed by the follow
ing cadets under instruction of Adjutan
X. o. Cravens: Murray, Hall, Yates, Carr
Payne, Rountree, Moore W., Cravens J
Gordon and Finks.
Boys, you must come again. We a
want you. You are every one of you
p. b. which according to Doseticks is
perfect brick.