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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-18

CHARLESTON, W. VA, January 1.-The
Democratic caucus for the nomination OF
candidates for United States Senator was
held 70 night, in the hail OF the House Oh
Delegates. AS predicted exclusively IN TO-
DAYS REGISTER, Senator Faulkner was
selected 10 succeed himself, ana Mr. Cam
ten was the unanimous choice Tor tue IN
expired term, made vacant by the death OF
Senator kennR. The caucus was open aud
the most harmonious ever held IN lnls
State. Everything passed on SO snCoth'y
that the meeting resolved Itself into gen
uine Democratic lOve-teast. 10 was re-
markable termination Of a stuOoornly
fought contest. Tonight, Democrats are
jubilant and no uupleasantness follows IN
the wake OF the contest Republicans who
fondly hoped 70 witness a fight which would
disrupt the party are deeply disappointed.
The meeting was called so order py Gen.
Watts, who named Senator Finley as chair
man. Senator Finley was unanimously
chosen Clerks PeytOn and Byrne were
selected as secretaries Mr.. Byrue then
read the call for the caucus, after which he
called the roll Of members of both Houses.
Senator j. w. St. Clair was the only 40
sentee. A telegram was read from hlm
stating that he missed the train az Clncln-
natl and would arrive &C midnight. A mo-
tion was passed appointing the door Keep
ers of both sides 20 act IN that capacity.
Senator Sheppard moved 20 exclude all
persons except members OF the Legislature
from the floor of the house. Mr.. lmhon
moved an amendment allowing
outsiders the privileges OF the
gallery. Delegate cambridge SAID
the prospect Indicated a genuine love
feast and ne had no objection 20 any Demo
crat remaining if he behaved himself. Mr..
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A Cabinet Council Held.

LoNpoN, January IA hurriedly con.
vened Cabinet Council was held this after
noon. The unexpected cali for conference
caused decided sensation at the clubs,
where it was conjectured that action was
10 be taken in regard 10 the sudden spirit OF
independence displayed by the khedive or
Egypt in changing his ministry without
having first obtained the codsent OF the
british government. The British repre-
sentative aU Cairo declines 10 recognize
the new ministry, and the Khediye refuses
TO make any changes In H.
A long telegram from MIR. Cromer, the
British representative at Cairo, was re-
ceived at the foreign Office early this after
noon. Soon afterward the Russian and
French ambassadors ana the German
charge d'afrairs, called upon Lord Rose
berry, the Foreign Minister, and some-
what heated conversation took place.
What was said during the visit has not
transpired. At 3;l5 O'Clock the summons
for Cabinet council at 0 o'clock was La
sued.
The council rose az :35 o'clock after ro-
solving unanimously 10 treat the hhedive
with the utmost frmness Tue ministers
decided 10 inform him In a distinct manner
that his position as the ruler OF Egypt do
pends upon the good will OF Great Britain
and that the British government Will ro-
fuse TO recognize the reactiouaIy ministI(
that he has appointed
IL is believed that Mr.. Cromer's mes
attributed the Khedives action 10 concefv
ed Russia and Turkey intrigues.
Official information is given this evening
10 the report regarding tie action taken oy
the cabinet on the Egyptian anairs.
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CHOLERA IN ST. PAUL.
A Well Defined csse Discovered on 500
Train and Unlosded Ia the City.

ST. PAUL. MIN, January 17.-Accord-
ing 70 the the Health Department this
city to-day has had q case OF genuine Asist-
10 cholera Last night the Health Depart
ment received notification BY wire Of the
death OF ooe EngeIoert Hoog, a German
immigrant on the 500 train from the East.
The health department had Commissioner
Sinks at the depot this morning when the
train rolled in and the corpse was removed.
Coroner Whitcomb was called ard was
greatly surprised a. the corpse. he called
DIR. Boyt. the chief Of tne health depart
ment. 70 assist in an examination.
Both physicians were satisfied that II
the case was not absolutely one OF cholera
II still bore such q close resem olance to 1t
that Immediate steps must be taken and
they therefore ordered the immediate dis
infection OF the body and al baggage ac-
companyiag il, and the burial Of ths for
mer.
Hoog was young fellow from Baden,
Germany with four other immigrants, a
man. woman aud two children, who were
bound for Wabasnau zh bore clean
health certificates from 4ae New York
health department The rdBt OF the party
left this sfternoon for their destination.
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A LURID FLASH OF FLAME

A Russian Railway Train Burns Up
Under Full speed-Many Killed and
Burned.
ST. PErERTBURG, January IA fatal
railroad accident occurred to-day on tho
line between Slatousk and SRmara. a
train composed Of several cars billed with
recruits was running from Slatousk 10
Sgmara whom flames burst from tho fore
most car. The train was going full speed
and the fire swept backward and In few
minutes all the bars were blazing. Tho
engineer for some uuaccOuntaDle reason,
did not stop the train until he had run
considerable distance. Ia tho moautini
there was q scene OF indescribable confuB
ion in the cars. The recruits, or at least AZ
many OF them a. could ioaped from thev
windows aud doors. Some OF
them landed uniniured la tho
heavy snow banks while others,
who landed In the cleared track were kill
ed. Those WHO were unable 20 get out on
the cars were burned 10 death for the train
was entirely consumed. Some Of the men
were terribly burned before they Jumped.
IL WAS found that 40 Of them were dead ana
20 terribly burned and otherwise injured.
strict iuvesti cation will be held 10 deter
mine tho cause OF the fire. IL Is supposed
that some OF the men In tho forward car
were skylarking and upset the stove. IL is
certain that the engineer was guilty OK
criminal negligence in not stopping tho
train as soon rs he saw the hre. Had he
done so, the loss OF life would have been
very small.
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and transfers the hard earned substance
iDto the rockets Of favored few. All
Democrats in the National Congress are IN
full accord with that noble ana grand
leader, who Ia 1857, regardless OF MS IN
terests in the approaching campaign, uIu
not hesitate 20 assert the rgnt OF people 10
demand Of their representatives that the
OnerOus system Of taxation which imposed
unequal burdens should DO al once
changed
To-day there is a great struggle on the
subject of whether the Senators shall De
chosen by the people or by their represent
atives / am pleased 10 say with pride,
spriuging from a West Virginia heart, that
thsr.p p esetttt # the people in theiLeg-
islatut q OF this State have always honestly
voiced the sentiments OF their constituents.
But il is not true OF many other Leglsla-
lures. I hope the people OF West Virginia
Will vote for the amendment II submitted
by the national Congress-"
Mr.. Faulkner closed by again extending
his heartfelt thanks 10 the gentlemen OF
the caucus.
Wnen tue applause which followed Mr.
Faulkuer's speech had suosided, there
were loud cries for Chiffon, in response to
which that gentlemen mounted tue Speak
er's platform and delivered an excellent
address
he said he had a speech prepared before
the caucus. but he would not deliver 1t, as
il would NOT be appropriate. No person
was better satisfied than be with the result
OF the caucus. although he would frankly
say Csmliug broadly. from a personal
standpoint, that better selections could
have been made. He rejOiced because be
recognized in the unanimous action OF the
caucus an evidence OF Democratic har-
mony in the ranks Of the party. He re-
ioiced in the character OF the
Dersous 20 whom the honor
was given. But he also reIolced
fora peculiar reason; because II was
cold day for the Republicans. They were
not in t.
He continued in a humorous strain and
kept the House in continual good humor.
His remarks cOmmendatOry or the candl-
dates and the action of the caucus were APP
plauded 10 the echo.
Ex.Gov Wilson, another candidate, was
then called upon and responded in his char
acteristic happy style. He was Loudly APP
pIauded when be and Senator Faulkner
clasped hands. Then there were cries for
MacCOrkle, and the GOvernOr-elect
responded with q felicitiOus five
minutes address. The House was
by this time in a remarkable state OF en-
tbusiasm. and calls were heard for half q
dozen persons. Gen. Watts arose and sug-
gested as a fitting termination to the re-
marka0le love feast that his colleague,
Senator Peck, be invited 70 sing "Ihe
West Virginia Hills"
Senator Peck made a brief speech, and
concluded with tue song, arOllcking piece
with catchy music, aud aroused the Demo
cratic sentiment, which fairly caused the
audience 70 20 wild with enthusiasm. The
caucus was then declared adjourned.
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TROUBLE FOR EGYPT.
The Khsdive Appoints a New Minis
try and England Objects.
RUSSIA AND TURKEY AREBLAMED
For Intriguing Against the Brit
ish Government-The English
Minister Refuses TO Recognize
the New Cabinet-A Council
Held in London-Firm Stand to
Be Taken.

CAIRO. January 1.-THE Khedive has
changed his ministry without having OBJ
tanned the assent OF the British authorities,
who therefore decline 20 recognize tho
new cabinet. The Khedive's action is be-
lieved TO have been influenced by Russia
and France. The British authorities await
instructions from London.
Mr.. Cromer. the British representa-
tive in Egypt, to-day Informed the
Khediye that Great Britain expected
10 be consulted by the Egyptian gov
ernment in all the important steps pro-
Iosed TO be taken by it and especially in
changes in the ministry. The British gov
ernment be added, would never sanction
the appointment of Fakhri Pasha as presi-
dent OF the council. 1t Is well known
fact that Fakhri Pasha Is opposed TO the
English occupation Of Egypt
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HOW 1T CAME ABOUT.
Incidents of the Contest That Led Up to
the Final Rap Termination.

the Final Hap Termination.
SDseiGl Islsg70iR 70 n Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, January l1.-As-
suming that the Senatorial problem has
been happily solved by the nomination to-
night of the two strongest candidates, q
discussion Of means by which that end was
reached may not be unintereStlng. Ihe
talk of a compromise between Senator
Faulkner and Mr. Camden was first pub
lished in the REGISTER, and the fact that
the compromise was effected last night was
given exclusively 70 REGISTER readers.
On Monday afternoon the activity OF
partisans OF Mr.. Camden and Senator
Faulkner gave rise to rumors that an i'm
portapt deal was about 70 be Consummated.
Both sides held conferences in the even
ing, and the complications would have been
fully and satisfactorily adjusted last night,
but for the candidacy Of MIR. Chiffon, which
was the disturbing factor. Mr.. Chiffon
declined 10 withdraw flOm the race, but
to-day another conference was held by that
gentleman, Mr.. Camden and Mr.. Faux
ner. The situation was fully discussed
and Mr.. Chiffon consented TO withdraw his
name. Then the Camden people withdrew
all objection 70 holding the caucus tonight
Col. NcGraw stated 70 the REGISTER COR
respOudent today the reasons for the
compromise on the part Of MIR.
Camden were the prevailing sentiment
among the people Of the state that Mr..
Faulkner was as much a candidate in the
late election as Grover Cleveland, ana that
MIR. Camden could with better grace &C
cept the unexpired term than Mr.. Faulg-
ner. The Camden people claimed to have
a majority of members with them, and
showed your correspondent list Of thirty
two men who were pledged TO vote for MIR.
Camden. Mr. Camden on Monday called
upon Senator Faulkner, and told that
gentleman that ne should be re elected as
q matter Of right aud announced his with
drawal from the race for the full term
There was no proposition made by which
the Faulkner support was 10 so to Mr..
Camden for the uneIpired term in return
for votes for Faulkner, but it was i'm
phedly understood. Mr.. Camden asked
no promises from Senator Faulkner,
The REGISTER correspondent secured an
interview with Senator Faulkner tonight
lust before the caucus tonight He was
in excellent spirits and spoke without re-
serve.
He said: II am not the only man in West
Virgins who would not be honOred by cleo
tion 70 al the unexpired term, and have
stated my position plainly upon that QueS-
ton. I could not accept the short term
without subiecting myself TO great humila-
ton and a legal complication would arise
as to my right 70 hold both positions. Mr..
Camden understood the situation and
withdrew from the race. There was no
compromise, however. on our part"
An interesting rumOr was circulated to-
night, to the effect that two close friends
Of Congressman Wilson left Washington
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Some of tide workers.
Suseag TsIssr0m to the Rsgi5ter.

iSDsctdk Iets6FGU4 20 bLe AtS6stcI
CHARLESTON, w. VA, January IA
retrospect of the recent Senatorial contest
in Charleston brings several names promi-
nently to the front as advisors and leaders
in Senator Faulkner's fight for nomina-
tion. Chief among these is Hon. Stuart
w. Walker, OF Berkeley county. MIR.
Walker was on the ground when the first
shot was fired and was there TO applaud
the 6oxology, "The West Virginia Hills"
of Senator Peck. His superior knowledge
of men, large acquaintance and ability IN
the manipulation Of politics, had much to
do with the result Of tonight. In this con-
nection il is also due to Vim. Z. Cunning
ham. of Martinsburg. who, though arriv-
ing late on the field, was closely Identified
with the fight for Senator Faulkner Con
rad II, Syme, Of Greenbrier, Faulkner's
private secretary, was among the many
workers for Faulkner who deserve thanks
for their constancy and efficient efforts.
John VanBuren, of Ksnawha, comes in
for a great share of general congratulations
among the workers.
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AFTER TaE BATTLE.
Mr.. Chiffon Withdrew for Harmouy-Mr'
Wilson Was Well Fixed for Votes.
spsctdL 7s.e0raRl TO ne Es0tS,sr

Mr.. Chiffon Withdrew for Harmouy-hr.
Wilson Was Well Fixed for Votes.
spsctaL 7s.e0ram to ths Rs0tstsr.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, January 1.-THE
REGISTER correspondent saw two OF the
candidates after the caucus |and got ex-
pressions from each, which are given be-
low:
sented this morning in the fight between
Senator Faulkner and Mr.. Camden
for the long term was sucn
that the candidacy for the short
term endangered Senator Faulkner's sue
cess. NV connection with the State Tx
ecutive Committee was such that l did not
think the party throughout the state
would stand the defeat of Senator Faux
ner for the long term, and this l nave
maintained throughout the canvass. In
short, the only way l saw l could De
elected was TO join forces WITH Mr.. Cam
den and defeat Senator Faulkner, ana thls
| could not do. In justice to the party IA
the State therefore submitted my candt-
dacy to Senator Faulkner and told MIN
that if he did not wish me 10 make the race
would not do so, and at his request WIN
drew from IL. | do not believe the Demo-
cratic party would permit Senator Faux
uer to be defeated for re- election, and ala
not care to be q party to such result: Ot
course 1 would liked to have finished
Kenna's term, but saw no way to accom-
plish this and preserve the Democratic or
ganlzation in the State. The harmony IN
the caucus tonight think has justified my
conclusion and will warrant my statement
to my friends that my withdrawal was III
the interest of party harmony"
EX.GoV. Wilson said: Il am Demo
Graf and as such must be satisfied with the
the result of the caucus. l have not said
much for publication regarding my
strength, but am absolutely certain that
/ woaid have been chosen for the unex-
pired term, but for the compromise
between Senator Faulkner and MIR.
Camden. had twO-thirOs Of the votes IN
Legislature assured against the field"
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WANTED A PENSION,
And to Get It, Resorted to PerJury-Three
swindIers Convicted aud kentenced.
c,.-saI Tsisore,a IN fhI R/0tsf<y

AND TO bSt III, hesOrttu 10 TetJufJ
swindIers Convicted aud kentenced.
Spsstal 7sle0TGm to the R<otStS.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA. January 1.-THE
trial of Stacy Shsffer, John Wooten and
Mrs. Mary Jacobs, who were indicted by
the United States Court for perjury, ended
to-day in the conviction Of Stacey Shafier,
when Mrs Jacobs and Wooten confessed.
All three were then sentenced 10 two
years in the penitentiary and heavy fine.
The case attracted attention from ali parts
of the county. owing 10 its morbidly seusa-
tional features and the incidents and
climax, which developed Unexpectedly 10
the prisoners.
Mrs. Jacobs bad applied FOR q pension on
the ground of being the widow OF an ex-
soldier. whom she swore she had nursed In
his last illness aud had followed 10 the
tomb.
The Shaffer woman and John WooteD,
in their affidavits filed with MIR. Jacoos's
application for pension, swore
that Jacobs was dead, and in fact
corroborated the woman in every particu-
lar. William Jacobs, the alleged dead man,
turned up az an unauspidous moment, ard
with his father, mother and others who
identified him, presented himself before the
court. TIE jury found verdict in very
few minutes and the culprets were all SEN
tenced in less than half an hour.
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for this city to push his claims for the
unexpired term, and it is alleged that the
Camden people got wind of the news, and
decided Immediately to hold the caucus be-
fore their arrival.
Senator Scott showed to the REGISTER
correspondent telegram from Washing
ton, received this morning, stating that
Mir. VIM. L. Wilson had decided to be q
candidate. Mr.. Camden and Mr.. Chiffon
met in the lobby of the Ruffner Hotel this
afternoon and the latter gentlemen told
MIR. Camden that his reason for with
drawing from the contest, was because OF
his understanding that MIR Camden's
friends had announced that they would not
90 into caucus if his name was presented,
5ut would attempt 10 elect him with the
aid of Republican votes. He stated that
he withdrew in the interest of harmony.
Mr.. Camden replied that ne did not under
stand the situation in that light, and that
such statements if made by his friends,
were not spoken with his authority. The
little tiff between the distinguished gentle
men was overheard by number OF people,
and caused considerable comment. An en-
ergetic young Democrat, who has WORKED
hard for Senator Faulkner, and VINO has
not YET been mentioned, is Jos. w. Gala
her, Jr., of Moundsville.
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,Jefer.onviIle In . bad Fix.

ISpIASAPoLIs, January IA special
from Jefferscnville says: The situation on
the Ohio grows more serious every hour.
tits solid from end 70 end and q sudden
thavy would sweep millions OF dollars worth
Of property out Of existence.
Worse than al a coal famine has set IN.
Coal Is worth s. cart load while millions
of bushels lie in sight, but hemmed in oy
the gorge
Guidiu0 Star is stranded az New Modrid.
sharing the fate Of almost al the coal here.
There has not been such condition since
1s55
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FOR BETTER HIGHWAYS.
The National League for Good Roads
Meets in Washington.

Meets IN washington
WASHINGTON, D. c., January 1.-THE
National League for Good Roads met here
this morning in its second convention. For
" delegates attended at the opening. Sen
ator Manderson, of Nebraska, called the
convention to order and stated that its
primary purpose was the advancement OF
the cause of good roads. Concisely stated
the objects of the league are: Combine as
far as practicable the efforts of all persons
now engaged 10 the work for road reform:
10 awaken al interest in the subject among
the people at large; 10 urge the passage oy
the House of Representatives Of the Senate
bill for national highway commission OF
inquiry; TO establish the leage on the broad
est possible basis throughout the country,
so that its influence may be Of weight In
any direction in which il may ultimately be
thrown; TO obtain and publish full infor-
nation regarding methods of road building
as practiced in various parts Of the United
States.
Among those present were Senator Man
dersou. Senator Chandler, Ex-Governor G.
w. Stone, OF Pennsylvania; :. s. Row
land, E. w. Dewey, OF New York; j. +.
Jackson, Of Richmond, Va; Wm. H. King,
of Ohio: c. P.Shaw and E. Alvord, Of Vir-
ginis; VIM. B. Dodge. Of West Virginia.
and W. II. Sibley, Of New York
FIND Salvation Oil the best cure for
rheumatism / haze ever known. Joshua
Zimmerman, Weth hsredville, Nd.
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the destiny Of the millions of people in our
magni icent republic, hope there will be
no falter,ng in the great work OF reform.
But, my fellow couutrymen, when that is
done, when that grave responsibility is
placed upon the shoulders Of representa-
tives Of Democracy in the federal govern
ment, you must lend your aid and assist
ance, because the responsibility is exceed
irgly great.
zone of the most important measures to
which the Democratic party is committed
is the reform of the system Of taxation
which takes from the pockets OF one man
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Opposition to Crisp.
S,,.,,a, 7sr.ora,n 70 The Register.

Spectdl IsIfDTGfa % ne hs3sss"
WASHINGTON, d. c.. January 1.-THE
antl-Crisp men in the House are still doing
what they can to organize opposition 10 the
reelection of the Speaker in the next Con-
gress. and claim they are meeting with
much success among new members VINO
will take their seat for the hrst tlIne IN
the House. They assert that a careful can
vass of these new Democratic members
has been made, and that seventy-hve OF
them have promised 10 vote for any man
for Sneaker whom Mr. Cleveland may
prefer. How much there is in these claims
III is hard 70 tell.
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Supreme Court Orders.

CHARLESTON, W. VA, January 1.-THE
Supreme Court to-day made the following
orders: Fry ard Sons Us. CampbelPs
Greek Coal company, from Mason county,
submitted; shower vs.. Bancroft, from
Putnam county, continued; Austin et.al., vs..
Brown et al. from Mason county, submit
ed; Hoggus VS.. Blair ct. al, from Mason
county, continued; Mcdonald ct al, VS..
McKittricks ct. al, from Putnam county,
continued.
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Governor Fleming instrumental.
scinL IeLenrntn 20 ne RsQlsgsr.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, January lit is
n bqDpy throRg which fills the LOBBY OF the
Ruffner tonight, and-there is Il Tree iRser-
change of opinion, in marked contrast to
the subdued conversations and shrewd
wire-pulIng. which have been witnessed
during tue past week. 1t is conceded that
Governor A. b. Fleming has been the most
important factor in bringing about the mar.
monious and satisfactory termination OF
the Senatorial contest 1t was he who ar
ranged the conference reported in the REG
IsTRR of to-day, and who prepared the reso-
luton adopted in caucus tonight.