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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-19
BROWNIES GENERAL ORDER NO. "a
Compares the Canal Boat Trip TO Cleo
patra's Descent of the Nile.


ORLEANS ROAD, w. VA, April 1s.-
The Common nweal passed its night afoat
between Green Springs and Bill Bells
lock, forty miles east OF Cumberland. A
maeting was addressed at Green Springs,
which was the last stopping place for
the night, and then the army pushed on,
travelling all the remainder OF the night,
stopping at Bells Lock to cook break
fast on shore.
Brownies twenty-fourth general order
was a gem Of Commonweal literature.
The chief masshal said:
There are events in the lives OF men
like an oasis in desert; green spots
that can never be efaced from the
memory OF men so long as reason holds
it's sway. The past three days Of the
Commonweal OF Christ have been such
spots, each succeeding daY being more
pleasant than the past owing 20 the
wonderful harmony existing among US,
owing to your discarding discordant
element. For the first time since leav-
ing Massillon we left camp on time"
The order referred in forid terms to
the generosity of the people OF Cumber-
land, aud the mayor and sheriff in par
ticular. The canal voyage Browne
compared to the triumphant passage OF
Cleopatra down the Nile TO meet her
Mark Antony, the only difference be-
ing that instead Of crying slaves be-
meath their gilden dress, the passengers
were a band OF Stalwart brothers press
ing forward to the ultimate hope OF
freedom from political and financial
tyranny as harsh as that OF Egypts
dreaded Queen.
Jesse Coxey has been reinstated as
chief of command in boat No. 2, and
Row Kirk. Brownies private secretary.
has been appointed assistant command
er, vice Smith. 1t is expected Hancock
will be made by tonight and Williams
port on Thursday, which is one day
ahead OF schedule time.
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WASHINGTON, d. c., April 1S.-The
course of Secretary Carlisle in de0oSing
from Office certain Republican officials
of the treasury who held Office under
the civil service laws is to be tested in
the courts. To-day attorneys applied
10 the Supreme Court Of the Dis
trict of Columbia for a manda-
mus compelling the Secretary TO
reinstate Eugene Giaddis, over whose
case there was some spicy correspond
ence between the civil service commits
sion and the secretary. Judge Bradley
signed an order for the secretary TO
show cause Tuesday, April "a, al 10 a.
m, why the mandamus should not be
issued and a marshal served the notice
on Secretary Carlisle.
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The CONDITION OF The NAVY.
Necessity for Further Increasing HIS
Strsngth-England's and Itsly's Action.

Necessity for Further Increasing Its
Strsngth-England's and ItSly's Action
WASHINGTON. d. c., April 1s.-The
present and prospective naval strength
OF the United States in comparison with
that Of foreign powers is set forth in the
reports of;the House Committee onNaval
Affairs presented to-day by Chairman
Cummings. The report states that the
committee have reluctantly concluded
not TO recommend the construction Of
new battle ship, because OF the depleted
condition OF the treasury. 1t is urged.
however, that there must be no halt In
building up the new navy.
England proposes, says the report, to
begin seven battle ships Of the first
class, six cruisers Of the second class
aud two sloOps. Italy, with depleted
treasury, is preparing 10 build three
frst-class battle ships, three cruisers,
twelve torpedo boats and four trans
ports.
In view Of these facts it certainly
would not be safe for the United States
TO build no more battle ships and cruis-
ers."
In accordance with the suggestion OF
the Secretary Of the Navy, the commit
tee recommends that ne be authorized
to use "for the construction OF one ad-
ditional cruiser OF the Nesuvius type, ="
the $3.50, 600 appropriated by the act OF
March .. 1889, for the construction OF
three torpedo boats TO cost altogether
not more than $3.50, 600. BY the act of
March 3, 1898, 100000 was appropri-
ated 10 build a submarinet boat The
cammittee recommends that the Secre-
tary be authorized to use this 5000, 600
for the construction Of a torpedo boat.
The report summarizes the items Of
appropriations for the new navy. The
total is So. $50, goo, which is an advance
on last year, bpt a considerable decrease
from the estimates OF this year. The
main item OF decrease is S4,00O,000 for
armor Ulate which is So, 900, 900 less than
the estimate.
This and the other specific items have
been heretofore published.
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his Judgment It will fully meet the
views of the President and receive his
signature.
The measure was discussed by the
committee, but no conclusion was
reached upon il.
Secretary Carlisle was shown the
statement made in the Coinage Com
mittee. He declined to discuss the
merits Of the Meyer bill. tits learned,
however, that the bill as originally
prepared was presented to Mr.. Car
Isle, who, at Mr.. Meyers request,
dictated a revision Of it, the pre-
sumption being that as revised it met
with his approval. 1t is not believed,
howsver, that the matter has been
brought to the attention OF the Presi-
dent and whether be would approve II
il presented to him is problematical.
The argument is made that the Presi-
dents utterances in his message, veto
ing the Bland seigniorage bill warrants
the belief that the Meyer bill would
meet with his approval.
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D. A. 3 TAKES ACTION.
It Warns Congress Not TO Deal Too
Harshly with CoXey.


PrTrsBURG. PA, April ls.-District
Assembly No. 3. OF the Knights OF La
bor, one OF the largest district assem-
blies in the order, with a bership OF
Il, 900, at their quarterly meeting to-day
adopted the following manifesto, which
will be sent to every District Assembly
in the United States and by them sent
to their respective Congressman:
PITTsBURG, PA, April Is, 1894.
The Senate and House are ever
prompt TO concede demands OF money
tradersof Europe and America for relief,
but when the industrians who made this
country what 1t Is to-day present peti-
tions signed by thousands OF their class
they are thrown In the waste basket
Citizeas of the United States have the
right to assemble peaceably and present
petitions and are entitled TO be heard.
Mr.. Coxey and his followers represent
the John Brown" movement without
arms to liberate wage slaves.
Don't refuse TO hear and consider
their demands.
Don't arrest too many Of them, a. nine
out OF ten OF the industrians OF the
country are in sympathy with Mr.. Cox
ey's object; neither would II be safe.
Small uprisings are called riots; large
uurislngs are called revolutions, and II
successful the instiRators are called pa
triots.
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TIE MILITIA BREAK CAMP.
Great Indignation Against Governor
jackson and the Iowa Officials.


OMAHA, NEB., April 1s.-Kelley's
army is still at the old Chsutauqua
grounds east OF Council Bluffs and the
situation is dangerous. The men are
wet to the skin and chilled to the bone
and the Iowa militiameR still surround
them with fixed bayonets and keep
them from the shelter OF the buildings.
There are rumblings in the ranks OF the
commonwealers, but discipline has been
thoroughly maintained thus far by the
officers. There was enough food on
hand to-day and that was what prevent
ed an open outbreak.
Laboring men OF Omaha and Council
Bluffs are greatly In sympathy with the
army OF the industrials, and much 10
dlznation has been expressed al the
treatment accorded the travellers by
Governor Jackson, of Iowa, and the
authorities Of Council Bluffs. Meetings
10 express Indignation felt were called
to-day By Knights OF Labor In ootn
Omaha and Council Bluffs. Many
speeches were made denunciary OF the
Iowa officials and the railroads, ana
offers Of aid were numerous. one man
declared that II something was not
done at once to carry the common
Wealers east, be favored securing
recruits 10 Omaha, arming them
and marching them against the Iowa
militia now preventing the army from
capturing a train. BE offered to pur-
chase 1000 rounds OF ammunition at
his own expense 20 arm those who might
enlist. As the result of the Indignation
meeting a. Council Bluffs, Governor
jackson al noon ordered the militia 70
break camp At the Chsutauqua grounds
and return to Council Bluffs. This
leaves the IndustriaIs free 20 march
east on foot or 20 capture = train If one
comes along.
AT o'clock the Kellyites ware In foil
possession Of the ChsutauquA grounds,
the troops having been Withdrawn by
order OF the Governor.
When night came on Kelly was in
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A SURPRISE

A RHl Presented 20 the Coinage Commit
tee for Coming the seigniorage and Issu-
ing Bonds-Has the Administration's
sanction.
WAsHsNerON, d. c., April lS.-M-
Blapd's coinage committee met to-day
for the first time since the silver Seign-
forage struggle and were treated to a
genuine surprise. Representative
NIaver. OF Louisiana, was present 10
urge his bill for coming the seigniorage
and for low interest bonds, and in doing
go he stated authoritatively that the
measure had the approval and was in
mart suggested by Secretary Carlisle,
and in tue judgment OF the Secretary
would be signed BY the President. To
this extent the bill was regarded as an
administration measure and as satisfac-
torily overcoming the objections Of Mr..
Cleveland'S veto Of the Bland bill. The
bill. Mr.. Mayer explained, provided for
coming the seigniOrage and so amended
the resumption act that three per cent
bonds would 10 future be issued in lieu
Of the 6}{ and per cent bonds.
After discussing the measure, Mr..
Harter asked: 'Is il to be understood
that this bill is satisfactory TO the Sec
retary Of the Treasury and in his judg-
ment will be approved by the Presi-
dent?"
Mr.. Meyer answered: "Yes; I can
saw the bin was submitted to the Sscre-
asrY aud il meets his approval, and in
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-19
RECOGNITION br the senate.

WARRINGTON, April 1s.--The CoHey
movement received its first recognition
at the HANDS Of the Senate to-day. The
question was brought up in executive
session, and was under consideration
for an hour and half, the Senate re-
naming in session until $50 o'clock.
No formal action was taken and the
matter was considered very ir-
regularly. There was very
meagre attendance Of Senators
while the question was under consider
alton, but many OF those present spoke
briefly, a majority OF them expressing
the view that no danger was 10 be ap-
pretended except possibly from thieves
and other hard characters who might
take advantage OF the prese=ce Of the
Coxeyites to make trouble, and the
opinion was general that preparations
should be made to look after them very
closely.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-19
Causes a Man Suspected Of Murder to
Commit Suicide.
BLEW OFF THE TOP OF HIS HEAD.
Placed the Muzzls of a Heavily
Loaded Shot Gun Just Above
His Ear and Let Both Barrels
Go Together-The Daughter OF
His Victim Declared He Had
Killed Her Mother-Great Ex-
citement at PomerOy.
Special Tslssrans o q. R.etslsr.

Special TSISsrans TO TIE Register.
PoAIERoY, O., April 1s.-On Saturday
night, March 81, Aunt Bette, the d.
vorced wife Of DR.. Richmond Slaughter,
was mysteriously murdered on the porch
Of Clayton Stahl. Since then Consta-
BILE Scott and others have been persist
emily at work in an effort to hunt down
the inhuman wrech who did the foul
deed. Only two parties had been
seriously suspected, Clayton Stahl and
colored woman named Mary Lille Lig-
gins, from whom two revolvers were
taken the next day after the tragedy.
Stahl and Mrs. Liggins always protest.
ed their innocence, and for time 1t
seemed as if developments were at an
end.
Yesterday, however, Mrs. Llgglns ad-
mitted having loaned Stahl
HER NEWEST REVOLVER,
on that fatal Saturday evening, and
this was an important clue. This in
formation reached Stahl and he be-
came restless. To-day, while he spaded
a few steps from where Aunt Bette
Slaughter was murdered, Mollie, the
only daughter OF the murdered
woman, was having her mothers
things removed. frequently shrek
inc Historically, "Clayt. Stahl killed
nv poor mother" All these things we're
too much for the conscienCe-stricken
man and he told his brother, Bert, that
people were blaming him for the mur-
der Of Mrs. Slaughter and he had
notion TO get Rev. Porter and Constable
Scott aad then kill himself.
About this time Constable Scott made
his appearance a half mile away and
was going in the direction OF the Stahl
residence. This information was COM
nunicated to Stahl aud he went into
the house telling his wife that he was
going up stairs
TO WATCH FOR SCOTT.
A minute later he had placed the muz-
zle of a heavily-loaded double-barreled
shotgun against his head, just above
his right ear, and blew the whole top
of his head of. His brains we're scat
tered over the ceiling and walls Of the
room. Within a half hour fully 500
people visited the tragic scene. 1t is
said on good authority he had threaten
ed TO kill himself last night, and his
brother Bert had kept a sharp watch
over him all day.
He was thirty-one years old and
leaves wife and two small children.
Important Developments will probably
follow. The almost universal opinion
now prevails that Stahl and possibly
others did the deed. Excitement is
running high.
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Must Fight 1t Out Alone.

ST. PAUL, April 1s.-Chlef Sergept,
OF the Firemen, and Arthur, OF the En-
gineers, were in conference for some
time with President Hill, Vice Presi-
dent Clough and General Manager Case,
of the Great Northern.
After the conference the Brotherhood
chiefs would say nothing, but reliable
authority says that Arthur and Sargent
say Mr.. Hill understands that he must
fight the matter out without their as
sistence; that they would not help or
oppose the strikers but would leave il
full charge of the Union. President
Debs, OF the A. L. o., will arrive this
afternoon.
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NEWSLETa
Interesting Pieces OF TsIsgraphIe News
in Small space

BANGOR, Me-, April ls.-Fire early 20
dsy Quilted the Merchants Hotel The
house was filed with guests and many
Jumped from the windows. Several were
severely injured.
WAsHrxeroS, ID. c., April ls.-Senator
Palmer to-day introduced a Oil repeating
the state bank tax, but prohibiting the
issuing Of money by State banking institu-
tions or By any other corporation or per-
son except national banks
LoSDoy, April ls.-John p. Nolan, mem.
Der for North Galway in the House OF
Commons. to-day moved the second read
ing Of the DILL repeating the coercion act
WIN. Redmond seconded the notion Inc
bill passed its second reading, "a 10 l94
SAoEAxExro, CAL, April ls.-The en-
tire electric plant OF the Capitol Gas Co.,
burned to-day. The loss amounts 70 s5VO,-
OU0.
LOUISVILLE, KY, April ls.-W. H
Thomas & Son, the well-kno1n whisky
dealers and distillers, msdn 81 assignment
TO-DAY 20 the Louisville Trust Company.
Liabilities between $500. go and SoO.0
All of which Is secured By pledges OF Wnis-
XIV or stock. Assets not stated.
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HANCOCK, ND, April 1s.-Coxey's
navy sailed into barren seas when 1t
reached Hancock to-day. A run OF
twenty miles was made between break
fast and sunset, the flotilla drawing up
under the Hancock bridge for late
supper at dusk. But the supper had
to come out OF the commissary wagons.
The town authorities refused TO vote
either money or provisions to the army,
so that crackers and cheese were the
best they could get out of their own re-
sources. But greater reverses than this
greeted the leaders. The Unknown
Smith, who had promised to 60 ahead
and pave the way for the army, had done
so with a vengeance. He, the veiled
lady and "Cheek" Chids, a young man
VINO had been the armys advance agent
from Massillon, had come to town
THE PREVIOUS DAY
and holding public meeting had raised
a sum of money, how much could not
be learned, on the strength Of creden-
tials from Coxey.
Browne and CoXey at once published
an open letter to Mayor Charles Hubert,
denouncing the men as imposters ana
asking their arrest for Obtaining money
under false pretenses. But the three
fakirs had flown for Williamsport, the
next stopping place, and messages
were sent Shead asking their detention.
The Coxey men practically took posses
sion of Hancock after dark. There be-
ing no stipulation, as in Cumberland,
to hold them outside of the town they
swarmed up from the wharf and tlled
the saloons on the main street.
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ATemporary Injunction;

MISNELPOLIs, MINI, April 1s.-A
Fargo, n. d., special to the Journal
says temporary Injunction has been
issued by Judge Sanborn in the United
States Court, returnabIe April 25, re-
strsiniug the strikers from interfering
with the moving OF trains. An attempt
will be made to run train from Fargo
TO Grand Forks under the protection OF
a posse OF United States m2rshals.
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Wants the Barracks Thrown open.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 1s.-Four
local sympathizers with the Coxey move
ment called upon the President this aft
ernoou to request that the Washington
barracks be thrown open for the accom-
mediation OF the Commonweal army dur
ing It's stay in the city. There are ac-
commodations for several thousand men
in the barracks, and the only occupants
at present are the soldiers OF the Fourth
Artillery, which Is stationed here.
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possession OF upwards Of $1,000 in cash
and had. provisions enough to last a
week with luXuries to last month.
During the evening meetings were
held in the three cities. In Omaha
the large hall provided was inadequate
and an overflow meeting was held In
Jefferson Square. Upwards OF 5000
people gathered at this latter meeting
and were addressed by the leaders OF
the army. Resolutions endorsing the
army and condemning the railroads
were adopted. Kelley said tonight
there had been a plan arranged by
which be would land his troops in Chi
cago soon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-19
Frye's Army Moving Along.

TERRE HAUTE, IND, April 16.-Gen-
eral Frye, OF the Industrial army, ar
rived here to-day. The army is now
near Greenup, H., fifty miles west OF
this city and will reach here Friday.
The General will remain here 10 make
arrangements for their reception.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-19
Stirring un the Women.

LOUISVILLE, April 1s.-A special to
the Tunes from Lexington, KY, says
the fact that Breckinridge's friends are
preparing to give him an ovation at the
opera house here on the fifth Of May, is
awakening the women. The husband
OF one OF them said to-day: IF such an
ovation takes place, the women will
hold mass meeting and denounce the
whole proceedings.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-19
To Relieve Postal Delays.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 1s.-Postal
officials are determined TO carry into
execution every reasonable plan that
will tend to overcome the delays In the
mails caused by the strike on the Great
Northern road. The department is kept
advised OF every development in the
strike. Assistant General Superinten-
dent Nelson, Of the railway mail ser
vice, is at ST. Paul superinten ding the
arrangements for relieving the postal
delays.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-19
BRECKINRIDGES MORAL CHARACTER
The Consensus OF Opinion in the House
Seems TO he That 1t is None of That
Body's Business.


Body's Business.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 1s.-The
feeling among leading members Of the
House Of Representatives is that no
action should be taken concerning the
Breckenridge scandal. As yet none of
the petitions or resolutions asking for
Mr. Breckinridge's expulsion have
reached the House. When they come
they will take the usual course and are
not likely to get further recognition
than having the caption read TO the
House and then going TO swell the tons
Of accumulated petitions. There is
some difference Of opinion among the
veterans of the House as to the right
to pass on questions OF morality
affecting a member. One of the best law
yers in the House said the constitution
gave ample authority. He cited the
case of Brooks, who was expelled from
Congress for assaulting Charles Sumner
with cane. According to another au-
thority any wrong doing was TO be
passed upon by members constituents.
So far as Congress was concerned, il was
obliged to accept the certificate Of a
members election without going back
to the returns and investigating his pri-
vate character. But the burden Of Con-
gressional opinion is against this view.
A case in the Fourth Congress was cited
in which Representative Lyon was tried
for splitting in the facs of Representa-
tive Griswold. and he narrowly escaped
expulsion. This, like the Brooks case,
was an offense committed on the floors
OF Congress There appears to be a
dearth OF Drecedents on offences COM
mitted wholly oatside Of Congress-
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Captain Calvin. Contingent.

SEYMOUR. IND, April 1s.-Captain
Calvin, with ops members Of Frye's In
dustrial Army, arrived here to-day.
Citizens provSioned them bountifuliy.
AT Aurora, Ind, just outside Ohio
State line, the army left the cars aud
camped in the railway machine shops
tonight. They will march into Ohio TO
relieve the Baltimore and Ohio South
western OF liability Tor bringing va
grants into the State.
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West Virginia Postal AnairL

Srerial IsIscrdHl % uls hso5F.s--
WASHINGTON, April Isl. NJ. Will
liams was to-day appointed postmaster
at Coggius, Greenbrier county, West
Virginia, vice X. II. Smith, resigned.
j. l.. Knight az Maggie, Mason coun-
", West Virginia, vice 5. NJ. Raush,
resigned.
Levi L. Hearn has been commissioned
postmaster at Oakville, Mercer county,
West Virginia.
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THE INCOME TAX WILL STAND.
Is the Opinion of Senator Camden-"hi
Visit HIS Home Few Days.
r--.--s.r IT, o., FE1 orrfafrr

Is the opinion OF senator
Visit HIS Home a Few Days.
SDseial telegram % tie RSgisfsr.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April ls.-H
matters 10 the Senate are in proper
shape tomorrow, Senator Camden Will
take a few days leave to visit his home
at Parkersburg. He will return here
Monday. He spoke conhdentlaiIy
tonight of favorable action
on the tariff bill in the Senate within
reasonably short time. When asked
concerning the claims Of opponents OF
the income tax provision that it will oe
eliminated from the bill, the Senator
said be did not think there was any basis
for these claims. The income TAX
In some form would remain In the Oil
as the Southern and Western Senators
would never consent 10 It's abandon
ment. There might be notifications Ia
the form Of the tax, but these would
not be Of a character to impair 1t.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-19

Bosrox, Mass, April 1s.-Andrew
Spence. aged %, and wife, Hannah,
aged 90, were found dead in bed at
their home to-day, having been ssphyxi-
atsd. The gas jet in the room was
found open and the gas escaping. The
police are inclined to regard it as 3 case
of suicide.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-19
Apnoin.msnt. BY the Pre.ldens.

WASHINGTON, D. c, April ls.-Ths
President to-day sent the following
nominations % the Senate: POstmaSters
Charles 5. Clarke, Erie. Pa; D. Nor
gan Cox, DowninEton, Pa. Navy-Com-
modore Joseph ;. Skerrett, 20 be Rear
Admiral: Captain Joseph \. Miller, to
be a Commodore.