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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-04-14
Written for the Register.)
BY JOHN G. CUTTINGS.

guests that game was still very abund-
ant in that section; and after supper.
while they smoked their pipes around
the huge wood fire, he recounted to
MS guests various anecdotes of his
hunting adventures in the surround
ing mountains.
At length Trelawney expressed a de-
sire 10 stop over, on the morrow. for
the purpose of taking q deer-hunt.
Luttrell eagerly encouraged him to
carry out this design. as the grave
stranger had won much uDOn his IA
Nor. He promised 10 have guns and
everything in readiness at daylight, as
the travellers had expressed a desire
TO return TO the house in time to pro-
ceed TO the town on the following
evening.
with this understanding the strang-
ers We're shown TO their place of rest.
which was in an Outbuildiug standing
aJ some distance from the main house.
and m the direction of the stables.
Here they found q small cabin. con-
tanning two beds: and while all things
within were rude and humble. they
were nc least comfortable, and the
travellers expressed themselves well
contented with their quarters.
May they rest we'll, as, perhaps,
this shall be for them the last night
on earth in which they shall reDose
i'm unUoubled sleep; for the heavy
hand Of misfortune is hanging over
them, as the sword hung over Damo-
cles, ready to fall and destroy.
As we shall see. the acts and words
Of these strangers. while they re-
NAMED at the house Of LuttreI, were
afterwards subjects of the deepest in
terest to the people of this vicinity.
and even called forth the closest scru-
tiny the law could command. We
shall now leave them to their rest, and
turn TO the events Of this night. at
point not far distant; and to that ter
rible tragedy which filed this peace
full countryside with horror; and en-
velOped these strangers within it's
bauefUl shadow.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-04-14

Base ball this year will mean a
great deal to three men, more than
to any other three men in Che bash
bail business. These men are George
S. Davis, the new manager-captain OF
the Giants; David l.. toulz, tne man
ager of the Brooklyn club, and VIII
liam Buck" Ewing, the manager OF
the Cincinnati team. This trio have a
year before them OF great expectation
and promise. The positions OF their
tearo on Ortober 1 wilt make their
records.
AS a ball player Davis leads thom
all. and his brilliant work during tho
last two years entities h.m TO the
prompt recognition bestowed upon him
when John NJ. Ward tucl lcm She
management Of the club Davis ifs
splendid fellow personally. and me has
made hosts Of friends Who "tl work
hard TO make his career as manager
a success:and then his brains are just
as well oiled as are bis muscles. Un-
less he is interferej With. Davis viii bo
all right. II his mana sarial duties arc
curtailed, I would not prophecy the re-
suit.
WHAT BUCK WILL DO.
Buck Ewing tried bis hand at
managing the New York club, but
failed to make record. although as
captain of the worlds champions In
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-04-14

the evidence was all dead against the
prisoners and that it was not worth
While to tax the patience Of the court
and. jury longer, but that he would resi-
here. -.
After a brief charge from the court,
which seemed in its tenor TO be mucn
against the accused men, the jury re-
tired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-06

listened to with an impatience on the part OF the
committee that poorly disguised, for they pegah
the preparation of their report In favor or the Dill
while still in the committed Senator
Lexow told me himself afterward that favorapie
report had been settled upon before we were ne3ru
"If you nave hope OF the passage or your Dill
by the Legislature, what do you expect TO accom-
piish by your visit to Albany the Doctor was
asked
MANY things" he replied. THE best OF these IS
that educating the people to a realization
not only OF their rights and their responsibilities.
but OF their power. great deal has been done IN
this direction. There is great deal more to 10.
Citizens will understand after awhile that they
control Legislatures, and the time Is coming when
the a Albany will not dare to disobey the
mandates of the people
"It has taken us three years" continued the Doc
tor ITO reach the point which have attained. 1t
may take three years more three times three
years more to wipe out Platt and those like him.
but IL will be worth every minute that is spent In
bringing about so desirable end. Many of our
Young men have already arrived at the point where
they realize the mpertnence OF bossism The country
itself IL coming to understand that bosssm Is
menace to the sovereignty Of the people.
II have no fears for the ultimate result, although
look for no legislation at the present session on
the lines OF the bill TO Albany TO advocate.
We will lay our case before the Senate and the
Assembly, and leave the responsibility OF action
with the peoples representa- tves. f they fail to In
terpret truly the will of the people, or. knowing
their duty refuse to perform II, the penalty Will
fall upon these unfa,hful representatives-no upon
ta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-06
INTENSE COLD EAST AND WEST.

~
TWENTY FIVE DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT WATER
TOWN y Y.-surFrRiNG IN CHICAGO
,v,ar,ow, \ Y Feb. 5.-Tne thermometers
aestered from % to % degrees below zero III this
o,,on The weather moderated somewhat IN the
course or the daJ
puralo Feb 5-At midnight the thermometer
registered 10 degrees below zero, with the mercury
falling rapldlv A north wind with hurries or snow
has c,rsed the streets 10 be almost deserted
U,verhill. Mass Feb 5.-No street cars have run
s,nco morning on account OF the snow, which mas
drfted on the tracks. This has been the worst day
~ ~ ~,nn,oyna In factories here could get home
to-ngh, by reason Of the blockade.
concord. n. H.. Feb. 5.-rhs has been the most
uncomfortable day OF the winter. At $3.50 o'clock
tonight the mercury was 10 degrees below zero aAi
was siill dropping with "A high wihd'
Newnort II L. Feb High winds and zero tenn
perature are the weather conditions tonight Heavy
seas sweep down the bay and across the haroor III
terfering with steamboat travel
Pitsaeld Mas Feb. ,. ,SpeciaD.-This has been
the most severe day OF the winter here The uer-
curry tonight is l3 degrees below zero having fallen
or degrees since dark. The high west wind
makes II almost impossible for any one 10 drive.
Wlkesbarre Penn, Feb. The coolest weather
OF this season was experienced to-day throughout
the Wyoming Valley. In this city the thermometer
registered four degrees below zero At Glen SUN
nit II Is reported 70 degrees below
Chicago Feb. 5.--Chicago to-day experienced the
codrst weather thus far this year. the official ther
mometer at the Auditorium registering Is degrees
below zero There is intense suffering in the homes
OF the poor and many persons have been more or
less severely frostbitten Mrs Schroeder. seventy
five years Old left her home this morning In search
of a nurse one of the family being ILL., She had
gone only a short distance when she fell. and she
died from the cold before succor arrived. william
Chase homeless lahore was found IN 90 doormht r,s,
side OF his body and face fro He was taken to
a hospital wh ere II Is said there is no hope OF his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-06
MR.. HERBERT DOUBTS THE CONCORD
STORY.

Washington. Feb. 5.-Secretary Herbert said TO-
day that he had received no dispatches from
China and he was inclined TO doubt the truth OF
the rumor that any Of the Concord's onicers were
in trouble on shore at Chin-Kiang. He was con-
ndent that Captain Craig would have been able
to send q cipher dispatch 10 the department In
such an emergency II II had occurred ,i,,, re an.
last Friday the day the trouble Is reported 70
have happened and II IL inconceivabie that I'M, me
telegraph was closed TO him the same DAY Inc
Navy Department viii! take no action IN me mat
ter until more definite information ~ receiver.
Andie NJ Proctor. who Is a naval cadet on DoarI
the Concord, is the OF President Proctor, OF
the Cvil Service Commission. ne Us MI
tuckian and II IL thought that his sporting IN
stincts would have caused him to go ashore WIN
any party which landed for hunting MT froc'or
is anxious about the safety or his son.
Naval officers who have visited chin kiang say
that game abounds In the neighborhoon, ana tnat a
hunting parties from ships in port are the rule
rather than the exception.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-06
THOSE CHINESE CREDENTIALS
SMALL. POWER GIVEN TO THE PEACE ENJOYS
STUBBORN NAVAL BATTLE.

STUBBORN NAVAL BATTLE
London Feb. 5.-'"The Times" publishes a dis
patch from Yokohama, which gives the text OF the
credentials of the Chinese ENJOYS. as folio"s
We appoint you penipoten,iaries TO negotiate with
japan. You required, however 10 cOnrnunlcate
with the Tsungli- -Yamen for the purpose OF obtain
ing commands by which you are TO abide In the
conduct Of your mission and the faithful manner
OF fulfilling the trust reposed In you.
dispatch to THE Pail Mall Gazette from
Hiroshima says the japanese attack upon the forts
at Lurking Tao resumed on Saturday. and
continued until Monday The Chinese de-
Tended the forts stubbornly. and still hold out.
A dispatch to the Central News from Toxic says:
Marshal Oyama in reporting the capture OF AN
inland town and coast forts In the vicinity OF Wei
Hai-Wei, says the Japanese forces met with no
resistance The Marshal stationed a battalion at
each fort The Chinese February destroyed
all their junks and boats. On the same date The
two fleets were INCREASINGLY engaged
dispatch from Ten-Tsin 10 the Central News
saws that an imperial edict has been Issued de-
grading Colonels Han. Tai and Shao and Captains
Yeo and Wen for their action In retreatng from
Yung-Cheng. They not dismissed from the
army, however. but Will remain In the service IN
subordinate capacities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-06
ONO MINEKS STAR VING.
OVER 200 PEOPLE OUT OF FOOD AND CLOTHES
THE DISTRESS IN WESTERN KANSAS.

OVER 200 PEOPLE OUT OF FOOD AND CLOTHES
THE DISTRESS IN WESTERN KANSAS
Columbus Ohio, Feb (speciaD-That 225 fam
flies averaging five to a family, are threatened win
starvation was the message conveyed to Governor
Mckinley to-day by a committee OF three citizens
from Rendvile. Perry County. These l,22 people
are exhausted from want OF food and suffering from
the wintry blasts without shoes and clothing The
only mine In the neighborhood. and the one where
the mainstays OF these IA Miles employed, has
been shut down Indefinitely Mayor David Wells
l. L. Jones and c. r. Galbraith the commit
tee that called upon the Governor. They say the
only mine at Rendville IL owned by w. i. Rend, or
Chicago and Columbus About ten days ago II was
shut down Indefinitely Previous to that time the
miners have been making average about
so a month. The consequence has been that condi-
tlons are a counterpart to the distress existing In
TIE Hooking Valley. The persons In Rendvile capa-
bile OF giving relief have done all In their power but
their resources have become practically exhausted
w p Rend was in the city to-day attending a meet
ING az coal operators. and the Rendville committee
called to see him. Mr.. Rend Informed them that
there not the least prospect OF ,bs
OF conditions, as II was haTdy probable 'ha' INC
"'r "Toncka Kan Feb. 5-In the State Senate the
bill approprang $1,000 70. m seed @ for the d farmers n
ppnoolnted a relief commission TO deal with the des
20 The citizens OF the State. This appeal while II
deprecates the publicity given to the disressen COZ
on OF Western kansas Nr'uT % nbicv an.s "a" given
~ ,hs situation has been the means OF compelling
be State. through It's OFFICIALS. TO recognize me
INK k1he he Daily Capar has opened It's columns r. Tor
eonriep,'osS Dr. Louis Kiopsch Of New.York con-
tribufjnR 1000 10 start the fund
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-06
STILL SQUABBLING FOR OFFICES.


WHITEWAY'S FOLLOWERS BAl>k TIM-PEoFLE 'f
NEWFOUNDLAND STILL SUFFERING.
81. Johns. " F.. Feb. Although four days
have ELAPSED since Sir William Whiteway consented
TO again become Newfoundands Premier. his Cab
met is not yet completed. He seems unable to sat
sfy with other positions these OF his supporters
whose seats he wishes to distribute among more
favored followers AT meeting OF the Whiteway
party tonight. however final effort Will be made
to adjust the difficulties Of the situation II this en-
deayor Is unsuccessful Il will be impossible 10
prophesy what the next move WIN ne.
Much Indignation IL expressed mere at the light IN
which NewfOundland's political affairs are being cx-
hibed 70 the outside world. while. at the same time
the whole financial and commercial fabric OF the
colony Is shattered. The Opposition press declare
''nghtng for Jobs at such time
il is reported that thousands Of people on the
island are actually starving. The relief committee
headed by Lady O'Bren. the wife Of the Colonal
Governor publishes a statement setting iorth mat
s3S3 rersons received relief between January 10
and January 81 this showing being entirely irrespec-
tive OF the relief afforded by other organizations
The prevalent distress Is aggravated by severe
weather. The heaviest snowstorm OF the winter pre-
vailed to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-06
BARON HERsCHELL DENIES IT.

THE LORD CHANCELLOR SAYS HE HAS NOT TRIED
TO BRING ABOUT JUSTICE WILL
IAMS'S TRANSFER
London. Feb. Sin the House OF Lords to-day,
Baron Herschell Lord Chancellor. surprised the
House by stating his desire to make personal
statement. Instantly the House was hushed and
the Lord Chancellor said that ne wished to speak
of the accusations of misconduct which had been
made against him in the English press. Within
the last few weeks, he said. insinuations or
charges had been made that he had sought to
transfer Justice Sir Roland Vaughan Williams
from the Queens Bench Division Of the High
Court OF Justice for the purpose of removing him
from place of power to proceed vigorously
against certain persons in high places who were
involved in questionable financial transactions. II
had been further alleged that. upon Justice Will
iamss refusing TO acQuiese in the proposed trans
fer ne (3aron HorschelD had promised to restore
him the Queens Bench Division after time.
Justice Williams having refused again. the asser
ton had been made that the Lord Chancellor had
positively insisted upon the change whereupon
Justice Williams had threatened to publish the
Lord Chancellor's letters. These hints and posi-
tive statements, Lord Herschell said. were posi-
lively untrue and he desired to put himself
record having denied them absolutely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-06
WHAT DIR. PARKHURST HOPES III w.

lie DOESN'T EXPECT HTs POLICE BILL lo De
PASSED. BUT BELIEVES THAT BossisM
WILL BE FINALLY oVERTIIRoWN'
The Rev DR. Parkhurst. In speaking last evening
of the trlp that he and others who favor MS Dill
WIRE 70 make to Albany to-day. said that ne wouid
not be able TO take the $3.50 n. m train win the
majority OF the delegation as he had expec'ea'
81 have n funeral on hand for Tomorrow morning.
which will prevent my going up with the Others
no said .bu, will get through In time to reach the
station for the 1890 A. train which VIII bring me
into Albany In ample time II meet with no de-
tenton." 49,
Referring TO the bill DR.. Parkhurst SAID; CANDID
w. I do not hope to get this bill passed this year
II has been called my bill and meets my entire and
hearty approval but Mr.. Moss ana Mr. henneson
ore mainly responsible for its preparation They
sbould have their share OF credit for this excellent
measure which believe II necessary to place the
Police Department sound basis and preserve
u from the evils which have brought II TO the con-
dition shown by the late investigation.
"rhe experiences OF last year which went
through In opposing the bipartisan plan FOR the
Police Department are still fresh In my recollection
When Charles Stewart Smith and myself went to
Albany to enter our protest and that OF the friends
Of municipal reform against the measure we we're
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-06
TIE NOHICAY IS SAFE.

SHE ARRIVED At ST MCUAEI.s ON JANUARY l3
WITH I.ETIriA THOMPSON ON BOARD
Boston, Feb. 5.-Captain Emil Saxon. or the
schooner-yacht Silve is the recipient of letter
from Max Nassa steward OF DR. Herrngs yacht
Mohlcan the vessel which sailed from New-York
on December II with Miss Letitia Thompson on
board and was afterward reported lost at sea- The
Western islands Il says that the Mohican arrived
at St Mchaels on January iS Thence she she pro,
che was 10 20 to Londen. After reaching the lat
ter point the sights of London will be taken in and
vovaee continued to the South Sea Islands.
Miss Letitia Thompson Is reported as happy, and
the steward writes that his work would be easy
hut for the he has to use in looking after
her comfort and affairs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-06
ANOTHER TRAIN HELD CP.
ROBBERS TOOK THEIR TINE IN GOING
THROUGH THE COACHES.
TRAINMEN COMPELLED TO HOLD THE SACK
WHILE THE PASSENGERS DUMPED POCKET
BOOKS. WATCHES, KNIVES AND RE-
VOLVERS INTO 1T.

voIvERs INTO 1T.
Hutchinson, Kan, Feb 5-Train No. l. on the
Sante Fe passed west through Hutchinson last
night on time. When Sylvia. small station
twenty miles west was reached. the train stopped
for coal. and two men crawled into the cab, at
the same time covering the engineer. Kearney
and his fireman with guns They robbed the
engineer and fireman Of their money, about $50
and ordered them TO march to the express car
and break open the door. demand was made
upon the messenger. Jesse Ruble. to open the
safe but when he refused the robbers abandoned
the idea of robbing the express car.
They then marched the engineer and fireman
with a sack into the passenger coach. and while
one man held the trainmen the other covered
the passengers and ordered. Hands up. Thus
they went through the train. dumping pocket
books, watches. knives and revovers INTO the
sack. The amount Of money secured cannot pe
approximated. one lady bought ticket al
Hutchinson for Colorado point. and the ticket
agent here says she had at least $500 when she
purchased her ticket. which she was made To
donate The robbers were cool ana deliberate"
taking fully an hour to do their work. AFTER the
work of robbing the coaches was over. the en-
glneer and fireman were marched back 10 tneir
posts and ordered pull out" which they did
The country is aroused and the farmers are
out we'll armed trailing the robbers VINO rOie
off in a southeastern direction.
Officers Of the railroad company are convinced
that the work was done by amateurs. as sylvia
is a long distance from the territory line. and as
there Is snow on the ground. II would he an easy
matter to follow them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-06
| TO INVESTIGATE THE ELBE DISASTER.
| A LONDON CORONER ANNOUNCES HIS INTENTION

London Feb "a Coroners inquest upon the
body OF Friedrich Ernst which was picked up by
the fishing smack Nerena. begun AT Lowestoft
to-day. 1t is said that Ernst was not steer
age passenger, but a seaman belonging to the crew
OF the Elbe The Coroner. in opening the proceed
ings said IL was his intention to make a thorough
inquiry into the circumstances of the loss OF the
Elbe and he would adjourn the inquest for three
weeks after the formal evidence had been taken
in order to communicate with the Board OF Trade
in regard to the exact course to be pursued The
German Vice-Consul and agent OF the North
German Lloyds Steamship Company were present
Lowestoft Feb 5-Several more lifebelts from
the steamer Elbe have been picked up at various
places on the coast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-06
NEWS FROM. DIR. DONALDSON sMlIh.

London Feb 5.-News has been received from the
expedition headed by DR.. Donaldson smith, OF
Philadelphia, which started In June last TO make
explorations In the region Of Lake Rudolph an"
Somalland The Doctor has sent letter, uhue'
date of December a. I'm which he says that the ex-
pedtion had made considerable progress, ana i tnai
Dodson and Gllet his two associates had sfnre
over large area OF country that had never Deiore
been explored. Dr. Smith and his companions en-
deavored to reach the Great Lakes, but were pre-
PEELED them to turn back
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-06
JUSTICE JACKSOS'S RECOVERY IMPROBABLE.

Washington Feb 5-The friends OF Associate
Justice Jackson of the Supreme Court, are dis
couraged by the tenor of advces from him. Com
pcations which have occurred In connection with his
pulmonary troubles said to have put his recov-
cry beyond probability. and while the end may not
be II is not expected that he will ever resume
active labor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-06
DIRECTING TO THE NEW SEA RULES

London. Feb. 6.-Replying to a deputation or ship
owners who called to-day and presented their OBJ
jectons to the new rules OF the road at sea. Pro-
fessor Bryce. president OF the Board Of Trade. said
that the rules were the outcome OF the conference
held at Washington After that conference. he
said. the Board OF Trade had communicated with
various persons having extensive shipping interests
In regard 10 the regulations with the result
that only two unfavorable comments thereon were
received The United States, Germany and Holland.
ne said had adhered TO the new rules.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-06
MARTIAL LAW MAY BE DECLARED.

A CONSPIRACY IN BEHALF OF EX-PREsiDENr
PEIXOTo. OF brazil. REPORTED.
London. Feb. 5.-"The Daily News" will to-mor-
row print a dispatch from Rio Janeiro saying that
conspiracy the part of the friends OF ex-Presi-
dent Peixoto has been discovered. and that II Is
expected that martial law will be declared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-06
AMMUNITION SHIPPED TO CHINA.

New-Hayen Feb. 5-The Winchester Repeating
Arms Company. Of this city, to-day shppeu "
IIonoKonp china via London 800 900 rounds OF
42-calbre Manser rife ammunition THIS rs the
third shipment Of the kind that the company mas
made since the war began.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-06
ANT1-CHRISTIAN OUTRAGES REPORTED.
A REPETITION OF THE MASSACRE OF 1860 FEARED
IN DAMASCUS

London, Feb. 6.-The Central News has dis
patch from Constantinople saying that ant-Chris-
tan outrages of the Armenia type are being COM
mitted Sdon. Beyrout and Damascus. Syria.
The Christian inhabitants Of Damascus declare that
they apprehend repetition of the massacre OF 1850
when thousands of Christians were murdered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-06

Casmir Perier in article published in the paper
of which he is the editor. NJ. Carnot is the
of the late President Carnot.