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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
THE GREAT sAENGERFEsT.
Preparations Making in Pittsburg for
Great demonstration.

Preparations Making in Pittsburg for a
Great Demonstration.
Pittsburg, Pa, February 21.-Some
Of the most famous singers, soloists
and musical artists in the world Will
participate in the musical programme
in the twenty eighth annual conven-
tion of the North American Saenger-
fest Association in this city next June.
Those already selected are Frau Kath-
crime Lohse-Klafsky, the great soprano
prima donna, Emil Ficher, the well
known baritone. Carl Naesser, TENOR
SignOr A. Gullis, tenor, Meria Breh,
soprano. Emil Sauret and Conrad Beh-
rens. 1t has been decided to enlarge
the orchestra for the Saengerfest to
seventy-fye members, and TO make it
one of the best that can possibly be
secured in the United States.
During the convention there will be
q mapster parade with hundreds Of
allegorical floats in which all the sing
ing societies of Pittsburg and Allie
gheny as we'll as civic societies, will be
asked to participate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
THE OHIO LEGISLATURE.

An Important Measure introduced by Mr..
Howard. of belmont County.
Special TO the Register.
Columbus, O.. February 21.-Mr.
Howard. of Belmont, is Che author OF a
bill introduced in the House to-day
which is of more than ordinary import
ance. Il provides for proceedings in
aid of executions in judgments before
justices of the pace. 1t stipulates that
when a judgment has been rendered by
a justice of the peace, the plaintiff may
have an order issued by the justice or
his successor directed 60 creditor OF
the defendant. commanding the cred
itor to appear before the justice and tes-
tify as to any money owing 10 the de-
fendant by him. The justice may then
order the creditor to pay TO the plaintiff
in the case the amount of the judgment
and costs Whenever the money so ow-
ing shall become due.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
DUNS REVIEW OF TRADE.

New York. February 2l.-R. G. Dun *
Co's weekly review Of trade, which Is
sues tomorrow. vii say: The restora-
lion of The treasury reserve has been
efrected with remarkably litde none
tarv disturbance, though stringoncy IN
MANY mlrkets. greater elsewhere than
here anu greater in commercial circles
thau I'm C.her loans, has somewhat re-
tarded business. The rapid rise IN the
nrice Of bonds strengthens public con-
fderce. While money markets are
growing easier as rapidly as rapidly as
conld be expect after the withdrawal
Of over $40 900 900 from the unemployed
funds. the expected activity in com
merciaI tones does not appear, as ofier-
iugs arc small.
Bessemer pig iron and grey forge are
q shade lower at Pittsburg ard struc-
tural beams and angles hay been re-
duced 10 secure business. but " orders
for products are comparatively small
and some furnaces in that region pave
been banked. 80,
Failures for the week have been 2S0
in the United States against 3O2 last
wear. and &C in Canada against 80 last
year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
MORNING, FEBRUARY %, 1896
THE EXPLOSION VICTIMS.
About 12O Were Killed and 400 Injured
Relief for the Homeless.


johannesburg, February 21.-The
latest estimates place the number OF
deaths from the explosionof 20 tons OF
dynamite, on a swiJhch at Viedendrop
on Wednesday evening at 12O, and
about 400 persons were more or less Sc
riously injured a number of the
wounded have succumbed to their in
juries. The white victims are chiefly
of the poorer class of Beers. Whole
families Of white people were wiped out.
President Kruger has arrived mere
from Pretoria In a speech he con-
graduated the inhabitants upon the
splendid manner in which they have
sunk all race feuds in the common en-
deavor TO relieve the suffering resulting
from the disaster. He added that h
earnestly trusted that the good feeling
which has arisen from common sor-
row may have permanent results and
lead to a much better feeling in the fu-
ture between the Beers and the UiJ-
landers. The presidents remarks had
a great effect upon the foreign popula-
ton, and il is believed THAI the reforms
in the internal administration Of the
Transvaal, which have so long been ad-
vocated by the Uitlanders, will shortly
be inaugurated in a form which will
give general satisfaction.
President Kruger has been chosen
president Of the relief committee, and
he is directing the work of clearing the
razed ground at Viedendorp and shell
tering the thousands of people who have
been rendered homeless by the terrible
calamity.
All the corrugated iron available is
being sent here and the work of erect
ing huJs for the homeless has already
commenced. The popular subscription
raised in behalf of the distressed people
already amounts to over $4,000
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
The River

There were 7 feet inches of water
in the channel last night Falling.
River filled with floating ice, heavy
enough TO force nearly all boats to
bank.
Special to INC Register.
Parkersburg, ". Va, February 21.-
River u feet and stationary; nearly
closed . weather fair and warmer.
The Kanawha is still frozen over.
but is very thin.
Pittsburg. Pa, February 21.-River
, 7-1O feet and falling at the dam;
weather clear and cold.
Warren. Pa. February 21.-River IS
inches and falling. Cloudy and cold.
Oil City. Pa, February 21.-River 3
feet and stationery. Clear and cold.
Greensboro. Pa, February 21.-River
frozen. Cloudy and cold
Morgantown, W. Va, February 2l.-
River frozen. Clear. with thermOm-
eter at II.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
JUDGMENT AGAINST THE sun.
Must Pay Five Hundred Pounds for Label
ing News Agency.

Must Pay Five Hundred Pounds for Label
ing News Agency.
London. February 21.-Reuter's
Telegram Company LimiteD has been
awarded the sum of $500 damages on
a judgment secured against the New
York sun on May II, of last year, for
an article which appeared in the sun
on October 2S, 1894, alleging, in effect,
that Reuters Telegram Company had
been circulating news Of the war be-
tween China and Japan which was un-
true. A similar action for the same
libel was brought against the Central
News. which ultimately the jury decid-
ed in favor of the defendants. At this
trial. which took place on December Is
last. the Reuter- Company obtained the
imDortant declaration by the judge that
the damages should be assessed against
the New York sun on the judgment
which had already been obtained. and
an appointment was secured for such
assessment by the sheriff's jury with
the result OF the present award Of
$500.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
NOT MUCH GOLD
Floating About in West Virginia-Result OF
Inquiries Made by the Postonice Depart

Floating About in West Virginia-Result Of
Inquiries Made by the Postofice Depart
ment
Special to the Register.
Washington, d. c., February 21.-
West Virginia postoffice patrons do not
pay in much gold to the representatives
of the Postofice Department. Post
master General Wilson recently sent
out a circular to first and second class
postmasters asking them to ascertain
and inform him of the amount of gold
they got in their receipts for the month.
The answers to these circulars has just
been tabulated at the department and
we're made public to-day Postmaster
O'Kane. of Wheeling, replied that he
got SO: Parkersburg Office, $50; Hunt
ington and Martinsburg. SO each On
the returns made it has been estimated
that the total gold received at the West
Virginia offices on all classes for a year
is S4.725.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
MYSTERIOUSLY MISSING.

BaIlington Booth al =, His Wife Maude, CT
the salvation Arm 2 Cannot be Pound.
New York. February 21.-The World
tomorrow viii publish the following;
Ballington Booth, commander OF the
Salvation Army in America, has dis
appeared with his wife N 2ud B. Booth.
1neir home in NOntcl-ii. III. j., is clos
ed. They have not been at the army
headquarters in this city since Thurs
day. Herbert Booth, brother of Ball
ington Booth, and commander Of the
army in Canada. Will take charge Of
the forces here to-day. He offered a
reward yesterday to anyone who would
tell him where Ballington is. Then
army is stirred to great excitement
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22

Havana. February 21-Additional
particulars were received to-day from
Jarruco. showing that after the en-
gagement there on Tuesday, Col. Her
nandez pursued the insurgents until
nigh6aIl, when ne came upon the main
body Of the enemy under Antonio Ma
Geo. The latter had taken up excel
lent positions at Catalina. The Span
ish cavalry were dimounted and charg-
ed three times upon the enemy. Just
before The third attack of the Spanish
troops, the insurgents tried to set fire
to the town, preliminary TO reUeaung.
But the soldiers were TOO quick for
them and only a few houses on the OUT
skirts Of Catalina were burned. Fiji
teen Spanish soldiers were wounded
and the insurgents lost heavily in kill
ed and wounded, their cavalry previous
TO the positions at Ca-aliaa having
been occupied, having received sever
al v0lleys from the Spaniar0s.
Col. MadrugO reports that the lnSur-
gents carried away 200 wounded.
Ii is reported that The enemy are
amazed at the bravery of the Spanish
troops, who are driving Maceo's men
before them.
It would appear that the long antic-
ipated demonstrations Of the insurgents
inside Of Havana are commencing.
Last night an internal machine was
found near the Aguila de Orc cigar fac
tory. The police are trying to find the
authors OF the attempted outrage.
The auJclomisL mayor OF M5nagua
and his brother, who recently joined
the insurgents, have been captured by
the Spanish authorities They will be
tried on the charge of treason.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
TALK LIKE PRIZE FIGHTERS.
Talbert and Bower~ Wrancie i'm the House
Until Time is Called.

Talbert and Bower~ Wrancie i'm the House
Until Time is Called.
Washington, ID. c.. February 21.-
The House in committee Of the whole
again to-day refused to follow some Of
the Republican leaders i'm the matter
of reducing salaries Of Indian inspect
ors from $4,000 to $500. An appeal
was made to the House in behalf Of
economy and retrenchment and was
defeated.
While Mr.. Talbert, Of South Caro-
lima. and Mr.. Bowers, Of California,
two rather hot-headed gentlemen, were
bammering away at each other during
The debate with much lustiness Of
voice and a whirlwind Of gasticulation.
some ardent sportsman called out go
il Fitz." Amid the laughter that fol-
lowed. some one called time and the
incident closed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22

. train arrived at about $50 Cen
me and over rocky road, wind
olt r1e precipitous clins along
RIO Grande. the crowd Wended IT'S
.0 The sandy beach of the river.
--No NeXicans had carried the
material down 90 the river bank
r-at after working hard all day
o roadway down from the blum.
uN wooden foot bridge had been
I'D across Che swiftly flowing
The crowd stumbled over
stony path and waded ankle deep
Tho sand. guided by little Jimmy
... n0v who came from Toronto
BEAR Che fight.
TIE BATTLE GROUND
PAS sandy fiat upon a big bend in
to Grln5e river on the Mexican
.- nas lust two miles from the
Iang-ry.
p ... eauue of q canvas wall about
In diameter the ring was pitch
board floor was covered with
over which r0sin was sprinkled.
-..r was the frame compartment
-. taking by the kinetoscope or
pictures of ,he fight as it proceed
.r le opposite side Of the ring
N1 little tents for the principals.
simmons was The first to leave the
There were following Fltzsim-
Martin Julian. Jack EverharJ
Mccoy and Jack Steiner. who
corner. FitzsimmOus took
l- when ne entered the cam
o-Ire. Naher took the Sec
arrived five minutes after
o1s. He was followed from
n br a crowd as well as his
bearing his effects. Jim Hail.
Connolly. Peter Lowrie, Jack
and Peter Burns. Little time
n getting ready. Before he
street garb. FitzsimmOns
and took a look at the ring.
after ha came into the ring
M striped bath robe He
landed by 200 voices vOcifer-
Ulsmuons sat down in the
Arrest the steps leading to the
A man near him offered
o0 him. As Naher climbed
.rg near the corner he Occu-
near by offered
TO SIS on "FITZ.
mo- takers. George Siler
onto rbe platform almost at
me as Naher. With Julian
- .o examined the FIVE ounce
tn. gloves were Of different
rt different cOlors. FitzSim-
a light green and Maher's
ND- AS she seconds tied on
Si,er announced that be-
official referee. Louis House
~reed Of New Orleans would
.mmons and ParsOn Dav-
s-. gO. would hold the watch
Si.er gave notice 20 each
HoDseman would sound a
seconds before call Of time
H~fs 7s n sisDal 10 set ready.
Julian said. IFS the money
~ called for the purse. Tom
handed mp two certified
'~s. Sler rendered them to Julian.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
RADICALACTIoN TAKEN
Bv the window Glass Workers Natioh"l
Union.

By the window Glass Workers Na'ioi'"'
Union.
Pittsburg. Pa, February 2l-At
meeting of D. A. 800, National Windo"
CIassworkers. which lasted far into the
nigbt. it is reported radical action was
taken bv which the president OF the
ossembly Simon Burns, Of Indiana
was deposed on charge OF lncoihpe-
tency preferred by Todd Billeler' eA-
president. Nj Burns is blamed ior the
failure to secure the restoration OF lhe
% per cent cut in wages in 1893. Four
members Of the council appolntees Oh
Furns are also under fire and Will be
tried tomorrow.
The above action was taken during
Mr.. Burns absence, he having lett thls
morning for Indiana on business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
MIGHT MAKE A NEWS ITEM.
Prof. Burnham Wants to See Comet Hit
the Earth.

Prof. Burnham Wants To See Comet Hit
the Earth.
Chicago, February 21.-Prof S. H..
Burnham. the Chicago astronomer, said
to-day that he would like to see Per-
rine's comet strike the earth next
month, For the scientific knowledge
such a collision would impart.'
The professor said: I'VE have no
exact data on such matters, and science
would be much benefited by collis-
ion
Then you do not think any harm
would follow an impact with comet?'
81 don't say that. But, as / stated,
collision would benefit scientific
knowledge. Still that may not be a
very pleasant consolation to the pub
lie
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
A DIVORCE GRANTED.

Chicago. February 2.-Judge PAYNE
to-day signed a decree in the celebrat-
ed Cottier divorce case. The decree
grants Alonzo Z. Couier. Of Buffalo, y.
Y. an absolute divorce from Lizzie d.
Cottier for desertion. The judge re-
serves any decision as to the missing
child.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
THE MARK PASSED AGAIN.

The Treasury Now Contains Abont One
Hundred and -Four Millions.
WASHINGTON February 21.-F'Or the
first time since Sept mber l. lSg5' the
gold reserve to-day passed the 500 oVV'-
600 point. the exact figures being SlO9,-
O92 S43. After deduc,ing yesterday 5
Withdrawals the true amount would De
approximately $1O4.OOO,OOO. The total
amount Of gold so far received on ac-
count of bond purchases is $65,5OO,OOO.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
BILL NYE VERY LOW.

Asheville. y. c., February 2O.-The
condition of Bill Nye, the humorist,
shows no material change tonight
from that of last night. He remains in
an unconscious condition and appears
10 be slowly sinking.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22

Tex. February 21.-Peter
Knocked out by Bob Fitz-
-day in the first round, az
mute and thirty-hve seconds
f-hIug. FitzsimmOns played
old game he has so often
leading on his opponent
rai him where ne wanted
lion landing a lightning right
OBJ the jaw. and it was all
was the Identical blow that
cu. Jim Han i'm New Orleans.
-ra first part of the round Naher
M better of it,. lie led often and
rr fighting. In his eagerness
a Fj-zsimmOns ne committed
a.orl during clinch, and was
.r Referee Siler that its repe-
would cost him the fight Maher
N.I but he was no match for
h -..a5ei opponent. who proved
to-day one of the crafdest men
r stepped into the ring. FitZ-
.s now bv COrbett's action in
the championship TO Maher.
un'oD OF the world. and after
vas over. ne declared through
willingness TO defend the
H.3 against any and an
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
a Csc FOR REVENGE

Poet TO his friend)-'If you say so,
III come and read my new poem to you
and your wife.
Friend-"Perhaps it's best not. She
might take revenge by cooking some
thing for US. s."-Fliegende Blaetter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
GONE TO SEE MS SWEETHEART.

indianapolis. Ind, February IL
Gen. BENJAMIN Harrison left to-day for
New York. This will be Gen. Harri-
sons last trip to New York until next
April. when he and Mrs. Dimmick will
be married. Cen. Harrison viii return
to Indianapolis next week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
THE END IS NEAR.

The Condition OF Edgar W. Nye Remains
Unchanged.
Asheville. y. c.. February 21.-Ad-
vices tonight from the home of Bill
Nye are that his condition is un-
changed. The end is believed to be a
question of but a short time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
IN INFf2!.!sis, .,.:ss'iInt.
The Insurgents Have Begun Their
Demonstration Inside Havana.

Some Very Creditable Efforts at
Lying by the Spanish News Bu-
reau-As Usual the Insurgents
, Are on the Run, and Half Of Them
Are Wounded and Being Carried
by Their Fellows-The Mayor Of
Managua and His BIZ her to be
Tried for Treason.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
SHOT BY HIS CRAZY son.

Nashville. Tenn. February 21-E. R.
Campbell. CX-clerk of the U. S. District
Court, was shot and killed by his son,
Robert Campbell. in this city to-day.
Young Campbell has been regarded as
mentally unsound for some time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
A TOWN NEARBY WIPED OUT.

Pittsburg. Pa. February 21.-The en-
tire business portion of Dawson, four
miles west of Connellsville, on the Bal
tmore & Ohio railroad, was wiped out
bv fire to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
The Mcnther.

Washington. D. c.. February IL
Forecast for Saturday;
For West Virginia, Western PENN
svIvania and Ohio: Fair and warmer;
southerly winds.
Mr. c. schnepf. the Opera House
dr,,gg.ist made the following observa-
lions of the weather yesterday: a.
m 10: 9 a. m, 10; u m, IS; p. me-
90: 7 pm, 10. Weather, cloudy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22

Young wife-Hubby, dear, do you love
me better than your pipe
Young husband-What a foolish question
Young wife (sadly)-Yes; 7 might have
known without asking.-Detroit Free
Press.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
No MATERIAL CHANGE.

Frankfort. Ky, February 21.-The
twenty-eighth ballot: Hunter so;
Blackburn so; Evans 3; Carlisle I;
Bate !.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
n0E EFFECTIVE PUNCH
r~ laakr Bob Settled Maher's
rrnp.0nship Pre.mSOnS.

- -srman Put to Sleep in the
r Round - Battle Fought in
,,,~,9 - Scenes and Incidents.
uov -as Men Acted Before and
,-ae Fight-Base Ball, Bowl
and Other Sporting Matters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
.WR TIE BUDNI.G SAaDS
Eleven Candidates Conducted by the
NOyles of Osiris Temple.

A Very Enjoyable Session at the
Arion Last Night, in Celebration
of w Washington's Birthday-Names
Of the Visitors Present-Banquet
Later.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-22
FIGURES THAT HORRIFY.
Statistics Of the Outrages Committed
by Turks in Armenia.

Over Thirty Thousand Killed, and
Fourteen Hundred Burned to
Death-Over Fifteen Thousand
Wers Compelled to Accept the
Monamedan Faith - Over Six
Thousand Women ond Girls Vio-
lated or Compelled to Marry
Turks.
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CONTINUED on Sixth Page)
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WHEELING, W. VA. SATURD

who said they would not do, that they
want the cash.
we gave you notice three days ago. ."
Fitzsimmous chimed in from his chair,
addressing himself 10 Siler, that we
would not fight until the money was
up i'm your hands at the ring-side.'
They are all right. Tom O'ROurke
said from the vicinity Of Maher's cor
ner, do YOU think l could pack $4,000
in cash down here 1t is the first time
I have ever been questioned. You peo-
pie have been going around for days
cracking"
Julian wanted the cash. Siler reit-
Grated that the checks were certified,
and therefore all right.
"Oh. let r. go" FirzsimmOns inter
rupted. we have given in to everything
and we wi'l give i'm to this
Fitzsimmdus's tone was cOntemptu-
Gus as ne tossed his head. The ut
terance was applauded. Siler took the
dispute silently.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-03-28

employed constantly indoors. The
need-the absolute necessty-of a
genuine inyigorator at this spring
season has impressed itself on the
attention Of all thinking people.
In the famous laboratory Of Dart
mouth Medical School, Prof. Edward
Il. Phelps, NJ. d. LII, d., discovered
the formula Of Palne's celery COM
pound, remedy that has become the
standard nerve restOrer, blood purifier,
and strengthener from one end of the
country TO the other, preparation
that stands unrlyalled as the medicine
that makes people well.
1t Is fact much commented upon
that men and women Of national re-
putation and prominence, like Gen.
Beals, State Treas, Colvln Of New
York, Mr.. Carllsle's private secretary,
Mayor McShane of Montreal, Rev. FIR.
Ouellet, Com. Howell, ex-Minister to
Austria John NJ. Francis, and host
of Others who are careful what they
employ when sick, and have the
amplest opportunities for finding out
what is best, have of their own accord
sent letters describing fully their
permanent recovery from rheumatism,
heart weakness, sleeplessness, debility,
kidney troubles, and diseases OF the
stomach and liver, In all these cases
Paine's celery compound was the one
remedy that was able to completely
and permanently bring back health,
make poor blood again rich and pure,
and regulate and build up the nervous
system when weakened and deranged.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-03-28

Prominent among the New England
men whose brains and energy have
helped TO make the western states rich
and powerful Is General David r..
Beals, president Of the Union national
bank Of Kansas City. Successful In
his many enterprises, he lives today
In fine mansion at the corner OF In.
dependence and Wabash aves. The
work and the responsibility incum-
bent on the president Of so important
banking institution as the Union
national would endanger the sturdlest
health. Gen. Beals' clear-headedness
and good sense were as manifest In
the choice Of a remedy as In his busl-
ness enterprise. lie strengthened his
tired nervous system by the use OF
Palne's celery compound. Its invlg-
Grating, health-glylng effects justified
his expectations, and showed IN his
own case the remarkable OF this much
discussed remedy for thoroughly
restoring and strengthening the "run-
down" system.
"l found Paine celery compound.
an agreeable tonic and soothing TO the
nerves, " says General Beals.
These are the concise words of COM
mendatlon characteristic Of the con.
seryatlye business man and the in
iluentlal banker, who has learned to
weigh we'll his words.
The scanty sunlight and the stag
nant, usedup air Of living rooms during
the winter reduces the strength thd
nervous energy, especially of persons