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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
a PLOT TO LYNCH.
4 Reported Movementto Avcngc the Death
of Pearl Bryan.

4 Reported Movement to Avcngc the Death
of Pearl Bryan.
Muncie, Ind, February IA letter
received in This city discl0ses a plot DO
lyncy Scott Jackson, AionZ0 Wallng,
William Wood and the Gasker broth
ers. 1t says that az least 5000 men
will take part in the killing. Ihtfe
now lives in Muncie three families wte
formerly resided in the mooushine dis
trict Of Kentucky and Western West
Virginia. They are members Of me
m0Onshiners' organization, Wnlc1 i- -
said has over 1900 members.
Yesterday one Of these men received
a letter instructing them 10 come 10
Kentucky to take par, in hc lylcang.
The letter stated that tha mob "ouli
be furnished with Winchester rifles;
also that a paper had been secretly
circulated in Newport. Ky. and low
men had signed IL, s.gnifyng ineir
willingness TO join the moon an'Is'
1t was further said that unless .ae muir
derers were taken 10 Kentucky % mob'
Of 1000 would beat down fhr 0.nc'n--
natl Jail. armed with WincArs'ers. ana
lynch the men.
The Gasker brothers arc supposed 20
have rowed Pearl Bryan down no
Ohio on the night Of the murder q a'
man VINO claims 10 have reo yea mo
Information was once moaas1IA-!'
He says he will not go 10 ke1.l'HJ'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
MORTON's "sTATE" DINNER
Which Is Supposed to Have Important
Political Significance

Which is Supposed to Have Important
Political Significance
Albany. n. Y, February IA her
aided event of alleged political signi-
ficance that has once been postponed
took place here tonight when Cover
nor and Mrs Morton sat down to din
ner with twenty-eight invited Luests,
including all the political leaders Of
prominence in the State of New York.
II has been said that this dinner was TO
be the practical acceptance of the Pres
idential offers OF his friends in the State
bv Governor Morton. So far as the af-
fair was ou,wardly concerned it was
called a state dinner.
The mansion was brilliant with light
and the dining room, which is altogeth-
er too small for the entertainment OF
any large sized party, was beautifully
arranged.
Governor and Mrs. Morton received
the guests in the drawing room.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
STUDENTS IN UPROAR.
Seven Jnniors Expelled From Brown Uni.
vcrsitv Grounds.

Seven Jnniors Expelled From Brown Uni
vorsitv Grounds.
Providence, R. T., February lex
element was intense last night at
Brown University over the expulsion
Of seven juniors from the university
grounds for the remainder of the col
lege year, because Of alleged dishonesty
in rhetoric The charges were made
by Prof. Hammond Lamont. Thirteen
juniors were charged with using dis
honest methods. in "cribbing" from
each oeher in preparation of essays.
The thirteen men were called before
President Andrews and six were par
doned and the edict promulgated
against Samuel Adams. Of New Haven;
Cecil G. Armstrong. Of WOOnsOcket, r.
l.; Ralph B. Harris, Salem, Mass;
Howard N. Briggs. A. NJ. McGrillis
Sydney D. Humphrey and William V.
McCreadv. of Providence. OF those
pardoned were John d. Rockefeller, Jr,
and his room mate, Lefferts NJ. Dashiel,
of Lakewood, n. J.
1t is said that three students based
their essay upon the same magazine
dItiCie, anu uc'duSt vi SluIlidil lly d'Su-
sations of dishonesty were made. The
juniors in mass meeting unanimously
protested against the punishment, be-
cause more serious Offenses have been
passed without notice; that the students
were not Intentionally dishonest that
the edict is virtually an expulsion from
class and college. involving stigma and
DISGRACE. that thev DetitiOn the faculty
to reconsider and remit the penalty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
A NEW COMET DISCOVERED.

Boston. February IA cablegram
received by the Science Observer, Of
this city. announces the discovery Of
a new comet by Perrine. one Of the as
tronomers at Nice. The following posi-
tion was secured at the observatory Of
Kiel in Prussia:
February 13. 7:OS, Greenwich mean
time. right ascension Ion, AIM. ass
dechnation south > degrees. 22m, 2Ss.
The securing of the position al K-el
seems 10 indicate that the comet was
discovered by means Of photography,
work in which Perrine is much inter
ested. A previous comet by Perrine,
discovered some four months ago, is
still to be seen in the large telescope.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
PATSY HARRIS HANGED.
lie Paid the Penalty for the Murder of
Matthew Spruell.

He raid the ienatlA TOT the MURDER OF
Matthew Sprueu.
Washington. February John,
alias Patsy. Harris was hanged here to-
day for the murder of Andrew SpruelL
The crime was committed in the after
noon of July +, in that portion of
Georgetown known as Boston
Spruell and Harris. both colOred,
lived i'm the same house together with
their families. On the day of the muir
der Harris came home under the in
fuence of liquor and understanding
his wife to say that SPruell had refused
TO speak to her. Immediately started
out looking for trouble. He found
Spruell in barber shop. and fired at
the wall of the room. merely. he said,
to scare him. SprueI became fright
ened and ran into the street pursued by
Harris. who fired upon him with fatal
effect
There was little or no prOvocatiOn for
the murder. although Harris claimed
on the witness stand that Spruell at
first made an assault upon him with 4
razor. Harris was % years of age and
leaves a wife and child.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
ANOTHER BOUNDARY DISPUTE.

Nicaragua. February 14.-This gov
ernment has requested Costa Rica to
appoint another comm .ssion on bound
ary. ii is said. as Nicaragua cannot
continue to treat with the persons con-
stituhng the present commission. Mic
aragua proposes TO cede 10 Costa Rica
a piece Of land along the boundary line
a mile wide and desires that all further
differences regarding the boundary
shall be submitted to the arbitration
of the United States There PROPOSE
ton. it is stated, is presented as an
uI-imatum. but it is not believed that
costa Rica Will accept it without mod
iication-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15

Cincinnati, O., February 1f-Tlo an.
thorities here have a letter from
Green Castle, Ind, i'm which the par
ents Of Pearl Bryan identify ths hat
sent to them as that Of Pearl and give
other information.
The canal was drained during ths
night and different sections o, work.
men have examined its muddy b,som.
but nothing has been found although
the whole course Of the canal was o1-
amined
The officers think now that the hat
found near the body was that Of Pearl,
that she was knocked seuseless and
that the head was probably badly
beaten up before it was cut Off. Every
thing is being done to get an evidence
available on this side Of The river SO
as to turn Jackson and Walliug over
to the Kentucky authorities to-mor-
row.
A special from Frankfort, Ky TO tho
Times-Star says Governor Bradley has
been examining the case to-day and re-
quested Sheriff Plumuser to return TO
Newport, KY, for additional papers
and evidence, and that he would then
issue the requisit.on tomorrow. Sher-
iii Plummer lett Frankfort at noon
and will return tomorrow, but it is
not expected that Jackson and Wall
ing will be transferred until next week,
as their lawyers Will 80 TO Governor
Bushnell TO contest the reQuis.t.on'
The Identification of the hat found
near the place where the body OF Pearl
Bryan was found is regarded as one Of
the most conclusive proofs that tho
crime OF murder took place at that loca-
ton and not in Cincinnati. There Is
further corroboratiOn Of this theory in
the finding OF black bead, such as WAS
on the hat of the murdered girl very
near where the body was left. This
would indicate struggle and some Yio-
lence and that the hat was worn by tnd
victim at that time az place. When
found, the hat was sof 4 stance away
and was weighted doTr>> = :. bo%lkeE
tied in a handkerc Bssrt tsrr s1Js s1'--'-- T-1r
identified IS belonging 10 JachsOn.
The head fs no longer needed tc
prove the crime or point out the Grim
inal. but the public pity for the friends
OF the murdered girl is so strong that
rewards amounting to nearly thou
sand dollars have been offered for I'M
formation that will ad to finding the
head. The fact that Jackson and wall
ing, who have freely told where they
put the girls clothing and still refuse
the friends of their victim The informa-
tion which would enable them to give
Pearl Bryan's whole body decent in
terment. intensiies, if possible. the
lOathing which their unparalleled bru-
tally in This murder has created.
The requisition moves slowly. some
errors in the papers have required cor
rection, and now It appears. that the
hastily drawn Indictment has been
found to be imperfect and Judge Helm
has instructed the grand jury TO with
draw it and report another i'm cor
rected form. II is said that opposition
TO the extradition will Dee mad" ON the
ground that there is danger of mob yio-
ience.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
KILLED BN a TRAIN.

Gotleib Granger a Wheeling Boy, Terribly
Mangled at Tyrconneu.
Special to the Register.
Grafton, w. Va, February 14.-Got-
lieb Granger, news agent on the morn
ing accommodation between here and
ParkeIsburg, had his right leg and his
right hand cut off this morning at Tyr
cOnnel. His left leg was broken and
mashed also. He was making his run
from Parkersburg to Grafton, and while
the train was running INFO TyrcOnnel
he attempted to jump off on The plat
form before the train had stopped and
slipped under the wheels.
He died at p. m.
The young man was resident Of
Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
WANTED TO MARRY.
Mysterious Stranger Pops the Question to
Women on the Street.

Mysterious Stranger Pops the Question to
Women on the Street.
New York, February 1.-THE femi-
nine portion of the population of West
Farms was in a flutter of excitement
to-day over the appearance OF we'll
dressed stranger, who was in search
of some fair damsel to marry him.
lie alighted from a trolley car at
One Hundred and Seventy-seventh
street and Boston avenue with a
springy step and a buoyant air of self
confidence. He walked up the east side
of Boston avenue and accOS,e ed young
woman near the corner of Mechanic
street.
Hello" he said, why, it is a long
time since l saw you"
The young woman, thinking she had
perhaps met him at a reception or at
church. stopped a moment.
"Will YOU marry me?' he exclaimed,
with a bland smile.
You forget; I'm a married woman, "
she replied
The stranger caught hold of her by
the arm and attempted to embrace her.
She pus-ed him away and ran.
He walked mp the avenue and accost-
ed several women, to whom ne address
ed the question:
"Will YOU marry me?'
The stranger continued up Boston
avenue as far as the Kingsbridge road,
then crossed to the west side of the
rhoroughfare and started back to One
Hundred and Seventy-seventh street.
Near Glover street ne accosted a young
girl. whose first name by q mere coin
cidence he named correctly. She
stopped. but when he popped the usual
question she turned and fed.
The stranger finally boarded a south
bound trolley car and made good his
escape, without the coveted wife.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
POISON
Alleged to Have Been Used by Mrs.
C. M. Powell is DispOsing Of Per-
sons Whose Presence Was DiStaste-
ful

Cincinnati, O., February IA spe-
cial to the Commercial Gazette from
Springfield, O., says: Coroner Shaefer
has gone to Gallipolis to exhume the
body of Prof. Van Sickle. It is charged
he was poisoned by Mrs. c. NJ. Powell
last December, to secure $4,000 worth of
government bonds which he had while
boarding with her. T. S. Maloney. of
LeOnardsburg, o., also charges her with
poisoning his two children, who died,
and his wife, who recovered. Mrs.
Powell is the daUghted Of
John Tallby, Of Johannesburg.
n. Y, and it is alleged that he
charged her with poisoning two Of her
sisters when she left home. While
teaching school under the name Of
Frances Brown in Franklin county. she
married Clement Powell. who lef, her
on account of alleged intimacy with
Prof Van Sickle. She sued Maloney
for $4,000 damages on account Of his
charges. but since the investigation Of
the death of Prof. Van Sickle the wo-
man is reported as missing and nothing
further can be learned except that Cor
oner Shaefer is investigating the case.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
ClFTs s-0n nANIAEEs

Los Angeles. Cal. February 81 aa
jury on The Holiday dam
brought I'm q verdict which a"'l u
damages 10 Mrs. Fanny Holiday 'n ,l'
sum of $500 for malicious pro.f'I .oH'
The case attracted c0ns.der-1le ,..
tion from the fact that Mrs. !. J. HON. -
day. who was a co-defendant ".in n-r
husband. was a daughter of me laps
Allen G. Thurman, Of Ohio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
u-III- 49, GRANT AMNESTY.

London. FEBRUARY 14-In the House
Of Commons Sir Matthew White Ride
". Secretary Of State for the Home De-
partment. replying 10 Timothy Har-
rington and Michael Davitt, said that
he had carefully considered the cases
of the Irish prisonerS and had decided
that he could not grant them amnesty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15

Washington, February 1.-THE ma
jority against silver in the House to-
day, when the final vote was taken on
concurrence in the Senate free silver
amendment. was larger than that Of
yesterday in committee of the whole,
while the motion to concur was de-
feated 1870 to so. a majority of 11O.
To-day it was beaten 215 to 80, a
majority of 125
The vote to-day was a record-making
vote and counting and pairs, but 81
out of 356 members were accounted for.
Perhaps a few absentees lodged, but
most Of them were unayoidably absent
and were unable to secure pairs.
The silver men who yesterday pre-
dicted much stronger showing Of
strength to-day, were again disap-
pointed.
The sound money" leaders had been
disposed to concede the silver forces
100 votes.
An analysis Of the vote to-day shows
that 1874 Republicans and 81 Democrats
voted against concurrence.
The debate which preceded the vote
was OF an interesting character, but
devoid of any sensational features.
The galleries. as usual in field day
in the lower branch of Congress, were
crowded to the doors and quite num-
ber OF senators. including Palmer QIl-
inois). Bacon Georgia., Cockrell Mis-
sourD. and Butler, of North Carolina,
sat through the fve-hour debate.
Secretary Herbert was also present.
Ex-Speaker Crisp presented the clos
ing argument for the silver men and
was replied to by Mr.. Turner, a Dem
ocratic colleague from Georgia, in
two-hours' speech.
The personal rivalry between the two
leaders Of the opposing factions of the
Democratic side Of the House added to
the interest of the occasion.
Mr.. Dalzell, Of Pennsylvania, closed
in behalf of the Republicans. The par
usans of respective chmpions missed
no opportunity to acclaim their ap-
proval when telling points were made
and at the close the honors seemed
even.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
WANT TO BE HEARD.

Speclal 10 the Register
Columbus. O.. February II Gorern-
or Bushnell received q letter 'His eL'a-
ing from d. d. Woodmansee and d. j.,
Moore, attorneys for Scott Jackson ana
Alonzo Walling, stating thar they "i'A
to be heard in opposition '0 the aniic-
ipated requisition 10 take the prisoners
to Kentucky for trial for the MURDER
of Pearl Bryan.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
CLAIMING VICTORY.
\ Spanish Report OF Defeat For General
Maceo.

Madrid, February 14-Dispatches
from Havana say that the Spaniards,
under Gen. Cornell and Col. Hernendez
have defeated the insurgents under
Gen. Antonio Maceo, north of Pinar del
Rio The insurgents lost q killed,
while the Spanish loss was only two
killed and seven wounded including
Gen. Cornell, who was slightly injured
1t was further stated that Maxine
Gomez was still in the vicinity of Ha-
Vana.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
r.-5 md atkinson
Have the Undivided Support
Republican Leaders.

Has No Opposition for the
orial Nomination, and
aus Presidential Boom
1 be Flourishing Finely,
West Virginia is Con
-A Bad Case of Swollen
A0Darent-Think the Re
Hau-1lican Congressional
VIII Last-The State
--es Meeting at Parkers-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
Was MURDERED HSENTJGEY
No Longer Any Doubt as to Which
State Has Jurisdiction.

Fearl Bryans Hat identified by her
Parents, and Beads Torn From It.
Evidently in a Struggle, Found
Near Where the Body vas Dis
covered - Big Rewards offered
for the neutrality-suspicious. Moving
Slowly-A New Indictment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15

Mr.. c. Schnepf, the Opera House
druggist. made the following obserYa-
tions of the weather yesterday: ~
m, 81; a. m, 80: u m, 35; p. m 9']
7p. m, &c.. Weather, change2ble.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
WEYLER TO TAKE THE FIELD.

Havana, February 14.-It is learned
unoGlciauS that Gen. Weyler will take
the field very soon. His purpose is
said to be to place his command be-
tween armies of Gomez and Maceo, in
the neiehborhod of Quivican, and force
one or both to give battle immediate
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
WEATHER -INDICATIONS.

Washington. d. c., February II
Fer West Virginia-Fair; warmer;
southerly winds For western Penn
sylvania and Ohio-Fair aE2 warmer
southerly winds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
liver IU2NED DOWN AGAIN.
The House, by a Big Majority Re-
fuses the Senate Substitute.

The Vote Against Free Silver Even
Larger on the Final Round Up
Than in Committee of the Whole.
The Galleries Crowded to the
DOOrs-Senators Sit Through the
Final Debate-Turner and Crisp,
Both of Georgia, Pitte7 Against
Each Other-A Record Making
VOte-Little Inclination to Shirk
the Issue.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15

Mrs. Kenna, postmistress at Char
lesion, and widow of the lamented SEN
ator, is in Washington on a visit to
her sister, Mrs. Jordan. Mrs. Kenna
always receives many attentions when
she is here. as She endeared herself to
a large circle of friends during her
residence in Washington when her
late husband was a member of the
House and Senate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
WEST VIRGTNIANS
Who Are Visiting the National Capitol
Judge English, Mrs. Kenna and Senator
Woriey.

Special TO the Register.
Washington, d. c., February IA
Judge John A. English, of the West
Virginia Supreme Court, was among
the notable visitors TO the city yester-
day. He spent some time at the Cap
iol and was shown many attentions by
the Congressional delegation, especially
by Congressman Miller, of whom he is
a constituent, being a resident of Point
Pleasant. The Judge was on his way
to Baltimore 10 visit one of his sons,
who resides there
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
MURDER OVER \ WOMAN.
en- Hartsook KILLED at Pocahontas by

Len Hartsook KILLED ut Pocahontas by
George GRAY.
Bluefeld, W. Va. February 14.-In
the depot at Pocahontas last night,
George Gray and Lon Hartsook engag-
ed in a quarrel over a woman. Gray
shot and killed Hartsook. after Hart
sook had fired two shots at Gray with
out effect. During the affray Miss
Clara Clemens was shot and seriously
injured. Gray escaped.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15
CUMBERLAND VALLEY EARNINGS
ly.,c;o1 10 tho Dpoictpr

Special 10 the Register.
Martinsburg, w. Va, February II
The net earnings Of the main line and
leased roads of the Cumberland Valley
Railway Company in 1895 show de-
crease of $22.2491S. and of the main
line proper. a decrease Of SIT, 1906, as
compared with those of 1894. The de-
crease is largely due to the increase
in operating expenses.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-15

President Worley, Of the State Sen
ate, mas been here on one of his fre-
quent visits to his political chief, Sen
ator Elkins.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-13

inc called at the Henrico county court
house on January 25d, TO which people
We're only admitted by ticket"
The opponents OF Mr.. Allan are. Of
course. somewhat disgrnued by Ar.
Murphy's resignation. but they put the
best construction possible upon Che mat
ter.
COLONEL LAMB HAS LITTLE TO SAY.
A special TO The Times last night from
Norfolk says:
Colonel Lamb. when secn would have
but little 10 say In connection with Mr.
Murphy's action
"Of course / regret it" said hc FOR
Mr. Murphy SIS good man and q worker.
As yet l have not the slightest idea
who his successor viii Doe. j have cal'd
the Executive Committee 90 meet Satur-
day night 20 hl tho vacancy. ana there
is plenty OF good timber to select FROM
] am very much encouraged at the con
dltion of the party in the state, and if
letters telegrams and personal assur-
ances mean anything. we are going 10
present a battlefront that cannot uc
broken. To-day I have received dele
cations from the Eastern Shore ana
other points an promising the undivided
support OF their constituents, and look
at that pile OF letters over there con-
tnued the Colonel, pointing 90 stack
of epstles nearly a foot high, they all
contain encouraging news
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-13
MR.. JOHN R. GRIMES HEARING
he ASKED FOR ANOTHER COEHIlftR
Before Whom He Wished to submit Evt-
dence, but the Council Decides to Hear
Accused's Testimony and Argument
ItscIf-Mr. Grimes Statement.

The Common Council met I'm called ses-
sion last evening for the purpose OF taxi
ing action on the report submitted by the
special joint committee appointed for tho
purpose Of investigating the affairs OF
the City Gas-Norks. The committee who
labored very hard for number OF weeks.
consisted Of Messrs. Gunst tchalrman).
Allen, King Snead. Bloomborg. Woody.
and Cottrell A large number Of interest
ed spectators. many OF whom were en-
ployes Of the Gas-Works, flied every
available space outside Of the railing in
The Council Chamber. At the gate in
the railing sat Onicer Adams. OF the
City Hall force. allowing only mcbcrs of
the two branches OF the Council. city
officials, and representatives Of the press
admission to the floor. Mr.. Grimes was
represented by Captain George b. Wise
and Mr.. j. r. Lawless, while the city
Attorney was present 80 give the body
whatever legal advice might be needed.
For more than two hours the question
whether MIR. Grimes should have the
right TO lay his testimony before another
committee WAS discussed. but II was nnal-
ly decided tnat the entire Council was to
hear the evidence.
W hile the desire pryaied TO have the
entire matter disposd OF as soon as pos
sible, yet In view Of the fact that Captain
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-13
yENEZCELIN ELUE BOOE.
IT. James Gazette Attacks the Chronicle,
But Admits Loose Tran.latious.

LONDON. March 12.--The 81. james
Gazette difsrcts the article published ia
the Daily Chronicle attacking the Neno-
zueian Bue-BO1k and declares il 10 be
tissue OF poryersiOns AMI mares
nests and altogether a hasty attempt on
the part oil The Radicals 10 dlscredlt the
British case.
In the course OF It's article the Gazette
admits. however. thar the Chronicle
proves that there have been certain loose,
careless. and misleading translatlors ln-
troduced into the Biue-Book, and gives
as an instance the dispatch which nIs
sent home 10 the Centurion in April
177O which in effect. shows that tne
Dutch did not hold anything On the cuyn-
nj. exceDt "A settlement at the mouth OF
that river where IL Joins the EssequibO.
The Gazette's article concludes by say
ing that the cOmDlers Of the Blue Book
In the Foreign ONCE certainly owe the
uublic an explanation.