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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
THE HEATED TERM.
The Thermometer Was Higher Yesterday
Than Upon Any April Day for at Least
r., N..a

Ten Years.
Yesterday was distinctly ecorcher.
The temperature would have been
entirely creditable TO either June, July
or August, but FOR April. ii was rec
ord breaker which caused an immense
amount OF inconvenience and not lit
tie genuine suffering. People were
very prone TO seek the shady side OF the
street when moving aSout, while all
who could remained indoors and kept
as quiet as possible. at that After
dusk. however. The whole population
turnsd out in search of fresh air, and
the streets in the central portion OF the
city were crowded until quite a late
hour. \ great many people drove out
into the country in the evening, or
took Z ride On the Elm Grove road, and
if the high thermometer continues
day or two longer trolly parties on the
summer cars will be popular.
The highest notch touch by the mer-
curry at Schneprs was ninety in the
shade. while eighty-nine was the rul-
ing figure for several hours, and by
reference 10 the following data il will
be seen that the day was the hottest m
April since 1885, and perhaps for eight
mr. ten wears before that. The figures
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
sc. Wall Paper at 1O11 Main street.
SALE OF HOTEL BEHLER FURNI
u

SALE OF HOTEL BEHLER FURNI-
TURE
- All Of the furniture, carpets, beds.
bedding. wardrobes. washstands. office
fixtures, blinds. lace curtains. cots.
tables. dining room and kitchen furni-
ture, cutlery. tableware. etc. must be
sold at any price. Sale commences this
morning Friday, April 17th). at 8
o'clock. at the Old Court House. corner
Twelfth and Chapline streets. and con-
tinues until completed.
w. c. HANDLAN. Admir-.
-O-
Look on third page for account of
big Bankrupt Sale.
Everybody comes to T. A. Hoge G
Co.'S for garden and lawn seed. which
means that they get what they want.
T. a. HOGE & CO..
1868 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
THE BODY FOUND.
Henry James Carried Out His Threat to
Jump from the II. Il d. Bridge.


Jump from the Ii. 4 %. Bridge.
Special 10 the Register.
Parkersburg. w. Va, April 16.-The
body of Henry James, a colored porter.
who jumped from his train as it passed
ever the Baltimore and Ohio bridge
here recently, was found last night
near Meldahls Landing, floating in the
Ohio river II was the suppOsition at
the time James was missed from the
train that he had lsaped into the Ohio
river, as he had said he intended TO
commit suicide. On his body. whish
was BADLY decomposed, was found an
insurance policy for $4,000 and some
letters. 1t appears he had troubles
which bore heavily upon his mind. He
leaves a wife. who resides in Balti-
more.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
ROOMS AND BOARDING.

Mrs. C. r. Behler. formerly proprie-
tress of the Hotel Behler, has rented
the large dwelling, No. 119 Fourteenth
street. and is prepared II accommodate
bOarders. and limited number OF
roomers. The location is excellent.
within three minutes walk of the post
office. Terms reasonable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17

1--WE get 10 go pretty soon" Go when
you get good and ready.
By following these instructions you
will show an intimate knowledge OF the
game, even if you do not win.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
or ten years before that The tigu
= n frnrn NT,. Schnonf's reonrd

If yesterday is to be a sample OF the
summer We are TO have we may as well
invest in straw hats and linen coats at
once and prepare for the worst.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
WOODSFIELD.


Woodsfield, Ohio, April 16.-Rev. W.
R. Mellott and two sons. of Wisconsin,
were the guests of c. l.. Mellott this
week.
Mrs. J. NJ. Shields is at Caldwell, the
guest OF friends.
Mr.. VIM. Galley, OF Rochester, Pa, is
a guest at the New Columbia.
Rev. Father Cawley is at Lancaster,
Ohio, this week the guest of relatives.
Miss Lucinda Menkle, of williamsburg,
is the guest OF her brothers here this
week.
Mrs. Nellie Scott and little sen. Of
Graysville, Ohio, were the guests of her
sister, Mrs. DR.. Ferguson, this week.
Mr.. Frank Way. of Graysville, is the
guest OF his father, Dr.. Way, this week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17

1t is to the interest of every wage
earning man to read carefully the great
mOney-saving chance of lifetime on
the third page
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
SC. Wall Paper at 1O11 Main street.
THE TIES" OF IRELAND.

Old Erin weeps to see her boys
No more for her unitin.
And all her Home Rule hopes and joys
Now blasted wild their fightin';
Wild sorrow her poor heart is broke,
Och nothing her delights now.
Her wrongs have ended all in smoke,
Bekase her sons are ties" now.
Och, there's Dillonites, McCarthytes'
And Healyites and Redmondites
All wantin' to be leaders;
Distraction, each faction
From Ireland'S cause seceders.
The Saxon laughs, for WI he knows
That Erin's sons will never
Unite meath one TO drive her foes
Away from her forever;
Not all her dark and weary years,
Not cen her sacred rights now.
VIII stir the world again to tears,
Bekase her sons are ''Ites" now.
Och! there's Dillonites. etc, etc.
William Allan NJ. p.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17

Those who Witnessed the recent pro-
duc,icn of Leah. the ForSaken" al the
Opera House, will be anxious TO see it
again. especially in view of the fact
that their patronage will assist The
comemndable project of establish
ing a West Virginia Home for COnfed-
crate Veterans. Ii is invariably true
tina. an am eur production is better on
the second presentation than the first,
and those who attend the Opera House
Monday night. will see a play which
will compare favoralbly with most eff
forts of professionals. The same ap
prJpriate costumes will be worn, and
the same scenic and mechanical effects
will he used. Seats are now on sale.
A production OF more than ordinary
merit will be seen at the Opera House
Tuesday, April DIST, when Darkest
Russia is presented by Sidney r. Ell
lis company of players. From every
hand comes the highest praise, and
wherever produced large and enthus-
iasic audiences welcome the produc-
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17

&c. Wall Paper at 1O11 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17

Master George KOssuth very pleasant
ly entertained a party of his little
friends at the home of his parents on
South Jacob street Monday evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
ANtSEMENTS.
Past and Coming Attractions at the Two
Theatres.

Theatres
The Grand Opera House will present
inst. The Midnight Special" the great
melcdramatic success in four acos. In
commenting On it the Wilkes5arre
Daily News Dealer Of September Bird
remarks: The Music Hal was crowded
last night to witness the opening Of
the Midnight Special" one OF the
strongest comedy dramas of its kind
that has ever visited our city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-22
YALE AUTHORITIES QUOTED

VIEWS OF PROB NOolsSfN AND NAli>A->D
OK THE QUESTION RAISED By MR. oLNEY
New Haven. Conn. Dec 2i.-Several Yale author
Niles on international and Constitutional law were
asked to-day to talk the Cuban question. Theo-
dore D. Woolscy professor Of international law,
said In discussing the Cameron resolution:
THE recognition Of independence should he pre-
eeded by the recognition OF belligerency In this
ease the recognition Of independence is the recogn-
ton of a fact that does not exist. When the recog-
niiion of fact That does not exist Is made we
naturally inquire the aninus Of those who make H.
IL II is dictated by sympathy the proper procedure
IS intervention. made on the ground or humanity.
n 1: IS not dictated by sympathy IL must be by a
hostile disposition. and that is what would war
rant Spain in considering II casus oeiii' Il sic
chose, c..,
Dean Francis Wayland OF the Yale Law School
said that while we might pity Cuba, 10 recognize
her as an Independent State would put tbs country
In position In which no civilized nation would IKE
TO be placed. ~ Cuba had no stability, caWtai OF
organization. He thought that Secretary Olney hdd
acted properly I'm the matter, but that a resolution
nassed over the Presidents veto should be recog-
nized by him lie thought that the Cameron reso-
luton would not pass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-22
CIVIL TRIAL OF sANGUILY.

CIVIL TRIAL OF SANGCILY.
| THE DEFENCE MAKE SOME GOOD POINTS. WHICH
| SEEM SWEPT hwAY BY EVIDENCE GIVEN BIT
THE LATE CoIOMA-LIFE IMPRIsON-
MENT ASKED FOR.
| Havana Dec H.-The civil trial OF Julio Sanguily
a naturalized American citizen on charges OF con-
| spracy against the Spanish Government began at
o'clock this afternoon at the Audencia.
Sanguily II will be recalled. arrested a long
| time ago AMI was tried by court martial, which
sentenced him life Imprisonment. The United
States Government. however interviewed in his be-
half on the ground that his trial by military
tribunal not I'm accordance with the terms OF
| the Spanish-Ameri treaty. and a new trial be-
fore the Supreme Court granted him. The
case exces much interest here owing to the prom
,nence Of the prisoner and the questions involved.
and a large crowd assembled in front OF the build
ing in which the trial is held to witness the entry
and departure Of the prisoner
Sanguly was brought from the Cabanas fortress
under the escort OF sixteen armed soldiers. and
Azcuy and Sanchez. two witnesses who were de-
tanned TO testify against him. also brought to
court by armed escort.
The courtroom is a small one and 1t was mpos-
sble for the many persons anxious to witness the
proceedings 20 gain entrance. There were hve
Judges on the bench. and Vice-Consul-General
Springer who Is acting as Consul General In the
absence OF General Fitzhugh Lee. was assigned
special near the justices
After the usual prelminaries. counsel for the
defence asserted that the tribunal was Illegally
constituted since six Justices should preside. and
not fve and he therefore disputed the competency
OF the Court to hear and decide the case. He
serted that the prisoner entitled to a trial by
six judges. according to the law ruling In 1921.
when the Spanish-Amercan protocol was drawn.
and that he should not be tried under the law OF
1871. lie made a motion to this effect. but It was
Overruled. The defence announced that A would
later protest against the decision
The taking OF evidence then began The Chief Of
Police and Inspector were the first witnesses.
Their evidence was favorable to the accused They
declared that they had no knowledge OF Sanguily
ever having taken part IN the rebel movement
Other witnesses testified to the same effect.
The defence protested vigorously against the
reading OF the testimony given by Coiona holding
that Its admission In the present trial directly
contrary to the law
which were produced his former trial, and
which the prosecution claims prove beyond doubt
MS connection with the rebellion.
The letters had been submitted TO experts and
they testified that they In the handwriting OF
the prisoner Tho Prosecuting Attorney reviewed
the ease. asserting THAI the evidence was indis-
putable that the prisoner had taken an important
part IN the conspiracy 10 overthrow the Spanish
government In Cuba. lie skilfuily presented all
inc facts that could be brought to bear against
tne prisoner. and asked the Court to sentence him
The Court then adjourned until noon e. morrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-22
" INSURANCE COMPANY TysOLvEyT.

Chicago Dec. IA bill has been filed In the CIR
cult Court by the National Linseed OIL Company
and the Grove Linseed OIL Company. asking Tor .ns
appointment Of receiver for TT "ea smens In
surance Company The application Is based upon
judg .nents recovered and upon the ground that 81
enort IL being made 10 throw tho company INTO t.s
10 an agent Of one OF the compliments went "a
George +. Harding jr:. says the BILL and demanoca
financial straits, and that unless a loan that wsss
being negotiated was successful the obligations y.
the Insurance company would not be paid. IL y
assorted that January last the company ceassv v
taxing new policies, and has since been steauuia
withdrawing from business. The concern u an oso
one, and was originally known as the nn'9n n,ack
surance Company OF Decatur IL has capitai SUI
OF 100000 and half Of this Is said to have been PnS
In The compiainants are unable TO state any.n',"
definite concerning the stockholders Inc s, .asss
0snt u made that the company = totapy 'ns2Ns'sl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-22
w ONLY QUOTED THE CONSTITUTION.

~ ONLY QUOTED THE CONSTITUTION.
THE CURIOUS AUTHORITY THAT MR.. BAlARD
GIVES TO SECRETARY oLNEY's STATEMENT
London. Doe 2i-Ambassador Bayard was asked
~ representative Of the United Associated Presses
to-day 4 he sustained the views expressed by Sccre-
;ary Oney In his statement concerning Cuba
Mr. Bayard replied that h. ID not wish 10 express
any opinion In an official capacity, but he would say
that Mr. Olncy had only quoted from the CJnstitu-
ton Of the United States which gives 70 the EXecu-
tive sole power as ex-ofiico Commanderin-C Chief Of
he Army and Navy and the maker Of all Federal ap-
DJlntmeris.
Mr.. Bayari asked what he thought OF the re-
ports received from Madrid that the Spanish War
Office preparing pamphlet for distribution
among the officers Of the Army and Navy containing
inf 1rmaiion the s-~engih and general condition
of the defences OF the United States. to which
question the Ambassador replied thai ne not
sufficiently acquainted with military and naval mat,
tiers venture an opinion; nor did he desire 10
template the possibility Of war between the United
States and Spain The United STATES. he added. had
great natural protection in the shoals along her
)asts ard he condition and conformation Of the
entrances to her largest ports: He did not believe
that there would he war. hut thought that the mat
ters at issue would be settled amicably.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-22
ITALIAN RADICALS FOp FREE CUBA

A MOTION EXPRESSING SYMPATHY TO BE- INTRO
DUcED IN THE cHAA,5 X IN RohE.
Rome Dec 2l-ln the Chamb r Of Deputies to-
day a member OF the Radical party gave motto" Of
his intention 20 Introduce motion expressing the
symna my of the Chambsr Of Deputies with The
Cuban insurgents. y1E Z: -.
The Marquis di Rudni. Prime Minister, intimated
that the Ministry would OPPOSE the adoption Of
such MOTION by Chamber his remarks evoK-
ing violent protests the part Of the Radicals.
In the course OF. ihe discussion. signor Imbriani
the Radio al header declared that the party at least
would Join the American and other ciYillZed reo-
pies IN hoping that the Cubans might be victorious
In their struggle for freedom.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-22

The big hearty, healthy man is a continual irrita-
ton TO his dyspeptic friend One man III hundred
Is perfectly healthy The other % have some diges
tive trouble, and perhaps than 90 per cent OF
these could tce Their trouble 10 that most prevalent
cvi-constipation. It's simple thing of itself but
Ike many simple things ii may grow and become
complicated Constipation Is the of nine tcnths
OF the sickness of men, and OF a large proportion OF
the sickness of women II can be cured II can be
cured easily, naturally and quickly. There is no
reason save that of carelessness why should cause
the trouble that 1t does. Nature is continually work
ing as hard as she to throw off impurities and to
force, out poisonous refuse matter Nature Is not
dray-horse and should not be overworked Nature
is systematic. Some little thing may interfere with
the system, and cause serious arrangement The re-
inoval Of this little impeachment sets the wheels work
ing again without any trouble
This Is exactly what DR.. Picrce's Pleasant Pellets
do They assist nature in a gentle healthul efficient
way There is nothing violent about their action and
yet Il Is just a. certain il il twice as violent
The use OF the Pellets" doesn't derange the system
IN any way and once II is in order you can stop TAX
ing thcrn. There are INSCRIPTIONS druggists who
will tell you that something else Is lust as good -
They are mistaken Insist getting what you ssk fos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-22
THE COMMITTEES ACTION DEPLORED.
RESOLUTIONS OF PROTEST PASSED BY THE BAL
TIMORE BOARD OF TRADE

Baltimore Dec. H.-At "A special meeting OF The
Beard Of Trade to-day the following resolutions
were adopted
Resolved. That we greatly depiore me ACTON vi
the senate Committee on Foreign Relations in re-
porting favorably joint resolution 70 recognize
the ndepcndence Of the Repu bic Of Cuba
That we believe that IA view of the condition now
existing in Cuba az reported from ali sources sicn
action is very iil-timed and nasty and calculated
II approved BY Congress. greatly 10 embarrass II
not actually 10 sever. the peaceful relations now ex-
isiing between Spain and our own country. ana as
a natural c)nseq hence seriously 20 damage an or
our commercial and hCancaJ Interests already
suffering from serious depression.
That the Senators and Representatives from thl5
State be and hereby ale earnestly requested 10 OPP
pose tho ra Of said resolution ,
That these resolutions De promptly telegra pied
10 orr Sena ors and couy duly mailed 10 eacn
member OF the House and Senate and 10 the several
Boards Of Trade
. AMERICAN SECT RITES FIRM IN LONDON.
London. Dec. 2.--The Stock Exchange opened and
closed firm the strength Of The statement Of United
States Secretary Oney In regard 10 Cuba. American
railroad shares closed u TO q higher for the day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-22
THE LAURADA RETURNS TO MESSlNA'

THE ALLEGED CUBAN FIILBUsTER WILL NOT GO
To VALENCIA AFTER ALL.
Messna Sicily Dec. 2-The former Cuban filibus-
ter.rg steamer Laurada. which sailed from Palermo
a few days ago for Gibraltar where II was said she
would ship cargo for America, has returned to this
poit.
Baltimore. Dec I.-The steamship Laurada. "nich
was chartered by a Baltimore firm to load fruit at
Messina and Palermo Sicily. and at Valencia Spain.
Will not touch at the latter place because Of her
record as a ilibuster. The feeling among the Span
!sh was pronounced that fruit could be bought
in Valencia to be placed on board the Laurada, and
the stevedores declared they would load the
steamer even if cargo could be secured Then. too.
1t reported that the appearance Of the Laurada
In a Spanish port would inevitably be followed by
trouble and the charterers, J. II. Seward & Co. de-
cded TO send the steamer back to Messina to COM
plete her cargo She will sail from there for Balt-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-22
HE BOUGHT IT.

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express NY dislike Of book agents.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-22
IAN INTERNATIONAL WRONG"

Secretary Olney still maintains that the insur
gents have done nothing TO warrant the pro-
posed action and some experts in the law Of
nations say that the Executive approval OF the
Senate Committees resolution would be IAN
international wrong" They cling TO the peril
nent assertion OF Seward that n revolutionary
government is not to be recognized until II Is
established by the great body OF the population
of the State il claims To govern" In the next
place the recognition IL. they say. according To-
international rule and precedent determlnable
by the Executive. Mr. Seward said on one oc-
casion that IL was n question wholly and exclu-
sively for the President and cannot be deter
utred Internationally BY Congressional action"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-22
AUTHORITIES ON OLNEY's SIDE.

y Z
RETARYS STAND Is JUSTIFIED.
Indiana polls. Dec. Civ. H. H. Miller. Mr. Olney's
predecessor In the office Of Attorney General OF the
United States. upho!ds the latter in his contention
on the question Of the recognition OF Cuban indie
penden nee ana cites A decision by the circuit and
Supreme courts OF the United States in support OF
MS view. He says:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-22

surance Company g Sumner. 212 the right OF re-
covery upon an insurance contract turned upon the
question whether the sovereignty OF Buenos Ayres
extended over the Falkland Islands. Mr.. Justice
Story deciding the circuit. said: 1T IL very
clear that belongs exclusively the Executive De-
partment Of our Government to recognize from time
10 time any new Governments which may arse IN
political revolutions in the world. and until sucn
admitted by courts OF justice TO have or 10 exer-
cise the common rights OF sovereignty.
the case being carried 10 the Supreme Court OF
the United States Mr.. Justice McI.ean speaking Tor
that court said: Can there be any doubt that wnen
The Executive branch Of the Government, winch is
charged with our foreign relations shall. in It's cor
regard 10 the sovereignty Of any island country. II
is conclusive on the Judicial Department? And in
this view I; f. not material 10 inquire whether the
Executive be right or wrong. II is enough 10 know
tha in the exercise Of his constitutional functions
he has decided the question. Peters Reports fio
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-22

One.quarter cent . da, Is the expense OF using
Woodbury's Facial Soap. Don't economic on
soap; 1t Is dangerous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-22
4 DEFINITE PRECEDENT.

officials who sustain the view Of Secretary
Olney that the recognition of sovereignty IS an
exclusively Executive function cite several prece-
dents as tending to establish that claim. Ac-
oording to one a very definite precedent was
furnished by Secretary Adams on one occasion,
when he said: 1T is the stage when the inde-
pendence Is established matter-of-fact. 5"
rs to leave the chance of the opposite party to
recover their dominian utterly desperate. TIL
neutral nation must. of course Judge for itself
when this period has arrived; and as the beilig-
el ent nation has the sane right to judge for IL
self il Is very likely judge differently from
the neutral and make ii a cause or preteXt
for war as Greet Britain did expressly against
France in our Revolution. and substantially
against Holland. If war thus results. in point
of fact from the measure OF recognizing con
tested Independence the moral right wrong
Of the war depends upon the justice and sin
ccrity and prudence with which the recogniz-
ing nation took the step. But the justice Of
cause, however it may enlist Individual feelings
in its favor. is not sufficient To justify thhd
parties in siding with II. The fact and right
combined can alone authorize a neutral 10 ac-
knowledge a disputed. soVei eighty.
II CHANGED that this very ruling was in regard
10 the independence OF Spanish mercGn
STATES, and the STATE Department experts find
IN 1t a peculiar significance and tineliness at
this juncture.
Secretary Adams wrote in an historical let
ter on the revolt ending with The recognition Of
the South American colonies by this Govern
ncnt: When a sovereign has reasonable hope
q maintaining his authority over Insurgents,
he ACKNOWLEDGMENT f tie Independence Of
such ineureents would be an international
wrong Il is otherwise when such sovereign is
inanifestly disabled from maintaining the con
test"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-22

ase of Williams against the Suffolk In