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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
THE METHODIST CONFERENCE.
A Resolution Presented and Referred,
Regarding the Use Of Tabacc'.
Brief Reference Made to the Ques-
ton OF Federating the Northern
and Southern Branches Of the
Church-A Resolution Introduced
for Equal representation for Min
listers and Layman.

Cleveland, O., May 9.-When Bishop
Ninde called the general conference to
order this morning but few delegates
were in their seats. In fact since thd
conference settled the woman question
delegates generally have been tardy.
G. Louther, of the Southwest Kansas
conference, when the roll of conference
was called, introduced a resolution de-
nouncing the use of tobacco in pre-
amble and then recommended the mem
bers TO absolute abstinenance, and rec
commended that all Sunday school SUI
perintendents and Epworth League
presidents be forbidden the use OF to-
bacco 1t was referred to the commit
tee on state OF the church.
A resolution was introduced by Mer-
ritt Hurlburt, of the Wilmington con-
ference, recommending that the Senate
and the House of Representatives to so
amend the constitution that it might
recognize the Deity and in the preamble
insert the words trusting in Cod"
1t was placed upon its passage, but
finally referred to the committee on
state Of the church.
A resolution in favor of taking better
care of superanuated preachers was re-
ferred to the proper committee.
Secretary Monroe read a communi-
cation from the secretary Of the NJ. II.
Conference South, which met in May,
1894. 1t spoke of the matter OF feder-
alton of the two bodies and the feeling
which existed. The matter was taken
up by a resolution from one Of the mem
bers, but it was decided that no action
should be taken by the conference until
official notification was served. The
movement is important, as it may re-
suit in the consolidation of two of the
great Methodist bodies of the country
DR.. Broadbeck asked leave on behalf
of the committee on missions to submit
his report out of its order. The re-
quest was granted and the report was
read and adopted unanimously. -
Senator Harlan, under the order Of
miscellaneous business, introduced the
following resolution:
Resolved, That the second restrict
i've rule be so changed as TO admit OF
equal representation by the ministry
and laity in the generSi conference. The
resolution was signed by James Harlan,
Chris. Howe and ]. P. Letter. 1t looked
as Il the old fight would be opened and
the lines more closely drawn than they
have been heretofore.
The resolution of ex-senator Harlan
was referred TO the committee or lay
representatives. DR.. Stevenson of
Kentucky, introduced a resolution Of
sympathy for Cuba, which was adopted.
The conference before adjourning
passed a resolution containing the en-
actment Of the Florida legislature
whereby it was made illegal in that
State to force colored children and
white children to receive instruction in
the same school. The convention then
adjourned for the week.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
AT THE HOTELS.
Some of the Strangers Who Registered
Yesterday.

Some of the Strangers Who Registered
Yesterday.
J. n. Merwin, train master OF the W
e L. E.. was in the city last night and
registered at the Windsor.
Windsor. w. Holley, Charleston
w. NJ. Toby. Parkersburg; w. l.. Pyle,
Toledo, o.: ]. s. Darcy. F. d. Johnson,
Marietta. O.; John F. Orr, Steubenville,
O.; A. Contrite, Parkersburg; Charles
E. Hogg, Point Pleasant.
Capt. Robert S. Oakes. Of Wellsburg.
was in the city yesterday, and stopped
at the McLure.
McLure-M. 2. Serat. Toledo. o.; NJ.
F. McCracken. Fairpoint, o.; J. r. jack
son. Mrs ]. R. Jackson, c. ]. Buchan-
an. Wellsburg; ]. NJ. Rhodes, Meadville;
J. L. Graham, Lancaster.
Howell-F. f. Perkins. j. c. Smith,
f. B. Miller, Sistersville; ]. G.. Gall,
Martins Ferry; ]. Powell. ]. Smith,
Pittsburg; George Scott, Sardis. o.. ].
w. Solley. Sistersyille; L. w. Blayney,
Roney's Point.
Porter Auth, of the st. Charles, has
lust finished the remodelling Of the bar
fixtures at that hotel.
ST. Charles-P. J. Parker. Sistersville;
w. Flanagan. Barnesville, o.: c. II.
Watson. Middleport, O.; d. Nanambere,
Powhatan, o.
Stamm-W. z. West, C. H. Kennedy.
Sistersville; Benjamin Stout. Rockford,
w. H. Goehring. Pittsburg; C. c. Cham
berlain, Washington, Pa; Michael Gaff-
ney, Sistersville.
Brunswick-T. G.. Gwine, G.. Coma
way. West Liberty; d. Schloss, Zanes-
vile; George Nichols, st. Clairsville; A.
Eddy, Cleveland.
National-R H. Baptis. Sistersville
c. H. Hunter, Moundsville; J. z. Hen
shaw, Barton.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10

Ashland, Wis, May 9.-In this city
half a million dollars worth of milling
property and lumber went up in flames
to-day. The Shores Lumber Company
mill, the largest on CheQuamagon Bay,
is a smouldering ruin, together with
several thousand feet OF lumber dock
upon which was piled 100000 feet Of
lumber.
The fire started in w. Dnrgee's lum-
ber dock. The mill was surrounded by
water, with wooden tramways leading
to the shore. When the flames burst
out in great volume and enyeloped the
mill and dock all the men but four sue
ceeded in reaching the tramway.
1t is presumed that spark from some
employees pipe started the flames in
the lumber pile in Durgee's duck. The
distance between Durgee's and the
Shores Lumber Comapny's docks IS on
ly fifty feet. The fire jumped across
the short stretch of water in fifteen
minutes after it had started.
The keystone Lumber Company's
mill was shut down and also Durgee's
soon after the fire started and all tho
employees flocked to the Shores plant to
fight the flames.
Figured approximately. the loss on
milling property and docks will reach
S275, ,000 on lumber, $22S,OOO.
The bodies Of three men have already
been recovered and another is missing.
The fire was checked before reaching
the Keystone yards or other lumber.
The fire destroyed 19,340,000 feet Of
lumber. The total loss is S47S,0OO and
the insurance S350,000 About 400 men
are thrown out Of employment by the
fire.
This eveningche body of Peter Enge-
man was takth from the bay. His
clothes took fire early in the day and
a thousand people say him plunge into
the water to escape the flames sur
rounding and enveloping him. But two
other men are known to have lost their
lives, two of those reported missing
being found tonight.
Baraga, Mich, May 9.-The city OF
L'Anse, at the head Of Keweenaw Bay,
was practicllv wiped outb J fire this
afternoon. ,rneg gIA,Anse Lumber GOm-
pany milfS I'd ned, lga eiTt @buslnI y.
houses in the place were burned. Two
hundred persons are homeless. The
total loss is placed at $250,O0O, small
insurance.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
TWO COMPANIES BARRED.

The State Board OF Public Works Orders
All Policies In Two Foreign Companies
Cancelled.
icies of the West Liberty normal school
Charleston, w. Va, May 9.-The
Board of Public Works met this after
noon and ordered that all insurance on
public buildings in this State written
by the British-American Assurance
Company and the Imperial Fire lnsur-
ance Company be cancelled at once, and
that no premiums be paid by the fiscal
officers Of the State for any policies
taken in the companies in public build
ings. This action was taken by the
Board because OF the conduct OF these
companies in the adjustment Of the pol
icies of the West Liberty Normal Sshool
buildings, which were insured in these
companies.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
LEWIS COUNTY REPUBLICANS

'-''acted FOR Mckinley. Atkinson. Doven-
or. IcvcraDd Others.
N.,.al 20 -1e Register.
weston vs.. Va. May 9.-The Repub-
-,. ',ol' o. -e~is county held a mass con-
'a ae,e to-day for the purpose of
mating delegates to the various
and district conventions. The
r..- 'o tce Clarksburg convention
r- instructed to cast their votes for
p, = Holt for delegate at large TO
louis convention, and further
',.'l delegates to vote for dele
F-. I'M. "i.l support J. S. Hyer. Of
.- .' Auditor. George w. Atkin-
r- GOVERNOR b. 3. DOvener for
ana R0dd Hall for State SEN
rt.- N-n.fy enthusiasm was great
a ,.e delegates we're instructed TO
laeir power to select Mckinley
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
TO THE NEAREST TREE.
An Alabama White Man Hanged for AS
saultInC His Own Daughter.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 9.-Ncar
Eastman's M.lls last evening Redden H.
Williams. a prominent white farmer resid-
ing near Manitan, Green county, was
lynched by a mob of forty masked Whl.e
men. Williams was arrested Tnursday on
the charge of making a criminal assault
upon his l6-year-old daughter. AZ the pre-
liminary trial before Justice Lyon ycsier-
day the eve.dence indicated MS guilt ana
he was held TO the grand jury ana orlered
Deputy McCracken was taking Williams 10
iaii at Eutaw he was met by mob near
Eastman's Mills and the prisoner taken
from him and hanged TO the nearest ree
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
THEIR FATE NOT KNOWN.
Supposed, However, That All the Prisoners
Captured on the Competitor Have Been
Sentenced to Death.

Supposed. However, That All the Prisoners
Captured on the Competitor Have Been
Sentenced to Death.
Havana May 9.-The naval officers
forming the courtmartial which tried
the men captured on board the Ameri-
can schooner Competitor, of Key West,
Fla. sentenced the prisoners last night,
but the Judgment will not be disclosed
until il is signed by Admiral Navarro.
Washington, May 9.-NO information
is to be had from official sources in
Washington to-day respecting the Com
petitor case in any aspect, either as to
the results of the courtmartial or as to
the course our government will follow
in the future. Nevertheless it is gen
orally understood that the courtmartial
found the prisoners, one and all, guilty,
and has imposed the death sentence up
on them, subject to Admiral Navarro's
approval This, however, does not nee
essarily mean that there is to be
speedy action in the execution of the
sentence, or even that the hope for the
convicted men must be abandoned.
Under the Spanish military code as in
the case of our own military law, all
capital sentences are renewable by
superior authority. The impression
prevails in well informed quarters that
the proceedings of the courtmartial
must be submitted either in the first
instance or eventually to the council
of ministers at Madrid, and while this
may be done by the free use of the
cable several days will be required to
complete the action of the case.
Meanwhile the State Department is
in close connection by cable with United
States Consul General Williams at Ha-
vana and under instructions he will
lose no opportunity to aid the prisoners
in all proper ways.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
ANOTHER CONFESSION.
Murderer Irwin T. Ford Admits That he
Attempted to Rape Miss KreClo.

WASHINGTON, May 9.-Ano'her chap
tehr was added to the Elsie Kregio murder
case to-day when Irwin r. Ford, her con-
fessed murderer. made n second confession
I'm which he admitted he attempted 20 COM
nit rape on Miss Kreglo. but was unsur-
cessful. His failing 10 accomplish his puf,
pose, he said. was due to the strength oi
his victim. Ford in his former confession
strenuously denied having intended or al.
tempted an outrage. The prosecution OF
the Ford case will be pushed by he gov
ernment.
Mayor Burleigh, of Harpers' Ferry. who
captured Ford. and several other witnesses
made their statements before District A.
torney Birney to-day and all the winesses
will be called before the grand Jury Mon
daY A speedy trial Is eXnec-od.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
JOINED THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Boston. Mass. May 9.-The Manches-
ter N. H) Morning Union and ,he Man
chester Evening Union, two OF the old
est and most widely. circulated daily
papers in New England. have joined the
Associated Press and will commence re-
ceiving the full leased wire service Of
the Associated Press at once. Every
daily newspaper in New Hampshire re-
ceiveing a telegraphic news service,
with the exception OF two afternoon
papers. is now a member OF the Asso-
ciated Press.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
General Lacret Marriott,
General Divisions


"Platods" are deserters from the
army who plunder and commit other
crimes and who are enemies TO both
sides. The circular was accompanied
by the following letter addressed to Col.
Figuerdo:
General Weyler, chief of the enemy,
two days ago gave an order that all the
estates should turn 10 grinding cane.
I have taken up the glove he has thrown
down and am constantly burning the
buildings and machinery Of the estates
that grind. firing on the laborers, but
pardoning all prisoners that we take.
Last night Gen. Callazo and I slept
with our camp Illuminated by the fires
set by ourselves and our enemies. 1t
was a glorious sight, but one that filled
our hearts with sorrow contemplating
our country's ruin. But what is to be
done? The powers that surround us
and could avert all this by assisting Us,
so decree it. l enclose you a copy Of
a circular that l have issued and beg
you TO publish the same as soon as pos
sible for general information.
Yours affectionately,
"LACRET MARLOT."
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
COL GEORGE W. BAN REFUSES.

Lexington. Ky. May 9.-Col. George
W. Balm. the famous temperance orator,
who is being doomed for the Prohibition
nomination for President by Miss Fran
ceS +. Willard and other leaders, in an
interview in the Sunday Leader, says
positively he viii not be a candidate.
He wants no political Office, and would
not accept if nominated.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
THINKS HE'S A PROPHET.
Pulitzer Tells the Benighted Englishmen
How 1t Is.


London, May 9.-The Chronicle
prints a two-column interview wG1
Joseph Pulitzer, proprietor of the New
York World. Mr.. Pulitzer gives his
tory of the events which led up to
President Cleveland's Venezuelan mes
sage. which, he says, was an election
movement. Mr.. Pulitzer expressed the
belief that the Venezuelan commission
of the United States would pave the
way for the settlement of the contro-
versy between England and Venezuela.
He also expresses an absolute certainty
that Cuba would become free' Maj.
Mckinley, he said, was certain to be
the Republican candidate for the Pres
idency. Referring to the possibility of
President Cleveland's running for
third term. he said: IF President Cleve-
land declares for sound money, for free
Cuba, against monopolies and trusts
and in favor of tariff reform, | shall
give him all the support in my power"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
IT WILL BE SLOW.
The PETER Bond Investigation Not Likely
to Begin Soon.

The PETER Bond Investigation Not Likely
to Begin Soon.
Washington, d. c., May 9.-The meth
cd Of procedure in the investigation OF
the recent bond issues under the PETER
resolutions formed the subject Of con-
sideration by the Senate committee on
finance to-day. No decision was reach
ed beyond that to have the inquiry con-
Quoted by a subcommittee.
1t was suggested that in all probable
ity the investigation, when begun,
would be long and tedious one and
that it might become necessary for the
committee to visit other places in the
prosecution of the proposed inquiry.
The Democratic members Of the COM
mittee generally manifested desire to
have the inquiry begun at an early day,
but the indications are that little pro-
gress will be made before the final ad-
journment of Congress.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
THE BOUT A DRAW.

NEW YORK. May 9-Stanton Abbott
Of England and Jack Burke, Of Brooklyn.
fought an inaugural bout AZ the Briage
Athletic Club in South Brooklyn to-nlgl (.
They met at catch weights and atter SIX
rounds of hard fighlng the referee declar-
ed the bout a draw.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
P. w. MORRIS BOOSTED.

Special TO the Register.
Parkersburg, w. Va. May 9.-The
Republicans of Elizabeth, Writ county,
at a meeting held there today. instruct
ed delegates to the Judicial convention
to vote for T. A. Brown, of Elizabeth,
for circuit judge, and Presley w. Nor
ris. of Ritchie, for attorney general, at
the State convention.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
DENNISON RELEASED.

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, W. Va, May Or +.
C. Dennison. who was given hearing
yesterday on the charge Of performing
a criminal operation upon Alice Boso:
who died here suddenly Thursday. ana
whose bond was fixed at $1,000, gaYe
bond to-day with George Shrewsbury
as suerty, and was released.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10

Jussifcation.-"Why." thundered the
magistrate. did you beat your wife
with a rockingham, breaking three Of
her ribs?" ITO amuse the baby" fall
tered the culprit. However, he was not
able to prove beyond a reasonable
doubt that such was his purpose, and
sentence was accordingly pronounced. :"
Detroit Tribune.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
THE MIssUs DID NOT LIKE IT.

Servants Register Ofice-Keeper-
.'Why did you leave your last situa-
tion?"
Applicant for the Post of Cook
Sure, ma'am, my mistress got up the
slaves ov her gownd the same as me
own. | thrated her TO me congratula-
tions on the improvement an thould
her that she couldn't have showed any
better taste. She did not like i'd an
gave me warnin'; bad cess to the ould
catr'-Punch.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
CAUGHT BETWEEN BUMPERS.

Special TO the Register.
Parkers6urg. W. Va. May 9.-Wm.
Weekley. a B. & o. brakeman. residing
here. was caught between the bumpers
OF his train while coupling ears near
Salem. to-day. and it is thought he is
fatally injured. He was brought here
tonight.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
THE CRUISER BROOKLYN

or for Her Trial Trip-A Better Boat Than
the New Work..
Philadelphia. Pa. May 9.-The cruis-
er Brooklyn has left Cramps on her
builders trial trip. She will be given
a speed trial over what is known as the
Cramp course. After this trial she will
run out to sea for one day. The con-
tract calls for 20 knots, but her bjuld-
ers expect her 10 make p. She is
larger and is regarded a more effective
fighting cruiser than the New York.
She will De ready for her Official trial
about July 10.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
FRANCIS HAYES.
Popular Young Lady of Morgantown to
Marry Wisconsin Minister.

Special to the Register.
Morgantown, w. Va, May 9.-Invi-
tations are out for the marriage of Rev.
J. W. Francis, pastor of the Richland
Center, Wisconsin, Presbyterian
church, and Miss Myrtle Hayes, one Of
Morgantown's most popular young lad
les and daughter OF the late Henry S.
Hayes, who was for many years lead
ing merchant here. Rev. Francis was
born and raised in Moundsville, w. Va,
and is a graduate Of the West Virginia
University and young minister of
great promise. The ceremony will be
performed at the home of the brides
mother at . a. m, Tuesday, May 18th.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
ARRANGING THE DETAILS.

Newport. KY, May 9.-All the fore
noon in the Jackson trial was spent in
arranging preliminaries to the argl-
ment. which must be preceded by the
Judges instructions to the jury
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
TO USE ELECTRICITY.
Snecial to the Register.

Parkersburg, w. Va, May 9.-The
Park city street railway company OF
this city sold their franchise to-day to
Messrs. Hurd & Judd, of Boston. The
price is withheld, but the old company
will take a large share of stock in the
new enterprise. The road will be con-
verted into an electric line and work
will commence June 5th.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
GENERAL FITZHUGH LEE

l'o To Huntington - win Spend a
c.1''' NV Days VITA Ills SON Before Going 10
u..' To- t'e Register.
H-.--,. ,on. W. Va. May 9.-General
r..5 lee. Of Richmond. Va. ar
r,-. .--s e-,y to-day Camp Garnet.
har .-. Veterans. turned out in a
1ts o.' iie- tAe general at the depot.
Is ST., ..S.3n of his visit to Huntington
.c-s l.....N q Few days with his son be-
g.7s,ii ing tae United States as consul
.-i To- Cuba.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
SCHOOL HOUSE BURNED.

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, W. Va. May 9.-The
large school house at Locust RiSge,
this county. was totally destroyed by
fire last night. The loss will reach
$500. The fire was Of incendiary origin.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
POISONED BY PARIS GREEN.

Parkersburg, w Va, Nay 9.-AIrs.
z. a. Hewitt, of Riverside. d suburb of
Parkersburg, was poisoned tonight by
Paris green, which she inhaled after
sweeping it up off the floor, where it
had been carelessly dropped, and may
die.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
CONFESSED TOO LATE.
An Alabama Negro Admits Crime for
Which Another Man Was Hung.

Birmingham, Ala, May 9.-Mike Nc
Rea, colored, was hanged at Ozark. to-
day, for the murder of Angus McSwean
and wife, four miles south of Newton,
Ala, in September, 1893. The drop fell
at 1910 and his neck was broken and
he died in ten minutes. On the scallold
he spoke for an hour, saying that Mitch
ell Wooten, who was hanged year ago,
was innocent He confessed TO the
crime. Five thousand people were in
town to witness the hanging.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
TROOPS ORDERED TO BE READY.

4 Rather Indefinite Telegram from Gov.
Mitchell of Florida, to Mayor Conelly of
Tampa.
BULLETIN
Tampa, Fla, May 9.-Mayor B. F.
Connolly received a telegram tonight
from Governor Mitchell ordering him
to hold the Fifth Florida battalion in
readiness for immediate action on ac-
count Of the bold stand taken by the
President in regard to the execution of
the men captured on board the Com
petitor. The affair has caused great
excitement here among the Spanish and
Cuban population, ard the summary
orders are taken as an indication Of
very serious situation.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
4 MAD DOG
Bites a Child, 81. Hogs and a Horse.

Bites Child, Six Hogs and a Horse.
Special to the Register.
Parkersburg. w. Va, May 9.-Word
comes here to-day of a mad dog fight
which occurred Monday at Palatine,
near Elizabeth. Writ county. A large
dog belonging TO Samuel Edwards went
mad and bit Earl Freeman, neigh5or's
child. six hogs and horse. The child
was bitten on it's arm and leg, and only
the prompt action Of physician saved
its life.