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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24
Special to the Register.


Monongah, ". Va, September %
The loyalty of the MonOngah people for
free silver was proven beyond question
by the immense meeting l. here to-
night.
General Watts was billed to speak,
and Notwithstanding the coolness of tbs
evening a crowd OF 1000 miners and
farmers gathered.
Colo bugs distributed some circulars
from the Intel,igencer early in the even
ing telling that:
&C. C. Watts believed the silver SEN
.timent was dying ou; II West Virginia"
SO that the meeting was well advertised.
Although General Watts was out
against the advice of his doctor he an
swered the calls of the people and spoke
for fifteen minutes.
He took up the circulars, and an
swered them by telling of his free silver
sentiments which had existed for years
and which are so well known to the
people of West Virginia. He also
quoted some remarks from Senator Ell
kins's speech before the State League OF
Republican Clubs at Fairmont, June 10,
1894.
He closed by mentioning the close
ties that had always existed between the
coal miners and himself, and said he
was always with the miners when their
cause was right and always against
them when their cause was wrong. This
statement met with their enthusiastic
approval. and when ne said he would
be complimanJed by their support in No
vember, 5heir cheers showed Plainly
that he vii get it undoubtedly
The chairman OF the meeting, Hon.
Fred 7. Martin, of Fairmont, then in
troduced the Hon. Joseph e. Chiffon,
and Gen. Watts was removed to the
Monongah Coal ant Coke Company's
office, where he received medical atten-
ton, as he was suffering from a severe
cold.
Mr.. Chiffon gave a masterful discus
sion Of the free silver question and was
frequently interrupted by the applause
of The crowd. He spoke for about an
hour and stopped amid the protests Of
his hearers.
He then introduced Hon. John T. Nc
Graw, of Grafton, who took up the Su-
preme Court question in his logical and
eloquent manner.
An amusing feature of the meeting
was the frequ Mt interruption of a Ger
man miner, who was carried away by
General Watts that he could not remain
quiet. His remarks on several occa-
sions were so fOrc.bie that the melting
was interrupted by the cheers of the
crowd.
The miners here are well acquainted
with the record of General Watts on the
nine question, and several who had in
sended to support Atkinson have openly
said they intended TO vote for Watts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24
BIG FIREAT FAIRMONT.
Planning Mill and Dwellings Burned-Loss
About $4,000.

Special to the Register.
FAIRMONT. W. Va. September %
Tonight at 7:2o. the Fairmont planning
mills caught fire and together with the
residence of Nehemiah Dickerson, were
totally destroyed. 1t is hard to estimate
the loss. J. N. Jacobs. manager Of the
mills. said the stock alone was worth
$500. The incurance is $1,000. Through
the heroic efforts of the Mt. City Hose
Company. No. l, and the population.
several other houses which caught fire
were saved. The same mills burned six
wears AGO.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24
Mr.. BBY' III VIRGINIA.
Will So Along the Way By
$ .nent CampaignerS

Who " IL Fill in the Time After the
Audiences Gather, Till Mr., Bryan
Arrives The Three Days Tour
Through This State will be the
Most Successful and Memorable
Campaign Ever Known - The
Speakers will Not be the Guests"
Of the Railroads, But the Guests
Of the People-Wiu Pay Their
Way.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24
w. VA. POSAL AFFAIRS.
snecia1 70 the Register.

Special TO the Register.
Washington, D. c.. September PA
new postoffice has been established at
Thorn. Pendle.on county, w Va, viii,
Noah Hoover as postmaster.
A commission has been issued TO J.
Gordie West. as postmaster at Logans-
nort. Marion county.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24
riIL GAR AND ozARINA.
SPEND Day Resting after the Excitement
of Landinr-Oucen Vic. Congratulated.

BALLATER. September 2.-The Car
and Czarina to-day are recuperating from
the excitement Of yesterday. and with
the exception of drive about Balmoral,
il is not likely that there viii be any in
cldent of note during the day.
Quon Victoria. from early morning has
has ben receiving an enormous number OF
congra tulatory teleerams from all parts
Of the world. this being the day that her
reign becomes the longest in English his
tory. A large force Of telegraph opera
tors at the castle is employed IN answer
ing these messages.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24
MK1NLEY's TWO DELEGATIONS.

CANTON. Ohio. September 23.-Major
Mckinley addressed two delegations this
afternoon. The first was from Wood
county. Ohio. and the second from Mum
Gle Ind. The latter came on special
train Of five coaches and included four
bands. the first voters club. prosperity
Mckinley club and veteran soldiers. Tho
address for Wood county was made by
Attorney r. II. Parker OF Bowling Grcen.
and for Muncie by Attorney Z. y. Need
ham.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24
TIE FEADING ASSETS SOLD

PHILADELPHIA. September -S.-AH OF
the asets OF the Phi-adeipn'a heau.'S
Railroad Company and the ihl''ioe'pli' ma ia
Reading Coal and iron Company were
sold today at public auction to G h
Roster. who represents the reorganization
committee. for Si.5eo'--
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24
HAS SCANNED ruiRrY POUNDS.
Postmastcr-General wilson Greatly Bene'
fitted Ty his Trip.
Sneclal to the Register

washington, D. c., September %
Postmaster General Wilson reached
Washington to-day on his return from
his European trip and at once resumed
his duties at the department. His va
cation did him a great deal OF good. He
never before looked as well. He gained
80 pounds while away. Many friends
called at the department during the day
to congratulate MIN Oh his return.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24
MYsTERIOUSLY MISSING.
snooin1 to the Register.

special to the Register.
Parkersburg, ". Va, September %
Albert Brown, who has been in the en-
nlov Of Squire Minor T. Devaughn. Of
Kanawha Station, this county, has been
mvster.ously missing since Saturday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24
No LONGER ROOM FOR DOUBT
About the L7yalty Of the FairmOnt
District Miners to Gen. Watts.

Two Thousand of Them Turn Out
to Greet aud Cheer the Next
Governor - He was Sick and
Could Only Talk Fifteen Minutes,
But His Mere Presence Set Them
Wild with Enthusiasm-Col Joe.
Chiffon and Hon. John It. McGraw
Fill in the Time and Please the
Audience Immensely.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24
The Weather.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. September o.
For West Virginia-Fair, warmer WINGS
shifting 10 southerly. For western
Pennsylvania and Ohio-Fair and warm
er; fresh to bris!. southwesterly winda'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24
ADORESSED

ADDRESSED BY JOHN SHERMAN.
CHICAGO. September Ex-senator JOAN
Sherman addressed the MONDAY meeting
Of the Commercial Mckinley club NO. l.
to-day. His presence was entirely uneN-
pected. he having just returned ron
trip through Montana and Colorado.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24
FOR A STEAMSHIP LINE.

CT PETERSBURG September 23.-It
= understood here that United States
.o,,,+a1ists are negotiating with the Rus
s,an government for the establishment Of
= ranid steamship service between San
T,rarr,eco and Vladivostock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24
y BRUTAL MURDERER.
Killed Three Persons and Seriously In
jured Two Others.

iureu Two OthVrN-
ANTE CITY. La. September 23.-Last
midnight John Johnson. colored, killed
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cotton and Mervin
Stevens. aged seventeen, and seriously
wounded Misses Agnes and Lizzie Miller.
No motive can be assigned for the deed.
Johnson has had a bad reputation.
Searching parties are after him and if
caught he Will furnish the central figure
for a lynching bee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24
MORE SPANISH SOLDIERS,

Three More Ship Loads arrive i'm Havana.
About 1900 Ohiccrs and Sen Landed.
HAVANA. September 23.-Three addi-
tional steamships arrived here from SPAN
to-day with roinforcements of troops. The
steamer Miguel Gallart brought p OIL
GERS and l.l70 private soldiers. the san
Francisco had on board 80 officers and 100
rank and file. and the Guadalupe landed
so officers and 1850 men, total Of 1oS
officers and 4200 men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24
rNIVERsITY sTUDENT5.

Special to the Register.
Norgantown. W. Va, Septsmb,r o
The Students of he Wes' Virginia Uni
yersity will play foot ball here. sa,ur-
dav With The Geneva College Cub, O.
Reaver. Pa. A ftw Of the students Of
the west Virginia University last night
organized a Mckinley marching club.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24
BRYAN AND sEwALL
And the Chicago Platform enthusiastically
l.,lnr.ci Isv EaInmanv.

Endorsed Ty rammany.
NEW YORK. September 23.-The Tam
many general committee tonight passed
rssoi,,ti,ns enthusiastically endorsing
BRYAN and sewan and the Chicaso plat
form No reference was made 10 the can
di5acv of John Boyd Thatcher for gov
ernOr
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24

HIS LEGS CUT OFF.

Bob Mcdonald Severely Injured This
Morning Near Fairnont,
Special to the Register
FAIRMONT w. Va. September 24.-At
five minutes of one this morning Bob Nc
Donald was run over by train quarter
OF a mile below town. His legs are cut
off and he is in q terrible condition. He
has received medical assistance but it
is rot thought he can live.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24
TIE NEH CAMPAIGN BOOK.
Its Compilation Completed By Repres-
tntatiVe McMillin.

It Presents the Democratic Side of
the Campaign Issues in $50
Pages. Almost One-Third Of 1t
Being Devoted to Free Silver "A
Strong Declaration on All the
Subjects Covered by the Chicago
Platform.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24
OVER GAME OF MARBLES.
One Young Man Fatally Stabs Another at
Huntington.

Huntington, W. Va, September %
Dennis Armstrong, young colored
man. in this city. was probably fatally
cut last night by knife in the hands Of
Erastus Taylor, also colored. The quar-
rel began over = game Of marbles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24
TIE ERD EASILY TRIAL

st Par'se-sburg, Nearing an End Wrs.
Roberts Identified Him.
Special to the Register.
Parkersburg. W. Va, September 90
The trial of "Erd" E3sley, charged with
assault.ng Mrs. America Roberts,is near
ing an end. Mrs. Roberts testimony
was very ccnvic;ing and her statement
was dramatic and her Identification Of
Easley. positive Easley will endeaver
10 prove an alibi.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-24

-. p Pople's Cause, tho Peo-
-ouey and tho Peoples
such q DemOnstra-
vas Never Before Seen in
ANY Other Ci5y-ThOu-
l-lor TO Hear tho Fa-
silver Exponent - The
c Platform Compared
-,e- on Which Lincoln was
some or the Alleged
cs Cc1-cntious Carefully
and Explained.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-17
STATISTICS
Of Occupations. Number Of Persons
Employed, and Number Not En-
plOyed--An Important Document.

Washington, November 16.-Hon.
Carroll d. Wright, commissioner of la
Dor in charge Of the eleventh census,
has transmitted TO the secretary OF the
interior a special report on the stats
tics of occupations.
The census bulletin on occupations,
issued more than a year and half
ago, gave only the bare numbers Of
persons engaged in remunerative work
at the census of 1890, but this special
report presents detailed information.
1t shows for the first time in census
work the number OF colored persons
engaged in each occupation, separate
and distinct from the native and for
eign white elements of the population
and other hitherto mcompiled figures.
The most interesting feature OF the
report relates to the question OF the
unemployed. Similar data relative to
the unemployed were collected at the
census of 1880, but were not compiled,
so that this is the first time in the
federal census that information OF this
character has been presented in con-
nection with the statistics Of occupa-
tiOns derived from answers made on
the population schedule. These fig
ures simply show the aggregate num-
Der of persons unemployed for differ
ent lengths of time and to a very con-
siderable extent, probably at different
times during the census year.
They do not show the net period, ar
ter making allowance for the time
when not engaged at their principal or
usual occupation. during winch their
services may have been utilized at
some other kind of work. The CEN
sus enumerators were fully instructed
but the returns were not complete
enough to warrant compilation.
There were 22,735,661 persons ten
years of age and over engaged in gain
full occupations in 1890, of whom 49,
S21 900 were males and 3,914,51 fe-
males. OF these 3.013,117 males and
51O.61S females or a total of 1923, 100
persons were unemployed at their prin-
cipal occupations during some part of
the census year ending May 81, 1880.
OF the whole number of persons so I'M
employed, 1,S1S.S65 were unemployed
from one to three months; l, 368, 418
from four to six months and 1886, AL
from seven TO twelve months. This is
equivalent approximately. to 1,139,672
persons unemployed at their principal
occupation for the entire twelve
months and this number would repre-
sent sol per cent of the total number
of persons engaged in gainful occupa-
tions in 1890. Divided as to sex, the
Approximate number of males Unemploy-
ed at their principal occupation for the
entire census year was 972,0 repre-
senting SIC per cent. of the whole num-
Der of males at work, while the APP
proximate number of females unem-
ployed at their principal occupations
during the same period was 1852,
representing 4.2S per cent. of the whole
number of females at work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-17
ST. JOHN COMES TO LIFE,

According TO stories Generally Believed
and Actively Circulated.
Kansas City. Mo-, November ia
special from Guthrie, o. T., says: There
is considerable excitement both here
and at Oklahoma City, over the report
that Harry ST. John, son of eX-Gov.
John p. ST. John. of Kansas, is not
dead. as announced three weeks ago.
Young ST. John was under indictment
for the murder of his wife and his trial
was TO have commenced shortly after
his death was announced
The story of ST. Johns probable re-
turn to life was started a week after his
supposed burial and though 1t was
srenuously denied it will not down. II
has now been revived by reliable FL
Reno man who declared that within a
week he has seen St. John walking on
the streets of Kansas City with Judge
J. IL. Pitzer. of this city, his former as
sociate i'm the legislature and after
wards his attorney. Continuing, the
special states lit is a significant fact
that as vet it has not been shown that
ANYBODY but the doctors and under
takers saw Mr.. st. John after his death
was announced.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-17
THE BALTIMORE & OHIO.
The Annual Meeting of the stockholders
Held in Baltimore Yesterday.


Held in Baltimore Yesterday.
BALTIMORE. November 16.-The an
nual meeting of the stockholders Of the
b. & O. railway was held here to-day.
Reverdy Johnson. of Baltimore, acted as
chairman. The annual report of Presi-
dent Cowan was read and adopted and
the following directors were elected:
From INSTRUMENTATION +. Prick.
James L. McLain. George c. jenkins.
Alex Shaw. George A. Won Lingen, Maui
rice Gregg. William Il. Blackford. From
New York-Lous Fitzgerald, Eugene De
lano. Edward r. Bacon, William a. Read,
Rowland Davis.
Mr.. McLain succeeded Aubrey Pearie,
who remains as director in several Of the
subordinate companies Mr.. McLain rep
resents the Johns Hopkins interests.
The president and directors submitted
the annual statement of the affairs of the
company for the year ending June 80. 1896.
The only reference made to the receiver
ship is contained in a single sentence,
which says that the company. being UNI
able to meet its liabilities. on March /.
1896 passed into the hands of John X.
Cowen and oscar c. Murray. receivers,
on that date. 1t has been deemed proper
to continue the regular annual state
ment. and therefore this report covers the
operations of the entire fiscal year. both
prior and subsequent to the receivership."
The total earnings of the year were $23 -
9H.7S1, an increase over the previous year
of Sl.127.59 Net earnings. $773o359. The
operating expenses increased $1,7S2.376 the
total being Sl75S3.42 400. The real fixed
charges ofthe property were earned. Pay
ments have been made to retire bonded
and other Indebtedness as follows:
Principal car trust bonds, $25O.0OO; prin-
cipal equipment trust bonds, series b.
5000 600: Wheelage car trust payments,
1888. III: payment to the city Of Baltimore.
for the purchase of its interest i'm the
Pittsburg and Conuellsville railroad, $40
600; cash appropriation to sinking fund.
SOS. O67; Somerset and Cambria railroad
traffic bonds. $4,000. Total Si9i.S3i.
Tho tonnage moved on the entire system
during the year 1896 was 1ISjl92I, the
largest i'm the history of the company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-17

Strange Murders Have Occurred There,
Say the Indians.
1T was built by the devil senior said
old Rodrigo Otero. in answer to a ques-
ton concerning the age of a dilapidated
abode house that stands on the banks Of
Alameda creek not far from Niles.
And old Rodrigo may be right for all
anybody living knows. The house referred
TO is used as a sort of store room for a
nursery. but none of the work of storing is
done by the MeXcans or Indians living
near by. They would almost as soon
think of cutting off their right hands as
going inside the accused structure.
There is no record known to exist that
tells who built the place. 1t is said TO
have been there when the mission back
on the hill was built
The present owner says it was on the
land when he bought it, many years ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-17

1t did not take him long TO find out that II
was haunted" In his estimation it may
be only the Imagination of the natives
but if the stories they tell are true the
place ought TO be the abode OF spirits.
Nobody knows more about that bad
house than l do, senor." continued old
| Rodrigo, after he had rolled a cigarette.
My father, he was killed in there, and
we never found the murderer. OF course
not. 1t was the devil.
But l have seen my father since. senior,
and he tells me to keep away from the old
house He came out from his grave one
night to tell me. Oh. but / was frightened.
I was going to run. but he raised his hand
and stop. / don't know what words he
say. but l don't so near the house any
more.
And. senior. I have seen terrible things
ut the old house. one night / got lost in
the fog and came very close before ! know.
Then 1 hear terrible screams and see
flames rolling all around. The ground
shake and the air turn green. Next morn
ing we find two dead men near the door.
My little grandson. he no tell lie and he
see crowds of people. all bones. dancing
around the house. He run home quick
and next morning we find one dead man.
Every man who go inside get killed by
devil Keep away senior, or we find you
dead in the morning.
These and many others just as blood
curdling are the kind Of stories the Mexi-
cans and Indians tell about the old house
on the banks of Alameda creek. But
many Americans also claim TO have heard
strange sounds near the old placeIt IS
true that within the last forty years sew
eral men have been found murdered in or
near the place. and those who committed
the deeds were never found. Peculiar
lights have been seen by many people and
no cause ever found for them. All things
considered. no one can blame the poor In
dams for not wanting to go near the place.
They cannot explain the strange happen
ings. But then nobody else can, so it
may he that the devil is responsible for it
all-San Francisco Call.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-17
FLOODS IN rHE SOUTHWEST.

Great Damage Done in Washington
Northern Pacific Trains Abandoned.
Tacoma. Wash. November 16.-The
Puvallup. Stuck. White and Black
river valleys between Tacoma and Sc
attic are flooded. causing such danger
to- traffic that the Northern Pacific has
abandoned It's entire service on the Sc
atle branch. Only one wire out OF
seven is working between Tacoma and
Seattle. making particulars of the flood
hard to get. as the railroad is using the
single wire.
Last night a log jam formed in the
White river at Kent. and it was report
ed that the railroad bridge would have
TO be blown away to prevent an mum
dation of the town and valley. A later
report SAYS that the bridge has gone
out. 1t viii probably be several days
before trains TO Seattle can be resum-
ed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-17
THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR.

Immigration. Civil service and Govern
ment Savings Banks Under Discussion.
Rochester, n. Y, November 16.-At
to-day secession of the Knights of La
Dor General Assembly a proposition
from the Building Contractors Assem-
b Y No 1862, of New York, under the
jurisdiction of Assembly No. 49, was
submitted, favoring the restriction of
immigration to $4,000 per year, was de-
feated. A resolution was also intro
duced and carried by narrow margin
requesting Congress to enact a law to
keep out all foreign artists, musicians
and professional people.
There was a long discussion over
the civil service law, which resulted IN
the Enforcement of merit system.
The General Board was instructed
to urge that the government establish
savings banks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-17

One of the inspectors of the Eastern
penitentiary of Pennsylvania, Cen.
Isaac Wistar. has been making a study
of European prison systems. Among
other things the distinguished gentle
man and phnanropist has learned to
admire is the tread mill, which is en-
ployed. ne says. manifestly to the ad-
vantage of the prisoners. When the
time arrives" he adds, when the la
Dor leaders succeed in stopping all
work i'm prisons Tat completes with
free labor outside, then I hope the
treadmiu may be used, as there could
be nothing better to keep a man in
physical condition"
The treadmill would doubtless form
q very entertaining form of exercise for
man who cared to indulge in it for
amusement. as General Wistar has ap-
parently been doing in some of Eng
lands iails: but he must admit that
it becomes monotonous when carried
on for couple of hours under COM
pulsion. 1t has the further advantage
that it is absolutely useless, just as
useless as an attempt to reach the top
of never-ending stair. The time IS
not likely to arrive when useful labor
that will not compete with outside la
Dor cannot be carried on in the penl-
tentiaries of the country, and Ameri-
cans have not yet lost all sentiment in
the treatment of criminals.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-17

f-,tr-r. rr..-tDENrIAI ELECTIONS.
ON second thought. it probably would
not be- eood thing to elect the Pres
iCrt by popular majority. lt would
simply Doc aa invitation to- fraud and
would opeu The door wider than ever
to- crooked election work. If a mere
o.au.r majority of the votes of the
wuo.e country. instead of the majority
a. .rs electoral votes of the States
would rs.- tho President TWO such
s.-.s .s Now vo~r. and PENNSYLVANIA.
..r... ,.-.. ,~, CENTRALIZED bv noIit-
...-. ... ...,es~5 rortrols his sheep.
.....I ..r--.. ,r,,o.- ,,v elscrfon In
-rs .,.s .rs.-ioD in which il was not
r-se-.,r ef ponrrar majority these