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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
LETTER FORM MACE0.
The Cuban General Tells of the Help Most
Needpi.

The Cuban General Tells of the Help Most
Needed.
New York, April 2S.-A letter from
Antonio Maceo, one of the chief insur-
gent leaders in the field, has been re-
ceived at the Cuban revolutionary
headquarters here The letter was writ
ten at Ell Rubi. Pinar del Rio. is dated
April Il, and is addressed TO 7. Estrada
Palma. The writer says:
with US everything goes on very well
and tbere is no doubt of our ability 70
triumph, if by no other means, by ex-
hausting Spain. However, as an early
termination of the war is what must be
sought for, and as | read in the papers
that it is discussed whether the United
States should intervene or not, and [
have no doubt that, impelled by your
patriotism, you make every effort to OBJ
tain whatever max be beneficial for
Cuba, | take the liberty of remarking
that the surest way OF bringing the war
to very early termination would be to
place here some 10000 rifles and 3,000,-
600 cartridges. If the United States,
observing their own laws, would not in
terfere with the shipments of arms and
ammunition for us, it would be a very
great service rendered to Cuba without
provoking any complications with
Spain, for, as | understand it, these
shipments would be perfectly legal
Il have been compelled, by circum-
stances. to resort TO extreme measures.
Gen. Weyler, in his desire Of gaining
glory and OF obstructing the recogni-
ton of our belligerency, went in his
proclamation so far as TO promise the
planters that they would be able to
grind their sugar cane, while to the gov
ernment he gave the assurance that the
elections could be peaceably held and
TO the country at large he declared that
Pinar del Rio and some other provinces
would be soon pacific. Some of the
planters, showing themselves willing tc
believe that the general would keep
his promise, began to get ready for
grinding the cane. Under the circum-
stances, | made up my mind to invade
Pinar del Rio again in order to show
that we are fully able to compel obedi-
ence to the orders of our government.
| am perfectly satisfied with the success
which has attended all my operations
which shall last as long as there is any
thing to destroy. from which Spain may
derive any revenue"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
A DEMOCRATIC LOVE Feast.
The Warning Factions in Wayne
Have Settled All Differences,
And on Saturday Monster Mass
Meeting Win Be Held to Permit
an Expression Of the Good Feel
ing Thus Created -Ex- Congress
man Breckenridge to Speak-Will
Be a Notable Occasion.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Charleston, ". Va, April 2S.-Hon.
w. c. P. Breckenridge, of Kentucky, has
accepted the invitation OF the Demo-
cratic State Committee to address big
Democratic meeting to be held at
Wayne Court House next Saturday.
This meeting is to be in the nature OF
a Democratic love feast, the two fac
tons of the Democratic party in Wayne,
which have been fighting each other
since 1892, having come together and
amicably settled their differences.
The county committee of each faction
has determined to resign and have a
new county committee appointed by the
united Democracy of the county.
There is great rejoicing among Demo-
Gratis over the settlement OF the
trouble in Wayne, and the party in that
county will meet en- masse Saturday to
give expression to their feelings.
There will be special trains on the
railroads leading into Wayne next Sat
urday to carry the crowds who want to
attend the meeting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.
An Exciting Financial Debate-The Picller
General Pension Bill Passed in the

An Exciting Financial Debate-The PickIer
General Pension Bill Passed in the
House.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. April 2S.-The
Senate was plunged into an exciting fuan-
cial debate to-day, after several weeks Of
serene and formal procedure on appropri-
alton bills over the naval appropriation
bin. Mr.. German pointed out that the rev
enues Of the government are less than the
receipts. and brought on an animated
controversy in which Mr. Sherman. NIr.
Hale and Mr.. Chandler Joined issue with
the Maryland Senator as to the responsi-
bili,y for the failure of the tariff legisla-
ton in the present Congress.
The battleship item was not completed
when the Senate adjourned.
WASHINGTON. d. c., April 2S.-The
House to-day passed the Picker general
pension bin by a vote of Isl 10 81. The sec
ton 10 which the bulk of the opposition
was directed provides that persons other
wise entitled to pensions. shall not be dis
qualified on account of prior service in the
Confederate army. provided they joined
the Union forces ninety days before Lees
surrender.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
REACHING OUT AFTER VEYLER
Cuban Insurgents Blow Up the Gov
ernor-GeneralS Palace.
The Explosion Occurred at 11:3O A.
NJ, Just in Time to Find the News
paper Men on Deck-The City
Hall Part Of the Building Convert
ed Into a Mass Of Rubbish-Sec-
ton of the Roof Caved In.
(Copyright. Associated Pressl


Havana, April 2S.-An explosion, be-
lieved to be due to dynamite or some
other high explosive. occurred in the
palace OF the governor general at 1l;30
this morning, while the correspondent
Of the Associated Press and other repre-
sentatives of newspapers were waiting
in the ante room for the first batch OF
news Of the day.
The detonation was sharp and the
building was soon filled with dust, while
the noise of breaking glass and falling
plaster could be heard on all sides.
Part of the roof of the palace fell in.
The explosion occurred in a closet
situated in low story or basement un-
der the city hall, which part OF the
building it converted into heap of rub
bish. The walls were torn, great stones
fell, and a printer belonging to the
captain-generars office was wounded.
1t was at first believed that the steam
boiler had exploded; but when it was
found to be intact, it was suspected that
the destruction was caused by dynamite.
The real cause of the disaster, however,
is not known.
The greatest excitement prevails here
as a result OF the explosion which, nat
urally, is attributed to the insurgents or
their friends.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29

Allentown. Pa. April 2S.-The larg-
est gathering Of Democrats that has
attended a State convention in years
is sheltered in this city tonight. A
big parade participated in by crganiza-
tions from all the eastern cities Of the
State attracted thousands of people to
the main streets. Chairman Harrity
was greeted with enthusiastic cheers all
along the line. A dozen bands played
lively music and tons of fireworks were
burned. Ex-Governor Pattison will re-
ceive the unanimous and hearty en-
dorsement Of his State for the Presi-
dency in the convention. The platform
makers have done their work, but moth
ing will be given out tonight regarding
its declarations beyond the fact that 1t
will continue a strong gold standard
plank.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29

London, April 2S.-The Secretary Of
State for the Colonies, Mr.. Joseph
Chamberlain, announced in the House
of Commons to-day that the five leaders
of the Reform Committee of Johannes
burg. H. Hammond, Francis
Rhodess, George Farrar, Lionel Phil
lips and Charles Leonard-have been
condemned to death.
Mr.. Chamberlain added that upon
hearing the news he cabled to the gov
ernor of Cape Colony, Sir Hercules Rob-
inson. to communicate the following to
President Kruger:
The gvernment have just learned
that the sentence of death has been
passed upon the five leaders of the re-
form committee. They can feel no
doubt that Your Honor will commute
the sentence and have assured parlia-
ment of their conviction that this is
Your Honor's intention"
Mr.. John Hays Hammond, one of the
members of the reform committee con-
demned to death, is an American.
Washington, April 2S.-United States
Vice Consul Knight, at Cape Town,
cabled Secretary Olney this afternoon
that it was understood there that Ham
mord's sentence has been committed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
NAMES A GOOD MAN.

To the Editor OF the Register.
Sir:-I desire to suggest and to urge
upon the Democracy of the First Con-
gressional district the name of General
Alfred Caldwell as one of the district
delegates from West Virginia to the
National Convention at Chicago. His
eminent services to the party, his sound
and unwavering Democracy, his elo-
quence as a speaker, for which there
may be need and his ripe judgment
and high intelligence combine-to make
him the man for the place, and Ohio
county and the First district as a whole
will do herself honor and credit by his
selection.
| hope and believe that this sugges-
ton will be unanimously endorsed, and
that General Caldwell will be chosen as
one of the delegates without opposition.
Respectfully,
DEMOCRACY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
BOOTH-TUCKER ARRESTED,

And Held Under 1000 Bonds for Walk
ing About in Dissuise-Steve Brodie His
Bo0dsman.
New York, April 2S.-Commander
Booth-Tucker. Of the Salvation army,
while out on a Summing expedition
tonight. was arrested and taken to the
Elizabeth street police station. Bail
was fixed at $1,000. which was furnish
ed by Steve Brodie.
The technical charge brought
against Commander Booth-Tucker was
walking around the streets in dis
guise" When arrested he was wear
ing a false wig and false whiskers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
LOOKS LIKE SILVER.

Detroit. Mich, April 2S.-The lobby
of the Hotel Cadillac tonight is swarm
ing with prominent Democrats discuss
ing to-mOrrow's convention. The Iree
silver men are claiming majority ana
many gold men are inclined 20 concede
IL. although the presence Of a large
body Of holders Of proxies from Grand
Rapids and elsewhere adds an element
of uncertainty TO the contest. The sill
yer advocates will make their night on
the platform. The have scorned COM
promise and will insist on declaration
for l6 70 /.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
THE OHIO STATE PRISON.
The Maaagcnaept Selects sub-OHiccrs and
Guards.

Special to the Register.
Columbus. Ohio, April 2S.-The State
prison managers tonight elected a
large number of sub-officers and
guards, among them the following: AS
sistant deputy warden, l.. H. Wells,
Hardin county; assistant clerk, c. b.
Shook. Pickaway; physician, F. S.
Wagenhols, Franklin; assistant physi-
clan, Dr. Parker, Cleveland; chaplain,
c. l.. Winget, Clinton; superintendent
Of piece price, William Ingram, Frank
lin; superintendent of yards, Harry S.
Ogle, Noble; captain night watch, John
c. Langenberger, Erie; superintendent
of subsistence, D. N. McCreary, Mont
gomery; superintendent of State shop,
T. c. Simmons, Sardusky; superintend-
ent of construction, j. c. Laney, Han
cock; postmaster, VIM. C. Goetz. Bel
mont; captain guard room, NJ. B. Sax
by, Champaign county. Among the
guards appointed were: S. j. Temple
and S. r. Bishop, Columbiana; Geo. ".
Mercer, Harrison, and J. c. Call, Jack
son.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
IN THE SENATE AND HOUSE.
Attention Called to the News From Preto
ria by Members of Both Bodies.

Attention Called to the News From Preto-
ria by Members of Both Bodies.
Washington, April 2S.-Senators
Perkins and White were very much sur
prised when shown the Associated Press
cable announcing that Hammond had
been sentenced to death. Ii was their
impression that when the plea OF guilty
was made that an understanding had
been reached which would not mean
the death penalty. Senator Perkins eX-
pressed the belief that the law required
such a sentence; but the government
would commute it. The California
Senators will probably ask through
the State Department that clemency be
shown Hammond. although Senator
White says that in the face of q plea
of guilty of high treason he is not sure
that this government could make a very
strong representation. The belief is
expressed here that Hammond before
returning to Pretoria had some under
standing on the subject of the sentence
to be pronounced. and that proceedings
that would follow.
In the House at 1:30 p. m, Mr. Ma
hany IRep., n. Y.) created a furry by
asking for the immediate &C usideration
of the following resolution:
Resolved, BY the House of Repre-
sentatives. that whereas, the cable re-
port announces that John Hays Ham
mond otherwise described as Eugene
Hammond, an American citizen. has
been condemned to death for treason
in the Transvaal, the Secretary of State
take immediate action to safeguard the
interests of said Hammond and exert
the friendly Offices of the department
in his behalf, if the Secretary of State
in his judgment. deems such interposi-
tion advisable"
Mr.. Bartlett Dem., n. Y.,) asked if
the resolution had been considered by
the foreign affairs committee.
Mr. Mahany explained in reply the
urgency of the case. II was a matter
of life and death. Hammond might be
executed under the sentence az any time
and any delay might he fatal.
rs not the Secretary of State compe-
tent to deal with the situation?" asked
Mr Bartlett.
Certainly" replied Mr.. Mahany.
Continued on Sixth Pape)
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
HARRISON'S WILL.
The Ex-President Alters 1t for the Benefit
OF His Bride.

The Ex-President Alters 1t for the Benefit
OF His Bride.
Washington, April 2S.-Ex-President
Harrison. while President, made a will,
leaving his property in equal portions
to his wife, who was then living, to his
daughter Mrs. Mckee, and his son,
Russell Harrison. After Mrs. Harri-
sons death he made another will, di-
vidirg his property equally beaween his
son and daughter. To this he has re-
Gently added a codicil, providing that
this shall apply only to the property OF
which he was possessed at the time OF
his recent marriage, and that his home
in indianapolis and whatever property
he may accumulate from this time on,
shall go to his widow in case she sur
wives him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29

MONTGOMERY. ALA, April 2S.-The
Republicans of Alabama held two State
conventions here to-day. One, the McKin-
ley convention. adopted ringing sound
money protection platform and determined
to put a straight-out Republican ticket in
the field: the other. composed Of all the
anti-McKinley factions. adopted plat
form declaring that all other issues in Ala
bama were subservieut to one-fair cleo
tious-aud therefore all issues excepting
this We're avoided in the platform. The
anti-McKinley forces decided TO fuse in
the State elections with the PopulisJs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
NEW FRENCH CABINET.

Paris, April 2S.-The announcement was
made tonight that NJ. Melne had sue
ceeded in forming his cabinet as follows:
NJ. Meline, Premier and Minister of Agri-
culture; NJ. Barthou, Minister of the In
terror; VI. Hanotaux. Minister OF Foreign
Affairs; NJ. Cochery, Minister of Finance;
NJ. Lebon, Minister of the Colonies; NJ.
Vale. Minister of Commerce; Gen. Bilot,
Minister of War; NJ. Darlan. Minister of
Justice: Admiral Besnard, Minister of Ma
rine: NJ. Lacome, Minister of Public
Works: NJ. Rambaud. Minister of Public
Instructions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
REFINERY BURNED OITT.

Pittsburg. Pa, April 2S.-The large
ware house of the Atlantic Refining
Company. on Fifty street, to-
gether with the two settling tanks and
a number of receiving tanks, containing
oil, were destroyed by fire at o'clock
this morning. entailing loss of about
100000 The fire is believed TO have
been of incendiary origin.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
TIE NORTHERN PACIFIC SALE.

MILWAUKEE, April 2S.-The decree or
dering the sale of the Northern Pacific rail-
road and all the properties OF the colm-
pany, was signed by Judge Jenkins in the
L. S. Court this morning The decree.
however. is by no means final. and has a
very large string attached which gives the
court the right to make any notifications
he may see fit. both as to the terms and
conditions of the sale, and as to the DIS
tribution.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
FOR A PRIVATE PENSION.

Special to the Register.
Washington, April 28.-Congressman
Miller to-day introduced bill 10 pen
sion at $50 a month, Benjamin Strib-
bling, of Point Pleasant, late private
in the Thirteenth West Virginia Vol
unteers.
Sheriff Franzheim was here to-day On
his way east.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
The Weather.

Christian Schnepf, the Opera House
druggist, made the following observa-
tions Of the temperature Yesterday: a.
m, GA; 8 a. m. 20; II m. 80; 3 p. m, S4;7
p. m, so. Weather fair.
Washington, April 2S.-Probably fair
during the day; easterly to southerly
winds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
HIS NECK BROKEN.
William Paul PAYS the Penalty for Murder
in the Ohio Penitentia-y

Columbus, O., April 2S.-Wm. Paul
was executed at the Ohio penitentiary
at 121O1e this morning. His neck was
broken and life was pronounced extinct
in just liz minutes. Paul was indif-
ferent as 10 his fate 10 the last. He de-
clared his innocence on the scaffold,
although there is no doubt as TO his
guilt,
He shot and killed his father-in-law,
Joseph YOckey, in Brown county, near
Ripley. July ;, 1894.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
SENATORS W0LCOTT AND TELLER

SENATORS WOLCOTT AND TELLER
Denver, Col, April 2S.-The Repub-
lcan this morning publishes the state
ment that Senator Teller is willing TO
lead the Republican delegation to the
st. Louis convention. although he re
serves the right to refuse to be bound
by the action of the convention II
against silver.
Washington, D. c., April 2S.-Sen-
ator Wolcotts position is radically dif-
ferent. Senator Wolcott indicates his
intention of remaining with the Repub-
lican party whatever action 1t may take
on the currency question.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
A RUNAWAY TEAM.

Milwaukee. Wis, April 2S.-A run
away team dashed into crowd of chill
dren at st. Anthony's school this af-
ternoon. Twenty-Five of the little ones
were Frustrated, seven were badly in
jured and two of them will probably
die
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
STEAMSHIP ARRIVALS.

New York. April 2S.-Arrived: Mas
scachusetts, London.
Boston, April 2S.-Arrived: Bothinia,
Liverpool
Liverpool, April 2S.-Arrived: Cep-
halonia, Boston.
New York, April 2S.-Arrived: Etho-
pia. Glasgow.
New York, April 2S.-Arrived: Ems,
Genoa, etc.
Bremen, April 2S.-Arriyed. 9th:
Saale, New York, via Southampton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
BIG TRACTION COMBINATION

Pittsburg, Pa, April 2S.-The Dis
patch tomorrow will say that a ggan-
tic scheme is on foot for the combina-
tion of all the street railway companies
in Allegheny county, which, when eff
fected, will have capitalization of
nearly S50.000.0 900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
WANTED ON THREE CHARGES.
Erin Duck Arrested in Sistersville on a Re-
quest From Ohio.

Special to the Register.
Sistersville. W. Va, April 2S.-This
evening Chief OF Police King arrested
Erin Duck on a request from the sheriff
of Wood county, Ohio where Duck is
wanted on the charge of bastardy, at
tempting to produce an abortion and
Jail breaking. Duck comes from Bre-
den, Ohio, is 20 years old, and married.
He has secured an attorney, and will
not go back without a requisition. A
deputy will be here after him to-mor-
row
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
PATENTS ISSUED.

SpeClal 70 the Register.
Washington, April 2S. - Samuel
Evans and F. ]. Morgan, of Elkhorn,
w. Va. were to-day granted a patent
on a coal crusher, and George T. Win
ters, of Cameron, on a feed trough.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
SOLID FOR GOV. PATTISON.
He viii Receive Pennsylvania's IMAM
imOuS Endorsement.

A Great Parade, in Which Tons of
Fire Works Were Consumed.
Harrity Cheered-The Platform
Will Indorse Sound Money--An
Alabama Split - Free Silver In
Michigan - Colorado's Senators
Differ.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
w. VA. POSTAL AFFAIRS.

Special to the Register.
Washington, April 2S.-A commits
sion has been issued George NJ. 10y as
postmaster at Barnum, Mineral county,
W. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29

CONDITION OF THE TREASURY.
Washington. April 2S.-The treasury to-
day lost Sl63,600 in gold coin and $. 100 in
gold bars. making the gold reserve sl25.-
5i9,5O2
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
DEATH SENEExx<' IMPOSED.
The Five Le' the Reform Com
mittee T.. Johannesburg

Condemned to Die by the Boer Au-
thorities - One Of Them. John
Hays Hammond, an American.
Secretary Chamberlain Takes
Prompt Action-The Matter Dis
cussed in the House of Represent
atives - Sentence Will Probably
Be COMMITTED.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
+ PERIL OF BOLUNAYO.
r.. y..bs,ss Are Closing In on the
Bssaguersi Garrison.

-oe+he Natives-Beginning
s..1.5-S So seni-Circle of Earthworks
W ~, Miles Out, They Have Ad-
W. w. and Extended the Mound
'.sca-ions TO Within Three
Niles OF the Town
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
TRIAL OF SCOTT JACKSON.
The Public Expected Sensations Yes
terday, But Got None.

Letters Written by Scott jackson
to Pearl Bryan Offered in Evi
dence-They Were All Couched
in Friendly Language, One Being
Particularly Tender'-G George Jack
son, the Colored Hack Driver, on
the Stand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
FOURTEEN HURT.

Cedar Rapids, Ia. April 2S.-An in
coming Illinois Central train was ditch
ed to-day. Fourteen were injured; none
seriously
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-29
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Daily Chronicle OF the Movements OF Indi-
yidua

Judge John A. Campbell received a
telegram at noon yesterday conveying
the intelligence that Hon. John A.
Hutchinson's condition was critical
Judge Campbell left for Parkersburg at
four O'Clock.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-08-14
A WASTE.OF BREATH.

When you hear two men discussing the
value of free coinage, you can just set it
down that they are wasting their breath.
especially the one that is opposing it.
Every political party, every prominent
man of all parties-Grant, Tilden, Hayes.
Garfield, Arthur, Hancock, Blaine, Cleve
land, Harrison, Gresham; every Secretary
OF the Treasury-Chase, Window, Sher-
man, Foster, Carlisle; every prominent
ongressman-Edmun George, Vest,
Hampton, Wilson, Reed, have believed
and do believe to-day in the free coinage OF
silver and gold. There is no question
about that, the question is: can the United
States 60 it alone in this thing. A great
many great financial minds in Europe have
come to the conclusion that we can, the
strongest political party on the popular
vote in the United States has come to the
conclusion that we can, the thousands OF
people who have been educated for twenty
five years by the Republican party to an
opposite conclusion, have now come to the
conclusion that we can; the suffering farm
ers, the workmen without work, the mass
of the people have come to the conclusion
that we can.
With that combination it is pretty GER
tain to be tried and it. is a waste of breath
to oppose it.