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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
A SERIOUS WRECK
On the Queen Crescent Railroad Near
Vasburg. .Miss.-Csused by a Storm.

o' hhN GHNOh - NIerScut hdhEOdu near
Nasburg, ,Miss.-Csused by a Storm.
New Orleans. April 1.-THE heavy
rain storm which swept through Lou
isiana and Mississippi this morning was
responsible for very serious wreck,
which occurred at 3:15 a. m. on the
Queen and Crescent road, three miles
above Vossburg, Miss. A train con-
sisting of combination baggage car,
two day coaches and sleeper, plunged
through a trestle at Mile 80. The
storm was at its height at the time and
it is fortunate all on board were not
killed.
This afternoon President Harvey
gave out the following as the list of in
juries:
c. H. Ball, address unknown: J. Peth-
erich, Atlanta, Ga; d. c. Bates, Slidell,
La; r. l.. Chislow,. Marion, Miss: ].
Mccormack, Meriden, Miss; Mrs.
James Shell and child, England: J.
Isaacs, Ellisville, Miss; S. c. Ferguson.
Cincinnati; Mrs. John Dymold. N3w
Orleans; a. B. Avery, Hattiesburg,
Miss.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15

Chicago, April 14.-While brooding
over the idea that his family would suf-
fer from want, John Lehman, this even
ing, shot and killed his three children.
After committing the terrible deed Leh-
man attempted TO end his own life by
hanging, but, failing in this, ne turned
the revolver upon himself and sent
bullet through mis- heart, killing him
self instantly. The names of the dead
are:
John Lehman, 3S years old.
Clara Lehman, 3 years.
Bertha Lehman, 8 years.
An infant four months old, not nam
ed.
For eight years Lehman had been in
the employ of the West Chicago Street
Railway Company, and during the
greater part of that time had been a
driver on the Center avenue line. Leh-
man had saved 81 800. This money is
deposited in one of the city banks.
The family lived comfortably and want
ed nothing. Notwithstanding that fact
Lehman worried a great deal. He had
fear that some day his savings would
be swept away and his family would
become dependent upon charity.
Mrs. Lehman and Henry Lehman, her
young stepson, were away. from home
when the tragedy occurred. AT $50
O'Clock Henry Lehman returned and
found that his father had killed all the
children and then himself. Minnie
Lehman, daughter. who had returned
from school, was beside Henry, the only
child to escape and both would have
been killed had they been at home for
the father was asking for them a short
time before Henry returned and found
the bodies. All the children were shot
through the heart and killed instantly
The body of Lehman was found lying
in the bathroom upstairs. A piece OF
clothesline was around his neck, show
ing that he had attempted to hang HIM
self.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
SHEET IRON MANUFACTURERS.
The General Committee of the Organiza-
tion in Session at Pittsburg-Efects of
the Steel Push.


Pittsburg. Pa, April 1.-THE gen
eral committee of the association IF
sheet iron and steel manufacturers are
in session here. The object is 10 dis
cuss the condition OF trade and tie re-
suit OF the new price of steel will have
on the manufacturers of sheets.
A meeting OF the association may be
called to consider the prices later. The
TN plate industry is also affected by
the advanced rate put on tin plate bars
by the combination. The executive
committee of the tin plate association
will meet tomorrow and a general
meeting OF manufacturers will be held
on Thursday Secretary Jarrett saws
he has invited manufacturers who are
not members of the association to at
tend the meeting. Mr.. Jarrett saws il
is not for the purpose of forming a pool
but to arrange for manufacturers prices.
which have been unnecessarily cut in
the past
This afternoon the committee held
another lengthy session. but according
to Secretary jarrett, no action was
taken. The committee mererly discuss
ed the situation and general trade mat
ters. Great interest is being manifest
ed in the meeting of the executive COM
mittee OF the tin plate association to-
morrow. and the general meeting of
manufacturers the following day. 1t
is expected that an agreement will be
made to advance prices.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
E. NJ. McGILLIN ASSIGNS.

Pit.Sburg. Pa. April 1.-THE E. NJ.
McGnlin Co. whose general store was
closed yesterday by the sheriff. made
q voluntary assignment to-day for the
benefit of the cerditOrS. The assets are
placed at $4,000 and the liabilities at
$4,000. The failure is attributed 10
litigation with II. B. Clahin < Co., of
New York. over a claim of 100000 in
connection with a sJock-raising venture
in which both parties We're interested.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
INDICTMENT PAPERS STOLEN

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, ", Va. April 14.-It
has just been discovered by the court
officials at Harrisville that several in
dictments have been stolen from tbe
court house which was entered Sunday
night by thieves. The indictments
were against Lucian Williams. ct al
charging them with burning a barn.
church and wheat stack near Harris
ville, recently. Entrance was effected
through a transome over the door
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THE REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
To Meet in Columbus To-Day--The Fora
ker Faction i'm Control.

To Meet in Columbus To-Day--The Fora
ker Faction i'm Control.
Special to the Register.
Columbus. o.. April 14-The Repub-
lican State Central Committee will meet
here tomorrow and elect an executive
chairman, secretary and committee to
have charge OF the State campaign. 1t
is now known that by a vote of II to
Charles r. Kurtz will be reelected ex-
ecutive chairman and w. S. Matthews
secretary. These men represent the
Foraker faction.
The head Of the State ticket, Charles
Kinney. is opposed to this selection, be-
ing a Mckinley faction man, but says
ne will make no fight in the meeting to-
morrow. When the proper time comes,
however. he says he will announce his
own organization to conduct his cam
paign.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
a MURDERER ELECTROCUTED.

Dennemora, n. Y. April 14.-Joseph
Zlamel was put to death by electricity
in the State prison at Clinton to-day.
Zlamel murdered his sweetheart, The
resa Kamora, by cutting her throat
with a razor, at Johnstown, on August
80, 1895. on account of jealousy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
THE PANHANDLE RAILROAD.
Regular Annual Meeting of the Stockhold-
ers Held IN Pittsburg.

Pittsburg. Pa, April 14-The annual
meeting of the stockholders of the
PiUsburg. Cincinnati. Chicago d ST.
Louis Railroad Company was held here
to-day. The report Tor 1895 submitted
showed gross earnings of 5,439. .706.
an increase over 1894 Of S1191.S51.
The expenses were S41.247,545. an in
crease Cf $4S3.025. Net earnings 81
19116l. ne; profit of $1.556, 400. an in
crease Of S624,097.
There was an increase Of 1.267.161
tons in the freight traffic and 253,7O2
more passengers were carried than the
year previous.
The directors elected were Briggs
Cunningham. Cincinnati; George Viii
lard Chicago; Joseph Wood, PittSburg.
The board will organize at a later date.
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w. VA. POSTAL AFFAIRS.

Special to the Register
Washington, d. c., April IA new
postoffice has been established at Crisp.
Peasants county, w. Va. with Leander
A. Ellis as postmaster, and at Newton.
Upshur county, with Charles w. Bunner
as postmaster.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
TO STOP THE NEWS.

Washington. D. c.. April 14.-Senator
Platt to-day introduced bill to pro-
hibit the transmission of the reports or
results OF bets on prize fights or races
from one State TO another, and making
such transmission a misdsmeanor 70
be punished by fine or imprisonment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
WINDOW GLASS FACTORIES
To be Closed indefinitely on May 29-LilSe-
Iy to Remain Closed Till October.

indianapolis. Ind, April 14.-At a
meeting of the PittSburg Window Glass
Association and the Western Window
Glass Association to-day, it was decid-
ed owing to the glut in the market, to
close every window factory in the
United States May 20. The factories
use 1623 pots, which are capable OF an
annual output of 12OS00 boxes. The
members have no idea how long the
factories viii be closed, but they will
not be opened before October. TO-mOr-
row the vote on raising prices will be
taken. There are differences of opinion
as to the amount Of advance. y very
considerable rise is expected.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Charleston. w. Va. April 1.-THE
West Virginia Grand Lodge of Knights
of Honor met in annual session here to-
day with delegates from all portions of
the State. The sessions to-day and
this evening were devoted to routine
business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
SAMUEL LOGAN DEAD.
Special to the Register.

Special 70 tne ReglsJtr.
Parkersburg, w. Va, April 14.-Sam-
uel Logan dropped dead on Fourth street
at 9:20 this evening. He was about Go
years old. Has been in apparently good
health up to the time of his death. He
leaves a wife and daughter, Mrs. Arthur
c. Miller, of Palmyra. Mo. He was tho
youngest and last of the five Logan
brothers, Henry BOSS, Randolph, Will
liam and Albert. and was one of the
oldest and wealthiest residents in the
city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
JAMES E. PEPPER ASSIGNS.

Lexington, KY, April Thames f.
Pepper assigned this afternoon. AS
sets between two and three hundred
thousand dollars. Liabilities unknown.
The failure will not involve the firm OF
j. E. Pepper & Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
HOSPITAL CONTRACTS LET.

Weston. W. Va. April IA full
meeting Of the Board of Directors of
the hospital for the insane convened at
that institution this afternoon. The
meat contract was awarded TO Lot Hall
and the flour 20 Ruhl. Kobleguard &
Co. The beef at s6 per hundred and the
-four at 1894 per barrel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
RESULTED IN A ROW.
The Refusal of Woman to Dance With
Wesley Smith Makes Trouble.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Huntington, w. Va, April 14.-News
reached here to-day from the mountain
districts near Nestlow. on the Norfolk
& Western. of a bloody affair which is
said to have occurred last night at the
residence of Albert Atkins. A large
number of persons gathered at Atkins
home 10 a dance. Everything went on
smoothly until one of the women pres
ent refused to dance with Wesley
Smith. Smith used an insulting re-
mark, when a brother of the woman
dealt him a blow. A moment later sew
eral revolvers were drawn and several
shots were fired. Smith was seriously
shot but will probably recover.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
CHARGED WITH FILIBUSTERING

Philadelphia, Pa, April 14.-War-
rants were issued from the United
States District Attorneys Office in this
city for the arrest of John H. d. Hart,
owner of the steamer Bermuda, and the
ships officers, on charges of filibuster-
ing. DR.. Congosta, the Spanish consul,
is the prosecutor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
DESEI BY bASELESS FEARS,
John Lehman Murders Three Of Hi;
Children and Himself. :

Though He Had Steady Employ
ment and Fifteen Hundred Dol
lars in the Bank, He Feared That
Poverty Would Overtake His
Family and That They Would be
Dependent Upon Charity-The
Wife and Two Children Escape
by Being Away from. Home.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
AFRAID OF M'COY'S FRIENDS.
Wistnesses for the State in Hiding-McCo.
Waived Preliminary Examination.

Special to the Register.
Huntington, w. Va, April 14.-Rob-
ert X. Mccoy, of Lincoln county, who
was captured here yesterday, was ar
raigned to-day for preliminary exam
ination. He waived examination until
several important witnesses from Lin
coin county could be brought here.
Many witnesses, who are very essential
to the State, are in hiding in fear of
the wrath of McCoy's friends. Nc
Coy friends are excited and their ac-
tions are being carefully watched by
the authorities.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
TO PAY ST. JoSEPH'S CHURCH.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Washington. D. c.. April 14.-Sena-
tor Faulkner's bill TO pay St Joseph's s
church, of Martinsburg, $3.50 for dam
age done its property during the war,
has been passed by the Senate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
Special to the Register.

OpeCldl W lue TeSlSItI.
Sistersville, w. Va, April 14.-lt
seems that the wells on the Pitts farm,
out in the Indian Creek district, are
falling off in their production at about
the same rate as did the other large
wells in that section. According to the
latest advices from the Pitts farm re-
ceived here to-day Guffy & Co.'S Nos.
/ and 9 together nave been making in
the neighborhood of 13 barrels an hour,
while their No. has dropped but little
and is making about II barrels an hour.
1t is understood that a number OF
gentlement from Wheeling will organ
ize a company and drill well on the
Yoha farm, near Proctor one mile and
quarter southwest of the dry hole
drilled by Graham & Co. on the Aber-
sold farm last fall
No word was received here to-day
from either of the wells on the Hender-
son farm or the Mason farm, and 1t is
thought hey have not yet reached the
pay.
Bettman & Watson's we'll in the Heb
ron is being delayed just on top OF the
sand by fishing job, having lost a
string of tools in the hole Saturday
night
Word was received here late this
afternoon that the we'll on the Cook
farm, in the Long Run district, in Wet
eel county, was drilled in this after
noon and made a good showing. The
report further stated that it was
thought the well would make in the
neighborhood of 75 barrels an hour
when put to pumping. This we'll is To-
Gated to the southeast Of the Kocher
we'll
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15

v.- turil IA Washington
Times says: While the
smiley are making much
has secured over other
The Republican nomina-
Ieu,. and are dwelling
..H .aou the percentage Of SUI
rov appears to have. the
are not at all confident as
be. Some OF them. watch
. o, conventions that are ap-
. te held admit that Mckinley
rapidly a danger point. OF
. chosen. 256 are claimed as
~.r- o Mckinley. But this show
I by claiming every man
..1., I'D. doubtful for Mckinley.
.- tr exhibiting the secured figures
.--ts OBVIOUS purpose OF affecting the
-~a.. o conventions Yet TO be held.
tr.-t -1e claims of the Mckinley
-.- ..u their f3vOrite 10 have - per
--. Ge.g3JeS. this percentage
-os In oue-half of all-with the
st opposed 10 Mckinley. may be
--as inst him with two or three
rwl-uls
Mckinney viii make some gains this
week 5.- i- is not believed the week
enable him 20 maintain his lead.
3.-.- week and during the month
April there viii be conventions in
r.us Connecticut. Maryland. Nir-
r-a Pennsylvania. Alabama. Georgia.
co- and Vermont. There are to be
r1 Inventions in Georgia. and that
-a.e the presence OF delegations
Striving for preference.
The F.rsinia delegates already chosen
s-a - instructed, but are claimed
Ter Mckinley Connecticut may send
broken delegation. with Reed in the
Virginia will he on the fence.
r probably. 20 be for Mckinley if
shah have the longest string. Penn
4r'a viii increase the opposition
" Mckinley 70 some extent. and 80
r- Illinois and Vermont. Ii will not
whirlwind Of delegates for the
.t'7 boomer
assuming that Mckinley had 256 del
.,'es. as is claimed. he has still 10
5 about 200 before he can go into the
invention sure of the nomination on
frs, ballot Ii is evident that he
-nO, get what he needs i'm April. how
r beneficial the month may be 10
Is cause. Il an the delegates to be
'osen IN April could be added 20 his
-rng he would set about 200 What
will get is about 100 He hardly will
he solid votes of New Jersey. Ken
Er Maryland, Virginia or Alabama.
he loses any votes in those States.
ni.i be- so much shorter Of the num-
17 needs than has been set forth
The chances seem TO be that at the
shining OF May. with seventeen States
territories 10 choose delegates at
Mckinley viii be short about $50
r> I- is not 20 be wondered at that
friends see the danger point. For
-.. N'AAt ht.~ .NNc 10 WHICH
t..t entities him i'm April. and comes
aor 100 at the beginning of May.
N..I ao .D a very bad way. indeed.
-' States remaining TO hold elcc-
ai for delegates in May will choose
'- la9 delegates. If all of them
To- 'o boz chosen for Mckinley it
..a Srengthen him, keep him in the
ant make it easier for his "rooters"
tae remainder necessary to
,m through with promptness and
'a..I Bu, OF the States TO choose in
There are Montana. Colorado. wv
.1hO and Nevada. which are
nced by any public utterances
Nn.or that he would sign a free
it should be sent to him
White House. West Virginia
chosen two Mckinley delegates.
HE not send an entire delega-
Tor tho Ohio man. Should he get
-s'ions in May from all the
States he would stiu be short Of
of The whole number of dele
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
FROM ALL THE OIL FIELDS.
The Wells on the Pitts Farm Are
Losing Their Production.

The Dyke Well Near Parkersburg
is Being Worked for a Mystery.
Has Not Been Drilled in Yet-Ac-
tivity in the Marshall County
Field-A Good Showing Of Oil In
the Boscher Well, Near New Mar
tinSville.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
9N.I NATIONAL POLITICS.
-.?-., the Mckinley Boom IS
king Down a Little.

,,--.-srs of the Ohio Caadi-
=. ..--4 campaign Feel That His
-.-sssfs Rapidly Nearing the
~....~ Po;nt-Gained Strength
7s3.dIv Early in the Game.
~s--sd Other Candidates to
-.....,. AGAINST Him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15

Christian Schnepf, the Opera House
druggist. made the following obserya-
tions OF the temperature yesterday: a
m. 81: 9 a. m, II; IL M, Is; p. NJ. 1874
D. M, IA. Weather fair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15

Washington, April 14.-For West Vir-
ginia-Fair; warmer; southefly WINGS.
For Western Pennsylvania-Generally
fair and warmer; fresh and brisk
southerly winds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15
THE FORAKER Influence
In the Ohio State Senate, Causes That
Body to Back Water.

The Cities Civil Service Reform Bill
Defeated After 1t Had Been
Passed - Would Have Shorn a
Cincinnati Boss of His Power
Numerous Bills Passed and Others
Defeated Yesterday-The State
Convention.
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Snecial to the Register.

Special TO the Register
ParkersDurg, w. Va April 14.-The
Dyke well, which has oeeI claiming Il
great deal of attention recently, Is, it is
believed, being worked as a mystery.
This well, which has been nearly a year
in drilling. struck the top of the Berea
last week and made splendid showing
for big producer Work was closed
down and tankage procured and it was
given out that it would be drilled in
yesterday a great many were there to
see it drilled in, but no one saw any
drilling. The pump was put down and
came up dry A well posted oil man
who was present says it is being
worked as a mystery.
The roads are becoming passable and
everybody is taking advantage of it.
Teams are swarming out through the
field with material. Whole conveys of
ten and dozen teams can be met Ill
the road these days, al loaded down
with material.
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Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
New Martinsville, w. Va, April IA
The Boscker well. on the Cook farm,
located southeast of the Kocher well,
on Long Run, came TO the front this
morning. The well was drilled to the
top of the sand early this morning. At
o'clock there was a showing Of oil,
and at o'clock the well had filled up
200 feet. AT noon to-day the we'll had
filled up LOO feet. She made couple
of small flows in the afternoon, and
this evening the well was closed down
to move the boiler bark. The we'll will
be drilled deeper at once. The well Is
considered a good one by experienced
oil men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-15

dale, where tankage will be erected and
loading racks arranged on the railroad
switch.
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DEMOCRATIC CLUBS.

'f'rnal Convention of the Associa-
.'' '''c Held i'm >t. Louis. sept. so.
--on. D. c.. April 1.-THE
\, we committee Of the Association
-e Clubs held a meeting i'm
to-day. Representative Ben
,ot Tennessee. presided.
decided Jo hold the national
0. The association Septem-
1' ST. Louis. Resolutions
,.a extending thanks to Mr.
; Levy for the cOurtesies eX-
L. - association al Monticello
tHi to The Southern railway
connection. A discussion
"n Tho best means OF club or
as am adjunct of campaign
many valuable suggestions
.rt.5.
N' April 14-At late hour
OF eX-COngressman
aant decided 20 offer res
'-morrcw'S convention in
i.ae silver leader as Mis-
H. aa,e for the Presidency.
'he State central com
rom Mr.. BANDS county.
political adviser. au-
ment of his candidacy
N.' April Nebraska
la number of several hun
Nm-ha tonight and formed
'- looking to the promo
.rrests of S nator VIM. Y.
-.... residential campaign. Ii
10 s'nd a Nebraska delesa-
'''.-S instructed for him if
N.Y., April 1.-THE las Of
strict conventions in thfs
ID to-day OF the twenfv-
-e. sateS who VIII rsDre-
r,s s. Louis. ten from the
Sixth, Seventh and Vi5.b
sd for Mckinley: ten rom
second, Fourth. Eighth and