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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
AER0PLANES
Successfully Used By Lieutenant 3.
D. Wise, at Governors Islam 1
Raised FOurty-Tw0 Feet---Can Be
Used where Balloons Cannot

New York. January ce.-LieutI II. D.
Wise. Of the Ninth Infantry, L. S. A, on
Governors Island. has just made the
first kite ascension ever successful at
tempted in America.
For six months the Lieutenant en-
tirely on his responsibility, has been
studying and experimenting with kites
as a means of assisting armies in war
fare. The tandem system of specially
constructed kites is intended to sup
plant the use of balloons, which cannot
live in great gales.
The Lieutenants kites are cellular.
They consist of rectangular frames OF
spruce. Cotton string and cotton cloth
in strips are stretched around the ends
of the frames, leaving both ends OF the
rectangular frame work open and, ana
also an open strip in the centre. Thus
four lifting surfaces and four guiding
surfaces are presented to the wind.
When the breeze frSehened TO a nj
teen mile an hour gale. the Lieutenant
was safely hOiSted fOrty-twO ieet, so
that he could see over the caves OF the
officers quarters ana down the bay.
The force represented by lhe pulling
of the four kites is estimated at 400
pounds.
"I have studied the system of Prof.
Langley. of the Smithsonian institute;
Prof. Marvin. of the weather bureau.
and Civil Engineer Chanut, of Chi
clgo." said Lieut.. Wise, who are max
ing special experiments in aerial loco
motion with aeroplanes. The success
of my experiment demonstrates that
kites are servlCeable in a gale which
would tear a balloon TO pieces where
&c is desired to Uuserve the surrounding
country and inspect the maneOuvres OF
an enemy. l attribute my success to a
close following of the methods OF those
who have studied the subject rather
than 90 my own efforts.
Capt. T. II. Baden-POwell ascended
nearly 100 feet in England, but he TOOK
a parachute with him. Lawrence Har-
grave was hoisted by kites forty feet IN
Australia i'm 1885. There are only three
instances Of aeroplane ascensions on
record.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
LYMAN }. GAGE.
President OF the FIRST National Bank, Of
Chicago, Considered for Secretary of the
Treasury

FesAuenJ OF the FIRST National Bank, OF
Chicago, Considered for Secretary of the
Treasury.
Chicago. January 2.-It can be stat
ed positively that the name. OF Lyman
j. Gage president of the First National
Bank of Chicago. is being considered
by President-eleCt Mckinley for Secre-
tary of the Treasury. Prominent men,
who while they did not say they came
at the suggestion of the President
elect. but yet who were known TO rep
resent him. have visited Mr.. Gage, and
asked him if ne would accept the posi-
tion in case il were rendered him. Mr..
Gage was a gold Democrat and sup
ported Mr.. Mckinley. He is under
stood not to have yet given his an
swer.
Chicago. January 22.-Lyman J.
Gage. president of the First National
Bank. of Chicago. will accept the treas
ury portfolio in Major Mckinley S
cabinet if it is rendered TO him. Mr..
Gave as mrch as intimated this TO
friends to-day indicating that he would
consider it the crowning honor OF a
successful life.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
RETAINED IN A BIG CASE.
Columbus NJ Waterman Engaged by the
Trustees of the Theobold Matthews
Estate.

Columbus VI. Waterman Engaged BY the
Trustees of the Theobold Matthews
Estate.
Special TO the Register.
Mt. Pleasant, Chic, January %
Samuel Friend and Justice D. Mander-
son. trustee of the Theobold Matthews
estate. which is estimated to be worth
at least $21,O0O,OOO, s12,0OO,OOO OF
which is in property clear OF encum-
brance and legal ENHANCEMENT, OF Leo,
Ohio. state that the well-known jurist,
Columbus NJ. Waterman, of Manches-
ter, Ohio, has been invited TO conduct
the litigation concerning the involved
portion of the estate, most OF which IS
in the jurisdiction of Minnesota and
Maryland courts. but regarding which
points will be raised that will be car
ried to the United States Supreme
Court. Mr.. Waterman is the author
OF a number Of excellent volumes, no
tably. The Supremacy of Law Iy-
ranny and Anarchy, the Negation OF
Law" ~ Nations Safeguards, Pol
itics and Morals" The Restriction OF
immigration" and is universally con-
sidered to be one Of the ablest minds
in the country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
SENATORIAL ELECTIONS.


SALEM. Ore. January 22.-The deadlock
in the organization Of the House has been
transferred 10 the Senate. The Mitchell
men will make a figh, 10 ,hat body for rec
OErffion OF the House as organized. Tn
the event the Senate should not recognize
them they claim that since they have
created a de facto House they can now
proceed 10 vote for United States Senator
and their nominee Will be seated. II the
Senate should no- recognize the Benson
House the situation would only oe n SEN
Notwithstanding this. they claim the
Nitcneu men In the Senate can enter
Joint convention with members oi the
OLYMPIA. Wash. January 22-Seventh
{oInr ballot for L. ). Senator. Denny -.
Turner q Squire 3. Cline u. Daniels ~.
Davis a. WlnsCr =. Baker 3. RAIDER 2,
scattering g.
BOISE. Idaho. January 2-Senat0rlsl
ballot today. Claggrtt ~ Du BOis -. Mel
-1n l.. Lewis l. q. q. Parkinson !.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
DOGGED BY A SPANISH SPY.
DIR. Russell II. Conweu, on His Way to
Cuba. Followed By Mysterious stran-

DR.. Russell II. Conwen, on His Way to
Cnba. Followed By Mysterious stran-
ger.
Atlanta Ga. January 22.-Dr. Rus
sell n. Conwell. a distinguished Phil
adelrhia divine. who is now on lee
ture tour through the South, declares
that he is being dcEg'd on his travels
bv an emissary of the Spanish govern
ment. Dr. Conwell left Philadelphia
several days ago with the intention Of
visiting Cuba after completing his tour.
Just before his departure he was called
upon by a stranger, whose actions eX-
cited his suspicious. The man asked
DR.. Conwell TO carry letters and dis
patches to various Cuban generals. By
his conversation and manner the Doctor
became convinced that he was an ennis
sary Of Spain. Since leaving Philadel-
phia they met in Washington, Charles
ton and Augusta. where DR.. Conwell
lectured last night. The Doctor came
on here to-day and reported that he had
not sect his pursuer since yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23

Washington. January 22-The session
Of the Senate to-day developed three dis
tnct sensations. Most important of these
was the presentation by Mr.. Sherman
of a letter from Minister Rodriguez. the
representative Of the Greater Republic OF
Central America. Including Nicaragua.
in effect protesting against he execution
of the Nicaraguan canal project by the
United States under the concessions
granted in 1887 to the Nicaraguan Canal
Company AS the bill for this purpose
was about to be voted on by the Senate
the appearance Of the letter created con-
sternation among its friends. Mr.. Nor
gan. its chief supporter, at once de-
clared that the letter was inspired by
Great Britain, who sought 10 drive the
United States from the Isthmus by using
the Central Americas as a catspaw. He
asserted that Minister Rodriguez had
come here TO execute such plan, and
that il was an open threat against Amer
lean control OF the canal. The debate
was very earnest and the letter made
profound impression on the Senators. Sem
ator Villas declared that it struck a death
blow to the canal project proposed by
the pending bill.
Earlier in the day the Senate unexpect-
edly found itself discussing the new
Anglo-American treaty While the treaty
itself has been released, all discussion
Of II IS restricted 10 executive sessions.
Notwithstanding this rule the expressions
were free and full from Messrs. Sher-
man. Gray. Cullom, Lodge, Hoar and
others. The statements of these Sena-
tors were uniformly favorable TO the high
principle of the treaty. the only qualifi-
cation being that it should receive mature
and dispassionate consideration.
Shortly after the session began Mr. Tur-
pie caused a preliminary furry by critt-
cising the reported agreement between
Mr.. Olney and Mr. Sherman. by which
no action was to be taken as 10 Cuba
before March (. Mr.. Sherman emphati-
cally denied that any such agreement
had been made, and added that he had
not had a word with Mr.. Olney in that
direction.
Mr.. Turpie gave notice Of speech on
tho Cameron. Cuban resolution on Mon
day.
These three incidents relating to cur
rent foreign questions made the days
session one Of the most eventful in years.
This was private bill day in the House
and most Of he time was consumed with
small bills The bill 70 provide for hold
ing terms OF the United States court OF
he Eastern Distric Of Texas at the town
Of Beaumont. was passed over the Presi-
dents veto by vote Of ~ 10 6S. Incl
dental TO he discussion Mr. Cooper OF
Texas. declared that he President vetoed
. rfzlrn 1rof ii IN
that he had vainly tried to get an audi
ence with Mr. Cleveland 10 explain the
measure Mr.. Grosvenor. Of Ohio, spoke
sarcastically Of the Presidents custom
or refusing to Congressman unless his
private secretary approved their errands.
Some minor bills We're passed.
After the night pension session tho
House adjourned until Monday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
FINANCIAL TROUBLES.

DIES MONIES. Iowa, January 22-No
more failures seeem likely to occur here.
the banks received more than million
dollars from outside sources this morning
o1J ire aIi standing together. Each bank
b, has from 100000 10 $4,000 piled on its
rorrfere An agreed to refuse 20 pay time
deposits without sixty days notice under
the law.
CINCINNATI. o.. January. - nomas5
Parl of %ewport which closed its doors
on Monday las,. has made an assignment
30 statement OF assets and liabilities has
been made.
WASHINGTON. January 22.-The comp
troller of the currency hos appointed Rob
err A. Courtney receiver OF the German Ma
tinral Rank at louisville. Ny.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
FOUND THEM On rhE Kun.
Success OF the Royal Niger Company's EX-
pedition Against tho Emir OF Nupe.

Success OF the Royal Niger Company's Ex-
pedition Against the Emir OF Nupe
Brass. Guiena Coast. January o.
News has just been received here that
the expedition sent by the Royal Niger
company against the Emir of Nupe
from Lokoja. found the Foulah army
dispersed and in fight when it arrived
at Kabba. The expedition consisted OF
500 Haussa troops, six Maxim rapid fire
guns. twenty-six mounted European
officers. and 600 carriers. 1t was head
ed by the governor. Sir George Goldie,
and was accompanied by the Royal
Niger company's fotilla Of armored
stern wheel steamers. The quarrel
between the powerful Emir of Nupe
and the Niger company is an old one
and arose from the Emir raiding the
company's territory for slaves. The
Foulah force az Kabba was estimated
TO amount to 10000 feet, and 1000
cavalry
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
SHOT HIM DEAD.
A Prominent Young Kfntuekian
Killed by Negroes Whom He, with
Others, Had Warned to Leave the
COuntry.l

Russelville. Ky. January 22.-Jodie
Conn. AGED %. son OF Charles Conn,
ore of the wealthiest farmers in this
vicinity. was killed last night near
BLACK Jack. Tenn, Just across the
State line. by unknown parties. Conn
and about thirty officers went TO the
home of a negro and warned him to
leave the country. After the crowd
had finished talking to the negroes and
were about to turn away some one fred
INFO the crowd from an upstairs win
dow and Conn fell off his horse dead.
HE bodv was taken to a neighbOring
house and then the crowd fed.
Reports say that the negro VINO was
warned had been stealing from the
neighboring farmers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
BEHIND THE GAME.
The Present California Racing Season has
Cost the PIuncers big Money

The Present California Racing Season has
Cost the PIuncers Big Money
san Francisco January 22.-Such dis
astrous season as that which the heavy
bcttors are experimenting here is un-
precedented in the history of racing on
the California. With but three eXcep-
tious. the noted piUugers now wintering
on the cost are many thousands Of dol
lars behind. The exceptions are George
Whee'ock. Eddie Gaines and Joe Ullman,
who are about even or somewhat ahead
of the racing game at present. Among
the principal losses so far recorded are
the following: Riley Grammar and Ed
Purser, 10000 each; John Coleman and
George Rose. 500 600 each; Hugh Jones
and Abe Stein. $4,000 each; Henry Harris.
$4,000. Coley Ullman, $1,000; VIII Wal
lace. Charles Quinn and Barney Schriber.
$4,000: Eddie Maloney, $500: Dave Gid
con and Fred Cowan. 5000: Ell Wallace
and John Humphreys. $500 each; total
S2l5. 500
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23

ohio. January 22-"Judge
. g.r of West Virginia
words can. with a great deal
De placed after the words:
rey General" on the cabinet
.... matter appears tonight. West
vH De the fortunate State of
r t5 receive recognition in
NEGLECT McHinley's official fam
not be understood. however.
comes from either Judge Con
r ident-elect, for both have
I'LL. -o say on the subject.
s.T did not deny to a Register
that he had received an invita-
from Major Mckinley and in JUS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
I'' - s..YaN RELIEF WORK.
Associated Press Correspondent
Visits the Camps

Where the Destitutes are Provided
with Work and Fed by the Gov
ernment-Th People Seem to be
Doing Very Well and are Happy,
The Most Perfect System Pre-
walls Throughout, and the Place
is in Good Sanitary Condition,
Every Precautiou for Cleanliness
Being Taken - Twenty Eight
Thousand Men and Women En-
gagged on the Canal Work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
HUSBANDS.
A Company Formed in San Francisco
to Furnish Helpmates to the Wild.
ows of ST. Johns Island, South Sea.

San Francisco. January 22.-The
story published recently in a local pa
per TO the effect that the Island of St.
John in the South sea. was inhabited
solely by women who were pining for
husbands has borne fruit in the incor-
poration Of the United Brotherhood of
the South Sea Islands. The capital
stock has been placed at $4,000 and al
ready over thirty men have subscribed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
THE BILLET POOL.
A Meeting of the MEMBER Called
for Pittsburg, January 29--Will
Probably Be Discontinued.

PITTsBURG. January pa meeting OF
the steel billie, pool has been called for
Friday. January % in this city. At this
meeting it Will be decided whether !; VIII
ne advisable to continue or abandon the
organization. Unless unlocked for contin-
gencics arise it is believed that its con-
tinued existence is unlikely. The situation
is not favorable for higher prices
Bnle,s are offered this week at $l525'
with few buyers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
BIG SPANISH LOSSES
In Battle at Pijua. Province OF MatanTas.
Snaniards Retreat 80 Colon.


Cincinnati. Ohio, January ga
special to the COmmercial-IriDune
from Key West says:
News was received in Havana to-day
from Cuban sources that a fight oc-
Cured at Pijua, Matanazs province last
week. in which the Spanish lost 100
men killed and wounded. They were
attacked by Captain Morenzios band
OF Cuban guerrillas at day-break and
but for the aid extended from Pijua
would have been cut to pieces. PJud
was abandoned the next day and the
town was burned by the Spanish who
retreated to Colon taking with them
$50 wounded and sick Spanish soldiers
Many of them perished during the
Journey as the insurgents attacked the
columns at all points
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
ro 11fF SEES N'EINLEY.
e. MAS Cabinet Possibility
Visits Canton

Oh, INVITATION Of the President
.- and Talks About Matters
--.-. He Does Not Feel at Lib
--- discuss Pubhcty-Cabinet
.r- Were Under COnsidera-
- H.wever, and Judge Goft is
-rs south viii be Represent
.s.- The New Cabinet.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
SENATORIAL Sensations.
The Slow Old Boys Stir Things Up at
a Lively Rate

Members Of the Body Get Worked
Up Over Foreign Affairs-The
Arbitration Treaty Discussed In
formally, with Open Doors-A
Letter from the Representative
of the Greater Central American
Republic Creates a FurOre-Sen-
ator Sherman Denies an Alleged
Agreement with Secretary Olney.
A Brief but Pointed Criticism Of
President Cleveland.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
THE GREAT COFFEE WAR.
The Legal Battle for Possession OF '"'
Mills. Begun az Toledo.

The Legal Battle for fossF7s'"" ~
Mills. Begun at Toledo.
Toledo. Ohio. January 22.-The legaI
battle over the Woolson Spice Co, be
gan 1r''H in con common pleas court here TO. 70,
dav Judge Morris presiding The
morning session was consumed in read d,
ing the original petition OF the ~ ~
buckles. asking for a receiver tor he the
Wooison @or,5I company the answer OF the the
latter and their demurrer. The after after
noon session was devoted 10 aIgu- d1-
ments on the general demurrer over
sixty witnesses Will be called. -
Manager Green of the Western IN
,oD 'Do9 bSs been ordered to produce Ger
tain tain kilograms tell. that passed between 1.-THE the
Woolson people and the refining com, +,
could not show all of them out SGGst ,bo
Morris said that he wouiu pass Oi' ''''''
question at the proper time.
The case will probable occupy sew
erla DAYS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
DEMURRER DENIED.

New York. January 22-Justice
Lawrence. of the Supreme Court. to-
dav denied the demurrer 70 the indict-
ments found some months ago for
conspiracy against the officers Of the
American Tobacco Company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
WHEELING REGISTER SATURDAY. JANUARY 23 1897.

that he could not give the Register any
decisive information.
His tone, however. was a shade more
confident than it was several hours s
lier, and the first line Of this d e
seems more assured at this n.
at any previous hour
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
SIR ISAAC PITMAN DEAD.

London. January 22.-Sir Isaac Pit
man. the inventor Of the system Of
shorthand writing which bears his
name. is dead. He has been suffering
severely from a complication OF trou-
bles for some time past.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
The Weather

washington. D. c.. January 22.-For
West Virginia-Fair; decidedly colder;
northwesterly winds
Fer Western Pennsylvania-Local
SHOWS. probably followed by clearing
weather. brisk and high northwesterly
winds and decidedly colder
Mr. c. Schnepf the Opera House drug
gist. made the following observations Of
the weather yesterday. . a. n. 3. a. m.
ss: Y m. Il; p. m. 80. p. n, 90. Weather
changeable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
TO ABOLISH THE WHIPPING POST.

Dover. Del. January 22.-Mr AID
rich has introduced a bill in the State
Senate abolishing the whipping post
and piilOry in Delaware.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
U.uMERsTEIN's ENTERPRISE


New York. January 22.-Oscar Ham
merstein. amanger Of the Olympic Mu-
sic Hall. was indicted to-day for main
tanning a public nuisance The specific
offeuse charged is that upon the stage
of the music hall there is being given
nightly q representation Of scenes al
legged 10 have transpired at the now Ia
NOUS Seeley bachelor dinner. = ieT
weeks ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
1AvnR nrESAnA RESIGNS.

Havana, January 22.-Senor Quesada,
Mayor of Havana. has resigned. Tine
Diario de la Marina proposes thar
military man shall be appointed in his
rAlnIn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
uEI-n I-NnER $1,000 BOND.

Special 10 the Register.
Parkersburg, W. Va. January 22.-
s. c. Kilgore was brought here from
Marietta to-day, and held under $1,000
bOnd
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
THE womKN TURNED DOWN.

Mono bnt Men. and Voters, VIII Hereafter
GET Places Uoder Arkansas Legislature.
Little Rock. Ark January 22.-The
Arkansas state Senate has passed d
hin introduced by Senator Witt, pro-
viding that hereafter none but qualiti-
cd electors shall hold any position
within the gift of the Arkansas legis-
1srrre The army OF women who be-
siege the members at every session 10
secure votes for cleTkships is response
HE for the action Of the Senate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
TWENTY MEN LOST.
An Unknown Steamer sunk Near Ilfracom-
be, Devonshire. by the Salisbury.

be, Devonshire. by the Salisbury
London. January 22.-The British steam
er Salisbury. from Port Reath to New
port, has been in collision with an un-
known steamer about four miles from
ufracombe, Devonshire.
The latter is supposed to have sunk
with crew Of about twenty men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
HANGED TO LIMB.
-, >,...-o.s Ivpched for Completely in

Two Negroes Lynched TOT
Murder In Georgia
Jacksonville. Ga, January p ne
f,fr here was broken open al midnight
iSsr nirht bv mob OF masked men,
80 t,To negroes Willis White Sld
~barles ,,,l~ Forsvthe. implicated in thu
murder of Mrs. Rowland 4. sAua1I
Park. we're taken out and hanged 70 q
limb. and their bodies rldaIeo Win
hu1rafE
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-23
JOIN SHERMAN 5 SUCCESSOR
Governor Bushnell Makes an Important
Discovery.

That Many Ohio Legislators
Have Aspirations to Federal Old
ces, Particularly Postoff1ces, and
That They See More Chance for
Mark Hanna Than Governor
Bushnell Helping Those Aspi-
rations-The Result is That They
Favor Mark for Sanator, Much to
the Surprise and Chagrin of the
Governor The Big Banquet Of
the Ohio Legislature-Senator-
ship the Matter Of Chief Interest.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-09

They come from all sections of the
State and other Southern States. and
all religious denominations are rep
resented. A brighter, happier
appearing crowd Of young people it
would be difficult to find than were
DR.. Jacobs charges on the day of
the Press Association visit.