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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06

Chicago, August 5.-Seven and prop
ably eight lives were lost in an ex-
plosion which took place this evening
during a fine in the Northwestern grain
elevator at Cook and West Water
streets. Three of the dead are firemen
the body of another firemen is
thought to be buried in the runs of the
elevator-and three people were blown
into the Chicago river. From the force
with which the explosion swept the
spot on which they were standing II Is
certain that they must have been IN
stantlv killed. Either the bursting OF
a boiler or the explosion OF the mill
dust caused the awful havoc
The three firemen who were killed
bv the falling walls of the elevator
were:
Jacob ]. Schnur.
John ]. Coogan.
Jacob S. Stramer.
The injured:
Charles H. Conway, fireman, burned
about face and hands and body crush
ed; may die. -. soo+
Chief Dennis Swenie, right foot
crushed. left arm wrenched and pam
iully burned. - o,,o,,+
face. ,boa
Tieutenant w. H. Bartlett, leg crush
Assistant Engineer Benjamin Blanch-
ard. badly bruised.
Iobn F. Smith, injured by debris.
William Mcguire, 10 years old' potn
! feet crushed. -. ohov,
face and hands and internally injured
Ignatius Bond, cut by falins sidss'
Captain John ]. Evans, struck by aeor1s
and rendered unconscious, serious.
William Hanley. pipeman, cut in head
william Thompson. hit by falling glass
Resides these. dozens of fremen and
nasers-by were more or less cut and bruls-
ed bv glass and flying debris
The origin of the blaze is believed &c
! have been in the vicinity of the ooiei
house. Accumulated dust as dry ana III
Aammable as gunpowder. that had beer
nilins ND for years, formed ready means
for the fire. = spread wiSh3efig With gFsg2 trig Iirt
throughout the entire structure.
The force of the explosion was so great
| that the eastern wall was hurled into the
river. and the west wall was tumbled
down upon the heads of the unfortunate
men below, and the roof was torn into
mighty fragments and distributed for
blocks around. Every window in the vi
cinity of the elevator was shattered by the
concussion, dozens Of persons were struck
by flying debris and several small fires
resulted from falling timbers that were
still aflame. At Jefferson street and Car
roll avenue, many blocks distant. great
burning masses of wreckage fell upon four
wagons loaded with hay and set them in
| flames.
The fire was most Difficult to control as
the elevator was surrounded by number
of small frame buildings which were con-
| tinually catching fire. The total loss is
estimated at $3OO,OOO which is fully cover
| ed by insurance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
SUMMONS ISSUED

For Labor Leaders BY the United states
Court Under the MonOngsh Injunction.
Special 10 the Register.
Parkersburg, W. Va, August s.
Deputy MarshalS Berry, Priddie and A.
Aleshire left this morning 10 serve
summons on the parties who are 10
testify in the case of James Sloan. Jr..
VS.. Eugene V. DebS. ct al, at rules to
be held in the clerks office Of said
court, at Parkersburg, on the first
Monday in September next, to answer
a certain bill in ehancery, now filed and
exhibited in said court against them
nv James Sloan. Jr.. a resident and
citizen Of the State Of Maryland
Those summoned 10 appear and for
whom the deputy marshals have sum-
mons are Eugene V. Debs and J. D.
Coslett. citizens OF the State of Indi-
ana. NJ. ID. Ratchford and W. H. Mil
ier citizens Of the State Of Ohio; W D.
1Tabon. a citizen Of the State Of Mich
igsn. II. B. Mcdonald Hugh McDon-
"a and Thomas S. Owens. cidZens Of
tbs state Of Pennsylvania; J. YS> Res
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
AN INVESTIGATION

or Bribery Charge to BE Made ny the
Charleston City Council Great Interest
In the Outcome.
Special 10 the Register.
Charleston, w. Va. August Sat
a meeting Of the City Council tonight
the question OF the charges OF bribery
against members of the City Council by
the press was taken up and committee
was appointed to investigate IL. Ru-
mors have been afoat for some time
that certain members Of the council
had accepted bribes for their votes on
the question Of granting the liquor
licenses. Intense public interest is
manifested IN the outcome OF the in
vestigation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
ON A NASTY CHARGE.

A Prominent Tyler County Man Under
Arrest-Friends Think There Is Some
Mistake.
Sistersville, w. Va, August S.
Deputy Sheriff w. f. Allen was to-day
arrested at Middlebourne, the county
seat, charged with attempting to com.
NIT rape on the fourteen-year-old
daughter Of Lou Hess, one Of the most
prominent citizens OF the oil town OF
Wick. out in the interior OF the county
Nothing definite can be learned about
the matter at present. Aliens friends
seem to think there s- some mistake
as he is prominent and belongs TO one
of the best families OF the county.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
FOUL. MONTHS MORE

Allowed BY the United States for the Paci-
fcation of Cuba Before They Take q
Hand
Madrid, August 5.-The Heraldo, of
this city, says it understands that the
United States government has decideb
to wait four months longer for the
pacification Of Cuba, and that unless it
is accomplished by that time the
United States will undertake the pro-
lection Of the insurgents.
Inquiries made in official circles
elected no denial of the accuracy of
this statement
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
NO CHANGE NOTICEABLE

In the Strike situation on the Norfolk
Western-NO sympathy Meetings Held
Special 10 the Register.
Huntington, w. Va, August 5.-The
situation in the Norfolk & Western
mining regions remains very much the
same. No sympathy meetings were
held in these fields to-day and all
the GOLFERS were in operation to their
fullest capacity. No labor meetings
were held here. is stated on good
authority that all agitators have left
these coal fields in disgust and can
hardly be induced to return.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
WOULD NOT SERVE WITH A
NEGRO

Atlanta. Ca, August 5.-Henry a.
Rucker. the negro recently appointed
collector Of internal revenue for the
district Of Georgia, took the oath and
assumed charge Of the Office this after.
noon. Six white men in the collec-
tors department announced that they
would go ont OF Office with Mr. Tram
mel, declining to serye under negro
collector.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
A VERY MYSTERIOUS CASE.
A Boy Dies from the Effects Of a Blow
Upon the Head.

Came Home Complaining of Terri
ble Agony, and Succumbed Be-
fore He Gould Tell His Parents
What Allied Him or What Caused
His Pain-A Postmortem Exami-
nation Shows That He Had Been
Hit Upon the Head, Probably
With Sand Bag-An Investiga-
ton Under Way.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
The AMERICAN NHEELMEN.
A Tremendous Gathering Of Riders at
Philadelphia.

Twelve Thousand Members OF the
League Have Registered at Head
quarters and Two Thousand New
Members Have Been Taken IN
Since the Meet Opened-Cloudy
Skies and Showers Caused
Alarm During the Early Part o.
the Day, But Afternoon Brought
Sunshine and Good Roads-Pre-
parationS for the Races.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
GLARESBURG IS THE
ONLY bright SPOT
In the Whole State of West Virginia,
for the AgitatOrS.
The Strike at a Standstill or Losing
Ground in Other Fields.

Rea Finds That He Has Been
Duped at Fairmont, and That HIS
Professed Friends and Assistants
Were Really Emissarles OF the
Operators-On Information from
These Aides, the Operators Balk-
ed His Plans and Got Out Their
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. S Day Not OBJ
served Except in Clark5burE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
JAMES II. STEWART
Likely to be Appointed Director OF tho
Experiment Station

Experiment Station.
Special TO the Register.
Morgantown. w. Va. August Sit
seems to be a foregone conclusion
among those in position to make
prophesies, that James II. Stewart
brother-in-law Of Regent George II.
Sturgiss, will be appointed director OF
the Experiment Station by the regents
Of the University.
Thus far the regents meeting ha,
been devoted to routine matters and
conferences. The wire pullers have
have been hard at work. but there ap-
pears to be no one who knows what
will be done regarding the Presidency
OF the University.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
KILLED BY An EXPLOSION.
Eight Men Meet Death as the Result
Of an Elevator Fire.

Not Known Definitely Whether IL
Was a Boiler or Accumulated
Dust That Exploded = A Huge
Building Instantly Wrecked.
Walls and Roof Torn. 10 Pieces
and Scattered in Every Direction.
Masses Of Burning Wreckage
Thrown for Blocks-A Hard FIRE
to Control
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
sUccUMBED TO THE HEAT.

Lexington, KY, August 5.-Old
Strathmore, the famous sttllion. sue
cumbed to the excessive heal His get
have won near $500.000 sinee he has
been in the stud.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
PENSIONS GRANTED.

Special to the Register.
Washington. August s. = An in
crease of pension has been granted to
John W. Ball, Otia, w. Va.
An original widows rensioT has
been granted to Sarah A. Wilson.
Woodsfield, Ohio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
KILLED BY A FALL OF SLATE.

Special to the Register.
Hinton, w. Va, August 5.-James
w. Woodrum, aged % years, was kill
ed by falling slate in a mine at Dim
mock, on New river. to-day. His re-
mains were brought TO this city to-
night
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
ANOTHER OHIO MAN.

Washi bn. August 5.-John W.
HollidayYof Ohio, was to-day appoint
ed chief clerk of the railway mail SER
vice. ana succeeds Alexander Grant. of
Michigak, appointed assistant general
superintendent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06

PENSION SURGEON APPOINTED.
Special 20 the Register.
Washington, d. c., August 5.--Dr. A.
r. Parson has been appointed pension
examining surgeon at Spencer, w. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
The Weather

Mr. c. Schnepf. the Opera House
druggist, made the following observa
tions OF the temperature yesterday:
a. m, rs; 9 a. m, rs; u n, SO; 3
p. m, ST; D. m. S3-
Washington. d. C.. August 5.-FCr
West virginf. Western Pennsylvania
and ohio-G\ \perally fair; light var
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06

Continued on Third Page.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-14
THE PORTE WANTS MORE WAR.
Appeal for Armistice in Vain.

countermanded The sultan's position
is little stronger than King Georges,
and, therefore, 1t is not surprising that,
while the war feeling is so strong, he
hesitates at taking step which could
be construed at ConStantinople as a
surrender Of Ottoman interests. In
addition to this the fact that the feast
of Bairam. which begins today, last
ing until Sunday, offers another ex-
cuse for delay.
Paris, May ia correspondent OF
the Journal at Lairlia. Thessaly. tele-
graphs that he has learned from an Of
fetal source that an armistice between
Turkey and Greece has been conclud-
ed. He added: "This consummation
was impattently awaited by al, for i.
is impossible to continue the war un-
der the present circumstances. The
interest is no longer in Thessaly but
at Athens, as 1t is probable that the
action Of the cabinet, i'll signing a
treaty Of peace, is destined to bring
the ministry to speedy end"
Constantinople, May 15.-An official
dispatch from Larissa, de ted from that
place yesterday morning, announces
that six batta1ions OF Turkish infan-
try from the east and from Larissa,
four hattalions from Distaka and four
hattal!ons from Ianina are marching
on Kalambaka, northwest Of Trilxhala,
NutIe tilCy VIII sSIsSo Ny tiiO L VI n
ish armies from Janina ana Elassona.
ATHENS. May 18-(Midni ght) )--Ac-
cording to dispatches just received
here the Creek forces are besieging
Nicopoiis and Previsa.
The government has proclaimed the
Gulf of Volo bloclaced and is send
ing large orders for horses and muni-
tions Of war to various European
cities.
London. May 18.-Ths Athens corrc-
spondent nf the Daily Mail says that
the government continues to send men
TO the front ana In purchasing largo
quantities OF war material.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-14
FOUNDATION OF CITIZENSHIP
Discussed by Archbishop Ireland

the land social peace and happiness; to make
tions of the earth. Whatever the differences
of condition, arising from inequality of talents
and opportunities, all men, and all classes OF
chaos and death. There shall be- despite those
inequalities, no social warfare Those who give
labor will give it honestly and faithfully
those who receive labor will render In return
the honorable treatment which is due to men
wearing the honored insignia of manhood
and of citizenship, and the just wage which
is labor's claim and right. Poverty will not
lose its self-respect and wealth will not for
get it's duties to humanity.
There are moments in the life Of the coun-
try when the thoughtful patriot stands still,
awe-stricken before the thought Of what
might come If Americans betrayed their citi-
zenship; of what might come to America her.
self, in whose destinies are wrapped up our
fortunes, our hopes, our lives; of what might
come to liberty in the whole world, since lib
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-14

mental business and domestic readJuSt-
ment on a basis more economic and
conservative than America has ever
known.
Senator M A. Hanna responded to
the toast, Observation-Disclosures and
Commercial" Senator Hanna demon
strated the fact that he is good CleVe-
lander, in a terse and pointed review
of Cleveland's business interests and
the bright outlook for her in the race
for supremacy among the great cities.
President c. F. Thwing, of Western
Reserve university, spoke to the toast
"Cleveland's New Century" He held
that the development of the next cen
tury will be mainly along sociological
lines
Archbishop Ireland spoke upon The
Foundation of a True Citizenship.
Archbishop Ireland spoke in part as
follows:
The greatness of America is her democracy
America as no other nation, honors man
hood, consecrates its rights and gives it
the freedom to develop its powers and satls,
fly it ambitions. America is the nation OF
the people-governed for the people, by the
people, and to become one of the people OF
America it suf1ces to be man. In TINS coun-
try all men are equal in citizenship; there is
no civil or political privilege for the rev;
there is no civil or. political inferiority LOT
the many.
The peril of America is in her democracy
/ have myself fullest faith in the dem
ocracy Of America, because have fa1tn IN
ocracy Of this country has, amid terrific
trials, proved its right and power to live,
I have faith, too, in the future democracy
of the world. The manifest evolution OF hu-
Ic dc, md
moves with humanity makes no mistake. l
admit that democracy requires delicate and
constant care. Its safety will be the re-
ward only of never -eeasing vigilance. So little
it democracy a creature Of common groWtn
in humanity that, under penalty OF loss Oh
freshness and vigor, and even OF hnal oe-
cay, 1t cannot be abandoned, unprotected, TO
struggle by itself for existence, amid tne
prejudices and passions Of the race THOSE
who prize 1t will anxiously follow 1t, pledging
to It's veal the best thoughts of the nina ana
the warmest affections Of the heart whence
will come to democracy the potency or I'M
mortality? With reverence pronounce tne
sacred word-conscience Conscience rullng,
Americans will be law abiding people; TOT
righteousness commands obedience to law ana
proclaims that the law OF the nation is the
law Of the supreme governor OF men ana
Of nations-Almighty God. Americans VIII
respect the rights of their fellow citizens; con
himself alone and that society with It's rights
and its institutions is of divine mould.
A nation without conscience Is q nation
without soul. The sooner the earth is rld
of 1t the better 1t is for humanity; nothing
good or great can come from it. The brightest
pages in our history sprung from conscience.
Americas immortal heroes, heroes OF valor,
of patience in days Of war, heroes OF charity
by conscience. Conscience led Americans three
score years ago to redden with their Dlood
hundreds OF battlefelds to preserve America
one and indivisible and to make her banner
the hammer Of fraodOYn fnr4n nj the children OF
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-14

CLEVELAND. o., May 13-Nearly
four hundred Of the leading business
and professional men of the city at
tended the annual banquet of the cham
Der of commerce at the Hollenden this
evening. The guest of the evening was
Archbishop Ireland, all the others in
attendance being members. After the
banquet President w. R. Warner, in O.
speech outlining the achievements and
prospects of the chamber, announced
the first toast, "An Economic Outlook"
Ex-President J. G. w. Cowles re-
sponded. He took the ground that the
present business depression is the nat
ural reaction from years of special
prosperity, caused by unusual oppor-
tunities, making necessary a govern
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-14
Suggestion That 1t Must
Be Closed Vigorously
Condemned.
Friends of Cleveland High Also Op=
pose Having 1t Closed.

A public meeting to protest against
the closing Of the Mechanic Arts high
school was held last evening in the as
sembly room at the school. An audience
were parents Of pupils now attending
or who had attended the school, were
present, and the sentiment was unani-
nous against the closing Of the school.
Resolutions published below were
adopted and a committee consisting of
Oliver Crosby, Charles Michaud, G. X.
sharood, F. I. Whitney, Rev. j. F.
Stout, J. d. Esterbrook, w. r. Tostevin,
George J. Grant, Mrs. w. B. Hinckley
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-14

year ago. largely on account of these
ravages while they indicate no diminu-
ton Of the insurgent forces. The re-
ports upon which the subcommittee
brief was based were from various
consuls, including Consul General Lee.
They made no recommendations as to
American policy, but merely give the
situation as they see it.
In view Of the developments in the
committee, Senator Morgan agreed not
to press the consideration Of his reso-
luton, but will make an effort to have
the question made the unfinished busi-
ness Monday at 2 o'clock. This ac-
quiescence on the Alabama senator's
part to temporary delay is understood
to be given under the impression that
it will result In bringing to the reso-
luton the support Of the entire COM
mittee on foreign relations. This will,
of course, materially strengthen the
resolution in the senate, and it Is be-
lieved by its friends will expedite it's
passage there.
The delay by the senate committee
on foreign relations, in taking no ac-
CnntfnnoH nm Ennrfh
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-14
pick berries or to secure the least arti-
cIo of c,yhSi stanca

pick berries or to secure the least arti-
Gle Of subsistence.
They are theoretically under the care
Of the Spanish army, but the army is
without commissariat. They have no
means Of leaving the island. Their con-
dition is pronounced wholly deplorable.
The committee was especially impressed
with this recital, and the opinion is gen
orally expressed that -the situation
should be remedfed If possible. It was
considered as placing even a worse as
pect upon the question Of our relations
to Cuba than the Imprisonment Of
Americans, Of which there are now
comparatively few Instances. The re-
port also indicates a generally wretch
ed condition of all the inhabitants of
the island because of the scarcity of
food and money, and especially in the
centers of population, and because also
Of the pressure of the most malignant
of diseases, such as yellow fever, small
pox and dysentery. These diseases the
natives withstand with comparative
ease, but they are especially oppressive
to the Spanish soldiery.
The reports indicate that the Spanish
army is not SO strong now as it was a
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-14
City Said to Be Unfortu.
nate in Having Anti
quated Officials.

arts high school the most essential feature
Of our present system, and we are opposed to
closing 1t. or attempting to consolidate it with
the central high school.
Resolved, That we are OF the opinion that
the best way to meet the difficulty is to mains
tain the schools on the present basis as long
as there is money to do SO. and then close
them all, making the school year as much
shorter shall be necessary.
Resolved. That committee be appointed
to present these resolutions before the board
of school inspectors and urge their favorable
consideration.
J. w. L. Corning called the meeting
to order, and F. I. Whitney was elected
as chairman, and Frank Dabney as secS
retary. Mr.. Whitney announced that
the meeting was called to enter ar
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-14

ATHENS, May IA dispatch just
received here from Arta says that the
Greek troops, under Col. Bairactaris,
have had an engagement with the
Turks around the town Of Imaret. Sew
eral men have been killed or wounded.
The Turks have retreated with the ex-
ception Of small volume which is
still opposing the Greek advance. Col.
Golfinopoulos has advanced and ocou-
pied Phylipiada. He expects to cap
ture the iron bridge over the Louros,
which would render the capture Of
Presva possible.
Presva Is closely besieged by land
and being bombarded from the sea. It
Is reported that an attempt will be
made to take 1t by storm.
CONSTANTINOPLE, May Is. = The
foreign ambassadors held another con-
ference today after which Baron De
Calice, the Austro-H Hungarian ambas-
sador, called upon Tewfik Pasha, the
Turkish minister Of foreign affairs,
and renewed the proposal Of an
armistice which was presented yes
terday. The opinion is general in
Turkish circles that until the occupa-
ton Of Domokos, which is momentar-
lily expected, the Porte will not grant
an armistice.
LONDON, May 1S-The Graeco- Turk
ish news received today does not
change the situation. Everything is
facing on the Porte's action. There Is
no confirmation of the report. printed
by tho Journal Of Paris. that ON
armistice has been arranged, but the
silence from the seat Of war seems
to indicate that Edhern Pasha's ad-
vance on Domokos may have been
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-14
and Mrs H. D. West were appointed to
present them to the school board. The
resolutions read as follows:

Whereas, The board of school inspectors is
obliged to consider a large reduction in their
resources for carrying on our public schools
for the coming year; and
reduction be effected by closing all high
schools except the central high school; dis
charging many Of our efficient teachers and
principals and reducing the salaries Of others,
thereby impairing the efficiency of our school
system very seriously; therefore, be it
Resolved. That, while we appreciate the po-
sition in which the school board has been
present standard of our schools is high, and
we are unalterably opposed to interference
with any Of its essential features, while we
have no wish to dictate to minor details;
Resolved, That we consider the mechanic
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-14

emphatic protest against the closing Of
the school. In the last five years II
had been recognized that there was q
necessity of educating the hands as
well as the brain, and an education was
but half completed where the need Of
obtaining livelihood was ignored.
Mr.. Corning presented the resolutions
finally adopted, but said it was the In
tention that they should simply furnish
a. text for the meeting. Since he had
been elected president of the st. Paul
Public School union he had been i'll
formed by prominent city official not
to meddle with the school matters, as
it was aimed at the school board and