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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
CONFESSED.
A Canadian Murderer, Whose Weight
of Guilt Was More Than He Could
Bear.

Napanee, Ont, May IA short time
ago John F. Troy, a convice in Kings
ton penitentiary, confessed to shooting
Angus Mcleod, at Napanee, in Septem-
ber, 1892. Yesterday Troy was placed
on trial. He said he had entered Nc
Leod's house to rob it, but without any
intention Of murder, Mcleod caught
him in the act and he shot him dead.
He bore the secret as long as he could,
but it tormented him in his confinement
until death seemed preferable. On his
own confession Troy was found guilty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
GEN. FORSYTH TO BE PROMOTED.

Washington, May 12.-It is under
stood that the President has decided to
nominate Brigadier General James W.
Forsyth. at present in command of the
department of California, TO the vacant
generalcy caused by Gen. Wheaton'S
retirement last week. In this case Gen.
FORSYTH. it is expected, will retire with
in a few days after confirmation. leav-
ing the way open for the promotion 10
the major generalcy of some Of the
other brigadier generals, which move
ment probably will end with General
Brooke permanently in the place OF
Major General.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
THE LONDON CORRESPONDENTS.
Latest Gossip Filtered Through the Brit
ish Newspapers.

LONDON. May 13.-The correspondent
Of the Daily Telegraph at Constantinople
says the Sultan resents the mediation Of
the powers and desires to negotiate with
Greece directly. If this is refused, the
Turkish demands will be more eXacting.
The Berlin correspondent of the Daily
News says he learns on excellent author
ity that the Turkish government demands
a war indemnity of e3,OOOOOO and the
right TO occupy Thessaly until it is paid
A dispatch to the Standard from Con-
stantinople says An imperial trade has
been issued directing military governors
10 give preference to natives wherever pos
sible in making official appointments. In
Thessaly the official reports are not favor
able. \ Turkish reconnaissance in force
at Domokos has been repulsed and the
attack on Arta. which promised 70 be sue
cessful, has also resulted In & check 1t
is believed that Edhem Pasha is devel-
oping an outflanking movement with the
right and left wings with view of rem
dering the Greek position at Domokos un-
tenable.
The correspondent of the Times at Ath-
ems says: Acute anxiety is felt here be-
cause of the absence Of any news from
Gen. Smole1>kIe column.
owing to the delay in arranging the ar
mistice, the government has addressed
strong protest to b. powers. declining to
bear the responsibility should further
bloodshed occur and lead 20 serious COM
plicat!ons.
As. NJ. RalH explains to me. the gov
ernment is in a serious predicament. In
order to secure mediation, it has compro-
missed itself in the eyes of both Greeks
and Cretans without obtaining positive
guarantee that Turkey will cease hostili-
ties. Should the war he resumed the posi-
tion of the government would be most un-
.pyio hla
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
THE ARMISTICE ASKED.
of the Powers at Con-
stantinople, Present Joint Memoran-

Representatives of the Powers at Con-
stantinople, Present Joint Memoran-
dunn.
Constantinople, May 12.-The am
bassadors of the powers held pro-
longed conference to-day, at the close
of which they presented to the Turkish
government a collective memorandum
proposing an armistice between Turkey
and Greece on the basis of the negotia-
tions for peace now in progress through
the powers.
The memorandum, which was pre-
sented TO Ahmed Tewfik Pasha, the
Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs,
by the Dean of the diplomatic corps,
Baron de Calice, the Austro-Hungarian
ambassador enumerates the conditions
which have been accepted by Greece
and begs the Porte to issue the neces-
sary orders TO arrest the progress OF
the Turkish troops.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13

..- .7 -1o Register.
-7annati. Ohio. May 12.-The
y * Western railroad to-day Sc
The largest contract it has ever
rs history.
- -aract. it is understood. calls
-- delivery daily of 500 cars Of coal
Norfolk. The largest contract pre-
$40 this one was for 500 cars daily.
said that this new contract will
take an increase in the rolling
and general equipment Of the
also an increase in the number OF
s., employees employed in handling
The y. & w. has been having
hard times. and not long ago made
sk that compelled the Joint Traffic
...-s-i0n 10 take action regarding
-- rates. The position taken by
". S ". was also followed by the
-I.-= out Of ST. Louis, and the COM
s-0r threatened the J. 7. A. very
.--v. but all differences. it is under
have now been fixed up. Apropos
+.rts the C. & o. will soon jump into
msI business with renewed vigor.
g-tert NJ. E. ingalls,. Of the road, is
..-s,-ei TO reach New York city to-
a c1 his way home from Europe,
r.s-e he went a couple OF months ago
r 7. Pierpont Morgan. General
Freight AGENT Z. f. Cost, Of the Big
r- has gone East to meet Mr.. ingalls,,
.-f- is thought the home coming OF
ts railway president means consider
.rs He captured an immense lot OF
ssr contracts for the c. < o. just be-
fare leaving for Europe. or rather the
Ines interested agreed upon rates IN
New York city several weeks ago. II
is said thar President Depew. Of the
Executive Board Of the J T.. A, viii
soon 20 abroad. and that Mr.. ingalls,
will hold down the chair during the
absence of the nlusuious Depew. Mr..
INGALLS, may reach Cincinnati by sun
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
ACHILD KILLED

By the Fiendlsh Assault OF a LecherOus
Brute Bloodhounds After Him.
Evansville. Ind, May 12.-An M
SHOWN party criminally assaulted the
Ir-0'i daughter Of Fred Bunt. a
h.ua-. to-day. causing the child 5
a'a A sheriff and citizens posse are
searching for the culprit, but no clue
E been obtained. BlOodhOunds VIII
brought into service. The child had
-r into q field TO look after some cat
t was several hours before she was
i There is much excitement over
-a OUTRAGE
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
A BAD LEvEE BREAK.

NEW ORLEANS. La. May 2.-The
break which occurred in the levee at Baton
Rouge at 7:3O this morning. under the
Burton Lumber Company's dry kiln, is
widening and deepening rapidly and it is
probable the building will be washed
away.
The water from this crevasse will cover
one of the richest sugar districts on the
Mississippi river including portions OF
East Baton Rouge, Iberville. Ascension
and St. James parishes, and find its way
into the Gulf of Mexico through Bayou
Manchac and Lakes Maurpas and Pont-
chartrain.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
by THE CzAR'S ORDER,
The Russian Ambassador is to Instruct
Turkey That Fighting Must Cease.

The Russian Ambassador is to Instruct
Turkey That Fighting Must Cease.
London. May 12.-The Athens corre-
spondent of the Daily Telegraph says:
by the Cars express command,
Count Muravieff, the Russian foreign
minister, has instructed M. De NeIidoff,
the Russian ambassador at Constantine
ple to insist peremptorily upon a ces-
sation of hostilities by Turkey.
81 also learn that Count Muravieff
has decided to have an assembly elected
in Crete in order to ascertain the true
Cretan opinion. If the Cretans reject
autonomy. the entire question will be
reconsidered
This attitude is full of hope for Crete
and Greece"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
SOLICITOR HOUGH RESIGNS.

Washington, May 12.-Solicitor OF In
tarnaI Revenue Hough. of Ohio. has re-
signed the resignation being rendered
80 tbe President to-day. 1t was sup
nosed that National Committeeman }.
= Rovd of North Carolina, would get
This nlace. but by a recent change II
has heen decided that he should be ap-
nointed an assistant attorney general
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
no RE TRIED MAY Il

WASHINGTON. May 12.-The cases of
,,.,-,dsrt Havemeyer and Secretary
saarlss Of the American Sugar Refining
I,ar,nanv. were selected to-day for trial
- ths nth Of this month for refusal to
-, -, ,.l ouasions put by the Senate Sugar
trust Investigating Committee Inc al
tornevs are Instructed to produce their
men in court then.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
WILL SEE THE ARMIES ANYWAY.

SOUTHAMPTON, May 12.-Gen. Nelson
A. Miles. L. S. A., who arrived here to-
day by the American line steamship st.
Paul. from New York, on his way TO the
scene of the Greco-Turkish war, was
asked whether the conclusion of peace,
when brought about. would change his
plans. The General said It would not.
that he would start tonight for Constan-
tinopIe and that he intends to see the
Turkish army and the armies Of Europe
generally before returning to the United
States
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
WILL CALL 1T UP MAY Is.

Washington, May 12.-Senator Aid
rich returned to Washington to-day and
said that nothing had occurred to
change his determination to call up the
tariff bill on May IS. the date which
had been set by him when he reported
the bill. Speaking of the claim of the
Democrats that they had not sufficient
time to examine the comparative state
ment. he said that it had been furnished
them in time, he thought to answer
every purpOse.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
THEIR BODIES BURIED.

New York. May u. 1.-The oodles OF
the twelve unidentified victims OF the
coma fire were inferred tonight IN
Mount Olivet cemetery, the Maliorys
steamship Company defraying the ex-
penses of the burial. .b;n
The inquest was not held to-day. thir-
+oen of the passengers whom the cor
oner intended to subpoena as witnesses
having left for Galveston.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
THE RAILWAY CONDUCTORS.
Their Convention Getting Down to Busi
ness at Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, Gala. May 12.-The
convention Of the Order of Railway Con-
ductors has now fairly begun and the
streets Of Los Angeles were in the fore
noon crowded with delegates and their
gusts. who are utilizing every spare mo-
ment in exploring the city and vicinity.
Promptly at one o'clock the special con-
venton was called to order. but little bus
mess was transacted further than the ap-
pointment Of the various committees.
number of amendments to the con-
sltution were proposed and discussed and
were finally referred to the committee on
judiciary. report will be made in 4
day or two. No radical changes were
proposed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
wEyLER on ANOTHER TOUR.

HAVANA. May 12-Captain General
yvs,.ler has left Sancti Spiritus, province
~ santa Clara, and has arrived at Ar
royo Blanco.
Il is officially stated that Soto Ponce an
,rsrrrent leader. has been engaged 10
s,i5a a column Of Spanish troops 10 Gar
ralfanO
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
GREEK NEWSPAPER VIEWS.

ATHENS. May 12.-3:45 p. m.-The Astyr
approves of the decision of the govern
ment to accept mediation, and urges calm
ness and obedience on the part Of the
press and the people.
The Acropolis asserts that the decision
of the powers should be respected and
discusses the chances or an honorable
peace.
1t is officially stated this afternoon that
there were German officers on the Turkish
steamer which was captured yesterday
by the Greek warship off the Island Tene-
dos
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
ELLED IN THE YARDS.

70 'he REGISTER.
. amson. w. Va, May 12.-An
l-Un man from Coffeesvil,e, kas..
fatally injured in the Norfolk &
rs. Co. ward az Bluefield.
IS -ImOred here that Major J. H.
late general manager Of the Nor
0 Western. will accept a position
.- The Chesapeake & Ohio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
The Weather.

Mr.. C.. Schnepf, the Opera House
druggist, made the following obserya-
tions Of the weather yesterday: Z a. m,
66: 9 a. m, 60: u m, rs; 3 p. M, rs;
Up. m, "A. Weather changeable.
Washington. D. c., May 12.-For
West Virginia-Oc Occasional showers and
partly cloudy weather: variable winds.
For Western observation-disclosures
in the early morning, partly cloudy
weather during the day; cooler; brisk
westerly winds.
For Ohio-Partly cloudy weather;
cooler; variable winds. becoming north
erly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
TO REMOVE THE SHOPS.

-' tre Register.
..ar.ushUrg. W. Va, May 12.-The
. ~ remOving the B. & o. shops
- here viii begin at once, and will be
a.ed by the oath, when all work
s., and IS ordered 70 be finished. I'm
-al new industries were estab-
-l here the shops were the main de-
-le Of the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
sEwALL LEAVES FOR HAWAII.

Washington. May 12.-Harold Sewall,
United States Minister to Hawaii called
at the State Department to-day TO say
farewell before his departure to-moF-
row for his post. His family Is now
awaiting him in San Francisco and Will
accompany Mr.. Sewall to Honolulu.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
OIL MARKETS.

OIL CITY. Pa. May 12-Certiicate oil
closed at Ssls cents bid. No change in
credit balances. Runs, 1O1.7S7 barrels; ship
ments. 111579 barrels
New York. May 12.-Petroleum-
Pennsylvania crude steady; June Soc
bid.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
WHEEIING Wv THURSDAY, MAY 13 1897 VOL

nounced that the powers have notified
the Greek government that the Greek
troops may leave the island of Crete
and that the admirals of the interna-
tional feet will release the steamers
which have been seized during the
blockade
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
A BONAPARTTsT PRINCE.

VIENNA, May 12-The Neue Freie
Presse says that ex-Empress Eugene is
urging the appointment of a Bonapartst
Prince for the rulership of the Island of
Crete under the autonomous regime pro-
posed by the powers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13

yes" observed the sweet girl the pa
rade was perfectly lovely. I suppose the
repiIar soldiers were all very well in
their way but II struck me that they
looked horribly unmilitary alongside Of the
Governors staff."-New York Commercial
Advertiser.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
WILL ARREST ALL THE PLAYERS:

Police Abbott to-day issued his ultima
tum to the base ball people regarding
the playing of Sunday games. lie says
if an attempt is made to play next sun
dav as threatened. he will send out the
police and arrest the players. If neces-
sarv. the entire force will be detailed,
and if that is insufficient he will call
ont the militia. I'll do my sworn du-
tv" SAYS the director. Personally I
am not opposed to Sunday base ball
but the way to do it is to amend the
law"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
THE TrRKs ADVANCING.

ARTA. May 12-The Greeks un4er Col.
Bairactaris have advanced toward Phil
lippidia After sharp outpost skirmishing
the Turks retired on Saloupala and the
Greeks reoccupied the heights of Imaret
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
cnrAN RELEASED.

Baltimore. Md, May 12.-Manager
uanIon of the Baltimore base ball CLUB
today gave pitcher Cogan his uncondl-
tinnal release.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13

Worst Fears Realized. Il knew sorno
horrible fate would overtake our good old
State whenever she went Republican.
said the Kentucky Bourbon. NOW. LOOK
at these foods OF water!-Philadelpnis
American.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
COMMISSIONER CALHOUN ARRIVES

HAVANA. May 12-wm. J. Calhoun, the
special commissioner appointed by Presi-
dert Mckinley to investigate the death Of
DR.. Richard Ruiz. arrived to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
TURKEY WILL ACQUIESCE.

London. May 12.-The Rome corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail says;
q ascertained at the Italian foreign
office that Turkey will certainly accede
70 the nresent request for tn armistice
ana will place herself in the hands OF
tho nowers. The general condition of
Indemnity and a strategic rectification
of frontier upon which Turkey insists,
have already been acquiesced in by the
rowers. II is probable that the powers
n,iu 1ond additional troops in Crete
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
TILE FIOrR OUTPUT.

Minneapolis. Mimi, May 12.-Ihe
Northwestern Miller reports the nour
output last week at Minneapolis, Du-
luth. Superior and Milwaukee at S4S'-
5S5 barrels.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
E-BGLARs IN A HOTEL.

t' ,he Register.
-NIINGTON. W. Va. MAY l9.-Bur-
las, night robbed the Adelphi Hotel
OF considerable money and liquors.
e'.orsc suspects are under arrest
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
9anEHSE COAL CONTRACT.
Norfolk & Western Captures the
gs. Order In Its History.

ais for the Delivery Of Six Humid
- cars Of Coal a Day at Nor
win Necessitate a Big IN
-7ze IN Rolling Stock and
---.oment-Ths Chesapeake q
NJ, Also Moving in the Fuel
s-s.rsss-President ingalls, Back
-1u Europe.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
DIVORCE FOR MRS. DUTY.

Special 10 the Register.
HARRIsvILLE. W. Va, May 12.-Mrs.
@ o. Duty was to-day granted an abso-
lute divorce from Lawyer NJ. K. Duty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
KILLED BY ArRAIN.

Boy, Terrible Death while Trying TO
Board Moving Train
:, '-'--- Register.
TERRA ALTA. ". Va. May 2.-Frank
sl about eighteen. son Of Peter
MS killed this morning az eight
.t Eaaard's switch. one mile east
While trying TO board west
r- train. His foot caught and
F- thrown under the wheels and
-- Almost instantly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
CAPTURED A RICH PRIZE.
A Turkish Steamer 0verhauled By
GreCian War Vessels.

War Munitions Found-In Addi-
ton to 100 Soldiers the Vessel
Carried Booty in the Shape Of
Martini Rifles, Cartridges, Rapid
Fire Guns and "a, 900 in Cash.
The Money Found on a Turkish
Major.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
cREEK IRREGULARs ACTIVE.

Pharsala. May y. 2.-Edhem Pasha, the
Turkish commander-in-chief has estab-
lisbed his headquarters on hill oppo-
site Pbarsala. The Greek irregulars
are raiding parts of Thessaly and irreg-
Mar Greek bands have attempted to cut
tbe turkish line off from communica-
''Iir Imnortant fighting is expected here
unless an armistice is Immediately
greed upon at Constantinople.
TURKISH TROOPS ADVANCING:
Constantinople. May 12..The Turks
o. original orders being to march upon
Athens, Uneasiness prevails here on
the tf,s subject of peace negotiations. 1t is
fnared fle that the reported conditions will
render rem an agreement difficult and cause
further complications 1t is sHPecfse pc tse
Macedonians.
GREEK TROOPS MAY LEAVE.
Athens Nav 12.-It is officially an
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13

GREEK TROOPS MAY LEAVE.
Athens, May 12.-It is officially an
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-12-08
Western Development.

No one can read the annual report of
the Governor of Oklahoma, which is
incorporated in the report of the Secre-
tary of the Interior to the President,
without feeling of pride at the record
this youngest of our commonwealth has
made since its organization in 1889.
No other of our territories has en-
joyed greater prosperity, and none has
had more picturesque history. The
rush of immigrants over the border in
April, 1889, is still well remembered.
At the issuance of the Presidential
permission, 10000 or more settlers hur-
ried over the boundaries of the COW
eted lands, and before nightfal the
foundations for new American Com
monwealth had been securely laid.
Now, less than nine years later, the
population of the Territory is consider
ably in excess of 100000, and the
character of the people will compare
favorably with that of any State in the
Union, Much of the influx has come
direct from the longer settled portions
of the country, and one has only to
scan Governor Barnes report to under
stand how loyal the Okalahomans have
been to the traditional American IDEAL
For instance, they have provided for
complete system of public education,
beginning with the primary schools
and ending with the Territorial Uni
versity, for the support of which sufli-
cient public land was set apart at the
start. There is a normal school al
ready in operation and another one in
course of establishment, an agricultural
college, and several sectarian institu-
tions for secondary education. Indeed,
the impression one gets from reading the
portion of the report having to do with
the educational development of the Ter
ritory is that perhaps the college bust
ness has been overdone, as in other
parts of the country. There are more
than 1900 comfortable school houses
in the Territory and all the cities have
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-12-08

High Schools. In the principal CEN
tiers of population there are frst-class
edi6ces, many of them costing from
$4,000 to 100000 each. Last year the
school districts spent in the aggregate
nearly half million dollars for carry
ing on the work of education.
There are no less than 6S8 religious
organizations, and nearly 400 of these
have erected church buildings. The
number of church members is 30 TIC,
and there are nearly 10000 scholars in
the $50 Sundsy-schools. The Christian
Endeavor Society has organized $50
branches and numbers 6.095 members
on its rolls. There are ten daily news
papers in the territory, eighty weeklies
and dozen monthlies. The hills are
rich in valuable minerals, and the agri-
cultural industry is exceptionally pros
porous. AL sorts Of vegetable pro-
ducts are raised, including the finer
fruits. There are AIS miles of railway
in Oklahoma and twenty miles were
built within the last year. Manufacture
ing is beginning to be developed, and
eight fourishing mills have been erect
ed within the twelve months. There
are iron foundries, canning factories,
creameries, salt works, cotton COM
pressers, machine shops and even BIZ
cycle factory.
1t is felt that Oklahoma is ready, in
material way, for statehood, but there
is, singularly enough, no general de-
mand for it as yet. 1t is thought best
that the remaining portions of Indian
Territory shall be incorporated with
the new territory when statehood is
finally conferred, and for that reason
the better informed classes in the com
munity are ready to wait little longer
But when the knock of Oklahoma il
eventually heard at the door of Con
gress we can afford to listen respect
fully.