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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14
MURDERED.
Charles Bakers Skull CrusA His
Clothing Ri14d and His Body
Placed Over a Burning Coke Oven
TO be Cremated.

Special to the Register.
CEREDO. w. Va. March 13.-Word
reached here to-day Of "a foul murder at
Ashland. W. Va. on the line of the Nor
folk & Western railroad. About noon the
body Of colored man was found lying
across the top of burning coke oven.
with one arm. both hands most OF the
head. and almost all the breast burned
away. His clothing had been partly re-
moved before he was placed over the
oven and was found lying near. the per-
son who had placed the body there hav-
ing. evidently. been scared away before
his work Of ridiug the pockets was COM
p,e.ed.
The corouer's inquest showed that the
dead man was Charles Baker. of Chris
tiarshurs. and that ne had been working
at t1c ovens alone in the morning. An
other negro named Ed. Turner. and
known iu the mining region as sugar
Foot had been seen I'm the vicinity. and
th-t DC and Baker We're alone together
when the other men wrt to dinner.
TURNER was arrested. and was found 10
have some money. which he was sup
posed 20 have stolen from Baker: also.
several small va.uab.es which Baker was
known 20 own.
The coroner's jury rendered q verdict
charging Turner with the murder. and he
was placed I'm jail An examination OF
Bakers head showed that the skull had
been crushed before ne was placed over
the oven.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14
STUCK To HIS POST.
A Brave Engineer Goes Over a Sixty
Foot Bluff with His Engine, Into
the River.

ROME. Ga. March ia frightful pas
seneer train wreck occurred here early
this morning on the approach TO the high
bridge OF the Southern railway over tho
Etowan river. The engine plunged down
a bluff sixey feet high into the river, with
the engineer sticking to his post. The
wreck caught fire and seven cars were
burned.
The injured are:
Engineer James T. Pittman. left leg
broken and badly cut and bruised; IA
tally hurt.
Fireman Alfred Kennedy, internally in
jurcd and bruised; fatally.
Express Messenger Polk CuIberson, leg
badly lacerated
baggage Master Winston, painfully
bruised.
John Simpson (colored), passenger. bad
" bruised. All those named live in At
lanta.
The other passengers whose names could
not be learned. were slightly Injured.
The train was composed of one Pullman
sleener. dav coach. smoker baggage and
express car. and five cars Of perishable
fast freight. About sixty feet from the
bridge is n trest,e forty feet high crossing
the Western e Atlantic railroad track.
Heavy rains caused the trestle to give way
and the freight cars, baggage car and
smoker fell into the cut, while the engine
jumped the track and plunged into the
river
The escape Of Engineer Pittman, who
bravely stuck 10 his post, was miracu-
lous. The abutment Of the bridge tore
the tender from the engine, which plung-
ed down the bluff into tho river. The en-
gineer. with his leg broken, clung TO the
engine and yelled for help. No one heard
him. and he finally fell into the river anI
then swan ashore.
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. March "a
News has Just been received here from
Cole City. Ca. OF terrible railroad acc,-
dent there al noon. A switch engine OF
the Dade Coal Co. ran into an open bridge.
The locomotive plunged down an embank-
ment. carving with IL the engineer T. ?.
Stewart and fireman. named eagle. The
locomotive turned upside down and the
coal from the fire box fell across the en-
gineer's breast. The fireman was pinned
10 the side Of the cab and could render
Stewart no assistance. Stewart begged
the fireman to kill him. Stewart was
burned to death The fireman was fatally
burned and will die.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14
MAY BE MURDER.
A Quarrel Over a Game of Cards Leads
to a Shooting and Cutting---A
Persistent Seeker After Revenge.

Special to the Register.
HINTON. ". Va. March 13.-News
came here to-day Of a serious shooting
and cutting scrape on Upper Loup creek,
over a game Of cards. Hutton Windsor
and Tom Hudson were playing for stakes.
when they got into a quarrel over IL
charge OF cheating made by Windsor.
Knives were drawn. and Windsor cut
Hudson across the back making a dan
gerous wound. Later Windsor was ar
rested. and Hudson procured revolver
and went after Windsor. Hudson was
leaving a trail Of blood behind him and
was weak from loss Of blood but he was
determined to shoot windsor. He met
him in company with the officer and
Windsor broke loose from his captor and
started 10 meet Hudson. Hudson fired at
him. putting a bullet into WindsoT's arm
A second shot penetrated Wlndsor's leg.
Hudson and Windsor were both arrested
and held without bail. Windsor's wounds
are serious. but are not likely 10 Kill him.
Hudson will die
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14
WILL HURT SCOTT.
John W. Mason Makes Formal Ap-
plication for a Position in the
Treasury Departmental. ]. Medick
to Go to Vest Point.

Special 70 the Register
WASHINGTON. D. c., March l5.-Con-
gresham Dovener has recommended 10
the Secretary of War the appointment OF
Frank Jones Medick. Of Wheeling, as ca
de. at the West Point Military Academy
from the First West Virginia district.
Mr.. John w. Mason. Of West Virginia
who was Commissioner Of Internal Reve-
nue. under the Harrison administration. to-
day fled at the Treasury Department
formal application for appointment as one
of the assistant secretaries. This action
on the part of Mr.. Mason was something
Of n surprise to most people here, as 1t mas
been understood that he would not seek
nreferment under the Mckinley admins
rration. leaving the field clear for Mr.. y.
3. Scott OF Wheeling In view OF MI
Mason's action in appearing in the held
as q candidate for an important place un-
der the terasury. it IS thought possible
that things are so shaping themselves as
TO threaten TO leave Mr.. Scott out IN the
cold. II seems certain. az least, that MI.
Mason's candidacy will not help Mr. Scott
Among additional applications ior ap-
pointment as collectors Of internal reve-
nue. is J. H. Bambrick, at Parkersburg'
W. Va.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14
An ORDINARY DAY.
President Mckinley Receives Callers and
Attends TO Houtinc BUSINESS.

President Mckinley Receives Callers and
Attends to Routine BUSINESS.
Washington. March 13.-The Presi-
dent had an hour to himself after
breakfast to-day. and al 10 o'clock be-
gan TO receive the steady line of call
ers who filled the ante rooms IL prom
ised 10 be busy day. devoted entirely
to official callers, as no public reception
was % be held A Minnesota delega-
-iol. headed by Senators Davis and Mel
SON. called 90 present the name of /. p.
Igur OF NaukatO. Mimi. for public
printer. IL was stated that the queS-
r.l OF Ex-Governor Merriam's ap-
rrumeuJ 90 a foreign mission did not
come up. Other callers VINO saw the
President We're Senators Cullom and
Mason. Of Illinois. COckreil. of Missouri,
I.rr0ws. of Michigan Shoup, of Idaho,
Netmore. of Rhode Island Delegate
Car0n. of New Mexico. ex-Minister
Sc-uggs. and John A. Logan, Jr.
At II o'clock Sir Julian PauncefOte,
the British Ambassador, arrived and
was shown through the private part of
the house TO the Presidents private Of
fce To evidently was not a social call
from the fact that the meeting was in
r-e Presidents Office rather than in
the blue room. where social callers are
received. Under diplomatic usages,
Ambassadors have the entry to the
President without the intermediatiOn
Of the Secretary OF State, although this
usage was not so very frequent under
the last administration. The call was
brief lasting not bevOnd FIVE minutes.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14
WILL BE No WAR.
Greece Will be Compelled to Come
Down-.-A Pacific Blockade Of
Greece to be Enforced Monday.
lcopyrIght. 4 l.--L-l - I


London. March l3- The Cretan Ques-
ton is still absorbing the attention OF
Europe and the newspapers here arH
full of speculation from alI the capitals
as to the next move of the powers.
One idea is gaining ground that there
will be no war and that Greece must
climb down. An Indication of this is
shown in a statement Of w. laimh
President OF the Greek Chamber teie-
graphed here to-day in which he says
he is personally disposed 10 accept me
proposal of autonomy for tine island '.
Crete as a step towards .'s anneA'A..'.-
20 Greece.
The fact is that in Europe even
among the people who a' i'-. a.tp..'
the Greeks when they taols.. .0..
object was the freedom o.. .ae '...'..' '...i''
it is seen that the sole aim of me '-''"'
apparently is annexation ......
The latest indications .'-aiI'. p..,.4
to a pacific blockade or "fe'.' anu
that II will be enforced ou Monday mex"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14
WOULD NOT DRINK.
Grant Hills Refusal leads to an ARRAY
in which He Wounds A. N. BonS-
cher Fatally.
sneclal to the Register.

Special to the Register
FAYETTEVILLE, ". Va. March 70
Grant Hill is in Jail here for the shooting
Of A. NJ. Bouscher, in the lower part OF
this county. last night The men were
travelling up Smithers creek together
having been to town. Boucher was drunk
and quarre!some At the home of a. F.
Nutter Boucher stopped and, against the
protests of Hill, insisted on making un-
complimentary remarks about the women
Of the household. Bouscher took a bottle
Of whisky from his pocket and tried to
induce Hill to drink in the presence OF the
women. and when ne refused drew a re
volver and tried TO shoot him. The
weapon hung fire. but Hill fearing for
his safety. drew his own pistol and shot
Bouscher twice, making wounds from
which he can hardly recover. Hill is in
jail awaiting the result of Bouschers S
wounds.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14
FROM EXPOSURE.
Prof Frank Fisher, Almost Frozen
in the Road Near Spencer-Died
Lest Evening
Special TO The Register.

gD-~f1l 20 the Register.
Spencer. W. Va, March 15.-Prof.
Frank Fisher. OF New York city, artist,
musician and magician, who has been
soi0urning here for some time, wander
ed out OF town last night in company
with Charles McGraw, beth intoxicated.
They became separated. McGraw md
irs lodging at a farm house, but Fisher
was found this morning a mile from
here. lying in the middle of the road
almost entirely destitute Of clothing
and half buried in the mud.
He had thrown OFF everything but
his underclothing, and was frozen al
most TO death. He was carried to
house nearby. and cared for until this
evening. when he died. His body was
brought to the Nelson hotel, his board
ing place. where it is being prepared for
burial.
Fisher came here about two months
$50. and since that time has earned
livelihood by giving shows and doing
sign and fresSO work. 1t is claimed by
his intimate comRnions that his name
is not Fisher. and that his is an Ital-
ian. Officers will examine his per-
sonal effects in order 20 find some clue
to the name and address of his family
that they may be apprised OF his death.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14

WASHINGTON, March 13.-The Dem
ocratic members Of the House this after
noon nominated Joseph W. Bailey Of
Texas, for Speaker.
Although the election was Of no signI-
dcance. except in recognizing the nomi-
nee as the minority leader, there was
quite a gnirited contest for the nomina-
ton. Ther= we're Jus votes in the caucus
On roll coll the vote stood: bailey oo'
NcMiTin. 80: Band, %. The nomination
as made unanimous.
Mr.. Ba:uey SAID, in part;
"When lave done my best, stu must
fail. unless 1 can have the united ana
cordial support of my party. The Demo
cratic party has a right to eXpect-indeed'
i- has Il right 10 demand-that whatever
antagonisms may have been engehdereu
by this contest among ourselves shaII
stand adjourned until we again meet 10
nominate our candidates; and that VIC
shall not waste in controversy with each
other the strength and vigilance Whlch
ought 10 be employed against our po!lucaI
adversaries.
Now that for the first time in so many
vears the Democratic party is thoroughly
united upon those great questions which
so deeply concern the public good, let US
see to it that We do not mar the harmony
with our private contentious"
A resolution offered by Mr. Dockery TOT
the appointment of a. steering committee
10 act with the Senate committee and
confer on parry policy was agreed 10, ana
Messrs. Richardson. Of Tennessee; Dock
cry. Of Missouri; Hinrichsen, Of illinois,
Savers. of Texas; Holman, of Indiana
and NcRae. Of Arkansas, were appointed
The caucus then adjourned.
The other officers were then nominated
as follows
Clerk, James Kerr, Of Pennsylvania :
sergeant-at-arms. II. II. Mohler' OF HI
nois: chaplain. Z. G. Bagby, Of the Dis
trlct of Columbia. These nominations
were complimentary.
The following nominations were made,
TO be recommended 20 the Republican
caucus for minority officers, which IS
usually accorded:
Isaac r. Hill, of Ohio, caucus officer;
George Browning. Of Virginia, messenger.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14
SPRING TOURNAMENT,
oftEe SistersviIIe Gun Club to Tako Place
During This Week.

Special to the Register
SISTERSVILLE. ". Va. March l3-The
spring tournament Of the Sistersville Rod
and Gun Club will be held on the grounds
of the club. about a mile east Of this
city. on next Wednesday and Thursday,
March nth and 18th. and il will be one
of the greatest events Of the kind ever
held in the State. The local gun club is
making great preparations for the affair
and as they never do things by halves,
il is sure TO be the success anticipated.
There will be an even dozen events each
day. and TO the prizes OF all Of them
there has been money added by the citi-
zens. and the purses viii be worth con-
siderable money.
In all Of the events Of the two days.
there will be $50 added money. The shoot
ing each day will commence as promptly
after Q o'clock as possible, and will be
continued during the day until all Of the
events have been decided. One Of the
most ENJOYABLE ard interesting events Of
the TWO Cays' shoot will be the team con-
test between Parkersburg and Slstersville
on the afternoon Of the first day. While
there is no prize offered FOR the best work
i'm this contest. IL is believed that there
have been some big side bets made by the
members Of the TWO teams.
The local gun club Is conceded to have
the finest grounds IN this part Of the
country They are situated on the top OF
a large hill on plateau. and have been
fitted up with the latest and most ap-
proved traps and other appliances, and
everything is kept ~ first class shape.
Greet preparations have been made 70
entertain the visitors who VIII be here.
among whom will be o. great many OF the
best shooters Of Piytsburg. Wheeling Gin
c.unau. Columbus, Chi,iico;he and other
points.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14

Memphis, Tenn, March l3.-To-night
at Memphis, the Mississippi river has
reached the highest mark since the es-
tablishment CT the weather bureau
The gauge registers 35.7 feet, and the
water is creeping up slowly but surely.
The river reached its previous highes,
record on March ll-l7, 1890, when tho
gauge marked 35.6 feet.
News reached Memphis Of the break
ing Of the leyee last night at Marion.
Ark, and the consequent mundatiou OF
the little city and all the surrounding
country. The waters have swept over
the country for miles around further
than the eye can reach. In the town OF
Marion the water is three feet deep and
tn inhabitants are not lingering to take
last look at their household goods.
but are leaving summarily. Much de-
struction Of stock is reported, but there
is yet a great deal which can be saved.
and every effort will be made to do
this.
At Presidents island. an the stock IS
destroyed, and at Athen and Chicken
islands, the destruction of stock has
been equally great.
The ferryboat c. c. Bryan left to-day
on a special trip to gather mp all the
stock which is yet alive &c these and
other inundated localities The Neely
plantation, below Mound City is one
vast eXpanse Of water, while the houses
on this property have been swept away
and are floating about the surface OF
the floods The inhabitants there have
betaken themselves 20 boats and inn
provised RATS
There arc numerous arrivals of refugees
rom the overhowed districts. over arross
the river at the other end OF the bridge
a large force OF men Is engaged day and
night in trying TO save the dling-in under
the trestle from being washed away by
the flood.
It is the experience OF persons used 20
such things that whom once the wafer
breaks through a line Of embankment "
that kind the passage soon begins and I'm
a short time there is moi TO saye the
balance Of the wreck "sto7--'. -
thousand dollars have been spent - Il.
work already. About five hu red yard-
from the bridge junction bayou passes
under the trestle. and this has been filed
There is much danger that washout viii
begin at that point. A large force Of men
is kept on guard all along the line.
The forecast Of the weather bureau
points to a continuation Of the rise here.
The river has remained stationary at
Cairo. indicating that the crest has cen
tainly been reached az ,aa- point during
the present rise.
The river continues 20 rise slowly at
points below Vicksbrrg.
The Cumberland river AZ Nashville has
risen 81 feet IN the LAST q hours, The
gauge showing 35G fro-.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14

Special 20 the Register.
CHARLESTON. W. Va. March 10
News Of a murder and robbery and the
subsequent capture Of the alleged mur-
derer. near Oceana Wyoming county
yesterday. was brought here to-day.
Yesterday morning Wiliam Graham
aged - years. a hale. hearty old man, and
his nephew, William Graham, started on
horseback for Basin Springs Wyoming
county. to ride across the country TO the
Norfolk & Western railroad to get some
provisions.
The old man had a considerable sum Of
money on his person, besides gold watch
and a revolver. The two were seen to
pass q farm house near The Divide. and
wi-hin "a few minutes a shot was heard
People travelling In the same direction
later found a horse roaming at large
which was recognized Us belonging'to Old
man Graham.
A search was instituted, and last night
a dog belonging 10 one Of the searchers
led the way to pile of brush, under which
Graham's body was found. About mid
night the searchers came upon William
Graham near the Norfolk & Western rail-
road. and arrested him after desperate
struggle on his person was found his
uncle's watch and revolver ard con-
siderable sum Of money, evidently taken
from his urcle's pockets, as he had no
money of his own. He was taken back
TO Oceana, the county seat Of Wyoming
county. and placed in Jail.
Young Graham Is supposed to have In
tended TO leave the country, as he was
making the best possible time towards
the railroad.
He had borne good reputation. and
his knowledge that his uncle had the
money IS supposed TO have been the temp
tation which led him into trouble.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14
A NARROW ESCAPE.
officials OF the Norfolk a. Western in a
Serious Wreck at R0dderfeld.

Special TO tile Register
RoDDERFIELD, W. Va, March 10
Major II. c. Sands. master maintainence
of way of the Norfolk x Western and
Vice President J. NJ Barr, Of that road
while making q tour Of the Kenova diyis-
ion. had narrow escape from a serious
accident. Near this city the train. which
consisted Of an engine, baggage car and
the private car Of the vice president. ran
into a slip, and the engine and cars We're
derailcd The engine and tender rolled
over q steep bank and was completely
wrecked. Dan Johnson, the fireman was
fatally scalded. The engineer jumped and
saved himself. The other cars did not go
over the embankment.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14
A WILD CHASE.
Sanford Bland Escapes from Officers
After a Long Run in His Bare Feet.
Wore Only an Undershtrt.
Special TO tho Register.

SpeCLLt 10 inc iNe5iNteL'
K.nswood, W. Va. March 1S.-In a
fight yesterday. Sanford Bland struck
". NJ Wotring in the head with rock,
knocking him down and severely in
juring him. Constable HalDritter
went to BANDS house last night to ar
rest him. but with the aid Of his father
Oliver Bland. he succeeded in getting
out of the house in his undershirt and
bare feet. The officers then chased
him naked in the cold and snow for TWO
miles, and once shot at him, but Bland
finally escaped in the woods after cross
ing several streams. His father was
brought to Jail to-day. The Blands are
from Wetzel county.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14
TWO KENTUCKY SHOOTINGS.
a Couple of Serious and Probably Fatal
ARRAYS, Near Gray.

SPECIAL % the Register.
DINGESS. W. Va, March i5.-Just
across the Kentucky line. near Gray
there was a shooting anray which may re-
suit in TWO deaths. John Dingess shot r.
c. Furr in the thigh breaking the bone
and making a wound which necessitateo
the amputaton OF the ieg. The revolver
was 4i-canbre cannon, and made ter
rible wound. The same evening. and near
the same place. Henry Lemons shot y. b.
Nichols through the arm and again
through the abdomen. They had quar-
relied about a woman.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14
sOLLY SMITH WON.

NEW YORK. March 13.-solly Smith.
Of Los Angeles and oscar Gardner OF
Kansas City. fought twenty rounds TO-
night at the Broadway cub at ~
mounds. At the end o. the bout Gardiner
was still fghting. though his inferiorlty
had been clearly shown
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14

Half Brothers Engage in a Probably Fatal
Quarrel Near Parkersburg.
Special 20 The Register.
Parkersburg, w Va, March ia
probable fatal cutting affray took place
near this city, at Rinktumyille, to-
night Jess Dobbins and VIM. Nc
Bride. his half brother, both young
men, became engaged in a quarrel and
the former cut the latter seven times
with q razor, inflicting terrible wounds.
Dobbins was arrested while trying To
escape TO Ohio.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14
THROUGH THE ABDOMEN.
Frank Thompson Shot BY An Unknown
Person. Near Thacker, ". Va.

Special to the Register.
WILLIAMSON. ". Va. March 13.-
There was a serious shooting ARRAY at
Thacker, last night. in which Frank
Thompson was shot through the abdomen
by some unknown person. Thompson
and several companions were walking
along the railroad when they met another
crowd. All Of them had been drinking.
and from good-natured badinage quarrel
grew. and al hands began shooting.
Thompson was the only one hit. 1t was
dark and none Of the party who did the
shooting was known. Thompson cannot
recover
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14
A RESPECTED LADY BURIED.

Special 20 the Register.
Clarksburg, ". Va. March 13.-The
remains of Mrs. John ". Reynolds
we're Inferred at the I. o. o. F. Gem
eterv in this city this morning. She
was one Of the oldest and most respect
ed citizens Of Harrison county.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14
HUNTER NOMINATED

Bv the Republican Caucus of the Kentucky
IegisIature. for United states Senator.
FRANKFORT. Ky.. March L-Con-
gresham Godfrey Hunter was to-day
nominated for Senator in the Republican
caucus. There were i've absentees. His
election IS considered in doubt, a. eil Of
the five absentees viii be required for
election
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-14
REED RENOMINATED.

WASHINGTON. March 13.-The caucu
OF Republican members-elect of the Fifty
hf.h Congress tonight voted by acclama-
ton 10 re-nominate ex-speaker Reed and
an officers of the last House TO serve dur
ing the Fifty-dfth Congress-.