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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14
WOMAN FOUND DEAD.
Discovery Made By Neighbors Who
Searched for Mrs. Pace.
She Had Not Been Seen for Sever
al Days. and Persons Living Near
by Decided to Make an Investi-
cation - Mrs. Pace Lives Out
Caldwell's Run-Inquest TO-DAY.

Caldwell's run came to the front yes
terday with a sensation. In the morn
ing the body of Mrs. Pace, an aged lady
past sixty year, was found dead in her
home by some of the neighbors.
She lived alone in a small frame
house about two hundred yards east OF
the tollgate. Her real name is not
Pace, but she has been known by this
appelation, as this was the name Of
her son-in-law, who is employed at the
county inhrmary. The old lady has
been living alone for some time. and
has rarely visited any of her neighbors
or been called upon by them She has
often been noticed about the house, and
the fact that she had not been seen since
last Saturday caused a search to be in
stituted yesterday morning.
VIM. Doyle, her next door neighbor,
went into the house and found Mrs.
Pace lying dead in the bed. It is sup
posed that she had been dead since
Sunday for the body was somewhat
decomposed. The Coroner was noti-
fed of the case yesterday and will 20
out this morning to hold an inquest.
The death of the deceased is said to be
due to heart failure Dr. Rau stated
last night that she had an enlargement
of the heart, but that he had not pre-
scribed for her for year. She leaves
two daughters, one mentioned above.
and the other, Mrs. Joseph Shaner,
lives three miles up Caldwe's run. She
owned the house in which she died and
had some money besides. She died In
the room where her son-in-law, Pace,
attempted suicide about year ago by
futtinp his throat
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14
recent election. The House then ad-
IN THE SENATE

journed.
IN THE SENATE.
The Senate was called to order at u m.
by Clerk John T. Harris. Mr. Farr, of
Doddridge was called TO the chair to
preside until the Senate was organized.
Rev r. C Johnson, pastor of the Baptist
church. offered prayer The roll of men,
bers of the Senate being called, all an
swered to their names except Senator Nc
Neil, of Pocahontas county. The mem
bers then took the oath of Office.
The next business being the election Of
a President. Mr.. Patton, Of Kanawha,
placed in nomination Senator Whitaker.
of Ohio county. Mr.. Hyde placed in NOM
ination Senator Brice W. Catlett. of Nor
gan county. The vote being taken and Nr.
Whitaker having received a majority Of
the votes cast, he was declared elected
President. He was escorted to the chair
and made a speech of acceptance, thank
ing the Senate for the honor conferred
upon him.
For the office Of clerk. Mr.. Reid NOM
mated John T. Harris, Of Wood, and Mr..
Baker nominated Holly G. Armstrong. of
jackson. Mr.. Harris received a majority
VI liG NOANo NelSl anu W t0 AtNitll NN NANNN~NA'
Dr. Devore, of Jackson, and Henry IT,.
Baker. of Grant. were placed in nomina-
tion for the Office of sergeant-at-arms.
Dr. Devore having received a majority of
the votes cast, he was declared elected.
For the Office of door-keeper, c. c..
Pamrick, of Webster, and Andrew jack
son Criswel of Berkeley. were placed in
nomination. Mr.. Hamricll received a
majority of the votes cast and was de-
clared elected.
All these officers were elected by a strict
party vote.
Messrs. Reid, Gramm and Hyde were
appointed a committee to notify the House
that the Senate was organized and ready
for business. The Senate then took re-
cess until p. m.
The Senate reassembled at the eXpira-
ton OF the recess. Mr.. Henshaw. from
the House of Delegates, reported that that
body had passed House joint resolution
No. /. readopting the rules and regulations
adopted by the Legislature in 1877 govern
ing the opening and canvassing Of re-
turns for State Offices at the election held
the third day of November last. Mr.
Nell. Senator from the Eighth Senatorial
district. appeared and took the oath of
office. The Senate then adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14
SMALL TALk
Minor Matters of Inters At Briefly ani Pita
lily Told.

Minor Matters OF intere' u brlehy aii tiVh
lily Told.
Mayors band concert tonight at
the X. of p. auditorium.
Frank Ayres is now managing
Geo. Carts saloon. corner Thirty-iirst
and Chapline streets.
The Cuyahoga Club will give a
ball at Beethoven hall on the 21st inst,
for which the Favorite orchestra will
play.
At the Welcome Lodge memorial
services next Sunday afternoon Mrs
Flora Williams, Mrs Fitzgerald, Miss
Zou Hastings and Prof. Clemens Will
sing.
The Intelligencer stated yesterday
that coffee was selling at Sl7.2J per
hundred. This is a mistake. The
fight between the Arbuckle coffee peo-
pie and the Sugar Trust has brought
coffee down to $3.50 a hundred,
where it has been for several days.
1t is retailing at Is cents per pound.
Mayor 3. f. Caldwell has received
a letter from the Board Of Managers
of the Nashville Exposition, asking
the appointment of two commissioners
from Wheeling to consider the advisa-
biity of making an exhibit for this
city at the Exposition, which will be
open next summer. 1t is stated that
all the prominent cities in the South
will have exhibits.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14
HOUSES READY
The Senate and House Formally Or
ganized Yesterday by the Election
of the Republican Caucus Nominees.
The Governors Message Not Re-
caiVed.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON. w. Va. January 1S-
Both houses Of the Legislature met to-
day at noon and organized. The House Of
Delegates was called to order by the re-
tiring clerk. w. NJ. o. Dawson. He called
Mr.. stapleton. of Wood, to the chair to
preside until the House was organized.
Rev. DIR. A. B. Riker, pastor of the
State Street NJ. Z. church. offered prayer
Hon. W. E. Chiffon, Secretary of State,
appeared and presented a list of persons
appearing to have been elected as mem
bers of the House of Delegates. The roll
of members being called all the members
answered to their names except Mr.. Book,
of Marion county.
The next business being the election Of
officers Of the House, Mr.. Hahn, of Min
eral placed in nomination for Speaker
Samuel r. Hanen. of Marshall Mr.. Hans
ford. of Tucker, placed in nomination
Hon. ". II. McClunF, of Greenbrier The
vote being taken, Mr. Hanen received the
majority of votes and was declared elect
ed Messrs. Hahn, Taylor and McClung
were appointed a committee to escort the
Sneaker to the chair. Mr.. Hanen made
neat speech of acknowledgement for the
honor bestowed upon him.
For the Office of clerk, Elmer +. Hood
and ]. B. Peyton. both of Kanawha coun-
". were placed in nomination. Mr.. HOOD
received a majority of the votes cast and
was declared elected.
cyrus w. Crislip of Roane, and Thos.
d. Waldo Of Calhoun. were placed in nom
ination for sergeant-at-arms. Mr.. Crislip
having received a majority of the votes,
was declared elected.
in. Allen, of Taylor, and w. T. Booten,
of Wayne. were nominated for the office
of door-keeper Mr.. Allen having received
a majority OF the votes, was declared
elected.
Messrs. Stapleton, Hess and McCiuns
were appointed a committee to notify the
Senate that the House was organized ana
ready for business.
on motion of Mr.. HILL Of Mason, the
rules governing the House Of Delegates OF
1885 were adopted as the rules for this ses-
sion.
Messrs. Glover. Hughes of Kanawha'
and Hansford we're appointed a committee
10 notify the Governor that the House
was organized and ready to receive any
communications he might be pleased TO
make.
Mr. Henshaw offered House joint reso-
luton No. l. adopting the rules and regu-
lations adopted by the Legislature in lS",
governing the opening and canvassing Of
the returns for State offices. Pending
the adoption of this resolution the House
took a recess until ; p. m.
Reassembling at the expiration OF re-
cess the House adopted the rules and reg
ulations adopted by the Legislature in 1887,
regulating and governing the opening and
canvassing of returns for State Offices at
the last election.
Mr.. Henshaw was appointed commit
tee 10 report the passage Of rules to the
Senate.
Nessrs. Garvin, Davis and Arnold were
annointed a committee to wait upon the
senate and inform that body that the
House was now ready TO receive the Sen
ate for the purpose Of opening and can
vess,ne returns for State offices at the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Daily Chronicle OF the Movements of IndI'
Viduais.


viduals.
Special to the Register.
New York, January 13.-From
Wheeling: II. C. Ogden, S. G. Smith
and wife, Metropolitan.
Mrs. Charles Menkemiller is suffer-
ing from an attack of the grip.
Chas. Crogan and John Dailer, Of
the Sixth ward, are spending the week
in Steubenville.
Miss Della Mclaughlin, OF Caldwells
Run. has returned hGts- L.. ? .l2e y g eA.s
visit in Pittsburg.
Miss Della Fullerton, OF South Eoff
street, who has been seriously i'll, is
somewhat better.
Miss Marie Irwin, Of Pittsburg. Pa.
is visiting Miss Bessie Dowery, OF
South Jacob street.
Jack Thomas, of the La Belle. and
bride left last night for Tennessee on
their wedding trip. They viii be
gone a month.
Meyer Newberger, Of Parkersburg,
president and manager of the Berke-
ley Springs Company, was in the city
yesterday on business. Mr. NewDer-
ger is building large and handsome
hotel at Berkeley Springs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, January 13.-
The announcement to-day by Governor
elect Atkinson that he had decided TO ap-
point Maj. J. W. NJ. Appleton, Of Monroe,
adjutant general, has caused a feeling Of
great disappointment and almost indlgna-
ton among the officers of the West Vir-
ginia National Guard many Of whom are
now here.
They came here to urge the appointment
of Col. Casteel, OF the Second regiment,
and they claim to have the endorsement
of the leading business men of the State
for Col. Casteel To add to the feeling of
disappointment of the National Guard peo-
pie. il was stated to-day that e. p. Wears,
Of Kanawha, would probably be appoint
ed assistant adjutant general
Wears is the gentleman who has been
posing as a Democrat and getting Demo-
cratic secrets and giving them away TO the
enemy as a correspondent OF the Wheel
ing Intelligencer under the nom de plume
of Arthur Middleton"
The main objection to the appointment
of Mr. Wears is that he is civilian and
has never been member of, or Unidentified
with the National Guard.
The officers of the National Guard
threaten to resign if Wears is appointed.
They are urging the appointment of Col.
Casteel as assistant adjutant general,
since he is not to receive the chief place
and if they do not get this small favor
they will consider it direct snub to the
National Guard by the Incoming admins
fra+ion
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14

Hon. %. :. Longs Friends Greatly Alarmed
by the Strength Adiutant General Hoiley
Is showing.
Special TO the Register.
Charleston, W. Va, January 13.-
The statement is made tonight that
the movement which has been going
on for some time to secure the ap-
pOintment of Adjutant General j. A.
Holly as clerk of the Supreme Court
will be successful. The Supreme Court
did not sit to-day owing to the absence
of a quorum
The possibility or probability OF Mr..
Long being succeeded by General Holly
has caused considerable excitement
among Mr.. Longs friends. 1t is SAID
that Judge McWhorter's vote will be
cast for General Holly and also that
of Judge English. while Judge Brannon
is for Mr.. Long. Judge Dent, who is
detained at home on account of the
sickness of his wife, is also said to be
for General Holly, but this is denied.
The friends of Mr.. Long say that he
will be reelected clerk tomorrow, but
at the same time they are exceedingly
nervous with the fear that he will be
displaced
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14
IN THE COURTS.
Interesting Case on Trial Before Judge
Hugus-Important Case Set for To-Day
Divorce Case Before Judge Paull.


In the Criminal Court yesterday, the
case of State VS.. Isaac Citizens was put
on trial to a jury. Citizens was indicted
for the theft of a bolt of cloth from the
merchant tailoring establishment or
Thomas Hughes & Co. The case occupied
the entire day. The State was represented
by Prosecuting Attorney Meyer and J. b.
sommerville, and the defense by j. +. W.
McCully and NJ. l.. Mclaughlin. The ver-
diet was guilty.
In this court the case of State VS.. Gibson
and Geyer will be taken up. The defend
ants are charged with swindling the Spell
del Grocery Co., by whom they were en-
ployed.
In the Circuit Court. Judge PAUL. in the
case Of Mrs. Parke vs.. Edw. J. Pa,ke, de-
fendant was allowed 10 cross-eXamine
plaintiff and Mrs Maria Clark on January
18th. when the defendant IS to pay tenn
porary alimony in the sum of SIG 10 the
plaintiff.
In part two. the question of costs In the
case of A. l.. and Edward Marshall
against Henry Schmulbach, was argued
and submitted to the court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14
EvANGELISTIC MEETING.

Amanda Smith. the noted colored
evangelist. began a series of meetings
last night at the Simpson NJ. E. Church.
Mrs Smith has a reputation as a wo-
man of remarkable spirituality and
power. A few years ago she was a
washerwoman. but became impressed
with the consciousness of being capa-
HE of higher work. She left the wash
tup and started to preaching. She has
met with wonderful success and arous-
ed great enthusiasm at the National NJ.
F Conference held at Cleveland re-
Gently. At the meeting last night the
church was packed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Charleston, w. Va, January 13.-
Although the Senate and the House of
Delegates each held two sessions to-
day, neither OF them got through with
the business incident to the organiza-
ton, and important matters, such as
receiving the Governors message,
opening and canvassing the returns of
the recent election for State offices,
etc, had to go over until tomorrow.
Mr.. Henshaw, of Berkeley, the gold
Democrat, although he did not go into
the Republican caucus last night,
voted and acted with the Republicans
to-day. His colleague. Mr.. Hunter,
also a gold Democrat, did not attend
the Democratic caucus last night. To-
day when the vote was being taken
on the election of officers for the
House of Delegates, he left the House
and did not answer to his name when
called on to vote.
Messrs. Henshaw and Hunter say the
principal issue upon which they were
elected was that of inducing the Leg
islature to authorize the lease of the
Berkeley Springs property, and that
they will subordinate everything to
that business during the session. They
think by dividing themselves one on
one side of the House and the other
on the other side that they will have
more influence with the other members
in securing the passage of the bill au-
thorizing the lease OF the Berkeley
Springs property.
The majority of the members have
their pockets stuffed with bills COW
ering about all the subjects of legis-
lation that can be imagined, and at
to-morrow's session of the two houses
they will proceed to unload them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14
PECULIAR CONDUCT.

The unknown individual who caused
such a sensation in an Eighth ward drug
store early Monday morning, made several
other calls after he left the drug store.
He called at the residence Of Mrs. Her
cules. on South Eaff street, and sat beside
the fire until noon. His abrupt and per-
emptory manner caused alarm. AT noon
he was asked if he wanted something to
eat and replied that If he did he would
buv it. at the same time pulling some
money out of his pocket. The folks were
much relieved when he left
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14
POLICE PIcKUPs.

w. J. Noble entered the old Home. on
Market street. last night and triea 10
dispose Of an overcoat and some siia'i
coats Officer Walker thought his con-
duct was suspicious. and arrested h,ni'
He struck at Walker whereupon 'h@ ON on
Ger used his club to good eiiect' "eDD
Howard who was with Nob.c. interiereo'
and waq taken along. and will answer
charge Of carrying conceai'u
Jas. Anderson. drunk, by ualu
q ID Morgan. drunk. by "dlAei'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14
ANOTHER SUCCESS.

The dramatic and musical entertain
ment of the Carroll Dramatic Club was
repeated at Convent Hall last night. and
was even more successful than the first
evening. All the seats in the nan were
again taken, and the audience was enthu-
siastic in its demonstrations Of apprecia-
tion. The nervousness which was notice
able in some Of the members Of the cast
of "solon Shlngle" on the first night. en-
tirely disappeared
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14
RIVER NEWS.
Daily Chronicle OF tho Movsment' OF tn
Boats and Boatmen.

Daily Chronicle OF the MoysmentS or tn
Roats and Boatmen.
YESTERDAYS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
burg. Ben Hur. p. m; Charleston, Kan
awha $50 p. m. Sstersville, Ruth, $3.50 p.
m; CIarington, Jewel. 1890 p. M
TO-DAYS BOATS-Pittsburg. Bedford.
a. M: Cincinnati. Hudson. = a. m; Par
kersburg. Leroy II a. m: New Matamoras.
Lexington. II a. m; Sistersville, Ruth, 1880
n. m. Clarington. Jewel. $3.50 p. m.
TO-MORROWs BOATS 80 Pittsburg,
Virginia. a. m; Parkersburg, Ben Hur,
II a. m: Sistersvlle. Ruth, $3.50 p. m. !;
Clarington, Jewel, $3.50 p. m.
The river marks last night were feet
N inches and falling. There was consid-
erable ice In the river yesterday. but not
enough 10 interfere with navigation. II
commenced to thin out last night
PITTSBURG, January i3.-River 3-10
feet and falling at the dam; weather clear
and cold.
GREENSBORO. Pa. January 13-River
feet and falling; weather cloudy and
cold.
WARREN. Pa. January B.-River /
foot. weather cloudy and cold.
NORGANTOWN. ". Va. January H.
River closed with lisht ice: mercury 32.
OIL CITY. Pa. January lS.-River feet
inches and falling; weather cloudy and
cold.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14
TRAIN ROBBERS

May Wen stop and Consider the Possible
Consequences Before Beginning Opera
tions
CHICAGO. January 12-Express and
railroad managers have sent TO messen-
Eers and train guards letter which may
cause train robbers to hesitate before
they determine to hold up a train. These
letters instruct the men to shoot to kill
where robbery is the intent Of any one
who interferes with a train. cash re-
ward of $500 is held out for each robber
shot but not killed. and $1,000 for Jesse
James emulator who is made to bite the
dust.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14
THE BALTIMORE & OHIO.

The Reorganization Committee Says an
Assessment of S12 or SO share VIII
he All That is Necessary.
New York, January 13.-Members Of
the Baltimore & Ohio reorganization
committee say that the current rumors
of a possible assessment Of $40 a share
on the stock are not worth a moments
consideration From present indica-
tions. the assessment is not likely to
exceed S12 or SIS share. 1t is GER
tain the collateral securing the float
ing debt will be availed of if practical
BILE. to rehabilitate the company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14
SETTLED OUT OF COURT.

LONDON. January 1S,-The suit for
breach of promise Of Mabel Duncan. Of
The Geisha'' company. against Captain
Arthur Ringha-Crabbe. Of the Royal Irish
Regiment. for $4,000. has been settled out
of court
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14
WILL BE CONFIRMED.
silver Senator VIII Vote for Francis.
Thnnrh ThrX Do Not Like His Dolngs

silver Senator VIII Vote for Francis.
Though They DO Not Like His Doings
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. January 13.-The
Senate IN executive session to-day, had
mn for a time the nomination Of David r.
Francis TO be Secretary of the Interior,
but no action was taken.
senator White. of California said that
while he did not approve of the course
of Secretary Francis during the cam
paign. he would vote for his confirmation.
Roth Democratic and Republican Sena-
tors who are silver men stated that they
would vote for confirmation and that it
was a foregone conclusion that when the
vote was taken the secretary would be
confirmed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14

rao Eeslster.
W Va, January 13.-The
Hesri,al for the insane at this
MAS the scene tonight Of the
certifying murder that the cum
of madman could devise
hands execute.
James BarroWs. "a years of age, Of
God. Mason county an attend
the institution, was slain by
e rlor. "a patient from Sandstone,
county.
story. as gotten from Superin-
Rowe. is as follows:
gendant, passing from one
of the building to another was
m with the sight of Barrows fall
MO the hall from the door Of
room. Taylor stood over
With a long iron bar and con-
t 10 rain blows upon him until
had crushed his skull into a pulp
M blood and brains were strewn over
.-. a9or and splasbed upon the sur
udug walls.
Afraid to- enter the ward alone, the
-dant at once gave the alarm and
several employees gathered in time TO
Witness the revolving spectacle Of this
rzied madman deliberately bathing
face in his victims blood.
He then endeavored to make his es-
ape bv beating down a door, but was
.aoroached from each end of the hall
and overpowered.
TAYLOR has been an inmate of the in
sdudou for nearly two years in the
que,est ward. and has always been a
uusty wit the exception of occasional
arses. lasting only a short time.
lie bas shown but little sign of insan-
fy and this evening when he called
rraus TO unlock his door caught him
.r'ly off his guard.
. beds .u .lc h1u are Of wood. with
H.rs screwed fast 90 the rails. on
rest tna springs and mattresses.
JIM me way Taylor had gotten one Of
loose. and was in readiness for his
the door swung open.
coroner was at once summoned,
after viewing the body where it lay
r- Do blood and examining witt
and surroundings. rendered his
substantially as detailed above.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14
aUE BELAsCo THE SHAKE.

r.\ FRANCISCO. January 15.-Isaac
.e-or and brother of David
me famous playwright. yester-
ret a divorce from his wife.
aeaseo married the defendant i'm
n n AusUsJ l>s& aud she de-
.m n thc following October Mrs.
500 made ro appearance. She is an
p..ling iu New York.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14
PIrTsBuRG & coNNELLsvILLE.
Meeting of Stockholders Held in PittsburI
Vc-terdaY.


The stockholders Of the Pittsburg Con-
nellsville < Wheeling railroad met at the
St. Charles Hotel. in Pittsburg. yesterday
and elected "a zsesident, Alex. p. Funk
of New York. and Directors. This road Is
to be built from a point on the Mononga-
hela river, near the town Of Millsboro'
where it will connect with the Pennsyi- q
vania. giving a connection with Conneils-
vile. Thence it will run up Ten Nile
creek. via Waynesburg, Greene county,
and down Wheeling creek to Wheeling a
distance of about fifty miles. New YORK
capitalists are backing the enterprise ana
their purpose is to open and develop the
coal lands along the line of the railroad.
Also taking the coal to Wheeling. where
it can be loaded on harges and sent down
the Ohio. thus saving transportation down
the Monongahela.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-14
ORGANIZATION EFFECTED.
The Senate and House of Delegates
Select Caucus Nominees,

For tie Various Offices, but Trans
act No Other Business - Two
Sessions Were Held, but the
Governors Message and the Can
vassing of the Election Returns
Wore Not Reached - Delegate
Henshaw Flocks with the Re-
publicans He and Hunter Work
ing for Single Piece of Legisia-
tion-The Routine Proceedings.
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uiu Nor LIKE rnE PLANS.

Murder and Suicide Result from a Wife's
Refusal to Live i'm "a House Her husband
ItI HUll
..u.N MS. january l2.-JoSeph
shot and killed his wife last
M committed suicide. He built a
ar.e. and because the plans
... to her likipg his wife declined 10