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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
.SPANARDS HUNT TROUBLE.
A Bunch Of Generals Who Want to
Enter a Firm Protest
Against the Language Used in Pres
ident McKinley's Message Re-
garding the S p a n b Army,
Which, These Generals Declare,
Is Insulting -- Weyler Sees the
Queen Regent.

BiarritZ, France, December 15.-Mail
advices received from Madrid, (tele-
grams and telephone messages on this
subject being forbidden), say that
Spanish military journals, especially
the most important, The Correspond
encia Militaire, declared that twenty
generals have come to an agreement
to engineer a protest against President
McKinley's message to Congress,
which is considered insulting to the
Spanish army
1t is added that certain marshal was
asked to cooperate, but he merely re-
piled that he would consider the mat
ter.
Gen. Weyler answered a similar re-
quest, saying he desired in the first
place to learn the opinion of certain
personages, the law not allowing Mill
tary men to send a collective petition
to the minister of war.
Political circles are much excited at
rumors Of manifesto to the country
which is said to be in course of pre-
paration.
The semi-official Correspondence de
Espana only Indirectly alludes to the
agitation.
me queen regent to-day received GEN.
eral Weyler, the former Captain General
of Cuba The audience lasted an hour
and three quarters.
The Weyler organ. La Nacional, believes
that Gen. Weyler expH,ssed his ideas with
great frankness, and aorably his indigna-
ton as a soldier against "President Nc
Kinley's unjustifiable insults" and the
governments indifference to the armys
honor.
An official note was issued tonight de-
soribing as inventions and exaggera-
tons intended to mislead the people," the
sinister rumors as to the relations be-
tween Spain and the United States. the
supposed effect of President McKinleys
message, the agitation in the army, the
attack on the American consulate in Ha-
vana and the report that flibusters sunk
the floating dock there. It urges the
people to "distrust the foreign press" and
to rely only on news emanating from Ma
drid and Havana.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
lNCEND IARlSM
Alleged to Be Responsible for the Re-
cent Great Fire in London.

London, December 15.-During the
course of to-day's inquiry into the re-
cent great fire in the Cripplegate dis
trict of London, the City Solicitor, Mr..
Henry Homewood Crawford, made a
sensational statement. He said the
inquest had assumed grave Importance.
The expert evidence, he continued, had
proved that the fire was not accidental
and the evidence agreed that the fire
was started in a stack of clothing in
the show roof of Waller & Brown,
mantle manufacturers. Mr.. Brown, he
added, could not escape the fact that
he was the only person in the show
room just prior to the outbreak. and it
was only fair to state, said the City
Solicitor, in conclusion, that Mr.. Brown
was perfectly willing to re-enter the
witness box and give any further de-
tails he could on the subject.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
HOUSE AND SENATE.
Civil Service Discussions Enlivens Both
Chambers of Congress Other Matters
Considered.

Civil Service Discussions Enlivens Both
Chambers of Congress Other Matters
Considered.
Washington, d. c., December IS
The House sepnt the day in the con-
sideratiOn of the legislative, executive
and judicial appropriation bill. Eighty
nine of the 112 pages of the bill were
covered and only one amendment of
Importance was adopted. 1t reduced
the clerical force at the pension office
ninety-fve, involving a reduction in
salaries of $4,000.
The civil service question, as on yes
terday, was the chief topic of discus
sion to-day and the proposition of AS
sistant Secretary of the Treasury Van
derlip to retire clerks for age, was
made the text for denunciation by Mr.
Moody of Massachusetts, and Mr
Johnson, of Indiana, both Of whom are
defenders of the civil service law
Proceedings of the Senate were en-
livned to-day by an interesting debate
upon the bill presented by the foreign
relations committee, providing for the
prohibition Of pelagic sealing by
Americans.
The provisions Of the measure were
explained by Mr. Dayis, chairman Of
the foreign relations COMMITTEE, who
said that it was in aid Of negotiations
now pending among the representa-
tives of the government Of the United
States, Great Britain, Russia and
Japan.
Mr.. Pettigrew. Of South Dakota
sharply antagonized the measure, say
ing that this country had already suf-
fered more than enough humiliation on
account of the seal business and that
he favored the settlement of the ques-
ton by killing all the seals as they ap-
peared at the rookeries off the Priby-
loft islands, if by the first of June next
Great Britain also had not agreed to
the prohibition of pelagic sealing He
offered an amendment to that effect,
but it was defeated The bill was
passed by vote of 81 to A.
Mr. Mcbride, of Oregon. endeavored
to secure the adoption OF his resolu-
ton directing the Secretary Of War to
supply relief to the suffering miners
in the Klondike region and appropriat-
ing $3.50, 000 for that purpose. The res
olution was amended so that the sup
plies might be transported by means
of reindeer. Mr. Mcbride consented
finally that the resolution should be
recommitted to the military affairs
committee, with the understanding
that it would be promptly reported
The session closed with a spirited civil
service debate upon the bill presented
by the census committee, providing for
the appointment Of director of the
census and thirty-two employees, who
should form the skeleton of an office
force for the twelfth census.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16

Kansas City, Mo-. December 15.-Al-
bert S. Warner, the Albany. N. Y, law
yer, arrested yesterday at Riley, Kan
sas, charged with completely in the kid
mapping of young Conway, at Albany,
N. Y, last August. was brought to Kan
sas City this morning and will remain
at the city jail until extradition papers
shall arrive from New York.
Warner was found on a farm belong
ing to man named Goodrich, three
miles from Riley. After chase OF
nearly four months in Georgia, Ten
nessee, Minnesota, New Mexico, he was
run to earth by Joseph Mccain, of the
Albany detective force, together with
Pinkerton detective named Thomas.
When approached Warner gave his
name as George Johnson and protested
he had never worked at any other occu-
patton than that of farm hand. On
his way from Junction City, where he
was taken temporarily from Riley, War
ner broke down and admitted his lden-
tity. At first he expressed willing
ness to go on to New York without re-
QUESTION papers, but when he crossed
the Missouri line this morning he
changed his mind and declined to go
further without being forced to- War
ner's makeup as farm hand was an
excellent one. He was dressed in suit
of jeans with yellow canvas jumper
and a thick wooden cap. His face is
covered with a thick growth of red
beard. In spite of his disguise, how
ever, certain lines Of refinement in his
face betrayed him as a man of educa-
ton and led to his arrest. When ques-
toned by reporter after his arrival in
Kansas City, Warner said: Il expect 10
meet lot of you newspaper fellows, so
I've made up my mind not to talk"
Later Warner told briefly how he had
escaped from the East and eluded the
officers so long. He had been in hiding
in Jersey City for some time, he said,
and becoming tired of his concealment
decided to give himself up. On the way
to the station the sight Of a bicycle on
curbing opened up an avenue of -es-
cape. He stole the wheel and rode to
Philadelphia. After a short time in that
city he started west, making his way to
Kansas on his wheel by easy stages.
He claims to have been at Riley for
seven weeks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
TO HANG.
Durrant Will Suffer the Death Pen
atty on January Z.

San Francisco, December 15.-Theo-
dore Durrant was this morning sentenc-
ed to be hanged on January next for
the murder of Blanche Lamont.
Durrant's attorneys made adesperate
effort to secure further delay and pave
the way for another appeal to the SUI
preme Court, but Judge Bahers was in
exorable and overruled each and all OBJ
jections made to the proceedings. Dur
rant was in court and carried himself
with the customary coolness.. An in
mense crowd f1ocked to the court room
and filled the corridors of the city hall.
This is the fourth time Durrant has
been sentenced.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
MAY BE MERRY.
Two Suspicious Strangers Under Arrest.
ono Talks, But the other Refuses.

Louisville, KY, December ia spe-
cial to the Evening Post from Prince
ton, KY, says: Ed. Smith and VIM.
Merry, alias Ed. and Bill Roach, the
latter wanted in Chicago for wife muir
der, and the former for completely, were
arrested in Lyon county this afternoon
by officers who had been advised that
they were in hiding along the Cumber-
land river.
Smith made confession, but Merry
will not talk. When asked If he had
wife, he said no; when closely question
ed, contradicted himself on several
points. Smiths confession was to the
effect that he was wanted in Chicago
for the completely in the killing Of Mer-
rvs wife, and that his companion was
VIM. Merry, who was also wanted for
wife murder. He would not admit that
he or Merry had killed the woman.
Both are ragged and foot-sore and Mer-
rvs feet are so badly frost-bitten that
he can scarcely walk They said they
had been camping along the banks OF
the Cumberland river for some time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
BIG GOLD FIND REPORTED.

Port IOWnsend, WASH, December
15.-Charles G. Warren, of this place,
a returning passenger on the steamer
Alki, reports the discovery of rich
placer diggings near Dyea. He says
there has been a stampede from Dyea
to the placers, which are ninety-six
miles above the town, and that the dis
coveries caused great excitement there.
News was also brought down on the
Alki of late discovery on Deadwood
creek, seven miles from Dawson City,
on the opposite side of the Yukon
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
CURRENCY COM MITTEE
Unable to Agree Upon Many Points Con-
nected With Proposed Legislation
cial to the Register.

nected With Proposed Legislation.
Washington, December 15.-The
House committee on banking and cur
rency held an animated session to-day.
1t had been planned to report to the
House at once a bill embodying the
Presidents financial recommendations
and Mr. Brosius, from sub-commit-
tee, made favorable recommended
ton on this course of procedure 1t
was sharply opposed, however, by
Messrs. johnson, of Indiana, Mitchell,
OF New York, and Newlands, of Ne
vada. 1t was evident the committee
could not agree. A compromise was
made by which the bill covering the
Presidents recommendations and the
bill of Secretary Gage and that of the
indianapolis monetary commission
shall be taken up at the first meeting
after the holidays. 1t was agreed also
that after hearing Secretary Gage to-
morrow the committee would adjourn
until January II.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16

Macon, Ca. December ia special
to the Telegraph from Jacksonville
says:
The citizens of this place were start
led last night by fusilade of pistol
shots at the residence of r. l.. Califf,
where a house party was in progress.
The screaming of women aroused the
town and the whole population gather
? ed about the scene of the shooting
when it was discovered that three men
were lying dead on the parlor floor and
a woman and a girl fatally shot
The parlor had been a scene OF gail
ETY., young folks dancing and singing
alternately, and the amusement was at
its height when Shaw Griffin, young
man under the influence of liquor. be-
came too offensive in his manner to-
ward the young ladies. Mr.. Califf re-
monstrated with him and advised him
to go home. This enraged Griffin and
he drew pistol and began to rave and
make threats against his host. Mr..
Califf. knowing Griffin to be a danger
Gus man, prepared himself and ordered
the offender to leave the house.
This precipitated fight. Seven shots
were exchanged, both principals drop
ped dead, and Clarence Jones, young
man, was also instantly killed, the
three men falling within a radius OF a
few feet.
AS soon as the first shot rang out
the young ladies began to fee for their
lives, and before the room was cleared
two Of them were fatally wounded.
Califf fred three shots, all three taking
effect-one striking Griffin in the right
temple and two in the breat. Griffin
fired four times. One shot entered
Califf's breast, killing him instantly.
another struck Clarence Jones in the
head, and death ensued an hour later.
Mrs. Califf was shot in the abdomen
and her seven-year-old daughter in the
neck.
When the fighting commenced the
people began to flee from danger, many
of them getting into buggies and driy-
ing away.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16

Mexico City, December 15.-President
Diaz to-day accorded an audience to
Mr.. Bryan and party. The ladies' were
charmed with Mrs. Diaz, who showed
them the presidential apartments in the
Castle of Chapultepec.
Mr.. Bryan has been busy man to-
day, having visited the Cathedral and
the Academy of Fine Arts. He WIS es-
pecially pleased with the great paintings
of the Valley Of Mexico. Then Mr.. Bry-
an had his hair cut, giving him a youth
full appearance.
Tomorrow President Raul, of the
Mexican National Railway, gives Mr..
Bryan dinner, and the party will visit
the famous and magnificent church at
Villa de Guadeloupe, enshrining the
miraculous image of the Virgin.
Friday night he will be given a pop
ular reception in the historic School OF
Mines, an immense edifice where Gen.
eral Grant was lodged on his first jour
ney to this country. The government
granted the use Of he building as being
the most appropriate, as thousands of
Mexican people of all classes desire to
greet the champion of silver.
In the course of Mr. Bryan's speech in
the Chamber of Deputies to-day he made
a remark which has excited much favor
able comment, saying: IT might suggest
another reason for the interest which 1
feel in the Mexican Republic. Mexico,
as we'll as the United States, is
interested in the defense of the Monroe
doctrine, which was promulgated for the
purpose of preventing the extension of
monarchial institutions upon the western
hemisphere. The United States and Mex
leo will hold up torches of freedom before
the nations of the world to prove that
the governments derive their just powers
from the consent of the governed and not
from the rights of hereditary power
The newspapers all publish articles eu-
logiStc of Mr.. Bryan and bid him well
come to Mexico.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
THE PRODUCE EXCHANGE
OF Chicago on the Verge of Disruption on
Account of Butter Row.

Chicago, December 15.-After an ex-
istence of nearly quarter of century
the Produce Exchange of Chicago is on
the verge of dissolution. At the end
of a long and stormy meeting it was
decided to distribute the money in the
treasury of the exchange among the
members, which action was taken to
mean that the doom of the organiza-
ton was sealed. A controversy among
members Of the exchange is at the bot
tom of the trouble. The beginning Of
this fight was in the action of some
butter men who several weeks ago in
PRODUCED a resolution in the exchange
to appropriate $3.50 OF the funds of
the exchange in securing strict en-
forcement OF the law which regulates
the sale of butterine. This aroused
the opposition of the dealers in the lat
ter product and brought about the ac-
ton just taken.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
A CRACKER COMBINE.
Capital OF Thirty Million Dollars Involved
in a Big Deal Closed In New York.

New York, December 15.-The con-
solidation of the three biscuit and
cracker companies, the result Of the
successful attempt Of the American Bis
cult Company to cut into the New York
business Of the New York Biscuit Com
pany has been effected. An official OF
the New York Biscuit Company admit
ted to-day, and his words were corrob-
GRATED by an official of the American
Company. The other company inter-
ested is the United States Baking Com
pany, whose headquarters are in st.
Louis. The new organization is to be
known, probably, as the United States
Biscuit and Baking Company. The
capital is said to be s30,000,0 coo. The
last details necessary to complete the
organization are to be arranged at
meeting to be held in Chicago in few
weeks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
STAMPING WORKS COMBINE.

New York, December 15.-Reports
have been received here to-day from
st. Louis, Chicago and other cities in
terested to the effect that a movement
is well under way to form combina-
ton of all the stamping, granite-iron.
and porcelain plated ware makers of
the country. Nothing definite can be
learned. but the report is believed.
Thirty millions is the amount Of cap
rital said to be involved.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
POPULISTS WILL CAUCUS.

Washington, D. c.. December b.
The Populists have decided to hold
caucus tomorrow night to outline their
policies on pending questions They
will probably oppose the retirement of
the greenbacks, the extension Of further
privileges to national banks, the annex
alton of Hawaii, and favor the recog-
milton Of Cuban independence and the
repeal Of the civil service law.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
SETTLEMENT IN PROSPECT.

London, December 1.-THE pros
pect Of the engineering dispute settle
ment is more hopeful to-day. 1t is un-
derstood that the combined committee
of masters and men have arrived at an
agreement as TO the three leading
points in dispute, freedom Of employ
ment, piece work and overtime. When
the remainder OF the points have been
settled the committee will report to the
conference for approval
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
A KLONDIKE RAILROAD.

Washington, December Ex-senator
Faulkner introduced bill to-day in
cooperating the Cooks Inlet, Tanana
& Yukon Railway Company. authoriz-
ing the construction of railroad and
telegraph line from Tuxedat Harbor,
on Cooks Inlet, in Alaska, through
Mantasta Pass, to the Alaskan boun-
dairy, and along the Yukon and Ia
mana rivers and to North Sound.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16

Washington. D. c., December 15.-
For West Virginia: Fair and slightly
warmer Thursday; threatening weathe,
and colder Thursday night; south "a
west winds.
For Western Pennsylvania and Ohio:
Generally cloudy weather; local rains
or fight SHOWS in the afternoon or night
lbriek southerly winds, shifting to west,
My; colder THURSDAY night -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
INDICTMENT IGNORED.

Baltimore, Md, December 1.-THE
grand jury to-day ignored the indict-
ment against Gen. Felix Agnus on the
charge of criminal libel of Senator Geo.
l.. Wellington. in the American on the
morning Of November &c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
OPPOSED TO PAXSON.

Nashville. Tenn, December 15.-The
only important action to-day by the
American Federation was strong
protest to President Mckinley against
the reported prospective appointment
of E. NJ. Paxson ON the Interstate
Commerce Commission
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
HON. E. B. KNIGHT DEAD.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Charleston, w. Va, December IS
E. B. Knight, one of the leading mem
bers of the Kanawha bar, who retired
from active practice some three years
ago, died at 1920 tonight, after an
illness Of about three weeks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
BARN BURNED.


Special TO the REGISTER
Parkersburg. W. Va. December 15-
A large barn on the farm Of Daniel Ora
ham. on Big Run. ten miles south OF
Parkersburg burned asst night, togeth-
er with some stock. feed and farming
implements. The loss is very heavy.
and only covered partially by insurance
The loss will exceed 81 500.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
MAY END THE CASE.
DIR. C. o. Brown to BE Called Before the
San Francisco Conference.

San Francisco, December 15.-The
Bay conference of the Congregational
Church has decided to cite Rev. DR.. C.
o. Brown, now of Chicago, to appear
before it on the. fourth Monday in
January to show reason for his re-
storation to good standing, or to show
cause why he should not be expelled
from the conference. 1t is not expect
ed that DR.. Brown will avail himself
of the opportunity offered. 1t is hoped
to be able to end the celebrated case.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
WALCOTT MAY EXPLAIN.

Washington, December 15.-It is ex-
pected that Senator Walcott will ex-
plain to the Senate and the country
tomorrow his recent mission to
Europe as the head of the Bimetallic
Commission.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
HANNA GOES TO WASHINGTON.

New York, December 15.-Senator
Hanna left this city for Washington to-
day. He said that he had fully recov-
cred from his recent illness.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
TERRIBLE FIGHT At A DANCE.
Three Men Dead and Two Women Fa-
tally Wounded in the Fray.

r. L. Calif's Parlors Were a Scene
of Social Gaiety, When an Intox-
icated Man Became Offensive to
the Ladies and Califf Ordered the
Obnoxious One From the House.
This Precipitated the Shooting,
and in a Few Minutes the Harm
Had Been Done.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
BEAT HIS WIFE.
A Monticello Minister Serving Torn in
the County Jail

Monticello. N. Y, December 15.-
The Rev. David T. Howell, Of the
Protestant Episcopal Church, is serv-
ing a sentence of five days imprison
ment in the county Jail, imposed yes
terday for choking and beating his
wife. Mr.. Howell was given the alter
native sentence of S. fine or five days
Imprisonment. and chose the latter
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE.

Washington, D. c., December Is
The National Board of Trade to-day
discussed postal savings banks, trusts
and finance. There was no conclusi
on any topic.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
FOR THE MONROE DOCTRINE.
Mr.. Bryan Speaks Of Mexico as
Jointly Interested

With the United States in the Doc
trine Promulgated to Prevent the
Extension Of Monarchial Instltu.
tons in This Hemisphere-Two
Bright Lamps of Freedom to Lead
the Way-Further High Honors
Shown the Great American.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
MORGAN MUST HANG.
Governor Atkinson Positively Refuses to |
Interfere With the Execution of the |
Courts Sentence.

Governor Atkinson Positively Refuses to
. Interfere With the Execution of the
Courts Sentence.
Special to the Register
Charleston, w. Va. December 15.-
Governor Atkinson received a telegram
to-day from D. A. Brown, of Ripley
who defended the murderer, John Nor
gan, at his recent trial, asking the
Governor to grant Morgan short res
pite, on account Of an important con-
fession Morgan would make duplicating
others in the murder. The Governor
refused to grant Morgan a respite, say
ing to Attorney Brown that he had no
faith in the murderer's confessions.
Special to-the Register.
Ripley, w. Va, December 15.-Mor-
gan's latest confession alleges that Ben
Green family, and the officers claim to
have found some facts that place Ander
son in bad light, notably that he was
away from the home the night before
the murders. Anderson is sick in bed,
but the officers are keeping a sharp
lookout upon him.
All the arrangements for the execu-
ton are complete. The scaffold and
rope have been tested, and everything
is in readiness.
Clutches have been provided to be
strapped to MOrgan's legs and arms in
case he becomes weakened.
Watchmen have been placed in stores
here and in the Valley Bank on account
of the influx of bad characters