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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12

One of those little incidents which
happen so frequently in communities
like Wheeling, but rarely find their
way into the newspapers-incidents
which illustrate the many-sidedness
Of human nature-occurred last even
ing.
Two strangers were introduced into
quiet game of draw" and in spite
of their apparent ignorance CD of the
rules of the great American pastime,
the difference btween their invest
ment and the value of the blues and
whites which they cashed in at the
close of the little seance, was sum
sufficient to keep the wolf from the
door for some time, if the proper
economy were practiced. Their rather
remarkable luck was in evidence at
subsequent sittings. Then came crit
zeal examination of the pasteboards by
the losers, with developments or q
startling nature-an appeal to the po-
lice-an arrest-and the release Of the
prisoners on account of an indispCsl-
ton TO prosecute. born of dislike for
notoriety.
Two we'll dressed, mild hammered
young men arrived in the city lew
days ago. Whenever they had an OPP
pOrtunity, they allowed the fact TO
leak out that they were seeking an
opportunity for business investment
and carried testimonials of unques-
tiOnable worth. They haunted the
McLure house billiard parlor, and
managed to get into a game with a
prominent young gentleman who oc-
casionally dallies with the pasteboards.
Then a quiet game was arranged by
friends of the Wheeling man, and the
two strangers were introduced.
That was Saturday night. The
strangers were lucky. Sunday after
noon they won again. Sunday night
their "streak" was still with them, and
their aggregate winnings amounted to
about 5000. So remarkable was their
continuous run Of big hands, that one
of the Wheeling players decided to
make an investigation. His sus-
picions were confirmed, for on the
corner of each ace and king in every
deck was a mark made by thumb
nail.
Suspicion was directed against the
strangers. After the losers had exhaust
ed their vocabularies of ''cuss" words,
they began to scheme to get their
money back. Last night the strangers
who upon better acquaintance proved
TO be splendid fellOws-weTe on hand
for another game. 1t was arranged
that each player was to start with 500
worth of checks and in some manner
the strangers were to lose their in
vestment. II did not take them long.
however. to ascertain that something
was wrong, and one after the other
they excused themselves, and did not
return.
Chagrined at the loss of their money
and the escape of the strangers, the
young men appealed to the police.
Lieutenant Ingram found no trouble in
locating the men. and placed them
under arrest. OF the young men who
had been loudest in declaiming against
the alleged "sharps.' not one could be
found who would assume the respon-
sibility Of making a formal complaint
against them, and they were re-
leased from custody.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12
Tho Register.

t.. Tho Register.
e-.ou. ~. Va. January H.
.-rga. Of Goyernor-elect Atkin-
nom Washington to-day caused
O. stir among the members of the
urc and visiting politicians at
capitol from various parts of the
Governor Atkinson was accom-
1y Hon. George Bowers Of
rsaurg. who is a candidate for
-1- OF internal revenue under
.r.av. GOV. Atkinson's apart
the Hotel Rudner have been
eI with visitors since his ar
and he has shaken hands prob
With almost q thousand people.
senator Whitaker arrived here from
w u- this evening. His election
e presidency of the Senate is now
Iy conceded. senator Lock
who was a candidate for the pres
withdrew to-day in Whitakers s
Hon. Alex. II. Campbell. who
charge of Mr.. Whiyaker's interests,
... ra has thirteen oat of the twenty
r.-fcsn votes i'm the Senate pledg-
.. -. his candidate.
rr. election of Samuel r. Hanen TO
.reaEership Of the House is also
conceded The only man who is men
toned as formidable competitor is
w. Fl. Glover. of Preston, but he is
not making a vigorous fight for the
riace as some others. StapIeton of
Wood. lis sru in the race. but he is not
pushing his interest with much vigor.
is said that Atkinson, Elliott
Dawson and other prominent leaders
favor the election of Hanen. This is
tls ar-h term ju the House of Delegates
FOR lr Haueu. and it is believed he
about The best equipped by ability
experience of any of the capdi-
vs. Crislp, OF Roane appears
t... ir the lead for Sergeant-at-Arms
.. House
Among The candidates for Sergeant
Arms of the Senate are $. w. Willy.
mmers and john Riley. Of Kama
Both the Democrats and Republicans
each house win 80 into caucus to-
ow night and choose their candi-
for the various Offices.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12
the United States Senate for its ap-

to the United States Senate for its ap-
proval.
The general scope of the treaty is
substantially as has been outlined eX
clusively in the Associated Press dis
patches. While full details are not
yet obtainable, it can be stated that
ample provision has been made TO
guard against a failure of the arbitra-
tors to agree through a tie vote.
Proper provision has been made in
such case for reference of the matter
to a deciding authority. 1t was Sec
retary Olney's insistence upon the alb
solute necessity of guarding against a
tie vote which led to a delay in the
final draft of the treaty after all the
other details had been adjusted to the
common satisfaction of the representa-
tives of the two nations.
1t is learned that King Oscar of Swe-
den has been selected, and will be
named in the general arbitration
treaty as the final arbiter in case Of a
tie vote by the arbitration tribunal on
any matter. He either will sit and hear
the matter of dispute himself or will
name a deputy. who will be the final
umpire of all disputes between the two
great English-speaking nations.
He will act, also, as the final arbi-
traitor in the Venezuelan dispute, and
in this dual capacity will come promi-
nently before the world as the fore
most representative of the settlement
OF national disputes by peace instead
of force Of arms.
London, January 1.-THE Globe this
afternoon says it sees no reasons for
Britains to rejoice at the conclusion OF
the arbitration treaty with the United
States, adding:
Great Britain's experience in arbi-
tration with America has always been
futile and ridiculous 1t is no particu-
lar triumph for the Marquis of Sails
bury's craftsmanship, and most self
respecting Englishmen would like to
forget the circumstances leading to it.
The passage in our history beginning
with the Venezuelan trouble and
President Cleveland's gross insult, and
ending with the conclusion of the
treaty contains nothing to be proud
of. and a great deal which most OF us
would be glad to oblite- ate"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12
A FAMOUS OLD BUILDING.
The Monongalia Academy. Badly Damaged
by Fire Yesterday.

by Fire Yesterday.
Special 10 the Register.
Morgantown, w. Va, January IL
Fire was discovered in the cupola of
the high school building at ten min
utes of noon. The entire fire depart
ment was called out and after two
hours hard work the fire was under
control. The whole town, with 500
scholars. aided in getting the flames
under control.
The damages are. cupola burned on,
entire roof destroyed, bell cracked by
fall. plastering of entire building ru-
ined by water, most of scholars lost
books by being thrown out in the mud.
Insurance, $4,000; loss probably
$4,000.
The building is the famous Monon-
gala Academy, the first school of any
consequence west of the Allegheny
mountains, and in which some of the
most prominent men of the country
were educated.
1t will be repaired for the school year
and a handsome building put up next
summer. The fire originated, it is
thought, from a cigarette or match
thrown down in the garret under the
cupOla by some of the small boys dur
ing the dinner hour. They loaf there.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12
AN INTERESTING CASE.
An Alleged Secret Service Man Arrested in
BenwoOd.

Police Officer Shields yesterday arrested
a man who gave the name Of James Ryan.
Ryan was aiken before United States
Commissioner Atkinson. and sent to jail
I'm default Of $1,000 bond for his appear
ance for preliminary hearing to-day.
The case is a peculiar one. Ryan repre-
sents himself 10 be IN the secret service.
and says he Is here on a special mission.
He has been visiting the saloons I'm Ben
wood and testing the whisky i'm stock by
the method employed by connoiseurs in
wet goods-the sense Of taste He could
produce no credentials. nor was he equip
ped with the usual facilities for work
of this kind
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12
SEES NO HOPE.

Governor stephens. of Missouri Urges Econ
omy as Hard Times are Likely to Con-
tinue.
Jefferson City. Mo, January IL
Governor Stephens. in his inaugural
address to the Legislature to-day salo;
THE most rigid economy should be
practiced. 1t is my opinion that un-
der the prevailing gold standard ana
financial policies of the federal gov
ernment. business conditions Will not
materially or permanently improve, Dul
on the contrary, we can reasonably an
ticipate a continuance Of the expert
ence which has so distressed the coun-
trv in recent years.
u see nothing in the immediate fut-
ure to warrant a substantial prospect
for better times.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12
MASSACREE.
Nine White Men and Several Natives
Killed by Warriors Of an African
King While Inland Oh a Peaceful
Mission.

BONNY. Guinea Coast January IL
Consul General Phillips two consular ol-
ficers, Locke and Campbell Major Cra"-
ford. deputy COMMISSIONS ud CC(aias
Bolsragon and Mailing. officers w
to the Niger Coast force. pr. EIht
two civilians. with numb OF hr0oin'n
and native carriers, have H been mas''i-
cred by the Kings people While on peace
ful mission to Benin CITY, THE consul >
yacht has just returned n.ra WIN 'A'
news.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12
uARrINuLLI DENIES

EHl. Ur Has Beeu Instructed by the Pope
r. Approach the President About Cuban
Matters
hngr0u. January H. Arch
bishop Naruell has denied absolute
reports asserting that he has re-
ay directions oc any kind from
Pope to approach the United
States government regarding it's atti-
towards the Cuban rebellion. He
.... he did not expect any com
.auor from the Vatican ON the
He furthermore called at
....r t0 rEc fact that he was merely
Apostolic delegate 90 the United
.l deal with the Bishops of the
church. that he was not q
.' and that the government did
sr.ze nor have any dealings
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12
"ROFFERG0FF"
The Judge Said to Have Accepted the
Attorney Generalship in McKinley'8
Cabinet.

Special to the Register.
Huntington, w. Va, January IL
The Evening Advertisers Washington
correspondent wires that Judge Nathan
Goff has been rendered the Attorney
Generalship by Major Mckinley, and
has accepted. The statement was made
bv a leading Senator who just re-
tnred 10 Washington from Canton and
10 whom information was impaired by
President elect Mckinley.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12
THE TARIFF HEARINGS ENDED.
Ex-senator Henry G. Davis, Of West
Virginia, Appears

And Asks for q Higher Rate of
Duty on Coal-Thinks Seventy
Five Cents a Ton Protection is
Necessary-A Word About the
Clothes Of Foreign Tourists-.A
Gentleman who Demanded Three
Chances to Make Himself Under
stood - Chairman Dingley An
nounces That Formal Hearings
are Now Done-The Big Tariff
Tariff Barons will Probably be
Heard in Private or Secretly by
individuals.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12
VERY SMALL BUSINESS.
Republican Partisans Attempt to In
suit Governor Altgeld.

Narrow Minded Speaker Of the Ill-
nois House Refuses to Recognize
a Member Who Desired to Put a
Motion rendering the Retiring
Governor the Courtesy OF the
Floor-Hon. William j. Bryan
Gives His Opinion of the Action.
Bryan Pleased With the Defeat Of
the Funding Bill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12
A EWELRy FIRM FAILs.

E York January H. Koch. Drey-
=. Co.'s Wholesale jewelers.. have
et placing their affairs i'm the
NJ attorneys TO arrange a set
With creditors. The amount
/ e IS said Co be about 100000.
I . 'm came from New Orleans in
Y there IT'S business was estab-
forty wears earlier by Nathan
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12
on A SERIOUS CHARGE.
Ten Young Men Arrested at stc"Den'''i''
Charged with AssauIting tifteen-i car
Old Girl.

Special 10 the Register.
STEUBENVILLE. o.. January I'm
the night Of December 90 Martina SIy 'ei'
ifteen-year-old girl was 'Hiic'n mo
the Brogan house. In Aikann'' mort" ol
this city. and after being srIppea' 'en
young men assaulted her. Iaey were 81
rested to-day. causing great eAcit+iil.l'l'
They are Daniel and Michael buIn9.
Joseph and William Broean. George "ol-
die. Eugene Calvin. Andrew Vanaine'
Joseph. Michael and Thomas Needham'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12
CHARLES EMORY SMITH
Mentionend in Connection With the Treas
ury Portfolio.

CANTON. Ohio. January u.-As import
ant bit Of cabinet gossip as has been heard
is talked about here tonight. President
elect Mckinley and Mrs. Mckinley are
home from Cleveland. but no authoritative
statement can be made on the subject in
confirmation or rejection OF the report
The name of Hon. Charles Emory Smith,
of Philadelphia. is. however, connected 10y
rumor with the portfolio Of secretary Of
thn treasury.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12
whitaker AID HHiEN
Former VIII Preside Over the
senate and Hlns1 Over the House.

.- 0DDosition to Them Practically
Observation-Disclosures Claims to
--vs Thirteen of the Twenty Re-
-bicen Senators Pledged-Han-
the Candidate of Atkinson,
-rott and the Other Republican
-eaders-Glover, of Preston His
-1s- Formidable OppOnent-The
snuearance of GOvsrnOr-Elect
atkinson Causes a FURRY Among
a Politicians.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12
A DANGEROUS COUNTERFEIT.

Washington. January IA dan
gerous counterfeit of the $50 [. 5.
silver certificates has been discovered
The note is of the series of 1891. check
letter 3. The most noticeable defect
is in the treasury numbers. which. al
though of good color, are TOO heavy
and out of alignment. The paper IS
good and the silk threads Of the gen.
nine are cleverly initiated by pen and
ink lines on the back OF the counterfeit
note.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12

Washington, January 1.-THE last
step. aside from the ratification of the
treaty by the Congress Of Venezuela,
necessary to give effect to the Nene-
zuelan arbitration agreement between
the United States and Great Britain,
has been completed by the formal as
sewt of King Oscar of Sweden TO the
clanse of the arbitration convention
which makes him the final arbitrator
i'm case the other members of the
tribunal are unable to agree. The
Congress of Venezuela meets in Febru-
airy and. while there has been some
objection raised in Venezuela to the
arrangement for a settlement Of the
Understanding boundary dispute, IRIS
understood that these objections are
not potent enough 10 prevent ratiti-
cation of the agreement in the face Of
isS strong Endorsement by President
CrespO and the members OF his cabi-
net
The final settlement of this dispute,
which at one time threatened seri-
ouSly 20 interrupt the amicable rela-
lions between the United States and
Ereat Britain. will be hailed with sat
isfactiOn. both i'm this country and in
.-Great Britain. The Intervention OF the
United States 10 adjust the dispute
, has had one result not fOreSCeC nor
contemplated at the time-viz: the
drawing closer together of the two
great representatives of the English
speaking races.
As a result of the mutual under
standing effected in consequence of
their negotiations over Venezuela, the
United States and Great Britain at this
time probably are more nearly in ac-
cord i'm their diplomatic relations than
ever before in our history, and 1t is
confidently expected that the result will
be am agreement on a general scheme of
arbitration of all disputes. IL is prob
able also. that closely following the
cOnsummation of the agreement as TO
rho Venezuelan boundary dispute there
will be q resumption of the diplomatic
relations between Venezuela and Great
Britain which have been severed for
some wears as the result or this dis
pute. and that the United States will
be the intermediary in bringing this
about.
The selection Of King Oscar Of Swe-
den as the final arbiter was announced
exclusively by the Associated Press, as
has every other important phase Of
the dispute. His selection is regarded
as n fortunate one. because Of the high
regard in which he is held as a man
of learning. calmness and fairness.
The proposition for general arbi-
tration treaty between the United
states and Great Britain is now an ac-
compllshed fact. Lord Salisbury has
assented to the last suggestion from
this side and nothing now remains,
|. OF course the treaty. unlike the Vene-
zueIan agreement. must be submitted
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12
oUEENswARE DEALER FAILS.

Special TO the Register.
HUNTINGTON. W. Va, January IL
Frank A. Nash. one Of the oldest Iueens-
ware merchants in the city made gem
eral assignment. to-day 10 Watt 4 Nc
Cullough. Assess. about $1,000; liabilities
unknown.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12
SENATOR MILLS, OF TEXAS,
Speaks in Favor Of the Recognition of
the independence of Cuba

And the Sending Of Minister to
Represent the United States at
the Seat Of the Cuban Govern
ment-Caustic Comments on the
Statements Of Secretary Olney
Regarding the Powers and Pre-
rogations Of the President-Holds
That Congress Has the Power to
Recognize Governments and That
the President Must Accept the
will Of the Legislative Body.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12
KING OSCAR Has AC1.<..,lD
He Will Serve as=T on All
Arbitration 3rib14alS.

Treaties Now Assured The Inter
vention of the {Jnited States in
Behalf of VeneZuela Resulted IN
Paving the Way for a General
Arbitration Convention Between
This Country and Great Britain.
The Swedish King to Act Under
Both Treaties. :
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12

WASHINGTON, january ii.-Forecas'
for Tuesday No.
For vest Virginia and western Penn
ey,yspla-Fair: colder. northwesteriy
For oblo-Generauy fair: colder; west
erly 10 southwester.y winds
Mr. c. Schnepf the Opera House
dr,ggist made the following observa-
-, tions S's7 Of tbe weather yesterday: Z a. M,
90. 9 a. m, "a: IL m. 80; 3 p; M 1914
IN. m, SO. Weather changeaple
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12
NARYs GOES DEMOCRATIC

to the Register.
..arys, w. Va. January 11.-At
enr municipal election che
1JS elected the entire ticket by
fifteen majority as follows.
J O. holland, Recorder. T. w.
Council b. r. West. Green
*, John Schupbach, S. NJ. Riggs.
'-- S Flowers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12
CLAIMED THEY WERE SHARPS.
Two Strangers Who Won Heavily in a
Quiet Game of Draw"

Were Arrested but the Victims
Would not Press the Case-James
Junk's Second Trial in the Crimi-
nal Court-A Peculiar Case from
BenwOOd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-12

Washington. January 11.-Secretary
Olnev in behalf al the United States,
and Sir Julian PaBncefote, on the part
of Great Britain to-day affixed their
SIGNATURES to a #ew treaty by which,
for a term of fv5 years. the two Eng
disappearing nations agree to abide
i'm Deace and without a resort to arms,
all possible questions of controversy
being referred 70 a court of arbitration,
with the single exception that neither
nation surren9srs its honor or dignity
to the judgment of arbitration. Later
in the day President Cleveland sent
the treaty and a message earnestly ap-
proving it, TO the Senate.
The articles of agreement were en-
crossed in q fair hand on the simple
red margined parchment paper ordinar-
lily used for treaties by the State De-
partment 5. The copies were laid upon
the secretary s desk and then occurred
a very necessary formality. The Brit
ish ambassador produced a formidable
looking document signed by Lord Sal
isbury. certifying that he (the Amer
lean ambassador was authorized to
sign For the British government, a
treaC= bearing on the subject specified.
Secretary Olney replied by showing a
letter from President Cleveland dele
gsting to him authority to sign the
proposed convention. Sir Julian
Pauncefote had the honor of signing
first. Secretary Olney handed him the
pen and he signed one copy in the first
place. Secretary Olney Immediately
placing his signature after that of the
ambassador. This will be known as
the British copy and it will never leave
the possession of that government.
Taking up the other copy, Secretary
Olney signed it first. and Sir Julian
signed after him. This is the United
States copy and likewise will remain
i'm the possession Of our government.
After the Senate has passed upon it
CODY wiz be made of our original and
this will be used in the final exchange
of ratifeations later on.
Then both of the copies were sealed
with red wax. Secretary Olney i'm
pressed his private seal. a simple mon
ogram "R. o." and Sir Julian used
his family crest, a lion, and the cere-
monies were complete. The pen used
was a simple broad point steel stub,
i'm a red and black hard rubber holder,
but it will be treasured by the owner,
Mr.. Blandford.
Following this there was an exchange
of courtesies between Mr.. Olney and
Sir Julian. each expressing his deep
sense Of qualification.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27
The Grand Army Encampment.

Buffalo, N. Y, August 24.-From
dawn to darkness and from twilight to
midnight, the gathering of the Grand
Army of the Republic waxed greater
and grander. The weather has been
all that could be wished for. The
Grand Army has turned out more men
than ever before attended a national
encampment and this is true also of
the ex-Prisoners Of War Association,
the naval veterans and the woman's
auxiliary bodies. Just as the songs Of
victory f1oated up from the triumphant
hosts of Sherman, as they marched to
the sea, SO from the old soldiers gath
cred in Buffalo, wells a mighty ming
ling of thankfulness, of happiness and
Of joy. From early morning until late
at night, Main street held a continuous
procession of posts. Scores Of them
brought bands and few indeed, had no
music.
rival of President Mckinley, accom-
panied by Secretary of War Alger and
Governor Black, Of New York; the
banquet to the president this evening
and the parade Of the naval veterans
and eX-priSOnerS of war this morning.
During the day there were more than
thirty corps, brigade, regimental and
company reunions. The naval veterans,
ex-prisoners Of war, ladies of the Grand
Army of the Republic and the associa-
tion of nurses, held their conventions
and there were many receptions given
by and to the ladies of the auxiliary
associations. A trip on the lake ar
ticipated in by about 1000 ladies vas
One of the p~leasantest of the many en-
tertainments.