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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-04
stifel g. Co.'S. Cloak Sale opens this morn
ing
A SPECIALIsT.

First bank director: They talk of dis
charging the paying teller. Some trouble
connected with checks said TO be forged"
Second bank director: Il thought he
was an expert in handwritin. You don't
mean to say he paid any forged checks? ,"
First bank director: NO he refused to
pay some that were perfectly good
Judge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-04
THE LAST SAD RITES.

ST. LOUIS, January S.-services over
the remains Of Joseph B. McCullagh, late
editor of the Globe-Democrat, were held
this afternoon at the residence of his
sister-in-law. Mrs. Manion, where he had
made his home for many years. The in
terment was at Bellefontain cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-04
IN GOLD STANDARD TIMES.

The employees Of large wholesale
grocery house on Main street have
been reduced one hour in the number
of their daily hours of labor. 1t is
stated that the men all voted for the
geld standard at the last election, but
are now advocates Of bimetallism.
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BOWLING AVERAGES.

Record OF the Players in the South Side
tournament
Secretary VIM. Fette, Of the South
Side Bowling League has issued a bull
letin showing the individual and team
averages in the winter tournament
thus far. The standing of clubs fol-
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has been abandoned, and although the
owners act queerly about the venture
it is thought no signs of well were
found.
The we'll a short distance from mere
on w. E. Haymonds farm was drilleo
in Friday and is a rank buster.
Special to the Register. ;
Cairo. w. Va, January S.-A rig is
being erected almost up against COP
ley's store by King & Miller.
The South Penn is tied up with d
fishing Job on the Stearns farm.
The rig has been moved and the NO
5 well of F'ickley, drilled by the Calro
Oil Co., has been plugged.
The Florence Oil Company is looking
pleasant over the indications IN tneli
No. 2 well on H. S. Wilson's lease. Inc
well is due tomorrow.
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snncial TO the Register.

Special to the Register.
Harrisville w. Va, January 3.-An-
other test of the territory in the vicin-
itv of Richie C. H. will be made at
once. A rig has been erected by the
sill Oil Company, $500 feet southwest
of the old Hayes venture. The new
venture is on the MCGUIRE farm.
Special TO the Register.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-04

Parkersburg. w. Va, January "a
great deal of excitement was OCCASION
ed here to-day, especially in oil circles,
by the report sent in from the Union
Oil Companys well at Vienna. The
we'll was drilled into the shallow sand
early this morning. and it is said Is
showing up for a gusher. 1t is locat-
ed on the Grier farm, five miles from
this city and will open up an entirely
new field. Oil men are flocking to the
scene of the new strike tonight.
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The River.

Ladies' and Misses Jackets. all New one
third price at GEO. T.. SrlFEL Il co.
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culy shrce days S,ifei 8 Co.'S. Jacket
Sslo. See AZ.
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Special to the Register.

commence drilling on tnen.
Special to the Register.
st. Mary's, w. Va, January 9.-The
DEVELOPMENT of the Broad Run oil field
is at a stand still The Franchet Bros.
have a rig up for their No. 2 on the
Amber farm, but will wait for bet
ter price of oil, or at least sings OF 1t,
before commencing to drill. The de-
velopment is getting over so near Long
Run that it will soon have to drop the
old name. There is talk of test we'll
on VIM. Browns farm being drilled
to the deep sand, in the near future.
The old wells are all in shallow sand
and are failing.
There are at present fifteen produc-
ing wells on c. c. Schumacher land
and five on Grandon.
The French creek field is quiet, the
last well in that field did not encour-
age any new enterprise in the way of
development.
Brown and Wolf have a rig up on
the c. w. Bills farm for new well,
located not far from the first well drill
ed in the Broad Run field. They have
a water pipe from the run to supply
water and will soon commence drill
ing.
The Gale No. got down to business
at last and is yielding some oil. One
tank is full and another was erected
the first of the week.
The Great Kanawha Oil Company
and Fink drilled No. 10 on the c. c.
Schumacher land Thursday. This
makes the sixteenth producing we'll on
C. c. Schumacher land.
The Hebron field is reported as doing
we'll in productions.
Newport, Ohio, is having an increase
in interest. Old wells are holding up,
and new ones are being drilled in fire.
quently. Drummer and Duff will re-
sumo work on the we'll on B. F. Stan
diford's farm the first of the week. The
Williamson Oil Company will drill the
we'll of the Robert Reynolds farm
deeper.
Special to the Register.
Marietta, o.. January S.-A lease of
thirty-five acres has been purchased
by Messrs. Peters & Co. in the Cats
Creek field and they have made loca-
ton for a well.
The two wells OF Buckley & Biszantz
on Turkey Hen Run, which were shot
yesterday, are showing I'D splendidly.
One is on Cooper and the other on
VIM. Their No. on Cooper will be
a small producer.
The first we'll to come in this year
in the Turkey Hen field was on the
Cooper farm and is owned by Buck
ley & Biszantz. II will be good for
more than so barrels a day.
Special to the Register.
i Parkersburg. w. Va, January s.
A hack line will be run from this city
to the Henderson, field and will be
very convenient for operators residing
here.
The indications now are that the
Union Oil Company's well on the Pratt
farm in the Henderson, field will be a
splendid producer. The we'll has a
heavy pressure of gas also.
A we'll has been located by the Gallia
Oil Company on the Smoot farm at
Dallison and the rig is being erected.
Special to the Register.
Braxton C. H., w. Va, January s.
The well on Bear fork of Steer creek
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With a strong love interest The author rel,
gus Hume, considers this story his best Sln'5
The Mystery of Hanson Cab, PUBLISH
in the REGISTER a few years ago. Each IL
stalment will be of absorbing interest.
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The schedule Cor this week is as fol-
lows: Monday. Mail Pouch VS.. Auro-
ras; Tuesday. Ceramics VS.. Randy
BOos; Thursday. Tidal Waves VS.. Aber
Nits: Friday, Harvest vs.. Famous.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
Mr.. k'K|N[EY WILL REST.
NO MORE CALLING AT
CANTON.
DOCTOR PROHIBITS 1T.
Interviews Will Ge Granted Only to
Those Specially Invited-Four Cab
inct Portfolios Said to BE Still
Unsettled AS to the Persons
to Whom They Will
30 Assigned.
DOCTOR PROHIBITS 1T.

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 2a-''President-
elect Mckinley has fully recovered his
accustomed good health" said DR.. T.
III. Phillips this morning, 'and | be-
lieve is stronger than ever. That does
not mean, however, that he will re-
sumo his receiving visitors promiscu-
ously, as have advised cmphatically
against that custom. What bust
ness the Presidentelect will give
his attention to previous to
his departure for Washington will
be what has been partially arranged
beforehand. Special visitors, or those
who come by invitation from the
major. will be given audience. but not
n great deal of this will be transacted
The rest and freedom from official
cares obtained the past week have
been most beneficial to him
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
To no Eu.,ne.. without Money.

GUTHRIE, Okla, Feb. ia remark-
able bill was introduced in the House
Yesterday. 1t contemplates doing the
business OF the territory without
money by Territorial exchange sys-
tenn. repositories for products and de-
posit scrip in books. a territorial
board of control is provided and each
county treasurer is manager for the
county. and issues the scrip for depos-
its of products or on loans on personal
property or real estate, no loan to be
for less than SIS or more than 81 900,
and all scrip to be good for payment
of taxes and legal tender within the
territory.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
Russia Against Greece.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 22.-The OBJ.
stinacy of Greece is causing irritation
here. The Novoe Vremya expresses
the general feeling and policy of the
government in saying that the powers
have no idea of altering the policy they
have taken. If needs be. the Greek
battalions will be disarmed by them
and Greece placed in painful situa-
ton by being blockaded The Mirova
Geotzoloski says politics is not senti-
mental and good sense orders the
Greeks to retire.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
Important Land Decision.

SAILNA, Kan, Feb 2a-The suit
pending in the several courts for sew
eral years, brought by the United
States against the Union Pacific rail-
way company and William Hoard of
this county, to cancel the patent to the
latter's land, has been decided by the
United States supreme court in Hoard's
favor This was test case, and Judge
Carver. who won the case for Mr..
Hoard, states that it virtually settles
any further question as to the title to
large amount of land in Saline. Dick
inson and other counties.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
for rr,pi. aiurde..

SAN QUENTIN PRIsoK, Cal, Feb. 10
Chun Sing, a Chinaman, was hanged
yesterday for three atrOciOus murders
His crimes were committed in Scptem-
Der, 1895. With an AZ he attacked,
without any provocation, :. fellow
countryman, All Fook, III the !Ittcr's
house He left All Fook for dead and
Drained his wife as she was attempt
ing to escape. Then he went To the
house occupied by Charley Ta:. an
other Chinese, and killed him and "a
woman he found there, actually be
headinp the latter.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
For the Fellows Fa amiIy.

New YORK, Feb. 22.-It was while
stumping the South for the Palmer
and Euckner ticket that Colonel j. r.
Fellows caught the cold that probably
caused his death, and Republicans, in
Guiding Messrs Mckinley, Hanna and
Carnegie, have promised to contribute
for his family $4,000, which sum it is
proposed to raise to 500. 900. Colonel
Fellows gave away nearly all his
money and there is $4,000 mortgage
on the home. Edward Lauterbach is
the father of the relief movement, and
he and Senator Platt are pushing it.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
NOT SETTLED.

Mr. Mckinley Undecided as to Several
OF the Cabinet Assignments.
CANTON. Ohio, Feb. 22.-While it is
believed that Colonel j. J. McCook of
New York will be invited to come here
IN a day or two and confer with the
President-elect as to q place in the
next cabinet the position of Attor-
ney general is not thought to be
decided upon for the distinguished
New Yorker. The places of postmas-
ter general, secretary of the navy and
secretary of the interior as well as at
torney general are all believed to be
under advisement, although it is still
thought that the appointment of Mr..
McCook will complete the full list of
the personnel of the cabinet.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
Leland Charges Erand.

TOPEKA. Kan, Feb. 22.-Cyrus Le-
land, whose administration as chair
man of the county board of Doniphan
county was the subject of an offensive
petition offered in the Senate few
days ago, has been conducting an in
vestigation of the matter and to-day
says the petition is fraud. He finds
that the names of numerous citizens
on the petition were put there with
out their consent or knowledge, and
that fraudulent means were resorted
to to obtain the signatures of Others
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
Nav Come to America.

New YORK, Feb. 22.-Princess Chi
may has given Oscar Hammerstein an
option On her services at the Olympic
music hall in this city. and he has a
week to decide whether he will pay the
salary asked, which is something like
$1,000 a week and expenses. 1t is
thought that Gypsy Rigo will accom-
pany the princess to this country, if
she shall come.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
Bushnell Rams NewSpanars.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 22.-At the
Governor Bushnell made an address in
which he said that he hoped that the
influence of the Y. NJ. c. A. OH news
paper men would keep them from stat
ing every morning who was going to
be appointed United States Senator
from Ohio.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
General Rolon FIees to Cuba.

New YORK, Feb. 22.-It is reported
that General Roloff, the Cuban against
whom an Indictment was recently Sc
cured for his alleged connection with
flibustering expeditions, and whose
bail bond of $500 was forfeited by
his non-appearance in Baltimore, has
gone to Cuba.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
Rear Admiral Calhoun Dead.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Rear Admiral
Edmund r. Calhoun (retired) died sud-
dedly last night at his residence here
of heart failure, aged IS years. He
appeared well and hearty almost up to
the time he was stricken. and passed
away before physician could be sum
moned. Admiral Calhoun served val
iantly in the Mexican and civil wars.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
The Joke on Dan Stuart,

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Feb. GA
telegram from Dan Stuart to Rebo,
the member who introduced the prize
fight resolution, was read to the House
this morning. Stuart offered to place
one of the best boxes at the ringside
at the disposal of the Missouri COM
mittee if one should be appointed to
see the Corbett-F -Fitzsimmons fight
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
LIKE THE CRONIN CASE.

The Body of Chlca gOan Found in Il
Hot Springs Sewer
Hot SPRINGS, Ark, Feb. 22.-An in
quest was held this morning on the
body of Robert Muerling of Chicago,
which was found Yesterday jammed
in a sewer main. Investigation
strengthens the belief that he was
murdered, as it would have been i'm
possible for him to have replaced the
cap on the manhole if it had been sui
eide. The body was decayed SO badly
that the jury is unable to determine
yet in what manner he met death.
The only way by which it could be
identified was by the name on collar
found in a coat pocket. The date of
disap p0carance is unknown.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
No Cadets at the Inauguration.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE senate
committee on military affairs to-day
took adverse action on the proposition
to bring the cadets from West Point to-
the inauguration. Only eight Iuem-
bers were present and Bates, Cockreil.
Mitchell of Wisconsin and WaitbaIl
voted against The measure. Senator
Palmer did not vote.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
Pingree's Mayoralty in Court.

DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 22.-Arguments
were heard by the judges of the circuit
court, sitting en- banc to-day, on the
applicat ton for mandamus to compel
the election of a mayor to succeed
Governor Pingree, who, it is alleged,
vacated the Office of mayor in becom-
ing governor.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
Salary Bill Passes the Senate.

Topeka, Kan. Feb. 22.-The senate
passed Senator Jumpers salary bill.
The bill makes general reduction in
the salaries of state officers, including
judges and employees. of about Is per
cent. Senator Jumper says the bill
will save the state between $50, OO0 and
S75, 900 annually.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
Safes for New Mexico sleepers.

SANTA FE, n. NJ, Feb. 22.-As a
protection against train robbers the
territorial council has passed meas
ure providing that every sleeping car
shall carry a fire and burglar proof
safe for storage of valuables while
passing through this territory.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
Arkansas's Governor Against the Treaty.

LITTLE Rock. Ark, Feb. 22.-Gover-
nor Jones replied to telegram from
the chairman of the national arbitra-
tion committee that he was not in
favor of ratification either with or
without amendment, closing: In my
judgment it is a trap for the United
States into which we should never be
led with my consent
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
Not Guilty of Murder.

LEXINGTON, Mo-, Feb. 22.-Ollie Lo-
gan, 16 years of age, charged with Jo-
seph Wilkerson with the murder of
James Secrease at odessa, Mo-, April
Is. was acquitted this morning. the
evidence clearly showing that Wilker-
son committed the deed. Wilkerson's
trial was continued until the June
term, he being unable to appear on ac-
count OF sickness.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
FOUND DEAD BY A CHILD.
The Wife of a Postmaster and Young
Man Shot.

Man Shot.
FALLS VILLAGE, Conn. Feb. 81
When he awoke this morning, the 10
year-old son of Postmaster Walter
Chaplin found the corpse of his mother
in the dining room of their home and
nearby the dead body of Charles
Mead, about 25 years old, the son of
Ralph p. Mead, formerly of Falls Viii
lagc, but now of Scotland, Conn.
Some distance away was u revolver
with several chambers empty.
Chaplin. who is engaged as superin-
tendent of Henry Bishops factory at
Sheffield, Mass, was summoned home
upon the discovery of the double
tragedy. The supposition is that
Mead killed Mrs. Chaplin and himself,
but at present the facts in the case are
not known.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26

CHICAGO, Feb. 22.-During the thun-
der storm early this morning lightning
struck a Forty-third street electric car
full-of workingmen on their way to
the stock yards. All were badly
shocked and one man. Zach Root, had
to be removed in an ambulance. The
car was badly damaged.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
HedburC's widow on the Sage.

CHICAGO, Feb. 19.-Mrs. Raymond
Stevens, the widow of Captain He'd
burg, who was shot and killed by
Lieutenant Mean at Fort Sheridan in
1898, will shortly make her debut upon
the stage in continuous variety Mrs
Stevens will take her first step in yau-
devifie under the guidance of her hus-
band as his stage partner. Mr. Ste
vens for some time played the part of
Columbus in '.1492'
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
Michican S,aee FIowcr.

LANSING. Mich. Feb. 2O-The House
committee on state affairs, to whom
had been referred bill to make the
apple blossom the official state flower,
recommended bill in which the Pin
gree Peach blow Potato is substituted
for the apple blossom. Amid shouts of
laughter the substitute was referred
to the committee on railroads, upon
which will devolve much of the Pin
gree proposed reform legislation
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
A Cambridge Degree for Mr.. Bayard

LONDON, Feb. 22,-Cambridge uni
versity is to confer the doctor of laws
degree ON Ambassador Bayard and DIR.
Nansen at Il special congregation at
which the chancellor of the university,
the Duke of Devonshire, will preside
Mr.. Bayard already has a doctor of
civil laws degree from Oxford.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
No More Auctions of Migrants.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Feb. 22.-The
Senate this morning passed a bill re-
pealing the vagrant law which was
passed several years ago authorizing
the sale of vagrants. The law was
held unconstitutional
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
Uhl Makes a Denial.

berlin. Feb. 22-Ambassador Uhl
denies report circulated in the
United States that he will be part
ner in a law firm to be organized by
President Cleveland and Secretary Oh
ney, with headquarters in New York.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
HER VOW ABOVE ALL ELSE
Miss Jewell. tho st. Joseph Num- VIII
Give Up Thousands.

Miss Jewell, tho St JosePH Nu"' "
Give Up Thousands
ST. JOSEPH Mo-. Feb. 10. In the
will of Frederick Taylor, New York
banker, who died 4 few days ago. MISS
Carrie Jewell, nun in the Convent OF
the Sacred Heart, was offered S21,Ooo
if she would lay aside the veil leave
the convent and promise never again
to enter Catholic order.
Miss Jewell has declined the offer
She says she gave up much more than
81. 900 in money when she reuounced
the world and became nun five years
ago. and all The riches of the world
could not tempt her now to leave tn"
order of the Sacred Heart and 20 give
up the work 20 which she has devoted
ba,, 70
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
BattIeship Texas Stuck in the Mud.

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb 19.-The
battleship Texas got stuck hard and
fast in the mud in Bolivar roads yes
terday, just after crossing the bar,
and remained in that condition until
4:3O in the afternoon. Galyestons
proud boast is that she has a twenty
six foot channel, and as the Texas
draws but twenty-five feet. naturally
enough, it was desired to keep the fact
of her grounding a profound secret
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
A Blizzard in North Dakota.

GRAND FORKS, n. D., Feb. 22.-Snow
began to fall yesterday and has con-
tinued since, with Il high, cold north
wind. Every available snow plow has
been sent out in all directions. to-
gether with large force of snow
shovelers, to keep incoming trains
moving
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22-The Presi-
dent has denied pardon 20 W. c. Gar
vim of Colorado. sentenced to five
years imprisonment for emhezzling
national bank funds.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
CaIhoun's Grandson Drowned.

MIDDLEsBoRo, KY. Feb. 22-The
body of Noel T. Calhoun. grandson of
the famous nullifer. John. c Calhoun.
was found floating in the Kentucky
river near Hyden. He was a large
lumber dealer.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
GOES TO THE PRESIDENT.
Immigration Bill Has Passed Both
Houses of Congress.

WASHINGTON, Feb 10 The immi-
grafton bill now goes to the President,
the last Legislative step having been
taken in the Senate yesterday by an
agreement to the conference report on
the bill. Strong opposition was made
to the report. but on the final vote the
friends of the measure rallied a small
ma jority, the vote being, yeas st, nays
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
SORE AT BRITAIN.

The Kaiser Angry Because His Greek
Scheme Was Vetoed.
BERLIN, Feb. 2O.-The newspapers of
this city reflect the resentment felt by
the emperor at the rejection by the
Marquis of Salisbury of his Majesty's s
personal proposal to coerce Greece by
a joint blockade of the Piraeus, the
port of Athens, by the fleets of the
powers, in order to check the warlille
of Greece
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
FINAL ACTION NEAR.
EXPOSITION BILL SET FOR FEB
RUARY %.

At that Time the House will Definitely
Decide What Is to Be Done With the
Measure-Evans of Douglas County
Unseated In the Senats-Continued In
PRODUCTION of Biils-But Few Measures
Observation-Disclosures Notes.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26
Rossvil,e, Kan, Postmaster.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-Bennett
Smerenger has been appointed post
master at Rossville, Kan. on the rec
ommendation of Ergene Hagan.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-02-26

NEW YORK, Feb. i9,-Thornas A.
Edison says that by new method of
long photography with camera and
telescope now developing it may be
possible soon to take photographs as
far as the eve can see with a telescope