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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
OHIO REPUBLICAN FIGHT.
Henchman of Means and Grimth Putting
Up a Fine Exhibition.


Special to the Register.
Columbus, Ohio, December 9.-The
henchmen Of Messrs. John Means of
jefferson county, and Griffith, of Noble
county, the opposing candidates for the
Republican caucus nomination for
Speaker pro TEN. of the House, are just
now putting up a very pretty exhibil
ton of fencing. The Means side seems
to have the power in their hands, but
the Griffith followers are displaying an
ugly temper. 1t is not improbable that
they may force concessions out of their
opponents.
At the time Mr. Leland retired from
the field, and left Mr.. Boxwell the I'M
contested nomination for Speaker of the
House, an attempt was made to get Mr..
Means out of the race. The Foraker
men in the House claimed both Leland
and Griffith. They insisted that since
Leland had withdrawn in the interests
Of harmony, that Means ought to do
likewise. If every concession was to
come from the same side, lack of har-
mony might result.
A threat to bolt Hanna was made by
implication. The Griffith men said in
effect: eff Means does not get out of
the road, and the anger of our men is
aroused, you must not blame us if a
bolt is led from Mr.. Hanna" But the
threat produced no palpable results.
The Means men declined to withdraw
their candidate, and in combination
with Mr.. Bowel, propose to hold the
party whip over the heads of the Lee
land-Griffith men. Any symptoms of
rebellion will be followed by a prompt
loss Of committee places. Both sides
are thoroughly aroused now, but the
chances are that the Means men will
win their fight. Mr.. Griffith does not
seem to have much strength on exhi-
bition
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
WHEELING DECEMBER
THE COAL CONTEST.
Mr.. Floershiem's Statements Amuse City
Odicials


The gas Office people were consider
ably amused yesterday by Mr. Floor
sheim's criticism OF the statements
made in the papers OF Wednesday
morning by the new gas coal contrac-
tor, Mr.. Boyle, of Finleyville, who has
begun supplying tho Wheeling gas
works with coal in advance of the time
his contract was to go into effect, De-
cember 18th, on account OF Floor
sheim's alleged LAY down when he
failed to secure a renewal of his con-
tract with the Gas Board last week.
1t was learned last evening that Nh.
Floersheim supplied the gas works
with only six cars of coal between No
vember both and December 9th, none
coming on the Goth, which was several
days before the strike at FloerSheim' 8
works. He should have furnished at
least four cars of coal per day. His
failure, which is supposed to have been
caused by not having got the coal con-
tract for next year, placed the Gas
Board in bad shape. After two cars of
coal had been secured from nearby
coal works, the Board made an ar
rangement with Contractor Boyle by
which he at once began furnishing
coal in advance of the contract he had
entered into with the Board. His coal
has been in use several days at the gas
plant and is giving excellent satisfac-
tion-in fact, it is mined at the place,
Finleyville, where Floersheim's coal
comes from.
Some surprise has been expressed
because Boyle furnishes clean nut coal
at $1.09, when, according to Floor
sheim's figures, the COST per ton is
about $3.50 to $1.40. The fact is, Boyle
mines coal cheaper than Floersheim.
He uses electrical mining machinery
in his mines, largely decreasing the
cost of production, although the 65-
cent union mining rate is in effect.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
SENATE AND HOUSE.
Pension Appropriation Bill Under Consid-
Grafton In the Lower Brancl-A Story by

Alien.
Washington, December 9.-The House
to-day entered upon the consideration
of the pension appropriation bill and
stirred UP debate that promises to con-
tinue for several days. Several OF the
Southern Democrats offered criticisms
of various classes of pensions, and Prl-
vate John Allen of Mississippi, who led
the assault in a speech reptile with his
characteristic humor, presented a Sc
ries of amendments designed, as he said,
to correct some of the most glaring
evils. They prohibit the granting Of
pensions to widows whose applications
were not filed during their widowhood,
and the granting of pensions to widows
whose applications were based on mar
riages contracted after the passage CT
this act, and to permanently insane or
idiotic minors who had reached their
majority. The Northern Democrats,
however, vie with the Republicans in
their professions of friendship for the
soldiers, and one of them, Mr.. Norton,
of Ohio declared that the Republicans
could not make the bill too large for
him. 1t was admitted on both sides of
the House during the discussion that
the $140, 900, 900 carried by the bill for
the assault in speech replete with his
lures, but as Congress would be in ses-
sion, Mr.. Cannon said it would be easy
to make good any deficiency that might
occur.
Mr.. Allen seriously criticised some
of the classes Of the pensions granted
In conclusion he spoke of the hardships
and the great tax burden placed on the
people of the South, who were, he said,
being relentlessly burdened by the gold
stan lard and 412c cotton.
Mr. DeArmond, (Dem., Missouri, fol-
lowed with some additional criticisfs of
some of the classes on the pension
rolls.
Mr. Lacey, (Rep., Iowa.. defended
the present liberal pension policy.
When Mr. Lacey concluded Mr.. AL
len again got the floor and disclaimed
any intention of attacking the federal
soldiers on the pension rolls. But he
said he could not but marvel at the
fact that $4,000 names were now on
the rolls and that there were 500 900
applications in the pension office There
had been but 100000 men in the fed
eral army. and he was reminded of a
meeting between an ex-Confederate and
dll eA-F 6Ue1dl DIT blue anu GIdy IT,
union. They were felicitating them
selves on the disappearance of all hos
tility.
IF there should be another war"
said the exFederal. Eve would be
standing shoulder to shoulder under
one flag"
I'VE will, but you won't" retorted
the ex-Confederate.
What DO you mean?" asked the ex-
Federal
Legally you are all disabled"
Uaughter)
Mr.. McRae, (Dem, Arkansas), ad-
vocated the transfer of the pension Of
flee to the war department. where it
would be out of politics.
The Senate Gid considerable afount
of business, although there was very
little debate. An hour was devoted to
the consideration of private pension
bills and forty-five were passed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
MURDERED.
The Wife and Five Children of Brown
Smith, Slaughtered--A Babe Spared.

Wesson, Miss, december "a tele-
phone message has just been received
here announcing a terrible tragedy
eighteen miles east of this place, just
across Pearl river
The wife and five children of Mr..
Brown Smith were murdered by I'm
known parties late yesterday evening
while Mr. Smith was absent from
home The infant child was spared.
Sheriffs Thompson. of Copiah county,
and McNair, of Lincoln county, have
gone to the scene with bloodhounds.
Mr.. Smith is a son of ex-Represen-
tative Smith, of Simpson county
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
AGAINST A.>NEXATION.

Washington, December 9.-Senator
Hoar to-day presented a monster pro-
test in the Senate from native Hawa-
iians against the annexation of the
Hawaiian islands to the United States.
OF the q ,269 signers, 10000 were wo-
men and 100 foreigners. The petition
was in both the English and Hawaiian
languages and was very brief, merely:
Protesting against annexation to
the United States in any shape or
form"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10

The Board Of Health Of New York City
threatens to interfere with the six days
bicycle race. DR.. Martin predicts that
the strain upon the contestants viii mako
some OF them raying maniacs before SAT-
urday night. The men are showing re-
markable form, and taking very little
rest. All worlds records have been
smashed already. and the men are gong al
a terrific clip and riding like automatons
At nine o'clock last night Miller had La
miles 10 his credit.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
TOWBOAT BURNED.

Special to the Register.
Charleston, w. Va, December g.
The steamer Winifrede burned to the
waters edge and sank at Lock No.
tonight The crew were asleep and
barely escaped. The boat was owned
by Capt. Denver Stout of this city,
was valued at $4,000, and insured for
81 500.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
ALL QUIET ONCE MORE.

Port Au Prime. Hayti. Dec amGer g.
TIE night has passed very quietly and
this morning all the ssures are open
and there is no excitement among the
people. Two warships, a French
cruiser. the Amiral Rigault de Genouil-
~, and an American vessel, entered
the port this morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
DEAD BY THE ROAD.
Young Wheelman Either Committed
Suicide or Was Murdered.

Dayton, o. December 9.-Charles
Middlestetter, aged 10, was either foully
murdered or committed suicide last
night. His dead body was found on
the roadside near his wheel. A bullet
hole was in his head and a revolver
was lying nearby. He had started at 4
O'Clock to visit his sister at Bell Brook,
and was found near his journeys end.
There is no cause known for suicide.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
NO SETTLEMENT REACHED.
Window Glass Workers and Manufacturers
Adjourn without Day.

Pittsburg, Pa, December Sine
window glass manufacturers and work
ers failed to settle the wage scale, and
the factories will not start at once.
The blowers and gatherers came TO
an agreement with the manufacturers
on a basis of 16 per cent. advance,
but the cutters and flatteners refused
to accept the advance of II per cent.
offered. and at midnight the conference
was adjourned without setting a day
for further discussion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
PRACTICALLY UNANIMOUS.

Peoria, Ills, December 9.-The vote
Of the Brotherhoods of Locomotive
Firemen and Railroad Trainmen on
the question of federation of railroad
orders is coming in, and it is practic-
ally unanimous in favor of it. Other
orders, except the engineers, have al
ready decided for 1t.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
MRS. M'KiNLEY STILL ALIVE.
No Perceptible Change in the Old Lady's
Condition.

Canton, Ohio, December 9.-The day
has been almost devoid of incident in
the room of Mrs. Mckinley, who still
fingers at the point of death. Her rest
during the. day seemed a trif1e less
peaceful than heretofore and at times
she experienced trouble in breathing,
the trouble being accompanied by ap-
parent distress in the throat, the direct
evidence of which was an ominous rat
tle
At 1870 o'clock Mrs. Mckinley was
still living but very weak. Otherwise
there is no change
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
PERFECTING THE WIRE TRUST.

New York, December "a meeting
of manufacturers of wire and wire
nails was held to-day. 1t was held in
furtherance of a plan to consolidate
the interests in the lines named
throughout the country. j. P. Morgan
& Co. are said to be behind the move
ment, and, according to current re-
ports. the interests involved aggregate
$50 600 600
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10

The latest news received from the South
Penn Oil Co.'S well on the Folger lease
at Elk Fork is that 1t is good for 100
barrels day. The oil gotten In this well
is Of the Big Injun variety. but Is con-
siderably darker than that produced in
other parts of the field. II will make a
good producer and will open up large
area of territory in that part of the field.
The well drilled in by the Carter Oil Co.
on the Rinard lease on Wilson run yes
terday afternoon is reported to be making
about barrels an hour. 1t is located 10
the northeast of the wells drilled on the
Beaver farm and in the opposite direction
from the dry holes recently drilled in
there.
The Hill Oil Co.'S No Z on the Hill lease
in the southwest extension OF the Elk
Fork field, which has been due in the
sand for a couple Of days. has not been
heard from yet Ii has been delayed for
some reason and should be in al any time.
The Hicks well about a mile and a half
from MoundsviIle. has closed down. This
well has been producing 10 some extent
and IT Is the opinion that the well Will be
pumped again as soon as the company
gets some surrounding territory. which
they are said TO be anxious 10 acquire.
NEW YORK. December s.-Petroleum.
Pennsylvania crude. no market. nominal
" AT sc.
OIL CITY, Pa, December 9.-Credit bal
ances. sc: certificates. nrst sale January
options. Sc; closed offered at Sc; cash
offered. Sc. Shipments. se.l4s bbis: runs
$3.50 bbss. ~
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
FOR TEN YEARS
The Ohio Federation of Labor Would
Exclude All Foreign Workers.

Columbus, O., December "a COM
mittee of five of the Ohio Federation
of Labor to whom was referred Tor
early report the subject of the influx
of foreign labor, reported recommen-
dation to have Congress asked to ex-
clude foreign labor for ten years.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
| THE GIRL REJECTED IUCC|,
Which Made His Hot Italian Blood
Boil, So He Got Gun

Woman's Father Who Was
Working in the Back Yard Then
There Was an Awful Row
That Was Not Quelled TIL the
Police and Fire Departments He'd
Been Called to the Scene-The
Belligcrent Lover Finally Landed
insJail.
Philadelphia, Pa. December 9.-An-
tonic Tucci, an Itahan, to-day shot
and probably fatally wounded &. Tom
pone, because of the rejection of his
affections by Tompones 19-year-oid
daughter Theresa. He followed this uu
by setting fire TO the clothing of Toni-
PONIES little son Michael, and when an
attempt vas made 10 arrest him he
successfully held a squad of police
men and nremen at bay unul he mad
twice fired his reyoner at them and
slightly wounded Policeman Simpson
and citizen named Sacharrino,
FINALLY, driven into corner, he set
fire to his room, and until securely
handcuffed defended himself with a
large knife
Tucci is about 40 years old He
lived with Tompone and for a long
time showed affection fer Theresa. Yes
terday he pleaded for her love and
was rejected. This afternoon Tom
pone was working in the yard when
Tucci opened fire upon him. lie put
three bullets in Tompone's back, two
in his legs and one in the head. The
bow Michael saw the shooting and
called for help. Tucci picked up an
oil can, emptied its contents over
Michaels coat and applied match.
The boy ran screaming into the
street and an alarm of fire was
sounded, while Tuccl took refuge on
the second floor of the house. The
police and tiremen attempted to dis
lodge him, but shots from his revolver
held them back and forced him to re-
turn the fire. After a succession of at
tempts during which Tucci's ammuni-
ton became exhausted, he was driven
to his room on the third floor. Before
the police had decided to make an at
tempt to arrest him, smoke was seen
coming from the window A rush was
made for the place and the door was
burst open. The carpets and bed were
on fire and behind this barricade OF
flames Tucci stood, flourishing dan
gerous looking knife. A determined
rush was made on him and he was
overpowered after a desperate strug-
gle, during which several of his cap
tors were slightly scratched.
Tompone is in very critical condi-
ton, but his son was only slightly
burned
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
CONDITION OF THE TREASURY.

Washington, d. c., December 9.-To-
days statement Of the condition OF the
treasury shows; Available cash balance.
s227,344145; gold reserve, $158,313,41
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
KANAwHA COAL OPERATORS
Meet and Perfect the Combination They
Recently Formed to Prevent Competition
in River Markets

Special to the Register.
Charleston, w. Va, December g.
The coal operators of the Kanawha dis
trict met here to-day to attend to the
details of the combination enetered into
by them in Cincinnati last week, by
which they will pool their interests in
the market. They have established a
selling agency which will handle the
output Of all the Kanawha mines, ex-
cepting that operated by the Winifrede
Coal Company. The purpose OF the
combine of the Kanawha coal men is
to prevent competition among them
selves in the market. About one and a
half million bushels of coal went out OF
Kanawha to the Cincinnati market on
the recent rise.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
AN OFFICE BURNED.
ecial TO the Register.

Toronto, O., December 9-The con-
tents and Office of the Markle Fire
Clay Company, one mile south OF
town, was destroyed by fire to-day.
The burning of valuable papers will De
OF great loss to the company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
PARKERSBURG ASSIGNMENT.
Special to the Register.

ParkerSburg, w. Va, December9 -
The Parkersburg Cooperative Associa-
ton. the largest dry goods and general
merchandising establishment here, as
signed to-day. The liabilities of the
concern will exceed $4,000, while the
assets consist of the store stock and fix
lures. A long list OF preferred creditors
are named.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
IRON MINES CLOSED

Ely. Mimi, December 9.-The Pion-
Ger iron mine closed down to-day,
throwing $50 men out of employment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Granville Loud. a Baltimore Business Man
shot Himself Through the Head.

GranvIIIe IOUU. Il bdItfHfUTc 'us'Ho"s IN II
Shot Himself Through the Head.
Baltimore, December 9.-Granville
Loud. senior member of the firm OF
Loud, CIaridge & Co., ship chambers,
119 South Gay street, this city, COM
mitted suicide this morning by shoot
ing himself through the head. Bust
ness anxieties are assigned as the cause.
Mr.. Loud was about so years old. has
been in business in Baltimore for forty
five years, and leaves a widow and two
children.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10

Mr.. c. Schnepf. the Opera HOUSE
druggist: made the following observa-
tiones Of the weather yesterday: Z a
m. IS; a. m, So: IL m. So; 3 p. NJ,
Sc; p. M, SO. Weather. faiS. :
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
THE BICYCLE RACES.

corers. Early and Frederick; umpire,
Tor; tonight. klondIke vs.. The Cub.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
Following were the results in the Big

Scorers, j. Nolte and Wilson; umpire,
Eckles: tonight. Aber MI VS.. ideals.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10

Washington, d. c., December o.
For West Virginia: Increasing cloudI.
erly winds
For Western Pennsylvania and Ohio:
Generally cloudy weather. probably
light showers; cooler Friday night:
fresh to brisk southerly winds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10
BOWLING.
Results of Last Nights Games in all the
Tournaments.

The Bowlers took three games from the
Defenders last night IN the Wheeling
bowling tournament, by the following
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
FULL TIAIEIN THE SOUTH.

That the South has It's own function
in textile production, the Boston Globe
has not a shadow OF a doubt, and that
it is quite distinct from that Of the
East 1t Is also certain. This, It says, Is
seen in the fact that not only have there
been no cloSe-downs In the Southern
mills. but there arc no prospects OF any.
The mills of the South are ena bled to
sell all the fabrics they make. while
very many OF the Eastern mills have
either been compelled TO shut down al
Southern mills nothing Of this kind has
been found necessary. The Globe, IN
commenting upon these facts, says .'that
nobody need envy the Southern mills
their ready sale Of goods and the steady
demand for their products, so long as
they confine their activities to the pro-
duction OF what is best adapted 10 the
grade OF their Ia bor" IT thinks that the
Eastern cotton mills have only to per
feet their manufacture TO the extent OF
keeping OH a level with the fine manu-
features Of Europe, and they have moth
ing 10 fear from any point Of the com
pass. But the strangest thing about the
position Of the Globe Is the assertion
that Fan occasional close-down may be
looked upon as really a sign Of enter
prise and perfection, as well as The pro
mise Of ultimate high grades Of wages
with which to pay for high-grade goods
This is the first time the public has
been Informed that the shut down Of a
mill was proof of enterprise, and 1t
will be slow in accepting such informa
ton as being true
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
NOTES AND OPINIONS.

81 You'll save half your money by buy
8ng one OF these patterns" said the
5,lerk at the bargain counter.
For neuralgia in face or jaw, Il fan-
mel bag filled with very hot salt heated
in Il pan, applied frequently, and with
the head kept we'll covered. will relieve
IT.
1t is announced that in consequence OF
disturbances among the students, the
universities OF Rome and of Naples have
been closed by order Of the Italian Gov
eminent.
In consequence OF satisfactory results
obtained from experiments conducted
on somewhat extensive scale. Brazil
liam planters are convinced that tea can
be profltnbly grown in Brazil
The Increased use of tobacco in
France Is indicated by the incren sed
revenue OF the tobacco monopoly, which
last year paid the Government 393 ono O00
francs. or 100000 moro than in 1895
The German Empress, II 1t said, has
q tea tray that was beaten out OF an
old pruSsian half penny. q teapot made
of German farthing, and tiny cups
from coins Of several German principals
ties.
1t Is estimated that the turkey trade
Of the United States exceeds $4,000, 600
annually. The greatest Of the turkey
growing States are Illinois. Pcnnsylva-
MIA. New York. Ohio. Indiana. Iowa,
Missouri Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee
and Texas.
According to the annual report Of the
London Fire Department, just issued
there is an average Of ten fires day
In the British metropolis. During 1896
there were LOG lives lost by fire. and no
less than 400 instances of false alarms
mauciouSly given are recorded.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
So +. 20

HONEST GOODS. HONEST VALUES
AND HONEST REPRESENTATION
ARE THE MIGHTY MAGNETS THAT
ATTRACT THE CROWDS. THE IRRIS-
SlST1BLE POWER or Low PRICES
CONTINUALLY MOVES THESE FAM
GUS NINE TWENTY-FIVE; SUITS
FROM THE COUNTERS EVERY HOUR
IN THE DAY AND EVERY DAY IN THE
WEEK. MEMS SUITS OF THIS SU-
PERIOR STANDARD OF MANUFAC-
TuItE WILL ALWAYS COMMAND
READY BUYERS FOR THE SMALL
SUM OF NINE TWENTY FIVE. WHEN
II is CONSIDERED THAT THE CLOTH
ALONE IN SOME OF THESE SUITS
REPRESENTS MORE INTRINSIC
VALUE THAN IS ACTUALLY
CHARGED FOR THE SUITS MADE UP
READY TO WEAR. TO SAY NOTHING
ABOUT THEIR BEING UNION TAIL
ORED. IN OUR OWN UNION WORK
SHOPS, BY OUR OWN UNION TAIL
ORS, AND ARE GUARANTEED TO FIT
EQUAL TO ANY TWENTY FIVE DOL
LAR MEASURE MADE SUITS, PRO
DUCED BY ANY MERCHANT TAILOR
IN TIE LAND.