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The National tribune., 1897-05-27

Wilhemina, the girl Queen of Holland. at
tended her first ball not long ago, and is de-
scribed as behaving and looking very WE'LL
She wore a gown Of white silk, with two rod
roses for her only ornament.
The National tribune., 1897-05-27

Certificates TO BE Sent Within Seven Days
After Observation-Disclosures to Comply
Regarded as Cause for Retirement-kuiing
to Fec Agreenents-Old Soldiers FRO
NOTED and Reinstated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
THREE PROPOSALS
Discussed by the Constitution Cob
bIers Y5Starday~0nly One Dis
posed Of.

Special 10 the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, May 91.-The
Constitutional Amendment Committee
discussed at length three proposed changes
in the constitution to-day, but disposed
OF only one of them.
The first considered was the amendment
providing for salary of $500 per session
for members Of the Legislature. A num-
Der of vigorous speeches were made on
each side of the question. Messrs.
Young and Hansford opposed any change
regarding the pay of members. The peo-
pie. they said, would not adopt any
amendment providing for increase in sal
aries. Messrs Hanen. Farr and Fast
spoke in favor of the amendment. Fin
ally the question was made the special
order for next Tuesday and the amend
ment providing for woman suffrage was
taken up. Messrs. Toler and Hanen spoke
for it. and Messrs. Fast. Young. and 9TH
ers opposed it, 1t was made the special
order for next Wednesday.
The amendment giving authority to re-
lieious societies to hold property, receive
beouests. etc. was taken up and dis
cussed. The vote being taken on its
adoptior. it failed to pass. The committee
then adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
SENSATIONAL
Testimony Given by a Philadelphia
Judge Concerning the Treatment Of
COnvictS.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. May 21.-To-
days session Of the legislative committee
investigating the management of the State
penitentiaries was sensational. Judge
James Gray Gordon, OF the Philadelphia
Court of Common Pleas. was the star
witness. He said that official reports Of
the prison were filed with falsehood. and
that he could prove that the treatment Of
many conylcts had been brutal and cruel.
lie said the institution reported that
there were ten insane patients there in
November last, and that an investigation
made by him showed there We're 80 ut
that time. OF these he said, nine are
row in insane asylums, and one is dead
from the result of cruel treatment a The
prison Thirty-six OF the insane conyicts,
he added, are in cells in the prison. lie
cites the case Of McCue, a prisoner whom
he ordered to be sent from the prison 10
the Norristown State insane asylum, and
who died the next day, as alleged by the
Judge, from n beating he received the
night before his removal from the peni-
teutiary. lie told Of another insane con-
vict. colored man named Prcntiss, who
for eight months had been tied 10 tho
prison steam pipes every night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
THE DOCTORS.
The Annual Meeting Of the State
Medical Society Closed at Charles
ton---0ficars Elected Meets at Mar
tinsburg Next.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON. W. Va, May 2l.-The
West Virginia Medical Society began its
session early this morning, and by one
o'clock the business had been completed.
Two papers were read. one by DR.. Ed.
Fravel. OF Poca, or Cardiac Valvular
Diseases; Insuficiency and steonoses,"
and one by DR.. Archibald G. Staunton, Of
Charleston, on "Venesectlon."
Officers were elected for the ensuing
term as follows: President. DR.. c. f.
Ulrich, of Wheeling; vice presidents. Drs.
r. J. Reed, of Wheeiire c. f. Hoffman,
of Keyser, Rachel Bullard, of Charleston,
and Geo. l.. Nye. of hurricane; secretary,
DR.. G. A. Aschmann, Of Wheeling. re-
elected: and treasurer, DR.. J. w. Johnson,
of Davis, also reelected.
The following board of censors was then
appointed: W. l.. LongsJreth and r. :.
Henry, of Charleston; c. y. Wingerter,
of Wheeling; V. NJ. Smith, of Davis; 7. c.
Richardson. of Charles Town; Fleming
Howell, Of Clarksburg; and j. II. Brown
field of Fairmont.
Martinsburg was chosen as the next
place of meeting; time not fixed.
Drs. J. n. McSherry and y. b. Baker,
of Martinsburg, were appointed as COM
mittee of arrangements.
DR.. Rachel Bullard, of Charleston, was
selected as a delegate TO the National
Medical Society.
DR.. r. S. Henry was appoined as essay
ist for the next meeting. The new prosi-
dent was then escorted to the chair. lie
made a short but feicltous inaugural
speech. The retiring president and the
vice presidents each made a short speech.
After the adoption of a resolution of
thanks to the people of Charleston, the
society adjourned.
The profession of Charleston rendered
the society an elegant banquet at Elks's
Hall tonight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
WEST VIRGINIA NORHERN.
Good Prospects for the Road Being Con
tinued TO Morgantown.

Special to the Register.
KINGWOOD. w. Va. May 21.-The con-
tinuance of the West Virginia Northern
Railroad from here to Morgantown this
summer is now considered u sure thing
and the surveyors are already at work on
the route. ]. Ami Martin, vice president
and general manager of the road. has sue
ceeded in selling to Eastern capitalists
sufficient bonds to complete the road, and
has made arrangements with railroad
construction company to commence the
work as soon as the survey is completed.
which will he about the last of June. The
work will then be pushed as rapidly as
possible to completion. The distance
from here to Morgantown is % miles, and
Mr.. Martin says that the entire road will
be ready for the engines three or four
months after the survey is made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
WILL ACCEPT AUTONOMY.

GAMBIA. Island of Crete, May 2l.-The
Cretan insurgents have received instruc-
tions from Athens to accept an autono-
nous form of government, on condition
that the Turkish troops shall be pre-
viously Withdrawn from the island. The
insurgents appear to approve of this plan
for the settlement Of their grievances.
The Mussulmans of Crete, however, have
teleg~aphed to the Sultan protesting at
being placed in the power of the ma
ioritv which betrayed such hostility to
the Mussulmaus by the carnage at sitia
and the destruction of all the Mohamme-
dan villages" adding: Autonomy under
such circumstances cannot fail to perpe'-
uate race wars. and will only briefly
POSTPONE the revival Of the annexation
question with all its disastrous cOnse-
quences."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
SUITS FOR DAMAGES.
One Man Asks 100000 Because of Per
sonal Injury.

Special 10 the iteElStcr.
WASHINGTON, Pa. May 2L-Joseph
Robertson, has sued the Gallaghers, oil
operators in the Mcdonald field, for dam
ages. laying his claim at $4,000. The de-
PENDANTS furnished material for a rig
which the builders and contractors pro-
tested against Robertson was employed
on the well. and by the breaking of a
timber of the rig lie fell and broke his
back. and has been for weeks lying help
less in a Wheeling hospital.
The Carnegie Company is also defend
ants in suits started by five West Beth
lehem township farmers, across whose
lands the defendant companys lines are
laid. They allege that the leaking of the
lines during four years past has injured
and destroyed crops for rods on either
side. besides cutting up the farm land by
laying and keeping the lines in order.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
ROBBED AND MURDERED.

Prominent Pittsburg Man Thrown Over
Bridge Into Ravine Ninety Feet Deep
PITTSBURG, Pa, May 21-E S.
Fleisher, u well known real estate man.
was robbed and murdered while on his
way home shortly after midnight. The
deed was committed on the Lincoln ave-
nue. bridge, in the East End. After re-
lieviug Fleisher of his money and valu-
ables. his assailant threw him over the
bridge into a ravine, ninety feet below.
When found a half hour later he was
still living, but died ON his way to the
police station. The murdered man was
one of the most prominent secret society
men in Allegheny county, being a member
of high degree in the J asonic Fratern-
ity. odd Fellows ana other organiza-
tions. There is 10 clew to the murder. }
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
BIG POTTERY FIRE.
The BurfOrd Pottery COmpany's Plant
at East Liverpool Suffers Loss of
$45,000.

Special to the Register.
EAST LIVERPOOL, o., May H.-The
third great pottery fire East Liverpool has
seen in as many years almost completely
destroyed the Burford Pottery Co.'S plant
at ten o'clock tonight. The factory
proper is total loss the warehouses, Of
flee and finished stock being saved. The
fire originated in the decorating works.
Two adjoining po;teries were saved with
difficulty. The company had recently en-
larged and was rushed with orders. The
loss will reach $4,000. The insurance is
estimated at $4,000 The company an
nounces tonight it will rebuild.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
TIN PLATE MAKERS
Meet in Cleveland and Prepare to
Fight Any Demand the Men May
Make for Higher Wages.

Cleveland, O., May 21.-Great secre-
cy was sought to be thrown around the
meeting of the National Tin Plate
Manufacturers Association at the Still
man to-day.
I'VE are doing nothing at this meet
ing" said one of the members, beyond
laying plans for the future. l under
stand there is to be a material advance
asked for by the men. and we have re-
solved to fight it to the uttermost. Tin
plate manufacturers are now paying
all they can in wages, and some Of us
are paying more than we can afford.
We are opposed to the new tariff sched-
ule. and will oppose it to the best of our
ability. though none Of us are so much
interested in tariff as we are in current
wages
The tin plate men expect to finish
their deliberations tonight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
THE CABINET
Discusses Cuban Anairs-Mystery as to
What Mckinley VIII Do Next.

WASHINGTON. Nay 21.-The Cabinet
meeting to-day was not of long duration
but il was interesting because the prin-
cipal subject of discussion was that of our
relations toward Cuba. The action of the
Senate yesterday in passing the Morgan
Joint resolution declaring a state of war
in Cuba was regarded as movement that
threatened if carried out, in the end 10
interfere seriously with the efforts of the
executive branch of the government to
accomplish something substantial for the
Cubans.
The details of the plan which President
Mckinley has in mind have not Yet been
disclosed. in fact it may be said that they
are subject TO arrangement upon the basis
OF the latest official information that is
received from Cuba, probably from Mr..
Calhoun But it was clearly manifested
in the Cabinet meeting to-day that the
President has made up his mind TO another
forward step. and that while up to this
time he has. as he promised in the begin
ming of his administration, confined his
efforts largely to securing absolute protec-
ton for American citizens in Cuba, he
has now come to the determination 10 use
his powers to stop the bloodshed in the
island so far as this can be done without
involving the United States in war.
There was some talk respecting applica-
ton of relief measures in favor Of Amer
lean citizens in Cuba. now that the reso-
luton suggested by the President has
passed both branches Of Congress. 1t was
decided that the delay in the formal ma
ture of the resolution would not necessa-
rny prevent the immediate application
Of some of the money to feeding the peo-
pie who are represented as in great dis
tress. as the drafts cannot be received be-
fore the formalities are completed and the
resolution becomes a law
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
ONE MORE EFFORT
VIII BE Made by Theodore Durant's At
toruey to Save His Neck.

San Francisco, May 21.-Theodore
Durrant's attorneys have exhausted
every other means to save the neck Of
their client, have again appealed to the
Supreme Court, this time basing their
motion for a stay of execution upon al
legged errors on the part of Judge
Bahrs, at the time of his passing sem
tence upon the convicted murderer.
The main point relied upon by coun-
sci for the appellant is that Judge
Bahrs refused to grant Durrant's mo-
tion for a postponement of his sem
tence or permit of his Offering addi-
tional testimony. 1t is also claimed
that the court erred in having ordered
that Durrant be confined at San Quen-
tin until the date set for his execution.
The authorities are confident that the
appeal will not interfere with the ex-
ecUtion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
RECEIVERS APPOINTED
For the Brooklyn Brass Manufacturing Co.,
OF MartinsburG

Speclai 10 the REGISTER.
MARTINsBURG, W. Va, May 21.-
News has been received here of the ap-
pointment by the Federal Court in New
York on Wednesday of receivers for the
Brooklyn Brass Manufacturing Com
pary. which has its plant at this place,
and of the appointment Of the same re-
ceiver by Judge Jackson. of the United
States Court. at Parkersburg yesterday
The receivers, who were John Lyons.
manager. and z. Marshall, secretary and
treasurer of the company, were appoint
ed at the instance Of a creditor on the
refusal of payment Of his claim.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
BURNED TO DEATH.
FriGhtful Results of "A Gasoline Explosion
in ST Louis.

ST. LOUIS. Mo, May 21.-An explosion
of gasoline last night resulted in the
death of Mrs. Ada Mohr. 30 years old, her
Is months old baby. and Hugo Howard
Is months old. Mrs. Bessie Howard and
William Howard, her five year old son,
were probably fatally burned. while Max
Gumbert and Henry Surman were badly
burned in attempting to rescue the unfor-
tunate victims. The explosion occurred
in the upper rooms Of a house in Menard
street. occupied by Mrs. Mohr. In order
to make the fire in the cook stove burn
faster Mrs. Mohr poured gasoline over
the wood
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
WORLDS GREATEST TELESCOPE.

Williamsbay, Wis. May 21.-To the
accompaniment of a bowling Northwest
wind and the squeaking Of many pull
leys the great objective lenses of the
Yerkes Observatory were lifted into
position last evening. An hour later
the piece was adjusted, and the worlds
greatest telescope became a reality. The
Sky. however, was too cloudy last night
for observation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
TIE EDITORS
Elect Officers and Adjourn-A Ball They
Enjoyed.

Special to the Register.
WESTON, W. Va, May 21.-The ball
given in honor of the Editorial Associa-
tion at the hospital was just what pleased
the editors Seventy-fve couples partici-
pated. \ goodly number of the members
went to Camden-on-Gauley to-day, where
a business meeting. in addition to the
basket picnic, was held. The new officers
of the association are: j. Slidel Brown,
president W. H. Morgan, treasurer, and
Robert L. Bland. secretary. The time
and place of the next meeting was left
to a committee. The association will be
represented at the Nashville Centennial
and National Association at Denver, Col.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
THE LAST OPPORTUNITY
To See the Clever Japs at Wheeling Park
Casino.

!
Casino.
The engagement of the Okabe I'm
perial Japanese troupe at the Wheeling
Park Casino closes with matinee to-
day and an evening performance. These
clever people from the empire of the
Mikado have been drawing good audi
ences at the Casino all the week, and
last night the largest audience Of the
season saw their performance. All who
have seen them have voted the enter
tainment the best in its line ever seen
In Wheeling. These Japs are simply
masters of their art They know the
fine points Of acrobatic feats. slack wire
walking. tumbling and juggling beyond
all successful competition, and their
every act has been received with the
greatest enthusiasm. Little Matsu a
lad only seven years of age, is the fav-
orjte Of the company. and it is probable
that his equal does not live. The Park
management. with the aim Of reaching
all classes. have made the prices very
low. Il cents for adults and 10 cents for
children. and at the matinee this after
noon. beginning after the arrival OF the
. o'clock motor, the prices will be lO
cents all around. Children under eight
years will be admitted free. Tonight
the special theatrical motor will be run
AZ 7:2O. To-day is the last day, and If
vou enjoy two hours of the best sort OF
amusement. refined and wonderful, you
cant afford to miss it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22

Tense n, only of her rights but also of
her d 4 nd honor, continue the efforts
for . : victory, which she is now
2 - .egardless of the greatest sacri-
2
q lie having the honor of bringing, by
.er of the government of His Majesty,
ne foregoing declarations to the knowl-
edge of Your Exceuency, I improve this
opportunity for reiterating, Mr.. Secretary,
the assurance OF my highest considera-
ton
[Signed.l
ENRIQUE DUPUY DE LONE
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
The Weather.

Christ. schnepf. the opera House drug
gist. made the following observations Of
the temperature yesterday: a. m. o.
a. m. 60: y m, &c; p. m, 81; p. m.' %.
Weather changeab!e
WASHINGTON. May 21.-For West Eir-
cinia-Fair: warmer; northerly winds De
coming southerly.
For Western Pennsylvania and ONO
Fair: warmer; variable winds. oee0n!"
southery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
AMONG THE POSTMASTERS

Special to the Register.
Washington. D. c., May 21.-Commis-
sions have been issued to the following
recently appointed West Virginia post
masters: Daniel Rollins. at Central
Station. Albert G. Sevy, at Oak Hill,
Geo. W. Cook at Beckley, Thornton w.
Malone. at Catawba, and Delbert e.
Smith. at Smithton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
MURDER AND SUICIDE.

Unfortunate Circumstance by Which a
Girl Who Had Two Lovers Now. Has
None.
Wichita, Kas., May 21.-Wesley Eel
ebok. of Grant county, Oklahoma, in
a tit of jealousy. killed Joe Hajek while
he was visiting the girl for whose
hand they were rival suitors. The
sheriff found Zelebok and arrested him.
On their way to town Zelebok died in
great agony beside the sheriff in the
buggy. after having first confessed that
he had swallowed strychnine with sui
cidal intent. Both men were under y
wears of age. and BOhemians.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
Two BAD ACCIDENTS.
ono BOY Loses an Arm and Another Three
Fingers at the c. & O. Machine shops.

Special to the Register.
HUNTINGTON, ". Va. May I.-Clar-
ence Woodwork. Is, son of eX-Mayor \.
T. Woodwork, had his left arm ground
off in a lathe at the Chesapeake d ONO
shops to-day.
c. r. Jenkins also had three fingers
mashed off by a steam hammer at the
same Mace
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22

EAGLE LAKE, Ind, May 2.-This Is
regarded as one of the most important days
Of the session of the General Assembly.
1t was opened by the presentation Of 4
gavel to the moderator by Gen. Harrison.
The gavel was omposed of hard woods,
oak, poplar, black walnut, birch and ma
pie. The oak, he said. represented the
Calvinistic frame work of the church; the
poplar the free civil government fostered
by the church; the black walnut. not
painted or hidden, stood for the churchs
love Of finish. or individualism; the birch,
with dropping branches and clingins
leaves, typided the sheltering care OF the
church for the lambs of God, and the
maple with its message of sweetness,
stood for the retiring moderator and his
sermon. The various pieces of wood were
all historic. The oak was from the first
church in Indiana and from Hanover
Theological Seminary, the mother of Nc
Cormick Seminary, Chicago. The black
walnut was from the first church of In
dianapolis. All constituent parts repre-
sented first things. An enthusiast at the
close of the speech in a loud tone: What's
the matter with Harrison?" and was
greeted with the usual response.
Before proceeding to business the chair.
men of committees were announced as
follows: Vice Moderator, John Wana-
maker, Philadelphia; Bills and Overtures.
DR. John H. Withrow, Chicago Judicial
Business. DR.. Henry c. Mintou, San Fran
cisco; Church Policy. DR.. Robert f. sam
pie, New York; Home Missions, Dr. Joh0
d. Hewitt. Emporia; Foreign Missions.
Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman. Philadelphia;
Education. Or. Stephen w. Dana, Phil
adelphia; Publication and Sabbath School
Work, Elder James Yereance. New York:
Church Erection. DR.. George f. Whit
worth, Seattle; Theological Seminarles, DR..
J. Clark Hill. Chicago; Ministerial Relief.
the Hon. James \. Mount. of Indiana;
Freedmen, Dr. Thomas Lawrence Ashe-
VILE; Aid for Colleges, Or. George L.
Spinning. Orange. n. j.; Correspondence
Dr. Byron Sunderland. Washington; Be
nevolence DR.. Wilson Phraner, New York:
Narrative, DR.. T. NJ. Edwards, St. Paul;
Temperance. DR., \. r. Olney, West Troy,
y. Y; Leave Of Absence, David r. Moore;
Mileage, Elder w. w. Fisk Philadelphia;
Finance. Elder James NJ. Hail. Brooklyn.
The committee on Presbyterian building.
New York, whose report was presented to-
day, was appointed year ago and has
made partial reports several times in the
interval. Its conclusions have been await
ed with interest. The assembly listened
with eagerness through about sixty octave
pages and showed q desire TO hear the
whole case. The applause which greeted
the speakers was indicative of an agree
ment with the conclusion Of the commit
tee and adverse to the long report of the
minority of one which was presented by
Elder McDougall, of Cincinnati. The
speech of Gen. Harrison, delivered in the
midst of the reading of the minority report.
was heard with close attention. and after
another speech on behalf Of the commit
tee the reports went over as unfinished
business.
The assembly to-day was opened with
dvouonal exercises led by Rev A. Forbes
Irwin, of Hutchinson, Kansas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
WILL SHIP MORE GOLD.

New York. May 21.-Lazard Freres,
agent for the Bank Of France will ship
$1,2OO. 900 gold by the French liner to-
morrow. This is the first engagement
of the week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
CLOSED By THE SHERIFF.

PrTTsBURG. Pa, May 21.-H. B. Rose
& CO.. wholesale milIners' oil lhls city
was closed to-day by the sheriff. EXecu-
tions amounting to $4,000 have been is
sued against the firm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
TRUE ATTITUDE.
tie Late Administration ne
garded the Cu,a1S

their Heroic Struggle for Lib
IA Letter From SenOr Dupuy
5ne. the Spanish Minister,
eeDy to Secretary Olney' s
Of Mediation Tells the Story
Was in Line Throughout
. spanish Sentiments and
ae Hearty Approval and
euent of the Spanish Gov
.rc--A Remarkable DOcu-
That Explains Many Things
EsrstOtOre Understood.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
A GAVEL PRESENTATION
Was the Principal Feature Of the
Presbyterian Assembly

Meeting at Eagle Lake Yesterday.
The Gavsl Made From Wood
With Historic Interest. Presented
by General Benjamin Harrison
on Behalf Of the Presbyters of
1ndiana--Chairmen of Commit
tees Anrounced--Report of the
Committee on the New York Pres
byterian Building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
DIED FROM EXHAUSTION.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
MARIETTA. o., May 2l.-Mrs. II. W.
craig. one Of the most prominent ladies
Of this city. died last night from cxhaus-
tion following a surgical operation. she
u-as ~ wears old.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
BANK GOES UNDER

ORLEANS. Neb.. May H.-The First
National Bank of Orleans has failed. No
statement of assets or liabilities is given.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-22
A SHIPMENT OF SILVER.

NEW YORK. May &.-The steamship
Campania will take out tomorrow 9S'I4V
ounces Of silver.