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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
FATALLY SHOT His WIFE,
And is Then Supposed to Rave Drowned
Himself.

And is Then Supposed to Rave Drowned
Himself
Detroit, Mich, December ia spe-
cial to the Free Press from Alpena,
Mich, says:
Maurice E. Casey, aged forty years,
teacher of boxing and former saloon
keeper Of this place, went to the home
Of his wife's mother this afternoon,
called his wife to the door and shot her
four times with a revolver. One of
the shots struck just under the right
eye and it is feared penetrated the
brain, the others took effect in the
arm and hips. Casey then went to-
ward the river and is thought to have
drowned himself. The couple have
not lived happily for years and re-
Gently were granted legal separation,
each being given the custody of one
child. Physicians say Mrs. Casey
cannot live until morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
SAYS IT IS UNTRUE.
Clerk Gideon, of the Land once, Makes q
Sweeping Denial.

Clerk Gideon, OF the Land Once, Makes q
Sweeping Denial.
Washington, December 19.-F. M.
Gideon, the clerk of the general land
office, who was referred to by Thomas
Reddington in the testimony before
the Senate Pacific Railroad Committee
yesterday as having changed the land
Office records so as to throw 5000, 900
acres of government land to the North
ern Pacific road, has made a clear de-
NAL of the charge.
Mr.. Gideon made the following state
ment:
"The story told by Mr.. Thomas Red
dington is absurd, ridiculous and I'M
Qualifiedly false and without founda-
ton or color of truth. The records of
the land Office will vindicate me, but
| will now insist upon the most thor
ough investigation, and stand ready at
all times to answer any and all Ques-
lions SO far dis my connection with
the Southern Pacific lands, or my con-
nection with the land Office are con-
cerned. l court the fullest inquiry into
the matter
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
PRELIMINARY MEETING
In Behalf Of the Catholic Abstinence Cons

In Behalf OF the Catholic Abstinence Com.
yent.on.
Cambridge, Mass, December 19-
The national convention Of Catholic
total abstinence societies in Boston
next August, was the subject Of d
large and enthusiastic conference OF
delegates from the Boston diocese to-
day Among those who spoke were
Rev. John l.. Lowry. of st. Paul, In
behalf OF Archbishop Ireland and
Rev. Patrick II. Riley, for Archbishop
Williams.
The convention will be presided over
by Rev. Father Cleary, the Father
Matthew Of the United States and
addresses will be made by Archbishop
Ireland and Rev. Father Doyle, If the
Pauiist Fathers. A message Of greet
ing will lie read from Pope Leo, en-
dcrsing the movement and b.stCwilg
his blessing upon the doings OF the
convention.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
SAY THEY ARR Nor GUILTY..

Chicago, December I9.-Chrls Mer-
ny, charged with the murder Of his
wife, and James Smith, alleged ac-
complete Of Merry, arrived in Chicago
to-day from Princeton, KY. where
they were arrested. This afternoon
both men were confronted by Joeeph
Hickey, upon whose confession they
were arrested, but they stoutly denied
any knowledge OF Mrs. Merry's death
and were finally placed ID jail, pend
ing an examination on Tuesday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
CAUSED A BIG SENSATION.
,ecial to the Register.

Special 70 me ReSlSter.
Huntsville, w. Va, December 49,
The failure of Sheriff NJ H. Tarlet0n
has caused a big sensation here. He
was believed to be entirely solvent and
although he has turned over every
thing he has to his bondsmen, his pri-
vate means and uncollected tax tickets,
he cannot pay out. His shortage is at
tributed to his lienency to delinquents,
he paying all orders promptly out of
his office funds and his own pocket.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
PROPOSITION ACCEPTED.

kokomo, Ind. December 19-Ths
plate glass strike is over, the 1,6G0l
men in the Kokomo and Elwood
plants having accepted the companySs
proposition for polishers to be paid for
piece work. Both factories will re-
sumo operations this week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
ASKS FOR A PARDON.
An Old Kansas Bank Robbery Re-
called.

An Old Kansas Bank Robbery Re-
called.
Kansas City, Mo-, December 19.-In
a letter to Judge j. d. McCue, who
sentenced him, Emmett Dalton, under
going a life sentence in the Kansas
penitentiary for his part in the bank
raids on Coffeyyille, Kas., five years
ago, the convict asked that the
Judges influence to secure his pardon
be used In the raid, four of the des-
peradoes and four citizens were killed
and a number were injured. Emmett
Dalton was severely wounded and cap
tured while attempting to assist his
brother, Bob, who was fatally
wounded, to escape. To reporter,
Judge McCue said that he would not
conscientiously recommend executive
clenency now, but would not say what
he might do in a few years.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
TROUBLE THREATENED
Between Norway and Sweeden-The Sit
uation Grave.

Between Norway and Sweeden-The Sit
uation Grave.
London, December pa dispatch
from Christiana to the Daily Chronicle
says the political situation since the
failure Of the United Committee on
Foreign Affairs has become critical
and it is feared that Sweden will seek
an occasion for armed intervention in
Norway. The dispatch adds that the
Swedish press hopes for assistance
from Emperor William.
The admiral of the German squad
ron, which has just left Christiana, at
a dinner to Norwegian officers made
a speech which, if not openly menac-
ing, contained an implied threat. The
Norwegian officers were much dis
gusted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20

Philadelphia Pa, December 49,
William Lloyd Garrison, the we'll
known Boston reformer addressed the
Ethical Society to-day on the life,
character apd work Of Henry George.
He said in part:
Never did knight of cid fight more
valiantly to win back the Holy Land
from the Saracen than did Henry
George to win his country from pau
perism. Long after we are gone men
will contemplate, from varying points
Of view, this Alpine peak of moral
force. The sunset Of tie nineteenth
century will
PRESAGE WITH ADDED GLORY
the coming Of the twenties because he
lived, fought and wrote
The speaker briefly rehearsed the
main facts of Georges earlier life,
and said that it was while he was in
California, in it's turbulent and print
tive period, that his great work, pro
gress and Poverty" grew upon his
hands and eventually came forth like
a revelation.
Mr.. Garrison referred to Herbert
Spencer's rebuff of George, whom he
should have welcomed as the Brightest
jewel in his diadem," and, continuing,
said:
when it became manifest that Pro
gress and Poverty was the bugle
blast of one deeply in earnest, the bat
tie ragged. Georges demand that the
immediate restoration OF the land to
THOSE WHO WE'RE STARVING
because Of it's misrepresentation, was a
heresy not to be tolerated, for vested
rights and privileges were endangered
by such teaching. Land owners were
stirred to thti, moral depths and CIR Il,
out Robert The whole s-:eme of
taking land values only was decreed to
be scheme of spoilation. Progress
and Poverty was constantly reflted.
but it constantly refused to stay SC.
It's vitality is remarkable and it vii!
not down"
Concluding, he said: His partici-
patton in the New York municipal
campaign was not a prudential step;
neither was the raid of John Brown on
Harper's Ferry; but in the good times
coming, it win be granted that Henry
George has made his statue place in
times, Walhalla."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
WAS A GREAT SUCCESS.

CITY OF MEXICO. December 1c-The
bull fight this afternoon was largely at
tended. Ten horses and six bulls were
killed
Mazzantinti was in his usual good
form, and the other performers acquitted
themselves to the satisfaction of the pub
lie.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
A SHIP ON FIRE.

London, December 19-Fire hes
broken out in the afterhold of the Brit
lsh steamer Silverdale. from Calves
ton, via. Newport News, fro Bremen,
before reported, put into st. Michals,
with rudder broken and other dam
ages. Efforts are being made to ex-
tinguish the flames.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
THE MATTER SETTLED.

Rio Janeiro, December 19-The
Brazilian and Italian governments
have signed an agreement settling the
incident CT the killing of the Italian
at Espirito Sarto l1st month Italy
admits that there was no cause for
diplomatic Intervention
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
TROUBLE AHEAD.
The German Occupation of Klao -Chau
Is Very Likely to Stir Up No End
Of a Row Among the European
Nations.

LONDON, December 20.-The CORE
spondent of the Times at Pekn says:
China approves of the Russian fleet
wintering at Port Arthur, being pur-
suaded that this action is taken in the
interest of China and necessitated by the
German occupation of Kiao- Chau.''
A dispatch to the Times from Shanghai
says the occupation of Port Arthur (by
Russia) cannot fail to provoke popular
indignation in Japan. where public opin-
ion is already excited over the Kiao-Chau
affair. a
According to a dispatch to the Daily
Mail from Shanghai the nigh officials of
the Chinese court have advised the En-
peror, in view of further complications,
to remove the court to Marking (the
southern Capillary. The dispatch says
it is reported that overtures have been
made to England to exercise protection
over the Yang Use valley and the West
river, and that numerous rumors are cur
rent regarding the activity of the British
squadron in Chinese waters.
The Times, commenting editorially this
morning on the situation in China, says:
Instead of the Kaiser's mailed fist we
nave huSS4d , velvet SlONe, DuI the grasp
is not less vigorous and unylelding. Great
Britain ought now courteously to invite
China to extend the same privileges to
the British fleet at Chusan.''
London, December 20.-Telegrams
from all the Continental capitols show
that Russias step at Port Arthur is re-
garded as tantamount to permanent
occupation, and reply to Germany's
action.
A we'll informed st. Petersburg cor
respondent says there was no agree
ment between Russia and Germany
and that the latter simply warned
Russia when the occupation of Kioa-
Chau was already decided upon.
The Novoe Vremya pretends that
Japan has no cause for complaint,
'since China is only giving the same
shelter to Russian ships as Japan had
hitherto SO, kindly affected"
This view is not held in Berlin,
where the papers are already talking
Of the possibility of Prince Henry hav-
ing to shake his mailed fist at Japan,
that is supposed to be secretly backed
up by England. Some of the Berlin
papers express anxiety; but most of
them welcome the news that Port Ar
thur is justifying the German position
at Kiao-Chau, if not as actual evil
dence that Russia and Germany are
acting together. Curiously enough,
Emperor William visited the Russian
Ambassador on Friday night on his re-
turn from Kiel, ostensibly to congrat-
ulate him on the name day of Emperor
Nicholas. The visit lasted an hour
There is no doubt now that the En-
peror and the ambassador discussed
Chinese affairs.
London, December 20-The Stand
ard, the Daily Telegraph and other
London papers strongly urge the gov
eminent to protect England's interests
in China
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
A MYSTERY CLEARED UP.

Special 10 the Register. -
Parkersburg, W. Va, Decemben1e-
The mystery surrounding the udden
disappearance OF the wife Of d A. C.
Blair. Of near GranrsYille,f GEmer
county, has been cIeareA N. Mrs.
Blair has been located Al 4 home OF a
brother near Tannersvi and the two
are once more living ther.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
A SERIOUS EXPLOSION.

London, December 19-In an expios
sion aboard the British steameF
Southern Crcss, from Buencs Ayres to
Liverpool, which arrived at MADEIRA
to-day. several persons were killed or
wounded.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
WAS POUND TO SEE 1T.

Ripley. w. Va, December 19.-John
Ralph Walker. residing at Mt Pleas
ant, Pa, left that place December 5th
on foot and arrived here on the morn
ing CT the execution of Morgan, having
come the entire distance to see the
hanging. He had walked two hundred
and fifty-five miles, or Twenty-Five and
one half miles per day, from the time
he left his home, and upon his arrival
here appeared to be in very good trim,
although his feet were badly swollen
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
DON'T LIKE IT.
The Spanish Make Wry Faces at a
Drastic Dose of Their Own Medi-
cine, Administered by Rodriguez.

WASHINGTON, December 19-The fol-
lowing cable advices were received at the
Spanish legation to-day:
HAVANA, December 19.-Absolutely
trustworthy reports permit US to af-
firm that Ruiz was shot at Aranguren,
Friday, by order of Alexander Rodriguez.
After several letters exchanged between
Ruiz and Aranguren, Ruiz left Habana
on Monday to meet Aranguren, not upon
an official mission but only as friend. It
is not known how Rodriguez arrived, but
the fact is that the leader ordered the
shooting of both.
The ferocity of such an act and pro-
ceeding indicates better than anything
else the faith in autonomy, the intransig-
ents being obliged to resort to terror to
prevent the disbandng of their bands
Such is the general opinion and public
opinion unanimously qualities such act as
savage and unworthy.
GSigned) "CONGOSTO."
Havana, December 19.-The official
statement as to the execution by the
insurgents of Lieutenant Colonel Joa-
quin Ruiz, says that he was shot on
Friday last by order of the insurgent
commander, Alexandra Rodriguez,
with the approval of the insurgent
commander, Aranguren.
The general opinion IS that it was a
barbarous act.
The Spanish detachment at Guamo,
On the Cauto River, north of Mama
Milo, in the province of Santiago de
Cuba, was beaieged. according to the
ofticia. account, from November sth
to 18th last, and valiantly repealed the
insurgents. On November 9th a fierce
attack was made on the fort by a large
body of insurgents with two cannon
More than $50 cannon shots made g.
sieve of the forts and destroyed fac
tory. Finally the insurgents got in
side the wire fence around the fort
and called on the garrison to surren-
der. The garrison, still, according to
the official account, refused TO listen
to the demand, and with Iaroic pride
continued the defense" until December
10th last.
The insurgents left twenty-six
killed inside the wire fence and
quantity Of arms and ammunition.
which the garrison. used, according to
the official account, to prolong its
des~erate defense. Generela Aldaye,
while accommodating in the neighbor-
hood, found the bodies CT three other
insurgents and many graves. During
the siege and the attack on the fort,
the insurgents lost, it is officially as
serted, two hundred killed and
wounded. But the fort was complete
ly destroyed and the garrison was
without water, with Destilence all
around, and only a little pork for
food. Gen. Blanco will recolLpense
the members Of the garrison for their
losses.
London, December 20.-The Me1rid
correspondent Of the Standard says:
Gen. Blanco reports that nesotia-
lions with several infuent ial insur-
gent chiefs are progressing 50 favor
ably that he hopes to det2ch from the
rebellion impoI tant forces, which are
willing to accept autonomy.
"Senor de Lone mas cabled the gov
eminent that the American govern
ment expects 10 LoUmaTto Z SuGicient
majority in the House Of Representa-
tlyes TO checF III military notions
until the -lIamor reces in July next,
thus securing :: ain lste for
year"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20

Chicago. December IA meeting
of the Press Club of Chicago was held
to-day to arrange for attending the
funeral of Washington Hesing. who
was the clubs president Resolutions
eulogistic to the deceased and express
i've of regret were adopted and COM
mittees appointed to assist in the
funeral arrangements
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20

Christ Schnepf. the Opera House
druggist, made the following obserya-
tions CT the temperature yesterday:
a. M, %; 8 a. m, %; IL m. 21/ p.
M, 81; n p. M, 20. Weather fa1
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20

4 Washington, December 19.-Fora-
Icast for Monday:
For Western Pennsyiyania--Snow
warmer; tight, northeasteriy winds
For West Virginia and Onio-Snaw,
turning into rain; warmer; light, east
erly winds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
| THE LbTE HENRY GEORGE.
An Eloquent Address Upon His Life
and Character,

Delivered in Philadelphia, Yester-
terday, by William Lloyd Gar
rison, the Boston Reformer-A
Rebuke to Herbert Spencer for
His Criticism of George-Eis Par
ticipation in the New York
Campaign Was Not a Prudent
Sep.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-16

terest is retarded by the wild
cat schemes. Millions of stocks
are placed on the market that
prove to be worthless. The money
paid tor the stocks is absorbed by
the promoters of the schemes. As
result the people learn to be
afraid of even the good mines.
This condition in the end makes it
impossible to interest the people in
the development of one of the
countries chief industries.
If there could be a mining ex.
change or a board of trade to
which the people could apply tor
reliable information on this sub.
ject it would encourage investors.
Lewiston at this time is suffering
from the wild cat" schemes of the
northern mining districts. Every
paper is filled with glowing adver-
tisments for some great mine over
in British Columbia or on the Dor
der OF the United States all near
the great lie Roi and the shares can
be purchased for three cents on the
dollar.
While the majority of the wild
cat' schemes do not even represent
a prospect the stock is selling to
people who are passing by good
mines that are not being doomed
by spectators. II Lewiston could
provide ZONE public means OF rec.
ognizing properties that really
gave promise of good returns for
the money invested in them it
would surely attract capital to
open our good mines and discour-
age wild eating" at home.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-16

But, to put the whole matter in
a nut she'll. you, The women Of
Idaho, can make the local paper
one Of the mightiest agents for i'm
mediate. practical good ever in
vented, if you want to do it. 1t is
seldom or never a power for evil,
Notwithstanding the little encour.
agement it receives to be otherwise,
but it is often vastly worse than
its editor is able. willing and anx.
ious to make it, Make your local
editor feel that you expect him to
give expression to the best senti-
ments and noblest impulses of your
community. Let him understand
that in right doing he can depend
implicitly on your approval and
substantial support. That will
put him on his dignity so to speak.
He will feel that the utterances of
his paper are respected and carry
weight. He will drop the wishy-
washy, soldering locals and give
you the news in straightforward,
dignifed terms The florid and
abusive editorials will disappear,
because the editor will feel that
style does not comport with real
power. The whole tone of the
local press will become chaste and
elevated and worthy the respect
and support it receives. From an
article on The Local Paper" in
the April number of The Idaho
Woman.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-16

The Tribune last week talked
with Representative Sperry for the
corporations of Idaho. 1t said
taxes on railroads even. were a
a great burden. and a reduction oil
freight rates would be great
wrong. This is from the county
organ Of the peoples party.
When the populists sing with the
corporations the lamb will lie on
the bosom of the lion,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-16

One Of the results of the recent
reformatory movement is to be
seen in the management Of the
state land department. Owing to
lack Of proper funds to keep up
the work Of selecting state lands
there will be no land selectors in
the field. Valuable sections of
timber lands have been opened re-
Gently for settlement. The rights
Of the state will soon lapse and
these lands will be open to home
stead entries, and the various state
institutions will suffer loss of val.
liable assets. A very small part
Of the lands donated 10 the normal
schools have yet been selected.
The most valuable lands because
they cBn be sold first and at an ex.
cellent price. are the pine lands
that should be selected as rapidly
as the states rights accrue. The
present administration OH account
of the parsimony Of the recent
legislature cannot put men in the
field to keep up these selections
and settlers viii! reap the benefit
that might have been saved to the
state institutions.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-16

The mining interests of the dis
trict tributary to Lewiston should
receive public attention. If Lew
iston's board of trade was encour.
aged to procure and disseminate
reliable information about the var
ious mining camps that claim at
tention in the interior, the result
would be permanent benefit to
all who are interested in the pro-
gress of the country. and the de
velopment of good mining proper
ties, The country is being food.
ed with worthless mining stocks.
The worst form of gambling is be.
ing INDUCED in when wildcat
schemes can be imposed upon the
people with none to protest or tell
the truth about fraudulent enter.
prises.
In British Columbia the govern.
ment has taken action to protect
the public. The mining craze has
been excited by the wealth of Ger.
tain mines aud mining camps in
that district The good mines
and the rich camps are not pro-
NOTED BY this blind speculation.
On the other hand the mining in.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-16
Well Paid, but Wants More.

The Lewiston Tribune is boast
ing that it is the only paper in the
state that has not made adverse
comment on the doings of the leg
islature On the contrary that
paper has no hing but fulsome
praise for the late session of solons,
for presiding over the house of
which the editor received 81. SO per
diem for sixty days. The Tribune
can also boast that its editor is one
OF the two Of 70 members of the
legislature who have brought suit
to recover from the state four days
pay which they have never earned.
He claims the legislature remained
in session four days after the ex-
piration of the sixty day limit;
whereas, counting in time LOST in
going to Salt Lake the legislature
continued but two days thereafter.
To have considered the 100 bills
left over and to have completed its
work in a manner honorable to the
state and credit to itself. the leg
islatnre should have remained in
session at least another week, and
without pay; for many of the
would-be reformers, who had never
before seen the City Of the Saints,
were so amazed and dumbfounded
at the wonders Of the place and the
Inequalities Of the men and the
graces Of the women, that they
were in a manner paralyzed when
they returned and had not fully
recovered on night of adjournment.
Democrat.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-16

The editor of the Tribune is a
politician. His sophistries may
deceive some people when he says
the late lamented reform legisla-
ture reduced the appropriations
and expenditures of the state; but
he can never harmonic that asser-
ton with the fact that the state
levy for the next two years is S7I
cents while that Of the past two
years was IS cents on the $ioo.