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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
HAWAII.
No Likelihood That an Effort Will
Be Made to Pass the Treaty
Through the Senate at This SeS-
siOn.-A Queer English View.

Washington, June 1.-THE impress
sion is now prevalent in the Senate,
even among the friends of Hawaiian
annexation, that the treaty cannot be
ratified by the present session, if there
is any such opposition as promised.
The programme now is that the treaty
will be reported from the committee,
and after the tariff bill has been passed
ii will be called up. The Senate will be
asked if a time for a vote can be fixed
and upon the objections by the oppo-
nents of the treaty, its friends will say
that they are content to allow it to
lie over until the next session. One
reason for not pressing the treaty in
the face of opposition is that the SEN
timent which may be only partially
opposed to the treaty will be crystal
lied, which is not desirable. 1t is
also believed that Senators who are
now undecided may become influenced
favorably after mature consideration
and after finding out what the drift Of
sentiment is in their States. Ii is well
known that Senators cannot be held
here after the tariff bill is passed in
the hot weather.
London, June 17.-The Globe says:
This American grab is breach Of
good faith, if not violation Of treaty
rights, and there is all the more rea-
son for anticipating a prompt and
watchful attitude upon the part of Lord
Salisbury now, when it is remembered
what flabby appearance England pre-
sented to a contemptuous world in the
case of Venezuela. No English minis
try. however strong, can afford to re-
peat that policy often. All Englishmen
heartily desire to cultivate and main
tain friendly relations with the United
States. but our transatlantic kinsmen
must not be allowed to believe that
England can be bullied into submitting
to any kind of off-hand treatment,
whether for electioneering or for other
purposes. Lord Salisbury and his col
leagues should stiffen their backs and
tell President Mckinley politely but
plainly that Great Britain claims the
right to be consulted before the annexa-
ton of Hawaii is finally decided upon. .
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
MINERS MEET
And Discuss Matters of Interest TO
the Craft.-Men Working Below the
Scale Urged to Come Out July l.

Altoona. Pa, June lin obedience
to a call for a convention Of coal miners
of Central Pennsylvania, Maryland and
West Virginia, some twenty delegates
met here to-day. James McCann, OF
Lilly. presided, and ]. 7. Cline, OF
Barnesboro, was elected secretary.
Resolutions were adopted protesting
against any form Of reduction of wages
and requesting all miners now working
below the district price to suspend
work on July l until the scale price is
paid. providing for levy of 20 cents on
all miners working at the scale price
to maintain the men now out and re-
sisting a reduction, and providing for
organization to resist further encroach-
ments on the rights Of miners. 1t was
further resolved that check weighmen
should be placed on all tipples, and that
check weigh funds be formed in all
localities having two mines or more,
ana lHdI a leutI dllOu VI lnCSG bC
formed under an executive head, it be-
ing the duty of this executive board to
attend to the forming of these check
weigh associations, and they shall be
paid at the rate of $3.50 a day and eX-
penses, while attending to their duties.
1t was also agreed that a committee
be appointed to assume jurisdiction Of
Central Pennsylvania.
At the evening session a committee
on ways and means was elected to take
charge of affairs and bring out all the
miners working below the district
price of As cents per gross ton, and to
receive funds for the maintenance of
those now out. A resolution request
ing the State Legislature to pass the
reform measures presented to them by
the investigating committee on mines,
was adopted. The convention then ad-
journed to meet tomorrow morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
DEBs'S SOCIALIST PLAN.

Chicago, June 17.-Eugene V. Debs S
new project involving In its details the
death of the American Railway Union
and the formation of cooperative col
onization undertaking, was put under
way at Ulrich's hall to-day, when the
preamble to the constitution for the
proposed organization which is to sue
ceed the A. r. T., was laid before the
delegates.
The meeting, which was secret ses-
sion. was well attended, many Women
being among the delegates.
The name proposed by Mr.. Debs is
"The Social Democracy of America, "
and this name was incorporated in the
preamble. The project will be taken
up piece by piece after the constltu-
ton of the new organization is settled
upon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
STANDARD OIL co.,
Reported to Be Back Of an Important
Railroad Enterprise from Sisters
vile to Harrington.

'Hs-a, 90 the Register.
Sistersyille, w. Va, June 17-About
wo weeks ago there came unheralded
0this city a number Of very prominent
people from New York and other East
su cities. The most of these people
are members of the Standard Oil trust,
and the majority of them are connected
IN some capacity with the great rail-
roads Of the east The reason given for
the visit was that they were on their
annual tour of inspection.
Ir has just leaked out that the visit
was for another purpose, and from re
liable authority it is learned that there
VIII be a railroad built from this city
90 the B. & o. near Warrington, and
-l.s is probably true.
About two years ago there was con-
Siderable talk of building a road from
.5- city to a point near Clarksburg; a
vote on issuing bonds in that county
was taken. and il was decided to issue
$4,000 TO be given TO any company
Thar would build a road. This offer
sin holds good. and it is believed that
rtf, had something to do with the
visit of the Standard people. 1t is well
trcwu that inquiries in regard to the
ts-ue of bonds have been made fire.
..ntly.
The railroad would be of great bene-
s TO the Standard, which has i'm
-ense tracts Of oil land under develop
mont along the route. and it would
save thousands of dollars annually in
Oh. way of transportation, as it is now
.acessary for all material to be hauled
many miles with teams. There are
also many other companies holding
'-Itory who would do all their ship
ping over this line.
should the Standard or any one
else decide to build the road they would
receive every announcement.
HAMILTON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
NO SETTLEMENT
Reached By the Tin Plate Manufac-
turers and Workers - Another
Conference to Be Held.

PITTSBURG. Pa, June 1.-THE joint
scale conference of tin plate workers and
manufacturers. which began here yester-
day. adjourned this afternoon without
reaching an agreement. Both sides were
firm and refused to make any concessions.
Another conference will be held in few
days. The workmen are quite hopeful Of
a settlement at their terms. They argue
that the manufacturers fear the result Of
a strike upon the tariff legislation. The
manufacturers. however. claim 1t Is too
early yet to diagnose the case.
The interest in the outcome Is so intense
that all day yesterday and to-day the tin
plate manufacturers. who are non-union,
and in no way connected with the asso-
citation. remained about the hotel corri-
dors awaiting the result of the meeting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
RUSHING THE TARIFF BILL.
Twenty Pages. Including Two Entire
Schedules, Passed Upon-Wool to Come


Washington, June 1.-THE Senate
made greater progress to-day on the
tariff bill than any day since the de-
bate opened. Two entire schedules,
covering twenty pages, were completed.
namely, schedules H, on spirits, wines
and beverages, and schedule |, on
manufactured cotton goods. This
brings the Senate to the fax schedule,
with the important wool schedule
standing next.
The portion of the bill passed to-day
is substantially the same as that re-
ported, all committee changes being
unimportant, while the opposition
amendment of Mr. Jones, of Arkansas,
and Mr.. Vest were Systematically re-
jected by majorities varying from to
10. Mr.. Allison secured the addition
of a new paragraph to the cotton
schedule with a view to compensating
the cotton manufacturers for the re-
cent action of the Senate in placing
raw cotton on the dutiable list.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
a BISHOPS VIEWS.
He Thinks Great Britain Should Annex the
Hawaiian Islands.

Hawaiian Islands.
Plymouth, Eng, June 17.-Bishop
Willis, of Honolulu, has just arrived
here from Hawaii. In an interview, he
is quoted as saying that the feeling in
the islands is against the United States
and greatly in favor OF British annexa-
ton. Continuing, Bishop Willis said
that he thought if Great Britain would
not take the country the next best
course was for Japan to reinstate Queen
Liliukalani.
Referring to the proposed annexation
of the islands by the United States,
the bishop said the proposal was only
advanced in order to please certain
politicians, as America did not want
the islands. Because the Chinese eX-
clusion act would become nullitied If
Hawaii was annexed" In conclusion,
the bishop is quoted as saying that
there is no doubt that Japan will en-
force her claims in Hawaii, in which
country her commercial prospects are
good.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
COLLINS NOT SO WE'LL.

st. Louis, June 17.-Information was
filed with Justice of the Peace Creus-
fielder to-day, charging Martin Ensley
with assaulting Charles d. Collins with
intent to kill and rob him of $4,000.
Collins was worse to-day. He had a
high fever. his head panied him greatly
and he was very restless.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
AMONG THE PosTMAsTERs.

Special to the Register.
Washington. D. c., June 17.-Con-
gressman Dovener has recommended
the appointment of the following post
masters: o. S. Chambers, at Glen
Easton. and ]. B. Nulctimon, at Board
Tree. Marshall county; B. w. Cowan,
at Greenwood. and A. T. Pratt, at Ken
ton. Doddridge county; E. H. Couch
enour, at Cutlips, Braxton county.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
THE JUNIOR MECHANICS.
The National Council VIII Complete Its
Work To-Day-some Impartant Meas


Pittsburg, Pa, June 1.-THE entire
session of the National Council Junior
Order of American Mechanics was de-
voted to a discussion of the recon-
mendation of the finance committee to
abolish the Office of general organizer
and substitute special organizers. The
recommendation was not concurred in
and 81, 500 was voted for the use Of the
general organizer. This afternoon the
delegates took trip up the Mononga-
hela river on boat. The council will
probably concluded its business on
Friday. The most important question
to be considered is the matter of leg
islating out of the order all members
engaged in the liquor business. This
move will be strongly opposed. d.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
MAD FROM a MOSQUITO BITE.

Carmine Lepre Sent to Bellevue-Scrstched
His Hand and Produced Blood Poisoning.
New York, June 1.-THE bite of
mosquito was the cause of a man be-
ing sent to the insane pavilion at Belle
vue hospital to-day. Carmine Lepre, a
boot-black, AZ years old, few days ago
was bitten on the hand by - mosquito.
He scratched it until it bled. Blood
poisoning ensued, and last evening he
took to his bed and acted so irratlOn-
ally that he was sent to Bellevue.
This is probably the first case on record
of insane from a mosquito bite.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
HOBSON IN JAIL.
Cincinnatis Ex-County Clerk Found Guilty
OF fEmbezzlement-OneC Count OF 81 900.

CINCINNATI, O.. June 17.-Ex-County
Clerk George Hobson to-day was convict
ed of embezzlement on one count for 5000.
Several other indictments are pending
against him for embezzling $4,000 as coun-
" clerk and 10000 as county recorder. He
was given three days for arguments for
new trial after which he will no doubt be
sentenced TO the penitentiary. He will not
be tried on the other indictments at pres
ent.
Although required to give enormous ball.
he readily furnished bond heretofore. To.
night he lodges in jail for the first time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
The Weather.

Christ. Schncpf, the Opera House
druggist, made the following observa-
tions of the temperature yesterday: 7
a. m, "A; Q a. m, rs; IL m, 81; p. H..
81: p. m, SO. Weather cloudy.
Washington, June 17.-For West Vir-
ginia. Western Pennsylvania and Ohio:
Showers; probably clearing Friday;
light, variable winds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
TO COLLECT REVENUE.

Washington, June lit is learned
that the appointment of Mr. Richard
Yates. of Illinois, as collector of inter-
nal revenue for the Springfield district,
has been fully decided upon, and his
nomination will be sent to the Senate
within the next few days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
CONFESSED.
A Kentucky Minister Admits Two
Murders Committed Fifteen Years
Ago.

CINCINNATI, o.. June IA special
from Paintsvine. Ky, says: Washington
Craft. the primitive Baptist minister on
trial in the Floyd Circuit Court for tht
murder of Lindell Higgins. II ytars ago.
was placed on the witness stand to-day. He
denied killing Higgins, saying he VAS 10
miles away at the time the deed was COM
mitted.
On cross examination, Graf. broke down
and admitted killing his uncle, Wiley
Craft. and William Cook. ID years ago.
Craft has long been suspected Of killing
these men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
HE INVENTED PIPE LINES.

Atlantic City, n. j., June 17.-John
Milton Bonham, of Washington, d. c.,
one of the prominent and wealthy at
torneys of the national capitol and well
known as literateur, died here to-day.
aged 81 years. Deceased was the ARA
person to patent and use pipes for the
transmission of oil from the oil regions
of Pennsylvania, through which he
amassed a great fortune.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
CORDIALLY RECEIVED
Tho American Bimetallic Commission
Attends "a Garden Party In Paris


Attends "a Garden Party In Paris.
Paris, June 17.-At the garden party
of the British embassy here to-day III
honor of Queen Victoria's jubilee, The
United States ambassador to France,
Gen. Horace Porter, the staff of the
embassy, the leading members of the
American colony of Paris, Senator Ed
ward o. Wolcott, of Colorado, and Mrs.
Wolcott, ex-Vice President Adlai E.
Stevenson, Miss Stevenson, and Colonel
Charles Jackson Payne, of Massachu-
setts, were present. The British am
bassador. Sir E. ]. Monson, warmly
welcomed the American bimetallic
commissioners, Messrs. Wolcott, Stew
enson and Payne.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
OUTLOOK BRIGHTER.

Cleveland, O., June 1.-Two months
ago the outlook for lake business for
this season was dubious. A strong
change for the better has now come.
Since that time 100000 tons of iron
ore have been sold, 100000 of which
have been sold during the last two
weeks. Sales are continuing briskly.
This means a busy season for all the
boats except a few small ones.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
WOODFORD ACCEPTS.

Washington, June 17.-Hon. Stewart
L. Woodford, of New York, the newly
appointed minister to Spain, was to-day
in consultation with the President and
formally accepted the office. He will
return to New York tomorrow, and 1t
is probable that he will not sail for a
couple of weeks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
prTER MAHER TO MARRY.

Philadelphia, June 17.-Peter Maher,
the pugilist. to-day made application
for a license to marry Miss Agnes Tor
nhev. of this city. After the usual for
malities had been disposed of. Maher
was handed the license. The wedding
is expected to take place tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
TOLL GATE RAIDERS OUT.

NASHVILLE. Ky. June 17.-Toll gate
raiders. thirty-eight in number. tore down
the gate beyond Blue Lick Las might.
They captured the guards. James Dawson,
Harrison Green and Charles Dawson. The
raiders placed a rope around Charles Daw-
sons neck. but released him on condition
that he would collect no more toll.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
a CYCLIsr NEARLY KILLED.
Judge ong Was Caught Between WagoT
and "A street Car.

Judge Ong Was Caught Between Wagon
and "A street Car.
Cleveland. Ohio, June 17.-Judge
Walter C. Ong. of the Common Pleas
bench. was nearly killed this morning
by being caught on his bicycle between
a wagon and a motor car. He was
struck by the motor and crushed by the
life guard. His spine is badly injured.
Judge Ong is a brother OF Dr. A. H.
Ong. of Martins Ferry, and for many
years lived in Steubenville, being
native of Jefferson county, Ohio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
KILLED BY LIGHTNING.

Wapakoneta, O., June 17.-Peter Ia
bier was instantly killed by lightning
and his residence destroyed by fire to-
dav. His wife and children were seri-
ously injured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18

ST. .aI TO the Register.
stersville. W. Va, June 1L-Late
last saturday night the remains Of some
known person were found in the
-,sr about a mile above the city in
.-5Iv decomposed condition. 1t was the
body of a man dressed in good but
Drain clothes with a hole under his
r.-bt ear resembling a hole made by a
bullet All efforts TO identify it were
unsuccessful and the corpse was
hurried at the city's expense. This
morning Chief Of Police w. H. King
and sheriff s. q. Pyle were notified
that at a spot near where the remains
~ this person were found was a
wagon which contained an axe, cot and
pillows all cIotted with blood, which
has stood there since the finding Of
-rs bodv. The Chief and Sheriff Wis
ted the place this morning and found
--s articles as mentioned above and a
trunk in which were articles usually
rss4 by men folks. along with a bot
ts of medicine which bore the label Of
q Richmond. Va. druggist. and which
was fued during the year SO. This
about the only thing found that Will
throw any light upon the matter, and
-a- Chief Of Police Will endeavor TO
ascertain the mans name, and trace
the deed 10 the parties who perpetrated
,fs foul deed. There is not the slight
ss- doubt in the minds of the officers
but that a horrible crime has been
committed and they are going to work
rr The case and run down the guilty
parties if it is within their power.
Some farmers gave out the informa-
ton that they saw this wagon drawn
bv TWO horses with three others trail
t-s along behind and driven by two
mon pass their homes Friday afternoon
and from which they noticed a peculiar
stencil but 20 which they paid no atten-
ton at the time. The men seemed in
hurry and very much excited and it
is probable that the man was murder
sd in the interior Of the county and
everything that would lead TO identif-
cation taken from his clothes and then
ia was driven here and dumped into
.le river.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
HARRY WRIGHT'S MONUMENT.

Philadelphia Pa, June 1.-THE mon
ument erected in West Laurel Hill Gem
eterv. this city, to the memory OF the
late Harry Wright, the veteran base
ball player and manager, will be un-
veiled on Sunday afternoon next The
EXERCISES will be brief and simple.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
SEIZED ON AN EXECUTION.

Bethlehem, Pa. June 1.-THE sher-
iff has seized the plant Of the Bethle-
hem Chenille and Tapestry Company
on an execution of $4,000, issued by the
Lehigh Valley National Bank.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
N0ULD-BE TRAIN NRECkERS
Failed in a Dastardly Attempt tt
Derail a Fast Express.

One of the Gang Weakened and
Gave the Sheriff Information
That Led to the Arrest OF Two
Of Them and the Saving Of the
Train-A Pile of Railroad Ties
Built Up on a High Trestle-Had
the Plans Not Mscarried, Fright
full Loss OF Life Would Probably
Have Resulted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
GREGGAINs KNOCKED on.

SAN FRANCISCO. June 17-Steve o.
Donneu. the Australian heavyweight.
knocked out Alex. Greggains. Of San Fran
cisco. in the eighth round tonight. O'Don-
nell won his fight by good management.
There were j.O00 among them two score
Of women spectators.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
RAN INTO TIE RIVER.
a st. Paul Suburban Train Wrecked in
Chicaso-Few. If any Lives Lost.

Chicago-Few. If any Lives Lost.
CHICAGO. June IA Milwaukee and
s.. Paul suburban train ran into the river
at Kingsbury street near the down town
station about ten O'Clock tonight The
police believe that few if any lives were
lost.
The baggage car and engine went into
the river. the passenger coach being stop
ned on the bank Three trainmen went
down with the engine. but all escaped
without serious injury. No one else was
hurt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
Davis IS STILL Fighting.
7. e Grafton Banker Has Not Given
Up the COlleCtOrShip.

Brings Delegation Of Prominent
West Virginia Republicans to
Washington TO Urge Upon the
President the ACCESSIBILITY Of
Recognizing the Second District.
Governor Atkinson, Hon. John
w. Mason, Hon. E. M. Showalter
and Judge Hoke Accompany
Davis and Dayton to the White
House - Mckinley Believed to
Have Finally and Definitely De-
cided Upon Editor White for the
Place--Elkins Could Not be Found.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
Special to the Register.

SptCldi 10 the Register.
WASHINGTON, d. c., June IA
strong delegation of friends of Mr.. Thomas
L. Davis of Grafton, came 10 Washington
this morning for the purpose of making
a final appeal to the President in behalf
of his nomination for the collectorship.
The delegation consisted of Governor At
kinson ex-Commssioner of Internal Rev.
enue John w. Mason, of Fairmont. f. NJ.
Showalter. of the same place, and Judge
Holt. of Grafton.
These gentlemene, accompanied by Mn
Davis himself and Congressman Dayton.
went to the White House and saw the
President. urging in vigorous language
that the Second District man be given the
collectorship. What the result of the vis-
it will be cannot be stated. as it was I'M
derstood the President was non-commit-
tai, but it is believed that the Presidents
desire to appoint Mr.. White has not been
changed. The delegation sought Senator
Elkins before they went to the White
House, but were not able to find rlm and
had to 80 and see the President without
him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
r0rR HINnRED nEGREES.

Ithaca. y. Y. June 1.-THE twenty
ninth annual commencement of Cor
r University was held in Armory
ban to-day. Four hundred and thirty
tN. degrees were conferred.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18
strange MURDER MYSTERY.
.-cvthing to Indicate That a Foul
Crime Has Been Committed.

~t, Floating Body Found in the
Ohio River Near Sistersville Sun
dav Last, Was Evidently That of
Man Killed at a Point Remote
rom the Place of DiscOvery-A
Wagon, Containing a BlOodstain-
ed Cot, Pillows and Axe, Found
Near Where the Body Was
~aksn from the Rivera Bottle
Bearing the Label Of a Richmond,
Va, Druggist the Only Clue.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-18

CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE.
Washington, June 1.-THE Senate
n-5ay confirmed the nomination OF
"u F. Powell. Of New Jersey, TO be
Minister TO Hayti.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-09
Wanted Idea e.! r.: s: !: s : ss's

VIZ J6HH WKDDERBURN q CO, Patent Atsor.
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