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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
DUNS REVIEW OF TRADE.

New York. April 30.-R. G. Dun &
Co. s weekly review Of trade tomorrow
will say:
In spite of moderate Improvement in
most of the great industries business is
disappointing.
O the great industries, the iron and
steel manufacture is slower in adyanc-
ing now Reports of pending negotia-
tions between the Illinois Steel and
Minnesota Iron Companies point to an
important change as possible. Prices
Of Mesaba ore have not yet been estab-
lished. though ore better than Fayal
has been sold at $245 to $3.50, and pig
is weaker. Bessemer at $3.50, with one
sale of 1000 tons for 1926 at Pittsburg,
and grey forge at $3.50. Nails are
about sc per keg lower, and tin plates
SC per box, and eastern quotations are
frequently shaded to secure business.
A heavy sale of lake copper is reported
at II CO. $, and lead is a trife weaker.
Failures for the week have been 237
in the United States against 23S last
wear. and 40 in Canada, against 81 last
wear
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01

Darktown, or, rather, that portion of
! the city in the eastern end of the
Second ward which is populated
by the colored folks, is stirred TO
| its depths by scandal which
! has embroiled the social and religious cir
| cles Of that community. The dispute.
/ which has been OF long duration, cul-
minated in a row last Wednesday even
ing within the sacred walls of the First
Colored Baptist church edifce, which is
located on Charles street The affair was
caused primarily by the action of one fac
ton of the church TO depose the pas
tor Of the church and reinstate a former
pastor.
From an account given by member Of
the congregation. it seems that the
| church is divided into two factions. one
wants the present pastor by the name Of
Johnson, 10 remain, while the opposing
faction are trying to Gust Johnson and
get back his predecessor, whose name is
Elliott. Elliott is an elderly man. and
left Wheeling about six months ago to ac-
/ cept q call 10 "a church in Pittsburg. He
sent young Johnson here in his stead. but
it seems that young Johnson has not
given satisfaction. Johusons friends
claim that this is not his fault, however,
but is due to the character of the people
who oppose him. whom, it is claimed. are
far from being strong witnesses of re-
ligion, and who are continually causing
| disturbances in the church.
johnson was promised a monthly salary
Of 800, but he has not received this amount.
! and as Il consequence intends to hold to his
job until the church pays what it owes
him in tie way Of back salary. The pas
tors salary is raised by collections taken
at church services and his friends claim
that his portion of the collections never
reach him. on the other hand john
| sons enemies, who are considerably in the
majority, associate his name unpleasantly
with one Of the congregation. Last
Wednesday night was the regular prayer
meeting, and the faction opposed 20 John
son took advantage of this opportunity
to hold a caucus for the purpose of select
ing another pastor The sexton, f. jack
son Hearne. is a friend Of the parson, and
/ his wife. hearing of the turn which mat
ters were taking, resolved upon heroic ac-
ton. While the congregation were assem-
Dled and in the midst Of its deliberations
the sexton's wife walked into the church
end blew out the lights.
: Tu.s started the row, and as result
four persons who belong to the faction
against Pareon Johnson were arrested yes
terday on the charge of disturbing the
peace and contending with loud and angry
words The persons arrested were Nr2.
Craig, Fannie Braddon, Mirnda Jones and
Laura Dorsey. The warrants were sworn
out by Mrs. Hearne and Marian Keyser.
Col Arnett was retained by the defend
ants and Samuel Boyce by the plaintiffs.
! The trial consumed the greater part Of
last evening in Squire Fitzpatrick's ccurt,
and was attended by the largest part Of
the congregation. The Bruldon and Jones
women were discharged, but Craig was put
under a $50 peace bond and Mrs. Dorsey
under a 500 peace bond. The prospects
are that this last fight will lead to the dis
solution of the church.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
W VA. PENSIONS.

Special 10 the Register
WASHINGTON. April SO.-The follow
ing West Virginia pensions have been
granted:
Orig!nal-special april %, James NJ
Moore. Walton, Roane county; George II.
Helferstay. Martnsburg, Berkeley county.
Increase-Martin V. B. Goff, Rowles-
burg. Preston county; Martin Schreeen-
cast. Arnoldsburg. Calhoun county; Henry
]. Lewis. Huntington. Cabell county.
Reissue-Lorenzo d. Black, Sage Up
shur county.
Original Widows. etc.-Rebecca J. Wiley
Ella Marshall couny; Parnissee Stagers
Nforgantown. Monongala county
The following Ohio pensions have been
granted: BENZ. Rowles Wittens. Monroe
county (originaD; John r. Carians' Mingo
junction. jefferson county dncrease);
rliel Smith. Clarington. Monroe county
Gncre,se): Margaret Travis, Newport
washington county Original widow;
Ivdda shrieve, Aitch, Monroe county
Original widow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01

Houston. Texas, April 30.-For three
murders, ravishing two girls, and burn
ing down the humble home of their
poor victims and incinerating the
bodies siX-perhaps seven-negroes,
last night suffered the death penalty at
the hands of mob of their own race.
Last night at u o'clock a mob Of
negroes took from room at Sunny
side, Texas, where they were being
guarded, Fayette Rhone, aged p; Will
Gates, So; Lewis Thomas, 20; Aaron
Thomas, 13; Jim Thomas, Il; Benny
Thomas, 10, the four latter being broth
ers, and viii Williams, all negroes, and
hanged the first six named to an oak
tree The seventh was hanged, but
has disappeared. Several shots were
heard shortly after the mob took them
from the room and he may have tried
TO escape The negroes all confessed
TO having murdered Henry Daniels, an
old negro his step-daughter, Marie, and
a seven-year-old child, burning the
bodies of the two oldest by setting fire
to the cabin where the crime occurred,
and throwing the little ones body into
well. Old man Daniels had the pro-
ceeds of a robbery which the Thomas
boys had committed and they demand
ed it of him under pain of death. They
outraged the grown girl and the seven
year-Old girl and then killed both.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Standing OF Clubs.
PHILADELPHIA, >; BROOKLYN 2.
LOUISVILLE. 3: CHICAGO. 2.
BALTIMORE, 5; NEW YORK, 3.
WASHINGTON, 3; BOSTON. 3.
CLEVELAND, Z; ST. LOUIS, 4.

PHILADELPHIA. April 3).-Philadel-
phia defeated Brooklyn to-day in a pretty
battle of pitchers. Mcmahon. late Of Bal
timore. pitched his first game of the sea-
son. as did also Wheeler. Score:
Philadelphia =. ......OO02O1101-5 $ 2
Rrooklvn ..........0 0 1000 20
Earned runs, Philadelphia 2; batteries,
Wheeler and Clements. Mcmahon and
Grim: time 1855; umpire, Emslie.
LOUISVILLE Ky. April o.-trazer
kept the Colts guessing to-day and they
did not score until the eighth inning when
q base on balls. a double and an error
gave them two runs. Score:
Louisville q. ........02100 0O 0-3 il
Chicago ..........O OOO0002 %
Earned runs. Louisville ?; batteries Fra
ger and Wilson. Callahan and Anson' ume'
$40: umpire. McDermott.
BALTIMORE. April 30.-The Champions
took the second game Of the series from
the Giants much as they pleased although
the game AT times looked close. Score:
Rol,irnore ........IOO121OO'-5 8 l
Naw York .........O o 0 ] ? o o %
Earned runs. New York 2, Baltimore ?;
batteries. Hoffer and Clarke. Sullivan anc
Warner. time 300, umpire, LyhcH'
WASHINGTON. Apr> %.-Washington
gained n lead to-day on combination OF
errors. but was overtaken when Camel
s..r,ed off with his three base hit. fol-
I'D by TWO sacrifices and two singles.
Af.ar pIaviny the tenth inning Umpire
hurst called the game on account Of dark
ness. The management to-day released
pitchers Ashe and KimbaI and outiieldef
Lush. Score:
washington .. ...0O2OOOIOOO-3 7 q
Ro.ton =. ........OOOO36OOO0-3 Z !
Earned runs. Boston /; batteries NC
lanes and Mcclure. Sullivan and Camel
time. 1.55. umpire. Hurst
ST. LOUIS, No. April So-The Indians
won their first game this season By score
Of p to l. Costly errors by the Browns
were responsible. Medicine Man socHe-
rontInued on sixth Page.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
PRINCIPLE.
C. W. 0senten, a West Virginia
Democrat, Resigns, Though Pro-
teCted by the Civil Service Law.
Does Not Believe in the Law and
Doesn't Desire It's Protection

Special to the Register.
Washington, April 30.-Mr. c. w.
Osenton, of Fayette county, who OBJ
tained the appointment of chief of the
mail and miscellaneous division in the
office of the Auditor for the War De-
partment through the efforts of Con-
gressmOn Anderson. at the beginning Of
the last administration, sent his resig-
nation to Secretary of the Treasury
Gage some days ago, but it mas not yet
been acted on. Mr.. Osenton informed
the Secretary that while he was pro-
tected in a measure by the civil service
laws. he did not believe in civil service,
and being besides a Bryan Democrat,
felt that he ought not longer to hold
Office under an administration with
which he was not in sympathy. He
resigned. therefore, in order to save
his superiors any trouble or embarrass-
ment. and in order TO leave his place
open for Republican who was in SYM
pathy with the administration.
Mr.. Osenton will go back to Fayette
county as soon as his successor is ap-
pointed. for the purpose of practicing
law and working for Bryan and free
silver. The place which he has resign
ed pays a salary of $4,000 year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01

place. in order to ascertain if the Greek
garrison remained there. There being no
reply to the Turkish fire. two squadrons
Of a Turkish cavalry advanced and a thjrd
remained. dismounted. firing on the -
inals who had been released fror
when Larissa became par ~
These criminals had succeer
themselves and replied tc ~ ,he
Turks %
"Sefulah Bey and & - .koff led
the first Turkish 81 o Larissa.
The cavalry adj W Sallop. and at
the bridge az IN .ce of the town
Sefulah Bey spurre, ward at full speed.
Some of the Mussulman inhabitants
shouted. The bridge is mined! The bridge
is mined.
"But the two officers did not pause. and
were the first to enter the town and put
mp at the Olympus. the principal hotel,
which was soon guarded by the Turkish
troops.
"The telegraph lines were found intact
VOLO. Thessaly. April 3O.-A squadron
Of Greek warships has arrived here.
There were fifteen thousand Greeks en-
camped at Velestino and $1,000 Greeks oc-
cupy positions at Pharsalos.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
STANDARD OIL STOCK.
a Sale at 800 Made Yesterday-I3ig Divi-
dends Recently Paid.

NEW YORK. April 3O-A sale Of Stand
ard Oil stock was made on the curb to-day
at 800. which price is the highest ever paid
for the shares Of the company and repre-
sents rise Of something like forty points
within the last few months.
Standard Oil stock, which now rules
higher than any Of the other so-called
Trust shares, yields in regular dividends
u per cent. annually but within the last
fifteen months upwards of 40 per cent has
been paid. through the medium of extra
dividends and this fact. together with
rumors TO the effect that at the forthcom-
ing meeting of the directors an extra divi-
dend of at least 10 per cent. will be de-
clared in addition to the usual per cent.
for the quarter accounts for the sharp rise
in the stock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
TURKS ENTER LARISSA.

ACo-respo1ieut of the Associated Press
TsH, OF the Tursish Occupation Of That
Town
Athens April G0.-A correspondent
... Associated Press. who was at
with le Turks on Wednesday,
.. -..- .r the arrival of the Turkish
.srs they found all the guns OF
~ss intact and obtained posses
Sud .[ immense quantities OF ammunl-
r .. kinds.
TN. uui0nment OF such StIoLS
POSITION is iucomprehensibie. Inc
.t tle occupation of Nolo by the
turkish forces is momenJarily expected
.a more Green cannon. ~ the
Correspondent. OF the Associated Press
continues -ware found along the road
. . Iarssa.'
A f.H Vro has just arrived at Lar
r Te.0. says that place Is ue-
hat the garrison has aiso
The troops have gone 10 Phar-
.. Quiet here. Most of the Jews
1 u T.ar.ssa. Two battai0ns
ssh infantry are guarding the
station of IarisSa, where are
remains of the hospital stores
we're Left 10y the Greeks al the
.rr
arts OF Larissa say the
f an the horses and car
-.. rewsoaper men fed ON foot.
AMUSING scenes were witnessed
ma
-.- soldier. suu-burned end dusty
l.rlIrg the streets under a hne
raso. which DE had picked up on
is strictly forbidden. The
authorities In this matter are
severe
Evsson still remain hidden, and
the case with some OF the
rs All Of the latter who are
'-.rs are paroled.
morning lTuesday).' con-
espoudeut. witnessed the
NJ Edbcm Pasho into Larissa.
grave and showed no elatiou
Success. He was met by General
Ohio German officer who re-
-re Turkish artillery. at the
entrance Of the town, whore they
oo0<ratulatous.
" process .ou of the NIussulmaus popu-
Received Edhem Pasha and salpted
-h Respect There was no shouting
.sy manifestations.
Ptsha entered the place without
Ceremony.
..a Bev has been promoted 5 the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
pnrGHT N AMERICA.

London. April 50.-In the House OF
Commons to-day the President of the
BOARD of Trade. c. T. Richie, replying
70 Sir Charles Howard Vincent, con-
servative and fair trader. said the gov
eminent was not prepared to compel
companies applying for new railway
charters 10 buy their equipment in the
United Kingdom. In the case OF the
waterloo CITY Railway, Mr. Richie
o55ed twentv-two cars had been order
"a in America because out of the seven
FngIisb firms rendering for the work,
NOT one was able to deliver the stock in
tbe time required by the railroad COM
pany.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
SAD IL TRUE.
An Alleged Outrage Coming From sus-
Dicious Territory.

An Associated Press message from Sis
tersville says Mrs Shook, an aged lady
was the victim of a horrible outrage last
night at her home in Adonis, and her re-
covery is doubtful. a negro and white
man forced an entrance to the old lady's
house and demanded her money. They
bound and gagged her. beat her bare feet
with switches. applied lighted candles TO
her feet. burning them to a crisp Ihey
then mutilated her face, burned the hair
from her head and roasted her ears. Dur
ing this last torture the woman tainted
and upon being resuscitated. she told
where her savings were hidden. The rob-
hers secured $500 and fled A posse Is in
hot pursuit Of the riscreants.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
OFFICIALS PROFESS CONFIDENCE.
They say the Outflow of Gold Is Not a Good
Cause for Alarm.

WASHINGTON, April 3o.-To-day' S
withdrawal at the New York sub-treasury
of S4.OOO000 in coin and bullion for export
is not viewed with apprehension at the
Treasury Department. For twenty years
and more there has been an annual out
ward movement of gold from this country
TO Europe. usually beginning in April or
Nav and ending IN midsummer. and a
corresponding return movement during
the winter months The last three years.
however. have been NAKED by abnormal
gold movements based on abnormal condi-
tions which il is said. no longer exist.
Several reasons are given for the present
gold export movement, of which reasons
the heavy importatons to take advantage
of the proposed new tariff law IS regarded
as the weightiest. Whatever the cause,
no alarm is felt here as TO the outcome
the present stock of gold in the treasury.
s15S.954. $50. being regarded as ample to
meet anv emergency without in the least
jmnairing our credit at home or abroad.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01

Arlu 35.-The Evening
aas a dispatch from Con-
saying that the Turkish
pied VoIo yesterday even
.h adds that ten DAYS de-
erauted to the Greeks who
ct leaving Constantinople.
April 50.-The headquarters
creek army at Pharsala has
.y changed. Gen. MacrIs
.... ~.aorutzakis. NasJropas and
have resigned and started
... the occupation of Volo
s1 forces is momentarily
here
has just arrived at Lar
- v..o says the place is desert
.t.-.re garrison has left. The
r.r- gone 20 Pharsala.
.- a- Larissa. Two hattal-
-r infantry are guarding
station. where are found
--sat .behospital stores which
..ar the Greeks at the last mo-
rs.. .,..
eE cabinet has been finally
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
DT-NT,OP GOES 10 THE PEN.

CHICAGO April 3o.-Joseph r. Dunlop
proprietor Of the Chicago Dispatch. was
taken into custody late this afternoon by
United States Marshal Arnold. The pris-
.orer asked for a few hours in which to ar
range his affairs and was given until to-
morrow morning. He will be taken to the
penltentiary at Joliet tomorrow morning
AT II o'clock. under n two years sentence
for using the mails for obscene matter.
All efforts to induce the President to
nardon Dunlop failed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
UP co PRICES.

PITTSBURG, Pa, April SO.-A five per
cent. advance in the price or window glass.
including all sections of the country. has
beer made and will 90 into effect to-mor-
row. The Pittsburg and western agencies,
it is understood are both in favor Of n
greater advance in prices of glass to take
place in the near future. The demand for
window glass is becoming more active
and the production is temporarily decreas-
ed by repairs being made in several fac
tories
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
GAVE HER $4,000.
President Spaulding,. of the Globe
Savings Bank, was to Have Mar
ried Sarah Louise Erwin.

CHICAGO. April SO.-Miss Sarah Louise
r,r,-fr. private secretary and stenographer
10 President Spalding. of the deiunct
Globe Savings Bank, testified before the
senatorial Investigation committee to-day
She testified that Spalding had given her
about $1,000. with the understanding that
ne was some time later to secure divorce
from his wife and marry Miss Erwin.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
READY FOR THE OPENING.
The Nashville Exposition Will Receive Wis
itors To-Day.

Nashville, Tenn, April 3O.-ln spite
of constant rain for a week, delaying
and retarding work in every depart
ment. order has been made to take the
place of confusion, and the Centennial
city practically complete with exhibits
in every building. is ready to throw
open its gates tomorrow morning.
Visitors have been coming all day and
tonight trains from all directions
brought in more. Hon. Adlai +. Stew
enson and party. Governor Lon V.
Stevens and Mrs. Stevens, of Missouri,
have already come and will participate
in the simple opening ceremonies.
Though some of the buildings, includ-
ing the government building and some
of the special State buildings, will not
he fully completed for some days, every
building to contain exhibits is ready for
occupation and contains exhibits.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
COVVTCTs SENTENCED.

Special 10 the Register
CHARLESTON. W. Va. April 3o.-The
following persons convicted in the Grim
inal Court received theor sentences to-
day: George Haskins. Chris. Slack and
John Crimes. Each gets term in the
penitentlary: Haskins for two years.
Slack for five. and Grimes for three.
VIM. Strickland and f. Edwards were each
sentenced to two years for grand lar
ceny: Frank Wiseman was sentenced for
two years for forgery. and Henry Bradley
ten days In Jail and SO fine for assault.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
SALISBURY PLEADS EXPENSE.

London. April SO.-The foreign office
has mailed the reply Of the Marquis OF
Salisbury to the request from Washing
ton for a reinQuiry into the Bering Sea
fisheries disputes. II is reported that
the Brisish premier's reply is in the
negative. on the ground of expense.
Washington asked for a prompt re-
plv. which was hurriedly drawn up and
despatched this week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
NO AGREEMENT REACHED.
The County Court of Kanawha and City
Council of Charleston Still Divided on
LIQUOR Licenses.

Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON. W. Va. April 3o-No
settlement has yet been reached in the
liquor license controversy. A meeting Of
Republicans is called for tomorrow night
al the Court House.
1t is understood that the object is to
bring pressure to bear upon the County
Court and induce the court to abandon its
policy of discrimination against Demo-
cratic saloon keepers. Saloons will be
closed Tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
PAIR OF BABIES FOUND.
Bodies Found In Box in a Deserted Stone
Quarry at Bellevue, Pa.

PITTSBURG. April 3O.-A box contain
inc the bodies of two infants was found
to-day in a desterted stone quarry near
Rellvue. Pa. The box was securely fas-
tened and a membership card of the Can
ton. o.. branch of the Young Mems Chris
,ian Association was tackled on the lid.
The babies had evidently been dead sew
eral days and lime had been placed over
their remains TO hasten decomposition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
,,r>-rpc DE1TNND AN ADVANCE.

PITTsBURG. April 3o.-The coal miners
ernDlovsd AZ the Anderson Eclipse. Hack
ett Nottingham and Germania mines on
the U-baeIine division Of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad at Finleyvile met Yesterday
and unanimously decided 10 demand an
advance in the mining rate from "a to 60
cents per ton. to take effect tomorrow.
over ooo men are employed at these mines
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
FIVE MORE BODTES FOUND.

Guthrie. 0. r.. April 30.-Five more
bodies were recovered to-day. being
those of George Owens. Mrs. Charles
Rufins. Henry Simmons. Mrs. Watson
and child. Scores Of organized search
ing parties are at work but the progress
is slow. since tons OF debris must be
dug over in the search.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
RECEIVER APPOINTED

For the j. NJ Risher Coal Company.
Trouble Caused by Depressed Coal
Trade.
PITTsBURG. April 2o-The stockhold-
ers and creditors of the John NJ. Risher
Coal Company made application for the
appointment of a receiver. Judge White
named John NJ. Risher. The bill sets
forth that the corporation has a capital
OF 100000 and an Indebtedness Of Sl59'VV
Yesterday judgments aggregating Sllo'Wo
were issued against the senior member OF
the company in favor of his wife.
The present embarrassment is attributed
TO the financial strinEency now existing
and the extreme depression Of the coal
trade.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
The Weather.

Mr.. C. schnepf, the Opera House
druggist. made the following obserya-
tions of the weather yesterday a.
m. 60; 9 a. m, II; 12 N, so: p. m,
so; 7 p. m, rs Weather, cloudy.
WASHINGTON. April SO.-For West
virginia-Showers. cooler. northerly
winds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
SEVEN NEGROES LYNCHED.
They Had Committed Three Murders,
Outraged Two Girls,

And Burned the Bodies of Their
Victims in Their Home - None
But Negroes Were Interested.
The Men Lynched and Their Vic
tins Were All Black, and the
People Who Took the Law Into
Their Own Hands Were Of the
Same Race.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
u-111- nrPsnNAII.Y INSPECT.

ATHENS. April &o.-At a cabinet council
held to-day it was decided that the min
lister of war. Col Tosamados. and the min
ister of the Interior NJ. Theotokis should
rroceed to Pharsalos. i'm order to ascertain
.be condition of the Greek forces there.