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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22
PROSECUTION CLOSED.
In the BOtkin Case Yesterday-John z.
Dunning Again on the stand

In the Botkin Case Yesterday-John Z.
Dunning Again on the stand
San Francisco, December 21.-The
prosecution in the case of Mrs. Cor
della Botkin, charged with the murder
Of Mrs. John P. Dunning and her sis
ter, Mrs. Deane, closed its case to-day.
John P. Dunning, who has been in the
charge of the sheriff for two days for
refusing to answer certain pointed
questions put to him by the defense,
was released from custody, the attor-
ney for the defense withdrawing the
Objectionable question. Mr.. Dunning
wa sthe principal witness to-day. Ha
was hauled over the Goals by the attor-
ney for the defense, who persisted in
trying to introduce every disgusting
detail of the case in spite of the pro-
tests Of the witness, who clothed his
language as well as circumstances
would permit, but leaving no one in
doubt as to its meaning; nevertheless
the Botkins' attorney persisted in ask
ing pointed questions and insisted on
answers being given in absolutely I'M
mistakeable language-the language of
the street Cummings efforts to save
the ears of his listeners met with the
appreciation of the more respectable
of those in the court room.
Carl tsenshimmel, writing expert,
was the first witness. His testimony
was necessarily of an expert nature and
showed almost conclusively that Mrs.
Botkin was the writer of the anony-
nous letters, the addresses of the
candy box and the writer of the nate
sent with the candy. Cummings testi-
mony referred to the letters he had
received and written from and to Mrs.
Botkin after he left San Francisco for
Cuba, where he was newspaper man
in the field.
He explained that hostility toward
Mrs. Botkin commenced on his receipt
Of the news of the means used in caus-
ing his wife's death He said that Mrs.
Botkin was the first person he thought
of who would have committed the
crime. His other testimony referred to
his relations with Mrs. Botkin. He
exonerated Mrs. Corbeily and Mrs.
Calimberg of any wrongdcing in the
case and told of their friendly acts to
him and his family.
Theodore Kytha another writing ex
pert, was called and gave practically
the same testimony as his fellows.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22
NEWS NOTES OF YESTERDAY.

CollsctiOn Of the Small Gvents Of Each
Passing Day.
The Central Fishing Club will give
their first grand ball at Pythian Castle
tomorrow night. A prize waltz con-
test will take place for a fine glass
water set. Mayors full orchestra will
make the music.
The Maine Club will give a mas
uuerade ball Christmas eve at Meyers
hall.
"A decided novelty in the shape OF
an electrical barber pole has attracted
a great deal of attention in front OF
VIII Kuhn's tonsorial establishment
It Is illuminated at night.
There were four cases in Ponce
Court yesterday morning. The entire
outfit went to the hill
The, funeral of little Waiter Ileg-
enfelder, sonsof Joseph Zlegen1e!oer'
took place yesterday afternoon at three
o'clock. the interment being at the
Peninsular cemetery
The funeral of the late Thomas
Kahn will take place this morning.
The work of making up the lists
of voters in the city is still in active
progress at the City Clerks office, and
will not be completed for several days.
The list is much larger than the tith-
ables listed by the assessors.
~ The street cleaning force got in a
big day yesterday, and the hose team"
was out last night on Main street.
A good many anxious but impe-
cunious voters are impatiently await
ing the official announcement OF the
list of candidates for city Offices.
The Opera House Orchestra left
yesterday for New Athens, Ohio, to
play for the literary contest at that
place last evening.
:. The Eagle Fluor-Spar Company
yesterday gave a power of attorney to
Geo. w. Woods.
The Silver Leaf Club will give a
masquerade dance at their hall Christ
mas eve.
Hon. Charles w. Seabright an
nounces his candidacy for the Demo-
cratic nomination for Mayor in this Is
sue of the Register, in response to the
earnest request of many friends. Mr.:
Andrew Sweeney is his connection, and
the race between the two wi be live
ly one.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22
BAILEY's RESOLUTION ADOPTED.

Washington, December 21-The last
session Of the House before the Holt
day recess lasted but an hour. The
Bailey resolution directing an investi-
cation of the right of the members who
volunteered in the Spanish-American
war to seats in the House was adopted
and several bills of minor Importance
were passed
Mr.. Wheeler Dem. Ala); Mr.. Col
son tRep., KY; Mr.. Robbins rep,
Penna.), and Mr.. Campbell (Dem.,
Ills.), are the members of the House
who volunteered for the Spanish war
None of them were present when the
investigation was ordered to-day.
Both houses adjourned until January
4. 1899
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22

lrsuficiently nourished. Improper, insult.
6cient nourishment is starvation
When a mans head aches it is because
the tissues of the brain do not receive
sufficient uourishnent from the blood, or re-
ccive impure and unhealthy nourishnert
When man gets nervous and slecpless, it
means that the blood is not properly nour-
ishing the nerves When his skin breaks
out with blotches and piinples and erup-
tons ii means that the skin is being fed
upon the impurities of the blood. Almost
every known disease is primarily due to
improper nourishment through the blood,
which Is the life stream. DR. Picrce's
Golden Medical Discovery is the greatest
of all blood makers and purifiers. Ii gives
edge to the appetite, corrects all disorders
Of the digestion, makes the assimilation of
the fe-giving elements of the food per
feet, invigorates the liver, promotes secre-
ton and excretion, and vitalizes the whole
body. 1t makes firm, muscular hesh, but
does not make corpulent people more cor
pulent II cures cS per cent of all cases
of lingering coughs. bronchial, throat and
kindred affections, which, if neglected.
lead up to consumption. 1t is the best of
all nerve touics and restoratives. Kept by
all medicine dealers.
~ was taken i'll in February 1892, with head
ache and pain In my back !" writes H. Gaddis
Esq, Of SI3 South Street, Tacoma, Wash. I
called in doctor aud he came three times. He
said was bilious but kept getting worse; I
being prepped up in bed. My lungs hurt me,
and l got so poor that was just skin and bone
thought was going to die. used two bottles
sf DR. fierces Golden Medical Discovery and it
No remedy relieves constipation so
quickly and effectively as DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets They never gripe.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22
Guitars from $3.50 upwards.
MILLIGAN. WILkIN & CO.
AFTER JANUARY l
The Baltimore & Chic VIII Maintain
It's Published Freight Rates.

Washington, December 21.-Chair
man Knapp. of the Interstate Com
merce Commission, has received let
ter from Receivers Cowen and Murray.
of the Baltimore G. Ohio railroad, an
nouncing that after January /. 1893.
that railroad will maintain Scrupulously
the published tariff and rates fled with
the commission. and will appeal to the
commission for aid in cases coming
to their attention of railroads failing
to maintain rates to the detriment of
their interests. This step is an i'm
portant one which will interest largely
al other railroads. What the attitude
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22
CHANGE IN WAGES.

st. Louis, December 21.-The man
agement OF Ehe Missouri Pacific and
Iron Mou1&ain railway system has sent
out the following circular:
"O1/and after January /, 1899, the
salaries of passenger train conductors
on these companies lines will be at the
following rates. When the train mile
age is 1000 miles and not over 5000
miles, 21ac per train mile. When the
train mileage is less than 1000 miles,
rates of pay to remain as at present.
When the train mileage exceeds 5000
miles, 1925 per month"
At present the maximum compensa-
ton for conductors is 500 per month.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22
Special Holiday Sale
Of Pianos, Organs and small musical
instruments at HOUSE S.
ANOTHER ONE SICK.

Washington, December 21.-The list
of official invalids has been increased
by Secretary Long, who is suffering
from cold contracted during his visit
to the South. He has been confined to
his apartments ever since his return to
the city, and has attended to all his Of
fetal duties there. He probably will be
all right again in few days.
Secretary Hay remained at home to-
day, and is said to be improving.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22
Guitars from $3.50 upwards.
MILLIGAN, WILKIN & CO.
ORDER FOR LOCOMOTIVES.

Chicago, December 21.-On account
of constantly increasing traffic, the
Chicago Great Western has placed an
order with the Baldwin locomotive
works for ten large ten-wheel engines.
The order will probably be followed by
another for five or ten more engines of
the same large capacity. The Great
Western will also let contracts next
week for seven hundred new box cars.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22
LYNCHED A SOLDIER.

DECATUR Ala, December I-William
Simms. soldier, who upprovokingly muir
dered Robert Norton, a prominent citizen
of Town Creek, six miles from here.
while at country dance, was dragged
from the county jail to-dayby mob of
800 men and lynched. He was hanged on
tree near the Jail and his body was
riddled with bullets. A brother of the
murdered man led the mob.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22
WAS 1T BUNC0MB he ?
Elkins Intimates That the Presidents
Southern Trip and Sentiments were
for Political Purposes.

Special to the Register.
Washington, D. c., December Iii
Senator Elkins to-day called on the
President and congratulated him on
tie success of his trip south. The SEN
ator felt that the trip would be worth
much politically, and that it was one
of the most valuable ever made by a
President
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22
EPIDEMIC OF GRIP.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, December H.-An ep-
idemic of grip has struck Columbus and
it is estimated that there are several
thousand cases. Local physicians all re-
port the malady prevalent in their prac-
tice, though not in as severe a form as the
epidemic of 1891 Public institutions are
severely afflicted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22

Genuine gold filled Chatelaine Watch
American movements, at $3.50.
DILLON. WHEAT IIASCHER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22

The wolf of
S t a nv a t 10 II
bowls at the
doors of thou
sands of men
who are well
to do and sur
roun d by
pl c nty, H.
health, in the
m a j GRITTY of
cases, is starva-
ton, pure and
s i III p lie. 1t
IN e MS TIL t
bod y, brain
n erve, bone
and sinew are
improperly or
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.

Prince George of Greece, the high COM
missioner of the powers, arrived at Suda
Bay to-day, escorted by the British,
French. Russian and Italian flagship.
He was saluted by the forts and was
welcomed by immense crowds of people
on landing
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22

embossed and engraved. Emblems for any
society known. HANDSOME and reasonable.
Address ar call on West Va. Printing Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22

VFs fTfFFN
On Guitars, Mand0lins and Music
Boxes at C. A. HOUSES.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.

House on Fourteenth street. rooms and
bath.
House on Fifteenth street u rooms and
baths
No. % Virginia street. 10 rooms and bath
S-roomed house on Twentieth street.
149 Fifteenth street, 5 room house.
y Indiana street, 1-room house.
1121 Eoff street. Groom house
Lots at Pleasant Valley, house at Leath-
erWood.
Lots at Park View lote at Lea therwood
Pleasant Valley house and lot at q
special bargain.
streets.
THEO. w. FINK & co.
Phone 6S7. 1920 Market Street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22
TIE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
ali the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA F1G SYRUP Co.
only, knowledge OF that fact viii
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by ether par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoaNIA FIG SYRUP Co. with the media
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name O. the Company guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. II is
far n advance of ali other laxa1ives,
as It acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
nauseate. IN order TO get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. NY.
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CUT GLASS.

Guitars from $3.50 upwards.
MILLIGAN, WILKIN & CO.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22

TOCURE COLD IN ONEDAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure Csc The genuine has
L. B. @. On each tablet.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22

PRINCE GEORGE AT CANEA.
CANEA, Island of Crete. December q.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-22
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN on real estate: 6 per
cent interest, l per cent premium; total
I per cent. Required payments PC per
week on each SlGo loaned. THE BUCK
EYE SAVINGS AND LOAN CO, Thirty
second street, Bellaire, o. oc7e&dvb
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27

influence in behalf Of Barnes History,
the book used at present. or falling in
that. to gain advocates for other works
furnished by them.
To counterfeit this influence the aid OF
al llovers Of the honor Of the south has
been invoked. Professors John IA. Powell
and John L Mcclure. Rev. DIR. NJ. ID.
Hoge. and others are expected TO be
among those who will 80 before the
board. and it is thought that their IN
nuence will not be without avail
Colonel John j. Williams. Grand COM
mander of the Grand Camp. Confederate
Veterans, has just promulgated the FOL
lowing order 10 tho various Confederate
camps of the state through AdJuiant-
General Thomas Elicit.
Winchester. Va. March H. 1888
General order No. B.
To the Commanders Of Camps, {. W.
Department Of Virginia.
Comrades-At a mass-meeuns OF cru
zens. veterans. educators and other Nlr-
ginians. held in Richmond on the lsih
Of October last In order 10 cooperate
with the Grand Camp in the work OF ex-
Guiding from the schools OF virginia
histories improper for the use OF our
children. by reason OF their perVerslon5
OF the truth Of history and their inlus-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
SOUND FINANCIAL CONDITION..
Rumors of War Have Not Greatly Az
fected Trade.

snow-Church Company Weekly Re-
view Of Trade says that no better evi-
dence of the sound financial condition Oh
the country. the confidence of its people
I'm its ability TO meet any possible eiiie'
pencv could be offered than the TACT lH",
the very unusual experiences OF the pass
few weeks-the general expectation ia
some quarters that war with Spain was
likely to begin very shortly. ana the ac-
fual preparation for il by the govern
ment-baye scarcely disturbed business
conditions or created ripple much less
any excitement in business circles
There IS apparently the utmost CONN
donce on the part of capitalists. imam
ciers. bankers and business men that the
United States is capable OF carrying on
such a war without increasing taxation
or straining its magnificent resources III
the last and that the result or such
conflict would scarcely effect ordinary
business interests and operations. 1t may
be that they take too light view OF the
situation and underestimate the power OF
Spafn I'D innict injury and for time at
least 10 give blow for blow. II so, me
exhibition which that country has MADE
I'm its efforts 10 put down The instruction
in Cuba would appear TO be an insuiiic-
lent Justification.
Bulletins containing advices from man
ufactirers and wholesale merchants IN
different sections Of the country continue
in establishing the fact Of a great bust
ness and industrial improvement by the
way of testimony that cannot be ques-
toned or impeached. This Improvement
especially i'm the West and Southwest IS
nor confined evidently 10 any one Inc
or asnecf Of business but IS general in IT'S
character and is built upon foundations
which give every promise II increase and
permancnce.
Spoaking from a local standpoint re-
ports arc received bearing testimony 70
The fact OF country merchants paying
more promptly and wanting prompter
deliveries than before.
Statesmen show a marked increase Of
their sales which indicates healthier
condition. and our jobbcrs are looking
Tor a larger increase in business the COM
ing season. Many report collections as
better than for some weeks and failures
are reported as not so numerous
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27

cation to adopt the histories by Or.
Jones and Mrs. Lee as the textbooks IN
our schools" And this report and reso-
luton. by it's direction, was communi-
Gated by one of its number TO the HIS
tory Committee of the Grand Camp en-
bracing the members representing the
Sons OF Veterans, at its meeting on
March 2. 1895 At that meeting said re-
port was unanimously endorsed ana the
following resolutions adopted:
IL Resolved That In the opinion OF
this committee ii expresses the sentiment
of all the Confederate veterans and sons
OF veterans in the State and OF the over
whelming majority Of the people OF the
state when il respectfully requests the
Board Of Education as II now does, 10
use every measure under its control 10
drive Barnes History out OF use IN the
schools Of this State
80 THAT the Board of Education con-
fine the public schools TO the use OF
Jones and Lees histories Of the United
states for the present at least.
"3 Whereas II has been creditably re-
presented 20 the committee, as IT be-
iicvcs. that the book company obtaining
iba contract to furnish histories OF the
United States 20 our schools VIII agree
to take up all Of Barnes histories now IN
the hands Of the scholars upon most rea-
eOuaHle TERMS lut ip'tiiN 'A 4+NNN -r
is respectmlly urged 10 require this OF
the company TO which Il awards the con-
tract. but whether this is done or not.
II IS urged TO forbid the further use or
Barnos' histories in the schools and 10 re-
ouira tho use OF Jones or Lees as II IS
Tho sense OF this committee that INC
children Of the State had better be taught
no history than such pretended history
as Barnes.
AGENTS AT WORK.
Information has reached these head
quarters and the History Committee that
agents of certain book companies are
endeavoring 10 induce the County School
Stperintendents I'm at least some or the
counties 10 urge the Board Of Educatloo
"a continue the use OF Barnes histories.
or of others. open. IN part az least 10
rira objections. Whether this intorma-
zion bo correct or not. forwarned IS fore
arrncd and I'm view Of the fact that the
state BOARD will soon make the contracts
for hooks for another period or years. IL
Go recommended to the various camps that
they M once commit 10 suitable commit
tees and impress upon Individual citizens
tho imnortant duty OF seeing that the
echool euperintendents and teachers IN an
~ The nublic and private schools In their
reenoctive counties are urged 10 coop
crate with us I'm excluding from the
school Of the state. 10 whose service we
1o,.oted orr all I'm her time Of need. his
,orios that pervert our motives, mlsre-
,,resent our actions and purposes and be-
iittle those achievements that illustrate
so snlendidlv I'm ths light of truth. the
boroism of the sons and daughters OF our
fair Southland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
FUN, FASHION AND FOLLY.
Rev. DIR. Hall, of Norfolk. the Humor
Gus Lecturer at the y. VI. {. a.

Tho sixth number o, the Members
Course of the Young Mems Christian
Association viii take place in the Asso-
citation Hall Monday night. This course
If will be remembered is a new under
taking and Is proving most successfui
and is providing high class and enjoyable
entertainments for the members ana
friends az a very small expense.
DR.. Hall was formerly OF London Eng,
and has several very humorous lectures.
Among them. perhaps. the funniest Is
entitled. Fun. Fashion and Folly. This
will be the one delivered on Monday
night and the audience Is sure not only
10 be highly entertained. but also TO find
much instructions the sense and non
sense of the evening. a good laugh is
better than medicine and drives away
the blues. There will be a whole evening
OF merry making and fun for the MEM
bers and their friends tomorrow night
DIR. Hall can make fun. show up fashion
in it's true light, and tell OF folly by he
hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
SCHOOL BOARD
AND VETERANS.
A Determined Assault to Be Made on
Barnes History.
IMPORTANT MEETING TUESDAY.
Prominent Citizens To Accompany the
Veterans To Meet the state Board
ofEducation-Ring order OF
the Grand Commander.

The meeting OF the state Board Of Edu-
cation next Tuesday. March 18th, viii be
Of a very interesting character to tho
Confederate veterans OF the state, more
particularly 10 those who are endeaVorins
to Danish the present incorrect and
biased school histories fro;1 Virginia
As has been before stated, the meeting
OF the board Is called for the purpose OF
receiving the Executive Committee OF the
History. Committee. Grand Camp, Con-
fcderate Veterans. consisting OF Mr.. VIII
liam l.. Royal chairman, NJ W HALE
wood. r. 4. Brock, James Mann ana H..
H. Edwards. the last two members or the
History Committee Of the Grand camp
Sons Of Veterans.
INFLUENTIAL CITIZENS.
In addition 70 these gentlemen, DR.. Hun
ter Mcclure. who presided over grand
mass-meeting Of citizens. held in Lee
Camp Hall. October 18th last VIII also
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
STORY OF CARNAGE.
Diving Statement of the Famous
Guerrilla Leader.
WHY He BURNED A KANSAS CITY
IL Was 10 Kill Jim Lane, and.I Would
Have Burned Him at the Stake,
said Quan;riII ON His Death
Bcd-He Was Gentle in
With son Blue
Eyes.

LEXINGTON. KY. March 26.-Special
The bringing Of Mrs Caroline Clark
OuantriIl TO 81, Joseph's Hospital In this
city. last week has revived interest IN
one OF the most remarkable characters
Of the civil war or OF any other war, Col
william Clark Quantrill. the guerrilla
leader. whose operations I'm Missouri
Kansas and western Kentucky startled
the civilized world.
II develops upon careful inquiry that all
the histories Of Quantrill and his daring
bloody deeds are at fault. Perhaps one
OF the widest read books ever written
about Quantrell was that from the pen
Of John f. Edwards. published in St
Louis I'm 1877. In that book the author
gives the guerrillas name as Charles
William QuantrelL' II will be seen that
he did not even spell his sir-name prop
eriy. Re makes Quantrill native OF
HagerstOwn. Md. saying he was born IN