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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
A WIDE RANGE
Taken by the Discussion in the House at
Yesterdays Session


Washington, March 15.-The House
agreed to consider the bill for the re-
lief of the legal heirs of the victims
and survivors of the Maine disaster as
soon as the postofiice appropriation
bill, which was taken UP in the House
to-day, is out Of the way.
During the general debate on the
postoffice bill, members eagerly took
advantage Of the latitude allowed in
committee Of the whole to discuss
various political questions, and the de-
bate accordingly covered wide range.
Messrs. Griggs, Dem, Georgia., and
Walker, (Rep., Massachusetts,, dis
cussed the conditions of the cotton IN
dustry, and Mr. Tawney, (Rep., Min
nesota). a member Of the ways and
means committee, replied to the speech
Of Mr.. johnson, tRep., Indiana), made
some time ago against the advisable
ity Of annexing the Hawaiian islands.
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FAILING TO APPRECIATE.

Weston Democrat.
1t is very apparent that Capt. Dove
ner. the Little Giant CD will have
opposition in his own party in this
district Even some of the Republic
cans of the district fail to recognize in
him much of either goodness or great
ness, and refuse longer to support him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
TWO LONDON RUMORS.

London. March Is. = The United
States government is negotiating here
for the Brazilian battleship "24 de
Maio," formerly the Aquidaban, the
flag ship of Admiral Mello, which has
lately been reconstructed in England
1t is reasserted here to-day that the
Spanish government has secured the
Gillian battleship O'Higgins, (which
has been built by the Armstrong; for
Chilli
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
HOBARTs SYMPATHY

with Cuba, Plainly Expressed by His Invi-
tation to Mr.. Quesada, the Cuban Repuh-
lies Representative.
NEW YORK, March 15.-Dr. Tomas Is
trada Palma, of the Cuban junta IN this
city, said to-day:
Il consider Mr. Quesada's presence at
Vice President Hobart's reception to the
Belgian Prince in Washington yesterday
a matter of great Importance. He was in
vited as the accredited representative Of
the Cuban republic. together with the
Spanish minister and other members of
the diplomatic corps
MIR. Quesada's presence, under the cir
cumstances, as an honored guest. Is very
significant. IT is a semi-official recogni-
ton of the Cuban republic.
Il have known that Vice President Ho-
bart's sympathies We're with the Cuban
cause and ! am glad he has made that
fact known in such a public manner"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
MADE PREPARATIONS,

Charles f. French Got Every thing Ready
Before Committing Suicide.
Redlands, Cal, March 15-Charles
E. French, formerly a prominent citi-
zen of Redlands, committed suicide by
shooting himself through the head
after making careful preparations for
his end and attending to the most
minute details of his business affairs.
He first mangled his wrist with a
pocket knife and lost over quart of
blood, but fearing that death would
not come he fired shot from pistol
into his brain.
French was a native of Ohio, and
came to Redlands from Chicago sew
eral years ago. He was formerly
wealthy, but lost most of his morey
in speculation.
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MEN FOR THE CRUISERS.

New York, March ia draft Of
thirty-three men from the Columbia
and the Minneapolis at League Island,
was sent off from the Brooklyn navy
yard to-day They were taken off by
a navy yard tug, and sent to Jersey
City in charge OF Warrant Officer
Peter Ward.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
GREAT ACTIVITY
At the Brooklyn Navy Yard-Powder and
Guns Skinned

At the Brooklyn Navy Yard Powder and
Guns Shipped,
New York, March 15.-At the navy
yard to-day there was the same activ-
ity that has been apparent for the last
fortnight. A shipment Of 100000
pounds OF powder was dispatched early
in the day to Key West. A six-inch
gun intended for the cruiser Philadel-
phia was shipped to San Francisco by
an arrangement that will get it to Mare
Island almost as soon as if it had been
sent by express.
Fourteen mounts for fiye-inch guns
were hoisted on board the cruiser Chi
cago, and a large force Of machinists
was set to work fixing them in place.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
MORT SPANISH VESSELS SAIL.

Madrid, March 15.-The Spanish tor
pedo fiotilla. which sailed from Cadiz
on Sunday last, ostensibly for Porto
Rico, will only call there for proyis-
ions. etc.. and viii afterwards leave
for Havana. A second Spanish flotilla
will soon start for Cuban waters, and
will probably be stationed at Porto
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
DIDN'T SUIT LONG.
Secretary OF tine Navy Reprimands the
Members of Court Martial

Secretary OF tine Navy Reprimands the
Members of Court Martial.
Washington, March 15.-Lieutenant
Commander James d. Adams, attach
ed to the coast defense ship Monterey
at Mare Island, California, was acquit-
ted recently by general court martial
of the charge of drunkenness on duty.
Secretary Long, being of the opin-
ion that the circumstances of the case
as disclosed by the evidence, justified
different conclusion, issued an order
to-day disappearing the finding of the
court and administered sharp repri-
mand Inasmuch, however, as the
findings of the court are binding on
the department, the officer has been
released from arrest and restored to
duty The common law rule that
man cannot be put in jeopardy more
than once for the same offense prevails
in the navy just as it does in the civil
jurisdiction.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
A COAL TRUST
Is Operating Openly in Ohio, Since the
Legislative Investigation Closed.

Is Operating Openly in Ohio, Since the
Legislative Investigation Closed.
CLEVELAND, O., March 15.-It is said
that since the Senate investigating com
mittee has concluded its work. coal oper-
ators openly admit that the Ohio coal and
coal-railroad combine il In active opera
ton. 1t is claimed that every big oper-
ator in the State is a member of the trust.
"The combine said a leading coal OPP
orator to-day, was practically completed
at the meeting here number Of weeks
ago 1t now controls the entire coal out
put in Ohio.
FAN coal is delivered to the railroads at
a stated price, and they assume the re-
sponsibility of all sales. 1t is the strong
est and promises to be the most success
full coal combine this country has ever
seen.
1T is expected that other States will
be taken into the combine when the time
for such movement. arrives
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BRYAN ATLANTA.
Great Enthusiasm Greeted His Reference
to the Unity of Americans


ATLANTA, Ga, March 15.-An audience
of 10000 people greeted William J. Bryan
when he appeared at the Tabernacle last
night They were thrown into a frenzy
of enthusiasm when in one Of the speak
er's climaxes he referred to the readiness
of Americans to meet a foreign foe who
should attempt to land upon our shores.
He said;
within the last two weeks we have
had an illustration of the unity Of the
American people in front OF q danger
which was possible and probable. This
danger they have met as one man, de-
claring their readiness to die in the de-
Tense of their country 1t SO happened
that the representatives of the United
States at Havana wore the Confederate
uniform. And yet Fitzhugh Lee has dis
charged his duty with such courage such
prudence. such patriotism that you can
not find in ait the northland one man who
would suggest his removal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
FIVE DRY DOCKS.

Washington, March 15.-The Naval
Committee of the House has agreed to
provide for the construction of five
dry docks. The docks are to Relocated
at Boston, Portsmouth, N. H., Algiers,
La. Mare Island, Cal, and League ISL
and Pa
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
STABBED by A PUGILIST.
souy Smith the Frisco Fighter. Uses
Knife on Spider Kelly.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 15.-James
Curtin. better known as Spider Kelly,
was seriously but not fatally stabbed last
night by Solly Smith, the pugilist. who
was intoxicated.
The affair took place in Kelly.s saloon
and was the elimination of a row in
which Kelly had violently abused Smith,
who struck with a knife at Kelly's throat,
bat the Spider threw up his shoulder. The
knife cut deep into the fleshy part of the
body just back of the arm pit but the
movement saved KeHys life. The wound
is deep but the injured man will recover.
Smith escaped in a hack.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
THE COURT OF INQUIRY

Still Working at Havana--Members Pro
TESS Ignorance of the Time of Their De-
parture.
Havana, March 15.--The United
States naval court of inquiry into the
loss of the battleship Maine continues
its careful scrutiny Of testimony and
the plans of the wreck, calling on the
divers for news of fresh discoveries.
The members of the court claim to be
as ignorant as ever Of the time of their
departure from here.
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LISBON NOW DESERTED.
The Cruiser San Francisco Has Left the
Portuguese Port.

The Cruiser San Francisco Has Left the
Portuguese Port.
Lisbon, March 15.-The United
States cruiser San Francisco sailed
from here to-day going in south
westerly direction.
The War Department has decided to
complete the defenses of the Port OF
Lisbon as speedily as possible.
Washington, March 15.-It is stated
at the Navy Department that the San
Francisco is not going to take south
westerly course, but has been ordered
to Great Britain, where she will make
up crew for the Amazonas, the Bra
lillian cruiser purchased by the United
States 1t is the present intention to
have the San Francisco convoy the
Amazonas across the Atlantic, but this
purpose is not fixed one as yet.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
HON. TOM WATSON

Likely to Be Nominated for Governor by
Georgia Popuiists.
Atlanta, Ga, March 15.-The Popu-
list State convention meets tomorrow.
1t is likely that Hon. Tom Watson
will be nominated for Governor, al
though he has stated on several occa-
sions that he does not want to run and
will not attend the convention.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
GENERAL ALGER's SISTER.

Detroit, March 15.-The remains of
Mrs A. P. Plat. only sister of General
Alger, Secretary of War. arrived here
to-day accompanied by members of de-
eeased's family. The funeral will he
held Tomorrow
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
A BIG PRAILIE FIRE.
1t Is Being Driven Before 4O-Mile
Wind

It Is Being Driven Before 40 Mile
Wind.
Cimarron, Kan. March 15.-With
the wind blowing forty miles an hour,
prairie fire has been raging within
sight of this place. sweeping every
thing before it. Thousands of acres
of pasture lands have been burned off
and reports are coming of losses of
live stock and buildings, but SO far no
loss of human life has been heard of.
At one time the wind changed sudden
ly, driving the flames toward town,
and it took hard work on the part of
a large force of men with teams and
water wagons to prevent the towns
destruction.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
DOUBLE MURDER.
John A. Petersen. a Retired Sea Captain
Kills His Mistress and Her Artist Visitor.

Kills His Mistress and Her Artist Visitor.
New York, March 15.-John A. Peter
sen shot Henry Hohel. a crayon artist,
and Mrs. Leonard Faulkner this after
noon in his home in Brooklyn. He
fired one bullet into Hohefs neck and
then turning the weapon on the wo-
man shot her five times. Neither can
survive.
Petersen lived with Mrs. Faulkner,
who is said to be the widow of an
English sea captain. Petersen, who
had been out, returned and found
Hohel in the house with Mrs. Faulk-
ner Without waiting for an explana-
ton he shot the man and woman.
Petersen, who is retired sea captain,
was arrested.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
THE ANITA AT KEY WEST.

KEY WEST. Florida, March .15.-The
American yacht Anita. having on board
the body of Mrs. Senator Thurston. wife
of Senator Thurston and the members
OF the Congressional party, who have
been visiting Cuba. arrived here this af-
ternoon from Matanzas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
BRIDGE BUILDERS:
Meeting Secretly in CIeveiand-Enorts
Making to Form a Trust.

Making to Form a Trust.
Cleveland, o., March 15.-Bridge
manufacturers from all over the coun
try were in session here to-day for the
reported purpose of forming a trust.
The meeting was held behind closed
doors and was extremely secret. Some
months ago an attempt was made in
this city to combine the bridge build
ing companies of the country. At that
time the attempt was failure. How
ever, a committee was organized to do
evangelistic work among the bridge
men. One member of the committee
admitted to-day that there is some
chance that a combine of some sort
will be made at the present meeting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
MRS. THURsToNs DEATH
fastened by the Sad Scenes She Witnessed
During Her Brief Visit to Cuba.

fastened by the Sad Scenes She Witnessed
During Her Brief Visit to Cuba.
Havana, March ia correspondent
at Sagua la Grande telegraphs that
Mrs. Thurston died at noon yesterday
of heart disease. Mrs. Thurston had
been much affected at the scenes of
suffering she witnessed at Matanzas,
and especially in the case Of the skele-
ton-like children.
Mrs. Thurston, conscious that her
end was near, said: Il am not sorry
to go to rest, but / am grieved that my
OWE children will be motherless."
Mrs. Thurston has worn a small
American flag next to her heart ever
since the trip was commenced, and
when she died the flag was clasped to
her breast.
She was noted for her great human
ity. When at Matanzas she saw
gaunt mother sadly embracing her
dying child The feelings of Mrs.
Thurston were much excited by this
sad sight, and probably this incident
helped to hasten the end.
The Congressional party had made
arrangements TO visit the hospitals of
Sagua la Grande, but the death Of Mrs.
Thurston has changed all the plans.
Washington, March 15.-The deplor-
able death of Mrs. Thurston, wife of
the junior Senator from Nebraska,
Hon. John NJ Thurston, was made the
subject of touching reference by the
blind chaplain in his invocation at the
opening of the Senate's session to-day.
Upon the motion of Mr.. Allen, Mr..
Thurstons colleague from Nebraska,
the prayer was ordered printed in the
record.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
JACOB BEIDLER DEAD.

Chicago. March 15.-Jacob Beidler,
the millionaire lumber merchant and
real estate owner, died to-day. He
was born in Pennsylvania in 1915.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
TO MOVE SOUTH.
Preparations Making That Lead to the Be
lief That Soldiers and Arms Are Soon to

lief That Soldiers and Arms Are Soon to
be Moved.
Cincinnati, March 15.-Major Char
les Porter, U. S. A., of the Fifth regi-
ment, at Fort Mcpherson, near At
lanta, arrived here to-day. 1t is ru-
mored that he is arranging for the
transportation of artillerymen from
Fort Thomas to the South Atlantic
coast. The passenger agents Of the
Southern, the Seaboard Air Line, and
the Chesapeake & Ohio, have been ask
ed to make rates on the transpofta-
ton of troops and accoutrements.
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PRISON FOR LIFE.

Sentence imposed on William koerner for
the Murder OF Rosa Redgate.
New York, March 15.--William j.
Koerner, the newspaper artist, was
sentenced to-day to imprisonment for
life for the murder of Rosa Redgate,
his sweetheart, on September 23, 1896
Koerner's attorney will appeal
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
ROLF & ZANE,
Real Estate For Sale.
90 Fourteenth Street.

No. log S. Broadway. rooms
No. 100 S. Broadway. rooms
No. 90 Fourteenth street. 6 rooms.
No. 70 Indiana street I rooms,
10. 8 Maryland street, I rooms.
No. Z Maryland street, : rooms.
No. l50 n. Front street, fine dwelling
No. 6S Virginia street, rooms.
Nos. 66 and 6S Twelfth street stores.
No. 923 Main street, q rooms.
10. lis Fourteenth street rooms.
Building lots out the pike. OH the Island.
on Thirteenth street; in the Fifth ward
and in the Eighth ward.
Loans negotiated on Life Insurance
Policies: on Stocks and Bonds, and on
Real Estate
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GOLD FOR IMPORT

New York, March 15.-Lazard,
Freeres have engaged 100000 addi-
tonal in gold for Europe import,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-16
SATURDAY. MARCH 18th. 1898.

Commencing at 10 O'Clock, in front OF 'n7
Court House door: ,t
A new two-story frame dWelllLE'
rooms. cellar, good stone 1ounc93itleh' by,
Is feet front and running to ""'11'4
creek ,-
An old one and one-half-storv Gram.
rooms. lot lot 40 feet front and runI-As y
Wheeling creek. ,.- 4o,.H.
A very desirable two-story frame %-a a,
ing rooms and cellar. lot GO ieel I'o''
and running To Wheeling creek. "A
Two building lots. 40 feet front taeh, ~
running to Wheeling creek. t or
All the above property IS slLuat ~ ,,.a
McColloch street. between The Elm ''a
motor line and Wheeling creek, me- E.,r
OF Baker street, in the city oI W''eN''7'
See DSst. -. =
cash on day Of sale, balance of p"r'c LIZ
money in two equal instalmenjs OK .s.-G
and twelve months from day az saie', "-s
interest On deferred payments W.
secured by deed Of trust on prop1i''
ii you wish a home for yourself , aa5
family, 1t will be to your Interest " w."
at this property. 1t must be solo
c. A. SCHAEFER, ExeCufoF
For particulars, enquire Of
C. A. ScHAEFER & CO., Agents
felaatomca@
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Cheap Homes and Building Lots
....FOR SALE.
TO CLOSE AN ESTATE.

nv virtue of the last will and testament
OF joseph Kirchgessner, deceased, the IT,.
lowing property Will be offered al p'o"'
col IN
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TO IaETr.

TO LaET.
S-room modern DWELLING D : D..
1-room modern dwelling II { psmn'
7-room modern dwelling II 1 ~ ~
groom modern dwelling o. s ~
Groom modern DWELLING Ie2 t,tb N"''
1-room modern dwelling. l5S 18th
groom modern dwelling. ISL 14th
6-room modern dwelling, "A s. Hpror
broom modern dwelling As s Huron
Groom modern dwelling I35 Zora -
rooms first floor, % S. Front.
rooms first floor, II S. Penn.
rooms first floor. IS S. Wabash
4-room dwelling, Alley 20.
Z rooms second floor. 1854 Market.
Store room 23 Twelfth
Offices in Exchange Bank Building
Or .. @NE NTE,
Real Estate. Tire Insurance
Surety Bonds
Exchange Bank Building.
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FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.

Brick block Of four new houses on s
Chapline street Well rented. Pay a good
per cent. on price asked.
s415 buys lot 25x120 on the Island. A b.
snap if taken at once.
$1,000 buys two houses and LOT 37xtao
Rent pay ~ per cent. on price asked. and
room for another house, on Twelfth n
near Jacob.
$500 buys new house G rooms. bath,
very complete on Florida street
MONEY TO LOAN ON PROPERTY
The Mena star., 1898-04-20
--------------------- SPELLED HEB LUNCH.
Sorry Accident to a stylish Youne
 Woman fin a Street Chr.

sorry Accident to q Stylish Yount.
 woman in a Street Car.
 The passengers on an early-morning train connecting with this city were treated to thoroughly enjoyable scene the other morning, says the Brooklyn Enterprise. At one of the small sta tions a young lady boarded the train.
 She was dressed rather stylishly, but a veil covered a rather plain face. She switched down the aisle like a queen. She barely deigned to glance at the other passengers in the car and when she did her nose rose perceptibly at the tip in manner that spread the impress sion of contempt.
 She carried Boston bag and the air of millionaire. There was but one seat vacant. This was beside a good- looking, nicely dressed young man who was reading a paper.
 When she came to this seat she Topped down heavily and tossed her bag to the seat between herself and the young man. Two seconds later the young man leaped from his seat and q string of earnest words of doubtful origin fell from his lips like vipers from the lips of the young woman in the fable.
 The startled passengers looked to see what had caused this outburst. They saw-and then they laughed. The nice- looking Boston bag contained an ordi- nary. everyday working giry lunch.
 One of its features was a jar of cof- fee, which had broken in the descent and flowed freely over the young mans new fall coat and trousers
 He went into the smoking ear, swear ing profusely. She murmured weak apology and spent her time in mopping up the seat.
The Mena star., 1898-04-20
C0bhnge Il In Creme.

Vne cabbage or any greens. one onion. os ~e eiove' half tablespoon of butter. fsa'n 10 suit, seasoning. croutons of
 .sa bread. We'll wash the cabbage or sehs' Put fl into fast-boiling salted f Add the onion. peeled, with the s'ose ' stuck in it. Boil quickly till ten- M Then remove the onion and drain - M cabbage well. Rub f. through q , m'le sieve, or, if you have not that sns,' sns, useful article. mash il well with A p,' Melt the butter in the saucepan. " ID the cabbagc ard stir well Nevt
The Mena star., 1898-04-20
nnnn.l in hmm si.ila.

In Camille Fiammarion's library is a volume of the famous astronomers works nhich bears the unique title;
 .Souyenird'Une Morte." Itis unique be- cause the title is wholly incompatible with the contents of the book. which
 $ mainly devoted 10 scientific matters. However. when one hears the story that X told of this little volume 1t does not apnear SO strange. after all fhough in- eerest in fl crows still greater. II IS said that Mr. Flsmmarion. meeting q heanfifu lady at q reception ore even- .ng. openly expressed lis admiration for Ter really lovely shoulders So i'm pres sd was the lady that when she died her will directed that enough skill be iakeu from that raii ef her person to bind thp next work Of the distir- onished scientist This was done and inc book referred to is the result Piifshnrah Dispatch.
The Mena star., 1898-04-20
 COLD IN THE kLONDIkE.
Freeze the Flames of Candles and
 Sell Them for Strawberries.

According to the Alaska Miner. a gentleman who has just escaped from the klondike region gives the following account of some things that happened there: "A man told me who had win tered up there seven years that 1t was so cold in January that they froze the flames of their candles and sold them for strawberries. He said they kept their fires over night by putting them out in the air and letting them freeze. and then thawed them out in the morn ing. He said he had seen four men die of collie from eating whisky that was frozen so hard 1t wouldn't thaw inside of them He said inc cows all gave ice cream til they froze 10 death He said he knew clerk in a hotel on the Yukon that got rich selling the diamonds he wore. said diamonds being nothing on earth but ice crystals that didn't thaw till after the clerk had got out of the country. He said he had seen a man fall off the roof of a barn and freeze so stiff before be lit that he broke in two when he lit the ground. He said he had seen smoke freeze in chimney till the fire wouldn't draw, and be knew of one case where the smoke froze after it got hundred feet up and fell back on the house, knocking a hole in the roof biz enough 10 drive q yoke of steers through. lie said the reason that nights were so ,ong in tbat country was that the dark got frozen so hard the daylight couldn't thaw its way through in less than six months"