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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-31
A. BIG SCHEME.
All the Vanderbilt Railroads to Be
Consolidated Inlo One Great Cor
p0ration.

New York, January 30.-The Tribune
tomorrow will say:
The consolidation of the Lake Shore
railroad with the New York Central
under the name of the latter, is simply
the initial step in a railroad plan that
in scope and extent eclipses anything
hitherto undertaken in the history OF
railroading The truth is, however
that the present scheme, the first step
in which has been taken by the prac-
tically admitted amalgamation of the
Lake Shore and the New York Central,
is to consolidate into one company the
whole Vanderbilt system and suah
lines as it may be able to control AID
lease, and place the whole enormous
organization under one management.
The next step in this gigantic plan OF
consolidation will be the merging OF
the Cleveland, Chicago and st. Louis
railroad. generally known as the Big
Four, with the Chesapeake and ONO
under the name Of the former. Mel
Vile L. ingalls, is now president Of
both roads. The Big -Four is a Van
derbilt property. Probably the same
plan of consolidation will be followed
out in this road as in the Lake Shore.
The next step Will be TO bring the
roads into the new combination Of the
Lake Shore and New York Central.
The next road to fall into line will be
the Chicago and Northwestern. This,
like thu Lake Shore and the Big Four,
is an in-and-out Vanderbilt property.
In the meantime there is talk OF a
consolidation of the West Shore and
Nickel Plate and the Michigan Central,
This is still embryonic. Cornelius
Vanderbilt is chairman Of the board Of
the Michigan Central and nothing ca
be done until he is heard from. But
such a consolidation will be effected in
tiInn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-31
ARRESTED FOR MURDER.
Six Members of an Iowa Gang Under
Arrest.

BURLINGTON, Iowa, January 30.-Six
members of what is known as the Storms
gang are now under arrest, charged with
completely in the murder of Mrs. Rath-
burp and her daughter. Bloodstains were
found on the clothing Of Storms, the
leader A lad named Peterson to-day tod
the police he called at the house of the
Rathburn's several weeks ago and found
two men there. One of them, he said
asked Mary Rathburn to fix his tie and
the boy afterwards identified the tie
found on the body of Mary Rathburn as
the one that had been called to his at
tention that night. The supposition is
that the girl tore the tie from her assail-
ant in the struggle for her life. Young
Peterson also picked out the man Storms
from a number of prisoners, and declared
he was the man who wore the tie on the
night he called at the Rathburn home.
The police also say they have information
that threats were made by members of
the Storms gang against the Rathburns.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-31
A REMARKABLE OCCURRENCE
Special to the Register

Special to the Register.
Kingwood. W Va, January cot is
reported from Reedsville on good au-
thority, that Norway rats attacked
some cattle belonging to w. A. Guse-
man. of that place and caused the
death Of one of the steers, and others
may die. The cattle were in a stable
or shed. and during the night an army
Of these huge rats attacked them and
so. gnawed and lacerated their backs
as to cause death. 1t Is a strange and
unusual case. something not often
heard Of The rats must have been
very hungry. to say nothing Of being
vicious. The suffering of the cattle
must have been awful.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-31
HOW HE SPENT SUNDAY.

Washington, January 30.-President
Dole spent the day in church going
and sightseeing. In the morning he
attended All Souls church and after
ward walked to the Corcoran Art Gal
lery, which was opened for his especial
benefit. The party returned to the
Arlington for luncheon, AMI upon the
invitation of Librarian John Russell
Young. paid a visit to the new Con-
gressional Library.
President Dole spent the evening
quietly in his apartments, receiving q
few special friends.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-31
W. Ii. II. WITTEN DEAD.


0ls' ial to the Register.
llrln.c.eton, w Va, January SO-In-
r. lllaIlon has been received here and
I'll. s=eAeraily believed, that VIM. II. II.
" ..Jen' formerly the county clerk of
county, died at Inverness. Fla.
VIZ. 'Ag the past few days. Mr.. Witten
,a nom this county to Florida last
with the intention of remaining
though the winter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-31
ALGER BETTER.

Washington, January S0,-Secretary
Ayers condition tonight is reported
better He is not yet we'll enough to
be moved, so that his departure for the
South is a matter of conjecture. he
will not leave for at least week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-31

OERNISHFS ADVANCING

l'ondon, January 31-A dispatch 10
,t. g VA. raliy News from Wady Halfa, on
I me near the second cataract. says
there are unconfrmed reports
"' inc Dervishes, under Osman Dig
H. lIle principal general of the Khal-
''1' nave commenced an advance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-31
IDENTIFIED.

Denver, Col, January 30.-The crazy
man who demanded $5,0C0,000 at the
Colorado National Bank, Saturday, has
been identified as Charles Heyn, sau-
sage maker, formerly employed by the
Denver Packing Company. Heyn's in
sanity was caused by the excessive use
of liquor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-31

which Will Be Commenced at
WukesbarIe Pa, To Morrow
Morning-Able Counsel Engaged
On Both Sides, and More Than a
hundred Witnesses Summoned.
The Case May Turn on Law Points
Rather Than Testimony.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-31
'rhe weather.

Forecast for Monday:
For Western Pennsylvania-Llgh snow.
probably clearing Monday evening:
winds
For West Virginia-Light snow, follow
ca by fair; light to fresh southerly winds,
becoming northwesterly
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-31

Mr. c. Schnepf the Opera House drug
gist, made the following observations OF
the wea Their Yesterday: IA. m. Is: a. m.
ri: 70 M, 2S; 3 y. M, -, p. m, 81
Weather-Fa!r.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-31

Madrid, January 30-It is announced
that the Spanish feet will, in the first
place, proceed to the Canaries to en-
gage in manoeuvres there.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
YOUTHFUL LOVERS CRIME.
Shoots His Chum and Then Tnrns the
Revolver on Himself.

LANCASTER. PA. March 9.-Roy Geh-
rig. Of Milton. Pa. shot and perhaps ia
tally wounded VIII Davis. of 81. Clair,
Pa. at Miuersville to-day and then Kill
ed himself
Tn, boys were pupils OF Pierce's Bust
ness College at Philadelphia, ana went to
Mulersvile on Saturday 10 call upon TWO
lady students at the Normal School
thqre. They returned 10 tha village last
night about 10 o'clock and secured a
room al Hoaks Hotel and retired i'm
mediatelv. Early this morning the in
mates OF ths place We're startled by "a
fusilade Of pistol shots and moment
later Davis came running down stairs
with blood gushing from several wounds
an his face. Another shot was heard.
followed by the sound OF d body falling
to the floor Davis ran into the bar
room. exclaiming. My chum shot me.
Davis vas in bed, when Gehrig. who
WAS walking about the room. drew a
pistol and fred three true In quick sue
cession at Davis. One bullet struck him
I'm the left temple. and is supposed 10 be
in his head another entered his upper up
and came out Of his neck under the ear
and the other struck him In the right
wrist. Those who rushed To the room
where the tragedy occurred found Geh-
rig lying on the floor with bullet hole
in his left temple. He died without re-
gaining consciousness. \ note written by
Gehrig and found near his body gives his
explanation OF the tragedy. as follows:
I'VE are dead In love with Alice Cum
mings and Annie FOlmes. and not being
able t0 see them. and they keeping away
from Us. W. resolved 10 take our lives.
Ny name is Roy Gehrig. of Nil on, Pa.
and the tile fellow Is William Davis.
OF ST Clair. Please notify our parents
at once. we would like 10 be cremated,
so notify our parents at once.
Davis saws he knows nothing Of the
note. and denies there was any compact
u commit suicide. From what can De
learned IL seems thar Gehrig. who was
introduced 10 the ladies' by Davis. was
desperately In love with Miss Cummings.
and tfat he and Davis had a dispute over
her. Gehrig then. IL is supposed. de-
cided 10 XIII Davis and then take rs
own life. and wrote the letter 90 make
the AFFAIR appear like a double suicide.
They were each about nineteen years old.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
TO GIVE HAWAIIANS A SHOW.
senator Bacon's Amendment Discussed
in Executive Session.

WASHINGTON. March 9.-The Bacon
amendment 10 the Hawaiian annexation
treaty was under discussion at the ex-
ecutiye session In the Senate to-day. The
amendment provides that the treaty shall
not become operative until ratified by
majority Of the voters of the Hawaiian
Islands.
Senator Bacon objected TO immediate
consideration of his amendment. saying
he had received no notice OF the inten-
ton Of the committee % ask 10 have it
taken up az tins time and that he de-
sired some opportunity 20 speak on the
reasons for submitting the treaty TO the
popular vote OF The Hawaiian people.
lie proceeded 10 say in a general way
that he thought that the Hawai- ans
should be consulted i'm matter which
concerned them 80 deeply as the COM
plete change of their government. and
10 show that they were opposed 10 an
neXauon, be- referred 90 "a petition pio-
testing against annexation, which had
been signed by $1,000 natives Of the
islands. and which he said. had been
presented 10 the Senate by Senator Hoar.
de referred 10 the Massachusetts, SEN
ator's attitude I'm reference To the treaty.
and said that it must have changed since
his presentation Of this petition.
This remark brought Senator Hoar 10
his feet with "a declaration that there WAS
nothing inconsistent between the pro-
sentation of the petition ana his support
of the treaty
senator Bacon then asked for additional
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
TOO SICK TO BE TRIED FOR LIFE.
4 Physicians Plea for Continuance Of
Murder Trial.

MERIDIAN. MISS. March 9.-The case
of the State W. Dr. W. Ii. Eipsconb,
charged with poisoning Charles =. Stew
ART for the insurance on his life, WAS
called in the hepyer county Court to-
day.
The defence asked continuance on the
ground Of the defendant not being ply
sically able To endure tral. DR.. Lips
CONT swoTo that he was afraid II would
Kill him 70 20 10 trial.
DR.. ). -. kellis. a witness for the de-
fence In the trial, testified as TO Lips
combs ill-health. A dramatic scene then
ensued. Dr. LipscOmb apparently became
very nervous. and wanted some place 20
lie down. \ bed was thhen mo the
grand jury room, and the prisoner escort
ed thither. BY friends and DR.. kellis. The
court then adjourned until tomorrow 10
allow an inyes igatlOn to be made
Drs NJ. NJ. Warren, of Macon; w. r.
Mckinley, OF Binnsyille. and w. h.
Pearson, OF Scooba, will examine the
prisoner and their report will probably
settle the motion for continuance, Ia l.
ing in that. the defence VIII ask for
change OF venue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10

daily the old prison paid to ITS specula-
tive owners during the fair, but OF late
years the edince has not paid as one
Of the sights OF the Windy City.
MAY BE BROUGHT BACK.
For many months past a Grand Army
camp has had It's headquarters in the
prison but even this was not 20 continue
for long for the Chicago papers not many
days ago spoke o0the contemplated tear
ing down of the building. and stated that
it would never again Doe rebuilt
Richmond people may Doc asked 10 pre-
vent such a happening.
The name of Mr.. Charles T. Rose Is
mentioned in connection with project
at present ON foot. looking 10 the purchase
of the old prison and It's retransport
10 this city together with all ihe relies
it contained during the World s. Fair
Although no details have been perfected
as vet by this group of citizens. steps
have been taken with regard to the Or
ganization of syndicate Tor the purpose
Of raising the $4,000 necessary for the
careful tearing down, transporting and
reconstruction of the prison.
OCCUPY THE Old SITE.
The old prison If brought back viii oc-
cupy its former site on east Cary street,
and fitted up and filled with curiosites
OF the late war. " ~ anord "a Mecca for
students of American history.
Mr. William n. Gray, Of Chicago. ono
Of the gentlemen who were instrumental
IN the PRISONS going 10 Chicago. was
in the city yesterday. the guest Of Mr..
Charles r. Rose with whom he held an
extended conference in regard 90 bringing
the prison to this city.
No arrangements OF definite nature
were made but such are consideration
of the near future.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
THE BRITISH PRESS.
\ Conflrmatory Denial from n Cores
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Comment.

LONDON, March 1O-The Washing
ton correspondent Of the Daily Chronicle
denies that Sir Julian Pauncefote, when
calling on President Mckinley ON Tues
day, offered Great Britain's mediation In
the Cuban affair or asked the support OF
the United States for British policy In tho
far east.
Sir JUL a." says the correspondent.
conveyed 10 President Mckirty inform
ally the queens personal satisfaction at
his conservative course and an expression
of her sympathy in his efforts TO relieve
Cuba and her hope Of the amelioration
of the Cu5ans without a resort to war.
Tho Daily Chronicle In an editorial this
morning on the Cuban situation describes
President McI<inley's action through the
crisis as "a Model Of craftsmanship
10 declares that the action of the Wash
ington government in connection with
the Maine disaster deserves the highest
recognition.
There is every Indication" says tho
Chronicle, that the United states are
preparing for the inevitable struggle.
Soon It will be necessary for Great Brit
ain TO show on what side its sympathies
lie.
Arguing AZ considerable length upon the
"unselhshness Of Americas motives In de-
string TO put an end TO the he'll upon
earth In Cuba" and insisting that Amer
lea has a better right to interfere than
has been put forward as Justification
m two out of every three wars IN his
tory" tho Chronicle saws:
1--WE hope Great Britain will not only
90 as far officially as the furthest limits
of international law permits, but that
public opinion will declare itself openly
Enthusiastically and in the teeth OF all
Europe If necessary as sympathizing
heartily with tho motives impelling
America at last To take a step so naturnl
and yet one she has SO long hesitated to
take.
AT the same time we wish IL were pos
sible TO persuade Spain even at the
eleventh hour that her honor and Cuba
might be saved by tho recognition OF
inevitable facts. TO bid Cuba be free
would be a hard task. but it would be
the safest and most dignihed course
The Daily News SAYS editorially this
morning: while crediting the United
States with the generous error Of giving
the world a noble example of sacrifice for
peace by unpreparedness for war, we are
glad to see that they have shown them
selves wise in time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
COTTON OPERATIVES.
MIR. Williams Of Mississippi Replies To
Mr.. DingIcy's Appeal.

V-AsHINGTON. March 9-The House
devoted itself 10 routine business to-day.
The legislative. executive and judicial ap-
proprjation bill went through It's last
stages in the adoption OF the final con-
ference report and the remainder of the
day WAS consumed iu the consideration OF
the Senate amendments TO the Indian ap-
preparation bill
The substitute for the Senate provision
regarding the opening OF Cnc0mphagre
reservation was knocked out on point
Of order. and the amt ndment goes back
10 conference.
The desire OF thc conferees 10 non-con-
cur in the Senate free homestead clause
encountered bitter opposition and an ar
,angement was made whereby four hours
are 10 be devoted 10 debate on prcpo-
sition submitted hy Mr.. Eddy.
sir. sherman chairman or tho Indian
Committee. declared that the free home
stead provision would cost the govern
ment SIS O0OC00. IL desires 10 eliminate
Il from the bill and has the support OF
the Secretary Of the interior.
Mr. Williams Dem. Of Mississippi dur
fua, the consideration Of the Indian ap-
propriation bill. under Tic latitude allow
"a Tor debate i'm committee. answered n
speech made some time ago BY Mr.
Dinglty. contrasting the condition of the
cotton Industry in tho North and South.
ON that occasion. Mr. Dinglcy ne sdid.
had spoken OF the possible necessity OF
n constitutional amendment 10 regulate
the hours Of labor SO as 10 remove the
DISADVANTAGE under which Northern OPP
eratives with their Shorter hours of labor.
suffered. 'rhe talk Of such an amcnd-
ment Mr. Williams said. was absurd aud
he was forced to the conclusion that Tho
purpose Of Mr. Dingley's speech was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10

Tho Senate yesterday went the House
one better and passed the Cannon de-
fence resolution I'm twelve minutes-just
sufficient time TO call the roll. As was
the case in the lower house. everybody
voted Those who werc paired wired
their approval Tho President at once
signed tho bin.
Rumors of the sale OF dynamite to Wey-
Ter by an American firm has been con-
nrmcd. bu, the use TO which it was put is
uot known
Spain has just received two new tor
Udo dcstroyors-craft having made thirty
knots 900 hour each.
The report of the Board Of Inquiry is
expected next week.
Talk of fortfying Willoufhby Spit, op-
positc Fort Monroe. has been revived.
There is no abatement ina tho rush on
work on army and navy srpylies
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
JUST TWELVE MINUTES
Required by the Senate to Pass the
S5O.OOO,OOO Appropriation Bill

WASHINGTON. u. c.. March 9.-Presi.
dent McKinleys hands have been upheld
10y both branches of the American Con-
gress with an enthusiasm. fcrvor and
pr0mptncss almost unparalleled in the
senate in time of peace that body TO-.
dav passed tho emergency appropriation
bin. carrying SS3.G00 OF deficiencies and
placing at the disposal Of the President
Sl0.0D,000 for naval defence The vote by
which the measure passed was unani-
nous.
EPIGRAMAT1C SPEECHES
Sixty-siN short. sharp and emphatic
speeches We're delivered in favor Of the
biu each one being simply a ringing
aye" during the roll call upon tho pas
sage OF the measure. Not only did every
Senator present register his vote i'm favor
Of The bin but FOR every absent me mber tho
auth0ritVe announcement was made that
II he were present De- would vote aye.
From the time the bin was presented
90 the Senate hoy Mr.. Hale cor Maine).
until Il was passed not au inharmonious
note was sounded Party lines were
swept as de-
PAIRS DISRECARDED.
I'm the general Cutburst of patriotic
feeling. pairs were broken. every senator
being anxious 60 register his vote On the
measure. IL was ir-t 1913 when Mr.
Hale reported the bin to the Senate. and
asked that 30 be- placed ON rs passage.
The members OF tine Committee on APP
prOpr stiOrs had cnecte9 am arrangement
whereby there would bc no debate on the
lW and again 30 was reid. and the bill
placed ON ts passa Twelve IN nutes
after the bnl was reported. the Ncc-Presi-
dent announced i's unanimous passage.
QUICK WORN
The great work was accomplished so
quickly that most Of the people who
crowded the galleries scarcely realized
ihat thc measure. so far ass Congress was
concerned. bad become "a law some of
thc spectators FUZZY grfsped the meaning
~ the Sonate's action. and when the an
nouncomcrt OF the vote was made. q
murmur of applause ran through the
gaueries. THE members OF the Senate.
however maintained a d'gnifed silence.
thc realization among all of them being
Keen that situation which warranted
the passare ~ SD unusual "a measure was
to- grave to prompt an outburst OF app
plauso
Far~estness end determ'uation were
ovinc.d cn both sides Of tho ch9nnhor
but tNc~e was not note OF levty that
would dctract from the seriousness Of the
work performed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10

time and also put the question 20 Sena-
tor Davis whether &c was the intention
OF the Committee on Foreign Relations
10 press the treaty tO "a vote.
To this inquiry Mr.. Davis replied that
he was not prepared tO say what course
the committee would pursue with regard
90 a vote on the treaty beyond the fact
that they did not want tO deprive all
senator's who wish 10 speak Of an OPP
pOrtunity Of doing 30. He also said that
while he was willing TO submit tO what
appeared 10 bee the popular desire thal
the Senate should adjourn after the pas
sage of the SIO0oOOGD defence bill. tie
would again tomorrow if opportunity
offered move an executive session OF the
Senate for the purpose Of going on with
the treaty. and that he would pursue
these tactics from day to day so FAR as
the business of the Senate i'm other lines
would permit
The senate then adjourned until to-
morrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
HAWAllA'S SYMPATHY.
Princess kailauni's Guardian Pro
poses an independent Republic

HONOLULU, March I. via SAN FRAN
CISCO March 9.-The Hawaiian Legsa-
ture has adopted a joint resolution eN-
tending its deep and earnest sympathy
10 the United States In the great loss of
life sustained by the destruction OF the
battleship Maine I'm Havana hsrbor on
February lJh last. and an the suggestion
of Senator McCandlsh the flag over the
public building floats at half-mast as a
mark OF sympathy.
r. II. Davies, guardian Of Princess
Kailauni. has addressed an open letter
10 the Hawaians. In which he proposes
10 abandon all hope OF monarchy for the
Islands and make "a republic, conditional
upon the cessation Of all further work for
annexation on the part of the American
residents OF the islands. This propositions
however does MOI meet with the approval
of ei.her the natives or Americans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
Ordered TO Strike.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, March 9.--The
Kanawha and New River coal miners
have been ordered 10 strike on April ist.
and two thousand men will come out un-
less the operatives agreed 10 meet the
terms offered by the United Nine Work
crs.
here to-day and had a long conference
concerning the situation. They posit vely
declined TO accede TO the demands of
the miners. because they claim they can
The Tinted Mine Workers ask that the
West Virginia operators sign the Chl-
cage agree ment. which calls for an elgnt-
hour scale, uniform screens and iorty
cents "A ton for mining SOFT coal Ine
New River and Kanawha miners are only
receiving thirty cents q ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
AN INTERESTING PLAN.
How the Morse Company Proposed TO
Secretary Long To- Raise the Maine.

NORFOLK. VA. March 9-Special.-
Among the numerous plans that were
proposed Tor raising the Maine from the
muddy bottom OF Havana harb0r there
was perhaps none more remarkable than
that PROPOSED TO Secretary Long by the
c. w Morse Company. Tho government
did not act upon it. and it is now made
pubnc for the first time.
The proposition made 10 the DEPART
mont was this.
Tho big sea-going tug O. W. Morse,
which plies between Boston. New York
and Norfolk was no tow TO Havana the
conpany's huge barges Knickerbocker
and Independent, the largest craft OF
their class on this coast.
n was proposed 10 place these barges on
either side OF the wrecked warship and
connect them above her twisted remains
with huge iron girders The barges were
then to be- sunk 10 the bottom OF the har-
bor Immense chains, by the aid OF mud
pumps. were 10 be run under the dis
abled battleship and securely fastened
10 the barges.
N was then proposed 90 pump inc
bareeg cut with the nyc eight inch steam
numps OF The company, AND the theory
was that the barges rising 10 The snr-
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