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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12
To SAIL AT ONCE.
Navy Department Decides to Send the Charles
ton to the Immediate Relief of Dewey---Will
Carry $50 Tons of Ammunition.

authorities here hardly expect her
to make more than thirteen knots
with her heavy stock of coal, am
munition and supplies. Her coal
bunkers are rather limited, so that
she probably will have to stop at
Honolulu to re-coal. Her trip to
Manila will take about two weeks.
The City of Pekin, which will fol-
low her, is a very feet merchant
man, capable of being pushed to
eighteen knots or more, SO that
even with the handicap she has of
starting several days after the
Charleston, there is a prospect she
may overhaul her in the race across
the Pacific and reach Manila first.
This will depend, however, on how
soon the City of Pekin can be ready
for a start Saturday is the earli-
est date mentioned.
The Charleston is commanded by
Captain Henry Glass. Aside from
carrying ammunition and supplies
to Admiral Dewey, the Charleston
will prove a valuable adjunct to his
SQUADRON She will come next to
the Olympia and Baltimore in point
of size and effectiveness.
Vallejo, May 11.-Captain Glass,
when asked about tie report from
Washington that the Charleston
would sail to-day, said that he was
expecting sailing orders, but had
not received them.
The Charleston had already been
loaded with ammunition and to-day
was hauled from the dock out into
the stream. There she is being
coaled from frei.ghters. She can
not possibly get away to-day. and
probably will no, sail until Thurs
day evening or Friday morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12
THE REVENUE BILL.
Senate Finance COMMITTEES Has Nearly
Finished It's ConSidera ton.

Washington, May 1.-THE Senate
committee on finance to-day completed
the consideration of the revenue bill
with the exception of some admins
trative features which will be taken
I'D tomorrow There is now nc
doubt that the bill will be referred
some time tomorrow but the UNDER
standing is that it will not be taken
up for consideration in the Senate be-
fore Monday.
All the Democratic amendments
were voted ON by the solid Democratic
vote, assisted by Senator Jones, OF
Nevada.
They include corporation tax OF
one-half of one per cent, a provision
for the coinage of tGe silver seignoir-
age, and another Tor the issuance OF
$4,000 of greenbacks. They strike
out the bond provision.
The Finance Committee also decided
to recommend a reduction of the tax
on cigars from 81 to $3.50 per thousand
and on cigarettes from So to $3.50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12

Washington, May 11.-Reports
received at the War Department
show continuation of the rapid
progress being made in the muster
ing in Of the volunteers.
Preparations are visible, particu-
larly in the quartermaster's and
commissary's branches of the War
Department for the expeditions for
Cuba and for the Philippines. On
these two bureaus the officials de-
pend for getting to the points of
embarkation the great mass of
tents, wagons and food supplies for
the large number of men who are
to go forward and for the ships
which are to transport them.
An order has been given for the
purchase of twenty thousand ham
mocks for the use of the men in
tropical climes. For the feeding Of
men, the commissary department
has made arrangements for the pur-
chase and shipment to gulf points,
but mostly to Tampa, Of over 4,000.-
0GG rations, which, it is estimated,
will supply an army Of 10000 men
over thirty days, assuming that
they are given full rations during
that time. 1t is probable, however,
that portions of this great quantity
of supplies are intended for the re-
lief of the reconcentrados who are
dying from starvation in Cuba.
The arrangements of the commits
sary department are such that the
supplies will be shipped readily to
their destination points in the Uni
ted States.
AS to the Philippine expedition
the officials say it will be started
at the earliest practicable moment.
Preparations are therefore going
ahead at rapid rate. For feeding
the men who will go on that expe-
dition the commissary has made
arrangements for the delivery at
San Francisco of over a million "a
tions, enough to accommodate an
army of 5000 men for more than
sixty days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12

GLADSTONE RESIGNED.

All Interest in the World Is Past for
Him-Farewells and Blessings for
Friends.
London, May ia letter written by
a member of Mr.. Gladstone's family
says the patient has not left his room
for a fortnight. 1t adds:
1T had been hoped he might have
some sense of enjoyment when the
warm weather returned and turned the
whole earth into a garden, but the truth
is he has taken leave of all portions Of
the earth. He is possessed with a
sense of departure. His body, mind
and soul asked for no food of any kind.
His one desire is for peace. He has
longer times Of quiet sleep or rest with
closed eyes than when the morphia
treatment began; but though he has
considerable physical strength he Is un-
able to listen to anything but a short
message of one or two sentences. Even
this is often an effort. He has seen
three or four friends outside of the fa-
mily, but no conversations occurred,
nothing but a farewell blessing for
each of them"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12

Washington, May 1.-THE Navy
Department has decided to have
the cruiser Charleston start at
once on its relief mission to Ad-
mTal Dewey's feet at Manila. The
orders issued anticipate the de-
parture of the Charleston from
can Francisco to-day, if it is pos
slDle to get the ammunition and
stores aboard, and she will leave
Without waiting to convoy the
Nity OF Peking and the other ships
loaded with supplies. The orders of
the commandment of the navy yard
d. Mare Island are to put on board
N'e charleston all the ammuni-
uoN she will carry so long as her
scanning capacity is not retarded.
II IS the understanding here that
at least $50 tons of ammunition
'" De put on board.
0"ing to the hurried departure
Vi me Charleston. it is not ex-
pected that she will wait for any
'oNS'derable number of troops. as
'aese will follow later on the
other relief ships.
a., I"g mas crew of about 300 men
cd T uilS probably will be augment
droS marine guard of few hum
nrotoo nen' The Charleston is a
n1osecteo cruiser of $3.50 tons dis
mo 'nrneht, built of steel and
tart eight guns in her main bat
indi. she has twin screws and an
@'eo horse power of 1855. The
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12

Lion H. Combs, - Clay
ton, James H. Cor TLn Crond,
John L. Cox, James IS, Frank w.
Dolan, Henry w. D Il, William H.
Ewing, Lloyd Fetty, Chas. H. Grimes,
William L. Gillison, William j. Grimm,
Joseph Horbarger, John S. Hatfield,
Jacob G. Jolliffe, Frank C. Johnston,
Bernard A. Lynn, Orson A. Moore, w.
L. Moore, Harry G. Midkiff, John W.
Martin, Whitner r. Morgan, Robert P.
Meyers. Wilmer Most, William G.
Miller, Benjamin R. Moody, Joseph
Murray. Charles Milbee, Glen C. Nc
Cloy Harry E. Nuzum, James Nutter,
George S. Patton, Jefferson Parsons,
William Raimine, William H. Roach,
Amidee Seese, Charles Shumaker, VIM.
c. Shanklin, E. B. Toothman, Walter
Linsley Leon Fl. Lownes, Delmore L..
Vincent, Robert l.. Viands, Benjamin
F. Vanmeter, Herbert Walters. Edward
Ware, John w. Willis, John w.
White, Charles H. Wilson, Harry NJ.
Zane
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12
N0MIN ATED.
Commodore George Dewey to be Rear
Admiral of the Navy.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE President
to-day sent these nominations to the Sem
ate:
Commodore George Dewey to be a Rear
Admiral in the Navy.
Charles A. Leland of Ohio, to be Assoc
ciate Justice Supreme Court of New Mex
leo.
Commodore Dewey was appointed wider
the provisions of section 1908 of the revis-
ed statutes, he having upon the recon-
mendation of the President. by name, re-
ceived the thanks of Congress by joint
resolution approved May TO- 1898
The Senate promptly confirmed the nom
nation of Dewey to be an Admiral
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ANXI0USLY AWAITING
NEWS FROM SAMPSON.
The Department Thinks Some
thing important Will Be
Forthcoming Soon,
BUT CAN GIVE NO IDEA OF WHAT ITS NATURE WILL BE-
The Admiral Has Been Warned Not to Trust
Too Much in News from Cadz--Preparation
for the Sea Attack Upon Havana are Going
Forward at Washington.

from Admiral Sampson of his do
ings in and around Porto Rico, it
cannot be said definitely what pro-
gramme shall be decided on as re-
CARDS that island.
1t has been suggested that some
OF the troops now being hurried so
rapidly to the gulf coast may be
intended to cooperate with Adj
miral Sampson in the reduction of
the Notifications at San Juan de
Porto Rico and the subsequent oc-
cupation Of the island 1t is felt
that the admiral will be in a
rather dlsagreeable plight, suppos-
ing even that he managed to re-
duce the forts with his fleet, if he
were obliged to remain there in
occupation of the place for lack of
troops, when the might otherwise
be urgently needed either on the
Cuban coast or somewhere in the
Atlantic to meet the Spanish feet.
The revival Of doubts as to the
whereabouts Of the Cape Verde
squadron caused a renewal of anx-
iety as to the Oregon. The ship
was at Bahia at last accounts. and
Is believed to have started a day
or two ago up the Brazilian coast
to join SIMPSONS squadron in the
West Indies. She will have to
make a run of 1000 miles, which
will occupy the Oregon about ten
days only, as she is in fine fettle
and averaged thirteen knots an
hour on the long run around from
San Francisco. However, it is be-
lleYed that Admiral Sampson is as
well posted as am one in Wash
lngton as TO the conditions exist
ing in the West Indies, and he
doubtless will do whatever is nee
essary in his judgment to safe
guard the ship in her run up the
coast.
During the past month the
bureau of construction and repair
of the Navy Department spent one
million and a quarter dollars in
repairing and Quitting the ships,
and none of this money went to
new construction. This is said to
be the largest expenditure in this
particular line made by the equip
ment bureau even during the
days of the civil war
Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt to-
day turned over his duties of
Assistant Secretary Of the Navy to
Mr.. Charles H. Allen, of Massachu-
sets, and the latter held a recep-
ton at the department to all the
employees.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12
DISPOS[NG OF PRIZES.
1t is Likely That the Miguel Jover Will
BE Released.

1t is Likely That the miguel Jover VIII
BE Released.
New York, May 1.-THE prize COM
missioners have decided to recommend
the release of the steamer Miguel Jover
on the ground that she carried an
American cargo, and that the time
for her departure from an American
port had not elapsed says the Key
West correspondent of the Tribune.
The Miguel Jover is one of the first
vessels captured by the blockad1ng
squadron, and her release means the
loss of nearly 100000 to her captors.
1t is said on excellent authority that
the Buena Ventura the first ship taken,
has been held to be lawful prize.
Judge Locke, of the United States Dis
trict Court, who will hear and pass on
the prize cases, is expected here to-
morrow, and it is believed that he will
have adjudicated all the cases now on
hand by May 20, at the latest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12
GENERAL MERRITT.
To Be Governor General Of the Philip
ines---Appointed by the Presi-
dent.

San Francisco, May 1.-THE Bulle-
tin says: The President has appointed
Gen. Wesley Merritt, of the regular
army, to the command of the volun-
teers from the Pacific coast. Gen.
Merritt will rank as brigadier general,
and will lead the invasion of the in
fantry upon the Philippines. He has
been proclaimed governor general of
the Philippines and as soon as posi-
BILE will establish his position as such
at Manila.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

Washington, May 1.-THE engage
ment of Mrs. Pauline Aubrey, daugh-
ter of Chief Justice Fuller, to Mr.. Jes-
sup Blair, a we'll known society man
of this city, is announced. Since her
divorce from her husband, with whom
she eloped several years ago, she and
her two daughters have made their
home with her parents in this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12
IN CHARGE OF ARTILLERY.

Washington, May 11-Brigadier-
General John l.. Rodgers, the senior
officer of the artillery branch of the
army, to-day was appointed chief OF
artillery of the army, and placed in
charge of the heavy artillery of all the
coast defenses. Gen Rodgers will
have immediate supervision of all the
land defenses along the coast.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12
GRAND LODGE EL4KS
Met Behind Closed Doors Yesterday.
Next Convention at st. Louis

New Orleans, May q1.-The Grand
Lodge Of Elks met to-day behind clos
ed doors, and the active business of the
session began. The first fight was on
the question Of which city shall have
the honor of getting the next conven-
ton Several cities were candidates,
but St. Louis was selected.
The contest over the election of The
next president is no nearer a finish
than it was yesterday. b. M. Allen, of
Birmingham; S. p. Phelps, of Louis
vile; John Calvin, OF Cincinnati, and
]. B. Fisher, of Johnstown Pa, are the
leading candidates. The woods are full
of candidates for the several other Of
fees to be filled
The social features of the programme
to-day included trips around the city,
receptions at the clubs and an enter
tainment at one of the parks tonight.
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TO IDENTIFY CRIMINALS.

Milwaukee, Wis, May 11.-At to-
days session Of the national asso-
citation Of the chiefs of police, a reso-
luton was passed that the oard Of
governors be directed to have present.
ed to Congress a bill to establish a
Genital bureau for the identification Of
professional criminals to be supported
and maintained at the national gov
eTnments expense.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12

mel Stoner. of Columbus. Ohio. was call
ed and postponed. The case will come
up in New York at the July meeting.
Colonel Stoner was expelled from the
association for refusing to start. Later
he was reinstated and fined $500, which
he refused to pay.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12
BY POPULAR VOTE.
An Amendment to the Constitution Pro-
posed That Will Purify Senatorial Elec-

posed That Will Purify Senatorial Elec-
tions.
Washington, May 11-After refusing
to-day to consider the Senate bill re-
stricting immigration, the House took
up and devoted the session to the House
resolutions to submit to the States a
proposition to amend the constitution
so as to provide for the election of Sen
ators by direct vote. The amendment
as proposed in the resolution as report
ed to the House left in the discretion of
the States to elect their Senators by di-
rect vote or through their. Legislatures,
but an amendment by Mr.. Underwood
(Ala.) making selection by popular
resolution was then passed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12
THE Weather.

WASHINGTON, May ns-For West
Virginia, Western Pennsylvania and Ohio
Partly cloudy weather, with local show
ers: light southwesterly winds
Mr.. G. Schnepf, the Opera House drug
gist made the following observations Of
the temperature yesterday: Z a. M. 50. Q
a. m, "a: II m, IS; 3 p. M, rs; D. m, y.
Weather changeable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12

cnscial to the Register.
Charleston, w. Va, May 1.-THE Of
fcers who have in charge the work
If organizing the first regiment Of
West Virginia volunteers at Camp
% have been worried over numerous
amenities to-day, which have retard-
"a the work. Ten companies have
bsan nut through the physical exam
marion. but only six of these have been
mustered in, owing to the absence of
otacers and the delay of getting the
muster rolls made out. Company ID,
NJ Clarksburg, would have been mus
tered m to-day but for the absence of
Iteu+ Osborn, who is on visit home.
company H, Of Martinsburg, is ready
~ he mustered in, but there is hitch
on account of the conduct OF one OF the
ieutenants who, it is said, will be re-
duced to the ranks.
Oujte a number of the new recruits
are talking of leaving for home on ac-
rount of their not receiving any pay
until they are mustered into service.
The question of rank and precedent
is again being discussed in camp and
d great many complaints are. heard.
Although the rule of the army is that
The companies of a regiment shall take
rank in the order of their muster, Gov.
Atkinson says as far as he can arrange
II they will keep the rank which they
held in the National Guard He will
issue the commissions according to
that rule.
The Governor has revoked the COM
mission OF First Lieutenant Charles
W Cramer, of company Z, of Elkins,
he having been proven guilty of being
drunk and bringing women OF ques-
tionable character to the camp.
Charges were preferred against him
By Captain Collett.
Cramer was captain of the old COM
pany H. of Piedmont, and brought
his company here on the call OF the
Governor. His company not having
been one of the lucky companies
drawn for service, and he being anX-
ious to go to the front, enlisted in
Capt Collects company, and was made
lieutenant because of his efficiency as
drill master
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12
ASSIGNED.

Buffalo, N Y, May 11.-William c..
Boak. wholesale dealer in bicycle sup
plies, made an assignment to-day. His
liabilities, it is believed, will equal if
not exceed his assets, amounting to
$4,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12
RAN AMUCK ON A BIKE.

Indiana Pa, May HIN an attempt
to arrest Joseph Bennett, Chief of Po-
lice Cunningham was shot and killed.
Bennett was intoxicated and was rid
ing a bicycle and firing his revolver at
every one he met One shot struck a
young lady named Smith, but she was
not seriously injured. Later Bennett
made an unsuccessful attempt at sui
eide He is now in Jail.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12
IN A TUNNEL EXPLOSION.
Three Men Killed and Two Others Ex-
pected to Die.

Cleveland, o., May 11.-Ten men
were injured by an explosion of gas to-
day in the new water works tunnel
under the lake The diggers were g.
800 feet from the shore
Three of the injured men died this
evening. They are Michael Tovelin,
James Anderson and Michael McFad-
den.
Two others, Tony Degrad and Thos.
Corrigan, are expected to die before
morning.
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THEIR TROUBLES IRE MANY
ranp Lee is Evidently Not a Very
CODgenial Place.

Ten Companies Have Passed the
PHYSICAL Examination, But Only
Gix Have Been Mustered in Owing
toAbsence of Officers and Delays
in Making Out Muster Rolls-Re-
cruits Talk Of Leaving Camp
Because Pay is Not Forthcoming.
The Question of Precedence Takes
In Much of the Officers Atten-
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12

TWO AMERICAN MEN OF-W
London, May ia dispatch to
Lloyd's from Bahia dated Wednesday,
p. M, says: 1.-TWO American men
of-war have put in here. The cause
of their coming is not known"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-12
REFUSES TO PAY.

Chicago. May 11-At the meeting to-
day of the Board of Review, National
Trotting Association, the case of Colo
The Press., 1898-07-21
He Put His Foot In 1t,

A woman's club that invested in a
clubhouse not long since was much
against it's will obliged to employ men
laborers. The architect was a woman,
but it was found impossible to procure
women carpenters, masons and plaster
ers. One day shortly before the compile
ton of the structure a workman who
was employed upon the roof made a
misstep and thrust his foot through the
beautiful but not yet dried ceiling Of
the auditorium. Just at this time, too,
number of club members chanced to
be in the building, and their emotions
at the sight of the pedal extremity pend
ent from the ceiling may be better i'm
agined than described. The man was
eventually rescued and the hole mended,
but the patch still shows upon the cell
ing, and as the first vice president puts
it, "Well, knew that if man had
anything to do with this club he would
be sure to put his foot in it. ''-Chicago
Tribune
The Press., 1898-07-21
FRENCH HUMoR.

n. FrancisQue Sarcey and His GrOtesqus
Efigy In the Carnival.
It is often said that Frenchmen lack
humor and dread ridicule, but M. Fran
cisque Sarcey has given an example Of
that humorous good sense which defes
mockery. At carnival time in Paris it
is customary to exhibit on the boule-
public men. A modest stranger called
on M. Sarcey to tell him that his image
was to figure in the procession.
every good, " said NJ. Sarcey. "What
can do for your"
'Well, if you would be SO kind as to
lend us some of your veritable garments,
they would make the likeness all the
stronger. -
"No doubt" responded the critic
blandly. I'm that cupboard you will
find several hats .
"Oh, the veritable hat will not dol
You see, your head mean the head of
the effgy-is enormous. y
"Tres bien. Take coat, them
Dressed in the veritable coat, the Sar-
cey dummy was an immense success. It
seemed SO strange to literary Paris,
however, for a man to aid and abet the
caricature of himself that NJ Sarcey
has volunteered an explanation, which
is a delicious bit of humor. Lamar
tine," he remarks, would not have
consented to lend his coat for such q
purpose. He was poet with sensitive
soul. So was Victor Hugo. But what
would you? We cannot all be Lamar
tines and Hugos. Why should we poor
journalists, who have no feelings to
speak of, deny ourselves to the populace
when we can contribute to their harm
less amusement? Besides, they may not
.sways think it worth their while ia
noSice us.
SAN agreeable triher came to me the
other day and asked my permission for
the use of my name in burlesque.
gave it cheerfully. This may be the
last time, said he What do you
mean?' asked. Well, you are going
out of date, and next year you may not
be worth a laughl' Exchange.
The Press., 1898-07-21
THE TYRANT OF THE HOUSE.
While baby sleens

While baby sleeps
We cannot jump or dance or sing,
Play jolly games or do a thing
To make noise. The floor might creak
If we should walk. We scarcely speak
Or breathe while baby takes a nap
Lest we should wake the little chap.
A strict watch nursie always keeps
While baby sleepsi
When baby wakes,
But little gratitude he shows
When other people want to doze.
At night, when folks have gone to bed
He rouses them all up instead
To wait on him. Ma lights the lamp
And warns milk for the little scamp.
Pa walks him up and down the floor.
Sometimes two hours and sometimes moRa
And nurse comes running, in stew.
To see what she for him can do,
And Will and Harry, at the row,
Call, "What's the matter with him noW9''
And I'm walked up at all the clatter
To wonder what ON earth's the matter
Such uproar in the house he makes
When baby wakesl
So, If asleep or If awake,
The house exists but for his sake,
And such tiny fellow he
To be boss of this family
Eva Lovett in Independent.
The Press., 1898-07-21
PICTURES IN The FIRE.

We watch together, but in shade and shine
You see the golden future of your ways
And 1 the light that shone on vanished days.
No, though together eyes and hearts combine,
cannot see your pictures, nor you mine,
Yet as the fire burns low and sinks the blaze
From the cold hearth 1 turn, a moment gaze
And read our union in those looks of thine.
When on the hearth of life the fire burns low
Wherein our lonely dreams and visions shone,
When the last picture sinks with all the rest,
Dear, may we turn trustfully as now,
May we as gladly quit the cold hearthstone
And know that loves reality is best.
e. Blair Oliphant in Chambers Journal.