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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02
CAPT. JIM NJ EHEN
Lands What is Supposed to be a Bad
Gang of Thieves --Bill Mcknight
Supposed to be One Of Them.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
ST. Mary's, w. Va, October DE
tective james Mehen, in the employ OF
the Ohio River Railroad Company, eff
fected what is believed TO be an i'm
portant capture here late this evening.
The capture consists Of the parties who
there is reason to believe broke open
the depot at Proctor about two weeks
ago Goods were found in their pos
session which it Is supposed were
taken from the wharfboat at Bares-
Vile about the same time. About two
weeks ago the depot at Proctor and the
wharfboat at Baresville We're broken
into and several hundred dollars worth
OF goods were stolen. The authorities
at these places were unable to locate
the guilty parties. 1t waS-hearned that
a suspicious looking house Noat Was
noticed at different points alJag the
river and it was pursued by the ON
GERS, but they were thrown eff the
track near this place and returaed
without finding their men. But when
Mehen goes after gang he rarely
fails. In passing by on the train yes
terday he noticed a houseboat lying
we'll up in Middle Island creek and hidr
den from view from the river, He
conceived the idea Tint something was
wrong, and came down here early this
morning in company with Jailer
Riggs and another man. They pro-
ceeded to where the boat was tied up.
After an investigation they returned
to town and procured warrant for
the inmates Of the boat. Two men and
a boy were captured. One Of the men
is believed to be Pnl Mcknight. of
Martins Ferry, Ohio, who has served
time in the penitentiary. The other
man is named Ger, and also halls from
Martins Ferry. The boy gave his
name as Davis. and nothing further
concerning his identity is known.
Goods were found which tally exactly
with those taken at Proctor and Bares-
Vile. An oyercCat and some other
clothing was taken back tonight by
Captain Mehen for the parties to ident-
fly at the above places. Evidences Of
counterfeiting were also discovered.
Mr.. Mehen believes they have the bal
ance of the goods secreted on an island
near the boat. The captives are now
in the Peasants county Jail and the
boat and island are being guarded.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02
S1,O0O,OOO LOSS.
Colorado Springs Visited by Terri
bic OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES in Pile
Of Rubbish.

COLORADO Springs Col. October l.
This city had a. visitation Of fire this at
ternoon which threatened for four hours
to destroy the entire business dustrict.
The wind was blowing at the rate Of -
miles an hour from the southwest, when
the fire started at the Denver & Rio
Grande freight depot at 2:l0 p. m.
A strip four blocks long from north to
south and two blocks wide from east 10
west, has been burned over. but at this
hour. p. m, the conhagration is be-
lieve6 to be under control. The flames are
still leaping high In the air. but the wind
has died down.
The Antlers Hotel, one Of the largest In
the west. the lumber yards and two
blocks OF business houses have been de-
stroyed. In round numbers the loss il es-
timated at s.oo9o90, insured for half that
amount.
The fire started IN pile Of rubbish IN
derneathe the platform Of the Denver &
Rio Granfe freight depot
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02
THEY MEET IN LUXURY.
The Elegant Surroundings of the Quarters
OF the Peace Co m nilsson In Paris.


OF the Peace Co nilsson in Paris.
Paris, October 1.-The American and
Spanish peace commissions assembled
Tor their first business session at two
o'clock this afternoon in the rooms as
signed them Tor their deliberations at
the French foreign office on the Quai
q Orsay. A special entrance is set apart
for the use or the commissioners in or
der to furnish them with every privacy
and convenience possible.
On entering easy broad steps lead p
large ante-room. ktrenulns raence
IN the-frent of the building in a suiJe
of three great rooms overlooking the
river Seine. In front Of the windows
are balconies containing large vases
filled with growing plants.
Next to the ante-room is a speclouS
reception room. The floor is covered
with beautiful crimson velvet carpet,
and the furniture consists of satin
divan in the center, with a number Of
easy chairs around the walls. Heavy
ricn dIapings adorn the windows, and
there is just sufficient stctuary in the
Place to make it artistic.
The next room is of a similar ap-
pearance and may be termed a loung-
apartment in which an equisite lunch
is spread for the private use of the
commissions. 4 1t adjoins the confer
ence chamber.
The entire suite of rooms may be de-
scribed as being of massive appear
ance. Handsome crystal chandeliers
hang from the ceilings, and the walls
are wholly paneled with Gobelin tapes
fnr
through magnificest double portieres.
In the center Of the hall, and extending
nearly the length of the apartment is
massive rosewood table, covered with
red velvet tablecioth, and having
around it large, handsome chairs for
the use of the commissioners.
Before each chair is large leather
bound portfolio and a tray upon which
are pencils, an ink eraser, file hook,
quill and steel pens, a China ink well
and a sponge cup
This apartment is carpeted with ma
room and gold and the walls and cell
ings are deep olive and gold. 1t con-
t.ins five great windows draped with
silk and priceless lace curtains. They
overlook the beautiful private gardens
of the foreign minister, which contain
exquisite statuary and some rare trees
and shrubs.
The morning sun enters the apart
ment cheerily by day and it is made
brilliant at night by two huge crystal
chandeliers fitted with electric lights,
The foreign office authorities have
wholly turned over the suite of rooms
described to the peace commissioners
No persons, even French officials, are
allowed to enter the rooms while the
commissioners are using them.
The session CT the peace commits
| sioners lasted ninety minutes.
The next session will take place on
Monday at O'Clock in the afternoon.
Both commissions maintained Sc
| orrcy az to their proceedings.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02

water, according to their location on
the vessel. The smaller guns are
mounted in the military tops, at heights
CT from so to 20 feet.
Four powerful electric searchlights
are also provided; two on top OF the
forward chart house and two on each
side of the after military mast; all
having the elevation of % feet above
the water ard commanding complete
all-round range.
There will be two sets of triple ex-
pansion, twin screw engines, each IN
its own separate water-tight compart-
ment: the collective Indicated horse
power will be about 10000, with 120
revolutions per minute, stroke four feet,
There are eight sing.e-ended cylindrical
boilers, each 15ha feet in diameter by
9 feet Ia inches lCng, having total
CRATE surface Of 6S5 square feet. with
q, 200 square feet of heating surface;
pressure $50 pounds.
THESE BOILERS
are placed, two each. in four separate
water-tight compartments. The smoke
pipes are two in number ard stand
abreast Of each ether.
The first kee, plate Of this vessel was
laid February 10, 1897. not quite 20
months past, and the percentage OF
work completed to this date. based On
the vessel fitted cut and ready for sea,
is reported between SO and 81 per cent.
The contract price was s2,595,000, and
the date Of completion is October 3,
1898
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02
FORAKERITES ACTIVE.
GAINESVILLE Republican Club Withdraws It's
Pronunciation of Bushneils Administra-

Special to the Register.
GAINESVILLE. O.. October 1.-The act on
of the Boys in Blue" Republican club
this evening, in resembling strongly de-
mandatory resolutions of Gov. Bush
nell and his administration, is regarded
as very significant and indicative of in
creased activity by the Foraker ele-
ment in the Republican party. The
resolution denouncing Gov Bushnell
was passed during the exciting Sena-
torial contest when Hanna was chosen
Senator. The resolution resembling
these resolutions says that the former
was passed under exciting circum-
stances. was unjust, and concludes with
commentator fer the Governor and
his administration. The Boys in Blue
club is composed of ex-soldiers and is
a strong permanent organization. The
ultra Hanna men vigorously opposed
the action tonight
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02
NO NEW DAUGHTER.

Richmond, Va, October Lee
Camp, Confederate Veterans of Vir-
ginia, adopted resolutions last night
protesting against the naming of any
one as THE Daughter of the Confed-
eracy" to succeed Miss Winnie Davis,
and calling on the grand camp, which
meets next week at Culpepper, to put
its official veto on the movement for a
new Daughter of the Confederacy."
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02
ELOPED WITH A SOLDIER.

Youngstown, Ohio, October Miss
Agnes A. McKelvey. daughter of a
wealthy oil operator of Butler, Pa.
and Private Benjamin F. Beatty. Fifth
United States volunteers. stationed at
Jacksonville, Fla, eloped to this city
and were married last night Beatty
was on furlough. They ieft for Jack
sonville last night.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02

Immuues. Including the Wheeling
Boys, 10 Sail From Fernandina on
Monday.
special to the Register.

Special 70 the Register
Parkersburg. W. Va, October Cap
tain Will Fl. Moaroe, OF the Fourth reg
iment volunteers. immunes. stationed
at FernandiGa. wires tonight that mis-
company will leave Monday for Man
zaniIlo On the transport FSoumanIa.
where they will do garrison duty. The
regiment is composed largely N
Wheeling and Parkersburg boys.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02

WASHINGTON. D G.. October Foo
Western Pennsylyania--Increa ciosids
fresh 10 brisk southeast winds. trcreass
ine
FIR West virginia ard Collaborating
cioudinesg ard rain: Disk soutneass
wsrds Increasing.
Mr. q Scfrepf the Opera House 6rugH
srist. made the following observations %
the Temperature ve.tsrday: , NJ. y
Eeather clear.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.


SpeCldI 10 lIIt AtRISIt..
Huntington, W. Va, October l.
Elijah Lester, aged 10, was accident
ally and fatally shot by his uncle, Tom
Rose, of Browns Greek. near Welch.
yesterday morning, while carelessly
handling revolver. The ball enter
ed the abdomen. infiicting a mortal
wound, which caused the boys death
this morning
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02
PATENTS GRANTED.

Special to the Register
Washington, d. c., October Pat
eats have been granted 10 West ytr-
ginians az fslscws:
George F. Leonard, Fairmont. twist
IfriA and socket; Felix Westwood,
heeang, machine for donating metal
ties; George r. Winters. Cameron.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02
TO hide A CRI ME-.

Murders Are Supposed to Have Placed
Their Victims Body on the Railroad.
Special TO the Register.
Huntington, W. Va. October l.
William Smith, a mine boss in the
Pocahcntas-Flat Top field, was found
dead on the Norfolk & Western rail-
road track this morning near Gillian.
His head was almost several from the
body. 1t is alleged that he was muir
dered and placed upon the track in or
der to conceal a horrible crime. Ar
rests will probably follow.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02
WILL CAUSE ARRESTS.

Special TO the Register
Parkersburg, w. Va, October IA
T. Kreps & Co., whose mill was burn
ed near here recently, entailing a loss
of $4,000, are preparing to cause the
arrest of parties VII pm they suspect of
burning the plant.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02
HARD To HANDLE.
Took Four Men to HandcuT Edward Zane,
Who Is Wanted at Middlebourne
Special to the Register

Special to the Register.
+ Marietta, o.. October Edward
Zane, who broke jail at Middlebourne,
Tyler county, ". Va, while awaiting
trial in the charge of burglary, was
captured last night by Constable Col
lett, in the Elk Run oil field He made
a desperate resistance and it required
four men to handcuf him. Sheriff Pyle
arrived here to-day and took him to
Middlebouruo.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02
CHAPLAIN SUES.
Alleges That Miss Burch's Charges Were
- Not True.

o. Not True
Columbus, O., October IA special
to the Dispatch from Newark, o., says:
Chaplain John NJ. Life, of the Sew
enth Ohio volunteers, this afternoon
fled a suit against Rose Lee Burch,
daughter of Lieut.. Col. Burch, of the
same regiment, for $1,000, charging
false and malicious libel. The action
IS the outgrowth of a published state
ment signed by Miss Burch that the
chaplain had made improper proposals
to her.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02
DIR NANCY SRREsTED.

8: j !: !"
LONDON, Octoh DR.. Nancy Gull
ford, the mlcwlfe, bridgeport, Conn.
who is wanted b, American police
on the charge OF been connected
with the death o. Gill, has been
arrested
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02
The FIRE F|END At LARGE.
Terrible Destruction Wrought in Col
OradO and Wisconsin.

HURRICANE OF FLAME SWEEP
ING THROUGH THE FORESTS OF
COLORADO-FRIGH RACE OF
LOGGERS WITH THE FLAMES
THE FIRE TRAVELLED EIGHT
MILES WHILE THE MEN ON
HORsERACEMSE tDE ONE-FOUR
OF Tn4ss -9lllh IIl4IosT-TKE OIn-
ERS BARELY ESCAPED BY RID
ING INTO A LAKE-THE VISION
SIN FIRES OVER-RAIN FALLING
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02
GOMEZ THANKFUL.
Believes the Americans Will be Able to
Establish IA Stable Independent Govern

mnnt.
Havana, October 1.-Captain Page,
General Buffers aide de camp, who has
been on a visit to Gen. Gomez at the
Rojas camp, says Gen. Gomez seems
very grateful to the United States and
confident that the American authori-
ties will be able to establish a stable
and Independent government.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02
A PEERLESS BATTLESY|P.
The Powerful Illinois Ready to be
Launched at Newport News.

LARGER THAN d6BGoN-THE NEW
BATTLESHIP is EXPECTED TO
PROVE THE MOST GENERALLY
EFFECTIVE RICHTER IN ThE
UNITED STATES NAVY-DESCRIP-
TON OF THE BIG BATTLESHlP.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02

PRESIDENT SHAFFER, OF THE
AMALGAMATED ASSOCIATION.
MAKES a STRONG AND WELL APP
PRECIATED ADDRESS CON-
DEMNS OLD-TIME STRIKE METH
obs AND ADVOCATES PEACEFUL
METHODS TO SETTLE LABOR DIFF
lCULTIES-PLEADS FOR GREAT
ER INTELLECTUAL DEVELOP
MENT AMONG WORKING PEOPLE.
SECRETARY MADDEN ALSO
SPEAkS-ELoQUEN ADDRESS BY
NJ. f, TIGHE-PROGRAM IN
TERSPERSED WITH MUSICAL
AND LITERARY SELECTIONS.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02

N.onometaIlists, Bimet-
allists. Populists, and all
ether lists read the Sun
day Register. Why? s
has all the news, a
spends double to tres
more than any comre
tor.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02

A NEWSPAPER MAN PRESENTS TO
THE WAR INVESTIGATION COM
MISSION A WRITTEN STATEMENT
OF NEGLECT AND ABUSE THAT
CANNOT BE EXCUSED-WATER
FOR SOLDIERS TAKEN FROM A
POND THAT HAD NEITHER INLET
NOR OUTLET-AMB U L A n c z S
USED TO HAUL LAUGHING SIGHT
SEERS, WHILE SICK SOLDIERS
SUFFERED FROM LACK OF
TRANSPORTATION.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02


meath the protective deck and several
feet below the wafer line). The intro
duction Of these auxiliary engines 5
brought about mainly by the variety
and nature Of the work to be done, AMI
the demand for the latest and best il
every branch Ct mechanics are repre-
sented in a man-Cr-war.
The height OF free board forward Ct
the vessels hull power is 20 feet and
at the stern 1914 feet. The floor CT the
pilot house is "A feet high, thus placing
the eye of the steersman. for ordinary
cruisers. about so feet above the water.
The sight holes in the armored con-
ming tower for use in close fighting are
341z feet above the water
The bore Of the forward l3-inch guns
will have an elevation OF 261k feet and
the after 13-inch 10 feet above the sur
face of the water The c-inch guns
vary from Is to 2211 feet. and the g.
FOUNDERS from 80 to 401a feet above
The Progress., 1898-08-13

The Progress deadly parallel
made DeSoto News sqirm like
worm in IN ant bed. But bless
your soul, it seemed to be proud
of the drubbinR it got. 1t seemed
will pleased with the fact that it
had been noticed; as ii the matter
was an agreeable surprise
The Progress., 1898-08-13

The Progress has drawn the
fierce FIRE of the dwindling oppo-
sition to Judge Suthsriin. But
bless you, that does not amount
to . row of pins. It will keep
right on showing the peopl. Why.
they should vote for. SutheIlin,
and the people will keep right on
believing what The Progress ssys
about it, until nomination day;
when the opposition will b 30
weak that it will have to lean
against a wall for support, and be
exhilarated with q hypodermick,
to get vim enough to shout.
The Progress., 1898-08-13
ARE you INTERESTED?

ARE YOU INTERESTED?
BY request Of Mr.. 1sadore Hol.
land. chairman OF the Board of
Examiners, The Progress publish.
% the following:
United States Civil Service
Commission.
Shreveport, La. August z 1898
The United States Civil Service
Commission annnouces that An
examination will be held for the
postal clerks and carriers In the
city on ONE date betwe en-
October lot and 18th 1898. All
persons who desire to be examin.
ed should apply to the secretary
OF the board Of examiners at
Shreveport, La, for application
blanks, and full explanation rela.
tive to the scope of the examina.
ton. Applications on Form 101
must be flled In complete form
with the secretary of the board
prior to the hour Of clio sing bust
ness on September 1, otherwise
the applicant can not be examin.
ed. Soon after fling applications.
applicants will be notified a. to
the exact date Of examination.
A. B YARBoRoYeH, lSec.
The Progress., 1898-08-13

MR.. ERNEST II. BERNSTEIN.
The new charter for the city Of
Shreveport provides for the election
Of seven councimen at large; to
be voted for by the suffragans all
over the city, the additions inclu-
ded.
Among the sspirants for the Of
flee under this provision, is Mr..
Ernest X. Bernstein. It is not
necessary to introduce this gentle
men to our citizens. He was rails
ed among US, was z schoolmate
of . majority Of the young men;
and from business, social and
lodge intercourse, he is very gen.
orally known throughout the oity.
Mr.. Ernest Bernstein 10 = vigorous
representative Of that class of
young men who are forging to the
front as leaders in the march of
progress. He is intelligent. cult
ured and adsble: which to his
integrity and fine business jude-
nent, make hi m exceedingly well
equipped for the position.
The Progress., 1898-08-13

Grosvcnor of Ohio-said to BE-
the Presidents mouth-pisce in the
House-spoke advisedly when he
said during the debates ON Cuban
matters, before war WAS dsclared)
we want it distinctly understood
that this is to be = Republican wal
if there be a war" This is nearly,
the language, if it is not 20 exact
ly.
Bailey, the Democratic leader
thinking this declaration an GRO.
nisus one, replied spiritedly :".o
sir! this will be the American peo.
PIES war"
How badly mistaken Mr.. Bailey
was, and the majority Of the pso.
ple with him. Mr.. Oresvvenor
knew exactly what he was talking
about. He knew tho calibsr Of the
man he represented. The war
has in truth been . Republican
war, operated in the interest OF tho
Republican party.
The Progress., 1898-08-13
FOR COUNCILMAN.

To-day, The Progress publishes
the announcement of Mr.. Sam
BENJAMIN as q candidate for City
Coucilman At Large for the city
OF Shreveport, according to the
provisions o the new charter.
! Mr.. BENJAMIN 10 one of our most
energetic young men, . succe ssiul
merchant with progressive ideas.
He has served as 4 member of our
town council before. and made 4
good record as a safe Official: and
1t elctsd now, he will throw into
the Office an earnest seal, striving
to serve the public better than
ever before.
The Progress., 1898-08-13

The people will do their own
thinking on political men and
measures, and they will elect
Sutherlin to Congress. They will
do this because their careful judg-
ment teaches them that no il the
man to send there; in their own
interest.
The Progress., 1898-08-13

The Progress is mad az q hornet.
It has now been three weeks since
it Indignantly inquired why Lee
had not been sent to the front;
and Mckinley has neither apollo.
gized, explained mol replied.
The Progress., 1898-08-13
Some one has said that our

Some one has said that our
country is in q more prosperous
condition now. than it has been in
thirty years. We are extremely
glrd to hear that: and will be still
gladder if the secret be revealed to
the other sixty-nine million peo.
pie who have to earn q livininq ON
our soil, and who haven't yet
heard of this blessed irwin.
The Progress., 1898-08-13

The Progress has never yet de.
celved the people, and will not do
20 now. The interests Of the
masses are identical with ours:
and we are supporting Judge
Sutherlin for Congress because It
will to the peoples interest to have
him there. And friends. he will
be eleted sure.
The Progress., 1898-08-13
For CITY COUNCILMAN

For CITY COUNCILMAN
The Progress is authorized to announce
Fir. SAM BENJAMIN,
as Il candidate for City Councilman at
large for the city OF Shreveport, accord.
ing to the provisoss of the new charter.
The Progress is authorized to announce
Mr. ERNEST r. BERNSTEIN.
as candidate for City Councilman ut
largo, for the city oi!Shreveport, accord.
ing to the provisions OF the new charter.
The Progress is authorized to announce
NIB. J. d. LEE,
as a candidate for City Councilman for
the ci1y OF Shreveport. under the provis-
ions OF the new charter.
The Progress., 1898-08-13

l HAVE JUST RECEIVED
A fresh line of Gunther's cele.
brated bon bons and chocolates.
F. w BOWERS, Druggist.
The Progress., 1898-08-13

Give your fire insurance BUSH
ness to John w. Taber.
The Progress., 1898-08-13

SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS \
for April and May will be given {
all who desire to spend th.x
months at Hynson's Springs. \
dress c. J. Randall at Shreyeno,'
or Marhall Texas for terms
The Progress., 1898-08-13
SHREVEPORT, La, AUGUST Is 1898.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR CONGRESS.

--FOR CONGRESS -
By authority, The Progress announces
Hon. IL. w. OGDEN
as candidate for re- election, to the 56th
Congress, from the Fourth Distric, sub
ect to the action of the Democratic party.
I
The Progress is authorized to an
nounce
HON. PHANOR BREZEALE,
OF Natchitoches parish, as a candidate for
Congress from the Fourth District, sub
icct to nomination by the Democratic
party.
We are authorized TO announce
JUDGE f. W. SUTHERLIN
OF DeSoto Parish, as Il candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Congress from
the Fourth District.
For RAILROAD COMMISSIONER
We are authorized to announce
w. l.. FOSTER,
as a candidate for Railroad COMMISSIONS
subject to the action oi the Democratic
plrty.
By rcquect vi numerous friends The
Progress hereby presents the name of
HON. ANDREW CURRIE
as a candidate for Railroad Commission
er from this district, subject to the will
aid action OF the Democratic party.
To The Progress
Prompted by what | conceive to be
reasonable ambition / desire to announce
myself rs candidate for Railroad Com
missioner from this district, subject en-
tirely to the action OF the Democratic
patty
l. H. rNuouAc