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command, and merit the hearty thanks
and appreciation which the department
extends to you and to the officers and
men on board the Monadnock, particu-
larly those mentioned by you: Lieut..
Commander c. P. Perkins. Z. S. N, ex-
ecutive officer; Chief Engineer t. #.
Burgdorf. q. S. N. and Surgeon ]. NJ.
Steele, u. S. n.
Your statement that the ships COM
pany had been enthusiastically ready and
willing for whatever duty might be de-
manded of them is only what the depart
ment expected of American seamen and
1t is very pleasing to the department 10
know that the confidence reposed in them
was not misplaced.
In conclusion, the department notices
that you modestly give the whole credit
for the successful termination of your
cruise of 1000 miles across the Pacific
ocean TO the ships company of officers
and men, but the department is convinced
that in addition 10 their services 1t is in
debted TO you for your good Judgment,
ability and fine seamanship, qualities
most desirable for a commanding officer
to possess.
You are directed TO read this letter to
the ships company at general muster"
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AN ACCIDENT.
Prominent Merchant Shot Dead by
Banker at Ottawa, Ohio.

A Prominent Merchant Shot Dead by a
Banker at Ottawa, Ohio.
Ottawa, Ohio, December S.-Solo-
man Wise, a prominent merchant here,
has been found dead in his clothing
store with a bullet hole through his
breast. The indications point to muir
der.
A. w. Weller, cashier of the A.
Bruon & Co. bank, was arrested on
suspicion and made confession, say
ing that he had shot Wise accident
ally. He said that he had his revolver
in his overcoat pocket and was show
ing Wise how he could shoot man
without taking his gun from the
pocket when the weapon was discharg-
ed. the bullet passing through Wise's
heart. Weller purchased the revolver
Yesterday.
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Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Washington, d. c., December s.
The Republican scheme to deprive the
Democrats of the legally elected Legis-
lature assumed form here few days
ago at a meeting held between Sena-
tor Glkins and Messrs. Scott and At
kinson, candidates for United States
Senate. Gen. G. w. Curtin, the COM
mander of the State militia, was called
into the conference, as he may be eX-
pected to perform an important part
in the revolutionary proceeding.
At the suggestion of Senator Elklns,
to whom the seven Democratic mold
over Senators constitute continuous
nightmare, contests are to be 1naug-
urated in each of the Senatorial dis
tricts with a view of declaring their
seats vacant, and to thus pave the
way for the reelection of the senior
Senator in 1901.
Telegrams have been sent to each of
the defeated Republican candidates
for State Senator, to sign and swear to
the notices of contest which have been
sent in printed form to him. If these
notices be sworn to antl served, the
people of the State may know that the
conspiracy is to be concluded by the
State Senate, when it meets in jan
uary.
News of the refusal of the late Re-
publican candidate in the Monroe dis
trict. who was defeated by Osenton by
over one thousand, to make the affi-
davit required by law had been sent
on. but he came here to-day in re-
spouse to the telegram from Senator
Elkins. asking a conference. He per-
emptorily declined to give the notice
and make the necessary affidavit, say
ing that he would not commit neri,i''r
Hunter Of the Berkeley district, also
declined for the same reason. Mr.. An
drews, thoroughly disguised with the
management of the party which de-
generated from Golf to Elkins, left
tonight for Boston.
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DOUBLE MURDER.

MISSOURI CITY, Mo, December s.
What Will undoubtedly prove TO be
double murder was committed tonight In
a country church two miles out from Mis-
souri, City. Miss Della Cleyenger was shot
down, mortaliy wounded. and her escort
to the meeting house, George Alien, was
instantly killed. The murderer was Err
nest Clevenger, cousin to the young wo-
man. who was one OF the victims.
The tragedy was due to young eleven
gers insane jealousy OF his cousin, and
this was intensified by the fact that her
father, Joseph Clevenger, had forbidden
Ernest to come to their home.
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SENATOR VEST,
Introduces a Measure to Prevent The
President Using Senators and Rep
resentatiVeS on Commissions,

Washington, December 8.--Senator
Vest to-day followed up the debate in
executive session of yesterday, con-
corning the appointment of Senators
and members of the House to the posi-
lions on Presidential committees by
the introduction of bill prohibiting
the practice of making such appoint
ments. The bill is very brief and is as
follows
THAT no person while holding jul
dicial or legislative Office under the
United States shall be appointed by
the President, commissioner or agent
of the government, nor Of any depart
ment or bureau thereof"
Senator Vest introduced in the SEN
ate a resolution providing for the APP
RRee5ipptgaegt 9ff i99g eqmppj1Sfi62n t. IN
the conduct of the war with Spain.
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HAS A MAJORITY OF 545,
But His Right to a Seat in the Senate Is to
BE COntested-Atkinson Making Declara-
lions.

But III nfS mt TO a seat IN the SENATE Is 10
BE Contested Atkinson Making Declara-
tiOns.
Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va. December s..
ID. M Shirley, late Republican candidate
for the State Senate in this district, to-day
served notice of contest on Walter L. Ash
by, Democrat, who was elected a member
Of 1.-The Senate by majority of $40. 1t is
understood that the defeated Republican
candidates for the Senate will contest the
seats of all Democrats elected, no matter
whether there be grounds for contest or
not.
Andrews, Republican, who was defeated
by Osenton, Democrat. for the Senate in
the Eighth district, was urged to institute
a contest against Osenton, but he fatty
refused to do so. He was invited to d
conference of Republican leaders in
Washington one day this week, and while
there was urged to institute a contest, but
refused, saying that Osenton had been
fairly and honestly elected, and he did
not wish to deprive him of his seat.
Governor Atkinson, who returned from
Washington yesterday, declared with en-
phasis by all that was holy, that the
Democrats should not have the Legisla-
ture. When asked by your correspondent
whether he expected to prevent it by law
full and peaceable means, or by force, he
disclaimed any intention of using the
State militia, and yet he continues to re-
iterate the declaration that the Democrats
shall not steal the Legislature 1t is
stated here that the President gave the
governor to understand while the latter
was in Washington this week. that if he
had any law to support him, in the effort
to get control ofthe Legislature he (the
PresidenO would back him up" whether
by force or not, it is not stated
Senator Foraker also told the governor
it is said to go ahead and get the Legis-
lature. This explains the emphatic decla-
ration of the governor that he will not
permit the Democrats to get control of
the Legislature, while at the same time
disclaiming any intention of using the
State militia.
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MURDER AND SUICIDE.

DETROIT, Mich, December &-When
Frank Brooks, of 1857 Russell street, this
city, came home from work tonight he
found in one room his wife, shot dead
and in another, his nine-year-old daugh-
ter also dead. In note that he found
from his wife, she stated that she was
tired of life and was gong to heaven and
take her little daughter with her, from
which it is supposed she committed the
murder and then suicided.
The woman had been in poor health for
some time
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WHEELING & LAKE ERIE

NAV Go Into the Federal Steel Company's
Hands and May be Extended to Connells-
vile.
Canal Dover, Ohio, December Sin
of the Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling
railroad by the Federal Iron Company,
it is asserted by an official of the rail-
road that negotiations are also pending
for the acquisition of the Wheeling &
Lake Erie road by the Iron Company.
1t is stated that in case the deal goes
through the road will be extended from
the Ohio river to the Pennsylvania coke
fields.
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PEACE TREATY
Will Be Signed To-Day or To-Morrow.
All Points Covered.

Paris, December S.-The treaty Is
finished. The Spaniards have declined
TO grant most of the requests of the
United States which were unsettled at
the beginning of the session. They re-
fuse to cede coaling station in the
Caroline islands to the United States.
Judge Day said to-day
1--WE have settled all the points on
which we can agree. 1t only remains
to engross and sign the treaty. That
will be done in two or three days"
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A CONTEST ENTERED
BY Collins Against Marcum in the Hunt
ington District-An Outrageous Proceed
inc
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. December s.
j. HI. Collins the defeated Republican
candidate in this, the Sixth Senatorial dis
trict, to-day served notice of contest on
j. H. Marcum, Democrat, who was elected
by majority of about three hundred
This was the last day under the statute
under which contest notice could be serv-
ed. This district is composed of the coun-
ties of Cabell, Putnam and Wayne and
at the late election, the election machin-
cry in each county was IN the hands of
Republicans, there being two Republican
election commissioners to one Democrat
in every precinct in the Senatorial dis
trict. Likewise the county courts and ex-
officio canvassing boards in all of the
three counties ARE Republicans, and Mr.
Marcum has a certificate of election from
the canvassing boards of each county.
Marcum and his friends are dumbfound-
ed at the action of the leaders of the Re-
publican party because it is well known
that Collins was opposed TO making the
contest, and that it took much persuasion
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Special TO the Register.
GAINESVILLE, o., December S.--Last
days session of the Ohio Federation of
Labor was marked by exciting scenes,
and at times it looked as If the dele
gates would come together in physical
encounter. When the session opened
this morning long report was submit
ted by the Legislative Committee and
at its conclusion Delegate Warner of
Toledo, asked that the convention pro-
coed to elect officers. President Lewis
replied that this would not be done
until the Committee on Credentials had
reported, and then the committee re-
ported the seating of six delegates who
represented twenty votes. When a mo-
ton was made not to accept the report
and the President refused to entertain
the motion pandemonium broke loose,
and the delegates stood up and shouted
and shook their fists at each other.
For an hour. this was continued and
during this time a half hundred mo-
tons Were made. some to adjourn, and
others to appeal from the decision of
the chair, but Lewis held the fort and
also held between his knees the char
ter of the State organization, :. which
he took down from the wall when the
fight began. Finally Lewis scored his
opponents by declaring that political
clique sought to control the organisa-
ton for political purposes and that IL
did not matter to him whether the del
egates were seated or not
He then demanded the return of his per-
capita tax and Lewis's followers, who
represented six thousand OF the nine
thousand members, withdrew, after re-
ceiving their per capita tax.
The organization then unanimously
elected the following officers:
President, August Schmidt. Toledo
Vice President, VIM Ingraham, Hart
ford
Treasurer. s T. Ewing, Columbus
Secretary. Joseph Bauer. GAINESVILLE.
Dayton was decided upon as the next
place of meeting
Lewis claims that the opposition to him
emanated from National President Ratch-
ford, of the Mineworkers. who now holds
a government position, and who is trying
to elect Mitchell, of illinois, national
president of the Mine Workers. for which
position Lewis is a candidate.
Lewis was bitter against Hanna in the
Senatorial campaign, and says that GER
tain parties have political debts to pay
and are trying to place the miners organ
ization in the hands of politicians.
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NO 148 WHEELING, W VA, FRIDAY DECEMBER g. 1898
IN the part of the managers to have him

on the part of the managers to have MIN
do So
People who know Mr.. Collins are sur
prised that he would make the necessary
oath which is required under statute, on
which to base contest. 1t is SAID thal
the Republican managers have given up
the idea of attempting to steal control OF
the House of Delegates and will from now
on vigorously prosecute the attempt 10
steal the Legislature through the Senate.
1t is reliably reported here that notice
of contest has been served to-day on ev-
cry Democratic Senator who was electeo
at the recent election, and local leaders
of the Republican party here do not hesl-
tate to say that they expect to throw
out a sufficient number of Democrats In
the Senate to give them a majority on
joint ballot, which would, of course, ma
terially aid Senator Elkins in two years
from now
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SINGERLY SCORED.
His Management of the Chestnut Street
National Bank Denounced.

hAts pI tine chestnut street
National Bank Denounced.
Philadelphia, December S.-The trial
of VIM. Steele, cashier of the wrecked
Chestnut Street National Bank, who IL
charged with aiding the late VIM. NJ.
Singerly in the footing of the bank, was
commenced in the United States Dis
trict Court to-day. District Attorney
Beck, in his opening speech, was very
severe in his comments on Mr. Singer
ly's management OF the bank.
Bank Examiner Hart testified that
Mr.. Singerly had for several years
been indebted to the bank to the ex-
tent of between 100000 and $500 900.
which Indebtedness made the institu-
ton insolvent. The fact that Mp.
Singerly owed the bank so much money
was, however, concealed by manipula-
ton of the figures of the banks books.
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TRANSFERRED 70 THE SENATE.
Republican Managers Of West Virginia
Hold Consultation

IN WASHINGTON AND URGE DE-
FEATED REPUBLICAN CANDl-
DATES TO ENTER CONTESTS.
ELKINS ALARMED BY THE PROS
Pee THAT THERE WILL BE SEW
URAL HOLD-OVER DEMOCRATIC
SENATOR'S IN THE SENATE Of'
1901. WHEN HE WILL BE CANDl-
DATE FOR RE EIECrION-HON-
EST MEN WHO WOULD NOT PER-
JURE THEMSELVES FOR THE
PARTY'S SAKD.
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HAVE EXAMINED THE PAPERS.

Paris, December s.-Several OF tina
newspapers here assert that the court
of cessation has examined the secret
documents in the Dreyfus case and
that the court has also taken the steps
necessary to postpone the Picquart
courtmartial
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AMERICAN COAL.
An Opportunity to Send West Virginia
Product to France Probably.

An Opportunity to Send West Virginia
Product to France Probably.
WASHINGTON, December S.-Consul
Skinner, at Marseilles, has informed the
State Department that if American coal
companies can supply the right kind Of
coal at the right kind of prices, namely
at about s772 per ton delivered into the
coal bunkers at Marseilles they have be-
fore them the opportunity for new and
important market. The consul says that
what is desired is a coal resembling the
best Welsh not more than to per cent
ash, developing 5000 to $500 calorific pow
er and containing the least volatile mat
ter. The high price at Marseilles is
ascribed to the shortage in the British
output owing to the strikes.
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---- ---
DEFICIENCY BILL PASSED.

Washington, December S.-The ur-
gent deficiency bill to provide for the
support of the military and naval es-
Establishments was passed by the House
to-day, practically without opposition
The amount carried by the bill is $685.
$50 1872
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HAVANA.
Havana, December S.-The statue of
Isabel la Catolica, which stands in the
middle of Central Park. in this city,
was found yesterday morning holding
a valise in one hand and steamer rug
in the other. An immense placard was
slung across the back of the statue
with the words Bon voyage" inserted
on it.
Serious problems confront the last
days of SPANS sovereignty in Cuba.
One of the most delicate and most diff
flcult Of solution is the question of re-
turn bonds given by city officials and
employees upon ceasing to hold office.
Many of these are cash bonds. fur
nished years ago, the refunding OF
which now becomes imperative. All
such moneys having been spent. All
government is unable to meet these OBJ
legations or to fulfill the guarantee.
The settlement of the arrears of pay
due the modified and all the regular
troops offered a brilliant opportunity
for mastery financiering on the part
of the military intendant. With money
in hand for a full settlement of all
pay due to the troops, the quartermas-
ter general devised
AN INGENIOUS PLAN.
Paying the men off in notes payable
in Madrid, he offered, through trusted
agents, to discount these notes for 20
or 80 per cent. in cash. AS practically
every one of the regular and modified
troops will remain on the island, the
men eagerly embraced this opportunity
to have their notes cashed, and hand
some profit, therefore, accrued to the
astute originator of the scheme
The first mortgages held by the Span
ish bank on municipal property here
amount to $6,000,000. Propositions for
the acquisition of these mortgages have
been made by London, New York and
Berlin bankers. Although the mort
gagged property represents solid in
vestment, the Spanish bank appears
ready to transfer the title to the for
elgn COMPUTATIONS through lack OIL
confidence in the stability of the future
government.
Several disturbances occurred here
between a number of Spaniards and
Cubans, but luckily there was no
serious consequence. At 5 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon several Cuban Off
GERS were walking down Coispo street,
asking each other in tones rather loud
er than necessary when the Spaniards
were to leave Cuba, and commented
on what they termed the latter's
WANT OF SHAME
in parading the streets attired in their
uniforms. A couple of Spanish Off
GERS who CHANGED to pass overheard
the conversation of the Cubans and
one of the Spaniards approached and
slapped the face Of a member of the
Cuban party. Blows were exchanged,
but the fighters were soon arrested and
taken to the military governors pal
ace, where they were subsequently dis
charged.
A repetition of this incident occurred
in the evening, when a Spanish officer
in Central Park tore panama hat off
a Cuban's head and cut it into pieces
with his sword. The offender was ar
rested, and Gen. Arolas, fearing fur
Their trouble, disbursed a force of SOL
diers in the park and it's vicinity. No
other disturbances occurred.
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HOBSON'S PROMOTION.

Washington, d. c., December s.
The President to-day sent to the Sem
ate the nomination of Richmond P.
Hobson, assistant naval constructor,
to be constructor.
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WAR INVESTIGATION.

Washington, December 8.-The cons
duct OF the medical service of the army
was taken up to-day by the war In.
vestigating commission and Surgeon
General Sternberg was rigidly quess
toned about his administration. This
investigation brought no startling tes-
timony
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A FORCED TRIAL.
The Government Operating Telephone and
Telegraph Lines in Cuba and Porto Rico.

Telegraph Lines In CuDa anu TorIo hico.
WlASHINGTON, December S.-The sit
uation in Porto Rica promises to force on
this government for time at least, the
experiment of federal ownership of tele-
graph and telephone lines. The War De-
partment now controls all lines in Porto
Rico and in the evacuated sections of
Cuba. The latter, however, is looked upon
as merely transient. In both places the
lines are being repaired and the govern
ment is handling commercial messages
after government matter.
In six months from the first of January
the signal service expects to be able to
furnish some interesting data as to the
profit in the insular wire service. This
enforced object lesson. in federal man
agement is naturally expected to have
considerable influence pro or con in the
agitation for like. control in this country.
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WILL WAIT FOR MEMBERS.

WASHINGTON, December s-Chair-
man Danforth, of the immigration Com
mittee. says he will not urge the immi-
grafton bill until more members arrive
Mr.. Danforth anticipates sharp contest.
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GEN. MILES TO APPEAR.

Washington, December S-General
Miles expects to appear before the
House military committee in a few
days to set out personally the reasons
why he thinks the army bill should be
passed.
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FAILED TO AGREE.

Albany. N. Y. December S.-The Jury
in the Cody Matchmaking case, after
being out % hours, has failed to re-
port an agreement and has been dis
charged.
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hkDf A WONDERFUL CRUISE.
Writings Report en- the Monadnock's
Run Across the Pacific.

A TRIBUTE TO THE CREw-THE
COMMANDER GIVES NO STINTED
PRAISE TO OFFICERS AND MEN
FOR ABILITY, COURAGE AND EN-
DURANGO DURING THE VOYAGE
FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO MAN
lila.
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TWO PRoMINENr MES BrRIED.

TWO PROMINENT MEN BURIED.
Special to the Register.
CLARKSBURG, w va. December s.
There were two funerals in Clarksburg
to-day, the dead being George Smith and
Benz Harrison, both prominent citizens.
Miss Willie Smith. the daughter Of the
late Abraham Smith. died this morning.
Her funeral Will take place tomorrow.
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THIS OFFICER MADE II PAY.
Method Of Profting by the Necessities
Of Troops in Cuba.

FIRST PAID THEM NOTES-THEN HE
DISCOUNTED THESE NOTES FOR
FROM 20 TO 80 PER CENT.-QUAR-
RELSOME SPANIARDS AND Gu
BANS CREATE DISTURBANCES IN
HAVANA.
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WASHINGTON, d. C.. December s.-For
West Misunderstanding weather;
colder: continued cold Saturday; north
westerly winds.
For Western Pennsylvania and Ohio
Threatening weather preceded by snow
on the lake: colder: continued cold SAT-
urday: high west TO northwest winds.
Mr.. G. Schnepf, the Opera House drugs
gist, made the following observations %
the temperature yesterday. a. m, %:
a. NJ. II; u M. Is; p. m. IS; pm :. q
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POLITICAL DEBTS T0BE PAID.
President Lewis, of the Ohio Fedora
ton of Labor,

MAKES SoME STARTLING ASSER-
TloNS CONCERNING MICHAEL. d.
RATCHFORD AND OTHER LABOR
LEADERS-THE HAND OF HANNA.
ALLEGED BY LBWIS, TO BE VS.
lBLE IN HIS DOWNFAl4Lr-A Rf0D-
HOT SESSION Our THE FEDORA
TON CONVENTION RESULTS IN
THE WITHDRAWAL OF Lewis
AND HIS SUPPORTERS.
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THE LOSS OF THE lOAD0N|AN.
The Johnston Line Steamer, VidamOre
Brings the Survivors.

FORTY-FIvB IN NUMBER, TO BAIITI-
TWENTY-FIVE OTHERS OF
THE ILL-FATED VESSELS CREW
WENT DOWN WITH THE WRECK.
DESCRIPTION OF THE HEROIC
WORK BY WHICH THE MEN
WEIRD SAVED-TWO DAYS AND
NIGHTS OF TERRIFIC WORK IN
THE TEETH or A GALE.