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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29
PORTO RICO ALARMED.
Martial Law is Being Enforced in a
Tyrannical Manner.
Copyright, Associated Press.J

Copyright, Associated PressJ
London, April 2S.-Porto Rico ad-
vices received here to-day say that four
Spanish gunboats are at San Juan de
Porto Rico. They are being painted
black or possibly drak gray. Martial
law has been proclaimed in Porto Rico
and it is being enforced in tyrannical
manner. Crowds of people are leav-
ing for the interior and the capital is
almost deserted by the civilian popula-
ton.
The military authorities are engaged
in preparing for the defense of the ISL
and. Thirty-four torpedoes have been
planted in the main channel In addi-
ton, an old steamship has been sunk
across the ha1'bor entrance, the buoys
in the channel have been altered. and.
from Monday last, after the news of
the blockade of Havana reached there,
accompanied by a report that the Gu
ban capital had been bombarded, all
the lights were ordered to be extin-
guished at night.
The French residents, when these ad-
vices left San Juan, were seeking ref
uge on board the French cruiser Ad-
miral Rigualt de Genouilly.
An American sugar estate it is an
nounced, was plundered after the re-
ceipt of the news of the declaration of
war between Spain and the United
States. The British consul at San
Juan who has charge of American in
terests, has cabled to his government
requesting that a British warship be
sent to that port.
Danger is apprehended from the in
competent and youthful volunteers of
Porto Rico. They are armed with
Mauser rifles and are displaying con-
siderable war enthusiasm
Arecibob Bay, on the west coast of
the island, has been planted with tor
pedoes from the signal station to a
point about one miles west of it. There
are many Spanish volunteers here and
on their way TO Porto Rico.
Spanish steamers landed at Nav
aguez, 70 miles from San Juan. on We'd
nesday, a quantity of arms and ammu-
milton, and there was similar landing
of supplies at San Juan on Thursday.
Besides this, about 5000 tons of pro-
visions were landed at San Juan on
Sunday last
The warehouses of Porto Rico are re-
ported to be full of provisions and the
Spanish authorities say they can stand
a siege of two months.
All the coast lights have now been
ordered to be eXtinguished
No United States warships are known
to be in the vicinity of Porto Rico.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29
MINNEAPOLIS AND COLUMBIA.
The Two Big Cruisers Are Still Hover
ing Along the New England Coast.

Eastport, Maine April 2S.-The Uni
ted States cruiser Minneapolis is still
at anchor in the harbor this morning
but the officers expect that she will
leave to-day. 1t was stated that no in
timation has been received as to her
destination. Since she has been in the
harbor here many applications for en-
listment have been made, but all have
been refused.
Machias, Maine, April 2S-United
States cruiser Minneapolis, from East
port, bound west, is now at anchor off
Salt Island in Machias Bay.
Boston, April 2S.-The United States
cruiser Columbia was still at anchor be-
= low Boston light this morning. A high
northwest gale prevailed and the sea
was very heavy.
Provincetown, Mass. April 2S.-Uni-
ted States cruiser Columbia anchored
outside Long Point at 81 As p. m.
Eastport. Me-, April 2S-The United
States cruiser Minneapolis left this
port at 2..30 O'Clock this afternoon I'M
der sealed orders. She took a souther-
ly course.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29
ARE HAVING A WARM TINE.
Sistersyille's New City Administration
Making Things Lively.
In Addition to Having Had the Old
Mayor and Chief of Police Ar
rested They Are Now Trying to
Turn Some of the Newly Appoint
ed Officers Out But They Refuse
to Ee Turned
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Sistersville, w. Va, April 2S.-The
new city administration which was in
augurated the first of the present
month, was supposed to be one OF the
best and most conservative that had
ever been elected. The first thing was
the arrest of ex-Mayor Gardiner on a
charge of embezzling money from the
city funds Following the arrest OF
the ex-Mayor a few days was the ar
rest of ex-Chief of Police King on a
charge of accepting money from the
saloon men with the understanding
that they were not to be prosecuted.
Mr.. King has been arrested twice on
this charge, and both times promptly
gave bail for his appearance at court.
At the first meeting Of the city coun-
ell the new appointive officers, city SER
geant, chief of police, water superin-
tendent and several minor offices were
filled. The most important was city
sergeant, as it has good fees. The
man who got this appointment was, as
subsequently developed, not resident
of the city Mr.. Nissan, the appoint
ed official, Immediately filed his bond
which was accepted, and now an at
tempt is being made to Dust him. AS
Mr. Nissan mas made disposition to
fight the matter to a finish it is likely
there will be a breezy time.
The next thing was the closing of all
the places of business on Sunday. The
majority of the people of the city are
glad that this has been done, but they
think also that If the places mentioned
are to be closed and a sort of a system
of blue laws to be enforced, it would be
a good thing to also close the livery
stables and some other places which
have been allowed to keep open.
The majority want the saloons closed
on Sunday, but there are some places
which they do not want closed such
as the butcher shops and the bakeries,
and while they would not be averse to
the stores such as clothing and similar
places being closed a part of the day,
they think it would be we'll to allow
them certain hours. In support of this
argument they point out that if the
present style of closing is enforced
number of the merchants will be COM
PEELED to go out of business, as the men
working in the oil fields will not come
to this city to spend their money. In
the oil fields there are hundreds of men
who cannot get to the city on any other
day than Sunday, and when they do
come in and are in need of anything
they cannot get them as things are at
present. The Sunday closing movement
is all right if properly handled, but
their is no use of making bugbear Of
it. There are discussions in the coun-
Gil and Dr. G. B. West rendered his
resignation. One of the other mem
bers of council a few days ago stated
that he was on the fence whether to
resign his seat and retain the conf
dence Of the people who elected him or
to quit going to the meetings. The
meetings of council have become an
amusement and at every meeting there
is a crowded house
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29

This is rather an elaborate treat
ment, but it well repays the trouble.
The Brussels net is extremely effective
and if desired can be shirred over pink
instead of over white. This makes a
very dressy combination.
The hat is of white straw with
punches of pink primroses under the
brim. 1t is trimmed with gray satin
and gray bird of Paradise. feathers.
The gloves are white, stitched with a
very delicate pink and the card case
is beautiful pink.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29

it being Point Diamente, on the north
ern coast of Pinar del Rio province, a
short distance west of Havana. and in
the blockaded zone. No advices from
Captain Sampson regarding the bonn
bardment of Matanzas was received
up to late hour.
The navy department does not ex-
pect news from Admiral Dewey and the
Pacific squadron before Saturday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29
FOR RENT.
FoR 7ENr

So Main street, 10 rooms bath raoro
e. e. ;; Front street, ! rooms, bath ra"1,
90 Twelfth street, Z rooms, bath r roo,n'
"a % & York street. : rooms, bath room
s-room house at Pleasant Tallav "p e.
MONEY TO LOAN
IHEO. W. FINK, REAL ESTATE
Phone 6S7 1920 Market Stret. -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29
A BLANCO FAKE.
No One in Washington Has Heard of
an American Warship Being Aground

Washington, April 2S-No informa-
ton OF the grounding of one Of our
warShips was received either BY the
President or the Secretary Of the NAVY
tonight and so far as could be learned
no such dispatch had reached the navy
department An examination of the
best Cuban map of the war department
fails to show any point on the coast
called Dimas. the nearest approach to
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29
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MONTJO is RECKLESS.
But He May Be More Careful After He
Meets Dewey and His Fleet.

NEW YORK, April @.A dispatch from
London says news comes from Madrid
that the Spanish fleet under Admiral
Montjo. which left Manila on Monday.
has put into Subig Bay. where it will
await the coming of Admiral Dewey. The
American fleet must pass the bay on its
way TO Manila The first naval battle
will probably be fought at this point Su-
big Bay is north of Manila and offers nat
ural advantages for the concealment OF
the hostile fleet. and unless Admiral Dew
ey shall receive some information of
Montjos movement the Americans are
threatened with sudden attack Montjo
is reckless, ana the report that he has
ned from newey's feet is probably ruse
10 conceal his real purpose.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29
ELABORATE SUMMER GOWN.

The Most Exquisite Combination in
Cream Embroidery and Heliotrope.
The first tidings of the Newport sea-
son comes in the form of a lovely
dress design. 1t is to be worn at a
Newport garden party-one of the first
outdoor affairs of the season. The
dress, which is in the form of a polon-
aise, is of pale heliotrope crepon,
trimmed with narrow bands of cream
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29

TON... on Main and Tenth sim
80 feet of plate glass tr6r,'
DEMT age. Will rent as one ers -
MIN room, 200x67 feet or Viii rSs!
In parts and make a,er'
Mons 70 suit good tenants Also house a
niTSlha street. island Inquire of r y
Riiey attorney. JAMES i. HA(VI M
heal Estate and Loan Agent, 1865 N.,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29

The skirt is beautiful one of plain
cream satin. Over the satin is laid a
heavy embroidery in deeper shade
of cream. The flowers in the design
stand out as though thrown there and
the flowers on the skirt look as life
like as the lovely silk rosebuds Of
which the flower hat is completely
made. HELEN GREY-PAGE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29

1t may be because the beautiful Miss
Katherine Duer boasts such p costume
in her trousseau that so many brides
are purchasing street dresses in SILVER
gray.
A lovely one is of silver gray silk
cashmere as shiny as satin. It is
trimmed with bands of silver gray satin
put on to make an overskirt effect.
The yoke and sleeves are of white Brus-
sells net puffed over with white satin
and trimmed with white satin bands
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29

Henry, what shall ! give up during
Lent?'
We'll, Julia, I wish you would give
UP coaxing me for a wheel, but know
you won't" -Chicago Record.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29
.Soooo.c9o COCO c0c:e:Gs..a
WHAT THEY SAY.
Comments OF the Influential Press OF
the State on the Register.

The Register is what it has ever
( been-the leading Democratic news
} paper of the State. 1t is wide
awake and enterprising and We
cheerfully recommend 1t TO our
readers and especially to our Dem
ocratic friends.-West Virginia,
Fairmont.
The Register is a great news
gatherer, reliable well edited, and
the recognized leader in West Viz
ginia journalism.-Lin News,
The Register is easily the leading
Democratic paper in the State. ana
as a news gatherer is ahead Of the
other dailies in the State-Weston
World.
The Wheeling Register, like old
J wine, grows better with age, and
yet it is as bright and attractive as
a sweet sixteen-year-old school gir.
, For the coming year it promises ~
be 50 newsy and valuable as TO he
almost indispensable in every wei
J regulated household. If you are not
taking it drop a postal card for Al
sample copy and If you want tho
paper We will be glad TO order II
for .-Kingwood Argus.
The Register is an up-to-dste
Democratic paper. 1t is bright
newsy. aggressive and free from
, mugwumpery. The Register is
regular and welcome visitor to OUT
table. Every Democrat in this Sec
ton who wants to keep posted on
affairs IN his own State should take
the Register.-Charlesto Advocate.
The great exponent of Democrat
doctrine in West Virginia is the
Wheeling Register. The Reg
lister is always bright. sparkling
and up-to-date III all matters per
Those of our Democratic readers
who want a daily State paper. need
tanning to news.-Bulletin, Spencer
W HetAIHB ikeSlsteI II sun A'4t+7
business at the old stand. The Reg
lister has been, for quarter of
century, the fireside companion ~
only to be reminded that 'h'
leading Democratic families. and Z
J has kept abreast Of all modern in
provements and Increased faculties
for gathering news from all parts
OF the world -Morgantown Post
Republican.
For sample copies, agenc."-
agents terms, etc, address
REGISTER,
Wheeling, W. Va.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-13
SING SING.

Francis Larkin. sr.. celebrated tho scvcniv-hrst
Anniversary " his birth by family gathering at
his home IN Emwilton Place.
Mrs Jesse Tindall. accompanied by her daugh-
ter. Emma and her two sons. Percy and George.
sailed for London on "Wednesday last
The Rev Dr and Mrs. ". II S-arl"s have been
visiting relatives I'm this village this week
II. l.. Smith, Of LonCvew Tex. has been tho
guest this week OF T.. - James
Miss Elieda Van kuran. Of Newark. y. j. Is
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. y curtis. In Wash
inEton- ave-
Liberty Association. No. ~. Junior O +. 4 " .
Will hold ia ond annual moonlight excursion
w the river. on m" steamboat Rocklauf on Mon
day evening. August ~
The town asscssOr5 announce that 'hey will Fit
TO hear grievances concerning the assessment roll
August e. L and y. and on the evenings OF the
18th and 2th
Coroner Miles of Yonkcrs held the inquest into
the death II William :. Valentine member O.. Com
pany e. list Regiment. who shot himself Thursday
evening. while temporarily insane from the Effects
OF illness contracted In the campaign before San
tiago The funeral will be held tomorrow after
noon from the home Of his parents. In South
Springst. al o'clock. The burial will be In
Peekskill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-13
BROOKLYN NEWS ~ BRIEF.

NJ ard Mr. Walter u Wilson. Of No ~ SKIN
az. l.,t Hrooklyn n week ago for vacation III
Vc,ror, leaving their three childrcu-t"n seven
,,d ave wears old-io iake care OF themselves
When they return they ~.ll bee arrested on charge
%, abandonment The children were found on
"Wednesday without food and nearly starving
They ARE now being cared for by the Children =
Ala Society
The soldiers a. 81. Peters Hospital were emu
tanned last evening by the Criterion musical c'u"'
which gave a concert for their benefit AT the nos
piial
CONGRESSMAN James II Howe Of the Win D's-
,ri.; announced yesterday In public letter thS'
he would not acccp; another nomination
Mr. and Mrs Robert Bright. Of No I'D sackeU-
81 are trying 10 learn news OF Private H"fe' o.
POSER OF the 18th Regiment, y \. V, 10 "hoH
their daughter IL engaged. The soldiers death
was reported AT one time but he has since been
reported alive
Robert Brdgman. the young newspaper man ac-
cused hy George Boxill stealing suit OF clothes.
Will he able 10 clear himself fully OF the charge
this morning when a member OF the firm Of John
s McKeon a. Son will testify In the Adams-st
court that the suit In dispute was made by the
firm for Brdgman on July Il. 1897.
John Mullin OF Troop T. OF Roosevets Rough
Riders. reached -. Peters Hospital yesterday
nearly exhausted malarial fever after falling
md relatives In Manhattan. He had received
no orders 20 go there. but taken in and ten
deTly cared for.
Edward + Richardson. Eastern passenger agent
for the Chicago Milwaukee and -. Paul Railroad
died on Thursday at his home. in Elmhurst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-13
NEW,JERSEY NEWS ~ BRIEF.

Governor voorhees,. who has repeatedly onered
the Sea Glrt camp for the use OF the Federal Gov
eminent yesterday offered TO accommodate at mo
State camp the troops which had been ordered 10
Montauk Point. in view OF the difficulties expert
enced In prcpa ring that place for the soldiers.
Mrs Ida Gaal died In Newark yesterday from
drinking murntc acid In mistake for brandy.
woman and four children were injured In Hobo
ken yesterday by the falling OF a clo,hespoe. and
two OF the children may die from fractured skulls
The new track Of the Hackensack Driving Asso-
ciation will be opened to-day.
The Thomas McEwan Association. OF Jersey City
has Endorsed Foster NJ Voorhees, for the nomination
for Governor.
Vice-Chancelor Emery. at Trenton. yesterday "a
fused the injunction asked for by the Township
Committee OF Summit TO prevent the New York
and New-Jersey Telephone Company from running
its wires certain streets In the township. the
Vice-Chanceor holding that wires could ne
stretched across streets from poles erected on
private property. without the consent OF the Town
ship Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-13
MOUNT VERNON

Walter Kelly. twcnty-one years old. who was
arrested In Iarchmon' "Wednesday afternoon on
suspicion Of having stolen the bicycle ~ James
Perry Of Chester nil has confessed 10 the police
that ne not only took Pcrry's whee. but six other
cycles from Mount Vernon and New Rochelle.
Kelly said he took the bicycles 10 New J ork city.
where he received = each for them Among those
whose bicycles have been taken are George H.
Batcheidcr Harry Stuhhiugs. g II. Mcbride. Miss
Grace Whitaker ana others. Of this city. and
Claude Upingtcn Louis Shuman. Harry crawford,
and Miss Sarah Brown. OF New Rochelle
Al the meeting Of the Polio" Commissioners on
Thursday night the salaries ~ IN" entire force
were increased g. "A month 10y the adoption Of a
resolution offered by Commissioner Martens.
Three new police telephone boxes w.ll be- placed on
the outskirts Of IN" city
Charles NJ oakley. >oyenty-c!ght years old. died
on Thursday the home ~ mis- nephew. Clarence
Oakley. No. $ West Lincoln-ave He was horn I'm
Ncw-Nork City and had livcd IN Mount Vernon
four years. Mr. oakley leaves willow The funeral
Will be conducted tomorrow 10y the Rev. W. $.
(OneN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-13
YONK

The members Of Algonquin. Ncpcra and Shaie-
muck Tribes Of Red Men met the Workers repre-
sentatives from the State Convention at Avon
their return Friday evening The represen-
tatives driven through the city n carriages.
and the parade halted AT the head quarters Of
Nepera Tribe In North Broadway where a bis,
celebration held. In the course Of which the
Great Representative to the Great Council. John
j. Sloane. in whose honor the celebration was
held. made address There were delegations
present from several county tribes
The ANNA ckasscn club members will hold an
afternoon tea at the clubhouse az 3 o'clock TO,
day
The Young Mems Christian Association baseball
team Will cross bats with the HollyWoods on ne
lattcrs grounds this afternoon
The YOnkers Yacht club members assembled I'm
large numbers In the clubhousc Glcnwood on
Friday night and enjoyed one OF the most success
full smokers the club has ever held
The Social Christian Workers held their regular
monthly meeting last evening at the home Of Mrs.
A j. Seaman. in Locust Ilill-avc. 4 musical pro
gramme was enjoyed. The committees were an
nGunced by President ". H. Radcliffe. the chair
men being Mrs Manning, Enlertainment Mrs.
Henry Ous. Rcfreshmcnt: Mrs W II Wolfe Re-
cepiiOn. and Mrs. Amos Rylah. Visiting.
Anthony Guntzer. a local drummer while en-
deavoring 10 alight from n moving troey-car
about midnight on Thursday slipped on the az
phalt In fiont OF the Wynstay Hotel and broke MIS-
arm. He insists that the conductor refused TO
signal TO the motorman 10 stop the car
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-13
WESTCHESTER COUNTY.
TARRYTOWN.

The Board Of Education organized on Iuesdav
evening by the election OF the following o1ice's
Frank.R Person. president; John - SacKelt' SEE
rotary: William d. Humphreys. treasurer "eoise
" Briggs collector; * Herschel iurdy. CLERK ana
Miss Edith Carpenter librarian The following
teachers were appointed Professor a v. h'hoI
SON principal: Mrs. Emma G.. Emerson. LEILA H.
Elmorc Charlotte T.. Lansing, a. Maude ROY &C.
Katherine NJ Snyder. Amelia Smith. carrie L.
Pierson Florence Holmes. Carrie c. B1lcom, MIN
ME L. Davis, Edith Duel. Helen J. Foote. MAUI
Thompson ard Euphema j. Morrison.
In the Asbury Met"odist Episcopal church TO-
morrow evening the Rev. J. Seden Spencer rector
OF Christ Episcopal Church. Will deliver an address
on Some Personal Recollections Of the History oi
Among the arryown rcdsns o who S ef NS oTn
Broadway Tor Marion, Mass; John D ,, Hazen, for
Hazen's junction New Hampshire; liam n
See ard family for Amasansctt, Long Island Mrs
L. T Dolen. for Newport Louie T. Coley ana MISS Us
II. H. Ely for Saratoga; Georse l. uchan1nm, Tor
the Adirondacks. James NJ swift foI rdlin 6 In
family for Fort Byron; II =. Rhodes and md his
1r'2 to' ,ne nI u.r I'm ana Ira Tomp
kins for Lake Placid
4 meeting of the Greenbarg and Mount Pieasan,
Outing cub hold Thursday evening ana
details completed for it, annual outing to D. t held
ust 90 The reports Of the committees were re
ceived and uniform to be worn on that DAY WAS
TIE e. % eSGyron Of conr Eg2m? 4ov Of
Judge Barnari'- decision confirming me report, OF
Referee HoysTadi In the case Of William Rocko-
fCllcr against the II Mount Pleasant town
ship read win eager interest by the people
of Tarrytown The CONTINUATION Of ne rcp0r, W W.,
expected. and il is hoped 1t VIII end the .ons ~
cation which has proven SO hurdcnsom" 10 IN"
town OF Mount Pleasant Probably the most as
gustcd person in Mount Pleasant Is Michael j. Mar
tin. the chairman of the BOARD Of Assessors no
declared guilty Of malice IN assessing Nlilial
RCCkcftiler The 1898 assessment roll Is on NE III
North Tasrytown WI liam Rockcieli"rs assess
mont remains the last year with the eN-
CcptiOn Of all additional assessment or properly III
the town OF Ossinine Michael J. Martin VIII not
reduce the assessment in accordance win me &c
csiOn of the Court and h. said yesterday mar ne
would refuS, sign the roll He asserts tndt the
law requires him assess property a. Wnat ne cor
sders its full value ana mat the decision OF Jus
tice Barnard cOmpols lower assessment 10 be
made. which he cannot COnscentously max" II
is not known whether the assessors VIII appeal the
/ or not. the town Is 80 heavily burdened
that many taxpayers fear such action \
special meeting of the Town Board VIII be called
early next week decide the question
In the Supreme Court at Poughkcepsie. on Thurs
day. Justice Joseph r. Barnard appointed Henry
Bacon. a lawyer. OF Goshen. Orange County. as
referee in the Of John y. and William Rocke-
Teller against the assessors of the village OF North