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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
LIBRARY CLOSED.
Students at the University Must Attend
Chapel Meetings or Loaf in the Halls.

Special to the Register.
Morgantown, w. Va, December g.
The board of regents made chapel at
tendance optional on the part of the
students at the University at their last
meeting, but an effort is being made
by the president to cause them to at
tend any way. The attendance has
fallen off until not more than fifty of
the five hundred students attend the
exercises. The library has been util-
lied by several hundred of them during
the half hour devoted to the exercises,
and they have used it in studying. An
order has been issued directing the
library to be closed, so that they have
no place to go, but must either remain
in the corridors or go to chapel. There
is considerable feeling on the part OF
the students over it and the faculty
may revoke the order when they take
it up for consideration.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
BETTER SITUATION SHOWN.

Washington, December 9-The navy
department has received a cablegram
from Admiral Dewey, summarizing the
existing conditions at Manila and such
points in the Philippines as have been
visited by his officers. Advices also
have been received from Gen. Otis, the
commandant Of the United States mil
itary forces in the islands, and they
both 60 TO show a notable improve
ment in conditions and the growth OF
a better spirit among those factions OF
the natives which promised to give
trouble.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
PROSECUTION CLOSED.
Cashier Steele Says the Government
Officials Knew OF Singerly's Loans.

Philadelphia, Pa, December 9.--The
government rested its case at noon to-
day in the trial OF VIM. Steele. the
cashier of the wrecked Chestnut Street
National Bank Cashier Steele took
the stand and his testimony in general
was an admission that he knew all tha
time OF the condition OF the bank and
excessive loans being made to Mr.. SIM
gerly. He also stated that this con-
dition was known by the directors and
also by the officials in Washington.
His testimony with regard to the
officials at Washington was ruled out.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
FIRST AMERICAN TROOPS.

Havana, December 9-The first
United States troops to march through
the streets OF Havana wifi be the Two
Hundred and Second New York regi-
ment, which, with band playing and
colors flying, will march tomorrow
from the San jose wharf. from the
transport Minnewaska, through the
heart OF Havana to the western rail-
road station, en- route to Pinar del Rio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
VOLUNTARY BANKRUPTS.

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, w. Va, December g.
Attorney V. B. Archer has prepared
petitions in voluntary bankruptcy to
be presented at Federal Court here to-
morrow. The petitioners are ]. Vein
berger, formerly proprietor of the Sam
pie shoe store here, and John Cochran,
a well known Peasants county tim
herman
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
VIA suEZ CANAL.

Washington, December 9.-The War
Department has in contemplation tho
use OF the two big transports now be-
ing fitted out at Cramps for the con-
veyance Of troops to Manila by way
of the Suez canal. They will take
several thousand regulars to replace
the volunteers there.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10

Mr.. Howard began his address to the
Jury at 9:45 o'clock, before, perhaps,
the largest number of spectators ever
assembled in a Wheeling Court room,
the attendance certainly never having
been exceeded at any of the famous
krials OF the past, either criminal or
kvil He began by saying;
G'Gentlemen of the jury: We might
well have perfect understanding
with each other in the beginning. You
are here from no purpose of your own
seeking; you are here because the law
imposes upon you duty it imposes
upon citizen. as it sometimes calls
upon q citizen to shoulder a gun and
fight for his country. / am here as an
advocate of one side of this case-I am
partisan in this case, and | wish you
to understand that | am to Speak for
l propose to treat you fairly, to discuss
the facts as l understand them. and
the law as it is-but l shall do this
for the side l represent.
Il believe these two defendants,
Clarence Johnson and Hugh Devinnny,
ought to be hinged as the result or
your verdict. | shall talk TO you with
Nthe view of seeking to convince you,
from the law as we'll as the evidence,
that your duty in this case is to find
such a verdict l believe these two
men have forfeited tLeir lives-and
that they forfeited them is their fault,
and not mine or yours. ! believe it is
the law, as applied to the facts, that
they ought to be hanged-not that
your verdict should send them to the
penitentiary for life or any given 'er-
iod, where they may have the opportu-
nifty of repeating what has already been
done as to one-when by the Govern
or's pardon they may be again turned
loose on that community. l believe you
will be recreant to your duty as jurors
if you find any verdict except the ex-
treme penalty of the law | am con-
fident that when you go into the jury
room after the instructions of the Court
have been given, you will have but one
question before you, and that will be
whether your verdict shall be hanging
or Imprisonment for life. 1 have no
idea there is any room for doubt about
guilt-that there can be any doubt
about verdict of murder in the first
degree-and as to the penalty, that is
matter in your discretion, and or
that reason much that l shall say to
you will be upon that question.
If you return a verdict of murd er in
the first degree, and add nothing to 1t.
the penalty will be death; if you, in
your discretion, add imprisonm ent in
the penitentiary, that means ir1 prison
ment fer life. That verdict is OF to be
determined by any within of ours gen.
tlemen of the jury; it is, not to be de-
termined by any idea of mercy or char
ity, but is to be determined conscien
tiously, upon your oaths. from the
facts. If it is wilful murthr-if you
believe that this crime was intended
in advance-then it becomes your duty
to add nothing to the verdict, except
first degree murder.
Il know it is said that in West Vir-
ginia capital punishment has been well
nigh abolished. That is true because
of the discretion left to ul'ors, and
when twelve men sit in jury box and
ind first degree verdict, there has
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
OFFICIALLY DENIED
That the United States Contemplates
Selling the Philippines.

Washington, December 9.-The dis
cussion Of the details of the admins
tration of government affairs in Cuba,
Porto Rico and the Philippines occu-
pied a large part of time at to-days
CABINET meeting. An omclal uental -
authorized that the sale of the Philip
pine islands to any other nation has
ever been considered by this govern
ment, and it is stated that the pub
lished statements to the effect that
their sale to Japan had been under dis
cussion was altogether false.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
sUBPOENAs ISSUED.

Philadelphia, December 9.-Counsel
for Senator Quay to-day subpoenaed
ex-Common Pleas Judge James Gay
Gordon and ex-Postmaster General Jno.
Wanamaker, as witnesses for the de-
tense. This is interesting because Of
the opposition Of both to Senator Quay
politically.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
NINETEEN BELOW ZERO.
Colorado Now Being Treated TO Soma
Cooling Weather.

Denver, Colo, December with
temperature Of 10 degrees below zero,
Denver was the coolest point In the
country this morning with the single
exception of Valentine, Neb., where
record of 20 was reported At chey-
enne, Wyo., is was one degree warmer
than In Denver. The weather is fair.
but the indications are that 1t viii not
be much warmer for Cay or two.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
THE ARCHITECTS BLAMED.

Detroit, Mich, December 9.-Ths
architects who planned and erected the
wonderland theatre building were this
afternoon declared responsible BY the
coroner's jury, for the falling Of thas
structures roof on November 5. which
caused the death OF IL persons.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
TO BUY TROLLEY LINES,

Cleveland, Ohio, December 9.-It is
rumored that an English syndicate is
negotiating for the purchase OF both
the big and little consolidated street
railways, the two companies who con-
troll and operate all the street railway
lines in the city, both cable and cleo
trio, as we'll as all the suburban lines
in and about Cleveland.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
AMENDMENTS SUGGESTED.

Washington, D. c., December g.
Chairman Dingley, of the Ways and
Means Committee, has received a let
ter from Commissioner of Internal
Revenue. n. B. Scott. recommending
a number of unimportant amendments
to the war revenue act.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
A FLOUR TRUST.

Cleveland, Ohio. December a.-In an
interview to-day Clement B. Stern, Of
the Atlas -four mills. OF Milwaukee.
stated that he expected the big -four
combination would be in operation
shortly. The combine viii have a cap
italization OF $4,000, 900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10

that the Registers comments upon
the proceedings in Preston were in any
degree unwarranted?"
Il do not" replied Mr.. Post, ''the
statements published cannot be gain
said, and the conclusions drawn were
those which inevitably follow"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
BUFFALO BROKE DOWN.

Newport News. Va. December a.
The auxiliary cruiser Buffalo, which
sailed from New York with 900 troops
for Manila arrived at Old Point Com
port this afternoon The Buffalo
broke down soon after starting for sea
and comes here under orders.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
SAW THE EMPEROR.

Pekin, December 9.-The new Rus
sian minister, NJ. De Giers, presented
his credentials to the Emperor to-day.
The Dowager Empress was not pres
ent. NJ. De Giers on his arrival here,
refused to present his credentials to the
Dowager Empress.
The Emperor appeared to be weak
and SicklY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
GEN WHEELER ITNDECIDED.

Washington, d. c., December g.
Major General Wheeler said to-day as
to reports that he had decided to re-
sign from the House, that he had
reached no final conclusion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
scAFFOLD FELL.

Chicago. December John Trczell
was killed and John Kempernan and.-
Samuel Larson were fatally injured to-
day by the falling OF scaroId In Ar
rnour & Cos new elevator.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
WAS A HORRIBLE HANGING.
John Anderson, of the Olive Picker,
Executed at Norfolk.

THE ROPE BRoKB AND THE MANS
BODY FELL TO THE COBBLE
PAVEMENT BELOW AND WAS
TERRIBLY RUISED-PICKED UP
AND CARRIED TO THE SCAFFOI1D
AGAIN-TOOk NEARLY HALF AN
HOUR To EXECUTE HIM-AN
ATROCICUS CRIA.12 EAPIATED.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
GUILTY Of MURDER
IN THE FIRST DEGREE
That Was the Verdict of the Jury,
Last Evening.
The Twelve Men Came Into Court at
Ten Minutes of Six O'Clock.

THERE WAS NO RECOMMENDATION
TO THE COURT AS TO A PENl-
TERTIARY SENTENCE. AND THD
PUNISHMENT, THEREFORE,, is
DEATH-THE USUAL MOTION FOR
A NEW TRIAL AND IN ARREST
OF JUDGMBNT-THB PROCEED
INGS IN DETAIL YESTERDAY.
THE ARGUMENT OF HON. JOHN
A. HOWARD. OF COUNSEL FOR
THE sTATE-AN IMMENSE CROWD
IN COURT YESTERDAY MORNING,
AND AGAIN IN THE AFTERNOON.
THE SCENE AT THE END.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
POWDER EAPLoDEp.
Three Men Killed and Eight Injured,
OF Whom Three May Die.

Wilmington, Del. December b.
Three men were killed and eight In
jured. three of them fatally, by the ex-
plosion of press mill and four grind
ing mills in the Hagley yard OF the
Dupont Powder Works, few minutes
after ten O'Clock to-day
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
A COSTLY EMBRACE.

A Soldier Fined $500 For Hugging
Savannah Woman on the Street.
Savannah, Ga, December 9.-In the
city court to-day Judge Thomas M.
Norwood fined Private J. f. Moore, of
Battery A, First Maine artillery $500
Or six Z thy ..s ,sssi3l
embracing .bs wf1s of a 7prohlnen
county official on the street while the
soldier was intoxicated. Judge Nor
wood administered a severe lecture and
characterized the conduct as that OF q
heather.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
THE IRREGULARITIES
IN PRESTONCOUIVT
Some UnimpeachabIe Evidence That Many
Things We're Done Contrary to Law,
Right and Justice

Hon. Melville D. Post Hon. John 7. McGraW and c. r.
Peyton, ESQ.,, Talk of the Article Prepared by
Editor j. Sloel BroWn--Reasons for Believing Mr.
Browns Statements Are at Variance With the
Facts as Seen by Other Democrats.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10

WASHINGTON. p. G., December s--For
West virginia western Pennsylvania and
furrleg On the lakes fresh 20 brisk west
winds
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10

Il advertising An cx-
pense j? Certainly not.
1t Is a business invest
nent, yielding a profit
big or little. according
to your skill and judg-
ment In investing your
money. The REGISTER
has no rivals rs an adj
vertising medium.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-13
creep until il felt as though each in

creep until it felt as though each In
dfvidual hair were squirming.
When Bartolomeo introduced me to
the remains of Fray Ignacio, that morn
ing, felt more or less of friendly in
terest in the old chap; we hadn't been
near enough to appreciate the ghastli-
ness Of the grinning skull, half hidden
by its gray cowl. But now, when
placed my light between his toes and
attempted gently to case his stomach
Of that heavy box, the bony fingers
chung to it with gruesome strength;
the old bones cracked and wheezed as
! tugged at it. How managed to keep
from fainting outright, I never knew.
My efforts to remove the chest from the
old fellows lap seemed to threaten a
ddsarrangement of his skeleton so seri-
Gus that gave up the attempt and un-
locked it where it lay. To this he made
no objections; he even appeared to take
mild interest in the proceedings, wag-
ging and wabbling his old skull, with
horrid whisperings and creakings.
every time leaned against him.
The papers in the box were covered
with thick layer of dust, and, after
another pull at the fask-in which the
fray, by sorrowful wag of the cowl.
refused to join mel gently lifted the
top ones with pair of pocket plyers
SO as to show the least possible dis
turbance. Realizing that every mo-
ment was precious, I hastily scanned
the other documents until one bearing
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-13
,yPor Dios. IL IL true. senior"

lPor Dios, It IL true, senior"
"WeM, that is exceeding kind, I must
say. But, you see, colonel, I am very
fond Of sailing, and I should like to
have one always readyAone that I
was used TON case wantedto go Off
fishing with you, or in which could
take the ladies for day upon the
water. Sometimes have un melan-
cola and like to go away by myself,
lest prove bad company. So I'd like
to have one of these boats that / could
use whenever pleased. And don't
think it's quite fair to take it without
paying something"
None but un Americana would
think of it, senior. Give Pedro bundle
of cigars, if you like, and he will find
you the best one on the island"
That settled the boat question. I
had q perfect little beauty before
night, and in a few days was able to
handle 1t almost as expertly as the ma
tives. Being practically unsuitable.
and drawing but ten inches of water.
it was only necessary to look out for
the sail in sudden squalls; otherwise a
child could have handled it.
That evening saw marvellous trans
formation in the senorita. She had
reached the bottom of her Manila box
at last, and one of the prettiest of the
three gowns had gone on in twink
ling. The memory of senorita Pala-
clos appearance was fresh enough in
her mind to show instantly the DIFF
ference in style between the new and
the old ones. Her unaccountable pos
session Of the extra finery was some
thing she put of for later and more
deliberate consideration, being salts
fed, for the time being, to dispatch
hasty dinner invitations to the other
ladies and shyly watch the impression
produced when she descended among
us. I was horribly conscious of my
previous meddling in her affairs, and
feared I might betray myself; but the
gown was so much more becoming to
her than 1t had been to the original
owner that was lost in admiration.
She wasn't one of your unsophisticat-
ed girls, either. Her life in Madrid had
taught her how to wear even anti
quated frocks like princess, and it
needed no stretch of the imagination
to fancy ourselves within sight of the
Plaza del Oriente, as we looked at our
hostess.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-13
CHAPTER K.

By Thursday morning I was ready to
start for the reef, but thought it best
to wait couple of days longer, in or
der to avoid rousing suspicion by an
all-day absence alone.
Nearly all of my new acquaintances
had sailed with me, at odd times, and
my reputation as an enthusiastic
yachtsman was pretty well estab-
lished. So, early Saturday morning, I
had Pope wheel my chest down to the
beach. telling him that 1 was taking
my tarpaulins and lunch, with the in
tention of sailing Off and on around
the island. I also said that l would
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-04

DIED.-In COvington, La,
May 81, 1898, At noon. John r.
Schrieber, aged 4s years and 9
months, native of Saxony, Ger.
many, and a former resident of
New Orleans.
The deceased was a resident of
Covington for several years and
was highly esteemed by all who
knew him. He had been in i'll
health for a long time, and his
death, though not unexpected,
caused universal regret, and the
community has lost a good and
useful citizen. lie was promi-
nent member of the New Orleans
Quartette eClub, and also of tho
Eagle Lodge, Knights of Honor.
His remains were taken to the city
for interment.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-04

Mr.. NJ. }. Scott, an old journal
list, who published a paper in Cow
ington IS years ago and is at
present running a job Office in New
Orleans, is stopping with Mr.. We.
Pharis. He is over for his health,
being a sufferer from rheuma-
tism.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-04
OFF To THE WAR,-In tn,

OFF TO THE WAR.-ln the
ranks Of the Second Louisiana ;
ment, which left New Orleans for
Mobile last Monday, Theodore
Zinzer, Zach Bush, Amadee Guyol,
Louis Davenport, John D. Talley
and Fernand Parisy, of Covington,
and VIM. +. Guillotte, Rudolph
Heiutz, K. Boisblanc aud Z. and
r. d'Aquin, of New Orleans, all
we'll known here. We wish them
glorious and successful career,
and safe return.
The C. o. BALL. - The first
grand complimentary ball gwen by
the C. o.. last Friday night, May
81. IN the Pythian Hall vas . most
enjoyable event. The Hall had
been tastefulty drc"rated Tor the
occasion. with ever.reens, flags and
emblems of the Club. snd presented
most attractive appearance. There
was large attendance Of the youth
and beauty Of eovingt"a and vioini.
IT,, and among the hnnsred guests
were several Of the soldier boys
from Camp Gallery. All who were
present pronounce it rs being the
social event II the season. Dancing
aud social converse cos,nncd till :
late hour intersperS.d with refresh
ments. and the event was perfect
success in every respect. The
members ri the G. U. deserve credit
Tor the excellent manner in which
everything was conducted, and tlleii
next ball will be locked forward t.
with fond anticipation.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-04
BANK OF CONVICTION.

OF Covington will open It's
doors for business, and enter up
on what we hope and believe will
be useful and prosperous career.
This event marks an era in the
business affairs of Covington that
is full of hope and encouragement
for the future Of our growing town.
1t is a sure sign that the business
interests of the community are IN
creasing, that the volume of trade
is greater than formerly, and these
interests require better facilities
for safer and more rapid transac-
ton.
Every member of the community
has taken a keen interest in the es-
Enlistment of the bank and hail
its advent with much satisfaction.
Those who have labored in its III
terests feel that good work has
been inaugurated, and it is only
natural that they should expect the
support and encouragement of all
the people in making it thorough
success.
Let every one cooperate with
the management IN forwarding the
mutual Interests of themselves, the
bank and community at large,
for the interests of al! are identi-
cal.
The Town Council, the Police
Jury and the Public School Board
should lose no time in electing the
Bank of Covington as their fiscal
agent.
The bank, in order to he sue
cess, must have the business. That
the interests of patrons will be ab
solutely safe is guaranteed by the
personnel of the bank officials. The
men at the head of it are noted for
their probity and their competency
as financiers and all round success
full business men. The bank wants
everybody's account.
1t may here be urged that the
present is an excellent opportunity
for persons who are not In the habit
Of doing so, to begin a system of
small savings. When you have a
spare dime or two, lay them aside
and as soon as a dollar or two is ac-
cumulated deposit them in the
bank. You will be surprised to
find how rapidly the sum will in
crease, and a ssrainy day" will find
you prepared.
Many persons are reluctant to
make small deposits in banks
through fear Of its being a trouble
and annoyance to the officials, or
from shame that it is so small a
sum. These are mistaken ideas; It
is just such deposits that the bank
is most anxious to secure, and they
will receive the same careful at
tention rs the big accounts. No
one knows what yon deposit except
the cashier, and he keeps his bus;-
ness to himself. Let no one hesi-
tate 10 hand in their accounts
through fear that they will not be
appreciated.
When France was compelled to
pay Germany five milliards of dol
lars as the price of peace, the money
was raised, not by the Government,
but by the people who had been
saving up for years, and but for
their aid, the nation would have
been bankrupt and ruined. The
government borrowed the money
from its citizens and not from for
eigners. 1t is lesson that should
teach all people the Importance Of
small savings. 1t applies as well
to Covington as elsewhere.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-04

JUST RECEIVED. complete
line of the famous Owensborough
Wagons. They are the lightest
running, and most durable on earth.
Bickham, Magee 4 Co.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-04

There will a judicial sale a. the
Courthouse to-day, in the success
sion OF NJ. G. Kennedy. See ad-
vertisement
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-04
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

Election, Monday, June 6, 1898.
For Mayor:
S. d. ANDERSON.
For Aldermen.
CT. WILLIAMS,
O. ". RICHARD.
NJ. c. DAY,
H. II. SMITH,
II. T. G. WEAVER,
Z. FREDERICK.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-04

FOR RENT-I'he residence of
Mayor Geo. T.. Williams, furnish
ed. Central location. Apply on
premises.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-04

Ksrkam says May was the dry-
est month ever known in Louisi-
ana.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-04
APPOINTMENTS.

Rev. J. NJ. Russell will hold service
Mt Jerusalem Church, the second Sun
iay in each month, at ii O'Clock A. NJ,
and at Diteman, near Willie Bossier's,
the third Sunday at IL 80 A. N.