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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24

Paris, November 23.-At the request
of the Spanish peace commissioners
there will be no joint session to-day
pending instructions from Madrid.
The postponement OF to-day is re-
garded as hopeful sign that the treaty
will be signed. While the Madrid gov
eminent has not yet received the text
of the American ultimatum, the Span
ish ministers received quite enough by
telegraph on Monday night to enable
them to instruct their commissioners
to retire, were such their intentions.
The belief was confidently expressed
by several of the American commits
sioners, in conversation with the cor
respondent of the Associated Press to-
day, that before the expiration Of the
time fixed by the Americans, namely,
Monday next, the Spaniards will ac-
quiesce in the United States Philippine
offer, and that ultimately the treaty
will be signed by all the Spanish com
missioners. 1t is true that the course
which Senior Montero Rios, president
of the Spanish commission, will fol-
low, is still uncertain, as he contin-
ues to
play TO THE GALLERY"
but a leading member of the American
commission believes he will sign with
the other Spaniards. In any case, his
place on the commission will be speed
lily filled, probably by Senior Leon y
Castillo, the Spanish ambassador here.
Senior Montero Rios sent a communi-
cation to the American commissioners
last evening asking a number Of ques-
tions. The most important Of them,
and to get an answer to which the
letter was undoubtedly written, was
tucked away in the middle of the let
ter. 1t asked, in effect, if the Americans
really meant that the ultimatum must
really be answered by Monday. The
Spaniards were assured that such was
the intent, and the answer has
CLEARED THE AIR.
A member of the Spanish commits
sion to-day assured the correspondent
OF the Associated Press that the next
meeting of the commissioners will take
place on Friday or Saturday and that
SPANS answer then win be the last
she will make and that it will be a
definite conclusion Of the matter in
hand.
This utterance is looked upon as in
dicating that Spain will sign the treaty
OF peace.
Madrid, November 23.-After the
meeting Of the cabinet council, min
lister said that nothing definite had
been decided on the subject of peace.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24
A BIG ADVANTAGE.
The Ohio River Railroad in Good Shape
for New York Business.

Special TO the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, November %.
The Ohio River road is now in a posi-
ton to command the entire New York
city traffic from this part of the State.
and a goodly share of Ohio.
BY an arrangement with the Penn
sylvania lines, a person can leave this
city at $40 in the afternoon and arrive
in New York the following morning at
O'Clock. This makes a wonderfully fast
run, considering the fact that one change
Of cars is made at Wheeling. BY the
new plan, all Parkersburg passengers
and those from the ohio River road reach
Pittsburg in time to catch the New York
Special out OF that city, leaving there
at 10 p. m.
Instead of going through Philadelphia,
the special takes short cut through
Trenton. y. j., and places the passen-
gers in New York at oclock-just in
time for breakfast and a good days work
Or account OF the breaking up Of the
traffic associations a sharp fight VIII be
made in the rates by the two roads
catering TO the trade in this city. Here
tofore the 3. & 0. has had the best of
the patronage.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24
LAW WON'T TELL
which OF His Victims He Killed First, and
Property il Involved.

Which OF His Victims He Killed First, and
Property IL Involved.
Special to the Register
GAINESVILLE, D., November 23.-Orin
Law. sentenced TO life imprisonment in
the penitentiary. at Cambridge, to-day.
for the murder Of his father-in-law and
his sister-in-law. Mrs. Weirick. did not
make any statement Of the murder. and
according to his attorney. Robert Scott,
will not do 60 and az result Law has
acquired a victory over those whose ac-
tons induced the murder.
Squire Boyd left an estate Of some
5000, and he had made ~ by which
Mrs. Weirick was to rece'as large
share Of the property II vas trouhle
over this which induced Law TO commit
the muder. but now the question is pre-
sented that II Mrs Welrick was muir
dered first her share Of the estate will
revert TO the other heirs az she died
without issue. Strenuous efforts have
been made TO get Law 10 tell which u the
parties he killed first. but ne will not
Law had short talk with his mother.
but told her nothing, ard Attorney Scott
IS the only persons besides Law who
knows the details Of the crime. and he
will not talk. Laws children will be
benefited by his silence
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24
AN APPEAL 10 sPANIARDs.

Madrid, November pa semi-offi-
cial not issued to-day contains an ap-
peal to all the Spaniards to furnish
assistance to save the national credit
"if they do not wish foreign capital to
be withdrawn from Spain"
The note adds: Some people be
ieve Cuba ought to assume her own
debt, no matter in whose hands is her
sovereignty, because she herself pos
sesses the security therefor in the form
OF the customs. IT, however, nobody
will assume the debt, Spain must pay
what Cuba cannot, because Spain made
herself responsible"
Continuing the note reads: with
respect to the debt of the Philippine
islands Spain must await a definite
treaty of peace in order to know what
conditions America will impose upon
Spain through the Paris peace COM
missioners."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24

Washington, November 23.-The
War Department to-day issued the first
of the general orders looking to the
occupation of the central and western
provinces of Cuba by the United States
troops. The order is dated November
%, aid is as follows:
Commanding General Second Army
Corps, Augusta, Ga.-With the ap-
prevail of the Secretary OF War, the
First Brigade, Third Division, of your
corps will proceed, fully equipped for
field service, and take station in Cuba.
as follows: Headquarters and one reg
iment Of infantry at Pinar del Rio:
one regiment of infantry at Mariel, and
one regiment of infantry at Guanajay.
The troops will
EMBARK AT SAVANNAH,
and the movements will be so regu-
lated that no regiment will reach Sa-
vannah more than twenty-four hours
prior to sailing
hI iNsiilEAA LII NldilC SilOulu laIlu
at that point. The other two should
land at Havana and proceed to desti-
nation by rail. 1t is not necessary that
the entire brigade leave at the same
time, but regiments may move in sue
cession as transports can be provided
The evacuation of Pinar del Rio by
the Spanish will be completed by De-
cember 8, and the troops above desig-
mated should reach destination by
DECEMBER OR EARLIER.
"The brigade will take as much OF
its wagon transportation as is possible
and camp and garrison equipage, in
GLIDING tent floors.
1.-THE quartermaster's department
will provide the necessary transporta-
ton and 80 days forage for animals;
the subsistence department will make
provision for 80 days suitable rations
and the medical department provide
proper medical attendance and stores.
Acknowledge receipt and direct that
commanding general Of brigade report
to the Adiutant General of the Army
hours of departure of each regiment,
and upon arrival at destination report
direct to the Adjutant General OF the
Army for duty.
by command of Maj Gen. Miles
III. c. CORBIN, Adj. Gen."
THIS BRIGADE
is commanded by Brig. Gen. William
c. Oates, and consists of the Fifteenth
Pennsylvania, Third New Jersey and
One Hundred and Second New York
regiments. They are all at Athens.
Ga, having recently arrived at that
place from Camp Meade, Pa. Mariel
is the seaport of Pinar del Rio prov
ince, on the north side It lies about
80 miles west Of Havana, and lying In
land Is miles is Guanajay, the nearest
point to the railroad line running from
Havana to the city of Pinar del Rio,
the capital OF the province Of the same
name, which Is about 100 miles west Of
Havana, and is to be the headquarters
Of the American army of occupation
in the province. The railroad can be
reached from Guanajay by a short
march
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24
MADE AN ASSIGNMENT.
Leading Citizen OF Parkersburg Goes to
the Wall,

Special TO the Register.
PARkERSBCRG, w. Va. November %
j. L. Buckley. prominent citizen, at
present member Of the City Council,
and an ex-Sher.f, filed d deed Of assign
ment in the Circuit Court to-day. setting
over 10 J. NJ. Mitchell, assignee, all his
property. excepting that which is exempt
by law, TO satisfy the claims of his
creditors. Mr.. Buckley recently sold his
merchant tailoring business TO J. s.
Derwacter, Of GAINESVILLE. o., and a suit
10 again reduce 10 his possession the
Derwacter stock to satisfy claims Of the
creditors was brought in the Circuit
Court against Samuel Stewart, ". Fl.
Wolfe, j : Derwacter, J. L. Buckley.
and Lysander Dudley, it being alleged
that the transfer was made TO Derwacter
by Buckley for the purpose Of affecting
a preference Of creditors. who were en-
dorsars for Buckley for $4,000. The
total Indebtedness of Mr. Buckley is
given out by mis- counsel as $500, assets
about $4,000
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24
WEDDING AT FAIRMoNT.
Special 10 the Rcgister

Special 10 the Register
Fairmont. W. Va. November D.
Tonight at the residence Of Or. Gideon
Martin, in West Fairmont, Mr.. Thomas
Hess, Of GAINESVILLE. and Miss Annie
Meredith. daughter Of John /. A. Mere
dith, were united in marriage. The
wedding was quiet one and only at
tended by the most immediate friends
Of the contracting parties.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24
WHEELING, W VA, THURSDAY NOVEMBER "a, 1893

to the first floor without stopping. 1t
was the last trip. The fortunate pas
sengers looked up to see flames surg
ing around the upper part of the shaft
and it was all over The ELEVATOR boy
coldly discharged his passengers and
like the gallant captain that he was
LEFT HIS POST LAST.
OCCUPANTS of the fifth floor are loud in
the praises of the Waterman and the
elevator boy. Both kept their heads
and every person on the fifth floor was
warned of danger and it is believed
that all escaped. Mr.. Calvin occupied
rooms directly under the cupola which
partially collapsed later, and had he
remained behind for ten seconds more
he would doubtless have met horrible
fate.
The guests in the lower part Of the
building had not much difficulty in get
ting out, but it is feared that many on
the fifth floor persisted. Night Watch
man Buckley aroused many Of the peo-
pie on this floor. He ran along the
corridors kicking at doors and shout
ing to people to get out for their lives.
He thought the fire broke out On the
fifth floor. When people poured out
into the hall in response to Buckley's
alarm it was filed with smoke and
flames. Bewildered guests CROPPED
their way to the elevator which had
come up to the top floor. The cage was
soon filled and shot down, leaving a
number of people behind. By this time
the elevator shaft was ON fire and the
elevator made no more trips. Those
left behind rushed for stairways and
fire escapes. Unfortunately the fire
escapes did not extend to the fifth floor,
and the poor wretches had to go back.
The hotel was crowded. as the racing
season had opened and horsemen made
the Baldwin their headquarters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24
WHEELING P-0PLE PERIL.

Special 70 me Reglster-
Steubenyille, O., November 23.-The
". & L. Z. passenger train due here
at e:35 D. N. ran in on the turntable
switch near the Jefferson iroT works,
and into an engine standing there. TIE
dinkv engine pulling the train and en-
CINE No. Z were wrecked None Of the
coaches were damaged, although the
passengers were given rough shak-
ing I'D. On the train was an excursion
party of thirty-fve from Wheeling.
Railroad officials claim the switch was
tempered with.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24
Az OHIO BANK ROBBED.

Columbus, O., November pa spe-
cial 10 the Dispatch from Utica, Ohio,
says: The Wilson bank was robbed
while the officials were absent for a
period OF fifteen minutes at the dinner
hour to-day. $1,000 in registered bonds,
$500 in coupon bonds and $500 in
gold and currency being taken No
clue, but tramps are supposed 10 have
done the work. Entrance vas effected
through back window. Possess are
out on all roads.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24
A BAD FIRE

Special to the Register.
WEIGH. W. Va, November z-Ath-
ems. Mercer county. Was the scene Of a
destructive fire Sunday. The fire origi-
mated in A. W Cores store. which was
consumed. together with the grocery store
Of r. Nauphin. adjoining. and the resi-
dence Of Joseph Anderson. near the szau-
phin store The loss will amount 20
sl2oce. and only the MauDhin property
was partially insured
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24
STILL killing TINE.
Spanish Peace commissioners Not Yet
Ready.

WAS NO JOINT SESSION
YESTERDAY, PENDING INSTRUC-
TIONS FROM MADRID - SENIOR
RIOS ASKS IF THE AMERICANS
REALLY MEAN THERE MUST BE
AN ANSWER TO THE ULTIMATUM
BY MCNDAY-AN APPEAL To
sPANIARDS TO SAVE THE MA
TIONAL CREDIT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24
POLITICIANS AT THE CAPITAL.


Spec.aI 10 tie Register.
Charleston, w Va, November %
There are large number Of prominent
politicians of both parties here at
present, among them being General T.
S. Riley, of Wheeling; Hon. John T.
McGraw. Of Grafton; Hon. ". L. Mans
field. editor of the Wayne News. and a
member of the House Of Delegates;
Hon. C. D. Dotson. of Parkersburg,
member of the Senate from the Fourth
district: Hon. Thomas B. Davis. Of
Grafton, and Hon. Randolph Stalnaker,
Of Wheeling
The general sentiment here is that
Hon. John T. McGraw Will have no
opposition for United States Senator.
and if caucus is held. as one doubt
less win be, TO nominate by three
fourths vote
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24

Students resumed their demonstrations
in BUDAPEST yesterday. but were dis
persed by the police.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24

The negroes of Buffalo have held a mass
meeting to protest against the treatment
of their race in some of the Southern
States.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24

There has been street fighting among
the political parties at Seoul, capital OF
Corea. On one side twenty-three persons
were killed and further oloodshed is
feared The japanese government has
been asked to send troops to preserve
order at Seoul.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24
LATE NEWS in BRIEF.

The rate war between the Grand Trunk
and Canadian Pacific has been settled.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24

The steamer Relief sailed from Santi-
ago yesterday. with 25S sick and con-
valescent soldiers. The Michigan left for
New York with Lemley and Thorpe's
batteries.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24

The Imperial yacht Hohenzollern, with
the Emperor and Empress of Germany
on board, arrived at Fota, Austria, yes
terday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24

The Commercial Club of ST. Paul has
presented a loving cup to Captain Charles
d. Sigsbee, who as the commander or the
auxiliary cruiser ST. Paul, had an active
part in the victories of the recent war.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24

The British bark Highlands was yes
terday chartered at Philadelphia TO take
2,000 TONS of cast iron pipes to London.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24

The Madrid Official Gazette publishes
decree. accepting the resignation of
Captain General Cuta.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24

According TO a telegram received by the
Osaka Shosen Kwaisha. OF Osaka. from
it's branch office at Hankow, the houses
destroyed by fire at Hankow on October
l. numbered more than 1900 altogether
1850 persons, including females, having
been burned to death.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24
THE BALDWIN HOTEL,
One Of the Noted Institutions Of the
Pacific Coast,

COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY FIRE
YESTERDAY MORNING - SOME
LIVES LOST-THE LOSS IN MONEY
WILL BE ABOUT TWO MILLION.
HEROIC WORK OF A GUEST,
WHO AFTERWARD LOST HIS
JJSE>
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24
The MOVEMENT HAS BEGUN.
One Brigade Of the Army of Occupa-
tion Under Orders.

THE FIRST BRIGADE. THIRD DIvTs-
ION, SECOND ARMY CORPS, IN
STRUCTp To PROCEEDING
REGIMENTS WILL LAND AT
HAVANA. AND ONE AT MARIEL.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24

The steamer Tampa is reported wreck
ed on the north shore of Lake Superior
The crew. according to a dispatch re-
ceived from Two Harbors. is safe at
Beaver Bay. The Tampa is large
freighter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24

Miss Katherine Williams and Miss
Gertrude Schumann, of Youngstown, o.,
are seriously i'll at their homes from eat
ing chocolate creams. Both were taken
sick within a snort time OF each other
and physicians called in pronounced the
young ladies suffering from the effects of
eating poisoned candy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24

Mrs Thomas Stephens was burned to
death and Alex Poss was fatally burned
yesterday at Elkton, Mich, during fire
in Mrs Stephens house caused by an
explosion Of an oil stive. The two were
attempting to remove the stove when
their clothing caught fire. Mrs. Stephens
daughter also suffered serious burns.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24

Inquiry at the foreign office at London
shows there is no foundation for the re-
port emanating from Vienna, that ne
gotiations are proceeding between the
United States and Great Britain with
view to the cession TO the former OF the
Island of Socrate in the Indian ocean. for
a coalng station for American warships.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-24

The commission appointed by the Presi-
dent TO recommend Q form Of government
for the Hawaiian Islands as part d
the United States met in Senator cur
loTn's committee room al the capitol yes
terday for the first time since leaving
Honolulu. The commission win recon-
mend A regular Territorial form Of gov
eminent with a Governor delegate in
Congress and i legislature The Legs
Iature will be elected by the qualified
voters OF the islands but there viii be
imposed upon those who vote for mem
hers Of the upper house Of the Legisla-
t7Ire The franchise viii not be extended
to the Japanes or Chinese In the island,
will not be excluded under the restric-
tons imposed
President Iglesias. Of Costa Rica. ar
rived at washington yesterday after
noon and although travelling incognito.
ne was accorded all the honors fitting 70
the visit Of the President Of sovereign
government and a sister republic. The
rartv was assigned the extensive suite
Of APARTMENTS used by distinguished
guests Including Prssjdents-elect prior
to their inauguration Shortly after the
Presidents arrival. Secretary Porter call
81 to ask when it would be agreeable fer
Mr. TglAsiag to receive the President o.
the United States. who desired To pay
his respects. An Immediate engagement
was made and soon thereafter President
McK.nley. accompanied BY Secretary
Porter and Col Bingham. the latter In
full uniform. drove from the White
House 20 the hotel. The meeting o. the
two Presidents was most cordial and en-
t;-ely devoid Of formalIties. They chat
ted together about FIVE minutes. This
official forrn2lity over. another one OF a
like nature folloved. when President
Tzlesias returned MIR McKinleys call A
dinner viii be given a. the White House
in honor of the visiting President, some
time next week
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-18
THE NAVY RIFLE.

1t is known that the Spanish soldiers
in Cuba are armed with the Madser
rifle. Whether this is better than the
-Jorgensen remains to be seen, but
the real rivalry in rifles is not between
the Krag-Jorgensen and the Mauser
but between the g-Jorgensen and
the Lee etford rifles. This latter rifle
is the one used in the navy. 1t seems
strange, yet it is true, that there is
great rivalry and jealousy between the
army and navy over this question of
rifles. When the army and Lavy de-
partments were selecting small arms
several years ago an effort was made
to have them adopt the same arm, but
it failed; in fact, there was never any
chance that they would agree on the
same arm; professional pride forbade.
Among the strongest reasons urged for
an identical arm was that the ammu-
milton would be the same, and that this
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-18
4LEsr WE FORGET"

Those who favor turning this war
with Spain into a war of conquest surely
fail to count the cost. A war of con-
quest holds out many allurements to-
day, as it did when the mailed and
mounted hosts of Spain rode rough
shod across this western hemisphere
and wrested it from its simple minded
and helpless owners.
But . war oe conquest is war of
greed more than a war of glory. 1t is
a test Of strength and strategy. a
measure of might and means, a brutal
application of Darwins theory, an ac-
cuiescence in the barbarous doctrine
that might makes right"
We are charmed by the glitter of
Spanish gems and tempted by the
power and the opportunity we have to
take them. But is it light to yield?
Is national honor so perverted, and ma
tional character so weak, that we have
OF the self-control, the inclination, to
refrain from appropriating the goods
and chatteis of a senile foe? We must
remember, too, that Spain is an ad
versary with whom we are contending
over her own domestic affairs, with
whom we are fighting in the interest of
morality, of humanity, of modern civil
lization, for the protection of the weak
against the strong.
This war was begun to combat the
vicious idea that might makes right, y
to teach Spain that the strong are not
entitled 20 take from the weak one
farthing more than justice, unbiased by
greed, awards.
When this government departs from
the course it marked out in the declara-
ton of war, its ingenuity will be taxed
for an excuse. Spain has made no
move to swerve us from our purpose.
The Spanish navy has wrought no in
jury; the ships have only been found in
Spanish waters, and the Spanish troops
on Spanish soil. What has occurred
since the beginning of the war to in
tensify our hostility or change our
plans? There is nothing Spain has
done so far, except to excite our pity
and contempt. Her very weakness
seems to have excited our cupidity as
well
This is a holy war in its purpose, in
it's inception. Let us keep it SO. Let
us demand nothing but the indemnity
to which we are entitled by the laws
of war. Let US keep in mind the errors
and abuses which we started out to
reform in Spa;n-'Iest we forget, lest
we forget