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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26
BROOKLYN CROOKEDNEss.

New York, March 25.-In the Kings
county Criminal Court, in Brooklyn,
fourteen or fifteen indictments were
handed down by the grand jury against
former city officials and contractors OF
Brooklyn District Attorney MORGAN
refuses to make known the names Of
the persons indicted until after they
shall have been arrested. 1t is alleged,
however, that the indictments were the
outcome of an investigation that has
been proceeding for some time into
the operations OF the public works de-
partment of Brooklyn.
It is also said that the indictments
charge a conspiracy by which tlm city
was defrauded OF $4,000 by means Of
fraudulent contracts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26
MURDER AND SUICIDE.

Erie. Pa. March "a special to
tha dispatch gives an account OF a
brutal murder that took place this
afternoon at Westfed, n. Y. Oscar
p;ca PAINTER and paper hanger who
had been living at Mayville, n. Y,
sstranged from his wife, visited her TO-
aay with the purpose Of prevailing
mon her to return to him. the wire
refused all overtres by the husband
who finally seized her and with his
nocket knife maliciously attacked her,
slashing her throat, severing the jugu-
.,ar vein. and she died shortly after
m1ord Rice then hacked his own
throat INJECTING wounds from which
he cannot recover
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26
MAKING PROJECTILES.
The National Tube Works Engaged On a
Big Order.

The National Tube Works Engaged On a
Big Order.
Pittsburg, Pa. March 25.-The Ma
tional Tube Works is actively en-
gagged at its new Christy Park plant,
near McKeesport, on an order for co.
600 shells and projectiles for the United
States government. The order was
enc Of the secret contracts given by
the government about two weeks ago.
Great secrecy was maintained until
the large quantities of shell being ship
ped East caused talk.
The company officials are reticent,
and will not say whether the projec-
tiles are to be used for naval or mill
tary service They are for guns with
bores from IL to 6 inches and are
made Of open hearth steel. The center
OF the bullet is hollow to allow Of the
insertion of explosives.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26
B. & 0. IN GOOD SHAPE.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 25.-The food
conditions on the Baltimore & Ohio
and its branches were very much i'm
proved this evening. Trains are run
ming as usual via Wheeling and but
for the high water in the Muskingum
river, would continue to Columbus.
The Muskingum has not receded. so
trains are being detoured without
much loss Of time. The Lake Erie di-
vision from Chicago junction to New
ark, will be all right in the Slorning.
The Little Kanawha is receding near
Parkersburg and St. Louis trains will
not be materially delayed
The Baltimore& Ohio Southwestern
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26
GOES TO CONGRESS MONDAY.
Senator Davis Understands the Naval
Courts Findings viii BE Promptly Made
Public

Courts Findings Will BE Promptly Made
Public.
WASHINGTON. D. C.. March 25.-sen-
ator Davis. chairman Of the Committee
On Foreign Relations. had brief inter-
view with Assistant Secretary Roosevelt
to-day but had no information to impart
at its conclusion.
Senator Davis said that it was his
understanding that the Maine report
would be sent to Congress next Monday,
but its transmission might be delayed I'M
til Tuesday. AS to the disposition to be
made OF 1t BY the Senate he said that in
all probability after the reading Of the
letter or message Of transmission it would
be referred TO the Committee on Foreign
Relations ard ordered TO be printed Any
Senator, however, might demand the
reading of the report in the Senate and
if it should prove to be not too long,
that course might BE- pursued on account
Of the intense interest in it's contents.
He was decidedly of the opinion that
there would be no debate upon it until
it had been considered by the Foreign
Relations Committee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26
Why is it that nearly al

Why IS 1t that nearly all
aged persons are thin?
And yet, when you think
of it, what could you expect?
Three score years of wear
and tear are enough to make
the digestion weak. Yet the
body must be fed.
In SCOTS Emulsion, the
work is all done; that is,
the oil in it is digested, all
ready to be taken into the
blood. The body rests,
while the oil feeds and nour-
ishes, and the hypophos-
phites makes the nerves
steady and strong.
soc. and SI.oo, all druggists
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists, New York.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26

between Parkersburg and St, Louis,
has two washouts, but by detouring
trains through service is maintained.
These breaks will be repaired by Sat
urday noon. Through passenger and
freight service via Akron and Pitts
burg is uninterrupted. the Pittsburg &
outs. It is expected that communica-
ton will be established with Zanes-
vile by Saturday night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26
AN ABOITT THE COMET.

Berkeley. Gala, March 25.-The as
tronomers OF the University OF Cali
fornia have completed their cOmputa~
ton of the comet discovered Sunday
morning by Prof. Perrine- OF the Lick
Observatory. and according to them
the Genet will become brighter and
remain in sight for some time Il is
now travelling toward the earth at the
rate CT 100000 miles day. For the
next two weeks it will continue to
move northeasterly at the rate Of one
degree a day as well as east. 1t is Wis
ible about four O'Clock in the morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26
PLATFORM ADOPTED
BY Populists, Democrats and silver Repub
licaDs of Oregon.

Portland, Ore, March 25.-The con
ference of the Populist, Democratic
and Free Silver Republican State COM
mittees agreed upon platform to-day
and it was adopted in each Of the con-
Yentions.
When the vote on the adoption Of the
platform was announced in the Popu-
list convention, twenty middle Of the
road delegates left the hall. The plat
form demands the free and unresuict-
ed coinage OF silver and gold at the
rate of sixteen TO one without waiting
for the consent of foreign nations; OPP
poses government by injunction and
condemns as dangerous the packing Of
the Supreme Court of the United States
with corporation lawyers. 1t demands
the initiative and referendum.
Conference committees on the distri-
button of officers were appointed by
the conventions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26
A RUMOR

That Consul General Lee Had Slapped Ger :
erai Blanc o's Face, and That Blanco Had
Shot Him Dead.
Havana, March 25.-Among the wild
rumors current to-day was one to the
effect that United States Consul Gen
eral Lee at Havana had slapped GEN
eral Bianco's face and that General
Blanco drew his revolver and killed his
assailant The rumor was ridiculed
and Immediately denied officially.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26
IN BETTER SHAPE.

SteubenyilIe People Again Able to Reach
Their Unconstitutional Communication
Opened again.
Special to the Register.
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio, March 25,-The
river receded enough to-day to allow per-
sons who live i'll the submerged districts
to get in their homes TO begin cleaning
UP Toronto, New Cumberland and Brill
liant. after being cut off two days, have
outside communication. The w. & L. E.
trestle and New Cumberland branch are
in bad shape and several days will be
required to repair them. The c. & p.
can run trains both ways tonight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26
In the Carroll Club tournament last
A DEMONSTRATION
BY Lafayette Students Against Spain
Burned the Flag and Offered Their Ser

W - Q -HcEAIHiEJs
Easton, Pa, Masch 25.-Three hun
dred and fifty Lafayette students made
an anti-Spanish demonstration in
Eastom tonight, headed by flag
bearer and the college band. They
marched to the telegraph office and
Offered President Mckinley their ser
vices in case OF war In Centre Square
they burned red fire, made speeches,
and on the point OF a sword, burned a
flag supposed to represent the stand
ard OF Spain. The stars and stripes
were nailed to the top limb of the
tallest tree ii the square. The crowd
serenadeG The mayor and other Off
GERS and returned to the hill followed
by great throng Of town folks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26
STILL WANT PEACE.

Mckinley and Woodford Are Two of a
Ktnd-No Information to Give Ont.
Madrid, March 25,-United States
Minister Woodford when interviewed
tonight with reference to the report
that he had received advices from
Washington as to the findings of the
Maine court of inquiry and the propos-
ed action of the American government,
declined to divulge anything.
General Woodford said: President
Mckinley desires peace, which | also
earnestly desire
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26
OLDEST BANKER DEAD.

Cleveland O.. March ,25.-Hon. Tru-
man P. Handy. who, it IS said, had the
distinction Of being the Oldest active
banker in the United States. died al
rs home on Euclid avenue to-day.
\ 81 years.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26

not get up into the town with them,
the people on the river bank buyins
all. and hundreds more could have
been sold.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26


After officials of the Metropolitan
Athletic Club had about given up hope,
and after friends of Eddie Gardner had
decided that Jack McClelland was
AFRAID to meet him, McClelland signed
the articles of agreement for their
contest before the Metropolitan Ath-
iellc Club on Monday night, April
4th.
me articles Of agreement were Ee-
turned from Pittsburg yesterday with
McClelland's signature attached They
We're accompanied by a certified check
1or 800, which will be held as a guar
antee that McClelland will appear in
the ring, and will not weigh more than
'lZ0 pounds at three o'clock on the
afternoon OF the 4th.
Arrangements will now be made by
NJ A. c. officials for the preliminaries
and other matters in connection with
the contest. II is expected that the
Two clever little fellows viii attract
the biggest audience which has yet as
sembled in the club room Of the NJ. A.
9. Gardner is training faithfully at
Jack Arthur's place.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26
BOWLING.

Results of Last Nights Games in all tho
tournaments.
! In the Wheeling tournament on
Fettes alleys ~last night the Tidal
Waves won three straight games from
the Aber Nits, by the following scores:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26
PETER MANLEY DEAD.

gaire, at 8 o'clock this morn-
Y Manley. proprietor of the
sarfboat, died OF pneumonia,
S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26

McConnellsville, O., March 25.-
Never before has the Muskingum river
been as high as last night, when it
was % inches above the mark of 1884
One hundred families are driven from
their homes. No trains are running
and telephone and telegraph lines are
down. For thirty-six hours all COM
munication with the outside world has
been cut off The GAINESVILLE & Ohio
trains will not be running before next
week. The river is slowly receding.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26

CONDITION OF THE TREASURY.
WASHINGTON, .. G.. March 25.-To-
days statement Of the condition of the
treasury shows:
Available cash balance, s22i474672: gold
reserve. SIT. 2l915l
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26
rescued almost dead by cutting hole

rescued almost dead by cutting a hole
through the roof.
A million dollars will scarcely cover
the damage to property and loss to
business 1t will take about 100000
to restore the county roads and
bridges. Nearly every manufacturing
plant in the city is under water, and
their loss as we'll as that sustained by
the railroads can only be ascertained
when the flood recedes.
The Ohio canal acqueduct at Fra
zeysburg went out tonight and
Drone's mill, the largest Touring mill
in this part of the state, is threatened
with destruction.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS

Of Dollars Measure the Damage to the Pot
terry Industry at East Liverpool
Special to the Register.
East Liverpool, Ohio, March %
No accurate estimate can be placed
on the damage done TO the East Liv-
erpool potteries by the food, 1t will
reach several hundred thousand dol
lars.
For the twelve hours ending at noon
to-day the city was entirely without
water, and in case Of fire the deprat-
ment would have been helpless. AT
noon the pumps still partly suhmerg-
ed, were started to work
Trains are running regularly, but
street car traffic between this city
and Wellsville is still cut off by slides.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26
THE SPANISH REPORT
Declares That the Maine Explosion was OF

Madrid. March 25.--The report of
the Spanish board of inquiry into the
loss of the battleship Maine says en-
phatically that the explosion was of
internal origin. The Spanish report
says: 1T is scientifically and practi-
cally demonstrated that the explosion
was internal"
The United States Minister, Gen.
Stewart L. Woodford, had long con-
ference this evening with the minister
for foreign affairs, Senior Gullon. Abb
solute reticenoe is observed as to what
transpired.
1t will not be published until after
the report fthe United States navai
court has been made public.
The Correspondence says the Span
ish government will despatch note
TO Washington, requesting the report
of the loss OF the Maine be not sent
to Congress until Goth reports are pre-
scented and considered by both gov
erIments.
Madrid, March 25.-The Spanish
Minister Of Marine. Admiral Bermejo,
was engaged all night long deciphering
the QlSpatcn from the Admiral III cOHi-
mand in Cuban waters, containing
complete details of the findings of the
Spanish court Of inquiry into the loss
of the Maine.
Parties cognizant of the affair unan-
imously declare the Spaniards that the
explosion which wrecked the battle
ship was of internal origin.
Madrid March 25.-Under She head
ing Yankee Ships at Havana the
Carlist organ, FL Correo Espanol, gave
an illustration representing the United
States cruiser Montgomery, followed
by a description Of her armament and
speed. At the end of the description
is the following remark: May God
so deal with this ship as shall best
serve our interests
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26

Scorers, Tate ard Nolte: umpire, Hail.
Tonight, Milers Stogie Makers and Pol
locks Stogie Makers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26
'CLELLbHD SIGNED
Articles of Agreement for His Contest
With Eddie Gardner

And Placed a Certified Check for
SlOO IN the Hands Of Treasurer
Maurer to Guara ntee His Appear
ance in the Ring on Monday,
April 4th-Results Of the Bowling
contests La st Night = Other
Sporting Matters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-26
SITUATION AT CINCINNATI.

Cincinnati, o., March 25.-All over
the Ohio Valley the sun has shone to-
day and the Sky tonight is clear and
the weather mild AS far as terror and
less OF life and property is concerned,
that it all over.
AT Cincinnati at 10 o'clock tonight
the stage was 1913 feet, rise Of four
tenths OF a foot in four hours, which
rate is maintained.
Portsmouth, O., March 25.-The Ohio
river passed the danger lne-50 feet
at 10 o'clock to-day. At p. m. it was
SO feet and rising at the rate of four
inches an hour. Mill and East Front
streets are fCcded and people are
moving out. Several large manufac-
turing establishments have been COM
PEELED to shut down. The Norfolk &
Western railroad has annulled all
trains, and the Q. P. & V. and d. u 0.
S.-W. expect to do the same Saturday
morning. All telegraph and telephone
wires north Of Portsmouth are down.
The indications are that the river will
reach So feet, which will put it in the
center of town.
GAINESVILLE o., March 25.-The flood
crisis is past, the water having re-
ceded six inches since 10 o'clock this
morning, after it had stood stationary
twelve hours. Two railroads are be-
ing partially opened, the Cincinnati &
Muskingum Valley to Circleville, and
the Columbus, Shawnee e Hooking to
Columbus. 1t will be several days be-
fore other roads can resume as their
tracks are still several feet under
water and the road-beds have been
badly damaged.
The city is still in utter darkness,
as the water must fall four feet before
the light plant can be worked. Ra-
tions are being issued to over 900 fam
lilies besides those being cared for by
benevolent and charitable organiza-
tons John Dalzell and several &C.
centric people who refused to leave
their homes when the water came up
an dwere forgotten until to-day, were
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-02-06
LATrIMER SHOOTING.
Trial OF sheriff Martin aud His Dep
uties Under Way

utios Under Way
WLKEsBABRE, Pa, Feb Taking
Of testim ony in the trial OF Sheriff
Martin and hls deputies began yester-
day in the Luzcrne county court
Andrew Silver was the first witness
called He proved the death Of Mike
Cezlak, saying that he saw him lying
dead on the road at Lattimer with "a
bullet in his head. Witness saw the
sheriff draw his revolver and heard it
snap and then the shooting com
menced.
The defense attempted 10 show that
the witness had been engaged in ter
rorizing men who did not want 10
strike to such an extent that they
were forced TO join the strikers
through fear Of injury, but the court
would not allow it,
Rev. Father Richard Aust, pastor of
the ST. Stanislaus Polish Catholic
church at Ilazietou, chairman Of the
prosecuting committee, was called 10
prove that many of the strikers were
shot in the back. He said he had eX'
amined number of the dead, but
could not tell in detail what their
wounds were. lie had buried thirteen
of the dead.
Rev Mr.. Carl Hauser, pastor of tho
Lutheran church at Freeland, said h'
had examined several, and found eaci
of them was shot in the side or tho
| back
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-02-06
FINE WHEAT PROSPECTS
Conditions Ia Kansa, Were Never Bet-
ter Than Now

Conditions la hansaf Were NeVer het-
ter Than Now.
TOPEKA. Kan, Feb - Secretary
Coburu Of the state board of agrieul-
ture. called ON his correspondents
In the state, about the time Of
the last heavy snow, for reports
on the condition of wheat through
out the state. Reports have been
received from eighty-one counties
and after carefully tabulating
and comparing them, Mr. Coburn to-
lay prepared his first crop bulletin
for the year From many of the coun-
ties there were eight or ten letters
and the conclusions in the bulletins
are the best judgment of more than
500 of the best farmers in Kansas. A
summary Of the reports received from
all sections OF Kansas concerning the
present condition Of winter wheat
with few exceptions, shows the situa-
tion to be most encouraging, aud the
condition above an average for the
time Of year.
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THE MARKETS.


Hard Whcat-No l. 49, No SIC;
No 3. s5hc. No 4. s3c. rejected sic
soft Wheat-No. l. So No 93c
Ma o. ssc. No 4 s4Ds6ci rejected. 30
Q65c
Spring wheat-No 2 So; No 8 sid8jc;
rejected 7s6sOc
Corn Mixed. No o. c4A, 80 g. 24Hci
No 4. 24c, no grade. 2in23Hc waite
Corn-No . 25A- NJ 3 2tA-, No g. -44
0241sc.
Cattle Receipts 3254 calves 57i
shipped SO cattle: = calves Bsstgr ates
were stcaiy 10 strong and com mon wel
and slow
Dressed beef and export steers 1875 %
90 native heifera t3.6)Bf25 native
COWS. a. 231t9 80 native feeders .3 90 .
j. 80. native stockers, as O5lb4 IS.
Hogs Receipts. 10 9j2 seipped $50
The market opened steady 20 3c higher
Prices ranged from - TO t3.9A
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-02-06
ARKANSAS TRAGEDY.
Sol Autrey Kills His Father, Mother
and son and wounds others.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Feb. One of
the most horrible crimes ever perpe-
trated in the state toc'; place in
Franklin county last n,ght Sol
Autrey, accompanied by his family,
went yesterday morning to visit his
aged father and mother, living near
Mulberry. shortly after his arrival,
Autrey became engaged in religious
argument with the old folks. Sud
denly he grasped an iron bar, killed
his aged father, mother and his To-
year-old son, and ser lously wounded
his wife and three remaining children,
two of whom are not expected to live.
Ills wife and eldest daughter, al
thouh badly hurt, managed to notify
the neighbors. When they reached
the house they found Aubrey a raving
maniac, with his clothing on fire. He
was overpowered after a hard strug-
gle. lie has been chained all day,
talking incoherently, swearing thai
witches were the cause of the act.
Some doubt his insanity.
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First published 10 the Daily Leader
Feb p 1925
NOflee for Publication

Land oiilce az uuthTIe, Q. t. TtD. ]
1875
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
Ing named settler has fled notice of hls IN
tentiOn 10 make final pTO0i ia support Of
his claim. and that said proof will be
made before the register and receiver N
$ land Office AT Guthrie, o. T., on March
9. 1898. VIZ:
Miles Wright, for the so or see 90 twI
lGn.T5e.
lie names the following witnesses U
prove his continuous residence upon anf
cultivation Of, said land, viz;
Albert JOrnes, Benjamin Il. Eiaw. Wi
liam Il. Tunderburk william II. Brown
al Of Parkland, o. Il.
1858 A. N. J. CROOK Regis,er
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-02-06
First published IN the Daily Leader 4
ruary Q. 1898.
Notice for Publication.

Land Office AZ Guthrie, 0. t., Febru
AIRY T. 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the follow 2
Ing named settler has fled notice OF his
intention TO make final proof In support
made Eefore the register and receiver
United States land office a. Gnthrie, o.
r., on March If, 1898, viz;
John Burns, for the hf ne or sec 20,
and hf NV ar sec. 81, ID BREW
lie names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land, viz:
Frederick Schwake, William II. Bar
Der. John Adams, John NJ. Mcdowell, all
OF Guthrie, q. Il.
4ia3 IN. !. Crook. Register.
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Fir publ he'd in the Daily Leader Jan-
uary q, 1858.
Notice for PubllcatiOn.

Land office NJ Guthrie, o. T., January
s. 1888.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
Ing named settler has filed notice OF her
Intention 10 make final proof In support
made before the register and receiver az
Guthrie o. Il On February "a, 1898. VIZ.
Rose PoersOu. widow and helrAt.law
OF LevI IS. Peerson Tor lOt aud ne
Qrsw ar sec la, tp l5, r ! west.
lie names the following witnesses %
prove her continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land, vizt
Jacob Ford, David Smith. james Ow-
ems, samuel Abeis, all Of Springvale,
o. ~
gui AN j. Crook, Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-02-06
First published In the Daily Leader
Jan. 10, 1895
Notice for Publication,

Land Office AZ Guthrie, OK, January
IS. 1898
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
named settler has fled notice Of his inten-
tiOn 10 make final proof in support OF his
claim, and that said proof will be made
before the register aud receiver, United
States land Office, AT Guthrie, Ok, on
February 20, 1898. VIZ:
Harvey G. Moore, for the SO or sec "A,
twp 10, r w.
lie names the following witnesses T.
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation ot said land, viz;
John w. Boets, Amos , Brooks, Wiley
j. Reed aud Albert -. lester, all OF
fiuthrie, o. r.
A4l AN. } CPoOR Register.