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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-23
A BROKEN LEG.

Yesterday morning J 1hn Maloney. an
employee of the b. & O.. was brought
in from Pennington suffering from a
broken leg. He was taken to the
North Wheeling Hospital. where sur
gical aid was given. The injury is
not a serious one
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-23

The property of R. H. Gillespie.
situated ca Baltimore street, East
End, containing nine rooms, will be
offered at trustees sale at the front
door of the Court House on Wednes-
day, August a. at 10 o'clock a. N.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-23

ELK RUN A BIG FEATURE-TYLER
COUNTY SHOWED UP WITH SOME
THING VERY INTERESTING-THE
THOUGHT TO BE A FREAK.
JONES'S WELL ON THE MAR
SHALL QUITE A SURPRISED
GENERAL REVIEW OF WHAT
HAS BEEN DONE AND A STATE
MENT OF WHAT is ANTICIPATED.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-23
wbeelin9 2eDister
RUN ON PANTS.


5000 reduced from $500.
$500 reduced from LOO.
Made to order on short no ice.
These elegant wool TrOuse Servings are great
bargains and cannot be replaced except at
a much higher figure.
G. HESS g. SONS,
Fashionable TailOrs and Eurnishers 1921
and 1928 Market street.
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presions do not come from the better classes. It is the mob that openly confer deep, torrd maledictions upon American Cochinos. All this makes the United States citizens nervous for the criuser's safety and the Vizcaya sails tomorrow, None too soon for her safety perhaps, but that is the story to be told from Key West. The cen sor would not spare it.
 political good is gained by mooring the Montgomery off the Machinas, the public landing. Even as bluff her presence Is futile for Montgomery is not so consdera- ble as Vizcaya or Oquendo. She Is not in their class, but Havanese don't know that, and figure her the next best proposition to the Maine that the United States goy- ernment has to offer. That is what we who go down to the bay side hear daily.
 If Admiral Sicard really desires to im- press the Spanish people, and l violate no confidence when I say that the warmest wish of his heart is to do more than im- press them, let him send the Iowa over here. There Is an iron works these people can understand
 They need object lessons, and the Iowa would do much to correct any erroneous notions they may have touching the Ameri- can nayy's capacity as harm producer There may be trouble at any hour.
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 FIVE DRY DOCKS
 TO BE CONSTRUCTED One to Be Located at AIgiers,
OPPONENTS OF THE PROJECT
Contended Against Their Construction on General Principles and Then Opposed the Sites That Were SeIected-More Torpedo
 Boats to Be Recommended.

Washington, March 15.-The construction of five modern dry docks was agreed on today by the house committee on naval af- fairs. They are to be located at Portsmouth, N. H.; Boston; League Island near Phila- delphia; Algiers, near New Orleans, and Mare Island, near San Francisco.
 These docks, all of which are to be en- tirely new structures, are to be of wood, except those at Alglers and Portsmouth. The material of construction of these will not be determined until tomorrow. The indications are that the dock at Portmouth will be built of stone and that at Algiers of steel. The decision of the committee was the outcome of a protracted and at times animated discussion The final vote choos- ing the points named was to 8. The op- ponents of the project first contended against their construction general prin- ciples, then separately opposed the sites that were selected. They argued that the docks should be located either where the approach or depth of water were sufficient to admit the ingress and egress of the largest battleships or where steps already have been made under government direc- tion to put the approaches in a state of preparation to receive the largest vessels by the development of both depth and width of channel, or that the work on the channels should be undertaken contem- poraneously with the dry docks.
 To Be Built of Wood
 It was argued, however, that the docks erected should be made capable of accom- modating the largest class of warships. The principal reason for the conclusion to build of wood was economy, but it was stated that docks so constructed might re- main in good condition long enough for all practical purposes, and that by the time their usefulness ceased, developments in the structural field or change in dock ideas might arise
 There is a strong disposition in the com mittee to increase the navy in addition to the three battleships recently authorized by the construction of some of the smaller vessels of war. It was stated tonight that the committee may authorize the building of about ten torpedo boats and torpedo boat destroyers, costing in the neighbor- hood of $1 100000 for all. A movement for this increase will be made tomorrow and Representative Bull of Rhode Island will submit a motion calling for the construc- tion of a number of both classes of boats, probably six. Others of the committee are favorable to the increase and some impor- tant action is looked for. The increase of the personnel asked for by Secretary Long also will be taken up tomorrow.
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SIX EMPHASIZES
 INSTEAD OF THREE This May Be the Recommendation of the
 Naval Affairs Committee. BOARD OF COMPLICATIONS Began Its Sessions, But Nothing Was
 Given Out For Publication. TRANSFORMATION OF ARTILLERY Officers of State Militia Inquire of the War Department as to the Allotment of
 Arms and Ammunition
 None Can Be Given.
BOARD OF COMPLICATIONS
TRANSFORMATION OF ARTILLERY

Washington, March 15.-Lieut. Very, the representative of the Howell Torpedo Co.,, has submitted to the war department a proposition to supplement the defenses of the larger coast ports. such as New York and Boston, by equipping a number of light draft and swift steam launches with tor pedo outfits. He urges that by the full use of this means of defense the harbors may be kept open for commerce up to the last moment, which would not be the case if reliance were placed on the ordinary fixed mine and torpedo. These torpedoes have a range of about two miles and start off at speed of thirty knots. If the boats from which they discharged are pro- perly sheltered as proposed by Lieut.. Very, it is believed they would be valuable ad-
 juncts to the steamers defense. The
 government however, has heretofore re-
 garded automobile torpedoes as proper in-
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struments for naval use and is scarcely disposed to change policies at this date.
 A good deal of encouragement was created at the navy department today by a report from the capital that a majority of the naval affairs committee is disposed to substitute six battleships for the three pro- vided for in the pending naval appropria- tion bill. This number is supposed to rep resent about the normal working capacity of the three ship-building concerns in this country that are able at present to under take the construction of battleships.
 The Notifications board began it's ses- sions today in the war department. The proceedings are guarded zealously against publication.
 Arrived at Key West
 The torpedo boat Winslow arrived at Key West yesterday. The steel tug Samoset arrived at Beaufort yesterday morning and proceeded immediately on her,way to Key West in the afternoon. The torpedo boat Foote sailed from Charleston for Jackson vile yesterday. Thetug Leyden arrived at League Island today. She will proceed with a coal lighter to Key West for use in coaling the squadron. The Fern arrived at Key West last evening.
 A representative of the Winchester Arms company was in conference today with Gen. Miles and Gen. Flagler at the office of the bureau of ordnance of the army with the view to examining the various patterns of rifles made by this concern and ascertain ing how speedily these could be furnished in large quantities in case of emergency. Samples of two of the latest patterns of 30-calibre rifles, one Winchester and the other Lee straight-pull gun, were exam ined. No contracts were made, but the conference reached a full understanding The representative of the Winchester com- pany stated that the present demand. par ticularly that connected with the Klondike excitement, kept the company at its full capacity, but that government orders would be filled without reference to these private obligations. The company has a force of 2,2Oo men, and by working two hours day with several shifts 1t Is believed that the government could be supplied with rifles at very rapid rate. large number of Winchesters could be supplied at once.
 For Transporting Artillery
 Bids were opened in the quartermaster's office at the war department today for transporting some of the artillery batter les that are to man the fortification works recently completed. The batteries for whose movement proposals were received includes the following: Battery C., Fourth artillery from Fort Henry, Maryland, to Fort Delaware; Battery I, Fourth artillery, from washington, D. C., barracks to Fort Mott, near Fort Delaware; Battery E. Fourth artillery, from Fort Monroe to
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ARTILLERY TO BE MOVED.
Three Batteries Will Start South From Fort
 Riley Today.

Chicago, March 15-Col. J. c. G. Lee, quartermaster of the department of the Missouri, this afternoon made awards for the transportation of three batteries from Fort Riley Kas. The batteries are prepar- ing for the movement and the railroad companies are under contract to make the start from Fort Riley at noon tomorrow. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy rail- road will transport one to Fortress Monroe and the route will be over the Union Pa- cific, Burlington, Big Four and Chesapeake and Ohia roads.
 The Kansas City, Fort Scott and Mem- phis will transport the battery destined for Fort K Jackson, New Orleans, over it's own line, the Union Pacific and the Illinois Central.
 The same road will transport the Third battery to Savannah over its line. the Union Pacific. the Memphis and Birming ham and Central of Georgia. The three contracts aggregate $6,OOO.
 Each battery will require one Pullman, two ordinary coaches three fiat cars, four stock cars and six baggage cars.
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MORE INSULTS
 FROM SPAIN Threats of Blowing Up the MOntSOm- cry in HaVana'S HarbOF. MOSTLY TALK OF THE MOB Americans Uneasy and Fear Another Out break From Spanish CutthrOatS. AWAITING WZCAYA'S DEPARTURE Hoping That Admiral Sicard Will Send the Fighter, Iowa, and Thus Give a
 Wholesome Object Lesson
 to the Enemy.
AWAITING WzCAYA'S DEPARTURE
By Cable to the Age-Herald. BY WILLIAM E. LEWIS.

Havana, March 15.-Americans here off, cially and others are apprehensive for the safety of the Montgomery. There is much hatred for the white American cruiser. The groups along the wharf look at her and curse the ship and government that sent her here. heard one man say this morning: "Why not blow the Montgomery to hell like the Maine." Wait till the Vizcaya goes and you shall see," replied his companion. Of course it was exclama- tion and response of one of mob. There was nothing respectable about either of them, but it is all sinister.
 The whole situation has wrong appear ance. Others besides my interpreter and myself hear these things daily on the plazas and in the narrow streets The ex-
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FAMILY TIES
Firmly Bind the Reigning Houses of Spain and
 Austria.

New York, March 15.-A copyrighted London cablegram to the Evening Post says The general English comment on the Vienna news that Emperor Francis Joseph is leading crusade among the continental powers on Spain's behalf, Is that this was only to be expected from the family ties, the queen regent being an Austrian arch duchess, while religious ties all encourage Austrian sympathy with Spain. Moreover, there is the emperor's well-known dread of the possible future consequence of American intervention in European affairs.
 All that is known here and well informed circles suggest that both the Austrian and the German emperors would go great lengths to prevent an outbreak of war be- tween America and Spain.
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THE POPE INTERESTED.
Does Not Want to See the Spanish Dynasty
 Destroyed.

London, March 15.-The Pail Mall Gazette this afternoon publishes a dispatch from Rome which says there has been a recent exchange of communications between the vatican and Spain in regard to Cuba and lhe relations with the United States. The ,ope it is added, is ready to do everything m his power to prevent hostilities, which night be fatal to the Spanish dynasty
 Continuing, the dispatch says: '"The vati- .an has specially exerted influence at Washington and has tried directly and in- lirectly to dissaude the United States from plunging into war with Spain. According 10 information here, if the offices of the Pontdff are accepted, he will propose that Cuba remain under the dominion of Spain, but that 1t be ruled on the lines of an Eng Hsh cOlony"
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AN EDITOR KILLED.
The Result of Litigation Over an Estate-He
 Was We'll Known.

Atlanta, March 15.-John Connolly editor of the Flow Boy, published at East Point, Ga., was shot and killed tonight by J. C.. Coxsa watchman. The crime was the re- suit of litigation over an estate. MT. Con- molly, who is well known, was some time ago removed as administrator of the John Broad estate It was charged that he had mpisappropriated the funds of this estate and had bought property and turned 1t over to his wife. There were several judg- ments obtained against Connolly, and part of the property claimed for his wife was sold at sheriff's sale last Saturday and purchased by J. B. Redwlne. The property still claimed by MT. Connolly, and RedWine employed Cox to watch 1t.
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Sheridans Point on the Potomac; Battery l, Second artillery, from Fort Monroe to Fort Gaswell, near the mouth of the Cape Fear river; Battery F, First artillery, from Fort Monroe to Tybee IsIland, Ga.; Bat tery I, First artillery, from Fort Monroe to Fort Morgan, Ala
 The Pennsylvania road received the con- tract for transporting the batteries from Washington to Fort Mott and Fort Me- Henry to Fort Delaware.
 Other batteries that are to be moved as a result of the recent orders to man forti- hcations: Battery c, First artillery from St. Augustine to Sulivan's Island Charles ton harbor Light Battery B, Fourth ar tillery from Fort Riley, Kas, to Jackson barracks, La. Light Battery F, Fourth ar tillery, from Fort Riley to Fort Monroe; Light Battery F, Fifth artillery from Fort Riley to Savannah, Ga, and a light bat tery at Fort Sam, Houston, Tex, to Gal weston.
 Allowance of Arms
 Inspired by the war sentiment prevail ing in many parts of the country officers Of state militia organizations have been dnqudring of the war department as to allowances of arms, ammunition, etc. There is annual appropriations aggregat- ing about $400, GOO alloitted among the militia of the several states, according to their numerical strength and the money granted may be expended for any branch of the
 
 received some attention relates to artillery field pieces, only a few states having been supplied with this necessary adjunct to military service The mi,itia organizations, as a rule, have been satisfied with the ordi- nary Napoleon 12-pounder brass cannon which fires a soMd ball, but their use has been almost entirely discarded in the regu- lar army.
 Of late years New York, Illinois, Pennsyl- vania, Vermont, Utah and a few other states have been furnished the new field artillery pieces used by the war depart msnt in its service The officials are prompt to accede ito the request of mi,itia organizations if their allotment of the an nual appropriation made by congress is not exhausted but in the absence of any money hand to the credit of the state no Improvement of any character can be given them. The artillery strength of the state militia organizations in time of peace is four field pieces and time of war six pieces.
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That is What Lieutenant SobreI
 Says.
A CONFLICT WITH SPAIN
Is Not Wanted By Anybody Except the Jin- goes and the Yellow Journals, Whose nsolent Language Is a
 Positive Shame,

Madrid March 15.-Lieutenant-C Command CT Sobrel the former naval attache of the Spanish legation at Washington, in an in- terview at Barcelona on his arrival there is quoted as saying he is convinced that President Mckinley, who is correct pres ident, and the government of the United States do not wish for war, and will resist to the utmost the intrigues of the war party Continuing, Lieutenant Sobrel re- marKed Thoughtful Americans also op- pose war which is solely desired by the adventurers and agitators who compose the jingo party. The majority of the house of representatives Is composed of men with out prestige and of little education, who regard politics as a trade and who would have already voted the jingo proposals if they had not encountered the strength of character of President Mckinley, whose authority is dictatorial. The serious opn- ion of the country Composed of business ,zien, dreads war with Spain, which would be a veritable misfortune, as shown by the fact that the new Spanish squadron had hardly started for American waters when a panic seized all commercial and indus trial centers.
 "The jingo campaign is fomented chiefly by the American newspapers, whose inso- lent language is a positive shame to Americans
 "It is evident that the president intends that Spain shall be the actual declarer of war"
 The Patriotic Spaniard
 Lieut.. Sobrel added: "If the Spanish gov ernment desires to issue national loan to build a squadron, the patriotism of the Spaniards residing in America will impel them to subscribe third of the amount, and they will give their money without re- gard to the issue of price, and without con- sidering the condition of the loan.
 The Imparcial says: "Yesterday we re- ceived two telegrams from New York which have not been published. They deal with war preparations and concern not only street jngodsm but high officials of the American government who, in view of their position, ought to observe more discreet attitude.
 The Imparcdal follows with a truculent denunciation of Americans who, it says, are trying to frighten Spaniards by in- volzing the phantom of war, of which they are more afraid than the Spaniards'
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The President Invited

Washington, March 15.-Senator Pritch- ard, of North Carolina, on behalf of the people of his state, has invited President Mckinley to attend the celebration of the Mecklenburg declaration of independence at Charlotte, N. C., May 20. The people of North Carolina claim that the Mecklen- burg declaration of independence May 20, 1776, was the model for the fourth of July declaration. monument to the sgners of the Mecklenburg declaration is to be yelled. President Mckinley has promised to give the invitation consideration with the hope that he may be able to attend.
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THE PRAIRIE BURNING.
Kansas Town Narrowly Escapes Destruction-
 Many Cattle Lost.

Cimarron, Kan, March 15.-With the wind blowing forty miles an hour, prairie fire has been raging within sight of this place, sweeping everything before 1t. Thous- ands of acres of pasture lands have been burned off and reports are coming of losses of live stock and buildings, but so far no loss of human life has been heard of.
 At one time the wind changed suddenly, driving the flames toward the town, and # took hard work on the part of a large force of men with teams and water wagons to prevent the towns destruction.
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COMMITTED SUICIDE
After Making Careful Preparations for His
 End.

Redlands, Cal, March 15.-Charles D.
 French, formerly a prominent citizen of Redlands, committed suicide by shooting himself through the head after making careful preparations for his end and att lending to the most minute details of his business affairs. He first mangled his wrist with a pocketknife and lost over quart n blood, but Rearing that death would not
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Factories Shut Down

Grand Rapids, Mich, March 15.-Nearly all the factories along tho river banks were forced to shut down today. Grand river is higher than at any time in five years. Some manufacturers cannot get within two blocks of their factories Messages from up the river as far as Grand Lodge show the river will rise for at least ten hours lonpor
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RushinD tha WOrIr

New York March 5-Representatives of the government visited Fort Wadsworth and have secured valuable land adjoining the new Notifications. Extra gangs of mechanics and laborers have been put to work with orders to rush the completion of the three heavy batteries which, when completed, will mount the heaviest dlsap- pearng guns New York harbor.
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In Secret Session

New York, March 15.-The board for the inspection of auxiliary cruisers met in secret session today.
 Clement A. Griscom, general manager and James A. Wright, second vice-presi- dent of 6he International Navigation com pany were present and |. is understood that tho terms that the government may secure the St. Louis and possibly the St. Paul were discussed.
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his brain.
 French was a native of Ohio, and came to Redlands from Chicago several years ago. He was formerly wealthy, but lost most of his money in speculation.
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Sailors Deserted

Madrid, March 15.-A dispatch to the Imparcial from Lisbon says that a score of sailors deserted from the United States warship while they were there. The dis patch adds that the deserters are nearly all Spaniards.
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Abstracts Completed

Washington, March 15.-Abstracts of bids for furnishing the war department with projectiles to the amount of about $6O0OOO were completed this afternoon. The awards for these probably will be made tomorrow.
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The most complete line of steel ranges in the city. Aiabama Gas Fixtures and Plumbing Company, ls2o Second Avenue.
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SaiIed for Kex West

Havana, March 15.-The court of inquiry sailed for Key West on the Mangrove to- night
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T WY LEAF COAL. s2 per ton. Telephoas l No 70. 2
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-25
A SERIOUS CHARGE.
Ida burnside Says Her Former Husband
Threatens to Kill Her.

Ida Burnside. the colored woman who
secured a divorce some months ago from
her husband, Charles Cnarleton. ON the
ground Of cruelty. appeared at the coun-
ty attorneys office yesterday afternoon
and made a serious charge against her
former husband She stated to Deputy
County Attorney Stivers that Charleton
has frequently threatened her life and
that she had come to fear he would
carry out his threat to kill her unless
steps We're taken to prevent il. Miss
Burnside made an affidavit that Charlie
ton had threatened to kill her and had
uttered the threats in presence of Wit
nesses.
George Willis. William Burnside and
Mollie Davis, all colored. also made affi-
davits to the same effect and Mr. Stivers
issued complaint against Charleton,
which was filed in Justice Laurandeaus
court, asking that charleton be put I'M
der bonds TO Keep the peace. Charleton
was arrested a couple of months ago for
uttering similar threats against the
woman.