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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
CALLED ON BLANCO.
Captain Converse, of the Montgomery, Cor
daily Received-Naval Court of Inquiry
Working steadily, but Quietly.

Working Steadily, but Quietly.
Havana, March 10.-Captain Con-
verse, of the United States cruiser
Montgomery, in company with Consul
General Lee, called on Captain GEN
eral Blanco to-day and was received
cordially and courteoussy.
In a letter to the United States con-
sui general, DIR. CongOsta, the secre-
tary general of Cuba. assures General
Lee that there will be no more delay
in the passage of relief supplies
through the custom house. On ac-
counth of the discovery OF jewelry in
the supplies the authorities held up
many consignments and some perish
able provisions spoiled
The United States court of inquiry
into the loss of the battleship Maine is
quietly continuing its work, and It's
members are as secretive as usual. so
far as can be judged, there have been
no important developments recently.
The officers of the Montgomery pay
and receive the usual courtesies here,
visiting the Spanish admiral and other
Spanish officers, who return the visits
OF the American officers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
SHARKEY AND CH0YNSKI
Have Finished Their Training and Are
Ready to Fight-The Sailor is the Favor
ito NJ m

SAN FRANCISCO. March 1o.-Both
Choynski and Sharkey ceased training
for their fight tomorrow night. and both
are in perfect condition Both are very
confident. and as it is generally conceded
that the sailor will give a better account
of himself than ne did when he first met
Choynsk, a holly contested mill is con-
tidently expected. Sharkey's staying
powers, which have been thoroughly test
ed by Fitzsimmons Corbett, Goddard and
others. constituted him favorite in the
betting al odds of 10 to 5, much to the
surprise OF his opponent but large sum
of money has already been staked at the
odds and there was plenty more on hand
this evening. Sharkey will probably en-
ter the ring at lis pounds, while Choyn-
ski viii probably scale from 100 to l65
pounds tonight The advance sale of
tickets has been unusually heavy
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
BRIBERY CHARGED
In Connection With Water Works Trans
fer Bill in Philadelphia Councils.

In Connection With a Water Works Trans
fer Bill in Philadelphia Councils.
Philadelphia March 10.-The ru-
mors of lobbying in connection with
the several bills before the city coun-
ellis for the transfer of the city water
works to private corporations, which
have prevailed for some time, had
their elimination in a direct charge of
attempted bribery made by a member
of common council at a meeting Of
that body to-day.
The meeting was a special session,
called for the consideration of the
measure known as the Schuylkill Val
ley water bill.
Shortly after it had been taken up,
Walter n. Stevenson, member from the
Thirty-second ward, declared that he
had been offered $4,000 to vote for the
bill. He further stated that he was
reliably informed that members who
we're voting for the bill were getting
from ST 900 to $4,000 for their votes
He asked that an immediate investi-
cation be made.
The declaration of Mr.. Stevenson
caused profound sensation in the
chamber, and has no doubt proved
death blow to the bill.
Other opponents of the bill follow
ed him with remarks corroborative OF
Stevenson charges and, amid great
excitement. a motion was adopted, by
a vote of 81 10 81, TO indefinitely post
none the consideration of the bill
The special session was then adjourn
ed. At the regular session later in
the day, a resolution was adopted pro-
viding for an immediate and full in
vestigation of the charges by a COM
mittee of seven.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
MOVING AMMUNITION
And Rushing Work on Vessels in the Brook
lyn Navy Yard-Many Extra Men EN-

And Rushing Work on Vessels in the Brook
Iyn Navy Yard-Many Extra Men EN-
ployed.
New York, March 10,-Several hun
bred extra mechanics are Employed at
the Brooklyn navy yard. The dis
patch boat Dolphin has a swarm OF
painters and about hundred me-
chanics rushing work upon her. II is
said at the yard that orders are that
the Dolphin must be ready in two
weeks. Work on the torpedo boat
Stilleto will be completed by the end
of the week, when she will be ready
for sea.
A large quantity Of ammunition for
use in the rapid fir eguns arrived at
the yard to-day. Supplies and ammu-
milton destined for Key West and
League Island navy yard are being
placed on barges. A barge loaded with
five-inch rifles, shells and powder was
towed to the Jersey docks for ship
ment, presumably for the cruisers
Minneapolis and Columbia at Philadel-
phia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
WILL CELEBRATE AFTER LENT.

Last night the members of Noun
tain State Council, c. B. L., held a
meeting in their hall in the Eighth
ward, and initiated three new mem
bers and considered the applications
of others. This organization is grow
ing. Soon after Lent the members will
give a celebration, on which occasion
the members of the Moundsville Coun-
ell will be entertained. A literary
and musical entertainment will be
provided. to be followed by a banquet.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
BENWOOD.

The Riverside tube department is work
ing single turn.
Yesterday the officials and directors X
the Moundsville electric railway made
tour Of inspection Of the road in spec"
open car
The Epworth League rally az the M
f. church last night was largely att'"'-
ed. I.eaguers of Wheeling and Behave
attended. 4 very interesting programfnH
consisting of devotional literary and ml-
steal exercises, was rendered.
The De Koven Concert Co, Of Whe'''
Ing. consisting Of Chas. Zulaut. NaH
Clemens. Mrs Hi. NJ Fitzgerald, Mis- f"-
Ia Veith. Miss Jessie Clemans ana N'-7
Emma Zulauf viii give musica. eN''-
tainment at the city hall SATURDAY eV M
ing, March 18TH. and an exccptouat'S AN5
entertainment is arranged.
The Council Water and Light Comm
tee yesterday marked the locations
the thirty fire plugs that will he con0ee'-
ed with the water mains as soon as i'-.
Ten plugs were located in the Se''''
and Third wards, between the RiVeTs''e
mill and the Wheeling steel works RE
other twenty p,ugs will be divided Dee
tween the First and Fourth wards.
The funeral or Stanley Smith oecmr'f
yesterday afternoon from the family res
idence on Main street All the scholars
Of the Central school attended the tuA.'-
al Of their deceased school mate re
were over two hundred children in fA'
marshaled by President Kronhardt '-
the Board.o OF Education. and the teachers
who accompanied the funeral proceS-.'
u far as sbad.s crossing. The service
at the house and grave were eondue'''
BY Rev. o. l.. Boecle 1nterment occur
red at Riverside cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
A GRAVE PROBLEM
Spain has Come to Understand That
Her Situation at Present is Decid-
eddy Serious.

Madrid, March 10.-Political and
financial circles here now fully real
ize that Spain is facing grave prob
lem. In view of the attitude of the
Spanish government has completely
changed its policy toward Cuba and is
now counting the cooperation of the
Cuban constitutional party, urging the
maintenance of the volunteers and the
pushing of the campaign against the
insurgents, thus giving the military
policy predominance over diplomacy.
This change is due to the fear that If
the radical autonomists insisted upon
the disarmament of the volunteers or
melted the constitutionalists to disaf-
lection, conflict would supervene,
"affording the United States an oppor-
tunity for an armed Intervention
The presence in Madrid of the Span
ish ambassador to France, Senior Leon
Castillo, has started rumors to the eff
feet that Senior Gullon, the Spanish
minister for foreign affairs, is about
to resign and that he will be replaced
by Senior Castillo. This is, however,
denied in official circles, where. it is
said. the visit of Senior Castillo is con-
nected with the governments nego-
tiations to obtain the support OF
France and Russia, which is favored
by all parties, including the Carlists
and Republicans, as there is a general
feeling that in the event of war the
racial and commercial interests of
Great Britain will impel her to side
with the United States. 1t is under
stood the first effect of the understand
ing with France will be that Spain will
receive financial assistance in order to
avert national bankruptcy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
CHARGE WITHDRAWS.
a Sixth Ward Young Man Charged With
Obtaining Money by False Pretenses.

Yesterday a Sixth ward young man
was arrested on a warrant sworn out
before Squire Allen, by an Eighth ward
citizen, charging the young man with
obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. 1t is alleged the young man
made contracts with South Side bust
ness men to give them advertising
space in the programmes of an enter
tainment which he represented was to
be given at the St. Alphonsus oEurch.
A will known business man of South
Jacob street contracted for space and
afterward learned that no such enter
tainment was to be given. He had the
young man arrested, but the case was
compromised and the charge with
drawn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
A DISTINGUISHED PREACHER.

The Rev. DR. Cyrus Thompson
Brady, of Philadelphia, arch-deacon
of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of
Pennsylvania will occupy the pulpit
tonight at ST. Matthews church. He
is an excellent pulpit orator, and also
an author of ncte. He recently pub
lished a romance entitled For Love
of Country" which has been very
favorably received and he has been
complimented in the Army and Navy
Review. Dr.. Brady will be a guest
while here of the rector, the Rev. n.
S. Thomas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
NON-CONCURRED.
The House, After Five Hours Debate, Sends
senate Amendments to Conference.

The House, After rive Hours DeDaie. Senos
senate Amendments to Conference.
Washington, March 10.-After a de-
bate in the House which lasted more
than five hours the Senate amendment
to the Indian appropriation bill pro-
yiding for the free entry of coded In
dian lands was to-day non-concurred
in by vote of SO to 1856. The friends
of the free home clause made a gall
liant struggle, but they met the opposi-
ton of some of the prominent leaders
on the Republican side. Messrs
Dingley. Grosvenor, Dalzell and Payne
and they were further weakened by
til fact that many of the friends OF the
proposition were alienated by the be-
lief that the amendment as drawn
would work injury to the agricultural
colleges of the country. The Senate
amendment for the ratification of the
Seminole treaty was also non-concur-
red in after the substitute proposition
offered by the conferees to ratify the
Kiowa, Comanche and Apache treaty
had fallen under point Of order. The
action Of the House to-day sends the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS.

The Movements of Citizens and Arrivals
and Departures OF strangers.
Daniel Branen, of Thirty-fifth street,
is ill.,
John Emsheimer, OF Twelfth street,
is on the sick list.
Miss Todd Baird is visiting friends
at Washington, Pa.
Frank Wheat is quite i'll at his home
on North Main street with pneumo-
MIA.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Keim, Of Indiana
street, will return from New Orleans
to-day
Peter Kusenski, of South Main
street, an employee of Hoffman's tan
merry is i'll.
Thomas McGranahan, of the East
End, has returned home from bust
ness stay at Sistersyille.
Harry beverly is home from Nor
gantown, where he has been attending
school, on a short visit to his parents.
Robert Englehardt, of the Wheeling
Decorating Co., is confined to his
home in North Wheeling with typhoid.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11

A large number of base ball fans
profess TO think that Wheeling VIII
have a base ball club this summer
ana some go so far as to assert that
the city will be in the Interstate
league 1t is not likely that they are
in possession of any secret informa-
ton on the subject, and in the absence
OF this. all indications point TO the
fact that the local franchise will be
transferred to Grand Rapids. This
has been accomplished by the un,-
sportsmanlike conduct OF Frank W.
Torreyson. the nominal owner OF the
franchise. who was aided and abetted
by others high in the Interstate
league councils.
If there is any ray Of hope in the
local situation, it can only be in the
expectation that the Board of Man
ayers. when in possession of all the
facts bearing on the situation, Will
refuse TO consent to the transfer. The
matter has created more of a sensation
than anything which has happened
since the organization of the league,
and it will not be at all surprising
if some of the Eastern managers be-
come righteously indignant when all
the facts are known. Indeed, it
would not be strange if the Grand
Rapids deal causes a contention which
will result in the reorganization OF
the league. Torreyson has not yet told
the Grand Rapids people that he will
locate there, but holds the threat Of
going to Wheeling over them, in order
10 secure further concessions of
money or grounds They should
know the situation, as there are but
two cities in which he can locate
Grand Rapids and Wheeling-and no
persons dreams that he will locate
here.
There have been rumors of move
ments to have professional ball here
this summer, but the Register has
preferred not to notice them until
they assume tangible shape. SO far,
nothing whatever has been done in
that direction Affiliation with the
Ohio State League, now being organ
lied. has been suggested. and the Iron
and Oil League has also been mention
ed. but it is doubtful if club in these
organizations would receive a paying
patronage. An Ohio Valley League,
including cities between East Liver
pool and Parkersburg, has also been
suggested
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
RoEBER AND THE TURK
We're Matched to Wrestle in Castle Garden
This Month.

ms Monin.
The wrestling match for the cham
pionship of the world, Graeco- Roman
style, between Ernest Roeber the
American champion, and Ismaiel You
souf. the terrible Turk. was made in
the New York Journal office Tuesday
afternoon. The preliminaries were
made through this paper, Martin Ju-
liam depositing $3.50 with the Register
to bind the match.
William A. Brady. Corbett's mana
ger, represented the Turk, who travel
ed 5000 miles to meet the western
champions. There was not any quar-
reling about details, and the men soon
came to terms. The match was made
for $500 a side, with the Journal as
stakeholder 1t viii take place in
Madison Square Garden ION the night
of the Goth. under American rules, the
victory TO go to the contestant Win
ming the first two falls.
The Journal deyotes considerable
space to an account Of the meeting OF
representatives of the two men. pub
fishing cut of the party. and also eX-
cellent cuts of Roeber and Yousouf.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
THOUGHT TO BE HERE.

The horse taken from John Schu-
macher's stable, at Moundsyille, by a
young man named John Logson, on
Monday, has not yet been returned to
the owner, and the authorities here
have been making an effort to locate
Logson. who is thought to be in this
vicinity vet The horse. which is said
to be valuable animal. was taken
from Schumacher's stable in broad
day by Logson, who rode it UP through
Benwcod to- Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
KITTY LEE CAPTURED
Last Night On Her Arrival in Town
From New Castle, Pa.
Was Found in a Well Known Mar
ket Street Establishment w The
Warrant of Arrest Sworn Out by
the Dillon & Wheat Hancher co.
Charge Extraordinarily Deceiving'
Creditors-The Amount Claimed
S696-A Large Bond Required.

Kitty Lee, the proprietress of the
house of i'll fame at the corner
Of Main and Twenty-first streets, who
departed from the city last Saturday
leaving large number of creditors be-
hind, was arrested last night by Depu-
ty Sheriff John kindleberger on a
charge of fraudulently deceiying cred
itors, about 1870 o'clock in we'll
known establishment on Market street.
The warrant for arrest was sworn out
by the Dillon, Wheat & Hancher Co.
ana was ISSUED by the Clerk of the Cir
cult Court, and the amount claimed
is $685.. For her release from jail d
bond of Sl,400 was required,
Kitty Immediately after leaving the
city, it is said, went to Pittsburg, and
later from there to New Castle Pa.
1t is fact, however, that from the lat
ter city she came here, arriving last eV-
ening at Bridgeport over the c. & p.
From Bridgeport she made her way
TO this city arriving some time after
six o'clock. A friend of the Deputy
Sheriff saw her enter the city and
later notified him. The Deputy Sheriff
Immediately set out to hunt her up,
and finally found her at the time men
toned of the arrest in the Market
street establishment. At the jail she
conducted herself with a disconcerned
air and exclaimed to the officials that
although she felt that the matter was
a serious one, yet she intended to let
no one think that she considered it as
such. All during her conversation
with the officials she pulled at cigar
cite and occasionally told a smutty
joke.
When it became known that Kitty"
had left the city her creditors, who
are many, all began fling claims
against her property, each rushing
pel nell to be first in in order to re-
cover as much of their loss as possible.
All of her creditors have suffered no
little amount of discontentment dur
ing her absence, and some Of them it is
said have actually gone so far as to
watch all trains coming into the city,
and her arrest last night will cause
a great amount of satisfaction among
those financially interested in the case.
The goods in her palatial establish
ment on South Main street were at
tached by the Sheriff last Tuesday,
and are still ii his possession.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL

Is Nearly Completed and VIII be Sent to
the House Saturday or Early Next
Week.
Washington, ID. c., March 10.-The
naval appropriation bill has practic-
ally been completed by the House
Committee on Naval Affairs, save as
to the question of increases in the
navy. dry docks and armor plate.
Chairman Boutelle stated tonight
he might report the bill to the House
by Saturday, and if not it Will go in
early next week.
There have been few changes from
the estimates, and the bill will involve
in the neighborhood of thirty millions
of dollars aside from new vessels. dry
docks and armor The increases al
lowed are such as meet the gradual de-
velopment of the service.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
B, P. O. ELISS MEETING.

Wheeling lodge of Elks held anoth-
er well attended meeting last night,
at which one candidate was initiated.
Nominations Of officers were made,
and the list will remain open for adj
ditions until the next meeting. when
the election will be held The annual
convention of the order will be held in
New Orleans in May. and Wheeling
Lodge last night decided to releet as
its route to the Crescent City che Bal
timore & Ohio to Cincinnati. and the
Illinois Central from Cincinnati to
New Orleans.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
CAUGHT IN THE ACT.

Eighth ward business men have been
complaining of having goods myster-
iously disappearing from their stores.
A well known woman was suspected
and she was accordingly watched Yes
terday she was caught in the act of
purloining articles from a store on
South Jacob street and storing them
away in capacious pocket. AS yet,
however. no arrest has been made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
A SLUR ON MCCOY.
Nichael j. Connolly Says Mccoy Admitted
His Fear of Peter Maher.

PITTSBURG, March 10.-Michael j.
Connolly Peter Makers manager, says:
kid McCoys clai INTO the heavy weight
championship is a farce. He told me in
personal interview that he was afraid
Of Maher He said: I'm challenging
champions but fighting suckers
our 5000 forfeit is still in the hands
Of Sam Austin for any man in the world
TO cover. and until Mccoy fights a top
notcher his claim is ridiculous. Maher
has whipped both men Mccoy is after
now"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
MARKS IRON AROYE.

PITTSBURG-RiVer 65 feet and rising
at the dam Clear and pleasant.
GREENSBORO-RiVer feet inches
and stationary. Fair and warm.
WARREN-River foot inches. Clear
and mild
BROW NSVILLE-Rive feet inches
and stationary.
MORGANTOWN-Rive feet inches
and stationary. Clear and warm.
OIL CITY-River , feet inches and
rising. Clear and warm.
STEUBENVILLE-Riv feet 10 inches
and rising. Clear and cool
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
ARMENIAN LECTURE.

Tonight, at the Third Presbyterian
church, a full description of the hor-
rible massacres of the Armenian
Christians by the cruel Turks. will be
illustrated with fifty-four lantern
views. These views are all beautifully
colored. Good music also will be rem
dered. A silver offering will be taken
by the ladies at the door.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11
STREET CAR TALK REVIVED.

The talk of connecting the Wheeling
street railway and the Moundsville
line was revived yesteday by the APP
pearance in Benwood of Directors and
officials of both roads, who travelled in
an open car over the entire Mounds
vile line on tour of inspection. Ru-
mors Of consolidation have also been
circulated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-11

A stage of feet and 3 inches was
registered at the wharf last evening.
River rising slowly. The rise con-
tinues at upper points. according to
the following reports: Pittsburg, 4 feet
inches, rising; Oil City, 8 rect, ris-
ing; Parkers, feet. rising; Rice's
Landing, ) feet inches. stationary;
Morgantown, feet inches, station
airy; Greensboro, feet inches, sta
tionary: Brownsville, 4 feet inches,
stationary.
An amendment to the rules and re-
gulations of the steamboat service of
the United States is noticed in the
pamphlet inst issued at The Pittsburg
Office of the United States steamboat
inspectors. The end of paragraph in
section is made to read: 1T shall be
the duty of all inspectors before grant
in gan original license or renewing an
existing one to a master of pilot of
steam vessels for any waters, to salts
fly themselves by an examination in
writing that such officers are thor
oughly familiar with the pilot rules
upon the waters for which they are Ii
censed.
Major Powell has been requested by
the Pittsburg Coal Exchange to board
the dams in the Monorgahela river,
and Captain Martin will no doubt be
asked to raise the dam at Davis Island.
The coal men are anxious to get what
coal they have loaded down out of the
pools so that they will be able TO get
out on the first water.
Steward Edward Mclaughlin, of the
Kanawha, is one of the oldest in the
&c bor6Iu n
say that he understands what is re-
quired of him. He has grown gray in
the service.
Pilots Anshutz and Mendahl, of the
Queen City, report the river below
clear of distractions.
Prices show boat, towed by the
Troubador. is above Cincinnati on the
way up the river.
The mild weather of the past week
has started the snow melting through
out the mountains and both head
streams are being fed Pittsburg
rivermen are expecting a coalboat
stage within several days. Should
such stage develop it is expected that
about 5000, 900 bushels of coal will
be shipped to southern points. The
mines in the pools about Pittsburg
have been running steadily. The boats
returning to Pittsburg from Cincin-
natl have all brought in large num-
bers of barges and their owners have
ordered that they be gotten in readi-
ness for use at once in order that they
may be started south as soon as the
stage insures navigation.
The Mississippi river is at very
low stage at present, as is the Cum
berland and Tennessee rivers.