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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
RIVERMAN INJURED
Engineer Johnston, Of the Bedford
Meets With a Serious and Painful
Accident--Other River Items.

Yesterday shortly before noon En-
gineer Johnston, of the steamer II. X.
Bedford, met with very serious and
painful accident while at work on the
boat. After the boat had made the
landing he cooled the boilers off to
clean them before leaving the wharf.
He did not give them time enough to
cool, SO that when he knocked in the
manhead volume of steam rushed out,
burning him severely ON the back and
lower part of the body.
BY some lucky chance the steam
did not burn his head or face. The
injured man was removed to the North
Wheeling hospital, where he was re-
ported resting easily at late hour last
night. Johnston's home is in Parkers-
burg. He is an experienced riverman
and his friends expressed some sur
prise that such an accident should have
occurred TO him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
THE FORM Err
President of the Maryland State
Grange Says His Gondi ion is
Worse Than TWEEN Y Years Ago

WASHINGTON, June 22.-Joseph B.
Ager, president of the Maryland State
Grange, before the industrial commits
sion to-day said colored labor was un-
reliable because of the natural indo7
ience and Indifference of individuals of
the race. Liquor he regarded as the
great bane of that people. Mr. Ager
considered the condition of the average
years ago, but he believed money In
vested in farming safer than in otner
lines of business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
GORMAN NOT SERIOUSLY ILL.

Bt.LTIMORE, June 22.-The close
personal friends of Former United
States Senator Arthur P. German DENY
in the most positive terms the reports
recently published in which he is alleg-
ed to be seriously i'll. They say that
he is somewhat indisposed, but that he
is rapidly mending and will soon be
himself again. A letter from Mr.. Cor
man to a friend in Baltimore. dated
yesterday, makes no mention what
ever of i'll health and shows on its
face that it is not the work of very
sick man.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
WILL STAY A WEEK.
Admiral Dewey Has Landed at Colombo.
Health Fairly Good.

Health Fairly Good.
COLOMBO, Ceylon, June 22.-The
U. S. cruiser Olympia, with Admiral
Dewey on board, arrived here at six
o'clock a. m. from Singapore, June Is,
saluted the forts ashore and was saluted
by the latter in return.
An aide-de-camp representing the
governor of Ceylon. Right Hon. Sir
Joseph West Ridgeway, boarded the
Olympia at o'clock this morning, in
order to welcome Admiral Dewey, and
Colonel Savage, commanding the
troops, called at 10 o'clock. The visits
were returned by Admiral Dewey at IL
O'Clock. He was received at the jetty
by a guard of honor and, amidst cheer
ing, drove in the governors carriage
to breakfast with Col. Savage. The
aumlra1 afterwards booked rooms at the
Galloface hotel and returned on board
the Olympia at l o'clock. There he
received deputation representing the
L idulClS ASSOCldllOu anu ltIC SuduIOcI
of Commerce and was presented with
a silver casket and an address as a
memento of his visit.
The admiral will remain in Ceylon
about a week. He says he had a good
voyage from Singapore and that his
health is fairly good.
The presentation of the casket to Ad-
miral Dewey was made on board the
Olympia, instead of in the council
chamber, because his doctor had for
hidden him to participate in any off
cial function.
The delegates also presented a thou
sand pounds of tea to the crew of the
Olympia
The admiral, replying to the address
of welcome. said he wished he could
reply in adequate terms, reciprocating
the sentiments expressed, but, he ad-
ded, he spoke from his heart when he
said he deeply appreciated the well
come.
Admiral Dewey added that he would
have the very acceptable present of tea
distributed as desired, incidentlly men
tioning that he was a life long tea
drinker himself and assuring the dele
cation that addresses would be read at
muster and afterwards framed and
preserved. The casket, he remarked.
he would always keep on his table, and
he told the delegates that he would re-
port the matter to his government and
describe the cordially of his recep-
ton.
A general conversation followed and
after toasting the "Anglo-Sa
Union" and the prosperity of the two
countries, the delegation departed.
Admiral Dewey says it is improbable
that he will go to Handy and that he
intends staying in Colombo.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
BOYS SUICIDE.
A Fifteen Year Old Lad Strangled
Himself to Death in a Peculiar
Way.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June o.
George Van Robe, aged Is years, COM
mitted suicide in a remarkable manner
to-day. He visited a friends house
and going to the cellar arranged a rope
across a beam. One end of this he
fastened to his right foot and the other
end he tied around his neck. Then
placing flour bag over his head, he
strangled himself to death. 1t is said
the boy was great reader of cheap
sensational literature.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
TO SEE KIPLING.
A Great Crowd Gathered at Liverpool.
Looks Much Improved.

LIVERPOOL. June pa large
crowd of people assembled at the land
ing stage here to-day to witness the
debarkation of the passengers who ar
rived here on the White Star Line
steamer Teutonic, which left New York
June Ia. When they were all ashore it
was announced that Mr.. and Mrs. Rud-
yard Kipling had landed hours previ-
ously. A stampede to the railroad sta
ton ensued and the train in waiting
was Intellectually searched. 1t was then
still on board the Teutonic and the
crowd raced back to the steamer, reach
ing the vessel just in time to see Nj.
Kipling walk quickly down the gang
way. He refused to be interviewed,
saying emphatically that he had moth
ing to communicate to the public. He
made his way to the station, took a
corner seat in railroad carriage and
began reading paper and smoking.
Those who saw him when he went to
the United States say Mr.. Kipling looks
better than when he left England.
LONDON, June 22.-Mr. Doubleday,
Kipling's publisher, outwitted the army
of waiting reporters at Euston station
here and succeeded in getting Mr.. Kip
ling into waiting hanson which was
out of the station almost before the
train was at a standstill.
Both Mr.. Doubleday and Mr.. Kip
ling's father confirm the statement that
the authors health is now perfectly
satisfactory. Mr.. kipling goes to Rot
tingdean tomorrow.
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show the result Of ths race:
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CLEVELAND, o., June 22.-The hope
Of settlement of the street railway
strike was shattered tonight when the
strikers at a meeting rejected by an
unanimous vote the proposition sub
mitted by the company to the special
committee of the city council and to
which the strikers committee agreed
this afternoon. The proposition of the
company states that it is ready and
willing to take back into it's employ
ment, as it has ever been, such of its
employees as its business demands, ag-
gregating at the present time so per
cent. of such employees, and as vacan-
former employees, excepting always
those that have committed unlawful
acts against the company, its property
or employees during the present strike.
1t was generally believed after the
conference of the representatives of the
company and the committee of the
strikers was concluded that the end of
the strike would come tomorrow morn
ing and the action of the strikers to-
night came as surprise. After re-
jecting the proposition of the COM
pany, the strikers began the work of
drawing UP proposition of their own
which will be submitted to the council
committee tomorrow.
A strong force of police was sent this
morning to the West and South Sides.
The tracks on several lines were
again found piled high with obstruc-
tions when cars began running THIS
morning.
This afternoon crowd of 800 men
attacked two Cedar avenue cars at the
corner of Cedar and Madison avenues.
All the windows in the cars were
smashed with stones. A woman pas
senger in one of the cars was hit with
stone. but not seriously hurt. The
motorman, J. H. Small, of Chicago. was
hit in the head and knocked down with
a brick. The police dispersed the mob.
Late in the afternoon a man boarded
a Euclid avenue car down town, struck
the motorman several times in the face
with his fist and then escaped before
the police could catch him. The mo-
torman was so badly injured that it
was necessary to call a physician to
attend him at the barns.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
STEUBENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL.
The Fortieth Annual Commencement Held
at the Olympia Opera House.

special to the Register.
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio, June 22.-The
fortieth annual commencement of the Steu-
benviile high school was held tonight in
the Olympia opera house. The graduates
were Mary B. Blackburn, Charlotte M.
Bourlier, Mary E. Caldwell. John NJ.
Crawford, Ida z. Dougherty. Ethel B. Fin
nicuf, Sue Gregg, Edna P. Mylar Eula L..
Taggart, Jeanette Arthur. Minnie :. Bar.
tells, Ida NJ. Cook, Robert A. Cotton, Mao
mi NJ. w. Davis. Ada ". Fielding, Mary
l.. Heise, Louise NJ. Eanke, Walter O..
H.ndman, Frank S. King, Alice M. Long,
Rosa Loup, Mamie Maude, Grace C. Nc
Connell Earl H. McFadden Chas. W Ma
Lane, David G. Maxwell, Albert W. More
land, May D. Murphy. Hettie MdnKer, Jnn.
NJ. Pearce, Ruth A. Robertson. Margaret
c. Robertson, Edgar D. Salkeld. Harry J..
Walker, Jessie L. Wooten.
Normal Graduates-kate BAR Bertha
r. Buckingham, Nellie Burns Florence
Chandler, Nellie Davis, Emma Flannery,
Altai A. Floyd, Carrie Huston.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
CHARTERS GRANTED.


Special to the Register
CHARLESTON, w. Va, June %
A charter was issued to-day by the
Secretary of State to the South Poto-
mac Railroad Company, of Romney,
w. Va, which will build a railroad
from Romney to Franklin, in Pendle-
ton county. The capital stock is 81, 900.
with the privilege of increasing to
100000. The ineorporators are State
Senator B. J. Baker, of Petersburg; w.
H. Boggs, of Franklin; j. w. Gilkeson,
of Moorefeld, and two others.
A charter was also issued to the
Knox Creek Lumber Company, OF
Welsh, composed of ]. l.. Hamill and
Others of Welsh.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23

The Cathedral High school cadets
conducted their second annual outing
at the Mount yesterday. The day was
whiled away in the exquisite skhool
play grounds with numerous athlStsn
diversions. There was a good time foH
all and the occasion will be q memork
able one with the boys.
About ten O'Clock the full Cadel
Corps, in charge of Uncle Sam, formk
ed at the school and marched to the
depot, headed by band of MINISTRIES.
The parade had many amusing features
and attracted a great deal of attention
on the street A special train cosvey-
ed them to the grounds, where they
disembarked to scatter for an all day
reyel through the beautiful grounds OF
the we'll known institution.
One OF the main attractions OF the
day was the masked road race. open
only to Cadets. OF the original TWEEN
ty-four entries there were but thirteen
starters. The course was from Eff
teenth and Eoff streets. east on Fiji
teenth TO McColloeh, to Baker, to Ma
tionsl road, to Mount road and finish
ing on the road near first crossing. q
distance of about three miles. The
race was very holly contested one.
the riders all finishing in close order.
Corcoran got a bad spill, but finished
the course. Black also got O fall. Ihel
time made by Gundling was vel
creditable record. He received Oh
time prize. gold medal and Kelly
who finished second. woz( he first plac
medal, As winner of prize was no
entitledIto place prNs'
The other prizes were
Second priae <Pair o shoes.
Third prize Iwhistle
Fourth fpfize Shirt, ithletic-
Fifth Yrlze-Bicyele hose.
Sixth jbrize-Belt.
Following were the officials.
Starter Thomas Duty.
Judge jos o'Brien.
Times Gaus and WeItzel. -
The following ~eDF-~vrst0
show the result of ths race:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
HAD TWO or 'Em.
Surprise Given Boys Who "Guyed' thu
Wrong Man.


Wrong Man.
Last evening about half-past seven
o'clock there was shooting affair at
Bellaire. and while no one was injured,
excitement ran high for little while.
The incident occurred in the vicinity
of the ferry landing. Doc" Barker.
a well known sharacter whose home is
at West Wheeling. was standing on the
steam launch float and crowd OF
hsys were on the bank near the rail-
road. Barker was intoxicated and the
boys were plag1Iing him when he whip
ped out revolver and fired three simes
in the direction OF the boys. A second
revolver was then produced by Barker,
but Il failed 10 discharge. The infur-
lated man was then arrested by ofIicer
shannafeIt and disarmed. and was
taken to jail. Barker says he simply
wanted to scare the boys.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
TIE HATS CONFERRED
Upon the Recently Created Cardlnals-The
Pope in Good Health

Upon the Recently Created Cardlnals-The
Pope in Good Health.
ROME, June 22.-The Pope held a
public consistory to-day to present the
hats of the recently made cardinals,
with the exception Of the papal nun
clio at Madrid and the archbishop of
Goritz. The ceremony occurred for the
first time in the hall of the Loggie,
near the entrance of st. Peters.
About three thousand people were
present, including the diplomatic corps,
church dignitaries and Latin-American
bishops. The Pope, who was in good
health, entered and departed in the
Sedia Gestoria, escorted by the Fla
belli. He conducted the ceremony with
ease, in spite of its length, and the
strength of his voice was much re-
marked when the pontiff gave his
benediction.
The Pope was loudly acclaimed on
his entry into and departure from the
hail. He afterwards held a secret con-
sistory, with the usual ceremony OF
opening and shutting the mouths of the
new cardinals. The latter were later
received in the Pope's private apart
ments.
AT the secret consistory to-day the
Pope announced among the appoint
ments of bishoprics: Father Christie,
Oregon; Father Denys O'Connor, To-
ronto, and Father Clontier, Three Riy-
ers, Quebec.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
AN INJUNCTION
Against the Town of Weston, by Judge
Golf of the United States Court.

Special to the Register.
WESTON, W. Va. June 22.-Upon
bills presented to Judge Nathan Golf,
of the United States Court. he has
granted Messrs. Tierney and Brannon
an injunction against the town of Wes-
ton, restraining it from interfering with
their property, which the town was
about to do under the decision of the
Supreme Court of this State in the ia
nous Ralston case. The injunction
was granted upon the ground that the
enforcement of the decision will de-
prive Brannon and Tierney of their
property without due process of law.
John Bassell, of Clarksburg, represents
W. w. Brannon, and he and Brannon
represent Mr.. Tierney.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
MORGANATIC MARRIAGE.

LONDON, June 22-The wedding of
Princess Marie of Macklenburg STREET
litz to Count Charles De Jagetel was
solemnized quietly at the Catholic
chapel of st. Elizabeth, Richmond. to-
day. The brides parents, the Duke of
Cambridge and Prince and Princess
Christian of Schlezgig- Holstein were
among those present. The marriage
has aroused comment because it is
morganatic.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
CAUSE OF TYPHOID.
Commission VIII Say the Dried Germs
We're Carried by the Wind.

Commission VIII Say the Dried Germs
We're Carried by the Wind.
WASHINGTON, June 22.-The board
appointed by the War Department 10
study the distribution of typhoid fever
in army camps, is busily engaged in
arranging the data collected prepara-
tory to making its final report
The report will indicate that the wa
ter supply had little to do with the
spread of typhoid. This is contrary to
all previous medical theory. The dis
ease, the report will say, was trans
mitted through the atmosphere by the
wind carrying about dust containing
the dried germs of typhoid and by the
agency of flies.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
FOR AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS

Amateur photographers Of Wheeling
and OF West Virginia, Western Penn
sylvania and Eastern Ohio who desire
TO contest in the new department Of
amateur photography. recently inaug-
urated by the West Virginia State Fair
Association, can secure copies OF the
premium list and entry blanks by APP
plying in person or by mail 70 r. VI.
Archer. OF the Intelligencer. one OF the
supervisors Of the department.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
WAGES ADVANCED

MAUCH CHUNK, Pa, June 22.-The
200 furnace men and laborers employed
at the Carbon Iron & Steel Companys
plant at Parryyille, have been notified
that beginning July LIST their wages
will be increased ten cents per day.
This is the second advance in wages
since the plant resumed operations ten
weeks ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
STILL UNCONSCIOUS.

CHICAGO, June 22.-"Dutch" Neal,
the st. Louis pugilist. who swooned in
the ring last night during contest
with Harry Peppers, was still uncon-
scious at II o'clock to-day. He is ap-
parently suffering from hemorrhage
OF the brain.
Peppers is under arrest. He denies
having injured Neal and police officers
who were present say they do not be-
lieve Meals condition is the result OF
any blow struck by Peppers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
JIM AND pAN DROWNED.

SAGINAW. Mich. June 22.-- Michael
Murphy and his three sons. I'd. Dan
and Jim, we're on the river tonight In
a leaky boat The boat filed with
water and went down. Jim and Dan.
aged is and 10 respectively, we're
drowned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
KENTUCKY DEMOCRATS

Have Thus Far Accomplished Little But
Wire Pulling-The Probable Platform.
LOUISVILLE, KY, June 22.-The
second day of the Democratic conven-
ton was a blank so far as proceedings
go. Under the surface, however, it was
a busy day of electioneeering and wire
pulling. Two short sessions were held.
This evening the credentials committee
having scarcely begun its work, the
convention adjourned until o'clock to-
morrow morning.
The platform will declare for Bryan
and silver and is likely to contain an
antitrust plank.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
BIG SODA ASH WORKS.

AKRON, Ohio. June 22.-The larg-
est soda ash factory in the United
States is to be erected at Barbertown.
this county. by capitalists identified
with the Pittsburg Plate Glass Com
pany. The corporation will be char
tered under the laws of Pennsylvania
with a capital stock of $1,000, 600. The
plant will employ 500 men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
ALL TROOPS WITHDRAWN.

PANA, Ills, June 22-The last com
panies of State troops which have
been on guard here for months. owing
to numerous riots between strikers and
non-union miners. were withdrawn TO-
day and the city given back to the
control Of the county and municipal
authorities. Many Of the citizens fear
trouble will Immediately result, but the
sheriff declares himself able to take
care of the situation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
THE KHALIFA DEFEATED

CAIRO, Egypt, June 22.-It is an
nounced that the Khalifa has been de-
feated with heavy loss by the natives
friendly TO the British. 1t is added
that he has fled to the woods with a
few followers and that his capture is
imminent
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
ELKS' GRAND LODGE.
The Day Devoted TO Prize Drills and Secret
Work by the Grand Lodge.

Aho LAY bevOteu TO Prize Drills and Secret
Work by the Grand Lodge.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June 22.-To-dav the
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
devoted themselves to prize drills at
the Coliseum and a business meeting
Of the Grand Lodge
In the drill contest tire were only
two contestants-the Toledo Cherry
Pickers and the Louisville lodge team.
The judges have not yet reached a de-
cision.
The proposition to establish an in
surance feature was rejected on the
ground that it was obligatory on the
subordinate lodges to assist members.
Provision was made for the estab-
lishment of a home for aged, destitute
and INDECENT members.
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KILLED BY a TRAIN.

LANCASTER, Pa, June 22.-Abram
c. Shaffer, of Wilmore, was killed on
the Pennsylvania railroad in the east
ern part of this city this morning and
his body horribly mangled. He had
come to Lancaster last evening to call
ON his sweetheart.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
STEAMSHIP ARRIVALS.

NEW YORK, June 22-Arrived,
Trave. from Bremen
NAPLES, June 22.-Arrived, Ems.
from New York for Genoa
HAMBURG, June 22.-Arriyed, Penn
sylvania. from New York via Cher
bourg.
QUEENSTOWN. June 22.-Arrived,
Canada. from Boston for Liverpool
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YELLOW FEVER
At Santiago, Makes 1t Necessary to
Remove the American Garrison.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, June 22.-In
consequence of the outbreak of yellow
troops here has been removed TO a
camp in the hills. Four soldiers have
died of fever and there are eighteen
cases in the hospitals.
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RAILROAD BUILDING.

NEW YORK, June 22.-The Railroad
Gazette tomorrow will give the prelim-
mary figures of new railroad building
for the first six months of 1899. They
show a total of 1,1S1.45 miles. This is
an advance of some 80 miles over the
preliminary figures of last year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
RAILROAD EXTENSION
The Carlo q Kanawha Valley to he Built
to the Ohio River.

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, June o.
The Cairo & Kanawha Valley Railroad,
now extending from Cairo to McFar-
Ian, in Richie county, will be extend
ed through the oil fields of Richie,
Peasants and possibly Wood counties
to the Ohio river, touching that stream
near ST. Marys or Waverly. The ex-
tension will only necessitate the build
ing of about fifteen miles of railroad
and will open UP vast territory
Astounding in mineral richness. Hon.
H. s. Wilson owns the road.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
GOVERNOR AND STAFF.

Special to the Register
CHARLESTON. W. Va. June q
Governor Atkinson and his staff have
been invited to be present at the first
national encampment and reunion of
the Spanish-American war volunteers,
to he held in Washington, D. c., Sep
tember As.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23
M'DERMOTT ARRESTED.

NEW YORK, June 22.-Philip Nc
Dermott, who on Monday night fatally
stabbed George Waldvogel, a fish deal
er, in a fight about young woman to
whom Waldvogel was engaged, was ar
rested here to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-23


PITTSBURG-Riy SO feet and station
airy. Clear and warm.
MORGANTOwN- River s feet inches
and falling. Clear and warm.
OIL CiTI-E.ver 10 inches and falling
Clear and warm.
GREENsB0RO-Riv feet . inches
and falling. Clear and warm.
The marks on the wharf at midnight
showed 4 feet 4 inches and stationary.
The Virginia which was due out at
s a. m. yesterday for the lower river
did not pass Steubenville until nine
O'Clock last night. Although the cause
of her delay was not reported IL is
thought sac struck on some bar. she
left az midnight with fair trip.
The Queen City left early this morn
ing for Pittsburg.
The swell coming out Of the Monon-
gahela will give enough water to run
the packets on for some time to come.