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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
IF WOOD HAD BEEN AT MANILA
Dewey Says There Would Have Been no
Prolonged War.


Prolonged War.
WASHINGTON, November 15.-
Shortly after his return here Admiral
Dewey made this statement, in response
to an inquiry as. to whether the con-
fiict with the Filipinos could have been
avoided:
"If Leonard Wood (that is, General
Wood, in command at Santiago), had
been in command of the forces at
Manila, there would have been no war;
or, if there had been, 1T would have not
lasted more than six weeks. You are
the twenty-sixth man. l have said the
to. l am going to say it to twenty
seven. The twenty-seventh will be the
President"
He did then go and make the same
statement to the President.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
HAlaIP MURDERED THREE.
His Wife Had Deserted Him for Charles
Berry, an Icaman,

AT THE SOLICITATION OF MAUD
MITCHELL = TEAYSLIP BROKE
INTO THE MITCHELL wOMAN'S
HOUSE. WHERE THE OTHERS
WE'RE STAYING, AND KILLED
ALL THREE-WAS SORRY HE
HAD DONE TT, ALTHOUGH THE
TRAGEDY HAD BEEN DELIBER-
ATELY PLANNED AND A RE-
yOLvER BOUGHT ESPECIALLY
TO CARRY 1T OUT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
FATAL KNIFE DUEL.

WEST PLAINS, No., November 49,
Al Bakersfield. 25 miles south of this
Place, Luke Seels MORALLY wounded
Postmaster w. M. Sharp in a duel with
knife yesterday. The men quarreled
over seel's alleged attention to the post
masters wife
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
SHE WAS MAD

PARIS, November 15.-Daniel Du-
puts, the well known engraver, who
designed the recent ten and five CEN
time coins, was shot dead to-day by
his wifa, who then committed suicide.
She had for some time past shown
signs of madness.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
TIN COLLAPSED.

LONDON. November 15.--After a
considerable rise yesterday tin to-day
again collapsed and Is now 1ISz
There were large transactions
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16

CONDITION OF THE TREASURY.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. November IS.
-To-day's statement OF the condition
Of the treasury shows: Available cash
balance. 1921. 222,ss2; gold reserve,
s255, 096,s17.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
HOBART STILL IMPROVING.

PATERSON, N. j., November b.
Vice President Hobart had another
good night, and when he awoke this
morning was much refreshed. He was
able to partake OF breakfast and was
cheerful.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
STEAMSHIP ARRIVALS.

HONG .KONG-Arrived: Idzumi Maru.
Seattle, via Yokohama
QUEENSTOWN Arrived: Belgenland
for Liverpool
HAMBURG = Arrived: Brazilia, New
York
ANTWERP-Arrived: Nederland. Phila-
dedph;a.
4 LONDON = Arrived: Marquette. New
York.
BQSTON-Arrived Ultonia, Liverpool.
Newt York.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
TENTH ANNIVERSARY.

RIO DE JANEIRO, November Is
Brazil to-day is celebrating the tenth
anniversary OF the proclamation Of the
republic.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
Ran into IMPOSSIBLE ROADS
The American Army in the Philippines
Compelled

TO TURN BACK AND GIVE UP
AN EXPEDITION AGAINST THE
INSURGENTS = H I G H w A Y s
THAT COULD NOT BE TRAVERS-
ED-AN ORDER OF AGUINAL-
DOS DISCOvERED-HIS PLAN
Is TO DIVIDE UP HIS FORCES
INTO SMALL BANDS AND HAIR
RASS THE AMERICANS.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
IL HANNA SCAREilo

From, the Washington Times
Senator Hanna was in Washington for a
few hours yesterday. He arrived from the
south late Thursday night and left yester-
day afternoon for New York. During his
brief stay he held a hurried consultation
with the president and also a number of
distinguished republican leaders. Mr.. Hanna
declined to talk TO newspaper men regard
ing the Ohio political situation, but from ms
manner it was quite apparent that he was
worried. He is greatly perturbed, it is
understood over the Jones spectre. How
to get rid of the Jones boom for governor
is the important problem that confronts
Senator Hanna. One of Senator Hanna
confidential friends said today:
There is no doubt but that the pros
pectiSe candidacy of Mayor Sam Jones of
Toledo for governor of Ohio is serious
menace to the administration. We cannot
afford to lose Ohio next fall; neither can
we afford to make Mayor Jones the regular
nominee of the republican party for gov
ernor. His election would be almost as
hard slap at Mr.. Mckinley as that Of
democrat, and yet If he runs an indie
pendent candidate the chances are that he
will at least poll enough republican votes
to defeat the regular republican candidate.
l wish Jones was in-well. anywhere ex-
cept in Ohio. Wonder if he would not like
to accept some diplomatic post abroad?
am sure that the matter could be arranged
very easily if he will only say the word
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
TO WORK AGAINST
ANY ALLIANCE
Germans Of Chicago Set About to Save
20. the Country.
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ANGL0-AMERlCAN COMPACT
Denounced in Strong Terms, as Are All
Other EntsnteS.
UNION OF THE ORGANIZATIONS
Throughout the Country Will be Per-
fected and a Systematic Work
Will be Inangurated to Pre-
vent German Intentions.

Chicago, April H.-Chicago is to be the
center Of a great union of organizations
composed of Recommendations who are
antagonstic to any plans that would bring
about an alliance between the United S tates
and a foreign power. 1nls was the enthusi-
astic sentiment of the representatives of
two score German societies tonight at
Schiller hall.
Offers of hearty cooperation were re-
ceived from half a dozen cities scattered
throughout the country and promises made
that if the initiative were undertaken by
Chicago against an Anglo-American COM
pact~or any other agreement that would
embarrass the nation, the German-Amerl-
cans in other cities would speedily follow
The example. A permanent organization
resulted directly from the gathering.
Thirty delegates were appointed on a gen.
eral Committee to superlntend the details
of forming the society.
Resolutions were adopted denouncing in
vigorous language any attempt to interfere
with the good relations existing between
the United States and other nations by
singing any one power as an ally.
s.,s.s The Resolution Adopted
The resolutions follow:
1.-The Society of German-American Clti-
zens. of Chicago and Cook county is organ
: lied, in the interests of peace and prosper
ity of our great republic; therefore it will
oppose all attempts to Interfere with the
!. good relations now existing between the
United States and all other nations or 10
entrap this country into any alliance with
another state which will force US to go to
war.
1--WE desire to further the best interests
of our posterity, as well as the present best
interests of the republic.
1--WE will preserve with German earnest
ness what is best in our national culture
and morality that we brought with us
across the seas.
Therefore, we pledge ourselves to the
culture of our German language, German
morals, German good fellowship, and all
that is good in German character.
I'VE unite in an offensive and defensive
alliance against all evil agita ton looking
toward the restriction of German emigra-
ton and all attacks upon our national
traits, ideals and customs.
Our executive committee is instructed to
act in accordance with these sentiments
and to call us to action whenever it may
become necessary that we may at a given
time bring to bear the whole weight of the
German influence for the universal good"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18

Washington, April 1.-THE court of
claims has just deTcided the claim of
Belcher VS.. the United States which is re-
garded by the department of justice as of
great Importance to the government In
1889 congress passed an act for the classi-
tlcation of clerks in all first and second
class postoffices in the country. The de-
sign of the law was to fix definite salaries
fcr specified work, the position of each
employe to be carefully defined. The decis
ion CT the court of claims is that clerk
must accept the salary appertaining to his
position on the roster of the office and that
he is not entitled to extra salary for work
done in higher salaried grade.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
LEE GOT THE COMMAND.
Placed in Charge of Province of Piner
del Rio and Havana.

Washington, April 1.-THE secretary of
war today issued orders for the reorgani-
cation of the military departments in Cuba
in accordance with the changed conditions
resulting from the rehabilitation of the
volunteer troops on that island The num-
Der of departments is reduced from seven
to FIVE, the two eliminated being the de-
partment of Pinar del Rio, commanded by
Brigadier-G Hasbrouck and the de-
partment of Matanzas, commanded by Brig
adier-General Bates.
The department of Pinar del Rio is con-
solidated with the department of the PROV
ince of Havana, and Brigader-General
Lee, now commanding the latter depart
ment is now assigned to the command Of
the two combined departments. The de-
partment of Matanzas is consolidated with
the department of Santa Clara and Brig
adier-General Wilson, now in command of
the last department is assigned to the
command Of the new department. No 9TH
er changes in commands are made.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
SIR ANDREW CLARK
Tells How the United States Should
Govern the Philippines.

Tells How the United States Should
Govern the Philippines.
London, April 1S.-The Daily Chronicle
publishes this morning an interview with
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Andrew Clark,
agent general for Victoria and Tasmania,
and former governor and commander-in-
chief of the Straits settlement regarding
American policy in the Philippines.
Sir Andrew urges thorough understand
ing of the native character and a govern
ment as far as possible by government in
stitutions. The Americans, in his opinion,
should first discover Aguinaldo's sources of
supply and turn these into agencies of trade
for the settlement of the country They
should show the natives that this would be
a better outlet for capital and they would
thus be depriving the enemy of the sim
ews of war. After that, he continues, they
should buy out the religious orders without
the sanction of the pope, and attach the
secular clergy in some way to the adminis-
tration, securing their powerful influence.
Underlying everything" says Sir An
drew, must be the good will of the ma
tives. Then, with carefully selected admin
istrators, the United States would have
nothing to fear from the Filipinos."
The interview was supplemented by re-
port based upon the experience of British
administrators in the Straits settlement
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
COMMITTEE FORMING
For the Protection of the Kansas City,
Pittsburg and Gulf Security.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 1.-THE Star to-
day says:
ut is reported from New York that q
Dutch committee for the protection of the
Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf railroad
security holders is in process of formation
and that this committee is likely to con-
troll a majority of the first mortgage bonds,
the largest holders of securities having
agreed to deposit their holdings with the
Dutch committee. 1t is also rumored that
there have been several designations from
the New York committee and upon inquiry
confirmation or denial of this has been re-
fused.
american security holders in large
amounts have also declined to deposit with
the New York committee and protective
committee in America is in process of for
nation.
"Bondholders are being strongly urged
not to deposit with the New York COM
mittee, but to await the formation of an
American protective committee.
Legal proceedings are said to be in con-
temptation against the Mercantile Trust
company, of New York to recover bonds
sent to it for deposit All the foreign in
terests are said now to have agreed and
this may result in the withdrawal of the
suit in the United States court of Missouri
to have them superseded.
u. Med. Trimble and e. L. Martin, re-
ceivers, and A. e. Stilwell ex-president OF
the railway who have been in the east on
matters connected with the property, are
reported to be on their way to Kansas
City,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
Nothing Discouraglng

London, April 1.-THE Times, comment
ing editorially today upon Major General
Lawtons retirement from the Laguna Bay
district in Luzon, finds in it nothing sur
prsing or discouraging.
British generals have often had to do
the same thing says the Times, Sin sim
liar circumstances. \ much graver matter
is the reported discomfort of the American
troops, but, also of the countries pursuing
a foreign policy have had the same diff
culties to contend with, and no doubt the
United States will soon find it advisable
to initiate European measures and to enlist
a regular force for the purpose of holding
the Philippines Foreign possessions can
not be held by volunteers"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
HARD FEELING EXISTS.
Enlisted Men and Officers of the Sec
ond Louisiana at Outs.

Savannah, Ga, April 1.-THE enlisted men
of the Second Louisiana regiment, which
command will be mustered out of the SER
vice tomorrow, called on Brigadier- General
Gordon this afternoon at his residence, and
made presentations to him and his wife in
a neat speech.
General Gordon was in command of a
brigade which the Second Louisiana served
Mrs. Gordon endeared herself to the SOL
diers by her tenderness to them during the
war, She gave not only money for their
comfort, but personally nursed the sick
and buried the dead, The enlisted men
visited the general under command of a
non-commissioned officer.
There is considerable hard feeling be-
tween the officers and men and Tomorrow
When the men are mustered out the officers
Will not be present on the grounds. Nor
will officers and men go home together.
but each class will travel on separate
trains.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
LII HUNG CHANG NO pArRIoT.

from the New England Magazine.
II regret to say that may have to shat
ter possible American idea" says Admiral
Lord Chartes Beresford. Ill Hung Chang
is no patriot. He is nothing but a selfish
old millionaire, anxious to make money at
the expense of this country's ruin.
1T doesn't make any difference what his
political sympathies are, whether he is the
friend Of Russia or England. He is Il cipher,
without office and without influence.
His successor as viceroy of Chihle is
Jung Lu, now the diplomat of highest rank
in the empire He is Friendly to the open
door The emperor of China Is still alive,
reports of his assassination to the contrary
Notwithstanding. He was reformer, but
he tried TO act too fast.
"You can't alter the system of 1000 years
in few months, and. rs he tried he was
asked to step down. The dowager empress,
who has been a power in Chinese palace
politics for two generations, rules regent
in the name of the emperor"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
WE SPEAK 1T WITH SHAME.

]. n Mangum in the Selma Times.
vbsn covarnor Johnston amounted KYLE
-, -...z,-,,o,, 80 Yoh, ,ron,lin-
i"iiioAu - -
son, an artlcle appeared In THESE column
headed Judas lscariot.' The article endeo
with these words: '"Fhe man who will be-
tro,, his friend will betrav his party."
MI. ,.o...-a, 20 a. aor.,, hoe Gonna,
Inc peAiaSai VI 'e P"''' S
Joseph +. johnston calls an extra SESSION
of the legislature to repeal the will of the
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CUT HIS OWN THROAT.
Plumber From Birmingham Commits
Suicide at Valdosta GA.

Valdosta, Ca, April 17.--Rebert Miller,
supposed to be plumber from Toronto,
but lately working at Birmingham, Ala,
and Jacksonville. Fla, committed suicide
in most sensational manner hero today.
IIc arrived here last night from Jackson
vile. His queer actions attracted the chief
of police and he WAS locked up, pending an
examination into his mental condition. This
morning he began calling loudly for the
jalcr nnd screaming "murler' at the top
of his ,veice. Ills cries attracted crowd in
front OF the Jail window.
AS the people stood looking at him Mill
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
RAMPOLLA THE POPE.
Leo:Now :Mercly!a :Figurehead at the
Vitican.

London, April 1S.-The Rome correspond
ent OF the Daily Telegraph sends the sub
stance of an interview he had with pref
ate who assisted yesterday in the celebra-
tion of the twenty-first anniversary of the
coronation of the pope at st. Peters ca
thedral. The prelate in question said that
Cardinal Rampolla, the papal secretary of
state, is the real pope, and that AIS object
is to elect himself or one OF his nominees
to succeed Leo.
ITO attain this declared the ecclesiastic,
ait is necessary that the pope should Gre
ate new cardinals, as the sacred college is
now so grouped as to leave Rampol1a no
chance.
1.-THE object of Sundays ceremony was to
benefit the pope's health, as excitment of
this character relieves the tedium of his
ordinary existence"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
Federation of a.us'cM clubs

st. Louis, April 1.-THE National FEEDER
9tion of Musical clubs Will hold its first BIZ
ennial meeting in this city May 8 to in
elusive. Over forty clubs have come into
the federation since its organization in
Chicago a little more than a year ago.
rhe biennial will be in the nature of mu-
steal festival and the programme promises
to be attractive, as many of the clubs will
be represented.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
The Missouri Rising

Sioux City Ia, April 17.-D.spatches from
Pierre, S. D., say the Missouri river is
nearly out of it's banks, and rapidly rising.
At Chamberlain it has overlooked and
many people have had to move to higher
ground. Here the water is at the highest
stage for several years, and its rise is rap
id. Much damage is being done in this
city, and to the farm lands below, despite
the government work, which seems to be
of little avail.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18

Schenectady. N. Y, April 17.-William j..
Bryan arrived here this afternoon. A
great crowd met him at the railroad sta
ton. Afterward he held a reception at the
Hotel Edison. Tonight he spoke at the
Central opera house to nearly 1900 people,
making much the same address as that he
delivered at the New York banuqet Sat-
urday night.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
The Fighting Twenty-First

San Francisco April 1.-THE Twenty-fist
infantry the famous Indian fighting reg
iment of early days and later very active in
the Cuban campaign, arrived in this city
today and will depart tonight for the Phil
ippines on the transport Hancock. Bat
teries L and M of the Sixth artillery also
arrived here today and four more batteries
are expected to arrive here tonight. The
Sixth has been ordered to the Philippines
and will probably sail on the transport
Warren tomorrow.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
Tender of IA Regiment

Washington April 17.-Governor Voor-
hees of New Jersey was at the White
House today to tender the president reg
iment of New Jersey volunteers in case it
shall be decided to enlist additional vol
unteers. The president expressed his graft
fieation at the offer, but informed the gov
ernor that his latest adviees from the Phil
iDpines -E~ere to the effect that the volun-
teers there were willing to reprain until
the lighting ceased. sesz =
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
Merry win investigate

Managua, Nicaragua, April 1L-United
States Minister William T. Merry and the
Nicaragua. minister of foreign relations,
Senior Samson, will start today for Blue
fields, meeting United States warship en-
route to Greytown. The object of their
journey is to investigate complaints made
by United States citizens and officials
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18

Ter deliberately cut his throat with aTpiece
of broken window glass. 1t was impossible
to reach him and prevent the self murder.
His windpipe and jugular vein were severed
and he died in d few minutes. Lastpight
he asked the iailer to notify his mother in
Toronto if anything happened.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
Inquiries to Wheat Crop

Springfield. ILL.,, April H.-Reports re-
ceived by the state board of agriculture
from the wheat growing countries under
date of April II show that the continued
cold weather up to April 10 has been very
injurious to the plant. 1t is believed the
crop will not average over 70 per cent.-not
enough for home consumption and seeding
in the state.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
THE MISSIONS OF PROTESTANT :s,1.

From the Sunday Magazine.
Stated broadly, the Churches of the Ref
ornation at the close of the nineteenth
century spend annually from SIS, 100000 to
s15,50o,000 in sending missionaries and
Bibles to non-Christians, as against $4,000
at its beginning. They send out above
600 men. two-thirds of whom are married,
and 4ee0 unmarried women, against $50 men
only hundred years ago
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
SENTENCE COMMITTED.
Randolph Will Serve Fourteen Years
For Killing Simmonds.

Washington, April 17.-(Special)-News
has been received here that Frank Ran
dolph, formerly of Montgomery, Ala, who
was sentenced to death for the murder Of
the merchant Simmonds In Columbia, has
had his sentence committed to fourteen
years Imprisonment. Former Secretary Of
the Navy Herbert was instrumental in Sc
curing this Communication.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
Contrary
rom the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
Miriam--Where do you expect to go this
summer-to the mountains or the seashore?
Fannie-We haven't decided yet. 1t will
depend on which papa selects. 1 do hope
he will say the seashore. That will make
mamma take to the mountains, and L like
them so much better
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
The Sick Men of Washington

Washington, April 17.-Vice-P President Ho-
bart continues TO improve and today spent
considerable time sitting at a window in
his room. John Addison Porter, secretary
to the president, is seriously ill but is i'm
proving.
Representative Baird. of Louisiana, had a
fairly comfortable day, but tonight a slight
chill has aggravated his already critical
condition
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
Street Duel in Tennessee

GAINESVILLE. Tenn, April 17.-As result
OF a street fight with pistols Bud higgins
lies mortally wounded and Gus Moody
chance to live is alarmingly slim. They
are both men of fine standing, and the fight
is the outcome of an old business trouble
The. battle was a bloody one, both men
firing after falling over each other, eX-
hausted from bloodshed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18

From the Washington Star
"Your friend has wonderful memory
"Marveous!'"
''NcYer fails him"'
Il don't know about that. l never saw
him on the witness stand"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18

Sioux City, Ia, April ia special to the
Journal from Alpena, S. D., says: A prairie
fire which started near Washington Springs
today destroyed several thousand acres of
pasture and much stacked hay.