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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-04
with no indication of an early conclu-
sion.

Washington, March 3.-President
Mckinley will go to the Capitol at
10 o'clock tomorrow morning and re-
main there during the closing hours
OF Congress. This has been custo-
mary practice with many Presidents
at the close of the short session when
the passage of important bills are de-
layed frequently until almost the con-
stitutional expiration of the Congress.
The executive is thus put in easy COM
munication with the legislators with
whom he can consult respecting the
merits of such measures as might a.
first seem Objectionable. During the
day the President approved the follow
ing bills in addition to those already
reported:
For taking the twelfth census; the
Buffalo exposition bill; to reimburse
governors of States and territories for
expenses incurred in the Spanish war;
providing a new building for the de-
partment of justice in Washington;
making appropriations for Notifications
and other works of defence; for bridge
acros the Missouri river at Yanktown,
S. D., for the relief of the international
Cotton Press Company, New Orleans;
to enable the city of Albuquerque N.
NJ, to create certain Indebtedness;
providing for the allowance of certain
claims reported by the accounting of
case of treasury; for public building,
additions, etc..
Cleveland, Ohio Baitimroe, Md;
custom house; New Brighton, Pa,
Lockport, Pa; Stockton, Gala; Los
Angeles, Gala, also those authorizing
First Lieut.. John R. Williams, third
artillery, Col Victor Vifquain, Third
Nebraska volunteer infantry and Brig.
Gen. A. E. Bates, U. S. ", to accept
certain decorations and honors from
foreign potentates.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-04
GG,,NT GETS FIFTEEN YEARS
The Parkersburg Brute Given the
Limit by Judge Jackson.
THERE ARE STILL OTHER INDICT-
MENTS HANGING OVER HIM, ON
WHICH HE WILL BE TRIED
LATER AND WHICH MAY MAKE
THE PUNISHMENT EVEN MORE
SEVERE THAN THAT ALREADY
IMPOSED.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, w. Va, March B.
Much surprise was occasioned at Grim
inal Court this morning when the
State, on account of the sudden illness
of Prosecutor ]. F. Laird and the alb
sence of important witnesses, asked for
a continuance of the case OF Wade
Grant, which was to have been heard
to-day on the indictment charging him
with raping Mrs. A. ]. Barry, the in
valid wife of a Macksburg, O., oil man
in this city last October.
Judge Jackson recognized the exist
ing state of affairs and complimented
the prosecutor and his assistant, Mr..
Showalter, very highly, and although
Grants attorneys made a strong plea
for an immediate trial, the case was
continued.
The court at once ordered the negro
to stand up, and in a manner winch
met the hearty approval OF every one
present, except the negro, who took
on that defiant, surly look which has
characterized him ever since his arrest,
gave him the full extent of the law
under the verdict, and sentenced him
to fifteen years in the State peniten-
tiary at Moundsville.
When Criminal Court convenes at
the next term the negro will be brought
here and tried on the remaining
charges.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-04
MAY BE AN IMPOSTOR.

Special to the Register.
Charleston, w. Va. March 3.-The
United States authorities here believe
that the alleged cap Hatfield is a no
torious bank robber and murderer,
wanted in California. To-day Deputy
u. S. Marshal D. w. Cunningham left
for Middleport to bring the mysterious
prisoner to Charleston, where he was
to be incarcerated on the charge of i'm
personating a U. S. officer.
The alleged Hatfield is described as
a. wild and desperate looking parsonage,
who for week has been causing terror
to the back district citizens Of Jackson
county, they believing that Cap. Hat
field was in their midst. That the pris-
oner is an imposter is believed here.
Col. John L. Peyton, a Wheeling trav-
cling man, who arrived here tonight,
says he saw Cap. Hatfield at Bluefeld,
w. Va, yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-04
TRIAL OF MRS. CODY,
Charged With Attempting to Blackmail
the Heirs of the Late Jay Gould.

ASA0SAAAhHAA
the Heirs of the Late Jay Gould.
Albany, N. Y, March 3.-Miss Helen
Gould was on the witness stand to-day
in the trial of Margaret E. Cody, ac-
cused of attempting to blackmail the
heirs of the late Jay Gould. Miss Gould
identified letters from Mrs. Cody dated
March, 1896, and also letter dated
Denver, Col October IL 1896 and signed
by Mrs. Fitzpatrick.
The Rev. Father Constantine who at
one time had charge of the Parish of
Cooperville, identified a book of rec
ords of births and marriages in the
parish from 1853 to 1857. The book,
one entry in which purported to show
the birth of child of Jay Gould and
Sarah Ann Angel, was placed in evil
dence.
Father Constantine said he had, il
compliance with request from Father
Charvanne, of Keysville, sent to that
priest certified copy OF the entry. He
said he thought that at some previous
time the entry had been changed or
rubbed out.
David N. Carvalho, the handwriting
expert, testified that he had examined
the record He had found erasures and
additions which were made approx
mately within period of five years of
this date.
James B. Stearns, of Rousse's Point,
first saw Mrs. Margaret E. Cody in the
latter part of April, 1895, when he drew
papers for her. He identified one
drawn and executed in the name of
Mary Brown Gould by Mrs. Angel on
May 80, 1895, and another appointing
Mrs. Cody attorney for Mrs. Angel.
Mrs. Stearns testified that Mrs. An
CELLS husband was present when over
| the signature of Mary Brown Gould she
signed over the power of attorney, but
he did not remember that any remark
had been made about the use of the
name Gould. Mrs. Cody had told him
| that in 1852 or 1853 Jay Gould had
been in that neighborhood and had
| married Mary Brown; and that after
one child had been born to them he
| deserted her and the child Now she
wanted to press Mrs. Angeles MARY
Brown Could claim to her portion of
! the Gould estate. The agreement as
read to the jury was that Mrs. Angel
and Mary Cody were to have a share
and share alike of all sums collected
| from the Gould estate.
Mr.. Carvalho, recalled, identified the
| signatures on the letters to Mrs. Gould
as the same as that in the agreement
drawn up by Mr.. Stearns for Mrs. An
CELL and Mrs. Cody. A letter to a Mr..
| Beebe signed by Mrs. Cody was sub
| mitted by the prosecution in which it
| was made to appear that Mrs. Angel
| told her that although she had expected
| to marry a man named Jay, she did
not do So but was with child by him.
1t tells of the attempt to get money
from the Goulds and says that her
| lawyer, Parker, had the case well in
| hand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-04
NO TRUTH
In the Stories Sent Out by the Fill
pinos Regarding American Pris-
Oners Held.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-The follow
ing dispatch has been received by Secre-
tary of War Alger from Gen. Otis, in an
swer to Secretary Ayers inquiry yester-
day respecting the number of American
prisoners held by the insurgents:
MANILA, March 3.
Secretary of War. Washington.
insurgents have not taken nor do they
hold a single prisoner of war. They have
three soldiers in Malolos picked UP in
January, who without permission went
among them near Cavite and Caloocan.
l am lookig after them and providing
money. Have captured over 1900 insur-
gent soldiers since February 4, and hold
the majority as prisoners of war. Detri-
mental reports which reach the United
States manufactured mostly in Hong
Kong Troops here in splendid condition.
Otis"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-04
P0PE'S CON DITION.
Passed a Good Day and Does Not
Complain of Any Pain-Condition
Excellent.

Rome, March 3.-The following bull
letin was issued at o'clock this even
ing:
1.-THE Pope passed very good day
and does not complain of any pain.
He says he feels very well. His tenn
perature is Sc; pulse Y and respira-
ton o."
The doctors add that the Pontiff's
mental and physical condition is ex-
cellent. The papal secretary of State,
Cardinal Rampolla, has sent letter
to the high prelates residing in Rome,
in which he says:
II hasten to notify you that to-day
the state of the Holy Father is COM
pletely satisfactory"
The physicians of the Pope say they
are quite satisfied with his condition.
When leaving the Pontiff, last evening,
they predicted for him a long life.
Before going to sleep the Pope wrote
a poem which was description of his
case as analogous to one which hap
pened to Clement XII. He read the
poem this morning to the doctors.
The latter urgently advised abstinence
from all movement if the patient wish
ed to recover in five or six days.
This being the anniversary of the
coronation of the Pope there were
the usual ceremonies of flag hosting
and visits from prelates, notables and
diplomats, who inscribed their names
in the visitors book.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-04
SENT TO JAIL.
william sauers Must Stand Trial-Gener-
ally Believed To BE Innocent.

william SAVERS Must stand TriaI-Gencr-
ally Believed To BE Innocent.
Special to the Register
Sistersville, w. Va, March 3.-The
Justices decision in the case Of William
Sauers, who was arrested yesterday on
a charge of rape, an account of which
appeared in this mornings Register,
was delivered at noon to-day, and as a
result Sauers is now confined in the
county Jail in Middlebourne. The jus
tice in rendering his decision noted that
from the evidence adduced at the hear
ing, it was impossible for him to do
anything else. The general opinion
here is that Sauers is not guilty, and
that at his trial before the Circuit
Court he will be acquitted. The attor-
neys for the defense seem to have
something up their sleeve for the trial,
and say there is not the least doubt but
that he will be discharged
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-04

Washington, March 3,-Excitement,
confusion, heavy strain and hard work
have characterized the last legislative
day of the Fifty-fifth Congress in the
Senate. At times the confusion was
so great in this usually staid and de-
corous body as to render the transac-
ton Of business almost impossible.
Business that ordinarily would have the
undivided attention of every Senator
on the floor was transacted amid so
much noise that it was next to impossi-
bic to follow the proceedings.
Towards midnight order was being
evolved from the seeming chaos of the
early part of the day and evening and
the prospect was fair that Congress
would adjourn at noon tomorrow with
its absolutely necessary work COM
pleted.
When the Senate convened at IL
o'clock this morning it faced the task
of considering two of the great appro-
priation bills, those for the army and
for supplying the general DEFICIENCIES.
The former carries appropriations ex-
ceeding $S0,000,000 and the latter about
S20,000,000. With a determination to
complete the appropriation bills the
Senate began Immediately at II o'clock
in the morning to consider these meas
ures and at o'clock tonight the army
bill was passed. the deficiency bill hav-
ing been passed nearly three hours be-
fore.
A conference report on the Alaska
criminal code bill was presented and
agreed to.
partial report on the sundry civil
appropriation bill was agreed to, but
the inability of the Senate conference
to secure an agreement on the Hawa-
iian cable proposition created heated
discussion, in the course of which
Sneaker Reed was alluded to in uncom-
plimentary terms.
The Toledo exposition bill, carrying
an appropriation of 100000, was pass
ed without debate.
Tonight when the river and harbor
conference report was presented a de-
bate upon the recession of the Senate
conferees from the Senate amendment
providing for reservoirs to irrigate arid
lands at the headwaters of the Missouri
river, was precipitated by the advo-
Gates of the proposition. An effort was
made to recommit the bill to the con-
ferees, but it failed after an impas-
stoned speech by Senator Frye, who
submitted the report.
At 1880 the debate is still in progress
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-04

WASHINGTON, March 3.-Crowded gal
leries looked down upon the struggling
members of the House to-day as the
closing scenes OF the last legislative
day of this Congress were being enact
ed. Step by step the leaders in charge
of the appropriation bills pushed them
through the final stages, and during
every lull in the consideration of con-
ference reports members clamored for
recognition for belated local bills III
the vain hope of rescuing them from
death on the calendar.
At times the House was like bedl2m.
Pound as the peaker would with his
gavel it was almost impossible to pre-,
serve order, and to the casual visitor
in. the gallery the proceedings on The
floor must have been about as lntelli-
gible as an exciting day in the wheat
pit would be to parish priest The
noise and confusion on the floor, pune
tuated with the constant banging OF
the Speakers gavel, or backgrounded
with the droning voice of the clerk;
irate members facing each other and
talking at the same time, pages scurry-
ing up and down the aisles, all this was
utterly distracting. But the people IN
there galleries stayed on and there were
a dozen persons in line in the corridors
waiting for every vacant seat, so great
is the attraction of dying Congress.
Mr.. Walker, of Massachusetts, after
many unsuccessful attempts, got an
opportunity during the afternoon 10
voice his views on currency reform,
and severely criticised some of his Re-
publican colleagues. When the greae
beacon light on the dome blazed forth
as darkness fell, thousands upon thous-
ands were attracted to the brilliantly
Illuminated wings of the Capitol, where
the two houses were to sit out the
night In the reserve galleries OF the
House were congregated the elite OF me
society of the National Capitol. while
the public galleries were banked to the
doors. Stylishly gowned ladies and
gentlemen in evening dress added eclat
to the occasion.
The big question in dispute between
the two houses being naturally the las
to be adjusted, were postponed far into
the night. From time to time short re-
cesses were taken. These were simply
breathing spells, however, and soon
the leaders were at it again harder
than ever.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-04
CANNED ROAST BEEF
Found Favor Among at Least Few of the
Soldiers-Yesterday's Evidence.

Found Favor Among at Least Few of the
Soldiers-Yesterday's Evidence.
Washington, Marh 3.-The latest de-
velopment of the War Department
court of inquiry into Gen. Miles's bset
charges was the appearance to-day of
Major Jesse Lee as counsel for the gem
eral commanding the army. Major Lee
was so introduced to the court by the
recorder. Col. Davis, at the beginning
of the afternoon session. He began u
croSs-examine witnesses at once and
with the first one antagonized the court
to the extent of demanding the admis-
sion of certain letters in evidence, but
was refused. The proceedings were
not marked, however, by any evidence
of unpleasant friction between the
court and the new counsel.
Capt. Groom, of the Philadelphia City
Troop, was the first witness. About
two weeks out of four while in Porto
Rico his command lived on canned
roast beef. He never heard any COM
plants of it from his men. at was our
food and we ate it, said witness.
That's all there was to it. We never
ate it cold, but had it made into stews
with such vegetables as we could get,
whenever we could get them"
OF the refrigerated beef. Capt. Groom
said it was occasionally tainted on the
edges and had to be trimmed; ''other-
wise it was excellent meat"
Aboard the transport witness had
charge of feeding the men and saw TO
it that the meat was drawn at night
and cooked as soon as the galleys were
unoccupied thereafter, being served to
the men in satisfactory conc;Ion.
Witness invalided home four men of his
command, and brought back SO in as
good condition as when they sailed.
Col. j. A Case, of the Fourth Penn
sylvania, who served with Gen. Brooke,
in the Porto Rico campaign, said he had
had about six days experience with
canned roast beef. At first the men
tried to keep the meat after the cans
were opened, but it spoiled between
meals. He ordered the company cooks
to make stews of whole can at time,
and it proved very satisfactory. There
was some complaint over the lean,
tough beef furnished from the native
cattle. more complaint in fact than
from any other one cause.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-04
COURT OF CESSATION
Passes Upon the Cases of Col. Picquart and
NJ LOblOiS.


PARIS March 3.-The criminal section
OF the court of cessation, rendering judg-
ment, finds that Col Picquart and M. Lee
blois, a lawyer, should be tried by civil
court for the alleged forgery with which
they are, charged and for using the for
gerry and divulging matter contained in
secret documents in the Dreyfus case.
Relative to Picquart, the court finds
that the alleged llegality in communicate
ing to NJ. Leblois, war office documents
was not connected with the above charge
and that therefore the court martial re-
tains it's jurisdiction.
The united sections of the court of cas-
sation will begin the hearing in the Drey-
fus case tomorrow, in conformity with
the new trial revision law.
As result of the judgment the mill
tary authorities will transfer Col. Pic
quart to the civil authorities. The charge
of forgery being punishable with severer
penalties than the other offenses imputed
will form the first subject of investiga-
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-04
LEARNING IMPERIALIST LESSONS
Free Press Suppressed In Porto Rico by
General Henry.

SAN JUAN DE PORTO RICO March 3.
The Democratic, the leading paper at
Ponce and the organ of Senior Luis Mnnoz
Rivera, former president OF the insular
government, was suppressed yesterday by
the military authorities because OF an arr
ticle attacking the latter. To-day, how
ever, Major General Henry, military gov
ernor, allowed the managers to resume
publication upon q disclaimer of respon-
sibility on the part Of the editor and
promises to refrain from the publication
of similar attacks. Senior Rivera wi
leave for the United States by W
of Cuba on March 10,
One case of. small 3ox has been dis
cred in San Juan and the agtharitiI
takig special precautions to prevei
spread of the disease
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-04
CAP. HATFIELD
Again at Large and Moving To-
ward the West Virginia Noun
tainS.

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, w. Va, March 3.-Cap.
Hatfield, of Hatfield-McCoy fame,
wanted in Mingo county, this State,
on a murder charge, who was arrested
at Middleport, Ohio, and Jailed at Pom
eroy yesterday, awaiting reQuisition pa
pers from the Governor, secured his
release on habeas corpus proceedings.
crossed the Ohio into this State 10 day
and is again at large.
Deputy United States Marshal Dan
Cunningham is in pursuit of Hatfield,
who is believed to be between Ravens
wood and Parkersburg, and endeavor-
ing to reach the mountains.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-04
ON A WARSAIP,

The Remains of Baron Herschell Are To
Be Sent to England
Washington, March 3.-To show the
depth of the sympathy felt by the
British government and the family in
the loss of the late Lord Herschell, our
government has proffered the use of a
United States warship to convey the
remains of Lord Herschell to England
The particular vessel has not yet been
selected, but it will be one of the ships
now at Havana, attached to the North
Atlantic squadron, if the British en-
bassy cares to accept the offer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-04
GREAT BRITAIN
Will Hold China to the Terms of Her Con-
tract Regarding the Railway Loan.

LONDON, March 3.-The Daily Chronicle
announces that the British minister to
China, Sir Claude Macdonald, acting upon
Lord Salisbury's instructions, has notified
the Tsung Ii Yamen Chinese foreign Of
fice) that Great Britain will hold China
to the terms of the contract in the recent
railway loan and will also support her in
resisting any aggression intended to force
her to repudiate her obligations under
that contract.
AS the result of British action, accord
ing to the Daily Graphic ngloRussion
negotiations have been resumed with the
prospect of amicable arrangement.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-04
NOT A CANDIDATE.

Representative Bailey Will Not Aspire to
Democratic Leadership of the Next
House.
WASHINGTON, March 3.-Representa-
tive Bailey, of Texas, to-day announced
that he would not be a candidate for the
Democratic leadership in the next Con-
gress He stated to an Associated Press
reporter that his decision was irrevocable
althoughShs friends appealed TO him not
to make the statement.
The refusal of the Democrats yesterday
to follow his lead in the demand for the
consideration of the resolutions declaring
Gen. Wheeler and the members who had
accepted army commissions had thereby
vacated their seats induced him to make
this announcement. Mr.. Bailey will prob
ably make a statement later.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-04

Pekin, March S.-The demand of the
Italian government upon the governs
ment of China for a lease OF San Nun
Bay as a coaling station and naval
base, on the same conditions as those
under which Germany holds Kio Chau
bay, including demand upon the part
of Italy for the concession of three is
lands off the coast if the province OF
Che-Kiang with the right to construct
a railroad from san Nun Bay to Pa
Yang lake and preferential mining
and railroad rights witnm a sphere oI
influence covering the southern two
thirds of Che-Kiang province, has
caused great excitement here, not only
among the Chinese but also among tho
diplomats.
The Chinese are firmly convinced
that Great Britain is chiefly RESPONSE
BILE for the Italian demand and that
it was made in order to emphasize
Great Britain's dlspleasure at the turny
which the Northern railroad question:
has taken They declare in proof "
this assertion that Great Britain has
determined upon sphere Of action and
the abandonment OF the open door
policy" The diplomats openly say
that the new development is the be-
ginning of a policy of partition upon
the part of the powers. The represent
tative Of great power, in the course
OF a conversation, is said to have sug-
gested that the moment has now ar
rived for international control OF
China, and it is added ahat IL the policy |
of the Spores of influence" is really
inaugurated the United Stata(neu
pected to have say atter. and
it is further said that are indica-
lions that America is Nyly to prefer
the province of Chill.
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NO CONCLUSION.

Havana, March 3.-The forty-fou-
generals and colonies composing the
Cuban military assembly had another
three hours discussion to-day regard
ing the proposal of the United States
government to grant 100000 to ply
the Cuban troops. No conclusion was
reached, and the debate was again ad-
1ournsd to be resumed Monday.