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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-27
ON A BANANA LEAF.
A Wheeling Soldier in Cuba Writes to the
Register

Register.
Chas. F. Schempf of Company B, First
Division, g Wheeling boy writes to the
Register from Havana, Cuba. His letter
is written on a banana leaf, and runs as
follows:
Il am a Wheeling boy with the army of
occupation, and will take pleasure in
writing to you on a banana leaf how
Cuba is progressing We are camped
eight miles from the city on a hill over
looking the sea. 1t is a very interesting
sight to see the waves dash upon Moro
Castle, and at night we see the search
lights proving around the harbor.
THE boys would all like to be back in
the States, as the temperature never falls
as low as 20, and the rainy season is about
to start. In February we had several
weeks of bad weather. 1t rains about
every Is minutes. Columbus cemetery is
the scene of some horrible tales. There is
pit for bones so feet square and so feet
deep. When a CUban's friends are I'M
able to meet his dues al the cemetery, he
is dug up and cast into the pit They
sprinkle lime on the people just dead. The
country IS full of Notifications. All the
boys have trunks full of relics.
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port. Yestrrday.
Pittsburg. Pa, March 26. At Nc
keesport to-day, Frederick I. Clark
shot and fatally wounded his wife at
the home OF his mother-in- Law. Mrs.
Richard MOyle, and then killed himself.
The man died shortly after the shoot
Ing, and the wife can hardly survive
the night. The shooting was the result
OF jealousy The couple had not been
living together for some time, and Mrs.
Clark had applied for divorce because
OF Clark's alleged neglect and drunken
ness. lie had made threats several
times, saying to his wife:
Ii we cannot live together we shall
die together" yet when he went to the
Moyle residence Saturday night and
announced his intention of remaining
all night he was given room. This
morning he went to church with one
OF his children, and in the afternoon
went to his wife's room, from whence
in short time screams were heard,
and two shots. Mrs Moyle rushed to
her daughters room, where she was
met by Clark, who fired at her and
missed. Clark then went to his own
room and after drinking the contents
of a bottle of laudanum, put two bull
lets into his breast, one Immediately
below the heart.
When the murderer was reached he
was conscious and said
Il wish / had shot that -Thom-
as before l died Thomas is clerk in
Mrs. Clark's fathers store, whom Clark
accused, without any apparent reason,
of running his life. Both Clark and
his wife belong to good families in
McKeesport
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The Arnericans xteadiIy Advancin8. Dris-
inr the Enemy before Ihenn
Manila, March HI: 10 = m.The
Americans have advanced along the
line Of the Dagupan railroad, driving
the Filipinos from Malinta and New
canayan, where there were three thous-
and inhabitants. Last night brigades
of Gen. Harrison Gray Otis and Gen.
Hale encamped in the enemy's trenches
at Newcanayan and that of General
Wheaton at Malinta.
Gen. Wheaton, brigade forms juno
ton with the remainder of Gen. Mac
Arthur's division at Malinta and the
two. leaving Gen. Wheaton's there,
marched along the railroad to Newcana-
van. This place was fortified and for
three hundred yards from it there were
trenches on each side OF the track.
These were taken possession OF by the
American troops.
The movement of the Americans will
be pushed in this direction.
The Filipinos realizing that the rail-
road is the crucial line, have con-
structed row after row OF trenches,
running diagonally on both sides OF
the track at distance of few hun
dred yards apart. This work was de-
signed most intelligently and has evil
IDENTIFY been done under the direction
of experts. 1t represents an enormous
amount of labor. Most OF the rebel
positions are protected by the thick
earth works, majority Of them topped
with stones and provided with loop
holes. Some have sheet iron roofs.
The days work of the United States
troops consisted of storming the success
sive trenches. The Fn.p.nos occupying
them were completely hidden. The enemy
poured strong fire from every trench
until they were disturbed by thanking
volley. when they would disappear into
the woods and jungle, only to make
stand at the next line. The American loss
was remarkably small seven being re-
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EARTHQUAKE AT SEA.

Victoria, B. c., March 26.-The
steamer Tacoma, from Japan for Ia
coma, reports that when on her way
from Kobe to Yokohama, she was
caught in the big earthquake OF March
9TH So severe was the shock that two
officers were thrown off their feet. Inc
full extent of the damage done by the
earthquake had not been learned When
the Tacoma left Japan.
At Osokika, several mills were razed
to the ground, ten men were killed
and many injured.
The steamer Monmouthshire, with
smallpox aboard, is reported to pe COM
ing to Victoria.
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CAUGHT THE CAT.

brownsville, Ca, March 26.-The
Times contains this interesting item
about one of Senator Hanna's daugh-
tiers:
Miss Ruth Hanna and her cousin.
Mr.. Howard Hanna. took a daylight
start from Melrose plantation the other
morning, with view of catching a
wildcat, which had been seen on Mr..
Hanna's extensive game preserves.
The young lady, who is a most ac-
complished horsewoman, and young
Hanna succeeded in running down the
cat, after an exciting chase, and bore
it back home in triumph. The cat was
a very large one, and its capture by
Miss Hanna and her young cousin was
a feat Of which veteran sportsmen
might be proud.
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ported killed and twenty-five wounded.
1t is known that the Filipnos were so
protected that they suffered little. No
dead insurgents were found in the
trenches. Forty prisoners were taken by
the Americans and it is estimated that
the rebel casualties numbered twenty
The insurgents broke their guns when
they were compelled to abandon them.
7:40 a. m.-The Helena and the army
gunboats shelled Malabon and the coun-
try beyond, while the Monadnock focused
all its batteries upon Parnaque for two
| hours for the purpose of destroying the
military stores there. A great smoke was
caused, but as the insurgents are in pos
session of the town, the results of the
| Smelling are not obtainable.
The evacuation of Malabon was Il pic
turesque ront, thousands of men, women
and children, loaded down with househol
| goods, some with their dearest treasures
| fighting cocks-under Their arms, poured
: across the swamps in the early morning.
An exploded ca:sson at the railroad
bridge proved a bar to the Americans.
Ten soldiers of the Oregon regiment,
while searching for two of those killed
earlier in the fighting, sneaked into the
city in the morning and found the place
in a condition of chaos. The inhabitants
seeing them, fled in a panic, thinking the
American forces were in possession. The
Oregonans shot several armed natives ana
then returned to camp.
The American forces did not occupy
Malabon but are concentrating their
strength to strike Malalos. Malabon is
a city of desolation. The American SOL
diers have been forbidden to enter the
place for fear that natives may be lurk-
ing there.
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THE FUNERAL SERVICES
Over the Remains OF Ex-Governor Pierpont
Held at Pittsburg Yesterday.

Held at Pittsburg. Yesterday.
PITTSBURG, Pa, March s6-Ssrvces
over the remains of Of Ex-Governor Fran
els Harrison Pierpont. war governor of
the loyal Vi:g.nians. and father Of West
Virginia, were held this afternoon at the
residence of his daughter, Mrs. ". II. Siv-
liter, on Dithr!dge street. Oakland, where
the famous old character passed peace
fully away las. Friday evening. Hundreds
OF friends were there TO pay the tribute of
their presence to the distingu shed dead.
Robert j. Young. ID. D., pastor of the
First Methodist Protestant church, Shady
side, and Rev. David r. Breed y. D.. pro-
fessor of Sacred Rhetoric and Eiocution
a. the Western Theological Seminary, Al
leg'heny, jointly conducted the religious
service.
The body will be removed tomorrow
morning to Fairmont. w. Va, whore II
VII arrive about noon.
The family have been almost over
whe!med with condoling letters and mes
sages from these who knew the governor
in life.
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SUICIDE.

CINCINNATI. Ohio. March 26.-Abram
Moses. of Natchez, Miss. died tonight OF
a. self-inflieted pistol wound He came
here several weeks ago with deranged
mind, and was taken to the Jewish hos
pital. From there he escaped by night
and jumped from the suspension bridge
into the river, but was rescued. A second
time he escaped from the hospital and on
the suspension bridge shot himself in the
head. from which he died tonight. In
Natohez he was a large cotton broker and
banker and president of the street railway
and electric light company.
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Opening Tuesday, Wednesday. Swabacker's
A CARD.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
This is to certify that the statement
published in some of the newspapers that
Mr. Bert Kimmons was arrested at West
Alexander and brought to Wheeling on
suspicion of having stolen money from
Henry He'll is false. The fact is that Mr.
Kimmons was not arrested at all, but that
he voluntarily permitted himself to be
questioned on the subject in the city of
Wheeling, and was found to be free from
suspicion Mr.. K:mmons is a gentleman
whose character is above reproach.
| feel that this certificate is due to Mr..
Kimmons in view of the unfortunate pub
Ecations above referred to.
WIN. NJ. CLEMANS
Chief of Police. Wheeling, w Va
washington, Pa, papers please copy)
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p1PcS< 1knS III 11sS i|oSIS n 4
And 4 Il further mutually agfsed -
tween the parties hereto, that Il the said
party Of the second part shall at any. time
during the sad term Of his employment,
be guilty of any excessive indulgence in
malt or spirituous liquors. he shall be
fined SIS for the first offense. so for the
second offense, and s1c0 for the third Of
Tense, and that any subsequent offense
shall be punished only by suspension with
out pay for the balance of the season
And should the said party of the second
part at any time, during the said term OF
his employment, be guilty of GAMBLING
IN ANY FORM, INSTRUMENTATION. or OF
any d.shonorable or disreputable conduct,
he may be suspended by the party of the
first part, or its assigns. from his SAID
employment, or from the club, for such
definite period of time as to the SAID
party of the first part may seem just and
reasonable"
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NEGROES KILLED.

CHARLESTON, S. c., March 2s.-John
Webb and VIII Toney. two negro boys
about is years old, were killed, and two of
their companions seriously wounded at
Edgefield by four white employees of the
Edgefieid cotton factory. Two of the muir
derers are mere boys, probably not over IS
years old. About fourteen shots were
fired. 1t is difficult TO fix the motive for
the crime. but It is supposed the shots
which killed the negroes were intended for
others.
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ALGER At HAVANA.

The Secretary of War and Party Have
Arrived.
Havana, March 26.-Secretary of
War, Alger, and his party arrived here
this afternoon On the United States
transport ingalls,, after having lost
their way at sea for several hours.
Gen. Alger did not land, saying that
he preferred to remain on board the
transport. He expects to stay here
two days at least, and he may go to
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-27
Opening Tuesday, Wednesday. Swabacker'
FUNERAL OF MRS. BOOTH.

The funeral of the late Mrs H. ]. Booth
took place yesterday afternoon from the
family residence on North Front street.
Many of the oder citizens, to whom she
was we'll known, attested their esteem for
her by their presence at the services, and
by their handsome floral tributes. The
funeral exercises at the house were of a
very impressive character. The remains
were laid to rest n Greenwood cemetery
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-27

Pinar del Rio. The trip to Cienfuegos
will be made overland, the transport
going around the west end of the
island, so as tor be able to take the
secretary from Cienfuegos to Santiago.
Gen. Alger says his trip is partly for
rest and partly for purposes of inspec-
ton. He desires to get information at
first hand, with regard to Cuban affairs
and administration.
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BULLETIN:


MANILA, March 27, 11:40 a. m-The
Americans this morning found the i'm
portant town of Polo and a number Of
small villages west of the railroad de-
serted and burning. They are advancing
along the railroad.
To-day the Washington volunteers, who
held Pasig yesterday, had an engagement
with a band of insurgents, who drove iii
their outposts. In the fight the Filipinos
lost several men
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est opening, causing hemorrhage.
The blood poured into the abdominal
cavity, causing almost instantaneous
death. MCoy had enlargement of the
heart. Conner was not arrested.
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AMATEUR NOTES.

The Dewey club defeated a picked nine
by the score of 8 to 7, in a ten inning
game. The line up was as follows: Phil
lips, 3D.; Stencil, h.. Motor, p; Fox, c. f.;
Clarity, S. s.; Renitschler, c.; Dacey, D.;
Rogers, r. f.; Wilbert, sub.
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PEACEFUL CHICAGO

CHICAGO, March 2s-Frank Kinahan
an electrician, was killed to-day in a
street duel with two unknown men, over
twenty shots were exchanged, Kinahan.
before dying, acknowledged that he knew
his assailants, but refused TO d.vulge their
names or the motive fer the assault. KIN
ahan formerly l.ved In Kansas C.ly.
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KILLED IN THE RING.

Kokomo, Ind. March 26.-Charles
Mccoy and Carl Conner, each about II
years old. were engaged in a friendly
boxing match at Center. this county,
last night. when Conner gave Mccoy a
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the first published photograph OF
be placed under
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The Moham-
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uraly are little
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A HORRIBLE WOUND.

Cincinnati, O., March &c TO night
Richard A. Roberts, bar-room porter,
ran a knife into the throat Of Charles
Prietsch, a mechanical draughtsman,
and turned the knife around in the
wound. Death was instantaneous.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-27

aIteI WHO began TO grow weak
soon go away and cure itself, but
it didn't. 1t grew worse, and
then began to spit up a pecu-
liar looking substance. | never
thought of consumption, but one
day ! had a hemorrhage, and then
was frightened in earnest and
did just what you would do. I
rushed 70 the doctor. He was
either too busy, or something
else, for he didn't do me any good
i kept going on down hill, and the
outlook was bad. Things took q
different turn. however, when |
heard of Acker's English Remedy
for Consumption, for l took it,
and it not only cured my cough
ing and splitting. but also built up
my whole system. / took on per-
manent flesh, and today am Just
as healthy man as you can find
in a weeks travel. You NAV be
sure always keep Acker's Eng
lish Remedy in the house, and it
is good thing ! do SO, for one
night my youngest child was
seized with Group. That hoarse,
Wheezy cough was the first signal.
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and lost no time giving the little sufferer proper
medicine
Hoe. M
undea
Ncx York..
The following druggists supply and guarantee
IIsHR
~ Bridgeport o OK
C. NJ. ST., O..
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DUNcANsoN BROS, AUCTIoNEERs.
REAL. ESTATE NOS LAO LA

TRUSTEES, SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
NORTHWEST: AND EIGHT FRAME DWELL
NGs ,a y AkhEY R6hR OF nos l5 TO
BY virtue of certain deed of to US. dated
June June - 1893 :, and duly recorded in Liber 1910,
Columbia, and at the request of the PARTY secured
thereby, We, the undersigned trustees, will SELL at
On WEDNESDAY. sEPTEMBER fe1 TwkS S1rIITfs
a: D. 1899; EEGINNING AT HALF-PAsT FOUR
premises, situate in the city of Washington, Dis
trict of Columbia, and designated and being
mees and POUNDS viz Beginning on 18th streei
at the northeast corner of said lot a point dis.
said square and street north, and thence run
ming south along said 18th street 30 feet thence
thence north along said alley 50 feet and thence
east 40 feet 10 inches to said street and place
3 ass 1 the of s is na 49, in
bounds. viz. Beginning for the same the line
of 18th street at point 1850 feet south from the
northwest corner Of square and the south line of
north NJ street. and running thence east 1856 feet
y inch to sof9ot alley in the rear Of said lots;
west loj feet y Inch; thence north IL feet 8
street g. feet inches to the place Of beginning
together with the improvements.
has 18th street northwest. Parts Of lots IL and
frame dwellings, Nos. 1145. 1147. 1149 and ISL
10th street northwest. and by eight two-story
frame dwellings in alley in of same.
Terms OF sale: One third Of the purchase money
he paid IT. cash and the balance in two equal
installne. is. payable In and two years. with
interest at STA "a, per centum per annum. payable
semi annually from day Of sale secured by deed
of trust upon the property sold all cash at the
option of the purchaser A deposit Of 500 on
each piece Of property will be required OF the
purchaser at the time of the sale. All convey
aneing, recording. stamps and notarial fees the
cost Of the pure chaser Terms of sale to be com
piled with within ten days from day Of sale. other
property in default the risk and cost OF the de-
faulting purchaser, after five days notice Of such
resale.
WILLIAM F.. EDMONSTON
CONSTANTINE H. WILLIAMSON
Trustees. Address, 500 9Th st NV
NATH'L WILSON. Attorney for party secured
No. 622- GA F st. NV se7-dSda
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DUNCANsoN BROS, AUCr1oNEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVE
KEAI. E.Sl ATE No N STR W

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE, NO. 449 NJ STREET NV
By virtue of a certain deed of trust u.s. dated
November S, 1892, and duly recorded In Liber No
1913, folio 37S ct seq, of the land records Of the
District of Columbia. and at the request Of The
party secured thereby, We, the undersigned trus-
tees. will sell 1t public auction. In front of the
premises MONDAY, THE EIGHTEENTH DAY
Or SEPTEMBER AID 1899, AT HALF-PAST
FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the following described land
and premises. situate in the city of Washington in
the District Of Columbia. and designated as and be-
ing lot X in Duvall & Middleton's subdivision of
part Of original lot T. In square 513 said subdI-
vision Is recorded in the office of the surveyor of
the District of Columbia, in Book w. F., page 134
the said lot having a frontage VI street of
Ii feet Inches by depth Of los feet SIa inches
and being improved by two-story brick dwelling
Terms OF saie:-One- third of the purchase money
TO lie paid In cash, and the balance in two euuaI
ins ailments, payable in and years with
interest at six go per centum per annum, payable
semi annually from day OF sale, by deed OF
trust upon the property sOld all cash. the up
ton OF the purchaser. A deposit OF S1O0 will be
required OF the purchaser at the time of sale. All
tonveyancing. recording, notarial fees and stamps
at the the purchaser. Terms of sale to lie
complied wijD within ten days from day of sale
otherwise the trustees the right to resell
the property at the risk and of the defaultin
purchaser, after five days advertisement.
WILLIAM T.. EDMO\STON,
CONSTANTINE ii. WILLIAMSON
Trustees.
Address. 500 9th st. NV.
NATH'L WILSON. Attorney for party secured. Nos
g. ga 4 ST. NV. seo-d&ds
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c. c. SLOAN & CO.. AUcT1oNEERs. 14o7 G ST
TRUSTEES SALE OF THREE BRICK HOUSES.
NOS. 81. "a AND SO EIGHTEENTH STREET

TRUSTEES SALE OF THREE BRICK HOUSES;
NOS. 80. "a AND SO EIGHTEENTH STREET
NORTHEAST
By virtue of a deed of trust. recorded in Iiber
No 236S folio 1873 seu., of the land records Tor
the District of Columbia. and at the request Of
tees, will offer. public auction. in front Of the
premises. on WEDNESDAY. THE TWENTY,
SEVENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER. 1892 AT
HAIFPAST FOUR O'CLOCK Pm, the following
real estate situate in the city of washington
ID. c. to wit: .-
No. 1-Pr't Of original lot H. in square 1895,
beginning at the northeast corner of said lot and
square and running thence west 10 feet: thence
south 1903 feet: thence east 20 rect. ana thehce
north Is % fee the point of beginning.
No. Part of original lot II, in square 1919,
beginning the line of 18th street 1905 feet
ming thence vest 20 feet thence south 1875 feet
thence east 70 feet. and thence north 125 feet to
the beginning.
No 3-Part of original lot IT, in square 1896
beginning on the line of 18th street 27.oS feet
south of the northeast corner of said lot and run
thence 10 feet. end thence north 12.5 feet to
the point of beginning, improved by three two
story brick dwellings. Nos. 49, 81 and SO 18th
street northeast.
Terms: One third cash. balance in one and two
years, with interest from date OF sale at six per
cent per anlum cured by deed of trust on the
property sold all cash. at the option of the
purchaser. 500 deposit each parcel required at
the time of sale. If terms of sale not complied
with in fifteen days from day Of sale the trustees
reserve right to resell the property at the risk
and of the defauting purchaser, after five
days advertisement of such resale. All convey
aIcing. stamps. etc, at purchasers cost.
SIMON LYON. Trustee.
HYLAND z. STEWART. Trustee,
se15-dts 1416 + St NV.
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Dancing EGGS.
From the San Francisco CAN.

The sulphur smoke and arsenical fumes
thrown off into ythe otherwise clean at
mosphere Of Shasta county by the smelling
and roasting OPERATIONS of the Mountain
Copper Company ,,have been responsible for
more than one stranger phenomena in plant
and insect life. but the latest expression
Is perhaps the greatest novelty of all.
1t has just been discovered that the
leaves of the common. oak tree hereabouts
are swarming with embryonic life Masses
OF eggs. so small las to give the appearance
of an unhealthy splotsh, adhere to the I'M
der side of the Reaf, and they advance
toward maturity dtheySdrop to the ground
TONS BY holding an oak twig containing
any number of eggs to ones ear crack
Ing sound may ba heard like the splitting
OF electric sparks Yhe shell contains
tiny grub, working for release, but what
shape it takes upon reaching maturity Is
unknown. nf -:
The curiosity is attracting great deal
of local attention In many places in town
coiieetlons of the eggs are on exhibition.
A quantity is laid on table. and imme-
diately they begin to dtsport themselves.
bounding about and springing into the air
sometimes to a height of sixteen inches.
They are particularly active in the early
morning.
No one Is able to account for the phe-
nomenon- theory is advanced that this
embryonic parasites presence in such
abundance Is probably due to the absence
OF Its natural enemy, the commoner insect
life, which long ago fell victim to sui
latest insect novelty takes rank with the
sulphur bug. which is at home In the red;
hot rooster piles stretching along the
mountain side above Keswfck.