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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-11
SENATOR'S QUAY'S Trial
Begun Before Judge Craig Biddls at
Philadelphia Yesterday.

LITTLE TROUBLE ENCOUNTERED
IN SECURING A JURY-THE OP-
ENING INDICATES THAT IT
WILL BE A HARD FOUGHT LE-
GAL BATTLE, AND THAT MANY
kNOTTY PROBLEMS WILL BE
PRESENTED FOR THE COURTS
CONSIDERATION.
Philadelphia, April 10.-Ex-United
States Senator Matthew S. Quay and
his son, Richard r. Quay, were called
to the bar OF the Court of Quarter Ses-
sions to-day and after many months of
vexation delay, the trial of the two
defendants was begun.
There was an entire absence of any
crowd, either outside or within the
court room. Special cards of admis-
sion permitting only those directly in
terested in the case, witnesses, jurors
and newspapermen, had been issued by
the district attorney and counsel for
the defense. Even members of the bar
not in the case were withheld admis-
sion. AS a result of these arrange
ments the court room was but little
more than half filled and the greater
portion of those present were wit
neSSeS.
Judge Craig Biddle, one of the Oldest
and most respected members of the
bench, was the trial judge. District
Attorney Rothermel. after two hours
had been spent in selecting a jury,
moved to try the ex-senator first on
that one of the five indictments Tin
which he and his son are variously
named) which charges Mr.. Quay and
the late ex-State Treasurer Benjamin j.
Haywood. with conspiracy in using the
State funds for their personal benefit
and profit, and in a manner unauthor-
lied by law. This action practically
leaves the ex-senator alone on trial.
Beyond the selection of jury and the
examination of one witness. Thomas
w. Barlow. receiver OF the Peoples
bank, nothing was done to-day. The
jury was secured after 35 talesmen had
been examined fourteen of whom were
stood aside by the district attorney,
one excused, and one challenged for
cause. The latter was Talcott Will
liams, one of the editors of the Press,
of this city, which is opposed political
ly to Mr.. Quay The defense then ex-
hausted its privilege of four peremp-
tory challenges, and the commonwealth
took advantage of but three challenges.
The only witness examined to-day. Mr..
Barlow, led to the first clash between
counsel, and apparently indicated that
a determined legal battle, replete with
knotty points of law, will be fought IN
the trial of the case. The district at
torney called Mr.. Barlow to identify
books and papers found by him when
he assumed the receivership. Mr.. Shap-
ley. of counsel for the defense, under
took to cross examine the witness with
respect to his knowledge OF whether
certain books, which the defense, 1t is
understood, claims are missing, are In
cluded in those testified to by the wit
ness. This was objected to and after
repeated consultations among the
counsel for the defense, and several
other efforts to, obtain an answer TO the
question in another form, 1t was aban-
doned, and Mr.. Shapley said he would
begin his cross-examination in the
morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-11
ENGLAND's REPRESENTATIVES,.

London, April 10.-It is officially an
nounced that the British ambassador
at Washington, Sir Julian Pauncefote,
and the British minister at The Hague,
Mr.. H. Howard. have been appointed
British representatives at the Peace
Conference called by the Car, which is
to meet at The Hague on May IS. They
will be assisted by Vice Admiral Sir
John Fisher and Major General Sir
John Arrah. respectively, naval and
military experts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-11
BIN ETALlSM
Not Deemed an Expedient Subject
for the Administration to Re- Open.
A Letter from Secretary John Hay.

London, April 10.-A blue book
giving the evidence obtained by the
Indian currency inquiry committee was
published to-day. 1t includes letter
from the United States Secretary of
State Col John Hay, to Lord Alden
ham, director of the bank of England,
dated November % last, saying:
1.-THE Washington cabinet does not
consider it expedient for the United
States to reopen the bimetallic ques-
ton at present in view of the charac-
ter of the British ministers reply to the
bimetallic commission in 1897"
Col. Hay added that the cabinet was
open to consider the question of a
ratio.
Lord Alderman suggested before the
committee the negotiations be entered
into upon the part of Great Britain
with the United States, with the view
to come to arrangements for the re-
opening of the Indian minis at the ra-
tic of % to l, because he thought there
was a possibility in the future "of the
American government taking the bit
in its teeth and re-enacting the old ra-
to-"
Lord Alderman quoted Colonel Hay s
letter in support of his view that the
American government was disposed to
adopt the ratio of % to l. He added:
II talked with Col. Hay when he was
here as ambassador and he seemed ia
vorably disposed to this ratio, but said:
/ am an outgoing ambassador, and OF
course have no power
Il pointed out that he would have
considerable influence when he got
back to America and assumed the sec
retaryship of state, and | asked him to
communicate with me. He waited for
some time after he returned, / think in
tentionally, until after the congression-
al elections, and then wrote the letter"
Washington, April 10.-When the at
tention of Secretary Hay was called to
the London cablegram quoting from
his letter to Lord Alderman respecting
the monetary question, he said that the
quotation was substantially correct.
Lord Alderman was the head of the BIZ
metallic league of England. The Ques-
ton of ratio, Mr.. Hay said, was one not
considered.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-11
cHAs. B. BIGGs DEAD.

The many friends of Chas: B. Bigga
will be panied to hear of his death al
Columbus, Ohio. Mr.. Biggs was form
erly employed by Shelf Bros. A few
years ago ne accepted position with
a PittsDurg house, where he removed
until falling health compelled him to
retire He went to Columbus. O.. in
hopes of improving his health.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-11
FINAL CEREMONY
Establishing Peace Betweeu Spain and
the q. s. Comes To-Day.

WASHINGTON, April 1o.-The final cere-
mony in the re-estabdshment Of peaceful
relations between the United States and
Spain will occur at the White House at
2 O'Clock tomorrow, when the President
and Ambassador Cambon, the latter acting
for Spain, will exchange Publications Of
the treaty Of peace. The Spanish copy
of the treaty signed by the eeen Regent
ard Premier Silvela, arrived at the French
embassy to-day. The officials of the en-
bassy later called on Secretary Hay and
the necessary arrangements for to-mor-
rows ceremony were made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-11
CHARTER GRANTED
To New Railroad Company to Build a
Line in Harrison County.

Special to the Register.
Charleston, w. Va, April 10.-A
charter was issued to-day by the Sec
rotary of State to the West Fork &
Southern Railroad Company, with
principal office at Clarksburg. The
railroad which this corporation pro-
poses to build will commence at or
near Bartlett Station, on the Monon-
gahela River Railroad, and run up
Jack Run, to a point at or near Bart
lett Sulphur Springs, in Harrison coun-
ty. The incorporators are: John T.
Jones, F. Y. Mccain and l. NJ Kelly,
of Clarksburg; and J. NJ Wilcox and
Clyde Hawkins, of Parkersburg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-11
STRUCK FOR AN ADVANCE.

Du Bots, Pa, April 10.-The miners
at Berwynd White shaft, near this city,
struck for an advance to-day. Last
week a demand was made upon the
company for an advance from 10 2-10
cents per gross ton, to 221a cents. The
demand was refused by the company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-11
MUSTERED OUT.
Second West Virginia Regiment Out OF the
Service-Coming Home in Special Trains.

service-Coming Home In Special Trains.
Special to ~Ie Register.
WASHINGTON. April 10-Four hun
dred of the Second West Virginia will
pass through Washington tomorrow
morning en- route for Clarksburg, Weston,
Piedmont and Kingwood going In spec
ial train of six coaches.
GREENyILbE,, s. c., April 1o.-The last
volunteer left Camp Wetheril to-day
when the Second West Virginia, Col. Cas-
teel, was mustered out. The men cele-
brated at lively rate, but no serious
trouble occurred and the muster was
without incident Seven companies were
taken home by the Seaboard Air Lane and
the rest by the Southern on special trains,
which left this afternoon for various
points in West Virginia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-11
It as he stepped from a Big Four

just as he stepped from Big -Four
train.
Cyrus Strickler was struck by bull
let while sitting in the house of a
neighbor.
Cas- Profitt was wounded in the
street The three unknown negro
men were killed in the Flatham district,
adjacent to the Pana mines.
The dead unknown negro woman was
also killed in this district.
Mrs. HenriOt was wounded while in
her door yard near the Pana mine.
The report tonight is general that
several miners were dead and dying in
fields near mine No. 2, of the Pana
Coal Company. having been hit by
stray bullets, but owing to darkness
it is impossible to ascertain facts re-
garding the report
This impression is strengthened by
the fact that dead negro miner was
found after nightfall in the road near
shaft No. 2. The firing in that vicinity
was general, and it is not improbable
that a search in the morning will re-
suit in other bodies being discovered
Coroner T. L. Bradley arrived from
Taylorsville at 5 o'clock tonight, and
the first inquest will be held tomorrow
over the body of Frank Coburn, who is
the son of ex-Sheriff Coburn. Until
the inquest is instituted, it seems inn
possible to secure the names OF the five
dead negroes.
The military upon arrival immedi-
ately arrested every deputy sheriff, in
Guiding Chief Deputy Cheeny, all OF
whom were disarmed and then released.
Chief of Police William Kiely was also
arrested by the soldiers, and upon be
ing taken before Col Culver, who dis
armed him, relieving him of his own
weapons.
Springfield, ILL.,, April 10.-Governor
Tanner has issued a proclamation de-
claring martial law at Pana. The pro-
clamation creates district comprising
the city of Pana and all territory with
in one mile thereof, and forbids the
carrying of arms within such distance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-11
cONTINTEs TO IMPROVE.

WASHINGTON, April 10-vice Presi-
dent Hobart continued to improve to-day
and tonight his physician said that he is
gaining in strength. He is still confined
to his bed and visitors are not allowed to
see him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-11

WASHINGTON. April 10.--For West vir-
Increasing clouGlness and warmer
Tuesday: southerly winds, probably fair
Wednesday
Increasing csoudiness and warmer Tuee-
day with probably showers In northern
portions brisk southerly winds: WednoDs
day partly ciudy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-11
FORGERY CHARGED
Against a Merchant of Ansted, Fayette
County.

Special to the Register
Charleston, w. Va, April 10.-Detec-
tive Harrison Ash brought here this
morning J. n. Coleman, a merchant of
Ansted, Fayette county, whom he ar
rested in this county on a charge OF
forging the name of J. J. Taylor to
check and presenting the same to the
Kanawha National Bank, of this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-11

THE AMERICANS IN CLOSE PUR-
SUIT-IN THE FIGHT AT SANTA
CRUZ THE ENEMY'S CASUAL
TIES WE'RE 6S KILLED AND 40
WOUNDED ~ SIX AMERICANS
WE'RE WOUNDED THE INSUR-
GENTS WE'RE COMMANDED BY
A CHINESE OFFICER-CLEAR-
ING THE INSURGENTS OUT OF
SOUTHERN LUZON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-11
SEVEN KILLED IN A RIOT.
A Negro Miner With a Revolver
Started the Trouble.

HENRY STEVENS HAD BEEN DE-
CLARING HIS INTEI> TON TO
SHOOT THE SHERIFF ON SIGHT
AND HAD PARADED THE TOWN
OF PANA WITH A REVOLVER
THE SHERIFF PLACED HIM UN-
DER ARREST, AND THE SHOOT
ING BEGAN-THE TOWN PLAC-
ED UNDER MARTIAL LAW AND
STATE TROOPS SENT TO PRE-
SERVE ORDER.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-05
SIX-DAY BICYCLEsRACE.
Twelve of the Teams Remain-Score at
 o'clock This Morning.

 New York, Dec. 4.-Twelve of the fif- teen teams that started Sunday at mid night in the six-day cycle race were tearing around the little wooden bowl at Madison Square Garden at late hour tonight, and nine of the twelve were pedalling within mile of one an- other. The score was miles ahead of the best ever made by single rider. Julius and Lawson withdrew from the race shortly after ' o'clock, leaving only twelve teams in the contest. Fallon and Michaels had left the race at 6 o'clock The former gave out first, complaining of stiffness, and Michaels, although in good condition decided to withdraw, too.
 Lawson said he was compelled to quit on account of a severe cold which he contracted yesterday He and Julius had 1O4 miles and one lap to their credit when they withdrew, while Fallon and Michaels had 356 miles and three laps. The score at 1 o'clock was: Eaton Walthour, 524 miles; Miller-Waller, 523 miles and 9 laps; Grimm-Pierce, 523.9 Maya -McEachern, 523.7; Fischer Cheva- Her, 5233; Babcock- -Stinston, 523.2; Ste s-Turvile, 523.1; Schineer- Forster, 521.4; Davidson Boake, 5179; Thomas The-Pastaire, 475.4. The Eaton Wal thour team was forty-four miles ahead of the twenty five-hour record for six day bicyclists at o'clock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-05
SIX KILLED, SETFRAL INJURED.
Bad Collision on the Denver and Rio
 Grande Road.

Denver, Col, Dec. IA rear end col lision occurred between two passenger trains on the Denver and Rio Grande railroad this morning, in which six persons were killed outright and sever al others were severely injured. The accident happened at English Switch, about six miles east of Salida at a. m. The killed: c. E. Osgood, Denver; Fl. R. Matthews, Denver; Peter Barnes, Denver; Ms. George R. Porter, Grand Function: A. H. Johnston, Oberlin O.; unknown man.
 Seriously injured-George w. Pierce Denver; Thomas M. German, Denver; A. M Johnston, Oberlin, o.
 A. H. Johnson, who was killed, was president of the Arkansas Midland rail- road, and had large business interests in Cleveland, and was one of the trus- tees of Oberlin college. His son, A. M. Johnson, who was travelling with him, had his back broken and will probably die. George W. Pierce who was injured, is a well known mining man and secretary of the Golden Fleece Mining company, which owns valuable minea at Lake City, Col.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-05
ERNE AND O,BRIEN DRAW.
Hard Fight-BOth Men Damaged
 scieIfce Against Strength.

ScleIfce Against Strength.
 New York, Dec 4.-Frank Erne of Buffalo and Jack O'Brien of New York fought twenty-five rounds at the light weight limit-133 pounds-at the Coney Island Sporting club tonight and at the end of it all George Siler of Chicago declared the bout draw. This decision was fair and just O'Brien did lot of forcing and fighting, but Erne's work was cleaner and more scientific. O'Brien's blows fell with force that was not behind Ernes It was the old case of 8 clean boxer against a hurri- cane fighter. Of the two O'Brien's face bore the worst marks. Both men were badly damaged. Erne's left eye was smashed, but this will not hurt him half as much as the punishment he re- ceived in the body O'Brien invariably got in pile-driving blows on the stom- ach, ribs and kidneys, which left red welts on Ernes body. O'Brien's fierce assaults made him many friends. He was an even-money fayorite about the fifteenth round, while before the fight began 100 to 75 was laid against him. O'Brien scored three knock downs, while none was decided against himself. Both men were in fine shape, but it is just possible that Erne was drawn a bit fine in order to get down to the limit. The big club house was barely three fourths filled tonight.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-05
Three Young Mey Under Arrcst-Drng
 Put i'm Sherry.

New Britain, Dec. 4.--Police Captain O'Donnell and Officer Lee made three arrests tonight in sensational case of alleged poisoning. The men ar rested are Arthur Fuller, Herbert Alt heizer, young men employed by H. M. Clark at Pratts station, and Edward Watrous, and they are charged with having administered a poisonous drug Sunday night to Mrs. Jefferson, Lucille Green and Rose Underwood, colored women. The party, it Is understood, had all been drinking together and dur ing the festivities it is claimed the drug was put into some sherry wine. Though the women are in serious condition Altheizer, who drank some of the pois- oned wine. is in the most critical con dition He is at the hospital for treat ment, but a policeman has been de tailed to watch him. His chances for recovery are slim.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-05
GYCLE COMPANY ASSIGNS.
The Liberty of N.w YOrk-Has Factory
 fm Bridgeport.
New York. Dec. 4-The Liherty Cyc

New York, Dec, 1.-The Liberty Cycle company of No 4 Warren street made an assignment to-day for the benefit of creditors The assignee was Frank Leonard jr, lawyer fo No. 45 Will liam street The firm refused to dis cuss its business further than to say: ''The company could not get material in time It has only about $2,500 mer- chandise liabilities. There are no notes out to merchandise creditors. It was thought better to stop than create new liabilities" The company has offices at No. Park Square, Boston; 1S3 Fair field avenue, Bridgeport, Conn; S2 Wa bash avenue, Chicago, and factory at Bridgeport. It is said that the Liberty company was forced out of business because it was unable to buy material to guild wheels. .".
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-05
BIG FIRE IN CLINTON, MASS.
>o2en Business Firms Wiped Out
 Loases VIII Reach $I5O,OOO.


 Clinton, Mass, Dec. 4.-A fire, the most disastrous which has visited this town, occurred here to-day. A dozen business firms lose everything and a number of families are rendered home less. The entire loss will probably reach $150,000. Assistance was asked for from Worcester and other places and quick responses were made and it was due to this that the entire business portion of the place escaped destruc- ton. An extremely high wind was blowing from the west and sparks were carried great distances, setting many residences afire, among them Dr. Park hursts of New York. The fire started by the overturning of lantern in the boiler room of the theater building. The numerous occupants of the block lose everything and there is but little in- surance.
 A list of the losses and insurance is: Wheeler block. A. Hawkins, Lancaster, owner 1s1 and 1S2 High street, loss $S, 000; partially insured. House 176 High street, owned by A. c. Hawkins, loss $500. House Pondcourt street, owned by A. C.. Hawkins, loss s1,200. Tene- ment building No. and Il Pondcourt street. owned by Eben $. Butler; loss $2,300, partially insured House 21 and 23 Pondcourt street. owned by Eben $. Fuller, S1,500, partially insured. Laythe building, owned by Representative Fred H. Bates of Sterling Junction, valued at S11000, insurance $5,000 O'Toole block, 221 and 223 High street, loss $15,- GOO, insurance $1O0OO. Other losses will aggregate $70 00O, which falls mainly on the small losers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-05
THREE CITY ELECTIONS.
The Republicans Win in Willimantic
 and i'm Putnam

Willimantic Dec. 4--At the city elec- tion held here to-day the republicans made clean sweep, electing their en- tire ticket, with the exception of city clerk, by an average majority of 15O. William D. Grant, the newly elected mayor, defeated his democratic oppo- nent by 142 majority, while City Clerk Fred A. Sanderson, who was renomi- mated by the democrats, had 1S7 ma jority over J. B. Baldwin, the republican candidate. T. Frank Howie was the ounclman-at-large elected. and Wade U. Webster, city sheriff
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-05
MONTANA SENATORSHIP SCAND4L,
Charges Brought Against Clark-For-
 tune Spent for the Onice

HSos brought ASatmst Clark-FOrs tune Spent for the Onice. Washington, Dev. 4.-In the senate to-day Mr. Garter of Montana present.
 ed memorial from some members of
 the Montana legislature against the
 validity of the pretended election of
 William A. Clark to the senate. The
 memorial ,recites that MT Clark did
 secure and procure votes in this legis-
 lative assembly by the payment there
 fore and by the promise of payment
 therefore, of large sums of money. Fur
 ther, your memorialists do aver that
 the said William A. Clark, by himself
 and his agents, did bribe sundry mem-
 bers of said legislative members of the
 assembly to vote for him for said off,
 flee" the memorialsts alleging that he
 was not the untrammeled choice of the
 legislature of Montana. The assertion
 Is made that by corruption and bribery
 MT. Clark was enabled to secure enough votes to compass his election as sena- :. tor.
 It is recited that the sum of $3O GOO paid to members of the legislature made by MT. Clark or his agents for votes was produced in open session of the legislature and deposited in the treasury of Montana where it still re- mains unclaimed by MT. Clark. The sum of s35,000, it is alleged, was to be paid for the votes of four members of legislature. It was alleged that the $30,0 000 is but small fraction of the amount expended by Mr. Clark to com pass his election. The memorialists of- fer to show to the senate ample evil dence to establish the charges they make. The charges are signed by Hen IT s. Stiff, speaker of the house and twenty-seven other members of the Montana legislature
 MT. Carter also presented a petition signed by Robert B. Smith, governor of Montana; T. B. Collins, state treas- urer; Henry s. Stiff, and many other prominent citizens of Montana, asking for an early and full hearing of the charges against Senator Clark, which are set out fully in the petition. The petition names number of members of the legislature with sums they are alleged to have received set opposite their names These sums aggregate according to the petition about $500,0OG. In addition to the sums alleged to have been paid by Senator Clark to persons named for their votes or influence, it Is asserted that Senator Clark offered to various persons for their votes or in- fiuence sums aggregating $175,000. These persons also are named in the petition. The petitioners aver that many other sums unknown at this time were paid out corruptly by sena- tor Clark in advancing his candidacy for the senate
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-05
SETTLED OUT OF COURT.
Suit of Mtddletown Physician Against
 Consolidated for SIO,OOO.

Middletown, Dec. At was learned tonight that the suit for damages that pr. Leonard Bailey had instituted against the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company and which was to be heard in the superior court at Springfield, Mass, had been settled out of court Dr. Bailey was struck by a train on the Valley division road at the Union street crossing on the night of November 25, 1898. His horse was killed and Dr. Bailey had his arm broken and he was otherwise badly in- jured. He claimed negligence on the part of the railroad and brought suit for $10,000 damages. The case was brought in Massachusetts so that the railroad company could not default pr. Bailey would not state the amount of the damages he received. but the inn pression is that 1t is in the neighborhood of $2, 300.