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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12
URDER.
A Drunken Husband Shoots His Wife
Five Times Had Been Married but
Five Months.

Special to the Register.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, January 11.-Wtl-
liam Preston, a miner, shot his wife five
time tonight at their home at Frostburg,
killing her instantly. He then tried to
take his own life, but was unsuccessful.
The couple had only been married five
months. Preston had been drinking heav-
lily and had been in the town lookup. He
was released at o'clock. when he went
to his home and committed the tragedy.
So far as can be learned, the cause for
the murder was due to Prestons crazed
condition from drink. The town of Frost
burg is wild with excitement over the
terrible affair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12
WAS NOT THE CRUCIAL DAY.
The Contest for Supremacy in the Leg
islature Merely Begun.
THE OPENING SESSION, HOWEVER,

THE OPENING SESSION, HOWEVER,
COMPELLED BOTH SIDES TO
PARTIALLY DISCLOSE THEIR
NS-DEMOCRATS DISCOVER
ED EARLY THAT THEY MADE
AN IMPORTANT CONCESSION IN
ALLOWING r. D. HILL TO PRE-
SIDE OVER THE HOUSE--CHAIR-
MAN DAWSON'S REMARKABLE
FRACTURE OF LEGAL PRICE,
NT-REPUBLICANS SING THE
EYE FOR AN EYE" REFRAIN
ON A PITCH THAT THEY HOPE
WILL BE FRIGHTFUL.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12
LAWS OF ALASKA.
The Bill for Their Codifcation Passed by
the House Yesterday.

The Bill for Their Codifcation Passed by
the House Yesterday.
Washington, D. c., January 1.-THE
House to-day completed and passed the
bill for the codification of the criminal
laws of Alaska, upon which it has
been working internationally for a
week An amendment was adopted
providing a high license system in the
territory with a species of local OPP
ton. Liquor dealers by it's provisions
are to pay a license of 81 900 per year,
and the consent Of a majority of the
white citizens residing within two
miles of liquor dealers establishment
must be obtained before a license can
issue. An attempt to recommit the
bill for the purpose of securing the
adoption of a provision excluding con-
yicts from service on juries was de-
feated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12
LIME PRICES
Expected to Take an Upward Turn. Owing
to a Combine.

Columbus. January IA special to
the Despatch from Marion, Ohio. says
the Western Lime Association, con-
trolling 80 per cent Of the lime output
in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan, neld d
meeting here. at which an agreement
vas reached whereby a system OF uni
form charges viii be maintained for
lime Tie members Of the association
are reticent about their action, but it is
said on good authority that the uni
form price" involves an advance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12
TO BREAK JAIL.
The Alleged River Pirates Sawed the Bars
at Steubenville.

Special to the Register.
STEUBENVILLE,, O, January 1-John
and James SeeIy and VIM. Hauck, alleged
river pirates in jail charged with the COM
mission of fifty burglaries along the
Ohio river last summer, who were cap
tured at Bridgeport, were detected in an
attempt to break jail this evening. Three
cell bars were sawed 50 that they would
have escaped tomorrow night. At noon
to-day John Seely and Hauck were pre-
vented from attacking Tailor Stone and
overpowering him to secure his keys and
escape only by his drawing his revolver
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12
Special to the REGISTER.

Special to the Register.
Charleston, w Va, January IL
There was some interesting develop
ments in the Senatorial situation to.
night.
The most important was a confer
ence of members of the Leg stature
and prominent Republicans from the
Third and Fourth Congressional dis
tricts. 1t was held at the Ruffner,
and was addressed by candidate Chas.
/. Caldwell, John B. Floyd, Poffenbar-
ger, Dorr and Gaines. The fact thar
the First and Second districts have
always manifested a porkish DISPOSE
ton in the distribution. of the coed
things was recited and commented
upon at length.
The upshot was an agreement that
the nominee of the Republican eau
Gus should be resident of one of the
two districts, the most available man
to be selected before entering tne GEN
eral caucus. Another meeting of the
Republican members from the Third
and Fourth districts has been called
for tomorrow night in the Office of
John B. Floyd, for the purpose of per-
fecting plans
To-night's meeting was attended by
representative Republicans, and has
infused new life and hope into tho
breasts of the candidates mentioned.
Mr.. Floyd, in speaking about the mat
ter to the Register representative, IN
Inmates that the agreement will be
far-reaching in it's influence. 1t will
also affect State conventions and the
distribution of federal patronage.
In the two districts we have a ma
jority of the Republican members" he
said, "and while it is not to be a sec
tional fight, we will be in position to
get our share of the plums and dictate
terms"
While this meeting was in progress,
another meeting was held in the OIL
flee Of Chairman Dawson, during
which a course of legislation in the
Senate tomorrow was under consid-
Grafton.
A. b. White went a step farther than
heretofore and strongly advocated a
resolution unSeating every Democrat in
the Senate, to be introduced in the
event that Via and Brohard are I'M
seated in the House
Each succeeding day adds further
complications to the senatorial situa-
ton on the Republican side To-day
there was much talk of a caucus. Sup
porters of Atkinson and Scott advo-
Gated the selection of an early date,
preferably Friday night. Other candi-
dates want the caucus deferred and it
is most likely that Monday will be Sc
lected as a compromise date.
The bitterness of the fight is not add
ing strength to Scott or Atkinson, and
each day decreases their chances for
securing a caucus nomination.
Several Caldwell supporters are try
ing to get signatures to a call for
caucus, conditioned upon every Re-
publican member of the Legislature
favoring it and a two-third vote being
necessary to a choice.
Ohio county delegates would not talk
about the anti-Scott petition which is
being circulated in Wheeling. Harry
Mcclure was an exception. Il would
vote for Scott" he emphatically de-
clared, IF the signature of every citizen
of Wheeling was attached to that petit
ton" The fact that the stumping
"a NINA ion il over ic yprv much in ovid
ence. HARRY Y. ARKLE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12
INTERESTING DEVELOPMENTS.
The Senatorial Situation Has Taken on
New Features.

THE DELEGATES AND PROMINENT
REPUBLICANS FROM THE
THIRD AND FOURTH CONGRESS
SIGNAL DISTRICTS GET TO-
GETHER AND FORMULATE A
PLAN WHICH MAY NOT HELP
SENATORIAL CANDIDATES NOT
RESIDENTS OF THOSE DIS
TRICTS-THE AGREEMENT MAY
HAVE EXTENSIVE INFLUENCE.
THE CAUCUS DATE UNSETTLED.
HARRY MCCLURE IS For SCOTT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12
TO MAKE STEEL CARS.

Pittsburg, Pa. January IA COM
bination has been effected by the
Schoen Pressed Steel Company and
the Fox Pressed Steel Company, both
of this city, with a view to pushing the
manufacture of steel cars. 1t is said
the new company will have a capital of
SIC, 000, 600.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12
PASSED HONOLULU.
Lieutenant Hobson Left for Manila De-
cember 81

SAN FRANCISCO, January 1.-THE
steamer Mariposa arrived from Australia
and Honolulu to-day. She brought a
large number of sick soldiers. The AS
sociated Press correspondent at Honolulu
sends the following advices:
HONOLULU. January 5.-Lieutenant
Hobson passed through here on December
81 on his way to join the Manila fleet. He
was entertained at luncheon by Special
Agent and Mrs. SewaH, at the American
legation. There was an impromptu pub
lie reception at the Y. NJ. c. A, and later
again at the officers club and a popular
demonstration at the wharf.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12
HANGED HIM.
A Negro Rape Fiend Pays the Full Penalty
of His Crime

Raleigh, n. c., January IA spec
ial to the News and Observer from
Gulf, n. c., says:
Nancy Welsh. a white widow, and
mother of five children, residing about
three miles from Harper's Cross Roads,
in Chatham county, was outraged and
murdered about o'clock yesterday at
ternoon by Henry Jones, a negro.
The negro was found at his home
near Richmond this morning about 8
o'clock. He confessed his guilt and
was carried back to the scene of the
murder and hanged by a crowd of
about fifty men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, January u.-Geo
Jenckes. of this city, tonight broke the
worlds record for highest score in a
bowling contest between teams his indI-
vidual score being 253. The record was
held by W. V. Thompson, of the All-Star
team, and was 257. Jenckes is a bowler OF
more than local reputation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12
DIED AT MINGO JUNCTION

Special TO the Register.
Mingo Junction, o.. January IL
John H. Burd, an employee of the Aetna
Standard steel plant, died here this
morning, aged A years. His wife anu
the following brothers and sisters sur
vive him: James, of Wheeling;
Charles, of Martins Ferry; Richard,
of Uniontown; and Mrs. Mamie Peep
ers, of Wheeling. The deceased was
born in Wheeling
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12
ANOTHER COMBINATION.
Manufacturers OF Gas and Electric Light
Fixtures to Consolidate.

New York. January IA movement
is in progress for a consolidation Of
the interests Of the leading American
manufacturers Of gas and electric light
fixtures. The value of the total annual
output Of these fixtures in the United
States is about $6,000,00 There are
practically neither imports or exports
Of these fixtures, but if the projected
combine is effected, it. Is not improb-
able that new markets viii be sought
aud an export business established.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12
JOSEPH If. cHoATE

Nominated To BE Ambassador to the
Court Of st. James
WASHINGTON. January 1.-THE Pree.
ident to-day sent these nominations to
the Senate:
state-Joseph FL Choate. Of New York,
to be ambassador extraordinary and Dlen-
ipotentiary TO Great Britain.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12
C0In To CARNEGIE

Bethlehem, Pa, January 1.-THE
plate mill of the Bethlehem Iron Com
pany has been sold to the Carnegie
Company and it will be removed to
Homestead. The mill has been idle
for year. The purchase price is not
given.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12
FREDERICK D. UNDERWOOD

Appointed General Manager of the b. & q.
in Charge of the Operating Department.
Baltimore, Md, January Hired
erick d. Underwood is appointed gem
eral manager of the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad, in charge of the operating de-
partment, with headquarters at Balti-
more. The appointment is in effect
January 10, 1899.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12
GREET CHOATE.

London, January FIN chorus "a
welcome the papers greet Joseph
Choate as Col. Hays successor in Lon
don.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12
tDROWNED IN THE LAKE.

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. January IL
Elmer King. of Fruitport, ten miles NORTH
of Graed Haven, and hts bride Of a lew
weeks were drowned in Spring Lake last
night. Mr.. King was on skates, and dre3
his wi behind him on sleigh.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12
| No NEWS FROM GEN. OTIS.
The War Department at Washington
Has Heard Nothing

FROM THE COMMANDER OF THE
PHILIPPINE FORCES SINCE DAY
BEFORE YESTERDAY-THERE
MAY HAVE BEEN A CONFER
ENCE, HOWEVER - GENERAL
RIOS. THE SPANISH COMMAND
Err, SENDS HOME SOME SENSA-
TIONAL REPORTS OF THE OUT
LOOK IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12

A civil service examination will be
held by the postoffice board of eXamin-
ers in Charleston. w. Va, on Febru-
airy 4, for the position of postoffice clerk
and carrier in the postof1ce in that
place. Applications for the examin-
alton Should be filed with the board in
Charleston before the hour of closing
business on January 80! Applicants
will be examined in the common En-
glish branches and must furnish med
zeal certificate showing that they poss-
ess the required physical qualifications.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12

Washington, January lit was
said at the War Department to-day that
absolutely nothing had been heard over
night from Gen. Otis, at Manila, touch
ing the state of affairs there. When
inquiry was made relative to a report
that there had been meeting yes
terday near Manila of commission
selected Jointly by Gen. OTIS and Agmn-
ado, it was pointed out that under
the large discretionary authority con-
ferred upon him by the department
and in conformity with the Presidents
express instructions To exhaust all
peaceful means of adjusting the Diff
Gully with the insurgents, Gen. Otis
had full authority TO adopt such
course without asking express permits
sion from the department. His course
is thoroughly approved by the Presi-
dent up to this point. A rather inter-
esting question is raised by the meet
ing of this commission as to whether
it does or does not constitute recog-
milton Of the insurgents, but the gen.
eral opinion is that it does not, the
matter being one of purely internal
concern with which no foreign nation
has a right to interfere. Meanwhile
the meeting of the commission has
served to at least avert the crisis
which seemed impending in the Phil
ippines and there is now fair grounds
for the supposition that the statu quo
will be maintained at least until the
ratification OF the pending peaee
treaty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12

" ASHTNGToN. January u.--For Wew
Virginia Threatening weather and light
rain. easterly winds.
For Western Pennsylvania Threatening
weather, warmer fresh east 10 west
winds.
Tor Threatening weather warmer
in northern portion. fresh easxerIy winds.
Mr.. G. Schnepf. the Opera Heuse drug
gSsf. made the following observations OF
the temperature yesterday: I a. M. IL; ,
q. m. "A. u m. q. , .. m, u y. M -
Weather cLe&x.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12

Madrid, January 11.-Gen. Rios, the
Spanish commander, cables from Man
lila reiterating the assertion that the
situation of affairs in the Philippine
islands is most grave. The rebels, it
appears, are concentrating in the neigh
borhood of Manila with the intention
of attacking that place. Great prepar-
ations are being made for the defense
Of the city. The Spanish general also
asserts that the natives OF the Visayes
have again refused to permit the Amer
leans to land, threatening to resist by
force If an attempt is made to do so.
The Americans, therefore. according TO
Gen. Rios, have abandoned the idea Of
disembarking. and he confirms a pre-
vious statement to the effect that they
are unwilling to lombard Iloilo "be-
cause the European houses are stocked
with petroleum with the view OF being
set alight by the American shells"
Gen. Rios also alleges the rebels are
determined to fight the Americans be-
fore reinforcments arrive from the Tn
tied States.
In conclusion, Gen. Rios says Aguin-
aldo's proclamation has produced inn
mense enthusiasm among the rebels
London, January 1.-THE Daily Mail
publishes the following dispatch from
Hong Kong:
THE Americans who are arriving
here from Manila complain bitterly OF
the inaction Of Major General Otis, par
ticularly in leaving the Manila water
supply at the mercy OF the rebels.
They say a collision between tho
Americans and insurgents is newt
able Aguinaldo's dispatches to tho
Filipino junta here have been stop
ped"
London, January 12.-Tbe Berlin
correspondent of the Standard says
that Prof Blumentritt, Aguinaldos
representative there writes TO the
Tageblatt as follows:
THE Americans, being addicted II
drink, are less able to fight in ,hs
tropics than the sober Spaniards. A
guerilla war could be kept up for six
or eight years, during which the ineg
table conflict between the powers in
Eastern Asia would afford the Fill
pinos a chance.
"All the Jesuits and Benedictines
are at liberty: only the other orders
have been kept prisoners. The former
are now pro-American. because AmsrI-
can rule offers the only hope of re-
trieving their fortunes Ill-treatment
Of prisoners - severely punished, while
nuns are not molegted most OF them
being natives. The Americans imagine
they can buy the insurgent army for
100000. but the Fiiipinos anticipate
that an American party inspired by
Washington's spirit will yet come into
power and grant them independence"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12
they were irrevocable."

day as of the opinion that the peace
treaty will be ratified by the Senate. 81
shall vote for it myself" said he, land
shall support it actively. l think that
Mr.. Bryans attitude on the question of
ratification is much more sensible than
that of some of the Democrats in the
Senate who are going to fight the
treaty. Ratify it. is my advice, and
consider the matters connected with
the disposal of the Philippines after
wards"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.

Dorr and Eikins Have Not Made Their
Peace-Dorr Opposes scott-Elkins Sur
prised by Corbin's Order - The Peace
Treaty
Special to the Register.
Washington, d. c., January 11.-Such
influence as is possessed by Congress-
man Dorr will be used at Charleston
against the candidacy of Internal Rev.
enue Commissioner Scott, who is Elk
mss man for the Senate. There has
been no love lost between Dorr and
Elkins for some time past on account
OF DORIS emphatic refusal to allow
Elkins to dictate the appointments
from his district and to control his
vote and influence in tie House He
and Senator Elkins took their difficult
ties before President Mckinley, but
could come to no agreement and the
two men have been bitterly hostile
ever since. Elkins has taken every oc-
casion to slight Dorr and it is under
stood went SO far as to use his inf1u-
ence to defeat him for a denomination.
The consequence was that DORIS dis
trlct went into the Democratic column
by over 500 majority.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-12

Senator Elkins was much surprised
man when he heard of the order to
muster out the First West Virginia.
L was at the White House in the
morning" said the senator to-day, -'and
received the assurance from President
Mckinley himself, that the boys would
stay in the service. Later l talked the
matter over with Secretary Alger, and
he said nothing about the regiment be-
ltg mustered out. Then l read in the
afternoon papers that orders had been
issued from the adjutant generals Of
fee that the regiment must go, and
when | went to see General Corbin
about Tho MOTTO" no oee,1rnd that
New-York tribune., 1899-02-14

THE MEETING ~ WASHINGTON BEG1Ns-RE-
PORT OF THE PRESIDENT

THE MEETING ~ WASHINGTON BEGINS RE
popT az THE PRESIDENT
..--. al,
"'''''''N'''' '" '' . ",'''',-'7
-" '''''". '', "'','"s ~ -
''''" az '' .. .s..
the members were Iato Ih arriving N''I- .'.t
women were present T. was decided on account
~ .b. u-eo+b.~ fo hold % eor+iruous session in-
. . o ...flI,
stead oi a1lournins ana H'ell"- agar" III ' I'd 0' :"
as provided The session wa- devoted exclusively
~ brst,eee r,s-tsrs tho ra,o~+ of the president
. - , ..-, s....,~o %
MAN "rlshl Sf"aII. "''k -H' p''l.'r'' ''-'"'' "-
the days work
Me- sau,au -eoor,,,onded .ha. ~ effort ho made
IN 'fihE ".il'i'N' women p '.'i .'' ''
'ogee into affilia-ior with the National council \
modification o> the ,.+,iti,u would boo necessary
New-York tribune., 1899-02-14
CONTRIBUTIONS

Two pairs OF stockings and four pocket PIN
cushions came from Nv 4. r. Hudson. Of Brook-
lyn unfinished work. with embroid'r! SIR for m
ishing came without q uame. tvo palrs or houdoi
slippers from Clara WHY'S four hound books from
Miss Cora Harriet Miss Clara and Master WINE
Elwel o. Cleveland. Ohio. reading matter without
a name. ID roll OF papers and scrap pictures from
Mrs W Vail ~ Blairs own. y. j., box. con-
tanning cards valentines. fancy work unfinished
work laces ribbons. two "catch-alls' and taiting-
shuttles rom Miss A. Hasbrouck. TWO shuttes
without a name. one each from Laura Reynolds
and Mrs r A. Hoar. Valentines came from Jessie
c. Tste. Gloversvilic. y " S. " Snyder and j.
g Page. Saratoga. y T.. Gertrude Bemrose.
Goshen. y. Z. Edna r. Smith. BROOKLYN Marjorie
Richards Casuctou. y s.. George. Loretta and
Fred Hayes. BsidgYort Conn. NJ w. ~ Nal-
RlairsrOWn y D. Walter Carr Asnury Park y.
j.. Mrs q =. Ioeko. New-Hocnell.. y. y, Mra.
T. F. Hudson. BROOKLYN. Mrs. Emma Hurd. Derby
Conn. Miss Lucy Hughes. bottsN.l@. Penn jennie
and Enie Hogart and Royetta Robotham Newark
Y J. large box. filled with pretty valentines
and cards came without name. s4r..t Na.,H-
tine hand decorated. from Mary r. hirhe X of ms
city. twenty-five. with envelopes and stamp "lih-
ouf name and boss. cOltainirl cards and vAl'n-
tines without fne name or sender
New-York tribune., 1899-02-14
THIRTY-FIRST CONVENTION.
THE NATIONAL WOMAN SUFFRAGE AS
ISOLATION TO MEET
BLACKWELL TELLS ABOUT woMEx AND
MI.N1crpAL AFFAIRS.


BLACKWELL TELLS ABOUT woMEN AND
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
The thirty-nrst annual convention ~ the National
American Woman Suffrage Association will be
called at Grand Rapids Mich. on April g. and
Will continue until MAJ &
We viii discuss many things of interest" said
Susan y Anthony yesterday. and expect he
convention TO boz one Of great Importance our
National lif' has reached a certain crisis vital
as that Of The Revolution or the era of Recon
structon. The United States is entering upon an
unprecedented expansion of its territory. and our
association has especial reason 10 interest itsef IN
the policy 10 he adopted
The legislative action OF the next few years will
determine questions most momentous to millions
~ women-hoth TO the women OF our posses
sons. whose interests VII be involved IN the good
or bad administration OF these territories and 10
The women Of the United States. whose Will
he brought into intimate connection with Hawaii
Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines as soldiers
traders and administrators
THE health morals and business interests Of
these men Will be affected in this way for good or
evil
I'VE appeal and shall continue TO do So 10 all
patriotic citizens 10 unite with us in the effort 70
secure for the women OF this Nation the ballot.
The only effective means OF making their Will felt
In public affairs. which so v.tally concern them"
Alice Stone Blackwell the recording secretary Of
rho association vii take prominent part IN the
convention Speaking 90 womens opportunities,
she decried % recent statement of Edward ". BOX
that womcns clubs ought not 70 take up munich
pal questions THE conduct of which It is not
given TO women to understand"
a New-York periodical recently had fourteen al
ticcs on 'Women's Work on city Problems. " said
Mis- Blackwell These articles were by women
eminent u good works FL their respective cities and
form one of tho strongcs, Indirect arguments ror
suffragt oyer made
Miss Blackwell spoke of the work done by IN"
Wlmen's Health Protective Association. and i-s
pcrsistcncy I'm roofing ont abuses that had grown
~ and taken fixed Dace In municipal ahalrs.
Good bad municipal government affects every
interest Of tho home for good or cril' concluded
Mis- Blackwell "Tf determines even the purity
~ th. oitv'- milk supply Mrs Charlotte TerEm,
Stefson says This matter ~ politics is nor outside
the home. if is inside tne baby.