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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
SENATOR FAULKNER
Favors the Ratification of the Peace Treaty
But is Opposed to the Annexation of the


But is Opposed to the Annexation of the
Philippines.
Special to the Register.
Washington, d. c., February g.
Senator Charles J. Faulkner, of West
Virginia, stated to-day that he would
vote for and support the peace treaty,
as he believes tnat in this way only
can the complications in the East
which are now threatening, be avoided.
Any refusal on the part of the Senate
to support the President in the matter
of confirming the treaty, he thinks,
would result in the entire loss of the is
lands to both the Americans and the
Filipinos.
Should the Senate refuse to ratify
the treaty, matters would return to
their former chaotic state" said he,
land we would find ourselves in a
position embarrassing and dangerous
as regards both Spain and the Philip
pines. There is very mistaken idea
abroad that the ratification OF the
treaty of peace means the annexation
Of the Philippine Islands to the United
States. This is not so. The question
of the disposal of these islands and
their peoples will rest with Congress,
and with Congress alone. Personally,
| am opposed to annexation, and | be-
lieve that it would be detrimental to
the best interests of the country.
Moreover, | believe that the sentiment
against expansion is growing. But the
mixing up of these two questions is I'M
fortunate in the extreme.
THE rejection OF the peace treaty
means the abrogation Of the protocol,
and once more we find ourselves in a
state of war with SrSin. The Spanish
government will be able to say very
logically that the people of Spain have
granted all that the people of America
have asked, Now that they reject the
protocol and the peace treaty, matters
are in statu quo as regards the Phil
ippine Islands. These islands were
taken by the Americans after the pro-
tocol had been signed, therefore they
must return to Spain. Moreover, they
will demand that the arms of the Span
ish soldiers in the Philippines be re-
turned, and this demand the Americans
in, justice will be Obliged to comply
with"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
OTIS'S HEALTH REPORT.
Physical Condition OF American Army IL
the Philippines.

Washington. D. c., February 3.-Re-
spending to inquiry the Secretary of
War to-day sent to the Senate Gen.
Otis's health report. The report was
by cable as follows:
Deaths among troops in Philippines
since arrival to February l, seven
months, 220 of which 40 were due TO
wounds and accidents. OF the remain
ing 179, 60 died of typhoid fever, IS of
smallpox, p of dysentery. of malarial
fever. The remaining deaths were due
to many various diseases. Smallpox
causes apprehension. The entire COM
mand has been vaccinated several
times. Twelve physicians have been
engaged for several weeks yaccinating
natives. The more sickly season is
during the hot months, March, April,
May, when fevers. smallpox and dys-
EMERY are more prevalent Nine per
cent of the command are now reported
sick, great majority of the cases are
slight ailments"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
COURT OF INQUIRY
Will Pass Upon the Various State
mentS Of General Miles Concerning
Army Beet.

Washington, d. c., February 3.-The
indications are that court of inquiry
will be ordered on statements by Gen.
Miles regarding beef furnished during
the war. The matter was discussed
to-day by the Cabinet, and although
no decision was reached, the consen-
sus of opinion was that such a pro-
'ceeding should be had. Il was argued
that thS~ountry had right to know
the facts. was agreed that Gen.
Miles should not be suspended as com
mander of the army pending inyesti-
CATION, thus avoiding any prejudice.
1t is not believed any action will be
taken until the war investigating COM
mission has reported.
1t is expected the commission will
report next Monday. No one outside
the commission is supposed to know
the nature of that report.
That a court of inquiry was deter
mined on, indicates knowledge that
the report will say on the Miles
charges.
The common impression is that a
court of inquiry can be ordered only
upon the demand Of the officer to be-
investigated, but there is a reserve
power in the President to order such
a court.
court of inquiry is to investigate.
1t is prohibited from venturing any
opinion unless so directed Upon the
courts presentment the President must
decide whether a court-martial shall
follow.
Gen. Miles refused to say anything
on the subject. He is discharging his
regular duties.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
POST0FFlCE,
At Wheeling, to Be Improved and
Enlarged---Bil introduced Y6ster-
day.

Special to the Register.
Washington, D. c., February 3.-Cap-
tain Dovener to-day introduced into the
House a bill calling for an appropria-
ton of S25, 1000 for the enlargement and
improvement of the Wheeling postoftice
and customs house building. The spec
ifications and estimates have been pre-
pared in the Treasury Department and
only within the past few days were
they completed. The bill as introduced
provides for improvements, repairs and
the Encouragement of the approaches
to the building. The addition will con-
Sist of commodious and thoroughly
equipped building 29x55 feet and one and
half stories in height. The bill was
referred to the committee on public
buildings and grounds, and Captain
Dovener hopes for an early and favor
able report on it. There is little doubt
of its passage during the present ses-
sion
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
HON. CHARLES T. EUTLER,
An Aged and Honored Resident of the
Eastern Panhandle Dead at IS.

Special TO the Register.
CHARLES TOWN, w. Va, February 5.
Hon Chas. T. Butler, a prominent citi-
zen of Jefferson county, who resides near
Shepherdstown, died yesterday at the
Butler Hotel in Shepherdstown, after a
short Illness from kidney trouble, aged
70 years. In 1875, he was elected to the
State Senate from the Twelfth Senatorial
district and served term of four years.
In 1880 he was renominated, but owing TO
dissatisfaction in the Democratic party,
he was defeated by Major Samuel j.
Davidson. of Morgan county who ran as
an independent Democrat. He was fore
man of the grand jury that sat on the
case of young John E. Cook, who was
tried at the same term of court with
John Brown, and he was the last sur
vivor of the jury. MIS-. Julia Alexander,
of Charles Town, is one of his daughters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
WANTS sTETsoNs PROPERTY.

Kansas City, Mo, February 3.-Mrs.
Katherine Shirley, who claims the
two million dollar estate OF JoEu
Stetson, in Boston, will send an attor-
ney 10 fight for her rights Mrs. Shlr-
ley's claim to the estate is that she
is the daughter of Kate Stokes, the
actress, who was married TO John
Stetson, and to whom he willed all
his property. Stetson died after a
brief illness, his wife following within
ten days, and leaving no Will. Ada
Richmond, an actress. sued, claiming
she was Stetsons common law wife,
but she was defeated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
INTER STATE Y. M. C. A.
In Annual Convention at Cumberland, Md.
| Officers Elected.

Special to the Register
CUMBERLAND, Nd, February 3-The
twenty-seventh annual convention of the
Young Mems Christian Association for
Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia,
Delaware Maryland and the District of
Columbia, convened this afternoon
The following officers We're elected:
President. Joshua P. lowering, Baltimore
vice presidents, ]. B. Sleman Washing
ton, D. P. Miller. Cumberland, s. NJ. Hoff,
Morgantown University, Hugh NJ Morris,
Delaware; secretary Edgar Hamilton,
Western Maryland college.
At to-night's session, Charles F. Clarke
of Washington, conducted song service.
W. B. M.llar, New York, gave an illus
trated lecture on Army and Navy
Camps" Rev. Tennis S. Hamilton, D. D..
pastor of the Church of the Covenant,
at Washington. spoke.
The convention will be in session to-
morrow and Sunday. About thirty as
sociations were represented to-day To-
morrow the attendance will be larger.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
THE CANADIAN COMMISSION.

Washington, D. c., February 3.-The
work of the Canadian high joint COM
mission to-day included a session OF
the subcommittee on the Alaskan
boundary and a melting Of the Ameri-
can commissioners of the reciprocity
committee.
Indications are that the work on the
reciprocity clause is drawing rapidly
TO a head. Some American members
feel it may be possible 10 get a vote
on the treaty at the present session Of
Congress-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
TIN PLATE TRUST.
It Has Secured Practical Monopoly
Of the Steel Billet Output.

Chicago, February 3.-Capitalists Ct
the American Tin Plate Company are
behind the new steel billet combina
ito to work in harmony with the tin
plate company. The Carnegie and
Federal steel companies haye agreed to
supply no one with billeIs except the
Tin Plate Trust, which has acquired
the plants not included in the Federal
combination, thus securing a practical
monopoly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
SLAIN IN CHINA.

SAN FRANCISCO, February Sin the
stories of the murders of foreigners re-
Gently in China, details of the killing of
an Englishman named Fleming and Evan
gelist Pan, have been wanting Evange-
list Pan was suddenly and quickly cut
down. Mr.. Fleming dismounted from his
mule to go to his assistance, but he. too,
was slain. He was dreadfully wounded
with sword and an iron spike The two
victims were stripped of their clothing
and their bodies left for three DAYS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
CHARGED WITH FRAUD.

Berlin, Ontario, February 3.-Coun-
tess Won Webeneau and her nephew,
Herman Bolderhausen. are under ar
rest charged with conspiracy TO de-
fraud the Merchants Fire Insurance
Company. They put in a claim for
$4,000 for their goods, which they al
legged were destroyed. They had six
teen large cases of goods at the sta
ton, addressed to Buffalo, the day be-
fore the fire.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
Special to the Register.

Marietta O., February 3.-Attorney
positions here this afternoon in the
Supreme Court cases against the
Standard Oil Company. The testi-
mony was along the line showing how
the Standard has destroyed competi-
ton and then raised prices. Interest
/ ing evidence was that offered by Geo.
NJ Cooke, publisher of local daily,
who had a contract with the Standard
to publish their matter at stated
price per line.
Publisher Cooke admitted the con-
tract entered into with Malcolm Jen
nings under the name of the Jennings
Advertising Agency, countersigned By
Henry Apthorpe, of Cleveland, for
merly railroad commissioner OF Ohio.
The price to be paid is three cents
per line for news and editorial matter
printed without advertising marks.
The paper mentioned is a one cent
daily, but the contract specifies tle
price of extra copies as four cents
each.
Nelson Moore, superintendent oil the
Buckeye and Eureka pipe lines, left
the city yesterday and could not be
found to-day.
Frank Curtis, a local retailer Of re-
fined oil, testified to having received a
threatening letter from STANDARD
agent named Matthews, of Columbus,
several years ago. At that time Cur
tbs was selling oil from the producers
refinery, which was frozen ou1, to-
gether with Rice's refinery, by the
Standard Curtis's retail buslIess was
ruined by the Standard putting the
price down to AZ cents per gallon,
and he was forced 10 change tn. Stand
ard product. Competition being thus
removed, the price went up to Is
cents.
George Butts, a relative and business
associate of George Rice, the original
refiner who laid the first pipe line in
the Macksburg field, told of the fall
Of the several companies here, which
have attempted to compete with the
Standard, and of the merciless meth
DDS pursued by the big company until
all competition in both the refined and
crude products have been removed.
w. S. Gracey, D. p. Bosworth,
George C. Best. and other prominent
producers, were examined to the same
end.
Monnett is much pleased with the
result claiming to have forged the last
links in the chain connecting the Sea-
board National Bank. the Sweep
Agency, the Buckeye and Eureka Pipe
Line Companies, the Standard Oil
Company, of Ohio. and the Ohio Oil
Company.
1t was shown by c. F. Speary, Seep's
agent. that the purchasing agency en-
ployes are paid by the Buckeye Pipe
Line Company.
The trend of the testimony of the
producers was that the market price
of crude oil was fixed arbitrarily with
out reference to the refined product
or the law of supply and demand.
The attorney general was assisted
nv f. B. Kinkaid, the Standard being
represented by Virgil P. Kline, M. F.
Elliott, and A. D. Toilet
The taking of dispositions will be
continued Tomorrow
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
0VERRULED.
Judge Taylor Refuses the Motion to
Quash the Indictment Against
Mrs George

CANTON, O.. February 3-Judge Tay-
Tor overruled the motion to quash the in
dictment against Mrs. Anna E George.
Attorney Sterling was not in court. At
torney Welty noted exceptions to the rul-
ing and gave notice of the filing of a
plea in abatement. This plea will prob
ably be filed next week
Mrs. George was in court.
The proceedings to-day virtually post
pone the hearing until March or later.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
4 Deliberate SUICIDE.

Youngstown, o.. February 3.-Ex-
Sheriff Charles F. Callahan shot MIN
self this morning, rying instantly. He
faced mirror and fired at MS temple.
He had just filed two terms as Sheriff
The cause is not known. He was for
merly commander of Tod Post No. %.
G. A. R., and was known TO all the
politicians in Ohio Callahan left a
pathetic letter about financial obliga-
tons which he could not meet, and
asking forgiveness Of family and
friends.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
JANUARY REVENUE RECEIPTS.

SPECIAL to the REGISTER.
Parkersburf w. Va, February B.
The revenue collections for the district
of West Virginia for January were as
follows: list, S1,9SS.36: beer, SIS ,061;
spirit stamps, 22,S73.G1; cigar stamps,
s19,279.S0; snuff, s201.75s rnbacco, $685.
29310; special tax stamps, s94317;
documentary stamps, s10.4S169; pro-
prietary stamps, s436.9S. Total taxes
collected, s105,05S.S6; total for same
month last lear, s60,114.56: gain in
1899, S44,94430.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
A DESPERATE ENCOUNTER
Between Two Hucksters and Party of
Negro His hwaymen.

Special to the REGISTER.
WEIGH, w. Va, February "a des-
perate encounter occurred last night be-
tween three colored highwaymen, who at
tackled James L. Stewart and G. w.
Snuffer. hucksters, from Raleigh county,
while in camp on the public road near
here A number of shots were fired, none
taking effect. Stewart was then assault
ed by the negroes with clubs, beaten into
insensibility and robbed. John Brown and
Leroy Clemens, alleged to be two of the
robbers, were arrested at Csaldale and
held to await the action of the criminal
court grand jury in default of bail.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
ADAMS.BAR CASES.

Preparations Making for the Inquest to
BE Held on Thursday Next
New York, February 3.-Captain Nc
Clusky refused to discuss the Adams
poisoning case to-day. Nothing will
be done until the inquest on Thursday.
Coroner Hart is busy with prelimin-
aries. Any one having the slightest
possible connection with the Adams
Barnet murders-for they are classed
together now-will be summoned. Col.
Gardiner is expected to make applica-
ton for the elimination of Barnet 5
BODY
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
DEMOCRATS WILL NOT HELP
The Republicans in Their Scheme to
Steal Senator Kids Seat.

THREE DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS
OF THE SENATE REFUSE TO
ACCOMPANY THE COMMITTEE
TO PARKERSBURG TO RECOUNT
THE WOOD COUNTY BALLOTS.
NO SANE MAN WOULD ACCEPT
SUCH EVIDENCE AS CAN BE
SECURED AT THIS STAGE
DEMOCRATS SPEAK PLAINLY
OF REPUBLICAN SCHEMES TO
Mako AN APPARENT MAJOR
ITY FOR MORRIS-THE THREAT
TO PRUNE DOWN APPROPRIA-
TONS AGAIN MADE OPENLY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
KILLED BY A TRAIN.

Pittsburg. Pa, February "a two
horse wagon loaded with furniture
and on which FIVE men and a young
woman were riding, was struck by
fast Baltimore & Ohio freight train.
Four Of the men were killed and the
other man and the young woman were
so badly injured that they will prob
ably die.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
OLD DEEDS
offered for Record at GAINESVILLE by the
Baltimore L. OHIO Railroad.

Special to the Register.
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, February "a
number of old deeds, conveying prop
erty upon which the Central Ohio Oh.
90 railroad is built through this
county, were filed with the county re-
corder here yesterday, having never
been recorded. One of these instru-
ments bore the signature of the late
Hugh ]. Jewett, once president of the
Erie railroad, and in the '70's and early
sos talked of as a possible candidate
for President of the United States. The
deeds are being recorded in furtherance
Of the B. & O. reorganization plan.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
TO WEST POINT.

]. :. Jones. of Wheeling. Appointed on
Cam Doyener's Recommendation.
Special to the Register.
Washington, D. c., February 81. S.
Jones, whose father is a member of the
well known firm of Jones & Co., of
Wheeling, was to-day appointed a
cadet TO the United States Military
Academy at West Point on the recon-
mendation of Capt. Dovener. The
young man will take the examination
for entrance during June of the present
year
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
A COUNTER CHALLENGE.

COLUMBUS. o.. February 2.-The
threat Of Akron saloon-keepers to close
ali saloons Of that city has called forth
challenge from the Ohio Anti-saIoon
League. which says:
I'VE recognize this as an old blur or
the Liquor League. oftsn threatened but
never carried out. believing il Akron were
really TO have two years Of no saloons she
would never permit their return"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
BIG FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, February ga
fire in the big cracker bakery of the Stew
art cracker company early to-day COM
pletely Quilted that structure. and thous-
ands of dollars worth of adjoining prop
erty. the total loss being estimated at
from $4,000 to $4,000
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04

Ordered FayorabIy Reported 10 the II
It's Provisions.
Washington, d. c., February 81
committee to-day directId Ia
able report on the Hepburn NIcarI
canal bill.
The essential bill authorizeg
President to acquire from MID
and Costa RIGA the territory ne
to build the canal and then tol
to built H. One hundred anS%
million dollars is appropriated
the work authorized ~
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
to the Register.

Speclai 10 the Register.
Charleston, w. Va, February g.
The Senate resolution pertaining to
the Kidd case, which was expected to
make its appearance Thursday, did not
materialize until to-day.
1t came from the committee on privi-
leges and elections this morning and
precipitated one of the liveliest debates
OF the session. The resolution pro-
vided for a subcommittee consisting
OF Smith, White and Osenton to pro-
coed to Wood county to count the bal
lots cast for Morris and Kidd.
Senator Osenton took the floor and
made a remarkably vigorous speech,
in which he handled the partisan ma
jority without gloves. He referred to
the fact that the Wood county ballots
were brought here without authority
and taken back without the consent of
the Democrats. He declared that no
sane man would accept the ballots as
legal evidence since they have been
in the hands of INSCRIPTIONS Republi-
can partisans. He charged that they
have been tempered with, and that the
doctored recount would give Morris a
majority. He gave a prominent Re-
publican member OF the House of Dele
gates as his authority for this state
ment, but did not mention his name.
He declared emphatically that he would
not be a party to the proceeding con-
templated by the resolution and posi-
lively refused to go with the commit
tee to Parkersburg. The minority had
made many concessions, but he served
notice that the Democrats would not
yield another step and that persistence
In the revolutionary course indicated
by the resolution would be met by the
cutting down of appropriations in the
House.
M Cornwell reiterated the state
ments made by Mr.. Osenton, and added
that no decent Democrat would take
part in the proposed recount.
Mr.. Cole Republican, charged that
the Democrats started out to steal the
Legislature, and said the Republican
members would not be inundated by
threats from the minority side.
Mr.. Mcneil, Republican, wildly de-
MED the charge that there had been
any etampering With the ballots, and
asserted that the Republicans propose
to decide the case upon its merits.
The resolution carried. Mr.. Whit
aker voting with the Democrats.
Mr.. Osenton was excused from act
ing with the committee. Mr.. Dotson,
Democrat, was appointed, and also
asked to be excused. 1t was granted.
Mr.. Cornwell was appointed, md the
Senate, by majority vote, refused to
permit him to decline.
The two Republican members of
the subcommittee left for Parkers-
burg this afternoon and Mr.. Cornwell
remained behind.
The Republicans must manipulate
the steal themselves, and will be I'M
hampered by the Democrats.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
AN AGREEMENT REACHED.

Washington, d. c., February 3.-The
conference ON the consular appropri-
alton bill was completed to-day. The
bill retains the additional third secre-
tary to the legations at London, Paris
and Berlin. but salaries are reduced
IN 81 900
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
CONGRATULATIONS
From President Mckinley to General
Gomez-A Felicitous Message

Gomez-A Felicitous Message
Havana, February 3-The following
message from President Mckinley was
received by Robert p. Porter this
morning, and was transmitted to Gen.
Maxine Gomez:
Hon. Robert 2. Porter, Havana.
THE President sends his hearty
congratulations and thanks for your
despatch. Convey his cordial greet
ings to Gen. Gomez, and his grateful
appreciation OF the generals frank
and friendly message. The cooper
alton of Gen. Gomez in the pacification
of Cuba will be of the greatest value
for both peoples.
(Signed) JOHN HAY,
Secretary of State"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-04
AGAINST AN ALLIANCE.

LONDON. February 3.-The famous Ok
ford debating society which was 50 an
tagonistic to the North during the civil
war. last evening passed the following:
ANY formal alliance with America
would be both injudieious and impractlca-
BILE"