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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
A NOV Ell CASE.
Wendell Slender Says He Wanted to
Test Young Girls Virtue Before
Adopting Her.

Special TO the Register.
Huntington, w. Va, March IA
Wendell Slender, a wealthy German,
who came here four years ago from
near Allegheny, Pa, and purchased one
of the finest stock farms in the county,
is defendant in a damage suit which is
proving highly sensational.
The plaintiff, Maggie Bragg, is an
orphan girl, aged fifteen, who alleges
that Slender made an attempt to Grim
inally assault her while she was living
at his home.
Slender, on the witness stand to-day,
acknowledged that he made the as
sault, but that his intentions were
good, he simply desiring to test the
young girls virtue. His wife also
made the same statement, saying that
she requested her husband to do so, as
she wanted to adopt the girl if she
proved virtuous
Stender's wealth is variously esti-
mated at from $4,000 to 100000, and
the sensational proceedings of to-day
has put standing room in the big court
house at a premium.
Twenty witnesses were brought from
Mingo and Logan counties to give evil
dence in behalf of the defendant. The
best legal talent in this section has
been employed on each side.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
POISON FOUND
In the Stomach of +. C Burdette-Believed
to Have Taken His Own Life.

to Have Taken His Own Life.
Special to the Register.
Grafton, w. Va, March 1.-THE Bal
timore chemist making an analysis of
the contents of the stomach of F. c.
Burdette, county clerk of Taylor coun-
ty, who died here very suddenly recent
ly, has found a large quantity of strych-
nine in the stomach, enough to kill sew
eral men. 1t was first believed that
Burdette, who was an old batcheler, had
been poisoned by persons in order that
a large estate recently inherited by him
might revert to others, but no evidence
warrants such a theory, and everything
now points to the ending of life by his
own hands. Burdette was in poor
health and respondent, and his connec-
ton with the alleged election frauds
in Taylor county weighed heavily upon
his mind, which is believed to have
caused him to end his life, if he did.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
TOOK THREE MINUTES
For the Stockholders OF the Pennsylvania
To Complete Their Business


Philadelphia, March 1.-THE annual
meeting of the stockholders of the
Penna Railroad was held to-day, the
session consuming three minutes, the
shortest meeting on record. General
Louis Wagner was elected chairman
and Col John c. Simms, secretary.
The annual report of the President and
board Of directors, which had already
been published was adopted without be
ing read. A resolution was offered
that the chairman of the meeting ap-
point a committee of seven stockhold-
ers to recommend, after comforting
with the President, ticket for directors
to be voted by the stockholders at the
next meeting.
The meeting then adjourned. The
election of directors will take place on
Tuesday, March %.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
ANoTHER &c ONn

TRENTON. y. j.. March 14-Art.cles OF
incorporation OF the Empire steel and
Iron Company. with an authorized capital
Of s5OD,ODo were filed with the Secretary
Of State to-day. The company Is empow-
cred 10 mine and manufacture ores. c0ai
coke. pig iron and steel The incorpora-
tors are Edward K. Summerwen. East
Orange. y. J.: Charles a. O'MaiIey.
Brooklyn, and Arthur l.. BlsseH, New
York
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15

The first meeting of the Penitentiary
Board since the session of the Legis-
lature, was held in Moundsville yester-
day, and it was important because OF
the fact that it became necessary for
the board to arrange for the expendiy
ture of the State appropriations for the
institution. The Legislature provided
for a new building for executing crim-
inals. to cost $4,000. and for new
electric light plant.
The board decided to combine tho
hospital and the building for executing
criminals. Under the new law all
criminals upon whom the death pen.
atty has been imposed will be hanged
within the walls of the State prison.
That portion of the penitentiary which
is now used for hospital purposes, will
be converted into shop, and rented TO
ltlee & Son, manufacturers OF trousers.
who already contract for the labor of
large number of conviets.
The work of constructing the electric
light plant will commence as early as
is practicable. The plant will light the
entire institution. and will be big inn
provement over the present system.
Under the direction OF the board.
men are. now engaged in removing tho
bodies of dead convicts from the
Moundsville cemetery to a burying
ground at Toms Run, about two miles
from the city, which was bought for
that purpose. There are about rs bodies
to be removed.
The board, for the first time in the
history of the institution, elected fel
male guard, Miss Sophia Horn. who win
be stationed in the female departmental
The board will be in session again to-
day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15

Manila, March 15.-8 a. m.-Late
yesterday Gen. Wheaton's column en-
countered the enemy in such force be-
tween Peteros and Taguig as to neces-
state a change in the original plans.
The cavalry attacked rebel strong
hold in the jungle, driving the enemy
into Peteros. The Americans had one
man killed and three wounded.
SCOTS battery shelled the city and
woods effectively.
Later the enemy crossed the river
from Pasig. Two companies of the
Second Oregon infantry cleared the
right bank after sharp engagement
and then retired with three wounded.
In the meantime the Washington vol
unteers closed in, driving small bodies
of the rebels back upon Peteros. One
man was killed. During the night the
enemy burned the town of Pasig.
Manila, March 14-6:30 a. m.-Brig.
Gen. Wheaton's column advanced to-
day beyond Pasig to the shore of La
guna Bay sweeping everything before
them. The enemy made a running
fight and suffered severe loss. The
rebels avenue Of communication north
and south is now closed, the American
Gordon stretching over mile from the
river to the lake.
The rebels are in force at Patros and
Taguig.
Two of yesterdays wounded, Pri-
vate Stewart, of Co. B, goth regiment,
and Private Munson, of Co. X, 22nd
regiment, are dead.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
THE CLOSING SCENE
In the Barnes Magown Affair Enacted In
Cleveland lesterday--A Divorce Gcanted.


Cleveland Nesterday--A Divorce Cxanted.
Cleveland, O., March 1.-THE closing
act in the Barnes Mcgowan affair oc-
Cured here to-day when John A.
Barnes was granted divorce from Mrs.
Frank Mcgowan by Judge Logue.
Barnes sued for divorce on the ground
of wilful absence. Mrs. Magown, in an
swer, stated that she had been divorced
from Barnes by the Oklahoma courts,
and that Barnes petition should have
no standing Further than this, how
ever, she made no contest. Barnes al
legged that the decree was void because
Mrs. Magown had married two days
after the Oklahoma divorce was grant
ed, contrary to the law of the territory.
Judge Logue, in granting Barnes di-
vorce. gave him the custody Of the
child, Edith, which Mrs. Barnes-Ma-
gown kidnapped some time ago and still
retains possession of her.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
CONTRACT CLOSED

Between Germany and Cecil Rhodes for
the Railway and Telegraph Line.
Berlin, March 1.-THE Tageblatt
says that a contract has been conclud-
ed between the German government
and Cecil Rhodes for the construction
of telegraph line in German East
Africa The Tageblatt adds that a
contract for building a railroad through
the same territory is upon the point
of conclusion, only few details re-
naming to be settled.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
AGE LIMIT RAISED.

Washington, March 14.-An order
has been issued by the War Depart
ment increasing the age limit for en-
listment from thirty to thirty-five
years The youngest age at which
man can be enlisted is eighteen years.
The results so far for the enlistment of
troops is very encouraging.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
RECRUITING STATIONS
One To BE Opened at Neutrality-suspicious.
to Have Volunteers Ke-enlist.

WASHINGTON, March A-Additional
recruiting stations have been established
at Allegheny. Pa; Charleston. s. @; Chi
cago; Dayton, o.; Fort Wayne, Ind;
Knoxville, Tenn; Memphis, Tenn. Nor
folk. Va. Savannah Ga; Seattle, Wash. (;
St Paul, Mimi. Minneapolis, Mimi; Ster-
ling, His; and Wheeling. w. Va.
In addition to these stations. the War
Department VIII have officers at every
place where volunteers are mustered out
to enlist such men as wish to remain in
the army.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
TRIED no ROE 4 PosToFFIcE.

Special % tHe FtElHttr.
NEW MARTINsVILLE. W Va. March
14.-Last night some unknown parties en-
tered the postoffice building ard attempt
ed 10 blow open the safe. They drilled
two holes and filed the cavity with pow
der, but did not explode II. They entered
BY opening the back window About s.
was taken from a drawer and a few let
tiers were opened. but left N the boxes. A
sk.R was taken. which shows that they
left by river
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
MUST PASS EXAMINATION.

Washington, March 14.-All the men
appointed second lieutenants in the
army yesterday will have to pass ex-
aminations before they are commits
stoned. They will take rank according
to the examinations which they pass,
the men from the regular army taking
precedence over those appointed from
civil life.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
RHODE ISLAND DEMOCRATS
Hold Their Annual Convention-George w
Greene Nominated for Governor.

Greene Nominated for Governor.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., March 1.-THE
Democrats of Rhode Island held their an
nual convention to-day and Hon. George
W. Greene, mayor of Woonsocket was
nominated for Governor. The convention
was attended by a large number of dele
gates.
The remainder Of the ticket was nom
mated by reclamation, as follows:
Lieut.. Governor, Robert P Wade, Glou-
cester.
Secretary of State, Miles McNamee of
Providence.
Attorney General, George T. Brown, of
Providence.
General Treasurer Albert Walker, of
South Kingston.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
NET THE ENEMY IN FORCE.
General Wheaton Compelled to Change
His Original Plans.

THE FILIPINOS BURNED THE
TOWN OF PASIG DURING THE
NIGHT, BUT THEY WE'RE
DRIVEN BACK UPON PETEROS.
CAVALRY ATTACKED THE REB-
ELS IN THEIR JUNGLE STRONG
HOLD, DRIVING THEM OUT.
ONE AMERICAN SOLDIER KILL
ED AND THREE WOUNDED IN
THE ENGAGEMENT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
ALL PUSHING UP PRICES.

Chicago, March 14-Coffin manufac-
turers, makers of green and glass flint
bottles, and the owners and operators
of the coal mines in Indiana met here
to-day for the purpose Of increasing
prices on their products. Each OF the
meetings was held behind closed doors.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
NANCY GUILFORD ILL.
Her Trial on the Charge 81 Numbering
Emma Gill Postponed.

BRIDGEPORT. Conn. March 1.-THE
trial Of Dr. Nancy A. Gullford. the mid
wife, who is charged with second degree
murder in causing. by a criminal opera
ton, the death Of Miss Emma Gil. Of
Southington. the victim Of the notorious
Yellow Pond murder mystery has been
postponed until Thursday on account Of
the serious Illness OF the prisoner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
ACCUSED or RIDER.
Mrs. Minnie Adams Charged With Killing
Her Legitimate Child

Her Legitimate thlId
San Francisco, March 14.-Mrs. Min
ME Adams has been arrested on sus-
picion of having murdered her two
year-old illegitimate child, John Rich
ard Gray, by administering carbollc
acid. A quarrel with the father Of the
child is believed to be the motive or
the revolving crime. The father. Will
son Gray, is the acuser Of the woman.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
THE POPE'S CONDITION,

Rome, March 1.-THE condition of
the Pope's health is completely salts
factory. There is no foundation for
the report published by news agency
in London that the pontiff has suffered
from a renewal of fainting spells.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
ANOTHER BIG COMBINE.

Philadelphia, March 1.-THE pro-
posed combination of the Eastern
worsted yarn spinners into one COM
pany, with a capitalization of s50,000.-
600. was discussed tonight at a meet
ing of the representatives Of over fifty
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
TEN PER CENT. ADVANCE.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 1.-THE Penn
sylvania Tube Company, employing
several thousand men, has advanced
the wages of all employees ten per cent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
KIPLING INTERESTED
In the Death Watch Which the Reporters
Maintained During His Illness

NEW YORK. March E.-Rudyard Kip
ling was feeling very well tonight. and
asked air. Doubleday number OF ques-
tons. D.sr.ng the conversation Mr. Dou-
bleday happened TO mention the death
watch whkh the reporters had kept on
Mr. Kiplin; sing their own expression
The poet interested al once and
asked for Rails. He said 1t was his
first exper would try TO avoid a
repetition
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
WANTS SECRET DOCUMENTS

PARIS. March 1.-THE United Court of
Cessation has decided to ask the minister
Of war, NJ. De Freycinet, 10 communicate
to it the secret documents connected with
the Dreyfus trial
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
LINEMAN'S FATAL FALL,

the Top of Telephone Pole.
Special TO the Register.
Steubenville, Ohio, March 14.-Rob-
ert Conn, lineman in the employ Of
the Phoenix Telephone Company, fell
off a pole los feet high this afternoon,
breaking both legs in several places and
sustaining fatal injuries. The top cross
arm when he took hold Of it let him
fall.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
AnYIsED 70 RATIFY-

MADRID. March 1.-THE Cor-enspon-
dercia says the cabinet has advised the
Queen Regent 70 ratify the treaty Of peace
with the United States without awaiting
the reasseznbling Of the cortes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
BURNED HER BODY.
August Becker, the Chicago Sausage
Maker Tells the Police Another
Story. -

Chicago, March 14--August A.
Becker. the sausagemaker. who has
been under arrest for four weeks on a
charge of numbering his wife. made a
full confession tonight. He said that
he cut his wife to pieces and burned the
remains In a stove
Becker, when first arrested, admitted
killing his wife, but declared he pushed
her off Randolph street viaduct into
the lake and that she was drowned.
The police have never placed any reli-
ance in the drowning confession, and
have kept up their work on tho idea
that Becker had killed the woman I'M
his house and made way with the body.
The finding of a portion OF a human
lung three days ago In Becker's barn.
put strength in their theory, and late
tonight they induced Becker to con-
fess
In his confession Becker said he had
killed his wife by striking her on the
head with a Ratchet in the kitchen OF
his home. He then cut the body To
pieces and boiled 1t In a large kettle.
After watching the disintegration of
the remains for several hours and
when nothing was left that resembled
a human body Becker says he took
what remained and burned it In rcd
hot stove, the fire having been pre-
pared by him. The bones, which would
not burn. he buried on the prairies near
his home.
January n was the date Becker says
he committed the murder He aserts
the crime was not premeditated, but
that he quarreled with his wife on tho
afternoon Of that day and in the heat
Of passion he struck her on the head
with the Ratchet. Only one blow was
needed to cause death, and after that
had been struck the sausage maker
says he thought Of the way to dispose
Of the remains Of his wife In order to
destroy all chances Of detection.
The piece Of lung and a portion Of
calico which were found under the barn,
and which the police believed to be
strong evidence. against Becker, he
says could not 10y body
OF his wife. as - de-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
PEl|TEET|ARY BOARD
Held an Important Meeting at Mounds
vile Yesterday.

AND PLANNED THE DISTRIBUTION
OF THE APPROPRIATIONS MADE
BY THE LAST LEGISLATURE-A
BUILDING FOR EXECUTING
CRIMINALS AND HOSPITAL COM
BINED-NEW ELECTRIC LIGHT
PLANT TO BE CONSTRUCTED.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
Nv uldkl.
(Signed)
PROCTOR,

Assistant Engineer"
The officer from whom the above
message was received was an engineer
on board the Gloucester, which was the
instrument that destroyed the Inflated
Pluton, on board Of which Admiral
Villamel started from Santiago. He
was in charge of the landing party
which went to the succor of the Span
ish sailors who managed to reach the
shore from the sinking vessel, and
were being fired upon by the Cubans.
While bringing this particular seaman
down to the shore to take him aboard
the Gloucester, the seaman died and his
remains were allowed to sit in the
chair in which the body had been con-
veyed Department officials believe
that vfllamel's body lies at the bottom
Of the sea-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15

WASHINGTON
Virginia. Weste2
Pain. brisk 4
winds
Christian sd
q druggist. maA
Of the temperate
9 a m. 49, u M
Fair,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15

VIENNA. Nd
81 coburg. daul
GUM VINO In y
her husband. II
burg-Gotha. and
hnser officer.
vitch. has been
sanitariUn nes1
miles west OF VI
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
NOT VILLAMEL.

More Light Thrown Upon tho Finding OF
Spanish Sailors skeleton in a Chair Near
Santiago.
Washington, March 1.-THE Score
tary of the Navy this afternoon receiy-
ed the following telegram:
Portland, Ore, March IA.
Remains found in chair about four
miles west of Santiago as reported in
to-day's papers, not those of Villamel.
but of Spanish seaman. Report follows
by mail
(Signed) PROCTOR,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15

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says could not |
OF his wife, as i
stroyed every Il
maintains the
was also entlrel
The police vi
bones to-morro
at present the
where Becker 4
The Grenada sentinel., 1899-02-11
TAKEN BY SURPRISE.

Monday afternoon Mr.. j. w. Vance
was taken by surprise, as a dele CATION
OF about twenty gentlemen, headed by
Mr.. J. W. Lee, entered his photograp ph
gallery and demanded his attention
for few moments. Opening a CAGE
which contained chaste and elegant
ly designed Masonic badge, symbolic
ing the compass and square, Mr.. Lee,
Past Master Of the Lodge, presented it
to Mr.. Vance, Worshipful Master of
Grenada Lodge A. F. g. A. M, asking
him to accept the testimonial of the
high regard in which he was held by
his brethren. Mr.. Vance accepted the
gift, giving expression to his profound
gratitude for this evidence Of fraternal
feeling. He is the delegate from Gre
NADIA Lodge No. 81 to the Grand
Lodge which assembled at Vicksburp
this week, and left Tuesday, accompa-
MED by DR.. W. Fl. Whitaker, to at
tend the session.
The Grenada sentinel., 1899-02-11
Court adjourned Thursday night.

Mr.. S. A. Morrison made his maiden
speech at the bar during the session OF
the circuit court this week. He was
employed to represent the city Of Gree
NADIA In the case Of J. N. Hazlehurst g.
Co., vs.. the city. 1t will be remem>
bered that J. N. Hazlehurst l. Co.
we're the contractors who put ia the
city's electric light and water works
plant. Mr.. Morrison fully met the ex-
pectation Of his friends. It was quite
. complicated case fer young attor-
ney, but he showed himself familiar
with every detail Of the law, and we'll
prepared to meet every point presents
ed by opposing counsel. His argument
to the jury was splendid presentation
of the case, upon which he was highly
complimented by the older members OF
the bar. Both the Judge and District
Attorney said that it was fine speech.
His friends foretell q brilliant future
for Mr.. Morrison, possessing, as he
does, all tho requirements Of a success
ful counselor and barrister.
The Grenada sentinel., 1899-02-11

Information has reached Jackson
that Lieutenant-Govern J. H. Jones
will, in reply to the executive COM
mittee Of Wilkerson county, calling
upon him to become a candidate for
Governor, announce himself for that
Office. Mr.. Jones is a high.toned, able
and worthy gentleman, who has had
extensive experience in state affairs,
having been 9 member of both the
house and Senate, and being Lieuten-
ant Governor Of the state. He is safe
leader. being conservative and prudent,
and should he be called to the Cover
nor's office, will discharge it's duties
with credit aud honor. Clar-
ion-Ledger, Feb. 0.
The Grenada sentinel., 1899-02-11

Nearly every passing day reveals a
startling propensity among men Of
good standing and fair promise for
Issuing worthless checks. And the
practice has grown to such an extent
that indictments are facing many who
have presumed too far upon their
immunity from punishment. Mer-
chants aud business men have suffered
heavy losses In scores Of instances, and
generously borne their losses rather
than expose the guilty parties and
blast their prospects In life. But for.
bearance will cease to be q virtue.
The Grenada sentinel., 1899-02-11
HE WAS TAKEN IN,

A truly good old granger from way
back in Tennessee passed through
town Sunday minus a watch and pie
thoric pocketbook, which contained,
when he started from home, three
hundred dollars. He was going to
New Orleans, but on the road fell in
with a gang of prepossessiug looking
men. who lured him into game OF
chance with cards. He was heeced
out OF his pile OF greenbacks and time.
piece. A doleful message to his
friends at home brought Elm a reply,
with imperative instructions to come
back and try his hand at plying the
plow, and make up for lost time and
wasted gains. A hint was sufficient,
and he will celebrate Mardi Gras with
added experience.
The Grenada sentinel., 1899-02-11
Not u Leap YeaF.

Those luckless ones who happened
to be born February Goth will have no
birthday anniversary until the lapse OF
several years. Under the rule that
the year divisible by 4 without re-
mainder is leap year, the century year
1900 should be leap year. But the
Julian calendar, by some oversight,
assumed the length of the solar year to
be 3654 days, whereas it is eleven min
utes and few seconds less. Gregory
18th ordained its rectiication by reck-
oning that three Of the leap years that
occur in 400 years should be consid-
cred common years. The three years
selected to be reduced to common
years we're those which close the cen~
turies, that is to say, which end with
two ciphers 90 and are not divisible by
400. Thus 1900 was leap year, 1900 and
1900 were common years, and 1900 will
be common year, although divlsible
by without remainder.
The Grenada sentinel., 1899-02-11
A Great Opportunity!

We give away, absolutely free of
cost, for limited time only, The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser, by R. V. Pierce, M. D., Chief
Consulting Physician to the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, book Of
zoos large pages, profusely illustrated,
bound in strong paper covers to any
one sending 2l cents in one cent stamps
to cover cost of mailing only. Over
6S0,000 copies OF this complete family
Doctor Book already sold in cloth bind
ing at regular price of sl.50. Worlds
Diispensary Medical Association, Bui-
The Grenada sentinel., 1899-02-11
A CARD OF THANKS.

l beg leave to return my grateful
Acknowledgements to my brethren OF
Grenada Lodge No. 81 A. F. Il A. NJ.
for the handsome testimonial of their
regard, as attested in the presentation
to me Of q Masonic pin symbolizing
the meaning Of the compass and
square. J. W. VANCE.