Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-28
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Il GNCClCdSAF0 NAoAA 49,
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
To Disinfect Chinatown
NEW YORK. June 27.-The board of
health has decided TO disinfect the chi
nese quarters as a precaution against the
plague.
Died of Heart Disease
CHICAGO, June 27.-Rev. D. N. ]. Dow
ing. vicar general of the archdiocese or
| Chicago, died here to-day from heart
disease.
Plague in Japan
YOKOHAMA, Jun Is. via Victoria, B.
c., june PA case of plague has been
discovered on a p. and o. steamer, the
first case here.
Hopes for Wheat
LA CROSSE. Wis, June 27.-Rains are
| reported in Wisconsin, Minnesota and the
Dakotas. II is believed part of the wheat
crop can be saved.
Mrs. Clemens Dead
NEW YORK, June 27.-Mrs. Katherine
Lott Clemens, wife Of viii NJ. Clemens,
the author, died suddenly TINS morning
of heart trouble, at Hackensack, n. j.
Ten Fruitless Ballots
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. June r.
The Republican State convention to-
night adjourned until tomorrow morning
| after ten fruitless ballots for Governor.
My Go TO China
HAVANA. June 27.-There is much in
terest in the fact that half the troops
will leave Cuba soon. Rumor is that the
Second infantry will &c within ten days
direct to China.
Remains of stephen Crane-
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| sengers on the Brennan from Southamp-
| ton were Mrs. Crane and daughter. who
| accompany the remains OF Stephen
| Crane, who died June ;.
h st. Louis Strike
ST. LOUIS. June T.-Except for the
| boycott and three hundred extra police
men on duty, little remains 10 tell Of
| the strike. Cars are in operation on all
| ines without hindrance.
The khedive in ndo
LONDON, June 2.-The Khedive Of
Egypt arrived in London at noon. He
showed few signs of illness. He was re-
ceived by the Duke Of York. who en-
braced his highness. The Khedive was
driven to Buckingham palace.
severe Effect of Heat
PITTSBURG. June 27-Three deaths
and several p-rostrations were reported
to-day. The dead are Mrs. Sarah NJ.
Shaffer, 81 years. VIM Norner, - years.
Mary Tierney, 50 years. Samuel Bust and
Robert Waddell. ~ironworkers, are not
expected to live
Go to Canton Friday
WASHINGTON. June 27-The Presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley will leave for
Canton Friday. accompanied by DIT.
Rixey, Secretary Cortelyou and Assistant
Secretary Barnes. During their absence
the Office will be in charge OF Assistant
Secretary Pruden.
Vermont Republicans
MONTPELIER, Vt. Tune 1.-THE Re
publican State convention. held here to-
| day. nominated the following ticket. For
Governor. W ". ~srickney, Lieutenant
Governor, NJ. F. Allen; Treasurer, J. l.
Bacon; Auditor. o. NJ Barber, Secretary
Of State, T. A. Rowland
lower Again Released
HARLAN COURT HOUSE. Ky. June
E-Captzin John Powers. arrested yes
terday on the charge OF completely Ia
the murder Of Governor Goebef was to-
day released on habeas corpus proceed
fngs based n a pardon signed by Gov
ernor Taylor. This is the second time
Powers has been arrested and released
Fought with Pipes
HARTFORD CITY. Ind. June IA
fight occurred this evening between
David Roykfns and his sons. Ernest.
Walker and David. and Fred and Alonzo
Sticks. blowers at the Hartford City
flint glass works. David R0vktns and
and the others were dangerously hurt.
Taey fought with iron pipes
Sustained Painf.I Injuries.
Special TO the Register.
KEYSER. w. Va, June z7.-Clarence