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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
DID NOT SAY MUCH.
The Qeen's Speech to Parliament
Quite an Abbreviated Document.
wants Money For War Pur-

The Qeen's Speech to Parliament
Quite an Abbreviated Document
Wants Money For War Pur-
poses.
LONDON, December 6.-With to-
days session, the real work of the new
parliament began. There was a full
attendance. The object of the present
session was set forth succinctly by the
Queens speech, which was read in the
Commons at o'clock. 1t is the short
est speech from the throne on record,
and says:
1T has become necessary to make
further provision for the expenses in
CURED by the operations Of my armies
in South Africa and China. | have
summoned you to hold a special session
in order that you may give your sane
ton TO the enactments required for the
purpose.
i will not enter upon the other pub
lie matter requiring your attention I'm
I'll the ordinary meeting of parliament
in the spring"
The debate will open with the NOV
ing of an amendment by the opposi-
ton to the address in reply to the
Queens speech. According TO present
indications, an attack is to be made
upon Joseph Chamberlain for alleged
financial interest in several firms, not
ably in KynOchs, who have been en-
gagged in supplying the government with
supplies and ammunition.
The Manchester Guardian says to-
day that member of Chamberlain s
family has served the Evening Star, Of
London, with a writ of libel presum-
ably in connection with statements by
the Star. that the Chamberlains are
pecuniarily interested in firms which
are filling government contracts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
Don't Miss the New Story Ills Grace Begins Sunday December 9th

ly, however, and spraRg out of the
doorway, shooting back over his snoul-
der as he did SO. Thompson had not
walked three steps on the stree. until
he fell, and a minute later was dead.
lie had been shot through the left
breast. Adam Bailey, a former business
partner of Chambers, was coming up
the street, heard the shots, and saw
the doctor fall. He was an intimate
friend of the Pennsylvania. Rushing
luto the store, boiling with rage. Bailey
pulled his revolver. He laaped over the
corpse of Doctor Thompson to get into
the store
That was a cowardIy murder" cried
Bailey to Chambers and you will
have to kill me, or I will kill you"
No sooner were the words uttered
by Bailey than Chambers, who already
had a double barrelled shot gun lying
across the counter in front of him,
raised the weapon and fred. The con-
tents entered Bailey's breast, complete
ly penetrating his body, making hole
large enough to drop an egg through
He fell in the store but Chambers
dragged the body outside Of his store
and laid it beside that of DR.. Thomp-
son, where he left them.
There they lay, in the street, until
after midnight, when a coroner's in
quest was held. A crowd filled the
street, and Chambers Immediately sur
rendered. At his preliminary trial to-
day he was acquitted.
Chambers is a brother of James
Chambers of this judicial circuit, and
is one of the best known men Of this
county. Bailey, until recently, was
saloonist here. He has been an enc
my to Chambers ever since they were
partners in business. DR.. Thompson's
remains were sent to Williamsport to-
day for interment. 1t is said that his
father is one of the wealthy men of
that town, and is a prominent physi-
clan.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
ARMY REORGANIZATION BILL
Adopted by the House Yesterday by
Almost strict Party Vote-Anti-
Canteen Amendment Adopted.

Adopted by the House Yesterday by
nm Almost strict Party Vote-Anti-
Canteen Amendment Adopted.
WASHINGTON. December 6.-The
House Of Representatives to-day at the
end of long sitting. passed the army
reorganization bill by 166 to 1873.
Three Democrats, Hall, of Pennsyl-
vania, and Underhill and Clayton. Of
New York, voted with the Republicans
for the bill. and Mr. Mccall, Rep, OF
Mass, with the Democrats against IT,
Otherwise it was strict party vote.
Quite number OF amendments were
placed upon the bill before it was
passed. The liveliest fight was made
upon substitute offered by Mr.. Lit
tleheld. Of Maine, for the canteen sec
ton. The substitute absolutely pro-
hibited the sale OF lntoxicants at mill
tary posts.
When the vote was taken the prohib-
ting amendment was carried by 15s
20 81.
The sections designed to retire Gen.
Shafter as major general and Generals
Fitzhugh Lee and James Fl. Wilson
as brigadier generals were stricken
out
The oleomargarine bill. which was
postponed to-day, win come up for
consideration tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
KNIGHTS OF MACCABEES.
Three Hundred Members at the
Parkersburg Meeting OFFICERS


Special TO the Register
PARKERSBURG. W. va, December 6,
More than three hundred Maccabees are
here to-day in attendance on the meet
ings of the Grand Tent of West Virginia.
Among those here are the Uniform Rank
No. /, of Sistersville, and No 3, OF Fair
mont. Grand Commander c. c. Showal-
ter, of Fairmont, called the meeting TO
order this morning at ten O'Clock.
Addresses were delivered to-day by Ed
ward L. Young, OF Norwalk, Ohio; d. p.
Marley, Of Port Huron, Mich; Emma S.
Olds, of Elyria, Ohio, and Mrs. Ellis
worth. of Pennsylvania.
This evening there was an exhibition
drill by the Uniform Rank companies here
from Sistersville, Charleston and Far
mont. Degree teams from Shirley,
Charleston and SistersvilIe participated
tonight in the initiation Of candidates
for a prize.
Late this afternoon the following Off
GERS were elected:
Representative to Supreme Tent, c. c.
Showalter. Fairmont; alternate. l. W.
Beatty. Logansport; past commander,
II. z. Traugh, Fairmont; commander. c.
G. Showalter, Fa.rmont; lieutenant COM
mander, F. J. kellogg, Sistersville; record
keeper. W. S. Carpenter Parkersburg;
finance keeper, q. F. Carpenter. Amos;
chaplain, John p. Campbell, stringtown;
physician. DR.. John B. Payne. Lumber
port: sergeant, f. b. Davis, Shirley; mas
ter-at-arms. T. A. FUrbee. Warrington
first NJ. Of G.. c. d. Darst Charleston:
second. NJ Of G., c. E. Flood, Mounds
Vile; sentinel, II. B. Rankin; picket,
Johnson Smith.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
NAKEDUP THE WRONG MIN,
AND NOW both ARE DEAD.
JAMES III. CHAMBERS, OF PANTHER,
w. VA, KILLS WOULD-BE
ASSASSINS.
HAD PLOTTED TO KILL HIM
But WHEN THE SHOOTING BEE BE-
GAN, CHAMBERS LED
THE WAY.
HAD PLOTTED TO KILL HIl
Special to the Register.

SpeCldl
PANTHER, W. Va, December o.
James H. Chambers, of this place, a
brother OF Judge Chambers, OF Welch,
was the victim of a plot to murder MIN
and only escaped that fate by himself
killing the man who had Matched up
the plot and the man, whom, it is said,
ne had hired to commit the crime. AS
a result of the attempt to remove him
from the earth Adam Bailey and Dr..
Thomson, of this place are now cold
in death and Chambers is in the Gus
tody of an officer, having surrendered
himself as soon as the men he shot
died.
Bailey was generally considered a
dangerous and vicious man. He has
been living with a woman who is not
his wife and his wife has filed suit
for divorce He was under a murder
charge and was out of Jail on bond
when the shooting occurred. Cham
bers was one of the principal wit
nesses against him and this is suppOs
ed to have been Bailey's motive in
wanting him killed. 1t is stated that
Bailey had employed DR.. Thomson,
a veterinary surgeon, to kill Cham
bers and the bar-keeper at Bailey's
saloon is said to have overheard the
details of the plot as arranged between
Bailey and Thomason for the remov-
al of Chambers.
In pursuance of the plot Bailey and
Thomson went last night to the sa-
loon kept by Chambers and opened fire
on him at close range but failed to
hit him. Chambers, without waiting
TO find out what was the matter or why
they were shooting at him, pulled his
revolver and emptied its contents in
20 the air. One of the bullets hit Thorn
ason and he fell dead. Chambers then
picked up a double barreled shotgun
which was nearby loaded with buck
shot and fired both barrels at once
into the breast of Bailey. The charge
tore hole in his breast as large as
a hen egg, through which one could
see entirely through his body.
About twenty-five shots were fired
in all and when the fusilade ceased
with the death of those who had plot
ted the murder of Chambers he was
the only person living in the room. He
called for help and left the dead bodies
in the care of those who came, while
he went to the officers and gave him
self up. 1t is conceded that Chambers
acted entirely in self defense.
The remains of DR.. Thomson have
been sent to WilliamspQrt, Pa, where
his father is said to be one of the lead
ing veterinary surgeons of that part
of the State. Bailey formerly lived in
Wyoming county and was a man of
considerable wealth, which will 90 to
the wife who is suing for divorce and
to their children. Chambers is a ma
tive Of Monroe county and has borne
a good reputation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
JESSIE MORRISON TRIAL.
The Prisoner Growing Weak-A
Continuance May be Asked-0ne
Witness ImpeRched.


Continuance May be Asked-one
Witness Impesched.
ELDORADO, KaS., December Elm
the trial of eJssie Morrison, charged
with killing Mrs. DIN Castle, who
married the prisoners former sweet
heart, the prosecution to-day closed
its case with the testimony of Dr.
Fullinwilder, one of the physicians who
attended Mrs. Castle. He repeated the
testimony concerning the manner in
which the dying statement was made.
Then Prosecutor Brumback read to the
jury the dying declaration. as abridg-
ed by the court. The jury followed
him closely.
1t was then announced by the de-
Tense that an effort will be made 10
prove that Mrs. Castle called Jessie
Morrison into her house and began a
quarrel.
Attorney Redden, chief counsel for
the defense, said to-day that his clients
health is such that he fears she will
not bear up under the strain of the
trial She tainted last night in her
ce n.and to-day appeared in court pale
and weak. Her counsel may possibly
ask for a continuance if she continues
to fail. If continuance is granted, the
jury will be discharged. Mrs. Emma
Grover, who made the official record IF
the preliminary hearing, was the first
witness for the defense. She identi-
fed the record Of Mrs. Emma Sparg-
ler's testimony which was to the effect
that she had seen nothing in Miss Nor
rison's hand at the Castle home Mrs.
Spangler testified in the present trial
that she thought Miss Morrison held
blade of some sort.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
Beers STILL FIGHTING.
General Dietary Attacks and De-
stroys Convoy and Kills Fifteen


General Dietary Attacks and ne.
stroys q Convoy and Kills Fifteen
Men.
LONDON, December 6.-The war Of
fee has a despatch from Lord Kftch-
ener, December 6, announcing that Gen.
Delary, with 500 Beers, attacked a con-
voy proceeding from Pretoria to Rus
tenberg at Buffels Poort, December 8,
burned half the convoy and killed fif-
teen men and injured twenty three, in
GLIDING Lieut.. Baker. The Beers. the
despatch adds, suffered considerable
loss, some of them being killed with
Case shot at fifty ards Guns and as
sistance were sent from Rustenbery
ad Commando Mex and the Beers were
driven off.
The advices also say Gen DeWet
crossed the Caledon December 5 at
Kareepent Drift, making for OdendaI.
Gen. Knox was following him.
The drift was held by a detachment
of the guards and the river was flooded.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07

Lyons drove in a closed carriage to
Mrs. Kellogg's. Lyons gave her and
her mother a present of some bottles
set in a silver case. She had gone
once with Mr. Lyons from Columbus to
Pittsburg He had broken down and
wept on the train.
Attorney Safer asked her: Did he
not say he had done your father a
great wrong during his absence" This
was objected to and went unanswered.
Bost, she had seen frequently during
the last four or FIVE years. He had call
ed on her mother often at their present
home, usually
Slipping in the Side Door.
Then he would go up stairs and enter
my mothers room" He never came
into the house after her father was
there She often met Bott coming
down stairs. He came several times a
week. She heard Bott and her mother
talking in her mothers room. One
evening last fall Mr. Louis Hoster,
Mather Hardesty and Miss Hardesty
were calling on Florence. While Mr..
Holster was telephoning, Bott entered
the house.
MY mother wanted Bot to enter her
room while Mr.. Hoster was telephoning.
Bott was in the closet down stairs near
the stairway. I objected TO Mr.. Bolts
entering my mothers room while Mr..
Hoster was there. l told her to wait
until my company went down stairs.
Ny mother and l had quite a scene and
it ended by Mr.. Hoster's coming out
from the telephone box and going down
stairs. My mother wanted me to keep
Mr.. Holster in the telephone box until
Bott got into her room. l said L4r. Bot
shall not come up these stairs
Until Mr.. Hoster Goes Down.
do not want people to know" Wait,
wait" shouted the attorneys for Mrs.
Sells
4 did not want the two men to
meet" Florence continued.
Harry Lyons developed a new streak
to-day. He refused to produce his
diary, and when an order OF court to
that effect was served on him, went
out and secured Judge NJ. Barnhart as
his attorney and claimed the diary
would incrlminate him. On this plea
he and his diary were excused.
Mrs. Sells was called from the court
room in the morning by word that her
brother, Joseph LukeT, was i'll. This
brother has accompanied Mrs. Sells to
the trial and had given her the support
of his presence every day, but the strain
has been TOO much for him. His illness
is not serious.
Mrs. Sells shed some tears while her
daughter was testifying. She sai0:
She is a witness for her father and
against me. but she is my daughter
and l have the kindest feeling for her.
She will always be my child"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
GIBSON IN NASHVILLE JAIL.
Intimates That Others Were Inter-
ested in the Murder of His Child
to Collect Insurance.


ested in the Murder of His Child
to Collect Insurance.
NASHVILLE, Ky, Dec. 6. - John
Gibson. of Cattlettsburg, charged with.
killing his infant step-daughter last
week with a not poker, was placed in
Jail here to-day. He was cepturek
yesterday and deputy sheriff spent
the night driving from station to sta
ton along the railway to avoid the
mobs. He finally landed the prisoner
here early to-day.
Gibson, who has never denied the
crime, intimates that others were inn
plicated for the purpose OF collecting
life insurance on the child. He says
the object in burning the girl in SO
many spots was to make it appear
she died from smallpox.
In an interview tonight he denied
everything as to his guilt. AT differ
ent times during the interview ha
laughed idiotically, When asked as to
why he fed, if innocent, he replied:
Well, you see this thing was hoi-
Tered about and made so much over
that the people got excited, and ysu
know how people are when they get
excited"
He said he slept in ravines. under
bridges and in the underbrlIsh for the
past two weeks His intellect seemed
somewhat blurred and at times hls
stupidity was perceptible. Everything
is quiet here tonight. and there are,
no indications OF mob violence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
STOKES WILL RECOVER.
His wounds Less Serious Than At
First Supposed-ParsOn Wohi FIR
ed the First Shot.

Ell the
Special TO the Register.
WILLIAMSON. w. Va, December s.
This town is in mourning over the sad
tragedy of yesterday afternoon. Hon.
S. D. Stokes. who was shot by the
minister. is being guarded at private
residence and his wounds are doing
nicely. They will not result fatally,
as at first feared. kilograms of con-
dolence have been pouring into him
from almost every quarter Of the State
to-day.
Mrs. Lavine who was the only wit
ness TO the shooting. in a sworn state
ment to-day says that Parson Wohl
fired the first shot and that she thought
both men emptied their revolvers.
Three bullet holes were found in Mr..
Stokes clothing to-day.
The remains of the minister were
taken to Kentucky this afternoon for
burial.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
FAITH CURISTS JAILED.

Pleaded Guilty TO Involuntary Man
sIaughter-AIIewed Baby to Die
for Want of Attention.
PHILADELPHIA. December g.
Harry E. Sollenberger and Ezra
Sheets. faith curist, pleaded guilty to-
day TO involuntary manslaughter, and
were sentenced 10 three months in the
county prison.
The defendants conducted the 'fBeu-
lah 0rphanage." or Fire Baptized hol-
mess mission" Edward Sack, a sew
en- months old infant was an inmate Of
the institution, and became Ill In
stead Of providing medical treatment
the defendants depended on faith and
10 child dad
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
EAGAN RESTORED
To His Position in the Army and
Then Retired-Makes Way for Col
Weston.

WASHINGTON, D. G.. December s.
Brig. Gen. Charles P. Egan. under sus-
pension since February 1899, for al
legged Incorporate ana abusive language
concerning Lieut.. General Miles. in con-
nection with the army beef investiga-
ton, was restored to duty to-day and
Immediately afterward was placed on
the retired list of the army.
The vacancy will enable the President
to appoint Col John F. Weston to be
commissary general. Gen. Weston is
one OF the most popular officers in the
army. and has had long and credit
able military career. He has been act
ing commrssary general ever since the
suspension OF Gen. Eagan, but has
drawn only the pay OF colonel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
SLOAN IS BARRED.

LONDON. December s.--The Rae
ing Calendar to-day announces that
Lester Rein, the American joekey, has
been exonerated OF the charge OF pull
ing Mr.. Richard Croker's horse Ths
Scotchman II, At Doneaster.
Tod Sloan, IL is added. has been in
formed that he need not apply for
license for next season.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
SCHOOL TEACHER HURT.

Special - the pegis-Ar
KEYSER, W Va. Dec. 6.-While
going TO her school on horseback. Miss
Grace Rawlins, a school teacher Of
Ridgeville. nine miles from here. was
thrown. the horse becoming frightened
Her foot caught in the stirrup. and the
horse dragged her some distance. Ply
sieians think the spinal cord is injur-
ed and have no hopes of her recovery,
as she is unable 10 move.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
HON. CHARLES A. T0WNE
Accepts the Appointment as L. :.
Senator from Minnesota, Succeed
ing Senator Davis.

ST. PAUL. Mimi, Dec. 6.--ForTer
Congressman Charles A. Towre, sill
yer Republican, OF Duluth. arrived in
the city at 3 o'clock and later called
on Governor Lind. He then formally
accepted the appointment to the United
States Senate for the vacancy caused
by the death of Cushman X. Davis,
received his commission Immediately
and will leave as soon as possible for
Washington TO take the seat which
he will hold until the Legislature.
which is overwhelmingly Republican,
elects a Senator TO the place.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
ARRESTED AT MARIETTA.

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG. w Va. December 8
Mary Connors. who escaped from the
Girls Industrial School ar Salem, was
captured at Marietta last night by Mar
shall Dye. and was brought to Parkers-
burg. She viii be taken back to Salem
tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
AFTER MANY YEARS.
George T. Johnston Turns Up to
Claim "a Share in His Fathers
Esfnfe

SPECIAL 10 the Register
STEUBENVILLE. O.. Dec. SIN 1876
Isaac Johnston, a wealthy resident of
East Springfield, died. and several
years later his estate was settled up
by George Gault, his administrator.
To-day white-haired man appeared
in probate court and asked for his
share of his fathers estate. He proved
TO be son. George T. Johnston. who
left home ffty-six years ago for New
Zealand, and who was thought to be
dead
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
SOUTH WANTS IMMIGRATION.

Southern Industrial CONVENTION sug-
gests Means for Increasing Pop
ulRtfon.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 6.-Attend-
ance on the session OF the Southern
Industrial convention was increased
to-day by the arrival Of many belated
delegates.
The committee on immigration sub
mitted a report recommending the
several States Of the South to make
early and ample provision for the
work of immigration.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
OIL NEWS.

Special 20 the Register
PIFTSBURG, Pa. December 6.--Tn
the northwest corner OF Guernsey coun-
ty. near Oak Grove. Ohio. Connolly, OF
Pittsburg, has drilled in a wildcat on
the o. y. dibb farm that is reported
showing FOR FIVE or ten barrel well
from the Bera gr4l This is strictly new
territory and later developments may
lead up to something better.
In the Chester Hill swallow sand ter
ritory, IN Morgan county. Cameron &c
%. have completed No. On the John
g. Taller farm and 4se a buster The
Octo Oil Company has complete. its No.
2 on the Cyrnell farm and has i've
barrel pumper. IN the same district.
unknown parties have completed test
well on the ]. d. Lane farm and have
a duster
In the Corning field. Denman &c
Thompson have completed their teac
well on the Bigum farm and have a
fiye-barrel pumper.
n Monroe county. one and half
miles east Of the Woodsfed teyelop-
ments, the EYerson Oil Company has
completed a test we'll on the George
Shumaker farm and has small pumpeF
in the Keener sand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07

VIII Probably be Adopted by the e..
$. Government Two Years From
January l.
WASHINGTON, December 6.-The
bill OF Representative Shafroth, OF Col
orado, for the adoption OF the metric
system by the United States ot-day
was faEorably reported by unanimous
vote OF the House Committee on coin
age weights and measures the bin was
changed TO make the system 60 into
effect January ]. 1s0s.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. December s-For Ohio
Rain Friday. Saturday. colder and fair.
except snow along the lakes: fresh 10
nTIsk southerly winds, shifting to wester-
" and northwesteriy winds By Friday
night.
For western Psnnsyivania-Raln Fri
day Saturday probably snew and colder:
fresh 20 brisk soUtheriy winds. shifting
70 westerly and nOrthwesteriy Friday
night
For West yIrginia-Rain Friday: warm
er in southern half. Saturday colder and
fair. excefp snow IN the mountain dis
uicts: variable winds
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07

OIL CITY. Pa. December s.-credis
balances. SI.G: certificates closed AZ E-la
bid for cash oil. Shipments. 900 bDlss
average. s9.8ss bbls Runs, li&.si5 bliss
average Is 81 bbls
NEW YORK. December s.-stanaard
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07
WHY

IS the American Tin
Plate Company In
creaslng the capac-
lily of Its mills In the
WI EELING DIS
TRiCT a n d NO.
WHERE ELSE?
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-03-15
The Discoverer of Swanp-Root at Work IN
His laboratory

There is a disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so deceP
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by
it-heart disease, pneumonia, heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result of kidney
disease. Ii kidney trouble is allowed TO ad-
vance the kidney poisoned blood will attack
the vital organs, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then the richness of the bIood-the alburnen
leaks out and the sufferer has bright's
Disease, the worst form of kidney trouble.
Dr.. Kilmers Swamp-Root the new dis
covery is the true specific for kidney, bladder
and urinary troubles. It has cured thousands
OF apparently hopeless cases, after all other
efforts have failed. At druggists in fifty-cent
and dollar sizes. A sample bottle sent free
by mail, also book telling about Swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
DR.. Kilner & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. and
mention this paper.