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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-10
MONONGAIIA DELEGATION
Goes 10 Charleston With Demands
That Must be Granted to Gain
Their support.

Goes 10 charleston WIN DShahos
That Must be Granted to Gain
Their support.
Special to the Register.
MORGANTOWN. ". Va, July o.
All the local Republican politicians left
to-day in body for Charleston. The
leaders in what is known as the Court
House Ring went, and the following
well known men were among the num-
Der: W. E. Glasseock, clerk Circuit
Court; John Z. Price, clerk County
Court; John Gregg, chairman Of county
committee; W. T. Grant, owner of the
water works and nominee for House
of Delegates; Frank Cox, judge advo-
cate; ex-senator r. f. Fast; Postnlas-
ter ]. H. Fitch These men, with the
other delegates who will vote as the
ring says, go to Charleston with few
quiet blooms" in their pockets. The
crowd here has been opposed TO VIM.
NJ. O. Dawson, A. b. White and Senator
Scott They are friendly to Elkins.
They supported Freer, and are now
compelled TO support A. b. White for
Governor, but they have GONE scores
to settle and will not support White
any too chserfully or without Lzaking
demands TO compensate them. They
will hold out against James X. Hall
until their demands are granted. Daw-
son has offered a sop to Clerk VIII
Glasscock in the way of place on the
State executive committee, but Els
worth, as he is Familiarity known, is too
shrewd to accept this without emohl-
ments. He will demand that he be sup
ported in his demand for A. B, Whites
place as collector He will be backed
up in this demand by the entire deiega-
ton. Then when it comes to the right
point and place. the Monongahela boys
will let loose a boom for Frank Cox
for attorney general. He was offered
the judgeship in this district by GOV.
Atkinson, who was his guest here when
Judge Hagans died. Cox and his part
ner declined the offer, for they want
position that will not interfere with
their large and lucrative practice at
the bar here. Cox can be attorney gen.
eral and remain at Morgantown. The
Monongalia boys will deliver their del
egation over to the bosses bag and
baggage if Glasscoek and Cox land. If
not they viii create plenty of strife in
Charleston this week.
e. l.. Grant will spend most of his
time lobbying against President Ray
mond OF the University. while at Char
lesion, and a stronger effort than ever
will be made this winter TO have him
frozen out by the committee on appro-
priations of the Legislature Monon-
gala county will support Peter Silman,
Of Kanawha, for treasurer. and j. r.
Trotter for superintendent of schools.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-10
WORLDS RECORDS BROKEN.

BOSTON, July 9.-Eleven worlds
records were broken by John Nelson
of Chicago, at Charles River Park to-
night. Nelson covered 66 miles and 30
feet during two hours riding. Four
men started, the other three being
Charles R. Miller, of Chicago, Burns
w Pierce of Nova Scotia, and VIM c.
Stinson of Cambridge. Nelson's pace
was terrific throughout the entire two
hours, and he was over a mile ahead
of Stinson at the end of the thirtieth
mile.
Pierce made GO miles, Miller 60 miles.
and Stinson 81 miles.
The records made by Nelson were:
Twenty-six miles, 43: 29 SIS; q miles,
45:15 %; 20 miles, 1875 2-5; 80 miles
SOAP 2-5; 81 miles, 1926 rs; 40 miles,
1:OS:46 49, Al miles, 1:1O:S6 rs; AZ
miles, 1:12:25 As; 43 miles, 1:14:16 as;
"A miles, 1:t6:0S rs; 45 miles
1:17:59 3-5.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-10
TO DISCUSS STRIKES.

PITTSTON, Pa, July 9.-Delegates
representing one hundred and four To-
cal lodges of the United Mine Work
ers with a membership of 10000 began
a series Of secret sessions here to-day
The chief matter to come up for dis
cussion will be the strikes at present
existing in the anthracite district.
There are about dozen OF them. and
most OF them have been going on for
some time. The delegates will try to
devise some means of bringing the OPP
orators and men together The dock
age question, which has been the
cause Of considerable trouble in the
past will also be discussed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-10
PRICES ARE TUMBLING.
Besscmer Pig Sold as Low as SIs.
and BiIets at $50


PITTSBURG, Pa, July 9.-The Dis
patch tomorrow will say:
Since the non-successful meeting of
iron and steel manufacturers in New
York recently to maintain prices, it is
evident that a decided slump in these
commodities is taking place and it is
expected rock bottom will be reached
in few days. 1t is said that the Car
negie Company, the Federal Steel Com
pany and the National Steel Company
have yielded to the inevitable. Pig
iron is said to have been sold to-day
at SIS and Bessemer billets at $22. The
sales are few, however, and the market
is evidently awaiting for still lower
prices. Over 1000 toas of finished steel
were sold in Pittsburg during the week
past, and this is believed to mark the
start of a loosened and healthier mar
ket Some manufacturers believe pig
iron will go to SIS before the demand
revives and the market to its normal
condition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-10
REWARDS OFFERED.

WASHINGTON, July 9.-Minister
WI has cabled to Sheng, the director
general of imperial posts at Shanghai,
and to the viceroy at Marking, re-
quest that they take steps to have it
made known in Pekin and vicinity that
heavy rewards will be paid by the
American people for the salvation of
the people in the legations. The minis
ter did not make this representation
upon the authorization of the United
States government, but upon many
statements that had been made to him
by prominent American citizens. He
was approached yesterday by some
ladies, friends and relatives of some
of the people who were with Minister
Conger when the outbreak occurred,
beseeching him to offer rewards which
they would pay to any one who would
help the beseiged.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-10
CENTRAL COUNTIES.
Delegations From Giimer, Hraxton,
webster, Upshur and Lewis, on
Far Charleston.


Delegations From Giimer, Braxton.
webster, Upshur and Lewis, on
For Charleston.
Special to the Register.
WESTON, w. Va. July 9.-Full dell
egations from the counties of Gilmer,
Braxton and Webster, arrived here at
noon to-day en- route TO the Republic
can State convention at Charleston.
The feeling prevails that although the
Gilmer delegation was instructed for
Hall, they will not stand by him. The
Braxton delegation is divided between
Hall and Scherr, and it looks as If they
will all flock to Scherr on the final re-
suit.
Braxton has a candidate for Attor-
ney General in the person Of Hon.
Alex. Dulin. The Webster county del
egation is solid for Scherr.
The Lewis and Upshur county dele
cations left on the morning train. 1t
is claimed these counties are evenly di-
vided between Hall and Scheer.
Hon ]. S. Hyer is with the Brax-
ton county delegation but says he is
not candidate for any Office. This
declaration was brought out by tho
numerous appears OF his friends urging
him to stand for the nomination OF
Auditor Many OF the delegates are
fearful Of a deadlock IN the nomina-
ton OF Auditor
Hon. c. w. Lynch, of Clarksburg,
seems to be the favorite for the SUI
preme judgeship
Hon. Geo. c. Cole. of Lewis, left with
the delegation and if the hearty cheer
that was given him upon his departure
is any omen, he is the next Republic
can candidate for Attorney General.
The Republican, state Committee
were guests of Mr. and Mrs w. 81. O.
Dawson at dinner this evening After
dinner the committee held meeting
at Mr.. Dawson's residence and made
the preliminary arrangements for the
convention Wednesday. Senator Elkins
was chosen temporary chairman, z. Il.
Hood, of Kanawha, temporary secre-
tary,.and ~ J. Keadle, Of M.ngo, tenn
poTary sergeant-at-arms,
One assistant seTgeant-at-aTms Is to
be chosen by the delegations from each
of the Senatorial districts. II has been
settled that Romeo II. Freer Is to be
the permanent chairman OF the con-
YentiOn While the convention itself
Viii decide this, Freer seems TO be the
choice Of the leaders The matter was
referred to the several candidates for
Auditor and they have acquiesced in
the choice Of Freer. I is said, how
ever, that Freer is angry and will not
accept the honor. A. B. White has
offended him and he Is sharpening his
razor for the Wood county statesman.
The Republican Convention
OF the Third district which will be held
here tomorrow wills nominate J. n.
Gaines. the present United States Dis
trlct Attorney, for Congress. This re-
suit seems 10 be generally conceded.
Judge C. W Smith. Of Mercer. who is
Gaines only opponent, practically con-
cedes his own defeat His name Will
probably not be presented TO the con-
gention.
The Senatorial convention OF the
Ninth district. which will be held to-
morrow just before the Congressional
convention. will nominate A. J. Koran.
Of Nicholas county, By reclamation. He
has no opponent 50 far as Is known
now.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-10
FAMILY OF NINE ALL DEAD
FROM EATING TOADST00LS.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, July Am en-
tire family of nine persons died to-
night near Catco Rock. Marion county.
from eating poisonous toad stools, mis-
taking them for mushrooms. The vic
tins are:
w. j. Fink, aged 40.
Mrs. Mary Lee Fink, 80.
John E. Fink, rs.
KeakIe Fink, Is.
SigeK Fink, IL.
Veil Fink, o.
Rose Lee Fink, Z.
MeIan Fink. o.
Infant child.
which included the supposed mush
rooms. All were taken violently i'll
and none recovered.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-10
THROUGH The RAPIDS SAFELY
PETER NIssEN, A DANE, WHOSE
HOME Is IN CHICAGO, MADE
THE VOYAGE.
Ten Thousand People Saw "The
Fool Killer Shirk HIS Work and
Carry the Intrepid Owner
Through One of the Greatest Dam
gers In the World-Another Candf-
date for the Lecture Platform or
the Stage.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y. July g.
Peter Nissen, of Chicago or Mr.. Bow
ser, as he styles himself. went through
the whirlpool rapids of the Niagara
river this afternoon in the presence OF
about 10000 PRISONS in his craft, the
Foolkiller. The boat was towed to a
rock about one mile above the rapids
and secured. The point was difficult
to reach by officials from either the
American or Canadian shore, who
might have been disposed to interfere
with the much-advertised adventure.
Shortly after 8 o'clock Mr.. Bowser
was seen on his boat. A little later
James La Bland pulled up in a row
boat and towed the Foolkiller, with
Bowser aboard, into the current. At
1857 the start down stream was actually
commenced, but the tickle eddies kept
the Foolkiller drifting about until 4:5O
when she got into the whirlpool cur
rent and started for the final plunge.
Passing under the cantilever bridge,
the boat took on the speed of an ex-
press train. Bowser threw his oar
far from him, and waved his cap. The
crowd saw the craft rise on the crest
of smooth wave and then dive into
the leaping spray and disappear The
strange craft turned over and over like
Yo1tt oir until III
passed a bend in the river and the
most perilous part of the journey had
been passed. The buoyant craft kept
on the crest of the waves until sub
merged again on the verge of the whirl-
pool. Shooting into the whirlpool, the
Foolkiller swung around and went
down like fishing bob, but rose again
quickly. For the next fifty minutes
Bowser and his boat circled around the
whirlpool. Shortly before 6 o'clock
the Foolkiller was carried out to the
edge of the rapids and a line was
thrown by Bowser to men on shore,
who hauled him in. His first question
was; "How is that for Bowser?"
The Foolkiller is 20 feet long and
four feet deep and is made of two-inch
pine with four air-tight compartments.
The keel weighs 1880 pounds.
CHICAGO, July 9.-"F. K. Bowser"
is the Falls shooting alias assumed by
Peter Nissen, who resides at 57S Fran
cisco street, Chicago Nissen is a
Dane, 81 years old, and until recently
had acted as book-keeper for lessen &
Rosberg, 126 North Union street He
has been a resident of Chicago for II
years.
Nissens boat was finished in this
city last May, requiring 10 months for
its completion. After a trial trip on
Lake Michigan it was shipped to Mag
era Falls on June %.
Bowser warmed himself at a fire
built on the shore and put on dry
clothing, and appeared to be little the
worse for his mad ride.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-10

Five Men Who Were Indicted
Charged with the Murder Of

Five Men Who Were Indicted
Charged with the Murder OF
Gov. GoebeI.
GEORGETOWN, KY, July 9.-The
case of the Commonwealth against
Youtsey, Powers, Davis, Whitaker and
Combs charged with completely in the
murder of William Goebel at Frank
fort, January 80, were called before
Judge Cantrill to-day.
All persons whc entered the court
room were searched. In addition to
the imposing array of counsel on each
side and the large number of witnesses
from all parts of the State, a big crowd
of spectators thronged the room.
The case against former Secretary OF
State Caleb Powers was the first called.
The prosecution asked for and was
granted an order on the jailor of Frank
lin county, to bring as witnesses sus-
poets Culton and Noaks, who are in
Jail at Frankfort. Powers was brought
into court looking none the worse for
his confinement since March 10. Seven
witnesses for the prosecution were
called and the prosecution announced
itself ready for trial. The defense was
given until 2:30 to make up its list of
witnesses.
When the court reconvened this
afternoon Ex-Governor Brown, for the
defense, stated that the attorneys for
that side had held a consultation but
had been unable to decide whether
they will go into trial, as they did not
know what number of their witnesses
are present, but assured the court that
he and his clients are anxious for a
trial at once, if it is possible and at the
same time prudent. He asked till to-
morrow at 9 o'clock for the attorneys
to decide whether to go to trial or to
ask a continuance, and time was
granted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-10
A GREAT MEETING.
Speakers of National Reputation to
be at Lincoln To-day.

Speakers of National Reputation to
he at Lincoln To-day.
LINCOLN, Neb.. July 9.-Speakers
of national reputation will take part
in the political meetings to be held
here tomorrow. Two meetings will
be held, one at 2 p. m. in the auditor
iJrm and one at p. m. on the Capitol
grounds w j. Bryan will speak brief
ly, probably at the evening meeting.
Among the speakers will be Charles A.
Towne, Cyclone Davis, of Texas, and
Gen. James B. Weaver Webster
Davis, Congressman Shafroth, of Col
orado, and Senator Allen, of Nebras-
ka. are also expected to speak. Excur-
sion trains will be run from all over
the State.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-10
CAUSES UNEASINESS.

LONDON, July l0.-The Cape Town
correspondent of the Standard says
under date Of July 9:
THE postoffice authorities have is
sued notice that civil mails have been
suspended for johannesburg. This.
with the fact that kilograms FOR Pre-
toria are refused, causes uneasiness. "
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MINISTER WI RECEIVES
GOOD NEWS FROM SHENG.
Continued From First Page.

cussion. The question at issue. it is
understood, is the sending of reinforce
ments to China from the Philippines,
pending the arrival of the troops or
dered to the east from the United
States 1t is realized that only small
portion of the 5000 troops ordered
from this country will arrive out for
two or three months at the earliest and
that the troops in the Philippines are
the only ones that can be utilized for
operation in China within the next
month. If action on a large scale is TO
be had at once it will be necessary to
call on the troops in the PHILIPPINES.
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NO EXCUSE FOR III.
The Loss of the Idler Declared to
be Due TO Carelessnesx.

be Due TO Carelessness.
CLEVELAND. Ohio, July 9.-No at
tempt has yet been made to recover
the bodies of Mrs. James Corrigan. her
three daughters, niece and granddaugh-
ter, who were drowned by the capsiz-
ing of the yacht Idler, eff this port last
Saturday afternoon. A terrific gale
blew all day yesterday and continued
until late this afternoon, making it i'm
possible for tugs to get near the scene
of the wreck for the purpose Of making
a search. A party will go out to the,
wreck with divers tomorrow morning.
Captain Martin O'Toole. OF the steam
er Ogemaw, which was close to the
yacht when it collapsed. says the acei-
dent was entirely inexcusable. O'Toole
said to-day:
There was plenty of warning of the
approach of the squall and the Idler
would have ridden the storm all right
if preparations had been made Not
yard of her canvas was struck, how
ever. When she went over she had
her mainsail. staysail and two jibs set.
There was no sea to speak of, contrary
to the assertions Of the crew, and if
sails had been taken in there would
have been no trouble. A smaller schoon-
er near and little naptha launch went
through the squall without difficulty
There was no more reason why the Id
Ter should have capsized than that the
Ogemaw should have gone over"
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GREATEST CONVENTION
That Ever Assembled, and a Ticket
and Platform That Everyone Can
Sun

PITTSBURG, Pa, July 9.-Col J. NJ.
Guffey, national committeeman and
the leader of Pennsylvania Democ
racy, who returned from the Kansas
City convention to-day, says:
1T was the greatest convention that
ever assembled, and has given us a
magnificent ticket and a platform that
all the Democrats in the country can
support.
In this campaign it is not ques-
ton of finances, but of the preserva-
ton of the republic itself. Unless we
maintain the republic as it stands to-
day under the constitution the people
would have no voice in monetary af
fairs or anything else.
THE duty of Democrats is clearly
defined. If we cannot succeed with
this platform, and with Bryan and
Stevenson as candidates, it will plainly
show that the American people no
longer want a democracy, but are in
favor of an empire"
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BRIDGEPORT.
Chronicle of Daily Events from the
Town Across the Way.

foHh Across the Way.
Quite lively scrap occurred yester-
day morning about Z o'clock between
Constable Walter McConnaughy and
his brother Fred at their livery stable
on Pike street. The origin OF the trou-
bic could not be LEANED. but the scran
caused much excitment. 1t Is said
Fred. McConnaughy was thrown out OF
the stable. and his brother the con.
stable, drove him away with a bonn
bardment of bricks Fred returned
with a revolver and the constable ran
to the city building and aroused Mar
shall Douds and wanted him to arrest
his brother. The marshal told him
he was an officer of the law and to
make the arrest, but the marshal went
to the stable and quoted the trouble
and no arrests were made. The citi-
Zens think this a fine act for q reform
constable to be mixed up in. They have
little sympathy for the grievance the
constable has, and would advise him
TO keep peace IN his own home
DIR. p. Harris, who has been the
guest Of Dr.. J. o. Howells. has returned
10 his home at Tronton.
Hon. J. c. Heinlein left yesterday
for Fort Valley, Ga, to look after his
large fruit farm.
r. Barrett, W. B. Hall and DR.. S.
West, OF St Clairsville. will soon leave
for an ocean trip extending along the
Atlantic coast.
Work was commenced yesterday on
tearing up the brick pavement on
Bank street. This work. il Is said, viii
be pushed rapidly on until completed.
John DonnelIy and several others left
yesterday for Tippecanoe to spend some
days fishing.
Carpsey Beck and his wife had trou-
bic Sunday evening, and Marshal Doudg
was called TO restore order In the DOM
icIle. Both promised to be good. This
occurrence Is an old one and occurs
quite often
Prot James Sti1welI has gone to Ros-
ton to take course at Harvard Cal
lege
Miss Mary Crawford has returned
from Column bus, where she has been III
tending Tie Ohio State University.
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AMERICAN MISSION LOCATED.

BERLIN, July 9.-The German con-
sui at Che Foo cables under to-day's
date, that the American mission at
Tung Lu and the Catholic mission at
Ching Chu Flu have been looted. He
adds that the Boxers continue their
endeavors to incite the population of
Che Foo to revolt.
Lii Ping Hong, the former governor
of Shan Tung with 5000 men has gone
northward from Mankin, the governor
of which place requested him to with
draw.
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EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

CHARLESTON, S. c., July 9-The
thirty annual convention Of the
National Educational Association will
open here tomorrow afternoon. Many
delegates are already here and the
morning trains brought in large par
ties Many private homes have been
turned over to the committee on ac-
commodations for the use Of the dele
gates.
The sessions of the convention viii
be held in the handsome new Thompson
Auditorium, while several smaller halls
in various parts of the city will be used
for the departmental meetings.
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THE CHALFANTS SAFE.

Rev. VIII ChaIfant and Wife Arrive
in San FranciscO-Rev. Frank
Chalfant Believed to Have Es-
capped.
PITTSBURG, Pa, July 9.-Rev. Geo
w. Chalfant, of this city, received Wa
to-day that his son, Rev. w. P Chal-
FAINT, and wife, lately missionaries to
China, have arrived at San Francisco on
the steamer Rio de Janeiro. The couple
returned to this country on account Of
Mrs. Chalfants ill-health. The elder
Chalfant feels confident that his other
son, Frank, has escaped the Boxers by
reaching a German port.
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BODIES OF DEAD SEAMEN.

PHILADELPHIA Pa, July 9.-The
bodies of number of drowned seamen.
still clad in their oil skins, were passed
last Wednesday by the schooner E. E.
Birdsall, which has arrived here from
Fall River. Several of the bodies
stood upright in the water, and at first
sight the crew Of the Birdsall thought
they were alive.
All the bodies were drifting seward.
There was nothing on their clothing to
indicate what ship they had manned,
and It is thought that the vessel broke
up on the shoals between Shinnecock
and southampton, L. |.
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Thousands Dying From Cholera In
India.

Thousands Dying From Cholera in
India.
LONDON, July 9.-The Secretary Of
State for India, Sir George Hamilton,
has received the following from the
Viceroy, Lord Curzon, OF Kedleston:
"The cholera mortality continues
high in Bombay The May mortality
there was appalling. The number of
persons receiving relief is 30,013,000."
The governor of Bombay telegraphs
to the foreign Office as follows:
'There were 10.320 deaths from chol-
era and 6,502 fatalities in the famine
district during the last week in June.
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THE BOYCOTT ON AGAIN.

ST. LOUIS, July 9.-It was decided
this afternoon by the union employees
of the st. Louis Transit Company tic
resume at once their strike and boy.
colt, which was settled recently after
being on nearly two months. The boy.
colt operations against the company
will be resumed tomorrow morning.
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The occasion being opportune. We ven
tare 70 voice thought which had long
been near our heart
Why Is IT, We ask, that as between
drunken man and sober man. the
former Is the less likely to be hurt in an
acciaeatgv
The lnabriate smiled engagingly
isecause. ne said, fortune favors the
bowleds
And this positively. a. Il the dlctum
admitted Of no doubt Nhatevss Dstrols
Journal
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BRUSSELS, July "a Shanghai dis
patch of date received here says a Chi
nese newspaper asserts that Prince
Ching's troops have arrived at Pekin
to revictual the Europeans and defend
them against the rebels.