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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-01
PRACTICALLY SETTLED.
The SuItan's Order for a Battleship
Supposed to Close One Incident.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Thursday, No
vember 29.-The opinion Is expressed
in diplomatic circles that the American
claims arising from the Armenian mas
sacres may now be regarded as prac-
tically settled, as an trade providing
for the building Of cruiser in the Uni
ted States is officially promulgated.
The question of the consulate at Har-
poot remains open, The Porte persist
ing in its refusal to grant an exeQua-
tur to DR.. Thomas H. Norton. The
moral effect, however, created by the
presence of the United States battl-
ship Kntucky at Smyrna in support Of
the representations of the American
legation, taken in conjunction with the
settlement of the other claims, leads
the legation to hope for an early ar
rangement of all outstanding differ
ences.
LONDON, November 30.-A Reuter-
dispatch from Constantinople says it
is suggested that Russia is prompting
The Porte to refuse to grant an exqua-
tur to DR.. Norton. The dispatch adds:
1T is an open secret that they dis
like the foreign conSuls in Asia Minor,
especially the Americans, whom they
suspect of aiding the American mission
work in Armenia"
WASHINGTON, November 30.-No
proposition has come to the United
States government from Turkey look
ing to the payment of the missionary
claims under the guise of an order for
warship to be built in the United
States While it is hardly expected
that any formal proposition of this
kind will be forthcoming, it is, OF
course, beyond the power of the State
Department to prevent or interfere with
any arrangement that the Turkish gov
eminent may enter into with American
ship builders and Individual claimants
The point is, after all, TO have the
claims paid and the State department
officials are not very particular as to
the form in which the payments are
paid. Perhaps they are Indifferent in
this respect because of knowledge Of
the fact that the Turkish government
might be terribly embarrassed by the
pressure of European creditors were
the United States government to insist
upon certain forms of procedure in this
case.
There are no developments in the
NEGOTIATIONS respecting the exequatur
of DR.. Norton, who would be U. S.
Consul at Harpoot. The matter is still
one of correspondence and the author
tiles here are confident that the Tur-
kish government will in the end yield
on this point.
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TO END THE WAR.

LONDON, November 30.-To-mor-
row the Statist will propose that the
government should begin negotiations
with Commandant General Botha and
Gen. De Wet to bring the war to a
close. As the Boer leaders might mis-
understand me motive of an overture
from the military authorities, it will
suggest that the highest civil author
ity in South Africa should begin the
negotiations. If not Sir Alfred Miner,
then the Chief Justice of Cape Colony,
or even Mr.. J. H. Hofmeyer.
This great financial journal will lead
up to its proposal by an analysis of the
situation in South Africa and will say
1--WE are losing in every way, losing
in prestige and losing in trade. We
are seeing our South African possess
sions plunged into greater and greater
distress, and the opinion is gaining
ground abroad that we are incapable
Of bringing the struggle to a satisfac-
tory termination"
Military incompetence will be alleged
and the Statist will aver that minister
ial harshness should be avoided and
the Beers be conciliated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-01
STOCK OF GOLD.

WASHINGTON, November 30.-The
largest stock of gold coin and bullion
ever held in the United States is now
accumulated in the treasury and its
branches. The total has been rising
steadily during the whole of the pres
ent year and is now $474, Jos, 1856, or
about $76,O00,000 greater than at the
close of 1899.
This gold is not all the direct prop
erty of the United States, but is held
against outstanding gold certificates.
TIL eamount of these, less the aourt
in the treasury and its branches, was
$3.50, ,0S9 Wednesday. All the re-
naming gold, amounting to about
S243 100000 belongs to the treasury as
part of the reserve fund of $3.50, 000-
900. The influx of gold into the treas
ury comes partly from the new gold
from the Klondike and other mines,
but its retention is due to the pressure
for currency, which leads to the ac-
ceptance of gold certificates and other
paper money in preference to coin.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-01

LONDON, December IA: 80 a. NJ
There is virtually nc fresh news from
South Africa this morning. But the re-
tirement of Lord Wolseley, the return
of Lord Roberts and the appointment
of Lord Kitchener to the supreme COM
mand, occurring as they do, simultan-
eously, are keenly discussed Despite
some misgivings hearty approval is
generally expressed of Lord Kitchener S
appointment. 1t is felt that, If any one
can clear up matters in South Africa,
he is the man; and it is readily admit
teo that the task before him, though of
a different kind, is almost as difficult
as that which faced Lord Roberts ten
months ago, and is calculated to give
the fullest scope to all of Kitchener 5
talents as an organizer.
The Morning Post hints broadly that
the recent demand of Lord Roberts for
reinforcements has not been complied
with and insists that Lord Kitchener S
hands must not be tied by any lack of
men or horses. 1t says:
IF reinforcements are withheld or
delayed, Lord Kitchener may be para
lyzed, with what consequences to the
empire no one can forsee. From 10000
to $4,000 men are required"
All the editorials dwell with consid-
cradle emotion on the nations debt of
gratitude to Lord Roberts, who has
successfully piloted us through one of
the darkest hours of our history
From Cape Town come indications Of
the uneasiness felt. All military posts
throughout Cape Colony are being
strengthened. Bloemfontein is now
prepared for any possible attack. EX-
ira scouts are out and guards watch
the streets in the night time. Mines
have been laid along the railway. The
garrisons on the Orange river drifts are
being increased.
At the same time measures are being
taken to assist in the restoration of or
der and prosperity. The Pretoria cor
respondent of the Daily Mail announces
that the British are distributing oats
and seed potatoes among the surrender
ed Boer farmers at nominal prices with
out which the farms will go until an
other year.
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CONSIDERATION CEREMONIES.
Rev. Herman Joseph AIerding In
stalled Bishop of Fort Wayne


FORT WAYNE, Ind, November 3d.
Rev. Herman Joseph Alerding, late of
St. Josephs parish, indianapolis, was
to-day consecrated fourth bishop of
the Catholic diocese of Fort Wayne.
The ceremonies drew to this city dis
tinguished company of prelates and
clergy from every diocese in the CEN
trail west. Most Rev. w. H. Elder,
archbishop of Cincinnati, was conse-
Grating prelate, with Right Rev. Henry
Moeller, bishop of Columbus, and Right
Rev. Dennis ODonaghue, auxiliary
bishop of Indianapolis, assistants. The
conservation sermon was preached by
Rev. Francis Chartrand, secretary to
Right Rev. S. F. Chatard, bishop of
Indianapolis. After the prescribed
ceremonies in the Cathedral, banquet
was served in the auditorium of the
Catholic library. Three hundred pre-
lates and clergymen were at the tables.
Responses to toasts were made by
Bishop Macs. of Covington; Rev. An
drew ]. Morrissey, president of Notre
Dame University, South Bend; Right
Rev. Dennis O'Donoghue, Of Indianap-
oils, and Rev. D. A. Mulcahy, of An
dersOn, Ind.
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ORDERED TO SEND SUPPLIES.

Admiral Remey to Sucor Destitute
Natives on the Island of Gaum.
WASHINGTON, November 30.-The
Navy Department has received the fol-
lowing cablegram from Admiral Re
mey in reference to the sinking of the
cruiser Yosemite:
CAVITE, November 80.
Official report from Guam just re-
ceived. Following men drowned 18Th:
Joseph Anderson, coal passer.
JACOB Leroy Mehaffey, apprentice,
first class.
George Aubel, seaman.
VIM. Frederick Davis, fireman. first
class.
Frank Swanson, coxwain.
Two bodies recovered, but were I'M
recognizable. Governor reports danger
of starvation. Asks So 600 pounds of
-four, 30 600 biscuits, 1000 pounds su-
gar, 10000 pounds salt pork, 20 900
pounds rice, all for destitute natives.
Shall | send by our cruiser? Brutus
took ample stores for the present.
Newark, Guam.
(Signed) "REMEY"
Secretary Long has directed that the
supp4es be sent.
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HAZING RESPONSIBLE
For the PrecariOus Condition of Os-
ear l.. BoOz, Former West Point
Cadet.

For the PrecnriOus Condition of Os-
ear l.. Boox, IA Former West Point
Cadet.
PHILADELPHIA, November 30.-A
special to the Press from Bristol, Pa,
says:
Oscar L.. Booz, young man, q
years of age, lies at the point of death
at his home on Cedar street. About
a year ago young Booz was appointed
by Congressman Wagner to the West
Point military academy and the par
ents declare that the hazing admins
tered at that time was Of such an afro
cious naure that the death of their son
may result.
after the hazing Congressman Wag-
ner's appointee was left in such phys
ical condition that he had to resign his
cadetship. 1t is alleged that Tobasco
sauce was poured down Boozs throat,
red pepper was thrown in his eyes, hot
grease poured on his bare feet, tooth
knocked out and fiendish operations
generally INDUCED in.
''The Booz family have no hesitancy
in declaring that the hazing is respon-
sible for his precarious condition"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-01
PENNSYLVANIA EARNINGS.
Comparative Statements for the Pres
ent Year and 1899.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, November 80
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company s
comparison of earnings and expenses
for the month Of October, 1900, and for
ten months ending October 81, 1900,
with same period of 1899, is as follows:
Lines directly operated, month of Oc-
tober, 1900:
Gross earnings, increase, $742. 300:
expenses, incease, $239, 700; net earn
ings, increase, $502, 500.
Ten months ending October 81, 1900:
Gross earnings, increase, s10,532, 700;
expenses, increase, $4,923,300 net earn
ings, increase, $5,609,4O0.
The above figures do not include the
operations of the Buffalo & Allegheny
Valley division.
Lines west of Pittsburg and Erie. di-
rectly operated, month of October. 1900:
Gross earnings, decrease, SIG, 300; ex-
penses, increase, $4s,400; net earnings
decrease, $64,70o.
Ten months ending October 81, 1900:
Gross earnings, increase, $3,253,0 900;
expenses, increase, s2,753, 900; net earn.
sugs, increase, $4,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-01
REDUCTION Of REVENUE
CREATES DISSENTIONS
REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN ARE
FAR FROM AN AGREE
MENT
ON THE TAXES TO BE REDUCED.
THE BREWING INTERESTS MAKE
DEMANDS AND MUST BE
CONSIDERED.

WASHINGTON, November So
Chairman Payne, of the Ways and
Means Committee, issued notices to-
day, recalling the previous notice OF
a full committee meeting tomorrow to
consider the bill for the reduction of
the war revenue. 1t wa sgiven out off,
cially that this was done because Gen.
Grosvenor and Mr.. Tawney We're alb
sent, attending the funeral of the late
Senator Davis, and that Mr. Steel would
not be here, leaving the Republicans
short of a majority in the committee.
Mr.. Tawney did not go to Minnesota.
however, and 1t was learned this after
noon that Gen. Grosvenor will arrive
in Washington tomorrow. The real
reason that the committee will not
meet tomorrow, it is said, is because
further information is desired as to the
views of Republican members gener-
ally in reference to this bill. Such
features of the measure prepared by
the Republican members as have be-
come known, together with omissions
which the committee has made In the
proposed reductions have caused con-
siderable opposition and it is probable
that a conference or caucus of the Re-
publican members will be held before
a final decision is reached. The great
est opposition that has developed comes
from the brewing interests. Represen-
tatives from all districts where there
is a great deal of beer manufactured
are making serious protests against the
action of the committee in not reduo-
ing the tax on beer. There are some
other interests also which are making
protests and Republican members OF
the House have telegraphed their
friends on the Ways and Means Com
mittee that they think the proposed bill
should be changed
There were a number of Republican
Senators at the capital to-day and
they we're In formal conference sdNring
the greater part of the time concerning
the business likely to come before Con-
gress during the approaching session.
Prominent in their deliberations was
the contemplated amendments TO the
war revenue law. Senators Aldrich,
Allison and Plat were together for
some time on this latter subject and
had with them Representatives Payne
and Dalzell, OF the House committee
on ways and means. 1t was stated at
the close of this talk that the discus
sion had been on very general lines,
and that as the House people had not
completed their measure and the treas
uTy estimates had not been received.
no conclusion had been reached. So
far as the Senators expressed them
selves their expressions were favor
able to making the revision 80
thorough as to relieve the work en-
tirely of the possibility of the posi-
bility of having it considered of tenn
porary character. They also gave
some indication of their views of the
changes to be made, in a general way
favoring the removal of the extra tax
from articles not returning large
revenue and leaving it on the more
productive articles. The tendency
seemed to be against any removal of
the beer or tobacco taxes and also
against the removal of the tax on ex-
change transactions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-01
ROUGH ON MORMONS.
Hungarians Do Not Take Kindly to
the Salt Lake PrOselytes.

Hungarians Do Not Take Kindly to
the Salt Lake PrOselytes.
VIENNA, November 30.-Advices re-
ceived from Temesvar South Hungary,
record the rough treatment received
thereby two Mormon elders, emissaries
from Salt Lake City, Utah. The two
elders had hardly commenced to enun-
ciate their views on polygamy when the
audience stOrmed the platform and
elected the pair from the hall. One of
them was compelled to run the gaunt-
let of three hundred irate citizens
armed with sticks, straps or knotted
cords and shod with hob-nailed shoes.
He was afterwards stripped to the waist
and thrashed by half dozen matrons
of Temesvar. The second Mormon
was ducked in a horse pond. Finally
the two elders were rescued by the po-
lice.
The minister of the interior has pro-
hibited further Mormon attempts to
proselyte as being a danger to the
well-being of the State.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-01
JESSIE MORRISON CASE
Begun NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Made
By Opposing Counsel.

ELDORApO Kas., November 30
Taking of evidence began to-day in the
trial Of Jessie Morrison, charged with
killing Mrs. G.. Olin Castle, the bride
of the prisoners former sweetheart.
Mrs. Bette Moberly was the first wit
ness called by the prosecution. She
was the first person who entered the
Castle home, in response to Mrs. Cas-
ties cries for help.
1t was announced that both sides will
examine a total of lis witnesses.
Prosecuting Attorney Brumback, in
opening the case for the State, declared
the prosecution expected to prove that
the prisoner deliberately went to the
home of Mrs. Castle and killed her
through jealousy.
Attorney Kramer, for the Defense
stated that his side expected to show
that Mrs Castle was killed in self
defense after she attacked Miss Nor
risOn with a razor.
To-day's proceedings were heard by
a crowd which taxed the capacity of
the court room. Women were in the
majority.
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BELIEVED TO BE MOSES.

NEW YORK, November 3O.-Charged
with obtaining money under false pre-
lenses, a man representing himself as
DR.. VIM. A. Ferguson, formerly of Gal
weston, Texas but who is alleged by
the police to be Ex-Governor Moses, OF
Charleston, S. c., was arraigned to-day
before United States Commissioner
Shields and held in bail OF $1,000 for
examination on Thursday next. The
prisoner Is said TO bear close resem-
blance TO the notorious South Carolina
governor of carpet dagger" fame
whose record is in every police head
quarters In the country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-01
WARNING TO GERMANS.

BERLIN, November 30.-The semi
official statement that Mr.. Kruger is
coming here is discussed cautiously.
1t is regarded as premature to predict
that Emperor William will receive him.
There is no appreciate sign of pub
lie demonstration and some of the
papers warn the public to beware of a
policy of sentiment, pointing out that
Germany is not in position to change
the fate of the Transvaal and depre-
eating manifestations where likely to
clash with the governments policy.
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ing the Canadians thanked the mfor the
immense services they had rendered TO
the empire. The officers were then
presented individually, after which the
Queen summoned Private Armstrong,
of New Brunswick, who lost leg dur
ing the campaign, but who joined in
the march on crutches.
After the soldiers had been shown
over the state apartments they were
entertained at luncheon in tie Royal
riding school,
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NOTIFICATIONS EXPECTED.

PARIS, November 30-A dispatch to
the Havas agency from Pekin saws
the French minister there, NJ. Pichon,
is Authorized if all the ministers are
in accord, to sign and hand to the
Chinese plenipotentiaries the PROPOSE
lions adopted by the diplomats at the
Chinese capital, thougs before the pre-
sentation OF the propositions, the dis
patch adds, they will probably undergo
fresh notifications.
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TO MAKE A DOUBLE HANGING.

HARRISBURG, Pa, November 3d.
Governor Stone to-day respited George
Ward, the Washington county murder
er, from December to January 9, 1901
The date for the execution of James
Jones, Of the same county, was fixed
for January 9, and at the request of
the county officials, Ward was respited
until the latter date that both might
be hanged on the same DAY.
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GENERAL NTCHNER
SUCCEEDS ROBERTS.
COMMAND of THE TROOPS IN SOUTH
AFRICA TRANSFERRED
YESTERDAY.
QUEEN APPROVES PROMOTION.
GENERAL ROBERTS HAS ALREADY
STARTED ON JOURNEY TO
TO ENGLAND.

LONDON, November 30.-The war
Office announced this afternoon that
Lord Roberts handed over the COM
mand of British troops in South Africa
yesterday to Lord Kitchener
1t is further announced that the
Queen approves Lord Kitchener's pro-
motion to lieutenant general, with the
rank of general while in command IL
South Africa.
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NO INSTRUCTIONS,

LONDON, November 30.-The o.
Gals Of the United States embassy say
they have not received any Instructions
in regard to taking further steps foe
the release from Working prison OF Mrs.
Florence Maybrick, who is under SEN
tence of Imprisonment for life on con-
viction of poisoning her husband.
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TO SUCCEED DOLLIvER.

WASHINGTON, November 30.-Tt
seems to be generally understood that
Representative Babcock, of Wisconsin,
will be appointed TO the vacancy on
the ways and means committee caused
by the resignation of Mr.. Dolliver, in
which case he will probably retire
from the committee on insular affairs.
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CONTRACT SIGNED.

WASHINGTON, November 30.-The
contract with the Carnegie company
for furnishing large quantity of
armor plate under the agreement re-
Gently announced, was concluded and
signed to-day, and it is expected that
the Bethlehem contract for similar
armor will be signed tomorrow.
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SHEETS ADVANCED.

PITTSBURG, Pa, November go
The American Sheet Steel Company
has announced an advance of 50 per ton
on black sheets with corresponding
advance in galvanized. Quotations
now are minimum 1896 and 50 for %
gauge; $3.50 and 1926 for q gauge, and
$3.50 and $2.S5 for 26 gauge.
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DUNN SERIOUSLY ILL.

CHICAGO, November 3O.-Finley
Peter Dunn, author of the "Dooley"
papers, and for many years an active
newspaper man of Chicago, is danger
ously Ill with pneumonia at st. Luke's
hospital.
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WATER FOR M'MECHEN.

Company with Principal Office Char.
tered at Charleston Yesterday.
Special 20 the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, November
The McMechen Water Co., OF Ben.
wood, was chartered to-day with Sam.
uel c. Boyer, OF Jackson, Ohio; VIII.
lam Kinney. OF Belmont. Ohio; 1snos.
w. Keffer, OF Benwood, w. Va; Harry
B. Kinney, OF st. Clairsville, Ohio, nud
James Kinney Jr., Of Bellaire, Ohio.
The capital stock paid up is $500, VITA
the privilege Of increasing it to $780,
600.
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LONDON, November 30.-The mem
bers of the Royal Canadian regiment
who have just returned from South AT
RIGA were enthusiastically received by
the people OF Windsor this morning.
The soldiers then proceeded TO the cas-
tie and were reviewed by the Queen in
he quadrangle. Her majesty address,
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Bandmaster Baldwin Dead

BOSTON. Mass, November 30-J. Thos
Baldwin, the famous bandmaster is dead
from blood poisoning, the result of a.
simple injury. He was born in Lowell,
Mass. in 1892.
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FOUR DROWNED.

SPOKANE, Washn., November 3d.
Four lives were lost here tonight by
the capsizing of ferryboat in the
Spokane river. The ferry is about two
miles down the river. 1t was crossing
the stream with eighteen workmen.
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CITY SUED FOR DAMAGES.

Special to the Regisre=.
PARKERSBURG. w. Va. Novems~
30-The suit Of Mrs. Pocaho Pey.
ton, widow of colored barber. againM
the city Of Parkersburg for $4,000
damages, Is now on trial In the Circuit
Court. Peyton died some time ago and
his widow claims that il was from IN.
juries Sustained from stepping out OF
store into a low place in the sidewalk
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Cuban Customs Receipts

WASHINGTON. November 3O.-Receipts
from customs sources in Cuba for the
ten months ending October 31st 1900 were
$3.2l5 499 for the same ten months of
1888, $l2 l20 al? increase Of 81, O94 507
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Died from InhaIins e.

BERLIN, November 30.-A special from
Pekin to the Tageblatt announces that
Col. 1orCk, commander Of a German col
umn. is dead, in consequence of inhaling
fumes from a stove in his bedroom.
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Gone to Washington-

CLEV ELAND, O., November 30.-Sen-
atOr Hanna and family left this after
noon for Washington to remain until the
close of Congress.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-01

NEW YORK, November 3O.-At the
Fasiz-Tipton auction sale of fine horses
to-day, The Abbott, holder of the world 5
trotting record (2:03A) was sold for $26, 500
The purchaser was Fire Commissioner
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GARRISON RELIEVED.

VRYBURG, Cape Colony, November
3O.-The garrison Of Schweizer Reueke
has been relieved by a column of
troops sent from here. The beleaguer-
ing Beers resisted but were driven of.