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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, September IL.
AT Sis o'clock this afternoon Presi-
dent Mitchell and Secretary Wilson, of
the United Mine Workers of America,
affixed their signatures to the document
which will call 142, 900 miners of the
Pennsylvania anthracite region from
their work Monday morning and precip-
itate one Of the most gigantic strikes in
the history OF the labor world.
The document was the official en-
dorsement of the request OF the anthra-
cite districts to strike. The official or
der to strike was sent to the three presi-
dents of Pennsylvania districts.
This afternoon President Mitchell and
Secretary Wilson sat in the headquar-
ters receiving kilograms from different
parts of the anthracite region and hop
ing, they said, that each message might
be some concession from the operators
that would prevent the strike, but none
came.
The third district presidents reported
this afternoon that of the 143 600 men
in the three districts, 134,500 would
go on a strike Monday. President Nit
chel would not state what secret in
fiuences were at work to prevent the
strike and which caused the delay. He
said the person at work had offered
his services voluntarily and the matter
was confidential.
President Mitchell will leave Satur-
day for Hazelton, Pa, to personally
conduct the strike.
President Mitchell made his last Off
cial statement before declaring the
strike.
The railroads control " per cent OF
the mining output, and as last re-
sort, Mitchell appealed to the presi-
dents of the railroads. The warning
was telegraphed to the presidents of
the following railroads: Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad Company, Lehigh Valley,
Delaware & Hudson, Delaware, Lacka-
wanna & Western. Central Railroad of
New Jersey, Philadelphia & Reading,
Erie, New York, Susquehanna &c
Western, Delaware. Susquehanea Il
Schuylkill, and New York. Ontario &
Western. 1t was as follows:
INDIANAPOLIS. Sept. r.
A strike is imminent in the anthracite
coal fields of Pennsylvania. II It comes it
will have an injuious effect, not only upon
the coal regions but upon all communities
where anthracite coal Is sold. transported
or used. The public is therefore interested
in the result. AS the company of which
you are president controls mines in the
anthracite region, we the authorized rep
resentatives of the anthracite miners. in
order to promote the public welfare and
avert a strike. propose to you and the 9TH
er coal operators that the whole question
Of wages and conditions in the anthracite
coal fields be submitted to arbitration,
An immediate reply signifying your ac-
ceptance or rejection Of this proposition Is
requested.
(Signed.) JOHN MITCHELL,
President
w. p. WILSON.
Secretary Treasurer United Mine Workers
OF America.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13

At Benwood Junction last evening "a
seven O'Clock, George Costello, OF Mo
Mechen. we'll known brakeman.on tho
B. & o. road, sustained inj0ries-by an,
accident which resulted In his death
about an hour later.
The unfortunate man was walking
on the top of one of the box cars OF AZ
moving freight train. so 1T wasTeported.
and either stumbled or lost>his balance
and fell TO the ground He ali GIFTED in
such a manner that the wheels passed
over both his legs and his right arm.
crushing them badly. The train was
stopped as soon as possible and Cos-,
tello was cared for by his fellow work
men, who We're near HIM In the yards
at the time, Medical aid was hastily
summoned and later he was taken toll
the Emergency hospital Here his in-
juries were attended 10 by three physi~
clans, and everything POSSIBLE was at
tempted 10 alleviate his sufferings ana
prolong his life. His injuries were of
such senious nature that amputatioms
was found necessary. Hts legs wer@l
taken off and preparations were heingt
made TO amputate his arm when he's
passed away from the effects of his IN
juries about 8 O'clock.
Costello was about thirty years OF aga
and had been in the employ of.the g..
& o. company as a brakeman Tor sew
oral years. He was a favorlte among
his fellow employees and very eficient
and faithful in his work. His many
friends will learn the news OF his deaths
with deep regret. He is survived by u
wle and child. His remains We're takens
to Becker's undertaking establishments
10 be prepared for interment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
OUT OF THE COUNTRY.
President Kruger Has Arrived a
Lorenzo Marques.

President Kruger Has Arrived at
Lorenzo Marques.
LORENZO MARQUES. September
12-President Kruger arrived here last
night.
WASHINGTON, September 1.-THE
following dispatch has been received
by the War Department from the
United States army officer who accom-
panied the Beers in their campaigns,
as military observer:
'LORENZO MARQUES.-Events
have required the departure of the at
taches from the Transvaal. Request
instructions. "REICHMANN. -
This message is interpreted at the de-
partment to mean the complete col
lapse OF Boer resistance to England.
Captain Reichmann has been cabled
permission to start at once for the
United States.
LONDON, September 12-The flight of
President Kruger from what is now desig-
mated as the Vaal River Colony, and his
arrival last night at Lorenzo Marques, as
cabed to the Associated Press this morn
ing, is regarded here as indicative of an
Another message from Lorenzo Marques
says the Transvaal state officials accom-
panied President Kruger into Portuguese
territory.
Significant also although 1t is uncon-
firmed is the announcement that General
Botha, the Boer commander-in-chief, is
making overtures to surrender and the
question whether the burghers will now
follow the usual course OF. beaten armies
and lay down their arms or formally de-
clare in favor of guerilla warfare, must
be speedily settled. 1t is however, be-
teved here that President Krugers action
deprives the Beers of their main preteXt
for remaining in the field.
LOURENZO MARQUES. September u.
President Kruger and several Transvaal
officials are staying at the house of Mr..
&. Pott, the consul of the Netherlands
here. 1t is reported that they will sail
for Europe September "a on the German
steamer Herzog.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
HOT SPELL BROKEN.
weather bureau Thinks There VIII
BE No More Torrid weather This

lie NO More Torrfd Weather This
Year.
WASHINGTON. September 1.-THE
weather bureau has issued bhe follow
ing special bulletin:
The weather reports this morning
contain definite evidence that the heat
ed period which has prevailed almost
continuously over the eastern part Of
the United States since the early part
of July will be effected by the West
Indian hurricane which moved from
the Caribbean sea over the gulf Of
Mexico to .-.e Texas coast and passed
thence northward and northeastward
over the great lakes 10 the st. Law
renee valley. Attending the passage
of this storm over great lakes the
winds have been quite severe; but ow-
ing TO early and full ladvices regard
ing its character which were given to
all lake snipping interests, il is not
hkely olat any material loss OF ship
ping will be reported.
The wind win continue high from the
west and northwest along the Atlantic
coast from Cape May To Eastport to-day
and tonight but owing to the warnings
issued last night for that portion of the
coast and TO the fact that the winds will
be off shore, no damage to shipping is an
ticipated.
There IS little doubt that severe and
dangerous gales viii be encountered to-
night and tomorrow oyer the banks OF
Newfoundland and along the west part OF
the transatlantic routes
WILLIS L. MOORE,
Chief L. 5. Weather Bureau.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
NEWS NOTES OF YESTERDAY.
A Collection of Small Events OF
Each Passing Day.


Each Passing Day.
The people win be comm to town
this morning.
we have had fair weather so far
during fair week
AS soon as the fair is over little
rain will be appreciated.
The moon has been given an extra
polish, the last few nights.
This is the day the railroads will
do business. The fair will do the rest
Riverside Park is quite a popular
place these evenings, Notwithstanding
the fair.
The city appears to be singularly
for fair week.
PITY the big arch at Twelfth and
Market streets could not have been IL
Illuminated the last few nights.
The Island Chemical company is
stationed on the fair grounds. and
the apparatus attracts large share of
attention.
EARLY yesterday morning thieves at
tempted to enter the residence of H. F.
Behrens, at Chapline and Twenty-sec-
ond streets, and were frightened away
by the neighbors.
The Batesyille Coffin Company. of
Indiana, will establish in a week or
two a branch store on South Chapline
stree Frank Schroeder, the Sixth ward
furniture dealer, will manage the bus
mess.
Ida May, the young daughter of
John and Emma Deahms. of South
Main street, died yesterday morning
after an illness OF lung fever. The re-
mains were taken last evening to Cir
cleville, Ohio, for interment.
Those retail merchants who made
more than ordinary attractive window
displays had their reward, last night,
from crowds Of admiring strangers.
The dry goods and millinery stores.
particularly, caught the eyes of the
visiting ladies.
The Mozart Singing Society is
arranging for harvest home" festi-
val, to be given next Wednesday at
Mozart Park. Concert mucic and an
address by Rev. Paul ". Metzenthin,
Of Benwood, will be features OF the
event.
The intersection Of South Penn
and Ohio streets is ordinarily a very
quiet locality, but It has been lively
enough the last few days About sew
enty-fiye street cars pass there every
hour, going north, south. east and
west and several men are on duty
calling the destinations OF the cars as
they pass.
Herbert H. Whitney's residence in
Upper Benwood, has been attractiyeIy
decorated for the campaign. A large
American flag is displayed from the
second story window of the building
In the center OF the flag is the picture
of William Jennings Bryan, the Dem
ocratic nominee for President. and on
each side OF it Is motto. one being
THE people. not the trusts, and the
other, Our Republic. but not an En-
pire."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
WHEELING W. VA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1900
quite elaborate.

The gowns Of each lady of the we'd
ding party and the members of the
Mckinley family Wed with each otner
in elaborateness. The gown of the
bride. of which so much has already
been written, was a masterpiece of the
aressmakers' art. 1t was simple in de-
sign but at the same time exquisite
ly fitted and was the subject of much
comment on the part of each member
of the party. Mrs VIM. Mckinley wore
magnificent high neck gown OF white
lace over pink satin with diamond orn-
amects.
The private car, Falmouth" Of Pres
ident Duval, of the Florida Central &
Peninsular railroad, was side-tracked
here this morning. 1t will be used
through the courtesy of Mr.. Duval by
the bride and groom on their wedding
trip. During uhe day number of
boxes and packages containing provis-
ions as we'll as the personal baggage
OF the bride and groom were taken from
the Mckinley home to the car. A
porter and chef will accompany the car
on the bridal trip, which it is now
said will extend to the Pacific coast,
where visits will be paid to the two
brothers of the groom who reside in
California and cousin of the bride
who lives In San Francisco. There mas
been no special itinerary arranged, but
it is understood that DR.. Baer and
his wife will be in Chicago for two
days, possibly longer. From there
they will visit several cities in the
northwest, including Milwaukee There
will be no prolonged stop thereafter
until they reach California.
One remarkable feature of the occas-
ion was the fact that it was strictly a
temperance function. No wines of any
kind served at the wedding dinner.
The bride and groom left about mid
night on their westward journey. The
guests will nearly all leave for home
tomorrow. The President and his
party leave on their special train at IL
o'clock tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
OIL OPERATIONS.

Special to the Register
PARKERsBURG. w. Va, September
12.-fThis city was thrown into a fever
Of excitement to-day by the news that
15-barrei oil well had been struck on
the south side Of the Little Kanawha
river within few hundred yards OF the
city. The Cow run sand was encounteroH
at S15 feet. and with the drill ak fest irs
the sand the well filed up with oil, andI
oil men say It win be a good producer.
Il Is estimated that IL 10 good now FOR
IS barrels. but Il will be given snoV
as soon as provision Is made for the oil
and II win probably be increased BIZ
the shot.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
AN ANARCHIST PLOT.

Evidence That an Effort Was to BE
Made to Kill Another European
Monarch.
MADRID. September IA Swiss re-
Gently landed at Santander from the
United States and ..lence proceeded for
San Sebastian, where he was arrested
and his baggage searched. Important
documents were discovered hidden be-
tween the lining and the bottom of his
trunk, revealing an anarchist plot TO
assassinate an European monarch.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
A BIG COAL DEAL.

NEW KENsINGToN. Pa. September 70.
Assurances are given that a sale has
been consummated for a large contiguous
BLOCK OF coal land. The tract consists of
over forty thousand acres and the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company is the pur-
chaser, James w. Draper & Co., of Pitts
burg, being the selling agent for A. B.
Copeland. of Parnassus, who has had the
land under lease for several yeOA lie
seliing price is said to have been $50 an
acre and the farmers from whom the
land was purchased will receive an aver
age Of $50 an acre.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
FATAL FIRE.

EAST LIVERPOOL. O., September 12.-
The house of Samuel Linkenstejn burned
early this morning. Mrs L.inkenstein,
aged 90 and her daughter Mary. aged 10,
We're burned to DEATH their bodies being
charred into shapeless masses when found.
Linkenstein escaped by jumping from a
second story window
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
MONUMENT TO FOSTER.
PittsburG Erects Memorial to the
Famous Song Writer.

PITTSBURG, Pa, September 1.-THE
Stephen C. Foster memorial monument
erected in Highland Park by a popular
subscription started by the Pittsburg
Press, was unveiled to-day in the presence
of vast crowd. The unwilling was done
by Mrs. Marion Foster Welsh, of Chicago.
the only child of the musician and com
poser. AS the veil dropped, a chorus of
5000 school children Joined in singing.
Way Down Upon the Suwanee River"
led by a typical "Old Uncle Ned" who
came from Kentucky for this purpose.
The monument was presented to the city
by I. j. keenan,, and received by George
W. Wilson, director of public works. The
tribute Is of granite with bronze figures,
is fourteen feet in height, and cost $1,000
1t is the conception of Giuseppe Moretti.
and is an artistic triumph
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13

WASHINGTON. September 1.-THE
troops at once from Pekin is now be-
fore the President and speedy decis-
ion lis expected and required. There are
differences among officials in Pekin on
this subject and the issue is for the
President to decide.
The sending of further supplies to
Gen Chaffee has been stopped and he
now awaits but the signal from Wash
ington to begin his movement. 1t is
for the president TO give that signal.
The considerations new before him
in favor of immediate withdrawal are,
first, the fact that he is already COM
mitted in a measure to such course by
the reply to the Russian note. Sec
ond, it is represented that China is on
the verge of a terrible famine and the
retention of troops in Pekin, prevent
ing as they do the return of the Chi
nese government and the supply of pro-
visions to the capital, places the re-
sponsibility for what threatens to be a
frightful calamity upon the powers who
sanctioned the occupation.
On the other hand, strong represen-
tations have been made to the Presi-
dent in opposition to withdrawal in
advance of the procurement of abso-
lutely sufficient guarantees for the
protection of American interests in
China and for the safety of the native
Christians. This last condition is one
most difficult to met, but, being in
sisted upon by the missionary element
is being given most careful considera-
ton.
In anticipation of some such state
of affairs, the effort has been made
to hasten the dispatch of preliminaries
to negotiations. 1t is highly desirable
that some responsible representative Of
the Chinese government be recognized
in order that we may secure a suffic-
s lent guarantee upon which to base the
withdrawal of our troops LII Hung
Chang and Prince Ching are the only
E-ghss in the east so far as our govern
ment can see, and it is possible that
e--e present problem may be solved by
decision to deal with them immed-
lately and to accept their pledge as suf-
tcient for our purposes. Therefore
the decision announced to-day to ia
oilitate Ii Hung Chang's passage from
Shanghai to Pekin may be regarded
as significant. Later it was announc-
ed that Consul General Goodnow had
reported that LII would leave Shanghai
next Friday for Tien Tsin. His means
of transportation are not known, but
he may have a United States vessel if
such thing is absolutely necessary TO
his reaching Tien Tsin. Possibly the
negotiations may be conducted there
but the opinion in official circles seems
to be the last act in the negotiations.
namely the signatures of the treaties
which must bind China for the future
must take place at the Chinese capital.
1t is not known that any of the pow
ers is prepared to object to Ii Hung
Chang's visit.
Meanwhile the State Department is
doing its best to force the Chinese
government through Ii Hung Chang to
restore peace in the provinces and cease
outrages upon American citizens, which
have been continued UP to the present
day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
A LONE HIGHWAYMAN
Held Up the Overland Flyer and Made
81 Good HauI-Nervy Job.

DENVER, Colo, September 12.-
Burlington train No. l. known as the
Overlan- Ayer, was held up by lone
highwayman at o'clock this WED
nesday) morning five miles east of
haighler. 4Neo., near the Colorado line
The robber secured about $500 In cash
and probably twice that much in dia-
monds and watches, then made his
escape by bringing the train TO a stop.
He went through both sleepers but did
not modest chair cars. Railroad offic-
ials offer $1,000 for his capture and
posses nave started out in all directions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
----~ s---->~HzzAHs------~ -
A BIG DAMAGE SUIT
Entered by Ono Druggist Against
Several others-sAllegcs Thnf His
nasin.ss ums nesa eg>mmnrnn~n~sl

nasIness Has. Bees ssJAnnmnfDn~neea
In the circuit court yesterday mos
preliminary papers were filed In a SUIT
entered by Charles n. Goetze against
Christian Schnepf, Charles Menkeniel-
ter, W. w Irwin, John Coleman. J. II.
Goodwin and Louis Schrader. trading
under the firm name and style of j. T.
Goodwin a. Co, the Ohio Valley Drug
Company, a corporation, for $50. 1000
damages. on the grounds that they \
have injured his business by refusing /!
to patronize drug firms from which hat
purchased goods because he has beons
cutting the rates on certain medicines. =
It is learned that the plaintiff al
leges that The druggists, who have am
association, have been informing trav-
cling statesmen for drug companies
and also the wholesale drug compa-
MES of Pittsburg, Cleveland and other
cities OF the manner In which he con-
ducts his business and conspirin2
against him. He claims that theBa
firms have refused to sell him mcdi-
cines that he needed for prescriptions,
saying that II they did SO they would
not be patronized by others.
One Of the druggists against whom
the suit was brought stated last cpen-
ing that he had not been officially mo-
titled OF the action and took occasion
to deny the report that Mr. Goethe
was forced to resign from the aseocia-
ton. He said that two weeks after
cutting the rates, Mr.. Goethe attended
a meeting Of the organization, and. af-
ter promising that he would dIscon-
tinue such a system of business. he
asked the association 70 pay his ex-
penses for advertising the lower rate
up to this time and they refused.
The plaintiff has engaged Attorney
T. NJ. Garyin 10 represent him Ia tAg
case.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
TWO COMPANIES
Chartered to Operate Near Fairmont.
Coal and Railroad Enterprises.

Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, September r.
charter was issued to-day by the Secre-
tary of State to the Pawpaw Railroad
Company, of Fairmont The railroad
which this company proposes to construct
and operate, will begin at Fairmont. Mar
ion county. at a point of the main line
of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, and run
thence in a northerly direction along the
banks of Pawpaw creek, to Fairview, n
Marion county. The incorporators are Y.
n. Arnett. Jr., a. B. Fleming, H. G. Nor
gan, John w. Mason and W. S. Raymond,
all of Fairmont.
A charter was also issued to the Fair
mont Coal Mining Company of Fairmont,
with an authorized capital stock of S.
co., 900. The incorporators are A. b.
Fleming S. L. Watson, Jr.. George De-
bolt and w. S. Slack.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
OH Markets.

NEW YORK. September e-standard
or stock 657F554i-
OIL CITY. Pa. September 12.-rrez8it
balances - . Certificates no bid Ship
rnents. s2.6ls barrels. for month 20 date,
corrected. 1874 barrels: average S. 20.
Runs fGS5sg barrels for month to date.
nnrractnd % So barrals. agerase. LIZA
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13

TARx WILSON
NINE w

Affix Their Official SieH
Document That Calls 142,Oo3 Min
ers in the Pennsylvania Anthracite
Region From Their Work Next
Monday MorninE-A Warning TeIe-
graphed to the Presidents of the
Railroads Controlling the Bulk of
the Output.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
Contributed to Texas Suffers by Car
negie SfecI Comnnnx

PITTSBCRG, Pa. September 1.-THE
Carnegie Steel Company has donated s1O,-
600 to the fund that is being raised IN
Pittsburg for the benefit of Galveston's
suffering citizens
AS soon as the donation was made.
which was about noon to-day. Mayor wal
ter c. Jones, of Galveston, was tele-
graphed and informed of the large sum
placed to his credit
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
THE BAER-M' K|NLEY WEDDING.
THE PRESIDENTS FAvORITE NIECE
UNITED IN MARRIAGE TO DIR.
HERRMANUS BAER.

President and Mrs. Mckinley At
tended the Ceremony-An Elabor-
ate Affair That Drew Together
Many Notable PeOpIe-The Bride
Given Away by Her Father-First
Congratulations by the President.
A Word About the Dresses-A Long
Wedding Journey.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
FIRST DEGREE INDICTMENT

Returned Against RossIyn H. Terrell.
Who Killed Messenger Lane.
MARYSVILLE, O., September H.
1ne grand jury to-day returned an in
dictment of first degree murder against
Rosslyn H. Terrell for killing Adams
Express Messenger Charles Lane.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
TO AID TEXAN SUFFERERS.

Special 10 the Register.
CHARLESTON. w Va, September r.
Mayor Floyd has called a meeting of the
citizens OF this city to take steps 10 raise
money for the cyclone sufferers in Texas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-13
SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC.

Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON. ". va. September fz--
DR.. A. r. garbee, secretary Of The State
Board n Health reports an epidemic Of
smallpox IN Putnam county. There II a
large number or cases In the vicinity Of
winfield. The board OF health az taken
STEPS 70 prevent the spread Of the disease
A strict quarantine Of the infected distxacG
has been ordered