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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11
PLACED UNDER ARREST.
Several Prominent Persons Charged
With Being Implicated In the As
sassinatiOn of Governor Goebel.

Several Prominent Persons Charged
With Being Implicated In the As
sassinatiOn of Governor Goebel.
FRANKFORT, KY, March 9.zW.
II. Coulter, clerk in the ONCE of
State Auditor Sweeny WAS arrested
and placed in Jail Tonight, charged
with completely ip<fhe murder of the
late Governor VIM. Goebel. The ar
rest was made by Chief of Police VIII
liams ats o'clock.
Warrants have also been issued
for the arrest of Secretary of State
Caleb Powers and Captain John w.
Davis, policeman of the State Capitol
square, but they have not yet been
served. The warrants charge them
also with being accessory to the Goc-
bel assassination. Warrants against
ex-Secretary of State Charles Finley
and John T. Powers, brother of Sec
retarye of State Powers. have been
sworn out and have been sent to
Whitley county for service. Davis is
in the city tonight but was not at
his residence and up to late hour
the police had not found him. 1t is
not known whether Secretary Pow
ers is in the city. Several witnesses
who testified at the trial of Harland
Whitaker Tuesday, swore that the
shots at the time of the Goebel ass
assination were fired from the dircc-
ton of Powers Office and he and all
of the parties for whom the warrants
were issued tonight have been under
the strictest surveillance ever since
me assassination. Captain Davis
was an appointee of Governor Brad
ley and was continued under Cover
nor Taylor.
Ex-Secretary of State Finley was
one of the promoters of the mass meet
ing of the mountain men in front of
the State capitol January %. He serv-
ed as secretary of state during the four
years when W. 0. Bradley was Gov
ernor. He was not in the city the day
of the assassination, but left the day
before. Coulton, the only one arrested
tonight, was placed in cell and not
allowed to talk to any one. The other
arrests will be made tomorrow.
The warrant on which Coulter was
arrested and the warrants for the ar
rest of the two Powers, Finley and
Davis were based on an affidavit made
by Thomas B. Cromwell, of Lexington.
Cromwell has been assisting the detee-
tives in hunting down the case and it
is said that he spent several days in
Hardin, Bell, Whitley and Knox coun-
ties. where it is alleged the evidence
against the parties arrested were Sc
cured Public admission to the State
house grounds was denied tonight to
all by order of the military author
tiles, but whether this is to be en-
forced longer than tonight is not yet
known
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11

end of the fight. His attack was
cyclonic and with a we'll directed left
he put Gardner to the floor. Gardeners
defense proved to be no use against
the torrent OF blows McGovern rained
on him. Three times Gardner went
down and each time he almost took
the count
In the third round MtGoverR rush.
&c like bulldog at his adversary and
threw left hook to the jaw which
staggered the western lad toward the
ropes. Then Terry sent right to the
face which put Gardner staggering in
the opposite direction, and seeing that
Oscar Was halplesslsssEsa $3.50 i6fs1
himself the little chamf'foa step -
and landed left swinging hook on
the mark which put Gardner down and
out.
Terry McGovern was 3 to / favor
tie early in the evening. The Gard
ner people held back for bigger odds,
and then took even money that the
kid" would last ten rounds. IA"
Smith bet 81 900 against $500 that Me-
Govern would win. A well known
Wall street broker bet 5000 against
$4,000 that Gardner would last thei
limit Of twenty-five rounds.
When the preliminary bout was put
on there was not vacant seat in the
house, and the aisles were crowded.
The contestants in the opening bout
were Danny Dougherty, OF PhiladeI-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11
The ouarnntinc Lifted.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 9-The
board of health has decided that the
Chinaman who died here several days
ago, and who was supposed TO have
symptoms of the bubonic plague, did
not die of that disease. The quaran-
tine, which has been maintained in
Chinatown for several days, was lifted
this afternoon.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11
A RUSH FOR BONDS.
EngIand's War Loan Oyersubscrfbed
Two Hours After the Banks Had


LONDON, March 10.-The rush of
applicants for the war loan commenc-
ed at the Bank of England and the
various other banks where prospect
uses We're obtainable Immediately af-
ter they were opened to-day and a
steady stream of people continued
throughout the day. All sorts and
conditions of persons were present;
silk-hatted financiers, fine ladies, farm
ers, clerks, governesses and thrifty
representatives of all classes. They
appeared anxious to stuff their money
into Britannia's pockets, and it is esti-
mated that the loan was oversubscrib-
ed within two hours after the time of
the opening of the banks.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11
KENTUCKY'S TROUBLES.
Bill Passed to Equip New Militia
Force to Recover State Military
rfx

Bill Passed to Equip New Militia
Force to Recover State Military
Property.
FRANKFORT, Ky, March 9.-The
Senate to-day reconsidered the Trip
lett resolution appropriating 500, 900
for the purpose of equipping a State
militia and recovering the arms and
munitions of war removed to London,
Ky. Senator Triplett said that dur
ing last night the remaining arms and
other military property in the arsen-
al here were loaded on cars and ship
ped to London. Senators Puryear and
Jones, who voted against the reso-
luton yesterday. voted for it to-day
and it passed 10 to 1.
In the House the announcement
was greeted by prolonged applause.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11

LONDON, March 10.-8:35 p. M
Queen Victoria brought her visit to
London to a close this evening and
returned to Windsor after an inspec-
ton of two battalions of the guards.
Throughout the day vast crowds gath
cred outside Buckingham Palace and
along the advertised route to the rail-
road station, and when the royal car
riage finally started for Hyde Park ON
its way to Paddington, the enthusiasm
broke out into cheers which almost
were unbroken until the train depart
cd
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11
THROUGH A DREAM.
stolen Steed Recovered By His
Owner In a Curfoux WaN

e Q
PATERSON, y. j., March 10.-Isaiah
l.. Bamber, a sculptor of monuments.
does not believe in ghosts. but is now
a firm believer in dreams. A week ago
his most valuable horse was stolen.
Isaiah had a dream yesterday morn
ing in which he saw his strawberry
roam in Mills livery stable and thither
he went after breakfast When Mr..
Mills heard the horse described he re-
membered that he had one just like il
in one of the stalls
The horse. Mills said. had been left
at his stable last Sunday night by a
well dressed young man who promised
to call for it pext day and did not.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11
JUDGE TAvENER
At Fairmont-His Candidacy Hearth
ly Endorsed.
Special to the Registe,

Special to the Register.
FAIRMONT. ". Va, March To-
judge Lew Tavenner. of Parkersburg,
accompanied By G. W. E. Johnson. of
the same pace, arrived in the city last
night His arrival was soon noised
about among the prominent Demo-
Gratis. Many called On the judge. He
made most favorable impression, as
he always does Judge Bennett has
a great many friends here, but as he
has not announced his candidacy all
will no doubt endorse 4 ndidacy
of Judge TavenneT.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11
PROBABLY NOT PLAGUE.
Good Reasons For Relieving the
San Francisco Case Was some
thing Much Less Serious.


thing Much Less Serious.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. February g.
The surgeon general Of the marine
hospital service has received the fol-
lowing from Surgeon Glassaway, at
San Francisco, dated March s:
Reliable information that the Chi
naman who died and was suspected of
having had the plague had been in the
city continuously for fifteen years and
for the last six months under treat
ment for other diseases. Probable
cause of death congestion of lungs or
pneumonia. The result of the bacter-
biological examination not yet received.
Another case reported as suspicious in
the city and county hospital is not
plague
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11
7---7------------------<E -------------------
Taken on the Ticket.

Special TO the Register
STEUBENvILIsE, Chic, March g.
Tonight, when the Republican COM
mittee met, w. NJ Riley. who was
nominated for city commissioner by
twenty votes, withdrew, because OF ey-
idence that fifty votes cast for Thos.
Woods were counted for him. The
committee then declared Woods the
nominee.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11
NOTHING FOR QUEEN LII.
The Senate Tables nm Amendment
Proposing an Annuity for the For-
mer Queen.


WASHINGTON, D. c., March To-
While the Senate had the diplomatic
and consular appropriation bill under
consideration to-day a lively debate
wac precipitated by an amendment
proposed by Mr.. Hoar, OF Massachu-
sets. proposing to give former Queen
Llluokalania, of Hawaii, $4,000 and
an annuity of $4,000. The amend
ment was tabled finally without divi-
sion.
The pending bill was passed with a
few minor amendments.
The remainder of the session was
devoted to eulogies of the late Monroe
L. Hayward.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11
HAWAIIAN GOVERNMENT BILL
To BE Taken Up by the House April
3, and to Be Voted on APRIL 3.

WASHINGTON D. c., March 10
The House agreed to-day to take up
the bill providing a government for
Hawaii on April 8. the final vote to be
taken on April at p. m.
Consideration of the se-Young
election contest was resumed and oc-
cupied the remainder of the session.
Speeches were made by Mr.. Weeks,
rep. Michigan; Mr.. Burke, (Dem,
Texas; Mr.. Hull rep, Iowa.. and
Mr.. Linney, (Rep., North Carolina).
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11
shanty Boat Thieves Sentenced.

Special to the Register.
MARIETTA. o., March 10-Adolph
Krutifee and Edward Glover were sent
enced TO the penitentiary by Judge
Jones to-day, the former for one year
anc the latter for two years. They
stole drilling cable from an oil we'll
and belonged TO gang OF shanty boat
thieves
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11
weeklv ncnk statement.

NEW YORK, March 1O-The bank
statement for the week shows the fol-
lowing changes:
Surplus reserve, decrease, 1855, 175;
loans. increase, SS,127 600; specie, de-
crease, S5.44S, 300; legal tenders, de-
crease, s2.6S9. 700; deposits, decrease.
s491 300; circulation, increase, 1851. :
600.
The hanks now hold $3.50 .375 in ex-
Re legal requirement.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11

CARNARVON, Cape Colony, March
10.-Gen. Kitchener has arrived at
Victoria West to organize various coll
umns for the purpose of suppressing
the rebellion, which is spreading in
this district Minor fighting has oc-
Cured in several directions.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11
THE f|L|P|NOS STILL RESIST.
GENERALS YOUNG AND HOOD SEND
ING IN APPEALS FOR REIN
FOREMENTS.

The Rebels Are Holding Reunions in
the Province North of Ilocns, and
Displaying the symbol of Resist
ance-The Insurgents Divided Into
Small Bands and Harassing the
Americans-Several Big Forces
Heard OF.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11
GEN. DULL[R'S FORCE
AGAIN ON TIE MOVE.
ARE THREATENING THE POSITION
POSITION OF THE BOERS ABOUT
BIGGARSBURG.
SCOUTS REACH wAsCHBANK.
THE ADVANCE COLUMN is BELIEv-
ED TO BE GENERAL HUNT
ER'S COMMAND.

Its Purpose May be the Invasion of
the TransvaaI From ZuluIand.
Gen. JOubert in Charge of the War
Office at Pretoria--The New British
War Loan Largely Oversubscribed
Two Hours After the Banks Had
Opened.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11
Gen. Brabant Moves.

JAMESTOWN. Cape Colony, March
10.-Gen. Brabant's column left at day
break to-day for Aliwanorth.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11
GA|EIY STILL RE|GNS
IN SPITE OF TIE WAR.
yGEDoN AND DUBLIN MAKING PREP
~ ARATIONs FOR AN UNUSUAL
FM SEASON.
THE NEW PLANS OF THE QUEEN
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GREAT
FESTIVITIES IN TWO OF
HER CAPITALS.

Reported That Hint From Italy
Was Responsible for Her Deter
mination Not to Visit Europe This
Spring, as He's Been Her Custom.
Great Interest in Her visit 10 ire
Iand-Princess Stephanie's Great
Sacrifice for Love.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11
MASSIVE GOLD SERVICE.
Senator EilSins Owns One of the Few
i'm Washington.

Special to the Register
WASHINGTON. March Ex-senator
and Mrs. Elkins's dinner tables the
past week were adorned by a massive
gold service, one of the handsomest of
the limited number owned in Washing
ton
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11
GARDNER KNOCKED OUT.
TERRY McGOyERN FINISHED THU
..OMAHA KID" IN THREE
ROUNDS.
KID SHOWED WELL IN FIRST

But the brooklyn Boy Had Things
All His Own Way In the Next Two
Rounds-lntense Local Interest,
and Heavy Betting ON the Limit OF
the Fight-Bowling, and other
sporting Matters.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-11
SHOT HIM TO DEATH.
mississippi Negro Suffers Death MT
the Hands of People of His own

HERNANDO, Miss, March 10
Thomas Clayton, a negro. was shot to
death last night by members of his
own race because of a criminal assault
on ten-year-old girl. He was called
to his cabin door and bullets from a
dozen Winehesters were fired into his
body. The negroes refuse to bury the
CORPSE.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-05-18
THE ELECTRICAL TOWER.
1T viii be the Conspicuous Center
Piece of the Exposition.

The dignifed and stately beauty of
the great Electric tower. which viii
form the conspicuous center-pieee of
the Pan-American exposition at Buff
falo next year, will command the rapt
admiration of every visitor. The
genius of the architect has been taxed
10 preserve lines and elements of
beauty in a work of such tall proper
rtions. but the problem has been well
mastered.
The height of the tower is 34s feet
above the surface of the broad basin
in which it stands. Its position is
between the Court of the Fountains
and the Plaza, on the north side of
the Mall. 1t looks down upon the
Agricultural building at the east and
the Electricity building on the west.
The tower proper is danked on the
east and west by long curved colon
nades. which sweep TO the southwark
and terminate in airy pavilions, form
ing Il semi-circular space 200 feet
across. Within this space and in a
high niche in the main body of the
tower are cascades, while all about
the basin are leaping jets and count
less playful figures. each with its squirt
of water, combining TO make bril-
liant water scene. At the center of the
niche is tall geyser fountain. whose
waters find their way from the high
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-05-18
News in Brief.

Professor W. L. Hoag has gone to
Paris to act on the committee of
awards.
Minneapolis bankers are still talk
ing about the record-breaking bank
clearings of that city May 2, when the
total footed up TO S5,O53, 215.60, a sum
which vastly exceeds that of any other
DAYS clearings in the history OF the
city.
While the combination train for
Taylors Falls was pulling out of Wy
oming. a young man named William
Duffy, who was working on the sec
ton, attempted to board the engine
tender, but missed his hold and fell
under the wheels and was instantly
killed. He was Is years old
Alvas. six-year-old son of John
Lindecker. at New Paynesville, fell
from the platform of a traction en-
gine. beneath the wheels of the water
tank wagon attached, one ear nearly
severed, scalp torn from the head,
arm, ribs and chest torn. and was bad
" crushed He was playing on the
street and caught on the engine as it
passed.
The body of an unknown man was
found on the railroad track three
miles south of ST. Cloud. He is sup
posed to have been run over by b
freight train, and was badly mangled-
He carried a blank receipt book, with
the name Alex Nahum written on the
inside of the cover.
The 1a-year-old son of c. Reed, while
working for farmer near Argyle, got
his foot under the pillow and it was so
severely cut that amputation may be
necessary.
The state has almost S250,000 out
standing due from county school dis
tricts July 1. OF this sum. $50, 076-1S
will 60 into the general school fund
During the year 1899 there We're
6e4 fire alarms in ST. Paul with a total
loss of S422, s44.72.
Bernhard Ryberg was found dead
in his bed in his room over bakery
at Luverne-
The hold-up artists are operating
again in Minneapolis VIM. d. Logan
was robbed of SIPS.
St. Paul lodge No. z, L o. o. T..
celebrated its fifteenth anniversary
with appropriate ceremonies.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-05-18

seen between the columns. A spiral
staircase within the colonnade leads
to the last stage of the tower, the
cupola, over whose soaring dome is
poised the superb figure of Electricity
herself. thus dominating the entire
exposition. which owes so much TO her
generously exerted power.
From the water to the feet of the
figure of Electricity is a vertical dis
lance of 331 feet. The figure is Il feet
In height.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-05-18
Burned Cp.

Mrs. Klinkner's residence in ST.
Joseph was destroyed by fire with all
its contents. The loss is fully $1,000
with no insurance. The family was
at ST. Cloud. save a 10-year-old boy
When the neighbors reached the burn
ing building the boy was found in a
fainting fit, but later rallied and adj
mitted he had lighted the kitchen fire
by means of kerosene, leaving the can
on the stove.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-05-18

4inctly revealed the massive framework
of the tower. This feature is calcu-
lated to produce a remarkable effect
when lighted from within, as it is the
intention to do. The main shaft of the
tower terminates in an elaborate en-
tablature at the height Of 200 feet.
The crown of the tower rests upon
this entablature, and is composed of
three stories of diminishing propor-
tons and varying design. The lower
OF these stories is an arcaded loggia,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-05-18

Canada beyond the majestic river that
separates that country from the states.
Sculpture plays an important part
in the decoration of the tower. Two
magnificent monumental groups of
statuary flank each of the four sides
of the base. Above the water niche in
the southern face of the tower is a
magnificent escutcheon, representing
the arms and seal of the United States.
Ia the spandrels of the arch above the
niche are sculptures IN high relief.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-05-18

asasin within the niche over successive
lodges and among multitude of vases
to the level of the pool.
The main body of the tower is so
feet square. From the surface of the
water to the top of the colonnades is
20 feet. This portion of the structure
Is enriched by a system of decorative
rusticated bands. which give an aspect
OF great solidity to the base. The
shaft of the tower is treated with
great simplicity. The center of each
side is paneled with Enthusiastically per-
-forated work, through which is indis-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-05-18
GEN. BRAGG HURT.
Thrown from His Horse Mt Fond du
Lac, Wis, and His Leg Broken
in Two Places.

Fond du Lac. Wis, May 1O.-Gen. Ed
ward S. Bragg. commander of the IA
nous Iron brigade, was thrown from
his horse and seriously injured, his
right leg being broken in two places.
As Gen. Bragg is "a years old and in
spite of his vigorous constitution. his
advanced age renders the injuries very
serious.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-05-18
Tragedy i'm wisconsin.

Shell Lake. Wis. May 10.-Rudolph
and Adolph Bartosk, brothers. living in
Orange, quarreled Tuesday night while
intoxicated Rudolph shot his brother
below the heart, and then, seeing what
he had done, turned the weapon on him.
self and almost blew the top of his
head off. AdolDh is diving.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-05-18
Married Mt Inst.

Muncie. Ind, May S. = Joseph Cor
rinyton. aged 81. and Miss Bertha b.
land, aged GA, were married in Union
township. Neither was ever married
and they have been lovers for 40 years
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-05-18

rich in ornamentation and having the
wall surfaces brilliantly colored. Pa
vilionettes at the corners terminate
in light fantastic cupolas. The Sec
ond stage, or lantern of the tower
crown, is in the form of high, cir
cular colonnade. entirely open, so as
to allow the effect of the sky to be
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-05-18

The pavilions and wings are also rich
" decorated with sculptures and other
architectural devices. The entire ex-
terror of the tower viii be studded
with myriads of electric lights, so ar
ranged that great variety of effects
can be secured. The use of electric
lights in combination with the spark
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-05-18
Yukon's Population.

Toronto. Ont. May TO- = A special
from Dawson says: The Yukon terri
tory census has been completed. The
total population is 16.5oo; men $4,000;
women. 2.ooe; children, 500; British
subjects, 4,5oo; Americans, 1000; Indi-
ans. $50.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-05-18

firm of Sprague. Milburn & Sprague,
of this city, business arrangement
which continued until 1882. The next
year Mr.. Milburn spent in Denver. but
on his return. in 1883, he became junior
member of the well-known firm of
Rogers. Locke & Milburn. Mr.. Mil
burn has always been conspicuous in
public-spirited movements, and rem
dered the city most valuable service
as member of the charter revision
commission.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-05-18

Head of the Exposition Is q Public
Spirited Citizen.

John G. Milburn. president of the
Pan-American exposition, is one of the
leading members of the New York
state bar, and his fame as graceful,
eloquent and forceful speaker is as
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-05-18
Cantrncf InvnIId.

Chicago, May s. Judge Tuthiil has
declared a contract for county work
invalid because of a clause requiring
employment of union labor exclusively.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-05-18

The entrance to the tower is across
an ornamented bridge from the Plaza,
On the north side. Elevators viii car
~ passengers to the various floors,
which will be devoted to different pur-
POSES of the exposition, such as re-
eeption rooms, Offices. restaurants,
belvederes and amusement halls. A
large restaurant. at a height of 200
feet, viii give the diner broad and
beautiful view of the exposition and
the surrounding landscape. From the
cupola the eye can sweep the whole
Niagara frontier, and look far into
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-05-18
Work at sugar Factory.

Three hundred men are earning
their daily bread at the St. Louis Park
Park beet sugar factory at present. Inn
proyements now in process of con-
struction in and about the factory
necessitated a large addition TO the
ordinary staff of workers. 1t is ex-
pected that the sewer extension to the
Park will be completed in time for the
increase in business next fall