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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
Special to the Register.
CHARLES TOWN. "

Special to the Register.
CHARLES TOWN. w. Va, April 9.
A bold attempt to rob the First Ma
tional Bank at this place was made
about two o'clock this morning by
four unknown parties.
bank is strong iron fence. They
first broke the lock to the gate in the
fence, then pried open the front door
Of the bank with large chisel, effect
ing an entrance to the front room.
Passing through the directors room
they reached the large vault. They
broke the dial from the time lock on
the outer vault door.
By this time they were discovered
by the wife of Jno. S. yesterday, who
owns and resides in the building adj
joining the bank building Hearing
a noise in the bank, she went to her
front window and saw man standing
on the opposite side of the street
whom she did not know, but who
turned out to be one of the party.
She called to him and asked him if
the bank was not being robbed. He
made no reply but ran across the
street and warned his three partners
who were inside.
Mrs. yesterday continued the alarm
and warned the family of d. L. DON
nelly, who occupy portion of the
bank building, upstairs. The robbers
had previously fastened the front
doors of these residences with hooks
and wire, to keep the occupants from
coming out.
By this time the robbers thoroughly
alarmed and were seen by Mrs. East
erday running from the building.
She said there were four men and
to be large well-dressed men. 1t is
said they drove out of town in a car
riage.
Reports received here to-day from
Halltown, state that a carriage con-
tanning four men passed through that
place driving rapidly about four
o'clock. They were said to have
crossed the bridge at Harper's Ferry
into Maryland, by the bridge keeper.
Officers of the bank were notified of
the attempted robbery, and kept watch
over the bank until daylight. The
cashier of the bank has been unable
to unlock the vault to-day, and has
wired the manufacturers to send a
man for that purpose. The deposits
to-day were larger than Withdrawals
thus enabling the bank to transact
considerable business.
The bank of Charles Town also ten
dered the First National funds to
meet it's demands in case they were
needed.
There is no clue to the robbers.
They left lot of tools and sledge
in the bank.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10

KANSAS CITY, April 9.-Plans for
erecting the new convention hall have
practically been completed and the
work of removing the debris from the
site is proceeding actively. The hall
directors to-day have on hand $685.
900 available for the new building,
which is to cost in the neighborhood
of $4,000 Delegations continue to
sign contracts for quarters at the diff
ferent hotels.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
NEW TRIAL FOR CRAMBLETT.
Attorneys for the Condemned MAS
File Motions, Alleging several
Errors.


Errors.
Special to the Register.
STEUBENVILLE, o., April 9.-At-
torneys for Quincy Cramblett filed mo-
tons for a new trial this morning.
AS reasons for the same they aliege
that the verdict was against the weight
OF the evidence and against the law;
error in empanneling of the jury, ana
refusing to quash venire; error IN re-
fusing to permit the jury TO view
premises; error in the admission or
certain evidence and rejection OF 9TH
er evidence; error in admitting gun
and other exhibits; error in the charge,
and misconduct of jury.
A great mystery remains yet TO be
solved in the murder of James Cos
nell.
The general public is not satisfied
with the verdict and new trial is
what is generally looked for.
Jurymen are being kept busy an
swering the question: Just how did
you arrive at that verdict"
1t is not only being discussed on the
streets and in homes and shops. but
from the pulpit One minister talked
before Sunday school about 1t. Still
another, Rev. DR. ]. S. Reager. pastor
of the First NJ. L. Church, devoted his
entire sermon to the trial last even
ing, and the church was filed with
auditors. He made no criticism against
the prosecutor, defense. court, or jury,
but he held that it was not proved to
a certainty that the accused was gull
ty. He said suspicion does not con-
stitute guilt, but the burden Is on the
State to make a case and the accused
does not have to prove his innocence.
He said he hoped a new trial would
be granted and he said he was willing
to contribute from his means toward
a naw trial
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
Forty Horses burned,

PERU, Ind, April 9.-Fire to-day
destroyed the livery barn of Ward
Bros. & Co., together with all the con-
tents, including forty horses. Reilly
Creamery, an employee, was burned to
death.
'Lazarous," promising trotter
(2:20) was among the horses burned.
Loss $4,000; partly insured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
b. & o. brakeman KILLED.

Special to the Register
TERRA ALTA, w. Va. April o.
Troy Morgan, only son of Jos. Nor
gan, a merchant of Terra Alta, was
killed at a. m. to-day at Piedmont,
while engaged in his duties as B. & o.
brakeman. His remains were brought
home on the accommodation and they
lie in state at the Washington House,
where funeral services occur at 10
O'Clock Tuesday. Interment will be
in Blue Mont cemetery Grafton De-
ceased was a very popular and highly
respected young man and his death is
a great shock to large circle of
friends.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
An Aged Farmer Dead.

Special TO the Register.
MARTINSBURG. W. Va, April s.-Mr.
Glenn Lyle, at one time an active farmer
of this community. died at his home near
this city to-day of general debility. He
was 10 years OF age, and until few years
ago was an energetic political worker He
had always been a consistent Democrat
He was always very active n Masonic mat
tiers. and was an ardent member OF Robt.
White Lodge No. 81, A. F. & A NJ, and
one of the charter members of Palestine
Commandery No 2.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
Indian Bill Passed.

WASHINGTON, April 9-After some
further discussion the Senate to-day re-
iected the sectarian school amendment TO
the Indian appropriation bill. without d.
vision the bill was passed. The measure
carries about IS, 414,0oo.
An unsuccessful effort was made to
agree upon a date for a vote on the reso-
luton relative to the seating of Mr.. Quay
as a Senator from Pennsylvania The
effort will be renewed tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
The Ordinance ConstitutionaI

WASHINGTON, April s.-The U. S.
Supreme Court to-day decided the case
of Gundling VS.. the city Of Chicago.
involving the validity of the anti
cigarette ordinance of that city. The
ordinance was attacked as unconstitu-
tional. The opinion was handed down
by Justice Peckham and held the ordi-
nance not to be unconstitutional.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
MAY Visit Belfast.

DUBLIN. April 10.-There Is con-
siderable excitement over the Ques-
ton whether Her Majesty will visit
Belfast. There is no official confrma.
ton that the queen has in any way
altered her original plans but 1t does
not follow that she win not eventually
visit Belfast.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
Nav Strike Again.

CHICAGO. April 9.-The machinists In
Chicago who recently went back TO work,
NAV again walk out. Several firms have
fatty refused to recognize the agreement
between the officers Of the National Metal
Manufactures Association and the Inter
national Machinists Union.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
scott After "a Place.

Special 70 tn9 RtBIsIer.
WASHINGTON, April 9.-Senator
Scott to-day talked with the President
about the institution of civil govern
ment in Puerto Rico when Congress
has acted in that direction. Mr..
Scott wants a good place in Puerto
Rico for Col. James H. Reeves, Of
Charlottesville. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10

PrTTsBURG. Pa, April s.-Re-
sumption of work by the miners to-
morrow viii not be nearly 80 complets
as expected. The men held numerous
meetings to-day and concluded in most
instances that they would not resume
until after the district convention
Thursday
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
Set Fire to the Barn.

Special to the Register.
MARTINSBURG, W. Va. April g.
Two children of Clarence T. Hollis, of
Gerardstown, this county, set fire to
his barn yesterday while playing with
matches. The building was totally
destroyed Loss. estimated at $1,000,
with no insurance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
Binding Irvine Advanced,

Special TO the Register.
MARTINSBITRG, w. Va, April g.
that binding twine has greatly ad-
price win average from Is to II cents
per pound.
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The Ladies Did 1t.

Special to the Register.
TORONTO, o.. April "a large
vote was polled here to-day at the
school convention. The ladies voted
'enmasse for ]. NJ. Watt and ]. F. Kit
tile, Republicans, who were elected
members Of the Board.
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r,.a uorDe In.urnuee.

PITTsBURG. Pa, April 9.-The to-
tai amount Of insurance placed on the
Horne & Co. building and stock 10
81 327 900. Over two hundred COM
uanies are represented.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10

snecial 20 tire Register.
RIPLEY, W. Va, April 9.-The Dem
ocratic convention was held to-day to
appoint delegates Virgil A. Lewis,
for Governor, is estimated to have two
thirds of the delegation. Peace and
harmony prevailed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
Too Nucb Tin Plate.

HARRISBURG. Pa. April 9.-The
Lalance and Grosjean tin plate works
have closed down for one week on ac-
count of over-production. Two hun
dred men are employed at the works.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10

LOS ANGELES, Gala, April 9.--Wm
j. Bryan was greeted by immense
crowds at Santa Ana to-day, and San
Diego tonight. He appeared to be
greatly fatigued.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
PLAGUE IN sydney.

SYDNEY, y. s. w, April 9.-Nine-
ty-three cases Of the bubonic plague
and twenty-nine deaths from the dis
ease have occurred here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
Ru;Iaior Trades. strike.

HOUSTON, Texas, April 9.The Build
ing Trades Assembly to-day ordered a
strike of all the building trades in
sympathy with the carpenters, and
500 men quit work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10

PRINCETON, N. J., April 9.-Ex-
President Grover Cleveland delivered
the first of his two lectures on THE
independence Of the executive" to-
night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
The Convention Ratified.

WASHINGTON, April s.-The President
has just ratified The Hague conventions
providing for universal arbitration Of in
ternational disputes and for the regula-
ton of the use of war-like interests.
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/. Duu Day.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-This was
dull day in the House. The agricultural
appropriation bill was under discussion,
and was made the vehicle Of considerable
desultory debate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10

PARIS. April 9.--The French au-
thorities have decided that all exhibits
at the exposition are to be open to
the public on Sundays. The United
states pavilion is not within this cat
coorv
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Did Not Try II.

NEW YORK. April s.-Mrs. Langtry
and her play The Degenerates" did
not appear In Newark, N. J., tonight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10

LONDON, April 10.--The Bloem-
fontein correspondent of the Daily
Telegraph, telegraphing Sunday, says:
with guns at Donkerspoort, eighteen
miles southeast. British scouts re-
port another body still closer. Both
patrols have grown very daring, ven
turing much nearer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
WHEELING. W. VA. TUESDAY. APRIL TO- 100
BANK BURGLARS At WORK.
FOUR MEN GAIN AN ENTRANCE TO
THE FIRST NATIONAL, AT
CHARLES TOWN.

Succeeded in Reaching the Vault,
From which They Knocked the
Time Lock Dial. But Were Scared
Away by a Woman Living in the
Adjoining House Whom They Had
Wakencu-No Clue to Their Iden-
tfty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
LILLE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. April s.--For West vIr.
rsrla-Fa.r Tuesday and Wednesdays
warmer Wednesday. norfheasteriy winds.
Western Pennsylvania and Ohlo-Fafp
Tuesday and probably Wednesday: warrns
er wednesday: fresh northeasterly winds
Christ Scfnepf. the Opera. House drug
zist made the following observations OF
the Temperature yesterday: a. m, 3s:
q. m. ~: - m, 80; 1p. M, 81; p. m, a
Weather fair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
Only Forty Escnped Wounds.

LONDON, April 10.-The Bloemfon-
tein correspondent of the Times tele-
graphing Sunday says:
1.-TWO captured Beers agree that only
fifty men remained unwounded out of
the whole British column captured at
Reddersburg.
Gen. Gatacre and his staff were fir
ed on from enclosures while they
temporarily occupied Reddersburg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-18
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building permits were granted as fol-
lows during the past week:
N. Deslaudes, Howard street.
Mary and Margaret Farrell, Academy
avenue.
Patrick Dolan, Lawn street.
Francis Fitzpatrick, Corinth street
Robert Il. Little, corner Prospect and
Meeting streets.
Lawrence Bailey, Ida street.
David +. Goff. Priscilla and Progress
avenues.
Charles Goldstein, corner Orms and
Shawmut streets.
Nicola Cappelli, Arthur avenue.
Same, rear Arthur avenue.
Mrs. Laura G.. Powers, Midway street.
G.. Maria Triolo, corner of Monticello md
Hasam streets.
Brown University Corporation, rear An
gell street. tt't
Axel +. Johnson, Massachusetts, av-
enue. t.f....s.
Sigmund Rosen, Robinson street
John G. Smith, 70l Cranston street.
Sylvester Frisco. knight street.
Benjamin F. Harrington, corner Elm
wood and Potter's avenues.
JOY Steamship Company, South Water
street. --.t.--tt.
William Gilbane g. Bro- Broadway and
Vinton streets. ...t...t-.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-18
MUCH DAr1AGE DONE
DURING BRIEF STORrl.
Struck in Many Places
and Caused Slight Fires=-ShOW
Tent Blown Over.

a small pole. and her shoulder was con-
fused.
The chute was almost carried away by
the wind, and several people were, for
the time in great peril.
At Bosco's show tent five snakes were
killed by falling pole.
DOWN THE BAY.
Down the bay. yachts were driven
ashore, and many were quite badly dam
aged The Rhode Island Yacht clubs $
house was struck. The steward using a
small line OF hose. extinguished the
flames which the bolt caused.
The Beach House, at Shawomet, was
hit. and a hole bored through it's roof.
At Newport, the yachts and small
launches were blown about, and some
lost their upper rigging.
Several bolts fell upon the bathing
beach. and Robert M. Holland was burned
upon his wrist by lightning which hit one
of the bathing houses in which he had
taken shelter.
Ex-Gov. Lippitt's castle was hit. and a
fire was started which was extinguished
by Chemical Engine Co. No. /.
AT PAwTUCKET.
lightning did much damage at Paw
tucket, striking in a dozen or more places,
but fortunately no person was killed.
Two of the Catholic churches suffered,
the Church of the Sacred Heart and St
Joseph's, the spires receiving the shock
In each instance.
AT the former, but little harm was
done. but the spire OF the latter was hit
I'm three places, and the states and or
namental work was shattered, involving
considerable outlay TO repair the dam
age. The interior Of the church was not
affected
Houses were struck on Central avenue
kossuth street. Lafayette avenue and
Bagley street. stunning the inmates, but
inhicting no permanent injury.
One OF the electric cars on the Inter-
state line was hit but the ONLY damage
was the shattering OF the windows
The telephone service was hammered
by the huid and many repairs will be
necessary before the service is as good
as before the storm
The streets were flooded with the down
pour. but there was no damage reported
by the water.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-18
PEARCE ESTATE.
Decree for Its Partition Entered
by Order Of Justice Ti||ing-
hast in Appellate Court.

A decree for partition was entered by
order of Justice Tillinghast in the appel
late division of the supreme court. today.
at the request OF all parties interested in
the estate OF the late Edward Pearce.
William L. Pearce,, Henry Pearce,
Elizabeth Sawyer Pearce and
Elizabeth l.. Pearce were the parties be-
fore the court.
Mrs. Elizabeth Sawyer Pearce is en-
titled to one-third of all the land sought
to be partitioned, and Henry and william
r. Pearce are each entitled to one-half
of the two-thirds remaining. Elizabeth
T.. Pearce has an inchoate right Of dover
I'm the land OF her husband.
Nicholas Sheldon. William III. Herrick
and William III. Wood were appointed
commissioners TO make partition either
by metes and bounds or by sale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-18
VIGOROUS ACTION
Judge Estee on Arrival at Hon
oIuIu SeizeS a Room for
Use Of the Court.

Honolulu. Aug IL. (via San Francisco,
Aug. 1s) United States Judge NJ. M. Es-
tee has arrived here and opened his court
and one Of his first acts was to make an
order seizing court room for his own
use. the local authorities not having pro-
vided one for him.
Judge Estee ordered Y. S. Marshal Ray
TO take possession Of a room which has
been the court Of Circuit Judge Siliman.
ane order from Judge Estee created a
great sensation among the legal frater-
nifty.
1t has raised the point whether the
United States or the territory of Hawaii
Is the owner of the public buildings here.
Tho matter will have to be decided AT
Washington
The British Bark Dunreggan. which ar
rived here on the Sth after a voyage OF
145 day from Londtn went ashore on the
reef OF Diamond Head She lay humping
on the rocks for early two days alter
which she was pulled free.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-18
SOUTHERN PACIFIC EARNINGS.

San Francisco. Aug. 1s.--Probably the
last important official act of G.. Hunt
fngton performed before his death was 20
approve and issue for the Information OF
the stock and bond holders OF the South
ern Pacific Company "A statement OF It's
earnings and expenditures for the fiscal
year ending with June 30. last.
The gross earnings OF the company for
the year. were the largest I'm the history
OF the corporation. being $685. .stS This
r. an increase OF S.295,5i1 over the year
before.
Operating expenses aggregated sl0.9ss.
e4 an Increase OF y. .sss. .26o Receipts I'm ex-
cess OF operating expenditures were S22.-
H5.1A. or an Increase Of s.. .397. .251 over last
year.
Local officials OF the company have
been advised that Mr.. HuntIngton's 3
death will not delay work on the extern
sion Of his Mexican international rail-
rosd west through Mexico from Durango
70 EazafaI. on important port on the Pa
80 ocean side OF Mexico.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-18

the pride and joy of her young grandma,
was creeping hither and yon and seemed
the embodiment of baby grace and good
nature. The young mother, herself,
scarcely more than a child. looked on, her
face betraying her maternal interest.
II was pretty domestic scene and
but for the absence of Mrs. Mitchell's
mother-(who still lives in the old home
at Tiverton) the picture would have held
four generations.
Mrs. Mitchell was asked If she felt any
added weight OF years since she had ac-
quired the title of grandma"
NO" she replied, II feel as young as
did when 1 was married and although
was married at sixteen, have never had
any cause To regret it,"
To this expression OF opinion Mrs. Nit
chells daughter assented, applying the
sentiment thereof TO her own life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-18

chell. with the full consent OF her par
ents.
Mrs. Mitchell's daughter, Mrs. Hattie
Mitchell-Cady, was born on Nov. q. 1883,
and is therefore not yet seventeen. She
was married little more than year
ago, when she was Is to Mr.. James III.
Cady then of East Providence. MIR. Cady,
who is but two years older than his Wife,
is employed as an inspector by the Gem
eral Fire Distinguishing Company, S0l w.
Exchange street
The little granddaughter, Hazel Louise
Cady was born on Aug. 26. 1899.
In the Mitchell household live Mr.. and
Mrs. Mitchell Mr.. and Mrs. Cady and
baby Hazel. while not a home OF luxury
yet II seemed a most happy one, where
homely joys and sweet contentment
reigned. The little grandchiid evidently
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-18

For a storm Of brief duration, that
which passed over Lonsdale. Pawtucket.
this city, and then down the bay. and out
to sea, yesterday afternoon. was a re-
markably severe one
The storm came from the north, and it
was like the sudden gathering of a host of
destructive belllserents. bound to cause
as much devastation as laid within their
power.
Darkness came on rapidly, and with a
mighty rush, fierce wind swept over
the city, followed by heavy rainfall and
thunder and binding flashes of light
ming.
With each crash OF the deafening thun-
der people jumped and trembled fearful
that they were TO be made victims of the
storms fury and their trepidation was
added TO by the quick ringing I'm of four
alarms of fire.
Presently the clouds rolled by; the sun
came out, and Nature all a-dripping, was
smiling and thankful for the cooling
draught which had passed her long
parched lips. Then there was a counting
up of the damage done.
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
The residence of Thomas o'Gorman. at
2l1 Doyle avenue. was struck. and quite
blaze was started. for which an alarm
was given from box 81. The damage by
lightning was considerable. but II was ex-
ceeded by that caused by water, for the
flames worked their wav under the ga
bled roof, and had 90 be fought hard. The
family was away from the city.
DIR. 5. 3. Burton's house on Smiths hill
was struck and damaged 10 the extent OF
500 done. causing an alarm TO be sent
In from box l35.
John L. Lees residence. 237 Irving ave.
nue. was struck and slight fire was
started.
Grace church was also struck: but the
bolt glanced of and hit tho building at
$50 Mathewson street. a. ~ Proud a Co g
tailoring shop was entered by this bolt
and young man was knocked senseless
but not severely injured.
The house at 571 Charles street was
struck and a small FIRE was started.
chimney on the house at % Balak-
lava street owned by John Rooney, was
knocked down by bolt.
John &. Wilson's house at III Gallup
street was hit. chimney demolished and
plastering in the house knocked down.
Al the new state house the boiler was
struck and an electric meter was shat
tered.
Several people report lightning entering
their houses by way OF telephone wires
but no damage was done.
AT EAST PROVIDENCE.
AT East Providence John T. - Gods
house at DOC sutton street was struck and
John Agnew was made insensibIe.
Al Phillipsdalc nagstaff on the elec.
trical works was shattered
At Crescent Park, Bostocks animal
show tent was blown over. and Jose Bar.
rios. lion tanner. was lift on the head
by pole, and suffered n fracture OF hls
skull. lie wes sent to the Rhode Island
hospital Mrs. Roberts was struck by