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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-14
He Makes Plain an important
Point of the Senate Cur.
rency Measure.
GREENBAoKs CANNOT BE RETIRED
Although They Are Made Redeemabie in
Gold-Their Position Not Particle DIFF
ferent from What 1t Was BefOre-Iowa
Statesman on the eStandard-Witness Tes-
titles Strongly for the Defendant i'm the
Clark Senate Contest Case.

| of the currency discussion in the sell
ate yesterday was the speech of AL
liSon in favor of the senate bill. 1t was
important because IL defined the pro-
visions of the bill on the greenback
question as we'll as in other particu-
lars. Allison asserting that he never
had supposed there was any doubt i'll
the minds of anybody that this coun-
try was on Il gold standard. Teller i'll
quired if in 1873 the gold dollar was
made the standard of value. Allison
replied that the dollar was made the
unit by the act of 1873
Teller-Then | will ask the senator
1892 to 1873:
On u Double sStshdarJl.
We We're not" empha ti-ally replied
Allison. The standard of value was
not proclaimed in the act Of 1892. That
act provided that the TWO metals. sill
Yer and gold. should hold Il relative
value of fifteen ounces of silver TO one
ounce of gold. We therefore had a
double standard of value" He said
that since the enactment of the law of
1873 there had not passed current Il
single dollar of any kind of United
States money that was not on an alb
solute parity with the gold dollar.
Does Not Eliminate the G Greenback.
Concluding this portion of his re-
marks. Allison said: The present bill
makes the greenhacks absolutely re-
deemalfle in gold coin. In no sense
does the bill provide for the elimna
tion of grrenbackS from our currency
/ want To reiterate that there is not L
provision in the first section of the sen
ate substitute that is not now part OF
the law or that has not been the prac-
tice of the government since 1879.
They Cannot BE Retired.
Under this bill the Greenbacks can
not be retired. | want 10 say that the
retirement Of the greenbackS or any
other part of our money should never
be attempted without the most care
full scrutiny and the wisCst cOnSidera-
tiOn of tiie legiSlatiOu providing for it,"
In response to anoth.-r question Al
liSon said that the rFs nbackS. under
the provisions of thek pending bill,
practically would be a gold certificate,
and he added. III is 50 now
Definition of IA silver Dollar.
rs the silver dollar dollar or is it
n promise to pay gold dollar" asked
TilmaR.
1T is n dollar" replied Allison THE
senator and | agree about that"
But how Will a silver dollar be kept
at par with gold unless You will re-
deem ii in gOld!'
How do we know the sun will
shine tomorrow replied Allison. "One
of the reasons is because ii Shone yes
terday. We will keep silver ut par be-
cause we have so kept il for twenty
one years. But in addition we will
strengthen the situation. France and
Germany keep Il great mass of silver
in circulation. but It is not redeemab BILE
in gold. The United States il the only
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16
Amateur Base Ball Notes.

The Ex-Jack Arthurs defeated the
Jack Arthurs by score of IL to 10.
Batteries, Dunlap and Hanes; Woods
and Stevens. The game was holly
contested and was witnessed by hum
dreds of people. The Ex-Jack Ar
thurs lineup was as follows: j. Mich
ael, C; w. West, p; l.. Sadler, S.;
j. Halpin, 1b; H. McColloch, 2b; P.
Fox, 9b; H. Walton, IF; G. Stahl, If;
A. Powell, CT
The Niagara Stars defeated the D.
w. Morgan by a score of 81 to IL.
The Niagara Stars lineup was as fol-
lows: He'll, I'd c.; Can Frabell, c.; H.
Faulstick, p. G. Faulstick, S.. !;
Lynch, 1b; Devaugh, 2b; Long. 3b;
Conner, RI; Smith, CT; l.. Warner, If.
The Niagara Stars would like to hear
from G.. H. S. Jrs. for game Satur-
day afternoon on any grounds they
may wish to mention. If accepted,
answer through the Register, or ad-
dress Chas. Frabell, 2611 Market
street.
The Otto Fish base ball club de-
feated the Martins Ferry Jrs. in a
well-played twelve-inning game by a
score of l to 0. The Otto Fish club
uniforms will be maroon, with blue
trimmings. Any team in the city un-
der Is can secure games by addressing
John Gary, SAT- Alley D, city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16
THE STRIKE rs OVER
And the Southern Railroad Is Oper-
ating Its Trains as Usual.


WASHINGTON, April 15.-Third
Vice President and General Manager
Cannon, of the Southern Railway Com
pany tonight, made the following
statement concerning the strike:
''The so-called strike, if it ever ex-
listed, of the telegraph operators might
be considered ended. Out of total of
some 1,400 operators, less than ten per
cent. left the service of the company,
whose places have now been supplied
and there is absolutely no interruption
in the telegraph system from this cause
and passenger and freight traffic is be-
ing conducted without any delay The
report of the annullment of trains into
Chattanooga, or for that matter on any
portion of the road, is entirely without
foundation. kilograms and telegraph
ic reports of train movements were re-
ceived to-day from all superintendents
of the line indicating normal conditions
and general desire for reinstatement
OF the operators who left the service.
the citizens of some of the towns inter-
eeding for them. The company will
prosecute in the courts any person in
terfering with the conduct of its bust
ness, several arrests having been made
and others will follow"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16
QUITE A SLUMP
For Mr.. Quay in Washington County
Saturday.

saturday.
WASHINGTON, Pa, April 15.-The Ach-
eson and anti-Quay landslide in Washing
ton county is assuming larger proportions
as the returns are being received from the
various precincts in the county. Con-
gresham Acheson and Hon. J. V. Clark,
one of the anti-Quay candidates for as
sembly, are leading the entire ticket. with
j. II. McLaren and D. NJ. Anderson, the
other anti-Quay assembly candidate, not
far behind. lightweight out of 15 pre-
cincts so far heard from give Acheson for
Congress 127 delegates and McCracken 30.
The Quay people concede that McCrack-
en- is defeated 3 TO ! and will not have over
fifty delegates out of the 1s5 in the conven-
ton Monday. In the legislative contest,
II out of 105 precincts have been heard
from. The returns give the following vote:
]. II. McI4aren, anti-Quay, 1914; J. ".
Clark, anti-Quay, 12lh; d. NJ. Anderson.
anti-Quay. los: o. N. Henderson, Quay. "A;
VIM. Catiin, Quay, q D. NJ. Patterson,
Quay. IA; VIM. NJ. Murdoch, Quay, 20
There are 1S5 delegates In the county
and SO are necessary for a nomination
The entire anti-Quay slate OF State and
National delegates are elected by the same
vote as cast for Acheson and the Acheson
legislative slate. The State delegates are
VIM. II. Griffiths and Joseph A. Heron.
The national delegates chosen from the
Twenty fourth Congressional district are
John II. Murdoch and A c. Marsh, both
of Washington John W. Hallam and
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16


Special to the Register
CHARLESTON. w. Va. April 15.-
The Supreme Court yesterday handed
down decisions in two railroad cases
which are of interest to the general
public. The first was the case of w.
]. Smith VS.. the Norfolk & Western
railway, who had been assaulted by
the conductor while on the train. The
courts decision is that railroad COM
pany is liable to a passenger on one
of its trains for willful assault and
battery committed on such passenger
by the conductor in charge of such
train. Such an assault is breach of
duty of the protection which such COM
pany owes to its passengers.
In the other case, that of HUFF VS.. the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company.
the plaintiff sues for damages on ac-
count of injuries received while walk
ing on the railroad company's track.
According to the courts decision, a
person using railroad track as foot
path for his own convenience else
where than at lawful crossing, and
injured by train while so doing, can
not recover damages from a railroad
company unless it be guilty Of wanton
and gross negligence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, April To-
The reception rendered to Gen. MAXI
mo Gomez to-day on his way to San
Domingo caused great excitement, ow-
ing to the efforts Of the white and
black parties to obtain the first recog-
milton. The black party, represented
by the Cubane Libre. which continues
occasional publication in defiance of
the orders of the authorities, who had
directed its suppression, sent a tug
to meet the steamer Maria Herrera at
quarantine and succeeded in inducing
Gen. Gomez to accompany them.
Meanwhile another tug, carrying the
civil governor, Gen, Castillo, the mays
or and other officials representing the
dominant white party. was entirely ig-.
nored by Gomez.
The black party, highly elated, took
the guest to the landing where an i'm
mense crowd gathered on the frail pri-
vate wharf of local boat club. This
collapsed and many were thrown into
the water, one man being drowned. :.
The official party declined to recog-
nize Gen. Gomez in consequence of his
recognition of the b;ao.2 yarry. and
there is considerable excitement.
When the procession passed through
the city without the civil governor OF
mayor, rioting was narrowly averted
by the vigorous action Of the police un-
der American officers.
This afternoon all the clubs gave
receptions to Gen. Gomez, but the
white party refused to attend any OF
them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16
A BAD LENGTH OF PIPE
And High Gas Pressure Resulted in
Terrible Explosion in Indiana.
One Man Killed ana Five Others
Dangerously Observation-Disclosures
Escape of n Number of others.

LOGANSPORT, Ind, April 15.-High
pressure and a piece of alleged defec-
tive pipe in the mains of the Chicago
Pipe Line Company at point four
miles southeast of here, were the
cause of terrific explosion to-day, in
which Michael Ellison, Jr., was in
stantly killed and five other men re-
ceived injuries from which it is
doubtful if some will recover.
Twelve men were in a trench re-
pairing a leak in ten-inch main from
which the gas had been transferred to
an eight inch main near it. The men
were around "T'' in the eight inch
main and Ellison was STOPPING over
it when the explosion occurred, and
he was thrown $50 feet and instantly
killed. George Morrison, in charge of
the work, found himself sprawling on
the ground thirty feet away with
gravel and dirt blown into his skin,
his whole body wrenched and most
of his clothing torn off. Will Briggs
was also hurled some distance and
was taken home unconscious. Three
laborers were knocked down and
bruised in a frightful manner, but the
rest of the men escaped with slight
injuries from flying dirt and rock.
The ''T' weighs 1000 pounds, and it
was carried a distance of fifty feet,
taking the top off of George Nelson's
hat and a small bunch of his hair,
otherwise not injuring him.
The company has mains from Green
town, Ind, to Chicago and is allowed
to carry a pressure of 300 pounds, but
it is said often puts on more.
The explosion tore the ground dis
lance of 400 feet and was heard for
miles, being accompanied by heavy
jar. A month ago defective collar"
let loose and hurled four men quite a
distance, Jacob Farrenbaugh, an old
company man, receiving life injuries
to his back.
In each explosion the victims got
black in the face from the carbon in
the gas, and those who live are
branded for life.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16
PEOPLE OF MEXICO
Make a Stand For the Ancient OBJ
scrvance of Good Friday.

Make a Stand For the Ancient OBJ
scrvance of Good Friday.
CITY OF MEXICO, April 15.-The
new order of the archbishop of Mexico
regarding the passion play. customary
on Good Friday, was observed in the
valley of Mexico, although the masses
resented the prohibition OF the spec
tacle which has been feature of Holy
Week for centuries, originating with
the clergy when they were christian
izing the Indians.
But at Yautepec, in the State of
Morelos, the people assembled al the
parish priests home, demand that he
distribute as usual the costumes for
the passion play. This he refused to
do. 1t is reported that he was driven
out of town. the people declaring that
they would not stand such priest and
must be allowed their ancient Gus
toms.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16
DIR. PARKHURST
Denounces the Westminster Comics.
sion of Faith,


NEW YORK, April 15.-Rev. Dr. Charles
H. Parkhurst, speaking In his pulpit in
Madison Square Presbyterian church to-
day, made a vigorous assault on the West
minister confession Of faith. He said:
I'VE ought TO have new confession of
faith. 1t is surprising that the Presbyter-
ian church is able to do as it is doing with
such an incubus strapped upon us as we
are tottering under in our present confess
sion. / could get along with a confession
of faith containing but the little that Je-
sus said when he was trying TO make
a Christian of Nicodemus: God so loved
the world that he gave his only begotten
Son, that whatsoever belieyeth in Him
should not perish but have eternal llfe.'
That gives to US the doctrine of Gods I'M
limited love, human guilt the divinity OF
Christ, faith in Christ, immortality; every
word Saxon, three-quarters OF the words
monosyllables profound enough for any
elder, simple enough for any four-year-old.
"At any rate we want new creed.
Amending this one will not meet the neces-
sites Of the case.
IF we are thorough Presbyterians and
believe what our doctrinal prospectus adj
vertises as believing. we believe 1t prob-
able that some of the children in your
homes, little children, perhaps the babe Of
your bosom, Is damned, already damned,
damned before it was born, damned from
everlasting to everlasting, ard then you
are invited to come into church and say:
Our Father
why any man should become a father
for the sake Of JOY and glory he would
use in burning and racklng his own off,
spring, deliberately creating a child with
view to the agony into which he was CO.
ing to torture 1t, would be chased from
the earth as fiend and as an ebulltion.
1t does not meet the case TO say that ii Is
only in the book and that nobody
breaches 1t. 1t is true that nobody
breaches 1t, and equally true, | doubt not.
that nobody believes It; nevertheless IL il
printer on the flag beneath which the Pres
byterian army is marching. and It hurts
us as a denomination. Men are staying
out because 1t is there. and men are going
out because 1t is there"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16

than ever to hold out Tor tha sixty-
cent rate. They are gratiied It the
action Of the. miners Of the Piedmont.
W. Va, district, in joining the move
ment. The strikers are having most
depressing effect on business through
out the region. Homecoming, Frost
burg, Barton, Cumberland, Piedmont
and the merchants of the smaller
towns expect siege and have stopped
ordering supplies.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16
THE STRANGE STORY
OF an Imprisoned and Beaten China
man-CIaims To Be the Emperor.
And Has the Documents Under Seal,
Confirming His Identity-AnOther
Fight Between English and Chi
nese--An Indecisive Battle.

VICTORIA, B. c., April 15.-The
steamer Rio Jun Maru, which arrived
here yesterday from the Orient, brings
a strange story of a Chinaman who
was arrested at WI Chang. After ly
ing in Jail and being beaten he pro-
claimed himself to be the Emperor.
He claimed he had escaped from the
palace, where he had been imprisoned
by the Empress Dowager, and had
since been travelling incognito. He
possesses documents bearing the seal
of the court of Pekin, Identifying him
as the Emperor
A party of British government sur
veyors engaged on the work of defin-
ing the Burmese boundary, had a col
lision with a large body of Chinese
laborers, who some time ago waylaid
and murdered Consul Litton, Major
Kyttle and Mr.. Sutherland, of the for
mer boundary survey party. This
time the Chinese were completely
routed, eight being killed and many
injured.
Official advices have been received
at Pekin of a severe engagement be-
tween the imperial Chinese troops and
a large body. of the boxers" secret
society. The battle, which was indie
cisive, occurred at Yen Chin, in Pc
chilli province. About 1000 men were
engaged, the forces being equally di
vided.
The casualties were very heavy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16
THE GEORGES CREEK STRIKE.
The Miners Have Resolved to to Call
Ont All the Laborers.

The Miners Have Resolved to to Call
Out All the Laborers.
FROSTBURG, Nd, April 15.-The
only incident to-day in connection with
the strike of the miners of the Georges
Creek region was the decision of the
union men to order the fifty laborers
who have been employed at the Ocean
mine since the strike began to join
the strikers. 1t was also announced
that all the iaborers throughout the
region will be called out Men were
sent to Midland Klondike tonight to
advise all men to remain away from
the mines tomorrow. Organizer Dill
cher said tonight that everything was
quiet throughout the region The men
are reported as being more determined
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16
A Sensational Murder.

BERLIN, April IA sensational murder
has just come to light at Grunewad. a
popular suburb Of Berlin. The murderer.
Jaenic<e, has confessed that he pretended
to be great magician and induced his
victim, Louise Bergner. to meet him and
to drink potation containing strychnine,
OF which she died. The corpse was hidden
under the ice. 1t seems that Jaenicke had
a REGULAR line of customers as a magician.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16
One Boy KiIIed Anothcr.

CHERRY RUN. w. Va. April IS
Charles, the lS-year-old son OF John Grove.
was shot anil instantly killed at Indian
Springs. Nd. last night by l5-year-old
John Cline. The boys were in a black
smith shop playing with an old gun sup
posed not to be loaded. The entire charge
entered the right temple
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16
Talking Machines.

We have reduced the price of the
Columbia Grand Graphophone to SIS.
We also have the largest assortments
of cheaper Photographs and Graphic
phones in the city, also a large asort-
ment Of records
r. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16

Pardee, Stricklett, Bates and one or
two other players are expected to ar
rive in the city to-day. They will i'm
mediately commence their practice
work for the opening of the season.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16

Mattress, of New Castle, will be eth
er loaned to Columbus, or sold to To-
ledo. Beam, of Mansfield, and Jessup,
of Dayton, will play with Sioux City.
Arthur, of Toledo, will have a change
catcher named Reiker.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16

Two-base It's, Williams, Ely, Dillon and
Donahue; home run, Wagner; first base
on balls, off Tannehill 8. off Rossbrough q;
struck out, by, Waddell 1, by Tannehill g.,
umpires, McCreery and Hardesty
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16
East Ends.
Buckeyes.
Schedule For This Week.

Monday, April Is. Crescents VS.. Buckeyes.
Tuesday April II, Colts VS.. Daisies.
Brownies.
Friday, April 20, Buckeyes VS.. Lenox.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16
WORDS OF PRAISE.
what the State Press Thinks of the
Register.

WetZel Democrat.
The Wheeling Register is still the leading
newspaper OF the State. and one of the
most popular Of our exchanges. It's pop
uIarity is well deserved: It gives the newa
and it wide awake upon the Issues OF the
day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16
Dayton Defeated.

DAYTON, Ohio. April 15.-The Pittsburg
team put up so fast game for the first
three innings to-day and hit the ball so
hard that not only Rosebrough, but the
entire Dayton team was lost. After that
Manager Clarke did nothing but practice
signs Score.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16

Buckenberger' Rochester, N. Y.
team will leave this morning for
Youngstown, where they play to-day
and tomorrow, meeting New Castle on
the two following days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16
Piano bargains.

For this week we offer two fine up
right pianos at greatly reduced prices.
One is style @ Knabe, Walnut case and
one Boothe Bros, in Mahogany Case.
Call and see them.
F. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16

Though our school has been in SEES
sion but few weeks, we have had
several inquiries for stenQNaphers.
We can secure a good position for
every student who completes our
Shorthand and Typewriting course.
Call or address, The Elliott School,
1918 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16

Wheeling will start the season with
the white uniforms which were bought
last fall. New Castle uniforms will be
grey, Dayton blue, Youngstown white,
Toledo white and black.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16

Last weeks winners in the handicap
were Emblem for scratch, with 245, and
Edwards for handicap, with PAT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16
Rnckhannon Banner.

Buckhannon Banner.
The Register is the leading newspaper Of
the State. ard as 1900 is campaign year,
every one should have its daily or weekly
edition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16

Abound in Cuba over the Farewell
Reception to General Gomez.

The Black Element Got the Upper
Hand OF the Whites, and as q Res
suit There Was Much Excitement
and n Narrow Escape From vio-
Ience.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16

Shade trees, extra large, ornament
tai and bedding plants at lowest
prices. Catalogue free. REID'S
NURSERIES,, Tel. IS, Bridgeport, q.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16
THINK NELL OF NANERS.
ALL of THE "FANs" ARE PLEASED
WITH THE WORK OF THE
WHEELING PLAYERS
IN GAMES WITH ROCHESTER,
Remaining Members of the Team Are
Expected to Arrive To-Day and
To-Morrow-Will Practice Daily
ON the IsIand-Bowlfng Averages.
Boxing Notes-Other Sporting Mat
tiers.

The local FANS who witnessed the
exhibition games with Rochester, and
the army of their friends to whom
they recounted the story of the con-
tests. have already formed an excellent
opinion of the work of the Nailers.
With virtually no preliminary practice
the boys outplayed the strongest team
in the Eastern League. Whether con-
sidered individually or as team, the
Wheelings are exceptionally strong.
1t is conceded that the pitching de-
partment is the most important. With
such excellent material as Poole,
Wells, Skopec, Bowman, Bates and
Pardee, it will not be difficult to Sc
lect a quartette of the best twirlers in
the league. Ritter does exceptionally
fine work behind the bat. The out
field bats over 800. and will field at
least as well as the average. Tom
Turner gets everything at first,
and will win many a game with his
timely stick work. Denny Lyons is re-
liable at second, and puncher FROM
Punchersville. Rothemel is not SEN
sational batter, but will supply what is
lacking in that respect by the bril-
liancy of his short stop work. Pc
uuinney needs more practice, when he
will show up as a crack-a-jack. 1t
will be almost two weeks before the
regular season opens, and the umpire's
play ball" will find Wheeling in ex-
ee1lent condition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16

Charles Town Spirit OF Jefferson.
The Regis8r Is a live. enterpridng paper,
and those who wish to keep well posted in
State news should give II their patronage
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-16

Jack" Glasscock will leave to-day
for Fort Wayne, to take charge of the
team In that city. Kruger, of ST..
Louis, has been loaned to his club.