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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
Keyxtonc state Delayed.

The keystone State did not reach this
city yesterday from Pittsburg until
half-past two. being delayed by the
large quantity of drift in the river.
For a time she was unable to proceed
at all and was forced to the bank for
several hours at Rochester. She left
this port at 5 clock for Cincinnati.
The great amount OF drift in the
river yesterday greatly interfered with
navigation.
The Wilson ferry was forced to sus-
pend operation yesterday on account
of the drift
The Potts show boat is anchored in
the Riverside Park.
The Bedford got away at neon for
Parkersburg with a good trip. On her
arrival there she viii tie up and not
make her Thursday trip, but will be up
Saturday.
The Jewel came up last night from
below.
The Leroy and Ruth both made good
trips yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
MRS. VAN L|EN'S DEFENSE
MAY Be MALPRACTICE.
HER ATTORNEYS ASK THAT THE
CASE be CONTINUED TO FER
RTARY TERN.
EXPERT TESTIMONY SOUGHT
PRISONER WEPT BITTER TEARS
WHILE THE INDICTMENT WAS
BEING READ.
Special to the Register

Special to the Register.
/ VANWERT. Ohio. November 81
Demurrer to indictment in the Emma
A. Van Liew case was filed this morn
ing and overrulei. Immediately Mrs.
Van LEV was arraigned and during
reading of Indictment by the clerk sac
wept bitter tears At the conclusion of
reading Judge Mooney said:
Mrs, Van LEV, this Indictment
charges you in all three counts with
having committed murder in the first
degree, what do you plead"
In very hardly audible voice few
feet away:
mot guilty." was her answer.
Her attorneys appealed that the case
be not assigned to this term of court,
giving as one of their reasons for ask
in a continuance until the February
term that they could not secure expert
testimony from distant cities for the
present term. The inference from this
is that they expect to offer as defense
that Miss Eammell's death was not
caused directly by sulphuric acid, but
the lack of proper treatment. Some
time ago it was reported that the line
of defense would be first, endeaxor to
prove an alibi, and falling in this, an
effort would be made to show malprac-
tiee. The admission in asking a con-
tinuance seems to indicate that de-
Tense of this nature may be made.
Prosecuting Attorney Trippy filed an
objection to continuance, and called at
tention of court to the fact that his
term OF Office expired the first of the
year. Court announced that he would
make public the assignment of the case
Friday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
M'FARLAND SECURED
To Strengthen Bethany in TIL,
Game Thursday With the e. K. A.

To Strengthen Bethany in Their
Game Thursday With the e. K. A. A.
Mcfarland, the Well-known local
football player of the old Wheeling
Tigers, will be in the big Thanksgiving
contest on the Island. Since Green's
burg disbanded for the year, Mcfarland
then tackle, has been secured for the
contest by the Bethany management.
Mcfarland needs no introduction to the
people of Greater Wheeling, and the
fact that he will be in the game will
draw large number of people from
this section. He will also be a tower
OF strength to the Bethany College
eleven as he was to the Washington and
Jefferson College team last year.
Mcfarland is in the pink of condi-
ton and eager for another game before
the close of the season. He will line
up on the Island this afternoon with
Bethany for practice.
Every effort is being made by the
Bethany management to also secure
Greensburg's star Indian halfback.
seneca. 1t is not known yet whether
ne can be secured or not, but it is bare
ly possible that the Wheeling people
will see the famous Indian in that no.
sition.
Bethany's team strengthened as it has
been by Mcfarland and possibly by
seneca, will be the strongest football
team ever sent out in the history of the
Colege: The team will line up at the
Island ball grounds this afternoon and
two hours of hard practice will be
taken. Bethany's line since the addi-
llon OF Mcfarland will average ISL
pounds
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
OIL NEWS.

Special TO the Register.
PITTsBURG, Pa, November 27.-
The John Copley well at Sand Fork,
coming in light producer, seems to
have removed the pressure from the
credit balance market. The reaction
came sooner than was expected, but one
hears no complaints on that score.
Pennsylvania credit balance market
was advanced from S1.95 to s1e7. The
two gushers, the Coplsy and the Turner
have slumped quite a good deal since
last reported. The gauges of the South
Penn No. / Copley heirs, yesterday
morning for the "a hours at Z o'clock
was $50 DaFrelsig5. Nj Guffey & Co.
and the South Penn Oil Company's No.
l Turner for the corresponding time
was $50 barrels. On the Ohio side in
the Jewett development, in Harrison
county. F. n. Donaldson hes completed
his No. on the S. w. Baker farm.
and has fye-barrel well
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
SENATOR CUsHMAN K. DAVIS.
Chairman of the Committee on For
efgn Relations. Dead After Two
Months P.fnfuIl Illness.

Months Painful Illness.
ST. PAUL, Mimi. November FL
United States Senator eastman Kellogg
Davis, chairman of the committee on
foreign relations of the Senate, died at
his home in this city at o'clock this
evening, after an illness OF two months.
He has suffered greatly during his sick
ness, and gradually sank away, being
unconscious for several hours before
death and so far as known suffering no
pain.
For more than 9 week II has been
known that The death OF Senator Davis
was certain TO occur within a short
time Although the bulletins issued by
rT. Stone from day TO day made no
positive statement 10 this effect, they
nevertheless gave the impression that
he case was a hopeless one.
Cushman Kellogg Davis was born IN
Henderson, Jefferson county, New
York, June 1G. 1886. After his gradua-
ton from Michigan University he en-
tered the law Office OF Alexander w.
Randall, afterwards governor OF Wis
consin. In 1860 Mir. Davis began the
practice Of law and also took an active
part in the campaign resulting In the
election of Lincoln. Two years later
war having come, he closed his law
Office to enlist in the volunteer army.
In 1868 he was elected TO the State leg
islature, and two years later was APP
pointed United States district attor-
ney.
In 1873 he was nominated for govern
or and elected. Governor Davis de-
elined a denomination During 1856 he
was elected to the Senate. receiving
every vote.
AS student and an authority on in
ternational law. Senator Davis furnish
ed briefs to President Harrison and
Secretary of State Blaine on the Chill
can dispute and the Behring Sea con
troversy.
Senator Davis had been twice mar
ried. His first wife was Laura Bow
man. and after she had secured a di-
vorce from him, he married In 1850
Anna Malcolm Agnew. Because OF his
intimate knowledge OF the various
reciprocity treaties now pending he
will be greatly missed In the Senate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
OUR PREDICTIONS
Of RIVER STAGE
WERE VERIFIED.
Continued From First Page.

sand dollars worth of merchandise
out in the streets beyond the reach OF
water, while many more thousands and
tens of thousands of dollars worth were
upon the first or upper floors of build
ings. Everybody, IN view Of the sensa-
tional reports afioat, was disposed to
keep upon the safe side. Many cell
lars were invaded, but the actual loss
was small, aside from the interruption
TO regular business and the cost OF
labor. That's better, however, than
having a considerable proportion of a
stock ruined. The sewers are what
bothers lie business people in the
Wholesale district-yet they cannot be
dispensed with. The central retail dis
trict suffered no loss at all, as it is be
yond the reach of all floods but those of
the 1884 variety.
The Register presents this morning
tabulation of the rise by hours, the
incidents and news of the day, and the
assurance that the water will commence
to decline before the noon hour has
struck. The r-se is rather a remark
able one, and it appears TO be the first
flood in November for ninety years, the
exception in the century occurring in
1910.
The difference in the stage between
Pittsburg and this city is probably less
than ever before. That may be ac-
counted for by the fact that the water
in the main river and the principal
tributaries below this city had an ex-
ceptionally good chance to run out be-
fore the food came from above. Some
thing of new record appears to have
been set in this regard, and that. will be
a matter for future consideration in
the days of floods yet to come.
Below will be found the details of the
dqv
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
THIS MORNING
VIII Find the Lowest Portion of the
CITY beneath the Muddy Ohio.

VIII Find the Lowest Portion of the
CITY Beneath the Muddy Ohio.
This morning the lowest portions OF
the metropolis of West Virginia will be
found beneath the muddy and silent
Ohio. Tbs residents of the low dlstrie. S
prepared for this invasion. On the part
of the river. yesterday. BY removing all
their belongings 10 places of safety.
On the Island at midnight the water
began 10 food the bridge park and the
low-lying territory west of Wabash
street, along the river Early in the
afternoon the low ground between the
suspension and steel bridges were COW
cred and By night this reached a depth
Of several feet The lower portion Of
the new fair grounds were covered last
evening and tie probabilities are that
the fair grounds, Stonetown. Smiths
and Lilly's truck farms and Zaae's or
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
Tac ToUborts.

Yesterday there were two lows down
with coal. the Jim Wood at a. m.
and the Tom Igsle at 10 a. m The
Empire and Tornado passed up at 9
a. nj. for Pittsburg. but it is more than
probable that they were forced to tie
up above the city. The river is too
rough and full of drift for coal at pres
ent, but there will be a great amount
sent out when it starts to fall
Hundreds of anxious people called
up the wharfboat By telephone yester-
day asking about the probable stage
OF water.
The Lorena resumes tomorrow
Yesterday the fact that Wheeling
needs the river marks recut was clearly
demonstrated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
Marks From Above.

Clear and cool. zSf
steubenville-Rive 90 feet and rising
Up-Boaz, 10 a. M. Tornado, l p. m. !;
Queen City, noon. Down-Mount Glare,
p. M; Keystone State, noon. The BoaZ
lost two barges near the bridge due to
Swapping off lines and they ioated down
the river and were wrecked.
Brownsville-River &c feet inches and
falling.
Warren-River feet Clear and mild.
Oil City-River 9 feet 4 inches and fall
ing. Clear and cool.
falling. Fair and warmer Navigate
suspended.
Morgantcwn-Riv IS feet inches and
falling. Clear and cool.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
PLOT TO KILL ROBERTS.

LONDON, November 27.-The war or.
flee publishes the following dispatch from
Lord Roberts, dated Johannesburg. No
yember %:
As reports q plot against my life
VIII probably reach sou, I think YOU
should know the facts It is believed that
there was a plot IN existence, and I'VE
Italians, four Greeks and enc Frenchman
were arrested November &C. and are now
awaiting trial. Their intentions we're TO
explode a mine under st. Marys church
during the morning service held az II
O'Clock on November Is"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
SLIDE CLEARED AWAY.

ChesnpcsIse & Ohio Raiirond Opened
again, After being Closed since
SUNDAY.
Special to the Register.
HINTON. w. Va, Nov 27.--The slide
on the Allegheny mountains, which
has completely blocked all traffic on
the Chesapeake & Ohio road since Sum
day, has at last been cleared away,
che first train getting through to-
night AT the point where the slide oc-
Cured the mountain roads were also
rendered impossible by the heavy
rain, and the transferring OF the pas
sengers and mail was mot attempted.
The report that there had been a seri-
GUS wreck near here. with much loss
of life, that was current last night, Is
absolutely without foundation as the
company has had no trouble whatever
with the exception OF the slide above
mentioned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
THE P0TTERIEs
Sustained the Principal Losses at East
East Liverpool.

Special to the Register
EAST LIVERPOOL. o., Nov. ~
The Ohio reached "a feet at this point
at O'Clock tonight. a half dozen
boats in Shantytown were sunk, and
there we're some narrow escapes but
no lives we're lost Work at the river
potteries was partially interrupted by
the water getting into the cellars and
the Murphy pottery sustained several
thousand dollars damage TO a new ad-
dition in course of construction.
The river potterses can obtain no
policies for insurance against food. so
that the loss viii run up in the thous-
ands. which will fall on the manufac-
turers.
The low service pumping station at
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
NEW JERSEY OFFICIAL.

TRENTON, n s.. November 1.-THE
State board OF canvassers to-day com
pleted the capvass Of votes for Presi-
Dental electors. The total average vote
fer the different electoral tickets wac.
Republican. -. 7a7: Democratic, fs4 sos
Prohibition. 7,1Sl; Social Democrat, ace;
Social Labor. 2.e74; Peoples. Csg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS.

The Movements of Citizens and the
Arrival and Departure of Strang-
ers.
Miss Nettie Nesbitt, of the East nd,
has returned from trip TO Pittsburg.
Miss Ida Rice, of New York city, is
the guest of the Misses Heyman, on
Chapline street.
Mrs. ]. N. Dauer, who has been so
seriously i'll at her home on Market
street for the last four weeks, is slow
ly recovering.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
THE POPE WAS WE'LL.

LONDON, November 2f.--Thc report OF
the death OF the Pope Which reached New
York to-day was based on Paris rumors
circulated By small news agency. The
pontin was quite wen yesterday. when
ne received in audience the Princess OK
the Asturgas, eldest aisfar Of tire King Of
Spin
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
DIVORCE GRANTED.

NEW YORK. November 2T-Jasiice
Leventritt granted a divorce to Mrs. Julia
selby from Norman seiby, known IN
pug.1istic circles as kid. Mccoy. The
divorce vas granted on the statutory
grounds
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
ON the Ohio side the high water did

On the Ohio side the high water did
but little damage, for which the people
are most grateful, though the Regis
ter's report yesterday morning much re-
lance was placed in, and those WHO
lived in the low lands made prepare
lions accordingly In Bellaire it can
almost be said there was no damage.
A few living in the part near the COM
mons, in the Second ward, may have
TO enter their homes in skiff, if the
rise reaches So feet. At 2:30 there was
no report Of even cellars being flooded
by the sewers, and it is thought Bel
laire will escape.
West Wheeling, which is one Of
the lowest points on the other side. was
flooded at the point near the ferry, or
at the place where Wagner's old paper
factory was. but the street cars were
able to run up to their usual time, al
though some transferring had to be
resorted to.
AT Bridgeport those who live where
the water viii reach their cellars, made
preparation. Several cellars were
flooded, but no loss was reported only
that from the debris the water leaves.
At Martins rerry the damage was
slight and those most inconvenience
were the boat house citizens, whose
boats have been on dry land so long
that they were found to leak consider
ably. No accidents were reported.
The c., i. & W. railroad was sub
merged at different points between
Martins Ferry and Bellaire and traffic
viii be delayed about one day
From all reports late last night the
Ohio side had escaped remarkably well.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
NO QUORUM.
City Council Failed to Meet Last
Nighttime Committee Met.

IT e NUfhKHftteC Met.
A regular meeting of the City Council
should have been held last night. but
failed for lack of a quorum. There were
only four First Branch members present.
The Second Branch was called to order
and adjourned. No business of import
ance is awaiting consideration.
The committee on fire held a meeting
last night, and opened bids for repairing
the Atlantic hose house. The bids were
as follows: Donaldson, Morgan & Co.
SleS; Elig Carriage Company, $50: Walters
& McCloskey. s7s.95. The contract was
awarded to the lowest bidder.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
To-Morroyy's Packets,

Pittsburg, Lorena, / a. m.
Pittsburg, Greenwood, a. m.
Cincinnati, Queen City, a. m.
Newport, Jewel, II a. m.
steubenville, t. NJ Bayne, 2:3O p. m.
Darlington, Leroy, $3.50 p. m.
Sistersville, Ruth, $3.50 ,. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
THE LITTLE KANAWHA
Carries Out thousands of Logs with
n Rush.

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, November
27.-The Little Kanawha river began
last night to run out with a rush and
from midnight till nearly noon to-day
the logs and ties from above were con-
stantly running out. Many of them
were caught here, but thousands of
them escaped into the Ohio river and
were lost They were from boom
owned by D. NJ. Miller above here. He
lost lot OF logs out of Hughes river
and Withers & Vandevender lost about
1000 logs OF of Steere creek. The
Nicollette Lumber Company also lost
a few RATS of logs. This is the best
timber rise in the Little kanawha for
almost year and much timber will be
brought to market. There is no fear
OF food here.
Fancy Waist Silks at one-haif
rrSea ar Cen SfffaI q 4 -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28

1T is intimated that you are going
to withdraw from the race for mayor, 3"
said a Register reporter to President
Maxwell or the Second Branch Of Coun-
ell, last night
Such an intimation is wholly
wrong" replied Mr.. Maxwell Il win
withdraw from the race only when l
am beaten
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28

OIL CITY. Pa November 2T.-C,redit
balances SLc1. Certificates. 500 b.d al
close; no sales Shipments. i5ss90 bar
rets: average, ss,Zs6. Runs, 81 .628 barrels:
NEW YORK, November 27.-standard
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28

The t. NJ Bayne left Steubenville
yesterday for this city, but when she
reached her coal tipple near Wellsburg
she found that the tipple had been de-
stroyed by the rising water. Not hav
ing sufficient coal on board to bring
her through to this city, and unable to
get any, she was forced to tie up.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28

the water works vas partially flooded
and some damage done. but the water
supply was not interIered with. The
fleets along the river have withstood
the food.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
To-Day's Boats.

Charleston, Kanawha, a. M
Parkersburg, City of Wheeling, u m.
Pittsburg, Ben Hur, D. M
Steubenyille, 1T. NJ. Bayne, $50 p. m.
Darlington, Leroy, $3.50 p. m.
Sistersville, Ruth, $3.50 .. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
THANKSGIVING DAY
To be Celebrated This Afternoon a
Washington school.

To be Celebrated This Afternoon at
Washington school.
The literary societies of the grammar
department of Washington school will
celebrate Thanksgiving day at the
school this afternoon. For two weeks
the committee has been hard at work
and programme. has been prepared
which, it is hoped. viii please the par
ents and friends who are expected 10
be present. After the programme has
been completed an address, appropriate
to the season. will be made by Rev.
DR.. Graham, of North Street NJ. E.
Church. The exercises will begin at
two o'clock. The following is the pro
gramme:
chorus ....''.'... 49,; Happy Land
AeOSAtatioh -..' ....- ..+-..+-........ America
Earl Spargo
Piano Solo. Farewell to the Elm
Ethel Garrison.
Essay. Brief History OF Thankssivfny
Herbert Buchanan
Vocal Solo. The Pilgrim Fathers
Isabel Caldwell
Recitation. The Census Enumerator
Bessie Koontz.
Semi-Chorus-..... Old Folks at Home
School
Original Story....-.A True THANKSGIVING
Louis Kraft
Piano Solo. .........-.....E Ell Captain March
Hattie Mcleod.
Symposium on Books
chorus.-............ We Thank Thee
School
Recitation...... .......,. The New Minister
Meta Pryor.
Piano Solo,. Little Madcap Dance
Charles Ball.
Essay. The Biography of a Turkey
James Brennan.
Piano Solo. ,.....--.. ..:.-..-. Jolly Campers
Henry Weisgerber
Recitation. Landing OF Pilgrim Fathers
Barbara Yaeger.
ADDRESS Praise the Lord
Accompanies, Charks Ball
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL

Y COLUMBUS. O.. November g.-By a
decision OF the Supreme Court today,
the Law requiring coai to be weighed be-
fore Il Is screened at the mines is d.
clared Unconstitutional
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
ALL DANGER PAST.

CHARLESTON. W Va. November a.
All danger from damage from high water
IN the Kanawha valley disappeared to-
day and tonight the water IS recedlag.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28

Each Passing Da-.
The Virginia Athletic Club will
give a dance at Westwood's hall in the
Eighth ward tonight
-Ex-Judge L. S. Jordan and Mr. N.
G. Criswell, late of the b. & o. ac-
counting department, have formed CO.
partnership under the firm name OF
Jordan & Criswell, with Offices at No.
1895 Chapline street These gentlemen
stand high in their profession. and the
new firm viii speedily take a place
well up in front
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28

For Thanksgiving dinner, leave your
order to-day for Mince and Pumpkin
Pies, Fruit Cake, Plum Pudding. large
and small Cakes. Ice Cream and Ices.
Ziegenfelder's Phone 491.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
POLITICAL POINTERS.
Brief Paragraphs Pertaining to the
Candidates and the Campaign.

Candidates and the Campaign.
They are making a bitter personal
fight against Clemans,' said one of
the chiefs friends yesterday, but we
will beat them out without any
trouble" If Clemans is defeated for
the nomination, it will not be on ac-
count of lack of effort, for he is
doing some tall campaigning, and has
small army of workers in his inter-
ests Early last evening there was a
conference in police headquarters. The
other side or sides are equally indus
trious, however, and the campaign will
be a notable one.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
AT THE wharf.
News Notes of Interest Concerning
the Local River.
Yesterdays Departures

Parkersburg, Avalon.
Newport. J1wei.
Pittsburg. Queen City.
Parkersburg, H. K. Bedford.
Sstersville, Ruth.
Darlington, Leroy.
Cincinnati, Keystone State.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-28
Queen City at steubenviIic.

The Queen City was at Steubenville
Yesterday morning and will not be able
to proceed to Pittsburg until to-day. as
she cannot get under the Point bridge.
Capt r. r. Agnew reported number
of boat bottoms and barges passed on
the trip Rp from this city.