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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-27

Ten Degrees Below Zero-Barge
Broke Loose-Telephone Promo-
motions-NationalG Guard Appoint-
ment.
Special to the Register
MORGANTOWN, w. Va, February
26.-Ten degrees below and seven be-
low are the records made on Saturday
and Sunday nights here. The wind
accompanying the cold wave was very
high and the suffering entailed on
every one was terrific.
The steamer James B. Blaine, that
struck sunken coal barge on the 18th
inst, sinking in the river below
Brownsville. has been raised and was
this afternoon towed into Brownsville.
She had hole twenty feet long and
sixteen inches wide in her bottom.
1t is thought that she will have to be
locked for repairs.
A barge load Of machinery belonging
to c.. /. Mcdonald, the contractor who
has charge of the improvements on
the Monongahela river, broke loose
during the night and started down the
river. The next day it was found, hav-
ing been caught by tree in the river.
A wire cable projecting from the
barge whipped around the tree and
stopped the runaway. Had it gone
over dam No. 9 it would have been
total loss.
Charles Kitchens, who was recently
promoted from a position in Wheel
ing to the management of the Bell
Telephone Company in Morgantown,
has been promoted again. He goes to
Pittsburg March l to enter the engin-
eering department. John Hare takes
his place here as manager of the tele-
phone exchange. There are two hum
dred and fifty phones in use here, be-
ing the largest number in the district
of Fairmont, Grafton, Warrington and
Clarksburg. II. w. Jones takes Hare's
place as manager of the electric light
plant.
Seven miles OF the Morgantown &
Kingwood railroad have been COM
pleted and a great deal OF material Is
being shipped in over 1t.
Exercises at the University were re-
sumed this morning, after suspension
since last Wednesday noon. All OF
the students and professors are back.
Many of them went home for the hoh-
day.
Col Smith, Of Fairmont, has APP
pointed S. w. Poe, of Grafton, to be
his quartermaster, 1t being the same
position that he held before the re-
cent war. Poe holds his rank as IL
his service had been continuous. This
is the first staff appointment made by
the colonel since his recent promotion
to the position.
George Breakiron has been elected
chief of the fire department, vice II.
A. Christy, who has been elected
member of the council, and had to re-
sign in consequence.
year-old son of Joseph Melingher
pulled a cup of boiling milk off the
table into it's face this morning. It
was terribly burned, but the doctor is
hopeful of saving its eyesight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-27

One OF the knotty problems with
which COuncilmen will be called tc
struggle, is the selection of one of the
four telephone franchises which will
be presented for consideration by that
body. The National Company's ordi-
nance is pending in the Second Branch
and will be brought up tonight. The
provisions of all the ordinances are
generally understood, but it is likely
that some of them will have new
provisions when they are presented
for final action.
Ours is bona fide OFFER" said a
representative of the Home Telephone
and Construction Company, yester-
day. 1T is business proposition,
and would like to present a few
reasons why We think Council should
adopt it."
In the first place it is a home COM
pany. The stockholders are represen-
tative Wheeling business men. We
are not in it for speculation purposes,
but on the contrary the adoption OF
our ordinance will insure competition
with the Bell people. When the or
dinance goes before council, it will
have provision for a bond that we
will start work and complete the line
within reasonable period, and that
we will not sell out to the Bell COM
pany.
In the second place, we are willing
to spend $4,000 and no more, to get
the franchise. That sum we propose
to give to the. city. This will be the
first step toward paying the city for
franchises, principle for which there
has been a great deal of contention re-
Gently. The city can make excellent
use of the money. There is no neces-
sity to dwell upon that point.
"a third reason is the comparative
cheapness of our service. but cheap
only as to cost. All our phones will
be long distance instruments, and the
price per annum will be $50 to bust
ness houses and $24 to residences.
In the fourth place, we will be in
position by the time our line is in op-
Grafton, to connect with 1900 indie
pendent telephones in West Virginia.
Parkersburg has over 500, and the line
is building up the river. Grafton and
Fairmont have Independent compan-
les, as well as Wellsburg, Bellaire, and
other nearby towns. Pittsburg is
anxious to join with us. We received
a letter to-day, giving information
about a meeting to further a move
ment to connect continuously all the
independent lines in West Virginia,
Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, and we
have been asked to join in this move
ment. In long distance service we
will offer a proportionate cut under
the present rates of the Bell COM
panies."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-27
As to the City Clerks Pronuncia-

As to the City Clerks Pr0nuncia-
mentO.
To the Editor of the Register
Sir:-With all due respect for City
Clerk OBrien's knowledge of the law
governing taxation for municipal pur-
poses, beg leave to differ with him in
his assertion that taxes will now be
increased 40 cents on the dollar. be-
cause of the defeat of the loan ordi-
nance Does that gentleman not know
that for the past thirty years this
community has been taxed to its linn
it?
The State law provides what that
limit shall be and now the only way
in which the taxes of the people can
be increased is first. by increasing
the valuation on property. which the
County Assessors have done, and
which the city assessors will probably
do likewise; and second, by passing
loan ordinances whereby a special tar
is imposed to pay the interest and
principal on this loan. / am inclined
to believe that the City Clerk has moi
stopped to think Of the absurdity 81
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-27
ONE WEEK LONGER.

City Hospital Loan Exhibition Cor
ner Main and Tenth Streets-Ad-
mission to the Great Art Gallery
Reduced to Ten Cents.
Everybody should avail themselves
of the opportunity of seeing this rare
and interesting collection.
A historical museum which no boy
or girl can afford to miss If you have
been there once, bring your catalogue
and come again.
Lunch and refreshments.
Open at o'clock every morning this
week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-27
Only n Brief Session.

WASHINGTON, February 26.--Levi
r. Miller continued his evidence to-
day before the House Military Commit
tee in reference to the Idaho labor
troubles. 1t developed little i'll addi-
ton to his previous testimony. One OF
the questions brought out the state
ment that several men were arrested
for talking with those unfriendly to
TIE mining companies. After brief
session the investigation went over
until Wednesday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-27

Mr.. Thomas Thomas, an old and
respected resident of Aetnaville, pass
ed away at 2 o'clock yesterday after
noon. Two daughters survive him,
Mrs. Fred Morgan and Mrs. Patrick
Dempsey. Mr.. Thomas was well re-
spected by all who knew him, and
fought on the Union side during the
late rebellion. He was a mailer by
trade, but has not done any work for
about seventeen years on account of
a lingering disease which finally took
him off
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-27
Sunday Night Rehearsal.

The attendance at the Sunday night
rehearsal of the Opera House orches-
ira, at the Arion, was interferred with
somewhat by the cold weather. Those
who were present enjoyed a rare mus
ical treat. The selections were var
led, and all were rendered with the
skill and artistic finish for which the
orchestra has such an enviable repu-
tation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-27
Heavy Drifts.

Farmers living back in jefferson
county, o., report the roads heavily
drifted with snow. So heavy in fact.
that it has been necessary to cut
away the drifts before the roads can
be made passable. On the ridge road
between Smithfield and Dillonvale
the drifts are from s to 10 feet deep
in places.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-27
siEnaImnn Killed.
Special to the Register.


STEUBENvILLE. o.. February 20
Fred. Sutor, of Steubenville, signal
repairman OF the Panhandle railroad.
was struck and instantly killed this
evening at Golfers, w. Va, by east
bound passenger train No. 10, while
he was at work loosening wires along
the track.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-27
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Deeds of Transfers Admitted to Rec
ord In Clerk RObertson's ONCE.

Deed made February "a, 1900, by
Louis Reneke and wife to Henry Rot
termund, for five-eighths of an acre of
land in Ohio county. Consideration,
S16S,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-27

Low Rates TO Cleveland and Return
Via best and direct line. Particu-
lars at City Ticket Office, corner
Twelfth and Market. Tickets sold
9th and 28th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-27
THE HOME TELEPHONE
C0MPANY'S OFFER.
Protectors Give Reasons why 1t
Should. BE Accepted by the City.

VIII Pay the City for . Franchise
and Furnish Bond to Complete the
Line. and Not to Sell Out to the
Bell Company-The Independent
Lines.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-27
Lou SWabaCker.
mbeelin9 Re9ister
SPRING OPEN

SPRING OPENING.
Fine Tailoring at Popular Prices.
Elegant in cut, finish, and work.
manship.
G. HESS & SONS,
Fashionable TaiIOrs
and Fine Furnishers,
1921 and 1873 Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-27
BIG gOAl DEAL On.
CLEVELAND CAPITALIsTs LEASING
TERRITORY IN JEFFERsON
COUNTY, OHIO.
RESIDENTS ARE MUCH ELATED

As the Project Seems to be SUBJ
stantiaI One-Land Consists OF =
Block of Six Thousand Acres In
Piney. Fork valley-The Famous
Railroad War Recalled.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-27
MerCeriZed Sdfeen

Looks like and wears better than silk. Petticoats
come in black and all colors, made with ruffle and
founce with knife peatine.
1925 TO 1898 EACH.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-27
...NEW FABRICS.

OUR LINES Of White and cooed Wash Fabrics Domestic
6nghams Madras chambay Dmtes
other materials comprise the choicest patterns
shown.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-27
MORGANT0WN.

Ten Degrees Below Zero-Barge
Broke Loose-Telephone Promo.
motions-NationalG Guard Appoints
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-12
Utah's Representative In Congress
Discusses the Question.
SP0ONER BILL A PROLOGUE
To "SwelIing Act In the Imperial
Thence suizer Makes Inquiry
Regarding Peace Proposals.
EAfternoon pIspatehes.l

Washington, March Binder spe-
elal order the Senate convened at 10 a.
m. today, two hours before The regular
hour OF meeting, TO be engaged In the
reading Of the Alaskan civil code bill.
During the greater part Of the two
hours only two or three senators were
In the chamber,
The clerks In the two hours read l2S
pages Of the bill.
Mr. Allen (Neb) offered the following
resolution which was passed:
That the President be requested II
not incompatible with the public inter-
est, 10 inform the Senate whether on not
any con munication has been received
By this Government from its consular
represen tative at Pretoria embotying
the requests Of the presidents OF south
African republics for mediation or IN
PREVENTION with view to ending the
war now In progress between these re-
publics and Great Britain, as reported
in the British press, and II not incom-
patible with the public Interest ne tuI-
nish the Senate with a copy Of such
communication or communications
Routine business having been con-
cuded, Mr.. Rawllns (Umh) addressed
the Senate on our relations with me
Philippines. He had read the bill OF
Mr.. Spo0ner, conferrlng authority upon
the President to govern the Philippines
until Congress otherwise provided.
That bill" said he, is but the
prologue Of the swelling act In the I'M
perial theme"
lie had read the act Of 1903 comforting
upon the President power TO govern the
Territory Of louisiana. Mr.. Rawiins
read some opinions OF Kent and other
English publcists as basis for his ar
gument.
In response TO an inquiry by Mr.
spooner Mr.. Rawllns said, In the
course OF his constitutional argument
upon the rights Of inhabitants Of the
insular possessions that the treaty OF
Paris conferred upon Congress the au-
thorlty TO determine the civil rights and
poitcal status OF the native inhaD-
itauts Of the Islands derived from Spain
by the United States, In accordance
with the treaty. II did not, however,
he said. confer that authority upon
congress with regard TO other than
native inhabitants OF the island. He
maintained, therefore that the constr
tutien must necessarily extend over the
outlying territory. and the Americans,
Germans. Frenchmen and others on
these islands could be governed by Con-
gress only under the limitations OF the
Constitution.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-12
THE GUNS ARE IDENTIFIED
Men Arrested by Davies Believed 10 be
Burglars.
Firearms In Their Possession When
Arrested Were stolen from the
Residence of j. ID. Wilcox

sheriff Abbott came down from Farm
ington today and escorted back to that
place Henry ~ Cole and Paul Gray
who will be tried for either burglary
or housebreaking.
The men are those who were taken
into custody saturday afternoon by
officer Davies. when they were en-
deayoring TO dispose OF shotgun and
a winchester rifle at the West side
fire department The guns were stolen
last Friday evening from the farm OF
James D Wilcox Of Pennington dur
ing his absence. The men broke into
the house by smashing window. Mr.
Wilcox discovered his loss last night
and at once reported It TO Sheriff ABB
bott That officer communicated with
the police this morning and was happy
10 learn that the guns were here and
the supposed burglars In jail.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-12
HEARING is POSTPONED.
Petition Of Thomas Williams for Pardon to
Come Up Again Ned Saturday.
contradictions In the Afidavits or
Henry Kobe and John Dillon
They are cited Before Board

The petition OF Thomas Williams, a
life prisoner. for pardon, was not acted
upon by the board OF pardons at satur-
days meeting, but viii he further con-
siiercd az the next regular meeting,
which occurs on Saturday next.
Saturdays special meeting lasted
from 10 o'clock IN the morning until .
o'clock Ia the evening.
As stated before. the day was devoted
chiefly 20 the reading " letters, petit
tlons and afidavits both for and against
the granting u a pardon. Three W.T.
nesses. IN the persons Of G. II blanch-
ard c. W. Reed and Miss Sari Hutch
ings. were examined by Attorneys
Powers and Armstrong The first
named gentleman stated that az the
time OF the murder he was mining re-
corder at Tintc Hutchlngs, he said,
was a peaceful man and was afraid II
Williams
Air Reed favored Wllllams's release,
and Informed the board that he was
willing 10 pay his fare 20 Nevada ana
give him employment u the board
Would pardon the Cornishman.
Miss Hutchings sister of Williams9
victim. said she had been refused per-
mission TO examine the State prison
records,
There was quite a little variance be-
tween several afidavits. more parIlcu-
larry between those presented by Henry
Kohl and John Dillon. II Is understood
that both these parties VIII be cited TO
appear before the board next Saturday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-12
]. G. MCPHERSON WANTS $4,000.
Coored Man Who Was Not Permitted to Serve Juror
the BenbrOok Morris Murder Trial Will Bring
Ten Damage Suits

When J. Gordon Mcpherson, the coli
ored man, who was sworn In 10 try the
Benbrook murder case. was discharged
from the jury upon demand Of the 9TH
er jurors. Il was supposed the incident
was closed. But that was a mistake.
Ever since the morning when Edward
McCarrlck created CONSERVATION among
Benbrook's attorneys by announcing
that he and his colleagues were deeply
incensed over the idea Of being forced
to associate for weeks with the colored
man, Mr.. Mcpherson has been evolving
plans for securing satisfaction for what
he considers was an outrage and which
he says Inundated and distressed him
deeply. At last he has determined upon
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-12
EBENEzER FARNES CLOSES.
South Temple Street Butcher Decides
to Suspend Business.

Ebenezer Farnes, who has been con-
Quoting a butcher business on east
South Temple street opposite the z. c.
NJ. shoe factory today closed down his
business and locked up his shop. Mr..
Farnes started up in the meat business
In his late quarters about one year ago.
and It has been vital struggle with
him ever since, TO keep his head above
water, and he at last decided that he
would close down and abandon the
fight.
This move Is entirely voluntary on
his part, he having only one creditor
with any considerable claim viz. the
Murray Meat and Live Stock company,
whom he owes about 500, which debt
will be covered by a number Of ma
chimes about the shop. and horse and
cart Mr.. Farnes has been the victim
OF ill-luck, despite his efforts misfor-
tune has pursued him. having just re-
Gently passed through bankruptcy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-12
WANTED 1T KEPT OUT Of PAPERS

Thomas Howard. aged IS. and Miss
Margaret Morgan. aged 50. were today
granted a license TO marry. Both are
residents OF this city. The prospective
bridegroom instructed Deputy Clerk
Scare 10 see that II did not get into the
papers. Mr. Scare replied. "Oh, that's
impossible, II would not surprise me
one bit II you should find your license
already recorded"
''weil. 90 your best 20 keep II out"
said the old gentleman, as he Withdrew
from the Office.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-12

reached the scene, wild italians were
running hither and thither In the build
ing unable to find means OF escape.
Every room empued It's occupants into
the narrow halls, from which there was
no escape, because Of the Jam.
There were at least twelve families
In the place, sixty persons In all, OF
whom perhaps nifty We're children I'M
able to care for themselves.
Four men jumped from a front win
dow. Several were hurt. The flames
spread with frightful rapidly and the
wind sent the sparks southeast, threat
ening all the frame tenements in that
direction The place was like roaring
caldron when the fremen arrived.
Ladders were quickly put In position
and then began the work Of rescue.
one after another the women and
then the men were taken down while
otner fremen devoted their attention
20 drowning the flames. This they sue
ceeded IN doing In less than an hour,
but during that hour a frlghtful sacri-
flee had been offered.
Nearly every room In the house con-
tainei KS victim. Few were really
burned to death. Most Of them were
smothered
The bodies were carried out by the
flremen.
Two victims have been taken to the
hospital One Of them ia severely
burned. The other was injured by jump
ing from the second story Of the
burning tenement
Vito Credavo Is locked up on sus-
plcion Of having set fire 10 the build
inc. Credavo with his wife and TWO
children occupied the rear portion OK
one Of the upper stories. He was ar
rested on a statement made by Virginia
di Pruta, who was a boarder In the
house ~ PTsta told Captain. EDWARDS
that when he was awakened by the
smoke he found Credavo and his family
fully dressed and ready 10 leave the
burning building Credayo became
much excited but denied that he had
any knowledge as to the origin Of the
fire.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-12

until It was known to be acceptable to
both parties TO the war
But the United States might very
properly serve as Intermediary to
transmit an appeal for peace and the
terms upon which peace can be secured
The United States has successfully
served in this capacity in the past.
notably In the termination OF the China
japanese war, and 1t is believed that
good offices in this line are now being
extended. II this belief is well found
ed then Adelbert Hay, United states
consul to Pretoria has been the instru-
ment for transmitting to the BRUSH
government, through the double inter,
vention OF the state department ana
Ambassador Choate, an application
from Presidents Kruger and steyn TO
be informed as to the terms upon winch
the war can be ended.
The facts In the case will be fully de-
veloped In day or two.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-12
Afternoon Dispatched


Newark. y. J.,March Fifteen per-
sons a majority OF whom were children,
persisted at a tenement house fire at
Morris and Fourteenth avenue about 5
o'clock this morning, Thirteen bodies
were recovered within three hours af-
ter the flames had been extnguished.
Following is list Of bodies recovered
from the tenement fires
Antonio Parnicino;
Bastiano. his wife.
Giuseppe Parniclno, years old.
Nuzlello Parnicino, one year.
Antonio Rosa.
Mrs. Angelo Casino.
Tony Casino, son Of above, nine years.
Devinto Casino. four years.
Frank Casino, two and a half years.
Carrine Casino, daughter one year
old.
Mrs. Guiteno Palimino
Giuseppe Barto.
Mrs. Munziato Barto, his wife.
Theresa Barto, daughter
The building was a three-story frame
structure. formerly used as a church
but transformed into tenement house
with small rooms scarcely eight by ten
feet in dimensions. opening into narrow
railways on both the second and third
floors forming a yeritable fire trap.
Il is in the heart OF the Italian district,
and the greatest excitement prevailed.
When II became known that the fire
was OF incendisry origin. men and wo-
men. well nigh crazed by grief ran
tearing around the streets looking for
the man who was responsible for the
frightml tragedy. and threatening dire
vengeance.
Three or four minutes after o'clock
this morning the fire was dlscoy-
cred. but long before the fire apparatus
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-12
ANOTHER WAGES ADVANCE.
Typefounders Come In for 10 TO
20 per cent Increase.

Philadelphia. March l2.-At a con-
ference between the type founders or
the United States and their employees
regarding wages and hours. their diff
ferences have been settled In a manner
satisfactory 10 both sides, The new
wage scale and the nine hour work day
will 90 into effect April lst
The advance In wages amounts 10
from 10 TO 20 per cent over the present
scale. The unions demanded an In
crease OF from 20 to 50 per cent but
accepted a compromise The confer
ence was in progress nearly a week,
during which time day and night ses-
sions were held The type founders at
tht meeting represented fully s2O.0OoVOO
capital and the delegates Of the work
mems union represented 1000 employees.
The founders from nearly every section
of the country were In attendance
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-12
HARRIS RESIDENCE ROBBED
Thieves Break in the Door and Ran
sack the House.

A lady who gave her name as Mrs,
Harris OF 80 north I street. telephoned
to the police station today saying that
someone broke into her residence last
night and turned the house upside
down. The burglar got into the house
kicking door In. The only articles
missed so far are an old pistol and a
silver button hook.